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Cast
Josh: Tom Roberts Susan: Kristin Naus Billy: Simeon Heili Young Josh: Aidan Senn MacMillan: Zach Glaeser Mrs. Baskin: Cassie Glaeser Paul: Matt Parlato Miss Watson: Ashley Schultz Lipton: Thomas Moore Birnbaum: Justin Kalies Barrett: Brian Schneider Cynthia Benson: Megan Doro Derek: Justin Kalies Abigail: Bethany Heili Diane: Shannon Wadzinski Nick: Brian Schneider Tom: Kevin Korte Mr. Baskin: Matt Parlato Mrs. Kopecki: Melyssa Kiel Mr. Kopecki: Aaron Smith Arcade Guy: Jeff Marquardt Receptionist: Stetz Smith Zoltar: Kevin Korte Panhandler: Emilee Landon Detective: Kevin Korte PA Announcer: Roz Diedrich Dancing Salespeople: Bridget Hietpas, Emilee Landon, Heather Hirvela, Katie Jo Stevens, Sarah Huebner, Melyssa Keil, Manda Kay Thomm, Shannon Wadzinski, Meghan Berry, Krista Stevens Adult Chorus: Angel Schutze, Bridget Hietpas, Roz Diedrich, Eileen Tesarik, Emilee Landon, Jeff LaFond, Heather Hirvela, Aaron Smith, Stetz Smith, Katie Jo Stevens, Sarah Huebner, Karley Clayton, Melyssa Keil, Manda Kay Thomm, Bethany Heili, Brian Schneider, Justin Kalies, Thomas Moore, Shannon Wadzinski, Jeff Marquardt, Kevin Korte, Morgan Dittmar Teen Chorus: Sam Gretz, Elizabeth Rochleau, Kasey Klavakoske, Sarah Jansen, Kristin Senglaub, Krysta Larson, Hannah Pitroske, Philip Jindra, Austin Ruh, Meghan Berry, Megan Doro, Krista Stevens, Stephanie Blish, Courtney Holly, Jonah Hermann, Keegan Virlee, Dalton Hermans, Dayna Jaeger |
Pit
Coordinator: Alyssa Elliott Conductor: Adam Allison Flute: Britta Gauer Clarinets/ Bass Clarinet: Andrea Rosik, Ben Burish Alto Sax: Theresa Mozinski Tenor Sax: Ben Burish Bari Sax: Lucy Jost Bassoon: Lauren Behnke Trumpets: Kevin Weiss, Nic Gauer French Horn: Sadie Cisler Trombones: Michelle Gucwa, Jake Berres Bass: Ethan Klassen Violin: Chad Alsteen Keyboards: Jen Pasch, Nashira Young Drum Set: Zach Witkauskis Percussion: Setphanie Hughe Crews Running Crew: Garion Yupp, Dave Melon, Ben Hempken, Christy Jager, Heather Reindl, Kara Klein, Katie Storms |
Company Leadership
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The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
President: Emilee E. Landon Producer: Melyssa Keil Vice President: Lucy Jost Secretary/Treasurer: Ashley Schultz Public Relations: Kate Wellner The General Committee of the Board of Directors Alumni Relations Committee Head: Melyssa Keil Fundraising Committee Head: Thomas Moore Internet Committee Head: Erik Weiss History Committee Head: Melyssa Keil Bylaw Committee Head: Ashley Schultz Education Committee Head: Curtis Vandenbusch Social Activities Committee Head: Erin Wadzinski |
Directing Staff
General Director: Erin Wadzinski Assistant: Curtis Vandenbusch Music Directors: Lucy Jost and Alyssa Elliot Choral Director: Cassie Glaeser Technical Director: Brandon Behm Choreographer: Emilee E. Landon Assistants: Melyssa Keil and Katie Jo Stevens Production Council Stage Manager: Curtis Vandenbusch Assistant: Austin Jacobson Costume Designer: Roz Diedrich Assistants: Ashley Schultz, Jeff LaFond, and Heather Hirvela Make-up Designers: Emilee Landon and Erin Wadzinski Art Designer: Stetz Smith Assistant: Roz Diedrich Set Designer: Stetz Smith Lighting Designer: Alexis Petit Assistant: Tim Unertl Sound Designer: John Salutz Props Master: Ashley Schultz Master Carpenter: Jeff Brandenberg |
Musical Numbers
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Act One:
Scene 1: Baskin Neighborhood, Carnival Prologue and Opening: Young Josh, Mrs. Baskin, Billy, Zoltar, and Ensemble Scene 2: Baskin House Say Good Morning to Mom: Mrs. Baskin Scene 3: Random Neighborhood Scene 4: Port Authority Bus Terminal You're a Big Boy Now: Billy and Big Josh Scene 5: Toy Store The Time of Your Life: Salespeople Fun: Mr. MacMillan and Big Josh Scene 6: MacMillan Toy Company Welcome to MacMillan Toys: Adult Chorus My Secretary's In Love: Susan MacMillan Toys Pt II: Big Josh, Billy, Paul Susan, and Adult Chorus Scene 7: Josh's Apartment Let's Nod Move Too Fast: Susan Do You Want to Play Games?: Big Josh Stars: Big Josh and Susan Little Susan Lawrence: Susan Scene 8: Office Party Cross the Line: Big Josh and Ensemble |
Act Two:
Scene 1: Baskin Neighborhood and Kitchen It's Time: Billy and Teen Chorus Stop, Time: Mrs. Baskin The Neightmare: Teen Chorus and Zoltar Scene 2: Susan's Office Dancing All the Time: Susan I Want to Know: Young Josh Scene 3: MacMillan Toy Company Coffee, Black: Big Josh, Susan, Miss Watson, Mr. MacMillan, and Adult Chorus Scene 4: Susan's Friend's Apartment The Real Thing: Tom, Nick, Diane, and Abigail Scene 5: Roofterrace The Real Thing Reprise: Susan Scene 6: Stage (aka: Limbo) Big: Big Josh Scene 7: Old Factory We're Gonna Be Fine: Big Josh, Susan, and Zoltar |
Program Notes
Producer's Note from the program
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I would like to welcome you to the Peter Quince Performing Company's 39th season, and our production of Big: The Musical. Looking back 5 years ago when I joined this company, I would have never in a million years guessed that I would still be a member at 22, much less a producer. Nevertheless, here I am. It only goes to show that Quince truly gives children the opportunity and the experience to do things they would have never dreamed of. This year has been absolutely wonderful experience and I would like to thank the company for giving me this opportunity. I have worked with the most amazing people with the most outstanding talent and drive. Not only has the cast been a blast to work with but the "behind the scenes" crew has been phenomenal. I need to thank Brandon, Jeff, and Curtis for being great to work with and for teaching me so many things about the theatre that I could never have learned anywhere else. This season has given me a completely different view and respect for theatre and specifically for Quince. The amount of work and dedication that "Quincers" put into these shows is incredible. I would like to thank the directing staff for working so hard to put on the best show possible, and the tech crew for allowing us to look and sound wonderful on stage. With out them the curtain could not rise and there would be no show. I would also like to thank Emilee, she was the reason I chose to take on this position and has been nothing but supportive and helpful over the past year. Without her, this year would have been a mess, and I appreciate everything she has done for me. I a confident that as soon as the curtain rises and you see the energy of our cast and crew you too will see the dream of all "Quincers" past and present alike. Thank you for all helping us to keep the dream alive, and enjoy the show!
LET THE DREAM LIVE ON!
Melyssa M Keil
Director's Note from the program
Good evening ladies and gentleman and welcome to tonight's performance of Big: The Musical. My favorite line of the show is "... but when you're big, you have to be a man." It tells the message that size and age have nothing to do with the person you create within yourself. It's the greatest lesson I've learned from directing this cast. Even the youngest teenager can have the same heart and dedication as the oldest adult. This cast has proven to have an adult attitude. This cast has proven to have the moment dedication than any other cast I've encountered. I can't thank them enough for that. I can't thank Lucy and Alyssa and their amazing pit for their hard work.. Thank you also to Emilee and Cassie for standing beside me and sharing my vision I'd like to thank Curtis for this constant help and hard-work, and finally, to my wonderful boyfriend Jeff, who let me yell and scream at him on those (few) frustrating days, I couldn't have done it without your live and support. Now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy Big!
Erin Wadzinski
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I would like to welcome you to the Peter Quince Performing Company's 39th season, and our production of Big: The Musical. Looking back 5 years ago when I joined this company, I would have never in a million years guessed that I would still be a member at 22, much less a producer. Nevertheless, here I am. It only goes to show that Quince truly gives children the opportunity and the experience to do things they would have never dreamed of. This year has been absolutely wonderful experience and I would like to thank the company for giving me this opportunity. I have worked with the most amazing people with the most outstanding talent and drive. Not only has the cast been a blast to work with but the "behind the scenes" crew has been phenomenal. I need to thank Brandon, Jeff, and Curtis for being great to work with and for teaching me so many things about the theatre that I could never have learned anywhere else. This season has given me a completely different view and respect for theatre and specifically for Quince. The amount of work and dedication that "Quincers" put into these shows is incredible. I would like to thank the directing staff for working so hard to put on the best show possible, and the tech crew for allowing us to look and sound wonderful on stage. With out them the curtain could not rise and there would be no show. I would also like to thank Emilee, she was the reason I chose to take on this position and has been nothing but supportive and helpful over the past year. Without her, this year would have been a mess, and I appreciate everything she has done for me. I a confident that as soon as the curtain rises and you see the energy of our cast and crew you too will see the dream of all "Quincers" past and present alike. Thank you for all helping us to keep the dream alive, and enjoy the show!
LET THE DREAM LIVE ON!
Melyssa M Keil
Director's Note from the program
Good evening ladies and gentleman and welcome to tonight's performance of Big: The Musical. My favorite line of the show is "... but when you're big, you have to be a man." It tells the message that size and age have nothing to do with the person you create within yourself. It's the greatest lesson I've learned from directing this cast. Even the youngest teenager can have the same heart and dedication as the oldest adult. This cast has proven to have an adult attitude. This cast has proven to have the moment dedication than any other cast I've encountered. I can't thank them enough for that. I can't thank Lucy and Alyssa and their amazing pit for their hard work.. Thank you also to Emilee and Cassie for standing beside me and sharing my vision I'd like to thank Curtis for this constant help and hard-work, and finally, to my wonderful boyfriend Jeff, who let me yell and scream at him on those (few) frustrating days, I couldn't have done it without your live and support. Now, please sit back, relax, and enjoy Big!
Erin Wadzinski