Th ank You! We are particularly grateful to the following for their valued assistance with this production of Th e Gondoliers: KMFA 89.5, our media sponsor Andy Heilveil for help with sets and props H-E-B and Tiff ’s Treats for their generous Kendra Hiller and Genesis Presbyterian support of our gala reception Church for all their help in making the John Aielli and KUTX 98.9 FM rehearsals run smoothly Barb Jernigan for designing T-shirts for Th e Armstrong Transportation Services, an Gondoliers Agent for United Van Lines Charles Antonie for coordinating concessions Kids Acting Studio for help during set construction Austin Operaa and Holton Johnson for props Monica Kurtz for making props Ron Bell and the Hyde Park Church of Christt for generous provision of rehearsal David Little, Allan Longacre, and Michael space Meigs for their outstanding leadership and support in our publicity eff orts Central Texas Live Th eatre (www. CTXLiveTh eatre.com) for publicity Talena Martinezz for props Blackerby Violin Shop Recital Hall for Travis Pollard, Tere Hager, Whitney Wick, providing rehearsal space for our and Michelle Alexanderr for serving as orchestra hosts in the Worley Barton Th eater Brentwood Christian School Music Saundra Ragonaa for merchandise item Department for lending music stands selection and for overseeing the sales table and chairs for the orchestra Lisa Rogge for backstage help Chris Buggé for providing tables for Act II Mr. R. B. Rudyy for lending a car to our Dianne Donovan and KMFA 89.5 FM Artistic Director Lonnie Evans for help with the Gondolier’s Mary Ruiz, Luke Fowler, and Whit Allee for pole help during load-in Pam Fowlerr for making fl ags and pennants Pat Turpin for supplying the wonderful cakes and brownies for the June 17 gala with Larry Greenhaw, David Gutman, Terri the cast Hallenbeck, Bill Hatcher, and Ruth Sunil for supporting the group sales Libby and Michael Weedd for providing program lodging to our Artistic Director

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Children’s Activities & Entertainment Provided by Gary Hallock Activities begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the matinée performance on Sunday, June 19

Th is project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division, believing that an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com 2 Th e Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin presents The Gondoliers or, The King of Barataria Worley Barton Th eater at Brentwood Christian School June 16-26, 2016 Written by Composed by W. S. Gilbert Arthur Sullivan Artistic Director Music Director and Conductor Michelle Haché Jeff rey Jones-Ragona Choreographer Chorus Master Christine Jean-Jacques Andy Fleming Producer Libby Weed Production Manager Bill Hatcher Stage Manager Monica Kurtz First Assistant Stage Manager Adam Gunderson Second Assistant Stage Manager Tim Ervin Lighting Designer Jennifer Rogers Light Board Operator Pixie Avent Master Electrician Sadie Langenkamp Lighting Crew Monica Kurtz, Pixie Avent, Adam Gunderson, Set Designer Ann Marie Gordon Set Construction Ann Marie Gordon, Andy Heilveil, Gary Hernandez, Elaine Jacobs Costume Coordinator Pam Fowler Wig Master Allison Lowery Make-Up Designer Pam Fowler Sound Designer Matt Marks Videography and Sound Recording Jimmie Parker Cover Design David Little Playbill Editor Sue Ricket Caldwell Rehearsal Photographer Paul Halstead Still Photography Cecily Johnson Sales Manager Dave Wieckowski Supertitles Preparation Ralph MacPhail, Jr. Supertitles Projection Chandler Alberda Costumes supplied by Tracy Th eatre Originals, Hampton, New Hampshire Backdrop provided by Backdrops Beautiful, San Diego, California 3 SANITY

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4 A Memory Blesses Th is Production Roberta Long, a G&S board member since 2010, our Executive Vice President for several years, and a valued member of our Society for more than two decades, was looking forward to this production of Th e Gondoliers with happy anticipation. She and I discussed more than once the many aspects of this particular opera that we loved. In late February Roberta suff ered a heart attack that took her life on March 1. Her husband Mark and their sons Howard and Steven stayed close to her bed for the few days before her passing; friends and associates were stricken to hear the sad news. Roberta was a friend, supporter, volunteer, and board member par excellence. If you have attended any of our summer productions or musicales throughout the years, you have seen Roberta, often sporting a classy chapeau, at the merchandise table. She was ready to assist guests with CDs, DVDs, books, T-shirts, or any memorabilia needed. Roberta and her husband Mark have been Savoyards for decades. Mark has performed in the cast of almost every summer production for more than twenty years, while Roberta has supported our eff orts through assisting with the budgeting process, writing grant applications, planning events, preparing refreshments, and attending virtually every performance. Roberta and Mark’s son Steven has also appeared in G&S productions here and in Israel. A legendary teacher and leader of Torah studies for Congregation Agudas Achim, Roberta was generous with her knowledge of Hebrew law and held many of us spellbound with her ability to expound eloquently on related subjects. We lost a dear friend this spring, as last spring we lost our beloved Reba Gillman. But, like Reba, Roberta will be long remembered and her infl uence will continue to be felt throughout the coming years. Her memory blesses this production of Th e Gondoliers, which is dedicated in her honor.

5 6 Th e Gillman Light Opera Orchestra (GLOO) Th e orchestra is sponsored in part by a generous contribution from Miki Gillman in honor of her late parents, Leonard and Reba Gillman. Orchestra Members Flute ...... Barbara Mahler Violin II ...... Joseph Shuffi eld** Oboe ...... Allison Welch (6/16-20) Violin II ...... Joseph Alcocer Lisa Edwards (6/23-27) Violin II ...... Laura Tiff any Clarinet I ...... Martha MacDonald Violaa ...... Iona Olive Clarinet II ...... Valerie Bugh Violaa...... Linda Johnson French Horn ...... Joel Bright Cello ...... Tom Lawshae Trumpet ...... Brian Carr Cello ...... Hector Moreno Trombone ...... Steven Hendrickson Bass ...... Anna Macias Violin I ...... Laurel Lawshae* Timpani & Violin I ...... Annette Franzen Percussion ...... Tina Lake Violin I ...... Paul Robertson **Principal *Concert Master

Rehearsal Accompanist: Jeanne Dayton Sasaki Jeanne Dayton Sasaki, Collaborative Pianist and Vocal Coach, currently maintains her own private studio in Austin, Texas, performing, coaching and teaching solo singers and pianists. Ms. Sasaki has had a thirty-year career in music, performing/coaching/teaching collaborative piano at the University of Texas (Austin, TX), Le Chateau de la Voix (Champaign, IL), Taos Opera Institute (Taos, NM), and One Ounce Opera (Austin, TX), as well as working with the GSSA. She has recorded with her husband Ray Sasaki, trumpet, Adrian Griffi n, trumpet, and Amy Gilreath, trumpet, and performed at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the National Trumpet Competition, and Music Teachers National Association Competition. Ms. Sasaki earned her music degrees from Eastman School of Music and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her collaborative piano mentors have included John Wustman, Robert Spillman, and Anne Epperson.

Rehearsal Covers: Marco ...... Danny Castillo Giuseppe...... Bruno Barbosa Gianettaa...... Jamieson Taylor

7 8 GSSA 2016-17 Season Sunday, September 11 , 3 pm – Season-Opening Musicale. Janette Jones and June Julian are planning a smashing beginning to our season. Th e event will be a benefi t for fi rst-responders. Location: Worley Barton Th eater at Brentwood Christian School. Watch our website and newsletter for details. Th ursday, October 20 – Gala Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Th e Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin. We will be inducting new members into our Hall of Fame and will enjoy beautiful music and delicious food and drinks. Location: Chez Zee American Bistro. Sunday, January 8, 3 pm – Annual Meeting with Sing-Along. We can join in or just listen and enjoy. We’ll also elect our board for 2017. Location: Genesis Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1507 Wilshire Blvd. Saturday and Sunday, February 25-26 – Auditions for Th e Pirates of Penzance. Time: Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N. Lamar Blvd. Sunday, March 5 – Burnand and Sullivan’s Cox and Box, directed by Ralph MacPhail, Jr., and Jeff rey Jones-Ragona. Location: Worley Barton Th eater at Brentwood Christian School. Sunday, May 21, 3 pm – Preview Musicale for Th e Pirates of Penzance. Get a taste of the joys to come in June as members of the cast present some solos, ensembles, choruses, and scenes from our summer grand production. Location: Worley Barton Th eater at Brentwood Christian School. Th ursday, June 15, through Sunday, June 25 – Summer Grand Production: Th e Pirates of Penzance, Worley Barton Th eater at Brentwood Christian School.

9 ICONIC PORTRAITS & HEADSHOTS

10 Director’s Notes As the guest director for GSSA’s exciting 40th season, it is my pleasure to present our Summer Grand Production of Th e Gondoliers; or, Th e King of Barataria. Th is is a signifi cant year for the Society, and I can’t possibly imagine a better way to celebrate than by presenting one of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most jubilant pieces. Th e twelfth comic opera collaboration of fourteen between Gilbert and Sullivan, this delightful libretto has been described as having a “bubbling, champagne quality” by the critics of its time. Set in Venice, Th e Gondolierss possesses perhaps the most sparkling and tuneful music of any composed by Sullivan. And because he borrowed from France the stately gavotte, from Spain the cachucha, from Italy the saltarello and tarantella, and from Venice the barcarolle, this Savoy jewel provides the most intricate and fast-paced choreography of the canon. Gilbert & Sullivan’s last great success, Th e Gondolierss was preceded by the most serious of their collaborations, Th e Yeomen of the Guard (a personal favorite of mine). At the time, Sullivan wished to compose something grander and more serious, while Gilbert was more than happy pursuing whimsical tales laced with social satire. Alas, the partnership was not destined to last much longer because of these deep-rooted artistic diff erences. Despite this fact, Th e Gondolierss was an immense success, and ran for an impressive 554 performances (at that time the fi fth longest-running piece of musical theatre in history) after premiering at the Savoy Th eatre on December 7, 1889. Earning more money than any other Savoy opera in its original run, Th e Gondolierss placed fourth longest of the series (after Th e Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, and Patiencee). Queen Victoria was so entranced by the show’s infectious melodies that she requested a command performance for the royal family at Windsor Castle on March 6, 1891. Th is was quite an honor, because not only was this the fi rst performance of a Gilbert & Sullivan opera ever requested by the English monarch, but it was also the fi rst theatrical entertainment to take place at Windsor since the tragic death of Prince Albert thirty years earlier. Th e Gondolierss takes us to the heart of Gilbert & Sullivan in their peak form; Gilbert bubbles with nonsensical ideas, and Sullivan produces some of his most charming, touching, intoxicating music. Complete with a chorus of fawning Contadine and dashing Gondolieri, and fi lled with fast-paced, tuneful dances, Th e Gondolierss takes us to the fi ctional kingdom of Barataria and tells the story of Casilda, a young Lady who suddenly learns that she is the true bride of the heir to the throne. Unfortunately, the heir cannot be identifi ed because he was apparently kidnapped by a scheming Grand Inquisitor who entrusted the boy to the care of a drunken Venetian gondolier who, in turn, promptly dies after mixing up the identities of the prince with his own son. Which man is King and which man is the son of the drunken gondolier? Join us in post-Baroque era Venice as the story unfolds, and welcome to the 40th Season with Th e Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin! Michelle Haché 11 Th e Production Team Michelle Haché Jeffrey Jones-Ragona (Artistic Director) (Music Director and Michelle Haché is excited Conductor) to be returning to GSSA for Dr. Jeff rey Jones-Ragona her directorial debut of Th e began working with GSSA Gondoliers, after appearing as in 1994 as Music Director Elsie in Th e Yeomen of the Guardd and as Ida for H.M.S. Pinafore, and received the fi rst in Princess Ida. Michelle moved to Austin of several B. Iden Payne nominations. In after completing her graduate degree at the 2003, he received the B. Iden Payne Award Juilliard School. Since arriving in Austin, she for Outstanding Musical Direction for has been nominated for the B. Iden Payne Th e Pirates of Penzance, and was named to Award four times, winning in 2010 and GSSA’s Hall of Fame in 2011. He has been 2013 for her two roles with GSSA. Michelle nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for is a reviewer for Broadway World, a national adjudicator for NATS, has been an award- the last three years in a row: for Princess Ida winning instructor in voice for over 12 years in 2013, H.M.S. Pinaforee in 2014, and Th e and has directed opera and music theatre Sorcerer in 2015. Jeff rey serves as Director productions in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma for other notable ensembles, including Th e and Oregon. She is an active member of Th e Capital City Men’s Chorus, and regularly Juilliard Teacher Directory, Th e National performs with La Follia Baroque Orchestra Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and the Texas Early Music Project. Th is is and Th e Educational Th eatre Association. Jeff rey’s 23rd production with the Society.

Christine Jean-Jacques Bill Hatcher (Choreographer) (Production Manager) Christine (O’Connor) Jean- Jacques studied musical Bill has been a member of theatre at Otterbein College the GSSA since 1985 and and has since performed has held several offi ces on the throughout China, Russia, the East and West Board of Directors, including Treasurer, Vice- Caribbean, and all over the U.S. with Disney President, and President, and was named to Live, Disney Cruise Lines, Universal Studios the Society’s Hall of Fame. He has been in the Orlando, and American Family Th eatre. Since orchestra and on stage, appearing in H.M.S. relocating to Austin, Christie has performed Pinafore, Th e Gondoliers, and Th e Pirates of with Zach Th eatre, the Georgetown Penzance. Some years prior he played Charley Palace, and Trinity Street Players. She has taught dance, music, and theatre for many in Charley’s Aunt and was in Th e Apple Tree, organizations including Hawaii Children’s both with the Temple Civic Th eater, and Th eatre and Austin Children’s Th eatre. was also in the TCT orchestra. A graduate of Favorite roles include Nellie Forbush (South Th e University of Texas and member of the Pacifi c), Bombalurina (Cats), Betty Blake Longhorn Band, Bill had a 37-year career (Will Rogers Folliess), and Peter Pan (years in data processing with the U.S. Veterans ago!). Best new role this year is motherhood! Administration. Now a self-employed Christie is very excited to work with Th e bookkeeper, Bill has been GSSA’s Production Gondoliers’ cast and production team. Manager since 2009. 12 Th e Production Team Monica Kurtz Jennifer Rogers (Stage Manager) (Lighting Designer) Jen studied stage management Monica is pleased to return at the University of Kansas to the Gilbert & Sullivan with a design focus in family. Th e Gondoliers lighting. She is a partner marks her fourteenth production with the in the design fi rm Light Bastard Amber Society. In addition to G&S, Monica also (LBA) and has worked all over Austin with works with Th e Vortex and the Capital companies including Teatro Vivo, Th e City Men’s Chorus. In 27 years of stage Vortex, Th e Rude Mechanicals, Fusebox Festival, Austin Summer Stock, and many managing, her favorite productions include: others. She has been nominated for awards Th e North Projectt (Refraction Arts, Austin); for her design work by the B. Iden Payne Dangerous Liaisons (Augsburg Community Committee and the Austin Critic’s Table. Th eater, Augsburg, Germany); Quiltt (Upstart Some of her favorite designs include: Sweeney Performing Ensemble, Colorado Springs, Toddd with Summer Stock Austin; Th e North Colorado); and Holy Well and Sacred Flame, Projectt with Refraction Arts; Io: A Myth About Dark Goddess 20044, and Tricksterr (Th e You with Shrewd Productions; Th e Mariachi Vortex, Austin). Love and thanks to Pixie for Girll with Te atro Vivo; Th e Suicidee with Paper her love, support, and laughter. Chairs; Th e Tree Playy with Robi Polgar; and Patience and Th e Sorcererr with GSSA.

13 Th e Production Team Ann Marie Gordon Pam Fowler (Set Designer) (Costume Coordinator Ann Marie Gordon is always and Make-Up Designer) pleased to be working with GSSA. Some of her previous Pam is the offi ce manager at credits with GSSA include Brentwood Oaks Church of Th e Yeomen of the Guardd, Th e Mikado, Christ, just across the street from the theater. Patience, and Th e Sorcerer. Also, she received She has been sewing and designing since the a B. Iden Payne award for her set design for seventh grade, and continues to do alterations the Vortex Repertory’s production of Sleeping as her “side job.” Th is is her fi fth year to serve Beauty and has a Critics’ Table nomination for as Costume Coordinator and she is delighted Sarah Silverhands, also an original production to be part of this very talented company. presented by the Vortex.

14 Th e Production Team Matt Marks Adam Gunderson (Sound Designer) (First Assistant Stage Matt returns for his eighth Manager) year as Sound Designer for Adam is excited to be working GSSA summer productions. with GSSA for the fourth His past sound credits year. He has been working at include Iolanthe, Th e Mikado, Princess Ida, the Vortex Repertory Company for the last and H.M.S. Pinafore, among others. Matt eleven years doing anything technical that he holds a Bachelor of Science from Th e Art can get his hands on. Some favorite shows Institute of Austin, has worked with Grammy include Ghost from a Perfect Place, both runs Award-winning vocalists, and became a loving of Sleeping Beauty, and R.U.R. He is glad to father one week after last year’s closing of Th e be working again with Monica, his mentor. Sorcerer (oh, how stressful that was!). By day, Matt works as a Product Manager for Apple, by night he acts as a total Jedi, juggling web design, sound design, caring for his 1-year- old daughter Aria, or loving his amazing (and super supportive!) wife, Celeste. May the force be with all of you.

15 Dramatis Personæ Th e Duke of Plaza-Toro (a Grandee of Spain) ...... Bob Beare Luiz (his Attendant) ...... Jerry Cordova Don Alhambra del Bolero (Th e Grand Inquisitor) ...... Arthur DiBianca Marco Palmieri } { Holton Johnson Giuseppe Palmieri } { Derek Smootz Antonio } { Jake Jacobsen ...... (Venetian Gondoliers) ...... Francesco } { Danny Castillo Georgio } { Jay Young Annibale } { Clint Cox Th e Duchess of Plaza-Toro ...... Patricia Combs Casilda (her Daughter) ...... Corinna Browning Gianetta } { Priscilla Salisbury Tessa } { Angela Irving Fiamettaa } ...... (Contadine) ...... { Jennifer Garza Vittoria } { D. Reimer Giuliaa } { Sarah Manna Inez (the King’s Foster-mother) ...... Janette Jones

Chorus off Gondoliers and Contadine Bruno Barbosa, Elizabeth Etter, Andy Fleming, Paul Halstead, Ezra Hankin, Jayda Maret, Erica Salinas, Sarah Steele, Jamieson Taylor, Tristan Tierney

Th e Story of Th e Gondoliers Act I is set in Th e Piazetta, Venice, where Th e Gondolierss opens with the chorus of Contadine awaiting Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri, their favourite gondoliers, to come and choose brides. Enter the chorus of gondoliers, led by Antonio; they are selfl essly content to wait for the remaining girls. Marco and Giuseppe enter and they and the girls greet each other. Th ey announce their intention of choosing two brides, but tactfully ask to be blindfolded so that fate can decide their choice. After a game of blind man’s buff , in which there continued on page 18 16 Musical Numbers Overture ...... Th e Orchestra ACT I Th e Piazzetta, Venice, in 1750 “List and learn” ...... Contadine and Gondoliers “From the sunny Spanish shore” ...... Duke, Duchess, Casilda, and Luiz “In enterprise of martial kind” ...... Duke, Duchess, Casilda, and Luiz “O rapture, when alone together” ...... Casilda and Luiz “Th ere was a time” ...... Luiz and Casilda “I stole the Prince” .....Don Alhambra, Casilda, Duchess, Luiz, and Duke “But, bless my heart” ...... Casilda and Don Alhambra “Try we life-long” ...... Casilda, Duchess, Luiz, Duke, and Don Alhambra “Bridegroom and bride” ...... Contadine, Gondoliers, and Tessa “Kind sir, you cannot have the heart” (Finale of Act I) ...... Th e Ensemble INTERMISSION ACT II Pavilion in the Palace of Barataria (An interval of three months is supposed to elapse between Acts I and II.) “Of happiness the very pithh” ...... Men, Marco, and Giuseppe “Rising early in the morning” ...... Giuseppe and Men “Take a pair of sparkling eyes” ...... Marco “Here we are, at the riskk” ...... Contadine and Gondoliers “Dance a cachucha” ...... Contadine and Gondoliers “Th ere lived a king” ...... Don Alhambra, Marco, and Giuseppe “In a contemplative fashion” ...... Gianetta, Tessa, Marco, and Giuseppe “With ducal pomp” ...... Men, Contadine, Duke, and Duchess “On the day when I was wedded” ...... Duchess “To help unhappy commoners” ...... Duke and Duchess “Here is a case unprecedented” (Finale of Act II) ...... Th e Ensemble

17 Th e Story of Th e Gondolierss (continued from page 16) is a certain amount of cheating, Marco catches Gianetta and Giuseppe catches Tessa. Th e Duke and Duchess of Plaza-Toro, with their daughter, Casilda, and their attendant, Luiz, arrive. Th e Duke and Duchess tell Casilda that she was married, as a baby, to the infant future King of Barataria, who was abducted soon afterwards and brought to Venice. He has now unknowingly succeeded to the throne. Immediately the Duke and Duchess have departed, Luiz and Casilda rush into each other’s arms and she tells him of her newly discovered marital status. Th e Grand Inquisitor of Spain arrives with the news that the new ruler of Barataria is in Venice, living as a common gondolier with his supposed brother. At their departure, the chorus enter, singing the joys of the newly celebrated double marriage. Don Alhambra overhears that Marco and Giuseppe are married and also that they are republicans. He explains that one of them is a king, but suggests royalty is incompatible with their republican ideals. In Gilbert’s world, however, ideals can quickly change with altered circumstances, so the gondoliers decide to sail immediately to claim their kingdom jointly and “abolish taxes and make everything cheap, except gondolas.” Don Alhambra forbids the girls to accompany them until the identity of the king is discovered. Th e gondoliers depart by boat leaving the contadine. Act II is set in the Pavilion of the Palace of Barataria, where Marco and Giuseppe are ensconced, regally attired, in Barataria, busily cleaning the royal regalia and surrounded by their court of gondoliers who are amusing themselves without any social distinctions. Tessa and Gianetta run in, with the contadine. Th ey are enthusiastically welcomed and are celebrating with a dance when they are interrupted by Don Alhambra, horrifi ed at the brazen lack of social distinctions. He reveals that one of the two gondoliers is married to Casilda, much to the horror of Tessa and Gianetta. Finally all is resolved by Inez, the infant prince’s nurse, who reveals the truth in true Gilbert and Sullivan style. Summary based on ebos.org.uk/shows/gondo/synopsis.html 18 19 Th e Principals Bob Beare Arthur DiBianca (Th e Duke of Plaza-Toro) (Don Alhambra del Bolero) Th is is Bob’s fi rst appearance Arthur DiBianca has with GSSA. Recent local appeared in many roles include Emile de productions with GSSA Becque in South Pacifi c (CTX since 1994. Most recently he Excellence in Th eatre best actor nomination), has played Reginald Bunthorne in Patience Admiral Peary in Ragtimee at ZACH theatre, (2012), King Gama in Princess Idaa (2013), Leduc in Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy, and J.W. Wells in Th e Sorcererr (2015). He is also a clarinetist with the Austin Philharmonic and directorial credit for Blood Brotherss and and the St. Edward’s University Orchestra. Th ree Viewingss (B. Iden Payne best director nomination). Other regional credits include: Camelott (with Robert Goulet – Arthur not Holton Johnson Lance!) and Phantom (original cast) at Th eatre (Marco Palmieri) Under the Stars in Houston, the Pirate Holton is excited to King in Th e Pirates of Penzance, Petruchio/ be performing the role Graham in Kiss Me Kate, and composer/ of Marco, after having previously played his brother, lyricist of the romantic musical comedy, Th e Giuseppe. Holton has performed extensively Th ree-Cornered Hat. Th e role he takes most in Boston, as well as in Tucson, San Diego, seriously however is grateful dad to a great kid and Los Angeles, winning numerous awards and artist, 13-year-old Angelina. for his singing and acting. He was last seen as Alexis in last year’s production of Th e Sorcerer. Some of his favorite roles performed Jerry Cordova with GSSA are Prince Hilarion, Ralph (Luiz) Rackstraw, Nanki-Poo, and Colonel Fairfax. Jerry Cordova is excited He won a B. Iden Payne Award as best actor to perform in his fi rst in a musical for his portrayal of Frederic in production with GSSA. Th e Pirates of Penzance. Holton is a graduate Some of his favorite roles of the University of Arizona, having studied include: Th e Mikado (Nanki Poo), H.M.S with Charles Roe and Grayson Hirst. Special thanks to his furry roommate for helping him Pinaforee (Ralph Rackstraw), Masterclass stay sane. (Tony), Carousell (Mr. Snow), and A Little Night Musicc (Mr. Earlanson). Jerry is a member of the Austin Opera chorus and recently appeared in Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia, Floyd’s Of Mice & Men, and Verdi’s Aida. Jerry has also performed with Opera San Antonio, Long Beach Opera and Los Angeles Opera. He holds a M.M. from the University of Southern California and a B.M. from Th e University of Texas at San Antonio. When he’s not performing on stage, he shares his love of music with his choir students. 20 Th e Principals Derek Smootz Danny Castillo (Giuseppe Palmieri) (Francesco) Derek is delighted to be Tenor Danny Castillo performing in his 11th returns for his second GSSA GSSA summer production production after appearing in (previous roles include last summer’s production of Florian in Princess Idaa and Strephon in Th e Sorcerer. He appeared in Austin Opera’s Iolanthee). He recently won Broadway World recent productions of Rossini’s Il barbiere di Sivigliaa and Verdi’s Aida. He will participate Austin’s Best Featured Actor in a Musical in Spotlight on Opera’s young artist program for his portrayal of Inspector Hanratty in this summer and will appear in Austin Opera’s the Wimberley Players’ production of Catch Th e Manchurian Candidatee this September. Me If You Can. When not in a show, Derek Previous roles include Danny Zuko in Grease surrounds himself with synthesizers and (Laredo Community College) and Enjolras in produces Downtempo/Chillout music such Les Misérabless (Harbor Playhouse), for which as “Longing for Orpheus.” He and director he received a Sammy Award nomination. He Michelle Haché recently collaborated on is a musician at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, an album as “Zephyrium,” which features a private voice teacher, and an HEB Partner. Electronic Pop arrangements of arias from Education: M.M. (Th e University of Texas at Austin); B.M. (Texas A&M University- the operatic canon. He extends his love and Kingsville). Teachers: David Small, Dr. thanks to wife Rebecca and son Malcolm for Melinda Brou. letting him take the time to do this show.

Jake Jacobsen (Antonio) Jake Jacobsen, baritone, is in his third production with GSSA, having performed in Th e Yeomen of the Guardd in 2010 and Th e Mikado in 2011. Jake has a Master’s degree in Opera Performance at the University of Texas. Previously, he completed his Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance at Boston University under the tutelage of Professor James Demler. He made his operatic role debut in 2010 as Don Alfonso in the Butler Opera Center’s production of Così fan tutte. He has appeared in the chorus for Austin Opera’s productions of La Bohemee and La Traviata, as well as the chorus for UT’s production of William Bolcom’s opera A View From the Bridge. 21 Th e Principals Jay Young Patricia Combs (Giorgio) (Th e Duchess of Plaza- Originally from Kansas City, Toro) Jay has lived in Austin the Patricia Combs, mezzo- past 24 years and is happy soprano, is thrilled to be cast to call it home. Th is is his in her tenth production with fourteenth production with the GSSA. Some the GSSA. Previous roles include Constance of his other performance credits include in Th e Sorcerer, Lady Blanche in Princess Ida, singing for the chorus in several Austin Opera Lady Angela in Patience, Pitti-Sing in Th e productions; performing in several Trouble Mikado, Phoebe in Th e Yeomen of the Guard Puppet Th eatre productions, most recently (2010 B. Iden Payne nomination), Edith in as Uriel in Wars of Heaven: Smackdown; and Th e Pirates of Penzance, and Dame Hannah in having roles in three recent independent Ruddigore. Her fi rst G&S role was as Ruth in fi lm projects. He holds a Bachelor’s in Music the UT-El Paso production of Th e Pirates of Education from Texas State and a Master’s in Penzance. Patricia is an active member of the Information Studies from the University of Austin Opera Chorus, with double-shotted Texas. As always, he is proud to be part of guns and colours nailed unto the mast. this company, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Clint Cox (Annibale) Clint is thrilled to be making his debut with GSSA. Most recently he performed as Sir Sagramore in Camelott and as Th e Creature in Young Frankenstein at the Georgetown Palace Th eatre. Other favorite roles include Richard Sumner in Th e Desk Set and Andrew in Corpus Christii (Austin Critics Table award nominee for best ensemble cast). Clint lives in Round Rock and would like to thank his beautiful wife Tori for her love and support.

22 Th e Principals Corinna Browning Priscilla Salisbury (Casilda) (Gianetta) Born and raised on a ranch Soprano Priscilla Salisbury near Channing, Texas, is emerging as a sought-after Corinna spent her young soloist in the Texas area. life essentially feral and She received her Bachelor’s dreamt of growing up to be a skunk—the Degree in Vocal Performance from Th e closest she could get was a B.A. in Th eatre University of Houston. She was a member and an M.M. in Vocal Performance. New to of the Houston Grand Opera chorus for Austin, Corinna works as a performer, set three consecutive seasons and fi nished her fi nal season performing in Weinberg’s Th e designer, and scenic painter. Recent credits Passengerr at the Lincoln Center Festival in include Metanoe in Persephone, Aunt Anna New York City. She will be receiving her in TEXAS!, Susannah in Floyd’s Susannah, Master’s Degree in Opera Performance from Monica in Th e Medium and Inez McCormack Th e University of Texas at Austin. She has in Seven. Corinna will appear in Postvillee with performed the role of Zerbinetta in Th e Last Act later this summer and with Present Butler Opera Center’s production of Ariadne Company this fall as Fabian in Twelfth auf Naxos, Barbarina in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Night. Love to Nathan for his constant Figaro, Dew Fairy in Humperdinck’s Hansel comfort and encouragement. and Gretel, and Sister Constance in Poulenc’s Dialogue of the Carmelites.

23 Th e Principals Angela Irving Jennifer Garza (Tessa) (Fiametta) Angela is delighted to Jennifer Renee Garza, perform in her eighth soprano, is a graduate student GSSA production! By day, at Texas State University in she teaches voice lessons at San Marcos, working toward various Austin-area high schools, where she a Master of Music Degree in Performance. generates fresh batches of G&S enthusiasts. She is also a voice teacher in Leander ISD By evening/weekend, Angela sings with the and Clavier-Werke. She has performed with Austin Opera, One Ounce Opera, as soloist the Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi at the Christian Science Church downtown, Opera Workshop as Lauretta in Puccini’s and various other engagements. Notable Gianni Schicchi, Gasparina in Haydn’s La roles include Laetitia in Th e Zoo (2015), Canterina, and Gianetta in Gilbert and Melissa in Princess Ida (2013), Peep-Bo in Sullivan’s Th e Gondoliers. With Texas State Th e Mikado (2011), Isabel in Th e Pirates of Opera, she premiered the role of La Virgin Penzance (2008), Sister Claire in Dialogues de Guadalupe in Henry Mollicone’s Children of the Carmelites (Austin Opera), and Millie of the Sun and performed the role of Sister in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Wimberley Mathilde in Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Players’ Th eatre). Angela hopes you will Carmelites. She has appeared in the chorus become as enthusiastic about G&S as she and with Sparkling City Light Opera and Opera so many other cast and GSSA members are! Piccola of San Antonio. Jennifer is a student of Cheryl Parrish.

24 Th e Principals D. Reimer Janette Jones (Vittoria) (Inez) D. is excited and looking Jan is a native Austinite who forward to her debut with learned to love Gilbert & GSSA. She has been seen in Sullivan while performing the roles of La Ciesca from with the Light Opera of Gianni Schicchi and Inez from Th e Gondoliers, Manhattan. Since returning home, she has to name a few. She also performed for several performed in over 20 productions with years as a professional chorister with the San GSSA. Among her favorite roles are Mad Antonio Opera. As a singer, D. has been Margaret in Ruddigore, Katisha in Th e fi nalist and semi-fi nalist of some of the most Mikado, Ruth in Th e Pirates of Penzance, Th e competitive competitions for singers, and she Duchess in Th e Gondoliers, and Lady Jane in remains active as a performer in the operatic Patience. Last summer she was Mrs. Partlet in (most notably in the style of verismo), recital Th e Sorcerer. Janette was inducted as a charter hall, and jazz settings. D. also serves as a member of the GSSA Hall of Fame in 2006. trumpeter and songwriter in a variety of styles in the jazz and contemporary genres. She also enjoys teaching piano and voice in the her private studio.

Sarah Manna (Giulia) Sarah Manna is delighted to make her debut with the GSSA. Sarah is originally from Maryland and has a Bachelor’s of Music degree, specializing in musical theatre, from Catholic University in Washington, DC. Sarah moved to Austin two years ago and loves Texas. Past Austin area credits include Hope Harcourt in Anything Goess at Georgetown Palace Th eatre, Shy in Th e Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at Georgetown Palace Th eatre, and Hedy LaRue in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingg at Th e Archangel Community Th eatre. Sarah thanks God, her family, and the talented cast and crew for making this performance experience such a special one!

25 Th e Chorus Bruno Barbosa Andy Fleming Bruno Barbosa is a recent (Chorus Master ) graduate from Th e University Andy is happy to be back for of Texas at Austin, with dual his 13th year with GSSA. degrees in English and Vocal He has previously appeared Performance. Th is is his third as Æsculapius Carboy in show with GSSA. Th e Zoo, Earl Tolloller in Iolanthe, and the Counsel in Trial by Jury. He has also recently performed as Reverend Parris in Th e Elizabeth Etter Crucible, and Don Basilio/Don Curzio in Elizabeth is proud to be Le nozze di Figaro with Spotlight on Opera. performing in her fi rst GSSA Andy completed his Master’s degree in Vocal production, in the chorus Performance at Th e University of Texas Butler of the Contadine. She most School of Music last year. recently was dually cast as Mrs. Potts and the Wardrobe in Beauty and the Beast at the Georgetown Palace Th eatre. She Paul Halstead was seen as Jewel in Th e Best Little Whorehouse Paul’s list of credits is long … in Texas, also at Th e Palace. Last summer she but most are yellowed with age! After over 20 years on performed with Lake Travis Music Th eatre as the sidelines, Paul woke up Golde in Fiddler on the Rooff Elizabeth has and came back to the arts. also performed at Zilker Th eatre Productions Th e Gondolierss is Paul’s second appearance in the ensemble of Th e Sound of Music. She in the GSSA chorus, having fi rst swabbed sings in the choir and leads the children’s the decks on the H.M.S. Pinaforee in 2014. choir ministry at Bethany United Methodist Paul has been a member of the Austin Opera Church. She is the mother of two beautiful Chorus for three years and has also sung college-age daughters, Catherine and Tori, with the Capital City Men’s Chorus since and the wife of Neil. 2012. Before that he sang with the Alamo City Men’s Chorus for four years. A fi nancial services executive, Paul would much rather be looking at footlights than spreadsheets and is very grateful his husband Tony encourages his consuming hobby.

26 Th e Chorus Ezra Hankin Erica Salinas Ezra Hankin is a senior Erica Salinas, originally Musical Th eatre major at from Laredo, TX, moved the McCallum Fine Arts to Austin in 2013. She is Academy. Recent credits excited to be making her include: Mr. Kirby in You GSSA debut as a member of Can’t Take It With You, Dan in Next to Normall, the soprano chorus. Previous roles include Euan Morton in Sondheim on Sondheim and Fräulein Kost in Cabaret (Laredo Institute Harold Bride in Titanic the Musicall (for which for Th eatrical Education), Countess Rosina he received a nomination for Best Actor in Almaviva in Th e Marriage of Figaro (Texas a Supporting Role from the Greater Austin A&M International University), Casilda in High School Musical Th eatre Awardss). He Th e Gondolierss (Laredo Community College), would like to thank his cast mates for their and Maria in West Side Storyy (Laredo Musical hard work and dedication to this project, the Th eatre International). In 2012, Erica audience for their contributions and support, received a Bachelor of Music degree from and his family for their encouragement. Texas A&M International University, and is currently a faculty member at New School of Jayda Maret Music in Austin, TX. Primary voice teachers Jayda Maret is pleased to include Cindy Sadler, Suzanne Ramo, and be performing in her fi rst Dana Crabtree. Gilbert and Sullivan show. Favorite past performances Sarah Steele include Wendy in Peter Pan Sarah is a native Austinite in and Jemima in Cats, both at Georgetown her second year with GSSA. Palace Th eater. Jayda is an incoming Junior She’s honored and excited to at Cedar Ridge High School’s Academy of be appearing in this hilarious Visual and Performing Arts and she studies show with so many talented voice with Michelle Haché. musicians! Sarah grew up as a violinist, but a wrist injury helped her discover that she actually prefers singing opera. During the rest of the year she can be found singing with the St. John’s UMC chancel choir and the Austin Sängerrunde Damenchor. Starting in the fall she will be studying German and Russian at UT.

27 Th e Chorus Jamieson Taylor Tristan Tierney After many years away from Tristan is a junior theatre/ performing—and a truly musical theatre major indecent amount of time away at McCallum Fine Arts from Gilbert & Sullivan— Academy. He has appeared Jamieson Taylor is rapturously in several shows, including happy to be in her third straight production Shrek, Titanic, Sondheim on Sondheim, Th e Man with the GSSA. She has sung with the Austin Who Came to Dinner, You Can’t Take It With Opera chorus for several years, most recently You, Next to Normall, and in McCallum’s UIL in their production of Aida, and she has also One Act Play, Th e Yellow Boat. Tristan was also appeared in several performances for Spotlight selected to compete in the National Th eatre on Opera’s Summer program in 2015. Jamie Festival with Mosaic Th eatre at Disney World works as a voice teacher and singer in several in February, 2015. Th is is his fi rst show with Austin schools and churches. GSSA. He hopes you enjoy the show!

28 Members We are proud of all our members and we invite all to join us in bringing the joys of Gilbert & Sullivan to Central Texas. (Please see the Membership Form enclosed in this Playbill for membership categories.) Th is list includes memberships and donations through May 29. Th e Society holds non-profi t status under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Lord High Life Members Byron Arnason Allan & Barbara Longacre Bob & Debbie Kusnetz Conrad Bohn John & Jeni Love Jack & Jayne Brandon Alice & Ralph MacPhail, Jr. Savoyards Julian & Lillian Bucher Charles & Kathleen Marino ($2,500+) Chris & Susan Buggé Dr. Marion Mark Stanley Bullard Amb. Gene & Mrs. Rebecca Amy McCaff rey Miki Gillman Christy Randall McIntyre, M.D. Pirate Kings James R. Cochran Maurine McLean ($1,000-$2,499) Ray & Keena Cole George & Nancy McQueen Michael Meigs Kay & Russell Gregory Donald G. Davis, Jr. Mary M. Metz, MBE David Starr Everett & Carolyn Deschner Janet & Ira Forman Eliza Morehead Pooh-Bahs Steven R. Franden Wynnell Noelke ($500-$999) Terry Franklin Eva & Ray Orbach To m & Barbara Hamff Christine Gilbert Eileen & Mike Pestorius David Treadwell Loel Graber G. R. Dennis Price Libby & Michael Weed Lino & Carolyn Graglia Jack Ramser Donald Wertz Cindy Hager and Richard Ryan & Laura Redfern Metzger James V. Robinson Major-Generals Patricia Roeder ($250-$499) Cynthia Hanes Betty R. Hatcher Blair & Anne Salisbury Frank & Kay DiBianca Bill & Nan Hatcher Bob & Katie Schneider Michael Finn Ron Hubbard Larry Shepley James A. Hitt Katherine Huizinga Greg & Katharine Shields Dudley & Mari Houghton Earl R. Hunt and Susan C. Andrée F. Sjoberg Debbie & Blain Keith Jean & Ed Smootz Spruance Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kellogg Joe & Linda St. Clair Janette Jones Bill & Cathy Kidd Jamee & Charlie Stewart Randy & Patricia Jones Robert & Karen King Elliot Trester and Barbara June & Matt Julian Th omas & Olivia Liebermann Wilson Lauren Kacir Martha MacDonald Dennis Trombatore George Kennebeck Milton Miller Tom & Pam Turner Mary Jane Kolar and Glenn Th urman & Wanda Pylant Patricia Wedel Haluska Diane & Charles Radin Louise & Steven Weinberg Dan Krause Joe & Caroline Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Lee Yeakel Craig & Peggy Kuglen Dr. & Mrs. R. Mark Rogers Michael & Alice Kuhn Patrons ($50-$99) R. B. Rudy Clay & Norma Leben Charles Smaistrla Rick & Diane Andersen Margery & Mack Lindsey Becky Stewart Bill & Duannah Ashmore Dale F. Lipsett and Linda J. Bernadette Tasher Ken & Emily Ashworth Creel Rev. 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Blanchette Joan Pearsall Maitland & Pepper Huff man Kay Brock Diana Phillips Jacob W. Hughes Milton Carr family Susan Pinsonneault Priscilla Jarvis Michelle Chasnoff Shehernavaz Pundole Todd Jermstad Dennis Clopper Saundra Ragona Lemuel Johnson Doris Coward and Debbie Spencer Reichman Leonard A. Johnson Volker Marge Reiter Sandy Kelso Wayne J. Davis David Reynolds Linda Klaus Arthur DiBianca Patti Riley-Brown Jennifer Loehlin Richard Dixon Stephen B. Rodi Edward & Molly Lorentzen Martha A. Downing Martha Schumacher and Charles & Elizabeth Mallory Mr. & Mrs. James W. Downs Errol Olson Norman & Emilia Martin Mr. & Mrs. Claude DuTeil Eve & Steven Schwartzman Col. & Mrs. Andrew J. Betty Dworschack Lenoir Seelhorst McVeigh III Anita Edwards John & Carol Sharp David & Joan Mead David V. Edwards Marcy Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. B. David Meltzer Nancy Evans Martha K. Smith Nancy Morse M. David Fetter Jr. Ronald Snell Marquita Moss Susan Finkelman Ruth Sullivan Jon Nials Christopher Forrest Judie Tasch Joseph & Rosalie Oliveri Lillie Gilligan Myra & Martin Tenney Dr. Robert & Mrs. Mary Sue & Cameron Gordon Trudy Tommeraasen Pendergrass John Greytok Pat & Alan Turpin Jeff & Bette Reichman Molly & Betsey Hale Bruce Uszal Ken & Mary Riordon Amy Herrick Ludmila Voskov Margaret Rodgers Joan Hiles Janita & Charles Watson Bob Rutishauser Mary Jo & Ron Howard Hadassah Weiner Harriet Rutland Adrienne Inglis Dr. Claire Ellen Weinstein Jeanne Sasaki Th e Rev. Dr. Eldon & Mrs. David J. White DeAnne Scott Gloria Irving Frank Wicker Robert C. Sharron Zada Jahnsen Jill Wiggins Dotson Smith Rae & Jim Koehn Carolyn & Hal Wylie Kent & Marion Smith Debbie Kusey Julius B. Young 30 We are 40 years old and proud to be the second oldest continuously performing musical theater group in Austin. 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