Book by

 Simpatico

Songs by

Matthew Gerrard, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston

Music Adapted, Arranged, & Produced by

Bryan Louiselle

Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by

Peter Barsocchini

Directed by

Dickie Mahoney

Music Direction by

Daniel Michel

Choreography by

Lisa Mahoney

Disney's High School Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized materials are also supplied by Music Theatre International.
421 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
phone: 212.541.4684

fax: 212.391.4684
www.MTIShows.com

CAST
(in order of appearance)

The Cliques and Characters of East High School

The JOCKS

Troy Bolton
ANDY SPENCER

Chad Danforth
CHRIS BARSAM

Zeke Baylor
DONNIE LEWIS

Cheerleaders
DEBBIE CROSS
TINA FOLMER
DEBBIE MARTIN
SHANNON LLOYD-RAGAN
KRISTINA SPENCER
SARAH GOODRICH

Jocks
TIM HARTLEY
MICHAEL MAISTROS
JERRY JONES
TIMMY PHELAN

The THESPIANS

Sharpay Evans
MICHELLE HOSIER

Ryan Evans
FLICK

James
JESSICA BROCKMEYER

Susan 
TINA FOLMER

Cathy
SHANNON LLOYD-RAGAN

Alan
KRISTINA SPENCER

Cyndra
SARAH GOODRICH

Thespians
DEBBIE CROSS
TIM HARTLEY
DEBBIE MARTIN
SARAH GOODRICH

The BRAINIACS

Gabriella Montez
JOHANNA LYNN JONES

Taylor McKessie
JUDY SCOTT

Martha Cox
KIMBERLY STREET

Kratnoff
SARAH GOODRICH

The SKATER DUDES

Ripper
JESSICA BROCKMEYER

Mongo
PHIL HANSEL

Other STUDENTS

Jack Scott
WAYNE IVUSICH

Kelsi Nielson
MADAI CHARDON-BORRERO

STUDENT ENSEMBLE
DEBBIE CROSS
TINA FOLMER
SARA GOODRICH
TIM HARTLEY
SHANNON LLOYD-RAGAN
DEBBIE MARTIN
MICHAEL MAISTROS

The ADULTS

Ms. Darbus
BARBARA SNYDER

Coach Bolton
PHIL HANSEL

 Karaoke DJ
JESSICA BROCKMEYER

Ms. Tenney
DEBBIE CROSS

Science Decathlon Moderator
KRISTINA SPENCER

 

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act 1

Wildcat Cheer
Company

The Start of Something New
Troy, Gabriella, & co.

Get'cha Head in the Game
Troy & the Jocks

Auditions
Ms. Darbus & the Thespians

What I've Been Looking For
Ryan & Sharpay

What I've Been Looking For (reprise)
Troy & Gabriella

Cellular Fusion
Chad, Taylor & co.

Stick to the Status Quo
Company

Act 2

I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Troy & Gabriella

Wildcat Cheer
Cheerleaders

Counting on You
The Jocks & The Braniacs

When There Was You and Me
Gabriella, Troy & co.

Start of Something New (reprise)
Troy & Gabriella

We're All in This Together
Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, & co.

Bop to the Top
Sharpay, Ryan & co.

Breaking Free
Troy, Gabriella, & co.

We're All in This Together (reprise)
Company

High School Musical Megamix
Company

 

SETTING:

In and Around East High School,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 

THERE WILL BE A 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION
IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Production Team

Director
DICKIE MAHONEY

Music Director
DANIEL MICHEL

Choreographer
LISA MAHONEY

Stage Manager
BECKY FLICKINGER
D.J FLICKINGER

Dance Captain
ERIN ACERNO

Scenic Design
DICKIE MAHONEY

Light Design
BRAD PAULSEN

Costume Design
DICKIE MAHONEY

Sound Design
ANNA ODELL

Musical Tracks
MALIA WILLIAMSON

Light Board Operator
BRIGID PHELAN

Props
DICKIE MAHONEY

Back Stage Crew
SOFIA CHARDON-BORRERO
JERRY JONES
TIMMY PHELAN

Online Marketing
TYLER ZEISLOFT

Special Thanks

Mayor Bill Martin & the City of Havre de Grace
Harford Cultural Arts Board
Maryland State Arts Council
STAR Centre of Havre de Grace
Andy & Kristina Spencer
Bambi Johnson
Hayley Briner
Tyler Zeisloft
Erin Acerno
Dickson Teel
Meghan Phelan
Explore Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace Visitors Center

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WHO'S WHO

Chris Barsam (Chad Danforth) is excited to be among the Wildcats, after having enjoyed the role of Kenicke in Tidewater's Grease (Elite). Other favorite roles include Something Rotten (Shylock), The Wizard of Oz (Oz), Gypsy (Herbie), and The Odd Couple (Felix). Chris is frequently suspected of murder in regionally produced comedy whodunnit shows on boats and trains. Planes? Someday.

Jessica Brockmeyer (Karaoke DJ/James/Ripper) is excited to return to the Tidewater stage in a show that holds a special place in her heart. She was last seen in Steel Magnolias (M'Lynn), as well as 9 to 5 (Violet), August: Osage County (Barbara), and ensemble roles in The Full Monty, The Odd Couple, SpongeBob Squarepants, Jesus Christ Superstar, and others. She would like to thank Emily and Mackenzie for all their love and support.

Madai Chardon-Borrero (Kelsi Nielson) is delighted to return to Tidewater Players. Recent credits include A Christmas Carol as Mrs. Mops, ddams Family as Grandma Addams, A Wonderful Life as Sarah, 9 to 5 as Maria Delgado, Elf, the Musical and A Christmas Story as ensemble. She was also the Stage Manager for Steel Magnolias. She is an Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care Physician currently working with Gilchrist and Medical Director at Brightview Perry Hall and Brightview White Marsh Assisted Living. Her passions include performing in theater and her work in Geriatrics. She would like to thank her husband, Jude, and her daughter, Sofia, for supporting her on all these crazy adventures.

Debbie Cross (Ensemble) Debbie is excited to be returning to Tidewater Players to appear in her second Elite production. Recent appearances have been Aunt Em/Ensemble with Phoenix Festival Theater and Prom Night singer/Ensemble in Tidewater Players production of Grease Elite. In her spare time Debbie enjoys caring for her cats, singing with Bel Air Community Chorus, creating stained glass art, crocheting, drawing and photography. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support, encouragement, and love.

Flick (Ryan Evans) Flick is happy to join this outstanding production of High School Musical (Reunion). "Back in my day, to do a show I had to walk to rehearsal, up hill, both ways, and in a foot of snow with a warm potato in my coat pocket. These whipper snappers don't know how easy they have it. But I digress. What I really want to say is...wait, I forgot. Oh well! Enjoy this production of...what was it again? Anyway, please tip your waiters or waitresses."

Tina Folmer (Susan/Ensemble)Tina is thrilled to be in her second "Elite" production with Tidewater. As a preschool teacher at Forest Hill Nursery School, she puts on a performance every day, often to a standing ovation from her class during story time! Tina is supported and in awe of her five sons - Alex ‘Folmzz’ of Heartbent, Jacob, the smiliest guy around, Logan, accountant extraordinaire, Ethan, who may just be a hungry piranha, and Max, who always encourages everyone to shine! Tina thanks her husband, Dan, for always having her back. Thank you Tidewater for this wonderful opportunity! Break legs, cast and crew!

Sarah Goodrich (Kratnoff/Ensemble) is thrilled to return for a 2nd "Elite" production with Tidewater. The first being Elite Grease-Ensemble. She was last seen on stage in "The Wizard of Oz"-Ensemble (PFT). Other credits include "Sister Act"-Nun/Ensemble (PFT), "The Secret Garden"-Mrs. Medlock (Scottfield), and multiple original works with The Shadow Players, including "The Mystery Case of Zebediah Smyth"-Mercy, "The Beast of Duram Woods"-Mercy, "The Curse of Camp Mooney"-Nancy, and "Flamingo Cove"-Melissa. One of her favorite roles to date is Aunt Abby in "Arsenic and Old Lace." She extends a heartfelt thanks to her husband, Cameron, who is her biggest fan, her sons and friends for their constant support. Thank you to Dickie, Lisa, Daniel, Delany, Becky and Erin for all your hard work and patience with this Elite cast. Go Wildcats!

Phil Hansel (Coach Bolton) is excited and grateful to be part of this wonderful Tidewater production of High School Musical! He has played many roles in the area over the years. Some favorites include: Hamlet, (the ghost), Oliver,( Mr. Bumble), Farragut, North (Tom Duffy) and many more! He’s also grateful to folks like you who support the arts! Thanks so much and enjoy the show.

Tim Hartley (Ensemble) is very excited to be back on stage again with Tidewater Players. Previous shows with the group include Boys Next Door, Wedding Singer, Rumors, Of Mice and Men, and 1776. On occasion he can be found running lights for some of their performances, video switcher for shows at WXCY and operating cameras or the video switcher at Restore Church. Tim enjoys the outdoors, exploring new places and being involved in events with Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna. He also thanks his cats, Simba and Lo Mein, for putting up with his antics in the living room while practicing for this show during the weeks of rehearsals.

Michelle Hosier (Sharpay Evans) is having SO much fun being back in High School with all her "elite" musical friends, playing a character SO unlike her real self (she hopes!) You might remember her as Cha-Cha DiGregorio Tidewater's Elite Grease. A retired Harford County music teacher, Michelle currently sings with the Baltimore Vocal Jazz Ensemble. She also performs with the Acoustic Gurlz, a musical group that entertains at Senior facilities. Some favorite past roles are The Girl (The Fantasticks), Felicity Crump (The Case of the Hopeless Diamond), Old Ma Strong (Urinetown), Grandma Addams (Addams Family), Mrs. Einsford-Hill (My Fair Lady), and Sister Mary Martin-of- Tours (Sister Act). She also still loves to tap dance whenever possible! Michelle would like to thank Dickie, Lisa, Daniel, Becky and DJ for helping us create this super-fun show! Enjoy!

Wayne Ivusich (Jack Scott) is a 56+ year veteran of Baltimore area community theatre and was last seen as Grandpa in Scottfield Theatre Company’s production of Meet Me In St. Louis in 2025. Other recent roles include: Gypsy (Papa/Cigar), Scottfield Theatre Company (2025); The Secret Garden (Ben Weatherstaff), Scottfield Theatre Company (2025); 1940’s Radio Christmas Hour (Charles “Cholly” Butts), Cockpit in Court (2024); Elite Grease (Rump), Tidewater Players (2024); Cats (Bustopher Jones) Cockpit in Court (2024), The Addams Family (Uncle Fester) Tidewater Players (2023); Bronx Tale–The Musical (JoJo), DCT (2022) Cats (Bustopher Jones), Tidewater Players (2022); Something Rotten (Nostradamus), Scottfield Theatre Company (2022); plus many others. Wayne is blissfully retired from the working world’s rat race and lives in Joppatowne, MD with his beautiful, better half, Maggie. Special thanks to his supportive kiddos Kelsey, Adam, and Allison, and granddog Ozzie.

Johanna Lynn Jones (Gabrielle Montez) cannot express how much fun it has been bringing this elite edition of High School Musical to the Opera House. She has been a part of several productions in the area since 2013. You may remember her as Aunt March from Little Women (SLP 2020), Mrs. Claus from Grinch Tea (SLP 2022), vocalist from Rockestras (Elkton Station 2015- 2018), and many more. She resides in Cecil County with Jerry and her beloved felines. She would like to thank LaShelle Bray, Karen Decker, Deb McGuire, Kelsy Bostic, Serenity Rowland, Jackie Kappus- Wahlburg, and the Johnsons for encouraging, coaching, training, and inspiring her to dream of playing a role like Gabriella.

Donnie Lewis (Zeke) is a local guy that loves the singin' rather than the dancing. Donnie is happy to return to his theater family for The Wiz! But it's not on the schedule. We told him, "It's just like The Wiz."

Shannon Lloyd-Ragan (Cathy/Cheerleader/Ensemble) is so excited to make her Tidewater Players debut in such a fun show! Her favorite roles have been Aunt Em in The Wizard of Oz (River Stone), Thaddeus/Priest in Jesus Christ Superstar (State Theater of HdG), Pinky Lady/Ensemble in Hairspray (Suburban Players), Bill Bailey in Cats (Cockpit-in-Court), Ensemble in Brigadoon (PFT), and as a member of the stage crew for many years at Phoenix Festival Theater. She has also created and supervised costumes for many theatrical productions throughout Maryland over the last 30 years. She'd like to send her love to her daughter, Becca, and to her son, Leon, for their love and encouragement. Go, Wildcats!

Michael Maistros:  Michael comes to us by way of Hollywood and Las Vegas where he wrote for the sit-com She’s the Sheriff and wrote the Excalibur Hotel’s first show which ran for nine years: The King Arthur Tournament.  His favorite shows as a performer include LeFou in Beauty & the Beast, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys & Dolls, and Rueben in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with The Suburban Players; Opening Soloist in Sweeney Todd with Rogue Swan; MST’s productions of Shrek, Young Frankenstein, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; and DCT’s production of Chess.

Debbie Martin (Cheerleader/Ensemble) is happy to be returning to another Tidewater Players production. She is excited to be a cheerleader in High School Musical!! Her recent credits include ensemble in Beauty and the Beast, ensemble in Full Monty. Also, for Suburban Players ensemble in Hairspray and ensemble in Mary Poppins. When she isn’t on stage, Debbie is traveling the world with her husband Dave, spending time with
her wonderful grandchildren and volunteering in various capacities in Havre de Grace. She wants to thank her husband, Dave, for supporting her love and passion for theater.

Judy Scott (Taylor McKessie) is so excited to be back on stage with this Elite group of actors in Tidewater’s production of Elite High School Musical! Judy was last seen as Clairee in Tidewater’s Steel Magnolias. You may have also seen her as Patty Simcox in Tidewater’s last Elite production of "Grease." Her credits also include Angie in "The Prom," Tidewater’s "Les Mis," Laker Girl in "Spamalot," Prudy Pingleton in "Hairspray," Mark’s Mother in "Rent," Grandma Tzeitel in "Fiddler on the Roof," and a host of others. As always, Judy wants to thank her two girls, Victoria and Lauren, for all their love and support. They are her World! And a big thank you to Paul for helping her run lines. Go Wildcats!

Barbara Snyder (Ms. Darbus) has been a member of the Tidewater Players for over 40 years. Some of her favorite roles were in The Full Monty, Steel Magnolias, and 9-5. As a former Havre de Grace Middle School teacher, she feels very comfortable with the role of Darbus. Barbara is thankful for a chance meeting with Harry Malin at HdG High School when he encouraged her to audition for a role in a Tidewater play, thus changing her life forever for the better.

Andy Spencer (Troy Bolton) is excited (and a bit terrified) to take on the role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical with the Elite cast, and again sharing the stage with his wife, Krisi. Audiences may remember him as Vince Fontaine in Elite Grease. Stepping into this role has been an adventure, challenging him to balance his inner jock with a love for musical performance and pushing him well outside his comfort zone. Offstage, Andy is far more at home on the golf course, basketball court, or walking his dog, Kobe, than under stage lights. By day, he works at the accounting firm SC&H. He extends a sincere thank you to Dickie, Daniel, Lisa, Becky & DJ for helping me through. Much love to Krisi and kids, Hailey and Justin, for encouraging him to take on this challenge and their ongoing support.

Kristina Spencer (Cheerleader, Alan) is thrilled to be reliving her high school cheerleading years with new friends in TWP’s High School Musical! Recently, Krisi enjoyed performing in Newsies with Phoenix Festival Theatre and Elite Grease with Tidewater Players. In her professional life, she is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owns a private practice specializing in vestibular rehabilitation (www.kspencerpt.com).
When not practicing physical therapy, she enjoys visiting her college daughter and son at Elon University in North Carolina. Krisi wishes to thank “Troy” for his unconditional support and for always dancing through life with her! Special shoutout to the production staff for the opportunity to be on stage!

Kimberly Streett (Martha Cox) has enjoyed going back to High School by portraying Martha Cox in this Tidewater Players Elite production of Disney's High School Musical. You may have also seen her recently as Mama Shrek in the musical Shrek at PFT. Kim is a retired special education teacher, Montessori teacher, and service coordinator. She would like to thank the cast and production team for their support and encouragement, and a special thank you to her son Gregory for tolerating the many hours of rehearsals. Shout outs to Landon and Caleb... Grammy loves you!

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Tidewater Players Board of Directors

President- Becky Flickinger
Vice President- Tyler Zeisloft
Co-Secretary- Madai Chardon
and Barb Snyder
Treasurer- Mark Briner
Director of Youth Programs- Bobby Mahoney

Stephanie Carlock, Paula Diggs-Smith, Steve Flickinger, Meghan Phelan, Lisa Standish, Chris Rose,
Laurie Starkey, Dickson Teel

Legacy Members
Lilma Huntley
Paul Mauldin

Founder/Director Emeritus- Harry Malin

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