2015–16 Season Jun 3 - JuL 2
Book by Lyrics by Michael Stewart Lee Adams
Music by Originally Produced by Charles Strouse Edward Padula
Directed by Heidi L. Nees Musical Direction by Lacey McNamara Choreography by Christy McNeil Chand
Presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library
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Season 2015-2016 3 Show Sponsors
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For more than two decades, Concettina (Lee) and Allyn Arnold have been enthusiastic season ticket holders and generous supporters of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. From their beautiful home in Cayucos, they have traveled throughout the county to enjoy all the many great performing arts events offered here in San Luis Obispo County, including the San Luis Obispo Symphony, the Vocal Arts Ensemble and OperaSLO. In addition to their support of our season shows, the Arnolds are also generous donors to Little Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre, encouraging young talent to grow in a lively, fun and educational environment. The Arnolds feel it is important to support and encourage local talent and they appreciate all the many opportunities they and others have to enjoy live theatre, music and the visual arts here on our beautiful Central Coast.
4 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre In Loving Memory of Bob Bostrom, by the Bostrom Family
Robert “Bob” Bostrom was born in 1930 in Independence, Missouri and passed away in October, 2015 at his home in San Luis Obispo. Bob, with his wife Ruth, was a longtime supporter of the Little Theatre. Bob said they’d been fans ever since they saw Paint Your Wagon at the Labor Union Hall in 1957. Almost 60 years! For at least the past 10 years, you could always find Bob and Ruth sitting in front row center at the first Sunday matinee for every single show. We have dearly missed Bob’s presence here at the theatre this season, but we will remember him with love and gratitude for many years to come. If you didn’t know Bob, you really missed out. A graduate of Cal Poly, and a proud retired staff member (after 40 years on the job!) Bob was a member of the Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo, the Retired Active Men (RAMS) and a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church. He loved musical comedies, card games, and good times with family and friends; but most of all he loved to make people laugh. His generous spirit and wonderful sense of humor will be missed but we are so very grateful for the time we had with him and we are honored to dedicate this show to his memory.
Gray skies are gonna clear up, Put on a happy face! Brush off the clouds and cheer up, Put on a happy face!
And spread sunshine all over the place, Just put on a happy face!
Thank you to Ruth, and to the entire Bostrom Family, for their continued support of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre.
Season 2015-2016 5 6 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Enter to Win!
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Season 2015-2016 15 Artistic Team
Heidi L. Nees (Director) is in her second year as an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Cal Poly, where she teaches theatre history and directs in the Theatre department’s production season. An Ohio native, Heidi holds a PhD in Theatre from Bowling Green State University, and previously taught at Miami University (OH). Past directing credits include All My Sons, Children of Eden, The Winter’s Tale, Spike Heels, and, most recently, The Crucible at Cal Poly. Heidi is honored to have the opportunity to work with members of the community in creating this show. Many thanks to the cast, crew, and Little Theatre team for their support and for a wonderful welcome to the Central Coast theatre community!
Lacey McNamara (Musical Director) has been involved with theatrical productions from Paso to Santa Maria as actor, volunteer, techie, stage manager and music director. Lacey holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of La Verne; is a certificated substitute teacher for AUSD; accompanies choirs at Atascadero Jr. High; plays piano for SLO Adult School voice classes. She owns a music business in SLO with her wife, Danielle, teaching private piano and voice lessons, offering parent/child music classes for infants and toddlers, providing monthly workshops for musicians and actors, and facilitating music and movement sessions for adults.
Christy McNeil Chand (Choreographer) has enjoyed dancing since age three, training at a studio just outside of Seattle. She received a prestigious Kreielsheimer Scholarship from Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts where she earned her BFA in dance and was named Outstanding Dance Major. Christy, who holds an MFA in dance from the University of Washington, is an assistant professor and director of Cal Poly’s Orchesis Dance Company. Several university dance programs, theatre companies, and the Seattle Seahawks NFL cheerleaders have commissioned her choreography. Thanks to SLO Little Theatre for the warm welcome, and to my wonderful husband Sid.
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Season 2015-2016 17 Cast
Directed by Heidi L. Nees Musical Direction by Lacey McNamara Choreography by Christy McNeil Chand
CAST Albert ...... Cameron Parker Rosie...... Veronica Surber Mr. MacAfee...... Ed Cardoza Conrad...... Tony Costa Maude/Reporter...... Bobby Kendrick Mayor...... Jamie Foster Mayor’s Wife...... Ronda Beaman Randolph...... Phineas Peters Hugo...... Elliot Peters Gloria/Women’s Chorus...... MJ Johnson Kim...... Cassidy Cagney Ursula...... Micaela Morgan Teen Chorus ...... Claire Gretlein Teen Chorus ...... Libby Parker Teen Chorus ...... Jess Bernal Kid Chorus...... Edan Amon-Xen Seaton Kid Chorus...... Zoe Piette Mrs. MacAfee...... Valerie Pallai Reporter/Women’s Chorus...... Tara Brinkman Mae...... Jill Turnbow Mrs. Merkle/Women’s Chorus ...... Sabrina Pratt Harvey/Teen Ensemble...... Ted Nugent
18 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Time: 1960 | Place: Sweet Apple, Ohio
Musical Numbers Act 1 Overture...... Orchestra/Teens An English Teacher...... Rosie The Telephone Hour ...... Teens How Lovely to Be a Woman...... Kim We Love You, Conrad!...... Teen Girls Put on a Happy Face ...... Albert A Healthy, Normal, American Boy...... Albert, Rosie, Reporters, Ensemble One Boy...... Kim, Ursula Penelope Ann One Boy (Reprise)...... Rosie Honestly Sincere...... Conrad, Ensemble Hymn for a Sunday Evening...... The MacAfee Family, Ensemble One Last Kiss...... Conrad & Company A Healthy, Normal, American Boy (Reprise)...... Albert and Ensemble
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Act II Entr’acte...... Orchestra/Teens What Did I Ever See in Him?...... Rosie & Kim A Lot of Livin’ to Do...... Conrad, Kim, and Teenagers Kids...... Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee Spanish Rose...... Rosie Baby, Talk to Me...... Albert & Bar Trio Shriner’s Ballet...... Rosie, Mayor A Mother Doesn’t Matter Anymore...... Mrs. Peterson Kids (Reprise). . . .Randolph, Mr. MacAfee, Mrs. MacAfee, Adult Ensemble Rosie...... Rosie & Albert
Presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library Season 2015-2016 19 CREW Stage Manager ...... Pam Hester Set Design...... David Linfield Lighting Design...... Kevin Harris Costume Design...... Keith Wetzel Sound Design...... Kevin Harris Set Construction & Painting. . . .Ron Burkhart, Lisa Langere, Greg Peters, Janet Elder-Nichols, David Linfield, Robert Eberhardt Light Operator...... Pam Hester Sound Operator...... John Mackey Assistant Stage Managers ...... Mariah Taylor, Danielle McNamara, Erin Parsons Follow Spot Operator ...... Samantha Winchester
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20 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Cast Ronda Beaman (Mayor’s Wife) is new to SLO Little Theatre, but not to the stage. Dr. B is an award-winning professor, internationally recognized speaker, Ted Talk alum, and best-selling author. Auditioning and acting in Bye Bye Birdie is part of her annual quest to learn something new every year. Ronda is inspired by her students and grateful to the three men who most motivate her to live life to the fullest: Paul, Chase and Sean.
Jess Bernal (Teen Chorus) hails from the San Gabriel Valley where she developed her love of theatre by playing solo in the playhouse her dad built. She loves nature, the sun and climbing trees. Jess graduated from Cal Poly last year and hopes to combine her education in Theatre Arts and Environmental Studies to create cultural change and social impact. Her most notable roles are Mollie Ralston in The Mousetrap and Rhonda in Almost, Maine (Citrus College, Glendora.) Jess would like to thank her parents, friends and loved ones for their undying support and encouragement. This is Jess’ first musical!
Tara Brinkman (Ensemble) is enjoying her second Little Theatre production, having played Zelda/ Lady-in-Waiting in Singin’ in the Rain last season. In work elsewhere on the Central Coast, favorite roles include Peron’s Mistress in Evita (Cambria Center for the Arts), Rapunzel in Into the Woods (Kelrik Productions), and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls (Wine Country Theatre). She studies voice with Rosalind Crew (ArcSongs Voice Studio) and tap with Shirley Kirkes-Mar.
Cassidy Cagney (Kim) is thrilled to be making her Little Theatre debut – and hopes to be back frequently in the future. She just completed her freshman year at Cal Poly where she is majoring in theatre. Earlier this year she performed in The Little Prince at Cal Poly and previously was seen in Cheryl in Evil Dead: the Musical. She’d like to thank SLO Little Theatre for this great experience and her friends and family who support her through everything.
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Ed Cardoza (Mr. MacAfee) is a physical therapist at Arroyo Grande Hospital who got his start in theatre on the stages of SLO High School and Cal Poly. He’s enjoyed roles in local productions of The Wizard of Oz (Tin Man) with Kelrik Productions, The Producers (Nutty Nazi Franz) with Chameleon Productions, and The Arsonists (Schmitz) and Singin’ in the Rain (R.F. Simpson) both at SLO Little Theatre. He is excited to be doing his ninth show here at the Little Theatre and he would like to apologize to his two wonderful daughters, Emily and Clare, if he was EVER a dad anything like Mr. MacAfee.
Tony Costa (Conrad Birdie) is excited to be a part of another production at SLO Little Theatre. Tony comes to Birdie fresh from a very successful run of Cuesta College’s Refried Elvis for which he won the Distinguished Actor in a Musical award from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his portrayal of Elvis Presley. Other roles on the central coast include; The Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors (Cambria Center for the Arts), Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls (Wine Country Theatre), and Tommy Djilas in The Music Man (SLO Little Theatre.)
Jamie Foster (The Mayor) is thrilled to be back on stage with such a great group of people. Other SLO Little Theatre roles include Franz in The Sound of Music, Schmendiman in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and The Mayor in The Music Man. Jamie is also in his third year as the Little Theatre’s official photographer. Jamie would like to thank family and friends who support his involvement in theatre. Enjoy the show!
Claire Gretlein (Teen Chorus) is a freshman at Nipomo High School, and has been preforming for as long as she can remember. Claire has previously been in productions with Opera SLO, SLO Little Theatre (Play On!) Nipomo High School and Mesa Drama. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of Bye, Bye Birdie. Claire would like to thank her wonderful directors and cast for making this show possible!
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MJ Johnson (Gloria) works as a professional special effects artist and stage technician with Ethereal Fx and the PAC, but got her start in the performing arts as a ballroom dancer and stunt performer. Favorite past roles include Sunny (Rock Me to Sleep), Victoria (Cats), Dream Laurie (Oklahoma!) and Maggie (Brigadoon). After swapping out her heels for steel-toed boots, she went on to design lighting, stage manage, and make zombie prosthetics and dragon puppets. She is eternally grateful to her ever-supportive husband Eric for his love and encouragement, and to you for attending tonight. Thank you for being here, and enjoy!
Bobby Kendrick (Maude) is a Central Coast native and five-time veteran of the Little Theatre stage. Bobby has enjoyed roles as Freddy in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the Tenor in Singin’ in the Rain, Marcellus in The Music Man, Male Greek Chorus in How I Learned to Drive, the Reverend David Lee in The Foreigner, and most recently as an ensemble player in Wit. Bobby cannot thank his family enough for their unconditional love and support. He is also grateful to you, our audience, for your continued support of the arts.
Micaela Morgan (Ursula) is thrilled to be returning to the Little Theatre stage. A senior at Atascadero High School, Micaela plans to study musical theatre at Long Island’s Molloy College in New York. Her favorite roles include Cherry in The Outsiders (Atascadero High School), Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Jr (SLO Little Theatre), and Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest (Atascadero High School). She hopes you enjoy the show and encourages you to do the “Conrad Birdie Pledge and Scream” along with the cast.
Ted Nugent (Harvey Johnson) is excited to be working with such a talented cast and crew – and making new friends. A talented musician of eight years, this is his first experience with musical theatre. He is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to more work on the Little Theatre stage.
Season 2015-2016 23 Cast
Valerie Pallai (Mrs. MacAfee) is happy to be returning to the Little Theatre stage. Valerie has a BA in theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. Past Little Theatre appearances include Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Miss Dinsmore in Singin’ in the Rain, Female Greek Chorus in How I Learned to Drive and the Narrator in the Ubu’s Other Shoe staged reading of Miss Witherspoon. Elsewhere, Valerie has appeared in Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s production of A Christmas Survival Guide. A big thank you to the audience: It’s only fun if you can share it with others. Enjoy!
Cameron Parker (Albert) is an actor, playwright, composer and director. He currently is Co-Artistic Director of Mosaic Lizard Theater in Los Angeles and is an alumnus of Santa Maria’s PCPA. Acting credits include Iago in Othello, Biff in Death of a Salesman, George in Our Town, Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest, Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof, and Robin Hood in The Musical Adventures of Robin Hood. Cameron is honored to be surrounded by such a talented cast and crew, and is grateful to his family, friends, and mentors for their support.
Libby Parker (Helen) is excited to be playing the same role as she did exactly 10 years ago in Minnesota. Favorite roles include Claudia in Nuts and Jill in Butterflies Are Free (Pewter Plough Playhouse,) Ethel Toffelmeyer in The Music Man (SLOLT) and Trisha in A Chorus Line (SLOLT.) Growing up, Libby watched Bye Bye Birdie to the point of being able to quote every line in it and it is still one of her favorite musicals. She would like to thank her mom for her love of musicals, her husband for his support through auditions and rehearsals, and theatre for teaching her how to think on her feet.
Elliot Peters (Hugo) is happy to return to the Little Theatre stage this summer, after playing Scut Farkus in this season’s production of A Christmas Story. Elliot recently moved to the Central Coast from Providence, RI. Favorite roles in Rhode Island include: Turkey Boy, Young Scrooge, Peter, and The Ghost of Christmas Present over three seasons of A Christmas Carol (Trinity Repertory Company); Boy in The Big Meal, Fleance and Young Siward in MacBeth and Springer in Morality Play (Gamm Theatre.)
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Phineas Peters (Randolph) played Ralphie in this season’s Little Theatre production of A Christmas Story. Phineas recently moved to the Central Coast from Providence, RI. Among his favorite roles in Rhode Island: The Dauphin in Marie Antoinette (Gamm Theatre), Tiny Tim, Young Scrooge, and Turkey Boy over four seasons of A Christmas Carol (Trinity Repertory Company), and Oliver in Oliver! (Trinity Repertory Company).
Zoe Piette (Kid Chorus) is so excited to be back onstage in this SLO Little Theatre production! She appeared in ACT’s 2014 productions of Cinderella and A Christmas Story and couldn’t be happier to be back. Other local roles include the chorus of Pinkalicious with Kelrik and the part of Stuart Little in Teach Elementary’s sixth grade play. Although she is only in 7th grade, Zoe has big hopes of making a career in acting. She thanks family and friends for their support and love.
Sabrina Pratt (Mrs. Merkle) played Sara in last season’s Little Theatre production of Time Stands Still. By day Sabrina serves as the drama teacher at Atascadero High School and by night she teaches and performs improv, sketch and stand-up comedy here. She has worked as a comedian in Chicago, teaching and performing at Second City , iO and Comedy Sportz. Sabrina is a guest instructor and artistic collaborator with the Charlotte Comedy Theater and has previously been an instructor at the Children’s Theater of Charlotte, NC. Sabrina would like to thank her family for all of their love and support!
Edan Amon-Xen Seaton (Teen Chorus) is making her second appearance at the SLO Little Theatre. Her first role was as Esther Jane in the 2015 production of A Christmas Story. Edan’s first stage appearance was at age five as Nina Staughtingham in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for Seattle’s Broadway Bound. Other Broadway Bound roles include Phineas Trout in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Spritza in Fiddler on the Roof. In Minneapolis, Edan performed with Stages Theatre Company in The Dandelion Seed and Zen Ties. Edan is grateful to everyone behind the scenes, especially her very supportive parents, who have been driving her to rehearsals for seven years now.
Season 2015-2016 25 Cast
Veronica Surber (Rosie Alvarez) is thrilled to be back on the Little Theatre stage. She most recently appeared as Diana Morales in the 2014 production of A Chorus Line. Elsewhere on the Central Coast, Veronica appeared as Woman 1 in Wine Country Theatre’s I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and as Olive in Kelrik Productions’ 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Other favorite shows include Sheila in Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, The Baker’s Wife in Into The Woods, and Mimi in Rent. Veronica would like to thank her One Special Guy, Ed, and her two littles: Thank you for your love and support!
Jill Turnbow (Mae) has most recently been working with SLO Little Theatre’s After Hours Series directing We’re Cancelling Cable, My First Time, Holy Crap and Oreos and Percodan, along with performing her own one-woman show Between Iraq and a Hard Place. Mainstage shows include Taking Leave, Daughters of the Lone Star State, and Independence. She also has appeared in Ubu’s Other Shoe staged readings of Miss Witherspoon and August: Osage County. Other favorite roles include Always, Patsy Cline, Laundry & Bourbon, and The Glass Menagerie.
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26 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Crew
Pam Hester (Stage Manager) has worked on many shows at SLO Little Theatre over the last six years. Favorite shows include Taking Leave, The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), Watergate (and Other Solid Gold Hits), and A Chorus Line. She was seen in SLO Little Theatre’s Spinning into Butter. She has also worked on shows with the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, Brickyard Theatre, and the God Is Still Speaking Players. Pam hails from Kentucky, the Bluegrass State, and works as a registered nurse during the day.
David Linfield S( et Design) designs all of the Little Theatre’s Mainstage productions. The theatre bug bit David in 1990 when an audition notice for a community theatre production caught his fancy. Over the years, he has migrated away from performing onstage to behind the scenes, embracing technical stagecraft as his calling. David’s educational background in graphic design and his work experience in retail display and housing construction have blended together in distinctive ways to inform his passion for designing and building sets.
Keith Wetzel (Costume Design) has been designing, building, renting and selling costumes on the Central Coast for almost 30 years. While co-owner of Costume Capers, Keith kept San Luis Obispo looking good from Mardi Gras to Halloween and all points in-between. His local costume career began with Cuesta College’s musical theatre program in the 1980s creating the costumes for hundreds of students and dozens of shows over 15 years. In addition to his creative costuming for many Little Theatre shows, Keith’s work has also graced shows for Kelrik Productions here and in Los Angeles.
Kevin Harris (Lighting & Sound Design) has been SLO Little Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director since 2008. Kevin received his MFA in directing from the University of Iowa and his BFA in acting from New York University. He also spent three years studying acting at the Atlantic Theatre Company under David Mamet, William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman. In addition to teaching at the University of Iowa and the University of Chicago, Kevin has directed numerous productions in Actors’ Equity Association – League of Resident Theatres across the country. Kevin feels privileged to be part of bringing live theatre to San Luis Obispo: “In an increasingly impersonal world, live theatre is a powerful reminder of the humanity we share.”
Season 2015-2016 27 Special Remembrances
In Honor of Libbie Agran for her 2016 Women of Distinction Award
Brenda & Jules Hock
In Honor of Carol & Ron Burkhart’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
Your San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Family
In Honor of the Marriage of Joy Swann and Matthew Cottle
Catherine & Richard Luckett Maryellen & Michael Simkins
In Loving Memory of Lou Robinson
Karen & James Calandra* Ann Robinson* Candida Gillis* The Van Vleet Family Nicole & Bradley Kyker Marty Claus & Chip Visci Craig & Trudy Lindaman
SLO Little Theatre Board of Directors Bryce Engstrom, Michael Simkins, Matthew Cottle, Jerry Chirpich, Daniel Freeman, Richard Luckett, Jeff Olds, Wilda Rosene, Marcia Scott, Christine Williams
28 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre In Loving Memory of Jeanne Priest
Laura Thompson*
In Loving Memory of Laura Hopkins
Peggy Bookhout The Kieler Family Tracy Heldt DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Leslie Herweck
In Honor of Michael Simkins
Libbie Agran & Guy Fitzwater
In Loving Memory of Laura McNamara
Barbara & Kevin Abbott Eileen F. Monge* Karen Adler Patricia McNamara* Carly & Warren Baker The Morganti Family Marc Brazil Native Daughters Bernice & Glenn Carlson of the Golden West Matthew & Joy Cottle Wilda Rosene Sharon Dobson The Seitz Family, Mike & Sharon, Ron & Linda and Rosanne Catherine & Richard Luckett Maryellen & Michael Simkins Marlene Maddalena Susan Slowes Gracie Tedone Manderscheid Bob Lahr & Bruce Stuart Catherine McNamara Linda & Robert Takken Joan McNamara*
*Indicates donors to the Academy of Creative Theatre Season 2015-2016 29 Leave a Legacy of Live Theatre
Everyone can leave a legacy. Every day, people from all walks of life invest in the future of their community through planned giving in their wills or estate plans. In doing so, they make a tremendous difference in the world they leave behind.
Legacy Gifts & Pledges
Many thanks to our Legacy Society members whose generous gifts and pledges, made or promised through thoughtful estate planning, will help to bring live theatre and creative educational programs to San Luis Obispo for years to come.
Ray & Jaime Robert Lahr & William F. Mooney & Hatler Bruce Stuart Wilbur Wurster
Ensure the future of live theatre in San Luis Obispo by investing in the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre today. If you’ve already designated a gift to the Little Theatre, please let us know – we want to honor and celebrate your foresight now!
For more information about how you can leave a legacy, please contact Patty Thayer at (805) 781-3889, ext. 15.
30 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Individual Donors Emerald ($10,000+) Directors ($500+) Gregory, Zandra, Ali & Taylor Peters Mary Bianco David Bauer Jane & George Roach Carol & Ray Boche Kenneth E. Schwartz Angels ($5,000+) Bill & Phyllis Davies Warren & Carol Sinsheimer Laura Hopkins Nancy & Tom Dwyer Mary & David Stornetta Ann Robinson* Daniel Freeman Patty & Tom Thayer Gina Kirk & Jim Solomon John, Karen & Jessica Tracy Sarah Hovannisian Joan & David Van Executive Producers W. Edward & Ingrid W. Kelly Sheila & Al Vossler ($2,500+) John & Marcia Lindvall Fund Concettina & Allyn Arnold Dick Morse & Mike Lyons Stage Managers Ruth & Bob Bostrom Carol MacCurdy and Tom Nuckols ($100+) Phyllis & Robert Frank Rhonda O’Dell* Anonymous Carol Kiessig The Presher-Sumbat Family Kenneth Allen Catherine & Richard Luckett Janet Salter Betty Lou Alvarado Patricia & Laura McNamara* Joyce Seligson Peggy & Cathy Bryan Ann & Lou Robinson* Nancy & Jim Sena Rebecca & John Baer Maryellen & Michael Simkins Jeanne, Shannon & Sara Small Carly & Warren Baker Christine & Bob Williams Cindy Green & John Thomas Sammie Hayward Bankston Producers ($1,000+) Virginia Bass Stars ($250+) Anita & Joe Biggs Libbie Agran & Guy Fitzwater Marc Brazil Phil Wagner & Mary Blackler Gary Lawson & Tom Ammon Nancy & John Bruno Margaret Blakely Lois & David Bruns Peggy & Malcolm Carlaw Jacqueline Bryant Carol & Ron Burkhart Jan & Rich Carsel Linda Butler Anet & Charley Carlin Margie Danley Sorina Carabeth Sharynn & Jerry Chirpich Jayne & Stephen Devencenzi Lorene & Ed Cabrera Paul Connelly Sharon Dobson Barbara C. Castillo Joy & Matthew Cottle Nancy Elliott Lynn & Art Chenen Kathrine Coull Marguerite & Donald Erickson Brian & Erin Clausen Kate Hines & Marilyn & Larry Gardner Diane Clausen Bryce Engstrom Roy & Jane Gersten Grace Crittenden Joan Gellert-Sargen Victoria Grostick Suzanne Curtis Sara’s Art Fund, Sara Charlotte Hughes Vicki Duncan Cyr & Boyd Horne Matt & Janel Hutcheson* Wendy Daly Karen S. Kolba, M.D. Jo Ann K. Jennings Virginia & Dan Davies Bette Kulp Betsey & Frank Kelton Lisa Wallender & Ric Deschler Linda & Jeff Olds The Kieler Family Steve David & Kate Dore Genevieve D. Peters Barbara Schoenike & Sherry & Everett Eiselen Wilda Rosene* Stephen LaSalle* Chuck & Lou Emmert Marcia Scott Ashala & Brian Lawler Marguerite & Donald Erickson Judy Stark Sophia Lea* Darlene & Len Essig Alaine & Rich Steuk Laura McNamara Sheryl Overholser & Marty Claus & Chip Visci The Minikel Family Foundation Stephen Fainsbert Anonymous* Eileen F. Monge* Linda & James Foss Rosh Wright DD & Mike Patrick Marilou Gamst
Season 2015-2016 31 Stage Managers Gracie Tedone Manderscheid Nancy Piver Cont’d ($100+) Anita Martin Pamela & Rick Racouillat Kerry Mayling Destry Ramey, Shelagh Garren & Sandi Sigurdson Pug Adventure Series Alan Pietsch & Steve McGrath Charles & Kathy Rose Duejean & Bob Garrett Janet & David McLaughlin Marcy Rourke Wendy & Keith George Catherine McNamara Lynne Russell Ruedy Candida Gillis* Joan McNamara* Carolyn Schanberger David & Gina Hafemeister David & Shelly McNamara Lynn & David Shaw Joy & Ralph Hanson Sharon & Jerry Melson Susan Schneider & Joel Siegel Mary Kay Harrington The Morganti Family Kathy Smith Rich & Margaret Hendrickson Philip Richard Morris Robert Lahr & Bruce Stuart Cheryl Hertan Cadelario & Julie Munoz Bettina Swigger, Esq. Pam & Bob Hyland Carl Nelson Amanda Takken Cynthia & David Javitz Leila Norman Robert & Linda Takken Jean Kidder & Warren Jensen Nancy & Donald Norton Nick & Darcie Thille Beth & Calvin Johnson Daniel O’Grady Laura Thompson* Mimi & Gene Kalland William Oldt Nancy & Kenneth Thompson Bernie & Ed Kurtz Roberta & John Ozanich Jane & Vito Tullo Debbie Lagomarsino Don & Ricki Pace John Laird Gail & David Padolsky Elyse & Chris Ungar Betty V. Lampert Valerie Pallai Pegi & Kennon Vaudrey Virginia & Robert Latta Joseph Patane Phil Wagner Craig & Margaret Lindaman Kathryn Patterson Dixie Walker Jonathan & Holly Lindenthaler Joan Petersen Carol & Tom Weiss June Lombard Frank & Ginny Pekar Deborah & Jim Whitson Kathleen L. Long Marlene Peter Marion & Paul Wolff Gay & Don Lumsden Judy & DK Philbin In Honor of Rosh Wright Marlene Maddalena Harold Pillow Marta & John Zanghi
Your performances are a reflection of life - its darkness, its light, its worth, its beauty.
We applaud you for opening the hearts and minds of theatergoers.
Maurice & Susie Wedell
32 San Luis Obispo Little Theatre *Indicates donors to the Academy of Creative Theatre Business & Foundation Donors
Emerald ($10,000+) Jayne Cairns Designs, Cerro Caliente Cellars Wilda Rosene* City of San Luis Obispo Chamisal Vineyards Moats Laser & Skin Care, Claiborne & Churchill Digital West Networks, Inc. Dr. Michael W. Moats, MD Vintners The Moca Foundation Barbara-Jo Osborne* Donati Family Vineyards New Times Peak Electric Dorn’s Original Subplot Studio Wacker Wealth Partners Breakers Café Wedell Winery Angels ($5,000+) Duckie’s Chowder House Wilshire Hospice Better Business Eberle Winery Financial Services Directors ($500+) EOS Estate Winery Costume Capers Coastal Peaks Coffee Forster Trucking* Executive Directors PRP Companies Geo Solutions, Inc. ($2,500+) Hunt Cellars Stars ($250+) The Community Foundation J. Dusi Winery San Luis Obispo County, Arc Songs Voice Studio, Kynsi Winery Holser Educational Fund Rosalind Crew Laetitia Winery for the Performing Arts* Aspect Studios Midnight Cellars Films for Good Broken Earth Winery KCBX Public Radio California Fresh Markets Niner Estate Winery KSBY Television Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Peachy Canyon Winery Rabobank, N.A.* P.E.O Sisterhood RyLo Media Design Stage Manager Robert Hall Winery The Tribune ($100+) Saucelito Canyon Vineyard Alta Colina Vineyard Shale Oak Winery Producers ($1,000+) & Winery Sinor-LaVallee Wines Bryce Engstrom: Architect Ancient Peaks Winery Stephen Ross Wine Cellars Central Coast Funds Armstrong Property for Children Management Straight Up Sports, Inc. Charter Spectrum Biddle Ranch Vineyards Summerwood Winery Heritage Oaks Bank Caldera Cuveé Windward Vineyard Jamba Juice Castoro Cellars Zenaida Cellars
All donations listed were pledged or received as of May 17, 2016. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you have any questions about your listing, please contact Patty Thayer at (805) 781-3889, ext. 15.
*Indicates donors to the Academy of Creative Theatre Season 2015-2016 33 Mission: To present theatrical productions of professional quality for the entertainment, enrichment and education of the public. Our mission is based on the conviction that live theatre, performed and experienced in the full dimensionality of real time and space, is of inestimable value, reminding us of our shared human values in an increasingly digitized and impersonal world.
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Board of Directors 888 Morro Street Bryce Engstrom, President San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Michael Simkins, President-Elect & Secretary Mailing Address Jerry Chirpich, Treasurer P.O. Box 122 Members San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Matthew Cottle, Daniel Freeman, Richard Luckett, Jeff Olds, Wilda Rosene, Marcia Scott, Box Office: (805) 786-2440 Christine Williams Business: (805) 781-3889
Box Office Hours Staff Tue–Fri 11 am–3 pm Kevin Harris Show Saturdays 2–4 pm Managing Artistic Director slolittletheatre.org Patty Thayer Communications & Development Director Kerry DiMaggio Graphic design by Education Director Subplot Studio David Linfield Printing by Technical Director PRP Companies Yvonne Ogren Lobby video created by Box Office Manager Rylo Media Design Lacey McNamara Show photos by Volunteer Coordinator / House Manager Jamie Foster Photography Kelly Fidopiastis, Suzy Newman, Emy Authier, Wine by Arisa Bega, Rachel Fista Dunning Vineyards Assistant House Managers
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Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman & Terry Gilkyson Directed by Shelagh Garren Musical Direction by Lacey McNamara & Danielle Dutro McNamara Choreography by Naomi Skee
July 15-31, 2016 “The bare necessities of life will come to you…They’ll come to you!”
– Baloo the Bear
Show Sponsors Wilda Rosene / Carol & Ron Burkhart
ACT Season Sponsors Patricia McNamara, In Loving Memory of Laura McNamara
Additional ACT Support Ann Robinson