Peter and the Starcatcher Is Presented Through Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)

Cast and Musicians Boy/Peter...... Seph Ariel Prentiss...... Braden Taylor Ted...... David Mister Lord Aster...... Steven Guire Knight Molly...... Jenni Chapman Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher...... Chuck Manthe Captain Scott...... Steve Sammonds Grempkin/Fighting Prawn/Sanchez...... Michael Cuddy Slank/Hawking Clam...... Brett Carlson Alf...... John Ramirez Black Stache...... Michael Champlin Smee...... Derek DeMarco Mack...... Jeff Tuttle

Keyboards...... Bob Sunshine Percussion...... Brad Wetmore

Peter and the Starcatcher is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

South Bay Musical Theatre gratefully acknowledges Silicon Valley Creates for their financial support. Scenes and Musical Numbers Director’s Note Act One 1. Sailors and Seamen (The Company) Based on the bestselling children’s book of almost the same 2. Aster Led Off name, Peter & the Starcatcher is one of several spin-offs made 3. Profitable Trade possible by Peter Pan’s entry into the public domain in the late 4. Molly Descends (The Company) 1980s. This origin story has been adapted to the stage with tre- 5. Grempkin Flashback mendous flair and originality by the team of writer/co-director 6. The Wasp Rick Elice, co-directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and com- 7. Enter Stache poser Wayne Barker. 8. Amulets and Cat 9. Perpend This play has a tight script and leaves the interpretation as to 10. “Pay Peanuts, Get Monkeys” how things are to be depicted pretty much up to the staff and ac- 11. Dodo in Distress tors, encouraging the use of the actor’s bodies and simple props 12. Starstuff over flashy special effects. This style is called “story theatre,” 13. Peter Overboard which has actors playing multiple roles and also serving as narra- 14. Hurricano-Part I (Mrs. Bumbrake, Alf, and Company) tors throughout the play. I have an able cast of thirteen, two musi- 15. Hurricano-Part II & Sword Fight (Prentiss, Black Stache, cians, and a stalwart crew of designers and technicians who have and Slank) thrown themselves into the process of creating this play with total 16. Hurricano-Part III: “A whole ship, half’d!” (The Company) commitment. Rehearsing this play with them has been a journey 17. Swim On (Alf, Mrs. Bumbrake, Black Stache, Smee, Prentiss, of the imagination and has brought out the best in each member of Ted, Molly, and Company) our company.

I hope you enjoy our efforts, this being an attempt by SBMT to Fifteen-Minute Intermission draw more families and younger audience members to our productions without doing children’s theater. Please let us know how you liked it. Act Two 18. Mermaid Outta Me (Mr. David Mister and the Gentlemen Walter M. Mayes, Director and Lady of the Company) Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors 19. Mermaid Playoff/Peter Reveal South Bay Musical Theatre 20. Coming Down the Mountain (Peter, Ted, Prentiss, Black Stache, Smee, Fighting Prawn, and Mollusks) 21. Mr. Grin 22. Abandon Spleen 23. Down and Down and Down (The Company) 24. Teacher Comforts 25. Ukulele Smee (Smee) 26. Final Scene (The Company) Stage Crew...... Deb Roth, Ryan Vosper Production Staff and Crew Stage Manager ...... Casey Keys Assistant Stage Manager...... Emily Steele Box Office Managers...... Diane Hughes, Dan Singletary Truck Driver...... Michael Cuddy Box Office Team...... Lin Dennis, Barbara Goetz, Diane Hughes, Janet Video Technician...... Jon Wenger Miller, Denise Reynolds, Dan Singletary, Jay Steele, Jon Wenger Vocal Director ...... Walter M. Mayes Choreographer ...... Kayvon Kordestani Fight Choreography Assistant...... Karl W. Schweitzer And... our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors Dance Captain...... Jenni Chapman whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadlines of this program! Costume Team...... Sylvia Chow, Mae Heagerty-Matos, Michael Johnson, Lisa Rozman Costume Maintenance...... Michael Johnson Special Thanks Dialect Coach...... Jenni Chapman Director...... Walter M. Mayes Big Red’s Trucking Service, John Bisceglie, Andrew Breithaupt, Cathy Assistant Director...... Tyler Pardini Cassetta, Ed Hand, Dan Hildebrandt at Bridgepoint Muisc, Charlynn Facilities Director...... Jeffrey Henson Knighton, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Palo Alto Players, Tabard Theatre, West Graphic Design...... Jay Steele Valley College, WVLO Musical Theatre Company. House Manager ...... Diane Hughes Lighting Designer ...... Michael Glenn Muñoz Our percussionist would like to extend a special thanks to Wendy Tran, Lobby Design...... Jay Steele Martha Garcia, Larry Yang, Bill Strauss, Dori Shimer, Galen Lemmon, and Marketing Director...... Jay Steele the San Jose Wind Symphony for the generous use of their equipment. Over Musical Director ...... Bob Sunshine 50 different percussive instruments are required for this show. Ombudsperson...... Steve Sammonds Opening Night Reception...... Janice Whiting of Gourmet Dreams Photographer ...... Scott McClelland SBMT gratefully acknowledges Shure for Move-in Photographer...... Steve Stubbs their equipment donation and support in our Additional Headshots...... Atom Biggs, Chris Copeland, Edmond Kwong sound system upgrade. Producer...... Howard L. Miller Production Manager...... Sara Dean Program Content and Design ...... Jay Steele Program Copy Editors...... Sara Dean, David Mister Properties Designers...... Chris Beer, Barbara Heninger Rehearsal Accompanist...... Bob Sunshine Rigging Head...... Rocco Vecellio Scenic Painter...... Brett Carlson Set Construction, Rigging, and Painting...... Chris Beer, Richard Cartwright, Michael Champlin, Jenni Chapman, Sue Clark, Chris Clark, Steve Completo, Michael Cuddy, Christopher DeJesus, Barbara Heninger, Jeffrey Henson, Rachel Katin, Steve Knight, Chuck Manthe, David Mister, Jeff Tuttle, Kellyann Ye Set Construction Head...... Jeffrey Henson Set Designer...... Brett Carlson Social Chairperson...... David Mister Sound Designers...... Chris Beer, Angela Yeung Sound Technicians...... Michael Rhone, Dan Singletary Michael Cuddy (Grempkin/Fighting Prawn/Sanchez) is back with SBMT after his recent appearances in The Bridges of Meet the Cast Madison County, as the ever-tipsy Harry in My Fair Lady, and Roger Morris of Connecticut in 1776. After a stint as a theatre Seph Ariel (Boy/ Peter) is excited to be making his SBMT debut tech in high school, and only ever envisioning himself as a back- with this magical show. He is a California native, but new to the stage type, Michael was away from the theatre for 15 years until Bay Area. Past favorite roles include Edgar Allan Poe (Never- a friend dragged him to audition for Stanford Savoyards’ The more), Matt (The Fantasticks), Moritz (Spring Awakening), and Mikado in 2002. He was bitten by the on-stage bug and hasn’t Woof (Hair). Seph studied musical theatre at Berklee College stopped since. Michael’s recent roles include The Music Man of Music in Boston. Off stage, Seph enjoys children’s literature, (Mayor Shinn; Lyric Theatre of San Jose), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Rev. Crispar- songwriting, dogs, and leisurely breakfasts. kle; Sunnyvale Community Players), and SBMT’s Fiorello! (Morris). He is also a 19th century operetta geek, and has performed in all 12 Gilbert & Sullivan operettas as well as others by J. Offenbach and Oscar Strauss. Brett Carlson (Slank/Hawking Clam; Set Designer/Scenic Painter). This show marks Brett’s third design for SBMT, hav- Derek DeMarco (Smee) just appeared here as rebellious son ing previously created the scenic settings for My Fair Lady and Michael Johnson in The Bridges of Madison County. SBMT is Forever Plaid (for which he won the Harriette Hill Technical a special place for him, as it was with SBMT that Derek began Achievement Award). He was last seen on the Saratoga stage in performing in the Bay Area, appearing in our 2016 production of SBMT’s Curtains and before that as Will Parker in WVLO’s Okla- Forever Plaid as Frankie. He also recently performed at Los Altos homa!. Favorite roles include Once on This Island (Papa Ge), Into Stage Company ([title of show] - Jeff). Derek works at UCSC and the Woods (Wolf/Steward), and How to Succeed… (Bud Frump). is so appreciative of all his colleagues’ support. Their patience Brett studied Theatre Arts at San Jose State University and was an and encouragement through each production makes it possible to intern at the Theatre Royal in Bath, England, where he worked with their youth theatre continue performing. A big thanks and much love to Derek’s fam- program. ily, who continue to come see every production, and to his partner, Cami Jackson, who makes everything sweeter. Michael Champlin (Black Stache) is thrilled to be making his SBMT debut in this dream of a production! Some of his Bay Area Steven Guire Knight (Lord Aster) is delighted to make his SBMT acting credits include Beard of Avon (Edward De Vere), Dead Ac- debut in this production. Cabrillo Stage: Urinetown (Senator Fipp), counts (Jack), Waiting for Godot (Pozzo), The Real Thing (Henry), Oliver! (Mr. Brownlow), Lunch (Robert Lerner), Anything Goes Fool For Love (Eddie), and Northanger Abbey (multiple), the (Henry T. Dobson). Jewel Theatre: Enter the Guardsman (Wigs). production where he met his wife, Katie O’Bryon Champlin. Dur- Tabard Theatre: Water Temple (MacDonald), Butterflies (Mr. Ed- ing his days, Michael works at PayPal in the Innovation Showcase, garton), A Dickens of a Christmas Mash-Up (Mr. Weg), Memphis which is actually very similar to what he does on stage at night! (Ensemble), Death Takes a Holiday (Fidele). Ex Machina (Minne- He sends all of his love and thanks to Katie, Jack, and Henry, and sota): authentic baroque opera recreations of Handel’s Giulio Ce- a special thank-you to the Champlin and Daniels families for travelling 3,000 miles to see sare (Curio) and Scarlatti’s Cunegonda (Aladino). An active choral this wonderful show! singer, Steven has studied medieval music performance with the ensemble Sequentia, toured with the Dale Warland Singers, and is a founding member of the Rose Ensemble. Jenni Chapman (Molly Aster, dialect coach, dance captain) has been dreaming of playing Molly since the show first opened on Chuck Manthe (Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher) is delighted to return Broadway five years ago. This production marks her SBMT debut! to SBMT adorned with mermaid fins! Previously he walked the This past May, Jenni graduated from Emerson College with a BFA boards at SBMT as Daryl Grady in Curtains, Hysterium in ...Fo- in musical theatre. Performance credits include Fiddler on the rum, and ensemble in Les Misérables and The Producers. He has Roof (Chava), Avenue Q (Kate Monster), Titanic (Kate Mullins), been at the helm of over 100 plays and musicals in his 20 years and originating the role of Nelle Harper in the world premiere of as Lincoln High School’s Theatre Program Director. Performing A Christmas Memory. Jenni has been studying dialects for nearly for his students always brings the educational journey full circle. a decade, and she coached several shows at Emerson. She’s end- Many thanks to them for their support and applause. Love and lessly grateful to the cast and creative team for making every second of this show an gratitude to Danny and Angel for keeping the ship afloat! absolute joy. Huge thanks to M&D and Ali! David Mister (Ted) is a frequent performer with numerous area Jeff Tuttle (Mack) is back with SBMT after his performance in companies and was last seen on our stage as Richard Henry Lee in our fall show, The Bridges of Madison County. He’s also appeared 1776. Recent onstage credits include City of Angels (Angel City here in City of Angels (Werner Kriegler/Luther Kingsley); Gypsy Four), Curtains (Belling), and Les Misérables (Grantaire) with (Mr. Goldstone); Fiorello!; Kiss Me, Kate; Gentlemen Prefer SBMT; Sweeney Todd (Adolfo Pirelli), The Little Mermaid (Chef Blondes; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Funny Girl; Promises, Prom- Louis), Ragtime (Younger Brother), and Spamalot (Patsy) with ises; Guys and Dolls; and The Music Man. Jeff has also performed CMT Marquee; How to Succeed… (Bud Frump) and …Spelling with WVLO in Bullets Over Broadway, Footloose, Nice Work If Bee (Barfée) with FMT; Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit) with You Can Get It, How to Succeed…, Jesus Christ Superstar, and BBB; and Avenue Q (Nicky) and Urinetown (Bobby Strong) with Oklahoma! (Featured Dancer) as well as in Spamalot (Bedevere) SCP. His favorite dessert is *not* sticky pudding. Catch him in concert with two other with Theatre in the Mountains. He’s proud to have helped build many of the stage sets Davids this March at the 3D Cabaret: http://tinyurl.com/3dcabaretng. you enjoy at SBMT.

John Ramirez (Alf) is so excited to make his SBMT debut with this unique show! You may have seen him on the streets of Avenue Q as Brian or wooing beautiful ladies as Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, both at SCP earlier this year. Other roles include Papa Ogre/ Papa Bear and U/S Shrek in Shrek the Musical (FMT), an Ancestor in The Addams Family and a featured dancer in Aida (Stage 1), and Toro in West Side Story (TVRT). Watch John later this spring as he makes his CMT Marquee debut in their production of Guys and Dolls! John spends his days working as a corpo- rate receptionist and admin in Fremont. Shout out to his soon to be husband, J.D, for his love and support! I love you, honey bear! South Bay Musical Theatre Steve Sammonds (Captain Scott) happily returns for his sixth SBMT show and is delighted to be a part of this very talented 2017-2018 Board of Directors cast. Prior SBMT shows include Gypsy (Uncle Jocko), Fiorello! Ron Bowman, Molly Olivas, (Hack), City of Angels (Pasco/Gene), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Member-at-large Chief Financial Officer Curtains (Ensemble). He most recently appeared as Roger Strong in Catch Me If You Can at WVLO, where he previously played Barbara Heninger, Steve Sammonds, Mordcha in Fiddler on the Roof. Steve was the musical director of Chairperson Member-at-large the Peninsulaires Barbershop Chorus for 25 years, is a past board member of the Barbershop Harmony Society Far Western District, Doug Hughes, Jordan Selburn, and currently serves on the SBMT board of directors. For this show’s rehearsal schedule in Member-at-large Fundraising Director particular, he thanks Terri for her patience and support. Kimberly Kay, Dan Singletary, Member-at-large Member-at-large Braden Taylor (Prentiss) is back on SBMT’s stage after performing in Hairspray (Fender) in 2015. Other past SBMT shows Walter M. Mayes, Braden Taylor, include Curtains (Bobby); Les Misérables; Promises, Promises Vice Chairperson Member-at-large (Chuck Baxter u/s); Anything Goes; …Forum; The Producers; and Ragtime, for which he won the Gypsy Robe award. Other local Howard L. Miller, Jennifer Young, theater credits include SCP’s productions of Avenue Q (Bad Idea Member-at-large Corresponding Secretary Bear Boy); Spring Awakening (Hanschen); Rent (Waiter, Squeegee Man, ensemble), for which he also won the Gypsy Robe award with fellow cast mate Dane Lentz; Cabaret (Bobby); Urinetown; and Production Manager: Sara Dean Marketing Director: Jay Steele Kiss Me, Kate (Hortensio). He’s currently serving his eighth year on Facilities Director: Jeffrey Henson Historian: Dave Leon SBMT’s board. Braden would like to thank his husband, his family, and his friends for all of their love and support. Michael Johnson (Costume Team Leader) has had a wonderful time creating the costumes for this unique show, and sends Meet the Staff huge thanks to Mae, Sylvia, and Lisa: it couldn’t have happened without you! He has been seen on our stage in The Bridges of Chris Beer (Sound Co-Designer/Properties Co-Designer) is a Madison County (Charlie), Man of La Mancha (Sancho Panza), relative newcomer to SBMT, and has already taken an active role Guys and Dolls (Nicely-Nicely), 1776 (Chase), A Little Night in a number of our recent productions. He first joined us on the Music, Camelot (Pellinore), and others. He has conducted and stage crew of My Fair Lady and then was a sound operator for The musically directed shows such as Baby, The Word Goes ’Round, Bridges of Madison County. He also ran sound for WVLO’s Catch The Goodbye Girl, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. From rehearsal piano Me If You Can and designed sound for SCP’s Avenue Q. Before to costumes to props, Michael has done many things for SBMT and other local theaters moving to the Bay Area, Chris did sound design for productions in including WVLO, TheatreWorks, Limelight Theater, and CLTC. In his non-theater hours, Michigan and Massachusetts. By day he’s a Software Developer Michael is an Oncology Nurse Case Manager for Kaiser Permanente. Michael thanks his for the Stanford Libraries. Chris hopes you enjoy the exotic collec- angel George, who for the first time never had to complain about all the hours Michael tion of props he has enjoyed co-creating for this production spent making the costumes, because now he’s there with him every second. Sara Dean (Production Manager) is delighted to be a member of SBMT’s talented and incredible team of artists. She received her Casey Keys (Stage Manager) returns BFA in directing and management from Tisch School of the Arts at to SBMT after stage managing our New York University. In New York, she worked for Madison Square Forever Plaid, and is a veteran of Garden and was a Production Assistant with Disney’s The Lion our stage crew for numerous shows. King. In the Bay Area, Sara was the Company Manager at AMTSJ, She is a frequent contributor at SCP, and is currently the Group Exercise Director for the Southwest Y in where she has been a producer, Saratoga. She is the creator of Glitz Dance Fitness (www.glitzdanc- props master, and crew member for efitness.com), which brings Broadway to the fitness floor. Special dozens of productions over the past love to her boys—Phil, Nathan, and Connor. six years. By day, Casey is a space environment engineer and holds a bachelor’s and master’s Barbara Heninger (Props Co-designer) thanks prop-partner degree in space engineering. Her father was a talented stage Chris for helping assemble the wild and wacky props, from gulls singer who fostered her interest in theatre, but she was to gators, to pineapples. She was last seen on the SBMT stage in always too shy to be in front of an audience, so she focused The Bridges of Madison County, and before that as Electra and her talents backstage—she even worked in her undergradu- Mrs. Cratchitt in Gypsy. Other favorite recent shows include The ate theatre department’s prop shop to help pay for college. Drowsy Chaperone at Sunnyvale Community Players (Mrs. Tot- Casey has relished working with this talented cast and staff, tendale); Sherlock Holmes at Silicon Valley Shakespeare (Mrs. seeing this show take shape under the influence of so much Hudson); Memphis at Tabard Theatre; and To Kill a Mockingbird great ingenuity. She thanks her roommates for putting up at Hillbarn (Mrs. Dubose). She also serves as chairperson of the with all her theatre craziness. SBMT Board, and manages a high-tech documentation team. Love to Andy for his support! Kayvon Kordestani (Choreographer) choreographed last season’s Jeffrey Henson (Set Construction Head) is a skilled woodworker City of Angels for SBMT. She will next perform in 9 to 5 at Foothill who has created many special props and set pieces for SBMT pro- Music Theatre. After that, she will return to her roots and perform in ductions (including a full-scale iron lung for City of Angels), and Guys and Dolls at CMT Marquee. Kayvon grew up performing at he previously headed the set construction team for 1776 and Cur- CMT and then later directed and choreographed shows there for 13 tains. He’s also created memorable characters on stage for SBMT, years. She even served as the group’s Artistic Manager. This summer including Ben Marino (Fiorello!), Wilbur Turnblad (Hairspray), she will revive her BATCCA-winning choreography for the SF Fol- General Howell (Kiss Me, Kate), The Bishop of Digne (Les Mi- lies as it makes its San Francisco return in August. Kayvon dedicates sérables), The Tenor (Funny Girl), Arvide (Guys and Dolls), and all her work to her mom Nancy, the best person anyone could be his SBMT premiere as Buffalo Bill (Annie Get Your Gun). Jeffrey lucky enough to know, and to Dr. Felix Lee and Dr. Harish Murthy, who take such good has served multiple terms on the SBMT board and is the group’s Facilities Director. He care of her. Much love to Ren, Bobbie, and The Pol. thanks all those who helped him create this whimsical marvel of a set! Walter M. Mayes (Director/Vocal Director) is thrilled to have had Bob Sunshine (Musical Director, Accompanist) is back musically his hand on the tiller of this production, guiding a wonderfully in- directing his fourth show for SBMT, having previously handled ventive staff and cast through the creative process of this ingenious the baton for The 1940s Radio Hour, Rodgers and Hart: A Cel- work. Walter has helmed 1776; Chess in Concert; The Producers; ebration, and Forever Plaid. This year Bob provided instrumental A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Promises, accompaniment for several fund raisers (including his favorite Promises; The Genius of Leonard Bernstein; and Hairspray for D-Cup Divas), toured with the children’s opera Los Coyotes y Las SBMT, in addition to producing many shows and serving as the Conejas, and also found time to play in the orchestras of SBMT’s Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. He has also directed The Bridges of Madison County and SCP’s Avenue Q. He’s been at Avenue Q, The Drowsy Chaperone, Seussical, The Fantasticks, the keyboard since the age of five, about the same time he saw his Godspell, and Evita for SCP, and The Music Man for Lyric Theatre. As an actor, he has first Broadway musical, both of which fostered a lifelong passion for the musical stage. appeared in Man of La Mancha, Mack and Mabel, and Les Misérables for SBMT and By day he is a Silicon Valley techie, developing software for satellite communications, been on stage with City Lights, PAP, SCP, BBB, SVS, FMT, and the Redwood Sympho- and we’re grateful he finds time to share his musical talents with our group. ny. Walter is the librarian at The Girls’ Middle School in Palo Alto. Rocco Vecellio (Rigging Head) started at SBMT in the 1996 production of Funny Girl. He has also worked in this theater for Howard L Miller (Producer) has been WVLO as a production stage manager for seven seasons, and with SBMT for nearly 20 years and has contributed his time and talents to dozens of their productions. He served as an Actor, Director, Producer, was rigging head for all of our shows last season and will be doing Co-producer, Treasurer, and Board Mem- so on all of the current season’s productions as well. His many ber. We first met Howard when he played credits with our group include A Grand Night for Singing and Max/Gorilla in Cabaret in 1998. Since The Goodbye Girl (both winning him the Harriette Hill Techni- then, he has used his talents in many cal Achievement Award). The “magic of theatre” is what keeps areas. Howard produced our productions Rocco involved with everything theatrical because it introduced him to all the close and of Annie and Baby, has co-produced caring friends he has found in the community theatre world. His work is dedicated to the many other productions such as The Producers, A Funny Thing memory of his late wife, Linda. Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Hairspray, and will be Brad Wetmore (Percussion) is primarily a symphonic and street co-producing our spring production, The Hunchback of Notre band percussionist who graduated from college with more units Dame. Howard has also directed two critically acclaimed pro- of music performance than for his degrees in Math and Computer ductions for SBMT, Oklahoma! and Man of La Mancha. Even Science. Currently employed as a Computer Security Engineer, though he has worked with many other local groups, Howard Brad is also an experienced musical theatre percussionist and oc- will always consider SBMT his home. casional pyrotechnician. He first appeared under (yes, under) the SBMT stage in our 1999 production of State Fair, and has since played under, on, behind, and above our stage for many other Michael Glenn Muñoz (Lighting Designer) has done lighting shows, most recently Chess in Concert. Globally, he has played designs for dozens of SBMT’s productions, including our recent percussion on six continents, and is actively seeking a research grant to study the Long- The Bridges of Madison County; My Fair Lady; 1776; City of term Effects of Preternatural Syncopation Exposure on Adélie penguins (any grant tips Angels; Gypsy; Forever Plaid; Fiorello!; Hairspray; Curtains; welcome!) He is beyond excited to finally have his bio included in this venerable publica- Kiss Me, Kate; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Les Misérables; Promises, tion. Brad appears through special arrangement with his wife and two kids, who have Promises; Finian’s Rainbow; and The Producers. WVLO light- graciously supported this collaboration. ing design credits include Bullets Over Broadway, In the Heights, Angela Yeung (Co-Sound Designer) is excited to make her debut Footloose, Oklahoma!, Crazy for You, Jesus Christ Superstar, as a co-sound designer with SBMT. She previously worked with The Drowsy Chaperone, Bells Are Ringing, West Side Story, Cats, SBMT as a sound operator on My Fair Lady. Other sound crew Joseph … Dreamcoat, and Aida (Best Lighting Design Award, Wave Magazine). Other credits include Fiddler on the Roof and Shrek at SCP, In the credits: Valley Musical Theatre’s Broadway Unplugged with cast members of Wicked Heights at WVLO, and War of the Worlds at Stanford Repertory and friends at the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles; CCMT’s Annie; SCP’s Jesus Christ Theater. Angela currently works as a product manager at Google. Superstar; Broadway Babies in San Francisco; and LTSJ’s 1776 and Camelot. Michael Her other interests include recording and mixing music, and at- earned his B.A. in Fine Arts, with a Minor in Dance, from SJSU. tempting baking projects she finds online. Much love to her family and friends for their constant support! Thank You, SBMT Donors! Awards We are grateful to the generous donors whose contributions are helping to make our For each production, South Bay Musical Theatre recognizes key community theatre successful. Those listed below contributed between July 9, 2016 individuals who make extraordinary contributions to the success of and Jan. 8, 2018. To support SBMT with a tax-deductible contribution, please visit the show. We’re proud to present the following awards to people http://tinyurl.com/SBMTdonate. who, along with all our wonderful volunteers, helped make Peter Household (up to $49) and the Starcatcher the polished production that you’ll enjoy today. Johan A Jean And Phil Leslie Headington Howard Mckinney Jr Deborah Africa Darnall John Heather Slobodanka Mehic Henry Allhoff David Davison Andrew Heninger Elizabeth Mehlman Harriette Hill Technical Award: Chris Beers Gayle Athanacio Anthony Deleon Alan Herrmann J Eric Melski Bob Baker Clifton Demartini Jeffrey Hirschman Holly Mendel Bobo Reardon “Newcomer’s” Award: Michael Champlin Julia Ball Charles & Phyllis Beverly Hortin Rebecca Mendez Joanie Huff “Producer’s” Award: Mae Heagerty-Matos Samantha Bar- Depalmo Anita Hsiung Shaunn Mendrin tholomew Kathie Dietz Jackie Hughes Mark Menicucci Gypsy Robe Award: Chuck Manthe Rita Baum Vito Dimucci Edward Hunter Karin Meyer Walter Beam Chris Donohue Suzanne Hursh Rachel Michelberg Barbara Weaver Special Award of Merit: Brad Wetmore Thomas Becker Janice Dorst Melvin Inouye Howard L. Miller 2017 Carol Srigley “Heartbeat” Award: Braden Taylor Joyce Belding Edward Doyle Sheldon Jacobs Deborah Miller Christine Bernardini Beau Dream Mary Johnson Kirk Miller 2017 Fred Hassett Service Award: Diane Milo Genie Bernardini Craig Dunkerley Werner Kahlen John Miller Benjamin Biron Charles Eggen Marty Kahn Kenneth Mills Diana Bluer David Eisbach Adam Karmelita Joann Moeslein M. J. Bondi Amanda Erb Stanley Karp Sharon Morozumi Linda Bonney Bostrom Kerstin Eriksson- Kerry Kartchner Sasha Motalygo Gary Bookout Splawn Kimberly Kay Rose Myers Sinead Borgersen Lucia Erwin Joseph Kelly Nataliya Nadtoka Arlene Boyd Susan Fairey Yvonne Kendall Charlene Nagayama Michael Brothers Mary Fales Karen Kenton Tatsiana Nasevich Barbara B Brown Lawrence L. 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Mayes Allhoff Bernard Director Clare Landry Roger Reedy Karen Alfeld & Steve Gloria Dobbins Marilyn Lickiss Allene K Reis Alvin Robert Donzelli James Maclaren Jo Ann Renk Dynasty ($1,000 - $2,499) John & Eryl Aynsley Zina Lou Dyer Andra Marynowski John Ribble Barbara Heninger Lucille Janssen James McGrath Janet Bailey Judee English Andrea Mcdonald Renee Romo David Barraza The Maggio Family Jeannie McGee Helen Rossler Dale Bates Bonnie Goebel Rosalie Mechanic Patricia Rung Grand Dynasty ($2,500+) Anthony Bebko William Gott Carol & Mike Megas Lorraine Scott Sandra Beglin in honor of Howie Susan J. Miller Linda Sherry Niblock Charitable Trust Dan Singletary Allen Breed and Griff Howard L. 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Danielson Dina Jacobson Barbara Niemann Michelle Buscho Jean and Phil Darnall Irene & Don Jenkins Mary Ann Parks Peter Buzanski Sara Dean Ed & Ellie Kiss Donald Polensky “Profoundly moving.” —New York Times The Miracle

Workerby William Gibson

Embracing Choices Feb. 16-Mar. 11, 2018 408-679-2330 Performances at www.TabardTheatre.org 29 N. San Pedro St. Our choices become us. Tabard. Downtown San Jose