Spring Musical - Les Misérables

By Rebecca Gugliermo, Communications & Marketing Intern

Under the direction of Artistic and Music Director Louis Gibilisco, Notre Dame High School’s Performing Arts Department presents its 10th-anniversary production of the Broadway classic Les Misérables, a tale of conflict, triumph, and hope.

This compelling opera tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, as he seeks to rebuild his life after being released from prison. Despite his efforts to live honorably, he is relentlessly pursued by the strict and unforgiving Inspector Javert. Along the way, Jean Valjean meets Fantine, a poor woman who loses her job and turns to desperate measures to save her daughter Cossette, who is currently living with the Thenardier family and their daughter Epinone. After Fantine’s death, Valjean promises her that he will care for Cossette, and he saves her from the abusive Thenardiers. Years pas,s and Cossette has grown up under the care of Jean Valjean. She is now a beautiful young woman who falls in love with Marius, a young student who is preparing to join the rebellion with his friends for the battle of their lives that is just “One Day More” away. This beloved show had 16 successful years on Broadway and multiple tours, ultimately revealing that to love another person is to see the face of God.

Congratulations to the talented cast, crew, and orchestra on five amazing shows. The Notre Dame Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Louis Gibilisco for his 35th Notre Dame production.

Cast
Jean Valjean - Jimmy Falcone 
Javert - Wes Sullivan 
Marius - Nick Torres 
Cosette - Olivia Duva 
Madame Thenardier - Catey Goodwin 
Thenardier - Nick Caga 
Enjolras - Kai Ra
Fantine - Sydney Wiltshire 
Eponine - Winnie Coen
Gavroche - Taylor Mayer 
Little Cosette - Lyla Tresch 
Little Eponine - Camilla Salzano
Combeferre/The Factory Foreman - Max Whittle 
Courfeyrac/The Bishop of Digne - Will Black 
Grantaire/Sailor - Damian Hamm
Joly/Sailor - Max Achtau 
Lesgles/Sailor - Grant Wargo 
Prouvaire/Pimp - Ryan Veranese 
Loic/Fauchelevant/Laborer - Stephen Chynoweth 
Fredrick - Samuel Cramer 
Jean Paul - Sebastian Moore 
Head Farmer/Judge/Bamatabois/Major Domo - Jake Reinstein
Old Woman - Hailey Krone 
Mistaken Valjean - Ian Danemark  
Constables - Ian Danemark, Santi Gomez Rendon, Alex Socha, Benjamin Helsel
Thenardier’s Gang - Kaylee Cordwell, Rebecca Method, Lili Nguyen, Jake Reinstein 
Nun/Bishops Servant - Brooke Young
Special Chorus - Sophia Clugston, Chelsea Deutsch, Laura Dunn, Ella Gilmartin, Rebecca Guglielmo, Hailey Krone, Mariana Samuel, Samantha Shearer, Campbell Tormey, Isabel Urban, Josie Vernon, Priscilla Windish 
General Chorus - Olivia Blount, Clare Cahill, Stephanie Chynoweth, Ian Danemark, Faith Figueroa (dancer), Ginger Johnson, Mary Kerwick, Adrianna Giovazzino, Santi Gomez Rendon, Benjamin Helsel, Sophie Hempsell, Jeanine Roy, Olivia Strauli-Ellis, Amanda Shearer, Alex Socha, William Wu, Brooke Young 

Crew
Stage Crew - Ari Albano, Alex Ge, Shiloh Samuel, Sonja Shao, Viv Savage, Keira Tinney, Alex Tsiopelas, Ari Williams
Painting & Props - Michelle Bellow-Haaz, Isabella Carrero, Madison Fajardo, Dorine Florestal, Claire Hanley, Skylar Hewitt, Isabel Jackson, Kelsey Kramer, Sophia Monato, Willow Patterson, Lilyana Vargas-Shanks
Makeup Crew - Isabella Carrero, Madison Fajardo, Claire Hanley, Willow Patterson

Orchestra 
Reed I - Mrs. Carolyn Cuesta (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute)
Reed II - Mr. Gigi Gibilisco (Soprano Sax, Alto Sax) 
Reed III - Mr. Robin Haffley (Bb and Eb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Bene Kanis (Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), Olivia Pomin (Bb Clarinet) 
Horn I - Mrs. Beverly Fulgram 
Horn II - Ms. KarenAnn Libby, Samantha Wagner (Alto Sax) 
Trumpet - Mr. Tom Wisnoski
Trombone - Mr. Patrick Vona 
Percussion - Leah Rouse (Snare, Cymbals, Auxiliary Percussion), Sean Kirby (Timpani, Gran Casa, Cymbals)
Keyboard - Mr. Zach Barton, Shaun Appert (Cello)
Guitar - Zachary Malus
Violin I - Ms. Keren Ocasio. Thomas Italia
Violin 11 -  Mr. Miles Acquaviva, Veronika Tannenberg
Viola - Mrs. Elizabeth Nowik, Benjamin Bridgewater, Katelynn Kelley, Abigail Oravsky
Cello - Elizabeth Achtau, Sarah Cain
String Bass - Mr. Kyle Oberhauser, Dana Santos

Credits
Artistic Director - Louis Gibilisco
Choreographer/Costume Designer - Debby Gibilisco
Technical Director/Production Designer - Travis Johnson
Assistant Technical Director/Production Designer - Laura Baron
Orchestra Preparation - Gigi Gibilisco
Scenic Decorator/Props - Catalina Mejia
Makeup Coordinator/House Manager. - Aaron Bartuska
Head Stage Managers - Jenny Borowick, Maddie Payne
Assistant Stage Managers - Kate Candelori, Sam Zebrowski
Lighting Board Operator - Hannah McGowan
Sound Board Operator - Gabby Rivera
Video/Sound Effects Operator - Sophia Robinson
Followspot Operators - Kate Kerwick, Caitlin Patrick
Microphone Technicians - Sarah Sienicki, Andrew Banas
Head Props - Abigail Larkin
Props Coordinators - Skylar Hewitt, Sophia Monato