Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Presents ZOMBIE PROM, Now thru 11/1

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) Envision Theatre in San Diego is thrilled to present the musical "Zombie Prom" by Dana Rowe and John Dempsey, today, October 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1, 2014 at the CCA Black Box Theatre.

Directed by CCA Envision Theatre Coordinator Jeannine Marquie with Guest Musical Direction by Leigh Scarritt and Guest Choreography by Max Gidaley, Costume Design by Janet Pitcher, Technical Direction/Set Design by Jeremy Sewell. With CCA Student Stage Manager Yarden Abed and Assistant Stage Manager Taylor Olson. *Due to adult subject matter, parental guidance is advised.

This girl-loves-ghoul rock and roll Off Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee's heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal-seeking reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage.

Ms. Jeannine Marquie is thrilled to return to Canyon Crest Academy after her recent awarding winning stint at San Clemente High School. A native to San Diego she has been active in the theatre scene performing at with Diversionary Theatre, Starlight Music Theatre, The San Diego Repertory Theatre, The La Jolla Playhouse, Cygnet Theatre, the former 6th at Penn and Sledgehammer Theatres, and North Coast Repertory Theatre.

Ms. Marquie brings seventeen years of experience teaching Theatre Arts to students in Southern California from Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. As a teaching artist, Ms. Marquie has taught with Playwright's Project, Young Audiences of San Diego, and La Jolla Playhouse's YPW. She integrates Educational standards while developing innovative theatre exercises, identifying best practices for engaging youth, and enriching their educational experiences.

Ms. Marquie holds a Masters in Education with an emphasis on integrating the Arts into education from Lesley University. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University, and is a credentialed teacher. Ms. Marquie has trained in International Baccalaureate Theatre Arts and has been involved in writing Arts curriculum. She is excited to bring CCA Theatre students to new heights of excellence as they learn the Art of Theatre.

Miss Leigh Scarritt holds a degree in Voice Performance from Arizona State University, and has performed all over North America for over 30 years. A veteran of TV, film, and the stage, Miss Leigh brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Of the hundreds of students she has taught, many have gone on to perform on television, movies, theater, and commercials. Seventy-eight of her students have appeared in The Old Globes' production of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. College Preparation should be an integral part of any young actors' career and Miss Leigh has had students successful at acceptance into such prestigious universities as NYU, Yale, Boston Conservatory, UCLA, Syracuse, Berkeley and Emerson. Leigh Scarritt is San Diego's Premier Voice and Acting Coach.

Max Cadillac is a dance instructor and choreographer at San Diego Junior Theatre, an actor at San Diego Musical Theatre and at Cygnet Theatre Company. He received a BFA in musical theatre from American Musical & Dramatics Academy and graduated from Coronado School of the Arts.

THE CAST OF ZOMBIE PROM
(Alphabetical Order by Last Name)

Riley Cavanaugh: Copy boy 3/Motor 3/Reporter 3/ Swing Josh
Cameron Chang: Eddie Flagrante
Alyxandra Charfauros: Coco
Michelle Cohen: Secretary 2/Makeup Lady/Reporter/Swing Coco
Julian Coker: Copy boy 4/Motor 4/ Father's Voice/Reporter 4/ Swing Eddie
Alyssa DeVries: Secretary 3/Ramona/Reporter/Swing Delilah
Madi Rae DiPietro: Candy/Swing Toffee
Tyler Faison: Josh/Announcer
Emmy Farese: Ginger
Kion Heidari: Jonny Warner
Halle Hoffman: Secretary/Mother's Voice/Reporter/Swing Candy/SM
Sammy Lurie: Copy boy 2/Motor 2/Reporter 2/ Swing Jake
Steve Macario: Joey/Swing Jonny
Constantine Mickens: Jake
Avery-Claire Nugent: Secretary 4/Reporter/Swing Ginger/Sheila
Adam Sussman: Copy Boy/Motor/Reporter/Swing Joey
Alyson Tharp: Toffee
Julia Vandeweil: Delilah Strict

ZOMBIE PROM CREW

Yarden Abed: Stage Manager; Taylor Olson: Assistant Stage Manager; Maya Abed: Lighting Designer; Alex Beal: Lighting Crew; Gianni Zagara: Sound Designer; Wil Tyner: Sound Crew
Sydney Henderson: Set Designer ; Stefano Zagara & Alex Gelland: Set Crew

Jenna Thirston: Publicity Lead; Joseph Aste: Publicity Crew

Casandra Ramsey: Lead Costumes; Hallie White: Costume Crew

Amy Baron: Lead Props

Sarah Ruan: Lead Makeup

ZOMBIE PROM performances are:

Friday, 10/24/14 @ 7pm
Saturday 10/25/14 @ 7pm
Thursday 10/30/14 @ 4pm
Friday 10/31/14 @ 4pm
Saturday 11/01/14 @ 7pm

Ticket Link: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=b19824d0ce4c0db0f5798d33e7f6fb15

Prices for Zombie Prom:
Adults at the door: $15
Adults presale: $13
Students at the door: $8
Student presale: $6
ASB: $6

For more information: Email: envision.theatre.cca@gmail.com
or Call: 858-350-0253 X 4075

Canyon Crest Academy delivers not only an outstanding education but has the unique Envision arts program supported by donation dollars. Envision utilizes working artists as instructors. These professional artists work with the visual and performing arts students to deliver an outstanding arts experience at a professional level. CCA's theater program has won numerous awards and recognition. Performances are known as above and beyond a 'high school theater show'. The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation (CCAF) is a parent-led 501(c)(3) organization providing fantastic opportunities across academics, athletics, and the arts, and creating an environment where students can thrive. Your tax-deductible donation to the CCA Foundation is vitally needed to continue our support of these programs. The mission of CCA & CCAF is to "enrich the experience of every student, every day". You can donate online at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.Thanks in advance for your support of CCA Envision Theatre.

Photo credit: Susan Farese

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