Chicago Program

DIRECTORS’ NOTE

Thank you for joining us tonight for a show that has been
thirteen years in the making – at last, Miami Arts Charter School is
presenting its first ever live musical theatre production! So many
people were involved in making this production a reality that we had to
create a separate page in our program just to thank them.
Chicago is one of the most beloved and iconic musicals of all
time, and when it came time to pick this year’s theatre season, we knew
this show would be the perfect way to welcome back live theatre to the
MAC stage. And though it is not an easy show to pull off, we are beyond
thrilled with the outcome. We hope you enjoy watching the show as
much as we enjoyed putting it together.
As you will see shortly, we invested heavily into the production
and made sure that the show reflected the caliber of our students and
the level that MAC Theatre always strives to achieve. And though our
expectations and demands of our students are always high, we are first
and foremost teachers, and our job is to create an environment where
our students feel safe and supported to pursue their artistic endeavors,
whether it’s as actors, singers, dancers, or designers. Regardless of
what happens tonight, our job as directors was a success because of
the dedication of our students. The pride they took as performers
and crew members in their work will be evident from the moment the
curtain opens.
This is without question the most ambitious production our
program has put on in our thirteen year history, and tonight, we are
thrilled to celebrate not just the hard work of our current students, but
of the legacy of our program – tonight has been made possible by every
student who has come through this program and the impact they have
made in making MAC Theatre the program it is today.
So we ask you to sit back and enjoy the show! It is wonderful
to be back, live, in front of so many members of our school and local
community. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our work
with you!
LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA & MICHELE PERKINS
Miami Arts Charter School Theatre Directors

THE MIAMI ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL THEATRE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTS

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson

APRIL 29-30, 2022

STARRING

ALEXANDA DRESZER JAZMYN SANTIAGO LORENZO BAIZ
EMILIA DRAGO ELIJAH FORD OLIVIA HARRISON
ALEKSANDRA REZNIK CAYLALABGOLD-CARROLL
EMILY PARRAS DANIELLE GLEN
MARTINA CUARTEROLA FRANKIE BENITEZ

DYLAN CONDE LOLA GARCIA ZEN JAMES
AGATA HIGHSTEIN BRIANNA MARKSON MARIANA MIRANDA
ALEXA MELIDA ANTONY OJEDA
GAEL SANCHEZ MARIA POSADA
MASON TAYLOR

Produciton Design by
LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA

Choreography by
EMILIA DRAGO
Stage Managed by
ZOEY HYMAN & ZOE KOLLARAS
Assistant Directed by
LIGIA SIBAUSTE

Directed by
LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA

MICHELE PERKINS

CHICAGO (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) is presented by arrangement
with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

CHICAGO CAST

Alexandra Dreszer Jazmyn Santiago Lorenzo Baiz

Emilia Drago Elijah Ford Olivia Harrison

Aleksandra Reznik Cayla Labgold-Carroll Danielle Glen

Martina Cuarterola Emily Parras Frankie Benitez

Dylan Conde Lola Garcia Zen James

Agata Highstein Brianna Markson Mariana Miranda

Alexa Melida Antony Ojeda Maria Posada

Gael Sanchez Mason Taylor

CAST & CREW

Roxie Hart................................................................ ALEXANDRA DRESZER
Velma Kelly....................................................................JAZMYN SANTIAGO
Billy Flynn..............................................................................LORENZO BAIZ
Mama Morton....................................................................... EMILIA DRAGO
Amos Hart.................................................................................ELIJAH FORD
Mary Sunshine................................................................OLIVIA HARRISON

CELL BLOCK TANGO GIRLS

Liz............................................................................... ALEKSANDRA REZNIK
Annie.............................................................. CAYLA LABGOLD-CARROLL
June....................................................................................... DANIELLE GLEN
Hunyak..................................................................MARTINA CUARTEROLA
Mona........................................................................................ EMILY PARRAS

ENSEMBLE

FRANKIE BENITEZ, DYLAN CONDE, LOLA GARCIA,
ZEN JAMES, AGATA HIGHSTEIN, BRIANNA MARKSON,
MARIANA MIRANDA, ALEXA MELIDA, ANTONY OJEDA,

MARIA POSADA, GAEL SANCHEZ, MASON TAYLOR

Directors................. LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA & MICHELE PERKINS
Assistant Director.............................................................. LIGIA SIBAUSTE
Stage Managers...................................ZOE KOLLARAS & ZOEY HYMAN
Choreographer.................................................................... EMILIA DRAGO
Costume Mistress ....................................................PENELOPE NARBONI
Costume Crew..................ANTHONY FERRARI, AURORA BALDOVINI,

KAILEY CANO
Prisoner Costume Construction..................... SAMANTHA PALOMINO,

IDALY MEDINA
Make-Up Design Team.................................................. WILLOW BARBEE

VALENTINA PIRILLO, ANGELINA VERNON,
JASMINE PEREZ, GRACE VALDES

Wig Design......................... WIGS BY GINGERELLA, WIG IN THE CITY,
ZOE KOLLARAS, ALENA SALEH

Production Design & Set Construction.......LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA
Light Operation....................................................................ETHAN ZINDLE
Microphone Operation................................................. JULIAN GORELICK
Sound Operation............................................................... JACOBO GARCIA
Prop Mistress............................................................ISABELLA GONZALEZ
House Manager...................................................................... ALENA SALEH
Video Operation............................................................. ENRIQUE MURCIA

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act One
Overture............................................................................................ Orchestra
All That Jazz............................................................ Velma Kelly & Ensemble
Funny Honey...................................................................................Roxie Hart
Cell Block Tango.............................. Velma Kelly & Cell Block Tango Girls
When You’re Good to Mama................................................. Mama Morton
All I Care About is Love.................................................................Billy Flynn
We Both Reached for the Gun........................Billy Flynn, Mary Sunshine

& Ensemble
Roxie.................................................................................................Roxie Hart
I Can’t Do It Alone........................................................................ Velma Kelly
I Am My Own Best Friend...................................Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly
Act One Finale .................................................................................Company

Act Two
I Know a Girl.................................................................................. Velma Kelly
Me and My Baby......................................................Roxie Hart & Ensemble
Mr. Cellophane.............................................................................. Amos Hart
When Velma Takes the Stand............................. Velma Kelly & Ensemble
Razzle Dazzle............................................................ Billy Flynn & Ensemble
Nowadays...............................................................Roxie Hart & Velma Kelly
Hot Honey Rag.................................Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly & Ensemble
All That Jazz (Reprise)......................................................................Company

SPECIAL THANKS

Mr. and Mrs. De la Rosa for allowing our Musical Theatre program
to develop and for their belief and support in making this program a
success. Without their trust, none of this would be possible.
To Ms. Palomino, thank you for always helping with whatever we
need – from costumes, to alterations, to helping with house – this
show is as much your success as ours!
To Ashley Murga, thank you for always being a great source of in-
spiration and of great ideas. The proscineum arch exists because of
your great ideas, and your constant support of the theatre department
always makes us feel special.
To Mr. Talbot, whose dance class was instrumental in preparing our
students for such a dance-heavy production. We thank you, from the
bottom of our hearts, for the work you have put into making the Musi-
cal Theatre program be the success that it is.
To Ms. Barreiro, thank you for being an advocate for our department
and for your belief in the Musical Theatre program. Your faith and
support in us has been instrumental in making the program grow the
way it has.
To Ms. Reyes, thank you for your patience!!! We know how many or-
ders you had to process to make this production with an over $10,000
budget possible, and we are so grateful for your help throughout this
porcess.
Ms. Ford and the Dance Department for allowing us to use their
marley floor and for always welcoming us into their rehearsal space
whenever we need an extra space.
MAC Faculty, for always being so patient and understanding of our
students and for their cooperation in making this show a success. We
know
To our MAC Custodians for their incredibly hard work in making
our school community and our classroom spaces feel like a home. A
nuestros cuidadores, les agradezemos mucho su trabajo en asegu-
rarse que nuestra escuela siempre se sienta como nuestro hiogar.
To our MAC Security guards, thank you for keeping our students safe
and for always being so supportive and kind to our performers!
And to our audience, thank you for your support! Sharing this show
with you means the world to us!

CAST

ALEXANDRA DRESZER (Roxie Hart) is a sophomore at MAC. She has
been performing in musical theatre for nine years. This is her second
year at MAC and she is so excited to be in her second mainstage, but
first live mainstage! Alex has recently been seen as Ensemble in The
Drowsy Chaperone, doing microphone operation for our last mainstage
Clue and Elle Woods in our large ensemble “Omigod You Guys” at
States! She is so grateful to be in this production and play this amazing
role! Alex would like to thank Mr. Arteche and Ms. Perkins for helping
her with everything in any way they can and the opportunity to be in
this amazing show! She would also like to thank her friends, family, and
her troupe for supporting her through everything.
JAZMYN SANTIAGO (Velma Kelly) is a junior at MAC. She has attended
MAC for six years and is very excited to debut in her first mainstage
production as a leading role. She has recently won a superior on her
musical duet at district competition and won straight superiors at
States. She is very happy she has Mr. Arteche and Ms. Perkins by her
side teaching her everything she knows today. Jazzy would like to thank
her friends and family for being so supportive throughout this journey
of hers and can’t wait to put on an outstanding performance.
LORENZO BAIZ (Billy Flynn) has been performing for 2 years and was
last seen earlier this year playing Wadsworth in Clue. After donning his
butler costume for two years he’s decided to step into the world of law
as Mr. Billy Flynn, the best criminal defense attorney in all of Chicago.
He would like to thank his incredible theater teachers/directors Ms.
Perkins and Mr. Arteche for believing in him and trusting him with
leads in both shows. He also thanks his parents and family for pushing
him to be the best he can be.
EMILIA DRAGO (Mama Morton) is in her second and final year at
MAC. She is also in her second year as choreographer for Chicago.
She has been dancing for fifteen years and doing musical theatre for
twelve. She was last seen in The Drowsy Chaperone as a featured
dancer and in the 2022 Thespian Showcase. She recently received Top
Honors at Districts for her monologies, and straight superiors for her
choreography and large group at States. Emilia is also a Miami Regional
Shakespeare Competition Winner. She would like to thank her family
for their love, her cast for their respect and kindness, and Mr. Arteche
and Ms. Perkins for all the opportunities they’ve given her, and a safe
space to create and love theatre. She loves them both.

ELIJAH FORD (Amos Hart) is a sophomore and was last seen in Clue
playing Colonel Mustard. He is very passionate about acting and hopes
you enjoy the show.
OLIVIA HARRISON (Mary Sunshine), a sophomore at MAC, is ecstatic
to be in her first mainstage production after attending for the last 3
years. Olivia has been previously cast as Grace in Annie, and has received
superiors in every piece taken to competition that she has participated
in, including the categories of large ensemble musical, duet musical,
and ensemble acting. Despite this being her first musical at MAC,
she feels extraordinarily prepared due to the incredible training and
coaching given by the directors, Mr.Arteche and Ms.Perkins, as well as
the efforts of her peers, and fellow cast members. She is so grateful to
be in such a wonderful, accepting program, and cannot wait for the
other opportunities that lie ahead.

ALEKSANDRA REZNIK (Liz) is a freshman at MAC. She has attended
MAC for one year now and is very excited to be in her first mainstage
production. Aleksandra has played as Jasmine in the musical Aladdin.
Although this is the 10th musical she has been in, it’s still very new and
very exciting. She has previously earned many superiors such as Small
Group Musical, Large Group Musical Ensemble and Top Honors for a
Small Musical Ensemble.
CAYLA LABGOLD-CARROLL (Annie) has been performing since she
was 5 years old and performing at MAC for the past 5 years. She is a
musical theatre major at MAC and was last seen as the Cook and Singing
Telegram Girl in Clue. She also scored a superior at States this year in
a large musical ensemble. She was in the cast of MACs very first musical
last year and is so happy to be a part of this amazing cast for MAC
Theatre’s first live musical. She would like to thank her instructors, Mr.
Arteche and Ms. Perkins as well as her family and friends for supporting
her and making everything she does a possibility.
DANIELLE GLEN (June) has been performing since she was 3 years
old. She has last been seen in multiple projects such as a commercial
for a local theater, Be More Chill , and in 13 as Kendra. She is very
grateful to be able to work with everyone on this project. She would
like to thank Mr. Arteche, Ms. Perkins, the cast and crew for making
this possible. She would also like to thank my Mom and Dad for always
supporting me until the end.

MARTINA CUARTEROLA (Hunyak) is thrilled to be a part of this
amazing show. She’s been at MAC since 6th grade and has adored
the ride thus far. She participated in the Thespians States Festival and
was awarded straight Superiors in Large Ensemble and Top Honors in
Small Ensemble. She performed in the first MAC musical, The Drowsy
Chaperone, and has learned a lot from it. Martina would like to thank
her family, friends, and teachers for supporting her all the way through.
She hopes you’ll enjoy the show as much as shes enjoyed being a part
of it.
EMILY PARRAS (Mona) is a senior at MAC. She has attended MAC
for seven years now and is excited to perform again. She has been
in previous plays at MAC and this will be her first musical and final
mainstage production. She has previously earned several superiors
in make-up design and participating in student choreography. One of
her greatest and most recent accomplishments was receiving a Top
Honors at districts for her make-up design “Frozen” and qualified to
represent Miami at states in the Makeup Challenge Face-off. She is
also experienced in acting and dance. Emily would like to thank her
parents for always being there and her friends for being supportive.
Lastly she’d like to thank her directors, Mr. Arteche and Ms. Perkins, for
pushing her beyond her limits and helping her grow as an artist.
FRANKIE BENITEZ (Ensemble) is a senior in MAC and has been in
attendance for seven years. This is her third mainstage, previously
starring as Ms. Scarlet in Clue and as Gangster in The Drowsy Chaperone.
Frankie has also received three Critic’s Choices in Solo, Duet and Small
Ensemble Musical Theatre, in both the district and state level. She is
also seen in Miami Music Festival’s opera productions, most recently
being in Cendrillon. Frankie is soon going to the University of Central
Florida to pursue opera and music education. She thanks her incredible
cast, teachers, and crew for abundant opportunity and this show, and
especially thanks her Mom and Dad for unconditionally supporting
her every step of the way on her musical journey.
LOLA JANE GARCIA (Ensemble) is a sophomore at MAC. This is her
fifth year in the theatre program and she is very excited to perform in
her first ever musical at MAC. Lola has previously performed in MACs
winter production of Clue as Yvette. She also competed earlier this year
at districts for ensemble acting and earned a superior, and in publicity
design earning an excellent. Lola would like to thank Mr. Arteche and
Ms. Perkins for giving her the opportunity and motivating her to step
out of her comfort zone. She would also like to thank her peers for the
continuous support, kindness, and patience throughout this process!

ZEN JAMES (Ensemble) is a freshman at MAC. She has attended for four
years now and is incredibly excited to be in her first mainstage musical.
She was played Cinderella in Game of Tiaras two years ago. This is her
first high school show and she is very excited to be apart of the show.
She has previously earned multiple superiors in student choreography
and large group musical. She would like to thank her friends and family
and especially her troupe for this amazing opportunity to perform.
AGATA HIGHSTEIN (Ensemble, Featured Dancer) is currently a Junior at
MAC. She has loved the arts since she was very young, and has studied
ballet and other styles of dance since she was 3 years old. She has
studied music in various modalities including Hindustani singing and
classical violin. Agata began performing as a dancer with the School of
Richmond Ballet at age 7, and as a singer with The Eckhart Ensemble
at age 8. She also also enjoys the study and practice of world languages
including French, Korean and Polish. She competed in Thespians
with MAC this year, with both of the pieces that she participated in
earning Superiors at Districts and States. She would like to thank the
teachers and students at MAC for giving her these opportunities, and
her family for constantly supporting her, and for being her rock forever
and always.
BRIANNA MARKSON (Ensemble) is a sophomore and is loving her
first year at MAC. She has been performing in musicals for many years
and is thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast of Chicago. Brianna
has played the roles of Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family: A New
Musical, Hamlet in I Hate Shakespeare, and Polonius in Rosencrantz &
Guildenstern Are Dead. She was in the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone and
Cabaret as well. Bri’s most impactful moment on stage was playing the
role of Raphi in the world premiere of The Alien Logs of Super Jewels. Bri
has received Top Honors at the Florida State Thespians Competition
for Large Ensemble Musical in 2022. Brianna would like to thank her
fellow cast and crew, her amazing directors, her friends, and of course,
her family for all the love and support.

MARIANA MIRANDA (Ensemble) has been performing for the past
three years. She was last seen as Mrs. White in Clue, The Drowsy
Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, and has played various roles and
performed multiple pieces. She would like to thank her family for the
endless support they have always provided her as well as all the special
people in her life who have made her success possible. Mostly she
would like to thank Mr. Arteche and Ms. Perkins for the opportunity to
be in both of this year’s productions and for all the love and wisdom
they provide to us all.

ALEXA MELIDA (Ensemble) has attended MAC for five years and has
been in the theater department for two years. She has performed in
five chorus shows and was previously seen as one of the ensemble
members in last year’s musical. She is very excited to perform in the
show and wants to thank Mr. Arteche and Ms. Perkins for allowing her
to be a part of such an amazing project!
ANTONY OJEDA (Ensemble) is new to acting, his only other show
besides Clue being The Drowsy Chaperone, MAC’s 2021 production. He
is grateful for the opportunities he’s received at MAC, including being
as involved in musical theatre without being in it as one can be. He
would like to thank his sophomore friends for driving him to school
every day, and is eternally grateful for Mr. Arteche’s and Ms. Perkins’
patience and guidance.
MARIA POSADA (Ensemble) is a junior at MAC. They have attended
MAC for six years and is excited to be a part of her second mainstage at
MAC. M José has been cast as Mrs. Tottendale in The Drowsy Chaperone,
Mindy in Testing Testing and Merm in Law and Order Fairytale Unit. He
would like to thank their friends and family for always encouraging her
to pursue his dreams, and to everyone in theater for being supportive
and kind.
GAEL SANCHEZ (Ensemble) is a senior at MAC. This is Gaels 4th year
at MAC and he is so excited to be performing in his first musical at
Miami Arts Charter. He has previously performed as Mr.Green in MACS
winter production, Clue. He recently earned a superior in the duet
acting category at competition. Gael would like to thank his friends for
motivating him throughout this process, and his mom and brother, for
always supporting his passion.
MASON TAYLOR (Ensemble) is a freshman at MAC. He has attended
MAC for four years now and is ecxited to be in his first high school
musical. He was last seen as Mr. Boddy in Clue, Prince Charming in Game
of Tiaras, Rooster in Annie, and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Mason
would like to thank his friends and family for being so supportive and
Ms. Perkins and Mr. Arteche for allowing him to be in such an amazing
musical with an incredible cast.

CREATIVE TEAM

LEO ARTECHE ARENCIBIA (Director & Production Designer) is one of
the Theatre Directors at MAC and has taught at MAC for eleven years.
Some of his previous directing credits include The Drowsy Chaperone,
Steel Magnolias, Blithe Spirit, The Children’s Hour, and The Trojan
Women. A graduate of New York University, Mr. Arteche is currently
pursuing a Master’s Degree in Musical Theatre from the University of
Central Florida. He would like to thank many people for making this
production possible. First, he would like to thank Emilia for being a
wonderful choreographer and always knowing how to make his visions
a reality. He would like to thank Ms. Palomino for her help in building
costumes, chandeliers, and just about any crazy idea that pops into
his head. He would like to thank this incredible cast and crew for their
passion and professionalism, and for making him always want to come
to school every day. He would like to thank Ms. Perkins for teaching
him everything that he knows. He would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. De
la Rosa for the opportunity to work in his dream job. Finally, he would
like to thank Felipe, his parents, and Emi and Mike for always believing
in him and supporting his dreams.
MICHELE PERKINS (Director) has been performing and teaching
Theatre for the past 21 years. She holds a Master of Arts degree
in Creative Writing from Florida Atlantic University. She received
her theater training in New York from the Circle in the Square
Theater School and is currently pursuingher Master of Arts degree
in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida. She has
worked for theater companies such as Shakespeare and Company in
Massachusetts, the Red Bull Theater, the Gallery Players, the Granbury
Opera House in Texas, and Miami Shakespeare. She has been at
Miami Arts Charter for the past twelve years and couldn’t be prouder
of the work she has been able to be a part of. She would like to thank
her Theater partners, Mr. Arteche and Ms. Palomino - it is a joy and
blessing to get to have such talent and dedication in her life and work.
LIGIA SIBAUSTE (Assistant Director) has attended MAC for seven
years. She would have been seen in The Women but could not due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. This is her first year being Assistant Director. She
has previously worked in Clue. She is excited to be part of Chicago. She
would like to thank her friends, family, and teachers for their support
and love.

ZOEY HYMAN (Stage Manager) is has always had a love for theater.
Being back stage and behind the scenes is what she really loves doing.
She was last seen stage managing Clue back in January. She would like to
thank her amazing teachers for all the work they have put in to make this
show happen, we couldn’t have done it without you!!

ZOE KOLLARAS (Assistant Stage Manager/Wig Designer) has been
performing at and attending MAC for the past five years. She has
performed in Law and Order: Fairytale Unit (Goldilocks/Doc), Peter Pan
(John), Testing,Testing (Evil twin ensemble), The Women (Jane), and
Clue (Mrs.Peacock). She is very excited to be helping out with Chicago
alongside the amazing team that has put it together.
ALENA SALEH (House Manage/ Wig Designer) is so happy to have worked
with such an amazing cast. She has most recently been seen as the Cop
in Clue and has been working on several MAC theater productions for
the past five years.
JULIAN GORELICK (Microphone Operation) is excited to make his
technical debut in a production. He has attended Miami Arts Charter
since sixth grade and has competed in District Thespians, winning a top
honors award. He’s very excited to be a part of this wonderful production
of talented students.
JACOBO GARCIA (Sound Operation) is so excited to be a part of his first
mainstage musical performance of Chicago. He’s been at MAC since 7th
grade and is very thankful to have this opportunity given to him by his
teachers. He hopes the audience will enjoy the performance!

ETHAN ZINDLE (Light Operation) is a freshman who has been at MAC
for 4 years and is very excited to be operating his first musical. His
wants to thank his family for being so supportive and Mr. Arteche for
giving him the opportunity as a light operator.

ISABELLA GONZALEZ (Props) is so excited to venture out into the new
world of props for Chicago! She has shown special interest in makeup,
and has competed with set design projects for the past few years at the
thespian district competitions. She would like to thank her family and
friends for always being so supportive of her.
KAILEY CANO (Costume Crew) is a junior at MAC and is working on
costume tech. She has been at MAC for two years and has experience
with costuming and designing. Kailey would like to thank Mr. Arteche
and Ms. Perkins for giving her this amazing opportunity, she is really
excited for the show and can’t wait to help with costumes.

AURORA BALDOVINI (Costumer) is a sophomore, costuming her
first musical at Miami Arts Charter. She is so excited to be helping
out Alexandra Dreszer in her role as Roxie. Aurora will be handling
Alexandra’s costumes and helping with other characters. She has
previously won Superior at Junior Thespians District Competition for a
pantomime. She was also the stage manager for the Middle School Show
- “4 AM and Magic Hour” and helped coordinate the show. She’s been
at MAC since sixth grade and is excited to continue her journey. She’s
thankful for Mr. Arteche for inspiring her passion in Technical Theater.

COMING APRIL 2023!