Zilker Theatre Productions presents TheThe 40th40th AnnualAnnual ZilkerZilker SummerSummer MusicalMusical

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

July 11 - August 22, 1998 Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

Music by Richard Rodgers • Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Tales of the South Pacific” by James A. Michener

Sponsors: The City of Austin, under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission. South Pacific is presented through special arrangement with The Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatre Library, 229 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Design: Special Audience Marketing, Inc. • Illustration: Yvonne Davin, Campbell Industries

Zilker Theatre Productions presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel “Tales of the South Pacific” by James A. Michener

featuring Jennifer Bryan Dick Westerburg

with Corliss Overton Priscilla Joyce Quinal Matthew Scrivens Douglas Taylor

Directed by JERRY POLLOCK Choreographed by ACIA GRAY and DEIRDRE STRAND Musical Direction by LYN ATKINS KOENNING

Scenic Design by CHRISTOPHER MCCOLLUM Costume Design by SYLVIA TATE Lighting Design by ROBERT T. WHYBURN Sound Design by BILL MESTER Properties Design by GARY VAN DER WEGE Hair/Make-Up Design by TAYNESHIA JEFFERSON

Executive Producer WILLIAM SHEFFIELD

This production is funded in part by the City of Austin, under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission.

South Pacific is presented through special arrangement with The Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library, 229 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Board of Directors Mr. John Perkins, President Ms. Phyllis Pryor Dempsey, Vice-President Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Treasurer Message from Ms. Dori Thornhill, Secretary PRODUCTIONS Zilker Theatre Productions Dr. Rob Bugbee Dr. W. H. “Deacon” Crain Mr. Rex Downing Ms. Tonya Fennell Welcome to the 40th Annual Zilker Summer Musical, South Pacific. Tonight you are Mr. Robert D. Gier witness to one of Austin’s great summer traditions. A total audience of over 50,000 Ms. Janice Godwin people, ranging in age from infant to grandparent, come to this event each year to Ms. Laurie Maccini enjoy high-quality, pay-what-you-may outdoor theatre. We are honored by your Ms. Stephanie Mears attendance and continued support. Mr. Romeo Perez Ms. Krin Brooks Perry The musical no longer receives City General Revenue funds and is now produced Ms. Betty Pyle solely with funding raised by Zilker Theatre Productions (ZTP), a non-profit 501(c)(3) Mr. Rick Richter community organization. Thus it is only through the generosity of individuals like Mr. Harold Snyder you and corporations that over $150,000 is raised and this tradition continues. We Mr. Rich Taylor are especially grateful to Special Audience Marketing, the Junior League of Austin Mr. Davis Tucker and Austin Community Foundation whose generous support in varying capacities Mr. Randall Storm, Executive Director make the musical possible. Advisory Board We need your support and appreciate your gift which is approximately 50% of the money required to produce the musical. While individual gifts range from a dol- Ms. Debbie Alfaro lar to hundreds, the total amount allows ZTP to continue providing theatre at no- Honorable E. Wayne Bachus admission charge. Historically, the average donation per person has been less than Mr. Eric Behrens fifty cents. Please, as you consider your donation tonight, recall what you pay for Ms. Melissa Eason Brackin other forms of entertainment such as movies or video rental. Many agree live the- Ms. Amy Brees atre enjoyed by the whole family is worth at least as much as these - perhaps more. Ms. Clementine Clarke Checks may be made payable to Zilker Theatre Productions. Mr. Johnny Clarke Ms. Cissy Cooper Zilker Theatre Productions have tremendous dreams for the future and hope to Mr. Jim Cross, Chair include you. Your support insures the Zilker Summer Musical will be enjoyed by the Mr. Robert Emerson people of Austin, the state of Texas and individuals from around the world for years Ms. Vera Fischer to come. We hope you will return year after year to share the excitement and magic Ms. Gaye Fisher of live theatre under the stars. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the south seas sights Mr. Jeff Freidman and sounds of South Pacific. Ms. Pati Fuller Mr. Arnold Garcia Mr. Rick Garcia Ms. Rita Garza Visit us on our web-site: Ms. Karen Hausman-Haywood www.zilker.org Ms. Blanca Leahy Ms. Maline McCalla Mr. Ron Oliveira Mr. Nick Patras Zilker Theatre Productions fondly remembers Mr. Ray Payne Dr. W. H. “Deacon” Crain, Jr. Mr. Gary Powell 1917 - 1998 Ms. Alice Roberts Mr. Trey Salinas Deacon Crain, after whom the annual awards are named, began his love affair with Mr. Bruce Salzer theatre in the 1940’s. Having performed in the Zilker Summer Musical, Deacon Mr. Eugene Sepulveda never missed a production. Friends of the Summer Musical was formed in 1987 ⌦ Mr. Beverly Sheffield and Deacon was a founding member of the Board. He continued his ardent support Ms. Gwen Spain through 1998 as the group transitioned to Zilker Theatre Productions. Mr. Charlie Stauffer Ms. Kerry Tate Deacon was a mainstay of Austin theater. His generosity and support of the ⌦per- Ms. Barbara Williams forming art form can never be replaced. We consider ourselves fortunate to ⌦have Ms. Ann Yeakel shared the life and talents of this wonderful grand old man of Austin theater. Mr. Blake Yelavich Thank you Deacon. Deacon Crain Award This production of South Pacific The Deacon Crain Award is given annually by Zilker Theatre Productions to individu- is dedicated, in loving memory, als with a lifetime of support for the summer musical. Receiving the Deacon Crain to Award is truly an accomplishment. Deacon Crain performed in the summer musi- James A. Michener cal during its early years and served on the Board of Directors since the creation of 1907 - 1997 Friends of the Summer Musical. Beverly Sheffield was Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department when the summer musical was created and continues to At the age of 40 James Michener wrote serve on the Advisory Board of Zilker Theatre Productions. Bob Fishbeck has been his first novel, Tales of the South Pacific, involved in 31 of the 40 Zilker Summer Musicals. Bil Pfuderer and Judy Thompson for which he won a 1948 Pulitzer Prize. Price collaborated on 15 Zilker Summer Musicals and are credited with establishing Much later, when asked for advice the artistic and professional standard currently expected of the summer musical. to aspiring writers, he said, “Be sure John Bustin was a critic who always had a positive word about the summer musical your first novel is read by Rodgers and Mary Margaret Farabee is an ardent supporter whose tireless efforts established and Hammerstein.” Good advice! The the Advisory Board. Broadway production of the musi- cal South Pacific opened in 1949 and The 1998 recipients, Balie and Council Member Beverly Griffith, have been involved went on to win its own Pulitzer Prize. with the musical for the past 11 years. Their support, both financially and in-kind, Michener’s “Tales” grew out of his own allows the summer musical to continue and maintain its proud heritage. We appre- World War II experiences in the Navy, ciate the work of Balie and Beverly. Please join us in thanking both Balie and Beverly where he served on 49 different islands for continuing the dream better known as the Zilker Summer Musical. in the South Pacific.

James Michener was a great writer, art Deacon Crain Award Recipients collector, educator and philanthropist. He gave over $60 million dollars to the University of Texas, where he held the 1993 Dr. W. H. “Deacon” Crain title of professor emeritus. Some of 1994 Mr. Beverly S. Sheffield those donations were in the form of 1995 Mr. Bob Fishbeck a collection of 20th century American 1996 Mr. Bil Pfuderer & Ms. Judy Thompson-Price art works, some for various fellowships 1997 Mr. John Bustin & Ms. Mary Margaret Farabee and he founded the Texas Center for 1998 Mr. Balie and Council Member Beverly Griffith Writers in 1987 with a multi-million dol- lar endowment.

Michener had a great sympathy for The arts world has been devastated by many diseases from AIDS to ⌦ any group that is oppressed and his Heart Failure. The Zilker Summer Musical is not immune to these ⌦ message of racial and cultural toler- diseases. To honor individuals formerly affiliated with the summer ance is abundantly evident in his writ- musical a memorial has been established. We truly appreciate the ing, beginning with Tales of the South contributions received in the name of: Pacific. His own life reflected these values and were, perhaps, heightened Phil Allen by his marriage to Mari, his wife of 39 Jim Barnes years, a Japanese-American whose fam- John Bustin ily was interned in a detainment camp Dr. W. H. “Deacon” Crain during World War II. Bettie Dahlberg Daniel Moncivais It is appropriate that James Michener, Tucker Parmlee a literary giant with a generous heart, Joe Ryan chose finally, to put down roots in Sean Somoskey the big-hearted, giant State of Texas. Philip Stansbury The State and the City of Austin were blessed by his pressence and it is only As a tribute to their memory, a tree was planted in the grove near the fitting that Zilker Theatre Productions Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater that posterity may know and dedicate its 40th Anniversary produc- appreciate those who have truly given their all to see this art form continue. tion of South Pacific in tribute to the Thank you for honoring their memory. story’s originator, adopted Texan and Austinite, James A. Michener. 1998 Donors: Anonymous Cast List (In Order of Appearance)

Orchestra Ensign Nellie Forbush Jennifer Bryan Conductor Emile deBecque Dick Westerberg Lyn Atkins Koenning Henry/Marine Scott Doones John Steven Rodriguez

(Male Ensemble) Violin Sailor Stephen Steel David R. Chapa Bruce Colson Carpenter’s Mate Second Class Jamie Desautels George Watts , “Stewpot” Jeff Ferry Paul Robertson Professor Darryl Gurecky Sailor Tom O’Brien Lorenzo Maurice Jenkins Viola Lt. Buzz Adams Ronald Macklin Angela Robertson Marine George Penge Tommy McDonald Seabee Richard West Robert Muraida Cello Commander William Harbison Blake Osner Margaret Coltman Sailor Chuckie Johnson Mark Passarella Yoeman Herbert Quale Mark Rosholt Bass Sailor Marylander Jones Matthew Tatus Steve Zeserman Sailor Samuel D. Captain T. Michael Word

Flute Bloody Mary Corliss Overton Arpi Anderson Luther Billis Douglas Taylor

Clarinet (Female Ensemble) Joanne Britz Ensign Lolita “Chi Chi” Rivera Esperanza Biehle Ensign Ginger Matthews Stephanie Beasley Oboe Ensign Roxie Taylor Susan Cannon Anna Pennington Ensign Connie Fontaine Lorna Duyn Ensign Olivia McRae Bridgette Eaton Bassoon Ensign Kate McKonnell Meredith Higgins Lecolion Washington Ensign Sue Yeager Teresa Song Kwon Ensign Dinah Murphy Aubrey Vale Lindquist Trumpet Ensign Charlotte ‘Co Co’ Chantalle Ann Richards-McKelvey David Cross Ensign Dixie-Loraine Sherman Haley Smith Mike Thomas Ensign Lil’ Faye May Marita Stryker Ensign Chloe Maguire Larissa Wolcott Trombone Brenda Sansig Lt. Joseph Cable Matthew Scrivens Captain George Brackett Guy S. Perry III Liat Priscilla Joyce Quinal French Horn Jerome deBecque David Cappolino Tim Winebrenner Ngana deBecque Jordan Hamessley

Harp Ayren Husling

Keyboard MusicWorks Studios Kim Vitray Lyn and Mike Koenning Percussion Call us for private music lessons Mike Koenning or to book the Jazzaholics “… for those addicted to the groove”

http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~jazzhols/ phone: 282-2134 [email protected] Scene Synopsis The Legend Setting The entire production takes place on and around of South Pacific two islands in the South Pacific during World War II. Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories ACT I are threatened by the dangers of Overture prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love Scene 1 - The Terrace of Emile de Becque’s Plantation Home with a mature French planter, Emile. Cockeyed Optimist ...... Nellie & Ensigns Nellie learns that the mother of Twin Soliloquies ...... Emile and Nellie his children was an island native Some Enchanted Evening ...... Emile and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was Scene 2 - Another Part of the Island raised, refuses Emile’s proposal of Bloody Mary ...... Sailors marriage. Meanwhile, the strapping There is Nothing Like A Dame ...... Billis and Sailors Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the Bali Ha’I ...... Bloody Mary fulfillment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom Scene 3 - Inside the Island Commander’s Office he’s fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile Scene 4 - The Beach is recruited to accompany Joe on a I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-A My Hair Nellie and Nurses dangerous mission that claims A Wonderful Guy ...... Nellie and Nurses Joe’s life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own Scene 5 - Inside the Island Commander’s Office chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her Scene 6 - Inside a Native Hut on Bali Ha’i prejudices. Younger Than Springtime ...... Cable (Featured Dancers: Aubrey Vale Lindquist and T. Michael Word) The legendary South Pacific opened on Broadway April 7, 1949, Scene 7 - The Terrace of Emile de Becque’s Plantation Home and was a major theatrical event Bali Ha’I Waltz ...... Emile’s Guests during Broadway’s golden era. Dites Moi ...... Jerome and Ngana South Pacific received the 1950 Reprise: Twin Soliloquies ...... Emile and Nellie Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It received Reprise: Some Enchanted Evening ...... Emile eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score, a Grammy ACT II Award and nine Donaldson Awards. Entr’acte On this the 50th anniversary of Scene 1 - Bloody Mary’s Hut South Pacific, Zilker Theatre Happy Talk ...... Bloody Mary Productions proudly presents Reprise: Younger Than Springtime ...... Cable its 40th anniversary Zilker Summer Musical. Scene 2 - A Performance of “The Thanksgiving Follies” All American Girls ...... Nellie and Ensigns Honey Bun ...... Nellie, Billis, Sailors and Ensigns

Scene 3 - Backstage at “The Thanksgiving Follies” You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught ...... Cable This Nearly Was Mine ...... Emile

Scene 4 - The Radio Shack

Scene 5 - The Terrace of Emile de Becque’s Plantation Home Reprise: Dites Moi ...... Nellie, Jerome, Ngana, Emile Reprise: Some Enchanted Evening ...... Nellie and Emile CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Stephanie Beasley (Ginger Matthews) Stephanie is making her debut performance in the Zilker Summer Musical after per- forming in Round Rock High School’s Godspell, Medea, A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Miracle Worker and The Rivers and Ravines. Her future plans include attending The University of Texas on full scholarship, pursuing a Psychology/Pre-Med major.

Stephanie Beasley Esperanza Biehle Esperanza Biehle (Lolita “Chi Chi” Rivera) Esperanza is making her second summer musical appearance after performing in last years Guys & Dolls. She teaches aerobics, cardio funk classes and is a choreogra- pher for area schools and dance teams. Ms. Biehle was also honored to be selected as a finalist in the national search for Disney Dancers.

Jennifer Bryan (Ensign Nellie Forbush) Ms. Bryan is making her Zilker Summer Musical debut. She is currently a junior at the University of Texas majoring in Theatre Studies. Jennifer has appeared as Hermia in A Midsummer Nights Dream at UT and Maggie in Lend Me A Tenor while attending Pepperdine University.

Jennifer Bryan Susan Cannon Susan Cannon (Roxie Taylor) Susan is a Plan II senior at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in History and French. Upon graduation in December she will live in London. This is Ms. Cannon’s first appearance in a Zilker Summer Musical after performing in Annie and a one-act version of Les Miserables.

David Cappolino (Jerome deBecque) David, age 11, appeared last year as Tootles, one of the Lost Boys in Austin Musical Theatre’s Peter Pan. He began performing at the age of six, studies piano, plays trumpet and is an avid soccer player. David will attend Murchison Middle School in August. David Cappolino David R. Chapa David R. Chapa (Stephen Steel) Mr. Chapa is making his summer musical debut with South Pacific. This Mission, Texas native and graduate of the University of Texas, David has performed in numer- ous musical and theatrical productions in the Rio Grande Valley. He is an award win- ning vocalist on both the local and state level.

Lorna Duyn (Connie Fontaine) This is Lorna’s first Zilker Theatre Productions appearance but her second show of South Pacific. Her other theatre credits include The Three Musketeers, Harvey, A Few Good Men, Anything Goes and Austin Musical Theatre’s Annie. Lorna worked as a pro- duction assistance during West Side Story. Lorna Duyn Bridgette Eaton Bridgette Eaton (Olivia McRae) Bridgette is making her Zilker Summer Musical debut. She is a Music Studies major at the University of Texas and a member of the Concert Chorale. Ms. Eaton has appeared in The Mikado and desires to become a choir director.

Jeff Ferry (Stewpot, Carpenter’s Mate Second Class, George Watts) This is Mr. Ferry’s first appearance with Zilker Theatre Productions. As a Connally High School senior he is active in their award winning Chorale and involved with every theatre production in the drama department. Jeff’s credits include Up the Down Staircase, Long Fo, The Emporer’s New Clothes and the Elvis hitTeddy Bear. Jeff Ferry Darryl Gurecky (Professor) Darryl returns to the stage after an eleven year hiatus pursuing career interests. This is his debut summer musical performance. Other theatre credits include Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate, Emile is South Pacific, Billy in Carousel, Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro, Georg in The Sound of Music and the Lion in The Wiz.

Jordan Hamessley (Ngana deBecque) Ms. Hamessley is debuting on the Zilker Hillside stage but she is not new to musi- cal theater. Jordan has appeared in countless other productions, the latest of which Darryl Gurecky Jordan Hamessley was Austin Musical Theatre’s Annie. She is active with her church, Grace United Methodist, where she sings with the youth choir.

Meredith Higgins (Kate McKonnell) Meredith is making her debut performance with Zilker Theatre Productions. She previously performed in The Gospel . . . Accordin’ to Texas and New York Actor. Ms. Higgins also appeared in a children’s show Going Bananas while working on a cruise ship. She is 1994 UT graduate currently employed as an aerobics instructor.

Lorenzo Maurice Jenkins (Tom O’Brien) Lorenzo, a Houston native graduating from the High School for the Visual & Performing Arts and the University of Houston. He is making his summer musical Meredith Higgins Lorenzo Maurice debut with theatre credits including Ewart Dunlop in The Music Man, Anselmo in Jenkins Man of La Mancha, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, George M and Showboat. Mr. Jenkins appreciates the Koger family for giving him time to perform in South Pacific.

Teresa Song Kwon (Sue Yeager) Ms. Kwon is making her Zilker Summer Musical debut. She previously appeared in The Music Man, Bye, Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls and Into the Woods. Teresa is a University of Texas senior, graduating in December with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Aubrey Vale Lindquist (Dinah Murphy) Teresa Song Kwon Aubrey Vale Aubrey is making her 7th consecutive Zilker Summer Musical appearance. She has Lindquist appeared in West Side Story, Oklahoma!, Little Me, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Once Upon a Mattress and 1997’s Guys & Dolls. Other theatre credits include She Loves Me, Godspell and Austin Musical Theatre’s West Side Story. She holds a B.A. in Bioanthropology from Indiana University and currently works as an accountant.

Ronald Macklin (Lt. Buzz Adams) Ronnie is a theatre major from Southwest Texas State University, making his second appearance on the Zilker stage. Mr. Macklin has been active in theatre for 10 years with theatre credits including: Argon in The Imaginary Invalid, Jimmy Perry in The Ronald Macklin Gingerbread Lady and Lazar Wolfe in Fiddler on the Roof. Tommy McDonald

Tommy McDonald (George Penge) Tommy an Austin native and senior at Lake Travis High School is a making his sum- mer musical debut. He has been in many productions including Oklahoma!, Guys & Dolls, Grease, West Side Story and Gilbert & Sullivan’s Yoeman of the Guard. Mr. McDonald plans a future in music and theater.

Robert Muraida (Richard West) South Pacific is Robert’s 3rd Zilker Summer Musical after Once Upon a Mattress and 1997’sGuys & Dolls. Robert has appeared in over 10 musicals including Rocky Horror,Evita,Jesus Christ Superstar, Assassins and Camelot. Mr. Muraida keeps busy as Robert Muraida a member of River City Pops having appeared in 14 of their shows. Blake Osner (Commander William Harbison) Blake is making his 3rd consecutive summer musical appearance. Other summer musical performances include Once Upon a Mattress and 1997’sGuys & Dolls. Other Austin appearances include Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd, Evita and In the Spotlight. His favorite roles include Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun and Nevell Landless in Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Corliss Overton (Bloody Mary) Corliss is making her summer musical debut after studying and touring in Europe. Blake Osner Corliss Overton She is a Spinto Soprano who studied with Dr. Aldrich Adkins and Jess Walters. While in San Jose, California, Ms. Overton studied with Joseph Frank and appeared in opera workshop scenes from Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte and Verdi’s Aida. Corliss also performed at the Gemeindebote de Evangelischen Kirchengemeinden, Gelnhausen und Haitz, Germany.

Mark Passarella (Chuckie Johnson) This Austin native is a summer musical veteran, having appeared in six summer musicals including, Camelot, Carnival, Annie, Once Upon A Mattress and 1997’s Guys & Dolls. Mark’s other theatre credits include Zach’s The King and I, A Christmas Carol and Carousel, Second Youth’s Snow Queen and University Presbyterian Church’s pro- Mark Passarella Guy S. Perry III duction of Celebration.

Guy S. Perry III (Captain George Brackett) South Pacific marks Guy’s first summer musical appearance. He has performed for four seasons with Austin Lyric Opera including Don Magnifico in Cinderella, Second Slave in The Magic Flute, chorus in Barber of Seville, Andrea Chenier, Pagltacci, Cavalieria Rusticana, La Boheme, Tannhauser, Luciadi Lammermoor, Madame Butterfly and Rigoletto. Mr. Perry currently works as a technical writer in the electronics ⌦industry.

Priscilla Joyce Quinal (Liat) This is Priscilla’s debut Zilker Summer Musical. She is a junior at the University of Priscilla Joyce Ann Richards- Texas majoring in Music Education who has performed with the Women’s Chorus, Quinal McKelvey University Chorus and the Concert Chorale. She is a Longhorn Music camp coun- selor, YMCA counselor and a member of the Texas Spirits service organization.

Ann Richards-McKelvey (Charlotte ‘Co Co’ Chantalle) Ann is making her 3rd summer musical appearance following Once Upon a Mattress and 1997’s Guys & Dolls. She has appeared in Man of La Mancha, Sweeney Todd , A Christmas Carol, Sevan Brides for Seven Brothers and the 1998 Gilbert & Sullivan Gala. Ann has been a finalist in several vocal contests, including the Riata Talent Search. She currently works as a Special Education Teacher in Elgin.

John Steven Rodriguez (Henry/Scott Doones) John Steven Mark Rosholt This is John’s second appearance on the Zilker stage after playing Tobias the Terrible Rodriguez last year in Guys & Dolls. His credits vary from local television appearances to danc- ing nationally on American Bandstand. John’s recent credits are as Assistant Director of The X and Y Trilogy of cybernetic operas and Triskelion. He has taught dance and is a VORTEX Repertory Company member.

Mark Rosholt (Yoeman Herbert Quale) Mark is making his second Zilker Summer Musical appearance having performed as Liver Lips Louie in last summer’s Guys & Dolls. His other credits include Rare Creation’s production of Assassins and a vocalist in Austin Musical Theater’s West Side Story. Mr. Rosholt lives in Austin and works at Johnston High School. Matthew Scrivens (Lt. Joseph Cable) This is Matthew’s Zilker Summer Musical debut. His many theatre credits include roles as Bobby in The Boyfriend, Matt in The Fantasticks and Issac in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Additional performances include Man of La Mancha and The Wiz.

Haley Smith (Dixie-Loraine Sherman) Haley is making her Zilker Summer Musical debut but she is no stranger to per- forming. She has been dancing since age 5 and is trained in gymnastics, ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary dance. Haley is active in the Bowie High School Silver Stars Matthew Scrivens Haley Smith Dance and Drill Team and the Bowie Concert choir. Academically, she is an honor student and recipient of the AISD Trustee’s Award.

Marita Stryker (Lil’ Faye May) Marita is making her first appearance in the Zilker Summer Musical. At age 15, Marita has 13 years of dance experience. She has appeared in Celebrate Life, Godspell and as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Other credits include Austin Musical Theatre’s Peter Pan and West Side Story. She is a sophomore and honor student at Bowie High School.

Matthew Tatus (Marylander Jones) Marita Stryker Matthew Tatus South Pacific is Matthew’s 2nd Zilker Summer Musical, having appeared as Zebulum, the 9th brother in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other theatri- cal performances include Freddy in Pygmalion, Barrildo in Fuente Ovejuna, Great Expectations and Hair. Matthew is dedicating this year’s performance to his grand- mother.

Douglas Taylor (Luther Billis) Douglas has been working in theatre and film for 20 years and is making his third appearance in the Zilker Summer Musical. As an actor Mr. Taylor has performed as Otto in the Food Chain, Wilson in Lust Supper, Brutus in Julius Ceasar, Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee, Lovebug in Hedda Gabler and Martin Merkheim in Search and Destroy. His favorite film work includes Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, Suburbia and Douglas Taylor Dick Westerburg The Newton Boys.

Dick Westerburg (Emile DeBecque) South Pacific marks Dick’s debut in Austin. His past credits include leading roles inWest Side Story, The Music Man, Rainmaker, Sound of Music, A Little Night Music, Fantasticks, Oklahoma!, Calamity Jane, Roar of the Greasepaint and Smell of the Crowd. Mr. Westerburg is Senior Counsel for Entergy Corporation and transferred to Austin in 1997. He is Pam’s husband and proud father of Trey and Afton.

Larissa Wolcott (Chloe Maguire) This is Larissa’s debut performance on the Zilker hillside. She is a music student at ACC and teaches children’s acting at The Acting Studio. Her credits include Cheryl in Larissa Wolcott T. Michael Word The Taffetas (Zach), Barbara Allen in Dark of the Moon (Sam Bass), Joan of Arc in The Lark, Zaneeta Shinn in The Music Man and Grease. Larissa’s family is her inspiration and she thanks them for their unconditional love and support!

T. Michael Word (Samuel D. Captain) Michael performed in his first show 13 years ago, Zilker’s 1985 Guys & Dolls. Since then, he has been a featured dancer in many productions including seven other Zilker musicals. His favorite shows include Camelot, West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Techncolor Dreamcoat, Best Little Whorehouse and Pirates of Penzance. Michael has performed with Austin Contemporary Ballet and many regional ballet companies. The Zilker Summer Musicals

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Staff List Jerry Pollock Executive Producer ...... William Sheffield (Director) Director ...... Jerry Pollock Jerry comes to Austin from San Antonio, Co-Choreographers ...... Acia Gray and Dierdre Strand Texas, where he has a prestigious ⌦direct- Musical Director/Conductor ...... Lyn Atkins Koenning ing career spanning 25 years. ⌦He was Assistant Music Director ...... Kim Vitray the Managing/Artistic Director of the Scenic Designer ...... Christopher McCollum San Antonio Little Theatre (SALT) for Costume Designer ...... Sylvia Tate eight years after which he founded and Lighting Designer ...... Robert T. Whyburn directed his own theatre, the Alamo City Sound Designer ...... Bill Mester Theatre (ACT). Mr. Pollock has received Property Designer ...... Gary van der Wege eight Best Production of the Year Awards Hair/Make-Up Designer ...... Tayneshia Jefferson from the San Antonio Express News, Production Stage Manager ...... Susan Threadgill five Globe Awards ⌦for Best Direction Stage Manager ...... Michael McKelvey from the Alamo Theatre Arts Council Asst. Stage Managers ...... Peter Beilharz*, Rhett Braniff* and Artist of the Year in 1989 from Dance Captains ...... Aubrey Vale Lindquist, T. Michael Word the Business Committee for the Arts. Zilker Park Stage Manager ...... Bill Wise Since 1972, Jerry has directed over 250 PARD Special Events Manager ...... Clay Towery productions, including 1983’s Laundry PARD Special Events Intern ...... Julie Purcell and Bourbon which placed third in the Technical Director ...... Dwight Markus National American Community Theatre Master Carpenter ...... Michael Gessaman Festival. Some of his favorite musicals Master Electrician ...... David “Seb” Boone include: Big River, Sweeney Todd, Hello Costume Shop Manager ...... T. Michael Word Dolly, Into the Woods, Music Man, My Fair Sound Mixer ...... Bill Mester, Jason Surette Lady, Show Boat and West Side Story. Sound Technician ...... Jason Surette Scenic Artist ...... Christopher McCollum, Stefan Passernig Acia Gray Scenery Construction Foreman ...... Michael Gessaman (Co-Choreographer) Scenic Carpenters . . . . . Diana Markus, Jana Pope*, Lauren Schafer*, Ms. Gray has shared the stage with ⌦such Debbie Schafer*, Kristen Hurst, Megan Williams, Frank Cortez, tap greats as Gregory Hines, Savion Bill Wise, Ron Cicchini, Val Sadorra, Richard Nance, Michael Banvard Glover, Brenda Bufalino, Sarah Petronio Cutters/Stitchers/Tailors . . . . Natale Flores, Kristina Esch, Kathryn Lang, and many others in productions such Cynthia Castleberry, Lisa Fisher*, Margy Young*, ⌦ as The Great Tap Reunion, Tap Do/Wop, Mary Word*, Rebecca Reinauer* Just Friends and Chicago on Tap. Acia is Electricians ...... Richard Brown, Jus’ Jes*, Monique Norman* ⌦Co-Founder/Artistic director of Tapestry Deck Sound ...... Alex Herron Dance Company after nine years ⌦danc- Deck Electrician ...... David “Seb” Boone ing as a founding member of Austin Light Crew ...... C. J. Swinburn, Richard Brown On Tap. She has served on the steer- Light Board Operator ...... Bob Fishbeck*, Kevin Kennedy* ing committee of the International Tap Follow Spot Operator . Chip Howe*, Monique Norman*, Cynthia Thomas* Association and worked with numerous Scenery Crew ...... Joe H. Trickey III*, Chad Salvata*, Jason Ellis*, dance organizations including Dance Billy Diaz*, Darryl Teaver*, Albert A. Mendez*, Pam Johnson* Masters and the Texas Association Dressers ...... Elaine Hedrick*, Rebecca Reinauer* Teachers of Dance. She has worked Prop Crew ...... Stephanie Mears*, Stacey Nicchio*, M. J. Nicchio*, with Live Oak Theatre on ⌦productions Robin McShaffry*, Suzie King of Nunsense, She Loves Me, Cabaret and * designates volunteer Man of La Mancha as well as collabora- tions with Ballet Austin. Ms. Gray teach- Production Printing ...... Horizon Graphics es an acredited tap program at Austin Production Design ...... Yvonne Davin, Campbell Industries Community College and Tapestry Dance Production Art ...... Ann Little, Special Audience Marketing Company Academy. She is also Artistic Program Layout ...... Scott Schroeder Director/Tap for Dance Arts Institute of Program Photography ...... Round Table Multi-Media America and has choreographed and Zilker Theatre Productions taught for numerous organizations Logo/Art and Web Page . James Masch, Special Audience Marketing across America and abroad. Zilker Theatre Productions ISP . . Mike Dempsey, Central Texas On-Line

Scenery was executed in the Austin Lyric Opera Scene Shop. Deirdre Strand Germany. He has worked extensively in Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. (Co-Choreographer) both America and Europe, working on Throughout his career, Robert has Ms. Strand started her professional various productions for the Manhattan received numerous theatrical awards career with the Fort Worth Ballet and Theater Club, Hartford Stage, the including the B. Iden Payne Award and continued with James Clouser’s Space/ Goodman Theater, San Francisco Opera, Critics Table Award. Dance/Theatre and Austin on Tap tour- the Edinburgh Festival, the Lincoln Center ing company. She received her B.F.A. in Festival, the Bavarian State Opera and the Bill Mester Dance from the University of Houston Zurich Opera. Mr. McCollum received his (Sound Design) in addition to studying with Manolo degree in design from Carnegie-Mellon Bill completed courses in audio and Agullo, Fernando Schaffenberg, Edward University. He has designed sets or cos- recording technology in 1989 at Houston Villella, Arthur Mitchell and Melissa tumes for numerous local productions Community College with a scholarship Hayden. Highlights of her ballet roles including Sylvia, Hedda Gabler, Weldon for academic achievement. After mov- include James Clouser’s Rasputin and Rising, The Sisters Rosensweig, Peter ing to Austin, he worked several years in Don Quixote staged by Miguel Terekov. Pan and West Side Story. Christopher the corporate audio-visual field for such Her unique and holistic teaching tech- designed Austin Lyric Opera’s Andrea clients as PBS and IBM. More recently, Bill niques are in demand locally, nationally Chenier Ballet Austin’s Ulysses and Austin has spent three years touring with local and abroad, ranging from Ballet Austin Musical Theatre’s Annie. He has received blues legend Doyle Bramhill. Presently, to The International Summer School, the Austin Critic’s Table Award for he past Bill has finished his fourth season at Cyprus and the Dance Department of three years and the B. Iden Payne Award the University of Texas Performing Arts TASIS/London. Deirdre is Co-Founder/ for the past two years. Center including board operations for Academy Director of Tapestry Dance the Austin Lyric Opera and Ballet Austin. Company, heads the Dance Department Sylvia Tate This is Bill’s second season with Zilker of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Austin (Costume Design) Theatre Productions. He has been work- and Artistic Director of Jazz for Dance Sylvia is a well-known costume designer ing throughout the year to upgrade Arts Institute of America. who has contributed greatly to numer- Zilker Theatre Productions sound equip- ous theatrical companies in Austin and ment and build an equipment rental Lyn Atkins Koenning beyond. Her Costume Design credits business. He is thankful to the Austin (Musical Director) include Trio, Einstein’s Daughter, Sherlock Community Foundation for supporting Lyn is an award-winning musical direc- Holmes and Dracula for Public Domain. the purchase and improvement of the tor with over 15 years’ teaching, con- Ms. Tate’s served as Costume Coordinator summer musical sound system. ducting and performing experience. for Austin Musical Theatre’s West Side She was nominated by Austin theatre Story and Annie. She has built costumes Tayneshia Jefferson critics as Best Musical Director for Five for Zilker Theatre Productions Joseph (Wig/Make-Up Design) Guys Named Moe, 1994, and The Beggar’s and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, This is Tayneshia’s first year with Zilker Opera, 1995. She directed/conducted Once Upon A Mattress and 1997’s Guys & Theatre Productions. She has worked five shows named Best Musical in Austin, Dolls, Zach’s A Christmas Carol, Ruthless with many theatre companies includ- including Beehive, Rockin’ Christmas and Das Barbeque and As You Like It with ing the Houston Grand Opera, Austin Party and Dreamgirls. She is Executive Players Guild in Canton, Ohio. Ms. Tate Lyric opera, Theatre Under the Stars and Producer of a CD selected by Warner received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Pace Entertainment. Ms. Jefferson is a Brothers Television network program- Fine Arts, Clothing Design and Textiles graduate of the University of Texas ming (ER, Friends and Murphy Brown). from the University of Texas, Austin. department of Theatre and Dance. Ms. Koenning is a summa cum laude Her affinity for both hair and make- graduate of Texas Tech University with a Robert T. Whyburn up design was discovered at an early Bachelor of Music degree and a Master (Lighting Design) age when she received a “really cool” of Music degree from the University Mr. Whyburn has been working as a light- oversized Barbie doll head from of Texas at Austin in Pedagogy and ing designer over 10 years. South Pacific her mother. Literature. She teaches piano privately marks Robert’s ninth summer musical and is currently rehearsal accompanist since Annie in 1990. He regularly designs Gary M. van der Wege with the Bannockburn Baptist Church for Austin Shakespeare Festival and Zach. (Property Design) orchestra, Austin, where her husband Recent theatre credits inclue Angels in Gary is a prop designer/master for serves as Orchestra Director. America Part I and Blues In The Night numerous theatrical companies includ- for Zach. His future projects include ing Austin Lyric Opera and Austin Christopher McCollum Zach’s Angels in Amera Part 2, Austin Musical Theatre. As a scenic designer, (Scenic Design) Shakespeare Festival’s The Winters Tale has has over 80 productions to his cred- A native of Austin, Mr. McCollum and his annual contribution of Christmas it including this summer’s production returned home in 1993 after more than lights on 37th street. Robert is a grad- of Kathy and Mo at the Mary Moody eight years living in Switzerland and uate of the University of Texaswith a Northen Theatre. Kim Vitray Producer. He was co-producer of the (Assistant Music Director) Austin Shakespeare Festival, also known Kim has over 20 years teaching, as “Shakespeare in the Park” for the past accompanying, musical theatre and three years. Bill has served as production Rehearse-a-thon church music experience. She is the manager for the Paramount Theatre and Assistant Choir Director for University worked with many groups as stage/pro- Donors Presbyterian Church. Additionally, Kim’s duction manager or lighting designer; day job is as a production manager of a groups including Austin Musical Theatre, Albertson’s; 4244, 4022, 4029, 4031 small publishing firm. Ms. Vitray holds Zach, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, Alliant Food Service a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Blue Bell Creameries Performance from the University of Contemporary Ballet, Austin Dance Brio Vista South Carolina and a Masters of Music Ensemble, Texas Youth Ballet and Slavin- Chuy’s Comida Deluxe in Piano Pedagogy from the University Nadal Dance. Mr. Sheffield received his Coca Cola Bottling Company of Texas at Austin. Kim thanks her hus- BFA in acting at ⌦UT after appearing in Judy Coleman band Bob for his support! over 12 productions. Bill currently owns Domino’s Pizza a multi-⌦media company catering to Las Double Dave’s Pizzaworks Susan Threadgill Vegas casinos and other entertainment- El Arroyo (Production Stage Manager) ⌦related companies. Fiesta Grocery Mart Susan has worked in Austin arts and Filling Station theatre for the past 16 years. Former Frisco Shop production stage manager for The Hula Hut University of Texas Performing Arts Jason’s Deli Center and current production manager Distinguished, Katz’s Deli and Bar for Austin Lyric Opera, she has been on Ken’s Doughnut Shop staff for the Zilker Summer Musical since Elegant . . . Kerbey Lane West Side Story in 1992. Ms. Threadgill Kolache Shop serves on the Board of Trustees for the Lone Star Produce Austin Shakespeare Festival and will co- Creative hairstyling Luby’s Cafeteria produce The Winters Tale at the Beverly Kim and Arturo Mendez S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater follow- by Oak Farms Dairy ing South Pacific. Oasis Restaurant Papa John’s Pizza Michael McKelvey Private Idaho (Bagel Manufactory) Alonzo Sam’s Club (Stage Manager) This is Mr. McKelvey’s third year as the San Francisco Bakery summer musical stage manager. Behind Still looking for that Serrano’s the scenes, he has worked as stage man- Arlene and Lloyd Storm ager, assisant stage manager, director or perfect look? Subway Sandwiches #7 assistant director for Austin Lyric Opera, Sweetish Hill Bakery Austin’s most Upper Crust Bakery Live Oak Theatre, Abilene Opera, Zach Vintage Villas Scott and Austin’s Gilbert & Sullivan renowned hairstylist Society. He remains busy as a per- former while finishing his doctorate in will give you that vocal performance from the University of Texas. He has performed with Austin special look, Send your Lyric Opera, San Antonio Symphony, tax-deductible Austin Choral Union, Live Oak Theatre, your finest. donations to: Frontera Fest, Capitol City Mystery Players, Austin Shakespeare Festival and Offering a full range Zilker Theatre Productions most recently as Balladeer in Assassins. P. O. Box 180222 Michael owns a vocal teaching studio of hair services. Austin, Texas 78718-0222 and instructs drama at St. Stephen’s (512)⇣479-9491 School and musical theatre at Zach.

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