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MS Coffee House Kicks off Fall Performance Season

The Commons Theater came alive as Ranney’s Middle School singers, actors, comedians and instrumentalists kicked off the fall performance season with a Coffee House on Friday, September 29, 2011. Twelve students and two faculty members were featured in the showcase evening, which contained a variety of solo and small ensemble presentations in a casual setting with round tables and delicious desserts.

Assisted by Upper School Theater Technicians Matthew Callahan ’13 and Eric Chiang ’12, over 13 acts appeared on the Black Box Stage. The evening hosted a wide variety of performances, including music theater vocal solos, classical and popular piano pieces, jazz and modern instrumental pieces, and even a comedy song. Amidst several very talented student-performers, Middle School General Music Teacher Lillianne Torrente also sang “Dreams to Dream” during a vocal performance, while Head of the Middle School David Fischer — a longtime performer at the Coffee House — closed the show with a guitar and vocal arrangement to “Why Georgia.”

The Coffee House has grown into a beloved tradition over the years, thanks to the courage of all performers as well as the hard work of faculty and staff members from the Performing Arts Department. Ranney’s drama teacher, John Doyle, serves as concept designer, and is always looking to develop and refine this annual event. Meanwhile, Mrs. Torrente assists many of the vocalists as a piano accompanist.

Overall, Coffee House is truly the perfect venue for students wishing to pursue their individual creative interests in a supportive and comfortable environment. All are invited to attend an Upper School Coffee House that will take place in the Commons at 7 pm of Friday, October 14. Congratulations to the following performers from Friday’s performances:

Robert Johnson '17


Tessa Payer '16 *
Accompanist: Lillianne Torrente    


Lillianne Torrente

Carmine Mastrokostas '18

Marissa Mahoney '17

Olivia Nisbet '17*
Brittany Hofferber '17*

Evan Schultz '17*


Joseph Mahoney '17

Taylor Zenner '17
Dylan Biswal '17

Aidan Flynn '18

Tessa Payer '16*
Accomp. Lillianne Torrente

Sarah Killian '18

David Fischer

Matthew Callahan '13+
Eric Chiang '12+		 Saxophone


Vocalist
Piano


Piano & Vocals        

Vocalist

Piano

Vocalists


Vocalist


Piano

Vocalist
Saxophone

Guitar

Vocalist
Piano

Piano

Guitar & Vocals

Sound Engineer
Sound Engineer		 "Chelsea Bridge" -
Duke Ellington

"I Don't Know How to Love Him" -
Jesus Christ Super Star

"Dreams to Dream" -
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

"The Winner Takes it All" - ABBA

"Forget You" - Cee Lo Green

"Bubbly" - Colbie Calillat


"The Colors of the Wind" -
Pocahontas

"The Entertainer" - Scott Joplin

"Sax Man" -
The Lonley Island

"Fire and Rain" - James Taylor

"Everything's Coming Up Roses" -
Gypsy

"Adams Family Remix" - Andrew Lippa

"Why Georgia" - John Mayer

* Member of Junior Tri-M Music Honor Society Ranney Chapter 4410
+ Member of Tri-M Music Honor Society Ranney Chapter 5275
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