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Vocal Director
Kevin Downey
This is Mr. Downey’s 16th production as vocal director for the musicals here at Buena. He has had the honor to study voice locally with Linda Ottsen, Elizabeth Helms, and Erica Lazerow, and is so thankful to have the opportunity to direct the Buena High School Choir during the school day. There truly is nothing more joyous than singing together in harmony with others, so it has been a privilege getting to see this hard-working cast experience the magic of singing and performing. Mr. Downey would especially like to thank Karen Rodrigues, Tawny Watson, and Tatum Harris for such awesome collaboration! Most importantly, he would like to thank his lovely wife and son for being supportive of the extra hours that he put in on this project! Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show!
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Choreographer
Tawny Watson
Tawny has been dancing for 20 years. She has danced at Billy Clower, Namba Arts, and is currently dancing at Got Rhythm PAC. She has attended multiple dance competitions and conventions. She was also of the dance crew 'Calm in Groove'. She has choreographed for The Thousand Oaks Repertory's productions of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' set in the 1920's and the 'Taming of the Shrew' set in the Wild West. Tawny has taught dance for 4 years.
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Assistant Director
Tatum Harris
This is Tatum's second show as Assistant Director, after being in several productions at Buena. She hopes you enjoy the hard work the kids have put into this production!
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Stage Manager
Taylor Fenley
This is Taylor's second production as Stage Manager at Buena. She loves being a part of the shows and helping the show come together in the end. Enjoy the show!
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Sound Technician
Sarah Thompson
This is Sarah's third year in the stage craft class and second year running sound for Buena's musicals. She love working with all the actors and hopes you enjoy their show!
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Light Technician
Tara Torman
This is Tara's second year running lights for a Buena Theatre production. She looks forward every year to programming each show and watching the musical develop.
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Director
Karen Rodrigues
Karen loves working with these talented students and is thrilled to bring you this dynamic show. Please spread the word that Chicago is coming to BHS!
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Sound Assistant
Emilee Munoz
This is Emilee's second show on the tech crew with Buena. She is a senior and member of the Stagecraft class.
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Spotlight Operator
Melissa Hernandez
Melissa is a senior, and this is her first time working a spotlight for a production. She is a member of the Stagecraft class.
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Spotlight Operator
Lilija Stevenson
Lilija is trained in the use of ETC Nomad, and is qualified to do programming, but she is helping with spotlights for this show. She is in Drama 1 this year.
Lighting Design Assistant
Valente Ray

Original Creative Team

BOOK by Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb

MUSIC by John Kander

LYRICS by Fred Ebb

BASED ON THE PLAY by Maurine Dallas Watkins

SCRIPT ADAPTATION by David Thompson

MUSIC EDITING BY Paul McKibbins