Bleak Expectations
by Mark Evans
Performance Dates: May 16-18, 23-25
Performance Times: 7:00 pm
Performance Location: Tremper Studio Theater (Room 120)
Synopsis: Follow half-orphan Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate?
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Jade is a sophomore at Tremper. Although this is her first show, she has loved acting and has always been wanting to try and make it into a show. She loves to work on cars and she takes on welding as a hobby. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and director for this amazing first experience in a show.
Jade Rickey - Lily Bin
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Maddie is a junior at Tremper. This is her third show—the other two being Servant of Two Masters and Everybody. Maddie would like to thank her family for being the inspiration behind her amazing Irish accent, and her friends, both in and out of theater, for being the most wonderful people alive. She would also like to thank the cast and crew for making Bleak Expectations anything but bleak.
Maddie Fitzgerald* - Agnes Bin
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Ava is a junior at Tremper. This is her fourth show at Tremper, the last being Marjorie Prime earlier this year as Marjorie. Apart from theatre, she enjoys writing stories, playing in the orchestra, and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank everyone working on this show for making this a great experience!
Ava Hansen* - Thomas Bin
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Dallen is a sophomore at Tremper. This is the 7th show he’s worked on at Tremper and his 5th time acting in a show here. He would like to give thanks to his parents for their ongoing support and encouragement, his girlfriend for providing solace, Mr Cicerale, for his dedication to this program and finally, his director, Bethanne, who has created an enriching and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the show.
Dallen Arendt* - Pip Bin
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Abby is a senior at Tremper. Bleak Expectations will be her last high school performance, and she is extremely thankful to her family for all of their support as well as her fellow cast members and director, Bethanne, and especially a big thanks to her Acting teacher, and cast member, Nicolas Cicerale for everything. She hopes to continue performing theatre in the future.
Abigail Radandt* - Pippa Bin
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Lizzie is a junior at Tremper. This is her second Tremper production with the first being Firebringer, in which she played as Emberly. Outside of performing, she can be found singing in the Tremper Chorale, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dog, Lady. She would like to thank Bethanne, Mr. Cicerale, the cast, crew, and her family for making this a wonderful experience and she hopes you enjoy the show.
Lizzie Delgado* - Poppy Bin
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Sophia is in their sophomore year here at Tremper. They spend their time enjoying their hobbies, which include: Video games, acting & art, space, and spending time with friends and family. 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 will be the first show that they are participating in during their time at Tremper. They would like to thank everyone in cast, crew, and the director for making this show possible and making it an enjoyable experience to be a part of.
Sophia Carrion - Skinflint Parsimonious/Harry Biscuit
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Maya is a senior at Tremper. They have been involved in seven other shows at Tremper including Firebringer, Marjorie Prime, and The Servant of Two Masters! They would like to thank their parents for always supporting them and the cast, crew and Bethanne for creating a fun and safe space in rehearsals.
Maya Pfarr - Gently Benevolent
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Donivyn is a sophomore at Tremper. He has vaguely been involved in theater since the start of freshman year, most recently in Everybody, in which he was both God and an usher. In his free time, he enjoys longboarding and spending time with his family. He would like to thank his parents and family for pushing him to do this and always supporting him.
Donivyn Gonzalez* - Bakewell Havertwitch
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Wyatt is a junior who is currently enrolled here at Tremper High School! He has been involved in a total of 8 shows with William Barfee in Spelling Bee and Jon in the one-act version of Marjorie Prime being among his favorite roles. When not at Tremper, Wyatt likes to spend his time playing the drums, reading, and going to the gym. He would like to thank Bethanne, Cicerale, the cast and crew of Bleak, his friends, and family for getting him where he is today!
Wyatt Knor* - The Hardthrashers
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Lucy is a junior at Tremper. Lucy has been participating in the theater program at school for two years, and last year played Ginnie in Admissions. This is Lucy’s second ever show, and is so grateful for all the opportunities that have been provided. Lucy is also a part of the Tremper girls tennis team and the orchestra. Lucy would like to thank friends, family, and everyone who has made this show happen!
Lucy Letven-Stanton* - Broadly Fecund
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Faith is a senior at Tremper. This is her sixth and final show, but her first appearance onstage! She has worked various positions in crew and stage management. Faith would like to thank Bethanne for this wonderful opportunity, her supportive family, her amazingly talented cast and crew, and Nic Cicerale for encouraging her to join this incredible community.
Faith Shimon* - Ripley Fecund
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Liv is a sophomore at Tremper. This is her first time being on stage, but she has worked backstage on other shows. In her free time, she likes to do her makeup, paint, and play the Sims. She would like to thank everyone involved for making this show such a great time.
Olivia Klappa* - Flora Dies-Early
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Evan is a freshman at Tremper; his favorite pastime is drinking water while drowning. As he prepares for his first show, he hopes the audience embraces the comedic twists without succumbing to Bleak Expectations.
Evan Melander - Boy/Priest/Assorted Roles

Crew

Ms. Bethanne Duffy
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Director
Mr. Joseph Rundlett
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Technical Director
Mr. Sawyer Edwards
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Fight Choreographer
Ariane Vaughn
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Stage Manager
Kaylissia Rodriguez*
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Assistant Stage Manager
Ms. Erin Dillon
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Lighting Designer
Dulce Rosas*
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Light Board Operator
Coal Contreras*
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Sound Board Operator
Ms. Christen Dominguez
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Costume/Make-Up/Hair Design
Hannah Davis*
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Make-Up/Hair Technician
Ashley Rodriguez Mendoza*
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Eva Vargas
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Katherine Egan
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Properties Master
Emma Froelich
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Properties Building/Painting
Serena Bauman
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Harmony Brown*
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Olinn Campbell
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Quaniyah Cleveland
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Aaliyah Hamilton
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Haidyn Kehl
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Samantha McConnell
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Ezzy Morales-Alvarez
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Clark Olson
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Kamryn Picard
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Carter Quinlan
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Alexa Romero
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Sheridan Taylor Hargrove
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Hannah Thomas
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Jaren Tiedke
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Ivy Vandivort
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Sawyer Ward
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