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Music by Leonard Bernstein; Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov Based on the play, “My Sister Eileen” by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov Starring Leslie Hardy Tamel as Ruth and Afton Bolz as Eileen and Featuring SHOW PIANIST Kyle Caldwell, Jeff Henson, Michael McGlone, Researsal Tapes K. Michael Riley, Jay Steele and Ben Tripousis Audition Preparation Vocal Coaching Director/Vocal Director: Diane Milo Assistant Director: Annette Stenger, Lori Basuino For more information, email experienced Music Director: William Coye • Choreographer: Jennifer Walsh music/vocal director Katie Coleman at: Producer: Kristine Dudley [email protected] Gala Opening: Saturday, June 23 ...... 8:00 PM Fridays: June 29, July 6, 13, 20...... 8:00 PM Saturdays: June 30, July 7, 21...... 8:00 PM Saturday Matinee: July 14...... 2:30 PM We apologize if we have omitted any names or credits Sunday Matinees: June 24, July 1, 8, 15...... 2:30 PM due to our early printing date. “Wonderful Town” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022. 24 Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org • e-mail: [email protected] Moore, Clare M.*** Sager, M/M Edward* Vandever, M.J. DiLoreto Family** Moore, Stanley Saia, Mel/Marjorie** Vecellio, Justina “Edmonds, Amy Moorhead, Walter** Sandecki, Al*** Vidlock, Reva Evans, Norma Joy Morgan, Audrey Schatzel, Beverly Von Till, Steve/Beth Fisher, Emma Jane Mowery, Lillian Scheller, Bill/Deanna Vuksich, M/M D.B. Frederickson, Barbara Mullin, Gordon/Claudia* Sell, Darrell/Marilyn Walker, Betty J. Frese, Barbara* A Note from the Director Munch, Russell Seppeler, Mary Wallace, Kenneth/ Friedlander, Patricia Myers-Paul/Marilyn Sermersheim, Andy/Anne* Rosamond** Fromm, Harry/June Natoli, Joseph Shank, Pat Wallace, Lillian* Giraudo, Bobbie Nelson, Doris A. Shaw, Fernetta Walter, Richard/Nancy*** Gray, Michael/Janet Nelson, Roy/Alyce Shiozaki, Amy Wampler, Elizabeth Hassett, Katie So many musicals, movies and plays have been written about life in New York Nickel, Connie Silber, Rita J. Ward, Marjorie** Haub, Lucy City. It’s a wonderfully exciting and vibrant town, and everyone seems to want to O’Hare, Patricia Smith, Chuck/Barbara* Wasano, Mitsu Hayden, Bob Overton, Duke Smith, Marian*** Watson, Guy/Faye Helland, Louise celebrate its spirit! Our show, “Wonderful Town”, highlights one particular place in Panighetti, Irene* Smith, Peter/Mary Watt, James B./Mary Horton, Ruth New York City—the famous (and sometimes infamous!) neighborhood of Green- Parkman, Ralph** Snyder, Helene Weiss, Rotraut C. Ingold, Katherine Patton, Glenn/Jally Stafford, Ed/Ellie Weitze, Bill/Terri*** Kiskadden, Jean wich Village. “The Village”, as it is known, has a rich history, and is most notable for Pearsons, Randall/Cindy Stallard, Jack/Sally* West Valley Presbyterian Le Narz, irene the period from 1910 to 1970, when it was the center of performing arts, political Pedrotti, Donald Stamos, Jim/Maryellen Church Loftus, Mark/Diane Pereira, Ida (Bays) Stennes, Homer/June Wickman, Fred Louden, Bob/Anne activism, social movements, literature, creative arts and free thinking in America. Perkins, Willis D. Stepanek, Burt/Betty Wight, Robert/Betty (Bays) Masuda, Don” It is known for its colorful, artistic residents and the contributions they have made Petsche, Leon/Grace Sterling, Joan Wilkinson, Leslie McCullough Petski, M.J. Sternin, Jay/Marcia Williams, Jean “Mcdonnell, Nadine over the years to American culture. We’ve done our best to capture the spirit of the Pierce, David/Dee* Stevens, Delphie Williams, Judy Miller, Steve/Janet Village in our production of “Wonderful Town”. We are thrilled to introduce you Pincus, Cele*** Stivers,Ken/Marion Winkler, Joan Mueller, M/M Karl Pincus, Judy Storer, Donna Woodman, Gil/Mary Murphy, Colleen to a fabulous cast of Village characters who will tell a story that celebrates a place Polidi, Lydia Sullivan, Evelyn Woodworth, Lois Ochinero, Berniece where people were tolerant of diverse perspectives and were encouraged to explore Potter, Velma Swanson, David* Workman, Dorothy Olson, Dennis Prentice, LaVerne Sweet, William/Helene Wray, Paddy Orton, Eva new ideas and ways of thinking. Prouty, Florence Takahashi, Akiko*** Yamagami, Ron/Roberta* Osburn, Leland A. Publicover, B.J. Tate, Elizabeth* Young, John Page, Phyllis For those of you who like your history, “Wonderful Town” was written by Purcell, Margie Tengelsen, Roy/Fay** Papenhausen, Janet Subscribed after Leonard Bernstein (music), Betty Comden and Adolf Green (lyrics), and Joseph A. Ramsay, Carol Tepel, Robert Parker, Craig/Becky Ray, David/Alice** Terraces of Los Gatos October 1, 2006 Permaul, Corinne Fields and Jerome Chodorov (book). It was originally directed by George Abbott, Reed, Bill/Jane Thackston, Brigitte Appleby, Tim/Barbara Pollock, Edith Aschoff, Charlotte and starred Rosalind Russell in the role of Ruth. The show debuted on Broadway at Reichard, Bill/Rosemarie Thomas, Julia H. Schulke, Kate Reichhold, Lynn Thompson, C.J./Patricia Baird, Doug Sigler, Katheryn* the Winter Garden Theatre on February 25, 1953, and ran for 553 performances. Reid, Andrea Thoms-Williams, Vera Blum, Shlomit/Yigal Smith, V. Jack/Lovina It was revived on Broadway in 2003 with Donna Murphy starring as Ruth. Both Reis, M/M Howard Mae*** Bradley, Ed/Betty (Villages) Reynolds, Diane “Mom”*** Thornton, Shirley Caldwell, Pearl Sprock, Pauline of the Broadway productions garnered Tony Awards. The musical is based on the Rhodes, Pam*** Tindall, Nick/Laura* Carlson, Brenda Steele, Jay play, “My Sister Eileen”, which is based on the collection of short stories written in Ribble, John** Tinney, Jason Cassetta, Joe/Cathy Stevens, Sherry Roach, Betty L. Toledo, Rose Chandler, Elizabeth Strandburg, Don” 1938 by Ruth McKenney. It follows the story of Ruth and her sister, Eileen, who Rodarte, Marjorie Totman, Robert/Drusilla Cox, Eunice Stucki. Elsi come to New York City from Columbus, Ohio, in search of love and fortune. Rodden, John/Irene Tringali, Wilma Cox, M/M Samuel C., Jr. “Swander, Lee/Gail Rodrigues, James/Ellen** Tronson, Lane Daum, Gary Szukalski, C.J. Root, Mildred* Trumpp, Donna*** De Runtz, Jerry Tarango, Oralia It has been my privilege to work with such a talented and dedicated staff, cast, Routery, Elizabeth Trusso, A. DeHart, Ken/Karen Traw, C. Michael crew, orchestra and team of creative partners to bring this show to life for you. The Rush, W.F. Tsai, Linda Del Ponte, Ethelyn Wilhelm, Sheila (Atrium)” Denton, Clara” music in the show is as eclectic as the Village itself. There’s something for everyone Sabel, John/Carrol Tyson, Vincent/Pamela in “Wonderful Town”, and we can’t wait to see you all smiling tonight! Enjoy this amazing score and the crazy misadventures of our heroines, and celebrate New York with us! Grateful Acknowledgements —Diane Milo Ballet San Jose, Ohlone College, Homestead High School, John Palmer, Saratoga Drama Group 2 23 West Valley Light Opera Subscribers 2006–2007 Season CAST OF CHARACTERS *Donated up to $50 Colaizzi, Lucy Gerth, Mary Knight, Barbara (In Order of Appearance) **Donated $50–$99 Constantinides, M/M John Gierke, Joy Knight, Virginia ***Donated $100–$249 Conte, Harold Leves Gliever, Jean Knowlton, Harold/Leona* Tour Guide...... Caren McCreight ****Donated $250 or more Cooke, Franklin E. Gold Key Travelers Krueger, Merlen Mr. Appopolous...... Michael McGlone Corchero, Dan/Mary –Eugene Saper Kurty, Michael Helen Wade...... Jennifer Smith Ajax, Susan*** Creighton, Anne Good Sam Hospital Kurtz, Michael/Cynthia* Alexander, Herman/Rae Criner, M.Elizabeth Maestre –H2U Trips & Tours Kwong, Edmond/Nancy Wreck Loomis...... Jay Steele Altouney, Edward G.**** Crosby, Irene Goodwin, Virginia Lake, Don** Violet...... Reggie Reynolds Anderson, Anne Cruthoff, Rene Gordon, Ernest/Marcia Lameira, Ken/Carol Anderson, Richard Cunningham, Doreen Gott, William E. Lancaster, Tom/Teddy** Officer John Lonigan...... Jeff Henson Anderson, Richard/Diane (Villages) Grace, Robert/Patricia Law, Mary D. Speedy Valenti...... John Jerbasi Anderson, Sandra Dale, Lester/Elizabeth Granfors, Ruth A. Lawrie, Don* Arno, Roger/Kathleen*** Daley, Mike/Joan Grannis, Norma Lawson, Hank/Marcia Eileen Sherwood...... Afton Bolz Averill, Claudette Dallas, Herbert/Lillian Greathead, Claudia** Learn, Arthur/Betty Ruth Sherwood...... Leslie Hardy Tamel Bader, Mary Terry DeCorte, Gail Greenley, Dr.Robert/Donna Levenfeld, Gerald Ballingall, Phyllis DeLong, John/Carolyn Gremett, Les/Jo Levine, Christine Fletcher...... George Nikitas Barovsky, Rosetta* Demps, Karen Griffin, Mel/Rose Lianides, Dr.Sylvia Drunks...... Matt Tipton and Andrew Stuart Barr, Ronald Deschenes, Donat Gross, Shirley J.** Lopez, Dolores** Basist, Bertha Deshon, George* Grossi, Patrice Lower, Andre/Kathy Robert Baker...... Ben Tripousis Bates, Doug/Jeri (Bays) Dippel, Rose Marie Guerrero, Robert/Lodi Lucero, Elroy/MaryAnn Associate Editors...... Matt Tipton and Molly Gazay Baughman, Anita Donielson, Dorothy (Bays) Luke, Robert Bays, Donald/Anne (Bays)* Donner, Marie Gutmann, Fred/Rochelle Lynch, Audry Mrs. Wade...... Janet Miller Bean, Jim/Helen* Draper, Mark/Paula Hagen, Catharine Lysne, Geraldine Frank Lippencott...... Kyle Caldwell Bejarano, Katy Drosten, Emilie Hall, Mary Alice MacConnell, Robert/ Bell, Elvin/Anita Dudek, Betty Hanczak, Fred/Helga Claris Chick Clark...... K. Michael Riley Bentz, Katherine Dudley, Clare B.* Hand, Edward/Marge Macfarlane, Gertrude Shore Patrol...... Anne Marie St. Felix Bianchi, Jane* Dudley, Kristine Hansen, Alice (Bays) Mack, Catherine Blaufarb, Gerald/Mardell*** Duffield, Terry/Mary Harkness, Marion MacKenzie, Michael/Cay Cops...... Eddie Gilbert, Ronnie Misra, George Nikitas, Bohl, Doris Dyer, Zina Lou Harrigan, Val Manniello, M/M Robert* Andrew Stuart, Matt Tipton Boisen, Monte** Eagle, Trudy* Hastings, C.E./Eleanor Mapes, Robert Vortex Man...... David Baugher Bowers, Patricia Ediger, Barbara Hawkins, Pauine Marcolina, Louis/Jean Boyd, Leo/Doris* Elizondo, Marge Hedquist, Gerald** Marino, Barbara Tourists, Greenwich Villagers, New Yorkers, Boyer, Frances Ernest, Alfreda Hertz, Robert Marino, Daniel/Loretta Characters in Ruth's Stories, Brazilian Cadets, Braeman, Shirley Escamilla, Victor* Higgins, Shakti Martin, Howard* Hepcats, and Village Vortex Patrons...... Vanessa Alvarez, David Baugher Breed, Allen* Farran, Laurie* Hill, Betty Martin, Wayland Brems, Sandra Ferguson, W.E. Hinds, Robert/Pat Marynowski, Andra* Anastasiya Bauswell, Christopher deJesus, Molly Gazay, Eddie Gilbert, Briggs, M/M B.D. Fernandes, Florence Hirose, Adele P.* Mascarin, Pat** John Jerbasi, Dawn Munizza Johnson, Valerie Jolibois, Caren McCreight, Brobst, Mary*** Fernhaber, Susan Hortin, Beverly Mason, Jim/Barbara Janet Miller, Ronnie Misra, Reggie Reynolds, Victoria Ribbs, Brown, Martin Fershleiser, Irwin/Jeanne Horvath, Louis Mathes, Edith Anne Marie St. Felix, Andrew Stuart, Matt Tipton Burd, Lou Feuerman, Flora Howay, John C. Mazzucco, Peter/Lois Burke, Sara Fiedler, Lois J. Howe, Sally McCown, Valerie Bushard, Marion First Presbyterian Church Hoyt, Jane McLaughlin, Elizabeth ORCHESTRA Butorovich, Lucille* Friendship Club Huesby, Ernie/Marjorie* McNamara, Jean Conductor: William Coye Caldarola, Soffen Fladager, Jo Hurley, Michael/Vivian McQueen, Albert H. Calhan, Charles/Kathleen Flanagan, Frances Innes, Vic/Gail McReynolds, Kate S. Reeds...... Marty McHan, Mike Ryan, Jack Stanley, (Bays) Forum, The Irwin, M/M C.P.Irwin Meadows, Delores* Lynn Coye, Owen Hakes, Mike Maida Callahan, Richard (The Frandsen, Mildred Ivy, Ann Medalie, Veda Atrium) Freeman, Rosalie Jacobson, Leonard/Jane Meidinger, Richard/ Trumpets...... Bob Schmid, Dax Bamberger, Jeff Kohler, Carney, Barbara J. Freitas, Shyrlee Jarrett, Marion Dawn**** Paul Newswanger, Warren Necoechea Carson, Joan Fry, Bert/Marianne Jenkins, Terry Mentink, Jim/Margaret** Trombone:...... Gordon Bowman, Henry Yang, Jeff Yeager Catalana, Wanda Gabe, Sandy Jensen, Addie Merrill, Sharon Cavanaugh, Ed/Dee** Gaffaney, Edward Jones, Vivian* Meyer, Nancy Bass...... Greg Goebel and Clayton Bolz Chaverin, Lois A.** Gaffaney, Margaret** Kaplan, Lorie Miceli, Rosemary* Percussion...... Brent Jorgensen, Jeff Baker Cheim, Barbara Gano, M/M Lloyd D.* Keifer, John/Janice** Mielke, M/M Frederick** Chesarek, Ruth* Garvich, Charlotte (Bays) Kelaita, Victor/Lynda* Miller, Norman/Noreen** Piano...... Diane “Mom” Reynolds Clerk, M/M Kent M.** Gaubatz, Donald** Kiss, Eleanor** Milpitas Senior Center Not all instrumentalists will play for each performance. 22 3 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PROGRAM ACT I Overture...... Orchestra AD Assistant Director SCP Sunnyvale Community Players Scene 1: Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, Summer 1935 AMHS Archbishop Mitty High “Christopher Street”...... Tour Guide, Tourists and Villagers School SCPL Santa Clara Players “Christopher Street Exit”...... Tour Guide “Change to Scene 2”...... Villagers AMTSJ American Musical Theatre SDG Saratoga Drama Group of San Jose Scene 2: The studio apartment SFSU San Francisco State “Ohio”...... Ruth and Eileen ATC Actors Theatre Center University Scene 3: The streets of New York City BA Bachelor of Arts SJSU San Jose State University “Conquering New York”...... Ruth, Eileen, Villagers and New Yorkers Scene 4: Christopher Street BBSC Bus Barn Stage Company SM Stage Manager “One Hundred Easy Ways to Lose a Man”...... Ruth BCP Bellarmine College STC Sacramento Theatre Scene 5: Robert Baker’s office at the Manhatter Preparatory Company “What a Waste”...... Baker and Associate Editors “Ruth’s Stories”...... Baker, Ruth and Characters BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts STOC Studio Theatre of California Scene 6: Christopher Street BS Bachelor of Science WVLO West Valley Light Opera “A Little Bit in Love”...... Eileen BYU Brigham Young University Scene 7: The backyard of the studio apartment “Pass the Football”...... Wreck and the Villagers CCMT Contra Costa Musical “Conversation Piece”...... Frank, Eileen, Ruth, Chick and Baker Theatre “A Quiet Girl”...... Baker and the Villagers CMTSJ Children’s Musical Theater “Quiet Ruth”...... Ruth of San Jose Scene 8: The Brooklyn Navy Yard “Conga”...... Ruth and the Cadets CSC Cabrillo Stage Company Scene 9: The backyard of the studio apartment ERMA Enid & Ross Maurice “Conga” Reprise – (Finale, Act I)...... Ruth, Eileen, Cadets and the Villagers Award —Intermission— FC Foothill College ACT II FJC Foothill Junior College Entr’acte...... Orchestra FMT Foothill Musical Theatre Scene 1: The Village Police Station “My Darlin’ Eileen”...... Lonigan, Eileen and the Cops HS High School Scene 2: A street corner in the Village MBD Mystery By Design “Swing”...... Ruth, Hepcats and Villagers OSU Ohio State University Scene 3: The studio apartment “Ohio” (Reprise)...... Ruth and Eileen PAP Palo Alto Players Scene 4: The street outside the Village Vortex nightclub PCLO Peninsula Civic Light “It’s Love”...... Eileen, Baker and Villagers Opera “Ballet at the Village Vortex”...... Village Hepcats Scene 5: Inside the Village Vortex PHS Presentation High School “Wrong Note Rag”...... Ruth, Eileen and Vortex Patrons RJJT Roberta Jones Junior “It’s Love” (Reprise)...... Eileen, Baker, Ruth and Company Theatre 4 21 WVLO Information PRODUCTION STAFF SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticket Producer...... Kristine Dudley 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 refunds. Director/Vocal Director...... Diane Milo In the City of Saratoga Office Complex HANDICAPPED SEATING Assistant Directors...... Annette Stenger, Lori Basuino Lobby Telephone (408) 868-1291 Special seating is available for differently-abled pa- BOX OFFICE trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance when Music Director...... William Coye In Saratoga Civic Theater purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for more Choreographer...... Jennifer Walsh information. Across from West Valley College Production Designer...... Stephen C. Wathen Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777 HEARING-IMPAIRED Voice Mail available 24 hours daily.) Theater Box Offce A hearing-impaired, Sennheiser, infrared enhancement Technical Director...... Ed Hand) opens one hour before showtime. listening system has been installed in this theater for all Lighting Designer...... Michael Glenn Munoz WVLOA performances. Hearing-impaired patrons may ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Assistant/Programmer...... David Yoder Mailing Address obtain personal headsets with individual volume controls P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 in the lobby refreshment area next to the Box Office. Sound Designer...... Bob Nelson Telephone: (408) 358-1896 LATE ARRIVALS Production Stage Managers...... Dave Raiman and Michael MacKenzie Fax: (408) 356-7349 Curtain times are prompt. As a courtesy to our audience Assistant Stage Manager...... Nita Rabe-Uyeno PERFORMANCE TIMES and performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher at Fri./Sat. Eves 8:00 PM an appropriate time and may not be seated in their exact Scenic Drops...... Stephen C. Wathen Sat./Sun. Matinees 2:30 PM seats until intermission. Stage Crew...... Dennis Uyeno, David Hunter Thurs. Eves 8:00 PM REMINDERS Costumer...... Sue Howell TICKET PRICES* • No smoking in the theater or lobby. Gala Openings $27 • No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are per- Costume Construction...... Cele and Judy Pincus (Includes champagne & reception) mitted in the theater. Set Construction & Painting...... Les Dale, Ed Hand, Michael MacKenzie, Fri./Sat. Eves $25 • WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss of William Shepard, Stephen C. Wathen and Cast members Sat./Sun. Matinees $23 personal property. Seniors $2 off • Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only. Properties...... Kris Dudley, Lori Basuino Students (Except Gala) $2 off • Family & guests wishing to greet performers are asked Sound Operator...... Bob Nelson (16 & under) to wait in the lobby. *Prices include City Surcharge of $2.00 • Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and House Manager...... Kris Dudley, Judy Pincus GROUP DISCOUNTS infants to any regular performance because they are Audition Assistants...... Cele and Judy Pincus, Eileen Chavarria potentially distracting to other patrons and perform- Are available for all productions except Opening Nights. Rehearsal Pianists...... Diane “Mom” Reynolds, Marge White, Karen Morness Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at ers. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a (408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers are ticket. Adkins, Lynn Woolhouse, Brad Handshy also available. • Schedules are subject to change. Program, Lobby & Publicity Photos...... Edmond Kwong • As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch TICKET EXCHANGES alarms, paging devices, & cellular telephones upon Program and Publicity...... Marge Hand Season ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any entering the theater. Reservations and Box Office...... Ed and Marge Hand, Judy Pincus time up to 24 hours before a performance, free of • Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. In charge. Subscription tickets for missed performances the unlikely event of an emergency, please WALK to Opening Night Refreshments...... June Milanes, Elizabeth Dale, may NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets an exit. Nancy Kwong, Judy Pincus may be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance • Doctors or parents wishing to leave an emergency Lobby Refreshments...... Cele Pincus, Eileen Chavarria, Angels Unlimited for another seat to the same production free of charge. number while attending a performance should refer Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may callers, whenever possible, to the lobby telephone, Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos...... Edmond Kwong NOT be exchanged. (408) 868-1291, and leave their seat location with the Program Graphics...... Diane Hoxeng To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 paging service or babysitter. Poster/Flier Design...... Jon Nunez or mail to: WVLOA, P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA • WVLO appreciates your help in accommodating 95031. Exchanges received through the mail will be held patrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and after- Poster/Flier/Program Printing...... Simpson Printers for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office on shaves. We request our patrons use a softer touch so as the night of performance unless accompanied by a self- not to exacerbate allergies. Thank You.. addressed, stamped envelope. 20 5 WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST West Valley Light Opera Awards Vanessa Alvarez (Ensemble)—Even though Vanessa makes her debut with The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each WVLO in this production, she already has many theatrical credits, including her 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. very first as a cobweb in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and her most recent in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. In between, she appeared in “Miss Saigon”, “Aida”, Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, “Seussical, the Musical”, “Phantom” and “Sideshow” to name a few. A student at Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the chorus. WV College and part-time sales associate at American Eagle Outfitters, Vanessa Lotte Johnson — “Hello, Dolly” plans to transfer to SJSU’s Radio, TV and Film Department in the near future. Cornelia Rinderknecht — “A Chorus Line” John Gaunt—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” David Baugher (Vortex Man, Ensemble)—David is back for his second WVLO Don Masuda and Joe Landers — “Flower Drum Song” production, having appeared in “Flower Drum Song” in the summer of 2005. Since Victoria Ribbs — "Mame" then, he has appeared in “Le Cage aux Folles” for SDG. A native Californian, he Jeremiah Clauss—“Aida” was a stand-up comedian in college and worked in Industrial Television before be- Ben D’Angelo—“Honk!” coming a technical writer. He enjoys biking, jogging and sports and is dedicating Orchestra Vest Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. his performance to his three daughters, Corey, Haley and Kasey. His future goal is Mike Maida — “Hello, Dolly” to retire and do this for a living!!! Sal Delgado — “A Chorus Line” Anastasiya Bauswell (Dancer, Ensemble)—Anastasiya returns for her second Bob Wylie—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” Faye Yang — “Flower Drum Song” production with WVLO, having just performed the role of Waddles in “Honk!”. Dan Singletary — "Mame" A native of the Ukraine, she studied for two years at the Cherniutsi National Uni- Marty McHan—“Aida” versity and is currently a student at De Anza College. With her year-old daughter, Karen Morness Adkins—“Honk!” Amber, and husband, Eric, she still finds time to write poems and songs and is looking forward to performing in the future. Technical Vest Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner. Afton Bolz (Eileen Sherwood)—Afton is a newcomer to the WVLO stage, but Les Dale — “George M!” certainly not to theater. Her credits include Dorothy in “Wizard of Oz”, Eve in T.J. Logan — “Hello, Dolly” “Apple Tree”, Lina Lamont in “Singin’ In The Rain”, Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” Patrisha Dwyer — “A Chorus Line” and Daisy Hilton in “Sideshow” to mention just a few. She earned a BFA degree Hayley Allison—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” from BYU in Music, Dance and Theatre and thoroughly enjoys her market research Mike MacKenzie — “Flower Drum Song” career with Harris Interactive which allows for some globe-trotting travel. Afton’s Dawn Munizza Johnson — "Mame" Nita Rabe-Uyeno—“Aida” highlight of her career just happens to be performing in this role and extends her Brian Toby—“Honk!” love and gratitude to husband, Clayton, for his support on this production. Kyle Caldwell (Frank Lippencott)—Kyle makes his first appearance with WVLO Jean Hutchins Award — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late in this production, having most recently performed as Cogsworth (one of his fa- ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. vorite roles)—in CMTSJ’s “Beauty and the Beast”. In 2004, Kyle was fortunate 2000–01 Season — Gerald Carter 2001–02 Season — David Yoder enough to see an off-Broadway production of this musical and fell in love with the 2002–03 Season — Bob Nelson show. It’s ironic that he is now playing what was his favorite character then, Frank 2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong Lippencott, a huge nerd. He claims it is a big stretch for him, but he thinks he’s 2004–05 Season — Lester Dale got it!! Born in Monterey, Kyle was the featured tenor soloist in “Songs For A New 2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus

6 19 West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc. World” which is a highlight of his young career. His future goal is to conquer New A Non-Profit Organization York and then “The World”!! Go, Kyle, go!! The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to Christopher deJesus (Dancer, Ensemble)—Christopher is another newcomer provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical to WVLO, who wanted to be in this show for the swing and conga dancing!! His productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope other credits include SDG’s “Bye, Bye Birdie”, “Grease” for BCP, and as Lazar you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, Wolf in “Fiddler On The Roof”, Baptista in “Taming Of The Shrew”, Kenickie in just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information. “Grease”, Maurice in “Beauty and the Beast” and Malvolio in “Twelfth Night”, all for the RJJT. As a Junior at Bellarmine, Christopher loves theatre, running, swing Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 dancing, latin ballroom dancing and plans to attend SCU in the fall of 2008! Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Fax (408) 356-7349 Molly Gazay (Editor 1, Dancer)—Molly returns to our stage after making her WVLO debut in our last production of “Honk!” as Snowy. Her impressive list of BOARD OF DIRECTORS theatrical credits also include RTE’s “Bill of (Wrights)” and one of her favorite roles, Mr. Edward Hand...... President Alice, in “Porno Zombies”. She has also directed and stage managed productions Mrs. Elizabeth Dale...... Vice President Mrs. Janet Miller...... Secretary for SJSU, “Bake Off”, “Fire In Da Hole”, “Our Town” and “The Laramie Project”. Mr. Jay Sternin...... Treasurer A native of San Jose, Molly got hooked on musicals after being in “Honk!” so she Mr. Richard Meidinger...... Member will pursue a BA in Theatre Arts and SJSU while she teaches acting at the East Val- Mr. June Romeo Milanes...... Member ley YMCA. She extends her gratitude to her family and especially to her “Honk!” Ms. Kristine L. Dudley...... Member buddies, Christine and Justin, for all their support. Ms. Judy Pincus...... Member Mrs. Nancy Kwong...... Member Eddie Gilbert (Policeman, Dancer, Ensemble)—Eddie joins our cast for the first Mr. Stephen F. Von Till...... Counsel time, but brings several major performing credits since his very first appearance in 2001 as a horse in “Charlotte’s Web”. He has appeared as Paul in “Chorus Line” and Pappy in “Li’l Abner”, both his favorite roles to date, in addition to Mr. Vann Dam in “Diary of Anne Frank”. A Freshmen at SJSU, Eddie wants to work in film Matching Gifts and theater productions in the future. Whenever you donate to a non-profit and cultural programs such as ours. Here Leslie Hardy Tamel (Ruth Sherwood)—Leslie returns to WVLO for her fourth group like WVLOA, you can double your in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have production as a performer, her most recent as Mame Dennis in last season’s, “Mame”, contribution to the organization by taking many companies that have initiated such for which she received the ERMA Award. Previously, she had appeared as Agnes in advantage of your company’s matching programs. Remember, matching contri- “George M!” and as Mazeppa in “Gypsy”. She has also directed two WVLO produc- gift program (even after retirement). butions are not automatic. YOU must tions, “Smokey Joe’s Café” in 2005 and “Guys & Dolls” in 2001. She continues to Perhaps the most popular way for com- notify your employer of your donation, have a busy year, having performed in Tabard Theatre’s “Mr. Pim Passes By” , will panies to make charitable contributions usually at the time you make it. If you are be seen in FT”s “Carousel” and will direct “Damn Yankees” for WVLO next season. is through a matching contribution pro- employed by one of these companies and Her long list of credits also includes productions with SDG, SCP, PAP and STC. gram wherein the company will match, are one of our supporters, take advantage A seventh-generation Californian, Leslie spends her spare time at Homestead HS usually one-to-one, the donation one of of this wonderful way to support one as an English and Drama teacher and renovating her 100-year-old Victorian home their employees gives to a favorite char- of your favorite non-profit associations, with husband, Matt, and 2, sometimes 3 cats. 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.

18 7 Jeffrey Henson (Officer John Lonigan)—Jeffrey is another newcomer to WVLO. He was last seen on this stage as the irascible Mr. Maraczek in SDG’s “She Loves Me”, and before that as Edouard Dindon in “La Cage aux Folles”, John Hancock Winner of the Gene Pincus Memorial in “1776” and Buffalo Bill in “Annie Get Your Gun”. He also appeared in “Jekyll Theater Arts Scholarship and Hyde” and “Fiddler On The Roof” for SCP. A network engineer by day, he enjoys cross-country skiing, woodworking and classical music. He has always loved We are pleased to announce the winner of the WVLOA entertaining and is especially happy to see his two daughters take up the tradition Gene Pincus Memorial Theater Arts Scholarship who and perform in children’s theater. has been awarded $500 to assist her in furthering her John Jerbasi (Speedy Valenti)—New to the Bay Area, John makes his debut theatrical career. Congratulations to: with WVLO in this production. A Chemical Engineer with Johnson & Johnson, VANESSA MOYEN he first appeared in “West Side Story” as Diesel, and most recently as Michael/Aldo San Jose Resident in “The Butler Did It”, both back in Pennsylvania. Presentation High School Dawn Munizza Johnson (Ensemble)—Dawn returns for her sixth production, Vanessa will be attending Emerson College in Boston but only the third one on the stage, the others were all supporting our backstage in the fall, studying Musical Theatre. crews. On our stage, she appeared as Mrs. Sowerberry in “Oliver” and in our en- semble in “Once Upon A Mattress”. She was part of the tech for “Mame” (she won the Tech Vest for that one), “Aida” and “Honk!” Other local performing credits include productions of “Gilligan’s Island” for ATC; “Jekyll and Hyde”, “Sound Of Music” and “Fiddler On The Roof” with SCP. A full-time Flight Attendant, she works part-time as the Manager of the Mammography Department at Regional Medical Center of San Jose. She’s grateful to her family and friends who support her theatrical craziness!! Valerie Jolibois (Ensemble)—Valerie is another newcomer to WVLO, just appeared as Alice Sycamore in “You Can’t Take It With You”. As a student at Ohio State University, she appeared in “Romeo & Juliet”, ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Robbery Mishap” and “Dark Of the Moon” to mention just a few. Her future plans are to move to New York. Caren McCreight (Tour Guide, Ensemble)—Caren is on stage with WVLO for her first appearance, but served as ASM for our last production of “Honk!” and wanted to be in this show because of our talented artistic staff. Her most recent performance and the highlight of her young career was as a dancing sugar bowl in “Beauty and the Beast”. Other credits include “City of Angels” with SCP, “Chess”, “Full Monty” and “Tommy” with CMTSJ, and many, many more. As a Radiology scheduler by day, she and the rest of her family; mother, father, twin sister and brother have all worked behind the scenes in other WVLO productions. What would community theater do without families like this???

8 17 Dave Raiman (Stage Manager)—Dave was introduced to our Michael McGlone (Mr. Appopolous)—Michael makes his debut in a WVLO organization as a light board operator back in 1991 in “Kismet” production, but brings several other credits with him; his most recent at SJ Stage and has been helping ever since whenever time permitted. For Company, “365 Days/365 Plays”. For Quo Vadis Theatre Company, he portrayed last fall’s production of “Aida”, he served as SM and he and 3 different characters in “Viva Cristo Rey”. His favorite role was in a feature film, his stepdaughter, Haley Barta, were presented a special ERMA “Elise”, in which he played an unconventional hippie Chief of Medicine, Dr. Dimio. Award for their outstanding technical assistance during our He wanted to do this show because he was born and lived in NY and had been part 2005-2006 season. A graduate of the University of Illinois in of the Village lifestyle. During the day, Michael works for Align Technology, Inc., computer engineering, Dave works at IBM and enjoys volun- a medical device company. teering for several other organizations. He is looking forward to retirement so he Janet Miller (Mrs. Wade, Tourist)—Janet, who serves as Secretary on the Board can do more theater! of Directors, returns for her sixth stage appearance for WVLO. Regular subscribers Bob Nelson (Sound Designer)—We welcome Bob back to his will remember her portrayal of Carlotta (her favorite role)—in “Phantom” for which 18th production with WVLO, his third this season, having she received an ERMA Award; other credits include “Crazy For You”, “Meet Me In enhanced our previous productions of “Aida” and “Honk!”. St. Louis”, “Music Man” & “Mystery of Edwin Drood”. She also produced “They’re His other credits include lighting designs for SDG, CSC, ATC, Playing Our Song” in 1999 and “The 1940’s Radio Hour” in 1997. A member of PHS and serves as the resident sound and lighting designer for STOCtet for 11 years, she is the soprano soloist at the First Presbyterian Church PHS where he also currently teaches Technical Theater classes. in San Jose. Janet’s non-musical credits with STOC include “Plaza Suite”, “Social Bob is a General Contractor who enjoys outdoor sports, but we Security”, “Our Town”, “Twelve Angry Jurors”, “An Evening With Rodgers & Ham- doubt he’s had time lately to enjoy them. merstein” and the “Odd Couple”. As Vice Principal and teacher at Old Orchard School, she and her husband, Steve, still follow OSU Buckeye sports, since she is Sue Howell (Costume Designer)—Sue returns for her third a graduate with degrees in Classics and Secondary Education. She dedicates this production this season with WVLO, having just completed the show to the memory of her mother. animal costumes for “Honk!” and the Egyptian era for “Aida”. As a member of the Costume Department for Ballet San Jose, Ronnie Misra (Cop, Ensemble)—Ronnie is another newcomer to WVLO. He Sue’s other credits include productions for BBB, CMTSJ, is a software engineer by day, but in the evenings he lives an entirely different life. Paramount’s Great America, FJC as well as serving as resident Most evenings he can be found in front of his computer writing programs. Wait a Costume Designer for the RJJT. She earned her BS in Physical minute, that sounds exactly the same as his day job! Ronnie finds theater a welcome Therapy at CSU in Long Beach and attends FJC to acquire her escape from his all-day and all-night coding and a way to help keep his sanity! His Certificate of Completion in Theater Technology. other credits include “Aida” with BBSC, “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Bye, Bye Birdie” with SCP. George Nikitas (Fletcher, Ensemble)—George returns to the WVLO stage for his second appearance, the first in last season’s “Mame”. Other performing credits include SDG’s “La Cage aux Folles”, “1776” and “She Loves Me” and at AMHS appeared in “Guys & Dolls” and “Damn Yankees”. He recently directed “Into The Woods” as well as “Jekyll & Hyde” for SCP. His favorite role to date is Baloo the Bear for the City of SJ. George aspires to be a theatre casting director and in the meantime, enjoys reading, gardening, going to the beach and karaoke.

16 9 Reggie Reynolds (Violet)—This marks Reggie’s eighth production with WVLO, William Coye (Music Director)—Bill returns after a seven-year having performed in “Hello, Dolly!”, “Will Roger’s Follies”, “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, absence, having been music director of WVLO’s “Will Rogers “Meet Me In St. Louis”, “West Side Story”, her favorite role of Patsy in “Crazy Follies” in 2000. Whether directing the orchestra, coaching on- For You” and “George M!”. Regular Saratoga Theater goers will have most recently stage vocalists or playing in the pit, Bill has been involved in seen her as Rita in SDG’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. Her long list of theatrical more than 100 productions since he was bitten by the “theatre credits, too numerous to mention here, include productions with AMTSJ, PCLO, bug” in HS. A graduate of SFSU, Bill is a bassoonist with the PAP, FMT, BBB, and Hillbarn Theatre. She extends her love and gratitude to pa- Ohlone Wind Orchestra and has directed church choirs for 34 tient husband, Dave, and Pandy, her puppy. Another California native, Reggie is a years, currently serving San Mateo Congregational Church as Materials Planner for Apple Computer and her goal is to “Just keep dancing!!!” Director of Music Ministries. When not making music, Bill is Facilities Manager for Cushman and Wakefield at Adobe Systems, SF campus, and he dreams of own- Victoria Ribbs (Ensemble)—Victoria is back for her lucky seventh production ing a ’36 or ’37 cord automobile…or at least getting to ride in one. Bill extends his with WVLO, after appearing in “Aida” earlier this season. Her other credits with gratitude to his wife, Lynn Marie, for maintaining some sort of sanity in his life!! this Association include “Mame”, “Guys & Dolls”, “West Side Story”, “Oklahoma!” and “Will Rogers Follies”. Her favorite role to date is Laura in “A Chorus Line” Jennifer Walsh (Choreographer)—Jennifer joins our staff for the with SCP, but she has also performed with AMTSJ and BBB. Victoria is a native first time as Choreographer, but she appeared in “Will Rogers of San Jose and her hobbies are interior and exterior design. Follies” as Will’s sister and she most recently appeared in SDG’s “She Loves Me” on this stage. She earned her BFA in Theatre and K. Michael Riley (Chick Clark)—Michael also makes his debut with WVLO, is currently working on her Masters. By day she teaches drama, but is no stranger to the stage, he most recently appeared as Stephen Hopkins in but her hobbies are dancing and musical theatre. Jennifer is SDG’s “1776”. A long-time, stand-up comedian, Michael has performed at many grateful to Joe and her three daughters for their support. of the Bay Area comedy clubs, managed and performed in many mysteries for MBD, and his future goal is to headline at Caesars’ Palace. He thanks his high Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer)—This marks Ste- school drama teacher for pointing him in the right “life” direction and to Dianne phen’s 56th production with WVLO and the third this season, Lynch for her love and support. his most recent was “Honk!” and of course “Aida” last fall. His impressive career spans some 300 stage productions, 25 movies Anne Marie St. Felix (Ensemble)—This not only marks Anne Marie’s first and a few hundred TV shows. He is also a published playwright, appearance with WVLO, it is also her very first musical. She always loved to sing well-known for his scripts of “Dracula”, “The Three Musketeers” and decided to start her musical theater career with this show. She earned her BS and “Night Of The Demons”. His other designing credits in- Degree from the University of Phoenix and is employed by Apple. One of her clude those for SDG, ATC, Ohlone College and special effects hobbies is participating in triathlons and she plans to enter her first “Ironman” in for George Lucas Films. five years. What a goal! Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer)—Michael has Jennifer Smith (Helen)—After making her WVLO debut in our last produc- reached his 30th production credit for WVLO and his third this tion of “Honk!”, Jennifer returned to the stage to play Cora in SDG’s “Thoroughly season. Our regular subscribers will remember the extraordinary Modern Millie” and now joins this Association for her second production. Other lighting effects he created for “Aida” last fall and for this spring’s SDG credits include “Bye, Bye Birdie” and “La Cage Aux Folles” and over 30 credits “Honk!”. His impressive list of credits includes productions with RJJT which include her favorite roles of Winnifred in “Once Upon A Mattress”, with SDG, SCPL, SCP, CCMT, Woodminster Amphitheater the Scarecrow in “Wizard of Oz” and stepsister in “Cinderella”. She earned her BA and Teatro Vision. He earned his BA in Fine Arts at SJSU with in Theatre Arts from UC Santa Cruz and is currently employed as the Technical a minor in dance and showed off his dancing ability when he Director/Theatre Manager for Mission City Center for Performing Arts. played one of our gangsters in “Kiss Me, Kate” a few years ago.

10 15 WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFF Jay Steele (Wreck)—Jay first joined WVLO in 2005 for “Smokey Joe’s Café” and followed up that appearance with his energetic stint as the Bullfrog in our last Kristine Dudley (Producer)—Kris has been a part of WVLO production of “Honk!” He has performed many roles with SDG, including Billis in since 1989 with her first “behind the scenes” experience as a “South Pacific”, Ali Hakim in “Oklahoma!” and Charlie in “Annie Get Your Gun”. dresser for “Kiss Me, Kate” and has worn many different hats Other recent credits include Caiaphus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” at City Lights and since then: stage crew, props mistress, light board operator, SM, two original works by Ted Kopulos, “Dot You!” and “The Music of Monte Cristo”. House Manager along with Producer and Board Member since Jay has also played principal roles with the Lamplighter in SF as well as numerous early 2000. Her favorite production to date, besides this one of companies on the East Coast. He is the author of two humor books, Stuck in the course, was “Forever Plaid”, for which she received the ERMA Seventies and Bless This Mess. Award for Best Show in 2003. Other shows she’s produced in- Andrew Stuart clude “Smokey Joe’s Café, “Oliver”, “Hello Dolly”, “Anything Goes” and the Bay (Cop, Ensemble)—Andrew returns to WVLO for his second Area Community Theatre premiere of “High Society”. She’s been a season ticket production after having appeared as Ralph Devine in last season’s “Mame”. His holder for the SJ Giants for too many years to remember and loves to work in her most recent performance was as Snowboy in SCP’s “West Side Story”, but has also vegetable garden. In her spare time, she works for ZeaChem, Inc., a bio-fuels start- played his favorite characters, Will Parker, in “Oklahoma!” and Gremio in “Kiss up in Menlo Park as their “Manager of Everything Else”. Me, Kate”. His future goal is to get a job in the computer gaming industry. Matt Tipton Diane Milo (Director/Vocal Director)—Including both perform- (Cop, Editor)—Matt returns for this third production with ing and staff credits, this marks Diane’s seventh production WVLO, having portrayed The King in “Big River” and a suitor in “Seven Brides with WVLO. She has performed in “The 1940’s Radio Hour”, For Seven Brothers”. His most recent appearance was as Cinderella’s Prince in SCP’s “They’re Playing Our Song” and “Smokey Joe’s Café” and has “Into The Woods”. At Homestead HS, Matt appeared as Sennex in “A Funny Thing provided vocal direction for “Forever Plaid”, “Mame” and this Happened On The Way To the Forum”, Judd Fry (one of his favorite roles)—in season’s “Aida”. She has also been seen on this stage in SDG’s “Oklahoma! and the Mysterious Man in “Into The Woods”. “A Little Night Music” and “The World Goes Round” and her Ben Tripousis (Bob Baker)—We have another really brand new performer to one-woman showcase from the musical worlds of cabaret, pop the musical theater stage! This is Ben’s very first production! He’s always wanted and musical theatre. Diane has over 50 credits in both staff and performing roles. to do this and here he is!! He earned his BS in Political Science from UC Berkeley Directing credits include Pear Avenue Theatre’s “The World Goes Round” and SCP’s and his Masters from SJSU. A transportation planner with the city of San Jose, the “City of Angels” and “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Many Bay Area theaters have called highlight of his career was being elected a delegate to the Democratic Convention upon her for vocal direction including “Merrily We Roll Along”, “Joseph…Dream- in both 1992 and 1996. Along with wife, Diane, and 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, coat”, “Oklahoma!”, “The 1940’s Radio Hour” and for SCP and City Lights’ “Rocky Ben hopes to do more theater and travel a lot! Horror Show” as well as PAP’s “Beehive”. She also appeared in Tabard Theatre’s “The Taffetas” and “A Taffeta Christmas”. Diane was recently seen in City Lights’ world premiere production of “Voluntary Amnesia” and her next projects include COMING TO THIS THEATER performances in City Lights” “The Full Monty” in the summer and providing vocal SDG direction for ATC’s “Assassins” in the fall. “Beauty And The Beast”—Sept/Oct 2007 Annette Stenger (Assistant Director)—We welcome Annette Tickets (408) 266-4734 to the WVLO staff for the first time. She has performed in WVLO numerous Bay Area productions, but also follows a passion for “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” directing. Credits as AD include “Annie Get Your Gun” at FMT, —Nov/Dec 2007 “Oliver” at Pioneer HS, “Servant of Two Masters” at FDD, “City Tickets (408) 268-3777 of Angels” at SCP and “World Goes Round” at Pear Theatre. 14 11 WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Vanessa Alvarez David Baugher Anastasiya Bauswell Afton Bolz Ronnie Misra George Nikitas Reggie Reynolds Victoria Ribbs

Kyle Caldwell Christopher deJesus Molly Gazay Eddie Gilbert K. Michael Riley Anne Marie St. Felix Jennifer Smith Jay Steele

Leslie Hardy Tamel Jeffrey Henson John Jerbasi Dawn Munizza Andrew Stuart Matt Tipton Ben Tripousis Johnson Headshot photos (except Afton Bolz, Molly Gazay, Jeff Henson, Michael McGlone, Victoria Ribbs and Andrew Stuart) by Edmond Kwong.

Valerie Jolibois Caren McCreight Michael McGlone Janet Miller

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