THE ADDAMS FAMILY | Mhs Productions

DIRECTORS

AMANDA WILLIAMS

Director

Amanda Williams is delighted to be directing with Milan High School again. She previously directed MHS's production of Mary Poppins (2019). Williams is an MHS alum herself, graduating in 2011. Thereafter, she completed her Masters in Vocal Performance from Bowling Green State University and her Bachelors in Vocal Performance from EMU. Along with being an avid performer in the community she directs with Center Stage Productions and is the Theater Director at Concordia University. She hopes you enjoy the dark humor and love that makes The Addams Family. Likewise, she hopes that each of the students know they are forever welcome, accpeted, and a part of the MHS theater family.

DENNIS GLASS

Assistant Director

Dennis is a Milan High School Theater Alumni who recently moved back to the area. He is currenlty working at the Milan Middle School and aspires to be a teacher and a director. This is his second experience direclty and he has grown so much during this show. He is so thankful that Amanda allowed him to shadow her and for trusting him to direct certain scenes. His is so thankful for the opportunity to come back and work with a different generation of Milan theater kids. Lastly, he wants to give a shout out to his sister for being in her first high school production and killing it!

MEGAN

Musical Director

Megan is a professional vocalist and music instructor with a Bchelors and Masters of Music in Classical Vocal Performance from Northwestern University and San Francisco State University. She is an active performed, experienced in a variety of musical genres including opera, musical theater, symphonic/oratio repertorie, as well as new music copositions. Megan is the featured vocalist on an album enititles "Sorrow," a re-imagining of Heryk Górecki's Symphony No. 3, and has been traveling abroad for the past four years peforming at various music festivals in Europe and North Ameria. An Ann Arbor native, she recently moved back from the San Francisco Bay Area. While living in California, she performed over twenty-five lead and suporting operatic and musicals roles, and served as musical director, private voice instructor and choreographer for a variety of professional, as well as children's theater companies. Megan teaches voice/theaterical voice privately and at Michigan Academy of Dance and Music in Dexter, MI. Recnetly, she served as the musical director for Young People's Theater's productions of Hunchback of Notre Dame and Drowsy Chaperone as well as the spring procudtion of Matilda.

ANNA GRADWOHL

Choreographer

Anna Gradwhol has been training as a dancer since the age of four and has been teaching and choreographing for the past 13 years. She grew up and began her training in Chanhassen, MN wher she studied ballet, tap, musical theater, hip-hop, and contemporary styles. After performing competitvely through high school, Gradwhold attended Palm Beach Atlantic University wher she studied and recieved her undergraduate degress in Dance Performance with a minor in Exercise Science. Her collegiate studies focused on Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Composition and Imporvisational techiniques. After college, Anna spent four years directing the dance program at Marantha High School in Pasadena, CA and teaching at local dance studios. She implemented a dance cirriculum for beginning to advanced levels, and created/directed an afterschool dance company. .Anna continued her studies at the Universit of Northern Colorado where she earned he MA in Dance Education. Since her move to Ann Arbor, MI in 2017, she has been teaching at Michigan Academy of Dance and Music, teaching dance in Ann Arbor public elementary schools and is the Assistant Dance Coach at Concordia University.

YVETTE KASHMER

Technical Director

DENISE WILLIAMS

Costume Director

CAST

OLIVIA BODZIAK

Frida Kahlo

Olvia is a junior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her dad and mom for being there 100%, never leaving her side and her friends for keeping her sane, mostly.

BRIEANNA BRANHAM

Wednesday Addams

Brieanna is a junior. Her previoius productions include Mary Poppins.

ANTHONY CARVALHO

Elvis Presley

Anthony is a freshman. His previous productions include Radium Girls. He wishes to thank Joshua Basset for the I Love You scene of Episode 10 in High School Musical, the Musical, the Series.

IAN CORBIN

Thing

Ian is a junior. This is his first high school production.

MAGGIE EATON

Joan of Arc

Maggie is a freshman. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank both her dad and mom. They showed her that she can always try new things and that she shouldn't be afraid if she But also because they have always supported her. "No matter what the schedule, no matter what the role I received, I know they will not only support me, but help me strive to become and grow into the best me."

ALEXANDRIA GARCIA

Edith Cavell

Alex is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Mary Popppins. She wishes to thanks her frient Cortney for agreesing to do the show with her. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her thorugh the show.

ANDRA GATLIN, JR.

Gomez Addams

Andra is a sophomore. His previous productions incllude Almost Maine, Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. He wishes to thank all his friends and family who have supported him thorugh this musical and who made it 10x and enjoyable.

AUDREY GLASS

Alice Beineke

Audrey is a junior. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank everyone who has supported her throughout this play.

SAVANNAH KISSELBURG

Gertrude Ederle

Savannah is a freshman. This is her first high school production. She would like to thank all her friends and family—and they know why.

MACKENNA KOFAHL

Anne Bonny

Mackenna is a freshman. Her previous productions include Radium Girls. Since she is not a student at Milan, a lot of people have put in the extra work to help her succeed here! She would like to thank God, her parents, Mrs. Jeffers, Brady and Mrs. Kaiser, the cast and crew, andher teachers at WiHi. She would also like to thank you for thim amazing opportunit to participate as a student of the consortium. Enjoy the show!

KAITLYN KORNACKI

Cousin It

Kaitlyn is a junior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her parents for dealing with her stress aftermath, Emma Jones for being her literal lord and savior (her best friend forever). "I wouldn't be here without her." Britney Strimpel and Audrey Haeske for being her subway getaway drivers.

JENNA LONG

(Louise) Grady Twin

COURTNEY MCCOMB

Juliet (The Corpse Bride)

Courtney is a sophomore. This is her first high school production. She would liek to thank her friend Alex for convincing her to join the production, her family and friends for supporting her, and everyone who worked to make this production possible.

MEGAN MONROE

(Lisa) Grady Twin

Megan is a sophomore. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her parents for always supporting and helping her duirng show times.

NICHOLAS MOSLEY

Mal Beineke

Nicholas is a senior. His previous productions include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. He wishes to thank his mom cause she's been there since day one.

GRACE ORLANDO

Grandma

Grace is a senior. Her previous productions include The Boar's Head, Comedy, Mystery & Romance, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She would liek to thank her family for being so supportive of her. She would like to thank all of her theatre children for always being there for her. "I would like to thank Paige and Maddie for listening to all of my show venting! And last but not least, I'd like to thank Mrs. Jeffers for always being ther for me no matter what!"

LARRY PFIEFER

Cousin It

NOAH PYLE

Lurch

Noah is a junior. This is his first high school production. He would like to thank his parent for driving him back and forth and for talking him into doing this show. He would also like to thank the directors and all of the people behind the scenes.

MAKENA ROSS

Joan Crawford

Makena is a junior. Her previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her parents and those who give her rides to and from the theater. She would also like to give a big thanks to the directors and ALL invovled with the show!

PHIL-NOAH SCHOERNER

Lucas Beineke

Phil is a senior. His previous productions inclue Radium Girls. He would like to thank each and every one who is a part of this amazing production. "They are a truly unforgettable part of my high school experience and will forever stay in my memories." He would also like to thank his host parents for always supporting him in every thing he does and even giving him this amazing opportunity to come her and have this amazing experience in his life.

MOLLY SMITH

Amelia Earhart

Molly is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank Harry Styles for providing her with an album when she needed it most.

MADELINE SOULES

Marilyn Monroe

Maddie is a freshman. Her previous productions include Radium Girls. She wishes thank her parents for supporting her over the past 8 years she's been involved in theatre. She would also like to thank every one who made this show possible!!

RACHEL TAYLOR

Annie Oakley

Rachel is a freshman. This is her first high school production. She wishes to thank her Mom, Dad, sister, and friends.

ALDEN TEWSLEY

Pugsley Addams

Alden is a freshman. His previous productions include Radium Girls. He wishes to thank Will Ochoa "cause he told me to."

EMILY WAGNER

Rosie the Riveter

Emily is a freshman. Her previous productions include Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her mom and dad for taking her places while already dealing with the family's busy schedule.

HANNAH WILES

Marie Antioinette

Hannah is a junior. Her previous productions include The Butler Did It, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She would like to thank her parents for giving up their time with her to allow her to be here. She would also like to thank her sister for all of her support.

ABBY WILLIS

Cousin It

Abby is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her friends and family.

CREW

KENDAL BALDWIN

Stage Crew

CARLI BARRON

Props

Carli is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Main, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her mom for picking her up from practices.

LAUREN BLACKFORD

Makeup

Lauren is a senior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thaks her parents for being so patient with her busy schedule.

MATTHEW BROCKMAN

Spotlights

Matthew is a senior. His previous productions include Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. He wishes to thank his friends and family.

HOLLI BROWN

Curtains

Holli is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine and Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her and her hectic schedule.

SEAN BUGGY

Makeup

Sean is a sophomore. This is his first high school production.

MICHELE CAREY

Stage Crew

Michele is a sophomore. Her previous productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her mom forputting up with the crazy schedule changes and Mrs. A. for putting together such a fun and entertaining show.

MICHELE CAREY

Makeup

IAN CORBIN

Ropes

Ian is a junior. This is his first high school production.

AUDREY HAESKE

Videography

Audrey is a senior. Her previoius productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank everyone involved for making this a great last show.

OSCAR HAESKE

Lights

Oscar is a sophomore. His previous productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. He wishes to thank everyone who make theater enjoyable.

AUDREY HAESKE

Costumes

Audrey is a senior. Her previoius productions include Almost Maine, Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank everyone involved for making this a great last show.

EMMA JONES

Stage Manager

CHASE KEGLEY

Projection

Chase is a senior. His previous productions include I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. He wishes to thank his family, Emma and the crew for making him want to return to theater each year.

CHASE KEGLEY

Ropes

KAITLYN KORNACKI

Dance Captain

RYLEE MITCHELL

Assistant Stage Manager

Rylee is a freshman. This is her first high school produciton. She wishes to thank her parents and friends for always believing in her.

BEN ORLANDO

Stage Crew

Ben is a freshman. His previous productions include Radium Girls. He would like to thank his parents Jeff and Corrina, his brothers Spencer and Jeremy, and his sister Grace.

JADON PEIFER

Spotlights

Jadon is a freshman. His previous producitions include Radium Girls. He wishes to thank his mother and brother for sometimes taking him to practice and picking him up. "I would like to thank my friends because they make me have fun and enjoy every moment of theater."

LARRY PFIEFER

Stage Crew

ALLEY PLESSCHER

Stage Manager

Alley is a senior. Her previous productions include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, I Love a Piano, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank her parents for supporting her.

SAM RAASCH

Makeup

Sam is a junior. This is her first high school production.

JILIAN RHONEY

Assistant Stage Manager

Jillian is a junior. Her previous productions includ Mary Poppins. She wishes to thank her family for supporting her through this hectic time of the year, Ms. Yvette for really pushing her boundaries within her skills and expanding her horizions in the world of set building, and the wonderful crew, cast, and directors for being so delightful and fun to work with.

MARISSA SCHRAM

Student Directore

Marissa is a senior. Her previous productions include Comedy, Mystery & Romance, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Butler Did It, Almost Maine, Mary Poppins, and Radium Girls. She would like to thank Mrs. A. for giving her this opportunity. A big thanks to Lauren and Cece for always being by her side. She would also like to thank Nick Mosley for always making her laugh. Laslty, she would like to thank her mom for being there for her, no matter what. Love You!!!

BRITNEY STRIMPEL

Costumes

Brittney is a senior. Her previous productions include Mary Poppins and Radium Girls. She wishes to thank all of her amazing friends in both crew and cast for making this experience one to remember forever.