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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 Boston, 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 Eileen 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 William Shakespeare 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].

4 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents RICH LITTLE Starring in JIMMY STEWART, A HUMOROUS LOOK AT HIS LIFE

Sunday, September 18, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy In the unique and funny production JIMMY one. He has impersonated legends Charlton Heston, Johnny STEWART, A HUMOROUS LOOK AT HIS LIFE, Carson, George Burns, and Bill Clinton as well as Pop cul- talented master impressionist-comedian RICH LITTLE ture icons Miss Piggy, Bugs Bunny, and Popeye. salutes the life and legacy of the Hollywood icon. The trib- Little’s road to impressions began at age 12, when he ute show features hilarious impressions of about two dozen took to answering his teachers in their own voices. He also other characters whose lives intertwined with Stewart, the used his talent to attract and impress girls by calling them Oscar and Golden Globe winner best remembered for Rear on the phone assuming the voice of their favorite actors. Window and It’s a Wonderful Life. Little became a deejay and talk-show host and struck One of the greatest impersonators of all time, Little it big when his friend Mel Tormé asked him to do impres- has been called the “Man of a Thousand Voices.” Born in sions for The Judy Garland Show. He was such a hit, guest Canada, the comic impressionist has largely earned a repu- appearances followed on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Julie tation for imitating the voices of presidents of the United Andrews Show, and The Dean Martin Show. States, starting with John F. Kennedy. His arsenal of voices Named “Comedy Star of the Year” by the American reads like a celebrity list of Who’s Who, past and present. Guild of Variety Artists, Little has appeared on television’s From heads of state to royalty, television personalities, Fantasy Island, CHiPs, Murder She Wrote, Hawaii Five-O, movie stars, and even America’s favorite cartoon characters, MacGyver, and Police Woman. Little has a star on the Hol- the master mimic of more than 200 voices spares almost no lywood Walk of Fame and the Canadian Walk of Fame. n

5 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents LUCY WOODWARD

Thursday, September 22, 2011, 7:30 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy Born in England to musicologist parents, LUCY Tonight Show followed. However, it wasn’t until Woodward WOODWARD grew up in Amsterdam and New York was asked to record a Big Band version of It’s Oh So Quiet surrounded by Classical music, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Rock, and that she embarked on a musical reinvention, prominently Opera. As a teen, Woodward – who studied voice, piano, evident in Lucy Woodward Is … Hot and Bothered. The and the flute – started writing her own songs. At age 16, she highly hailed album incorporated R&B grooves and elec- was accepted to the Manhattan School of Music to study tronic beats grounded in deep-rooted Jazz influences, making Jazz, but opted instead to focus on songwriting and perform- critics sit up and take notice. Billboard raved, Woodward is ing. The aspiring songbird paid her dues singing with cover “a ball, equally appreciable for fans of melodic sing-along bands and wedding combos, working as a session singer, and baubles and highbrow aficionados of finely honed musical waiting tables and performing Jazz standards in a Greenwich composition.” Village restaurant. Woodward, who claimed the BMI “Songwriter’s Woodward’s talents scored her a contract with Atlan- Award” with There’s Gotta Be More to Life, has contributed tic Records, which released her well-received 2003 debut to several film soundtracks, including Ice Princess; Robots; album While You Can, spawning the infectious hit Dumb and the Oscar-nominated drama The Blind Side, starring Girls. A successful international tour and guest spots on The Oscar winner Sandra Bullock. n

6 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MICHAEL KAESHAMMER TRIO

Friday, September 23, 2011, 7:30 PM

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

BIOGRAPHy MICHAEL KAESHAMMER is “a spirited original attracting acclaim and attention. When his family relocated along the lines of Harry Connick, Jr. and Jamie Cullum,” to Canada, Kaeshammer began playing at Jazz and Blues raves The Toronto Star. The singer-pianist’s repertoire of events there, further widening his fan base with his catchy Boogie-Woogie, Blues, Jazz, and Pop crossover material musical blend and showmanship. earned him the 2010 Canadian Smooth Jazz awards for His albums, including Blue Keys, Tell You How I Feel, “Keyboardist/Pianist of the Year” and “Best Original Com- No Strings Attached, Strut, and Days Like These, have been position” for Isabelle from his Lovelight album. showered with praise. Kaeshammer’s most popular songs are Classically trained since he was 6 years old, when he On a Saturday Night, Comes Love, and Cinnamon Sun. was a teen, Kaeshammer discovered Boogie-Woogie and the The Toronto Star noted Kaeshmamer’s “high-energy stride piano works of Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis, display of fine musicianship propelled forward with Boogie- Pete Johnson, Pinetop Smith, and Fats Waller. Kaeshammer Woogie force. … Kaeshammer has piano technique to burn, played in clubs, concerts, and festivals throughout Germany, and has an acrobatic way with a grand piano.” n

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FEET ON THE GROUND

Artistic Director LINDA YUDIN

Co-Artistic Director LUIZ BADARÓ

Managing Director Rehearsal Director Lighting Designer PETER J. HARRIS LAILA ABDULLAH EILEEN COOLEY

Guest Choreographer ROSANGELA SILVESTRE

Dancers LAILA ABDULLAH, JANETE da SILVA, LEANDRO “PROFESSOR ALEGRIA” da SILVA, SAMANTHA GOODMAN, PHILLIPOS “MUITO TEMPO” HAILE, RACHEL HERNANDEZ, ANNIE MAROSTICA, KATIANA PALLAIS, VERA PASSOS, and SHELBY WILLIAMS-GONZALEZ

Musicians LUIZ BADARÓ - PERCUSSION KAHLIL CUMMINGS - PERCUSSION EVAN GREER - PERCUSSION MARIO PALLAIS - PERCUSSION DERF REKLAW - PERCUSSION, FLUTE, and SAXOPHONE VANIA AMARAL - VOCALS KATIA MORAES - VOCALS

Saturday, September 24, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

8 PROGRAM CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON Avanhia Choreography by Rosangela Silvestre Musical composition by Jose Ricardo Sousa Costume design by Maria Lourdes Silvestre dos Santos aka Mainha da Bahia

The celebratory dance of Avanhia calls upon the sacred energies of the Orixá through rhythm, song, and gesture.

Bahia-Africa-Bahia - A tribute to the kings of the drum, Exu Ijelú, and Xango Musical composition by Viver Brasil musicians

Orixás Choreography by Rosangela Silvestre Musical composition by Jose Ricardo Sousa with Rosangela Silvestre Costume design by Rosangela Silvestre

As the many waters receded, the elements descended the Great Chain of Life, forged by the god of iron, Ogum, so that the earth could rise to meet the sun. The Orixás then came to populate and guide the world. Viver Brasil offers a version of this ancient tale as recounted to us by the inimitable Dona Cici.

The Waters subside: Iemanjá – the sea, mother of all the Orixás The Air: Oia-Iansã – the wind, ancestral connection The Elements arrive: Exú – the messenger Ogum – iron and instructor of human labor Oxumarê – the connection between the cosmic and earthly worlds Oxossi – the hunter and provider Xangó – diplomacy, a good party and a grand dancer Oxalá – father of all Orixás, owner of peace and creation.

INTERMISSION Identity/Identidade Choreography by Rosangela Silvestre Musical composition by Jose Ricardo Sousa, Luiz Badaró, and Mario Pallais Costume design by J. Cunha and Linda Yudin

This piece expresses the explosive and joyous quality of Rosangela Silvestre’s unique approach to Contemporary dance. Dance translates what I cannot say in words. Dance connects me with the universe. Dance connects me WITH YOU, COM VOCE!

In Motion Choreography by Rosangela Silvestre Musical composition by Jose Ricardo Sousa, Luiz Badaró, and Mario Pallais Costume design by Maria Lourdes Silvestre dos Santos aka Mainha da Bahia

Fueled by choreographer Rosangela Silvestre in collaboration with Laila Abdullah, Margit Edwards, and Shelby Williams-Gonzalez, In Motion draws from the diverse palette of Brazil’s movement and sound. This piece includes Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art and Samba de Roda, West African and contemporary Brazilian dance.

Bahia! Rio: A Rivalry in Song Vania Amaral and Katia Moraes

Tribute to Carnaval! Choreography by Luiz Badaró with the company Musical composition by Mario Pallais and Luiz Badaró Costume design by Maria Lourdes Silvestre dos Santos aka Mainha da Bahia

Blending homegrown Bahian movements and sounds with a contagious Reggae beat, Viver Brasil parades across the stage carrying on the tradition of the blocos afro, the Afro-Brazilian parading groups of Bahian Carnaval.

9 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASONVIVER BRASIL was founded by artistic director States. His influence is indispensable to Viver Brasil’s cul- Linda Yudin and co-artistic director Luiz Badaró in 1997. tural integrity and technical and artistic vitality. Badaró’s The Los Angeles-based company is rooted in the traditional choreography is inspired by the traditional and contempo- and contemporary forms and techniques of Salvador, Bahia rary Afro-Brazilian culture. He has studied Afro-Brazilian Brazil, and embodies the beautiful and complex stories of dance with Raimundo Bispo dos Santos aka Mestre King the Orixá, African sacred energies of Afro-Brazilian culture. and Mercedes Batista; Modern dance with Clyde Morgan; Viver Brasil’s innovative stage presentations explore Brazil’s Folkloric traditions with Emilia Biancardi; and Capoeira racial, social, political, and artistic history, and are living with Manuel dos Reis Machado aka Mestre Bimba and Mes- extensions of the development of the Afro-Brazilian dance, tre Bandu. In 2009, Badaró won the Lester Horton Dance Candomblé mythology, and Bahian Carnaval. In 2010, Viver Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Music for Dance” Brasil was awarded the Lester Horton Dance Award for for Viver Brasil’s 2008 So Moved/In Motion. Along with “Outstanding Achievement in World Dance.” The compa- co-founder Linda Yudin, Badaró received the “Excellence in ny has performed at the Ford Amphitheatre, the Hollywood Teaching” Award from the board of directors of Dance Re- Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Lensic Performing source Center of Greater Los Angeles/Lester Horton Dance Arts Center, Herbst Theatre, and Bergen Performing Arts Awards 2009. Center. ROSANGELA SILVESTRE (Guest Choreographer) LINDA YUDIN (Founding Artistic Director) earned is internationally renowned for the Silvestre technique a master of arts degree in dance (Ethnology) from the Uni- and Symbols in Motion Process. She has meticulously versity of California, Los Angeles in 1988. She has devoted researched dance and music in India, Egypt, and Cuba as more than 20 years to researching, performing, and teaching part of her ever-evolving and eclectic movement palette. Afro-Brazilian dance. Yudin has lectured, taught, published, A graduate of the Federal University of Bahia, Silvestre has and performed Brazilian dance at colleges and universities; studied and helped to evolve an Afro-Brazilian dance with elementary, middle, and high schools; academic conferenc- Mestre King, Clyde Morgan, and Mercedes Baptista in the es; and communities throughout the United States, Brazil, late 1970s. She is trained in Classical Ballet and Modern and South Africa. Yudin is a recipient of a 2012 Cultural dance in the Horton and Graham techniques. In the 1990s, Exchange International Fellowship from the Los Angeles Silvestre toured extensively with ensemble Steve Cole- Department of Cultural Affairs. Along with co-founder man and Five Elements. Silvestre has set choreography on Luiz Badaró, Yudin received the prestigious “Excellence in Balé Folclórico da Bahia, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Teaching” Award from the board of directors of Dance Re- Company, Ballet Hispanico Repertory Company, Ameri- source Center of Greater Los Angeles/Lester Horton Dance can Academy of Ballet, Roots of Brazil, DanceBrazil, Viver Awards 2009. Yudin has been an adjunct faculty member at Brasil, Muntu Dance Theater, and the Kendra Kimbrough Santa Monica College since 1999 and guest teaches Afro- Dance Ensemble. Silvestre is based in Salvador, Bahia, and Brazilian dance at the Pierre Verger Foundation Cultural the United States and conducts dance training programs Center in Salvador, Bahia. She is the chair of the Los Ange- in the Silvestre technique and Symbols in Motion Process les-Salvador Sister City program. Yudin was a consultant for throughout the United States, Brazil, Japan, Canada, and WNET’s Dancing in the New World, New Forms series. She Europe. was a keynote speaker at the University of Cape Town for LAILA ABDULLAH (Dancer and Rehearsal South Africa’s first international dance conference. Yudin Director) is a mother, dancer, teacher, and choreographer appeared in Janet Jackson’s music video Escapade. with extensive training in West African and Afro-Brazilian LUIZ BADARÓ (Co-Artistic Director, Choreogra- dance, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Classical Ballet. pher, and Composer/Musician) was born in Salvador, Bahia, She began dancing at age 5 with the Katherine Dunham and has been choreographing and performing for more than Youth Company under the direction of Ruby Streate and 30 years in Brazil, Europe, Africa, Japan, and the United Theodore Jamison. Abdullah received a bachelor of arts

10 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS degree in dance and a master’s degree in education from recently debuted in Seattle. Goodman is pursuing a master LoyolaSEASON Marymount University. She has studied and per- of fine arts degree in choreography at the University of Cali- formed with Diane DeFranco-Browne, Winifred R. Harris’ fornia, Los Angeles. Modern company Between Lines, and Michael Mizerany PHILLIPOS “MUITO TEMPO” HAILE (Dancer Dance Company. Abdullah is on faculty at West Los An- and Capoeirista) is a first generation Ethiopian-American, geles College. In 2005, she was nominated for the Lester born and raised in Los Angeles. Professor Haile began Horton Dance Award for “Best Female Performance” for studying Capoeira at age 8, then pursued formal train- Yabas/Queens. In 2007, she traveled to Salvador, Bahia, ing at age 15 with Mestre Amen Santo, founder of to study Afro-Brazilian dance and music. Abdullah joined Capoeira Batuque. Haile lived and studied in Brazil with Viver Brasil in 2004. Capoeira master teachers. He teaches and performs JANETE da SILVA (Dancer) has studied dance with Capoeira Batuque throughout the world, performs since childhood and has performed with various interna- with Ballet Folklórico do Brasil and Viver Brasil, and tional companies such as Dance Brazil, Balé Folclórico da works as a stunt man in the film industry. Haile also plays Bahia, Ballet Folklórico do Brasil, Orquestra Popular da percussion. Bahia, and Freddick Bratcher and Company. Da Silva’s pro- RACHEL HERNANDEZ (Dancer) began her fessional training includes the Silvestre technique, Classical professional studies in Salvador, Bahia. She has studied with Ballet, Modern, and Afro-Brazilian dance. She has per- Mestre King, Joffre Santos, Rosangela Silvestre, Vera Passos, formed with Brazilian singer/songwriter Ivete Sangalo. Da Nildinha Fonseca, and Matias Santiago, as well as at the Silva resides in New York and teaches Afro-Brazilian dance Escola de Dança, Balé Folclórico da Bahia, and Universidale at the Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange. She joined Viver Federal da Bahia. Hernandez is trained in Classical Ballet, Brasil in 2010. Modern, and Afro-Brazilian dance. She has performed with LEANDRO “PROFESSOR ALEGRIA” da SILVA Grupo Genisis, Balé da Mata, Fusion Dance Company, Bal- (Dancer and Capoeirista) was born in Salvador, Bahia. He let Santa Barbara, and in the legendary production Saure. currently lives in New York City, where he teaches Capoeira Hernandez works for the Children’s Creative Project and and the Silva technique, his unique blend of Afro-Brazilian LA’s BEST program introducing Afro-Brazilian dance to and Contemporary dance. A professionally trained dancer elementary school children. She currently performs with of various styles and Capoeira, da Silva has toured with Viver Brasil and Ballet Folklórico do Brasil. Hernandez Dance Brazil (NewYork), Brazarte Dance Company (Mi- studies Capoeira under Mestre Amen Santo. ami), Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (Denver), Ballethnic ANNIE MAROSTICA (Dancer) began dancing at Dance Company (Atlanta), and Orquestra Popular da Bahia age 5 in Ventura, California. At age 18, she joined Van- (Brazil). He was assistant director and choreographer of essa Isaac’s dance company, Hip Brazil, and was featured the National Black Arts Festival (Atlanta) and an assistant in Isaac’s dance workout video. In 2005, Marostica studied choreographer of the television show So You Think You Can dance under Rosangela Silvestre and with master Bahian Dance (Canada). teachers in Viver Brasil’s Bahia Travel Program. Marostica SAMANTHA GOODMAN (Dancer) has studied has trained with LA Contemporary Dance Company under Afro-Brazilian dance and culture for 10 years in Salvador, the direction of Kate Hutter and studied traditional Afro- Bahia. She has studied with master teachers Rosangela Sil- Brazilian dance with Luiz Badaró. In 2008, Marostica joined vestre, Vera Passos, Nildinha Fonseca, Joaquim Dos Santos, the dance troupe Pin-Down Girls and performed throughout Lino Amilton, Nem Brito, Jose Ricardo Sousa, and Jose California. She holds a bachelor of science degree in bio- Carlos “Zebrinha” Arandiba, as well as spiritual elders Dona psychology and a master of arts degree in teaching from the Cici and Lydio Sant Ana. Goodman is a certified instructor University of California, Santa Barbara. She is the direc- of the Silvestre technique. She has taught and performed tor of Laboratory Science for California State University, with her principal teacher Passos throughout the United Channel Islands Charter School. Marostica joined Viver States. Their choreographic collaboration, Iya Mesan Orun, Brasil in 2010.

11 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS KATIANA PALLAIS (Dancer) began dance train- contemporary Afro-Brazilian movement. Williams-Gonzalez ingSEASON at a young age. She received her bachelor of fine arts joined Viver Brasil in 2004. degree in dance at the California Institute of the Arts in VANIA AMARAL (Vocals), a native of Salvador, 2005 and will receive her master of fine arts degree in dance Bahia, and a member of Ilê Axé Kale Bokun, is an authority from the University of California, Irvine later this year. Pal- (Ebomi) on the teachings, dances, songs, rhythms, and my- lais’ training includes Ballet, Jazz, Modern, West African, thology of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé. Amaral studied Afro- Afro-Caribbean, Hip-Hop, Afro-Brazilian dance, and Dun- Brazilian Folkloric dance with Mestre King. Amaral was a ham and Silvestre techniques. In 2004, she studied Afro- primary consultant for the internationally acclaimed DVD Brazilian dance and music in Salvador, Bahia. She teaches a series Orixás. She has performed with the Sesc Folkloric variety of dance styles to youth K-12 and has been a teacher Dance Company in Salvador, Bahia; Ballet Folklórico do assistant at the University of California, Irvine. Pallais Brasil in Los Angeles; and San Francisco ensembles Aguas joined Viver Brasil in 2001. da Bahia and Quimbanda. Amaral has been a special guest VERA PASSOS (Dancer) began dance training with Viver Brasil since 2000 and teaches in the Viver Brasil at age 14 at the State of Bahia’s Escola de Dança. She is Bahia Travel Program. trained in Ballet, Modern, Dança, Afro, Jazz, and tradi- KAHLIL CUMMINGS (Percussion) is a performer, tional Afro-Brazilian dance. Passos has danced with Jorge composer, and educator who has studied in Africa, Brazil, Silva Dance Company and Balé Folclórico da Bahia, tour- and Cuba. He has played for Ballet Folklórico do Brasil, ing throughout Brazil, Europe, Asia, South America, and Swing Brazil Tribe, Sona Sane’, Abalaye, Inu Olorun, Mila the United States. In 1992, Passos began training in the Samba School, and Les Amazones. He also has played Silvestre technique and, shortly thereafter, became Silves- with Munyungo Jackson, Wunmi from Nigeria, and Rocky tre’s protégé. Passos has taught the technique since 2002 Dawuni from Ghana. Cummings has studied percussion in Salvador, Bahia; São Paulo, Argentina; and the United with Felipe Garcia, ChaCha, Jose Ricardo Sousa, and States. From 2002 to 2003, Passos performed with musi- Jackson. He is most influenced by master drummer Mamady cian/composer Steve Coleman throughout Europe. Passos Keita, with whom he has studied since age 13 in Conakry, currently choreographs for the group Tocandomblé and Guinea. Cummings is a founding member of the ensemble has performed in the Opera Lidia de Oxum, choreographed Balandugu Kan, which was sanctioned by Keita as repre- by Carlos Moraes. In 2010, Passos participated in the first senting “the voice of Balandugu,” Keita’s village. Cummings annual Viver Brasil Institute in Los Angeles. She has been a is a professor of Capoeira, which he has studied since age 6 guest dancer with Viver Brasil since 2010. with Mestre Amen Santo. Cummings’ compositions can be SHELBY WILLIAMS-GONZALEZ (Dancer) has heard on his recently released CD Indike Kun. Cummings danced with Los Angeles-based troupes such as Diana Mac- has been with Viver Brasil since 2010. Neil and the PostHouse Dance Group, the Yorke Dance EVAN GREER (Percussion) began performing Project, and Louise Reichlin & Dancers. Williams-Gonzalez professionally at age 13 in his native Los Angeles, playing earned a bachelor’s degree in dance and anthropology from Afro-Brazilian percussion with Alma Da Batucada. He has the University of California, Berkeley. While studying studied with Jose Ricardo Sousa (Salvador, Bahia), Esteban at Berkeley, she was a member of the Kendra Kimbrough “ChaCha” Bacalleo (Matanzas, Cuba), Yaimel Garcia, Laz- Dance Ensemble, Patricia Reedy Dancers, and Robert Mo- aro Arsina, Joelito Acosta, and Osvaldo Cardenas. In Los ses’ Kin. Williams-Gonzalez completed the Silvestre tech- Angeles, Greer has also studied with Sandy Perez, Mamady nique program in Salvador, Bahia, and became a certified Keita, Felipe Garcia Villamil, Alberto Lopez, Nery Madrid, instructor. As an arts educator, Williams-Gonzalez serves as and Kahlil Cummings. Greer studied Jazz at California a workshop coordinator for the Heart Project, a non-profit State University, Northridge under the direction of Gary organization dedicated to bringing the arts to alterna- Pratt. Greer has performed with Keb’ Mo’; Pratt; will.i.am; tive high schools. She draws from her diverse foundation Shakira; Kanye West; Perez; and Marcus Anderson. Greer in Contemporary dance, martial arts, and traditional and joined Viver Brasil in 2007.

12 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS KATIA MORAES (Vocals), a Brazilian singer- Dance, Danza Floricanto/USA, Pennington Dance Group, songwriter-dancerSEASON from Rio de Janeiro, released her fifth Rangoli Foundation, Francisco Martinez Dance Theatre, CD, Tribo, in 2010. Moraes has performed throughout the San Pedro Ballet, Viver Brasil, Ōn Ensemble, and numer- United States and Brazil. She performs regularly in Los ous dance festivals in Southern California. She has been Angeles with her Sambaguru band, Pure Samba. Moraes awarded with more than seven Lester Horton Awards for is considered a vital force in the Los Angeles World music “Outstanding Achievement in Lighting for Dance” and the scene. She received the L.A. Treasures Award from the Gary Bates Award for “Service to the Field.” Cooley has California Traditional Music Society for her project Pure been with Viver Brasil since 2003. n Samba. Moraes has been a vocalist with Viver Brasil since 2007. MARIO PALLAIS (Percussion) began musical train- Viver Brasil has received critical support from the ing at age 7 with Cheremoya Escola de Samba and, one year Department of Cultural Affairs, the City of Los Angeles; later, studied under the tutelage of Luiz Badaró and Mestre Los Angeles County Arts Commission; The Flourish King. In 2003, Pallais traveled to Salvador, Bahia, with Foundation; the National Dance Project of the New Viver Brasil to study music, dance, and culture with Jose England Foundation for the Arts; the Brazilian Ministry Ricardo Sousa, Daniel Sousa, and Mestre Marivaldo. He of External Relations and the Consulate General of Brazil also studied Afro-Cuban drumming with Roberto Viscaino in Los Angeles; and individual supporters. Guillot. Pallais was a guest accompanist at the Katherine Dunham Institute and plays for Swing Brazil Tribe and Viver Brasil is represented by: Sambajah. In 2009, he was awarded the Lester Horton BAYLIN ARTISTS MANAGEMENT Dance Award for “Best Achievement in Music for Dance” www.baylinartists.com along with Badaró and Sousa. Pallais has been a principal musician with Viver Brasil since 1997. DERF REKLAW (Percussion, Flute, and Saxophone) is a composer, master musician, and Chicago-native who plays more than 20 instruments. When he was 14 years old, Reklaw played flute with Jazz great Sonny Stitt. Reklaw began to play and study African drums at age 20 and was chief drummer for the Ilê Ifê Yoruba Temple drummers and dancers. He is ranked with pianist Randy Weston as Ameri- can musicians who are considered pioneers of World music. Reklaw was a choreographer for Soul Train and the Marvin Gaye dancers. His first solo album, From the Nile, was nominated for a record of the year. Songs from his album were used in PBS’ Condition Black, MTV’s Real World, the film Leimert Park, and a Volkswagen commercial. He has been a studio musician for more than 200 recordings. Reklaw has been with Viver Brasil since 2010. EILEEN COOLEY (Lighting Designer) is a multi award-winning lighting designer. She received a master’s degree in choreography from the University of California, Los Angeles, which led to a career as a lighting designer specializing in dance. Cooley currently serves as lighting designer for companies such as South Bay Ballet, Celebrate

13 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents DEBBIE REYNOLDS IN CONCERT Featuring THE FOUR ACES, TONY RUSSELL, and THE BIG BAND ALL STARS

Sunday, September 25, 2011, 3:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Singing and dancing icon DEBBIE REYNOLDS is THE FOUR ACES was inducted into the Vocal Group best known for her role in one of the greatest musicals of Hall of Fame in 2001. One of the most successful pre-Rock all time, Singin’ in the Rain (starring Gene Kelly), and The vocal bands, The Four Aces delivered a diverse discography Unsinkable Molly Brown, for which she earned an Oscar nod. that included Tell Me Why, (It’s No) Sin, Shangri-La, Per- For her roles in the Broadway hit Irene, Reynolds garnered fidia, and Sincerely. The quartet consists of lead singer Fred a Tony nod. Her other noteworthy Broadway productions Diodati, guitarist-funnyman Joe Giglio, music conductor- include Annie Get Your Gun and Woman of the Year. trumpet player Harry Heisler, and vocalist Danny Colingo. Also nominated for an array of other honors – includ- Musician-comedian-actor TONY RUSSELL is best ing Golden Globes and Emmys – Reynolds has managed known for his role on the hit comedy Life With Bonnie, star- successfully to maintain her unflagging popularity for more ring Bonnie Hunt. He also appeared on NYPD Blue, Becker, than six decades, transcending generational gaps with her and the sitcoms Home Improvement, Mad About You, and spunky charm and range of talents. Reynolds received an Roseanne. Russell’s work on the big screen includes the criti- American Comedy Award for lifetime achievement and cally hailed drama Ed Wood, the thriller The Black Dahlia, became the first woman to be honored by the Hollywood and the movies Bugsy and Casino. Russell has opened Las Chamber of Commerce for her significant contributions to Vegas shows for Frankie Avalon, Julie London, Roger the entertainment industry. Miller, Joe Williams, and Lou Rawls. “He gives 100%,” hails With a sterling reputation for onstage showmanship L.A. Jazz Scene. and Pop songs (Mr. Sandman, Love Is a Many Splendored THE BIG BAND ALL STARS provides the musical Thing, Three Coins in the Fountain, and Stranger in Paradise), accompaniment for the afternoon. n

14 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE BACON BROTHERS

Friday, September 30, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHY Kevin Bacon has lit up the big screen and box of- ers Kevin and Michael, born nine years apart, were coming fice with a long string of hit films, including X-Men: First of age in 1960s Philadelphia. By the late ’60s, Michael, who Class; The River Wild; Footloose; Mystic River; A Few Good was already a professional musician, often played with his Men; and Apollo 13. His Emmy-winning composer brother, band at the city’s famed Electric Factory. Preteen Kevin Michael, who studied composition and orchestration with frequently tagged along, sometimes singing and playing Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Corigliano, has been percussion while his brother grooved along on the mando- honored for his score for the documentary The Kennedys. lin. While their musical history dates back to childhood, When the two forces join, THE BACON BROTHERS The Bacon Brothers band didn’t formally come about until “shakes off the burden of fame with sharply executed Rock 1994 when the siblings joined to perform at a charity event that has a blue-collar, rootsy edge,” says The New Yorker. in their hometown. The Los Angeles Times concurs, calling the duo’s unique Since then, the duo has attracted media attention and sound “acoustic music that encompasses ’60s- and ’70s-influ- built up a loyal following with a string of albums, including enced Folk, Rock, Soul, and Country.” the debut Forosoco; New Year’s Day; White Knuckles; Live: Long before the two made it big in Hollywood, broth- No Food Jokes Tour; Can’t Complain; and Getting There. n

15 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR.

Saturday, October 1, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies As original members of The 5th Dimension, Grammy Awards, Gold records, and Platinum albums. MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS, JR. enjoyed McCoo released a string of solo projects in the 1980s, acclaim and success with timeless classics such as Wedding including the single Heart Stop Beating in Time and the Bell Blues; One Less Bell to Answer; Aquarius/Let the Sunshine albums White Christmas and The Me Nobody Knows. She In; and Up-Up and Away, which won four 1968 Grammy hosted the widely popular music show Solid Gold and ap- Awards, including “Best Contemporary Single.” peared on Night Court and Days of Our Lives. She was also In the 1970s, McCoo and Davis left the band to featured in the stage productions Dreamgirls, Showboat, and perform as a pair, topping the charts again with Your Love Man of La Mancha. and You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show), which The New York Times called Davis an “unvarnished won a Grammy for “Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Soul singer.” His 1982 Gospel album Let Me Have a Dream Duo, Group or Chorus.” The twosome’s widespread appeal received wide acclaim. Davis appeared in Dreamgirls and prompted the popular televised Marilyn McCoo and Billy Da- Blues in the Night. n vis, Jr. Show. Together, McCoo and Davis share numerous

16 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE FOLK REUNION With THE BROTHERS FOUR and THE KINGSTON TRIO

Friday, October 7, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies THE FOLK REUNION extravaganza shines the Tom Dooley, the band scored its first Grammy in 1958 for spotlight on two of the genre’s biggest and most endur- “Best Country and Western Recording.” (The Grammys did ing acts. THE BROTHERS FOUR invigorated the Folk not have a Folk category at the time.) A year later, the trio revival movement with hits such as Greenfields, Yellow Bird, won a “Best Performance – Folk” Grammy for The Kingston Across the Wide Missouri, and Try to Remember. The Green Trio – At Large. The group won a “Lifetime Achievement” Leaves of Summer, featured in the John Wayne movie The Grammy in 2011. Alamo, earned an Oscar nomination for “Best Music, Origi- The single Tom Dooley, which received the Grammy nal Song.” The internationally acclaimed quartet – which Hall of Fame Award in 1998, was deemed one of the most consists of Mike McCoy, Karl Olsen, Bob Flick, and Mark historically significant recordings of all time by the Library Pearson – has serenaded four U.S. presidents at the White of Congress. The hit was selected as one of the “Songs of House and performed with orchestras and scores of Jazz the Century” by the Recording Industry Association of icons worldwide. America. In 1957, THE KINGSTON TRIO emerged from San The Kingston Trio, also known for Where Have All the Francisco’s North Beach club scene, taking the country by Flowers Gone, was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of storm with a string of hits that brought Folk music back into Fame and the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. n the American mainstream. With the No. One Billboard hit

17 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents YAMATO Director and Composer MASA OGAWA

Members TAKERU MATSUSHITA, AKIKO OGAWA, MIKA MIYAZAKI, SATOMI IKEDA, MIDORI TAMAI, TETSURO OKUBO, TOMOKO KAWAUCHI, SAORI HIGASHI, MARIKA NITO, GEN HIDAKA, HISATO FUKUDA, and MADOKA HIGASHI

Saturday, October 8, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

18 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON PROGRAM Akatsuki

Kara-mawari

Ittetsu

Muga-Muchuu

Rakuda

INTERMISSION

Ucho-ten

Tone

Garakuta

Gamushara

Encore

BIOGRAPHY Founded in 1993 in Nara, which is regarded as the world. The drummers’ physically challenging performances birthplace of Japanese culture, the high-energy performance and athleticism mesmerized critics and fans, attracting the troupe YAMATO has mesmerized more than 2 million fans attention of producers who promptly recruited the award- with its mastery of Japanese drums. “If you’re looking for winning ensemble for European tours. inspiring drumming and infectious dance rhythms, you’ll Since 1999, Yamato has been a familiar presence in be disappointed. This is much, much more,” exalted The Europe, enthusiastically embraced by standing-room-only Guardian newspaper of the United Kingdom. crowds in Holland, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, With astounding state-of-the-art special effects, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. From impromptu street perfor- theatrical panache, and the revered ancient traditions of mances to packed concert halls and overseas tours in Asia, Japanese drumming, Yamato makes Wadaiko accessible to South America, Europe, and North America, Yamato has all ages, stirring the hearts of people everywhere. The band’s raised awareness and appreciation for Japanese heritage and performances enforce its core belief – that the drumbeat, traditions. The ensemble travels with a distinctive variety like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life. of versatile instruments, including an Odaiko drum, which is In 1998, Yamato was invited to play at the prestigious constructed from a 400-year-old tree. n Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest arts celebration in the

19 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE CASHORE MARIONETTES LIFE IN MOTION (Not Recommended for Children)

Friday, October 14, 2011, 7:30 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. SIMPLE GIFTS (Family Friendly) Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM This performance will not include an intermission.

The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Program subject to change.

BIOGRAPHy The man behind the successful act THE CASHORE In LIFE IN MOTION, Cashore presents his collec- MARIONETTES is Joseph Cashore, who won the Cita- tion of marionette masterworks in a series of scenes taken tion of Excellence from the Union Internationale de la from everyday life and set to beautiful music by composers Marionnette, which is the highest honor a U.S. puppeteer such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann can receive. The Pew Fellowship recipient for Performance Strauss, and Aaron Copland. Through a combination of Art, Cashore was also honored with a Henson Foundation virtuoso manipulation, humor, pathos, Classical music, and Grant, which promotes puppetry to adult audiences. Well poetic insight, The Cashore Marionettes takes the audience conceived and projected, Cashore’s marionettes are so con- on a journey that celebrates the richness of life, exploring vincing that they’ve captured the hearts of audiences and depth, integrity, and humanity. critics in Europe, the Far East, and North America, where Also set to compositions by Vivaldi, Strauss, they were a hit at the Kennedy Center, Annenberg Center, Beethoven, and Copland, SIMPLE GIFTS is a touching and Kravis Center. portrayal of poignant scenes from everyday life. With theat- The Atlanta Journal/Constitution hailed: “Puppetry rical illusion and music, Simple Gifts offers an entertaining purists (and their children) will be entranced by the lifelike and sensitive vision of what it is to be human, exploring a delicacy and details of the mastery of this blending of beau- range of emotions with the marionettes. n tiful craftsmanship and artistry with insight and illusion.”

20 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON LIFE IN MOTION PROGRAM Friday, October 14

Elmo in The Stand-In The Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss Courtesy CBS Records.

A Lullaby Concerto in D Major, Largo by Antonio Vivaldi Courtesy CBS Records.

Ramul in The Encounter

Old Mike in No Address Corral Nocturne by Aaron Copland By arrangement with the Estate of Aaron Copland Fund for Music, copyright owner; and Boosey and Hawkes, sole publisher and licensor. Courtesy CBS Records.

Cyclone in A Pastoral Symphony No. 6 in F Major by Ludwig van Beethoven The Moldau by Bedrich Smetana Courtesy DeWolfe Music.

Bo in Simple Gifts Calm and Flowing by Aaron Copland (Simple Gifts – Shaker melody) By arrangement with the Estate of Aaron Copland Fund for Music, copyright owner; and Boosey and Hawkes, sole publisher and licensor. Courtesy CBS Records.

INTERMISSION

The Job The Clock by Joseph Haydn Courtesy DeWolfe Music.

Maura in Last Farewell The Foggy Dew (Traditional) Performed by Eugene O’Donnell and James MacCafferty. Courtesy Green Linnet Records.

21 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON Inscription on headstone: Tho you see me not among you Tho I breathe not with your breath The bond is still between us And love outliveth death.

Sara in The Scholar

African Morning Kevin Volans’ White Man Sleeps (Movement IV) was written for and performed by the Kronos Quartet, and appears on the Nonesuch recording Pieces of Africa. Elephant’s Lament by Christopher Horner. Performed by Christopher and Becky Horner.

Metal Music performed by Matt Mazurek.

The Quest The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner and Triumphal March from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi Courtesy DeWolfe Music.

SIMPLE GIFTS PROGRAM Saturday, October 15

Elmo in The Stand-In The Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss Courtesy CBS Records.

A Lullaby Concerto in D Major, Largo by Antonio Vivaldi Courtesy CBS Records.

Ramul in The Encounter

22 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON Cyclone in A Pastoral Symphony No. 6 in F Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven The Moldau by Bedrich Smetana Courtesy DeWolfe Music.

Sara in The Scholar

Metal Music performed by Matt Mazurek

The Quest The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner Triumphal March from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi Courtesy DeWolfe Music.

An Important Note to Parents

Thank you for bringing your family to The Cashore Marionettes. This show is different from other puppet shows you may have attended. Without using words, the marionettes create images and evoke emotions that are often humorous or whimsical, but may be quiet or serious at times. The mood can be easily disrupted by audience behavior that might be acceptable in a different theatrical context. Children may not realize that the performer can hear them if they talk during the performance. Children who are absorbed with the show may not even realize that they are speaking out loud. However, calling out comments, talking, and eating snacks can be very distracting to the performers as well as to the rest of the audience, particularly at quiet, serious moments in the show. Please take this time before the show begins to remind your children of the important role they play as audience members in ensuring the success of a live presentation. Assure your children that they can discuss everything they see with you after the performance is over, but that during the show they should quietly focus on the performance. Let them know that applause and laughter are the audience’s way of letting the performers know they are doing a good job. Thank you again for your assistance as we introduce young people to live theater and educate audiences for the future.

The Cashore Marionettes is represented by: BAYLIN ARTISTS MANAGEMENT www.baylinartists.com

23 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents ANTHONY RAPP and ADAM PASCAL From the Tony-Winning Broadway Hit Rent

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 8:00 PM

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

BIOGRAPHies Two stars from the Tony-winning Broadway hit Rent On a whim, ADAM PASCAL, who had no previous return to the stage to share stories and perform songs from acting or theater experience, auditioned for Rent and was the successful Broadway production. The San Francisco cast as an HIV-positive recovering drug-addict and aspiring Chronicle cheered ANTHONY RAPP, noting his ability Rock star. The role garnered Pascal a 1996 Theatre World “to disappear perfectly into all kinds of character roles.” Award and earned him Tony and Drama Desk nominations Starting with his first major appearance in Adventures in for best actor in a musical. The exposure paved the way for Babysitting when he was just 15, Rapp’s career has included the New York native to return to the stage in the long-run- the title role in the Broadway revival of You’re a Good Man, ning Broadway show Cabaret and the Elton John-Tim Rice Charlie Brown, a national tour of Little Shop of Horrors, and musical Aida (as the Egyptian general Radames). featured parts in the films Dazed and Confused, A Beautiful Pascal, who recorded two albums of original Pop music Mind, School Ties, Road Trip, and Six Degrees of Separation. (Model Prisoner and Civilian), has appeared in the film School The Illinois native also penned Without You: A Memoir of of Rock and an episode of the television show Cold Case. n Love, Loss, and the Musical ‘Rent’.

24 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents

Featuring Dancing With The Stars’ ALEC MAZO and EDYTA SLIWINSKA

With American Idol Finalists GINA GLOCKSEN and DAVID HERNANDEZ and LILIT AVAGYAN, C.J. BAIR, PAUL BARRIS, VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA, RANDI LYNN EVANS, ANYA FUCHS, PATRICIA KANIOWSKI, ALLA KOCHERGA, GEV MANOUKIAN, TESSA MARIE, SNEJANA PETROVA, JONATHAN PLATERO, and TONY PUTUTAU

Conceived and Choreographed by LOUIS VAN AMSTEL

Lighting Designer Production Manager Music Editor DRISCOLL OTTO MICHAEL WHITE WILL HOLLIS

Costumes by Publicity Associate Producer RANDALL DESIGNS B. HARLAN BOLL CHRISTOPHER POWICH LISA ENGLAND BHBPR

Dance Captain VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA

Friday, October 21, 2011, 8:00 PM Saturday, October 22, 2011, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday, October 23, 2011, 2:00 PM

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

Exclusive Tour Representation by: SCOTT STANDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. 4533 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 401, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 905-7000

25 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHies SEASON ALEC MAZO (Dancer) was born in Russia and the Rising Star Open-to-the-World Competition in Florida moved to the United States at age 12. In 1994, Mazo’s par- in 2010. She is a guest performer on Dancing With the Stars. ents opened Genesis DanceSport and Mazo began managing Avagyan has been teaching for six years and dances and it when he was 16. He is best-known as the winner of the competes around the country. first season of Dancing With the Stars with Kelly Monaco. C.J. BAIR (Dancer) began dancing at age 16 at Since then, Mazo has toured with the show. He was fea- Center Stage Performing Arts Studios in Orem, Utah. He tured in the fitness section of the book Major Competitive specializes in Latin Ballroom, has competed in numerous Reality Shows: Dancing With the Stars. Mazo is a five-time competitions around the world, and has been trained by U.S. National Finalist. His film credits include Dance With some of Dancesport’s top coaches. He began dancing profes- Me and The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons. He has ap- sionally in theater productions such as Rick Robinson’s peared in commercials for Kay Jewelers and Apple’s iPod, Evolutions of Dance, Return to Christmas, Latin Fusion, and and was featured in a video with Seal and on the television Louis Van Amstel’s Invitation to Dance. He has been touring series Heroes. Mazo and partner Edyta Sliwinska produced with Ballroom With a Twist since 2009. the instructional fitness DVDs Dancing Like the Pros and Fit- PAUL BARRIS (Dancer) was born and raised in Los ness With the Pros. During Mazo’s five seasons with Dancing Angeles where he began dancing at age 10. Barris started With the Stars, he has partnered with Toni Braxton, Natalie with Ballroom dancing then studied other forms of dance on Coughlin, Josie Maran, Paulina Porizkova, and Kelly Mona- scholarship at Brigham Young University. He has traveled co. He received a bachelor’s degree from Berkeley Univer- the world competing and performing. Barris won the United sity in cognitive science with an emphasis in psychology. States Ten Dance Championship and represented the Unit- EDYTA SLIWINSKA (Dancer) was born in War- ed States in Riga, Latvia. He was part of the winning team saw, Poland, and began dance training at age 10. As a suc- at the British Open Competition in Blackpool, England. cessful Ballroom dancer, Sliwinska has achieved world-class Barris also studied dance in New York and San Francisco. status representing Poland in international competitions. In He has appeared in commercials, was featured on Dancing 2000, Sliwinska met Alec Mazo at a Ballroom competition With the Stars, choreographed for Ne-Yo and the Pussycat in England, then moved to the United States where they Dolls, and was a teacher and dancer on the television show formed a partnership. Sliwinska has performed on Dancing Dance Your A** Off. Barris and his partner Snejana Petrova With the Stars for 10 seasons and has partnered with Evander were winners of Mexico City’s reality show Segundo Campe- Holyfield, George Hamilton, Joey Lawrence, John Ratzen- onato Mundial de Baile. Barris and Petrova were principle berger, Cameron Mathison, Jason Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, dancers in a film alongside Justin Timberlake. Jeffrey Ross, Ashley Hamilton, and Aiden Turner. Sliwin- VERONIKA CHERNYAVSKA (Dancer) was born ska has toured with Dancing With the Stars and was featured in Lviv, Ukraine, in 1987, where she began traditional Folk in the fitness section of the book Major Competitive Reality dancing at age 8. When Chernyavska moved to the United Shows: Dancing With the Stars. She has appeared in magazine States at age 11, she trained in Latin American dance. ads, commercials in Poland, and a Kay Jewelers commercial, Chernyavska has worked with world-renowned coaches, and guest-starred in the television series CSI: NY. Sliwinska including Louis Van Amstel, Shirley Ballas, and Allan is a five-time U.S. National Finalist. Tornsberg. Chernyavska has earned numerous titles in the LILIT AVAGYAN (Dancer) was raised in the Latin American division worldwide. She partners with Tony Republic of Armenia and has been dancing for 12 years. Pututau in Los Angeles, where she lives and teaches dance. Avagyan trained in Ballet for nine years, studied dance in RANDI LYNN EVANS (Dancer) was born in Pro- Europe, and moved to the United States in 2001. She is a vo, Utah, and began training at age 3 in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, two-time former national champion of the United States, Hip-Hop, and gymnastics. While training at a competition represented the country in 2008 in Australia, was a semi- studio, Evans won regional and national titles, including finalist of the Rising Star Competition in England, and won the New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) “National

26 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Outstanding Dancer” Award. She toured as an assistant ney (former drummer of Hole and Motley Crue) and Geoff withSEASON L.A. Dance Magic and NYCDA. After high school, Repo (son of Rock producer Bob Ezrin). Evans moved to New York where she performed in Radio DAVID HERNANDEZ (Singer-Songwriter and City Christmas Spectacular. She was also a featured performer Actor) was an American Idol finalist. He began acting and for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. While attending Utah singing in musicals at age 6 and performing with various Valley University, Evans auditioned for So You Think You theater companies in Arizona. As a teenager, Hernandez be- Can Dance season five and made it in to the top 10. She also gan writing and recording original music. Hernandez moved performed in the show’s national 40-city tour. Evans resides to Hollywood where he is writing new songs, working in a in Springville, Utah, with her husband and puppy Izzie. recording studio producing his own material, and pursuing ANYA FUCHS (Dancer) has performed and worked acting. He completed his first feature film as the lead in the as a dancer, actress, and choreographer throughout Europe, movie Synthetic Truth. Hernandez has appeared on The Ellen Latin America, and the United States. She is the producer, DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, MTV’s Total Request writer, and host of AnyaTV, a series that highlights in- Live, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Teen spirational subjects around the world. Fuchs toured with Choice Awards, TV Guides’ Sexiest Stars, Idol Tonight, and Dancing With the Stars from 2007 to 2009 and was a final- Idol Gives Back. He performed at the Inaugural Kick-Off ist on the 2010 season of Dance Your A** Off. Fuchs has Celebration Ball for President Barack Obama, where he performed with Kenny G and appeared on the GSN Game shared the stage with Jamie Foxx, John Legend, and Maroon Show Awards show and in the Pussycat Dolls’ music video 5. Hernandez’s musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Hush Hush. Fuchs has won numerous Ballroom and dance Ne-Yo, Donnie Hathaway, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, competition titles, including the U.S. Salsa Championship. Michael Jackson, and David Foster. She was a finalist in the World Mambo, American Rhythm, PATRICIA KANIOWSKI (Dancer) was born and ESPN World Salsa championships. She is a three-time in Sydney, Australia, where she began dance training in winner in the dance competition on the Latin television Jazz and Tap at age 8. By age 12, Kaniowski began train- show Sabado Gigante. Fuchs’ film and television credits ing in Latin and Standard styles of Ballroom. She trained include appearances on Dancing With the Stars, Dance Your with mentor Paul Green and then competed in Australia A** Off, Dance With Me, The Guiding Light, the PBS special and Europe, winning many championships, including the The National Memorial Day Concert, National Geographic’s International Junior Latin Championships and the Junior The Incredible Human Machine, and numerous television Australian Open Champions. She represented Australia commercials, music videos, and independent films. Fuchs at the World Youth Championships and placed 10th. In has performed in Broadway’s Swing! and on stage with Luis 2002, Kaniowski toured with the show Burn the Floor and Miguel, Marco Antonio Solis, Celia Cruz, Pilar Montene- then returned to competitive dancing. In 2004, Kaniowski gro, and Nestor Torres. moved to Houston, Texas, to train and teach full-time. She GINA GLOCKSEN (Singer-Songwriter) is best- is ranked 10th in Latin Ballroom in the United States. She known as the ninth-place finalist on season six of American and her partner Andre Strinadko ranked 27th at the Interna- Idol. Although Glocksen was often referred to as the “rocker tional Championships and placed eighth in the Rising Star chick,” her musical influences and abilities range far beyond Professional division. Rock. Her original music infuses the passion and attitude of ALLA KOCHERGA (Dancer) is originally from the a Rock‘n’Roll rebel with the precision and soul of a modern Ukraine. She was raised in Los Angeles and started dancing diva. Glocksen has toured with the American Idols Live Tour at age 10. Kocherga is a California Open Champion and and continues to perform around the country showcasing a National Finalist. In 2009, she became a cast member of her original music, as she did when she opened for Bret Ballroom With a Twist and has toured with the show since Michaels. Glocksen was co-host on the reality television then. show American Idol Extra. She continues to write and record GEV MANOUKIAN (Dancer) was born and raised original music with the help of musicians Samantha Malo- in the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2003, he moved to Salt

27 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Lake City where he began his dancing career. As Manouki- Stars. In 2008, he joined the cast of Ballroom With a Twist anSEASON developed his style, he incorporated a combination of and is partnered with Veronika Chernyavska. When not Break Dance, Hip-Hop, and Classical movements. He was competing, Pututau and Chernyavska enjoy teaching at Stu- in the top 10 of season four on the television show So You dio 22 in Dallas, Texas. Think You Can Dance. LOUIS VAN AMSTEL (Choreographer) was born TESSA MARIE (Dancer) joined La Petite Ballet in in Amsterdam, Netherlands. To develop social skills, Van Redding, California, at age 14 and was the principal dancer Amstel began to train in Ballroom dance at age 10. The for four years. While there, Marie toured with the Moscow grandson of competitive Ballroom dancers, Van Amstel Ballet in The Nutcracker. Marie joined the Dance Project began to travel abroad at age 15, representing his country in Company where she participated in revues of Rent, Thor- major dance competitions in Ballroom and Latin dance. His oughly Modern Millie, and Ragtime. After winning a scholar- mentor and coach, Ruud Vermey, Ph.D., suggested he leave ship with the Joffrey Ballet, Marie moved to New York and school at age 16 to move to England to begin his dance trained in Latin Ballroom before turning professional. career. Van Amstel’s parents supported his decision and, SNEJANA PETROVA (Dancer) was born in Vlodi- within a year, he and his new dance partner, Julie Fryer, be- vostok, Russia, and began dance training at age 5. After gan a promising partnership. The two won a World Cham- Petrova moved to the United States, she took the top prize pion title in 1994 and three world Latin Dance champion- in Youth and Under 21 National Championships represent- ship Gold medals in 1994, 1995, and 1996. Van Amstel first ing the United States at the World Championships for two traveled to New York City in 1991 and fell in love with the years. At age 16, she placed high in the amateur finals and city. It was there that he developed a passion for combining won the Ohio Star Ball and the Constitution State Chal- Ballroom dance with other forms of dance and presenting it lenge. Petrova is one of the top International Standard as a form of theater. By the age of 26, Van Amstel moved to Ballroom dancers in the world, winning National Junior New York City where he began working with many amaz- and Youth 10 Dance Championships in her native Russia ingly talented dancers, many of whom went on to become and the United States. She placed in the top 13 Professional colleagues on Dancing with the Stars. These included Tony Couples at the Blackpool Dance Festival in the United Donvolani, Karina Smirnoff, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Kingdom. In 2010, Petrova became champion of the most DRISCOLL OTTO’s (Lighting Designer) New York watched show in Mexico, Bailando Por Un Sueño, with her and Off-Broadway credits include Nike’s Step It Up (New former partner Paul Barris. Petrova has appeared on Dancing Amsterdam); Long Day’s Journey (Theatre Row); Shoshan With the Stars, Broadway, and Off-Broadway. Bean: A Happening (Lincoln Center Jazz); Wit and Wisdom; JONATHAN PLATERO (Dancer) started his first Twilight in Manchego; Rainbow Around the Sun; and I Have gymnastics class at age 8. He switched to Salsa dance classes Loved Strangers. Otto’s regional credits include The Drowsy and quickly became part of the Salsa Heats Jr. Team and Chaperone, The Beauty Plays, Flora the Red Menace, Once on began competing two months later. Platero expanded his This Island, The Fantasticks, A Grand Night For Singing, Hair, technique by training in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Pete ‘n’ Keely, Hip-Hop. At age 17, he won many titles, including World Showboat, Swing!, Violet, Don’t Dress For Dinner, Figaro, The Undisputed Salsa Champion. Cure at Troy, and Elektra. On Broadway, Otto was associate TONY PUTUTAU (Dancer) began Ballroom danc- lighting designer for After Miss Julie, Race, and Rock of Age, ing in Provo, Utah, at age 12. He has been a competitor and associate projection designer on Elf: The Musical. He since 1994 and a teacher/choreographer since 1998. Pututau received a master of fine arts degree from Tisch School of has won many Latin and Standard competitions in the the Arts at NYU. United States and Europe, including the Irish International CHRISTOPHER POWICH (Associate Producer) Open Latin Championships in 2000. He has performed at conceived and directed Off-Broadway’s Ethel Merman’s the Odyssey Dance Theater, in Louis Van Amstel’s Latin Broadway as well as productions at the John Houseman Revolution, and in the 2007-2008 tour of Dancing With the Theater and the Pasadena Playhouse. Powich wrote and

28 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS directed Rita McKenzie’s tribute to Ethel Merman. Powich alsoSEASON directed McKenzie and Carole Shelley in the reenact- ment of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin’s 1955 television medley at Rainbow and Stars Nightclub in New York. Po- wich directed the world premiere of the comedy Snap Shots by Ralph Federicks at the O’Neill Theater and the Boston Company. Powich was tour director for the American Idol show American Stars in Concert. He created, directed, and performed in Class Act, a nightclub revue that toured on the East Coast, and he was in featured roles with McKenzie in The Most Happy Fella and Showboat. Powich has directed Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hal Linden, George Chakiris, Dick Van Patten, and Steve Allen in Love Letters. Powich performed regionally in lead roles in The Music Man; Okla- homa!; The Most Happy Fella; Man of La Mancha; Oh! What a Lovely War; Hello, Dolly!; Guys and Dolls; Forty Carats; Jazz Babies; A Face Worth Saving; and Oliver!. He is a co- conspirator in the Blog Talk radio show Radio Bupkis. MICHAEL WHITE (Production Manager) developed a love for theater during high school. As a young actor, director, designer, and technician, White won numerous awards in statewide theater competitions and earned a scholarship to University of Texas’ drama department. White has designed scenery, lighting, sound, and special On Stage effects, and wrote and directed his first original play while Advertising Opportunity still in high school. By the time White graduated, he was a veteran of nine equity productions. After college, White returned to the theater where he served as an actor, director, The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) is now accepting advertising space designer, and stage manager. His technical credits include reservations for the On Stage program. stage managing Bermuda Avenue Triangle starring Renee Each issue of the program is distributed to Taylor, Joseph Bologna, and Lainie Kazan, and the Odd approximately 15,000 patrons. Placing an Couple (national tour female version) starring Barbara Eden advertisement in On Stage for the entire season provides an opportunity to reach more than in which he was assistant director and lighting supervisor. 135,000 theater patrons. White’s directing credits include Say Goodnight, Gracie The CCPA attracts patrons from throughout (national tour), and Confessions of a Nice Jewish Girl. As Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. an actor, White’s credits range from William Shakespeare, Patrons have the discretionary income to enjoy dining and shopping excursions before and after Tennessee Williams, and Edward Albee to light comedies, attending performances. including Hanky Panky. White has been seen in numerous For more information about advertising in films and television shows, but his favorite role is husband On Stage, please call Account Executive Anna to his wife, Jennifer, and father to his daughter, Michelle. n Jones at (562) 916-8510, extension 2520.

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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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