Cast

Cady Heron
Damian Hubbard
Janis Sarkisian
Regina George
Gretchen Wieners
Karen Smith
Aaron Samuels
Kevin Gnapoor
Ms. Norbury
Mr. Duvall
Coach Carr
Mrs. George
Mrs. Heron
Mr. Heron
​Ensemble

Amellia Fowler
Denzel Estrella
Itzabella Rohn Rivera
Sydney Conroy
Kateri Estrella
Addison Fowler
Christopher Iannitello
Gratian Garcia
Sydney Rabas
Jorge Capetillo
Alekzander Estrella
Kiarah Capetillo
Jenna Schamburek
Timothy Wilson
​Carmen Anzures, Matthew Ehmke Zimmer, Angelica Figueroa, Mazie Frahm, Lillian Garrington, Theo Gold, Ali Hassemer, Aerabelle Hess, Monica Iannitello, Lilian Jacobson, Sophie Johnson, Leila Kakuk, Paige Mittnacht, Sophie Rohn, Brynn Schamburek, Miley Schamburek, Ava Schueller, Clara Sorensen, Anna Stefiuk, Mackenzi Stokes, Alaina Sullivan, Gabriella Treptow-Robinson

Pit

Keyboard 2 
Trombone
Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Auxiliary Percussion
Reed 2 (Flute)
Reed 2 (Clarinet / Bass Clarinet)
Keyboard 1 
Bass
Reed 2 (Tenor / Bari Saxophone)
Reed 1 (Clarinet / Soprano Saxophone / Flute)
Drums
Guitar 1
Reed 1 (Alto Sax / Flute / Piccolo)

Lucas Brott
Nigel Burton
Norianna Burton
Jeska Cowdery
Emma DeRosier
Breckyn Earle

Sam Lillibridge
Reese Meyer
Hallie Schroeter

Tor Seilheimer

Dominick Springstube
Presley Stammers
​Lucas Such

Crews

Spotlight Operators
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​Stage Crew

Vanessa Stalvey & Sunny Laws
Phineas Garrington & Vix Gosz

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Company Leadership

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
​President: Matthew Ehmke-Zimmer
​Producer: Joshua Sauer
Vice President: Kateri Estrella
Secretary-Treasurer:  Christopher Iannitello
Public Relations Director: May Heili
Assisted by Karlee Tess
General Director: Quintella Groothoff
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The General Committee of the Board of Directors
Alumni Relations Chair: Joshua Sauer
Fundraising Chair: Grace Knutson & Sydney Rabas
Internet Chair: May Heili
History Chair: Noah Verhasselt
Bylaw Chair: Alekzander Estrella & Grace Knutson
Education Chair: Quintella Groothoff & Sydney Rabas
Social Activities Chair:​ ​Kiarah Capetillo & Jenna Schamburek

Directing Staff
General Director: Quintella Groothoff
Music Director: Marley Hansen
Choral Director: Isa Wagner​
​Technical Director: Karlee Tess
Assisted by Chloe Wood
Choreographer: Madeline Dramm

​Production Council
Stage Manager: Marek Muhowski
​Costume Designer: Kiarah Capetillo
Hair and Makeup Designer:  Kiarah Capetillo
Set Designer: Noah Verhasselt
Set Decorator: Sydney Rabas
Light Designer: Noah Verhasselt assisted by Karlee Tess
Sound Designer:  Chloe Wood
Props Master: Sydney Rabas
Master Carpenter: ​Paulo George
Projection Designer: May Heili

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Musical Numbers

ACT I

“Overture/Mean”
Janis, Damian

“It Roars”
Cady, Ensemble

“It Roars (Reprise)”
Cady

“Where Do You Belong”
Damian, Janis, Cady, Ensemble

“Meet the Plastics”
Damian, Janis, Regina, Gretchen, Karen, Cady

“Stupid With Love”
Cady

“Apex Predator”
Janis, Cady

“What’s Wrong With Me?”
Gretchen

“October Third”
Aaron, Cady

“Sexy”
Karen, Ensemble

“Someone Gets Hurt”
Regina, Aaron, Ensemble

“Revenge Party”
Janis, Damian, Cady, Ensemble

“Fearless”
Gretchen, Karen, Cady, Ensemble

ACT II

“Entr’acte/Mean (Reprise)”
Janis, Damian

“Stop!”
Damian, Karen, Ensemble

“What’s Wrong? (Reprise)”
Gretchen, Mrs. George

“Whose House is This?”
Kevin G., Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Ensemble

“More is Better”
Cady, Aaron

“Someone Gets Hurt (Reprise)”
Janis, Damian

“World Burn”
Regina, Ensemble

“I’d Rather Be Me”
Janis, Ensemble

“Do This Thing”
Cady, Ms. Norbury, Kevin G., Mathletes, Ensemble

“I See Stars”
Cady, Full Company

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Program Notes

Producer's Letter from the program
To those who dare to believe, 

Peter Quince Performing Company began with a dream. Fifty-eight seasons later, that dream has become something far greater than the people who first imagined it. It has become a tradition of believing that young people are capable of creating something meaningful together.

I have been fortunate enough to spend three summers contributing to that dream. Looking back, I've realized that what keeps people returning to Peter Quince isn't the opportunity to perform. It's the opportunity to belong.

We arrive as individuals, each carrying our own ambitions, insecurities, and stories. Theatre does not erase those differences; it asks us to offer them. The stage has an unusual way of revealing that our greatest strength is not found in becoming the same, but in learning how our differences can exist in harmony.

Perhaps that is why live performance has endured for thousands of years. It is one of the few places left where people willingly gather in the same room to experience a story together. For a few hours, we agree to imagine, to listen, to laugh, to grieve, and to hope alongside strangers. In a world that increasingly encourages us to consume stories alone, theatre insists that some experiences are meant to be shared.

Peter Quince has never been defined solely by the shows it produces. Its greatest legacy is the people it shapes. 

For fifty-eight years, this company has entrusted young people with real responsibility, leadership, and belief in one another. Those lessons extend far beyond the theatre. They teach us that confidence is earned through effort and that the strongest communities are built not by perfect people, but by people willing to create something larger than themselves. 

To everyone who has invested their time, talent, encouragement, and generosity into this company, thank you. You have ensured that a dream begun over a half-century ago continues to find new dreamers.

And to our audience: thank you for joining us. Tonight, you are not simply watching a performance, you are becoming part of a tradition that reminds us why stories matter and the strength of dreams, when they are shared.

Welcome, and enjoy the show.

Yours in Quince,
Joshua Sauer


Director's Letter from the program

Hello, and welcome to Mean Girls! 

Ever since Mean Girls the musical came out for licensing, I have always wanted to be part of this show in whatever capacity. Last season, I was asked by the Director at the time what show I would love to direct, and my answer was immediately Mean Girls. The movie is a recognizable classic, with so many comedic lines, and the musical has such catchy songs that would be a joy to listen to. Fast forward to when we were deciding on what musical to do for the season, and I noticed that Mean Girls was not available for licensing. As sad as I was, I knew that whatever show we picked would be amazing. But then, the rights were released, and it felt like fate; I HAD to direct this show.

Over the past season, I had many realizations about why this musical was made and what it means. Behind all the drama and comedic moments are anxious teenagers desperate to feel loved and cared for by the world around them. Coming from a person who grew up with social media, it is so easy to get sucked into the facades of internet personalities, so much so that we lose who we are at our core. We lose the uniqueness that makes us individuals because we often get so afraid of standing out or being isolated for being different. Rosalind Wiseman, in her book Queen Bees & Wannabees– the help book that inspired the creation of Mean Girls– states, “Each person’s truth is of equal value”. In a world where people are expected to be carbon copies of each other, why can’t we embrace our own truths? One thing we all have in common is that we are all individuals with unique features, interests, and personalities, so rather than trying to be copies of each other, let us acknowledge and welcome variety because, as people, no one is born to be more valuable than others; everyone’s truth is just as valuable and important as those around us.

Along with the message of the show, I have realized that I want to do theater for the rest of my life. From seeing the progress of the set being built, to the beautiful blend of vocals and instruments meeting for the first time, it is such a rewarding feeling seeing the beaming faces of everyone’s hard work paying off, and knowing you helped them get there. I can not express how proud I am of this production, but especially all the individuals (cast, crew, pit, staff) involved, who showed such dedication and love, even if it was hard. This musical will always hold a special place in my heart, not only for being my first full-length show, but for being the musical and the people who helped me realize what I want to do for the rest of my life. I can not thank this amazing cast, crew, pit, and staff enough. I love and appreciate everything you all have done! 

Finally, thank you to the audience for watching this show! As you step into the halls of North Shore High School, feel the love, sadness, joy, and anger as you watch, but most importantly, I hope you feel just as proud as I am of all the hard work everyone has put into this show. So please relax and enjoy PQPC’s Production of Mean Girls, the musical!

Yours in Quince,
Quintella Groothoff