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The entire Rancho Cucamonga City Council welcomes you to the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

Annually, Broadway at the Gardens produces a high quality, CITY COUNCIL high tech, high energy experience offering one Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Mayor of the industry’s hottest titles for adult or general audiences. L. Dennis Michael Mayor Pro Tem We are excited to say that this season brings to the Lewis Rex Gutierrez Council member Family Playhouse, a phenomenon which is much more than a Sam Spagnolo Council member show – it is a phenomenon! Diane Williams Council member The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is truly a fulfillment of a community dream to bring arts and culture to Rancho Cucamonga OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS in a facility that is unmatched in the region. We are extremely Janice Reynolds CITY CLERK proud of the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens James C. Frost City Treasurer Cultural Center and the name it has established for itself in our community and beyond as a premiere cultural destination Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager point. Our Broadway at the Gardens productions are a major part of our success. Our Playhouse, like all theatres, relies on the generous support of its patrons and its community. The Lewis Family Playhouse is fortunate to have a core group of dedicated volunteers who assist in bringing exceptional theatrical experiences to our patrons. If you have a love of the arts and are looking for a way to get involved, why not consider becoming part of our “Friends of the Playhouse?” “Friends” contribute to the Playhouse experience by volunteering their time and expertise through assisting as Front of House Ushers, Ticket Takers, Backstage Crew, Special Event Assistants, Lobby Greeters, Concessionaires and Patrons of the Arts, who assist with fundraising activities. Our “Friends” receive a recognition pin with years of service, individual recognition at programs and events and listing on the Playhouse’s website and in theatre . In addition, our “Friends” have told us that they get to do something they love – assist the City in enhancing the theatrical experience for our patrons at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Now we invite you to sit back and enjoy the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals, changed Broadway forever, and inspired a major motion picture, as you experience RENT at the Lewis Family Playhouse!

Welcome to Broadway at the Garden’s art propel them to join us in bringing such production of Jonathan Larson’s ground quality work to Rancho Cucamonga and the breaking musical, RENT, here at the Lewis Inland Empire. Family Playhouse. RENT has been an amazing journey for our theatre. As Art is created when there is meaningful the City continues to define connection between the and refine the offerings at the performers and the audience. Lewis Family Playhouse, this Ron, Courtney, David and our particular theatre is entire creative and production reaching the most passionate, team and cast have filled this sophisticated and adventurous process and this production of the region’s theatre-goers of RENT with love, , and artists. empathy and immense talent. We hope you enjoy RENT and that this Our City leaders and the theatre’s management performance speaks to your heart in the way staff have a bold vision for Broadway at the it has for all of us on this side of the footlights. Gardens. It is my joy to seek out, and the good fortune to find, creative teams and performers Patrick Hediger whose talents, generosity and love of the Producer, Broadway at the Gardens About Broadway at the Gardens Broadway at the Gardens, presents their sophomore production, Jonathan Larson’s ground-breaking musical RENT. It’s more than a show, it’s a phenomenon! Each year Broadway at the Gardens will produce high quality, high tech, high energy, musical theatre experience offering one of the industry’s hottest titles for adult or general audiences. Working with top-notch, Southern California based directors and designers, professional actors will take on key leading roles with local talent having the opportunity to complete the show’s cast. Each year Broadway at the Gardens will present a new theatrical production, responding to our patrons’ desire to experience new, interesting and exciting forms of theatrical entertainment. Visit us on-line at www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com and follow us on Facebook by becoming a fan of the Lewis Family Playhouse at www.facebook.com/LewisFamilyPlayhouse. Director’sNotes I’ve been very fortunate to work in theatre since the integrity of this piece. A special thanks to I was 12 years old. Whether being on stage, this amazing cast and entire creative team, for sitting in the audience or directing talent, it is their hard work, commitment and overall effort the place where I feel most at home. We in the to strive for excellence. Patrick Hediger and the theatre have coined the phrases “theatre magic” Lewis Family playhouse support team, you are or “the show must go on”. However behind these truly creating an environment that will afford seemingly simple concepts is a wealth of hard talented artists the opportunity to grow, develop work and ingenuity. and master their gifts that will help them achieve their goals and dreams. What makes these and other phrases ring true is the incredible amount of creative synergy that The concept of taking a musical theatre piece is required to breathe life into a single piece of and stripping down the set and costumes to its theatre. First comes the vision, then the ability barest essentials allows the actors the chance to engage others to believe, support and create. to dig deep and take the audience into a world From the seamstress in the costume shop to the that they must create through acting, singing spot operator in the back of the theatre, every and dancing. This piece shines the light on person is a critical component to the overall the challenges that one generation must face. success of the team. However, no matter how dark the circumstances, hope and love prevails. I want to thank my co-director/choreographer Courtney Corey and musical director David Ron Kellum Lamoureux for their dedication to maintaining Director

RENT holds a very special place in my heart, as It is because of this theme that I feel so many I was a cast member in both the 1st and 2nd audiences can relate to the RENT experience. It National Touring companies over a decade ago. is not just a story about a struggling filmmaker, I had the privilege of working with and knowing a drug-addicted dancer, or a person living with many of the original creative team, and am AIDS. pleased to say it was an experience that shaped who I am today. It is a story about the human condition. It is a story about life. It is a story about community. The show’s message, as written by creator It is a story about strength. “No Day But Today.” Jonathan Larson, “No Day But Today” lets us all know that life is extremely precious and Courtney Corey is to be lived to the fullest each day. Co-Director/Choreographer 4 Box Office (909) 477-2752 Director Ron Kellum Co-Director/Choreographer Courtney Corey Musical Director/Conductor David Lamoureux

Scenic Design Lighting Design Jin Culley Randall Hodges

Sound Design Andrew Nagy

Costume Design Thomas G. Marquez

Production Stage Manager Alyssa McNulty

Produced by Special Arrangement With Music Theatre International , Inc.

March 5th-14th www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 5 Cast (in order of appearance) Roger Davis...... Casey O’Farrell Mark Cohen...... Dylan Hunter Tom Collins...... Loren Smith Benjamin Coffin III...... Tim Brown Joanne Jefferson...... Nicole Tillman Angel Schumard...... Ben Alicea Mimi Marquez...... Nicci Claspell Maureen Johnson...... Adrianna Lyons Mark’s mom and others...... Stephanie Draude Mr. Jefferson and others...... Trance Thompson Mrs. Jefferson and others...... Nataly Wright Gordon and others...... Caleb Shaw Steve and others...... Tim Woods Paul and others...... Miguel Cardenas Alexi Darling and others...... Catherine Hwang (Stand-by Jessie Lee, Mark’s mom and others)

Band

David Lamoureux...... Conductor/Drums Luis Avila...... Guitar Ryan Maloney...... Guitar 1 Amanda Johnson...... Guitar/Keyboards Albert Garcia...... Bass

6 Box Office (909) 477-2752 Musical Numbers (Act I)

Voice Mail #1 — Mark’s Mother Tune Up #2 — Mark, Roger, Collins, Benny and Joanne Rent — Company You Okay Honey? — Angel, Collins and Man on Street Tune Up #3 — Mark and Roger One Song Glory — Roger Light My Candle — Mimi and Roger Voice Mail #2 — Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Today 4 U — Collins, Roger, Mark and Angel You’ll See — Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins and Angel Tango: Maureen — Joanne and Mark Life Support — Company Out Tonight — Mimi Another Day — Mimi, Roger and Company Will I? — Company On the Street — Company Santa Fe — Collins, Angel and Mark I’ll Cover You — Angel and Collins We’re Okay — Joanne Christmas Bells — Company Over the Moon — Maureen Over the Moon Playoff — The Band La Vie Boheme A — Company I Should Tell You — Mimi and Roger B — Company

15 Minute Intermission

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 7 Musical Numbers (Act II)

Seasons of Love — Company Happy New Year A — Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen and Joanne Voice Mail #3 — Mark’s Mother and Alexi Darling Happy New Year B — Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne and Benny — Maureen and Joanne B — Company Without You — Roger and Mimi Voice Mail #4 — Alexi Darling Contact — Company I’ll Cover You (Reprise) — Collins and Company Halloween — Mark Goodbye Love — Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Maureen, Joanne and Benny What You Own — Roger and Mark Voice Mail #5 — Roger’s Mother, Mimi’s Mother, Mr. Jefferson and Mark’s Mother Finale A — Company Your Eyes — Roger Finale B — Company Playout (I’ll Cover You) — The Band

8 Box Office (909) 477-2752 who who’s in the cast

Ben Alicea (Angel) is honored to be making his debut at Broadway at the Gardens as Angel in RENT, after previously appearing in the RMTC’s regional premiere in Alabama. For the past two years he has performed at the Disneyland Resort in Pixar Play , Disney’s Electrical Parade, High School Musical 3, Mickey’s Trick or Treat Cavalcade and you can currently see him singing in Celebrate! A street party. Special thanks to God, family, and friends, I’d die without you! Thank you to the creative team and cast for this wonderful season of love. No day but today!

Tim Brown (Benny) a Milwaukee native is blessed to be a part of this production. He studied at AMDA in New York and relocated to be the first graduating class in LA. His credits include Godspell, , Return and Michael Butler’s productions of HAIR and Pope Joan. Along with film and print work Tim is also the “Face of Training” for The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. He is the co-founder of T-Squared Music and co-writer of the new smash musical Reunion of the Bells. A special thanks to Trance, friends and family for their support.

Miguel Cardenas (Paul & Others) feels so blessed to be able to return to this show after finishing a run of it at the Grove Theater. Past credits include: RENT (Tom Collins), Dreamgirls (Tiny Joe Dixon), (Lion), Working (Lovin’ Al), Baby (Mr. Hart) and Get your Gun (Running Deer, Sitting Bull U/S). Miguel would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support, his amazing cast for their continued hard work, David and Courtney for the opportunity, and Ron for giving him the opportunity to be blessed with his genius and guidance. No day but today!

Nicci Claspell (Mimi) is thrilled to be reprising her role as Mimi and honored to be working with this talented cast and crew. She studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, where she trained in musical theatre and acting. Her recent credits include RENT (Mimi), A Midsummer Nights Dream (Hermia), (Liesel), (Maria) and the world premier of Ecstasy, The Musical (Christi). Nicci would like to thank her family and friends for all their love, support and motivation. No day but today!

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 9 Who’s Who in the Cast (cont’d)

Stephanie Draude (Mrs. Cohen and others) is thrilled to be in RENT. She graduated from UC Irvine with a B.A. in Drama and Honors in Musical Theatre. Previous credits: The Full Monty (Candlelight), Dreamgirls (San Diego Musical Theatre), Hip Pocket (Lambs Players), Kiss Me Kate, Triumph of Love, Bat Boy (UCI), Seussical, A Funny Thing Happened (SRT). She thanks her family and friends for their constant support. Dedicated in loving memory of Walter Draude Jr.

Dylan Hunter (Mark) is very pleased to be in Rancho Cucamonga reprising the role of Mark, after performing in Red Mountain Theatre Company’s production of RENT in Birmingham, Alabama this past fall. His other previous roles include the title character in Pippin, The Rocky Horror Show (Dr. Frank Furter), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo) and Extremities (Raul). He would like to deeply thank the team at Lewis Family Playhouse and also the director Ron Kellum for this great opportunity.

Catherine Hwang (Alexi and others) is tremendously blessed to make her debut in this amazing musical! Past credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Annie, and . She has performed as a background vocal/dancer for Artists Mya, Mariah Carey and Korean Artist Jinusean from YG Family. She would like to give all glory to God, and thank her family and friends for believing in her when she couldn’t.

Adrianna Lyons (Maureen) is pleased to be making her debut performance with the Lewis Family Playhouse, especially with such a life changing musical like RENT! She is so excited to be playing this in a lifetime role for you. Some past favorite roles include: (The Witch), (Adelaide), (Marian), (Anytime Annie) Fred & Ginger (Ginger Rogers) (Theater Arts International) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie). You can also see Adrianna performing again in one of her favorite roles this Spring in Candlelight Pavilions Thoroughly Modern Millie. She would like to thank her family for their never ending support in her pursuit for the arts and a special thanks to Larry who truly makes being on stage possible. 1 Corinthians 16:14

Casey O’Farrell (Roger) is super psyched to be returning to RENT for the second time. His Regional credits include: Footloose (Ren), Camelot (Sir. Gilliam/Morderd u.s), Chicago (Fogerty/MC) and (Kenickie). Casey has also been seen on General Hospital, as well as, the award winning Independent film Mind the Gap, W Magazine, IPod, Escada, Lee Jeans and Andrew Buckler fashion campaigns. Casey would like to thank the Lewis Family Playhouse, his family and Big Guns upstairs for this opportunity. Solid.

10 Box Office (909) 477-2752 Caleb Shaw (Gordon & Others) is happy to be making his debut at the Lewis Family Playhouse! He recently completed the 08’-09’ North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas). Regional and other credits include: Joseph (Joseph), Music Man (Harold Hill), West Side Story (Arab), Me and My Girl (Gerald). He may have appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation as Eklak, the friendly Klingon…then again he may not have. He also may be Muno (the red Cyclops) in the hit children show Yo Gabba Gabba. Thanks God for opening doors for me. James 4:17.

Loren Smith (Collins) is thrilled to be playing his dream role and making his debut at the Lewis Family Playhouse with such an amazing cast, crew and creative team. Theatre credits include: The Full Monty (Horse), Bat Boy The Musical (Rev. Hightower), Parade (Newt Lee) and The Blues Brothers Revue (Curtis) at Universal Studios Hollywood. Loren thanks his loving family and friends for support, and God for life, love, and laughter. This performance is dedicated to the Loving Memory of his Father, Pastor L.C. Smith & his uncle Casey Johnson.

Trance Thompson (Mr. Jefferson and others) was born in the Midwest, moved to Europe and has performed from Paris to New York to L.A. The vagabond currently works as a writer, producer, dancer, musician, choreographer, rock singer and artist. He is the co-writer of one of the longest running shows in off-Broadway history and is set to produce a new musical this fall created by his company T-Squared Music. Thanks to Gadget and Desi for the loving support!

Nicole Tillman (Joanne) is thrilled to be in RENT again and is excited to be joining the Lewis Family Playhouse family! Recent credits include: West Side Story (Anita), RENT (Joanne), The Full Monty (Joanie), Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl), Beehive (Tina Turner), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal) and Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy). “All my love and thanks to God and my extremely supportive and patient family. Mom, Dad, Nyle, Neal, Merge, Jeneen and the rest of you, your love means the world to me. No day but today!”

Nataly Wright (Mrs. Jefferson and others) is honored to be performing in RENT. She is a veteran of the stage, performing in shows such as Hair, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, West Side Story and many more. Nataly has performed as a background singer for Leonard Cohen and Teena Marie. Nataly wants to dedicate her performances to her profoundly missed late grandparents, Ernest Breceda and Bertha Wright Johnson, and wants to thank her ‘ryde or die’ family for their unconditional love and support.

Tim Woods (Steve and others) is happy to be joining the Lewis Family Playhouse Family. New York Stage: Pinocchio of Chelsea (Pinocchio), The Game Boy (Chase) and Brief Confessions (Vinnie). Tim has also been seen in: The Last Five Years (Jamie), The Laramie Project (Multiple roles), Twilight of the Golds (David), Pirates of Penzance (Frederick), The Pajama Game (Sid Sorokin), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander and Demetrius), Lucky Stiff (Harry Witherspoon). Thanks Mom and Dad for always being there!

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 11 Behind theScenes Ron Kellum (Director) Ron has directed and choreographed several musical theatre productions including Rent, Chicago, Dreamgirls, Five Guys Named Moe, Once On This Island and Ain’t Mis Behavin. He’s also directed several NFL Pro Bowl Half-time shows and he’s choreography will be seen in the upcoming release of Iron Man 2 this spring. He has appeared on Broadway in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chicago. Ron’s toured nationally/internationally with , Dreamgirls, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Who’s Tommy, Beauty and The Beast and Aida. I’m so grateful and blessed to work with this talented cast, fantastic creative team and technical staff. Many thanks to my incredible friends and family for their constant support and forgiveness for my crazy schedule.

Courtney Corey (Co-Director/Choreographer) is a theatre arts professional based in Southern California. Audiences may recognize her from the original Chicago and LA companies of where she performed the role of “Elphaba.” During her tenure with Wicked she appeared on numerous television and radio shows as well as, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was featured as “Elphaba” in a Wicked / Metro LA ad campaign in Los Angeles. She was most recently seen at The in Bonnie and Clyde a world premier musical by Ivan Menchell (book), (music), and Don Black (lyrics). Other performing credits include: The Wiz at The La Jolla Playhouse, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe, Shear Madness with Miracle Theatre Productions in San Diego and Over The Tavern at The North Coast Rep to name a few.

David Lamoureux (Musical Director/Conductor) David is thrilled for the opportunity to work with Broadway at the Gardens again after musical directing last year’s Sweeney Todd. Past musical direction credits include Assassins, Into the Woods, Chicago, Peter Pan, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors and too many productions of Joseph...Dreamcoat. Outside of the musical theatre realm, David has recorded and toured extensively as a keyboardist and percussionist with artists ranging from Gwen Stefani and Augustana to Liz Callaway and Sandy Duncan, and can be heard on upcoming releases from The Damnwells and Katie Costello. Many thanks to Ron, Courtney, the cast and Patrick for the experience.

Alyssa McNulty (Stage Manager) As a recent graduate of California State University Fullerton where she received her degree in stage management and technical direction, Alyssa is excited to be a part of this fantastic production of RENT at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Other stage manager credits include As You Like It, Mother Courage, and . A big thank you Patrick (and Kevin) for this amazing opportunity!

Randall Hodges (Lighting Design) Randall began as a twelve-year-old spot operator. Since then he has “turned it on” for CBS, Spike TV, Comedy Central, HBO, Carnival and Holland America Cruise Lines and has worked on every continent except Antarctica. In the past 2 years, Randall has served as the Technical Director for the Redlands Community Music Association and has been the LD for the productions of Noises Off, Midsummer Nights Dream, A Christmas Carol and Steel Magnolias at the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Kellee Flanders (Costume Coordinator) Period costume designer and builder, Kellee Flanders has been designing costumes professionally for fourteen years. Her work has appeared in many productions such as Tartuffe, Twelve Night, Our Country’s Good, Little Shop of Horrors and most recently A Christmas Carol. Her costume accouterments have also appeared in television programs, such as Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman and participants in the Rose Parade. She has designed and built couture, one-of-a-kind costumes for dozens of re-enactors evolved in Old West events. 12 Box Office (909) 477-2752 Andrew Nagy (Sound Design) Andrew has designed and engineered sound for theatre, dance and concert programs for over 10 years. Musical theatre sound credits include Les Miserables, Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown, , 42nd Street, West Side Story, The Music Man, Suessical, A Christmas Carol, Cabaret, Grease, Beauty & The Beast, and Singing in the Rain. Dramatic and Comedic theatre sound credits include The Foreigner, Dracula, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Miracle Worker, Little Women and Stagedoor.

Patrick Hediger (Cultural Arts Coordinator) Prior to coming to the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the Cultural Arts Coordinator in 2005, Patrick toured the U.S. with National Broadway musicals and plays including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan (with Cathy Rigby), Annie Get Your Gun (with Marilu Henner, Tom Wopat & Rex Smith), Fosse, Mamma Mia, Stones in His Pockets and 42nd Street. He has served the Los Angeles arts community for over 20 years having worked with Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Center Theatre Group, The Hollywood Bowl, The Los Angeles Opera and the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission).

Tony Schondel (Technical Coordinator) comes to us with an extensive performing arts technical background working as a Production Manager and Tour Manager for Columbia Artists Theatricals, as well as a Company Manager & Technical Director for concert tours with such known artists as Ben Vereen, Isaac Hayes, Savion Glover, Al Stewart, Ben Gazarra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tony’s background also includes television, video and radio production.

Annette Mumolo (Marketing Coordinator) our seasoned Entertainment veteran is responsible for the marketing and public relations efforts for the Lewis Family Playhouse. Prior to the Lewis Family Playhouse, Annette worked for ABC Cable Networks where she was responsible for marketing original movies and series including Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up, Cheetah Girls, Even Stevens and ABC Family’s So Little Time, Spider-Man and Power Rangers. Prior to ABC Cable Networks Group, Annette served as Publicist for Fox Family Channel/ Fox Kids Network where she managed publicity efforts for daytime programming, concert specials and special events working with a diversity of talent including No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen and Captain Kangaroo. Production Costume Coordinator • Kellee Flanders Production Stage Manager • Alyssa McNulty Make Up Design • V. Michelle Beirman Credits Props • Gary Arnold Assistant to Directors/Assistant Stage Manager • Erika Jenko Deck Stage Manager • Katie Diselthrath Master Carpenter/Rigger • Mario Sanchez Master Electrician • Matt Moreau Sound Engineer • Andrew Nagy Production Assistant • Martin Dickey Show Crew • Shannon Dickey, Christen Pierce, Kyle Montgomery, Jamie Brown Administrative Assistants • Jodi Silveria, Stephanie Soukup Marketing Assistants • Nohemi Rivera, Shaun Hussain Graphic Design • Ed Martin

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 13 Special Thanks

The Lewis Family Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the following Official Partners, PAL Donors and program supporters.

o F F i c i a l P a r t n e r s

P e r f o r m a n c e S p o n s o r s

P r o g r a m S u pp o r t e r s

Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation • Bank of America Randall and Janell Lewis • TARGET • The Haynes Foundation Storage west self storage • VG Kidz

14 Box Office (909) 477-2752 Cultural Center PAL Spotlight Donors The Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) campaign began in 2003 as a joint fundraising effort between the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation to raise funds for the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

DIAMOND: $100,000 + The Lewis Family The DiIorio Family Bank of America Foundation Diversified Pacific Chuck, Suzanne and Charlie Buquet Harry and Judy Gibson Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin The Burum Family Mark Christopher Charity Classic California State Library San Bernardino County – 2nd District Supervisor Paul Biane Charter Communications San Bernardino County – 4th District Supervisor Gary C. Ovitt Colonies Crossroads Target Corporation

EMERALD: $50,000 - $99,999 Rancho Cucamonga Woman’s Club Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Friends of the Rancho Rancho Specialty Hospital Cucamonga Public Library Realty Executives – G/M Business Interiors Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga rancho Cucamonga The Gas Company Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Stone and Youngberg Dr. & Mrs. Scott Goldman San Antonio Community Hospital TAMCO Steel Dr. & Mrs. Wallace Gosney Total Wine & More Dan Guerra & Associates RUBY: $25,000 - $49,999 U.S. Bank The Gutierrez Family and Friends of Rex Gutierrez C.W. Driver Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP The Howdyshell Family Forest City Commercial Victoria Promenade – The Yik Family Development Paul and Diane Williams Jack and Linda Lam HSBC Workforce Homebuilders LLC Macy’s – Rancho Cucamonga J.T. Storm Development Lloyd and Marian Michael PEARL: $5,000 - $9,999 National Community Renaissance Millennium Imaging American Building Supply Wells Fargo PFF Bank and Trust Alta Loma Psychological WLC/Pitassi Architects Doug and Francie Palmer Dr. Steven and Taro Barag Rancho Cucamonga Chamber Base Line Dental Practice SAPPHIRE: $10,000 - $24,999 of Commerce Best, Best and Krieger LLP Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis Clubs Cucamonga Valley Water District Bonaldo Design Group & RE/MAX Legends Fritz Coleman bonaldo Engineering NBC4 Weathercaster & Richards, Watson & Gershon Bruce and Laurie Bowne Stand-up Comic Spaggi’s Restaurant California Statewide Certified The Haynes Foundation Team Physical Therapy Development Corporation Howard and Sharon Borenstein Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP Charlotte Carrari L. Dennis Michael and Anne Viricel Dr. Victor and Bev Ching Dr. Regina Holt Russ and Kris Warner Dr. Harvey and Karen Cohen Mt. View Emergency Physicians Western National Contractors CMC Fontana Steel Pitassi Architects, Inc. Ray and Karen Wimberly The Dick Dahler Family Rancho Cucamonga Mary Alice Whitney and Family Linda & Jim Daniels Community Foundation Younger and Associates Rancho Cucamonga EMCOR Services Library Foundation The Filippi Winery

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com Playhouse Members annual members of the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Patron Level: $1,000 The Lewis Family The DiIorio Family The Ackerman Family Diversified Pacific Bank of America Foundation Harry & Judy Gibson Jules E. & Rose Beuck Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Chuck, Suzanne & Charlie Buquet Mark Christopher Charity Classic Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Supervisor Paul Biane, nd The Burum Family San Bernardino County 2 District California State Library Supervisor Gary C. Ovitt, San Bernardino County 4th District Charter Communications Target Corporation Colonies Crossroads Pitassi Architects, Inc.

Producer Level: $500 Dr. Victor & Beverly Ching Doug & Francie Palmer Amigos Recycling CMC Fontana Steel Patten Trucking C.W. Driver Dr. Harvey & Karen Cohen PFF Bank & Trust Friends of the R.C. Library Cucamonga Valley Water District Karen Rainey Fritz Coleman The Dick Dahler Family Rancho Cucamonga NBC4 Weathercaster & Linda and Jim Daniels Woman’s Club Stand-up Comic EMCOR Services R.C. Chamber of Commerce Forest City Commercial Filippi Winery Rancho Grande Kiwanis Clubs Development Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Rancho Specialty Hospital HSBC & Wine Bar Realty Executives - R.C. J.T. Storm Development Mr. & Mrs. David Flinders Madeline Renee National Community Renaissance Karen Frazier RE/Max Legends Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Mrs. Wende Frost Richards, Watson & Gershon Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga G/M Business Interior Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sage San Antonio Community Hospital James & Norma Garner Sherald and Mary Ellen Sluka U.S. Bank The Gas Company Elizabeth / Elisa Smith Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Dr. & Mrs. Scott Goldman Spaggi’s Resturant Company, LLP Dr. & Mrs. Wallace Gosney Stone & Youngberg Wells Fargo Dan Guerra & Associates TAMCO Steel WLC/Pitassi Architects The Gutierrez Family & Team Physical Therapy Friends of Rex Gutierrez Leslie Thompson Star Level: $100 The Haynes Foundation Total Wine & More Alta Loma Psychological Cindy Hunter Victoria Promenade - American Building Supply The Howdyshell Family The Yik Family Dr. Steven & Taro Barag Donna Jones Anne Viricel Base Line Dental Practice Mr. Robert Karatsu Russ and Kris Warner Adrienna Beitler Sean and Susan Kelly Mary Alice Whitney & Family Best, Best & Krieger LLP Jack & Linda Lam Paul & Diane Williams Bonaldo Design Group & Ms. Jaimie LaPointe Ray & Karen Wimberly bonaldo Engineering Macy’s - Rancho Cucamonga Western National Contractors Howard & Sharon Borenstein Helen Maranan Workforce Homebuilders, LLC Bruce and Laurie Bowne L. Dennis Michael & Dr. Regina Holt Younger and Associates California Statewide Certified Lloyd & Marian Michael Development Corp. Millenium Imaging KIDS Level: $25 Andrew & Darlene Carlmark Prentiss Molden Rachel Thompson Charlotte Carrari Mt. View Emergency Physicians

Box Office (909) 477-2752 PAL Supporters individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

Peter Adamo, M.D., Roger D. Duber, M.D. Morgan Stanley - Ontario Kindred Hospital Assemblyman William Emmerson Nestle Foundation Teresa Akahoshi Famous Dave’s BBQ Nutricion Fundamentals, Inc. American Beauty/ Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates Opinion Research Corp. Cucamonga 200 LP Forecast Homes David and Debbie Parker Ameriprise Financial Garey Orthopedic Medical Group Portrait Homes Amigos Recycling Graves & King LLP Ann Punter Architerra Design Paul & Barbara Halbmaier Rancho Cucamonga Arrowhead Credit Union Harris Interactive Firefighter’s Association Sohan Bassi, M.D. Holliday Companies Rancho Cucamonga Bryce Beseth, M.D. Library Foundation Paul & Karye Hood The Blackstone Group, Inc. Rancho Cucamonga VIP Club Richard C. Horns, M.D. Ron and Donna Bradshaw Republic Its Romero Hyundi Jim Brulte RJM Design Group Inland Presort & Mailing Service CAM Services Robert Coffee & Associates Gregory & Terri Jacobs Stefani Carrasco Patricia Roe Robert and Vinita Karatsu Patricia and Robert Carlson Sam’s Club Foundation Jeffrey and Pamela King Abraham Chen, D.O., Inc. Sam & Vi Spagnolo King’s Fish House City of Victorville Union Bank of California KOA Corporation Deborah Kaye Clark & United Pacific Services Mariposa Horicultural Charles Rowe enterprises, Inc. Urban Advisors June Clark The Matreyek Family Foundation USA Today Chicago Title Kevin and Anna McArdle Dr. Carlos and Susan Vigil Coca Cola Bottling Company Sandra Metel Valero Wilmington Martin Dickey and Family Victoria Gardens

Friends of the Playhouse A volunteer support group for the Lewis Family Playhouse. The following volunteers commit to at least 100 hours of volunteer service for the Playhouse each year.

Debbi Breno Nancy Frembgen Laverne Lotich Larry Rudder Mary Ann Camastra Carol Griffin Brian Mays Sandy Rudder Ami Cox Jim Haygood Shirley Mobley Elsie Sands Selma Cox Penny Haygood Dolores Morgan Theresa Schofer Martin Dickey Sam Jackson Jack Morgan Sandra Southers Shannon Dickey AJ Jones David Nunn Mary Alice Whitney Wendy Everett Donna Jones Jeanette Nunn Debbie Ziegle Kristina Falkner Nancy Lanier Hilda Phillips Maria Fernandes Dorothy Lazo Elsa Qaralleh

www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com 17 Lewis Family Theatre Information Electronic Devices Playhouse Audience members are reminded to please silence all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers and watch Staff alarms prior to the show. Community Services Director Late Seating Kevin McArdle Latecomers or those who step out of the theatre during a Community Services Superintendent performance will be seated at the discretion of the house Cultural Arts & Special Events staff at appropriate breaks in the performance. Nettie Nielsen Warning Supervisor, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center The photographing or sound recording of any performance Productions, Programs & Operations or the possession of any device for such photographing or Susan Sluka-Kelly recording inside this theatre, without the written permission Supervisor, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center of the management, is strictly prohibited. Marketing & Box Office Smoking Daniel Schneider The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is a smoke-free Technical Coordinator building. Smoking is not permitted on City premises. Tony Schondel Sign Language Interpreters Theatre Productions Coordinator American Sign Language interpreters are available upon Mireya “Murry” Hepner request through the Box Office.A ll requests require a 3 week Community Programs Coordinator advance notice. For more information, contact the Box Patrick Hediger Office at 909-477-2752. Front of House Coordinator Assisted Listening Devices Gary Ablard Assisted Listening Devices are available upon request, for Box Office Coordinator no charge at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Assisted Listening Cristina Gorka Devices may be used by a patron to help enhance their enjoyment of the performance. Devices may be obtained at Marketing Coordinator the Box Office prior to the performance.A personal credit Annette Mumolo card or driver’s license will be held by theatre staff until the Rental Coordinator device is returned at the completion of the performance. Nick Robinson Emergency Office Specialist II To contact patrons or theatre staff during performances, Kristie Nicols please call 909-477-2775. Be sure to leave your seating Master Carpenter section, seat numbers and the above phone number Mario Sanchez with the person who may need to contact you. Should an Master Electrician emergency arise, our Front of House Staff will contact you at Matt Moreau your seat. Head Audio Engineer Emergency Procedures Andrew Nagy In the event of an emergency, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center house staff will direct you toward the lighted exit Technical Assistant Tom Acosta sign that is nearest to the seat you occupy. Please familiarize yourself with emergency exits when you visit with us. Front of House Specialist Francine Dickey Parental Guidelines While most of our shows at the Lewis Family Playhouse are Box Office Specialist appropriate for general audiences, it is important to know Melissa Kellett that some of our programs are not appropriate for younger Community Programs Specialist members of the family. To assist you in making informed Diane DeMiranda decisions about age appropriate shows that your children Rental Specialist will enjoy and to ensure a pleasant experience for all, please Becky Hollingshead check show information for age recommendation. Facilities Coordinator Children must be able to sit in their own seats. Sorry no babies in Brian Van Fosson arms allowed.

March - April 2010

Andrew Lloyd Webber At The Pops | March 26th – 8:00 pm The OnStage Cabaret Orchestra with Kim Huber and Stan Chandler Conducted by Al Yankee The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber has been a remarkable part of musical theater for the past 30 years. The OnStage Cabaret Orchestra will bring you a vast retrospective of this prolific composer’s unforgettable musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar, , Cats, Phantom of the Opera and many others. Join us for a magnificent tribute to the sensational music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Barrage | April 2nd – 8:00 pm Barrage is a unique violin concept that is a fiddle-fest and is packed with ferocious energy of violin virtuosity for the entire family. Pulling music from all genres, join us as these musicians transform the sounds we know and love with violins, fiddles or a combination thereof.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION presents Grease | April 9th – 18th Fridays & Saturdays – 7:30 pm Sundays – 2:00 pm “Bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs: “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin” and “We Go Together.” Throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away!

Judy Collins | April 24th – 8:00 pm American folk-singer and songwriter Judy Collins has been serenading audiences with the stunning purity of her soprano voice since the release of her first album, A Maid of Constant Sorrow, in 1961. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this legend perform from her long repertoire of beloved songs.

Golden Dragon Acrobats | April 25th -2:00 pm & 5:00 pm Thrilling audiences in all 50 states, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are now bringing their show full of contortion, amazing juggling and award winning acrobatics to our very own Lewis Family Playhouse. These masters of their craft perform the longest running folk art form in Chinese history.