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Thoroughly Modern Millie SOUTH BAY MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS THOROUGHLY MODERN Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan. Millie Stubbs Steve by Photo New Music by Jeanine Tesori. New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. Original Story and Screenplay by Richard Morris for the Universal Pictures film. Saratoga Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, California May 18 through June 8, 2019 SouthBayMT.com 408-266-4734 Noteworthy Entertainment 1 You’re gonna love these shows! FROM THE DIRECTOR n 2006, I was invited by a small K, so if you’re not interested in PRESENTING SOUTH BAY MUSICAL THEATRE’S 2019-2020 SEASON: professional theatre company in the digging deep into the existential Imiddle of Illinois to be a part of their Omeaning of Thoroughly Modern Mil- summer season. It was my first union lie, I offer you one more note: This cast acting job and I was thrilled. The first of incredibly talented and committed show presented that summer was Thor- theatre artists has been nothing short oughly Modern Millie. The more time of a joy to work with. They are ready I spent with the show (and I’ve done to give everything they have to delight more than 100 performances) the more you—and I am confident they will. So, I realize that it’s more than just a fluffy beat the drums... love letter to New York City—a place where so many people go to find them- hank you to the staff of South Bay selves. Musical Theatre for their thought- SEPT-OCT 2019 JAN-FEB 2020 MAY-JUNE 2020 Tfulness and steadfast support for this Received 10 Tony nominations 22 Tony nominations in 1964, Won 10 Tonys in 1950, including any of the characters you’ll meet show. They are truly heroes to our local and four wins in 2014, 1994, and 2016, including “Best “Best Musical” and seven more in when the lights go down will be community and ever so valuable! including “Best Musical!” Musical” and “Best Revival!” 2008, including “Best Revival!” Mhiding who they truly are—some on purpose and some without realizing it. —Lee Ann Payne In the middle of this jewel box of a piece, characters struggle to be their authen- tic selves. With all of the singing, dancing, slapstick comedy, and the portrayal of some dubious life choices, there lies a fundamental ques- FEB 9, 2020 MAY 30-31, 2020 tion. What do we Concert of Sondheim’s favorite A new, original concert production need to be happy? tunes, from Brad Handshy, creator by the director of The Hunchback of “Broadway By The Decade!” of Notre Dame A big “thank you” to our foundation donors! Revenue from ticket sales covers only Brochures and information are available a portion of SBMT’s annual operating in the theater lobby. Subscribe today! budget. We depend upon the generous support of corporations to bridge the gap between ticket revenue and our op- erating costs. Your support keeps our SouthBayMT.com Saratoga Rotary doors open and ticket costs affordable. 408-266-4734 MORE DONORS ON PAGES 21-23. 2 3 CAST OF CHARACTERS SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Millie Dillmount ............................................................................................ Jessica Maxey ACT ONE Jimmy Smith ................................................................................................ James M. Jones Overture ............................................................................................Orchestra Ruth ...........................................................................................................Rhona McFadyen Scene 1: 1922 Manhattan Gloria .............................................................................................................Lindsey Duran Not for the Life of Me ............................................................................ Millie Rita .......................................................................................................... Gwyneth Forrester Thoroughly Modern Millie ..................................................Millie, Ensemble Alice ...................................................................................................... Amanda Le Nguyen Not for the Life of Me (Tag) .. Millie, Lucille, Rita, Alice, Cora, Gloria, Ruth Cora ............................................................................................................ Sarah Rosenberg Scene 2: Lobby of the Hotel Priscilla Lucille ...................................................................................................... Bethany Mindrum How The Other Half Lives ............................................ Millie, Miss Dorothy Ethel Peas ..............................................................................................Francesca Cipponeri Scene 3: Laundry room of the Hotel Priscilla Mrs. Meers ................................................................................................... Karyn Rondeau Not for the Life of Me (Reprise) .......................................Ching Ho, Bun Foo Miss Dorothy Brown....................................................................................... Felicia Chang Scene 4: Sincere Trust Insurance Company The Speed Test ...................... Mr. Graydon, Millie, Miss Flannery, Ensemble Ching Ho ............................................................................................................... Justin Fan th Bun Foo ....................................................................................................... Edmond Kwong Scene 5: 12 Floor hallway of the Hotel Priscilla Miss Flannery................................................................................................Mylissa Malley They Don’t Know ..........................................................................Mrs. Meers Mr. Trevor Graydon ......................................................................................Michael Rhone Scene 6: A New York City street / Speakeasy Speed Tappist .................................................................................................Michael Saenz The Nutty Cracker Suite ................. Jimmy, Millie, Miss Dorothy, Ensemble The Pearl Lady ......................................................................................Francesca Cipponeri Scene 7: Speakeasy / Police station The Letch .......................................................................................................Michael Saenz Scene 8: Side-by-side jail cells What Do I Need With Love ................................................................. Jimmy Policeman ......................................................................................................... Dallas Carter th Muzzy Van Hossmere ......................................................................... Gwyneth Price Panos Scene 9: 12 Floor of the Hotel Priscilla George Gershwin ............................................................................................. Steve Allhoff Scene 10: The penthouse of Muzzy Van Hossmere Dorothy Parker ......................................................................................Francesca Cipponeri Only In New York .................................................................................Muzzy Rodney ............................................................................................................Braden Taylor Scene 11: The terrace of Muzzy Van Hossmere’s apartment Jimmy ..................................................................................................... Millie Kenneth ................................................................................................Christopher Pynchon th Muzzy’s Boys..............................................................................................Men’s Ensemble Scene 12: 12 Floor of Hotel Priscilla Daphne ..................................................................................................... Bethany Mindrum Dexter ..............................................................................................................Kyle Arrouzet ACT TWO Mathilde ..................................................................................................... Sarah Rosenberg Entr’Acte ...........................................................................................Orchestra New Modern ........................................................................................... Gwyneth Forrester Scene 1: Sincere Trust Insurance Company Ensemble ��������������������������������Steve Allhoff, Kyle Arrouzet, Lindsey Duran, Gwyneth Forget About the Boy ..................................Millie, Miss Flannery, Ensemble Forrester, Elizabeth Geurts, Rhona McFadyen, Bethany Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life ................................. Mr. Graydon, Miss Dorothy Mindrum, Amanda Le Nguyen, Christopher Pynchon, Scene 2: The window ledge outside of Millie’s office Sarah Rosenberg, Michael Saenz, Braden Taylor I Turned the Corner ..................................................................Jimmy, Millie Falling in Love (Reprise) ............Millie, Jimmy, Mr. Graydon, Miss Dorothy Scene 3: 12th Floor of the Hotel Priscilla Muqin ........................................................... Mrs. Meers, Bun Foo, Ching Ho Scene 4: The floor show at Café Society South Bay Musical Theatre’s Mission Long as I’m Here with You ............................. Muzzy, Millie, Muzzy’s Boys Scene 5: Muzzy’s dressing room South Bay Musical Theatre strives to provide Gimme Gimme ....................................................................................... Millie high-quality entertainment by bringing together Scene 6: The dining room
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