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WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA PRESENTS Our 40th Season:2004-2005

Performing at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 FRUITVALE AVE. in SARATOGA

Nov.-Dec. 2004 Welcome to West Valley Light Opera Association's First Production of its 40th Season

If you enjoy the community theater productions you have seen in this theater tell your friends and pick up the fliers/brochures/cards in the lobby. There are holders on the walls by the side entrance for both West Valley Light Opera and Saratoga Drama Group which contain information on upcoming productions, cards to place your name on their mailing lists and order forms for tickets to their future productions. Please feel free to take them and use them for future reference. It is only through your support that we are able to bring you such "professional" productions at such a reasonable price. Thank you for your continued support.

LAST CHANCE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEW SEASON: 2004-2005

We invite you to become a subscriber to our upcoming season with a Special Offer! If you purchased an individual ticket to this production, we offer you the op- portunity to turn in your ticket stub for a credit on a subscription for our 2004-2005 season. To take advantage of this offer, obtain a blue Subscription Form from the lobby, complete the form, attach your ticket stub which shows the performance date and assigned seat and remit it with a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with your check or credit card number for the balance of the subscription. Send them to WVLO at the address shown on the Subscription Form. We will then process this form, assign your seats for the remaining productions of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Flower Drum Song" and mail your tickets. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the rest of our 40th season]! Offer good only until December 4, 2004!!

IN MEMORIAM Frederick Hassett: 1920-2004

Fred was a great character actor throughout his theatrical career in the Bay Area and appeared in some of our productions, including "Hello, Doily!", "I Do! I Do!", and "". He appeared in movies with Who'opi Goldberg and several other famous film stars. Fred loved to perform in the mysteries written by his wife, Katie, for their business, Mystery By Design. He will be missed by all in our theatrical community. Music and Lyrics by Book by Adapted from the novel "The Adventures of " by

Starring Robert Summers as and Daniel Wood as Huckleberry Finn And Featuring Gary Beytin, Les Dale, Karin Hughes, Matthew Tipton and Laura Toby

Director: Becky W Brownson Music & Vocal Director: Diane "Mom" Reynolds Choreographer: Michael MacLaren Producer: Elizabeth Dale • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gala Opening: Saturday, November 6 . 8:00 PM • • • Fridays: Nov. 12, 19,26, Dec. 3 . 8:00 PM • • Saturdays: Nov. 13,20,27, Dee. 4 . 8:00 PM • • Saturday Matinee: Nov. 20 . 2:30 PM • • • • Sunday Matinees: Nov. 7, 14,21,28 . 2:30 PM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • "" is presented through special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatre Library, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, Sre. 2400, New York, NY 10018 Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org e-mail: [email protected] 24-Hour Voice Mail: (408) 268-3777 A Note From The Director

''All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." -Ernest Hemingway, from Green Hills of Africa (1935)

When my son was only or ten years old, he came home from school one day and told me of a friend who had been suspended from school for using the "N" word. After discussing the situation with him, I realized that he didn't even know what the word meant, or why it was bad. He had no sense of perspective on Ameri- can race relations. He knew that slavery had existed, and he knew about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fight for civil rights, but he didn't really understand. How could a society that supports a democratic government, and liberty and justice for all, also support the buying and selling of human beings and determine that one man is superior to another by the color of his skin? To a nine-year old, it is baffling. I had to remember that when I was his age, I was equally baffled. I watched the race riots of the 60's on our black and white Tv. I listened to King's speech on the radio. I grieved with the nation when he died. And I learned with the rest of the nation, that the "N" word must forever be driven from our vocabulary and from our hearts. I knew I had to help my children gain perspective and understand. What better way is there to gain historical perspective than through the lit- erature of the time, and what better way to begin than with "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"? The book was written by Mark Twain only a short time after the Civil War. First published in 1884, it painted a portrait of America as it had been before the war, and would never be again. Although the story almost overflows with wit and humor, Twain never shies away from the moral issues of the time. He gives us Huck, who is youthful, coarse, and barely literate, yet who somehow manages again and again, to make the right moral choices, and to uphold the virtues of freedom, justice and friendship. He gives us Jim, whose desperate flight for freedom is fueled by his paternal instincts, and is almost foiled by his loyalty, kindness, and innate nobility. Together, as these unlikely companions flee down the mighty Mississippi, they meet a myriad of fascinating characters and cope with a variety of conflicts, but with every mile their friendship grows. So it was with great pleasure that I accepted the opportunity to explore this story, by directing "Big River", not only because of its lively wit, its wonderful characters and its rollicking music, but because of the journey. It has been wonder- ful to explore Twain's book and its predecessor "The Adventures of " in preparation for this staging. Staging it has been, in Jim's words, "considerable trouble and considerable joy". Becky W Brownson 2 CAST OF CHARACTERS Huckleberry Finn Daniel Wood Jim Robert Summers Widow Douglas Laura Toby Miss Watson, Tart Valerie Ann Bubb Judge Thatcher, Harvey Wilkes, Silas Phelps Dan Zulevic Tom Sawyer David Jackson Ben Rodgers, Hank Steven Mclellan Jo Harper, Tart Liana Madison Dick, Andy, Young Fool Paul Buszkiewicz Simon Ethan Fang Pap Finn, Councelor Robinson Gary Beytin Strange Woman, Sally Phelps, Church Lady Lesley Anne Ruzon Alice, Slave Soloist. Tracy Camp Duke, Mark Twain, Doctor Les Dale King, Teacher Matthew Tipton Mary Jane Wilkes, Church Lady Karin Hughes Betsy, Alice's Daughter, Slave Niki Aquino Cindy, Alice's Daughter, Slave Nisha Oza Susan Wilkes, Church Lady, Tart Megan Gravenstein Joanna Wilkes, School Girl, Daughter. Caitlin Springs Sheriff Bell, Minister, Lafe Tony Zambito School Girl Nicole Zambito Hillbillies Gary Beytin, Ethan Fang, Karin Hughes, Laura Toby, David Jackson, Nicole Zambito Mourners, Pall Bearers/Overseers Valerie Ann Bubb, Paul Buszkiewicz, Ethan Fang, David Jackson, Liana Madison, Steven Mclellan, Lesley Anne Ruzon, Laura Toby, Nicole Zambito, Tony Zambito Hired Hands, First & Second Men, Movers ..... Paul Buszkiewicz, David Jackson, Steven Mclellan, Tony Zambito

Understudies Understudy for Paul Buszkiewicz Understudy for Pap Finn Matthew Tipton

3 ORCHESTRA

Conductor: Diane "Mom" Reynolds Trumpet: Yuval Oren Trombone: Dan Singletary, Don Brownson Reeds/Flute: Marty McHan Guitar: Nathan Kavanaugh Bass: Joel Wilson Percussion: Dori Shimer, Jeff Baker Piano: "Mom" Reynolds

ON STAGE Fiddler: Priscilla LaRocca Guitar/Banjo: Tony Lacy-Peterson Harmonica: David Heller Not all musicians will play at all performances.

WINNERS OF THE 2003-2004 ERMA AWARDS

Best Show Edward Hand & Nancy Kwong, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Best Actor Paul Buszkiewicz, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Best Actress Megan Tipton, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" Best Supporting Actor Michael MacLaren, "Hello, Dolly" Best Supporting Actress Donna Rapa-Olsen, ''" Best Character Actor Tony Feenan, "Hello, Dolly" Best Character Actress Geri Carlson Sauls, ''A Chorus Line" The annual Jean Hutchins Outstanding Service Award for the 2003-2004 Season was presented to Edmond Kwong for his photography and creative lobby designs.

Special Outstanding Service Awards were presented to Alice Ray for her backstage assistance with changing costumes and props; to John Palmer for his participation in the technical aspects and to Marty McHan for his 20+ years as a musician in our production orchestras .

.,---- COl\tfING TO THIS THEATER ----1 I SDG I I ""-Jan.!Feb., 2005 Tickets (408) 264-3110 I I I I ~O I I "Smokey Joe's Cafe"-Mar.!Apr., 2005 Tickets (408) 268-3777 J •..... _------4 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I Scene 1: St. Petersburg, "Do Ya wanna Go To Heaven?" Scene 2: Injun Joe's Cave "The Boys" Tom and the Gang "Waitin' For The Light To Shine" Huck Scene 3: Huck's Bedroom Scene 4: Pap's Cabin/St. Petersburg "Guument" Pap Scene 5: St. Petersburg "Hand For The Hog" Tom "1,Huckleberry, Me" Huck Scene 6: Jackson Island/Strange Womans' Cabin/River "Muddy water" Jim and Huck Scene 7: River "The Crossing" Slaves "River In The Rain" Huck and Jim Scene 8: Riverbank "When The Sun Goes Down In the South" Duke, King, Huck and Jim

-Intermission- ACTn Scene 1: River Scene 2: Bricktown "The Royal Nonesuch" Duke and Company Scene 3: Riverbank "Worlds Apart" Jim and Huck Scene 4: Hillboro Ferry Slip "Arkansas" Young Fool Scene 5: Wilkes Home "How Blest We Are" Betsy and Company "You Ought To Be Here With Me" Mary Jane, Susan and Johanna Scene 6: Wilkes Home/Cemetery "Leavins Not The Only Way To Go" Huck, Mary Jane and Jim Scene 7: Wilkes Home/Cemetery Scene 8: Riverbank and River "waitin' For The Light To Shine" (Reprise) Jim and Slaves Scene 9: Phelps Farm/Doctor's Office Scene 10: Riverbank "River In The Rain" (Reprise) Huck and Jim "Muddy Water" (Reprise) Company 5 PRODUCTION STAFF Producer Elizabeth Dale Director Becky W Brownson Music/Vocal Director Diane "Mom" Reynolds Choreographer Michael MacLaren Dance Captain Karin Hughes Production Design Stephen C. Wathen Lighting Design Michael Glen Munoz Assistant Programmer David Yoder Sound Design/Operator Bob Nelson Technical Director Les Dale Production Stage Manager Bob Wallitner Assistant Stage Managers T.J. Logue and Hayley Allison Properties Donald Matsuda and Alice Ray Stage Crew Richard Cartwright, Un-hi Chur, Janet Mcllelan, Rich Miller, John Palmer, Les Robinson, Bob Schmid, Marilyn Vallaincourt Costumer Judy Pincus Gun Consultant Cosmo Horn Hair/Makeup Consultant Rande Harris Scenic Painters Stephen C. Wathen, Les Dale Set Construction/Painting Haley Barta, Ellie Brownson, Becky Brownson, Valerie Ann Bubb, Les Dale, Ed Hand, Mike MacKenzie, Dave Raiman, Laura Toby, Stephen C. Wathen Lighting Board Operators Roy Weil and Dave Raiman Spotlight Operators Jeff Carlson, Nicole Jorden, Leslie Daniels Costume Construction Cheryl Aquino, Steve Completo, Bonnie Donnelly, Kris Dudley, Rebecca Eagleson, Patty Evans, Diane Hughes, Nancy Kenyon, Cele Pincus, Alice Ray, Jamie Willmes, & Cast members Rehearsal Pianist Diane "Mom" Reynolds Audition Assistants Ellie Brownson, Les Dale, Cele and Judy Pincus House Manager Kris Dudley Program, Lobby & Publicity Photos Edmond Kwong Program and Publicity Marge Hand Reservations and Box Office Ed and Marge Hand Opening Night Refreshments Nancy Kwong, Kris Dudley, & Angels Unlimited Lobby Refreshments Cele Pincus, Eileen Chavarria, Angels Unlimited Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos Edmond Kwong Program Graphics Diane Hoxeng Poster/Flier Design Marketeam Integrated Marketing Solutions Poster/Flier/Program Printing Simpson Printers 6 WHO'S WHO IN OUR CAST Niki Aquino (Sister/Alices Daughter}-Niki makes her debut with WVLO in this production, but has an impressive list of theatrical credits: "Bye, Bye Birdie" and "Wizard of Oz" with SCP; "Schoolhouse Rock" and "Wind in The Willows" with CMTSJ; a featured soloist in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and Queen Agravain in " Upon A Mattress". A native Californian, Niki is a junior at Valley Christian High and lists singing for the President of Florence, Italy, as the highlight of her career. Gary Beytin (Pap/CounselorRobinson}-Another newcomer to WVLO, Gary started his theatrical career back in 1975 in "Sweet Charity" and most recently performed in SDG's ''Annie Get Your Gun". His favorite roles are Fagin in "Oliver" and Tevya in "" both CMTSJ productions. In between he has appeared with Almaden Community Theater, and other productions with SDG and CMTSJ. A chiropractor and owner of the Almaden Chiropractic Center, Gary appreciates the support of his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Brooke and Chelsea, for their understanding during all these rehearsals. Valerie Anne Bubb (Miss ~tson)- This marks Valerie's first production with WVLO but lists many appearances at GT as well as SCP's production of "Okla- homa!" in which she played Gertie Cummings, and several productions with the Stanford Savoyards. Her first and favorite role was Minnie Fay in "Hello, Dolly!" at Hillbarn Theatre. A Software Engineer at Sun Microsystems, Valerie enjoys mountain bike riding and photography. Paul Buszkiewicz (Dick/Andy/Young FooO-Paul returns this season for his fourth performance on our stage. Subscribers last season saw him in all three pro- ductions-"Hello, Dolly!" as Stanley, the Waiter; ''A Chorus Line" as Roy/ASM and as Adam Pontipee (his favorite role to date) in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" for which he won the ERMA Award for Best Actor. He most recently appeared as Bartholomew & Guard in SCP's "Jesus Christ Superstar". A Theatre Arts Major at SJSU, Paul hopes to someday make it to NY and extends his thanks to his parents, Nicole, and everyone who has helped him along the way. Tracy Camp (Alicei-« Tracy is making her debut with WVLO and most recently appeared in her very first theatrical performance as a dancer in SCP's "Jesus Christ Superstar". A native Californian, Tracy is a Math Instructor at De Anza College and dedicates this performance to her son, Kahlil. Les Dale (The Duke/Mark Twain)- This marks Les' tenth production with WVLO, his most recent as Horace Vandergelder in last season's "Hello, Dolly!". His long list of credits since his very first production in 1979 when he played Pop in "Gypsy" include ''Anything Goes", "", "Will Rogers ", "Phan- tom", "Me and My Girl", ''Annie Get Your Gun", "Annie" and "" (most of them earning Les ERMA Awards for Best Supporting Actor). He has also performed with SCP, STOC, SCPL, but his favorite roles have been as Gerrard in "Phantom", Clem Rogers in "Will Rogers Follies", FD R in "Annie" and now The Duke in "Big River". A native Californian, Les is retired from Pacific Bell and says he's always looking for an "old geezer" role.

7 Ethan Fang (Simon}-Ethan joins us for his first production with WVLO, but as a 7th grader at Fisher Middle School already has an impressive list of theatrical performances-"Wagon Wheels West", ''A Little Princess", "Peter Pan" and "Leader Of The Pack". His hobbies include jazz and classical piano, clarinet, oboe and Tae Kwon Do. His goal is to sing on Broadway so we hope he makes it! Megan Gravenstein Uoanna}-Not only is this Megan's debut with WVLO, it is her very first theatrical experience. Her goal is to write for Glamour or Cosmo- politan Magazines or to be on Broadway. This summer she finished 'The Master Conservatory' program with Janie Scott and John McLuggage. Karin Hughes (Mary Jane}-Fresh from her ensemble role in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" and her ERMA nomination for that role, Karin returns for her second WVLO appearance. Other credits include productions of "Wizard OfOz", ''A Chorus Line", "Grease" and "Godspell" (her favorite role of John the Baptist in this all-female version) with PHS. She won the Outstanding Performer Award from AMTSJ for her role as the Lion in "Wizard Of Oz". Karin is a student at SJSU majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Deaf Education. She is currently learning ASL and plans to obtain an interpreter's credential. David Jackson (Tom Sawyer}-David is another first-timer with WVLO, but just performed the role of the Baker (one of his favorite characters) in MVCHS' production of "". Other credits include Danny Zuco in "Grease", Papa Ge in "Once On This Island", Ewart Dunlop in "Music Man" and ensemble in "Godspell". David is currently a student at West Valley College. Liana Madison (]» HarperIEnsemble}-Liana also makes her WVLO debut, but is no stranger to theater, having performed with LAYT for nine years in various roles in "Happy Daze", "The Miracle Worker", "The Boyfriend" and others too numerous to mention. Currently a student at De Anza Community College, Liana dedicates her performance to the English feline, the "popular" ham, the dancing crow/cow/turtle, my ex L.L., the movie-buff duchess and the MAD cartoonist. Steven Mclellan (BenRodgersIHankIEnsemble}-Steven returns to our stage after his performance as a townsperson in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" last season. Currently a student at Redwood Middle School, he has danced in "The Nutcracker" with Pacific Ballet Academy for the past five years as Fritz, the Nutcracker Prince and the Russian Dancer. His hobbies include tap dancing, computer games and the Boy Scouts and he takes gymnastics, piano and dance lessons which include tap, jazz, ballet and street jazz! Nisha Oza (Sister}-Another newcomer to our group, Nisha also experiences her second theatrical performance. She had played the role of Mrs. Umney in The "Canterville Ghost" previously. A native Californian, she is a student at Archbishop Mitty High School and loves to sing and dance. Lesley Anne Ruzon (SallylStrange Woman}-Lesley may be new to WVLO, but she appeared on this stage in SDG's "Camelot" and served as dance captain for that production. Originally from Boston, and before moving west, she performed for the Icefire Theatre in Stowe, VT, in "Nunsense", "Charlotte's Web" and "Guys

8 & Dolls". Here in the Bay Area, Lesley taught dance at Independence HS, choreo- graphed for the Liturgical Arts at Stanford and currently teaches dance at Dancemode Studio in San Carlos. She loves being able to stay home with 4-year-old Samantha and I-year-old Timothy and thanks Mark for taking care of the kids on all those rehearsal and performance nights! Caitlin Springs (Susan}-As a Junior at PHS, this marks Caitlin's debut with WVLO, but she brings an impressive list of theatrical credits to date including her favorite role of Bird Girl in her most recent performance in "Seussical, the Musical" for PHS. Other shows include "42nd Street", "Hello, Dolly!", "As You Like It", "Peter Pan", "", and "Much Ado About Nothing". A native Californian, Caitlin plans to attend college and major in some aspect of theater and/or communications. Robert Summers Uim}-Robert returns for his tenth production with WVLO, his most recent in "" in 2001, "Will Rogers Follies", "How To Suc- ceed ... Business", "A Funny Thing ... Forum", "Camelot", "", "Music Man", "Guys & Dolls" and "South Pacific". He also appeared in "JesusChrist Superstar" with AMTSJ. A software developer for IBM, Robert's hobbies include guitar, soccer, and Aikido. He extends his love and appreciation to wife, Chenoa, and their children, Jonathan, Shareen, Yadin and Lia for all their support. Matthew Tipton (The KingJ-Matthew returns after appearing in our last production of "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" as one of the suitors. At HHS, he appeared as Senex in ''A Funny Thing ... Forum", Judd Fry (his favorite role to date) in "!" and as the Mysterious Man in "Into The Woods". His sister, Megan, talked him into being in "Seven Brides ... ", but now he's glad because it presented his career highlight, that of decking Adam Pontipee, played by Paul Buszkiewicz!! Laura Toby (W"idowDouglass}-Mter a 20-year hiatus from theater in order to raise a family, Laura chose to make her triumphant comeback to musicals with this production. She had most recently performed in "Inspecting Carol" with BBSC and worked with LAYT as a Production Manager and Co-Artistic Director. Laura indicates her career highlight was directing "Gretel & Hansel" with LAYT. She is looking forward in the future to acting in a production and directing one at least once a year. DanielWood (Huck Finn}-Danny just performed the role of Caleb in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", his first appearance with WVLO. He attended Nevada Union HS and performed in "Hold Me", "The Tempest", ''A Piece of My Heart" and "Peter Pan". He also appeared in "The Crucible" at SJSU and is planning to become a Hollywood Film Director. He feels honored to be playing Huck Finn and extends his gratitude to his family for their love and support and to Megan Gravenstein for her love and inspiration. Nicole Zambito (SchoolgirlIEnsemble}-Nicole is also a returnee to WVLO from "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", but between shows appeared in SDG's ''Annie Get Your Gun". She has appeared in sixshows with CMTSJ including "Guys & Dolls" asArvideAbernathy (her favorite role), "Fiddler On The Roof" (with her 9 WHO'S WHO IN OUR CAST

NikiAquino Gary Beytin Valerie Anne Bubb Paul Buszkiewicz

Tracy Camp Les Dale Ethan Fang Megan Gravenstein

Karin Hughes David Jackson Liana Madison Steven Mclellan

Nisha Oza Lesley Anne Ruzon Caitlin Springs Robert Summers

10 I Matthew Tipton Laura Toby Daniel Wood Nicole Zambito

Tony Zambito Dan Zulevic

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11 father) and others. A 6th grade student at Bret Harte Middle School, she is thrilled that this is her fourth production with her Dad! Tony Zambito (SheriffBell/MinisteriLafe)- Tony joins his daughter, Nicole, returning to our stage from "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" for which he was nominated for an ERMA award and SDG's recent production of ''Annie Get Your Gun". Tony's other credits include "Fiddler On The Roof" with CMTSJ (in his favorite role ofReb Mordcah), Freddie in "" and Judd Fry in "Okla- homa!". By day, Tony is President/Owner of Goal Centric Management, Ine. a market and product planning consulting firm. He enjoys playing jazz percussion, spending time with wife, Cindy, and serving as chauffeur for Nicole and their other daughter, Melissa, a competitive gymnast and state champion in floors. Dan Zulevic (Judge Thatcher, Harvey Wilkes, Silas Phelps)-Another newcomer to WVLO, Dan is experiencing his first stage production since HS. In the interim, he's been involved with a five-piece band playing all the "oldies". Owner of C&H Specialists, his career highlight has been co-creating the music for the first rock musical, "Lysistrata" in 1966. His hobbies are choir directing, his wife, Torchy, 3 Labs, 7 kids and 16 grandkids, not necessarily in that order.

.,.. Our "Big River" Trivia Corner ..•• ~ Roger Miller was born January 2, 1936, in Ft. Worth, Texas. In ~ his lifetime, he was a composer, singer, guitarist, fiddler, drummer, TV star, humorist, honky-tonk man, Broadway composer and above all else, an awesome wit. 1962 "" was written in 4 minutes in a Phoenix hotel room and became one of his best-known hits. 1964 "King Of The Road", his career record, took 6 weeks to write. The inspiration for the song was a sign on a road outside Chicago, "Trailers For Sale Or ". 1965 Awarded his first 5 Grammys, including Best New Country & Western Artist. 1974 Wrote and sang the songs for Disney's "Robin Hood". 1985 "Big River" opened on Broadway on April 25, 1985, and won 7 : Best Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (, who played Jim), Best Director of a Musical, Best Book, Best Score (the only Country Artist with a Tony), Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting Desiqn. It ran for 1,005 performances. was the original Pap Finn. 1991 Roger Miller was diagnosed with lung cancer and died October 25, 1992, at the age of 56. ~ 1995 Posthumously inducted into the Hall of ~ •••.. Fame. ...•• 12 WHO'S WHO ON OUR STAFF

Elizabeth Dale (Producer) Elizabeth returns this season to pro- duce another great Broadway musical; her "Chorus Line" last season was both an artistic and financial success. She has been involved with so many productions, either as Producer, SM, ASM, Stage and Lighting Crew and ill-around assistant. As Y.P. of our Board of Directors for the past 17 years, Elizabeth credits her husband, Les, and daughter, Julie, for involving her in com- munity theater. But she keeps them busy helping her!!

Becky White Brownson (Director) Becky first joined WVLO twenty-five years ago when she moved here from NY. Since then, she has appeared in several of our productions and won and ERMA Award for her portrayal of Babe in "" in 1981. She was also a frequent volunteer backstage when her busy schedule allowed. She has also appeared in productions with TheatreWorks (where she performed in "Big River" and "Sun- day In The Park With George") SJCLO (now AMTSJ) , SDG, SCp, LGISCp, WVC and Foothill College. She began directing in the late 1980's and directed several plays and musicals including "Brigadoon", "Man of La Mancha" and "Philadelphia Story" with SCPOAfter a hiatus of several years to raise her two wonderful children, she has returned to WVLO, last season appearing as the wacky character, Ernestina Money, in "Hello, Dolly" and this year to direct "Big River".

Diane "Mom" Reynolds (Music/Vocal Director) Mom is back to start our new season after serving as Vocal Director for every show last season. She has been involved with musical theater for more than 30 years as a vocal andlor music director as well as pianist. She's participated in over 300 different musicals with almost every community theater group in the BayArea, most of them severaltimes. But she does take time out to spoil her grand- son and two granddaughters because she knows that's her job!!!

Michael MacLaren (Choreographer) This marks Michael's third production with WVLO in this staff position, he choreographed "Hello, Dolly!" and the ERMA-award winning "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" last season. As a performer, Michael's credits include "Hello, Dolly!" (played Cornelius Hackl for which he won an ERMA award), "A Chorus Line", "Camelot" and "Jo- seph ... Dreamcoat". He has appeared in over 50 productions and his favorite roles are Tulsa in "Gypsy", Older Patrick in "Marne" and Armand in "Once On This Island". A Research Associate at Cell Biosciences, Michael recently graduated from SCU with a BA in Chemistry and Theatre Arts.

13 Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer) This will be Stephen's 48th production for WVLO, his most recent was "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" last season. His impressive career spans over 300 stage productions, 25 movies and a few hundred TV shows. He is perhaps best known as one of the animators of the Gumby TV series and is currently writing the script and design- ing sets for an original production of "The Three Musketeers" for Ohlone College. His original script and sets for "Dracula" were presented for Halloween at Ohlone last year. We're always delighted when Stephen makes time to design our sets.

Bob Wallitner (Production Stage Manager) Bob begins his sixth season in this staff position and his time and talents have been utilized in some capacity in almost every show produced in this theater, which includes SDG. The "magic of the theater" keeps Bob enthralled with all the aspects of bringing a show to the stage and introducing him to so many staff and performers who have formed his "theatrical family" through the years.

Michael Glen Munoz (Lighting Designer) For last season's subscribers, you will remember Michael's special lighting ef- fects in "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", his 21st show for WVLO. His snow effect for Echo Pass was unforgettable! He just completed an impressive lighting design for SCp's "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well so we always look forward to having Michael return and work his lighting magic on our stage set- tings. He even gets on stage occasionally, like he did in "Kiss Me, Kate", when he proved he could also sing and dance as one of the gangsters!

Bob Nelson (Sound Designer) Back for his tenth production, his most recent "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", as well as the other shows from last season, Bob just recently served in this capacity for SDG's "Annie". He has also worked with CSc, PHS Christmas shows and the West coast premier of ", the Musical".

Judy Pincus (Costumer) Judy just completed costuming STOC's production of "Pillow Talk". Her long list of costuming credits include 16 productions and as a WVLO Board member, she has costumed "Sweet Charity", ''Annie'', "Damn Yankees" & "Dames At Sea", to name a few, as well as "Guys & Dolls" for LGHS and "Witness For The Prosecution" for SCPOShe has also assisted many other costumers as well. As a Rates & Costing Manager for Stanford University's IT Department, Judy extends her thanks to her mother, family and friends for their love and support.

14 West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc. A Non-Profit Organization The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope you 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 95031 Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Fax (408) 356-7349

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Edward Hand President Mrs. Elizabeth Dale Vice President Mrs. Janet Miller Secretary Mr. Jay Sternin Treasurer Mr. Richard Meidinger Member Mr. June Romeo Milanes Member Ms. Kristine L. Dudley Member Ms. Judy Pincus Member Mrs. Nancy Kwong Member Mr. Stephen F.Von Till Counsel

Corporate Bonus

Whenever you donate to a non-profit and cultural programs such as ours. Here group like WVLOA, you can double your in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have contribution to the organization by taking many companies that have initiated such advantage of your company's matching programs. Remember, matching contri- gift program (even after retirement). butions are not automatic. YOU must Perhaps the most popular way for com- notify your employer of your donation, panies to make charitable contributions usually at the time you make it. If you are is through a matching contribution pro- employed by one of these companies and gram wherein the company will match, are one of our supporters, take advantage usually one-to-one, the donation one of of this wonderful way to support one their employees gives to a favorite char- of your favorite non-profit associations, ity. And often, these companies will only WVLO. It isn't too late to match your match contributions made to develop arts contribution for this season.

15 West Valley Light Opera Awards The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that production 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. Howard Miller - "42nd Street" Brian Shevelenko - ''Anything Goes" Susan Krikorian -"Kiss Me, Kate" Steve Complete - "George M!" Lotte Johnson - "Hello, Dolly" Cornelia Rinderknecht - ''A Chorus Line" John Gaunt-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Orchestra Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Sal Delgato - "42nd Street" Chris Sequin - ''Anything Goes" Warren Necoechea -"Kiss Me, Kate" Marty McHan - "George M!" Mike Maida - "Hello, Dolly" Sal Delgado - ''A Chorus Line" Bob Wylie-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Technical Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of the stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda "Wallitner. David Yoder - "42nd Street" Keithlynn "KiKi" Lynch - "Nunsense Jamboree" John Palmer - "Anything Goes" Jeff Carlson -"Kiss Me, Kate" Roy Weil - "Forever Plaid" Les Dale - "George M!" T.J. Logan - "Hello, Dolly" Patrisha Dwyer - ''A Chorus Line" Hayley Allison-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Jean Hutchins Award - Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late ticket lady - the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. 1998-99 Season - Marge White 1999-00 Season - Bob & Linda Wallitner 2000-01 Season - Gerald Carter 2001-02 Season - David Yoder 2002-03 Season - Bob Nelson 2003-04 Season - Edmond Kwong 16 WVLO Information SARATOGA CMC THEATER All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticket 13777 Fruirvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 refunds. In the City of Saratoga Office Complex HANDICAPPED SEATING Lobby Telephone (408) 741-9508 Special seating is available for differenrly-abled pa- BOX OFFICE trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance when In Saratoga Civic Theater purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for more Across from West Valley College information. Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777 HEARING-IMPAIRED (VoiceMail available 24 hours daily.) 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