San Diego Yearbook
2014 - 2015
By Rob Hopper
www.nationalyoutharts.com
Special thanks to Sharon Aulis for typing up many of the cast lists!
Archbishop Riordan
Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J.: Elizabeth Merski Sister Marie Augusta Neal, Lucillie Poncelet: Andrea Sanchez Herbie, Guard Trapp: Luis Martinez Luis Montoya, Sgt. Beliveau: Jose Angulo Hilton Barber, Reporter 1: John Howard Matthew Poncelet: Dominic Collantes Marybeth Percy: Sarah Wallis Father Farley: Michael Archer Guy Gilardi, Reporter 3: Austin Palaad Guard, Reporter 2: Maopeli Ali Purvis Slade, Mirabeau: Will Osgood Clyde Percy: Henry Novicki Earl Delacroix: Marco Fatica Walter Delacroix, Jim Poncelet: Georgie Alvarez Hope Percy, Woman, Secretary: Roxanne Ragan Helen’s Mother, Guard: Bianca Gonzalez Sister Colleen, Nurse, Polygraph Operator: Elizabeth Driskill Warden Hartman, Convict: Dylan Kay Governor Fredericks, Convict: Darren Bucko Mitch Poncelet, Guard: Salvador Alvarez Troy Poncelet: Chris Martinez Bruno, L.S.P. Prisoner #11964: Denis Fama ‘64
Producer/Director: Valerie O’Riordan Tech Director, Set & Lighting Designer: Michael L. Uimari Stage Manager: Ted Cordano Sound Design & Operator: David Mantle Costume Design: Nic Nelson The Bishop’s School
Rent
The Bishop’s School
The Tempest
Cathedral Catholic High School
Hello, Dolly!
Dolly Levi: Tina LaMar Horace Vandergelder: Ray Smith Cornelius Hackl: Justin Haupt Irene Molloy: Natalie Hynes Minnie Fay: Julia Way Barnaby Tucker: Tim Semenza Ermengarde: Delaney Grazier Ambrose Kemper: Henry Pedersen Ernestina: Kennedy Didier Mrs. Rose: Kayla Grindulo Rudolph Reisenweber: Nat Balch Judge: Adam Neff Stanley: William Yuze-Li Fritz, Harry, Louie, Danny, Manny and Hank: Patrick Dohoney, Daniel Llagas, John Steele, Nick Garcia, Charles LiMandri, Shane Tuller Coachman: Dane Scott First Cook: Nicholas Blischak Policemen: Tito Howell Court Clerk: Ale Eppich Paperhanger: Matt Perusse Featured Dancers: Emily Smedley Brooke Zender Kristen James Alexa Vadnais Jenna Viana Makena Diehl Maddie Aldecoa Kiara Banaga Bridget Marmion Kendall DiFillipi Ashlyn Whelan Claire Hoffman Daniel Llagas Patrick Dohoney William Yuze-Li Dane Scott Chris Nagma Cole Schmitz John St. Marie Tito Howell Matt Perusse John Steele Nick Garcia Charles LiMandri Tumblers: Nicole Morgan Bri Rotherham Jamie Clapp Brooke Walker Julia Lovass Katie VanDeventer Hailey Nagma Mia Chelemen Cathedral Catholic High School
Hello, Dolly! (cont.) Ensemble: Juliana McCabe Ale Eppich Julia Steele Joseph Park Nicholas Blischak Cassie O’Hara Ellie Jones Sophie Otto Belle Devins Jessica Sperrazzo Oliviah Sims Quan Nguyen Kayla Grindulo Sara Trzos Shelby Sprigg Katie Wraith Alyssa Connolly Sierra Frietas Kylie Freitas Francesca Orona Kennedy Olivia Elizabeth Miller Vincent Llorente Adam Neff Nat Balch Haley Price Darlene Vales Shelby Cormier Lia Generales Caitlin LaMar Cassie King Nicole Shanks Shelby Wolfe Leen Awad Kaitlyn Walsh Cathedral Catholic High School
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown: Patrick Dohoney Snoopy: Justin Haupt Lucy: Emily Smedley Linus: Shane Tuller Sally: Natalie Hynes Schroeder: Henry Pedersen Peppermint Patty: Tina LaMar Marcie: Delaney Grazier Pig-Pen: Adam Neff Frieda: Julia Way Violet: Ale Eppich Woodstock: Sophie Otto Heather, The Little Red-Headed Girl: Cassie King Shermy: Nicholas Blischak Charlotte: Caitlin LaMar Eudora: Jenna Viana Peggy Jean: Kayla Grindulo Lila: Alexa Vadnais The Blanket: Lia Generales Ensemble: Bridget Marmion William Yuze-Li Elizabeth Miller Tito Howell Joseph Park Ellie Jones Julia Steele Lia Generales John Steele Claire Hoffman Kylie Freitas Kennedy Didier Anthony Balsano Cassie O’Hara Shelby Cormier
Director: Katie Wilson Choreographer: Jenny Parker and Katie Wilson Musical Direction: Katie Wilson and Justin Gray Band Conductor: Nancy Casey Set and Lighting Design: Matthew Herman Cathedral Catholic High School
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (cont.) Coronado School of the Arts
Chicago
Coronado School of the Arts
Big Fish
Del Norte High School
Fahrenheit 451
Montag: Shane Doyle Clarisse: Julie Millay Mildred: Liz Smith Beatty: Nick Ninkov Holden: Tyler McDonald Black: Tri Le Firestarters: Nick Diprima, Victoria Wilson Paramedics: Glen Donaldson, Alex Peterson Mrs. Hudson: Abbey Linton Professor Faber: Brennan Bunn Alice: Lily Johnson Helen: Maddie Parker Ray Bradbury: Cory Lane Aristotle: Eric Elizondo Authors: Samantha Cailles Megan Castle Ariel Crabbe Angela Cruz Brynne Daly Nick Diprima Glenn Donaldson Liam Dryden Chad Gedanken Amelia Handly Bailey Hastings Yunho Jung Aada Kunto Tri Le Cooper Li Sophia Lyakhova Kailey Lyche Nikki Moallemi Bennie Mortensen Kylie Rogers Parker Shyu Ryan Simeon Aidan Turner Haley Underwood Sarah Zupnik Voiceovers: Ella Moreno and Aidan Turner
Director: Stephanie DeYoung Technical Director: Nick Fiocco Stage Manager: Hannah Leung Del Norte High School
The Pirates of Penzance
Mabel: Abbey Linton Pirate King: Cory Lane Frederick: Brandon Papineau Ruth: Gretchen Trupp Major General: Eric Elizondo Sergeant: Jonathan Lerum Samuel: Liz Smith Edith: Emma Dorn Elizabeth: Angelica McDaniel Isabel: Carys Bratt Kate: Carlys Munoz Daughters: Maddie Harden Alex Peterson Nikki Moallemi Zoe Trepanier Lucy Senior Lily Johnson Leilani Fallentine Megan Castle Livia Ke Pirates: Lamie Mansur Amelia Bratt Adriana Seymour Ryan Smeon Chad Gedanken Glenn Donaldson Iqbal Badar Josh Mejia Police: Tri Le Aidan Turner Sean Guy Parker Shyu Davide Pinto Lauren Headley Brennan Bunn Tyler McDonald
Musical Direction: Keith Sattely Stage Direction: Michael Sokol Technical Direction: Nick Fiocco Orchestra Direction: Jennifer Kitelinger Choreography: Victoria Mahdion Set Design: Hannah Leung Del Norte High School
The Wedding Singer
Robbie Hart: Brandon Papineau Julia Sullivan: Angelica McDaniel Holly: Emma Dorn Sammy: Liam Dryden George: Eric Elizondo Glen Guglia: Cory Lane Rosie: Maddie Parker Linda/Madonna Impersonator: Liz Smith Angie: Greta Heldrick-Barnes David/Bum: Brennan Bunn Cindy Lauper Impersonator: Cassie Schafer Ronald Reagan Impersonator: Glenn Donaldson Nancy Reagan Impersonator: Ariel Crabbe Billy Idol Impersonator: Aidan Turner Featured Ensemble: Deema Alsaied Pyper Arbrigo Iqbal Badar Makenna Barmettler Ben Carter Nick DiPrima Lindsey Kirkwood Cyndi Mai Nikki Moallemi Caleb Maranian Nick Ninkov Alex Peterson Lauren Santos Ryan Simeon Elizabeth Soares Joselle Vega
Director: Stephanie DeYoung Musical Director: Keith Sattely Conductor: Louise Titlow Student Director/Producer: Ella Moreno Choreographer: Victoria Mahdion Dance Captain: Emma Dorn Grossmont High School
Argonautika
Jason: Chase Atherton Athena: Joyce Nguy Hera: Audrey English King Pelias & Others: Sean Dawson Uncle & Others: Kayheen Anderson Tiphys: Bryce Phipps Hercules & Others: Jackson Greaves Idmon & Others: Arianna Deleal Atalanta & Others: Sophia Palumbo Meleager: Trace Rowland Polyphemus & Others: Autumn Higginbotham Zetes & Others: Andrew Lawrence Pollux & Others: Harrison Harper Castor & Others: Jennifer Burch Hylas & Others: Nicolas Castillo Dryope & Others: Alexa Wolfe Aphrodite & Others: Kylie Greaves Eros & Others: Dustin Cruse Dymas: Alexis Gutierrez Medea: Bella Snyder Meleger's Mother: Nicole Havin Trees, Skeletons, Bulls, Dragon & Others: Maya Cordero Tyler Atherton Madelyn Judy Brandon Beach Brady Beach Hailey Pennoyer Jenna Harrison Heavenly Mcclintock Jojo Zubik Daniel Ponce
Director: Ms Amity Ecker Assistant Director/Dramaturg: Carleigh Jensen Technical Director: Mr. Willie Schwartz Musical Director: Ms. Marisa Musgrove Costume Designer: Kelly Williams Lighting Designer: Tyler Moore Sound Designer: Nicole Havin Grossmont High School
Argonautika (cont.) Grossmont High School
Argonautika (cont.) Grossmont High School
Argonautika (cont.) The Highland Players
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” – Neil Sedaka Trio – Shelby Beltran, Paloma Carrillo, Katie Morgan Boy – O’Naje Jones Girl – Sheridan Hartman Dancers – Alma Arreola, Winter Harville, Gemma Lee, Christina Montana “Busy, Busy, Busy” from I Love You, You’re Perfect; Now Change – Joe DiPietro & Jimmy Roberts Man – Edgar Lopez Pat – Georgia Hale Stan – Armando Garcia With or Without You - Luigi Jannuzzi George – Isai Luna Mary – Mackenzie McCowen Bartender – Edgar Lopez “Letters to Him” – originals by Rilyn Gardner & Kendall Henry Man – Armando Garcia Woman – Rilyn Gardner “A Boy and a Girl” – original pantomime to music Boy – Isai Luna Girl – Katie Morgan It’s Not You, It’s Me - Don Zolidis Jim – Chase Bates Sarah – Shelby Beltran Janitor – Edgar Lopez “Breaking Heart” - D.M. Larson Jo – Illiana Ramirez Man – Edgar Lopez “Movie Marriage Proposal” - David Dalton & Chad Schnackel Valerie – Mikayla Fraser John – Isai Luna “(Not) Getting Married Today” from Company – Stephen Sondheim Officiant – Kendall Henry Groom – Ben Vukelich Bride – Grace Lehman It’s Not You, It’s Me - Don Zolidis Todd – Caelen Lima Ashley – Sara Brooder Janitor – Edgar Lopez Canker Sores and Other Distractions – Christopher Durang Martin – Ben Vukelich Prunella – Paloma Carrillo Midge – Georgia Hale Bartender – Edgar Lopez “Letters to Him” – originals by Rilyn Gardner & Kendall Henry Man – Isai Luna Woman – Grace Lehman “Motown” Dancers – Chase Bates, Armando Garcia, O'Naje Jones, Caelen Lima, Edgar Lopez, Isai Luna, Ben Vukelich, Alma Arreola, Gabriela Aros, Jeannie Bozelle, Benjamin Cruz, Christina Johnson, Gemma Lee, Christina Montana, Yareth Sarmiento, Pavyelle Webb, Melanie Willi The Highland Players
Breaking Up is Hard to Do (cont.)
“My Boyfriend’s Back” by Katarina Graham Dancers – Gabriella Aros, Alma Arreola Castillo, Arissa August, Jeannie Bozelle, Torrie Christopher, Khira Cook, Tyese Dykes, Bria Freeman, Sheridan Hartman, Destiny Jackson, Christine Johnson, Gemma Lee, Taya Lee, Shakella Leonard, Taylor Meek, Christina Montana, Sebastiana Pletcher, Yareth Sarmiento, Keemia Savage, Savanah Schutz, Erica Smith, Justine Suhr, Leslie Valle, Kamaria Walker, Pavyelle Webb, Melanie Willi You’re Not the Man I Married – original by Cameron Scott Bill – Chase Bates Amy – Cameron Scott Waitress – Illiana Ramirez Young Bill – Caelen Lima Young Amy – Mackenzie McCowen Waitress – Mikayla Fraser “Could I Leave You” from Follies – Stephen Sondheim Wife – Sara Brooder Husband – Ben Vukelich “The Very First Dating Video of Rose Ritz” from I Love You, You’re Perfect; Now Change – Joe DiPietro & Jimmy Roberts Rose – Sydney Nation Videographer – Armando Garcia “Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You” from I Love You, You’re Perfect; Now Change – Joe DiPietro & Jimmy Roberts Man – Caelen Lima Wife – Cameron Scott “Letters to Him” – originals by Rilyn Gardner & Kendall Henry Man – Chase Bates Woman – Kendall Henry Freeze – original by Armando Garcia & Sydney Nation Leslie – Sydney Nation Hugh – Armando Garcia “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” — Neil Sedaka Woman – Rilyn Gardner Man – O’Naje Jones Dancers – O’Naje Jones, Sheridan Hartman
Directed by GREGG OSBORN Choreographed by CATHERINE PIPES Vocal Coaching by MARTY MORGAN Production Design by GREGG OSBORN & MAXINE OSBORN Lighting Design by EMILIO CASILLAS Stage Manager: SABLE BELTRAN The Highland Players
The Odd Couple Photos by Andy Bradvica
OSCAR MADISON: Austin Hudson FELIX UNGER: Isai Luna MURRAY: Ben Vukelich ROY: Nick Suleman SPEED: Armando García VINNIE: Fred Martin CECILY PIGEON: Georgia Hale GWENDOLYN PIGEON: Kendall Henry
OLIVE MADISON: Gracie Kollias FLORENCE UNGER: Sara Brooder MICKEY: Rilyn Gardner RENEE: Sable Beltran SYLVIE: Sophie Parker VERA: Mackenzie McCowan JESUS COSTAZUELA: Manuel Jimenez MANOLO COSTAZUELA: Armando García
Directed by PAUL REAMS Technical Director: GREGG OSBORN Costume Design: ISAI LUNA Set Design: AMY REAMS Hair and Makeup: CAMERON SCOTT Stage Manager: KEILANI SPAHN The Highland Players
Zombie Prom Photos by Andy Bradvica
TOFFEE: Rilyn Gardner JONNY: Caelan Lima MISS STRICT: Kendall Henry EDDIE FLAGRANTE: Armando Garcia CANDY: Sydney Nation GINGER: Grace Lehman COCO: Grace Hayman SUGAR: Katie Morgan JOSN: Isai Luna JAKE: Ben Vukelich JOEY: Everett Patterson RAMONA MERENGUE: Katrina Newman MOTORWISE GALS: Sylvanna Derrough, Jaira Gabionza, Taylor Villadolid SECRETARIES: Claire Montgomery, Sophie Parker, Sarah Stone TOFFEE’S MOTHER: Sable Beltran TOFFEE’S FATHER: Fletcher Morrow STAGE MANAGER: Paloma Carrillo STUDENTS: Luke Babbitt, Sable Beltran, Paloma Carrillo, Sylvanna Derrough, Jaira Gabionza, Edgar Lopez, Claire Montgom- ery, Fletcher Morrow, Katrina Newman, Sophie Parker, Sarah Stone, Taylor Villadolid
Directed by GREGG OSBORN Musical Direction & Choreography: MARTY MORGAN Set & Costume Design: GREGG OSBORN & MAXINE OSBORN Lighting Design: EMILIO CASIILLAS Hair & Makeup Design: BERNADETTE SISCON Stage Manager: RACHEL OREY The Highland Players
Zombie Prom (cont.) J*Company
Peter Pan
Peter Pan: Adira Rosen Tinker Bell: Joanne Barber Iridessa (Fairy): Kelsey Lyons Silvermist (Fairy): Emma Spencer Rosetta (Fairy): Kennedy Anderson Fawn (Fairy): Elizabeth Gelber Lyria (Fairy): Zoe Goldstein Vidia (Fairy): Lexi Vierra Wendy: Gabi Liebowitz John: Jonas McMullen Michael: Kourosh Sadr Mr. Darling: Jon Herman Mrs. Darling: Lillian Blackburn Nana: Sophia Kart Captain Hook: Julia Price Smee: Gabriel Mayer Jukes (Pirate): McLain Simpson Flint (Pirate): Shea Fairbanks-Galaudet Cookson (Pirate): Nathaniel Levi Murphy (Pirate): Erica Ashkenasi Noodler (Pirate): Chelsea Green Skylights (Pirate): Drew McMullen Cubby (Lost Boy): Lindsey Gartner Skunk (Lost Boy): Collin Katz Hop (Lost Boy): Zia Rose Fox (Lost Boy): Anna Tullie Racoon Twin #1 (Lost Boy): Jonas Jacobs Racoon Twin #2 (Lost Boy): Tayo Rhodes Lost Boy: Ilan Danial Lost Boy: Caroline Egler Lost Boy: Riley Hull Lost Boy: Mikel Lemoine Lost Boy: Charles Lester Lost Boy: Robyn Wilkinson Chief Tiger Bamboo: Jon Herman Tiger Lily: Laura Abrishamkar Brave Pine (Indian): Lily Ruffner Brave Oak (Indian): Mia Bregman Brave Shrub (Indian): Brianna Freeman Aquata (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Arielle Powell Andrina (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Nika Sadr Arista (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Ella Shreiner Atina (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Ysabel Baker Adella (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Gali Laska Allana (Mermaid) / Act II Indian: Ashley Price Sprites: Zoe Carnot, Talia DePodesta, Katie Ditter, Nadira Haddach, Ella Jorgensen, Lauren Levi, Maital Meltzer, Eliana Nahl, Faith Nibbe, Denise Podolsky, Dalia Powell, Alexa Price, Reese Reckles, Julia Schultz, Sarah Shapiro, Lindsay Van Winkle, Caroline Yao Pirates: David Azcona, Jamie Barker, Max Beitel, Maxim Bregman, Lily Chen, Jacob Chen, Natalie Chowaiki, Fiona Danial, Maia Fram, Jessica Gillman, Emma Goldberg, Natasha Hughes, Jackson Kampf, Emma Kirsch, David Landis, Connor Linggi, Sean MacDonald, Gia Marino, Spencer Reckles, Nicole Rollinson, Haley Ruffner, Clarise Seaman, Sarah Shademan, Brenna Sweeny, Rory Yoakum, Sky Zuzan Indians: Brittany Barry, Lillian Blackburn, Sadie Chadwick, Colleen Lyons, Annika Shamachar, Laila Stewart, Emily Tianshi J*Company
The Pirates of Penzance
Pirate King: Cameron Chang Samuel: Anton Mabey Frederic: Jonas McMullen Ruth: Adira Rosen Edith: Chloe Canler Kate: Madison Wright Isabel: Cassie Bleher Mabel: Evelyn Sparks Major-General: Collin Seaman Police Sergeant: Ian Laughbaum Pirates: Josh Alper Maxim Bregman Eli Chang Ilan Danial Caroline Egler Riley Hull Jonas Jacobs Jackson Kampf Levi Katriel Sean MacDonald Drew McMullen Maital Meltzer Haley Ruffner Clarise Seaman Josh Youmans Daughters: Zenovia Baluta Romi Bendet Liora Berg Zoe Carnot Natalie Chowaiki Charlotte Dumbrell Zoe Goldstein Moira Hall EmmaKirsch Arianna Mochalkin Biannca Mochalkin Eliana Nahl Leslie Rostenberg Bar Sagiv Brigid Searight Ella Serrano Ella Shreiner Alissa Widdecke Police (Dance Cast): Audrey Brewster, Elizabeth Brewster, Fiona Danial, Rochelle Fradkin, Aiden Ideker, Mikel Lemoine, Ariella Markus, Jessie McConville, Max McConville, Lindsay Newland, Isabelle Pizzurro, Erica Ramirez, Emma Spencer, Adriana Taranto J*Company
The Pirates of Penzance (cont.) J*Company
Annie
~ Example Cast ~ Annie: Ella Shreiner Molly: Brianna Freeman Pepper: Chelsea Green Duffy: Hannah McNeil Kate: Adriana Taranto Tessie: Nika Sadr July: Sadie Chadwick Miss Hannigan: Noga Tour Sandy: Elizabeth Gelber Grace Farrell: Amber Bartlett Oliver Warbucks: Collin Seaman Rooster Hannigan: Nathan Conlan Lily St. Regis: Ashley Price Dance Core - Street Urchins/High Societals/Servants: Bundles McCloskey/Servant: Chloe Canler Apple Seller/Servant: Lexi Vierra Dogcatcher/Servant: Rory Yoakum Lt. Ward/Servant: Caroline Egler Drake/Servant: Ariella Markus Cecille/Servant: Ysabel Baker Annette/Servant: Sarah Shademan Mrs. Greer/Servant: Kiara Geolina Mrs. Pugh/Servant: Flavia Valente Foley Artist/Servant: Moira Hall Radio Audience Warm-Up Person: Emma Goldberg Bert Healy/Servant: Mark Rifkin President Franklin Delano Roosevelt/Servant: Ilan Danial FDR's Nurse/Servant: Nicole Rollinson Policeman/Servant: Haley Ruffner Star-To-Be #1: Kelsey Lyons Star-To-Be #2: Lily Ruffner Usherette: Jessica Gillman Orphans: Eryn Kargman Talia Wexler Madeleine Canty Camryn Cox Renata Quiroz Emily Michie Samiya Rana Emily Feldstein Audrey Brewster Natalie Feldstein Kayla Venger Dance Core Dance Captain Lily Ruffner
J*Company
Annie (cont.)
~ Willingness Cast ~ Annie: Lindsay Van Winkle Molly: Caroline Yao Pepper: Natalie Chowaiki Duffy: Alissa Widdecke Kate: Gabriela Herman Tessie: Sarah Shapiro July: Bar Sagiv Miss Hannigan: Zoe Goldstein Sandy: Collin Katz Grace Farrell: Mia Bregman Oliver Warbucks: Mikel Lemoine Rooster Hannigan: Maxim Bregman Lily St. Regis: Isabelle Pizzurro Dance Core - Street Urchins/High Societals/Servants: Bundles McCloskey/Servant: Eliana Nahl Apple Seller/Servant: Ariela Schneiderman Dogcatcher/Servant: Emily Fisher Lt. Ward/Servant: Colleen Lyons Drake/Servant: Julia Schultz Cecille/Servant: Natasha Hughes Annette/Servant: Fiona Danial Mrs. Greer/Servant: Reese Reckles Mrs. Pugh/Servant: Liora Berg Foley Artist/Servant: Audrey Le Radio Audience Warm-Up Person: Heather Major Bert Healy/Servant: David Landis President Franklin Delano Roosevelt/Servant: Spencer Reckles FDR's Nurse/Servant: Greta Boatcher Policeman/Servant: Elizabeth Brewster Star-To-Be #1: Talia DePodesta Star-To-Be #2: Lauren Levi Usherette: Katie Ditter Orphans: Leslie Rostenberg Maital Meltzer Denisse Podolsky Nadira Haddach Emily Handler Hadarya Levy Zenovia Baluta Alexa Price Mira Singh Rebecca Venger Sophia DeMille Marina Hall Ella Jorgensen Maya Breziner Marie Corbin Nicole Gross Capri Lewis Madeleine Walker Dance Core Dance Captain: Lily Ruffner J*Company
West Side Story Riff: Jonas McMullen The Adults: Tony: Cameron Chang Doc: Cassandra Pfann Action: Julia Price Lt. Schrank: Jonathan McCall A-rab: Mitchell Mapes Krupke: Nathan Miller Baby John: Nathan Conlan Glad Hand/Cop Car Driver: Nathaniel Pick Snowboy: Caroline Egler Ice: Collin Seaman Director: Joey Landwehr Joyboy: Lindsey Gartner Musical Director: Tim McKnight Big Deal: Mikel Lemoine Choreographer: Michael Mizerany Diesel: Lindsay Newland Costume Designer: Lisa Forrest Gee-tar: Haley Ruffner Set Designer: David Weiner Mouthpiece: Kelsey Lyons Lighting Designer: Matthew Novotny Jordan: Erica Kahn Sound Designer: Scott Westrick Tiger: Isabelle Pizzurro Technical Director: Kai Winden Jets Girls: Grazziella: Amber Bartlett Velma: Alyssa DeVries Minnie: Emma Rasse Clarice: Kennedy Anderson Pauline: Anna Tullie Nancy: Rebekah McCall Laurette: Chelsea Green Marla: Laura Abrishamkar Katelyn: Elizabeth Gelber Rosemarie: Emma Spencer Monica: Colleen Lyons Bernadette: Eliana Nahl Sylvia: Lexi Vierra Frances: Gabrielle Cow Anybodys: Clarise Seaman The Sharks: Bernardo: Gabriel Krasovic Chino: Jonas Jacobs Pepe: Tayo Rhodes Indo: Ella Shreiner Luis: Ariella Markus Anxious: Liana Steinberg-Casper Nibbles: Emily Michie Amado: Flavia Valente Arrasando: Lilly Blackburn Juano: Jade Takacs Toro: Mia Bregman Sharks Girls: Maria: Rebecca Penner Anita: Noga Tour Rosalia: Zoe Goldstein Consuela: Evelyn Sparks Francisca: Adira Rosen Estella: Danielle Chait Margarita: Ella Serrano Valentina: Elizabeth Renda Chita: Ashley Price Charo: Nika Sadr Rita: Melina Rabin J*Company
West Side Story (cont.) Kids Theatre Network
Into the Woods Baker: Nathan Getman Baker’s Wife: Carly cipriano / Ciarra Stroud Cinderella: Christina Derr / Sami Nye Cinderella’s Mother: Sami Nye / Christina Derr Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf: William Johnson / Daniel Trent Cinderella’s Stepmother: Catherine Hastings Florinda: Sydney Beeson / Sarah Trent Granny/Giant: Hannah Bryant / Lamia Mansur Jack: Scott Bedford / Noah Orona Jack’s Mother: Liz Derr Little Red Ridinghood: Ahnalee Fritz / Francesca Orona Lucinda: Geneva Casebolt / Tatiana Mamede Narrator/Mysterious Man: Robert Hastings / Antonia Viana Rapunzel: Lamia Mansur / Hannah Bryant Rapunzel’s Prince: Daniel Trent / William Johnson Steward: Tony Viana / Robert Hastings Witch: Sarah Bedford / Jenna Viana
Director: Lynne Broyles Musical Director: Claire Orona Costume Design: Lynne Broyles
Kids Theatre Network
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Snoopy: Sara Melby / Alison Viana / Sarah Bedford Lucy: Francesca / Jenna Viana / Lamia Mansur Sally: Merinda Gillette / Lexie Hastings / Ashley Reed Peppermint Patty: Madeleine Glassford / Phoebe Farnsworth / Alison Zorn Violet: Brooke Bodiker / Fernandea Fabian / Chloe Fisher Marcie: Krystal Pothilat / Karina Evans-Schreiber / Kennedy Reed Little Red-Headed Girl: Evelyn Marston / Savannah Greenhall Charlie Brown: Mendel Baljon / Ramsey Esparza Linus: Dylan Haynes / Scott Bedford Schroeder: Noah Green / Tyler Texiera Woodstock: Melanie Koska / Maddie Hastings Frieda: Samantha Simonsen / Hannah Poulson Re-Run: Lucas Walsh Pig Pen: Alex Meredith Molly Volly: Reha Poulson Shermy: Grace Trent Twin 3: Heidi Ix Twin 4: Olivia Blackford
Director: Lynn Broyles Lighting Design: Lynne Broyles Musical Director: Jenny Gillette
Pickwick Players
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Charlie Brown: Ryan Singer / David Gregory Lucy Van Pelt: Lorelei Howe / Jazley Genovese Linus Van Pelt: Brody Stayner / Noah Zuniga-Williams Sally Brown: Kaitlyn McCormick / Nettie Allen Snoopy: Emma Spencer / Kevin Davison Schroeder: Jason Davis / Jack Harlow Violet: Bryn Williams / Kaitlyn Thomas Patty: Abigail Hodson / Nicole Del Moral Pig Pen: Ty McEvoy / Evan Saldivar Frieda: Sarah Davidson / Kristina Davidson Shermy: Giovanni Zeitsen / Conner Villedieu
Directors: Alisa Williams & Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Heather Rager Producer/Program Design: Cameron Williams Musical Director: Kirk Valles Set Design: Frank Remiatte Properties: Kathy Parks Lighting Design: Chad Oakley Costume Design: Merrie Williams Pickwick Players
Into the Woods
Narrator: Joy Feria Cinderella: Sarah Czarnecki Jack: Luke Babbitt Milky White: Nettie Allen The Baker: Anthony Donovan The Baker’s Wife: Jordan Hall Stepmother/Granny: Kat Fitzpatrick Florinda: Stephanie Nesbitt Lucinda: Andrea Pulliam Jack’s Mother/Cinderella’s Mother: Heather Rager The Witch: Meredith Russo Little Red: Katelyn Katz Mysterious Man/Cinderella’s Father: Steve Haiman Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf: Steve Lin Rapunzel: Katie Ward Rapunzel’s Prince: David Gregory Steward: Molly Adea Non-White Cow/Giant’s Wife/Snow White: Carly Messig
Director: Kyle Young Musical Director: Kirk Valles Assistant Director: Manny Bejarano Producer: Cameron Williams Stage Manager: Kathy Parks Set Design: Chad Oakley Properties: Manny Bejarano, Kathy Parks Lighting Design: Chad Oakley Lighting Technician: Danielle Revilla Sound Design: Steve Murdock Sound Technician: Jennifer Bologna Costume Design: Ellie Connard Pickwick Players
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Theseus: Tyler Richards Hewes Hippolyta: Nakita Pedro Philostrate: Rachel Throesch Egeus: Mark Spencer Hermia: Helen Brehm Lysander: Andrew Moore Helena: Hannah Conway Demetrius: Gabe Krut Peter Quince: Eric Olson Bottom the Weaver: Roberto Quinones Flute the Bellows Mender: Robert Shadbolt Robin Starveling the Tailor: Carly Messig Snout the Tinker: Lisa Ritz Snug the Joiner: Ferril Gardner Puck: Nettie Allen Fairy: Karla Garcia Oberon: Jacob Rodebaugh Titania: Truly Bailey Peaseblossom: Paige Olson Cobweb: Kara Spencer Moth: Kylie Genica Mustardseed: Annalee Hernandez Changeling: Jake David
Director: Jennie Gray Connard Assistant Director: Emily Jardel Producer: Cameron Williams Stage Manager: Dianne Gray Costume Design: Alisa Williams, Abby Hewes Seamstresses: Merrie Williams, Lani Crandall, Abby Hewes Set Design/Master Builder: Bill Connard Properties: Dianne Gray Lighting Design: Sean Paul Boyd Lighting Technician: Danielle Revilla Sound Design: Matt Warburton San Diego Junior Theatre
In the Heights
So, what show is worth spending 90 minutes to find parking for? San Diego Junior Theatre's In the Heights, of course! Carlos Mendoza's cast of In the Heights is fabulous and extremely talented! You probably wouldn't believe me if I said that I enjoyed this cast's performance much more than the National Broadway tour. It is the truth. Not to take anything away from the hard-working artists on tour who are definitely talented. However, I found these young artists to be so much more energetic and the chemistry of the cast was fantastic.
In the Heights is a story about family, hopes, dreams and the everyday struggle of a New York Latino neighborhood called Washington Heights. The story isn't too unusual but the music and lyrics written by Lin Manuel-Miranda and the book by Quiara Alegria Hudes takes the story to new "heights" with its contemporary score flavored with rhythmic salsa beats.
Director Carlos Mendoza cast and directed this show beautifully. Michael Garciais a believable Usnavi, and he leads the cast terrifically throughout. His vocals and acting are very impressive and it wouldn't be surprising to find him reprising this role in a professional capacity. He is not alone in his ability to convey the text and meaning of this show. Vanessa Orozco plays Nina, a Stanford dropout who has lost her scholarship after trying to hold two jobs. Orozco brings a nice balance of vulnerability and strength to the character. She displays gorgeous vocals in "Everything I know," and after her performance I am certain I heard sniffles in the audience. Nina's love interest, Benny, is played byDavid Coffey. Benny tries hard to be accepted by Nina's father, Kevin (Isaac Brieske) who is also Benny's employer. Coffey is able to portray his character's angst in dealing with Nina's father as well as his feelings for Nina. Despite their youth, Coffey and Orozco are committed to their characters and have great chemistry. "When You're Home" contained great staging and "Sunrise" was telling of Nina and Benny's developing relationship.
San Diego Junior Theatre
In the Heights (cont.)
Isaac Brieske expresses the challenges he is faced with as a Father and provid- er in "Inutil," and does it excellently. Yasmin Ruiz is a perfect match for Ca- mila, who is Kevin's wife and Nina's mother. Ruiz reads mature onstage, which is perfect for this role, and she was on fire in "Enough". Her vocals shined in "Siempre".
Other great performances came from Sam Brogadir as Sonny, Samantha Wang as Vanessa, and Jazley Genovese as abuela Claudia. Brogadir's Sonny is a great match for Garcia's Usnavi, and the interaction between Sonny and other characters is fun to watch on stage. Wang, who portrays Vanessa, is great in "It Won't Be Long Now". There is some wonderful playfulness be- tween Vanessa and Usnavi in "Champagne". A versatile Miss Genovese plays a dynamic Abuela Claudia and "Paciencia y Fe" is quite memorable.
Some real standouts in our featured roles were Nisa Mercado as Dan- iela, Natasha Portnoy as Carla, Mashun Tucker as Graffiti Pete, and Connor Marsh as Piragua Guy. Let's start with Piragua Guy, because I can still hear the yells and hollers from his performance. It may be a small role, but the role calls for some powerful singing with charisma, and Mr. Marsh does deliver both. Mr. Marsh possesses great vocals and wonderful stage presence.
Ms. Mercado gave an excellent performance in "Carnaval del Barrio" along with Ms. Portnoy, who also was a sassy and fun Daniela. "No me Diga" was solid. Mr. Tucker was a memorable Graffiti Pete. For some reason, this char- acter is more present in this production, which means this actor brought this character to life and made him a real person.
Kudos to all of these actors and even more praise to Carlos Mendoza for his admirable direction of this production. Mendoza built a marvelous ensemble. They provided exceptional support for the cast of leads and supporting roles. Some of my favorites musical numbers were "96,000" and "The Club/Blackout". I love the harmonies and overlays this musical's score has, and when sung by talented singers it is breathtaking.
Mendoza's choreography was solid, Tony Cucuzella's set design was a perfect backdrop for Washington Heights, and Matthew Novotny's lighting was consistent and enhanced every scene. Overall, a truly enjoyable theater experience in Balboa Park. In the Heights was worth the drive and parking hassle, and my one complaint is that it was the closing show.
D. Jacqueline Young National Youth Arts
Performed July 25 - August 10, 2014
Photos by Ken Jacques Usnavi: Michael Garcia Vanessa: Samantha Wong Benny: David Coffey Nina: Vanessa Orozco Sonny: Sam Brogadir Daniela: Nisa Mercado Carla: Natasha Partnoy Kevin: Isaac Brieske Camila: Yasmin Ruiz
San Diego Junior Theatre
In the Heights (cont.)
Abuela Claudia: Jazley Genovese Graffiti Pete: Mashun Tucker Piragua Guy: Connor Marsh Ensemble: Seann Altman Kendall Buggs Trystan Colburn Brooke Collins Wes Dameron Larissa Garcia Sydney Rose Horowitz Casey Purlia Johnson Shane Jost Elijah Kedziora Lily King-Smithson Spencer Lynn Sebastian Mellen Lane Palhegyi Kayla Solsbak Dariane Wood
Director/Choreographer: Carlos Mendoza Music Director: Richard Morrison Set Design: Tony Cucuzzella Lighting Design: Matthew Novotny Costume Design: Tammy Molenaar, Mallory Devlin Hair and Make-up Design: Pam Stompoly Sound Design: Robin Whitehouse Properties: Karen Bohrer San Diego Junior Theatre
The Addams Family
Morticia Addams: Isabelle Pickering Gomez Addams: Connor Marsh Wednesday Addams: Eevie Perez Pugsley Addams: CJ Rabine Grandma Addams: Colette Huber Uncle Fester: Nicholas Asaro Cousin It: Giovanni Cozic Lurch: Johnathon Michel Mal Beinecke: Trystan Colburn Lucas Beinecke: Kellen Gaughan Alice Beinecke: Jazley Genovese Moon Lady/Ancestor: Shayne Cole Star Girls/Ancestors: Kailey Berry Megan Decker Mackenzie House Saedy McCoy Maddy Ringer Kathryn Sinclair Kaylee Thomas Alyssa Uffens Madeleine Williams Ancestors: Hailey Andrews Dani Balmat Helen Barrios Artemis Calderon Nathan Cooper Pierre Cozic Francesca D'Amico Brendan Dallaire Olivia Dangelo Mary Epperson Jake Goldfarb Gavin Hamby Katrina Heil Erin Longerbone Hunter Katz Gianna Merghart Molly Nilsen Marlee Phillips-Koury Brandon Saldivar Julia Starkey Noah Wahamaki Mackenzie Wrape Sophia Valenti
Director/Music Director: Rayme Sciaroni Choreographer: Barbara Schoenhofer Set Designer: Tony Cucuzzella Lighting Designer: Matthew Novotny Costume Designer: Mallory Devlin Hair and Make-up Designer: Pamela Stompoly Sound Designer: Robin Whitehouse Photos by Ken Jacques San Diego Junior Theatre
The Addams Family (cont.) San Diego Junior Theatre
It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman Photos by Ken Jacques
THE SHOW:
Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams, Book by David Newman & Robert Benton, Based on the comic strip by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster. Broadway debut in 1966.
In this 1960s musical comedy spoof of the popular television series, Superman is a nice guy who always does good with his nifty powers, subduing evil bad guys that sometimes require a POW!, BAM!, or ZONK!. He drinks in the adoration of happy humans who marvel over his goodness with out-of-control cheesiness. But such a sparkly good image can attract the attention of evil psychopaths, in this case the crazed nuclear scientist Dr. Sedgwick who was driven mad by being the Nobel Prize’s version of Susan Lucci. When destruction occurs that Superman didn’t prevent because of a civic celebration honoring Superman’s goodness, Superman falls into despair. Pile on the fact that Lois Lane, bored with her Superman relationship that seems to consist only of him repeatedly saving her life, becomes romantically interested in the scientist’s assistant Jim. Together it’s a double-whammy that leaves our hero despondent in his unkempt apartment strewn with empty cartons from his bender on wholesome milk.
THE PRODUCTION:
San Diego Junior Theatre offers theatergoers a rare glimpse of this supremely cheesy musical spoof, and in their hands it’s a rare treat. Director James Saba along with his cast and design team all have a keen feel for the show’s humor. The visuals include Jay Heiserman’s stylized Manhattan/Metropolis skyline, good Sixties outfits by Sparks Rejent-Moeller and the orchestra up in the background rather than down in the pit looking more like a swank Manhattan nightclub of yesteryear.
The super-talented cast members are all on the same page, fully embracing the cheesy spoof with an innate feel for the characters and characterizations they are spoofing. As Superman, Connor Marsh has a phenomenal speaking and singing voice while also comically poses while flashing his toothy smile, winking to his admirers, glowing in the praise of the adoring citizens of Metropolis, being somewhat baffled by San Diego Junior Theatre
It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman (cont.) the theory of romance, and falling into melodramatic despair when his streak of successful heroism comes to an end. Isabelle Pickering is a consummate 60-ish play on Lois Lane also with a perfect singing and speaking style as well as a steady demeanor no matter the situation, reacting to the warning of imminent global nuclear destruction with the same “Oh, my goodness” that she absentmindedly might give to a child who tells her that a kitten is stuck in a tree.
She’s also great reacting to the lack of romance from Superman, unwanted office romance from cocky coworker Max, and eventual interest in the cynical Jim. Sam Brogadir is super smooth and amusing as the full-of-himself Max who is determined to figure out Superman’s alter ego while both making time to string his ditzy girlfriend Sydney along and constantly trying to slick his way into Lois’s love life. Garrett Hoff entertains as Jim, trying to irritate Lois with his dismissal of women and humans in general with We Don’t Matter At All but simultaneously becoming intrigued with her. Casey Purlia Johnson is hilarious with expressions, body language, and voice as the ditzy floosy Sydney constantly frustrated with bad boyfriend Max (Ooh, Do You Love You) and making an unforgettable play for a clueless Clark Kent in the musical’s hit number You’ve Got Possibilities.
Johnathon Michel is diabolically nerdy as mad scientist Sedgwick obsessed with destroying Superman. He cons his way into watching The Daily Planet’s public service announcement film on the origins of Superman, although on opening night the audio worked but the video didn’t, leading to a few funny adlibs, some shadow puppetry on the screen, and added emphasis on lines like Lois indicating that Superman is very concerned with his image and Sedgwick referring to “the man on the screen.” Sophia Oberg stars as Sedgwick’s sub-contractor in crime as Madame Ling, an amusingly bitter head of the out-of-work Flying Lings who blames the flying Superman for their unemployment (who’s going to pay to see the Flying Lings when they can see Superman fly for free?). While the ensemble of Metropolis adults and children bring the city fully to life with effervescent charisma, wonder, great vocals, and unrestrained glee over their local superhero.
Performed April 24 - May 10, 2015
Photos by Ken Jacques
Rob Hopper Executive Director National Youth Arts
Clark/Superman: Connor Marsh Lois: Isabelle Pickering Max: Sam Brogadir Sydney: Casey Purlia Johnson Sedgwick: John Michel Jim: Garret Hoff Mme. Ling: Sophia Oberg Perry White/Ensemble: Nick Asaro Officer Henderson/Ensemble: Michaela Griffin Ensemble: Zoe Seely Nicole Gustafson Emily Ince Gianna Merghart
San Diego Junior Theatre
It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s Superman (cont.)
Sofia Bourche Erin Longerbone Fiona Beyerle Sophia Valenti Francesca D’Amico Alexandra Adsit Liana Robin Lorelei Howe Yoyo Yang Annabelle Foster Luis Sherlinee Diego Zepeda Giovanni Cozic Brandon Saldivar CJ Rabine Jake Goldfarb (Cop)
Director: James Saba Music Director: Richard Morrison Choreographer: April Henry Set Design: Jay Heiserman Lighting Design: Michael Barahura Sound Design: Brian Perez Costume Design: Sparks Rejent-Moeller Hair and Make-up Design: Francia Cohen School of Creative & Performing Arts
Rent
Maureen: Alexandra Loucks Joanne: Deja Fields Collins: Elijah Chan Angel: Luis Sherlinee Roger's Mom: Sophia Oberg Benny: Jaylen Youngblood Mark: Sam Brogadir Mimi: DavinaVan Dusen Roger: Michael Voegle Mimi: Nisa Mercado School of Creative & Performing Arts
The Love of Three Oranges
Narrator: Emily Strand King Silvio: Mark McDaniel Pantalone: Preshous Jordan Leandro: Petey Salas Clarice: Penny Cohen Brighella: Molly Hafer Prince Tartaglia: Eddie Warner Truffaldino: Richard Mendoza III Smeraldina: Alanah Pascual Fata Morgana: Mallory Johnson Farfarello: Tam Nguyen The Wind God, Rope: Jamie Swann A Gate, Royal Court: Joshua Isaiah Foster A Donkey, Royal Court: Soraya Shams A Cook, A Guard: Oscar Hernandez Creonta, Royal Court: Afriyah Masaya-Hailey Princess Ninetta, Royal Court: Floribelle Campos Princess Nicoletta, Royal Court: Micha Fong Princess Linetta, Royal Court: KC Calimbahin Guard, Mute Bumpkin: Malijah Hopkins Servant, Guard, Bumpkin: Robbie Payne Servant, Guard, Bumpkin: Andrew Sharp
Director: Colette Thomas Costume Designer: Gamandi Howard Lighting Designer: Jasela Letuligasenoa Sets Designer: Paullett Lopez Sound Designer: Mark Stevens STAR Repertory Theatre
Les Miserables
STAR Repertory Theatre
Hairspray
Tracy: Denise Neumerkel / Alex Koutsenok Link: Riley Fisher / Tanner Vidos Penny: Megan Kolod / Tori Britt Amber: Julia Martinez / Gabby Rivas Seaweed: Jadon Price / Jonah Price Velma: Taylor Jacob / Darby Schnoebelen Inez: Christa Wilmont / Brooke Henderson Corny: Jeffrey Yarush / Colt Apodaca Maybelle: Riayn Harris / Madison Shamoun Edna: Tanner Vidos / Noah Green Prudy: Rachel Berry / Rachel Stinger Ballbuster: Lily Arvizu / Elise Feyedelem Wilbur: T.C. Ghosh Spritzer: Scott Kolod Principal: Brooke Nauert Pinky: Ryan Burtanog Louann: Kelly Zimberlmann / Megan Kolod Brenda: Ali Flores / Claire Hoffman Shelly: Madison Smits / Jillian Fortner Tammy: Elise Feyedelem / Abby Robertson Cassie: Alyssa Rodriguez / Angelina Gallison Brad: Bobby Villegas Fender: Josiah Nauert Sketch: Noah Green / Riley Fisher IQ: Mickey Cross Chuck: Colt Apodaca / Jeffrey Yarush Hooker: Darby Schnoebelen / Kelly Zimbelmann Matron: Bekah Kosek Guard: Violet Meyers / Madison Diemer Newscaster: Ali Flores Beatnik Chick: Emma Larsen Cindy/Judine: Madison Shamoun / Riayn Harris Kamilah: Zoe Raymond Shayna: Yuliana Rocio Duane: Denenge Akpera Gilly: Jonah Price / Anastasia Raymond Lorraine: Yesenia Rodriguez Stoolie: Anastasia Raymond / Jadon Price Frances: Kate Daugherty Ensemble: Denise Neumerkel Julia Martinez Tyler Jacob Brooke Nauert Jonathan Garis Rachel Berry Lily Arvizu Madison Smits Kelsey Curtis Alyssa Rodriguez Lexie Machado Paloma Peterson Violet Meyers Jonathan Garis Kailey Walton Madison Diemer STAR Repertory Theatre
Hairspray (cont.)
Katie Ezell Jackie Petescia Carly Walton Alex Koutsenok Angelina Gallison Gabby Rivas Ashlyn Fitzpatrick Brooke Henderson Rachel Stinger Tori Britt Claire Hoffman Jillian Fortner Abby Robertson
Director: Scott Kolod Musical Director: Natasha Rivas Choreographer: Chris Bona Costumes: Felicia Broschart STAR Repertory Theatre
Annie
Annie: Megan Kolod/Audrey Deubig Pepper: Haley Adams/Milli Robinson Molly: Sabrina Calderon/Grace Howard July: Peyton O'Neill/Skyler Shortley Duffy: Sofia Benito/Annabelle Chambers Kate: Riley Williamson/Izzy Jameson Tessie: Gabriella Demers/Jazmin Sanchez Wacky: Keegan McGowan/Ben Garon Dog Catcher 1: Mason Houck/Keegan McGowan Dog Catcher 2: Ben Garon/Deigan Patacsil Appleseller: Deigan Patacsil/Mason Houck Warbucks: Scott Kolod Hannigan: Suzanne Harper/Tristyn Hyatt Grace: Nicole Lenos/Lindsey Rappaport Lily: Lillian Broschart/Yuliana Rocio Rooster: Jonathan Garis/Devin Mata Drake: Devin Mata/Sam Bodnar Bundles: Ryan Burtanog/Jonathan Garis Ward: Ryan Burtanog Roosevelt: Mark Broschart Sandy: Georgia Harper/Payton Rolfe Healy: Grace Enderman/Brenna Maienschein Hot Dog/Laundry: Sophie Jennings/Mason Houck Star to Be: Sydney Olson/Haley Adams Cecile: Annabelle Chambers/Ciarra Stroud Annette: Sarah Muhl Mrs. Greer: Jillian /Fortner/Nicole Lenos Mrs. Pugh: Alex Koutsenok/Peyton O'Neill Servants: Anna Spivey Lindsey Rappaport Yuliana Rocio Nola Fritz Nicole Lenos Lillian Broschart Orphans: Emma Lopez Devyn Bolger Fallon Millsap Sadie Smits Kailey Boccia Sofia Benito Bridget Bruno Brenna Maienschein Abby McKinlay Nicole Moore Lillian Haigis Alyssa McCann Izzy Jameson Lillian Roebuck Brooke Corral Presley Moore Gracyn Patterson Madilyn Rolfe Jasmine Papazian Evan Harper STAR Repertory Theatre
Annie (cont.)
Shayla Farwell Sydney Olson Catalina Zelles Lily Self Erica Ramirez Kendall Sobel Vivie Olson Ainsleigh McKinlay Sabreena Saavedra Olivia Spivey Elianna Vasquez Lainie Carter Reynna Saavedra Nikki Duchene Kinsey Bush Lilah Regan Catalina Zelles Maya Berg Lily Self Erica Ramirez Kendall Sobel Grace Enderman Vivie Olson Georgia Harper Sophie Jennings Taylin Maienschein Ailysh Patacsil Skyler Shortley Audrey Deubig Milli Robinson Grace Howard Annabelle Chambers Riley Williamson Jazmin Sanchez Payton Rolfe Director: Scott Kolod Assistant Director: Megan Kolod Musical Directors: Ryan Burtanog, Beth Adams Choreographers: Chris Bona, Darby Schnoeblen STAR Repertory Theatre
The Addams Family
~ It Cast ~ Gomez: Tanner J. Vidos Morticia: Beth Adams Wednesday: Megan Kolod Fester: Ryan Burtanog Pugsley: Jillian Fortner Grandma: Kristin Collins Lurch: Jonathan Garis Cousin It: Shayla Farwell Thing: Garrett Urquhart Lucas: David Contreras Mal: Scott Kolod Alice: Brittany Brooks Dancing Ancestors: Nicole Lenos Lucy Arvizu Carly Walton Lauren Gallagher Alyssa Rodriguez Brandon Di Noto Adam Howard Chris Braden Ben Monts Adam Quest Singing Ancestors: Julia Steele Jackie Petescia Sara Trzos Matt Sayre Henry Pedersen Acting Ancestors: Lily Arvizu Aneasa Yacoub Bella Franchina Peyton O’Neil Chloe Saye Shannon Gibson Shiley David Abby Ware Distant Ancestors: Emily Coffey Alyson Tharp Denise Neumerkel Kylie Buckland Kate Daugherty Malone Garland Paloma Peterson Alex Kousenok Elise Feyedelem Lillian Broschart
Director: Scott Kolod Musical Director: Ben Goniea Choreographer: Kevin Burroughs STAR Repertory Theatre
The Addams Family (cont.)
~ Thing Cast ~ Gomez: Brandon Di Noto Morticia: Emily Coffey Wednesday: Alyson Tharp Fester: Matt Sayre Pugsley: Kate Daugherty Grandma: Kylie Buckland Lurch: Isaac Snyder Cousin It: Audrey Deubig/Shayla Farwell Thing: Garrett Urquhart Lucas: Adam Howard Mal: Chris Braden Alice: Denise Neumerkel Dancing Ancestors: Nicole Lenos Lucy Arvizu Carly Walton Lauren Gallagher Alyssa Rodriguez Tanner J. Vidos David Contreras Kevin Burroughs Ben Monts Adam Quest Singing Ancestors: Julia Steele Jackie Petescia Sara Trzos Ryan Burtanog Henry Pedersen Acting Ancestors: Lily Arvizu Aneasa Yacoub Bella Franchina Peyton O’Neil Chloe Saye Shannon Gibson Shiley David Abby Ware Distant Ancestors: Beth Adams Megan Kolod BrittanyBrooks Kristin Collins Jillian Fortner Malone Garland Paloma Peterson Alex Kousenok Elise Feydelem Lillian Broschart STAR Repertory Theatre
The Addams Family (cont.)
~ Aargh! Cast ~ Gomez: Henry Pedersen Morticia: Malone Garland Wednesday: Paloma Peterson Fester: Ryan Burtanog Pugsley: Lillian Broschart Grandma: Elise Feydelem Lurch: Kevin Burroughs Cousin It: Audrey Deubig Thing: Garrett Urquhart Lucas: David Contreras Mal: Ben Monts Alice: Alex Koutsenok Dancing Ancestors: Nicole Lenos Lucy Arvizu Carly Walton Lauren Gallagher Alyssa Rodriguez Brandon Di Noto Adam Howard Chris Braden Tanner J. Vidos Adam Quest Singing Ancestors: Julia Steele Jackie Petescia Sara Trzos Matt Sayre Jonathan Garis Acting Ancestors: Lily Arvizu Aneasa Yacoub Bella Franchina Peyton O’Neil Chloe Saye Shannon Gibson Shiley David Abby Ware Distant Ancestors: Emily Coffey Alyson Tharp Denise Neumerkel Kylie Buckland Kate Daugherty Beth Adams Megan Kolod Brittany Brooks Kristin Collins Jillian Fortner University City High School
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown: Thomas Reasoner Lucy: Kennedy Garcia Snoopy: Hattie Connell Sally: Emmalee Wolfe Linus: Alex Newman Marcie: Marné Amoguis Woodstock: Helen Tadesse Violet: Orianne Sanchez Van Moer Peppermint Patty/Blanket: Selah Jordan Little Red Haired Girl: Sarah Goldstein Shermy: Matt Major
Director: Matt Moody Assistant Director: Casey Johnson Technical Director: Suzette Ramos Accompanist: William Hekman University City High School
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (cont.) West Hills High School
Legally Blonde
Young Actors’ Theatre
Hairspray
Tracy Turnblad: Ariella Kvashny Corny Collins: Jim Snyder Edna Turnblad: Ryan Dietrich Penny Pingleton: Megan Singer Velma Von Tussle: Danielle Gulihur Amber Von Tussle: Lauren Clough Link Larkin: Noah Hartwell Seaweed J. Stubbs: Keyonte Harper-Burton Little Inez *Week 1*: Ciela Pinon Little Inez *Week 2*: Marissa Cabading Motormouth Maybelle: Erin Vanderhyde Prudy Pingleton: Erica Bobroff Wilbur Turnblad: Erik Velasquez Mr. Pinky: Alex Bobroff Gym Teacher/Pinky Girl: Chandler Churchill Matron/Principal: Maggie Cole Harriman F. Spritzer: Harrison Shoaf Brad: Caleb Williams Tammy: Bailee Coleman Fender: Dallas Perry Brenda: Kyla Garcia Sketch: Anthony Vacio Shelley: Alexa Cohen IQ: Jonathan Hoagland Lou Ann: Cassie Esparza Judine: Maggie Glenn Kamilah: Josalyn Dietrich Shayna: Megan Decker Record Shop Kid/ Ensemble: Astin Brown Recod Shop Kid/ Ensemble: Cecilia Cueves Record Shop Kid/ Ensemble: Jenessa Provence Record Shop Kid/ Ensemble: Jeremiah Deinla Pinky Girl/ Mother: Meagan Newell Pinky Girl/ Mother: Rachel Kolb Pinky Girl: Sophia Gardner Mother/ Ensemble: Astrid Pett Ensemble: Ally Huffman Ensemble: Kayla Gonzalez Ensemble: Sarah Rhoades
Director: Jean Isaac Musical Director: Jim Tompkins-MacLaine Choreographer: Perry Lee Stage Manager: Joseph Dionisio Production Manager: Jessica Isaac Assistant Director: Rachel Robinson Co-Costumer: Ryan Dietrich Co-Costumer: Marcene Drysdale Set Design: Mark Robertson Young Actors’ Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors is Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s dark comedy about a man-eating alien plant bent on world domination. The Plant chooses the inauspicious Mushnik’s Flower Shop on Skid Row to gather his strength. The bumbling Seymour, who does odd-jobs at the flower shop, discovers The Plant and christens it Audrey II , named after the buxom blonde who also works at the shop. The real Audrey falls for Seymour after her sadistic boyfriend, dentist Orin Scrivello, disappears. The show is narrated by a Greek Chorus of street urchins, and could end in tragedy.
YAT’s production was sterling!!
This reviewer has had the good fortune of reviewing this show’s star, Anthony Vacio, in two of his prior productions (Tony in West Side Story and Claude in Hair). I mention this only because he was great in both, and as different as those two roles are, Seymour goes in yet a completely different direction, and Vacio pulls it off like a natural. He has a pleasant voice, a natural acting style, and a great look. I really felt a connection with him!
Sierra Schultz had Audrey’s lisp and accent down to a science, and her eyes sparkled like emeralds. Her singing was powerful and moved the audience to spontaneous verbal outcry. She was funny, beautiful, and heartwarming.
The trio of men: Sam Alper (Mushnik), Kendall Kiplinger (Orin), and Leif Corbiel (Plant) put up a great effort, but it was hard for anyone not to be outshined by the four urchins. Usually, I find a favorite urchin to watch, but in this production I loved each urchin for their uniqueness. Cari Callen (Ronnette) was clearly “the voice” and was a strong leader type, but Marissa Cabading (Chiffon) was awesomely powerful as the strong Latina voice in the group. As for Bella Snyder, how did her parents know the perfect first name for her? I would have been happy to simply gaze on her beauty, as she is a “10”, but Bella is more than just a pretty face. Her riffs at the end of the show were mesmerizing. But as good as all three of these girls were, Megan Singer’s antics delighted the audience. Ashleigh is an added character, so one never knows how much of the credit should go to Megan or the Director Perry Lee. But, either way, she was a highlight of the show for me.
Speaking of Perry Lee, not only did he do a stellar job of directing a show with fabulous pace, blocking, and feel, but he also captained the choreography, which was just perfect! Aside from the wonderful urchin dancing, Alper was the best Mushnik dancer that I have ever seen. It would be nice to see Alper play the part when he is about 20 years older.
Finally, the harmonies in this production were exquisite! Kudos to Music Director Matthew Ignacio who kept the singers honest and true.
My only real criticism was that I wished the volume of the music and the performers would have been significantly louder. I do not know if their sound system was malfunctioning, or if it was kept intentionally low, but I urge them to turn it up louder for next weekend, because I am recommending that everyone go see it next week. YAT has more shows on Thursday 10/23 through Sunday 10/26.
Performed October 18 - 26, 2014
Scott M. Kolod NYA Reviewer Young Actors’ Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors (cont.)
~ Cast ~ Chiffon "Chi Chi": Marissa Cabading Crystal: Bella Snyder Ronnette: Cari Callen Ashleigh: Megan Singer Mushnik: Sam Alper Audrey: Sierra Schultz Seymour: Anthony Vacio Orin: Kendall Kiplinger Audrey II: Leif Corbeil Bernstein: Harrison Shoaf Ms. Luce: Rachel Kolb Skip Snip: Kyler Waitley Ensemble: Harrison Shoaf Rachel Kolb Kyler Waitley Maggie Glenn Sophia Gardner Giselle Gonzalez Astrid Pett Caleb Williams
Director: Perry Lee Music Director: Matthew Ignacio Intern Stage Manager: Kyla Garcia Audrey II Puppeteer: Amanda Clifford Young Actors’ Theatre
Mulan
Mulan: Cami Coleman Shang: Giovanni Huidor Mushu: Catherine Tarlov Laozi, Ancestor: Adela Colorado Yun, Ancestor: Sophia Snyder Lin, Ancestor: Cora Nicholls Hong, Ancestor: Aubrey Masters Zhang, Ancestor: Emma Ragen Fa Zhou, Mulan's Father: Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur Fa Li, Mulan's Mother* *: Maeci Hartwell Fa Li, Mulan's Mother* *: Madi Eastlick G randmother Fa: Marilyn Schlerf Matchmaker* *: Adizen Hull Matchmaker* *: Kayla Gonzalez Chi Fu/ Father: Levi Laddon Young Xiao/ Son: Miles Reed Emperor/ Older Yi/ Father: Wyatt Gardner Younger Yi/ Son: Dylan Masis-Thomas Shan-Yu: Azriel Almera Shan Yu*: Quinn Ferreira Magyar/ Son/ Hun: Max Coston Subar Tu/ Hun: Madison Midgette Chen/ Daughter: Ileana Cardenas Liu/ Bride: Anna Furlong Yao: Gavin Musser Quian Po: Kaylee Fuller Ling: Jordan Bockert Cheongsam Salesperson/ Bride: Neva Devine Shadow Mulan: Madison Sanford Daughter: Nola Bajsec Daughter: Abigail Lemkau Daughter: Mairin Furlong Daughter: Maggie Craig Mother/ Groomer/ Hun: Liliana Anderson Mushette/ Groomer: Giana Bove Mushette/ Groomer: Sydney Shields Mother/ Groomer/ Soldier: Isabella Huidor Mushette/ Groomer/ Soldier: Mandy Keller Mushette/ Groomer/ Soldier: Maria Minutelli Mushette/ Groomer/ Soldier: Skylar Wallace Mushette/ Groomer/ Bride: Ellison Wavra Bride: Amanda Perez Bride: KayElah Gardner Soldier: Devi Ferreira
Director: Gerardo Flores Music Director: Matthew Ignacio Choreographer: Katie Wallace Set Designer: Gerardo Flores Make Up Designer: Moka Cosmetics Media/Projection Designer: Diego I. Alvarez Flores Young Actors’ Theatre
Peter Pan
Peter Pan: Levi Laddon Director: Christine Cordova Wendy: Cora Nicholls Co-Choreographer: Katie Wallace John: Ryan Singer Co-Choreographer: Jonathan Hoagland Michael: Dylan Masis-Thomas Music Director: Matthew Ignacio Liza/Indian: Madison Eastlick Assistant Music Director: Kyler Waitley Mrs. Darling/ Indian: Caedyn Nation Costume Design: Starlene Laddon Mr. Darling/ Pirate: Max McCormick Costume Design: Debbie Schlerf Nana/ Pirate: Adizen Hull Shadow Peter/Indian: Kamryn Stinebaugh Tiger Lily: Aliya Maestas Captain Hook: Giovanni Huidor Smee: Kinzie Pipkin Curly: Catherine Tarlov Slightly: Ellison Wavra Tootles: Jack Gardner Nibbs: Gavin Musser 1st Twin: Adrianna Mamou 2nd Twin: Iliana Apostolidis Littlest Lost Boy: Annabelle Monroe Cecco: Miles Reed Starkey: Neva Devine Noodler: Theresa Howard Mullins/The Crocodile: Blake Brown Jukes: Baxter Orvell Kangaroo: Kaylee Fuller Lion: Amanda Perez Ostrich: Madeline Krueger Older Wendy/Indian: Aubry Masters Jane/Neverland Animal: Mairin Furlong Pirate: Noah Reed Pirate: Isaac Laddon Pirate: Madeline Minutelli Pirate: Ryan Moran Pirate: Charisma Massey Pirate: Jordan Watson Pirate: Max Coston Pirate: Abriel Almera Indian: Giana Bove Indian: Chelsea Montenegro Indian: Mandy Keller Indian: Sara Cortes Indian: Madison Sanford Indian: Jordan Bockert Indian: Julia Swann Indian: Libbie Marsh Indian: Marilyn Schlerf Indian: Isabella Morales Indian: Maria Minutelli Mini Indian/ Mini Pirate: Abigail Lemkau Mini Indian/ Mini Pirate: Diana Loera Mini Indian/ Mini Pirate: Alexis Monroe Mini Indian/ Mini Pirate: KayElah Gardner Mini Indian/ Mini Pirate: Anna Furlong Neverland Animal: Isabella Villegas Neverland Animal: Avery Morales Neverland Animal: Nola Bajsec Young Actors’ Theatre
The Music Man
Harold Hill: Nick Eiter Director: Jessica Isaac Charlie Cowell: Harrison Shoaf Director/Choreographer: Perry Lee Mayor Shinn: John Chapman Music Director: Matthew Ignacio Ewart Dunlop: Matthew Ignacio/ Perry Lee Stage Manager: Joseph Dionisio Oliver Hix: Marcos Melero Costumer: Starlene Laddon Jacey Squires: Jason Nagata Set Designer: Chuck Schoaf Olin Britt: Corey Nance Mrs. Britt: Astrid Pett Marcelius Washburn: Alvaro Noriega Tommy Djlas: Joey Rearic Marian Paroo: Isabella Lenhoff Mrs. Paroo: Shannon Prendergast Amaryllis(Week 1): Catherine Tarlov Winthrop Paroo(Week 1): Ryan Singer Amaryllis(Week 2): Catherine Singer Winthrop Paroo(Week 2): Levi Laddon Eulalle MacKecknie Shinn: Erica Bobroff Zaneeta Shinn: Marissa Cabading G racie Shinn: Cami Coleman Alma Hix: Veronica Matranga Maud Dunlop: Meagan Newell Ethel Toffelmier: Emily Mesa Mrs. Squires: Ally Huffman Mrs. Lock: Melina Lopes Traveling Salesmen/Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Daniel Castro Traveling Salesmen/Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Raymond Allred Traveling Salesmen/Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Anthony Vacio Traveling Salesmen/Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Caleb Williams Traveling Salesmen/Townspeople: Carter Hudson Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Alex Bobroff Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Kyla Garcia Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Adela Colorado Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Rachel Kolb Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Alexa Cohen Teen Dancer/Townspeople: Bailee Coleman G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Jordan Bockert G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Maeci Hartwell G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Ciela Pinon G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Megan Singer G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Jazmine Bell G racie's Friends/Townspeople: Kayla Gonzalez Boy's Band/Townspeople: Miles Reed Boy's Band/Townspeople: Max Coston Boy's Band/Townspeople: Revan Gonzalez Boy's Band/Townspeople: Dylan Masis-Thomas Boy's Band/Townspeople: Giovanni Huidor Boy's Band/Townspeople: Asher Parsons Townspeople: Taryn Garcia Townspeople: Maria Minutelli Townspeople: Lauren Singer Townspeople: Marilyn Schlerf Townspeople: Madison Eastlick Townspeople: Sarah Rhoades
Young Actors’ Theatre
Urinetown
OFFICER LOCKSTOCK: Kendall Kiplinger PENELOPE PENNYWISE: Kylie Young BOBBY STRONG: Leif Corbeil LITTLE SALLY: Clarice Medoza *Cami Coleman HOPE CLADWELL: Bella Snyder MS. MCQUEEN: Emily Mesa SENATOR FIPP: Joe Dionisio OLD MAN STRONG/HOT BLADES HARRY: Harrison Shoaf SOUPY SUE: Megan Decker CLADWELL’S SECRETARY: Amanda Clifford TINY TOM/DR. BILLEAUX: Daniel Castro LITTLE BECKY TWO-SHOES: Chandler Churchill *Kayla Gonzalez MRS. MILLENIUM: Sophia Gardner ROBBY THE STOCKFISH: Raymond Allred OFFICER BARREL: Alex Dunbar JOSEPHINE STRONG: Bailee Coleman CALDWELL B. CLADWELL: Hunter LaPan
RICH ENSEMBLE: Hunter LaPan Bella Snyder Kylie Young Emily Mesa Amanda Clifford Sophia Gardner Alex Dunbar Kendall Kiplinger
POOR ENSEMBLE: Leif Corbeil Cami Coleman Clarice Mendoza Megan Decker Chandler Churchill Bailee Coleman Joe Dionisio Kayla Gonzalez Daniel Castro Harrison Shoaf Raymond Allred
Director/Choreographer: Perry Lee Music Director: Matthew Ignacio Costumer Designer: Cindy Decker Set Designer: Chuck Shoaf Production Chair: Kristine Snyder Props Mistress: Audrey Gardner Lighting Designer: Anthony Vacio Young Actors’ Theatre
Urinetown (cont.) NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Production: The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty)
Artist of the Year: Connor Marsh (Clark Kent/Superman in SDJT’s Superman, Gomez in SDJT’s The Addams Family, Piragua Guy in SDJT’s In the Heights) Tanner Vidos (Gomez in STAR’s The Addams Family, Edna/Link in STAR’s Hairspray, Enjolras in STAR’s Les Mis, Roger in NVA’s Lord of the Flies)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Cameron Chang as Tony in West Side Story (J*Company) Shane Cooney as Billy J. Crocker in Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Michael Garcia as Usnavi in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Brandon Papineau as Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Anthony Vacio as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Young Actors’ Theatre) Brady Zelaskowski as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde (West Hills High School)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Rilyn Gardner as Toffee in Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) Makena House as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) Sophia Johnson as Velma Kelly in Chicago (Coronado School of the Arts) Ariella Kvashny as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray (Young Actors’ Theatre) Tina LaMar as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! (Cathedral Catholic High School) Angelica McDaniel as Julia Sullivan in The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Emily Murray as Wednesday in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Rebecca Penner as Maria in West Side Story (J*Company) Paloma Peterson as Wednesday in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Isabelle Pickering as Lois Lane in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Evelyn Sparks as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance (J*Company) Ciarra Stroud as Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network) Madeleine Weiss as Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater)
Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division): Audrey Deubig as Annie in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Shawn Clifford as Macbeth in Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty) Dominic Collantes as Matthew Poncelet in Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan) Reed Wester-Ebbinghaus as Prospero in The Tempest (The Bishop’s School)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play: Sara Brooder as Florence Unger in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Annie Hunt as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty) Jane Reagan as Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (Marin Summer Theater)
Outstanding Lead Actress (College Division): Sarah Marthinsen as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Sierra Schultz as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Young Actors’ Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (College Division): Jessica LaFever as Maureen Johnson in Rent (Marin Summer Theater) Sami Nye as Cinderella in Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical: Sam Brogadir as Max in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Justin Haupt as Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Aly Brady as Jenny Hill in Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Emma Dapkus as Alice in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Deja Fields as Joanne in Rent (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Kennedy Garcia as Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) Vanessa Garcia as Joanne Jefferson in Rent (The Bishop’s School) NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical (cont.): Jaelyn Henry-Reyes as The Witch in Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Casey Purlia Johnson as Sydney in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Vivian Marino as Maggie Jones in 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) Makena Merrifield as Eponine in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre) Alana Schick as Chris Hargensen in Carrie: The Musical (Actors Alliance of San Diego) Madison Shamoun as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Emily Smedley as Lucy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Noga Tour as Anita in West Side Story (J*Company) Julia Way as Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! (Cathedral Catholic High School)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Katelyn Katz as Little Red in Into the Woods (Pickwick Players) Megan Kolod as Penny in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Jenna Viana as Witch in Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play: Roberto Quinones as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Pickwick Players)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play: Mallory Johnson as Fata Morgana in The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Serah Manning as Beth March in Little Women (Ellensburg High School) Joyce Nguy as Athena in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Bella Snyder as Medea in Argonautika (Grossmont High School)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Kiernan Elam as Carlos in Legally Blonde (West Hills High School)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Rose Hawaree as Kate, Enid in Legally Blonde (West Hills High School)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Sierra Cook as Aunt Josephine March in Little Women (Ellensburg High School)
Outstanding Featured Actress (Junior Division): Lainie Carter as Gavroche in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Ensemble: The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) West Side Story (J*Company) You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Zombie Prom (The Highland Players)
Outstanding Ensemble (Junior Division): Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Costume Design: Mallory Devlin for The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Outstanding Lighting Design: Pam Gray for Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty) Tyler Moore for Argonautika (Grossmont High School)
Outstanding Set Design: Tony Cucuzzella for In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre)
NY A Awards 2014-2015
Outstanding Choreography: Tiffany Bagg and Gina Bolles Sorensen for Chicago (Coronado School of the Arts) Perry Lee for The Music Man (Young Actors’ Theatre) Carlos Mendoza for In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Outstanding Hair/Makeup: Pamela Stompoly for The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Outstanding Musical Direction: Matthew Ignacio for The Music Man (Young Actors’ Theatre)
Outstanding Direction: Amity Ecker for Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Doug Santana for Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty) Rayme Sciaroni for The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Production: The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Rent (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) West Side Story (J*Company) You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Sam Brogadir as Mark in Rent (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Fergus Campbell as Julian Marsh in 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) Shawn Clifford as Gomez in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Noah Collins as Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Archbishop Mitty) Leif Corbeil as Bobby Strong in Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) Nathan Getman as Baker in Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network) Kendall Kiplinger as Officer Lockstock in Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) Cory Lane as Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance (Del Norte Theatre) Caelan Lima as Jonny in Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) Brandon Papineau as Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance (Del Norte Theatre) Henry Pedersen as Gomez in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Thomas Reasoner as Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) Michael Voegele as Roger in Rent (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Isabel Alamin as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) Maddie Ballard as Morticia in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Barbara Camara as Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Archbishop Mitty) Sophia Johnson as Sandra Bloom in Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Megan Kolod as Wednesday in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Abbey Linton as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance (Del Norte Theatre) Carly Messig as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (West Hills High School) Denise Neumerkel as Tracy in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Vanessa Orozco as Nina in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Eevie Perez as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Isabelle Pickering as Morticia Addams in The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Adira Rosen as Peter in Peter Pan (J*Company) Shelby Sanborn as Patrice in 13 the Musical (California Youth Conservatory) Bella Snyder as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) Juliette Young as Carrie White in Carrie: The Musical (Actors Alliance of San Diego)
Outstanding Lead Actor (Junior Division): Ryan Singer as Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pickwick Players)
Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division): Ainsleigh McKinlay as Annie in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Chase Atherton as Jason in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Austin Hudson as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Isai Luna as Felix Unger in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Harrison Middelton as Zeus in The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less (West Hills High School) Eddie Warner as Prince Tartaglia in The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play: Gracie Kollias as Olive Madison in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Elizabeth Merski as Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J. in Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan) Emily Strand as Narrator in The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Guest Actor: Ryan Burtanog as Fester in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) David Contreras as Lucas in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Scott Kolod as Mal in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Guest Actress: Alex Koutsenok as Alice in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Lead Actor (College Division): Nick Eiter as Harold Hill in The Music Man (Young Actors’ Theatre) Cooper Harrington-Fei as Mark in Rent (Marin Summer Theater) Fernando Siu as Cyrano de Bergerac in Cyrano de Bergerac (Marin Summer Theater)
Outstanding Lead Actress (College Division): Kayla Santos as Mimi Marquez in Rent (Marin Summer Theater)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (College Division): Beth Adams as Morticia in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Brittany Brooks as Alice in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical: Nicholas Asaro as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Luke Babbitt as Archie in 13 the Musical (California Youth Conservatory) Isaac Brieske as Kevin in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Riley Fisher as Marius in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre) Noah Fletcher as Fester in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Armando Garcia as Eddie Flagrante in Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) Noah Green as Edna in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Gabriel Krasovic as Bernardo in West Side Story (J*Company) Jonas McMullin as Riff in West Side Story (J*Company) Johnathon Michel as Sedgwick in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Ben Monts as Mal in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Tim Semenza as Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly! (Cathedral Catholic High School) Jacob Vorperian as Sir Evelyn Oakley in Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Tori Britt as Penny in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Hattie Connell as Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) Emma Dorn as Holly in The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Catherine Durcan as Cosette in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre) Jazley Genovese as Abuela Claudia in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Jazley Genovese as Alice Beinecke in The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Samantha Gorjanc as Domina in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Archbishop Mitty) Riayn Harris as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Kendall Henry as Miss Strict in Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) Colette Huber as Grandma Addams in The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Tristyn Hyatt as Hannigan in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre) Natalie Hynes as Irene Molloy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Natalie Hynes as Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Olivia Lindsay as Maureen in Rent (The Bishop’s School) Julia Martinez as Amber in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Nisa Mercado as Daniela in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Violet Meyers as Cosette in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre) Adira Rosen as Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance (J*Company) Yasmin Ruiz as Camila in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Darby Schnoebelen as Velma in Hairspray (STAR Repertory Theatre) Liz Smith as Linda/Madonna Impersonator in The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Ciarra Stroud as Hannigan in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre) Gretchen Trupp as Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance (Del Norte Theatre) Jenna Viana as Lucy Van Pelt in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kids Theatre Network) Samantha Wang as Vanessa in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Emmalee Wolfe as Sally in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) Maddison Wright-Hatten as Eponine in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre) Kylie Young as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Luke Babbitt as Jack in Into the Woods (Pickwick Players) David Coffey as Benny in In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Mando Gonzalvez as Pugsley in The Addams Family (Archbishop Mitty) Levi Laddon as Chi Fun in Mulan (Young Actors’ Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Lillian Broschart as Lily in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre) Jillian Fortner as Pugsley in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Merinda Gillette as Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kids Theatre Network) Zoe Goldstein as Hannigan in Annie (J*Company) Lorelei Howe as Lucy Van Pelt in A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pickwick Players) Kaitlyn McCormick as Sally Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pickwick Players) Sydney Olson as Baloo in The Jungle Book (STAR Repertory Theatre) Ashley Reed as Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kids Theatre Network) Emma Spencer as Snoopy in A Charlie Brown Christmas (Pickwick Players) Anna Spivey as Lily in Annie (STAR Repertory Theatre) Mary Rose Vadebonocoeur as Fa Zhou in Mulan (Young Actors’ Theatre)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play: Marco Fatica as Earl Delacroix in Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan) Jackson Greaves as Hercules in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Will Griffith as Alonso in The Tempest (The Bishop’s School) Gabe Krut as Caliban in The Tempest (The Bishop’s School) Richard Mendoza III as Truffaldino in The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Andrew Moore as Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Pickwick Players)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play: Nettie Allen as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Pickwick Players) Alice Banta as Stephano in The Tempest (The Bishop’s School) Penny Cohen as Clarice in The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Arianna Deleal as Idmon in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Audrey English as Hera in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Kylie Greaves as Aphrodite in Argonautika (Grossmont High School) Georgia Hale as Cecily Pigeon in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Kendall Henry as Gwendolyn Pigeon in The Odd Couple (The Highland Players) Mia Reynolds as Amy March in Little Women (Ellensburg High School) Andrea Sanchez as Sister Marie Augusta Neal and Lucille Poncelet in Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan)
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Ivan Bracy as Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Archbishop Mitty) Sean Campbell as Benjamin Coffin III in Rent (Marin Summer Theater) Eric Elizondo as George in The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Jonathan Garis as Lurch in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Elise Feyedelem as Grandma in The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Featured Actress (Junior Division): Sydney Olson as Gavroche in Les Miserables (STAR Repertory Theatre)
Outstanding Ensemble: 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan) In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network) Legally Blonde (West Hills High School) Little Women (Ellensburg High School) Macbeth (Archbishop Mitty) Rent (The Bishop’s School) You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) NY A Nominees 2014-2015
Outstanding Guest Ensemble: Hairspray (Young Actors’ Theatre)
Outstanding Costume Design: Lindsey Abbott, Selena Noriega, Amanda Richards, Jorah Tucker for The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less (West Hills High School) Beth Connelly for Big Fish: The Musical (Coronado School of the Arts) Sparks Rejent-Moeller for It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Kelly Williams for Argonautika (Grossmont High School)
Outstanding Lighting Design: Cynthia Bloodgood for Snoopy!!! The Musical (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Outstanding Set Design: Tony Cucuzzella for The Addams Family (San Diego Junior Theatre) Jay Heiserman for It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Matthew Herman for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Timothy McNamara for Rent (The Bishop’s School) Gregg Osborn and Maxine Osborn for Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) Chris Rynne for Snoopy!!! The Musical (San Diego Junior Theatre) Willie Schwartz for Argonautika (Grossmont High School)
Outstanding Choreography: Caitlin Bechelli, Cece Bechelli, and Maria Elena Cacciatore for 42nd Street (Throckmorton Youth Performers) Kevin Burroughs for The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Kate Kenyon for Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Perry Lee for Hairspray (Young Actors’ Theatre) Michael Mizerany for West Side Story (J*Company)
Outstanding Sound Design/Original Music: Nicole Havin for Argonautika (Grossmont High School)
Outstanding Youth Orchestra: The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre)
Outstanding Musical Direction: Matthew Ignacio for Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) Matthew Ignacio for Mulan Jr. (Young Actors’ Theatre) Tim McKnight for West Side Story (J*Company) Richard Morrison for In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Keith Sattely for The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Shane Simmons for Chicago (Coronado School of the Arts)
Outstanding Direction: Lynne Broyles for Into the Woods (Kids Theatre Network) Stephanie DeYoung for The Wedding Singer (Del Norte Theatre) Scott Kolod for The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre) Joey Landwehr for West Side Story (J*Company) Perry Lee for Urinetown (Young Actors’ Theatre) Carlos Mendoza for In the Heights (San Diego Junior Theatre) Matt Moody for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (University City High School) Pat Nims for Anything Goes (Marin Summer Theater) Valerie O’Riordan for Dead Man Walking (Archbishop Riordan) Gregg Osborn for Zombie Prom (The Highland Players) James Saba for It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman (San Diego Junior Theatre) Colette Thomas for The Love of Three Oranges (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) Katie Wilson for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Cathedral Catholic High School) Autographs Autographs