SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2011–2012 SEASON SPONSORS

The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2011–2012 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

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If your company would like to become a Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts sponsor, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at 562-916-8510. SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA) thanks the following CCPA Associates who have contributed to the CCPA’s Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund was established in 1994 under the visionary leadership of the Cerritos City Council to ensure that the CCPA would remain a welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue in which patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and cultural enrichment. For more information about the Endowment Fund or to make a contribution, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at (562) 916-8510.

ENCORE Beth Anderson Rodolfo Chavez Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates Hedy Harrison-Anduha and Liming Chen Jose Iturbi Foundation Larry Anduha Wanda Chen National Endowment for the Susan and Clifford Asai Margie and Ned Cherry Arts Larry Baggs Frances and Philip Chinn Eleanor and David St. Clair Marilyn Baker Nancy and Lance Chontos Terry Bales Patricia Christie HEADLINER Sallie Barnett Richard Christy The Capital Group Companies Alan Barry Rozanne and James Churchill Charitable Foundation Cynthia Bates Neal Clyde Chamber Music Society of Dennis Becker Mark Cochrane Detroit Barbara S. Behrens Michael Cohn The Gettys Family Aldenise Belcer Claire Coleman Los Cerritos Center Yvette Belcher Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Consani II Preserved TreeScapes Peggy Bell Patricia Cookus International, Dennis E. Morris Bernstein Christina and Robert Copella Gabrick Norman Blanco Nancy Corralejo Marilynn and Art Segal James Blevins Virginia Correa Triangle Distributing Company Michael Bley Ron Cowan United Parcel Service Kathleen Blomo Patricia Cozzini Yamaha Karen Bloom Pamela and John Crawley Marilyn Bogenschutz Eugenia Creason OPENING ACT Linda and Sergio Bonetti Tab Crooks Dr. Judy Akin Palmer and Dr. Patricia Bongeorno Virginia Czarnecki Jacques Palmer Gloria and Lester , Jr. Angel De Sevilla Nancy and Nick Baker Ilana and Allen Brackett Charmaine and Nick De Simone Boeing Paula Briggs Robert Dean Mary and Robert Buell Family Scott N. Brinkerhoff Lee DeBord Trust Darrell Brooke Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Deckard Marilynn and James Costantino Mary Brough Betty DeGarmo Francesca and Douglas Deaver Joyce and Russ Brown Susanne and John DeHardt Janet Gray Kathy and Mark Brown Erin Delliquadri Dr. HP Kan and Mrs. Della Kan Dr. and Mrs. Tony R. Brown Esther Delurgio Dr. and Mrs. Philip I. Kress Cheryl and Kerry Bryan Sandra and Bruce Dickinson Land Rover Jaguar Cerritos Florence P. Buchanan Rosemarie and Joseph Di Giulio Celia and Clarence Masuo G. Buhler Rosemarie diLorenzo New England Foundation for the Jan Burnett Aleisha Dinisi Arts Ina Burton Amy and George Dominguez Bev and George Ray Charitable Linda and Larry Burton Mrs. Abiatha Doss Fund Susan and Tom Buttera Linda Dowell Kirsten and Craig M. Springer, Edison Cabacungan Robert Dressendorfer Ph.D. Robert Campbell Gloria Dumais Masaye Stafford Michael Canup Stanley Dzieminski Wave Broadband Richard E. Carlburg Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Eakin David Carver Dee Eaton FAN Michelle Casey Susie Edber and Allen Grogan Maureen Ahler Phillip Castillo Gary Edward Cheryl Alcorn Castle Jill and Steve Edwards Joseph Aldama Yvonne and Dennis Cattell Kasey Egelus Sharlene and Ronald Allice Rodolfo Chacon Carla Ellis American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Joann and George Chambers Robert Ellis

2 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Eric Eltinge Dr. Richard Hochberg Vanessa Lewis Teri Esposito Kay and Wyn Holmes Sue and Paul Liles Kim Evans Cindy Horita Jeffrey J. Lim Richard Falb Jon Howerton Judith and Dr. Henry Louria Renee Fallaha Christina and Michael Hughes Nancy and Stephen Lutz Dr. Stuart L. Farber Melvin Hughes Peter and Muysean Madden Heather M. Ferber Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Laura and Sergio Madrigal Steven Fischer Mrs. Susan Hunsinger Johnny Magsby The Fish Company Jay Hurtado Mary Majors Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Robert M. Iritani Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Manalang Sue and Mike Fitzsimons Mark Itzkowitz Stephen Mao Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Grace and Tom Izuhara Eleanor Marlow Jesus Fojo Sharon Jacoby Dr. and Mrs. Max B. Martinez Anne Forman David Jaynes Sissy and Rich Martinez Dr. Susan Fox and Frank Joan Jefferson Mary and Donald Martini Frimodig Dr. Warren D. Johnston Janice Kay Matthews Sharon Frank Cathy and Rich Jones Pansy and Robert Mattox Teresa Freeborn and Douglas Cathy and James Juliani Cecilia and Ronald Maus Regelout Mary Ann and Steve Kahanic Cindy and Doug Maxwell Roberta and Wayne Fujitani Luanne Kamiya Janet McCarty Elaine Fulton Gloria and Sherman Kappe The McCune Family Samuel Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. George Katanjian Aliene Mcgrew JoAnn and Art Gallucci Marylou and Allan Kennedy Farley McKinney Therese Galvan Roland Kerby Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Arthur Gapasin Dr. Aaron Kern Terry and Dave McMurtrey Gayle and Michael Garrity Fay and Lawrence Kerneen David Medellin Jan Gaschen The Kerr Family Maureen and Mike Mekjian Michael Gautreau Joseph Kienle Ursula and Lawrence Melvin Franz Gerich Carol Kindler Barbara and Edwin Mendenhall Karen and Larry Gibson James King Diana Merryman Roxanne and Alan Goldin Jacky and Jack Kleyh Todd Meyer The Goldsmith Family Shirley and Kenneth Klipper Luzviminda Miguel Margarita Gomez Karen Knecht Hassan Milani Raejean Goodrich Lee M. Kochems and Vincent Gary Miller William Goodwin J. Patti Kathleen Miller Shirelle Gordon-Thompson Jerry Kohl Dr. Marjorie Mitchell Beryl and Graham Gosling Dawn Marie Kotsonis Ellie and Jim Monroe Timothy Gower Shirley Kotsonis Anthony R. Montero Marguerite and Werner Graf Ann Kough Patricia Moore A. Graham and M. Marion Bette and Ken Kurihara Becky Morales Alvena and Richard Graham Linda and Harry Kusuda Toni and Tom Morgan Susan and Dr. Robert Green Sue and Mati Kuuskmae David Moromisato Norma and Gary Greene Patrice and Kevin Kyle Kris Moskowitz Kenneth Greenleaf Cathy LaBare Cortland Myers Guerra Family Carl Laconico Chidori Nakamura Rosemary Escalera Gutierrez Kathy and Derrick Lai Stan Nakamura Robert C. Haefele Nelson Lane Naz The Cat Roger Hale Jill and Rick Larson Jean and Ardell Nease Jo and Paul Hanson David Latter Alan Negosian Mark Harding Earnestine Lavergne A.J. Neiman Lois and Thomas Harris June and Harold Leach Wendy and Mike Nelson Valarie and Mike Harris Mr. Edward Le Blanc Nelson-Dunn, Inc. Julie and Costa Hase Dr. T. LeClair and Mr. R. Bradley Ronald Nichols Howard Herdman Paolo Ledesma Jill and Michael Nishida Saul Hernandez Keith Lee Toby Nishida Charles Hess Peter J. Leets Linda Nomura Molly Hickman Helen Leonard Diane Norris Charles E. Hirsch Jack Lewis Margene and Chuck Norton Ping Ho Marcia Lewis and John McGuirk Cathryn O’Brien-Smith

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Edward Ogle Olivette Shannon Laura H. and John D. Ann and Clarence Ohara Kristi Shaw Williams Karen Ohta Drs. Mary and Steven Sherman Lee Williamson Sylvia L. Osborne Ron Shestokes Merrillyn Wilson Kathy and John Owsinski The Douglas Lane Shulby, Sr. Caron and Jeff Winston P.P. Mfg. Co. Inc., Ronald Burr Family Pornwit Wipanurat George Palomino Kathleen Sidaris David Wolpe Bonnie Jo Panagos Steven Siefert Charles Wong D Parsons Neil Siegel Robert Worley Mary Ellen Pascucci Maureen and A.J. Siegrist Candy and Jim Yee Minna and Frank Patterson Dorothy Simmons Eunee and Frank Yee Angela and Devy Paul Eric Simpson Jeanette Yee Marilyn and James Peters Benjamin Singer Basha Yonis John Peterson Loren Slafer Ruthann Yuhas Pettersen Family Sylvia Sligar Barbara Yunker Francisco Philibert Carol and Rob Smallwood Xavier Zavatsky Frances Pianelli Nancy Sur Smith John W. Zlatic Judith Pickup Toula Smith Jackie and Joe Ploen Kevin Speaks IN MEMORIAM Merrill Plou Kerry Spears In Memory of Voneta Aday Forrest Poorman Dan Stange and Edward Bowlen Elizabeth and Greg Prevost Kris and Robert Steedman In Loving Memory of Carol Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Gale Stein M. Behan Crista Qi and Vincent Chung Donna Stevens In Memory of Mrs. Edna Susan Ragone Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Strawther Kuwahara Dr. Marjorie and Frank Ramirez Richard Strayer In Loving Memory of Ethel Karen Randall William R. Stringer Lee Robin Raymond A.J. Taen In Memory of Mr. Leon F. Ellyn and Alan Reback Susan and Scott Takahashi Lee Kathy Reid Nora and Winford Teasley Rosalie Relleve Ken Thompson Nikki and Dennis Repp Karen Tilson Betty and Nash Rivera Joann Tommy Sharon V. Robinson Sharon Touchstone Rockwell Collins Lillian K. Triggs Harriet and William Rodiger Jean Tuohino Rick and Audrey Rodriguez Maria Tupaz Laura and Gary Rose Alex Urbach Lynn Rose June and Sonny Van Dusen Patricia Rose Dorothy and Robert Van Jean Rothaermel Nice Vivian and Tom Rothwell Tim VanEck Shirley Rundell Mr. and Mrs. L. Van Pelt Tom Sakiyama Maria Von Sadovszky Steve Salas and Steven P. Diane and Fred Vunak Timmons Charles Wadman Christine and Dennis Salts Laura Walker Monica Sanchez Donna and Robert Walters Sheri Sands Angela and Sinclair Wang Janed and Richard Sax Karen and Robert Webb Roberta and Gary Schaeffer Carol Webster and Chris Mary and Robert Scherbarth Enterline Mildred Scholnick Darlene Weidner Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Marijke and Tim Weightman Jerome Schultz Anita and David Weinstein Cindy Scotto Lynne and Ken Wellty Mary Serles Sandee and Mike Welsh Helen Williams Giving level designations are based on the cumulative giving of the named contributor. Lists are updated in July and January. To request a change to your listing, please call (562) 916-8510 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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presents

JUILLIARD STRING QUARTET

JOSEPH LIN, VIOLIN RONALD COPES, VIOLIN SAMUEL RHODES, VIOLA JOEL CROSNICK, CELLO

Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

Colbert Artists Management 111 West 57th Street , NY 10019

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Quartet in G Major, Op. 54, No. 1 Franz Joseph Haydn Allegro con brio (1732-1809) Allegretto Menuetto: Allegretto Finale: Presto

Quartet No. 5 (2004) Donald Martino Adagio (1931-2005) Presto Adagio molto — Adagietto Allegro

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Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 With Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 Adagio, ma non troppo – Allegro (1770-1827) Presto Andante con moto, ma non troppo Alla danza tedesca: Allegro assai Cavatina: Adagio molto espressivo Grosse Fuge

BIOGRAPHY Since its 1946 inception, the JUILLIARD STRING Congress for more than 40 years, and maintained a residency QUARTET has stayed true to the credo issued by founders at Michigan State University for more than a decade. The and William Schuman: “Play new works as if group’s recordings of quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven, they were established masterpieces, and established master- Béla Bartók, Arnold Schoenberg, Claude Debussy, and pieces as if they were new.” Maurice Ravel have all garnered Grammys. raves, “The Juilliard continues to Inducted into the National Academy for Recording amaze with the freshness and intensity it invariably brings Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame in 1986 for its first recording to every corner of its vast repertory.” Widely revered for its of the complete Bartók quartets, the bold interpretations of the Classics, the quartet has per- also won the 1993 Deutsche Schallplattenkritik Prize for formed more than 500 works, including the premieres of Lifetime Achievement. The ensemble became the first more than 60 pieces by American composers and works by Classical music group to be honored with the Recording the country’s finest Jazz musicians. Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. n The ensemble was quartet in residence at the Library of

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presents ROB KAPILOW’S WHAT MAKES IT GREAT?

Duke Ellington Such Sweet Thunder

Rob kapilow, commentator Featuring CAL STATE FULLERTON JAZZ

Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM

Such Sweet Thunder Sonnet for Caesar (1899-1974) Sonnet to Hank Cinq Billy Strayhorn Lady Mac (1915-1967) Sonnet in Search of a Moor The Telecasters Up and Down, Up and Down (I Will Lead Them Up and Down) Sonnet for Sister Kate The Star-Crossed Lovers Madness in Great Ones Half the Fun (Also Known as Lately) Circle of Fourths

7 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHSEASONies For nearly 20 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought Casadesus Piano Competition and was the second-place the joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled winner of the Antal Dorati Conductor’s Competition with some of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and back- the Detroit . Kapilow was featured on Chicago grounds. Characterized by his unique ability to create an Public Radio’s prestigious Composers in America series and “aha” moment for his audiences and collaborators, whatever is a recipient of an Exxon “Meet-the-Composer” grant and their level of musical sophistication or naiveté, Kapilow’s numerous ASCAP awards. work brings music into people’s lives – opening new ears to Kapilow has conducted many of North America’s musical experiences and helping people to listen actively finest , including the Philadelphia Orchestra; the rather than just hear. The Boston Globe said, “It’s a cheer- National Symphony; the St. Louis, Atlanta, Toronto, and ing thought that this kind of missionary enterprise did not Detroit ; and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. pass from this earth with . Rob Kapilow He is an exclusive Schirmer composer and his composi- is awfully good at what he does. We need him.” tions have been performed by almost every major Ameri- The reach of his interactive events and activities can orchestra as well as ensembles in Europe, Asia, and is wide, both geographically and culturally – from native Australia. American tribal communities in Montana and inner-city A popular attraction at many West Coast Jazz festivals, high school students in Louisiana to wine tasters in the the CAL STATE FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA Napa Valley. From tots barely out of diapers to musicolo- won the 1991 and 1992 Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Fes- gists hailed from Ivy League programs, his audiences are tival in a competition against groups from 50 colleges and diverse and unexpected, but invariably rapt and keen to universities in seven western states. The Cal State Fuller- come back for more. ton Jazz Orchestra has performed at many leading southern Kapilow’s range of activities is astonishingly broad, California festivals and events. The orchestra has produced including his What Makes It Great? presentations (now in four award-winning recordings and is currently at work on its 15th season in New York and Boston), his family com- a fifth. positions and Family Musik events, and his Citypieces. His BILL CUNLIFFE is the director of the Cal State popularity and appeal are reflected in notable invitations Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, the Cal State Fullerton Jazz Big and achievements; he appeared on NBC’s Today Show in Band, and the Jazz Small Group program. He also teaches conversation with then-host Katie Couric, and presented a Jazz piano, composition, and arranging. Cunliffe is a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast on PBS’s Grammy award-winning composer (2009 “Best Instrumen- Live From in 2008. He has written two tal ” for West Side Story Medley), arranger, Jazz highly popular books published by Wiley/Lincoln Center: pianist, and winner of the International All You Have to Do Is Listen (2008), which won a PROSE Jazz Piano Award. He has toured with the Buddy Rich Big Award for “Best Book in Music and Performing Arts,” and Band and has worked with , Joe Henderson, What Make It Great? (2011), the first book of its kind to Freddie Hubband, Benny Golson, and James Moody. n be specially designed for the iPad with embedded musical examples. A documentary film – Summer Sun, Winter Moon, This performance is supported in part by a grant from the named after Kapilow’s choral and symphonic work of the National Endowment for the Arts. same title – aired nationwide on PBS last year. He is also writing a piece for the Marin Symphony that will com- memorate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge this year. Kapilow’s career has been marked by numerous major awards and grants. He won first place in the Fontainebleau

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presents

GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET

GONZALO BERGARA, LEAD ACOUSTIC GUITAR JEFFREY RADAICH, RHYTHM GUITAR ROB HARDT, CLARINET and TENOR SAXOPHONE BRIAN NETZLEY, BASS

Thursday, March 22, 2012, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy Called the “best Jazz band in Los Angeles” by Los Angeles The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet consists of Bergara on Magazine, the GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET plays lead acoustic guitar, Jeffrey Radaich on rhythm guitar, Rob a modern variant of 1930s Django Reinhardt-inspired Gypsy Hardt on clarinet and tenor saxophone, and Brian Netzley Jazz. Voted Django Fest’s “Artist of the Year” in 2009, the group on upright bass. was a two-time finalist in the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting The band has performed all over the globe to wide- Competition’s Latin and World music categories. spread acclaim, including in Croatia, Canada, Italy, France, After touring the world extensively with the John Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Brazil, England, Scotland, Jorgenson Quintet, native Argentinean Gonzalo Bergara and the United States. The quartet appeared at the Montre- unveiled his album, Porteña Soledad, to glowing reviews al Jazz Fest, the Playboy Jazz Fest, and the prestigious Django worldwide. The record was featured as the editor’s pick in Reinhardt Fest in Germany. n Guitar Player Magazine. Vintage Guitar called it a “masterpiece.”

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presents ERIN McNALLY

Musical Direction and Piano BOBBY NAFARRETE with CARLOS RIVERA, BASS DREW McGARRITY, DRUMS KIRSTINA LEACH, DIRECTOR and Special Guest THERESA FINAMORE Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.

Sing Your Own Song! with Special Guests DOMINIC DeARMEY and MOLLIE HOLBROOK Saturday, March 24, 2012, 1:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission.

The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHy ERIN McNALLY lights up the stage, dazzling audiences Boyfriend. McNally was also in and On the with her engaging voice and impressive vocal range. McNally Twentieth Century. expertly transitions between various musical styles, delivering As a vocalist, McNally has performed with entertain- songs that embrace musical theater, Jazz, Standards, Pop, and ment icons Kenny Loggins, Patty LuPone, , Sarah the Blues. Brightman, and . A vocalist at the Hollywood Born and raised in Southern California, McNally Bowl for 12 years, she was the featured soloist in Carousel, graduated with a musical theater and acting degree from Showboat, and Play It Again – The Movie Music of Woody Allen. California State University, Fullerton. As an actress, she McNally teaches at the world-renowned South Coast has embraced colorful roles such as Little Red in Into the Repertory, as well as at Citrus College, Tri-School Theatre, Woods, Amy in Company, Lizzie in Baby, and Dulcie in The and St. Juliana School. n

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The PIRATES OF PENZANCE or The Slave of Duty First performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York, NY, December 31, 1879

Artistic Director ALBERT BERGERET

Libretto Music SIR WILLIAM S. GILBERT SIR

Stage Director Co-Director ALBERT BERGERET DAVID AUXIER

Music Director and Conductor Assistant Music Director ALBERT BERGERET ANDREA STRYKER-RODDA

Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design LOU ANNE GILLELAND GAIL J. WOFFORD BRIAN PRESTI

Production Stage Manager Choreography Assistant Stage Manager DAVID SIGAFOOSE* BILL FABRIS ANNETTE DIELI

General Manager ………………………….....…...... …...….. Albert Bergeret Managing Director ……….………………...... …….….. David Wannen Associate Manager ……….………………...... …...….….. Joseph Rubin Technical Director ……………………………..…...... ….… David Sigafoose Wardrobe …………….....…...... …….….. Gail J. Wofford and Annette Dieli General Counsel ………..………...... …...... ……..………. Bonnie Podolsky Company Photographer ……...... ……….…….……….. William Reynolds Travel Agent …………………...... ……….. Tour Resources International Orchestra Manager ……………...... …..……...... ……….. Steve Charpié

Friday, March 23, 2012, 8:00 PM Saturday, March 24, 2012, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

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CAST

Major-General Stanely ……………………...……………………….. STEPHEN QUINT*

The Pirate King ……………………………………...………………. DAVID WANNEN*

Samuel (His Lieutenant) ………….…………....………………… DAVID MACALUSO*

Frederic (The Pirate Apprentice) …………………………….. DANIEL GREENWOOD*

Sergeant of Police …….…………………………….....……………..… DAVID AUXIER*

Major-General Stanley’s Wards Mabel ……………………………….....……………....… SARAH CALDWELL SMITH* Edith ……………………...... …………………….....…. CAÍTLÍN BURKE* Kate ……………………...... ………………….…. AMY MAUDE HELFER* Isabel ……………………...... …………………….....…. JENNIFER PIACENTI*

Ruth (Pirate Maid-of-all-work) ………..…………….… ANGELA CHRISTINE SMITH*

Ensemble of Pirates, Police, and Major-General Stanley’s Wards MEREDITH BORDEN*, LOUIS DALL’AVA*, KATIE HALL, ALAN HILL*, MICHAEL GALANTE, SARAH HUTCHISON*, LANCE OLDS*, REBECCA O’SULLIVAN*, JAMES MILLS*, QUINTO OTT*, MONIQUE PELLETIER*, CHRIS-IAN SANCHEZ*, MATTHEW WAGES*, and EMILY D. WRIGHT*

Dance Captain DAVID AUXIER*

*Actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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SYNOPSIS

When Frederic was a young boy, his nurse Ruth was instructed to apprentice him to become a pilot. She heard incorrectly and instead apprenticed him to a band of pirates. She remained with them as a maid- of-all-work. Although Frederic loathed the trade to which he had been bound, he served dutifully. As the curtain rises, his indenture is up and he announces his intention to leave the band and devote himself to the extermination of piracy. He urges the pirates to join him in embracing a more lawful calling, but they refuse. Ruth, however, wishes to become his wife. Having seen but few women during his pirate life at sea, Frederic hesitates to accept a woman so much older than him, but he finally consents to take her.

Just then a group of girls (Major-General Stanley’s wards) happens upon the scene. Frederic sees their beauty and Ruth’s plainness so he renounces her. Mabel takes a particular interest in Frederic, and he in her. The other girls are seized by the pirates and threatened with immediate marriage. When Major- General Stanley arrives, he dissuades the pirates with a ruse: He tells them that he is an orphan and plays upon their sympathies so he and his wards are set free.

In the ensuing days and nights, this lie troubles the Major-General’s conscience. He broods over it at night in a ruined chapel. He is consoled by his wards’ sympathy and Frederic’s plan of immediately leading

a band of police against the pirates. The police are reluctant, but Frederic is still enthusiastic.

Meanwhile, the Pirate King and Ruth seek out Frederic with surprising news. They have discovered that his indenture was in effect until his 21st birthday, and – as he was born in a leap year on February 29 –

he has really had only five birthdays. Bound by his strong sense of duty, he immediately rejoins the pirates and tells them of Major-General Stanley’s deception. The Pirate King and Ruth storm off, threatening revenge, and Frederic sadly bids Mabel farewell.

When Mabel tells the police of this change, they comment on their unfortunate lot, and then decide to hide. The pirates storm the chapel, seize the Major-General Stanley, and easily defeat the unarmed policemen. However, when requested to yield “in Queen Victoria’s name,” they do so at once. Ruth reveals that these apparently lawless pirates are “all noblemen who have gone wrong.” Major-General Stanley pardons all and allows them to marry his wards.

13 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON MUSICAL NUMBERS OVERTURE

ACT I A Rocky Seashore on the Coast of Cornwall

Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry (Opening Chorus and Solo) …...... … Pirates and Samuel When Frederic Was a Little Lad (Solo) ………...... …....…...... Ruth Oh, Better Far to Live and Die (Solo and Chorus) …...... ….…...... ……… Pirate King and Pirates Oh, False One, You Have Deceived Me (Recitative and Duet) ……...... ….....…. Frederic and Ruth Climbing Over Rocky Mountain (Chorus and Solos)…...... ….....…...... Girls, Edith, and Kate Stop, Ladies, Pray! (Recitative and Chorus) …...... ….....…...... Frederic, Edith, Kate, and Girls Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast (Solos and Chorus) …...... ….....…. Frederic, Mabel, and Girls Poor Wandering One! (Solo and Chorus) …...... ….....…...... Mabel and Girls What Ought We to Do (Solos and Chorus) …...... ….....…...... Edith, Kate, and Girls How Beautifully Blue the Sky (Chattering Chorus and Duet)…...... … Girls, Mabel, and Frederic Stay, We Must Not Lose Our Senses (Recitative and Chorus)…...... Frederic, Girls, and Pirates Hold, Monsters! (Recitative and Chorus)…...... Mabel, Samuel, Major-General, Girls, and Pirates I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General …...... Major-General, Girls, and Pirates (Solo and Chorus) Oh, Men of Dark and Dismal Fate (Finale of Act 1) …...... Ensemble

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ACT II A Ruined Chapel by Moonlight

Oh, Dry the Glistening Tear (Opening Chorus and Solo) ……..……...... Girls and Mabel Then, Frederic, Let Your Escort Lion-Hearted (Recitative) ……...... Major-General and Frederic When the Foeman Bares His Steel (Solos and Chorus)…...... ….… Sergeant, Mabel, Edith, Kate, Major-General, Police, and Girls Now for the Pirates’ Lair! (Recitative) ……………...... Frederic, Pirate King, and Ruth When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold (Solos, Trio, and Chant) ...... Ruth, Frederic, and Pirate King Away, Away! My Heart’s on Fire (Trio) ……...... Ruth, Frederic, and Pirate King All Is Prepared (Recitative) ...... Mabel and Frederic Stay, Frederic, Stay! (Duet) ...... Mabel and Frederic No, I Am Brave! (Recitative, Solo, and Chorus) ...... Mabel, Sergeant, and Police When a Felon’s Not Engaged in His Employment (Solo and Chorus) ...... Sergeant and Police A Rollicking Band of Pirates We (Chorus and Solo) ……...…...... …… Pirates, Sergeant, and Police With Cat-Like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal (Chorus and Solo) ...... Pirates, Police, and Samuel Hush, Hush! Not a Word ...... Frederic, Pirates, Police, and Major-General (Recitative, Chorus, and Solo) Sighing Softly to the River (Ballad and Finale of Act II) ...... …… Major-General and Ensemble

14 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASONNEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS Festival. Her credits include (Katisha, Pitti-Sing), (NYGASP) is a preeminent professional repertory ensemble (Mad Margaret), (Edith), that specializes in . Founded in (Phoebe), H.M.S. Pinafore, The 1971, the simple street theater company presented Gilbert Gondoliers, and . Burke’s Off-Broadway credits and Sullivan productions at block parties and out of a truck. include Mlle. Modiste (Musicals Tonight, Inc.) and Honor Since those humble beginnings, NYGASP has become a (Prospect Theater). Her New York credits include Saturday steady force in the cultural circle, presenting more than 2,000 Night at the Rose and Crown, Women of Colors, and G&S à la performances of Gilbert and Sullivan masterpieces through- Carte. Burke’s regional credits include Così Fan Tutte, Hansel out the United States and Canada. While the group exudes and Gretel, Dido and Aeneas, A Christmas Carol, Avenue Q, and contemporary energy in its updated productions, it stays true The King and I. She has given concerts in the United States, to librettist William S. Gilbert’s satire of human foibles and Germany, and Italy. Burke has won the Elizabeth Gardner, Arthur Sullivan’s evocative scores. Charlotte Ruppel, and David Daniels Young Artist awards. DAVID AUXIER (Dance Captain, Co-Director, and Burke received her training at Indiana University Bloomington Sergeant of Police) has been with NYGASP since 1992. and Oakland University. His favorite roles include Sergeant of Police (The Pirates of LOUIS DALL’AVA (Ensemble) has performed 24 Penzance), Grand Vizier (The Rose of Persia), Pooh-Bah and principal Gilbert and Sullivan roles, 17 of those with Pish-Tush (The Mikado), and Walter (G&S à la Carte, for NYGASP. His credits include Pooh-Bah (The Mikado), which he also wrote the book). Auxier choreographed for Don Alhambra (), Pirate King (The Pirates of NYGASP’s new production of Ruddigore at City Center in Penzance), and Dick Deadeye (H.M.S. Pinafore). Dall’Ava’s 2009; Utopia, Limited in 2010; and in 2011. directing credits include The Theatre at Monmouth, Naples He has choreographed benefits and revues, as well as South , and First Coast Opera Northeast. He is the 2005-2006 Pacific; Hello, Dolly!; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for “Artistic the Forum; ; and Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic of 2008. Achievement.” His other roles include Charles and the Count He wrote and directed the Bistro award-winning hit de Chagny (The Phantom of the Opera), Luther Billis (South revue I’ve Got a Little Twist. Auxier is an award-nominated Pacific), Olin Britt (The Music Man), and Alfred Doolittle songwriter. For more information, visit www.davidauxier.com. (My Fair Lady). In 2000, Dall’Ava was named “Best Actor” MEREDITH BORDEN (Ensemble) has been a in a musical by Bravo Pix for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! member of NYGASP since 1993. She has performed at New with Commonwealth Opera. York City Center, Symphony Space, and on tour. Her credits MICHAEL GALANTE (Ensemble) has been a include The Pirates of Penzance (Isabel), The Rose of Persia member of NYGASP since 1987 and has performed the entire (Blush of Morning), The Yeomen of the Guard (Kate), The Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire. He played Lord Dramaleigh Gondoliers (Fiametta), Ruddigore (Ruth), and (Phyllis in last season’s Utopia, Limited. His other credits include Flute u/s). Borden’s other credits include West Side Story (Maria), (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fenton (The Merry Wives of (Fiona), The Phantom of the Opera (Christine/Yestin- Windsor), Lennie (Of Mice and Men), and Moonface (Anything Kopit), Hair (Europe tour), and Philip Glass’ The Juniper Tree. Goes). Galante is the 2008-2009 recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Borden is lead vocalist with Blues/Rock band Asimov Award for “Artistic Achievement.” Willie McBlind. The band received the “Best CDs of 2010” DANIEL GREENWOOD’s (Frederic) credits include honor by Downbeat magazine. Thanks to my personal guitar Ruddigore (Dauntless), The Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), hero, Jon Catler, who has led me down the path of harmonic H.M.S. Pinafore (Ralph), The Yeomen of the Guard (Fairfax), Blues. For more information, visit www.meredithborden.com. The Grand Duke (Ernest Dummkopf), The Student Prince, CAÍTLÍN BURKE (Edith) joined NYGASP in 2008. The Desert Song (Light Opera of New York), Ziegfeld of She has performed at , Symphony 1908 (Ziegfeld Society), The Cure (NYMF), and The Barber Space, Wolf Trap, and The International Gilbert & Sullivan of Seville and (Capitol Heights Lyric Opera).

15 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS His regional credits include The Pirates of Penzance (Light the New York nominated H.M.S. Pinafore OperaSEASON Company of Salisbury); , Carmen, (Vortex Theater). He has directed student productions of The and Madama Butterfly (Princeton Festival); and My Fair Lady. Gondoliers, Ruddigore, The Pirates of Penzance, and at Greenwood holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from Ithaca Lake George Opera. Macaluso has choreographed The Pirates College. of Penzance with Boheme Opera NJ. He graduated from the KATIE HALL (Ensemble) has been a member of School of Music and, since then, has been seen as NYGASP for 11 seasons. Hall’s signature Gilbert and Sul- Molina (Kiss of the Spiderwoman), Seymour (The Little Shop of livan roles include Titiputian, South Pacific Island Viviparian, Horrors), Finch and Frump (H2$), Dr. Falke (Die Fledermaus), Contadina, Concubine, General’s Daughter, Admiral’s Aunt, Grosvenor (Patience), Lucas (The Student Prince), Tabarie Headsman’s Wife, Neophyte Feminist, and a variety of Brides- (Vagabond King), and Sparky and Frankie (Forever Plaid). maids – both amateur and professional. JAMES MILLS (Ensemble) has been a member of AMY MAUDE HELFER (Kate) has been a member NYGASP since 2006. Mills’ Light Opera credits include of NYGASP since 2008. Her credits include Pitti-Sing (The H.M.S. Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates Mikado), Kate (The Pirates of Penzance), Princess Kalyba of Penzance, The Grand Duke, La Périchole, The Merry Widow, (Utopia, Limited), Tessa u/s (Gondoliers), Mad Margaret u/s and The Student Prince. His favorite roles include Finch (H2$), (Ruddigore), Melissa u/s (), H.M.S. Pinafore, Trial Jack (Into the Woods), Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and by Jury, and The Yeomen of the Guard. Helfer’s other credits Stepsister Portia (Cinderella). Mills received a bachelor’s degree include Angelina (La Cenerentola), Susan (The Desert Song), in theater from the University of New Mexico. Hansel (Hansel & Gretel) at Boston Lyric Opera, Stéphano LANCE OLDS’ (Ensemble) NYGASP credits include (Roméo et Juliette), Cherubino (), and The Gondoliers; Utopia, Limited; The Mikado; Patience; H.M.S. Artist-in-Residence at Dayton Opera. For more information, Pinafore; The Pirates of Penzance; Princess Ida; Ruddigore; Trial by visit www.amyhelfer.com. Jury; and The Yeomen of the Guard. Olds performed in the first ALAN HILL (Ensemble) has been performing with national tour of Footloose. His Off-Broadway credits include NYGASP since 1983. He is the 2004-2005 recipient of Mark Twain’s Blues and Naked Boys Singing! His other New NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award for “Artistic Achievment.” York credits include Cloaked (CAP21), Like You Like It Hill’s credits include Alexander Throttlebottom (Of Thee (Gallery Players), and Missouri Legend (Metropolitan Play- I Sing), Samuel (The Pirates of Penzance), The Notary (The house). For regional, Olds performed at The Kennedy Cen- Grand Duke), Foreman (Trial by Jury), Lord Dramaleigh ter, Seattle Repertory, A Contemporary Theatre, Flat Rock, (Utopia, Limited), and Annibale (The Gondoliers). Ogunquit, and Weston Playhouse. His film credits include Far SARAH HUTCHISON (Ensemble) has been a mem- From Heaven, Enchanted (principal dancer), The Stepford Wives, ber of NYGASP since 2009. Her credits include The Yeomen of Mona Lisa Smile, and Kate & Leopold. Olds received a bach- the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, elor of fine arts degree from . His most and The Two Widows (Bronx Opera Company), and Dido and challenging and rewarding role is father of Anwyn and Declan. Aeneas (Yard Arts Opera). Hutchison’s favorite roles include Love to wife, fellow company member Lauren Wenegrat. Cunegonde (Candide), Julie Jordan (Carousel), Luisa (The REBECCA O’SULLIVAN (Ensemble) has been Fantasticks), and Peron’s Mistress (Evita). She is a graduate of with NYGASP since 2004. Her credits include Iolanthe, Muhlenberg College. Thank you to my amazing family and The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, The Mikado, H.M.S. friends (especially Emily) for their constant love and support. Pinafore, Ruddigore, The Gondoliers, and The Rose of Persia. DAVID MACALUSO (Samuel) is a proud member O’Sullivan has performed at Maine State Music Theatre, of NYGASP. He has performed in many roles, including Allenberry Playhouse, and Bucks County Playhouse. Her favor- Ko-Ko, Robin Oakapple, Sir Joseph, Samuel, Pish-Tush, Mr. ite roles include Tuptim (The King and I), Leisl (The Sound of Blushington, Bill Bobstay, and Coolie #2, as well as a citizen, a Music), Chava (Fiddler on the Roof), and Belladova (The Phantom gentleman, a gondolier, a Peer, and a common sailor. Macaluso of the Opera). O’Sullivan is a graduate of the Boston Conserva- simultaneously performed the roles of Sir Joe and Buttercup in tory. Thanks to her parents and family for their ongoing support.

16 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS QUINTO OTT (Ensemble) is a native of Tucson, Opera, New York Grand Opera, Skylight Opera, and the Arizona.SEASON He has been with NYGASP since 2009. His credits International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in , England. include Captain Corcoran, KCB (Utopia, Limited), Bob Becket Quint will perform the role of The Judge for Opera Saratoga’s (H.M.S. Pinafore), Prince of Monte Carlo (The Grand Duke), Trial by Jury. He has appeared in hundreds of performances Roderic u/s (Ruddigore), The Mikado u/s (The Mikado), and with NYGASP, including the Cabaret show I’ve Got a Little Ensemble (The Pirates of Penzance). Ott’s other credits include Twist. In 2002, he won NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Award. For Don Magnifico u/s (La Cenerentola, American Landmark more information, visit www.zombiemikado.com. Festival), Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Alonso Smith CHRIS-IAN SANCHEZ (Ensemble) has been a (Meet Me in St. Louis), Eugene Fodor (Crazy for You), Rudolph member of NYGASP since 2004. His credits include H.M.S. Reisnweber (Hello, Dolly!, Mac-Haydn Theatre), and Marcus Pinafore, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, and Lycus (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum). Ott Trial by Jury. Sanchez’s other theater credits include Passing graduated from Indiana University Bloomington. For more It On (Coconut Grove Playhouse with ); Thuy in information, visit www.quintoott.com. Miss Saigon (Virginia Music Theatre, Carousel Dinner Theatre, MONIQUE PELLETIER’s (Ensemble) NYGASP and Surflight Theatre); Mereb in Aida, Judah in Joseph and the credits include H.M.S. Pinafore, Trial by Jury, The Yeomen of the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roger in Grease, and Tommy Guard, Patience, The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, Princess Keeler in Annie Get Your Gun (Surflight Theatre); James the Ida, and The Rose of Persia. Pelletier’s regional credits include Elder in Jesus Christ Superstar (Kansas City Starlight Theatre); Pitti-Sing (The Mikado), Phoebe (The Yeomen of the Guard), and Broadway Backwards! (American Airlines Theatre). Tessa (The Gondoliers), Ruth (The Pirates of Penzance), Lady ANGELA CHRISTINE SMITH (Ruth) has been a Jane (Patience), Flora (La Traviata), Cherubino (Le Nozze di member of NYGASP for many seasons, performing at New Figaro), Lola (Cavalleria Rusticana), Second Lady (The Magic York City Center, Wolf Trap, and on tours throughout the Flute), Principessa (Suor Angelica), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), United States and Canada. Smith has also appeared at the and Mercedes (Carmen). Pelletier has performed as a con- International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England. cert soloist with the Honolulu Symphony, Vermont Mozart She is the 2009-2010 recipient of NYGASP’s Isaac Asimov Festival, New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra, and One World Award for “Outstanding Artistic Achievement.” Her other Symphony. She has performed with the Hawaii Opera The- credits include performances with the Opera Singers Initia- atre, Washington National Opera, Connecticut Grand Opera, tive; Belleayre Festival Opera; Martha Cardona Theater; Light Dicapo Opera Theatre, Green Mountain Opera, and Belleayre Opera of New York; The Vocal Arts Symposium in Colorado Festival Opera. Springs, Colorado; Opera Avanti; Lake George Opera; and St. JENNIFER PIACENTI (Isabel) has been a member Bonaventure Quick Center for the Arts. Originally from Min- of NYGASP since 2004. Her credits at the New York City nesota, Smith graduated from St. Olaf College with a bach- Center include The Mikado, Ruddigore, Iolanthe, and The Rose of elor’s degree in music. Persia. Piacenti’s other credits include Hal Prince’s Candide at SARAH CALDWELL SMITH’s (Mabel) NYGASP New York City Opera, A Fireside Christmas, The Merry Widow credits include Mabel (The Pirates of Penzance), Rose Maybud at Houston Grand Opera, and Legends in Concert. Piacenti (Ruddigore), Princess Nekaya (Utopia, Limited), Princess of received a master of music degree in voice from Texas Chris- Monte Carlo (The Grand Duke), Gianetta u/s (The Gondoliers), tian University. Much love to Harlan and the Wellpack. For Trial by Jury, and H.M.S. Pinafore. Smith performs with the more information, visit www.jenniferpiacenti.com. company’s Cabaret show I’ve Got a Little Twist. Her regional STEPHEN QUINT (Major-General Stanley) grew credits include Encores! Music in the Air at New York City up in Maine and majored in French horn at the New England Center, Blondchen (Die Entfuhrung aus dem Seraglio), Dew Conservatory. He began his career with NYGASP in the Fairy (Hansel and Gretel), Papagena (Die Zauberflöte), and orchestra before moving to the stage. Quint has performed the Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro). Smith has appeared with the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy “patter” roles in its 13 Operas Liederkranz Opera Theatre, Cape Cod Opera, Opera Manhat- with Anchorage Opera, Boston Academy of Music, Mobile tan Repertory Theatre, and Florida Grand Opera. She received

17 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS a master of music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Opera baritone Robert Goodloe. He conducted and directed SEASONMATTHEW WAGES (Ensemble) has been a member , Steve Allen, John Astin, Pat Carroll, Noel Har- of NYGASP since 2003, performing at New York City Cen- rison, John Rubenstein, Louis Quilico, Lando Bartolini, and ter, Symphony Space, Wolf Trap, and throughout the United John Reed. States. As an actor, Wages has been involved in numerous ANNETTE DIELI’s (Assistant Stage Manager) credits films, television, and webisodes. He is looking forward to shoot- include Hartford Stage (backstage crew), Opera ing two independent features next year. For more information, Company (props and costume assistant), artistic director of her visit web.mac.com/matthewwages. touring puppet company, and wardrobe for NYGASP at New DAVID WANNEN (The Pirate King) has been a York City Center. In 2009, she was venue director for the New member of NYGASP since 2004. His favorite roles include School for Drama as part of the Fringe Festival in New York Paramount (Utopia, Limited), Strephon (Iolanthe), Sultan City. Dieli holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in theater from (The Rose of Persia), Wilfred (The Yeomen of the Guard), Arac the University of Connecticut. (Princess Ida), and The Pirate King (The Pirates of Penzance). BRIAN PRESTI (Lighting Designer) is in his third sea- Wannen’s tour credits include Beauty and the Beast (Beast u/s) son with NYGASP. He designed Gilbert and Sullivan Operas and Camelot with the late (Lancelot u/s). His with Opera Naples before joining NYGASP’s production team. regional credits include Ruddigore (Old Adam) and Brigadoon Presti moved to New York five years ago, and returns to Florida with Ohio Light Opera (Tommy). Wannen was nominated as to work Superbowl Halftime shows. He is the head electrician “Best Featured Actor” by the Philadelphia Inquirer for Camelot at Hostos College and a follow spot operator on Avenue Q. He with Media Theater. He is the managing director of NYGASP. also works at various other venues around New York City. Wannen sends his love to his family: Sam, Olivia, Jamé, and DAVID SIGAFOOSE (Stage Manager and Technical his 21-month-old son, Cole. Director) has been working with NYGASP since 1980. He EMILY D. WRIGHT (Ensemble) joined NYGASP began with NYGASP as master electrician in The Mikado in 2009 and made her Cabaret debut at The Duplex that (1980); H.M.S. Pinafore (1981 and 1982); Trial by Jury (1982); same year. Wright’s favorite roles include Edith (The Pirates of and The Gondoliers (1983). Sigafoose was also the lighting Penzance), Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Julie Jordan (Carou- designer, assistant lighting designer, and assistant stage man- sel), and Lucy (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown). For more ager for NYGASP between 1982 and 1985. Since his return information, visit www.emilydwright.com. to NYGASP in 2000, he has been technical director, stage ALBERT BERGERET (Artistic Director and General manager, and assistant stage manager for all of the company’s Manager) is a career-long specialist in the works of Gilbert and productions at New York City Center and on tour. Sigafoose Sullivan, having performed, staged, conducted and designed studied engineering at Purdue University and plays the piano. every Opera in the repertoire for 40 years. He has directed Thanks to Big Al, Boomer John, Mad Dog Bill, Warren, Gary, Gilbert and Sullivan productions for university students and and Larry for their ongoing support. residency programs for elementary schools. Bergeret has been GAIL J. WOFFORD (Costume Designer and Co- hailed as “the leading custodian of the Gilbert and Sullivan Founder of NYGASP) has designed and constructed costumes classics” by New York Magazine and his work as both stage for The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The and musical director has been widely acclaimed in the United Yeomen of the Guard, Iolanthe, and Trial by Jury. Wofford was States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Bergeret founded costume coordinator for New Jersey State Opera for 12 years NYGASP in 1974 and has served as artistic director and and head of wardrobe for the New York Grand Opera. She general manager since its inception. He has conducted and has executed projects for WNET, Channel 13, the Dreamgirls staged 13 works in the Gilbert and Sullivan canon as well as national tour, and the film Mission Apollo, and has worked the company’s smash hit production of ’s Of with several Opera companies throughout the United States. Thee I Sing. He has conducted programs with the Buffalo Phil- Wofford holds a master of arts degree in theater arts from Texas harmonic, Orchestra London, Northwest Indiana Symphony, Tech University. n and the Erie Philharmonic in a program featuring Metropolitan

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The All-New 2012

It’s Magic!

Featuring JEFF McBRIDE MICHAEL FINNEY GARRY CARSON MICHAEL GRANDINETTI VICTOR & DIAMOND and ROB WATKINS

Sunday, March 25, 2012, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHies With a cast of award-winning performers from around act carefully selected to represent a vast variety of magic. the world – including Hollywood’s Magic Castle and Las A three-time winner of the International Grand Prix Vegas – the annual showcase IT’S MAGIC! leaves audi- of Magic in Monte Carlo, JEFF McBRIDE was named ences speechless and spellbound with sleight-of-hand illu- “Best Magician” in Vegas by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, sions, stage tricks, and comedy and variety acts. It’s “the best which called him “light years ahead of the pack.” He was magic show in town!” cheers the . selected “Stage Magician of the Year” by the International It’s Magic! has been delighting enthusiasts for more Festival of Magic; “Magician of the Year” by the Society of than five decades. This live stage show is unique, featuring American Magicians; and “Star of Magic” by the Interna- internationally acclaimed professional illusionists with each tional Brotherhood of Magicians.

19 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Honored as the “World Comedy Magic Act of the Year” inSEASON 2009, MICHAEL FINNEY received the Academy Magi- cal Arts “Parlor Magician of the Year” title and the Academy of Arts Award for “Comedy Magician of the Year in Holly- wood,” which is known as the Academy Awards of magic. At age 8, GARRY CARSON began performing magic tricks, turning professional by the time he was 14 years old. Accompanied by his wife Mihaela, Carson’s Las Vegas show – known for its breathtaking grand illusions – has earned critical acclaim from audiences who come from all over to experi- ence his magic. MICHAEL GRANDINETTI has been featured on New York Today, Entertainment Tonight, and The Bold and the Beautiful. He has performed for Fortune 500 companies, at the White House, and for audiences all over the world. Grandinetti was recognized with the City of Pittsburgh’s “All-Star Achievement Award” for his accomplishments in the magic industry. The award-winning team VICTOR & DIAMOND is known for its “fast-paced and pleasant illusions,” according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Using primarily Jazz music as a seductive background, the husband-and-wife duo gained international prominence when it was voted the best act for television by NHK, the Japanese Broadcasting Association. A regular performer at the Hollywood Magic Castle, ROB WATKINS recently won the “Audience Favorite Award” and the Grand Prize at the McCallum Theater’s Open Call 2011. Employing sleight-of-hand and sleight- of-mouth, Watkins delights audiences worldwide with his crafty blend of illusion, ventriloquism, and humor. The widespread success of It’s Magic!, which started as Hocus Pocus in 1956, led to the birth of Hollywood’s Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts that opened its doors in 1963. Audiences were hypnotized Walnut with sold-out magic shows by legendary masters of illusions Cafe Harry Blackstone, John Calvert, Mark Wilson, Lance Bur- Camellia

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Friday, March 30, 2012, 8:00 PM l Saturday, March 31, 2012, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday, April 1, 2012, 2:00 PM

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25 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASONMASON ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (MEG) now theatrical stage productions (i.e. BLAST, Shockwave, creates and produces innovative live spectacles and theatri- Cyberjam, and M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme). He was inducted cal productions that defy all social barriers. MEG’s produc- into Star of Indiana’s Wall of Fame in 1997, inducted into tions of BLAST! (winner of the 2001 Tony Award for “Best the Cadets of Bergen County’s Hall of Fame in 2002, and, Theatrical Event” and 2001 Emmy Award for “Best Cho- in 2004, was inducted into Drum Corps International’s reography” for a prime time television show), Shockwave, Hall of Fame. A native of Easton, Pennsylvania, Van- Cyberjam, and M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme have entertained Doren relocated to Indiana in 1998 to fully commit to the audiences on Broadway, London’s West End, and domes- BLAST! project. In addition to being the casting director tic and foreign tours, as well as at Disney and Six Flags for BLAST! and M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme, he is also the chief theme parks. In 2008 and 2009, MEG’s hit production of operating officer for Mason Entertainment Group. He holds BLAST! completed a tour of the United States and Japan, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villa- while its new sensation M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme performed nova University. throughout Japan. MEG also launched Blast Fever, which JON VANDERKOLFF (Staging Director, Choreog- was featured at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and won the coveted raphy, and Composer) is an original member of the creative IAAPA Award. team for BLAST!, Shockwave, Brass Theatre, Cyberjam, and JAMES MASON (President/CEO of MEG and M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme, and has been a part of the MEG/ Artistic Director/Composer/Arranger) Recipient of the Blast organization for the past 14 years. Vanderkolff, along 2001 Tony Award for “Best Theatrical Event” (BLAST!) with the choreography team, received an Emmy Award for and nominated for the 2002 National the PBS broadcast of BLAST! They were also nominated for Award for “Best Musical” (BLAST!). He was also nomi- the 2002 Tony Award and 2002 National Broadway Theatre nated for “Best Director” for the 2002 National Broadway Award for “Choreography.” Born in Kitchener, , Theatre Award (BLAST!). Mason has been the creative Canada, he has been the stage director and choreographer driving force behind the Star of Indiana/Blast, Inc. since its for many award-winning organizations throughout the founding in the fall of 1984 and served as its president and world. Vanderkolff graduated with an honors degree in mu- executive director. Mason has produced and created enter- sic theory and composition from the New England Conser- tainment for Disney’s Epcot Center and California Adven- vatory in Boston. ture theme parks along with Six Flags Fiesta Texas, where JEFFERSON S. LEE (Music Director, Composer/ his show won a coveted IAAPA Award. He has created for Arranger, and MIDI programmer) Involvement with countless corporate and sporting events ranging from the BLAST! began in 1999 as a percussion and electronics NBA All-Star Game and U.S. Open Tennis Championship arranger and composer. Lee was hired to compose new to opening the Detroit Auto Show for Mercedes Benz. music for the show as well as become more involved in DONNIE VanDOREN (COO of MEG and Casting the overall music design. He has been involved with many Director) has been involved in the drum and bugle corps ac- other MEG products, including Shockwave, Cyberjam, and tivity for more than 35 years, and the Star of Indiana/Blast M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme. In 2003, Jeff relocated from the organization for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, San Francisco area to work as the music director for Mason VanDoren has worked with numerous musical organizations. Entertainment Group. Originally from Albuquerque, New Under his leadership as a brass manager, he has developed Mexico, Lee completed his master of arts degree in percus- several world championship brass programs and is noted for sion performance from the studio of Steven Schick. Lee’s his relentless pursuit for perfection and his commitment to musical career has evolved from that of performer to band excellence in brass performance. VanDoren came to the director to freelance arranger, composer, and clinician. Lee Star of Indiana organization as the brass manager in 1986, is currently the electronics arranger and sound designer for and has been a part of the organization’s evolution from the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and the music what was a competitive drum and bugle corps to what is director, arranger, and sound designer for the Pacific Crest

26 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Drum and Bugle Corps. He has composed and/or arranged in every state of the United States. Morrison is the recipient forSEASON a number of WGI color guards and percussion ensembles of the 2006 and 2007 Award for “Outstand- and worked with groups such as The Woodlands, James ing Lighting Design” for his productions of at Logan, Clovis West and Etiwanda High Schools, Riverside Shakespeare Theatre Company and The Elephant Man at Community College, Renaissance Vanguard, Yamato, and Olney Theatre Center in Washington, D.C. Recent and the Yokohama Scouts drum and bugle corps in Japan. upcoming touring projects include the first national tour of JIM MOORE (Choreographer and Visual Coach) has Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; a new North American tour of Miss served on the design team as choreographer for the MEG/ Saigon for producers Cameron MacKintosh and Big League Blast organization for the past 12 years. Moore has been Theatricals; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; the the principal dancer/choreographer of BLAST!, Shockwave, Japan and North American tours of 42nd Street; the North Cyberjam, BLAST II, and M.I.X.-Music in Xtreme, as well as American and China tours of Disney’s Aida; Europe and Ja- working extensively on training the casts of each in all move- pan tours of The Who’s Tommy; the North American tour of ment technique. Moore, along with the choreography team, Susan Stroman’s The Music Man; and tours of Smokey Joe’s received an Emmy Award in 2001 for the PBS broadcast of Cafe, Titanic, Footloose, The King and I, Peter Pan, and 1776. BLAST! They were also nominated for the 2001 Tony Award DAVID TEMBY (Sound Designer) has designed pro- and the 2002 National Broadway Theatre Award for “Cho- ductions and systems for Phoenix Theatre, The Fulton Opera reography.” Moore has been dancing professionally for 20 House, Childsplay Theater, Actors Theatre of Phoenix, The years, beginning as a principal dancer with the Georgia Ballet White House Communications Agency, Coca-Cola, IBM, Company. Along with Moore’s Ballet career, he has been the CNN, the NFL, and the United States Air Force. He is also choreographer for many World Champion Winter Guard and the general manager for Clearwing Productions, Arizona. Tem- Drum Corps organizations, including the Pride of Cincinnati, by makes his home in Phoenix with his loving wife, Jenifer. Emerald Marquis, Santa Clara Vanguard, Cadets of Bergen RUSSELL A. THOMPSON (General Manager and County, Carolina Crown, Aimachi from Nagoya, Japan, and, Production Manager) Recent lighting designs include the most recently, the Madison Scouts. national tours of The Wedding Singer; All Shook Up; Footloose; GEORGE PINNEY (Choreographer and Acting Beehive, The 60s Musical; the world premiere of Around the Coach) Nominated for a Tony Award and National Broad- World in 80 Days at the Fulton Opera House; and High School way Theatre Award in “Choreography,” Pinney received an Musical, Peter Pan, and All Shook Up for Prather Entertainment Emmy Award for “Outstanding Choreography” for the PBS Group. Previous tours include Tango X2, Moiseyev Dance broadcast of BLAST! Pinney, professor of theatre and drama Company, and the Don Cossacks for ICM. Other PEG designs and head of the B.F.A. in the program at include Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Tech- Indiana University, has directed and/or choreographed nicolor Dreamcoat, Jekyll & Hyde, Swing, Ragtime, CATS, and more than 150 musical theatre productions for national and the regional premiere of The Civil War. Thompson’s designs for international tours and regional and university theatres. West Side Story, Aida, and Miss Saigon have earned him three He was a member of the creative team and contributing AriZoni awards. Originally from Luckey, Ohio, Thompson now choreographer for the national tour of Shockwave and for resides with his wife, Alecia, in Cape Coral, Florida. Cyberjam, which opened in London’s West End. Recog- JENNIE HOLLANDER (Company Manager) is de- nized as a master teacher, Pinney was awarded the Friedrich lighted to be back on the road with BLAST! She has toured Herman Lieber Award for “Distinguished Teaching,” five with Prather Entertainment Group on the Footloose and All Indiana University Board of Trustees Awards for “Excellence Shook Up tours as head of wardrobe. After retiring from 25 in Teaching,” and membership in the Faculty Colloquium of years in the New York television industry, she returned to the Excellence in Teaching. theater as an actress and technician. Three years with Cirque CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Designer) For 15 du Soleil in Las Vegas as head wardrobe attendant for KA at years, Morrison has created the lighting for more than 100 MGM Grand led to the national touring circuit. She is hon- projects. His lighting has been seen on four continents and ored to be a part of this amazing and talented company.

27 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS JUSTIN GEBHARDT (Assistant to General Man- American Idiot; The Phantom of the Opera; A Chorus Line; A ager/Press)SEASON has had the pleasure of touring with All Shook Christmas Story: The Musical; Dreamgirls; Cirque Dreams Hol- Up; The Wedding Singer; Footloose 10th Anniversary Tour; idaze; Cirque Dreams Broadway; Love, Loss, & What I Wore; Rogar Studios Pajama Party LIVE!; Honky Tonk Angels; and BLAST!; and Apassionata. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Show directed by “Mr. TOM AND DEBBIE PRATHER (Producers) have Nunsense,” Danny Goggin. No stranger to the regional been in the theatre business for more than 45 years, produc- theatre circuit, Gebhardt has also stage managed, designed, ing theatre in Pennsylvania at more than five theatres at directed, and choreographed across the United States. Love one time. Together, they designed and created the Dutch to the family and as always … OG! Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, now MOLLY GOODWIN (Production Stage Manager) is in its 25th season, and then continued to expand the busi- thrilled to be on the road with the 2011-2012 national tour ness with oldest son, Will, by opening two Broadway Palm of BLAST! She holds a bachelor of arts degree in theatre dinner theatres in Florida and Arizona. Each is active in all and dance from Luther College and a master of fine arts in three operations and PEG as consultants and partners. stage management from the University of Nevada, Las Ve- PREMIERE MEDIA LLC/TODD GERSHWIN gas. Some of her previous credits include Legally Blonde: The and DANIEL CHILEWICH (Producer) is a theatrical Musical (national tour 2010-2011); cruising with Holland and entertainment production and management company. America Line (2008-2010); and Céline Dion: A New Day Premiere’s roster of properties includes a number of unique (Las Vegas). Her regional work includes Nevada Conserva- touring properties revolving around the iconic music and tory Theatre (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and The legacy of George and Ira Gershwin, including the multi- Laramie Project), UNLV Opera Theatre (La Bohème and The media Gershwin concert event Here to Stay and the new Magic Flute), Santa Fe Opera (Così Fan Tutte and Tea: A Gershwin musical ‘S Wonderful. Other Premiere productions Mirror of Soul), and Creede Repertory Theatre (Rumors and include One Night with Janis Joplin, The Doors Symphonic The Fantasticks). Goodwin is so proud to be working with Experience, and Through My Eyes, the new musical being de- these incredible musicians every night, and she would like veloped with multi-Grammy award-winning Gospel record- to thank her friends and family for always being so lovely. ing artist, BeBe Winans. n OBB/OFF BROADWAY BOOKING (Tour Book- ing and Engagement Management) is dedicated to the This tour of BLAST! is dedicated promotion and awareness of Broadway and Off Broadway to the memory of William A. Cook. productions to audiences outside of New York City. With a unique focus on small and mid-size markets, OBB has built BLAST! would like to thank Drum Corps World a loyal circuit of venues across the country seeking out the for all their support. For more information on the most innovative and successful new and revived produc- drum corps activity go to www.drumcorpsworld.com. tions for both large and small theatres. Recent tours include Footloose; Cirque Le Masque; Runt of the Litter; Assume the Position with Robert Wuhl; Irving Berlin’s I Love A Piano; Dixie’s Tupperware Party; Judy Gold’s 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother; Beehive: The 60s Musical; The Great American Trailer Park Musical; and My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy. For more information visit us online at www. obbnyc.com. AWA TOURING (Tour Booking and Engagement Management) is a full-service live entertainment agency, distributing musicals, plays, and variety attractions do- mestically and internationally. Its current roster includes

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THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance. TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916- DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating 8500, or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call processed as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. without payment. THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT information. PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room. GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345. LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510.

CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children twelve (12) years of ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit each level of the Lobby. in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. We do not recommend children under the age of six (6) attend PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the unless an event is specifically described as suited to that age. Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level. FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530. PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment at the close of the performance. FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on the Orchestra level and at the Gold Circle level. Refreshments WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the are not allowed in the Auditorium. Auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 300-4345.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in any City facility. LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program. EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in assistance. the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar.

RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold ARTS’ Auditorium and Sierra Room are available for special Circle level. events on a rental basis. For more information, please call Special Event Services at (562) 916-8510, ext. 2827.

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