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Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY

Book by JOE DIPIETRO

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Memorial High School presents

All Shook UpBased on the Book By

JOE DIPETROInspired by and featuring the songs of

ELVIS PRESLEY®

DIRECTOR H.R. BRADFORDMusical Director

Adam Stout

Musical Ensemble Director

Lawrence Johnson

Assistant Director

Tiffany Conner

Choreography Heather Boerke & Cecilia Caldwell

Conductor Suzanne Thompson

Stage Manager

Ashley Adams

Assistant Stage Manager

Katie Chen

Originally Produced on Broadway by Jonathan Pollard, Bernie Kukoff, Clear Channel Entertainment, Harbor Entertainment, Miramax Films, Bob & Harvey Weinstein, Stanley Buchthal, Eric Falkenstein, Nina Essman/

Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Jean Cheever, Margaret Cotter, in association with Barney Rosenzweig, Meri Krassner, FGRW Investments, Karen Jason, Phil Ciasullo Conard. Originally produced for Goodspeed Musicals,

Michael P. Price, Executive Producer, Sue Frost, Associate Producer.

WithScott Fonseka

Grace Klam

Elizabeth Teitz

Andrew Burke

Maggie Delaney

Andrew Ziegenhorn

Natalia Littau

Griffin Kelly

Emma Wells

My sister was a bit Elvis obsessed. So as a child I was subjected to many Saturday Elvis movie marathons. Little did I know that these were training sessions for my moonlighting as an Elvis impersonator during my senior year in high school. I became an Elvis fan by default and learned to appreciate the nuances of what made Elvis so special.

Even though Elvis has been dead for over 40 years his impact is still felt today. When we think of the King we think about his hip movements, his charisma, his voice and of course his rock-and-roll, rock-a-billy sound. But it’s easy to forget how controversial Elvis once was.

Elvis’ rise to fame came during the apex of the Civil Rights movement and his music was influenced by many black artists like BB King, Ike Turner, and Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup. He was a white man singing black music and many people took offense.

Yet the real controversy started when Elvis appeared on the Milton Berle Show and shook his hips, as he does, causing TV sensors to require his future performances to be filmed from the waist up. His rock-and-roll music was seen as impure and his dancing as lewd.

How obscure it seems now, in hindsight, to pass Elvis Presley off as sinful and wild. It begs to question what people will look back at 40 years from now and wonder why we made such a big fuss over something so obviously non-offensive. Will it be matters of race, politics, nationality or other affiliations? Or will it be how we view love and how we treat our fellow men and women?

All Shook Up takes us on a journey, one similar to my own first experiences with Elvis. We visit a town and culture that views things in black-and-white. The first Elvis movies I saw were all in black-and-white and I assumed that’s just how things were. Then I saw a full color Elvis and my perception shifted. In the musical a whole town has to adapt to the dynamic changes they are encountering. They are presented with new and colorful realities that challenge them.

Ask yourself which character you are in the show, are you the one who is seeing in black-and-white or are you a character daring to live in technicolor where new experience, ways of loving and seeing others is embraced and adopted? Ask yourself, are you someone who lets new experiences shake you up? What is the roustabout in your life that you don’t want to accept, what new things can you open yourself to in order to live a more loving and colorful life?

I hope you enjoy the show and that you are both entertained and enlightened.

H.R. Bradford Head Theatre Director

Director’s Notes

cast

Chad……………………………………………………......Andrew BurkeNatalie/Ed……………………………..………….....Maggie DelaneyJim…………………………………………..…........Andrew ZiegenhornDennis………………………………………………...........Scott FonsekaSylvia…………………………………………………….........Grace KlamSandra……………………………………………….........Elizabeth TietzLorraine……………………………………………..….......Natalia LittauDean……………………………………………………..........Griffin KellyMayor Matilda…………………………………………......Emma WellsEarl…………………………………………………….........Ben SchleiderWarden………………………………………..…………........Sid MenonBus Driver……………………………………………….........Lydia BryantFella…………………………………………..…......Nicholas MendozaHenretta……………………………………………….….........Payton HillBar Trio……………..………......Florencia Garcia, Stephanie Shaub, Alexa StrongUpper-classBarflies....................Anabelle Matthews, Bailey Hill, Michael Boyd, Ben SchleiderLower-classBarflies………………..…..Avery Wilburn, Morgan Fu, Sid Menon, Fady DamianDevilettes………………………….....Chloe Fisher, Grace Hamilton, Lydia Bryant

Angelettes………………………….………........................Bailey Hill, Gina Bisha,Sydney McElhoe, Aubrie GroesbeckBus Passengers….……………Ellie Antestenis, Michael Boyd, Emily LittlePrisoners……………………......Aubrie Grosbeck, Andrea Hillard, Sydney McElhoe, Gina Bisha, Brooke ReynoldsBlue Sued Guys…………..……..... Fady Damien, Michael BoydBlue Sued Girls…………………….......Andrea Hillard, Payton HillConversation Girls………..Stephanie Shaub, Sydney McElhoe, Kelsy MezaStatues……………………….......Brooke Reynolds, Michael Boyd, Bailey Hill, Alexa StrongTownspeople……………………………...Dylan Evers, Mae Prator, Lauren Hailey, Kat Maykopet, Izzy Pike, Harrison HidalgoDance Captain………………………………….....Florencia Garcia

cast

“Jailhouse Rock” written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; published by Jerry Leiber Music and Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP).

“Heartbreak Hotel” written by Elvis Presley. Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden; published by Sony/ATV Songs LLC. dba Tree Publishing Co. (BMI).

“Roustabout” by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye: published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music co. and by Chrysalis Songs) (BMI)

“One Night” written by Dave Bartholomew and Pearl King; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chrysalis Songs) and by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI).

“C’mon Everybody” written by Joy Byers; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) (ASCAP).

“Follow That Dream” words by Fred Wise, music by Ben Weisman; published by Warner Chappell Music Inc. on behalf of Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP) and by Spirit Two Music Inc. on behalf Erlka Publishing (ASCAP).

“Hound Dog” written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) and by Universal-MCA Music Publishing (ASCAP). “Teddy Bear” written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. and Chrysalis Music (ASCAP).

“That’s All Right” written by Arthur Crudup; published by Crudup Music and Unichapel Music. Inc. (BMI).

“It’s Now or Never” written by Aaron Schroeder and Wally Gold; Published by Rachel’s Own Music and Gladys Music. All rights for Rachel’s Own Music LLC (Administered by A. Schroeder International LLC/Minder Music Ltd.). Rights for countries in the world (except USA) owned by Bideri S.p.A/Gennareli S.r.I. (Administered by A. Schroeder International LLC/Minder Music Ltd.). All Rights for Gladys Music (Administered by Imagem).

“Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley and Vera Matson; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered) by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chysalis Songs) (BMI).

“Blue Suede Shoes” written by Carl Perkins; published by Wren Music Co. Inc. on behalf of Carl Perkins Music, c/o MPL Communications, Inc. (BMI).

“Don’t Be Cruel” written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chrysalis Songs) and by EMI Music Publishing (BMI).

“Let Yourself Go” written by Joy Byers; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) (ASCAP).

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” written by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) (ASCAP).

act I

Jailhouse Rock

Heartbreak Hotel

Roustabout

One Night with You

C’mon Everybody

Follow That Dream

Hound Dog/Teddy Bear

Thats’s All Right

It’s Now or Never

Love Me Tender

Blue Suede Shoes

Don’t Be Cruel

Let Yourself Go

Can’t Help Falling in Love

All Shook Up

It Hurts Me

A Little Less Conversation

The Power of My Love

I Don’t Want To

Devil in Disguise

There’s Always Me

If I Can Dream

Can’t Help Falling in Love (Reprise)

Fools Fall in Love

Burning Love

Bows/C’mon Everybody

act II“All Shook UP” written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chrysalis Songs) and by EMl Music Publishing (BMI).

“It Hurts Me” written by Joy Byers and Charles E. Daniels; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) and by Warner/Chappell Music Inc. (ASCAP).

“A Little Less Conversation” written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange: published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chrysalis Songs) (BMI).

“The Power of My Love” written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music Co. and by Chrysalis Songs) (BMI).

“I Don’t Want To” words by Janice Torre, music by Fred Spielman; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) (ASCAP).

“Devil in Disguise” written by Bill Giant, Bernie Baum and Florence Kaye; published by Elvis Presley Music (administered by Cherry River Music co. and by Chrysalis Songs (BMI).

“There’s Always Me” written by Don Robertson; published by Don Robertson Music Corp. (ASCAP).

“If I Can Dream” written by W. Earl Brown; published by Gladys Music (administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. and by Chrysalis Music) (ASCAP).

“Fools Fall in Love” written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; published by Jerry Leiber Music and Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP).

“Burning Love” written by Dennis Linde; published by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI).

orchestra

Pit OrchestraSuzanne Thompson, Conductor

FluteRuka AdachiEllie Hilgert

Suzanne Thompson joined the music faculty at Memorial High School as the Assistant Band Director in 2013 and was promoted to the Director of Bands in 2016. Before coming to Memorial, she taught for four years at Stratford High School, three years at Chisholm Trail MS in Round Rock ISD, and two years at Pearland JH South. Mrs. Thompson has a Bachelor of Music degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Music Education degree from Florida State University. Over the years, she has been an active horn player in several bands

and orchestras, including the pit orchestra for Damn Yankees, Crazy for You, and MHS Theater’s production of Shrek: The Musical. Her musical conducting experience includes Will Roger’s Follies, The Drowsy Chaperone, and All Shook Up. Mrs. Thompson also enjoys playing mellophone with the Houston Texans pep band, Deep Steel Thunder. She is married to her loving husband, Christopher, and is the proud parent of three adorable cats – Sebastian, Kia, and Snickerdoodle – and the world’s cutest puppy, Princess Buttercup.

TrumpetChip AlberstadtJosh Barenblat

Michael StewartCarl Wolff

TromboneDaniel Feng

Adam Genez

KeyboardAdams StoutBingiee Shiu

RhythmRob Espey (bass)

Bingiee Shiu (keyboard)Andy Ye (drums)

Paul Taggart (guitar)Stephen Budreau (guitar)

ClarinetCharles Buscher

Kyra Halbert-ElliottMax Wolff

Elizabeth Lee (bass)

SaxophoneThomas Wong (alto)

Christopher Richards (tenor)Jackson Stradley (bari)

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crew

Stage Manager……………………………..……........Ashley AdamsAssistant Stage Manager……………………………......Katie ChenMaster Electrician……………………………….......Michael ClulowLighting Technicians………......Eleanor Green, Anna CalderonCostume Designers……..……....Emmy Deans, Reagan GertnerSeamstress/Draper/Dressers……..........................Sierra Kelly, Skylar Ballard,Camila RodriguezSound Technicians……………………………..……........Kylie BakerSet Designer/Master Carpenter……………….....Juliette LincolnRun/Set Crew………………….......Meg Espey, Anna Calderon, Claire PeacheeScenic Artists………………..…….....Claire Peachee, Laila SaqerHair and Makeup Designer......………………………...Laila SaqerHair and Makeup Crew..…………………......Camilla RodriguezProps Crew…………….…………......Alyce McElhoe, Kylie BakerMarketing Head………………………………..…......…...Lucy BullerMarketing Crew…………….......Elaine Goulden, Stella BoswellSound Designer……………………………..……........Antonio LopezLight Designer……………………………..……........Brittany Restrepo

who’s who?

Ashley Adams - grade 11, Stage Manager. This is Ashley’s second year in theater. She is the Junior Representative for Troupe 2980 along with participating in the shows: “Miss Firecrackers Contest” on set crew, props for “A Piece of My Heart”, costuming for “Zombie Prom” and “Mary Poppins” and Assistant Stage Manager for “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Ashley also competed at the Texas Thespian State Festival in Costume Design and has advanced to Nationals. A special thanks to the Booster Club and all of the volunteers that have helped make All Shook Up a success!

Krista Anderson - (ensemble) is in 11th grade at MHS and has been in theatre since her sophomore year. She has been in MHS’s productions of A PIECE OF MY HEART (props crew), MARY POPPINS (costuming), ZOMBIE PROM (singer), and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (ensemble). She loves singing and dancing, and loves the friends she has made in MHS theatre and the support her parents have provided.

Ellie Antestenis - ensemble/ Matilda understudy - This is Ellie’s third year in MHS theatre. Previously she has been seen in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (ensemble), Murder Mystery Fatal Eighties Affair (Sissy), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), Zombie Prom (Ensemble), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Ensemble/Smee Understudy). She is also in Art III and participates in her church youth group. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support and love.

Kylie Baker- 11th grade (Sound Head and Props Crew) has been an actor and technician for many shows at MHS in the past three years. Her favorite show to participate in at MHS would be MARY POPPINS and she looks forward to what lies ahead for her in MHS theater. She would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout her time in theater.

Gina Bisha - (ensemble) has been a part of MHS Theatre for the past two years and is thrilled to be a part of All Shook Up. Her favorite roles were Teacher in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Store Manager in LEGALLY BLONDE, and Hostess in THE FATAL FIFTIES AFFAIR. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support.

Michael Boyd - (ensemble)

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Lydia Bryant - (Devilette, Bus Driver)

Lucy Buller - grade 11 (head of marketing) is excited to be involved in her second MHS show. Previously, she participated in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at MHS and THE MUSIC MAN JUNIOR for First Presbyterian. She would like to thank her technical director, Ms. Tiffany Conner, for inspiring her and passing on the love of theatre, as well as her family for their love and support. Andrew Burke - (Chad) is thrilled to be in the cast of ALL SHOOK UP! Andrew is a sophomore and was most recently in the MHS production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Peter), TUTS production of SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT (Ensemble), and URINETOWN (Bobby Strong) at Oklahoma City University. Other MHS productions include ZOMBIE PROM (Jonny), and MARY POPPINS (Robertson Ay). Andrew is in the TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre academy. TUTS productions include AMERICAN IDIOT, WORKING, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and A CHRISTMAS STORY. Andrew would like to thank his family for their support! Katie Chen - is a sophomore who is playing the role of Assistant Stage Manager and attending a theatre production for the first time. She really enjoyed this experience and hopes to learn more about theatre in future. She would like to thank everyone for welcoming her and correcting all her wrong doings.

Michael Clulow - (Master Electrician) has been apart of theatre for the past four years. He is so excited to be apart of the Winter Musical: ALL SHOOK UP. Michael has been in some past shows such as: MARY POPPINS (Ensemble), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Alf), MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST (tech), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (tech), KISS ME KATE (tech), ALADDIN JR (tech), HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Ripper), DROWSY CHAPERONE (tech), BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT (tech), UIL OAP THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD (Fury), and both sophomore and junior year murder mysteries (ensemble characters). Michael is part of the international thespian society and has won many awards in theatre such as: The Positivity award, Technical Theatre three award, and an award for advancing in the UIL OAP competition.

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Fady Demian - (Blue Suede Guy/Ensemble) is a senior originally from Egypt. His favorite performances are Grandpa Martin Vanderhof in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Corny Collins in HAIRSPRAY, and Horace in TIME FLIES (2nd place duet acting competition winner) all at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont, TX. Other special performances include Black Stache in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at MHS and Mr. John Brooke in LITTLE WOMEN at the Queensbury Theatre in Houston. He is also a member of Next Actor Studio, where he performed in an independent TV film and got an IMDB credit. He would like to thank his parents for their incredible support.

Emmy Deans - (Costume Designer) has been in theatre for four years. She is a Scorpio and a Gryffindor and likes watching Netflix with her dachshund Bella. She has won awards in costume construction at the state and national level as well as advanced to state for UIL costume design. She has been asm and fly crew for MARRY POPPINS, costume designer for PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, costume mistress for ZOMBIE PROM, lighting for the UIL production of INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD, stage manager for A PIECE OF MY HEART, as well costumes for the following shows; CRIMES OF THE HEART, OVER THE RIVER, THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. Emmy would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout her high school career and her future endeavors.

Maggie DeLaney - (Natalie/Ed) has been performing for Memorial High School theater for three years. Amongst her favorite roles are Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID at Memorial Middle School, ensemble in FAME at Singapore American School, and Valentine in MHS’s MARY POPPINS. She would like to thank her loving parents and sister for all of their amazing support. Meg Espey - (Set Crew) This is Meg’s third year in Memorial Theatre. Past credits include: Ensemble and Prentiss understudy in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Ensemble in ZOMBIE PROM, Ensemble in MARY POPPINS, Costume Crew in A PIECE OF MY HEART, Ensemble in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, Costume Crew in CRIMES OF THE HEART, Ensemble in ALADDIN JR. and Gina Tuttimento in MURDER MYSTERY: CRUISE INTO MURDER. Meg is a member of the International Thespian Society, National Honor Society and the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team. Meg will also be attending the University of Texas in Austin in the fall.

Dylan Evers- (ensemble)

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Chloe Fisher - (ensemble) is a junior at Memorial High School and is so happy to be a part of the show! Previous credits include YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (ensemble), MARY POPPINS (ensemble), THE VELVETEEN RABBIT (The Velveteen Rabbit), ZOMBIE PROM (ensemble), and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Fighting Prawn). She would also like to thank the cast and crew of ASU for being her second family these past couple of months.

Scott Fonseka - (Dennis) is a sophomore and is delighted to be in this production. He has previously appeared in A CHRISTMAS STORY, BONNIE AND CLYDE, and LMNOP with TUTS; MARY POPPINS and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER with MHS. He would like to thank Mr. Bradford and Mr. Stout for their hard work. Morgan Fu - (ensemble) has the honor of joining her wonderful cast in this production! Morgan has previously been in A PIECE OF MY HEART, MARY POPPINS, ZOMBIE PROM and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at MHS. She looks forward to this performance and all future shows as well! She would like to thank her wonderful cast, crew and directors!

Reagan Gertner - 12th Grade (Costume Head) has been involved in MHS theatre for the past 4 years. Productions she has participated in at MHS are The Diary of Anne Frank (Costume Crew), The Drowsy Chaperone (Costume Crew), High School Musical (Cheerleader), Over the River and Through the Woods (Costume Crew), Aladdin Jr. (ASM), Crimes of the Heart (ASM/Babe & Chick Understudy), and Kiss Me Kate (Costume Crew). Outside of MHS, she is a Costume Apprentice at the Queensbury Theatre, previously participating in their productions of Heathers 101: High School Edition (Costume Intern), Alice in Wonderland Jr. (Costume Apprentice), and Little Women (Costume Apprentice). At MHS, she has also been participated in Markettes, film, and photography. She would like to thank her friends, family, and teachers for all of their support.

Elaine Dolores Goulden - (Publicity) is in her 4th year of MHS Theatre. She has been on the tech crews of The Drowsy Chaperone, Kiss Me Kate, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Crimes of the Heart, Over the River and Through the Woods, UIL OAP 2017, Peter and the Starcatcher, and A Piece of My Heart. She has acted in Memphis, MMDT 2014, Mary Poppins, Zombie Prom, and The Miss Firecracker Contest. She is the Historian of the Troupe 2980 Student Board and was Secretary her junior year.

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Aubrie Groesbeck - (11th grade/Ensemble)- This is Aubrie’s third year of being a part of Memorial Theater. She took part in MURDER MYSTERY: CRUISE INTO MURDER (Tech), KISS ME, KATE (Tech), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Woodstock), MURDER MYSTERY: FATAL 80’S AFFAIR (Winky), A PIECE OF MY HEART (Ensemble), THE VELVETEEN RABBIT (Jack in the box 2/Faerie), MARY POPPINS (Tech), THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD (Furie), ZOMBIE PROM (Ensemble), and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Ensemble). Aubrie participates on the ComdeySportz team. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support and special thank you to the person reading this for coming out to see the show, and she hopes you enjoy it.

Lauren Haley - (Townsperson) has been performing at MMS for the last 2 years in Legally Blonde Jr. and Beauty and The Beast Jr. She is excited to be a part of her first musical at MHS, ALL SHOOK UP. She would like to thank her parents their support.

Grace Hamilton - joined the theatre program her sophomore year. During that year. Grace performed in the following: Murder Mystery Dessert Theatre, where she was the “hostess” and Kiss Me Kate, where she was an ensemble member. During her junior year, Grace played the challenging roll of Tin Soldier number two in her class production of The Velveteen Rabbit. During her junior year, Grace was an ensemble member in the Mary Poppins musical as well as the Zombie Prom Musical. Grace played the equally challenging role of Grempkin, the abusive orphan master, in the school performance of Peter and the Starcatcher her senior year. Grace is currently an ensemble member in the musical, All Shook Up. Grace believes the musical, All Shook Up is the best musical ever because it contains all Elvis music. What could be better than that? Grace was elected Vice President of her class her freshman, sophomore and junior year, but not her senior year because someone ran against her and won.

Harrison Hidalgo - (Ensemble, Earl’s understudy) is a sophomore making his first appearance at MHS. This is his third show as he worked on shows in the past as tech such as PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER and ZOMBIE PROM. He is happy to be a part of a wonderful cast, crew, and show. He hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as he has. Bailey Hill - (Ensemble), a MHS Theatre veteran, having received the “On the Money” award is excited to participate in ALL SHOOK UP. Her precious credits include: ZOMBIE PROM (Ramona Merengue), MARY POPPINS, THE MUSICAL (Ensemble), BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (Beth), TROUBLE AT THE TALENT SHOW (Grungie), DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Ensemble), CRUISE INTO MURDER (Ensemble), KISS ME KATE (Ensemble). Bailey has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, Young Womanhood Medallion and lettered in Art, Theatre and Choir. She would like to thank her talented fellow thespians, awesome directors and supportive family.

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Payton Hill - 10th Grade (Henrietta/Ensemble) Payton is thrilled to be performing in her fifth production with Memorial High School. Past credits include: MARY POPPINS (Jane Banks), ZOMBIE PROM (Ensemble), THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (Ensemble), SHREK THE MUSICAL (Little Fiona). Payton is also involved with MHS Varsity Girls Choir, church youth group, MHS Advanced Dance class, and is currently working on her Girl Scout Gold Award. Shout out to her fellow theater nerds in the International Thespian Society and to the cast and crew of this amazing show!

Griffin McNeal Kelly - (Dean) is 16 years old and a 11th grader at Memorial High School. Past credits include: ZOMBIE PROM (Joey), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Lord Aster) at Memorial, 13 (Evan), 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Chip Tolentino), BAT BOY (Sheriff Reynolds) at Wildfish Theatre. Griffin is a student at HSMT at TUTS. He participates in theatre at TUTS as well as Memorial. He is the current parliamentarian of Memorial Thespian Troupe 2980. He is very excited to be a part of this show for Memorial. Grace Klam - Grace has been involved in MHS Theatre since her freshman year. She has participated in the following MHS productions: AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN as the model and secretary, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER as Mrs. Bumbrake, and her current role as Sylvia in ALL SHOOK UP. She would like to thank your parents, Ashley Adams, Ms. Conner, and Mr. Bradford.

Juliette Lincoln - (Set Designer/Master Carpenter) Natalia Littau - (Lorraine) is a junior at MHS who recently moved to Houston after having lived in Singapore for thirteen years. Although she began taking vocal training at the age of five, this is the first time that she has participated in a theatrical production. She would like to thank the cast and crew for being welcoming, as well as her family for being incredibly supportive. Natalia hopes to participate in future musical productions in hopes of allowing her to express her creativity and passion for music.

Emily Little - Grade Ten (Ensemble) has been performing in school plays and musicals for as long as she can remember. She is a sophomore at MHS who has taken part in four of their performances so far, and can not wait to participate in the shows to come. She loves performing in front of an audience with all of her friends beside her. She also enjoys the tech aspect of theatre, especially her costuming role in PETER AND THE STARCATHER. She would like to thank her parents and sisters for their constant support.

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Anabelle Matthews - (Upper-class Barfly/ Customer) has been performing for local audiences for the last five years. Outside of MHS Theater she partakes in Wildfish Theatre and is on the school yearbook staff. Her favorite roles include: Martha Dunnstock in HEATHERS, Penelope Pennywise in URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, and Kendra in 13!

Katherine Maykopet - (Townsperson and Devilette) will be starring in her second show of her theatre career. In the 7th grade she was Tree #2 in her Middle School’s production of Annie. She would like to thank Izzy Pike and Emma Wells for giving her the courage to audition for ALL SHOOK UP, Scott Fonseka and Andrew Burke for always getting hype with her on the car rides home from rehearsal, and her parents for giving her immeasurable support. She enjoys playing field hockey and jamming out to bad 80s music. She would also like to give a special shout out to all her haters.

Alyce McElhoe - (Props department head) has been part of the production team at MHS for the last 4 years, making props, scenery and set pieces for shows like “YOURE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN” and “ZOMBIE PROM”. After this year she will be attending Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree and career in the film production industry. She would like to thank the amazing theatre family that has helped her realize and begin to follow her dreams

Nicholas Mendoza - (Ensemble) is a Sophomore at Memorial High School and is returning to the stage for his second year. He began his theater career in Memorial Middle School, and has continued it ever since. Previous musicals he’s been in are THE LITTLE MERMAID, LEGALLY BLONDE, and MARY POPPINS. He also worked as Tech in MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST. He would like to thank his parents and sister for their continuous support. Siddhanth Menon - has been performing at MHS for the last 2 years. Among some of his favorite roles are Northbrooke in MARY POPPINS and Josh in ZOMBIE PROM. He would like to give a special thanks to his friends and family for their everlasting support.

Kelsy Meza - (Ensamble)- Kelsy is a junior in the theatre three class. She has been doing theatre for the past five years. Previously doing Mary Poppins (Tech), this is her second mainstage show at MHS. In her spare time, Kelsy loves to sing, dance and Bake. She is very grateful for her parents support and for the theatre family. Enjoy the show!

who’s who?

Mae Prator - (ensemble)

Claire Peachee - (Head Painter) is an Aries who enjoys drawing and hanging out with her dog. She has been involved in theater since her freshman year and thoroughly enjoys it. She has been in The Drowsy Chaperone, Kiss Me Kate, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Aladdin Jr., Zombie Prom, Mary Poppins, Ruby’s Story, the Insanity of Mary Gerard and many more shows. She would also like to thank all who were involved in making the production.

Izzy Pike - (Devilette) was previously involved in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Company) and CRIMES OF THE HEART (publicity). She is also a member of the Comedy Sportz Team. Although this is only Izzy’s second year in the MHS Drama Program, she has been overly dramatic her entire life (as her parents can fully attest).

Brooke Reynolds - (Statue) is a Freshmen and is making her debut on the MHS stage. Most recently, she played Chip in the Memorial Middle School’s production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. She’s also performed at Main Street Theater playing an angel and maid-of-honor in a Superheroes production. She’s performed in other smaller productions at Wildfish Theater since fifth grade. She really enjoys the sensation of being on stage and performing for a big audience. She would like to thank her fellow castmates for making this production a fun experience.

Brandon Reger - (Ensamble)

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Laila Saqer - (Hair and Makeup Designer, Scenic Artist)

Ben Schleider - Earl

Stephanie Shaub - Freshman (Bar Trio/Ensemble/Natalie Understudy) Stephanie is so excited to be a part of the MHS Theater Program! Stephanie most recently made her MHS Theater debut as an Orphan/Ensemble/Molly Aster understudy in Peter and the Starcatcher. Since she could walk, she has been involved in sports, dance, and various theatrical organizations. She was a 3yr company member at Memorial Dance; has performed with the Houston Children’s Chorus; and was an American Girl Fashion Show Model for 5 years. Past credits include, Peter Pan, Seussical, and Sherlock Holmes with the AD Players Theater Arts Academy; The Snow Queen, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, and Charlie Brown Christmas at First Baptist Academy. Stephanie is also a member of the MHS Freshman Volleyball Team; the Minikette drill team; and plays club volleyball for Upward Stars. She is very grateful to Mr. Bradford, Ms. Conner, her dance teachers, and volleyball coaches for believing in her talent; and for the love and support of her family and friends. Proud to be a Mustang! Sydney McElhoe - (ensemble)

Alexa Strong - is excited to be performing in her second MHS show! She first appeared in Zombie Prom (Ginger). She has been attending Stagedoor Manor for the past 3 years and has received several awards for her performances. Among her favorite credits are Wonderful Town (Eileen), Seussical (Gertrude), Big River (Susan), Cinderella (Fairy Godmother) and Aida (ensemble). Alexa would like to thank her parents for always encouraging her to do what she loves.

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Elizabeth Tietz - Sophomore, (Miss Sandra) has participated in theatre across Houston for the past 8 years. Recently, she was seen in Spring Awakening (Ilse), American Idiot (Ensemble), Carrie: The Musical (Norma), A Piece of My Heart (Martha), and The 25th Annual ... Spelling Bee (Rona Peretti). She is currently a student at the TUTS Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre. She was also a Mainstage Finalist in Solo Musical at the 2017 Texas Thespians State Festival. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and directors of All Shook Up for making this show such a wonderful experience as well as her incredible family, her vocal coach Jack Beetle, and everybody who has encouraged and supported her all these years.

Emma Wells - (11th grade/ Mayor Matilda Hyde) has survived great strife her junior year to perform on the stage today. Her favorite shows include HEATHERS (Ms. Fleming), THE TOXIC AVENGER (Diane/Nun/Fred), and THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Panch/Mitch/Barfee) at Wildfish Theatre, SHREK (Lord Farquaad) at Queensbury Theatre, and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Smee) at MHS. Emma would like to thank onion rings, an abundance of coke-zeros, and occasional panic attacks for getting her this far.

Avery Wilburn - (barfly) is a freshman at Memorial High School and played Hawking Clam in the Memorial production of Peter and the Starcatcher. She has really enjoyed Memorial theatre and can’t wait to continue acting. Avery would like to thank her family for all of their support!

Andrew Ziegenhorn - (Jim) is a sophomore at Memorial. He has previously been in Zombie Prom and Mary Poppins, both in the ensemble. He is excited to be a part of this production.

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Stella Boswell, Anna Calderon, Florencia Garcia, Andrea Hillard, Sierra Kelly, Camila Rodriguez, Gabriella Rosenwasser, Eleanor Green

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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened,

for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Gracie Girl, You are the embodiment of strength and courage. We are so proud of the woman you have become and can’t wait to see how you will change the world. Love, Mom & Dad

Stephanie Shaub

We are so proud of your accomplishments as a Freshman Thespian,

Minikette, and Freshman Volleyball Player.

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your school work and activities and learn all of your

lines, songs, and dances - you really know how to

shake things up!!

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