Cast List

Seussical- Character List

Character                           Cast Member

Cat in the Hat –                   Joe Rogers

Boy/Jojo –                            Emily Michl

Horton –                            Jaden Cruz

Gertrude –                            Rachel Bennett

Mayzie –                            Kaylee Weinert

General Schmitz –          Justin Griggs

Mr. Mayor –                   David Monreal

Mrs. Mayor –                   Gina Watylyk

Sour Kangaroo –                   Paola Lehman

Yertle the Turtle –          Mike Vrablik

Grinch –                            Sean Pruett Jones

Cindy Lou Who –                   Vanessa Jebb

Max the Dog –                   Cameron Bolton

Vlad Vladikoff –                   Cameron Bolton

Thing One and Thing Two – Vanessa and Veronica Sanchez

Bird Girl #1 –                   Samantha Goldsmith, Annie Mitchell

Bird Girl #2 –                   Kristin Tomecek, Maddie Chapp        

Bird Girl #3 –                   Tessa Sundstrom, Abby Schwarz

Wickersham #1 – Jake Payne

Wickersham #2 – Marco Severini

Wickersham #3 – Dylan Dreilich

Who Father #1 – Mike Gmitro

Who Mother #1 -  Eileena Giurini

Who Child #1 - Katelyn Smith

Who Father #2 – Michael Vrablik

Who Mother #2 – Anna Menendez

Who Daughter #2 - Katie Buckley, Jessica Van Winkle

Who Child #2 - Tom Loftus

Who Father #3 – Brandon Ripoli

Who Mother #3 – Allison Nicolai

Who Father #3 – Cameron Bolton

Who Daughter #3 - Ugne Jurgaityte

Who Child #3 - Meana Lopez, Karely Moncada

Who Mother #4 – Rachel Sammons

Who Daughter #4 - Annabelle Daily, Candance Shelbrack

Who Child #4 – Lauren Grimaldi

Who Daughter #5 – Miranda Molina

Who Mother #5 – Moira Dunn

Who Father #5 – Bryan Wilson

Who Child #5 – Hannah Hettasch, Cecilia Ringo, Alina Gonzalez

Fish  –

Cadets – Brandon, Tom, Mike G., Bryan

Circus Folk  – Vanessa Sanchez, Veronica Sanchez

Circus Animals  –         Jessica VanWinkle, Candice Shelbrack, Karely Moncada, Cecilia Ringo, Alina Gonzalez, Miranda Molina

Hunches  –

Courtroom Men –

Courtroom Women –

Congratulations!  However:

This list is still incomplete! Who and Jungle People will be doing double duty as fish, cadets, circus folk, courtroom folk, etc. and will be on stage a lot. Being a member of a Who family doesn't sound too important right now, but this really is a production that will have everyone involved in a lot of action.

Our first meeting and rehearsal is Monday, Jan. 14 at 3:30 in the auditorium.  This includes all cast and crew!

Tuesday – Full cast meet in the Choir Room at 3:30 for a first music rehearsal!  After music rehearsal, you will move to the auditorium for blocking.

A Dance Happening- Thursday, May 17th at 3:30

Please join RB's Repertory Dance Ensemble TOMORROW, May 17th at 3:30 in the RBHS Library as they present, "Tilted Silence."  The dancers will perform a five minute dance using the aisles, bookshelves and tables of the Library as their performance stage.  We hope to see you there.

Congratulations Orchesis Dancers

Congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's Orchesis show, "Existence."  Fifty-seven dancers graced the stage performing a variety of different dance styles and showcasing the versatility of the RBHS dancers.  Student choreograpehrs included: Rachel Ackerman, Vilija Aleksa, Meredythe DiVittorio, Karen Fucinato, Sarah Jane Gembara, Nicole Kmet, Cassie Nakis, Jamie Payne, Alaina Sliz, Caroline Stanko and Danielle Ulloa.  Guest Choreographers included professional artists Santo Scavuzzo III and Donnette Cannonie.

Rachel Ackerman is pictured above in Vilija Aleksa' dance, "Everlasting,"  To view more photos of this year's Orchesis show please visit http://rbhsfineartsdepartment.shutterfly.com/8100.  Also, a special thank you to Carla Novack for photographing the Orchesis show.  To view Mrs. Novack's photos please contact her at 312-318-8779.  The above photo is photographed by Ms. Novack.

RB Spring Art Show | 5.15 - 5.18

The spring art show is on display in the RBHS Art Pit! Stop by to vote for Viewers Choice award tomorrow during the day or at the art opening 5:30-7:00pm tuesday may 15th.

The show will remain on display until Friday May 18th with work by visual art students in the categories of Functional Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Design, Digital, and Traditional Photography.

Guest Choreographer teaches Orchesis Dancers

Currently, RB's Orchesis dancers are working with a professional dancer and choreographer. Mr. Santo Scavuzzo has performed for numerous dance companies and events including: Dance for Life, Same Planet Different World, Rodriquez Dance Theatre, and LehrerDance. In addition, Mr. Scavuzzo received his MFA in dance from the University of Iowa. RB dancers work hard learning new movements such as sudden knee drops, body layouts and quirky foot work. This dance, performed to Prince's Baby, I am a Star, will be performed as the opener to this year's Orchesis show on April 27th and April 28th. We hope you can make it.

Save the Date- ORCHESIS DANCE CONCERT- Friday, April 27th & Saturday, April 28th, RBHS Main Auditorium, 7PM

RBHS Dancers Qualify for State

Congratulations to the RBHS dancers for qualifying for state. The selected dance was choreographed by senior, Rachel Ackerman. It is a trio danced by senior dancer Jamie Payne, and junior dancers Alaina Sliz and Sarah Benya. The dance is titled "Keep me Quiet." Rachel was inspired by her having a secret. She says, "the dance is about having a really good secret and having to stay quiet- you can't tell anyone." The dance was proposed and choreographed as a part of Rachel's first semester final exam. The dance will be performed as a part of the student showcase on Saturday, May 19th at the Illinois H.S. State Dance Festival. Buffalo Grove H.S. will be hosting this year's festival.

Repertory Dancers Perform at Hollywood Elementary

Every year RB's Repertory Dance Ensemble performs an educational art outreach performance for a local elementary school or organization.  This year RBHS Repertory Dance Ensemble performed for the Hollywood Elementary School on Thursday, February 16, 2012.  The dancers performed six dances and answered questions about dance, performing and choreography.  Once the dancers were finished performing the fourth grade students broke into small groups and together they created a dance inspired by the Edgar Degas painting, Fin'd Arabesque; which both groups had been studying in class.

To see more photos visit http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/photo_galleries/x1134098350/RB-dancers-visit-Hollywood

Music Update

Dear Music Community,


Congratulations to all our All State Musicians! This year every instrumentalist chosen to represent RB auditioned into the All State Honors Band. Molly Chaney was 2nd chair bass, Maddy Muntean was 9th chair first flute, Dovas Lietuvninkas was 2nd chair trumpet, and Andrew Payton was 4th chair tuba. Joining them in Peoria was Kyle Perfect and James Wang who each sang with the All State Honors Choir, and Haley Buntrock who received 3rd place for her composition “Falling.” Congratulations once again to all of you. Did you know that since 1991 RB has sent 51 musicians to the All State Festival?

You can hear our all state musicians with their fellow colleagues on Thursday February 9th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. The band, directed by Kevin McOlgan, will be presenting their winter concert.

A Quick look ahead:

• February 17th, Jazz Ensemble hosts the Battle of the Big Bands. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, $10 adults, $5 students under 18 years old.

• February 21st, Metro Suburban Band Festival (Only selectees) All Day

• February 23rd, Winter Choir and Orchestra Concert. RB Auditorium, 7:00 PM, free admission

• March 3rd, Solo and Ensemble Contest. Reavis High School, Burbank IL. All Day

• March 5th, Chamber Orchestra Recital, 7:00 PM, Location TBA, free admission

Now is the time to start thinking ahead towards summer music camps. If you are interested in attending one of the fabulous camps in the area and want more information, please speak to Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.

Did you know that the RB Music Department currently serves 248 students? That’s 17% of the entire school!

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan

baumj@rbhs208.net Mcolgank@rbhs208.org

RB Winter Art Show | 12.28.11-12.02.11

  The annual Winter Art Show is on display in the RBHS Art Pit! Stop by to vote for the VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD at the Artist Reception  Thursday 12.01.11 5:30-7:30pm to congratulate the exhibiting artists and 2011 winners.

  The show will remain on display through Friday December 2nd with work by visual art students in the categories of Functional Ceramics, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Computer Art, Digital and Traditional Photography, Photography Series, and Body of Work.

Professional Choreographer teaches Repertory Dance Ensemble

Donnette Cannonie, a nationally and internationally known choreographer, choreographs a dance that will be performed at RB's Winter Dance Concert on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. The dance was inspired by student's ideas and the struggles of making a life decision. Donnette worked with the dancers during 4th period for six days. In the picture above Donnette Cannonie (center) talks to Alaina Sliz, about her transition from the stack of suitcases. To see more photos check out snapshots.mysuburbanlife.com/1332241

Choir Concert Tonight!

The RB Choirs will present the first concert of the school year tonight at 7 p.m. in the RB auditorium.  The Madrigal Singers, Chamber Choir, Concert Chorale and Treble/Bass Choir will perform pieces they have worked on since the beginning of this school year.

In addition, Krisin Ripoli, Cynina Mason and Lex Richter will perform "Mama Who Bore Me" from the musical "Spring Awakening". 

This morning, the Choirs from S. E. Gross, Hauser and Komarek Schools will visit RB from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  They will have the opportunity to sing with the RB choirs and see what we do in choir every day!  We welcome all the Jr. High Students!

Choir members are all working diligently on their IMEA music.  Auditions are next Tuesday, October 11 at Carl Sandburg High School.  Audition times will be posted today.  All of the music students will take a bus to Sandburg together.  Good luck on your auditions!

Instrumental Music Update

Dear Instrumental Music Community,


Thank you to the 35 band students who played for the Class of 1966 Reunion on Saturday, and the parents who helped with carpooling. Members of the class of 1966 have been raving about how great you sounded and how wonderful it was to have you at their reunion.

Despite the poor weather, the band looked and sounded great! Our presence in the stands was excellent and the 8th graders really seemed to enjoy their time with us. Many thanks to the parents who helped buy and distribute the pizza and soda, as well as the parents who helped distribute water and set up the drum major podiums.

IMEA Audition times have been posted. More information about when the bus will be leaving and returning will be made available shortly. Auditions will be held at Carl Sandburg High School on Tuesday, October 11th.

A message from Lena regarding the Tour: the deadline for your trip deposit has been pushed back to October 17th.

On November 5th, we will be hosting the IMEA Junior High Festival. We will have about 300 junior high students and their directors on campus that day. As such we will need everyone’s help the night before, and on that day to make everything run smoothly. Signups and more information will be made available shortly, however please mark your calendars now.

This Thursday is the RB Orchestra Festival. We will be joined by 50 junior high students from Hauser to play music inspired by war. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan

Instrumental Music Update

Hello everyone!

Congratulations to Sam Romo who purchased a vintage Buffet R13 Clarinet this weekend! It's always exciting when one of our students saves their own money to buy a professional instrument. Sam is a student of Colleen Corning, RB's clarinet teacher, who helped him find the right instrument.

Also, Congratulations to Alex Buffo who had the opportunity to play Taps at Soldier's Field recently for the Illinois Warrior Summit.  Alex played on stage beside country singer Rockie Lynne.  Alex is part of the group "Buglers Across America" who provide buglers for different events, mostly funerals of veterans, and every once in a while something different and fun like this.

This Saturday the Marching Band will be participating in the Von Steuben Day festival and parade. Come show your support for the band and love for all things German at our most memorable parade in the fall!

IMEA auditions are fast approaching. If you need help of any sort please don't hesitate to see Mr. McOlgan or Mr. Baum.

Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org

Fine Arts Survey Students Create Beats with Shel Silverstein

Students in Mr. Baum's 1st hour Fine Arts Survey Class discussed the components of a good beat then tried their hands at composing their own beats setting Shel Silverstein's poetry to music. Enjoy!

Instrumental Update

RB Musicians shine outside the walls of RB!

 

Many Music students at RB choose to go to summer music camps around the world over the summer as a means of deepening their understanding of music. Here is just a sampling of what RB Musicians have accomplished this summer:

•  Drum Major Vicki Curtin marched her way into the top 8 marchers at drum major camp during the final march off.
• Anna Menendez won a scholarship. She was named Camper of the Week at Laurence University’s summer music camp. This honor grants Anna a scholarship to the camp next year, it also grants the same scholarship to another RB student!
• Adrienne Witek Also attended Laurence University’s camp and was placed into the top Theory Class.
• Mitchell Herman attended Oberlin’s summer music camp and studied electronic composition.
• Lucia Mancini, Molly Chaney, and Kelly Haughland all attended the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.
• Maurice Hubbard was chosen to play in this summer’s Rockford Youth Symphony.
• Andrew Payton attended the Indiana University College Audition Prep. Camp and was named the top Tuba player at the camp.
• Cassidy Fritsch attended a camp organized as a joint effort between Curtis Music Conservatory, Julliard, and the Manhattan School of Music. While there, Cassidy was named first chair oboe in the top band, and first chair Cor Anglais in the top orchestra.
• Cathryn Cowell was chosen to represent America in the international Flaud Competition in Ireland. She competed among the world’s finest Irish fiddle players!

 

Congratulations and thank you for representing RB so well around the world. We are proud of all of you!

 

 

 

Instrumental Update:

The marching band practice that was scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to schedule conflicts. Next week’s practice has been moved to Wednesday to avoid the same schedule conflict. The practice will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. It is imperative that everyone be present at this practice as it’s our only practice since camp prior to our first game.

 

The Honors Chamber Orchestra held its first practice of the year on Monday night. The group will be working on pieces by Haydn, Mozart, and Mahler to begin the year.

 

Despite rain on the first day of marching band camp, this year’s camp was the most successful camp that we have had. The students learned 57 sets in two days and two hours! Be sure to come out on September 2nd to root on the band and check out all their hard work. Thank you to the music sponsors for providing the pizza party at the end of camp! Also thank you to all the mothers who are currently fitting the entire band for Marching Band uniforms, the band would not look as great as they do without your help.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan

 

baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org

 

RB Music Department shines in 4th of July Parades

Thank you to everyone who came out to make this year's parades very special. We had 154 participants!!! Members of band, orchestra, and choir, alumni, current RB students, future RB students, parents, and community members all came together to make this years 4th of July Parades exceptional. Take a look at the pictures on the shutterfly site, and if you have pictures you would like to add, please email them to baumj@rbhs208.org

4th of July Marching spectacular!

Hello,
All those who are marching in the 4th of July parades should arrive to the band room by 7:45 AM so we can distribute T-shirts, warm up, and load the buses. A special thank you to the Brauer Family for letting us use their pickup truck to transport the low strings through the parade. also thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help distribute water, and the Music Sponsors for supplying the water.

We look forward to seeing those of you who cannot march with us along the parade route!

Sincerely,
Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgan
Baumj@rbhs208.org, Mcolgank@rbhs208.org

Dance Happening Postponed to FRIDAY, MAY 27th at 3:30

Due to the weather, Repertory Dance Ensemble will perform the Environmental Dance Happening piece on Friday, May 27th at 3:30. Please meet on the front lawn.

An Environmental Dance Happening

Inspired by the post-modern era of modern dance, Repertory Dance Ensemble choreographs an envrionmental piece on the front steps of the school. Please join us on Thursday, May 26th at 3:30 to witness RB's very own Dance Happening! The raindate is Friday, May 27th at 3:30.

Mural Update

The 8 Corners mural is underway and painting has begun...Congratulations and good luck to Mr. Gehl's Drawing/Painting II class.