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Photo gallery: ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ showcases the rocky road of love

PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" ran from April 22-24. The musical was performed in front of an audience in the auditorium as well as livestreamed. In this scene, the husband (Matthew Derrig) and wife (Cecelia Valdez) grumble in the car as their kids (Eliana Cardona and Olivia Norcia, left to right) complain in the backseat.

May 14, 2021

By Emma Ferschweiler and Emily Gabriel
Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor

The reality of love, relationships and intimacy was revealed in LHS’s production of Joe DiPietro’s musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Presented through a series of vignettes, the high school’s auditorium was filled with laughter and romance on April 22-24.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” showcased the human experiences of awkward first dates, detached partners, rekindled intimacy and new flames in old age. 

  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL In the opening scene, the cast addresses the doubts people have before going on a date.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL The opening scene reveals different couples' musings about their first dates. In this number, man (Matthew Derrig) shares his thoughts.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Stan (Aidan Fairchild) and Pat (Jennifer Kelly) talk about their busy schedules conflicting with their relationship.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Jason (David Fonseca) and Julie (Sarah Rose Sammarone) go on an awkward date.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Julie (Sarah Rose Sammarone) and Jason (David Fonseca) flaunt their good looks and personality.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Bob 1 (Bronx Bailey) complains about being single. He talks about his constant desire for women, explaining that he is just like every other guy.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Jane (Alexis O'Rourke) consoles her boyfriend James (Matthew Derrig) during a heartbreaking movie.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Diane (Ceren Akman) and Chuck (Aidan Fairchild) say how they feel about each other.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Diane (Ceren Akman) celebrates that she has found a man to see this evening.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Mom (Cecelia Valdez, left) and Dad (David Fonseca, right) discovered that their son, Mitch (Bronx Bailey) and his girlfriend, Karen (Jennifer Kelly) have broken up. The parents' dreams of having grandchildren is now gone, and Mitch feels like he has disappointed the family.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Karen's (Jennifer Kelly) mother and father (David Fonseca and Cecilia Valdez) scold her and her boyfriend Mitch (Bronx Bailey) for not committing to their relationship.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Trentell (Matthew Derrig, left), a prisoner, intimidates Brad (Bronx Bailey, right).
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL The bride (Ceran Akman) and groom (David Fonseca) have their first dance after their wedding.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER A bride (Ceren Akman) and groom (David Fonseca) smile on the prospects of married life.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL A bridesmaid (Alexis O'Rourke) talks about all the weddings she has attended and how grateful she is to have never been married.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER A bridesmaid (Alexis O’Rourke) laments to the audience about her loneliness because she has never been the bride.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Frank 1 (Mr. Lang) has been around his children so much that he is starting to act like a baby himself.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER New parents Frank (Mr. Lang, left) and Frank (Mr. Chwalyk, right) adore on pictures of their child as friend Ashley (Ms. DiMaggio) (center) looks on.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Marlene (Sarah Rose Sammarone) has put her children to bed and is looking foward to an eventful night with her husband.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Dave (David Fonseca) and Marlene (Sarah Rose Sammarone) have spent all night taking care of their children and are looking foward to a much needed night spent alone together.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL The wife (Cecelia Valdez, bottom left), her husband (Matthew Derrig), daughter Noel (Eliana Cardona, top left) and daughter Emma (Olivia Norcia, top right) are driving on the highway. The couple only argues when they are in the car, and it drives their children insane.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL The wife (Cecelia Valdez) critizes her husband's horrible driving.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER The husband (Matthew Derrig) and wife (Cecelia Valdez) grumble in the car as their kids (Eliana Cardona and Olivia Norcia, left to right) complain in the backseat.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Connie (Ceren Akman) tries to get the attention of her partner Mark (Bronx Bailey) as he intently watches a football game.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Beverly (Alexis O'Rourke) sings about waiting on her partner in the bathroom.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Rose (Faiza Chowdhury) records a dating video in hopes of finding her perfect match.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Rose (senior Faiza Chowdhury) records a dating video in which she discusses her difficult divorce.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL Arthur (Matthew Derrig) likes Muriel (Alexis O' Rourke), but she keeps making excuses to not be with him. However, Arthur explains that he will push all her concerns and doubts aside to live with her.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER Arthur (Matthew Derrig) looks longingly at Muriel (Alexis O’Rourke) as they contemplate beginning a romantic relationship.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL In the closing scene, the cast suggests finding a person to love and then trying to change them.
  • PHOTO BY EMILY GABRIEL The closing scene addresses people's tendencies to keep searching for love.
  • PHOTO BY EMMA FERSCHWEILER The cast sings about the trials, tribulations and truths of relationships.
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