Our 42Nd Season:2006-2007

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WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA PRESENTS Our 42nd Season:2006-2007

March 2007 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the second production ofWVLOA's 42nd season, "Honk!". We hope that you will enjoy this delightful new British musical comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling". Our final production of this season will be the entertaining musical, "Wonderful Town", based on the play "My Sister Eileen" with the score by Leonard Bernstein. This is the story of two sisters who move from Ohio to New York Ciry and their encounter with residents of Greenwich Village. You're Invited!! Whether you re already one of our 1,300 subscribers or here in the Saratoga Civic Theater for the first time, we invite you to join us this coming November for West Valley Light Operas 43rd season. Look at Our Centerj'old!! Included in this program is a special blue insert, which we invite you to use to subscribe to WVLOA's 43rd musical season. Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over the cost of individual tickets. Current subscribers may also use this form to renew for next season. All subscriptions and individual ticket orders will be processed ac- cording to the date on which they are received, but actual tickets will not be mailed until after this season's last production has concluded in August. Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your support and enthusiasm for WVLO's endeavors, make it a truly gratifYing experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes. And we extend our special gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensure the excellent qualiry of sets and costumes that we strive to bring to this stage. We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us for our future productions. Edward Hand, President West VaLleyLight Opera Association

WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA ANNOUNCES NEXT SEASON: 2007-2008 We invite you to become a subscriber to WVLO's New Season Please use the blue insert in this program! Subscribe NOW to assure good seats and substantial savings! Current subscribers may use this form to renew for next season. ~, West o/a{{ey Light Opera )Co~ __ Presents ~~

Music by George Stiles Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe

Starring Jeff Clarke as Ugly And Featuring Jennifer Wheelwright, Michael Johnson and Justin Torres

Director/Choreographer: Geri Carlson Sauls Assistant Director: Howard L. Miller Music Director: Roberta "Bobbie" Howe Vocal Director: Katie Coleman • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gala Opening: Saturday, March 3 . 8:00 PM • • • • Fridays: March 9, 16,23,30 . 8:00 PM • : Saturdays: March 10,24,31 . 8:00 PM • • Special Family Saturday Matinee: March 17 . 2:30 PM • • • • Sunday Matinees: March 4, 11, 18, 25 . 2:30 PM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

"Honk!" is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 W 54th Sr., New York, NY 10019.

Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org e-maih wvlo@wvlooorg,. 24-Hour Voice Mail: (408) 268-3777 A Note from the Director

I first heard the soundtrack for "Honk!" in 2001 when Cabrillo Stage in Santa Cruz was holding auditions for the show. Of course I knew the story of the "Ugly Duckling", or at least I thought I did, but after listening to the music from this show, I fell in love with the story and its message allover again. I was fortunate enough to be cast in that production, and had one of the best show experiences I've ever had. I hoped that someday I would be able to direct/choreograph this show for WVLO, as I feel it is a show that is just made for community theater, both the people that perform/work on the show itself, and the wonderful theater patrons who come to see our performances.

A family-friendly show with a positive message-now we don't see that much anymore, do we? "Honk!" makes its presence felt with the wonderful, hummable tunes, and more so with the wonderful cast of characters brought to life. I am fortunate to have such a fabulous cast to work with-each of them has been a joy, and all bring such a wonderful touch to each character they play. (See if you can count how many animals we have in this showl)

I would like to challenge you to really listen to the lyrics in this show-especially in the songs "Different" and "Warts and All". Jeff (our Ugly) and I were talking about how the songwriters get their message across, and these two songs really epitomize what they are trying to say. For example, in "Different", Ugly sings "Different isn't spiteful, different isn't wrong, so why is it so hard to get along?" And "Warts and All" is pretty much self explanatory!

So sit back, enjoy this wonderful show, and please tell your family and friends (and their friends) to join us in a wonderful fairy tale told with a new twist! -Geri CarlsonSauls COMING TO THIS THEATER .., I- I SDG: "Thoroughly Modern Millie"-May/June 2007 I I Tickets (408) 266-4734 I I WVLO: "Wonderful Town"-June/July 2007 I I Tickets (408) 268-3777 I , J ...... 2 _------_ CAST OF CHARACTERS (In Order of Appearance) Steve Anthony Bob/Jay Bird Anastasiya Bauswell Waddles/C9llage Solo Doug Brook Greylag/Father Swan Kristin Brownstone Queenie Molly Carter Lowbutt Jeff Clarke Ugly Ben D'Angelo Rooster/Barnacles Carolyn Dil.oreto Billie, a duckling Emmy Farese Beaky, a duckling Molly Gazay Snowy/Floor Manager Wendy Gregg Spikey Michael Johnson Drake Kimberly Kay Henrietta Cliff Mills Turkey/Blizzard Duet Marissa Parkhurst Downy, a duckling Alisha Patterson Penny Karyn Rondeau Maureen Jennifer Smith Squeaky/Pinkfoot Jay Steele Bullfrog Laura Toby Dot Justin Torres Cat Katya Vigil Fanny/Blizzard Duet Alexandra Vigil. Fluff, a duckling Jennifer Wheelwright Ida Amy Wright Grace/Mother Swan

3 ORCHESTRA

Conductor-Roberta "Bobbie" Howe

Reeds-Mike Maida, Diana Tucker, Kathy Switky,Steven Holmes Trumpet-Craig Diserens,Warren Necoechea Horn-Merrie Ann Turner, JD Spagnola Cello-Lynda Bloomquist, Pam Robinson Guitar-Tom Dossa, SteveAdkins Bass-Steve Adkins, Greg Goebel Keyboard-Karen Morness Adkins Percussion-Jeff Baker

Not all musicians will play at each performance.

IN MEMORIAM We dedicate this production to the memory of these loyal and special supporters. B.J. Publicover-She was one of our first leading ladies with West Valley Light Opera. Her portrayal of Widow Corney in our very first production of "Oliver" in 1965 won her many accolades and set the stage for her delightful characterizations in several of this organization's early musicals. B.J. was a member of The Overtures', the Association's traveling troupe, for over 25 years and most recently was one of the soloists with the Garden City Chorus. To her four sons and their families, we offer our heartfelt sympathy for their loss. Gene Collinge-We lost a dedicated volunteer and staunch supporter in January in this wonderful gentlemen who helped "behind the scenes". For more than 30 years, he was there to help the tech crew move into and out of the theater, even after he moved out of the Bay Area. He was with the Tech Directors to assist with rigging the roll drops and to provide the extra hands to assemble stairs, platforms, and set pieces. He will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his loving wife, Elizabeth. Shirley Thannisch- This devoted stage mother to one of our very talented performers, Steve Thannisch, was also one of our regular subscribers and supporters for many years. We will miss her infectious smile and cheery attitude. We extend our deepest condolences to Steve and his family.

4 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE Scene 1 - Various locations around the duckyard. Spring /1 Poultry Tale" Drake, Ida, Turkey, Henrietta, Maureen, Cat, Grace &- Ensemble "TheJoy of Motherhood" Ida, Maureen "Diffirent" (Pre-Reprise) Ida "Hold Your Head Up High" Ida, Ugly, Fish "Look At Him" Ida, Drake, Ugly, Henrietta, Turkey, Cat, Grace, Ducklings, Maureen "Diffirent" Ugly Scene 2 - The cat's lair, inside one of the farm buildings "Play With Your Food" Cat, Ugly "Lost': Ugly Scene 3 - The duckyard, later that evening "The Elegy': Company "Every Tear A Mother Cries': Ida Scene 4 - The marsh. A late summer morning "The Wild Goose Chase" GreyLag, Dot, Snowy, Barnacles, Pinkfoot, Ugly, Cat "Hold Your Head Up High" Ida, Ugly

-Intermission-

ACT TWO Scene 1 - The old woman's cottage. Late summer "Entr'acte': Orchestra "It Takes All Sorts" Queenie, Lowbutt "Together" Cat, Queenie, Lowbutt Scene 2 - The duckyard. Late autumn "The Collage" Drake, Ida, Company Scene 3 - A collage, various locations Scene 4 - A ditch on the moors. Late autumn "Now I've Seen You" Ugly "warts And All" Bullfrog, Ugly, Froglets, Company "The Blizzard" Company Scene 5 - The open countryside. Late winter "Transformation" Ugly, Ida, Penny "Melting Moggy" Cat Scene 6 - The duckyard. Early spring "Look At Him" (Reprise) Finale Company , 5 PRODUCTION STAFF

Producer Elizabeth Dale Assistant to the Producer. Les Dale Director/Choreographer Geri Carlson Sauls Assistant Director Howard L. Miller Music Director Roberta "Bobbie" Howe Vocal Director Katie Coleman Vocal Captain Michael Johnson Dance Captain Kimberly Kay Production Design Stephen C . Wathen Technical Director Ed Hand Master Carpenter Rick Dentoni Lighting Design Michael Glenn Munoz Rigging Assistant Rocco Vecellio Sound Design/Sound Operator Bob Nelson Production Stage Manager Ken McCreight Assistant Stage Managers Carla and Caren McCreight Costumer Sue Howell Costume Construction Jenny Gregg, Michael Johnson, Cele & Judy Pincus, Jennifer Smith, Farrah Southam, Jennifer Wheelwright and Amy Wright Properties Les Dale and Alice Ray Set Construction & Painting Rick Dentoni, Ed Hand, Cameron Kwong, Jon Rosen, Stephen C. Wathen & Cast Members Lighting Board Operator. Joey McCreight Scenic Artist Stephen C. Wathen Rehearsal/ Audi tion Pianists. Ani ta Carey, Katie Coleman, Karen Morness Adkins Audition Assistants Cele Pincus & Eileen Chavarria House Manager Elizabeth Dale Program, Lobby & Publicity Photos Edmond Kwong Program and Publicity Marge Hand Reservations and Box Office Ed and Marge Hand Opening Night Refreshments June Milanes Lobby Refreshments Eileen Chavarria, Cele Pincus, Angels Unlimited Lobby Design/Display & Company Photos Edmond Kwong Program Graphics Diane Hoxeng Poster/Flier Design Jon Nunez Poster/Flier/Program Printing Simpson Printers

6 WHO'S WHO IN OUR CAST

Steve Anthony Uay Bird/Bob} In a triumphant migration back to the boards, "Honk!" marks Steve's fourth production with WVLO in the subtle, pivotal role of Jay Bird. His last performance was in "Guys & Dolls" and before that in "The Boyfriend" and as Bud Frump in "How To Succeed ... " (for which he was nomi- nated for an ERMA Award). Steve has had memorable theatre moments in recent productions of "City of Angels", "42nd Street", "Dames At Sea", "Gypsy" and "Sweet Charity". The magic continues with ten years performing for MBD, film work in "Swimming With Ophelia" and ""Watch the Hands, Mary!". In his spare time he teaches first grade at The Bishop School of Miracles and training in Dance as a Weapon. Don't ask what this means, but he wanted to add - "shourouts to Polly, Nola and Uta Hagen-you complete me!!"

Anastasiya Bauswell (WaddLes) A native of the Ukraine, Anastasiya makes her debut, not only with WVLO, but in the US as well. She studied for two years in Cherniutsi University in the Ukraine and is currently a student at De Anza College. Her hobbies include singing, playing the piano, writing poems & songs, drawing, reading and spending time with her husband, Eric, and 8-month-old daughter, Amber. Her future goal is to write songs that will touch people's hearts.

Doug Brook (Greylag, Father Swan) Doug returns for his fourth appearance in a WVLO production, but also has a directorial credit for "Damn Yankees". On stage, he performed in "42nd Street", "Will Rogers Follies" and "Joseph ... Dream- coat". He has appeared on many local stages, including multiple productions for FMT, SCp, Stage One, NTC, PAP and most recently for STOC in "Tomfoolery" at Theater on San Pedro Square. His many directorial credits also include SCP:Ls "Lend Me A Tenor". Doug received degrees in writing and theatre from Carnegie Mello University. An associate of the DGA, his published play "Retrograde" pro- fessionally premiered at the 42nd Street Studios in NY. Check out his website at http://carfax.cnc.net.

Kristin Brownstone (Queenie) This marks Kristin's first production with WVLO and within Silicon Valley. Recent productions have been on the Cabrillo Stage in Santa Cruz as Mimi/Hot Box in "Guys & Dolls" and "Joseph ... Dream- coat". She sang soprano with the Cabrillo Symphonic Choir and in college danced with the Orchesis Dance Company. Musical theater is her hobby-her real-life job is a high-tech marketing consultant and freelance writer. Kristin earned her MBA from SC University and BS in Journalism from Cal Poly, SLO. She lives in Santa Cruz with her husband, Andrew, and sons Alden and Pierce. She is so grateful to them for their support in allowing her to indulge this passion.

Molly Carter (Lou/burt) Last season's subscribers will remember Molly for her ERMA-Award winning performance as Gooch in "Marne" and now returns for her tenth production with WVLO. Other performances on Out stage include "Smokey Joe's Cafe", "George M!", "Kiss Me, Kate", "Anything Goes", "Guys &

7 Dolls", "High Society", "Will Roger's Follies" and "The Boy Friend". Her most recent appearance was in "The All Night Strut" with Tabard Theater. Other credits include productions with SDG, SCp, FMT, but her career highlight was receiving the Shellie Award for her role as Betty in CCMT's "Will Roger's Follies". In her spare time, she is a Business Process Analyst for Hitachi Data Systems and hobbies are traveling, wine tasting and her husband, Gerald.

Jeff Clarke (Ugly) Jeff is pleased to be making his WVLO debut. Bay Area theatre goers have seen him as the Duke in "Measure For Measure" with SSC, The Third Man in "The Baltimore Waltz" with Pear Avenue Theatre and in several productions for City Lights, including the critically-acclaimed "Angels in America, Part 1". Favorite non-area roles include Mortimer in "Arsenic & Old Lace", Cliff in "Cabaret", Schroeder in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and John Brooke in PCPA's original adaptation of "Little Women". Jeff received a BA in theatre from UC Santa Cruz and has worked as a director, dialect coach and fight choreographer.

Ben D'Angelo (Rooster, Barnacles) Ben is another newcomer to WVLO and recently performed in the Stanford Sayoyards' "The Sorcerer" and SDG's "Bye Bye Birdie" after having previously lived in the parallel universes of swing dancing and collegiate a cappella. By day Ben plays with computers at Google as a software en- gineer and his other interests include beatboxing and good TV shows. He thanks his family and friends for being so supportive and inspiring.

Carolyn DiLoreto (Duckling Billy) Carolyn returns for her second production with WVLO, having appeared in "Flower Drum Song" 2 years ago. For a lO-year old, she has many other credits already, most recently the role of the Sad Girl in SDG's "Bye, Bye Birdie". She loves to dance and has studied dance, classical piano and voice for five years. A fifth-grader at St. Lucy's, she keeps busy with Girl Scouts, student choir and softball.

Emmy Farese (Duckling Beaky) Emmy also makes her debut in this production. A 3rd-grader and student at Ballet San Jose, Marie Stinnet's Studio and South Bay Dance Center, she is already a veteran performer in commercials and productions with AMTSJ, SVCT, and Silver Oak School. Emmy has done voiceover for Interac- tive Toy for Creativity, Inc. She loves performing, gymnastics, improvisation and especially, the camera. She wants to be a reporter, vet and actress-a triple threat!

Molly Gazay (Snowy) This marks Molly's first appearance with WVLO, but her impressive list of theater experience includes not only performing credits, but directing and stage managing credits as well. Her most recent roles were in Renegade Theatre's productions of "Bill of (W)rights" and "Porno Zombies". Her directorial and SM credits were for SJSU's "Bake Off', "Fire In Da Hole", "Our Town" and "The Laramie Project". Her future goal is to pursue a BA in Theatre Arts, finish school and do more musical theater. In her spare time, Molly works at Silver Oaks YMCA Child Care Site and as an acting instructor at East Valley YMCA. She extends her gratitude to her family for being so supportive.

8 Wendy Gregg (Spiky) Wendy is back for her second performance with WVLO; she appeared as Bet in last season's "Oliver!". Since then she has appeared as Bianca in "Taming Of The Shrew" and Liesl in "The Sound of Music" with the Roberta Jones Junior Theater and as a ballerina in CMTS]'s production of "Phantom". Her favorite roles have been Juliet in "Romeo & Juliet", Edwina in "Dear Edwina" and Betsy, the cow, in "Jack & The Beanstalk". A native Californian, Wendy's future goal is to create world peace! Good luck with that!!

Michael Johnson (Drake) Michael returns for his second production as a performer, his first was as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in "Guys & Dolls", but he joined the staff as Music Director for "Smokey Joe's Cafe" in 2005. His most recent performance was as Maurice in CMTS]'s "Beauty and the Beast". He was anxious to do this show to work with Geri again and to wear feathers!' His favorite roles to date have been Tevye in CMTS]'s production of "Fiddler On The Roof", Samuel Chase in SDG's "1776" and Padre in "Man Of La Mancha" with the Hayward Little Theater. His goal is to continue performing "father" roles and music directing.

Kimberly Kay (Henrietta) Kimberly comes back for her third production with WVLO, having appeared in "Marne" and "Hello, Dolly". Her long list of credits includes several performances on this stage for SDG, namely, "Oklahoma!", "South Pacific", "Gypsy", "No, No Nanette", "Baby", and "Camelot" as well as appearances with SCp, PSp, STOC, Leigh HS and CMTS]. She earned a BA in Literature from UC Santa Cruz and is employed as a Development Associate at AMTSJ. Her hobbies are karaoke, shopping, reading and poker, not necessarily in that order.

Cliff Mills (Turkey) Cliffhas not appeared in a WVLO production since 1984 when he was a featured performer in "Rodgers & Hart, A Musical Celebration" so we're delighted to have him return for this special occasion. His most recent appearance was as Robin Oakapple in Lyric Theatre's "Ruddigore" and other credits include performances with AMTSJ, FC, SJCLO, LACT, SCP, PAp, G&S, Hillbarn and SJSu. Cliff was a member of the Long Beach State Chamber Choir for 4 years and works for NXP Semiconductors.

Marissa Parkhurst (Duckling Downy) Marissa first appeared in our WVLO production of "Oliver!" and had performed with SCP as Gretl in "The Sound of Music" . Now a 5th grader at Loyola School in Los Altos, the highlight of her career was portraying her favorite role ofGretl. She is a Junior Girl Scout and her hobbies include swimming, dancing and reading.

Alisha Patterson (Penny) Another newcomer to WVLO, Alisha recently appeared in SCP's "Jekyll & Hyde" and lists acting credits with RJJT, SC]T, Wilcox Stage Company, SCP and directing credits with Crittenden Drama Group. A native Californian, Alisha is currently a Freshman at SFSU and is a drama/dance teacher for CLAP Her future goal is to earn a degree in Theatre Arts while pursuing a performing and teaching career.

9 Karyn Rondeau (Maureen) Karyn returns to our stage after having been last seen as Sarah in the 2001 production of "Guys & Dolls". Her other favorite roles are Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" (SDG), Aldonza in "Man Of La Mancha" (SCP), Reno Sweeney in "Anything Goes" (SCP) and the Baker's Wife in "Into The Woods" (Stage One Theatre). Karyn dedicates her performance to her best friend, the late Cynthia Harline, who exhibited beaury that went more than skin deep, radiated the joy of motherhood and could haul off with a chicken squawk that would put all of us birds to shame!

Jennifer Smith (SqueakyIPinkfoot) Jennifer also makes her debut in this production, but was most recently seen on this stage in SDG's "Bye, Bye Birdie" as Ursula and in "La Cage Aux Folles" as Cagelle. She has over 30 productions with RJJT which include her favorite roles ofWinnifred in "Once Upon A Mattress"; Scarecrow in "Wizard of Oz" and a stepsister in "Cinderella". She earned her BA in Theatre Arts from the UC Santa Cruz and is currently employed as the Technical Director/Theatre Manager for the Mission Ciry Center for Performing Arts and TD for the RJJT.

Jay Steele (Bullfrog) Jay is back for his second production with WVLO after making his debut in "Smokey Joe's Cafe". He has performed many roles with SDG, including Billis in "South Pacific", Ali Hakim in "Oklahoma!", Charlie in ''Annie Get Your Gun" and most recently as Sipos in "She Loves Me". Other credits include Caiaphas in Ciry Lights' "Jesus Christ Superstar" and the world premiere of Ted Kopulous: revue "Dot You" at TOSPS. Jay has also played principal roles with the Lamplighters in SF, as well as numerous companies on the East Coast. He is the author of two humor books, "Stuck in the Seventies" and "Bless This Mess".

Laura Toby (Dot) This will be Laura's third production, having previously appeared as Widow Douglass in "Big River" and Mrs. Bedwin in "Oliver!". Her most recent appearance was as Barrett in Hillbarn's production of "Big". Her long list of credits include performances with BBSC, FC, SCU and she currently serves as the Artistic/Managing Director/Production Manager for the LAYT and reached the highlight of her career last summer directing their production of"TheWiz". Laura dedicates this performance to her lovely husband, Brian, and their two daughters, Megan and Jillian, for their love and support for her return to the theater.

Justin Torres (Cat) Justin joined this cast for his debut with WVLO because he was curious about "Honk!" and had many friends who had worked with our As- sociation. He was last seen as Johnny in "Bern, Burn, Bern" with One Act Express, but has credits also with SJSU, Ciry Lights, Company One and several films. Justin looks forward to doing more musicals and lists the highlight of his career as being accepted in Company One.

10 Alexandra Vigil (Duckling Fluff) Alexandra returns for her second production after her first appearance as one of Fagin's gang in "Oliver!". She most recently was seen as a child princess in AMTSJ /s "The King & I". Her other credits include Tabard Theater's productions of "The Magician's Nephew" and "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe" and as Molly in SDG"s "Annie". Alexandra is currently a 3rd grader at Van Meter Elementary School in LG and would like to attend Juilliard.

Katya Vigil (Fanny) Katya also appeared in "Oliver!" for the first time on stage because she had spent so much of her theater time in the orchestras around the Bay Area. She has worked with many local theater groups including WVLO, SDG and SCPo By profession, she is a teacher and the highlight of her career was teaching English in Russia. She holds a Master's degree in Education and is delighted to be on stage with her daughter, Alex, once again. She thanks her husband, Pete, and younger daughter, Amber, for their ongoing support.

Jennifer Wheelwright (Ida) This is Jennifer's debut with WVLO. With twenty years of performance experience in various mediums, all hopes of recovery for this stage junkie have been abandoned. Raised in SJ, Jennifer returned to the area recently after a 12-year sabbatical pursuing opportunities in Arizona, Utah and Germany. Keeping in line with her professional training in Psychology and Music Theory, she is currently appearing as an unassuming accountant forty hours a week.

Amy L. Wright (Grace/Mother Swan) Last season's subscribers will remember Amy as Widow Corney in "Oliver!" (her favorite role) for which she received an ERMA-Award nomination, the highlight of her career. Her other credits include SCP's productions of "Fiddler On The Roof", "Sound of Music", "Wizard of Oz" and "Bye, Bye Birdie" as well as PAP's "Jesus Christ, Superstar" and Menlo Player's Guild production of "Irene" . Amy is a Girl Scout Leader, the mother of three daughters and is very excited to be on stage again with her oldest daughter, Marissa.

11 - WHO'S WHO IN OUR CAST

SteveAnthony Anastasiya Bauswell Doug Brook Kristin Brownstone

Molly Carter Jeff Clarke Ben DAngelo Carolyn DiLoreto ~-r~. .", , • '\,

Emmy Farese Molly Gazay Wendy Gregg Michael Johnson

Kimberly Kay Cliff Mills Marissa Parkburst Alisha Patterson

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A Funny Thing Happened ... Forum 96 My Fair Lady 78, 85, 94 Aida 06 Mystery Of Edwin Drood 92 Annie 84 Naughry Marietta 75 Annie Get Your Gun 96 New Moon, The 74 Anything Goes 70, 87, 02 No, No, Nanette 74 Applause 73 Nunsense 93 Bells Are Ringing 67 Nunsense II 96 Big River 04 Nunsense Jamboree 02 Boy Friend 00 Oklahoma! 65, 80, 91 Brigadoon 69, 80 Oliver 65, 74, 05 Camelot 79,94 On A Clear Day 68 Carousel 72, 98 Once Upon A Mattress 67, 06 Chorus Line 04 Paint Your Wagon 78 Crazy For You 98 Pajama Game, The 72, 82 Dames At Sea 86 Pal Joey 77 Damn Yankees 01 Perfectly Frank 83 Desert Song, The 73, 87 Phantom 99 Fiddler on the Roof 71, 90 Robert & Elizabeth 77 Flower Drum Song 81,05 Rodgers & Hart Review 84 Forever Plaid 03 Rose Marie 79 42nd Street 88, 01 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 04 George M! 76, 03 Show Boat 84 Gigi 75 Singin' In The Rain 92 Girl Crazy 88 Smokey Joe's Cafe 05 Good News 80 Some Enchanted Evening 85 Guys & Dolls 68, 89, 01 Sound Of Music, The 78,89 Gypsy 68,95 South Pacific 69, 79, 88, 97 Hello, Dolly 86, 03 Stop The World 64 Here's Love 67 Student Prince, The 70, 82 High Sociery 00 Sugar 85 Honk! 07 Sweet Chariry 87 How To Succeed In Business 76, 98 Sweethearts 76 H.M.S. Pinafore 69 The 1940's Radio Hour 97 I Do! I Do! 73, 94 They're Playing Our Song 99 Into The Woods 90 Unsinkable Molly Brown 65, 71 Irene 86 Very Good Eddie 77 Joseph ... Dreamcoat 99 West Side Story 82, 95 King & I 93 Where's Charley? 95 Kismet 70,91 Will Rogers Follies 00 Kiss Me, Kate 81,89,02 Wonderful Town 81, 07 Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen 75 Marne 83, 06 Man Of La Mancha 83, 92 Me And My Girl 97 Merry Widow, The 72, 91 Meet Me In St. Louis 93 Music Man 71, 90 ."

Karyn Rondeau Jennifer Smith Jay Steele Laura Toby

Justin Torres Alexandra Vigil Katya Vigil Jennifer Wheelright

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13 WHO'S WHO ON OUR STAFF

Elizabeth Dale (Producer) Our versatile and energetic Vice President for the past 19 years introduces you to another new and different musical comedy. Last season she produced the delightful Jerry Herman's "Marne" and now brings you a new British musical comedy that won the Laurence Olivier Award in London. She has been involved with so many productions either t as Producer, SM, ASM, stage crew or all around assistant, they are just too numerous to mention. Elizabeth gives her husband, Les, and daughter, Julie, the credit for getting her involved in community theater. And every once in awhile, she makes them help her to remind them of their introduction to this particular phase of the arts.

Geri Carlson Sauls (Director/Choreographer) Geri returns to our WVLO staff working with Elizabeth again, especially on a show that she has been wanting to get on this stage for several years. She previously directed/choreographed "42nd Street" and "Will Rogers Follies" as well as choreographing "Kiss Me Kate". On our WVLO stage she appeared in "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and as Sheila in "A Chorus Line" for which she won an ERMA award. Other directing and choreographing credits include SCp's "A Chorus Line", "Joseph ..Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" and SDG's "The World Goes Round". Geri has choreographed and performed in too many other shows to mention in the Bay Area. She teaches tap, jazz and musical theater jazz at Dancenter in Capitola and spends her daytime hours as a veterinarian. She extends her thanks to Janie Scott for introducing her to this show, Howard for all his fabulous ideas and, of course, her husband, Chip, for his undying love and support.

Howard L. Miller (Assistant Director) This is Howard's second show on a WVLO staff, having served as Stage Manager for "The Boy Friend". He has appeared on our stage as Harry, the Horse, in "Guys & Dolls", Max in "42nd Street" and Ralph in "Kiss Me, Kate". His directorial credits include "Oklahoma!" for SDG, "Smoke On The Mountain" for Tabard Theatre and "Steel Magnolias" for STOC. He is delighted to be working again with Geri and hopes there will be more shows in the future. 'Love to Griff & The Boys.'

14 Roberta "Bobbie" Howe (Music Director) Bobbie is delighted to return for another WVLO production, having last conducted "Oliver!" in last season's opener. An elementary school band teacher by day, she keeps busy training the next generation of pit musicians. Her first appearance with WVLO was in 1971 as a walk-on for the kid's band in "The Music Man", and she has been hooked ever since, playing reeds in our orchestra for many seasons, as well as with SDG, SCP, Western Stage and local concert bands and orchestras. She met her husband, Mi- chael Maida, during our 1989 production of "Guys & Dolls". Thanks to all of her ~ wonderful friends (especially the rnusiciansl) at WVLO, and to Michael who is appearing in our reed section once again.

Katie Coleman (Vocal Director) Katie is a freelance musician and music teacher in the Bay Area who returns for her second show with WVLO in this staff position; she was also part of our "Oliver!" staff last season. Since receiving her Bachelor of Music degree from University of the Pacific in 2004, she has been involved in over 25 productions in the Bay Area either as pianist, trumpeter, music or vocal director. Vocal Direction credits include "42nd Street", "Barnum", "Fiddler On The Roof", "Wind In The Willows" and most recently "The Melody Lingers On" at PHS. She also played in our orchestras for "Big River", "Marne" and "Aida", our first production this season.

Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer) Singing Stephen's praises as our set designer is easy since he launches his 55th production with WVLO, his most recent was the unique set for ''Aida'' at the beginning of this season. However, in the meantime he has been busy designing SDG"s "She Loves Me" and ATC's "Rocky Horror Show" over the holidays. as well as painting the drops for the Stagestruck Production of "Peter Pan" at Ohlone College. Stephen's impressive list of credits includes over 300 stage productions, 25 movies and a few hundred TV shows. He is also a published playwright, well-known for his scripts of "Dracula", "The Three Musketeers" and "Night Of The Demons". He has also created special effects for George Lucas films and was involved in designing and building sets for "Planet of Dinosaurs", "Birdy" and "Demonhunter".

15 Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) With this production, Michael lights up his 29th show for WVLO, Our regular subscribers will remember his extraordinary lighting effects he created for "Aida" at the beginning of our season. Other lighting credits have been noted by SCPL, SCp, CCMT, SDG, Wood- minster Amphitheater and Teatro Vision. He received his BA degree in Fine Arts at SJSU and loves to get on stage whenever the right role comes along.

Ken McCreight (Stage Manager) Although Ken made his first stage appearance as a slave wrangler in "Big River", his favorite roles have been backstage as Stage Manager for the first production of "Pulse" and crew for "Who's Tommy". This is his first production with WVLO, but other credits as SM include "Secret Garden", "How To Succeed ... ", "Who's Tommy", "Guys & Dolls" and "Annie". A native Californian, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Michele, daughters, Carla, Caren and Tiffany, and son, Joey.

Bob Nelson (Sound Designer) Bob returns for his 17th production with WVLO, his most recent for our first show of the season, "Aida". He also designed the sound for everyone of our productions last season. His long list of impressive credits include sound design for SDG, ATC and he serves as the resident sound and lighting designer for PHS where he also currently teaches Technical Theater classes. We're always pleased that Bob makes time in his busy schedule to perform this very important task for us.

Sue Howell (Costumer) Sue returns to our staff after having costumed "Aida", our last production. Her impressive list of credits includes many Bay Area theater companies; "Miss Saigon" and "Once On This Island" with CMTSJ; Paramount's Great America; FJC as seamstress and she is currently a stitcher for Ballet San Jose as well as serving as the resident Costume De- signer for the Roberta Jones Junior Theater (formerly SC Junior Theater). Sue earned her BS in Physical Therapy at CSU in Long Beach and attends FJC to acquire her Certificate of Completion in Theater Technology.

16 ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PROGRAM AMTSJ American Musical Theatre of San Jose ATC Actors Theatre Center BA Bachelor of Arts BBSC Bus Barn Stage Company CCMT Contra Costa Musical Theatre CLAP Children Learning Through the Arts Program CMTSJ Children's Musical Theater of San Jose DGA Dramatists Guild of America ERMA Enid & Ross Maurice Award FC Foothill College FMT Foothill Musical Theatre G&S Gilbert & Sullivan HS High School LACT Los Altos Conservatory Theater LAYT Los Altos Youth Theatre MBD Mystery By Design NTC Northside Theatre Company PAP Palo Alto Players PCPA Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts PHS Presentation High School PSP Pacifica Spindrift Players RJJT Roberta Jones Junior Theatre SCJT Santa Clara Junior Theatre SCP Sunnyvale Community Players SCPL Santa Clara Players SCU Santa Clara University SDG Saratoga Drama Group SJCLO San Jose Civic Light Opera SJSU San Jose State University SLO St. Louis Obispo SM Stage Manager SSC Shady Shakespeare Company STOC Studio Theatre of California SVCT South Valley Civic Theatre TD Technical Director TOSPS Theatre on San Pedro Square WVLO West Valley Light Opera

17 18 West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc. A Non-Profit Organization The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Fax (408) 356-7349

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Edward Hand President Mrs. Elizabeth Dale Vice President Mrs. Janet Miller Secretary Mr. Jay Sternin Treasurer Mr. Richard Meidinger.. Member Mr. June Romeo Milanes Member Ms. Kristine L. Dudley Member Ms. Judy Pincus Member Mrs. Nancy Kwong Member Mr. Rick Dentoni Member Mr. Stephen F. Von Till Counsel

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Whenever you donate to a non-profit and cultural programs such as ours. Here group like WVLOA, you can double your in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have contribution to the organization by taking many companies that have initiated such advantage of your company's matching programs. Remember, matching contri- gift program (even after retirement). butions are not automatic. YOU must Perhaps the most popular way for com- notify your employer of your donation, panies to make charitable contributions usually at the time you make it. If you are is through a matching contribution pro- employed by one of these companies and gram wherein the company will match, are one of our supporters, take advantage usually one-to-one, the donation one of of this wonderful way to support one their employees gives to a favorite char- of your favorite non-profit associations, ity. And often, these companies will only WVLO. It isn't too late to match your match contributions made to develop arrs contribution for this season.

19 · West Valley Light Opera Awards The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that production in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions.

Captain's Cape Award - Presented in memory of our late President, Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the chorus. Steve Cornpleto - "George M!" Lotte Johnson - "Hello, Dolly" Cornelia Rinderknecht - ''A Chorus Line" John Gaunt-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" Don Masuda and Joe Landers - "Flower Drum Song" Victoria Ribbs - "Marne" Jeremiah Clauss-''Aida''

Orchestra Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Marty McHan - "George M!" Mike Maida - "Hello, Dolly" Sal Delgado - ''A Chorus Line" Bob Wylie-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" Faye Yang - "Flower Drum Song" Dan Singletary - "Marne" Marty McHan-''Aida''

Technical Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of the stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda "Wallitner. Roy Weil- "Forever Plaid" Les Dale - "George M!" T.J. Logan - "Hello, Dolly" Patrisha Dwyer - ''A Chorus Line" Hayley Allison-"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" Mike MacKenzie - "Flower Drum Song" Dawn Munizza Johnson - "Marne" Nita Rabe-Uyeno-''Aida''

Jean Hutchins Award - Presented in memory ofJean Hutchins, our late ticket lady - the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. 1999-00 Season - Bob & Linda Wallitner 2000-01 Season - Gerald Carter 2001-02 Season - David Yoder 2002-03 Season - Bob Nelson 2003-04 Season - Edmond Kwong 2004-05 Season - Lester Dale 2005-06 Season - Judy Pincus 20 W'VLO Information SARATOGA CMC THEATER All exchanges are subjecr to availability. Sorry, no ticker 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 refunds. In the City of Saratoga Office Complex HANDICAPPED SEATING Lobby Telephone (408) 868-1291 Special seating is available for differently-abled pa- BOX OFFICE trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance when In Saratoga Civic Thearer purchasing tickers, or ask the house manager for more Across from West Valley College information. Tickers & Information (408) 268-3777 HEARING-IMPAIRED (Voice Mail available 24 hours daily.) 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