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The Saratoga Civic Theatre Book by: Hugh Wheeler and Joseph Stein Music by: Hany Tierney Lyricsby: Joseph McCarthy Original Production Supervised by: Gower Champion Performing at The Saratoga Civic Reservations: Theatre (408) 268-3777 or 358-1896 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga (408) 741-9508 As refreshing as a sail on the Bay ... Bright and beautiful KBAY, consistently San Jose's most listened to adult music station. To reach a quality audience or for Bright and Beautiful Music pleasant listening, KBAYis the perfect answer, at 100.3 on your FM dial. H)8AYfD~ Book by Hugh Wheeler Book by Hugh Wheeler & Joseph Stein an Adaptation by Harry Rigby Based on the Original Play by James Montgomery Music by Harry lierney lyrics by Joseph McCarthy Additional lyrics and Music by Charles Gaynor and Otis Clements STARRING Dee Dee Brown-Healy as "Irene" and featuring Scott Herman Doug Baird Marge Hand Pamela Reeder Douglas A. Hagdohl III Tammy Nelson Directed by John P. Healy Chrissie Solandro Music Direction by Wanda Saxton "Irene" Choral Direction by Frank Matosich is presented through Choreography by Debbie Wilson special arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC. Performances: July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 August .1,2,3, 8, 9~1986 . Friday/Saturday - 8:30 P.M. Sunday Matinees - 2:30 P.M. West Valley Box Office c/o Jean Hutchins Saratoga Civic Theater 1411 Redmond Road 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 741-9508 1 Hour Before Curtain (408) 268-3777 or 358-1896 PLEASE NOTE: By order of the City Council and the Fire Marshall, smoking, refreshments and recording or taking photographs during performances are not permitted. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Geraldine O'Dare (Irene's Mother) .......................•...... Marge Hand Helen Burke ~ 'j' Chrissie Solandro Jane McFudd .. (Irene's Ninth Avenue Friends) Tammy Nelson Jimmy Bruce Wheeler Irene O'Dare .....................................•........... Dee Dee Brown-Healy Understudy Desta Barbieri Clarkson (Butler) Jim Paul Mrs. Emmiline Marshall (Donald's Mother) Pamela Reeder Understudy Rita Smith Donald S. Marshall III Scott Herman Understudy Bill Heiser Ozzie Babson (Donald's Cousin) Douglas Hagdohl II Madame Lucy (Liam O'Daugherty) (A Dressmaker) Doug Baird Arabella (A Debutante) Sivia Loitz DANCERS: Desta Barbieri, Marilyn Berger, Mike Boston, Heather Gould, Kim Hale, Kristina Hall, Bill Heiser, Steve Hughes, Sheri Kochenburg, Frank Lewandowski, Paula Macias, Brien Mahoney, Jill Pastor, Deborah Ronsealle, Annie Yarbrough. CHORUS: Jill Alexander, Trudy Burney, Robert Carrillo, Valerie Enos, Eric Forst, Barbara Hayes, Larry Hayes, Melody McCormick, Barbara Savage, Elizabeth Wheatley, Mary Wing- Porter: Understudies Performing: July 26, August 1, August 3. ORCHESTRA Conductor Wanda Saxton Assistant Conductor Frank Matosich STRINGS WOODWINDS PIANO Elly Weiser Jim Nash - Orchestra Captain Cathie Howard Steve Adkins Linda Black Ele Nash Gretchin Spitzer Martin Herbach Gail Wentworth Bonnie Bowman PERCUSSION Patty Hancock Terry Bowman Nancy Welchly Bob Eltgroth John Baker BRASS Joel Jaffee Ken Weir Claudia Zornow Doug Bartholomew Lorraine Stribling Joe Siemers Frank Matosich Pat Brown Dan Magay Jerry Olson Eric Seidel Gary Black (Note: Not all of the above instrumentalists will play at Jim Jaffe each performance.) Barbara Sigler Tony Hughes THE OVERTURES - traveling troupe of West Valley Light Opera Association, is currently looking for additional male singers and a Musical Director. If interested in auditioning or applying or if your organization is planning a luncheon, banquet, convention, etc.,and needs entertainment at reasonable rates, please call: Marge Hand at 356-7340 or Gladie Tuscher at SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Overture Orchestra "What Do You Want To Go And Make Those Eyes At Me For" Dancers SCENE 1 - The Interior of the Ninth Avenue Piano Store "Irene's Entrance" Jimmy, Helen, Jane & Dancers "The World Must Be Bigger Than An Avenue" Irene SCENE 2 - The Music Room of the Marshall Estate, Long Island "The Family Tree" . .. Mrs. Marshall & Girls "Alice Blue Gown" Irene "They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me" Madame Lucy & Girls "An Irish Girl" Irene & Chorus SCENE 3 - Back of the Tenement, Ninth Avenue "An Irish Girl" (reprise) Irene & Chorus SCENE 4 - Back of the Tenement, Ninth Avenue "Mrs. O'Dare's Jig" . .. Mrs. O'Dare & Orchestra SCENE 5 - Madame Lucy's Salon SCENE 6 - O'Dare Back Porch "Mother, Angel, Darling" Irene & Mrs. O'Dare SCENE 7 - Palais Royale Ballroom. Long Island SCENE 8 - Palais Royale Ballroom, Long Island "The Riviera Rage" Ensemble INTERMISSION ACT II Entr'acte Orchestra SCENE 1 - Palais Royale Ballroom "We're Getting Away With It" .... Madame Lucy, Ozzie, Helen & Jane SCENE 2 - Back of the Tenement "l'm Always Chasing Rainbows" Irene SCENE 3 - Back of the Tenement SCENE 4 - Interior of the Piano Store "Irene" Donald & Chorus SCENE 5 - O'Dare Back Porch SCENE 6 - Exterior of the Changing Tent at the Palais Royale "Great Lover Tango" .. ;..................... Donald, Helen, & Jane "You Made Me Love You" ... .. Donald & Irene "You Made Me Love You" (reprise) Mrs. O'Dare & Madame Lucy SCENE 7 - Palais Royale "Finale Act 1/" Irene, Donald & Chorus DEE DEE BROWN-HEALY Irene This marks Dee Dee's second production with WVLO, her first was in "Oklahoma" as Ado Annie.' Not only is this talented young lady a versatile performer, but she is also an experienced costumer. Her credits include S)CMT, Marriott's Great America, "Li'l Abner", "Oliver", "Carousel" and most recently, the female lead in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" for Saratoga Drama Group. She is recreating this title role which she performed for SCP 8 years ago. Dee Dee is a Documentation Coordinator for Avantek and we're happy to have her back on our stage. Oh yes, she happens to be married to the director. SCOTT HERMAN Donald S. Marshall, III A former Navy pilot who now flies commercially for Viking Freight System, Scott makes time for theater and this is his fourth appearance in a WVLO production. He earned a ERMA Award for "Kiss Me Kate.", then came "West Side Story" and he played two performances as Professor Higgins in "My Fair Lady". He has also been seen with CP in "Mister Roberts" and "Arsenic and Old Lace" and in Saratoga Drama Group's "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". A very versatile talent, Scott is also a model and has done several commercials and local ads. A charming personality and winning smile make our 'Donald' a joy to work with and creates a friendly atmosphere. It's always a pleasure to have scott in our cast. DOUG BAIRD Madame Lucy In the 23 years he has been doing shows, this is only Doug's fourth appearance with WVLO, but his last performance as Colonel Pickering in "My Fair Lady" was one of the most memorable. Since then he has performed in "Evita" and "Barnum" with San Jose Civic Light Opera and in "Cinderella" with Saratoga Drama Group. He is the recipient of three Ginny Awards and a three-time winner of the Gypsy Robe. Doug's wonderful talent, versatility and affability make him a popular cast member. He's come a long way from his first stage appearance--singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" in the fifth grade. We're glad you grew up, Doug. MARGE HAND Geraldine O'Dare This is the 21st performance with West Valley Light Opera, she played Mrs. Pearce in "My Fair Lady" last fall. Her credits are numerous and include some 50 productions in Bay Area over the past 25 years. Her German-Irish background provides the basis of this character and she has wanted to do this role for several years. We're pleased to give her the opportunity. As a self-employed Computer Services Contractor, she keeps very busy with work, Tech Director Ed, and three daughters who check in with her occasionally. She is also involved in the Quota Club of West Valley which is dedicated to help the hearing impaired. That's the great organization that has done much to make the public aware of the problems encountered by the hearing impaired. PAMELA REEDER Mrs. Marshall Pamela also appeared in "My Fair Lady", as Mrs. Higgins and so is celebrating her fourth appearance with WVLO. She was in "Marne" and "Good News". She directs and performs in variety shows for local service clubs for charity events and was also seen in "Anything Goes", "Music Man", "Little Night Music",and "Oliver". Pamela wants us to thank her wonderful husband, jack, who leaves his beloved ham radio to drive her to rehearsals and who is so nervous of the freeways, she rides in the back seat. So thank you, jack, we're grateful to you for letting Pamela do this wonderful role. DOUGLAS HAGDOHL, II Ozzie Another return form "My Fair Lady", Doug was our Professor Higgins and a very memorable one, too. A recipient of a Ginny Award, DouG has performed in "1776", "Guys and Dolls", "Music Man", was a singer.at Great America for two years, and entertained at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. He has directed "Sound of Music", "Carousel", "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "They're Playing Our Song". He has studied Music and Theater Artsat SjSU and is a cashier/clerk at Sav-On Drugs. Now that we have Doug returning todoa character, we hope it's a good sign we will see more of him. CHRISSIE SOLANDRO Helen Burke Returning to our stage after her delightful portrayal of Ruby in "Dames at Sea", Chrissie accepts another challenging role. Her previous acting credits include Bonnie in "Anything Goes", Dolly Tate in "Annie Get Your Gun", "Bye, Bye Birdie",and "Wizard of Oz". She has also directed "Robin Hood" and "Oklahoma" for SCP junior Theater. She studied dance with Marie Stinnet and appeared in several Leigh High School productions.
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