OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE MISSION STATEMENTOak Park Theatre is dedicated to bringing exceptional educational opportunities to all students who participate in theatre both in the classroom and on stage. We believe

that high school actors and technicians can create entertaining, thought provoking, and emotionally evocative theatre that can rival the best of Broadway. Through a diverse and busy production season, we ensure that every interested student can experience live theatre in some way during their high school career. In the classroom

and on stage our hope is that every student can discover their creative potential, develop their passion, and display their work for others to enjoy.

WARNINGThe photographing, sound, or video recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such recording inside the theatre without written permission of the

management is prohibited.

LATECOMERS POLICYThe curtain goes up on time at this theatre. Latecomers will be seated at the first appropriate interval, which may mean intermission. Please make every effort to be in

your seat before the show begins.

CHILDRENTo ensure the enjoyment of the performance to all, should any child become disruptive, a member of staff may ask you to step out for a moment.

AUDIENCE ETIQUETEFor the courtesy of all audience members and performers, cellular phones and pagers must be silence during the show. Please be mindful that inadvertent noise and

excessive movement can be disruptive to the theatrical experience.

FOOD & DRINK POLICYFood and Drink may be purchased in the lobby before, intermission, and after the show. Please do your best to keep food out of the theater as this may disturb the

performance. All food and drink must be disposed of before entering the theater.

BOX OFFICE HOURSBox office opens an hour and half before show time. Online box office is available at www.ophstheatre.org open 24 hours a day, but closes 12 hours before show time.

Oak Park Fine Arts Department Presents

The Little Mermaid

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Music byAlane Menken

Lyrics byHoward Ashman & Glenn Slater

Book byDoug Wright

Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

www.MTIShows.com

Stage ManagerAnna Merkel

Assistant Stage ManagersAudrey Ferguson

Mark Nichols

Lighting DesignerBrian Gehrlein

Makeup SupervisorJulianne Donovan

DirectorBrian Gehrlein

Technical DirectorRyan Davis

House ManagerTina Hilton

Orchestra ConductorEric Theno

Associate DirectorRoe Grace

Choreographed byKenny Personett

Christ Droegemueller

CostumerJenny Knecht

Vocal Musical DirectorChris Droegemueller

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SONGSACT I

Overture………………………………………..…........................................................…….The World Above………..............................................................…………….…….. ArielFathoms Below………………..................................... Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, GrimsbyDaughters of Triton………...............................……...………………………… MersistersIf Only (Triton’s Lament)………...................................………………….……King TritonDaddy’s Little Angel………..............................……….....……… Ursula, Flotsam, JetsamPart of Your World……………................................………...………………………. ArielThe Storm………………………................................………..…………………… SailorsPart of Your World (Reprise)……...............................………....…………..…………ArielShe’s in Love……………..…………...............................…….....…. Mersisters, FlounderHer Voice…………………………................................…………...………….. Prince EricUnder the Sea………………..............................……………...... Sebastian, Sea CreaturesAfter “Under the Sea”…….............................………………....... Sebastian, Sea CreaturesIf Only (Ariel’s Lament)………................................……………...………………… ArielSweet Child……………………...............................………………...…... Flotsam, JetsamPoor Unfortunate Souls…………...............................………………...………….... UrsulaAct One Finale…………………………................................…………...…... Ursula, Ariel

There will be one 15 minute intermission.

ACT IIEntr’acte……………………....................................…………………….………………….Positoovity……………….................................…………………………...... Scuttle, GullsPositaggity…………………………………….................................……….. Scuttle, GullsBeyond my Wildest Dreams……..................................…………... Ariel, Maids, GrimsbyLes Poissons………………………..................................…………………….. Chef LouisLes Poissons (Reprise)…………………...................................……….. Chef Louis, ChefsOne Step Closer………………………...................................………………… Prince EricDaddy’s Little Angel (Reprise)……...................................……… Ursula, Flotsam, JetsamKiss the Girl……………………………...…..................................….. Sebastian, AnimalsIf Only (Quartet)………..................................... Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, King TritonThe Contest………………………………...................................…… Grimbsy, PrincessesAriel Steps Forward…………………………...…………….................................... UrsulaPoor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise)……………..................................……....……… UrsulaAriel’s Transformation……………………..................................…………………. UrsulaFinale Ultimo………...................................…... King Triton, Ariel, Prince Eric, Ensemble

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Cast of CharactersARIEL……………………………………….................................SARAH COLLINGSWORTHPRINCE ERIC………………..….………………….............………………...…JACOB SOKOLURSULA….…………………..……………………...………...........………...….......ERIN HILLSEBASTIAN…………………………………………..……...……...........…DEAN FOREMANKING TRITON……………………………...........……..………..….......PRESTON WEINZERLSCUTTLE………………….............................…...........………………….….WYATT COOPERFLOUNDER………………………..……….........................................…...…CHLOE PELHAMGRIMBSY………………………………………….…………...........……..…..JEREMY WEBBFLOTSAM……………………………………...........………………..………KYNDAL SMITHJETSAM……………………..............................................................................BAYAN SALAMCHEF LOUIS/SAILOR/PUPPETEER…………………..…...........………….ZANE FINCHAMAQUATA/GULL/PRINCESS……..…………………............…………...SARAH HORSEMANANDRINA/GULL/PRINCESS………………………………...........……….. JORJI KELLOGGARISTA/GULL/PRINCESS……….....……………………...........…………...JORDAN WHITEATINA/GULL/PRINCESS………………………………………...........…..CHASLYN SHIELSADELLA/GULL/PRINCESS………….…………………………..........…….LINDSEY JONESALLANA/GULL/PRINCESS…………………………………...........……...KARSAN GUSTINWINDWARD…………………………………………………...........……..KENNA FOREMANLEEWARD…………………...………………………………...........……CIERRA GONZALESPILOT/CHEF/PUPPETEER………………………………...........…….……..NICK MAJETICHCHEFS/SAILORS/PUPPETEERS……………….................................……DYLAN CONNOR, CAINE HARRISON, DANIEL D’ANGELOMAIDS/ PUPPETEERS…………………………………........………....CHARLOTTE SIPPLE, MACENZY GUERRA, SAMANTHA THOMAS, CLARA HOMMONPUPPETEERS…………………..........……………………………………….CHRISTINA OAK MADELYNE LANE MALAISIA DURRANT CAMILLA KOCH

Hungry or Thirsty? Concessions may be purchased for $1 out in the lobby!

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CrewARTISTIC DIRECTOR………………………….........………...………..…BRIAN GEHRLEINVOCAL MUSIC DIRECTOR…………………………...........…...CHRIS DROEGEMUELLERORCHESTRA CONDUCTER…………………………………..........…………ERICK THENOTECHNICAL DIRECTOR……………………………………………............…...RYAN DAVISCHOREOGRAPHER…………………..........…………………………...KENNY PERSONETT, CHRIS DROEGEMUELLERHOUSE MANAGER……………………………………………...........…………TINA HILTONMAKEUP SUPERVISOR…………………...........…………………….JULIANNE DONOVANCOSTUMER………………………………………...........……………………JENNY KNECHTSTAGE MANAGER………………………………………............……………ANNA MERKELASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & SCENIC DESIGNER………………...........………..ROE GRACEASSITANT STAGE MANAGERS…............……AUDREY FERGUSON & MARK NICHOLSDIRECTOR’S PRODUCTION ASSISTANT……...............………………………..LEAH RIOSPRODUCTION ASSISTANT & PROPS MASTER………............…………..JORDAN GREENPUBLICITY MANAGER…………………………………………...........…………..ERIN HILLSOUND DESIGNER & ENGINEER………………………...........……KALANDRA ASHTONURSULA & TRITON COSTUME DESIGNER…………………...............ANA BLAZEKOVICSHOP FOREMAN……………………………………………………............….ERICA DYKESSOUND CREW………………………………………………..........………..LEVI MCKINNEYSPOTLIGHT………………………………………………..…............…..SIERRA SCHWARTZLIGHTING CREW………………….………………………………............. ALEX BOURBON

SET CONSTRUCTION/RUNNING CREW

TYLER CROWESARAH EALEYJOE LUNARES

MAREN SCHECHTERERICA DYKES

SYD BROGDONLAUREN DELACRUZ

ROBBIE SHARP

COSTUME CREWYUJAY MASAH

NINA KUTENSKYEMILY HILDERBRAND

ANA BLAZEKOVIC

HOUSE CREW KAYLIE SCOTT

ROE GRACE MALACHI PINGLETON

ELAINA SHALABITHOMAS STUMP

JULIA LANEALTA DURRANTNINA KUTENSKYREILLY NEWTONTHOMAS STUMP

ANGEL SIMON

MAKEUP CREWJOE LUNARES

EMILY HILDERBRANDLILYANNA LAW

CHARLOTTE SIPPLEDANIEL D’ANGELOCIERRA GONZALESSARAH HORSEMAN

MADDIE KUYKENDAL

PUBLICITY CREWANNIE BENSYL

KENNA FOREMANMACENZY GUERRA

MALAISIA DURRANTMADELYNE LANE

EMILY HILDERBRAN

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ORCHESTRACONDUCTOR………...……………………….………..……………………….ERICK THENOACCOMPANIST…………………………………………...………………..…LISA HICKMANVIOLIN I…………..……………...…………..…………...…..……CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM LEANNA BORGESON DAVID HOROWITZVIOLIN II……………….…………..……………...…………..………..…..KATE WESTBERG LINDSEY WOODVIOLA……………………………………………………...…….……..LUCY CUNNINGHAMCELLO……..................……………………………………………………….……….WILL NG AUTUMN STEHLE BASS……….…………………..…………………..........………………….KENZIE JOHNSON ALETICIA POWELLFRENCH HORN……………..………………………………..……….……....SCOTT MARTIN LAWRENCE CROCKETTTRUMPET……….…..…………………………………………...…………..EMILY BARRETT OLYVIA SHIELSCLARINET……….…………………..……..………...………….……..…BRIANNE BENDER JESSICA RAPPFLUTE/PICCOLO/ALTO FLUTE……..………………..………….……..…ANNIE WINKLEROBOE/ENGLISH HORN…………………….………………..………GABRIELLE STANLEYWOODWIND……………………..……………………………….…..…….EMMA DURRANTPERCUSSION………....……….……………………………………….SEBASTIAN VAUGHN NICKOLAS BURDOLSKI KAITLIN WETHNOW ELIAS LOPEZ COLTEN KAPLANISDANCER FISH CHORUS............................................................................LILLIAN JACKSON ANNIE BENSYL OLIVIA WHITE BRIANNA WARD

AT INTERMISSION…CONCESSIONS:

Popcorn, Chips, $2 Pizza (Northern Lights), Cotton Candy Candy, Soda, Water

MERCHANDISE:The Little Mermaid T-shirts, signed posters, throwback t-shirts & posters

50/50 RAFFLE: Winners announced at the end of the show

All proceeds benefit the Band, Choir, Art, Theatre Department50/50: Winner will get half of the pool of money—we keep the other half!

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE Thank you so much for choosing to spend your time with us at Oak Park High School for Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Warn-ing: this is not the cartoon version. There will be actual actors, singers, and dancers on stage. They will be three demensional. It will be live, and no, you cannot rewind your VHS to watch it again (please be kind and rewind!) All joking aside, this version of the story differs just a tad from the 1989 classic we all know and love, that ushered in what some refer to as “the Disney Renaissance.” I grew up in the glory of that decade and still remember my sister’s Little Mermaid themed birthday party. What’s funny is that little girls all over America are still doing that! Some key differences that are present in this version of under sea drama, meriment, and inter-species love (without spoiling the whole batch) are a more fully fleshed-out backstory for Ursula and her ties to Triton and Ariel--they are related! All the songs we remember are locked and loaded as well as some new songs that reveal more of the inner-workings of the characters we know. Act II differs greatly from the film. Particularly in Ursula’s involvement in the plot as she attempts to intercede and prevent Ariel from receiving Eric’s kiss to seal the deal and remain human forever. Ursula’s ultimate outcome (and the means by which it hap-pens) are also different--no spoilers! All in all what we get in this stage adaptation of the movie is a wonderful trip down memory lane, and a nice reinterpretation of certain story elements and characters--look for them and re-watch the movie to compare and contrast! Onto our production and the way we have presented it to you. There is one thing that is challenging about producing such a family favorite--everybody knows it. That means there are expectations for how things look and sound. We knew this going into the summer and as a production team we decided we were going to do our best to make it our own and bring our creative flair to the look and feel of our visual elements. We incorporated the use of theatrical puppets (made lovingly by my talented students in Stagecraft)--we hope you enjoy them! Some puppets, you may notice, are a blatent tongue in cheek reference of a certain other Disney movie that may or may not also be set in the ocean...see if you can “find” our four friends (we see them three times!). The scenic design is the work of senior, Roe Grace and she has done a phenominal job with her attention to detail to bring us all under the sea. With the help of art teacher Alison Myers we all learned a thing or two about paper mache (and what you can accomplish with foam and hot glue gun!). There is honestly so much to brag on this show, I don’t have enough paper. Make sure you check out who did what in the Crew page! We hope you enjoy soaking in our technical elements all built by students (and the guidance of Ryan Davis, Julianne Donovan, and Jenny Knecht). Crew you rock and I can’t wait for you to make magic on stage! I am a very proud director. I have seen so many of my students grow and struggle and learn through the challenges of this show--I hope it was worth all the late nights and stress! Actors I have had so much fun getting into the depth of this story and working with you to bring the characters to life in new ways. Take us there and tell this story. To my cast, crew, musicians, and creative team thank you so much for your time, talent, and passion for story telling--it takes our entire ensemble to do it! To my seniors enjoy every second of it and just have a blast! To the parents of the almost 100 students involved in this production, thank you for letting us borrow your kids for these three months--look what they accomplished! To our audience I ask that you suspend your disbelief and take a few hours to imagine with us. Forget the cartoon--three dimensions is way better. Finally to all...remember this one important fact...life is the bubbles under the sea. Now take a breath and dive with us.

Cheers,

Brian Gehrlein (Artistic Director)

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CASTSenior Spotlight

SARAH COLLINGSWORTH (Ariel) Sarah Collingsworth is a senior at OPHS. She has been involved in theatre for three years. She has been an Oak Street Singer three years. Her favorite memories since being involved in theatre have been getting to spend time with some of the greatest/funniest people in the world. She would like to give a special thanks to her best friend Erin Hill for being such a constant encouragement in her life. Her plans for after high school are yet to be decided but the memories she’s made being the little mermaid will carry on with her wherever she goes.

ERIN HILL (Ursula, Publicity Manager) Erin Hill is a senior at Oak Park. She is absolutely thrilled to be participating in her ninth production with OPHS Theatre. Along with being in The Little Mermaid, she has participated in all but one mainstage production since her freshman year. She has been in five shows with Gladstone Theatre in the Park. She is in Oak Street Singers, A Cappella, and Theatre IV. She is also on the Thespian Board. In the future, Erin plans to receive a BFA in Musical Theatre and pursue acting as a career. She would like to thank her parents, friends, especially Dean Foreman and Sarah Collingsworth, and mentors for pushing her to work hard and follow her dream. Revelation 4:11.

DEAN FOREMAN (Sebastian) Dean Foreman is a senior at Oak Park. Dean serves on the thespian board as board chair. He is a captain on the school’s improv team, The Last Minute Replacements. He is in Oak Street Singers, A Cap-pella, and Theatre IV. Last year he was nominated for a Blue Star for his performance in Singin’ in the Rain and was awarded the Missouri Junior Performance Scholarship. Dean’s future plans include earning a BFA in acting and pursuing an acting career. He’d like to thank his family and teachers for being so supportive and always pushing him to be better

WYATT COOPER (Scuttle) Wyatt Cooper is a senior at Oak Park. His involvement in Theatre began his sophomore year, when he successfully auditioned for an ensemble role in OP’s Footloose production. After several consecutive roles in the musical and One-Act festival of the next year, along with being accepted into The Last Minute Replace-ments, the school’s improv troupe, he’s finally made it into a larger supporting role in The Little Mermaid as Scuttle. He’s excited to support the program before heading off to college to achieve his dream of becoming a bestselling author.

JEREMY WEBB (Grimsby) Jeremy Webb is a senior at Oak Park High School. This is his fourth year involved in the musical as an actor/singer. Beforehigh school Jeremy had no idea he would enjoy the musical as much as he does now. He is also involved in Oak Street Singers, Boy Scout Troop 260, and a variety of other minor activities. Jeremy’s future plans are to attend a college with a mechanical engineering program and see what happens after that. He would like to thank his family for always encouraging him to do whatever would make him happy.

KYNDAL SMITH (Flotsam) Kyndal Smith it a senior at Oak Park. This is her first OPHS theatre production. Although she has not been active in this department, she is very active in the vocal music department. She has been in Oak Street for three years, Acapella for three years, Chamber Choir for two years, and Treble Choir for three years. After gradua-tion she will go on to study Music Therapy at the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC.

JORDAN WHITE (Arista) Jordan White is a senior at Oak Park. Her involvement in theater just began this year. Jor-dan is a violinist and basketball player. Her thanks goes to her mom for encouraging her to audition this year.

CHASLYN SHIELS (Atina) Chaslyn Shiels is a senior this year. She’s been a part of theatre classes for three years now and it has been her absolute favorite part of school, followed by choir. She has participated mostly in musicals during her high school career. She plans to go to a four-year college and then proceed to do missions work overseas.

CAMILA KOCH (Puppeteer) Camila Koch is a senior at Oak Park. She is an exchange student from Germany. This is her first musical, and she is very excited. In her free time, she dances a lot and is very pleased with her role as a puppe-teer in the musical. When Camila goes back to Germany she wants to finish school. She also wants to go to Peru for one year and do a volunteer job to help children in need.

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NICK MAJETICH (Pilot, Chef, Puppeteer) Nick Majetich is a Senior at Oak Park, he is currently a student in The-atre IV, one of three captains of the Last Minute Replacements, and a member of the Oak Street Singers. He has been involved in theatre all 4 years of his high school career. He has been in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Romeo & Juliet, James in the Giant Peach, and the ensemble of 3 musicals, Footloose, Singin’ in the Rain, and now The Little Mermaid. He plans on going to college and studying business law with a minor in theatre.

ZANE FINCHAM (Chef Louis, Sailor, Puppeteer) Zane Fincham is a senior at Oak Park High School. He is currently a student in Theatre IV, a second year member of the Oak Street Singers and one of three captains of The Last Minute Replacements Improv Team. He has been in past productions such as Legally Blonde, Footloose, Singin’ In The Rain, James and The Giant Peach and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. He is happy to play the roles of Sailor, Chef and Puppeteer in his final OPHS musical of The Little Mermaid. Zane plans on going to Maple Woods for 2 years and pursuing a future career in theatre.

CAINE HARRISON (Chef, Sailor, Puppeteer) Caine Harrison is a senior at Oak Park. His involvement in theatre began his sophomore year at Staley, since then Caine has been in three One Acts, and is going to be acting in Oak Park’s upcoming shows The Little Mermaid and She Kills Monsters. Caine is in Theatre III/IV and he will be directing in the upcoming One Acts. Caine’s future plans are going to college and studying theatre and finding a job in the entertainment field. His thanks go out to his Mom, Dad, Brother Gage, Sister Aislinn, Grandmother Belenda, His cousins, aunts and uncles.

DANIEL D’ANGELO (Chef, Sailor, Puppeteer, Makeup Crew) Daniel D’Angelo is a senior at Oak Park. They are cur-rently involved in several Oak Park theatre projects including, The Little Mermaid as both an actor and a makeup artist, She Kills Monsters as both an actor and a crew member, and a member of Oak Park’s 2016 improv troupe, The Last Minute Replacements. In their future, Daniel hopes to continue theatre in college in the Kansas City theatre scene after high school, but will be pursing degrees in the Fine Arts and International business.

MALAISIA DURRANT (Puppeteer, Publicity Crew) Malaisia Durrant is a senior at Oak Park High School. She is beyond happy to be spending her last musical at Oak Park with this amazing cast and crew. Being involved with produc-tions and taking theatre classes have helped her grow in so many ways and she couldn’t be more thankful for them. She hasn’t thought much about college so there’s nothing on that topic. “I don’t know what, who, where, or how I’d be today if I never got involved with this. It makes me so happy to have another family to cry, laugh, play, and perform with.“

JACOB SOKOL (Prince Eric) Jacob Sokol is a junior at Oak Park High School. His involvement in high school music and theatre began his sophomore year. This is his fifth musical in total, but his second in high school. He was also an ensemble mem-ber in Singin’ in the Rain. He is now an Oak Street Singer, and plans to continue in the vocal music/theatre department for the rest of his high school career.

PRESTON WEINZERL (King Triton) Preston Weinzerl is a junior at Oak Park. This is his first musical that he has ever been in. Preston has been a member of the Oak Street Singers for two years. He has been an Oak Park baseball player since his freshman year. He is in his first year of theatre and looks forward to more fun with the group. He wishes for all of you to come support the Oak Street Singers!

CHLOE PELHAM (Flounder) Chloe Pelham is a sophomore at Oak Park High School, this is her first year being involved in theatre. Chloe is in two choirs and The Little Mermaid production playing as a supporting lead, Flounder. Chloe’s favorite thing to do is sing, and that is the main reason she decided to come to Oak Park because they have great choirs and an amazing choir instructor. Chloe wants to thank Mr. Gehrlein and Leah Rios for helping her pursue theatre.

BAYAN SALAM (Jetsam) Bayan Salam is a junior at Oak Park. She is extremely honored to be playing the role of Jetsam in The Little Mermaid. This is her second musical, and she is very blessed to have had the pleasure of getting to know all of the wonderful cast and crew members. Bayan adores everything to do with music and Beyoncé. She would like to thank everyone who has helped her become a better actor and musician.

SARAH HORSEMAN (Aquata, Makeup Crew) Sarah Horseman is a junior at Oak Park. She began theatre back in middle school, but never really got into it until her freshman year when she made ensemble in the production Footloose. She was finally inducted as a thespian member the end of her sophomore year. She’s looking forward to another great year of learning and happy memories.

JORJI KELLOGG (Andrina) Jorji Kellogg is a junior. This is her third musical at Oak Park. She was in the chorus for Footloose and Singin’ In The Rain. She’s excited to be more involved with the theatre department this year and next. She’s also involved in Oak Street and band at Oak Park.

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LINDSEY JONES (Adella) Lindsey Jones is a sophomore at Oak Park. This is her second year of Oak Park Theatre. She has however been involved in theatre for most of her life. In this year’s musical she is acting as a mersister (Adella), a Seagull and also a Princess. She is glad to be a part of theatre no matter what she is casted as because the best thing in this ensemble are the people. She cannot wait for future years and productions.

KARSAN GUSTIN (Allana) Karsan Gustin is a sophomore at Oak Park High School. She began her involvement in theatre last year when she was in theatre I and One Acts. In addition to participating in theatre, Karsan is also in Treble Choir and cheerleading. She cannot wait to see what the future holds for her!

CHARLOTTE SIPPLE (Maid, Puppeteer, Makeup Crew) Charlotte Sipple is a junior at Oak Park. She has been involved in theatre for many years and this is her third production at Oak Park. This year, she is playing a maid, mermaid, and puppeteer and she is also in makeup crew. She’s super excited to get close with her fellow cast and crew members and be in one of her favorite musicals.

MACENZY GUERRA (Maid, Puppeteer, Publicity Crew) Macenzy Renee Guerra is a junior at Oak Park. She enjoys theatre and is glad to be part of the theatre family. Last year was her first year to be part of the musical. Over the summer she was casted as a Fea-tured Dancer in Gladstone Theatre in The Park’s Damn Yankees. She is looking forward to auditioning and being a part of One Acts this year.

SAMANTHA THOMAS (Maid, Puppeteer) Samantha Thomas is a sophomore at Oak Park. She is a Thespian Board Member, a Last Minute Replacement, and is continuing her theatre education in Theatre II. Sam has been involved with three productions including The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 helping House Crew, Crushed as a supporting character, and In Shining Armor as the lead. She can’t wait to be on stage as a Mermaid, Maid, and Puppeteer in The Little Mermaid! Love you Mom!

CLARA HOMMON (Maid, Puppeteer) Clara Hommon is a sophomore at Oak Park. She began performing arts when she was in second grade. She was a party guest in The Nutcracker. She is now playing a maid, mermaid and puppeteer in this year’s production, The Little Mermaid.

CHRISTINA OAK (Puppeteer) Christina Oak is a sophomore this year at Oak Park, and this is her second time in a musical. She wants to try her best and continue for years to come. While in the musical she has made lots of friends that have helped her get passed the challenges that came with the production. She hopes that she can succeed as she continues in her theatrical journey.

MADALYNE LANE (Puppeteer, Publicity Crew) Madelyne Lane is a junior at Oak Park High School. She has been in theatre ever since middle school and has been in almost every production at Oak Park. Madelyne has also been both an actor and a techie. She plans on going to a four-year college for theatre arts and biology. She loves the art of theatre and the people she meets in theatre. Mad-elyne plans to be in a future career in theatre, preferably an actor in plays or possibly movies and TV.

LILLIAN JACKSON (Dancer Fish Chorus, Puppeteer, Dance Captain) Lillian Jackson is a junior at Oak Park. She has been in-volved in musical and theatre for 3 years now, and is completing her second year as a dance captain. This year Lillian will be writing a full length play to be produced by Oak Park in April. Along with theatre, Lillian is an Oak Park Pommie, and is heavily active at her dance studio and basically second home, The Studio Liberty Dance and Glee.

ANNIE BENSYL (Dancer Fish Chorus, Dance Captain, Publicity Crew) Annie Bensyl is a junior at Oak Park High School and she has been involved with theatre since her freshman year. She is a member of The Last Minute Replacements improv team for the second year. Last semester she served as an Assistant Stage Manager during the production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She’s super excited to be involved with The Little Mermaid as a dancer fish as well as a dance captain!

OLIVIA WHITE (Dancer Fish Chorus, Dance Captain) Olivia White is a junior at Oak Park. She was in Singin’ in the Rain last year and is very excited to be a part of the cast in this year’s production. Other involvements include Symphonic Orchestra, Leadership and dance. She would like to thank her parents, friends and family for always encouraging and supporting her.

BRIANNA WARD (Dancer Fish Chorus) Briana Ward is a sophomore at Oak Park High School. She started doing theatre in eighth grade and continued theatre as she went into high school. So far, she has been in two plays her high school year. Last year she was a part of One Acts in Zane Fincham’s play, What Not To Do At A Job Interview. She was also in a class play. She’s excited for what theatre brings in the future.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CREWAdult Production Staff

BRIAN GEHRLEIN (Artistic Director) Mr. Brian Gehrlein is thrilled to continue his journey at Oak Park High School for his fourth year as director of theatre. After graduating from William Jewell College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education and Secondary Education, Mr. Gehrlein stayed active in theatre by professionally acting, directing, and teaching for The Coterie Theatre where he played Johnny in The Outsiders (2011). He has also had a few short plays produced around the Kansas City metro. When he is not serving the theatre department, writing, or working on curriculum, you can find him spending time with his beautiful wife, pho-tographer, fellow theatre teacher, and now Stage Management grad student (UMKC) Katherine Gehrlein. Much congrats to the cast, crew, parents, and creative team who put in so much time to make this a memorable experience!

CHRIS DROEGEMUELLER (Vocal Music Director) Known to his students as “Mr. D,” he is the director of 8 choirs, including two competition show choirs, Oak Street Singers and Treble FX. He has taught in Missouri for seventeen years and currently has both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. His choirs have repeatedly received superior ratings at state contests and regularly have students in the Missouri All-State Choir. Besides his daily school activities, he also co-produces the all-school musical in the fall, professionally choreographs area show choirs, arranges music for many types of groups, and is the band member of his church band. He is currently a member of ACDA, MCDA, NAME, MENC, and proud alumni of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He has been a clinician for camps in the four-state area and has had the privilege of conducting area district choirs during the fall semester. He is formerly a member of a professional barbershop quartet, 3 Men & Melody, which has competed inter-nationally for the last ten years, placing in the top twenty each time. The quartet has been chosen many times for Harmony Explosion schools involving high school singers interested in barbershop style. “Anyone can sing” is his motto. “If you have the desire, heart, and a love for music, the rest is easy.” Mr. Droegemueller takes pride in teaching the love of music in any way possible. His passion is developing musical passion in others. However, his pride and joy is in his family – beautiful wife Tiffany of 14 years and four loveable boys, Carson, Chase, Cooper, and Camden.

ERICK THENO (Instrumental Music Director) Erick Theno received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Missouri - Columbia, graduating in May of 2007 Cum-Laud and receiving his Masters of Music Education degree at the University of Missouri - Kansas City in December of 2015. Mr. Theno is in his 4th year at Oak Park. Prior to coming to Oak Park, Theno taught for 6 years in the St. Joseph School District, in the Missouri String Project in Columbia, Missouri for 3 years while at the same time, lending his talents to the Community Music Program also in Columbia. Along with teaching, Mr. Theno has played in several Jazz bands and Orchestras throughout the Columbia, St. Joseph, and Kansas City area including such ensembles as the Northland Sym-phony, St. Joseph Symphony, Missouri Philharmonic, Missouri Jazz Band, 2006 All-Collegiate Orchestra and several other smaller performances. Theno continues to play throughout St. Joseph and Kansas City when opportunities arise.

KENNY PERSONETT (Choreographer)(Kenny Personett currently resides in Kansas City, MO with his wife Ashley and dog Chauncey. After performing as a dancer for Busch Gardens Tampa, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Princess Cruise Lines, Kenny relocat-ed to Los Angeles where he quickly found an agent and began extensive training through a scholarship program at Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. In 2009 Kenny choreographed for the LA Choreographers Carnival and danced in the Debbie Reynolds Dance Show-case at the El Portal Theatre. Since moving back to Kansas City and receiving his Bachelors degree in Arts Management from Wil-liam Jewell College, Kenny has gone on to work with Starlight Theatre, The Coterie Theatre, Spinning Tree Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage, The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Late Night Theatre, The New Theatre Restaraunt, and more. He was nominated for Best Choreographer in Kansas City by the Pitch in 2012 and Best Actor in 2015. Some of Kenny’s favorite shows he has worked on include Chicago, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, and Legally Blonde.

LISA HICKMAN (Accompanist) Lisa has been playing the piano since the age of three when her neighbor began teaching her what she had learned at her own piano lessons. However, she began her formal instruction when she turned 4. She began accompanying choirs and playing for musicals starting in the 7th grade at Northgate Jr. High. She has played in the pit orchestra for several KCMO Theatre in the Parks productions, 13 musicals at Oak Park and 5 Gladstone Theatre in the Park shows. In total, this is her 31st musical! She is currently the vocal music accompanist at Oak Park High School; playing for 6 choirs, playing in the pit orchestra for musicals and accompanying at district and state competitions for choir as well as band students. Lisa is the Worship Arts Coordinator at her church as well as a member of the Praise and Worship team there. Lisa is currently furthering her education at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where she is working on her Master’s in Christian Counseling. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, Natalie, Andrew and Sam, as well as her daughter-in-law, Brittney. Her fur babies, Yogurt, Libby and Maggie, take up a lot of her time, as well.

ANNA MERKEL (Stage Manager) Anna Merkel is a Senior at Oak Park. She has been behind the scenes in theatre all four years of high school, as well as in Band, Scholar Bowl and Key Club. Anna loves the excitement that comes from creating the magic of theatre. She has been on set and house crew, and has been Assistant Stage Manager. She is thrilled to take on the position of Stage Manager and work with her partner in crime, Roe Grace! In the future, Anna hopes to go to college and pursue a degree in something, then live a happy life full of adventure and good food! Shoutouts to Mom, Dad and the squad!

ROE GRACE (Associate Director, House Crew) Roe Grace is a senior at Oak Park and is an active member of the band. She is a member of the Thespian Board, and is taking Theatre IV, and her third year of Stagecraft. Past produc-tions she has been involved in include being the Stage Manager for Singin’ in the Rain, Assistant Stage Manager and Properties Manager for Romeo and Juliet, Set Designer and Assistant Stage Manager for The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Silkworm in James and the Giant Peach, and being in construction crew for Footloose and God’s Favorite. She was very happy to work with her partner in crime, Anna Merkel, and hopes that you enjoy the show.

ANA BLAZEKOVIC (Ursula Costume Designer) Ana Blazekovic is a senior at Oak Park this year. She has been in theatre every year in high school. For the past three years she has been the costume designer and manager for multiple shows. In addition, she has been a dancer for nearly 15 years. She plans to study fashion and costume design and college, receive multiple degrees, and later open her own business(es).

KALANDRA ASHTON (Sound Designer) Kalandra Ashton is a senior at Oak Park this year. She has been involved in theatre for all of her high school career. She has participated in different crews such as Set crew, house crew, and sound crew. Kalandra is so excited to be the sound designer and sound engineer for Oak Park’s production of The Little Mermaid.

ERICA DYKES (Shop Foreman) Erica has previously worked on set construction, set running, house crew, and spotlight, as well as played Sampson in Romeo and Juliet. For her senior year, she’s glad to have the chance to be Shop Foreman. She participates in Science Olympiad, Color Guard, OP Fresh, and the Monarch Collegiate Academy when she is not working in the theatre department or working on her frankly ridiculous amount of homework. After gradua-tion, she plans on going to either MU or Missouri S&T to earn a bachelor’s degree in physics before going on to earn her masters and/or PhD in astronomy or astrophysics.

RYAN DAVIS (Techical Director) Ryan Davis is the Facility Manager at Davidson Elementary School. When not working he likes to spend time with his Wife (Ashley) and 3 Children (Addison-6, Blake-4, and Mackenzie-1). And every now and again he likes to use his talents to help Oak Park’s Theatre Department with the Technical side of their Productions.

JULIANNE DONOVAN (Visiting Artist/ Makeup Supervisor) Julianne Donovan is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and owner of Keen Bee Creative. Her career began with her BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Kansas plus her 9 year Army Reserves service in the Public Relation fields. Her affinity for prosthetic makeup developed while applying moulage for triage modules during her initial Combat Medic training. Her robust artistic background lead to key illustration, design and art director posi-tions as well as teaching traditional and digital applications of Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Foundations and Life Drawing courses. Julianne continues to apply her keen design insight and dedication to a multitude of client contracted projects from concept to delivery including: all print and digital media design and illustration plus theatrical and FX makeup, hair and prop development and applica-tion. Clients include Andrews McMeel Universal, The Folly Theater, Warner Books, Jewell Theatre Company, universities and high schools, among many others.

JENNY KNECHT (Costumer) Jenny Knecht has worked in wardrobe/ costuming her whole life. She currently works at Kansas City Costume Company as a wardrobe consultant. Knecht’s most recent work was with Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, as their wardrobe supervisor/ dresser for their production of Parade. She has also been seen back stage working as a dresser for Starlight’s touring pro-duction of Matilda. Knecht is extremely happy to be sewing, and designing Oak Park High School’s production of The Little Mermaid, and is grateful for the opportunity, and has enjoyed working with the kids.

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CREWSenior Spotlight

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MADDIE KUYKENDALL (Makeup Crew) Maddie Kuykendall is a senior at Oak Park. Maddie has been involved with theatre since she was a freshman, having written several plays and skits, acting in a handful of one-acts, and stepping up to take on a set running crew position. She is excited to see what is in store for her this year. Her future plans include at-tending a good college, followed by miraculously getting famous and hosting SNL, while rubbing it in the face of people who didn’t believe in her. Maddie would like to thank Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for always inspiring her.

YUJAY MASAH (Costume Crew) Yujay Masah is a senior at Oak Park. Her theater experience began in her sophomore year on set running and construction crew in Footloose. She hopes to work on crew for future theater productions in high school as well as in college.

MAREN SCHECHTER (Set Construction/ Running Crew) Maren Schechter is a senior at Oak Park and a sophomore in been involved in theatre since she was 5 years old, when she played her first role in a play for her church for Christ-mas. She also was involved for three years in the theatre club after school, where they wrote the plays, built the sets and collected costumes. She doesn’t really know what she wants to do after school, but she knows that she wants to study. She may want to spend another year in another country after school. Possibly the USA again, but until then she has to more years of school.

LEANNA BORGESON (Violin I) Leanna Borgeson is a senior at Oak Park High School and she has been involved with Orchestra and Science Olympiad since her freshman year; along with many other clubs and groups around Oak Park. She has been a part of many different functions of the Orchestra, and is excited to be in pit for The Little Mermaid this year.

KATE WESTBERG (Violin II) Kate Westberg is a senior at Oak Park High School and she has been involved in Or-chestra since her freshman year. She is also a member of The Lady Oakies Basketball and Soccer Team. This is Katie’s first year in pit and she’s super excited to be involved in The Little Mermaid! Her future plans include attending Purdue University in the Fall of 2017.

WILLIAM NG (Cello) William Ng is a strappingly handsome senior at Oak Park. This is his first year playing the cello in pit orchestra, but has been playing for eight years. His plans are to go to college, find a beautiful rich wife, become a trophy husband, become a proud stay-at-home father, then grow old happily with his wife.

KENZIE JOHNSON (Bass) Kenzie Johnson is a senior at Oak Park and very excited to be in pit for a third year. She’s been playing double bass for seven years. She is orchestra president and has been participating in orchestra since she was eleven. Kenzie has been a musician since the age of six, starting with piano. She decided to do pit again this year because she loves being involved in musicals. She’s played bass in four musical productions, three of which were with Oak Park. Kenzie is also a fashion designer and plans to go to study this in college and hopefully minor in music.

BRIANNE BENDER (Clarinet) Brianne Bender is a senior at Oak Park this year and is excited to be playing clarinet in the pit for The Little Mermaid. She also participated in the pit for Legally Blonde, then appeared on stage for Footloose. She’s glad for the opportunity to perform with Oak Park’s incredible theatre department one last time. Brianne is also active in Marching and Symphonic Band, Acapella Choir, and the Oak Street Singers. In the future she plans to attend college pursuing a degree in the Computer Science field while continuing to participate in music.

DAVID HOROWITZ (Violin I) David Horowitz is a senior at Oak Park. Last year, he played in the pit for Singin’ in the Rain, and looks forward to playing once again his senior year, along with many other things he loves. In school, he is a strong player in orchestra (thanks to Mr. Theno), he will be a president of the Robotics club (thanks to Mr. Sharp). He enjoys drawing (thanks to Mr. Anderson), Physics (thanks to Mr. Goll), and all of his friends. He is uncertain as to what he will pursue after high school, but it will surely be something he loves.

GABRIELLE STANLEY (Oboe/English Horn) Gabrielle Stanley is a senior at Oak Park High School and she has played the clarinet since she was in the 6th grade. She is a member of the marching band, jazz band, and pit orchestra. Last year she made All State Band as 10th chair clarinet. Her future plans are to attend UMKC majoring in Clarinet Performance and Music Education. She’s very excited to be playing oboe and clarinet in the pit orchestra for The Little Mermaid!

EMMA DURRANT (Woodwind) Emma Durrant is a junior at Oak Park High School. This is her first year involved in theatre. She will be playing the English horn, though she has played oboe for five years. She is glad for the opportunity to play her main instrument in her last musical, as she is graduating early.

ALETICIA POWELL (Bass) Aleticia Powell is a senior at Oak Park High School. This is her first year being involved as a member in the Orchestra pit. She is excited to finally be able to participate in a school musical because she is a big fan of Oak Park’s theatre department. Aleticia plans to attend an out-of-state university next year. She hopes to pursue a career in Psychology and participate in the orchestra at the college that she chooses. “So far it has been a great experience and I can’t wait for the performances.”

AUDREY FERGUSON (Assistant Stage Manager) Audrey Ferguson is a junior at Oak Park. She became part of the theatre de-partment last year. Audrey primarily is involved in crew; she did set construction and running crew for Singing in the Rain, and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She has always looked up to Anna and Roe and is excited to be an assistant stage manager working under them for this production of The Little Mermaid.

MARK NICHOLS (Assistant Stage Manager) Mark Nichols is a junior at Oak Park High School. He is the Assistant Stage Manager for The Little Mermaid. Mark has only ever been in House Crew for his past two Oak Park productions, Singin’ in the Rain and The Musical Comedy Murders. He has enjoyed his experience in theatre and cannot wait for future productions.

LEAH RIOS (Director’s Production Assistant) Leah Rios is a sophomore at Oak Park. This is her first year in theatre 1 and her first time being involved any theatre type things. Leah is in two choirs and is the PA in The Little Mermaid production. Leah enjoys singing and really putting herself out there (getting better at it) Overall Leah would like to thank Mr. Gehrlein and Mr. D for helping her suc-ceed in these two aspects she loves.

JORDAN GREEN (Production Assistant, Props Master) Jordan Green is a sophomore at Oak Park High School. In his freshman year, he was a part of Singin’ in the Rain on the set running and construction crew. He was a part of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 as a Production assistant. He was actor in the One Acts. And lastly he was inducted as a thespian. He is currently props master, sound assistant, and production assistant for this years The Little Mermaid.

LEVI MCKINNEY (Sound Crew) Levi McKinney is a freshman at Oak Park and is proud to be the sound tech for this production of The Little Mermaid. He is involved in multiple activity’s such as soccer and theater. He works hard and asks questions when needed. He loves to be in theater and in choir. He also loves to do math and anything with engineering. Overall, Levi is a good student and will try until he can’t try any more.

EMILY HILDERBRAND (Publicity Crew, Makeup Crew, Costume Crew) Emily Hilderbrand is a sophomore at Oak Park. She has loved theatre since elementary school. She most recently appeared in Oak Park’s One Act Festival last spring. She is thrilled to be serving on makeup, costume, and publicity crew for The Little Mermaid.

JOE LUNARES (Set Construction/Running Crew, Makeup Crew) Joe Lunares is a sophomore at Oak Park High School. This year he is a part of set construction crew for The Little Mermaid. He has also been a part of two other productions including Singin’ in The Rain, and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. He was in makeup crew for Singin’in The Rain, but during both of the productions he was part of the set construction crew, and he is the best rock painter.

SARAH EALEY (Set Construction/Running Crew) Sarah Ealey is a sophomore at Oak Park. She was on crew for Singin’ In The Rain, played Young Marie in Life’s Unexpected, a part of the Playwright’s Showcase, and had her play Red Balloon produced at the Playwright’s Showcase during her theatrical career at Oak Park. In middle school, she was in Alice @ Wonderland as Tweedledee, Door 1, a chorus member, and a flower. She enjoys photography, reading, writing, music, and going to concerts.

SYD BROGDON (Set Construction/ Running Crew, House Crew) Syd Brogdon is a junior at Oak Park High School and this is her second year on set construction/set running crew. She has also been on house crew for God’s Favorite and was an actress in two One Acts in one year, and is currently working on the TFAC show as an actress. Her plans after high school is to finish out college, and work as a high school theatre teacher.

LILYANNA LAW (Makeup Crew) Lilyanna Law is a sophomore at Oak Park. She really got into theater her freshman by joining on accident. She thought she was too shy to do it but she wasn’t. She worked really hard to become a Thespian last year, and she plans to stay one and be an International Thespian as well.

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ELAINA SHALABI (House Crew) Elaina Shalabi is a freshman. Some of her hobbies are reading, drawing, and taking/ editing pho-tos. Some things that interest her are music and Hamilton the Musical. Something she is involved with besides theatre is Symphonic Orchestra where she plays violin.

JULIA LANE (House Crew) Julia is a freshman at Oak Park High School. She began her involvement in theatre when she was in 6th grade and has been a part of it ever since. Julia has gone from being an understudy, to lead actress, to active crew member. She has also been involved in drama clubs and theatre classes from 6th grade up to now. She thanks her friends for always encouraging her to be confident and crazy.

ALTA DURRANT (House Crew) Alta Durrant is a freshman at Oak Park. Egven though she is not in a theatre class she would still like to be in musicals if she can make it. Her goal is to audition for Oak Street every chance she gets. She loves art and singing, and she plans on focusing on her singing career in the future.

NINA KUTENSKY (House Crew, Costume Crew) Nina Kutensky is a sophomore at Oak Park High School. Nina has been in theatre for two years now and loves the welcoming environment, where she rarely feels judged by anyone. Nina went to Winnetonka last year, so this is her first year at Oak Park. She plans on getting much more involved and having a fun time this year, as well as in her remain-ing years of high school at Oak Park.

REILLY NEWTON (House Crew) Reilly Newton is a junior at Oak Park. Her involvement in theatre began junior year. The Little Mermaid is her first production that she is helping out with. She plans to continue to be a part of theatre for the rest of her high school career.

LINDSEY WOOD (Violin II) Lindsey Wood is a sophomore at Oak Park and plays the violin for Oak Park Orchestra. She has been a part of the orchestra since fifth grade. This is her first time playing in the orchestra pit for a musical. Enjoy the show!

SCOTT MARTIN (French Horn) Scott Martin is a junior at Oak Park High School. He is an active member of band and Jazz band and is a section leader in the marching band. This is the second high school musical that he has performed in the pit. In Singin’ in the Rain, he played trumpet, but in this year’s musical he is playing the French Horn. He has played in Shrek the Musical over the summer for Gladstone Theatre in the Park. He hopes that that this show turns out well and that you enjoy it!

LAWRENCE CROCKETT (French Horn) Lawrence Crockett is a junior at Oak Park High School. He is an active member of the band and jazz band as well. The Little Mermaid is the first production he has been a part of, and he plans on being involved in the next one too. He hopes you enjoy the show.

EMILY BARRETT (Trumpet) Emily Barrett is a freshman at Oak Park High School and is an active member in the band. This is going to be her first time in the pit for the musical The Little Mermaid. She hopes you enjoy the show.

OLYVIA SHIELS (Trumpet) Olyvia Shiels is a freshman at Oak Park High School. This is her first year in marching band. She is in the pit for the musical The Little Mermaid. Enjoy the show!

JESSICA RAPP (Clarinet) Jessica Rapp is a sophomore at Oak Park High School and played in the musical for Singin’ in the Rain last year. She is the clarinet section leader for marching band and is currently involved in jazz band. She hopes you all enjoy the show.

ANNIE WINKLER (Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute) Annie is a sophomore at Oak Park High School and is a section leader in marching band, as well as being involved in the jazz and symphonic bands. She is excited to be playing the piccolo and alto flute for the first time. This is her first year of being involved in the musical.

SEBASTIAN VAUGHN (Percussion) Sebastian Vaughn is a junior at Oak Park this year and is very excited to be a part of the mu-sical pit. He has enjoyed playing percussion ever since he was in middle school, previously playing in front ensemble for marching band, and was in percussion ensemble for Romeo & Juliet. Sebastian is currently in drum line, Oak Street, and A Capella.

We would like to take the time to thank everyone that helped to bring this show to life!

Mrs. Maxwell-Herrick Travis Montgomery & the OPHS Custodial Staff

Parents of the Cast & CrewKatherine Gehrlein

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre & Gary CampbellDavis Construction

KC CostumesThe Dance Shope

HyveeNKCSD Catering

Northern Lights Pizza on North OakAnnie Miller, Stephanie Bauer, Tina Hilton & Melissa Krueger

Bridgepointe Home AssociationAli Myers & the Fine Art Faculty

OPHS AdministrationOPHS Faculty & Staff

The Community of GladstoneThe cast and crew for all of their patience, passion, and professionalism

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE STAGECRAFT CLASS

Students in Stagecraft work together as co-creators with Mr. Gehrlein to imagine and construct the world of each play. Thank you for your hard work! They made ALL these beautiful puppets!

Erin HillMadelyne Lane

Joe LunaresAnna Partida

Jonah RodmanChandler SchmidSierra SchwartzDabreona SimsCharlotte SippleCarmen AllisonKalandra AshtonAna BlazekovicDean ForemanErica DykesSarah EaleyTyler Crowe

Malaisia DurrantRoe Grace

Caine Harrison

THANK YOU

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A Gold Award Project How do you combine a love for theatre and a love for the environment? By helping both at the same time! This is the basis for my Girl Scout Gold Award Project.

Each year millions of gallons of paint are thrown into landfills, an incredibly unsafe practice for the environment. My project aims to recycle some of this paint and reuse it for a good cause, a High School Theatre! We can save money we would spend on paint and use it for other needs within the department. Donate during an OPHS Theatre Production to receive a raffle ticket for an amazing prize!

Donate! Latex Based Paint

Donations of latex based paint will be sorted based on shade and then mixed together to form neutral colors. These colors will be used by the theatre to paint base coats for sets and other needs. The unusable paint will be taken to a paint recycling center. Any size or color paint is accepted!

Paint Supplies

The theatre is always in need of painting supplies such as paint brushes big and small, paint roller refills, roller trays, and roller tray liners. Any donations of this sort will be greatly appreciated.

PAINT IT GREEN For the Oak Park High School Theatre

Contact Info and Resources

If you wish to make a large donation or would like information about my project, feel free to contact me: Anna Merkel, Paint It Green for the Oak Park High School Theatre ✦ 816.812.2611 ✦ anna.merkel7@gmail.com If you wish to recycle your oil based (Alkyd) paint, the Household Hazardous Waste Center will accept your donations. ✦ 4707 Deramus Ave, KCMO ✦ kcwaterservices.org/hhw

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