PIPPIN will be showing at the Germantown Performing Arts Center April 28th and 29th at 7pm, and April 30th at 2pm.
Photo Credit: Jim Dier
EDEN ANNOYE (ENSEMBLE) - Eden is so happy to be a part of PIPPIN! This previous winter she played the role of Ouiser in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, and this is her first musical with GHS. She has enjoyed getting to know the cast and has loved being a part of this amazing group. She hopes you enjoy the show!
ALLISON BROOKENS (ENSEMBLE) - Allison, a sophomore, has acted in five films and four musicals including HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Additionally, Allison played the part Ex-Pee in the movie Without A Name, and will play Ava Kemp in Under the Apple Tree. She is excited to continue acting in musicals and films.
LEAH CULLI (ENSEMBLE) - This is Leah’s first performance with Dramatic Impact and she is so excited to perform in PIPPIN! She is a sophomore in the ensemble and can’t wait for everyone to see the musical! Leah has had so much fun getting to know the cast and putting together this amazing production! She hopes you enjoy!
WYATT DEHART (ENSEMBLE) - Wyatt is a freshman and is thrilled to be a member of the ensemble in PIPPIN. You may recognize him from CLUE when he played Mr. Green. He is excited for the audience to see what everyone involved in this show has worked hard on!
MEGAN DEML (BERTHE) - Megan is a senior at GHS and is very excited to play Berthe in PIPPIN! You may have seen her in this year's performance of STEEL MAGNOLIAS as Truvy Jones, or any of Germantown’s past shows. Megan would like to thank Danny Ellis and Heather Sugden for all their work towards our theatre program.
EMILY FORAN (LEADING PLAYER) - Em is thrilled to be performing in this year’s production of PIPPIN. She has a long history in theater & participates in both SolTown A Cappella and Concert Choir. This is her third show at the high school, her most recent being MAMMA MIA! Enjoy the magical & intriguing show! She is both excited and blessed to perform with this amazing cast. Em would like to thank the wonderful PAC Coordinator Heather, crew, pit, and Danny Ellis for making this show an amazing experience.
MIRACLE FYKSEN (ENSEMBLE) - Miracle is a freshman and has loved musicals for as long as she can remember. She enjoys being in choir and dancing in her free time. This is Miracle’s first musical and she is excited to be a part of one.
ADDY GIBOWSKI (ENSEMBLE) - Addy is a freshman and has enjoyed her first year of theatre. She was a crew member for CLUE, but is excited to start doing more on stage. She has been a dancer since she was 3 years old and is now pursuing her dream of being on stage singing and acting. Addy is in choir and is looking forward to doing more theatre in the upcoming years and is going to continue to dance, sing and act.
SOPHIA JOHNSON (STAGE MANAGER) - Sophia is a senior and is super excited to be the Stage Manager for PIPPIN! You may have seen Sophia as M’Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Molly in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Chutney in LEGALLY BLONDE, or as the Stage Manager for both THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and CLUE. She is so incredibly proud of all the actors who worked so hard to make this show the spectacular it is! Enjoy the show!
ELLA KNUDSEN (ENSEMBLE) - Ella is a senior at GHS and this is her first time joining the cast. She was the stage manager for MAMMA MIA! and in the sound crew for LITTLE WOMEN. Ella is so happy that she joined the cast this year and hopes you enjoy the show!
JORDAN KNUTSEON (ENSEMBLE) - Jordan is excited to be in the ensemble for her first Germantown Dramatic Impact performance. She has performed shows in the past such as A CHRISTMAS CAROL and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Jordan would like to thank her family for their support as well as all those who came to see the show, Thank you!
BEN LAMB (LEWIS, DANCE CAPTAIN) - Ben, a sophomore, is thrilled to play Lewis. This will be his fifth show with Dramatic Impact. Ben loves to perform in a singing and dancing group called Accompany of Kids. This is his eighth year in the group. Also, he likes playing the piano and entertaining others. He wants to thank his family, Danny, Heather, and the cast and crew for being absolutely amazing and supportive!
ELAINA LOOMIS (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) - Lainey is a freshman at GHS and the Assistant Stage Manager for PIPPIN. They were formerly the soundboard op in CLUE. Lainey is excited to be in another show and is looking forward to being in future productions. They want to congratulate the actors on all their hard work!
MADISON MATUSZEWSKI (ENSEMBLE) - This is Madison’s second show here, but her first time acting. Her first show was being in the backstage crew for the earlier play CLUE. She is in the Wall of Sound and SAGE and is looking forward to continuing acting in the future here.
ERIK NEILSON (CHARLEMAGNE) - Erik is excited to be on stage for his second ever performance. He loved playing Colonel Mustard in the fall play CLUE and is proud to be performing for his first musical. He wishes to thank the directors and the backstage crew for bringing the magic to the stage.
JOEL NELSON (PIPPIN) - Joel is ecstatic to be playing PIPPIN in his final production at GHS! If you've seen a previous show at GHS you probably have seen him perform before in roles such as Harry in MAMMA MIA! or Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN. He'd like to thank his family and friends for their unending support and he can't wait to perform for you one last time!
EMILY NICOL (ENSEMBLE) - This is Emily’s first show with the High School! She is super excited to participate in bringing magic to the stage through music and dance. She wants to thank Danny, Carly, and Heather for putting together this amazing show.
BREE PAPROCKI (ENSEMBLE) - Bree is so excited to be performing with Dramatic Impact again! She had so much fun playing Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS this past winter. Bree has been performing for almost six years. Some of her favorite roles include Maleficent in DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL and Mrs. White in CLUE (Sunset Playhouse). Bree has really enjoyed working with this multi-talented cast! She hopes you like the show!
HANNAH PAUL (ENSEMBLE) - Hannah is a junior at Germantown High School and is super excited to be in the ensemble for PIPPIN. Hannah adores the entire cast of this show and could not imagine performing with anyone else. She would like to thank Danny Ellis for being an amazing director, Heather Sugden for all the time she has dedicated to the drama department and especially costumes, her friends for always supporting her, and her family for being amazing.
KENDALL PRIVATT (THEO) - Kendall, a freshman, is so excited to be a part of PIPPIN. This year, Kendall has been in CLUE and was ASM for STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing at Accent On Dance. Kendall thanks her family and friends for their never-ending support! Enjoy the show!
SYDNEY ROBBINS (FASTRADA) - Sydney is a junior and is thrilled to be playing Fastrada in PIPPIN! Sydney has been performing in musicals since she was in elementary school and is about to start her fourth year on the Warchix Pom and Dance team. You may have seen her as Rodrigo in LITTLE WOMEN or in MAMMA MIA! where she was dance captain. She is grateful for everyone who is a part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!
ASHLYN SAPINSKI (CATHERINE) - Ashlyn is a sophomore. She has been active in musical theatre since the age of 8. One of her favorite roles was playing Donkey in SHREK JR. Besides her love for music, she also enjoys downhill skiing, art, and playing tennis. She is grateful for the support of her family/friends and hopes you enjoy the show!
OLIVIA SCHARFENBERGER (ENSEMBLE) - Olivia is a Junior this year and is thrilled to be in the ensemble for PIPPIN. Olivia has participated in school theater since sixth grade. You may have recently seen her as Mrs. Peacock in the Fall production of Clue.Outside of performing, she enjoys hanging out with friends, participating in choir and acapella, as well as participating in youth groups. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
ABBIE STACHOWIAK (ENSEMBLE) - Abbie, a senior, is very excited to be in her first production at GHS. Outside of the musical, she sings with Concert Choir and Gtones. You can usually find Abbie playing guitar, listening to music, or reading. She will be attending UW-Milwaukee in the fall to study psychology.
SUMMER WITZEL (ENSEMBLE) - Summer, a senior, is thrilled to be a part of this show, as it's her last. You may have seen her in previous plays such as PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and MAMMA MIA! When she's not dancing or singing, she’s backstage helping with crew. She really hopes you enjoy the show.
AIMEE ZARDER (ENSEMBLE) - Aimee is a senior this year and has had so much fun with this musical! You may have seen her in other shows such as STEEL MAGNOLIAS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, MAMMA MIA, and CLUE. Besides theater, Aimee loves singing, playing flute, guitar, and any kind of visual arts. She is also always listening to Taylor Swift. She wants to thank her amazing cast-mates, as well as Danny and Heather for making this incredible show possible, and she hopes everyone loves it as much as she does.
