Huntington Drama Club Presents Mean Girls on Friday & Saturday

The Huntington High School auditorium will spring to life this weekend at the drama club presents the hilarious musical, “Mean Girls High School Edition.” The curtain will rise on Friday at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

The cast has been rehearsing for many weeks and the crew has been working on the set, sound and lighting. The pit orchestra has also been working to perfect the music associated with the show.

Michael Schwendemann is handling directing and musical staging with Katherine Schmelter serving as the musical director. Hosun Moon is the vocal director and Jamie Chandler Torns and Cassidy Torns are in charge of choreography. Michael Zigon is the technical director. Lily Wasoski is the show’s student director. Costumes are being handled by Jennifer Szilagy, Stephanie Shea and Jessica Stanzione. Alex Boeckman and Kyra Scott are the dance captains.

The Cast

The cast includes (in order of appearance) Sofia Rodriguez, Josie Sullivan, Emily Kustera, Michaela Dopico, Walter Lopez, Lily Wasoski, Liva Camarata, Sam Soric, James Stensland, Michael Mendikyan, Mia Molina, Kyra Scott, Dennis McCook, Alex Tine, Deveren Flynn, Michael DiVencenzo, Alexa Schirripa, Dana Saramago, Caleigh Camarata, Alex Boeckman, Isabelle Gregorio, Maya Ackerman, Karina Rodriguez, Mason Gomez, Toni Reyes-Sorto, Alexa Mazure, Isaiah Bynum, Matthew Jimenez, Madeline Francis, Bella Duke, Lauren Dopico, Maggie O’Toole, Deandre Simmons, Mya Williams, Analia Bonilla, Illiana Jaramolowski, Sergio Portillo, Isabelle Cruz-Ponce and Angel Uceda-Enamorado.

The Pit Orchestra

The pit orchestra consists of Hosun Moon, Rachel Huth, Christopher Wink, Hennri Guillen, Alexis Haas, Daniel Simon, Angelina Marcellino-LaQua, Felicity George, Jacob Boxer, Natalie Parrott, David Cruz Ponce, Marilyn Mendoza, Liam LaVertu, Chris Nunn, Cole Lima and Ben Soric.

The Stage Crew

The stage crew features Chris A., Ethan Ambrosio, Isa Andrade, Logan Aspelsinov, Kellee Benitez, Jordana Boxer, Gianna Brady, Richard Davis, Charles Desrochers, Anya Goleski, Greyson H., Heather Herman, Matthew Jimenez, Eli Levi, Julian Miranda, Arly Moreira, Emma Mortensen, Ethan Mortensen, Jaxson Nappi, Taylor Nappi, Alejandro Orjuela, Christina Rey, Alexandra Ramos, Charlie Stanforth, Owen Stevens, Rebecca Stone and Logan Tine.

“Mean Girls – iconic comedy about life in high school – the bully – the sycophants – the bullied and the population at large,” Mr. Schwendemann mused. “Is that what the show is about or is there more? I believe we will find our answer if we take a look at the musical numbers. We are told from the outset that we are about to witness a cautionary tale – we are asked a seemingly simple question – how far would you go to be popular and hot? It reminds us that life is choices and that the choices we make might do more than make us ‘popular and hot.’ The songs give us a hint as to the roads we might be forced to travel if we wish to be the “it” person within our realm.

“Will we be Mean to find out Where Do We Belong? Are we willing to be the Apex Predator or do we look in the mirror and ask ourselves What’s Wrong with Me? Are we okay if Someone Gets Hurt along the way? We need to decide yes or Noooo! Do we have Social Media Ethics, are we Fearless in the face of social adversity? Will our World Burn if we succeed or fail in our quest for acceptance or would we just throw up our hands and say I’d Rather Be Me. So, as you watch us Do This Thing, think to yourself, ‘I will look out for you, we’ll light each other’s way. You’re all stars.’ Is this a cautionary tale just for the kids that roam the halls of the high school or do these choices follow us to adulthood? Something to think about, enjoy the show!”