PRESENTS 49th SEASON

Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joseph Stein

Performing at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga Novermber 9 - December 7, 2013

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s First Production of its 49th 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 which contain information on upcoming productions, cards to place your name on 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 Presents your support that we are able to bring you such “professional” production at such a reasonable price. Thank you for your continued support. Produced on the New York Stage *******SPECIAL OFFER******* Music by Jerry Bock, by Harold Prince Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, LAST CHANCE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR Book by Joseph Stein Original New York Stage Production THE NEW SEASON: 2013–2014 Based on Sholem Directed & Aleichem stories by special Choreographed by We invite you to become a subscriber to our upcoming season with a Special permission of Arnold Perl Jerome Robbins Offer! If you purchased an individual ticket to this production, we offer you the opportunity to turn in your ticket stub for a credit on a subscription for our 2013–2014 season. To take advantage of this offer, obtain a Subscription Form from the lobby, complete the form, attach your ticket stub which shows the performance Starring date and assigned seat and remit it with a stamped, self-addressed envelope along DOUG BROOK as Tevye and RACHEL 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 MICHELBERG as Golde process this form, assign your seats for the remaining productions of “Jesus Christ, And Featuring Superstar” and “Crazy For You” and mail your tickets. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the rest of our 49th season! Offer good only through December 7, 2013. Leher Pathak, Kate Matheson, Christie Paz, — Edward Hand, President Ian Douglas, Sean Carson-Hull WVLO Musical Theatre Company Play Director: Rebecca Brownson; Music Director: Roberta Howe; Vocal Director: Diane Milo; Choreographer: Valerie Valenzuela Producer: Elizabeth Dale

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 2-1 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of Appearance) The Fiddler...... Miho Nishi A Note from the Director Tevye, the Dairyman ...... Doug Brook Yente, the Matchmaker...... Leslie Newport Avram, the Bookseller...... Doug Hughes any years ago I appeared in a production of “Fiddler On The Roof”. Nachum, the Beggar...... Bill Ereneta I played Hodel, the second daughter, and I had a wonderful time. Lazar Wolf, the Butcher...... Robert Miguel Solis I made many dear friends in that production, some of whom I Mendel, the Rabbi’s Son...... David Edwards still Msee from time to time. After the production closed, I had no desire to ever The Rabbi ...... Larry Raboy revisit Anatevka. That’s pretty common for actors and directors. We take precious Golde, Tevye’s wife...... Rachel Michelberg memories away from each show we do and we move on to the next project, but Tzeitel, Tevye’s daughter...... Leher Pathak to do the same show again would somehow be anticlimactic. When WVLO an- Hodel, Tevye’s daughter...... Kate Matheson nounced that they would be doing “Fiddler On The Roof” this season, I rethought Chava, Tevye’s daughter...... Christie Paz that decision to leave Anatevka behind permanently. The idea of playing Golde Shprintze, Tevye’s daughter...... Miranda Robinson was very appealing to me. A very short time later, Liz asked if I would be willing Bielke, Tevye’s daughter...... Janelle Gruss to direct the show instead. To be honest, I was torn, but I am very glad I accepted Motel, the Tailor ...... Ian Douglas the job as director. I have had so much fun building our village, bringing together Mordcha, the Innkeeper...... Steve Sammonds its people and embellishing it with details. Perchik, a Student ...... Sean Carson-Hull Every show I have ever done has taught me something, but as the director Fyedka, a Russian...... Richard Portune of this production, I have learned so much, about the culture, about the history, Boris, a Russian (soloist)...... Carmelo Rosado, III about the music, and about the traditions. I can also honestly say that this cast and Sasha, a Russian...... Brett Carlson crew have been delightful to work with. I truly hope you enjoy our production as The Constable ...... Dan Zulevic much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Yussell ...... Earl Masuda Grandmother Tzeitel ...... Lisa Allen —Rebecca White Brownson, Director Fruma-Sarah...... Angela Cesena Shaindel, Motel’s Mother...... Dee Baily The Priest...... Michael MacKenzie  Ensemble...... Thomas Aquino, Don Brownson, Mackenzie Edwards, LIKE US/SUPPORT US Maddie Edwards, George Fernandez, Ande Jacobson, THROUGH THE SOCIAL MEDIA Leslie Keenan, Barbara Flynn Kelly, Earl Masuda, Ronnie Misra, Ali Molaei, Elizabeth Paz, Rheagan Rizio (Dance Captain) We are looking for patrons who use social media communications with their Bottle Dancers:...... Brett Carlson, Sean Carson-Hull, David Edwards, colleagues, friends, neighbors and associates, including Facebook, LinkedIn, George Fernandez, Ronnie Misra, Ali Molaei Squidoo, YouTube and Twitter to help publicize our WVLO Musical Theatre Company productions. We extend an invitation to you to become a partner with us in promoting Grateful Acknowledgements our musicals and encouraging others to attend. Let’s work together to fill this South Bay Musical Theatre, Ohlone College, Gerald Carter, David Lamcke, theater!! Over the years many of you have shared your support and enthusiasm West Valley College Theater Department, Nancy and Les Burger, Joe Kelly, for our production endeavors which makes it a truly gratifying experience, Fremont High School, Foothill College, Presentation High School both on the stage and behind the scenes. and John Gibbs Workshop in Campbell. 3

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 2-3 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT II Prologue The Place: Anatevka, A small Village in Russia Scene 1 – Exterior of Tevye’s House The Time: 1905, On the Eve of the Russian Revolutionary Period . “Now I Have Everything”...... Perchik, Hodel . “Tevye’s Rebuttal”...... Tevye ACT I . “Do You Love Me?” ...... Tevye, Golde Prologue Scene 2 – A Village Street . “Tradition” ...... Tevye & Ensemble . “The Rumor”...... Ensemble Scene 1 – The Kitchen in Tevye’s House Scene 3 – The Railroad Station . “Matchmaker”...... Tzeitel, Hodel, Chava . “Far From The Home I Love”...... Hodel Scene 2 – Exterior of Tevye’s House Scene 4 – Village Street in Front of the Tailor Shop . “If I Were a Rich Man”...... Tevye Scene 5 – Exterior of Tevye’s House Scene 3 – The Kitchen in Tevye’s House . “Chava Sequence” ...... Tevye . “Sabbath Prayer”...... Tevye, Golde & Ensemble Scene 6 – Exterior of Tevye’s House (Several Weeks Later) Scene 4 – The Inn . “Anatevka”...... Tevye, Golde, & Ensemble . “To Life”...... Tevye, Lazar Wolf & Ensemble Scene 7 - Exterior of Tevye’s House (Three Days Later) Scene 5 – Exterior of Tevye’s House . “Tevye’s Monologue”...... Tevye . “Miracle of Miracles” ...... Motel Scene 6 – Tevye’s Bedroom...... Tevye, Grandmother Tzeitel, Rabbi, ORCHESTRA Fruma-Sarah & Ensemble Conductor...... Roberta Howe Scene 7 – Village Street in Front of the Tailor Shop Violins...... Judy Diamond, Margaret Elliott, Pam Parke, Faye Yang Scene 8 – Tevye’s Yard Viola ...... Geri Actor, Marilyn Anderson, Kathleen Harley . “Sunrise, Sunset” ...... Tevye, Golde, Hodel, Perchik & Ensemble Cello ...... Lynda Bloomquist, Pam Robinson, Annette DeSchon . “Wedding Dance 1 and 2”...... Ensemble Bass...... David Lake, Walt Gibson Flute...... Nina Weber, Arlene Jacobs —Intermission— Clarinets...... Jordan Selburn, Stephen Fernbach, Steven Holmes Oboe...... Dianne Alexander, Marty McHan Bassoon...... Christopher Lane, Gail Selburn HELP US “GET THE WORD OUT” Trumpets...... Craig Diserens, Andy Scott, Susan Shaedeck-Chase French Horn ...... David Dufour, Joe Kelly, Ed Lacina If you participate in Facebook, please spread the word about our musical Trombone ...... Gordon Bowman, Mike Gross, Brent Wickemeyer productions. “Like us” on Facebook (we already have a page there for WVLO) Guitar/Mandolin...... Steve Adkins so we invite you to become a partner with us in publicizing our musicals and Accordion...... Kate Froeberg encouraging others to attend. Percussion ...... BobWylie Let’s work together to fill this Auxiliary Instrumentation ...... Mark Bergmann theater. The performers who share their time and talent for Not all musicians will play for each performance. you deserve to have full a the- ater of enthusiastic patrons.

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 4-5 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM PRODUCTION STAFF WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST Producer...... Elizabeth Dale Lisa Allen (Grandma Tzeitel/Ensemble) Lisa returns for her second WVLO Associate Producer...... Earl Masuda production, having just performed in “9 To 5” last season as the Doctor. Her Director...... Rebecca Brownson theatrical credits include “Carousel” and “Kismet” with LTSJ, “Legally Blonde” and Assistant to the Director...... Patty Reinhart “Grand Hotel” with SCP, “South Pacific” with WCT. A native of San Francisco, she Music Director...... Roberta Howe enjoys yoga, theater, singing, gaming and reading. To husband, Jim and her children, Vocal Director...... Diane Milo Brandon and Katie, she sends her love and gratitude for lovingly accommodating Choreographer...... Valerie Valenzuela this very time-consuming hobby! Production Set Designer...... Stephen C. Wathen Dee Baily (Shaindel) Dee makes her debut with WVLO and enjoys variety, Technical Director...... Ed Hand appearing regularly in musicals, plays, operettas and operas. Her credits include Master Carpenter...... William Shepard productions with FMT, SCLP, PAP, WBO, OSJ, Ray of Light, Lamplighters, Scenic and Lighting Rigger...... Rocco Vecilio, Dave Raiman Stanford Savoyards and Arclight Repertory Theatre. Some of her favorite roles Costumer...... Carol Clever include Domina in “Funny Thing…Forum”; Josephine Strong in “Urinetown”; Costume Construction...... Judy Pincus Jack’s Mother in “Into The Woods”, Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn in “Music Man”, Lighting Designer...... Michael Glenn Munoz the Fairy Queen in “Iolanthe”, Lady Jane in “Patience” and Oiser Boudreaux in Sound Designer...... John DiLoreto “Steel Magnolias”. Production Stage Managers ...... Michael MacKenzie, Dave Raiman Assistant Stage Manager...... Thomas Aquino Doug Brook (Tevye) Doug returns for his fifth WVLO production, having Stage Crew...... Nita Rabe-Uyeno and Dawn Johnson appeared in “Will Rogers Follies”, “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, “Honk!” and “42nd Spotlight Operators...... Ellie Brownson and Les Dale Street”, but he also served as Director for “Damn Yankees” in 2010. He also Light Board Operator...... Dave Raiman directed SBMT’s “Finian’s Rainbow”, (which received the Small Theatre Award for Properties...... Nancy Dean, Alice Ray and Ruth E. Stein Outstanding Musical) and he will direct their Spring production of “Dirty Rotten Set Construction & Painting...... Sherma Cook, Ed Hand, Earl Masuda, Scoundrels”. Other performing credits include appearances with PAT, JTSC, CRT, Migi Oey, Nita Rabe-Uyeo, William Shepard, Stephen C. Wathen and Cast PAP, TOSPS, STOC and Center Stage. A longtime Torah Reader and recurring Hair & Make-Up...... Christine Ormseth instructor at Congregations Sinai and Beth David, he is the artistic director of the Sound Operator...... John DiLoreto APJCC’s new Theatre Chevruta, whose first offering is Tevye and His Daughters House Manager...... Judy Pincus this December. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon, VP of the Association for Jewish Audition Assistants...... Haley Barta, Dave Raiman, Theatre, Dramatists Guild member and program manager at NetApp, he is the Rehearsal Pianists...... Karen Adkins, Bruce Herman, Judith Steinle, longtime humor columnist for Southern Jewish Life magazine, spare-time translater Marge White and Lynn Woolhouse of the 17th Century rabbinic works of Moshe Chafetz, and author of twenty plays Program, Lobby & Publicity Photographer ...... Edmond Kwong staged or recognized nationwide, including Off-Off Broadway productions of Program & Publicity ...... Marge Hand “Retrograde” and “What Ever Happened to HanuClaus?” Check out his web site Marketing & Publicity...... Carol Knouf at http://brookwrite.com. Reservations and Box Office...... Marge and Ed Hand Don Brownson (Ensemble) Don makes his “on-stage” debut with WVLO in this Opening Night Refreshments. . . .Carol Knouf, Nancy Kwong, Earl Masuda, production, but he’s been in our orchestra pit playing trombone for many of our past June Milanes and Judy Pincus musicals. He spends his days as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed and his hobbies, Lobby Refreshments. . . . .Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy and Judy Pincus in addition to his trombone, are hiking and singing in an octet. His wife, Becky, Production Videography ...... Pasha Croes is his “awesome” director and his two children, Ellie and Tommy, are in college, Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos...... Edmond Kwong but help on our set crews whenever they’re home! Program Graphics ...... Diane K. Hoxeng Brett Carlson (Sasha/Russian) Brett returns to WVLO for his seventh production; Poster& Flier Design...... Edmond Kwong he was last seen as Spats Palazzo in “Sugar” last season and previously as Bud Frump Flier Printing...... Computer Business Service in “How To Succeed…”. He also performed in “White Christmas”, “West Side Program Printing...... CyberPress Story”, “Joseph…Dreamcoat” and ‘Seven Brides…Brothers”. He spent his summer 6 7

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 6-7 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM practicing his villainy in “Once On This Island” (Papa Ge) at PYT and as the Wolf and in “Honk!” as Snowy. She is currently in sixth grade and already has her sights in “Into The Woods” at TITM. He was most recently seen on this stage defending set on a four-year college. the barricade in SBMT’s “Les Miserables). Brett studied Theater Arts at SJSU and Maddie Edwards (Ensemble) Maddie marks her second production with WVLO, was an intern at the Theatre Royal in Bath, England, where he worked with their having debuted as Brigitta in our “Sound Of Music” in 2011. Since then she has youth theater program. You might see Brett at Hicklebee’s Children’s Bookstore portrayed Dorothy in SCP’s “Wizard Of Oz” and appeared as Pepper in their in Willow Glen where he has worked for more than a decade! production of “Annie”. A Sophomore at Wilcox HS, she is excited to be in a show Sean Carson-Hull (Perchik) Sean marks his seventh production with WVLO, most with her Dad and younger sister. recently appearing in “Sugar”. Regular patrons will remember him as Bob Wallace Bill Ereneta (Nachum) Bill returns for his eighth production with WVLO, having (the Bing Crosby role) in our premiere of “White Christmas” in 2010 and as a begun his theatrical appearances in 1997 as Captain Brackett in “South Pacific” member of the ERMA-Award winning Quartet in “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. and continuing with “How To Succeed…”, “Carousel”, “Once Upon A Mattress”, He’s also appeared in “How To Succeed…”, “Aida”, and “Sweet Charity”. He has “Damn Yankees”, “My Fair Lady” and most recently in “The Sound Of Music” performed all over the Bay Area in over 45 shows, including “Big River”, “Oliver” as Admiral von Schreiber. A native Californian, he holds a BS in Physics and and “The Who’s Tommy”. He loves to go camping, sing karaoke and spend time Mathematics from SDS and a MPA in Human Resources from GGU. He was a with friends. Sean sends a heartfelt thanks to his parents who have always been former USMC fighter pilot; worked with the NASA Ames Research Center and supportive of his life and choice of hobby! enjoyed a complete career with the City of SJ, where he retired from the Mineta Angela Cesena (Fruma-Sarah) Angela makes her debut with WVLO in this SJ International Airport as a Deputy Director. After retirement he “discovered production, but has performed in Saratoga HS’ “The Sound Of Music” as the serendipitously” that he possessed a “big voice” and began performing with AMTSJ, Mother Superior. She most recently appeared in “Damn Yankees”. A native OSJ, WVLOA and SBMT. Bill is pleased to join this production, his 57th since Californian, she earned her BA in Music at Whitworth University and is currently finding his way to the stage!! pursuing her MA in Education at Hope International University. She is a HS George Fernandez (Ensemble) George was last seen with WVLO as a Professor Spanish teacher at Magnolia Science Academy and her goals are to complete in “Flower Drum Song” in 2005. He most recently appeared in “Iolanthe” with her MA and play the Witch in “Into The Woods”! Her hobbies include reading, Lamplighter’s Music Theatre and just completed the 2013 Musical Theatre dancing, running and movies. Conservatory Program at Notre Dame de Namur University. George is currently Ian Douglas (Motel) Ian is back for his ninth production with WVLO, his most a Course Facilitator at Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Community Education and recent in “Sugar” and as the Butler in “Annie”, both last season. Previously, he was is an avid ballroom dancer! He’s currently studying the Argentine Tango. Maybe seen in “West Side Story”, “Grease”, “Cats”, “Once Upon A Mattress”, “Mame” and we’ll see him someday on “Dancing With The Stars!!” “Aida”. He most recently appeared in “Pippin” for SCP. He also portrayed one of Janelle Gruss (Bielke) Janelle is a newcomer to WVLO, but no stranger to the stage. his favorite roles, Otto Kringelein, in SCP’s “Grand Hotel”. Other credits include Her other credits include two movie productions with Gilroy CMT, portraying ATC’s “Assassins”, “Rocky Horror Show” and “Little Shop of Horrors” as well as Amaryllis in “Music Man” at the Dartmouth Middle School and appearing in STOC’s “Godspell”. His goal is to do more theatre internationally. CMT’s “Cinderella”. Janelle is a student at Dartmouth and loves to dance, cook and David Edwards (Mendel) David is back for his second production with WVLO, his ride horse back. She’s so excited to be in this show and hopes you will enjoy it. first being “Sound Of Music” when he played Herr Zeller. He was most recently seen Doug Hughes (Avram) Doug returns to the WVLO stage for his fourth production as Mr. Brownlow in “Oliver”. He’s enjoying this role because 2 of his 3 daughters with WVLO, his last 2 came during our 2011-2012 season when he portrayed are on stage with him. A native San Franciscan, David holds several degrees in Wally Womper in “How To Succeed…” and the Underling in “Drowsy Chaperone”. Chemistry & Biochemistry and is the Founder and CEO of Earthbound Homes, a Before that, he was the Preacher in “Seven Brides…Brothers”. He is a founding Custom Green Home Building and Remodeling Company. He loves everything; if member of PHS’ Theater & Arts Development Association (TADA!), where he it is hard, dangerous, exhausting or embarrassing, he’s in!!! His goal is to be the best has served as playwright, producer, publicist and performer over the last decade in father and husband!! He is most grateful to his wife, Amy, for once again letting such fundraiser musicals as “Godspell”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “You’re A Good him play with his kids while she “takes up the slack at home”!!! Man, Charlie Brown”, “My Way”, “Babes In Hollywood”, “If My Friends Could Mackenzie Edwards (Ensemble) Mackenzie makes her debut with WVLO in this See Me Now”, and this year’s world premiere of “The Lady Of The Lantern”, a production, but is no stranger to the stage. having just appeared in SCP’s “Annie” play commissioned to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Doug works as an last year. Her most recent productions were in SCP’s “Wizard Of Oz” as a munchkin editor at Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale.

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 8-9 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM Ande Jacobson (Ensemble) Ande makes her debut on stage in this WVLO musical, Man”. Rachel lives in Willow Glen with her two children, Hannah and Joshua, but has spent many hours in our orchestra pit as a musician and assistant director. where she maintains a private voice studio. Her impressive list of credits include productions with SCP, SBMT, Shoestring Ronnie Misra (Ensemble) Ronnie is back for his fourth musical with WVLO, having Theatre Company, City Lights, Tabard Theatre, ATC, StarStruck Theatre Company, previously appeared in “Wonderful Town” and in the role of Gatch in “How To WCT, and Educational Theatre Company. Her favorite role was as the Conductor Succeed…”. But he will always remember our 2010 production of “Breaking Up of SCP’s “Seussical” she had a nightly sword fight with the Cat In The Hat during Is Hard To Do” for he not only performed one of the major supporting roles, Gabe the Entr’acte! She earned her BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering at UC Davis Green, but it was when he met Valerie, his new wife (and our choreographer)! He and her MS in Electrical Engineering at SJSU. By day, Ande is a software engineer is especially happy to be part of this show since it is their first one together since and by night is a musician, writer and theatre critic. She published her first book their wedding in August. Mazel Tov! earlier this year – Remembering Mom and Dad. She dedicates her performance to their memory since “Fiddler…Roof” was one of their favorite musicals. Ali Molaei (Ensemble) Ali first appeared with WVLO as Kurt in “Sound Of Music” in 2011 so he’s back for his second performance with us. But as a Freshman at Leslie Keenan (Ensemble) Leslie returns for her second production with WVLO, Westmont HS, he appeared in their recent production of “Legally Blonde” and her first was in “Sound Of Music” in 2011. Since then she has appeared as Alma lists credits with SBMT and SJ Rep as well. He plans a career in the arts so we in “Music Man”; Ericka in “Das Rheingold”; Emilia in “Otello” and as Ulrica in wish him ‘Good Luck’! “Un Ballo In Masdrera”. You may have already surmised that she’s doing opera and loving it! Ulrica was one of her favorite roles because she was a great witch! The Leslie Newport (Yente, the Matchmaker) Leslie returns to our stage after playing highlight of her career was discovering Carl Franzen, her amazing voice teacher and Margaret in our last production of “9 To 5”. Her impressive list of theatrical credits as a result, wants to do more operatic roles. Another native Califormian, Leslie is a includes performances with Pear Avenue Theatre, CRT, SCP, PAP, FMT, LG voice teacher by day and enjoys time with her husband, Peter, and grown children, Shakespeare Festival, TITM, PSP and SCPL. Another native Californian, Leslie Patrick and Emily. earned her BA in Theatre Arts/Drama from SJSU and AS Degree in Accounting from WVC. She is employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Operation Barbara Flynn Kelly (Ensemble) Barbara is another newcomer to WVLO, and has Department of the Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District and her future two sets of theatrical credits, one from the late 1970’s, early 80’s and a current one. goal is to play Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” and some of the other roles in “9 In 1971 she played Marta in “Sound Of Music”, performed with SDG in “Anything To 5”! Goes”, “My Fair Lady”, “Music Man” and “Oklahoma!”, then took a 30-year hiatus and is back on the stage. Her favorite role was Reno Sweeney in “Anything Goes”. Miho Nishi (Fiddler) Miho makes her debut on our stage, a much different She earned her BA in Theater Arts at SJSU and her Teaching Credential at SCU perspective since she’s usually in our orchestra pit playing violin! She’s played two and now teaches at St. Justin’s Middle School in Santa Clara. The highlight of her or more shows a season in our WVLO pit since 2001. Other credits include SBMT, career is doing four musicals in one year. Her goal is to someday play Aldonza in LTSJ, SCP, Stanford Savoyards and other groups that need and/or want a violin “Man Of LaMancha”. Barbara sends her gratitude to her husband of 29 years and player. A native of Yokohama, Japan, her most recent appearance was in the violin her four children for supporting “Act II” of her theatrical adventures. section for “Ruddigore”. Kate Matheson (Hodel) Kate makes her debut with WVLO and auditioned because Leher Pathak (Tzeitel) We welcome Leher to her first appearance on the WVLO she loves this show! She most recently appeared as Mabel in the “Pirates of Penzance” stage, but she brings many impressive credits, her most recent was her portrayal and has portrayed Golde, Cinderella and Madame de la Grand Bouche. A senior of Cinderella in CMTSJ’s “Into The Woods”. She has also performed with SBMT, at Palo Alto HS, her hobbies include singing opera, drawing, video games and role PYT and Peninsula Teen Opera. She graduated from USC with a Communications playing. Her goal is to be accepted into a Conservatory of Music! and Marketing Degree and works as a Public Relations Specialist at a Technology Company. The highlight of her career was studying abroad in London for four Rachel Michelberg (Golde) Rachel makes her first appearance with WVLO on our months and traveling to Barcelona, Paris, Athens and the South of Ireland. She has stage; however, she has served on our staff as Music Director for “Sweet Charity” trained for eleven years in classical voice with Carl Franzen and aspires to play the and “White Christmas”. She is excited to perform the role of Golde again, a role role of Christine in “Phantom Of The Opera” and Maria in “West Side Story”. she last did as a 16-year-old HS junior at Fremont HS in Sunnyvale. She has sung leading roles with OSJ, WBO, FMT, TheatreWorks and over a dozen roles with SF Christie Paz (Chava) Christie returns for her fourth production with WVLO, Pocket Opera. Her favorite musical theater roles include Mrs. Segstrom in “A Little having appeared as Kitty in “Drowsy Chaperone”, Lily in “Annie” and as Judy in Night Music”, Cinderella in “Into The Woods”, Anna in “The King & I”, Eliza in last season’s “9 To 5” for which she earned an ERMA nomination. She shared the “My Fair Lady”, Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast” and Marian in “The Music stage in that production with her sister and now gets to share it with her Mother, an 10 11

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 10-11 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM experience she’s been dreaming of for years. By day, Christie is a mobile developer Miranda Robinson (Shprintze) Miranda is back for her second musical with for Pocket Games, and just recently launched Animal Voyage: Island Adventures, WVLO, last season’s patrons will remember her as Duffy in the Empire cast in which can be found in the App Store. She dedicates this performance to her fiancé, “Annie”. Her impressive list of credits include major leads and supporting roles in Ruensern, her voice teacher, Iris Fraser, her talented sister, Jenny, her adorable “Beauty & The Beast”, “Anything Goes”, “Seussical”, “Little Shop Of Horrors”, grandma and of course her parents whose love serves as an inspiration for every “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “Cats”, “Little Mermaid”, “Into The Woods” and performance. “Annie”. Miranda is a 9th grader at San Lorenzo Valley HS and enjoys singing, Elizabeth Paz (Ensemble) Liz makes her theatrical debut with WVLO with her tap dancing, swimming and acting. Her favorite role was Belle in “Beauty & The daughter, Christie, and is thrilled with the opportunity. This is one of her favorite Beast” and she wants to be a professional actress. musicals and she’s supported musical theatre for over 15 years by working spotlights, Carmelo Rosado, III (Boris, the Russian Tenor) Carmelo makes his debut with on stage crews, in the set shop and in costumes and make-up. She was introduced to WVLO and loves the fact that he is an operatic singer and was awarded the role the deep theatrical community bond through her children’s involvement and highly he wanted. His favorite roles to date are Jesus in “Jesus Christ, Superstar” and encourages everyone to pursue the musical arts. For seven years, she volunteered as Rodolfo in “La Boheme”. During the day he is a Support Account Manager for a parent coordinator and board member for the CA Youth Symphony and thanks NetApp and his hobbies include basketball, opera, dining and international travel. her daughters, Christie and Jenny, for their supportive love and audition coaching. He started a 3-tenor group and had a successful debut earlier this year. He future Liz’ background is in electrical engineering developing firmware for hard disk drives goal is to keep singing and performing. for IBM and Hitachi. She extends her gratitude to husband, Hugo, and mom, Steve Sammonds (Mordcha, the Innkeeper) Steve marks his first appearance with Teofila, for supporting this theatrical endeavor. WVLO and has spent many years singing Barbershop harmony. He has been Richard Portune (Fyedka/Russian) Richard is another newcomer to WVLO who Music Director of the Peninsulaires since 1989 and had performed Henry Higgins has been away from the stage for too long, his first production was as a Munchkin in “Pygmalian” in 1979. He has wanted to perform with community theater for in “The Wizard Of Oz” in 2004. He earned his BS in Computer Science at SJSU years and this was his first opportunity to do it. He earned his BS in Atmospheric and is a Software Engineer for DCG Systems. A native Californian, Richard loves Science from UC Davis and is a Project Coordinator for Rocket Fuel. Steve has cycling, cooking, golf and baseball. He sends special thanks to Tim Shannon, his been married to Terri for 25 years and they have two teenage sons and he sends teacher, mentor and friend. his gratitude to them for all their support! Larry Raboy (Rabbi) Larry is back for his third production with WVLO, having Robert Miguel Solis (Lazar Wolf) Robert returns for his fourth show with WVLO. appeared in last season’s “Annie” as FDR and in “Sugar” as Osgood Fielding. A His first was Joe in the 1984 production of “Showboat”, and after a 25-year hiatus veteran folk singer and actor during the 60’s and 70’s, Larry has returned to the returned to portray Captain von Trapp in “Sound Of Music” and the tap dancing stage after his long career as a Technology Recruiter. “Fiddler On The Roof” actually gangster, Dude, in “Sugar”. This is the fourth time he’s done “Fiddler”, but he’s never parallels the real life story of his grandparents on both sides who left their homes in played Lazar. He most recently starred as Cyrano in a concert version of “Cyrano little villages near Kiev to escape the horrible pogroms that threatened their region de Bergerac” with LTSJ. His other credits include productions with TheatreWorks, around 1905. They were fortunate to find their way to America and a better life SCP, NVP, FMT and SJCLO. During the day, he is one of the national graphic in NYC, free from the tyranny that was spreading across Russia and Europe. He designers for the American Cancer Society, married to Linda Kessel, an area singer, dedicates this performance to his grandparents who were able to remain true to and has a son studying animation at WVC. By the end of the year, he plans to their faith and traditions while pursuing their “American Dream”. He extends his finally publish the science fiction novel he’s been writing for the past six years. Let’s gratitude to Mary, his beautiful wife, for understanding and supporting his love see if that happens!!! of theater and “TO LIFE!” Dan Zulevic (Constable) Dan is back for his third musical with WVLO, having Rheagan Rizio (Ensemble) Rheagan appears for the first time on the WVLO stage. appeared first in “Big River” in 2004 and then returning for our 2011 production of Credits include The Retro Dome’s “Santastic”, LGHS’ “The 25th Annual Putnam “Sound Of Music”. His long list of credits include his arranging and conducting the County Spelling Bee” and her most recent production of “In The Heights” for pioneering rock musical “Lysistrata” at Stanford in 1966, then in 1983 he returned CMTSJ. A Senior at LGHS, her hobbies include playing the piano, reading, yoga, to performing by starting a 25-year run fronting a gigging rock band; and finally and running. She has trained as a competitive gymnast for 9 years and her future returning to the stage to “act” for LTSJ, WCT, APJCC and WVLO. In SBMT’s goal is to become a neurosurgeon. “Finian’s Rainbow” he was able to show off his harmonica talents as well.

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 12-13 10/28/13 2:01:46 PM WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Lisa Allen Dee Baily Doug Brook Don Brownson George Fernandez Janelle Gruss Doug Hughes Ande Jacobson

Brett Carlson Sean Carson-Hull Angela Cesena Ian Douglas Leslie Keenan Barbara Flynn Kelly Kate Matheson Rachel Michelberg

David Edwards Mackenzie Edwards Maddie Edwards Bill Ereneta Ronnie Misra Ali Molaei Leslie Newport Miho Nishi

Leher Pathak Christie Paz Elizabeth Paz Richard Portune

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Elizabeth Dale (Producer) Elizabeth has spent 25 years with WVLO and received special recognition at the Annual Awards Dinner for her dedication as a Board Member and Vice President as well as involvement in the numerous musical productions for which she has served as Producer, SM, ASM, stage & lighting crew, and assistant to many staff positions. Her last production was last season’s “Sugar” and this year, not only will she produce “Fiddler”, but will serve as Associate Producer for next season’s “Jesus Christ, Superstar”. She Larry Raboy Rheagan Rizio Miranda Robinson Carmelo Rosado, III gives “credit” for her initial introduction to our group to her husband of 57 years, Les, and daughter, Julie, who has appeared in several of our productions! Every organization should have such a loyal and dedicated volunteer!! Earl Masuda (Associate Producer) Not only is Earl on the staff of this production, he is also in the cast, playing the part of Yussell. You can tell by the beard he’s been growing for the past 2 months!! This marks his “lucky 13th” musical with WVLO in some capacity or other, as cast, crew, set painter and staff. His favorite stage role was that of the Quartet in “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” in 2010 which earned him and the rest of his quartet an ERMA Award. Steve Sammonds Robert Miguel Solis Dan Zulevic He also appeared in “Damn Yankees”, “My Fair Lady”, “White Christmas” and “Sound Of Music”. Earl taught in the OGSD for 37 years and since retiring has filled his idle hours serving as a Board member and a “go-fer” on our musicals. He extends his gratitude to wife, Pat, sons Matt and Chris, and all his Oak Grove family and friends for their continued support of his ‘second’ career. Rebecca White Brownson (Director) Becky first appeared with WVLO in 1980 in a production of “Good News” and appeared in or worked backstage on many of our productions in the 1980’s. She then took a long hiatus to raise her family before rejoining WVLO in “Hello, Dolly” in 2003. Since then she’s been involved in several productions, both acting and directing. This will be her fifth in this staff position, having directed “Sugar”, “Sound Of Music”, “Big River” and “Oliver”. She was most recently seen in “Bells Are Ringing” Congratulations as Sue, the owner of the answering service. Becky’s long list of credits also includes productions with SBMT, SCP, SJCLO and many other organizations. She enjoys the support of her husband, Don, and two wonderful children, Ellie and Tom. Roberta Howe (Music Director) “Bobbie” returns to conduct her Liz and Company fifth orchestra for WVLO, having previously waved her baton for “Oliver”, “Hello, Dolly!”, “Anything Goes” and “Damn on another fantastic production! Yankees”. She has been playing in orchestras for our musicals — Your colleagues at Ladera Travel since HS and met her husband, Michael Maida, here in 1989 in our production of “Guys & Dolls” so WVLO is really “home” to her. An elementary school band teacher by day, she also plays 16 17

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 16-17 10/28/13 2:01:47 PM bass clarinet with several local orchestras and community bands. She says that “the Michael MacKenzie (Stage Co-Manager/Priest) Mike returns music for this show is so beautiful, I wanted to be a part of bringing it ‘To Life!’” for his 36th production with WVLO and is not only in a staff She extends her thanks to Ed Hand for his continued encouragement and support, position, but is a member of the cast as well, playing the Priest! as well as all her wonderful musician friends playing in the orchestra. She wants to We’ve managed to get him onstage before, but mostly as a ballroom dedicate this production to the memory of Nick Stumbaugh, fellow bass clarinet dancer! This time he’s wearing religious garb so don’t know what to player and “pit buddy”, who left too soon and is greatly missed. expect!! A retired electronics tech, he was awarded the special Jean Diane Milo (Vocal Director) Diane is back for her fourth Hutchins Award in 2008 for his loyal dedication and participation production with WVLO in this staff position after directing with our Association. His hobby is photography, but he really enjoys managing “Sound Of Music”, “Wonderful Town” and “Plaid Tidings”. She the crew and “manipulating” the sets. has performed in four of our musicals as well, “Damn Yankees”, Dave Raiman (Stage Co-Manager) Dave has been volunteering “Smokey Joe’s Café”, “The 1940’s Radio Hour” and “They’re for numerous WVLO productions since 1991, serving almost Playing Our Song”. She has over 60 musical theatre credits as exclusively as SM or member of the stage crew. We did get him in a director, vocal director or performer with AMTSJ, FMT, SBMT, tuxedo in order to dance at the Ball in “My Fair Lady” so he does a City Lights and Tabard Theatre. have a “performing” credit, too. Dave was also the recipient of the Valerie Valenzuela (Choreographer) Valerie makes her debut on our Jean Hutchins Award, presented to him for the 2009–2010 season. staff in addition to being a newlywed!! She performed in three of A graduate of the University of Illinois in computer engineering, our musicals, including “West Side Story”, “Sweet Charity” and he works for IBM and we can hardly wait for his retirement so he can spend more “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, where she met Ronnie, her new time with us on these musicals. husband! And their marriage is not the first credited to WVLO; John DiLoreto (Sound Designer) John joins our WVLO staff for and it won’t be the last because we know of another one that is the first time, but has an impressive list of credits starting with coming up on New Year’s Eve! So congratulations, Valerie, we TheatreWorks thirty years ago and continuing with SBMT, City wish you and Ronnie much happiness. Lights, Tabard Theatre and others. He’s also known as the “stage Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer/Scenic Artist) Stephen parent” of Paul and Carolyn in our productions of “Flower Drum marks his 70th production for WVLO, his most recent was last Song”, “Honk!” and “Oliver”. John played keyboard in our season’s closer, “9 To 5”. His amazing and stunning scenery orchestras for “Honk!”, “Sugar” and “9 To 5” and has performed has been a backdrop for many of our most memorable shows, keyboards/vocals in rock bands for over 15 years and in theatre orchestras since including “Drowsy Chaperone”, “White Christmas”, “Sound 2005. He serves as the Chief Audio Engineer at TOSPS and is also a former record Of Music”, “Seven Brides…Brothers” and many others, too producer and founder of Silver Label Recording. At MIT, John studied acoustics numerous to mention. His impressive career spans more than 400 with Dr. Bose while earning his BSEE degree. He also holds a M. Eng. in EECS stage productions, 25 movies and a few hundred TV programs, including credit from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford. as one of the animators of the Gumby TV series and a special effects designer for Carol Clever (Costumer) Carol marks her fifth production with George Lucas Films. He was the scenic artist for SBMT’s recent production of WVLO as Costumer, having most recently “dressed up” our cast “Les Miserables” and in his “spare” time, teaches his theatrical craft to the students of “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. She is an international costume at Ohlone College. A published author, Stephen produced his original scripts of designer who has established her craft in Germany, Spain and “Dracula” and “The Three Musketeers” at Ohlone College to rave reviews. England and is now well-known in the Bay Area performing arts Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) Michael returns to us circles. Recent credits include Foothill College, Woodside Priory after taking a brief vacation from this position. When we finished School, Los Altos Stage Company, Harker Prep School and a Rob the 2011-2012 season, there were 45 productions with WVLO Nilsson film, “Bridge to a Bay”. Carol is an award-winning costume designer and on Michael’s list, indicating that “Bells Are Ringing” was his most stylist, who further participates in costume design for industrial print, music videos recent musical. He just completed “Les Miserables” for SBMT and Bay Area film productions. and his other credits include productions with CCMT, SCPL, TeatroVision, LTSJ and Woodminster Amphitheater. He earned Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers his BA in Fine Arts from SJSU with a minor in dance. whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program. 18 19

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 18-19 10/28/13 2:01:47 PM WINNERS OF THE ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM 2012–2013 ERMA AWARDS AMTSJ American Musical Theatre SCP Sunnyvale Community of San Jose Players Best Show...... Nancy Kwong, Producer ...... “Annie” ASM Assistant Stage Manager SCPL Santa Clara Players ATC Actors Theatre Center SJCLO San Jose Civic Light Opera Best Actor ...... Jery Rosas and Leslie Lamcke. . . . . “Sugar” BA Bachelor of Arts SJSU San Jose State University Best Actress ...... Ginger Hurley...... “Annie” BBB Broadway By The Bay STOC Studio Theatre of California BS Bachelor of Science TITM Theatre In The Mountains Best Supporting Actor ...... Chris Souza...... “Sugar” CMTSJ Children’s Musical Theatre WCT Woodside Community Theatre Best Supporting Actress...... Barbara Heninger...... “9 To 5” CRT Coastal Repertory Theatre CSC Cabrillo Stage Company WVC West Valley College Best Character Actor ...... Leslie Lamcke...... “Annie” CSP Crystal Springs Players WVLO West Valley Light Opera’s Musical Theatre Company Best Character Actress ...... Leandra Saenz-Hutton...... “Annie” DPT Dragon Production Theatre ERMA Enid & Ross Maurice Computer Business Service Award Quality Printing & Direct Mail FMT Foothill Musical Theater Service 6472 Camden Ave #106 HS High School San Jose CA 95120 LAMT Los Altos Musical Theatre (408) 268-1990 (Formerly Bus Barn Stage •Postcards Company) •Business Cards LTSJ Lyric Theatre of San Jose •Envelopes LAYT Los Altos Youth Theatre •Letterhead •Flyers OGSD Oak Grove School District •Carbonless Forms OSJ Opera San Jose •Labels PAP Palo Alto Players •Posters •Direct Mail Advertising PCLO Peninsula Civic Light Opera PCS Peninsula Center Stage SPECIAL We Will Donate 10% PHS Presentation High School To WVLO From Orders PSP Pacifica Spindrift Players Placed By WVLO Patrons Use Code #WV100 PYT Peninsula Youth Theatre SBMT South Bay Musical Theatre

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 20-21 10/28/13 2:01:48 PM WVLO Musical Theatre Company Awards WVLO Musical Theatre Company The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each A Non-Profit Organization production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to production in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions. provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the ensemble. you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, Robert Summers — “How To Succeed…” just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information. Heather Kenyon — “Drowsy Chaperone” Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 Jennifer Vaillancourt —­ “Bells Are Ringing” Julie Moylan — “Annie” Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Jomar Martinez — “Sugar” Fax (408) 356-0135 Catherine Dietrich — “9 tto 5” BOARD OF DIRECTORS Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Mr. Edward Hand...... President Marilyn Anderson and Miho Nishi — “How To Succeed…” Andy Scott — “Drowsy Chaperone” Mrs. Elizabeth Dale...... Vice President Kathleen Harley — “Bells Are Ringing” Ms. Judy Pincus...... Secretary Judy Steinle — “Annie” Mr. Jay Sternin...... Treasurer Rebecca McKinley — “Sugar” Ms. Carol Knouf...... Member Karen Adkins — “9 To 5” Mrs. Nancy Kwong ...... Member Technical Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the Mr. Earl Masuda ...... Member stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner. Mr. June Romeo Milanes...... Member Megan Hicks — “How To Succeed…” Mr. Frank Sherlock ...... Member Brian O’Connor — “Drowsy Chaperone” Nita Rabe-Uyeno — “Bells Are Ringing” Mr. Stephen F. Von Till ...... Counsel Cameron Kwong — “Annie” Thomas Aquino — “Sugar” Amelia Langstraw — “9 To 5” — MARK YOUR 2014 CALENDAR NOW — Jean Hutchins Award — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late On March 22, 2014, we will present our second annual ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. 2008–09 Season — Sergio Vela Pena Scholarship Benefit in this theater to support the WVLO 2009–10 Season — Dave Raiman Cele & Gene Pincus Memorial Scholarship! This scholarship 2010–11 Season — Frank Sherlock fund has supported deserving High School graduates in 2011–12 Season — Nancy Dean 2012–2013 Season — Dawn Johnson their plans to continue their education in Theatre & Arts for the past eleven years. Please plan to attend this fun-filled night of musical entertainment for a very worthy cause! More information will be announced later this year.

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Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 22-23 10/28/13 2:01:48 PM WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s Information West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2013–2014 Season SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. WVLO Musical Theatre Company acknowledges the generosity of the 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no following donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence In the City of Saratoga Office Complex ticket refunds. for the upcoming season. We are deeply grateful for your support! BOX OFFICE HANDICAPPED SEATING -In Saratoga Civic Theater Special seating is available for diferently-abled pa DIAMOND Rodrigues, James/Ellen Across from West Valley College trons. 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that the original Broadway production opened on September 22, 1964, and was nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning nine, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Director, Best Choreography, Best Actor and Best Actress? that the original production ran for a record-setting total of 3,242 performances? that in 1971 West Valley Light Opera was the first Community Theatre organization to obtain the rights to perform “Fid- dler On The Roof” and that we performed 19 ‘sold out” performances? that Beatrice Arthur (Maude) performed as Yente, the match- maker? that even though Joanna Merlin originated the role of Tzeitel, it was later performed by Bette Midler? that there have been five Broadway revivals of “Fiddler”, in 1976, 1981, 1991, 2004 and 2007? that the stars that have played Tevye through the years include Topol, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Theodore Bikel, Harry Goz, Leonard Nimoy and Harry Fierstein? that Topol was in the Bay Area last month to kick off the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival? that the song, “Sunrise, Sunset” is often played at weddings and in 2011 Sheldon Harnick wrote two versions of the song, suitable for same-sex weddings, with minor word changes that would be appropriate for the ceremonies? that “the Fiddler” is a metaphor for survival, through tradition and joyfulness, in a life of uncertainty and imbalance? 26 27

Fiddler_Final_Nov2013.indd 26-27 10/28/13 2:01:48 PM The APJCC’s Theatre Chevruta is by Arnold Perl proud to present a staged reading of Directed by Doug Brook, and his WVLO’s very Tevya daughters own Tevye!

Saturday, December 7th | 8:00pm Sunday, December 8th | 2:00pm with a talkback after the matinee

$10 JCC members | $8 students and seniors | $15 general admission For tickets go to www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/JPlace

APJCCCENTERFOR JEWISHLIFEANDLEARNING 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos 95032 408.357.7411 | [email protected] www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/JPlace

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