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Talent Show - The Show Must Go On!
The 2010 APT Talent Show was an incredible experience for us and we would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make it a success. Over the past several months a dedicated group of faculty, staff, parents and students committed their time to one of Lake Forest High School’s most cherished traditions. Working both backstage and behind the scenes, these people spent hours making sure that the show could go on. First we must thank the Technical Directors Brad Balonick, Ben Davidson and Stephanie Ashmore as well as the incredibly dedicated LFHS tech students. We are grateful to the whole crew, including Student Technical Directors Kevin McCotter and Beep Trefts, Sound Director Tim Wong and Lighting Director Iain Brearton. They spent countless hours making sure the set, lighting and sound allowed the acts to shine. Special thanks to Alyssa Loiacano who designed the outstanding set and Rick Day, who managed the videos and filming, assisted by Brett Peters. Thanks also to our hardworking Student Committee, including Producers Jeffrey Niedermaier and Steve Blowers, Directors Drew O’Neill and Lain Kienzle, and Art Directors Haley Beeson and Catherine Athenson. They were assisted by Katie Moss, Kelsey Kolasa, Alex Kroger, Topher Loos, Frank Henderson, Emma Stockert and Caroline Kerr. Haley Beeson was also responsible for the striking design that was used on the program cover and t-shirts. We were fortunate to work with a talented group of MCs who provided a variety of funny skits and videos. Thanks to Konstantine Buhler, Tyler Reaumond, Parker Teufel, Tim Zage and Sarah Hayes. We appreciated Mr. Eaton’s contribution to the show and know he will be missed next year. Our student Senior Act Coordinators Claire Troller and Audrey Mardoian, did a great job dancing through the decades, assisted by Senior Pom choreographers Jacqueline Yunez, Laura Casper and Courtney Galassini. We certainly appreciated the terrific Pit Band, which kept the mood upbeat before the show and during scene changes. Thanks to Musical Director Todd Szerlong, his assistant Alex Flagstad, and the rest of the group for their hard work and great music. A huge thanks to the talented group of students who shared their talents with us. We were so impressed by their skill and commitment. We really enjoyed watching through the rehearsal process as the acts came together to create a terrific show. They were all amazing! Finally we must thank the large group of parents who spent hours working behind the scenes. Leeni Ellis and JoAnn Kenehan oversaw the production of our programs, Daria Andrews coordinated our t-shirt and kudos sales, Marcy Kerr was our Photo Director, Mary Flagstad made sure the cast and crew were fed during show week, Cecile Wong handled our concession sales, Kathy Petray and Lisa Dietrich coordinated our ushers, Lisa Troller oversaw Senior Act and Justine Santello and Susi Rowe managed ticket sales. This group and their volunteers did an amazing job and we cannot thank them enough. Thanks also to professional photographer Gunnar Soderlind who donated his time to photograph the show. The Talent Show would not be possible without the support of the Administration, Faculty and Staff. Special thanks to Jim Thiel, Monica Wertz, Joy Murawski, the custodial staff and, of course, Jay Hoffmann. Finally a huge thank you to our hardworking assistants, Karin Springer and Sarah Yarger Kienzle. They were a huge source of support for us and the show certainly benefited from their creativity and knowledge. We know that the 2011 show is in great hands and we wish them the best of luck. Linda Torcivia, Producer
All tickets for these performances are reserved. Evening performances will be March 11, 12 and 13, 2010. Talent Show Student Producers: Jeffrey Niedermaier Steve Blowers Student Directors: Drew O’Neill Lain Kienzle Communications/Photo Director Haley Beeson Catherine Athenson This Year’s MCs are: Konstantine Buhler Parent Producer-Linda Torcivia -847-735-1667 Talent Show began in the mid 1960’s when the parents of
the late Tim Weigel (Channel 2 Sports) was a student at LFHS.
They suggested that a Talent Show could make a very successful
fund raiser. Mr. and Mrs. Weigel who started Channel 26 in Chicago,
were the first directors and they brought in two professional
entertainers to be the first MC’s. These were Two Ton Baker,
a Chicago nightclub entertainer and Ken Nordine, creator of Word
Jazz and a staple of Chicago Jazz radio. Other well known examples
of famous MC’s are Vince Vaughn and Paul Boese who were
Talent Show MC’s for two years in the late1980’s.
Vince has gone on to a successful film career and Paul is now
a well known script writer living in Los Angeles. Forty years
later, Talent Show is still going strong providing over $25,000
per year for the APT to use towards enhancing educational opportunities
at LFHS. Talent Show is not only great entertainment but has
been a successful training ground for LFHS students who are extremely
proficient in the theatrical arts. Many LFHS graduates and Talent
Show Alumni work professionally in theater, film and television
all over the world.
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