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Much Ado Written by W Adaptation by Ch With Original Mus Lyrics by Natali *StudentLogo Design: Alex Greenberg*Program Design: Alex Singapore*, Alex Greenberg*, Marnie Guadagno*Welcome to Fairfield Ludlowe High School, and to our spring production ofMuch Ado About Nothing! Since starting with the Drama program in 2019, I’vetried to offer our students and audiences variety with our shows- with an evenmix of drama and comedy, classic and contemporary, and this show, which hasa little bit of everything!It takes a village to produce any show, and when you have almost 90 studentsinvolved, that village works overtime! Special thanks, as always, to the mostincredibly supportive Principal there is, Dr. Greg Hatzis, as well as to Reginaand Geri in the front office who keep us going behind the scenes! Thank you toour amazing custodial staff, who keep our Auditorium so beautiful. And ofcourse thank you to our AMAZING staff of teachers and theatreprofessionals who dedicate their time and talent to making magic for us all.Much Ado About Nothing is one of my absolute favorite works of Shakespeare.From the #couplegoals of Beatrice and Benedick, to the hilarious antics ofThe Watchmen, to the evil machinations of Don John, to the tricky love storyof Hero and Claudio (which gets a bit of an update in our version), this is ashow that keeps an audience entertained! To make it even more entertaining,we decided to set the production in 1945 New Orleans, immediately followingthe return of soldiers from World War II after Operation Magic Carpet. Thereare really only two rules to adapting this show: 1) there must be a war fromwhich the soldiers are returning, and 2) it must take place in a patriarchalsociety. We check both of these boxes AND get the added bonus of ourbackdrop being the birthplace of American jazz music!Director’s Note
This production takes p home from W This play wil 1.Outside Leonato’s H “ Music by Brand 2.Outside Leonato’s H I wanted to give a special thanks to our amazing creative team- ourchoreographer Andrea, who tells this story with such beautiful movement; ourMusic Supervisor Mr. Fasoli, for not just overseeing but PLAYING this jazzscore; our incredible designers Mark, Kelley, Hailey, Gensur, and Eli forworking tirelessly behind the scenes to make this show as good as it is; and ourabsolutely amazing Drama Parents (The Mewsies) for… everything!Thank you so much for supporting educational theatre. We are incrediblyproud of the program that we have built together over the last few years, andwe hope that you enjoy this original adaptation- a love letter to Shakespeare,New Orleans, jazz, and beignets!Two years ago, we produced Romeo & Juliet and were gifted with originalmusic from one of our graduating seniors, Mel Dreizen. Brandon Lawrenceplayed bass in that production, and is now a senior and composing andarranging original music for this production. We are so lucky to have such anincredible music department in Fairfield, and it is a joy to get to utilize thetalents of some of our incredible musicians with this show!Scene list
2.The Great Chamber 3.Leonato’s Orchard, t Music by Bra Additio 1.The Great Chamber
T Director: Christy McInMusic Supervisor: StevChoreographer: AndreaScenic Designer: MarkScenic Artist: Kelley WCostume Supervisor: HLighting Director: Eli NSound Designer: Chris GThe CastLeonato’s HouseholdSIGNOR LEONATO: Constantine JangarathisSIGNOR ANTONIO: Nathan RowlandHERO: Audrey CompareBEATRICE: Amanda Petri*MARGARET: ^Scarlett JacobsonURSULA: Bridget ReddyFRIAR FRANCIS: Isla HoodServants/Wedding Guests/Ensemble: Miranda Applebaum, Lexi Asselta, ^NikkiBerkey, Madeline Brack, Cindi Chiriboga, ^Neissa Decamp,Sammi Dreizen, Lyla Fitzgerald, ^Will Gallagher, Alexandra Greenberg, MarnieGuadagno, Piper Heftman, Gracie LaPage, Noah Lippman, ^Emmy O’Connell,^Avonlea Pritchard, Maimoona Rayan, Casey SmithThe MilitaryDON PEDRO: ^Sarah MayaDON JOHN: David DreizenCOUNT CLAUDIO: Mason GraySIGNOR BENEDICK: Ashton KellyBORACHIO: Ryan GecklerCONRADE: ^Alexis Poff*BALTHAZAR: Jaylen Belgrave*SERVANT TO BENEDICK: ^Eoin O’ConnorMESSENGER: ^Cassidy Sanders*USO SOLOIST: ^Natalie Fredericks-Saintelus*USO TRIO: ^Victoria Rodriguez Matti, Maddy White, Julia MassoOther Soldiers: ^Jada Dixon, Jeremiah Feliciano, Erica Flynn,Jonathan Joyce, Aiden Sousa*Featured Singer ^Featured Dancer
The TownspeopleDOGBERRY: Alex BossioVERGES: ^Alanis AbreuSEXTON: Alexa FerranteSEACOAL: Sebastian James PopeWATCHMAN 1: ^Sohana ReedWATCHMAN 2: Ryan PapageorgeOther Watchmen: Aanya Sharma, Reese KellyUnderstudiesFor BEATRICE: Isla HoodFor BENEDICK: Audrey CompareFor HERO: Cassidy SandersFor CLAUDIO: Nathan RowlandFor LEONATO/ DON PEDRO: Jada DixonFor URSULA: Victoria Rodriguez MattiFor MARGARET: Maddy WhiteFor DON JOHN/ CONRADE/ BORACHIO: Will GallagherFor DOGBERRY: Reese KellySwing for DOGBERRY’S CREW: Marnie GuadagnoFor VOCALISTS: Julia Masso*Featured Singer ^Featured Dancer
Stage Managers: Ava E Assistant Stage Manag Sound Board Operator Lighting Board Operat Lighting Team: Ana Le Sound Assistant: Rory Run Crew: Calyn Fletc Mack Julavits, Mia Mo Costume Coordinator: Assistant Costume Coor Costume Crew: Jada DSabrina Singapore, BelAS
Composer/Arranger: Br Lyricist: Natalie FredeBass: Brandon LawrenClarinet: Steve FasoliDrums: Matthew FerraPiano: Julia Chow*Trombone: Connor Co Enjoy a bit of New Orleans with a tasty beignet, frby FLHS Culinary Student EvAll prScan for the New Orleans-Style Beignets rThe Class of 2026 has been part of8 fantastic plays and musicalsCARRIESave the Date for the annualLudlowe and Warde Night of Jazz on May 8@ the Fairfield Theatre Company, a fundraiser forthe Music Parents AssociationTickets on sale soon via FTC
Sean NewmanAlanis Abreu Alex Bossio Audrey Compare Jada DixonDavid Dreizen Ava EldredgeHarper SmithJoseph Harding Mack Julavits Reese Kelly Brandon LawrenceJulia Masso Amanda PetriAlexis Poff Emily Restrepo Alex SingaporeThe SeniorsNatalie Fredericks-Saintelus
Senior BiosAlanis AbreuMuch Ado is Alanis’ first play, but not her first time performing. She has been in 3 musicalsprior, and her favorite memory is being the Giant’s Girlfriend in Big Fish. She enjoys art,percussion, and writing. Alanis is very grateful for the Drama Club and all of thememories she’s made on stage and with her fellow actors. To everyone who supported herjourney, she thanks you very much! She plans to major in interior design.David DreizenMuch Ado is David's 8t chasing Lizzy Bennet aro enjoys spending time wit family for supporting him Boston campus in the fallAudrey CompareMuch Ado is Audrey’s 8th and final show with FLHS Drama. Her favorite memory washanging out with friends backstage during Big Fish. Audrey is in choir and enjoys doingart in her spare time. Thank you Christy for believing in her and giving her her passion foracting and thank you Mrs. Sadler for being such a positive, encouraging force in her life!She’s incredibly thankful for her Drama Club family that has made her experience sospecial!Much Ado marks Natalie as ensemble roles. Her fa Singin’ in the Rain, a m performing in the first p late‑night tech rehearsals Natalie Fredericks-SaintelusAva EldredgeAva is thrilled to be a pa loved being a part of thi include A Christmas Caro both choir and a cappella best friend, Julia, her fam Much Ado is Jada’s 7th Drama Club Show. She has participated in Crew, Costumes, andperformed in the Ensemble. Her favorite memory with Drama Club was hanging out withher friends backstage during Carrie. She enjoys singing and is fully committed to WesternNew England University. She would like to thank everyone involved in the Drama Club formaking this experience memorable and supporting her!Jada DixonAlexander Bossio
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Congratulations Ava!All of your hard work anddedication has led you toyour dream school!We are so proud of you!Love, Dad, Mom, and ZoeShout out to the FLHS Drama Parents (TheMewsies) for all the support during this show.Thanks to your efforts, The Mewsies providedT-shirts for everyone, beignets, Tech Weekdinner, Muppet Show night, marketing, castparty, concessions, paper programs, headshots, and copious quantities of snacks. Wewill be supporting our Halos trip in thespring, and we look forward to all workingtogether on next year’s productions.
Much Ado Shout Outs!Go Bean!!!Isla Hood! We are excited to see Friar Francis scheming to get those crazy kidstogether. Break a leg and have a ton of fun out there!Love and xxxx, Mom, Dad, Leo, Blaze, Olive, Cliffy, Linus, and MooDear Scarlett, You’re performing Shakespeare! We couldn’t be prouder. Thank youfor sharing your voice, your courage, and your talent. We love you to the moon andback! Beaming with happiness for you, Mom, Dad, Sabrina, & ChewyGreat job! Ryan, we are so proud of you!!Love, Mom, Dad, Jack & TylerBreak a leg, Avonlea! We love you!Noah, there’s nothing like watching you shine on stage! We love you!Mom, Dad and RossCongratulations, Bridget! You are an absolute joy to watch perform andalways bring your signature joie de vivre and huge heart wherever you go,onstage and off. ⭐Keep shining bright! ⭐You are so loved.Love, Mom, Dad, Katie, Molly, Grandpa, Grandma & Kara xoAiden - Congratulations on your first FLHS show! We areso proud!! Love, Mom, Dad, and BradyBuild Crew: You may have joint compound in your hair, curlicue paint onyour clothes, a blister from the staple gun, and you just accidentally put yourhand in some leftover Carrie blood, but the set looks AMAZING!
Special TChristina EpsteinFairfield Center StageEric JacobsonDavid Gray (Graypeak Images)Rob GrosshartPatrick HalleyDr. Greg HatzisBrian BishRenee Purdy & The Warner TheatreLisa DalhlstromLarry Landini & Ashlyn (Midnight Printing)Jennifer Laseman & Fairfield Public LibraryRegina MattioOfficer Kevin McPaddenThe Noonan FamilyTracey OrmondArin Sang-urai (Photojuice)Niko Saragias & Salty Tomato Pizza (West Haven)Geri SiscaRoman Woloszyn (Photography by Roman)Sandra HogarthFLHS Culinary Arts DepartmentFLHS Custodial TeamFLHS Drama Parents (The Mewsies)FLHS Graphic Design TeamFLHS Music DepartmentFLHS Technology Education DepartmentThe Falcon’s Nest
Much Ado aboutmaking a showBuilding a platformFirst job and continual job- removing Carrie blood
Building a house
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...with a beignet break
Decorating the set and the actors
Sharing the stage
Fitting day!
Finishing touches
Final Rehearsals
Adding in the music
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