Michael Alicoate is so excited to be involved with his 4th and final District Musical! He plans on attending Indiana University- Bloomington majoring in Theatre. At Prospect, he was involved in band, show choir, speech team, and madrigals. Michael has previously been on stage for 11 shows and has student directed 2 shows and 4 one acts. He would like to thank his family, JMo, Mr. Collela, Ari, Miguel, and his fellow interns: Leo and Bella. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Bella Baldassano is so excited to be involved in her eighth production. She graduated from Rolling Meadows where she was the student director for seven productions. She was also the stage manager for The Craving. For the Variety Show was was an MC. She would like to thank everyone involved in The Wedding Singer for this fantastic opportunity and for making her very last show amazing! Bella will be continuing her education at the University of Iowa where she will be studying Speech Pathology.

Kelly Colmone is thrilled to be playing trumpet in the pit orchestra for Wedding Singer! This year, Kelly will be a senior at Prospect High School. Wedding Singer will be Kelly's third district musical, after The Addams Family and Guys and Dolls. Kelly is also a member of the Prospect Marching Knights, Jazz Band, and Showchoir Combos at Prospect. Kelly would like to thank her parents for supporting her through all of her endeavors and her instructors, especially Mr. Barnum, for giving her the to

Cassidy Delahunty is excited to be on crew for The Wedding Singer. Cassidy is the stage manager and student technical director at Prospect High School. This is Cassidy's second summer show, having participated in The Addams Family. She would like to thank her crew at Prospect for always pushing her to work harder.

Victoria Foort is a junior at Prospect High School. Victoria is excited to be involved in Wedding Singer. This is her second district musical, the first being Guys and Dolls, where she played in the pit. Outside of tech crew, Victoria is the trombone section leader of Prospect's marching band. She would like to thank Rudy for always being there when she needs someone to hug. Victoria hopes you enjoy Wedding Singer!

Matt Fox is thrilled to be a part of his first summer musical. He has been a part of the Producers, School of Rock, and Big Fish. He is also a part of many other musical ensembles at Prospect High School. He would like to thank the endless support from the district and the students that motivated him to try out.

Samuel Gilbertson is a Prospect High School class of 2017 graduate. In addition to the Wedding Singer, Samuel has been involved three Prospect musicals and last years District Musical, Guys and Dolls; he has played low reeds and guitar in the various musical pits. Samuel has also been involved in band, orchestra, and show choir combo at PHS.

Amy Hobo is a Senior at John Hersey High School. She is very excited as this will be her first performance in a musical pit.

Nate Kraemer is thrilled to be a part of his first District musical, the Wedding Singer. Nate is a junior at Elk Grove High School. He has been on the tech crew for She Kills Monsters, Once on This Island, Anne Frank, and most recently, Seussical. In his free time, Nate enjoys running and skiing with his family. He would like to thank Brad Kahler and James Stein for always having his back.

Abby Lenzini is excited to be playing trumpet in her first show, Wedding Singer. Abby will be a junior at Prospect High School where she also plays in the marching band, symphonic band, jazz band, and show choir combo. Abby would like to thank her instructors for everything they've taught her and her friends and family for their constant support! Abby hopes that this will be the first of many great musicals she participates in.

Bo Norton is an incoming Senior at Prospect High School participating in build for the Wedding Singer. Bo participates in Tech Crew at PHS. They were on crew for School of Rock, Trail to Oregon, The Butler Did It, and Big Fish. Additionally, they did costume crew on Peter Pan. In their free time, Bo likes to sing and play in Guitar Club, and design graphics. Bo would like to thank Doylie, JMo, Snoble, PHS tech, Doc J, Mr. Poisson, Talent, and their family. Merry Adam Sandler!

Benjamin Sanetra is thrilled to be a part of the pit in Wedding Singer. Benjamin is going to be a senior at John Hersey. This is his first district musical, but he has been involved in acting at St. James community theater, as well as the musicals at Hersey since Freshman year. In his free time, Ben enjoys being a part of Symphonic Band, as well as Chamber Choir at Hersey. Ben would like to thank his parents for always pushing him to do his best, and hopes the audience enjoys the show.

Patrick Shalton really likes the Wedding Singer. He is a part of the band, jazz bands, and choir at Rolling Meadows. This is his second musical pit - the first being Legally Blonde. In his free time, he turns up to jazz, classical, Dave Matthews, and Ocean Man.

Joseph Sioui is excited to be in his first district musical, The Wedding Singer. He has played percussion for the symphonic, orchestra, jazz band, variety show pit, drumline, school musical, and now district musical. He would like to thank his parents and private teachers for always encouraging him to do more.

Leo Walker is very thankful that he has the opportunity to be in his fourth and final D214 musical. He will be attending Western Michigan University to study Choral Music Education. During his time at Wheeling, Leo was involved in the musicals, plays, show choir, Italian club, and the Anti-Bullying Campaigns. He was fortunate enough to launch "Wildcats for a Better World," a social justice club. He would like to thank JMo, Colella, and Ari for teaching how to be a working adult. #WeddingPlanners