STAGE 1 THEATRE Presents

IN THE HEIGHTS

Book by - Quiara Alegría Hudes Lyrics & Music by - Lin-Manuel Miranda Conceived by - Lin-Manuel Miranda

Director Scott Maraj Choreographer Gary Ferguson Vocal Director Janet Holmes Music Director Matt Bourne

Producers Judy Mellberg, Debbie Otterstetter, and Cordelia Willis March 10-25, 2018

Development of was supported by the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center during a residency at the - Music Theater Conference of 2005. Initially developed by Back House Productions

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE CAST

“Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life” Usnavi ...... Rajiv Vijayakumar

This is the opening line spoken by Lin Manuel Miranda, composer and lyricist of In the Nina ...... Alycia Adame Heights, in the PBS episode of ‘ – In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams.’ He discusses how he wanted to write the kind of musical he would want to be in - a Vanessa ...... Kriselle Kelsey musical that took place in the now, about life. I mention this because the musical opened on Broadway in 2008 (coincidentally, on March 9, 2008 - our production opened almost 10 Sonny ...... Mike Tran years later to the day, March 10, 2018) and, as easily as audiences related to it in 2008, its themes: family, hope, love, community and home - relate as much today…and will continue to Daniela ...... Patricia Pitpitan do so decades from now, simply because this show has an undeniable heart of its own. in the episode, Lin Manuel Miranda states “…as a writer, what we try to do in life, is to build Benny ...... Trent Torain something that is going to outlive us…what do we leave behind?” Coincidentally, the major theme of his next musical, , turned out to be “who tells your story?” Camila ...... Tamarin Ythier

Pacencia Y Fe - I admit that I was very late to the In the Heights and Hamilton party. It wasn’t Abuela Claudia ...... Mary Gimeno until 2 or 3 years ago that I actually saw a production of In the Heights but, I did, I was awestruck by those overwhelming themes and feelings – to this day, I’ve never forgotten how I Kevin ...... Mark Flores felt after seeing the show for the first time and, being a part of this production, those feelings came flooding back. Fast forward to this project, one that I would have never even thought I Graffiti Pete ...... George Folau would find myself at the helm - I mean, ask this cast about my Spanish skills and you will get an entire room full of giggles and laughter (often, I just let them complete the words for me so Carla ...... Jacquelyn Bolivar I don’t even have to try…). What this show has taught me however, is: why not me? why can’t I? What this show does so well, is point out that everyone, everywhere deserves a Jose ...... Christopher DeJesus chance. Don’t you? Thankfully, you woke up today, you are here in this theatre, you are letting this day be the potential to be the greatest day of your life. I truly feel that I am, you Piraguero ...... Rocky James Concepcion are, and this cast is, where we are supposed to be at this time and in this place because here, there is no race, no color, no political party to adhere to – we are all equal, we all bleed the Ensemble ..... Joselyn Arciaga, Hannah Collins, William Hester, George same color, we ALL have a heart. We can’t change that - and THIS is why the show is as relevant today as it was 10 years ago and will continue to be so… timeless. Thankfully, we Folau, Dane Lentz, Gino Lucas, Jessie Anne Lukban, Jasmine Mallory, have this piece of theatre, in a time where we need it the most - to celebrate the themes, the Justin Rice, Chevy Slater, Kelsey Villareal. heart and oh yes, those most important questions. So, what will you leave behind? Who will tell your story? ORCHESTRA Alabanza - Speaking of the cast. There are so many people working on this show, and they have been doing it for so long, that we have created a family that is as closely-knit as the community we are portraying onstage. My hope is that it is as obvious to you, as an audience Keyboard/Conductor ...... Matt Bourne member, as it has been to us in our rehearsals. There’s something about this show that makes us all know and feel, within our hearts, that we were meant to be here, together, right now. I Guitar ...... Tom Dossa am forever indebted to their commitment, their love for bringing this show to life and the bond I have watched them form since day one. My thanks and gratefulness will be with them Bass ...... David Kelly always for this accomplishment and the energy they have put into it. Drums...... Ryan Friedman, Doug Lippi

No para! Sigue, Sigue - Finally, I could not end this message without my undying thanks to Percussion ...... Richard Gibson this most fantastic artistic team – Gary, Janet and Danielle, there is no way this could have been possible without you. Sincerest thanks to Matt, Mike, Chris, Karen, Tamara, Jim and so Piccolo, Flute, Soprano, Also, Tenor Sax...... Keith Leung, many others that have spent countless, volunteer hours contributing to this production! Finally, Debbie, Judy, Cordelia and Stage 1’s Board of Directors, THANK YOU for this most ...... George Pascoe amazing opportunity. It has been a dream working with you all. Welcome to Washington Heights! Clarinet, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Sax, Flute ...... Kevin Feliciano

Scott Maraj Trumpet ...... Chris Wilhite, John Escalera, David Williams Director, In the Heights Trombone ...... Doug Brown, Zachary Maher

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PRODUCTION TEAM SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

Director ...... Scott Maraj Time: July 3rd through 5th Producers ...... Judy Mellberg, Debbie Otterstetter, Cordelia Willis ACT 1 Choreographer ...... Gary Ferguson Vocal Director ...... Janet Holmes S1 - Washington Heights, Music Director, Rehearsal Pianist ...... Matt Bourne IN THE HEIGHTS...... Usnavi & Costumer ...... Tamara Cooper Property Master ...... Karen S. Leonard S2 - On the Street BREATHE ...... Nina & Company Stage Manager ...... Danielle Ishihara House Manager ...... Judy Byrne S3 - Rosario's Car Service Theatre Manager ...... David Bible BENNY'S DISPATCH ...... Benny & Nina

Sound Designer ...... Alejandro Romero, Bradley Taron S4 - The Street Lighting Designer ...... Christopher Booras IT WON'T BE LONG NOW ...... Vanessa, Usnavi & Sonny Light Board Operator ...... Cordelia Willis S5 - The Dispatch Booth Spot Light Operators...... Anneka Proudfoot, Colin Proudfoot INUTIL (Useless) ...... Kevin Set Designer...... Mike Sickels Bridge Designer/Builder ...... Fred Alim, Ohlone Theatre Department S6 - The Salon NO ME DIGA .. Daniela, Carla, Vanessa, & Nina Set Dresser ...... Belinda Maloney Set Builders ...... Ryan Friedman, Scott Hall, Zoe Hall, Dean Ishihara S7 - Inside the Bodega; the street ...... Josh Milbourne, Jim Perry, Vinny Rici, Cordelia Willis, Ray Wong 96,000 ...... Usnavi, Benny, Sonny, Vanessa, Daniela, Carla & Company Painters ..... Mike Campbell, Zoe Hall, Marla Ishihara, Stephanie Kara, .... Martha McDowell, Carole McKenzie, Jaclyn Perry, Annamarie Rici S8 - The Street

...... Jason Taus, Michelle Taus, Cordelia Willis PACIENCIA Y FE (Patience & Faith)…..Abuela, Claudia & Company

Stage Crew ...... Karen Halverson, Zoe Hall S9 - Abuela Claudia's stoop - early evening Cast Photographers ...... Debbie Otterstetter, Steve Tang WHEN YOU'RE AT HOME ...... Nina, Benny & Company Graphic Design ...... Pamela Rosen T-Shirt Artwork ...... George Folau S10 - The Street - dusk ...... Piragua Guy Program Design ...... Kathy Kimberlin Concessions ...... Sharon McIntosh, Donnie McIntosh S11 - The Rosario Household Audition Coordinators ...... Judy Byrne, Judy Mellberg SIEMPRE (Always) ...... Camila & Bolero Singer

Box Office Coordinator ...... Jami Wallace S12 - The Club THE CLUB ...... Company THANK YOU…FOR HELPING MAKE THIS PRODUCTION POSSIBLE! BLACKOUT ...... Company Fred Alim, American Legion Post #419, Regina Aning, Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347, Gary Ferguson, Julie Frazier, Matty Gregg, Laura Knoop, Cheryl Lander, Bonnie Lander, Karen S. Leonard, Judy Mellberg, Fran Massey, Roshi LLC, Sue Ellen Nelsen, Newark Betterment Committee, Ohlone Theatre Department, Pam Rosen, Cindy Weber-Alsop, Cordelia Willis.

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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS CAST BIOGRAPHIES Alycia Adame (Nina) is truly honored to be playing this role. As a

ACT 2 Latina actress, helping bring this vivid story to life has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Prior to this, she was most recently S1 - Benny's Fire Escape - Sunday morning seen as “Lucy the Slut” in SCP’s production of . She would SUNRISE ...... Nina, Benny & Ensemble like to dedicate this production to the heart of her family, the woman whose house should have a revolving door, her very own S2 - Outside- the Bodega; the Rosario Fire Escape abuela: Sookie “Mom” Adame.

S3 - Interior of Usnavi & Abuela's apartment HUNDREDS OF STORIES ...... Abuela Claudia & Usnavi Joselyn Arciaga (Ensemble) trained under Vivace Conservatory for Performing Arts (Los Angeles), and the Southern California S4 - Outside the dispatch office Children’s Theatre Group (Thousand Oaks). With SCCT, Joselyn was ENOUGH ...... Camila fortunate to be a part of the first ever production of “Disney’s High

S5 - The Street School Musical on Stage 1 & 2” performing at theaters such as Civic CARNAVAL DEL ...... Daniela & Company Arts Plaza (Thousand Oaks), Royce Hall (UCLA), and Fullerton Civic Light (Fullerton). She had a lead role in college in the first Filipino S6 - The Dispatch Booth Culture Night as a freshman. Joselyn took the role of Artistic ATENCION ...... Kevin Director for Infinite PASAbilities Dance Team, as well as competed

S7 - The Street with the collegiate hip hop team, IV League. Ever since the age of ALABANZA ...... Usnavi, Nina & Company four, Joselyn took part in Polynesian dance; she now dances professionally with Alewa Island Inspirations, and Aloha Hula S8 - The street - later that afternoon Studios whenever she is back home. Being new to the Bay Area has EVERYTHING I KNOW ...... Nina been quite a challenge and a change, but she is so grateful that she

S9 - Outside the Salon found a show and a cast that makes it feel a little more like home. NO ME DIGA (Reprise) ...... Daniela, Carla & Vanessa Jackie Bolivar (Carla) is proud to be a part of her first Stage 1 S10 - The Street production. She was last seen during her high school's performance PIRAGUA ( Reprise) ...... Piragua Guy of The Wedding Singer (Ensemble, American High School). As well

S11 - The Bodega as being involved in the high school's production of Little Shop of CHAMPAGNE ...... Vanessa & Usnavi Horrors as an instrumentalist (Trumpet). Jackie is currently teaching music at Kimber Hills Academy in the elementary school program. S12 - The Dispatch Booth She will be finishing her A.A. in Music, with an emphasis in vocal WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN... Nina & Benny and instrumental performance this spring and is excited to be

S13 - A Shady Alleyway - late at night working towards a transfer B.A. in vocal performance. Jackie wouldn't be able to make this happen without the support of her S14 - The street - Monday morning, sunrise parents, her music staff and teachers, and her friends who have all FINALE ...... Usnavi & Company encourage and support her on her journey. Thank you for an amazing time and show! Enjoy!

Hannah Collins (Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be making her Stage 1 debut! She is very happy to be a part of this welcoming and friendly community. She started training and performing in dance

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CAST BIOGRAPHIES CAST BIOGRAPHIES and when she was 5 years old. She gave musical William Hester (Ensemble) can’t begin to express his excitement and theatre a break for a while but is very happy to be making her return. gratitude joining the cast of “In The Heights” after having foot surgery She would like to give a special thank you to her parents, Maria, Dave just last year. William joined the Stage 1 family two years ago in the and Gary Ferguson for always believing in her. ¡Wepa! production of . He has also landed roles in The Full Monty and with Pinole Players. Though he has not had much Rocky James Concepcion (Piraguero) is thrilled to be in his first experience in musical theater, he has performed in numerous hip hop production with Stage 1. He is currently attending Ohlone Community shows in the Bay as well as a few TV appearances. Keep an eye out College and studies Music Education. This will be Rocky’s second time for him in many more shows as he makes his comeback to the stage. playing the role of Piragua Guy. Previous productions also include (ensemble), (Mereb), Beauty and the Kriselle Kelsey (Vanessa) is thrilled to be in her first Stage 1 Beast (ensemble), and The Addams Family (ensemble). He would like production and has most recently been seen in (Diana, to give thanks to his family and friends for all their love and support. WVLO), In the Heights (Vanessa, WVLO), and Seussical (Mayzie Lastly, he hopes you enjoy your time in the barrio! LaBird, StarStruck). She spent 5 years as a show choir choreographer and also serves as the current director/choreographer for Mt. Eden Christopher DeJesus (Jose) This is Christopher's first production with High School’s fall productions working on shows , Les Stage 1. He's known for his great dance moves and you can see him on Miserables, In the Heights, and Grease!. Whether on-stage or off, stage next in La Cage with Sunnyvale Community Players. Kriselle is driven to foster the love and energy of theater into the lives of those who both love and support the arts. She couldn’t do it without Mark Flores (Kevin) ) is so excited to perform with this insanely the unconditional support from her loved ones that have been a part talented cast. His last Stage 1 performance was “Dennis Dupree” in of her journey. Vanessa, for life. ¡Wepa! Rock of Ages. His first was in 1992 as Harker in Dracula. Thanks to Scott, Janet, Gary, Judy and Debbie. Extra thanks to Cordelia for her Dane K. Lentz (Ensemble) Dane is psyched to be back for his eighth tireless work. Please donate to the Gary and Betty Flores scholarship show with Stage 1! He was last seen on the Newark Stage as” Buck through Stage 1. This one’s for Stewart. Barrow” in last season’s Bonnie & Clyde. Recently, Dane was seen as “Lou Cohn” in The 1940s Radio Hour with San José Musical George Folau (Graffiti Pete) Gary Ferguson drug George into this Theatre. Other favorite past credits include West Side Story (Riff, production kicking and screaming....but he does it with theatrical flare Stage 1), Shrek (Shrek, TVRT), Rent (Ensemble/featured soloist, and mad dancing skills. This is George's first production with Stage 1. SCP), Seussical (Horton, Crosslight), and Disney’s High School Musical 2 (Zeke Baylor, SCP). Dane works as an American Sign Language Mary Gimeno (Abuela Claudia) is delighted to return to Stage 1 interpreter, and has interpreted shows in various venues around the Theater in this production of In The Heights. Some of her favorite Bay. Much love to his amazing girlfriend Chevy (and Stitch!). Y como credits include: “Emma Parker” in Bonnie and Clyde (Stage siempre, amo a mamá. ¡Wepa!!! 1), “Golde” in Fiddler (ACLO/Tri-Valley), “Mrs. Meers” in ~Colossians 3:17~ www.danelentz.com Thoroughly Modern Millie (Stage 1), “Wicked Witch” in Wizard of Oz (Stage 1/Tri-Valley), “Meg” in (CCMT/ACLO), Gino Lucas (Ensemble) still wonders how a Filipino-American who “Aunt Eller” in Oklahoma (Tri-Valley), “ Sister Sophia” in Sound of sings Japanese pop songs ended up on the streets of Washington Music (CCMT), “Boylan Sister” in (CCMT), “Stepmother” in Heights, but he’s so glad to bring some much needed jang to his first Cinderella (ACLO) and “Schneider” in (Stage 1/Tri-Valley). show with Stage 1. He’d like to thank the cast and creative team for She thanks her partner, family and voice teacher for all their support! making this process an absolute blast, his friends from every walk of life for paying money (lol shout out) to watch him on stage, and his

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CAST BIOGRAPHIES CAST BIOGRAPHIES family for supporting his endeavors in whatever language he decided to Trent Torain (Benny) is honored to be playing Benny for Stage 1’s belt out in that day. Follow him on all social media platforms: amazing production of In the Heights. Trenton has been singing his @oksoitsgino whole life and performing on the stage for 5 years. Trenton started

Jessie Anne Lukban (Ensemble) this is Jessie Anne’s fourth musical with working as Musical Director and Show Operations Manager for G.P.A. Stage 1 Theatre. She was in all of S1’s shows last season; Rock of Ages, in 2014. Brought on as partner in 2016, Trenton is an active leader in Bonnie & Clyde, and The Addams Family. Previous shows include both the creative and business aspects for Grand Performing Arts, an Bullets Over Broadway (TVRT), (CCCT), Miss Saigon all-inclusive educational theater company in Livermore, Ca. Trenton is (MEHS), Guys & Dolls (MEHS), Aida (MEHS), and Les Miserables currently working towards his AA in both Musical Education and (MEHS). She would like to thank her family and friends for the constant Musical Theater and hopes to continue to grow as a director, teacher love and support. www.jessieannelukban.com and performer. He wants to thank his whole family for their love and support but mostly his wonderful girlfriend Abbey “I love you most”. Jasmine Mallory (Ensemble) is making her musical theatre debut. She is honored to perform with Stage 1 Theatre in the beautiful production of Mike Tran (Sonny) is thrilled to be in another Stage 1 production. He In The Heights. With 7 years of dance background this experience is an couldn't be happier to be playing Sonny for his first time doing In the amazing opportunity to perform with like-minded people with a Heights. Recent favorites include “Brad Majors” in Roshi's Rocky for music and dance. She thanks her family and friends for Horror and “Joey Primo” in Stage 1 Rock of Ages. He'd like to thank his supporting and believing in her. friends for their support, his fiance for her unwavering devotion, and his kitties for being cute. Patricia Pitpitan (Daniela) is thrilled to be making her debut at Stage 1. She was most recently seen in the long-running San Francisco Kelsey Villareal (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be part of In The Heights for show, Foodies! The Musical. Favorite roles include “Maggie” in Cat On she has longed to be in this show since she first saw it her junior year A Hot Tin Roof (Los Altos Stage Company), “Diana”in Chorus of high school. This is Kelsey Villareal's second production with Stage Line (Douglas Morrison Theatre) and “Carla” in (Contra 1 Theatre as she was previously in their joint Ohlone College summer Costa Civic Theatre). Other shows include Bat production of Rock of Ages. She has been doing theatre since her Boy and (Altarena Playhouse), Les Miserables (South Bay freshman year of high school and is continuing to pursue her passion Musical Theatre), and Annie (). of theatre at Ohlone College. Other past productions she has been a part of include Urinetown, Almost Maine, Aida, and more. She would Justin Rice (Ensemble) is blessed to join Stage1 for this year's production like to thank all of her friends and family for supporting her and of In The Heights. Justin strives to discover his own style of dance coming out to see the show. through storytelling and applying elements of and sings & plays percussion for his local church. He is well known for being barefoot Rajiv Vijayakumar (Usnavi) ) is thrilled to make his Stage 1 debut with and his love of neon. Recent performance credits include Cal State a magnificent cast and crew. After years of playing sports he decided Stanislaus's Chamber Singers as a Tenor and Feel Projection Dance to venture out and try new things. He first performed in Las Positas Company. Enjoy the show! College's production of Cabaret, A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to the Forum, TVRT's Jekyll and Hyde the Musical, and most recently Chevy Slater (Ensemble) is excited to be working with Stage 1 Theatre played Usnavi in CCCT’s TBA Award nominated production of In The for her third show. Switching from behind the scenes to onstage for this Heights. He'd like to thank his mom: Revathi, dad: Vijay, girlfriend: show, being a part of the ensemble and as the dance captain. She thanks Mikayla, speech team coaches: Tim Heisler, Jim Dobson and Janet her family and boyfriend for their continued support. This performance Brehe Johnson and his first director Titian Lish, and last but definitely is dedicated to her late grandmother Barbara who was an actress not least Mike Rinaldi for their tutelage and motivation. herself and had a great love for the theatre. Alabanza Fwee, this is for you.

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CAST BIOGRAPHIES ORCHESTRA BIOGRAPHIES Tamarin K. Ythier (Camila) is very excited to be making her Stage 1 Ryan Friedman (percussion) is pleased to be celebrating his tenth year debut with In The Heights. Actually, her California debut. Tamarin with Stage1 Theatre, where his enthusiastic playing has earned the full- recently moved here from Virginia. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon frontal fury of six acutely volume-sensitive music directors. When not University, she performed in many regional theaters in Virginia, performing with Stage1, Ryan is a rising star in the budding Jell-O art Maryland and D.C. including the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. To movement, creating one-of-a-kind gelatinous masterpieces for the likes pay a bill or two, she works as a veterinary technician for a veterinary of J-Lo, Justin Bieber, and our 45th president, Donald J Trump. @Jell- ophthalmologist. Yes, that is a real thing. Also, she is not named after OFellow the monkey. Google: Golden Lion Tamarin. You’re looking it up, aren’t you? Put your phone away, the show’s starting! Enjoy. David V. Kelly (Bass) is delighted to join the Stage 1 Orchestra once again! Recent bass credits include Annie (Stage 1) In the Heights (CCCT), Bonnie & Clyde (Stage 1), Billy Elliot (Berkeley Playhouse), and ORCHESTRA BIOGRAPHIES Chess (CMTC). He also plays piano for several Catholic churches in Oakland, where he currently lives, and can be seen gigging around the Matt Bourne (Musical Director, Rehearsal Pianist) conducted , Bay Area as bassist in the band, The Blue Moon All Stars. David grew up , and Dreamgirls at Stage 1 Theatre and has also music directed in Newark, attended St. Edward School and Bellarmine College Prep, at Hillbarn Theatre and Sunnyvale Community Players. He is most often and studied music and chemistry at UC Berkeley. a pianist, performing for musical theatre productions and accompanying vocalists and choral groups all around the Bay Area. He Keith Leung (reeds) has been playing with Stage 1 Theatre since 2007. is staff accompanist for San Francisco Girls Chorus and Campolindo Recent shows include Annie, Addams Family and Bonnie & Clyde. He High School, pianist at First United Methodist Church of Hayward, a also plays in many other companies: Cabaret (PSP), Hair! (LMT) and piano teacher, and a composer. Fiddler (SCP), and will be performing (BATC) next. I hope you enjoy In The Heights! Tom Dossa (guitar) graduated from Santa Clara University with a music degree. He played in his first musical then, got hooked, and has played in dozens since. He dabbles in composing and recording. He plays PRODUCTION TEAM BIOGRAPHIES guitar, bass, and when the mood strikes him, the mandolin. He hopes you enjoy the show. Christopher Booras (Lighting Designer) can usually be found at Ohlone College where he manages the Smith Center. His current passion is Kevin Feliciano (reeds) is excited to be playing again at Stage 1. Kevin rebuilding and installing a Wurlitzer Theatre organ. This is his fourth has been involved with Stage 1 since 2007 playing in the orchestra for time designing for Stage 1 productions, and his second time designing shows including , Dreamgirls, and : The Musical. for this show. Chris would like to thank Ryan for his support and He was the music director for Seussical, , A Year with Frog and patience. Toad, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Kevin can also be found playing in various orchestras throughout the bay area. Some of his favorite Gary Ferguson (Choreographer) has been very fortunate to have musicals he's played include , the Hunchback of Notre performed all over the world including Europe, China, Japan, North Dame, and A Chorus Line. During the day time, you can find him American and South America. His theater foundation derived from working as an HR Analyst at a Sunnyvale based technology company numerous Broadway/nationals tours a few of his favorite productions and when he’s not in the pit, he’s often traveling the world trying new are , Chicago, Westside Story, Starlight Express and the Hot things. Enjoy the show! Mikado. Gary was also privileged to spend 3 amazing years with the world famous "Radio City Rockettes". Gary began his career as a fixture at theme parks and on cruise ships. He performed at "Walt Disney

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PRODUCTION TEAM BIOGRAPHIES PRODUCTION TEAM BIOGRAPHIES World" Florida and Tokyo and also for Busch Gardens,VA. Karen S. Leonard (props) is happy to be creating props again. Her props Gary is also no stranger to concert work. While attending Oklahoma for Dreamgirls earned her an award from Stage 1. Karen has been City University where he received a scholarship to study at the world involved with Stage 1 since 1992, when she appeared as "Miss Preen" reknowned Gus Giordano dance school in Evanston, Illinois and to also in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Her favorite directing experiences dance with the amazing "Zohar" company located in Palo Alto, CA. include Crimes of the Heart, Steel Magnolias, and Rehearsal for Gary is a 4 time National Dance team Champion and a 3 time College Murder. Her favorite roles include "Dr. Martina Dysart" in Equus, the West Coast Dance Champion. "Jester" in Once Upon a Mattress, and "Miss Bellamy" in Father of the Bride. She sends much love to Cheryl, her wife. Today you can find Gary teaching and coaching at both Mercy High School in Burlingame and Skyline College in San Bruno. This Gary’s Scott Maraj (Director, Additional Musical Staging) makes his Stage 1 first time performing with the love of his life Issac Booth. Theatre debut with In the Heights. Elsewhere, Scott has directed and choreographed productions of Jekyll and Hyde (TVRT), The Last Five Karen Halverson (stage crew) has worked on numerous Stage 1 shows Years and repertory productions of Forever Plaid and The Taffetas over the years. She is pleased to be working with such a great crew, and (PCRT), The Taffetas (HDP) and Fame: the Musical among others. a particularly fun stage manager! In her free time she enjoys going out As an actor, Bay Area audiences have seen him as “Sebastian” in for boba, playing games with her friends, and supporting local theatre. Disney’s The Little Mermaid and “Corny Collins” in (PCRT), She would like to give a shout out to the kittens she works with at the “Underling” in and “Frankie” in Forever Plaid kitten nursery. Thanks for always being so cute, kitties! (TVRT), “Frankie” in Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (DMT), 4 years of A Christmas Carol with CenterRep (most recently as the Ghost of Janet Holmes (Vocal Director) is an adjunct professor in voice and Christmas Future), “Francis” in La Cage Aux Folles (CCCT) and several piano at Ohlone College. Recent Ohlone Summerfest shows include productions with 42nd Street Moon. A California native, a few of Scott’s other favorite roles include Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing…), Chorus Line, , The Music Man, Miss Saigon, A Funny Magaldi (), Wrangler (The ), and Bobby (A Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, , Broadway Chorus Line). Mash-up, Jesus Christ Superstar, Ragtime, and Rock of Ages. Ms. Holmes maintains her own vocal studio in San Ramon and is the Judy Mellberg (Producer) CoProducer...... Again. Music Director/Organist for First Presbyterian Church in Livermore. Debbie Otterstetter (Producer) Debbie has been with Stage 1 for over Danielle Ishihara (Stage Manager) would probably be the piragua guy’s 20 years in various capacities. She is thrilled to help bring this show to best customer, especially if he was selling mamey! She is the secretary the Tri-City area. She loves the story, passion, dance and music that for the Stage 1 Board of Directors and has worked with the company in brings this story to life. A huge thanks to all of the production team, various capacities since 2008. When she’s not at the theatre, she’s often who she is so honored to be working side by side with. She hopes you training for a 5k, consuming media, or running around Disneyland. enjoy the talent on the stage as much as she does. They are each She is proud to be working on a show with such a great message and amazing!! Sit back and experience what life in the Barrio would be like. would like to thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to make this show a reality. ¡Wepa! Cordelia Willis (Producer) Prior to this production, Cordelia’s total knowledge of producing was from Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick. While this experience has not involved dancing strudels, Cordelia has loved being a part of a show that celebrates life, love, family, and America. And when overwhelmed, “Just breathe!”

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STAGE 1 VOLUNTEERS Executive Producers ...... Debbie Otterstetter & Judy Mellberg Ad Sales Coordinator ...... Debbie Otterstetter Box Office Coordinator ...... Jami Wallace Community Relations Coordinators ...... KK Kaneshiro, ...... Belinda Maloney, Brandon Sass Concessions Manager ...... Sharon & Donnie McIntosh Costume Custodian ...... Debbie Otterstetter Grant Writing Committee ...... David L. Hobbs, Doug Morrison, Debbie Otterstetter, Lynette Pang, Jeff Stevens, Kathy Vork Marketing Director ...... Ryan Friedman Media Coordinator ...... Belinda Maloney Policies and Procedures Chairperson ...... David L. Hobbs Reservation Coordinator & Ticket Manager ...... Judy Mellberg Season Subscriber Coordinator ...... Judy Mellberg Technical Manager ...... David L. Hobbs

ALT = Altarena Playhouse Lyric = Lyric Theatre of San Jose DVC = Diablo Valley College SFP = San Francisco Playhouse PAP = Palo Alto Players Pear = Pear Theatre S1 = Stage 1 Theatre PCT = Pittsburg Community Theater S1/OSF = Stage 1/Ohlone SummerFest PYT = Peninsula Youth Theatre TVRT = Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre WCT = Woodside Community Theatre CLTC = City Lights Theater Company YMTC = Youth Musical Theater Company

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2017-18 STAGE 1 THEATRE SEASON SUBSCRIBERS

Susan Bantz Danielle Ishihara Harry & Jan Pearson Karen & Ted Bresler Karol Jones/V. Gomez Louise Cookie Plona Judy Byrne Charlotte Kampcik Brian & Karen Putt Joan & James Carter KK Kaneshiro Pam Rosen Carl Chesbrough Bonnie Lander Brandon Sass Paul Clifford Debbie Longarini Ted Sconiker Ray D’Ambrosio Belinda Maloney Brian Singer Judy Davis Kathleen McBeth Shirley Sisk Paul Davis/K. Vanhoven Donnie McIntosh Rochelle Spratling Carole Diamond Judy McLaren Jeff Stevens -- Steve Elman Judy Mellberg Steve Tang Janice & Rick Fonteno Carol Mixon Sharon Teixeira -- Ryan Friedman Doug Morrison Judy Ulrich Amy Gott Joseph Morrison Jami Wallace Karen Graves Tom Murray Lyneil Wasser Carolyn Grieco John & Chris O’Halloran Cindy Weber-Alsop Harteau & Perry Debbie Otterstetter Cordelia Willis

David L. Hobbs Lynette/Michael Pang Florence Wong Sybil Hoffman Bob Patrician Gary Wright

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Donate to Stage 1 Scholarship Funds Contribute to the Gary and Betty Flores Memorial Scholarship Fund and/or the Blair Barrett Memorial Scholarship Fund. These scholarships are awarded each spring to graduating Newark Memorial High School seniors. Specify name of scholarship on your check.

Double Your Donation: Employer Matching Gifts Program Many companies will match their employees’ donations to non-profit - organizations. Please check with your employer. You could double or even triple your gift—at no cost to you.

Donate Appreciated Securities By donating appreciated stocks and mutual funds, you avoid capital gains tax, receive a tax deduction for the donation and help Stage 1— that’s a win-win-win situation! Transfer of securities can be made directly to our brokerage account at Scottrade. Please us before making the transfer.

For more information on how to give in one or more of these areas, please contact us at [email protected].

Stage 1 is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. (Tax ID 94-3105596)

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Benefactor ($1,000 and over)

Alameda County Arts Commission American Century Investments Foundation American Century Investments Foundation Grant Debbie Otterstetter Michael Man & Lynette Pang Mentor Graphics Foundation Marvin & Susan Friedman Newark Rotary Schwab Charities Grant—Friedman Family

Patron ($500 to $999) Sponsor ($200 to $499)

Randy Coverstone Donna Black PKD & KVH Karen Graves Shirley Sisk Schwab Grant Jason & Michell Taus

Supporter ($100 to $199) California Supply North Kathy & Malcolm Kimberlin Chevron-Matching Funds-Brian Putt Ellen Muller Denny’s~Mission Blvd, Fremont Al Nagy Steve Elman Harry (Bud) Pearson Mike Hannon Brian & Karen Putt

Contributor (up to $99)

Karen & Ted Bresler Connie & Manuel Alvarez Judy Davis Carolyn Grieco Bob & Sara Leinkram

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