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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGreetings to All Theatre PatronsWE WOULD LIKE TO WECOME YOU to the third and final productionof WVLOA’s 45th Season, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. We hope that you willenjoy this delightful musical comedy with a score of Neil Sedaka hits.YOU ARE INVITED! JOIN US FOR OUR NEW 46TH SEASON!Whether you are already one of our 1500 subscribers or here in the SaratogaCivic Theatre for the first time, we invite you to join us this coming Novemberfor WVLO’s 2010–2011 season. It will open with the Saratoga premiere of IrvingBerlin’s “White Christmas”, a great movie now available for stage; followed by “The25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, a rollicking musical comedy aboutcompetition; and will close with a popular Rodgers & Hammerstein favorite, basedon the story of the Von Trapp Family singers. We are not allowed to publicize ityet, but you’ll love it!LOOK AT OUR CENTERFOLD! Please use the blue insert in this programto subscribe! Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over thecost of individual tickets. Current subscribers may also use this form to renew fornext season and are encouraged to do so. All subscriptions and individual ticketsorders will be processed according to the date on which they are received, but actualtickets will not be mailed until after this season’s last production has concluded atthe end of July.Let me close by stating that YOU, the audience members who share your supportand enthusiasm for WVLO’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience forall of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes. And we extend ourspecial gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensurethe excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive to bring to this stage. Wehope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us forour future productions.—Edward Hand, PresidentWest Valley Light Opera Association
West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2009–2010 SeasonWest Valley Light Opera Association acknowledges the generosity of thefollowing donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellencefor the upcoming season. We are deeply grateful for your support! If you areemployed by or retired from a company that has a Matching Gift program for nonprofit organizations and would like to double your gift to WVLO, call the Box Office,(408) 268-3777 and we will help you apply for this additional contribution.DIAMOND( 1,000 or more)Anonymous (2)Hank/Marcia LawsonGOLD ( 250 to 499)Ed/Marge HandJay/Marcia SterninSILVER ( 100 to 249)Bill/Bev AllmanRoger/Kathleen ArnoGerard BlaufarbClare DudleyTerry/Mary DuffieldGladys FongDonald GaubatzShirley GrossEd/Ellie KissGeraldine LevyMickey/Pam MacLaren,in memory of Cele PincusPat MascarinSergio Vela PeñaJohn R. RayPam RhodesDelphie C. StevensRoy/Fay TengelsenDonna TrumppRosamond WallaceRichard/Nancy WalterVera Mae WilliamsNika WynnANGEL ( 50 to 99)Jim/Helen BeanMr./Mrs. B.D. BriggsEd/Dee CavanaughRuth ChesarekKent/Barbara ClerkLaurie FarranGerald HedquistMr./Mrs. John KieferDonald LakeTom/Teddy LancasterRobert/Clare LandryJim/Margaret MentinkMorman/Noreen MillerWalter/Patricia MoorheadDuke OvertonIrene PanighettiRalph ParkmanCorinne PermaulDavid/Alice RayJohn RibbleJames/Ellen RodriguesLawrence/Linda SaltmanChuck/Barbara SmithEd/Ellie StaffordJay SteeleRobert/Drusilla TotmanMarjorie WardSUPPORTER ( 20 to 49)Mary Ann BarrDon/Anne BaysThomas BeckerMichael BenaMonte BoisenLeonard/Phyllis BoenigAllen BreedRobert E. BurkeLucille ButorovichCharles CalhanCal/Dolly CoranTrudy EagleIda HellerErnie/Marjorie HuesbyJohn/Ann IvyElizabeth Kenton-TateLee KnowltonDon LawrieHelen LottJean McNamaraGordon MullinJanet PapenhausenDavid/Dee PierceCorinne RathjensMildred RootMr./Mrs. Andy SermersheimMr./Mrs. David SwansonG. James TobiasWayne/Ramona WilsonJohn YoungFRIEND (Up to 19)Joe/Cathy CassettaBetty CooperLynn CushnieCharles De PalmoKaren FearCharlotte GarvichAlice HansenMarion JarrettMelanie KarrenVictor/Lynda KelaitaMichael KurtyMr./Mrs. Robert MannielloJoseph ReickerdSybil RugglesClare RussellDoris SextonSally StallardLeonore TescherJoy WalshComputer Business ServiceQuality Printing & Direct MailService6472 Camden Ave #106San Jose CA 95120(408) 268-1990If your name is omitted or listed incorrectly here,please accept our apologies and leave a message on our PostcardsVoice Mail, (408) 268-3777, or e-mail us at wvlo@wvlo.org so that we may update future listings. Business CardsALL gifts, of any amount, are greatly appreciated. Envelopesth son!54 SeaFeaturing the Songs of Neil SedakaBook by Erik Jackson & Ben H. Winters Music by Neil SedakaLyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield and Cody PhilipOrchestrations/Vocal Arrangements by Tom KittConceived by Marsh Hanson & Gordon GreenbergCreative Consultation by Neil SedakaFeaturingSamantha Stidham, Breigh Zack, Nestor Fragoso,Ronnie Misra, Charlotte Jacobs and Mark DrummDirector: Lisa Milanes; Vocal and Music Director: Bob Sunshine;Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan; Producers: Kris Dudley and Sergio PeñaGala Opening: Saturday, June 26, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . .Fridays: July 2, 9, 16, 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturdays: July 3, 17, 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday Matinee: July 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday Matinees: June 27, July 11, 18. . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 PM8:00 PM8:00 PM2:30 PM2:30 PMOriginally produced and developed by Harbor Entertainment: David Broser, Aaron Harnich and Lisa Lapan,and Brown-Pinto Productions: Eric Brown and Melinda Pinto. First produced at Capital Repertory Theatrein Albany, NY, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Producing Artistic Director, 2005. Further developed at Actors’Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables, FL, Executive Producing Director Barbara S. Stein, ArtisticDirector David Arisco, 2006.“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performancematerials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1359 Broadway- Ste.#914, New York, NY 10018.Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org E-mail: wvlo@wvlo.org
EPILOGUEA Note from the DirectorWhen I was approached to join the team of “Breaking Up IsHard To Do”, I was not that familiar with the show! But once I read the script,I was inspired. Reminiscing to all the songs and music of Neil Sedaka was likespending quality time with an old friend. I dare you not to sing along! It hasbeen an exciting adventure for the entire group and an honor to create and bringthis lovely production to all of you.Auditions offered people of various talents and backgrounds the opportunityto share the experience of trying out for a brand new, seldom-produced musicaland through long rehearsals, the chosen actors were melded into this beautifulharmony of skill, imagination, warmth and heart.Love will bring us together! Enjoy the show!—Lisa MilanesHarvey and Esther married and retired to Florida. They volunteer their shtick atthe Sunshine Manor in Ft. Meyers. They donate part of their American Bandstandmoney to a non-profit savings habitat for pink flamingoes.Marge and Gabe purchased and run the resort. They have 2 children, Ernestand Ginger, who also perform in the shows there. They have beautiful teeth. Margealso works as the town’s Dentist bringing bright smiles to the Catskills.Gabe still writes songs for Del, who is the headliner replacing Harvey. Gabeno longer “presses pants” for Del, Lois does that. They are married and raising 2children, Del Monty, Jr. and Sing Out Louise.The Band still plays at the resort, but only on weekends. With the money theyearned, they made good investments and Bob even purchased a chain of retirementhomes in North Ft. Meyers.The Quartet still sing at the resort because they all get free food, a free place tostay, they can still sing all their favorite songs and they look fabulous in pink!ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAMAMTSJ American Musical Theatre ofSan JoseASMAssistant Stage ManagerASUArizona State UniversityATCActors Theatre CenterBBBBroadway By The BayBBSCBus Barn Stage CompanyBFABachelor of Fine ArtsCCMT Contra Costa Music TheaterCMTSJ Children’s Music Theater ofSan JoseCSCCabrillo Stage CompanyERMA Enid & Ross Maurice AwardFCTC Foothill College Theater CenterFMTFoothill Music TheatrePAPPalo Alto PlayersPRTPacific Repertory TheaterPHSPresentation High SchoolPYTPeninsula Youth MTWCTWVCWVLOYPTRenegade Theatre ExperimentSouth Bay Musical Theater(Formerly SDG)Sunnyvale Community PlayersSanta Clara PlayersSanta Clara UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Jose State UniversityStage ManagerShady Shakespeare TheaterCompanyStudio Theatre of CaliforniaTheater In The MountainsUniversity of San FranciscoValley Musical TheatreWoodside Community TheaterWest Valley CollegeWest Valley Light OperaYoung People’s TheatreTHE CELE AND GENE PINCUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPCongratulations to the 2010 Winner of this scholarshipJanice EngelgauGraduating from Leigh High School in San JoseWill attend San Jose State UniversityMajoring in Theatre ArtsJanice performed in our production of “West Side Story” last November.If you would like to donate to this scholarship, your gift is fully tax-deductible!215
WVLO InformationSARATOGA CIVIC THEATER13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070In the City of Saratoga Office ComplexLobby Telephone (408) 868-1291BOX OFFICEIn Saratoga Civic TheaterAcross from West Valley CollegeTickets & Information (408) 268-3777(Voice Mail available 24 hours daily.) Theater Box Of ficeopens one hour before showtime.ADMINISTRATION OFFICESMailing AddressP.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896Fax: (408) 356-0135PERFORMANCE TIMESFri./Sat. EvesSat./Sun. MatineesThurs. Eves8:00 PM2:30 PM8:00 PMTICKET PRICES*Gala Openings 30(Includes champagne & reception)Fri./Sat. Eves 28Sat./Sun. Matinees 26Children under 12 18Seniors (65 & over) 2 offChildren (13 to 17) 2 off*Prices include City Surcharge of 2.00GROUP DISCOUNTSAre available for all productions except Opening Nights.Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at(408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers arealso available.TICKET EXCHANGESSeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets at anytime up to 24 hours before a performance, free ofcharge. Subscription tickets for missed performancesmay NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription ticketsmay be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performancefor another seat to the same production free of charge.Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances mayNOT be exchanged.To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777or mail to: WVLOA, P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA95031. Exchanges received through the mail will be heldfor pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office onthe night of performance unless accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped envelope.14All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticketrefunds.HANDICAPPED SEATINGSpecial seating is available for differently-abled patrons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance whenpurchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for moreinformation.HEARING-IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired enhancement listening system hasbeen installed in this theater for all WVLOA performances. Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personalheadsets with individual volume controls in the lobbyrefreshment area next to the Box Office.LATE ARRIVALSCurtain times are prompt. As a courtesy to our audienceand performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher atan appropriate time and may not be seated in their exactseats until intermission.REMINDERS No smoking in the theater or lobby. No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are permitted in the theater. WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss ofpersonal property. Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only. Family & guests wishing to greet performers are askedto wait in the lobby. Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers andinfants to any regular performance because they arepotentially distracting to other patrons and performers. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase aticket. Schedules are subject to change. As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watchalarms, paging devices, and cellular telephones uponentering the theater. Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. Inthe unlikely event of an emergency, please WALK toan exit. Doctors or parents wishing to leave an emergencynumber while attending a performance should refercallers, whenever possible, to the lobby telephone,(408) 868-1291, and leave their seat location with thepaging service or babysitter. WVLO appreciates your help in accommodatingpatrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and aftershaves. We request our patrons use a softer touch so asnot to exacerbate allergies. Thank You.CAST OF CHARACTERS(In Alphabetical Order)Mark Drumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Feldman(Bob Visini will be performing the role of Harvey on July10th)Nestor Fragoso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del DelmonacoCharlotte Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther SimowitzRonnie Misra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe GreenSamantha Stidham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge GelmanValerie Valenzuela. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol ShepleyBreigh Zach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois WarnerThe “Del Tones” QuartetSean “The Pawn” Carson-Hull Earl “The Pearl” MasudaWill “The Fez” Perez Matt “Tipsy” Tipton“The Band”Bob “Moonshine” Sunshine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano and Band LeaderRichard “The Kid” Sibley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BassJohn “Papa” Phillips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BassDaniel “Dan the Man” Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsBrent “Ol Blue Eyes” Jorgenson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsJay “Tommy Gun” Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitar(Not all members play for every performance)
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERSEsther's Paradise Resort, Catskill Mountains, New York Summer, 1960ACT IScene 1: Main Stage, Esther’s Paradise Resort“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del and QuartetScene 2: Backstage, Esther’s Paradise Resort (during the show)“Lonely Nights” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and Quartet“Where The Boys Are”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois and MargeScene 3: Main Stage, Esther’s Paradise Resort“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del, Harvey and QuartetScene 4: Main Stage, immediately following the show“The Diary”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe and QuartetScene 5: Backstage – later in the evening“Stupid Cupid” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois and Del“Betty Grable” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Del and QuartetScene 6: Backstage – much later in the evening“King of Clowns”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey and QuartetScene 7: Main Stage, Saturday Morning“Oh, Carol”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del and QuartetAct I Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe, Lois and Quartet—Intermission—ACT IIScene 1: Main Stage, Saturday Night“Calendar Girl”. . . . . . . . . . . . . Del, Marge, Lois, Harvey, Esther and Quartet“Next Door To An Angel”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey and EstherScene 2: Continuing Backstage“Next Door To An Angel” (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HarveyScenes 3 and 4: Continuing Onstage/Wings“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey“Solitaire” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and Quartet“Laughter In The Rain” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe and QuartetScene 5: Continuing BackstageScene 6: Main Stage, Sunday Night“My Friend”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and LoisScenes 7, 8 and 9: Backstage“King of Clowns” (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther, Harvey and Quartet“Stairway To Heaven/Little Devil” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Lois and QuartetScene 10: Backstage“Love Will Keep Us Together” Gabe, Marge, Lois, Esther, Harvey, Del and QuartetAll songs used by permission of Careers BMG Music Publishing I, Screen Gems – EMI Music Inc.,EMI Sosaha Music Inc., EMI Jemaxal Music Inc. EMI Blackwood Music, SJL RSL Music Company,Songs of SJLO RSL Music, Welbeck Music, and Sony/ATV Songs LLC.4West Valley Light Opera AwardsThe following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of eachproduction who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of thatproduction in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions.Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President,Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the chorus.Dawn Munizza Johnson — “Wonderful Town”Pasha Croes — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat”Earl Masuda — “Damn Yankees”Bill Centers — “Grease”Valerie Valenzuela — “West Side Story”Andrea Brady and Frank Sherlock — “Sweet Charity”Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra.Marty McHan — “Wonderful Town”Pauline Samson — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat”Ande Jacobsen — “Damn Yankees”Greg Goebel — “Grease”Gail Selburn — “West Side Story”Ande Jacobson — “Sweet Charity”Technical Award — Presented to an outstanding member of thestage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner.Connor Fallon Bailey — “Wonderful Town”Teresa Visini — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat”Dawn Munizza — “Damn Yankees”David Lamcke — “Grease”Connor Moore — “Sweet Charity”Jean Hutchins Award — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our lateticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors.2002–03 Season — Bob Nelson2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong2004–05 Season — Lester Dale2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus2006–07 Season — Sue Howell2007–08 Season — Michael MacKenzie2008–09 Season — Sergio Vela PeñaGrateful AcknowledgementsBus Barn Stage Company; Cloverdale Cabana Club, Campbell; Katie Schiepp,King’s Academy; Ohlone College; Presentation High School; Brian Mundy of Schurra’sFine Confections; South Bay Musical Theater; West Valley College Theatre Department; San Jose Repertory Theatre; Ruth E. Stein; Dave Stein of Starving Musicians;John DiLoreto/Tabard Theatre Company.13
West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc.A Non-Profit OrganizationThe object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and toprovide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatricalproductions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hopeyou enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber,just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896Fax (408) 356-0135BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr. Edward Hand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentMrs. Elizabeth Dale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice PresidentMrs. Janet Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryMr. Jay Sternin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMr. Richard Meidinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMr. June Romeo Milanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMs. Kristine L. Dudley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMs. Judy Pincus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMrs. Nancy Kwong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMr. Sergio Peña . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberMr. Stephen F. Von Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CounselMatching GiftsWhenever you donate to a non-profitgroup like WVLOA, you can double yourcontribution to the organization by takingadvantage of your company’s matchinggift program (even after retirement).Perhaps the most popular way for companies to make charitable contributionsis through a matching contribution program wherein the company will match,usually one-to-one, the donation one oftheir employees gives to a favorite charity. And often, these companies will onlymatch contributions made to develop arts12and cultural programs such as ours. Herein the Bay Area, we are fortunate to havemany companies that have initiated suchprograms. Remember, matching contributions are not automatic. YOU mustnotify your employer of your donation,usually at the time you make it. If you areemployed by one of these companies andare one of our supporters, take advantageof this wonderful way to support oneof your favorite non-profit associations,WVLO. It isn’t too late to match yourcontribution for this season.PRODUCTION STAFFCo-Producers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Dudley and Sergio PeñaPlay Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa MilanesMusic/Vocal Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob SunshineAssistant to Vocal Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane MiloChoreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa CallaghanAssistant to Choreographer/Dance Captain. . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie ValenzuelaProduction Designer/Scenic Painter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald CarterAssistant to Scenic Painter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn AndreiTechnical Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward HandMaster Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William ShepardLighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Glenn MuñozAssistant/Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David YoderSound Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob NelsonProduction Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Barta and Mike MacKenzieCostume Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol CleverCostume Construction. . . . . . . . . . Carol Clever, Judy Pincus and Marilyn WattsHair/Make-up . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Stidham, Stephanie Stidham and Andy AmaroProperties and Set Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth E. Stein and Kris DudleyCatskill Mountain Construction and Painting. . . . . . . . Gerald Carter, Ed Hand,Philip Jacke, William Shepard and cast membersLighting Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor MooreSpotlight Operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Jacke and Dave RaimanAudition Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Steinle and Samuel CisnerosRehearsal Pianists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Sunshine and Marge WhiteAudition Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Barta, Eileen Chavarria, Philip Jacke,Mike MacKenzie, Judy Pincus and Dave RaimanHouse Managers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, Nancy Kwong and Sergio PeñaProgram, Lobby and Publicity Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond KwongProgram and Publicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandReservations and Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed and Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments. . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, June Milanes, Liz Dale,Kris Dudley and Sergio PeñaLobby Refreshments. . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy, Judy Pincusand Angels UnlimitedLobby Design, Display and Company Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond KwongProgram Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengPoster/Flier Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond KwongPoster/Flier Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Business ServiceProgram Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CyberPressOur sincere apologies and thanks to any staff, company member or contributors whomwe failed to mention due to the early publication deadlines of this program.5
WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTSean Carson-Hull (Sean “The Pawn”, Del Tones) We welcome Sean back for his thirdproduction with WVLO, having just performed in the ensembles of “Sweet Charity”and “Aida” in 2006. Other credits include Simon in “Jekyll & Hyde”, Caifas in “JesusChrist Superstar”, Grinch in “Seussical”, Bill Sykes in “Oliver”, and understudy forthe Prince in “Cinderella”. He hopes to attend the International Culinary Schoolat the Arts Institute to become a chef. We’ll be waiting for that dinner invitation!And since he particularly enjoys singing karaoke, we’ll have music as we dine.Mark Drumm (Harvey) Returning to our stage for his second production withWVLO, regular audience members will remember his ERMA Award-winningperformance as Alfred P. Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” last season. Recently Markhas been off the boards and into the Director’s chair, directing a comedy called“Fishing” in SF and prior to that, directing Holiday Memories at Coastal Rep inHalf Moon Bay. Mark has just started working toward a teaching credential, withwhich he hopes to teach High School Biology. As always, he could not performwithout the love and support of his wife, Stacy, and son, Lucas.Nestor Fragoso (Del Delmonico) “Nes” makes his debut with WVLO, but is nostranger to this stage, having been part of SBMT’s last year’s “The Producers” team.Other credits also include “Once On This Island” with SCP and as a Fireman andEnsemble in “Ragtime”. He is a student and barista by day and loves his dual lifeas a performer by night. He is very grateful to his friends for not forgetting abouthim while he spends all his spare time at the theater.Charlotte Jacobs (Esther) Charlotte is another newcomer to WVLO, but has animpressive list of theatrical credits including her most recent production of “BrightonBeach Memoirs” for Coastal Rep as well as “Baby” and “Cabaret” for SBMT (thenSDG). She has also appeared as Golde in “Fiddler On The Roof ” for ChanticleersTheater, Margaret Lord in Hillbarn’s “Philadelphia Story”, Agnes Gooch in “Mame”for PCS, Emily in “Follies” for AMTSJ and many more. Beginning with her firstexperience as Duck #2 in the first grade, Charlotte has since performed many roles,among her favorites are Golde, Clairee (“Steel Magnolias”) and Doris (“Same TimeNext Year”) A physician by day, Charlotte has always wanted to be in a WVLOproduction and here she is! The highlight of her
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