School of Rock
November 17 – December 30, 2023
This four-time Tony nominated show follows Dewey Finn, a failed rockstar who becomes a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ hidden musical talents, he enlists them to form a rock band. This family-friendly story is perfect for all ages.
- Based on the Paramount Movie by
- Mike White
- Book by
- Julian Fellows
- Lyrics by
- Glenn Slater
- New Music by
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Choreographed by
- Tori Watson
- Music Direction by
- David Bonofiglio
- Directed by Skylight Music Theatre’s Artistic Director
- Michael Unger
Dates:
November 17 – December 30
Running Time:
2 Hours & 40 Min
Address:
Skylight Music Theater
Recommended:
Recommended Ages 8+
Cast & Creative Team
Production Support
- Director Production and Facilities – Matthew Curtis
- Assistant Director of Production and Facilities – Jordan Ilyssa Angelo
- Technical Director – Joseph Piirto
- Scene Shop Supervisor/Fleet Manager – Islay Reed
- Properties Supervisor – Simone Tegge
- Scenic Carpenters – Dovie Hughes and Islay Reed
- Scenic and Properties Painters – Kaitie Branton, Talia Last, Islay Reed
- Interim Lighting Supervisor – Rafael Vasquez
- Lightboard Operator – Zoe Lucas
- Followspot Operators – Dovie Hughes
- Electricians – John Houlter, Dovie Hughes, Rollie Layman, Zoe Lucas
- Interim Audio Supervisor – Steve Tonar
- Audio Engineer – Jack W. Purves
- Costume Director – Jeanne Schrank
- Wardrobe Supervisor – Carly Coldren
- Stitchers – Jamie Mercado and Lauren Stoner
- Wardrobe/YP Supervisor – Jude Marisa
- Resident Assistant Stage Manager – Jordan Ilyssa Angelo
- Assistant Stage Manager – Samantha Pekelnicky
- A2/Deck Crew – Talia Last
- Fly Rail/Deck Crew – Nathaniel Unger
- Graphic Design Support – Robert “Bebo” Nelson
- Communications Consultant – Susan Heymann
- Photographer – Mark Fronha
Orchestra
- Music Director and Keyboard – David Bonofiglio
- Keyboard – Josh Robinson
- Guitar – Chris Newlin
- Guitar – Bob Monagle
- Guitar – Nathan Pflughoeft
- Bass – Michael Ritter
- Drums – Michael (Ding) Lorenz
Creative Team
- Director – Michael Unger
- Choreographer – Tori Watson
- Music Director – David Bonofiglio
- Scenic Designer – Lindsay Fuori
- Lighting Designer – Zach Pizza
- Costume Designer – Patricia Hibbert
- Sound Designer – Steve Tonar
- Production Stage Manager – John W. Calder III*
- Resident Assistant Stage Manager – Jordan Ilysa Angelo
- Assistant Stage Manager – Samantha Peckelnicky
Cast
- Dewey Finn – Joey Sanzaro*
- Rosalie Mullins – Stephanie Staszak
- Ned Schneebly – Jake Horstmeier
- Patty Di Marco – Jackey Boelkow
- Summer – Emilia Kosek
- Tomika – Kyla Anderson
- Zack – Elias Totleben
- Freddy – Azure Schroeder
- Katie – Annalise Nordstrom
- Lauren – Malia Brunner
- Marcy – Emily Honigman
- Billy – Joseph Maxwell
- Sophie – Bristol Beasley
- Mason – Meryl Lueder
- James – Jeremiah Cooper
- Madison – Ellory Woodford
- Shonelle – Natalie Ortega
- Ms. Scheinkopf – Liz Norton*
Ensemble
- Ensemble – Nathan Danzer
- Ensemble – Ciara Hart
- Ensemble – Shawn Holmes
- Ensemble – Chad Larget
- Ensemble and Dance Captain – SaraLynn Evenson
- Student Ensemble – Kaylee Anderson
- Student Ensemble – Mac Heinrich
- Student Ensemble – Jillian Vogedes
Understudies
- For Dewey – Jesse Weinberg
- For Patty – SaraLynn Evenson
- For Tomika – Kaylee Anderson
- For Freddy – Mac Heinrich
- For Ms. Scheinkopf – Ciara Hart
- For Summer – Jillian Vogedes
- For Rosalie – Jackey Boelkow
- For Ned – Nathan Danzer
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific notification is made at the time of the performance.
Sanzaro
Staszak
Horstmeier
Kosek
Nordstrom
Schroeder
Beasley
Larget
Hart
Totleben
Woodford
Honigman
Cooper
Vogedes
Maxwell
Anderson
Anderson
Norton*
Brunner
Lueder
Ortega
Danzer
Evenson
Holmes