Dracula Goes to High School Digital Program

Executive Producer Hugh Hallinan
By Special Arrangement
Family Entertainment Live
Presents:

Dracula:

Goes to High School

October 7 -29, 2017
by Phill Hill

Directed and Choreographed By Set Design By

Lance Anthony Dylan Grey

Musical Direction By Sound Design By

Eli Newsom Chris Gensur

Costume Design By Light Design By

Lesley Neilson-Bowman Axel Hammerman

Welcome Letter

Dear Valued Guests,

Welcome to the Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre. For the past
37 seasons, the Cabaret has proven time and again to be the premier
home for the best original children’s entertainment in Connecticut.
While we continue to strive to bring you fun and exciting theatre for
children, the Cabaret Children’s Theatre has always been more than
that. It is a place for families.

To open our 37th season of original children’s entertainment, we are
pleased to present Dracula Goes to High School. This is a story about
Dracula and his encounters with all of your favorite ghosts, ghouls,
and goblins as he maneuvers through the halls of the 1950’s inspired
Monsters High School. If you are fans of the Cabaret Children’s
Theatre you would know that, while Halloween is usually reserved for
the creepy and spooky monsters that go bump in the night, we are
anything but scary. We would much rather reinvent classic stories and
characters and present them in a fresh and exciting way, and Dracula
Goes to High School is a perfect example of that and one the whole
family can enjoy. And that is our ultimate goal; for families and
audiences of all ages to enjoy something new together and forming
memories that truly last a lifetime.

Thank you so much for coming to the Cabaret and supporting live
theatre. Whether this is your first time at the Cabaret or if you’ve been
with us for many years, we thank you for your support this and every
season. We hope that you enjoy Dracula Goes to High School, and we
look forward to seeing you again and again for another season of fun
and inventive original children’s theatre.

Phill Hill Artistic Director, Cabaret Children’s Theatre

The Cast

Lance Anthony Director / Frankenstein

Lance is so glad the summer is over and he’s back for his 15th season with the
Children’s Company. He’s also ready to revisit Frankie for the fourth time, having
previously played him in Halloween High School, HHS 2, and Frankenstein: the
Panto. Lance has been directing our season openers for awhile now, with How I
Became a Pirate, Sleepy Hollow, and Hansel & Gretel already under his belt. He also
directs for (and sometimes appears in) our Main Stage productions, and is super
excited to be directing and choreographing Jesus Christ Superstar in the Spring.

Chelsea Dacey Zurie

Chelsea is blessed to be back! Recent roles here include Nancy (Fancy Nancy),
Trudy (Frosty), Ghost of Christmas Past (Christmas Carol), Heidi (Sleepy Hollow),
Charlie (Willy Wonka), on the Main Stage Anna (Spring Awakening), Amber
(Hairspray), Daisy Buchanan (The Great Gatsby). Off Broadway: Lacey (Piggy
Nation The Musical), Other credits: Suzy (The Marvelous Wonderettes), Castle
Craig Players, and Selena (This Is Modern Art) with the Collective Consciousness
Theatre. Peace and love to all! More info and credits at chelseadacey.com.

Ashley DePascale Lucine

Ashley is thrilled to be back for her 10th season! Some of her past productions
include Princess and the Pea, Cinderella Girl, Pinkalicious, Robin Hood, Sleepy Hollow,
and James & the Giant Peach. Ashley has also appeared in DCT’s mainstage
productions of Joseph...Dreamcoat and The Man in Black as June Carter Cash. She
holds a BFA in drama from the University of Connecticut where she appeared in
several Connecticut Repertory Theatre productions. Special thanks to her family,
Hugh, Susan, the Cabaret members and staff for their constant love and support.

Karen Hanley Professor Ravena

One of Karen’s happiest places is right here on the DCT Children’s Theatre stage!
You’ve seen her in Rapunzel, James and the Giant Peach, Princess and the Pea, Little
Red Riding Hoods, and Cinderella. Although fairly new to musical theatre, she has
performed on all kinds of stages, including CBGB, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the
All-Ireland Irish Dance Championships. Favorite roles include Velma (Hairspray),
Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Princess Puffer (The Mystery of Edwin Drood).
Many thanks to cast, crew, and DCT!

Taylor Hoffman Gloria

Taylor is thrilled to be making her Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre debut!
Taylor moved to Connecticut from New York, where she completed her Bachelor’s
degree in musical theatre. Some of Taylor’s favorite credits include Ilse (Spring
Awakening), the Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland). Thank you to the
wonderful people at DTCab for giving me this opportunity, my family, my friends
and Sam for always being there. Welcome to Monster High!

ACT I Mark Joy Stiles

ACT II Mark is thrilled to take part in Dracula: Goes to High School. He will be playing the
role of stiles the Werewolf. Mark is also working in Hunchback of Notre Dame and
looks forward to more work here at the Downtown Cabaret!

Andrea Pane Dracula

Andrea Pane has a BFA in Acting from the University of Connecticut, classically
trained and a student of Commedia Dell’Arte. Most recently, he’s been in DCT’s
Cinderella and the Main Stage Amadeus, Pantochino’s Life and Adventures of
Santa Claus, Wicked Witch of the West and Pirate Schmirate! Connecticut Repertory
Theatre: Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), The Miser (Harpagon), The Winter’s Tale
(Antigonus), Othello (Montano) and the studio series’ Tick, Tick, BOOM! Other
credits: Fiddler on the Roof, As You Like It, The Addams Family Musical.

Production Staff

Senior Producer .......................................................................................................................... Susan Hallinan
Artistic Director ................................................................................................................................... Phill Hill
Director / Choreographer ......................................................................................................... Lance Anthony
Musical Director ............................................................................................................................... Eli Newsom
Stage Manager ............................................................................................................................... Jennie Davies
Costume Designer ....................................................................................................... Lesley Neilson-Bowman
Scenic Designer ................................................................................................................................. Dylan Grey
Technical Director / Master Carpenter ....................................................................................... Steve Swatt
Sound Engineer .............................................................................................................................. Chris Gensur
Lighting Designer ................................................................................................................. Axel Hammerman
Charge Artist ................................................................................................................................ Kate Moncuse
Carpenters ............................................................................................................ Matt Eastman, Greg Mandas
Stagehands ......................................................................................................... Joe Cardozo, Jessica Camarero

Song List

Scene 1: Monsters High School High School Confidential
Scene 2: Professional Ravena’s Class Let’s Dance
Scene 3: Cafeteria One Fine Day
Scene 4: Hallway Great Balls of Fire

Scene 1:Enchantment Under the Ground Dance At the Hop, Johnny B Goode
Scene 2: Hallway My Boyfriend’s Back, I’ll Be There For You
Scene 3: Phantom’s Lair
Scene 4: Hallway Shout