August 15 – 30, 2015 35th Season, 102nd Mainstage Production
BRIDGET McDONOUGH RUDY HOGENMILLER General Manager Artistic Director
presents
RODGERS & 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
Conductor ROGER L. BINGAMAN
Scenic Designer Costume Designers Lighting Designer ADAM VENESS CATHARINE YOUNG ANDREW H. MEYERS & SYDNEY DUFKA
Sound Designer Stage Manager Production Manager AARON QUICK TOM CAMPBELL KATIE BEEKS
Stage Director & Choreographer RUDY HOGENMILLER
SOUTH PACIFIC is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals | www.rnh.com
South Pacific 1 ABOUT LIGHT OPERA WORKS A FEW WORDS FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
LIGHT OPERA WORKS is a resident professional not-for-profit music theater, founded in Welcome to SOUTH PACIFIC! I first staged this great classic for Light 1980. The company’s mission is to produce and present musical theater from a variety Opera Works in 2006; revisiting in 2015 has been a truly eye-opening of world traditions. Such works include American and Continental operettas, classic experience. American musical theater, as well as contemporary fare. Since its inaugural season in 1981, LIGHT OPERA WORKS continues to be a leader in the United States for the When you work on a show several times over your career, it can presentation of these historically important and theatrically delightful works of art in sometimes feel as if you’re working on a museum piece. Not this productions similar in size and scope to their originals, in modern productions with time! Something about this cast, for the most part a new generation professional artists and full orchestra. Other programs include musical theater workshops of young performers, has helped me to look at this material with fresh eyes and fewer for young performers ages 8 to 18, and small concert performances throughout the preconceived ideas. The themes of prejudice, racism and war that are at the heart Chicago area. LIGHT OPERA WORKS is a member of the Illinois Arts Alliance, League of SOUTH PACIFIC seem to have a greater weight today than I remember in past of Chicago Theatres, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, the Evanston and Wilmette productions. Our daily news is never without stories of the war on terror and our nation’s Chambers of Commerce and Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau. continuing struggle with racism; seeing our young cast relate the struggles of their characters to the challenges that face their own world has been truly inspiring to me. For a listing of LIGHT OPERA WORKS’ repertoire, and information about past productions, It’s been wonderful too to have Larry Adams and Yvonne Strumecki back as Emile and visit our website at www.LightOperaWorks.com. Bloody Mary, roles they played with us in 2006. I think we’ve all learned more about life since then and it’s been equally rewarding to dig deeper this time around with these two Found Kitchen and Social House, Oceanique, Prairie Moon, Smylie Brothers Brewing experienced actors. Co. and Trattoria Demi are the preferred restaurants of Light Opera Works. I am immensely grateful to the team I have around me on this production. Some are old SOUTH PACIFIC is sponsored by the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation. friends: Bing and Linda on our music staff, always bringing the best out of our talented cast, Adam with his beautiful set designs, Andrew with his lighting magic and Sienna The Light Opera Works Rehearsal Center, Box Office and Administrative Office are with her flair for period hairstyles. Some are very welcome newcomers: Catharine and located at 516 4th Street, Wilmette, Illinois Sydney balancing authenticity and creativity in their costuming, and Margaret bringing 60091. The Box Office phone number is her exacting eye to the show’s many props. (847) 920-5360, and Box Office fax line is (847) 920-5358. SOUTH PACIFIC is a small story, told against an epic backdrop. Its details and subtleties Other Banks are every bit as important as its grand gestures—it’s been great working with a cast and The Rehearsal Center is an ideal venue crew that appreciates this, and find such fresh and heartfelt responses to the work at for a variety of events, from rehearsals hand. SOUTH PACIFIC reminds us all that it is never too late to have your eyes opened. and dance classes to meetings and Have celebrations. For rental information, Rudy Hogenmiller contact Kyle at Artistic Director [email protected]. Branches Here, We Have Join us at an exclusive South Michigan Avenue penthouse in Chicago! ™ Saturday 12 Our Roots. September 7 pm
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Ensign Nellie Forbush...... Sarah Larson Emile de Becque...... Larry Adams* Ngana, his daughter...... Alexis Aponte Jerome, his son...... Dylan Lainez Henry, his servant...... Angel Abcede Bloody Mary...... Yvonne Strumecki Liat, her daughter...... Victoria M. Ng Luther Billis...... Brian Zane Stewpot...... David Servillo Professor...... Greg Zawada Lt. Joseph Cable, U.S.M.C...... Justin Adair Capt. George Brackett, U.S.N...... Kirk Swenk Cmdr. William Harbison, U.S.N...... Russell Alan Rowe Lt. Buzz Adams...... Matt Edmonds Yeoman Herbert Quale...... Zachary Lee Schley Radio Operator Bob McCaffrey...... Dan Gold Ensign Dinah Murphy...... Amanda Horvath
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(Musicians are members of Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208) The action of the play takes place on two islands in the South Pacific during World War II. There is one week’s lapse of time between the two acts. Flute/Piccolo...... Jean Bishop Oboe/English Horn...... Debra R. Freedland Clarinet...... David Tuttle, Gail Crosson Bassoon...... Dianne Ryan ACT ONE Horn...... Kelly Langenberg, Sandra J. Swanson, Michael Buckwalter Trumpet...... John Burson, Kevin Wood, Charles K. Finton Scene 1: The Terrace of Emile de Becque’s Plantation Home Trombone...... John McAllister, James Mattern “Dites-Moi”...... Ngana and Jerome Tuba...... James Langenberg “A Cockeyed Optimist”...... Nellie Percussion...... Debbie Katz Knowles “Twin Soliloquies”...... Nellie and Emile Harp...... Renee Wilson “Some Enchanted Evening”...... Emile Violin...... Nina Saito (concertmaster), John F. Ling, Gretchen Sherrell, “Dites-Moi” (reprise)...... Ngana and Jerome Elizabeth M. Brown, Corinne Brodick, David Belden, Martin Hackl, Diana Brodick Scene 2: Another Part of the Island Viola...... Kjell J. Sleipness, William Kronenberg, Jay Pike “Bloody Mary”...... Sailors, Seabees, and Marines Cello...... Dorothy A. Deen, Victoria A. Mayne Bass...... Joseph Krzysiak Scene 3: The Edge of a Palm Grove Near the Beach “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame...... Billis, Sailors, Seabees, and Marines Original Broadway Orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett “Bali Ha’i”...... Bloody Mary Dance and Incidental Music arranged by Trude Rittmann Scene 4: The Company Street
PRODUCTION STAFF Scene 5: Inside the Island Commander’s Office
Stage Director / Choreographer...... Rudy Hogenmiller Scene 6: The Company Street Conductor...... Roger L. Bingaman Production Manager...... Katie Beeks Scene 7: The Beach Scenic Designer...... Adam Veness “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-A My Hair”...... Nellie and Nurses Lighting Designer...... Andrew H. Meyers “Some Enchanted Evening” (reprise)...... Emile and Nellie Costume Designers...... Catharine Young & Sydney Dufka “A Wonderful Guy”...... Nellie and Nurses Hair and Makeup Designer...... Sienna Kusek Sound Designer...... Aaron Quick Scene 8: The Company Street Properties Designer...... Margaret Goddard-Knop Orchestra Contractor...... Diana Brodick Scene 9: Inside the Island Commander’s Office Assistant to the Director / Choreographer...... Kara Schoenhofer Stage Manager...... Tom Campbell Scene 10: Another Part of the Island Assistant Stage Manager...... Jake Wiener Reprise: “Bali Ha’I”...... Female Ensemble Assistant Music Director...... Linda Madonia Technical Director...... Adam Veness Scene 11: Inside a Native Hut on Bali Ha’I Master Electrician...... Simon Robinson “Younger Than Springtime”...... Cable Lighting Board Programmer...... Aaron Lorenz Sound Board Operator...... Cory Vincent Scene 12: Near the Beach on Bali Ha’i Assistant Sound Designer...... Joe Palermo Costume Assistant...... Stephanie Tomey Scene 13: Emile’s Terrace Hair and Makeup Assistant...... Elizabeth Parades “This is How It Feels”...... Nellie and Emile Assistant Props Designer...... Amanda Brinton Encore: “I’m Gonne Wash That Man”...... Emile Running Crew Chief...... Adam Veness Finale Act I...... Emile Assistant to the Costume Designers...... Stephanie Tomey Young Performers Supervisor...... Jaime Raglow Fifteen-minute intermission Set Construction...... Means of Production 6 Light Opera Works South Pacific 7 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS c o n t. WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
ACT TWO
Scene 1: A Performance of “The Thanksgiving Follies”
Scene 2: Backstage at “The Thanksgiving Follies” “Happy Talk”...... Bloody Mary and Liat
Scene 3: The Performance Resumes, as in Scene 1 “Honey Bun”...... Nellie, Billis and Ensemble Sarah Larson Larry Adams Scene 4: Backstage, as in Scene 2 “You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught”...... Cable “This Nearly Was Mine”...... Emile
Scene 5: Another Part of the Island
Scene 6: The Radio Shack
Scene 7: Another Part of the Island Yvonne Justin Adair Victoria M. Ng Brian Zane Strumecki Scene 8: The Radio Shack
Scene 9: The Company Street
Scene 10: The Beach “Some Enchanted Evening” (reprise)...... Nellie
Scene 11: The Company Street Ariana Scene 12: Emile’s Terrace Angel Abcede Alexis Aponte Alexis Armstrong Cappuccitti Finale Ultimo...... Emile, Nellie, Ngana and Jerome
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SARAH LARSON (Nellie Forbush) makes Lincoln Center Theater production. She her Light Opera Works debut in SOUTH was seen most recently at Light Opera PACIFIC. Recent appearances include Works in MAN OF LA MANCHA as the A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK, A Housekeeper, another role she reprised MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE ANDREWS on a national tour. Other performances SISTERS and PASSION, all with Theo with Light Opera Works include Ernestina Ubique Cabaret Theatre, and THE 48-HOUR Money (HELLO, DOLLY!) Dame Carruthers MUSICALS and OSCAR & RICHARD & JOE (THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD) and Sister Christopher Elena with the Music Theatre Company. Other Berthe (THE SOUND OF MUSIC). Regional Kelly Maryanski Patrick Perry MacGregor Romanowski roles include Marian Paroo in THE MUSIC credits include Madame Thénardier MAN, Cassie in A CHORUS LINE, Maria (LES MISÉRABLES), Witch/ Jack’s Mother in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Svetlana (INTO THE WOODS), Mother Superior in CHESS. Sarah is a graduate of Viterbo (NUNSENSE), Yente (FIDDLER ON THE University, where she double-majored ROOF) and Audrey 2 (LITTLE SHOP OF in Music Theatre Performance and Arts HORRORS). Her television credits include Administration. She will return to Light ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and LAW AND Opera Works later this season in GUYS ORDER: SVU. Yvonne lives in New York City, AND DOLLS. and holds a master’s degree in creative Russell Alan Zachary Lee Kara writing from Roosevelt University. Rowe Schley Schoenhofer LARRY ADAMS (Emile de Becque) reprises www.yvonnestrumecki.com his role from the company’s 2006 SOUTH PACIFIC. Larry’s other leading roles at Light JUSTIN ADAIR (Joe Cable) is making Opera Works include THE MERRY WIDOW his Light Opera Works debut in SOUTH (Danilo), KISS ME, KATE (Fred Graham) , PACIFIC. Most recently, he was seen as 110 IN THE SHADE (Starbuck), THE SOUND Barrett in Griffin Theatre’s TITANIC (Jeff OF MUSIC (Captain von Trapp), THE MUSIC Nomination, Actor in a Supporting MAN (Harold Hill), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Role—Musical). Other Chicago credits (Fredrik) and I DO! I DO! (Michael). Most include Fabrizio in THE LIGHT IN THE Denzel David Servillo Kirk Swenk recently, he was seen in LA CAGE AUX PIAZZA (Jeff Award, Actor in a Supporting Tsopnang FOLLES at the Marriott Theatre. Other Role—Musical) and SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ Chicago credits include BRIGADOON (Jeff Nomination, Ensemble) at Theo (Goodman Theatre), RAGTIME and THE Ubique Cabaret Theatre, LES MISÉRABLES SOUND OF MUSIC (Drury Lane Theatre), (Drury Lane Theatre) and JUNO (TimeLine ROAD SHOW and PASSION (Chicago Theatre). With Chicago Opera Vanguard, Shakespeare Theater), THE MERRY WIDOW he played Eddie in the Chicago premiere (Lyric Opera of Chicago) and DO I HEAR of GREEK and Jimmy in THE SUITCASE: A WALTZ?, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and AN OPERA, which the company took WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Justin also Alex Walker Korey White Greg Zawada BREAKDOWN (Theatre at the Center). He spent a summer with the College Light appeared on Broadway in THE PHANTOM Opera Company in Cape Cod for their OF THE OPERA and off-Broadway in THE 2011 season. He is a graduate of Roosevelt HUNCHBACK VARIATIONS and PHOTO- University’s Chicago College of Performing OP. Regionally, Larry performed at the Arts and holds an Associate’s in Fine Arts Fulton Theatre in SWEENEY TODD. He was from the College of DuPage. honored by Chicago magazine in its “Best www.justinadair.com of Chicago” issue. VICTORIA M. NG (Liat) makes her Light YVONNE STRUMECKI (Bloody Mary) Opera Works debut in SOUTH PACIFIC. She reprises her role from the company’s 2006 appeared as Desdemona in A-Squared SOUTH PACIFIC, which she subsequently Theatre Workshop’s CHING CHONG performed in the national tour of the CHINAMAN and “She” in TEA AND TALK 10 Light Opera Works South Pacific 11 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. BIOGRAPHIES c o n t.
AND OKAY, one of eight vignettes in MY URINETOWN, among many others. He has THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE ASIAN MOM. Outside of theatre, Victoria appeared in the revues SIDE BY SIDE BY FORUM (Porchlight Music Theatre) and has worked as production and casting SONDHEIM, STARTING HERE, STARTING T.R. in TINTYPES (Open Door Repertory assistant for CHICAGO PD, and has NOW, COLE! and A GRAND NIGHT FOR Company). www.gregzawada.com emceed events around Chinatown. She SINGING! was crowned Miss Asia 2012 and was in RUDY HOGENMILLER (Director/ the top five in the 2013 Miss Friendship RUSSELL ALAN ROWE (Cmdr. Harbison) Choreographer), artistic director of Ambassador pageant. Victoria is active was last with Light Opera Works in THE Light Opera Works, has directed and in modeling; a few recent shows include MERRY WIDOW (Kromov), FIDDLER ON choreographed many productions for the the Queen Esther Expo, Enkare African THE ROOF (Constable) and ANNIE GET company including THE FANTASTICKS, THE Fashions, and Chicago Fashion Week. YOUR GUN (Mac/Buffalo Bill U.S.). Favorite MERRY WIDOW, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Victoria received her master’s degree in Chicago roles include Robert Danvers ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, H.M.S. PINAFORE, education policy from DePaul University. in THERE’S A GIRL IN MY SOUP at the OLIVER!, MAN OF LA MANCHA, CAMELOT, www.victoriamng.net Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, and the BRIGADOON, HELLO, DOLLY!, MY FAIR Man in Christopher Durang’s LAUGHING LADY, THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, A BRIAN ZANE (Luther Billis) returns to WILD with Bailwick Chicago. Other Chicago LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, THE PIRATES OF Light Opera Works where he was seen credits include PARADE (Governor Slaton / PENZANCE, KISS ME, KATE, SOUTH PACIFIC, last season as Vernon in DAMN YANKEES Luther Rosser), AMADEUS (Strack), FLOYD THE MIKADO and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. and Mendel in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. COLLINS (Lee Collins) and THE RAINMAKER He was recently seen on the Light Opera Since receiving his BA in Theatre from (Sheriff Thomas), all with Bohemian Works stage as Mr. Applegate in DAMN the College of William and Mary, Brian Theatre Ensemble. Russell was seen in YANKEES and the Emcee in CABARET. has worked as an actor, music director, Porchlight Music Theatre’s ANYONE CAN Rudy has been recognized with six Joseph pianist, vocal coach and teacher across the WHISTLE in concert, and StageLeft’s BLUE/ Jefferson Awards and 17 nominations country. Additional Chicago credits include WHITNEY. Russell also works frequently for best direction and choreography Buddy in CITY OF ANGELS (Porchlight as a professional pianist with The Russell in Chicago. He has been a member Music Theatre), Mitch in A STREETCAR Alan Rowe Trio, and can be seen featured of the Society of Stage Directors and NAMED DESIRE (Jedlicka Performing in several local and regional television Choreographers for more than 35 years. Arts Center) and Treville and the Duke of commercials. Buckingham in THE THREE MUSKETEERS ROGER L. BINGAMAN (Music Director) (Theatre-Hikes). Brian holds an MA in DAVID SERVILLO (Stewpot) makes his has conducted THE FANTASTICKS, FIDDLER Educational Theatre from New York Light Opera Works debut in SOUTH ON THE ROOF, DAMN YANKEES, ANNIE GET University. PACIFIC, but has been working in various YOUR GUN, H.M.S. PINAFORE, OLIVER!, technical capacities for the company CAMELOT, THE SECRET GARDEN, THE KIRK SWENK (Capt. Brackett) was seen for the past 10 years. He has been an STUDENT PRINCE, BRIGADOON, HELLO, with Light Opera Works as Bellomy in actor/combatant in Chicago for the last DOLLY!, I DO! I DO!, CAROUSEL, THE THE FANTASTICKS and Joe Boyd in DAMN five years. He has performed in QUEEN YEOMEN OF THE GUARD, THE PIRATES OF YANKEES. His long career in theater has AMARANTHA (Earl of Moreland) with PENZANCE, MY FAIR LADY and A LITTLE encompassed work as actor, director, Otherworld Theatre Company, MACBETH NIGHT MUSIC at Light Opera Works, where technician, and more. His roles include the with Transcendent Ensemble (Macduff), he has held many positions, including Emcee in CABARET, Samovar in A DAY IN RICHARD III with Wayward Productions conductor, chorus master, assistant HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE, (Sergeant At Arms), and EMMA with New conductor and pianist. He was named the Mendel in MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, Suit Theatre (Vogel), to name a few. He company’s music director in 2005. Since John in FIFTH OF JULY, Major General also serves as the Artistic Director of the 1999, “Bing” has been the director of the Stanley in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Foundlings Theatre Company. apprentice program and chorus master for Amos Hart in CHICAGO, Pseudolus in A the Sarasota Opera, where he began his FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY GREG ZAWADA (Professor) returns to Light tenure in 1998 as an assistant conductor. TO THE FORUM, Harold Hill in THE MUSIC Opera Works where he was previously seen He is music director of Irving Park Lutheran MAN, the Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince in as Pedro (MAN OF LA MANCHA), Captain Church and artistic director of the Irving INTO THE WOODS, Lumiere in DISNEY’S Tarnitz (THE STUDENT PRINCE) and in the Park Fine Arts Series; also choir director BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, FREDRIK in A ensemble of CABARET. Other Chicago and organist at Ezra Habonim, the Niles LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and Cladwell in credits include Miles Gloriosus in A FUNNY Township Jewish congregation in Skokie. 12 Light Opera Works South Pacific 13 BIOGRAPHIES c o n t. BIOGRAPHIES c o n t.
He has worked with Lyric Opera’s Opera- is working as the costume craft intern designer). Recent highlights include A BRIDGET McDONOUGH (General Manager) in-the-Neighborhoods program, Michigan at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Last MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Two Pence), has been employed in arts management Opera Theatre, the Savoyaires, Milwaukee summer, Sydney designed a production of THE HEALER (Pegasus), and SOUNDS SO since graduating from Northwestern Opera Theatre, Dayton Opera, Opera TWELFTH NIGHT back in Portland. She is SWEET (Black Ensemble). University in 1978. In 1980, she co-founded Lenawee and Opera Lafayette, among the 2015 recipient of the Theatre School’s Light Opera Works with Philip Kraus and other companies. Michael Merritt Award for Collaborative TOM CAMPBELL (Stage Manager) has others. She holds membership in the Design. stage managed for Light Opera Works on Illinois Arts Alliance, is past president of ADAM VENESS (Scenic Designer) designed THE FANTASTICKS, THE MERRY WIDOW, the Rotary Club of Evanston, and served THE FANTASTICKS, THE MERRY WIDOW, ANDREW H. MEYERS (Lighting Designer) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, DAMN YANKEES, on the boards of the Evanston Convention FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, DAMN YANKEES, has lit more than 40 shows for Light ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, CABARET, H.M.S. and Visitors’ Bureau, Evanston Chamber H.M.S. PINAFORE, OLIVER!, MAN OF LA Opera Works, including THE FANTASTICKS, PINAFORE, OLIVER! and MAN OF LA of Commerce, the National Alliance for MANCHA, CAMELOT, THE SECRET GARDEN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, DAMN YANKEES, MANCHA. Tom is a graduate of Loyola Musical Theatre, Around the Coyote, as and I DO! I DO! for Light Opera Works ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, CABARET, H.M.S. University Chicago with a BA in theatre, well as the School of Communication and has served in a technical capacity PINAFORE, OLIVER!, MAN OF LA MANCHA, minor in musical theatre. Other stage Alumni Board at Northwestern University for more than 25 productions. His CAMELOT, THE SECRET GARDEN, RAGTIME, management credits include THE CAT IN and the tourism committee of Chicago’s work has been seen on many Chicago and OKLAHOMA! Recently, he designed THE HAT and ALICE IN WONDERLAND North Shore Convention and Visitors’ area stages, including Chicago Folks the highly acclaimed TRAVESTIES! for Remy (Emerald City Theatre Company), MEASURE Bureau. She is currently on the board of Operetta, Metropolis Theater, Seanachai Bummpo and lit the entire season for FOR MEASURE and MISALLIANCE (Loyola the North Shore International Network, Theater, Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook, Northwestern University Opera Theater. In University), MOTHER BEAR (Mortar and is Treasurer of the Musicians Club of Writers’ Theatre, Northwestern University Chicago his work has been seen at Apple Theatre). He was also the company Women. In 2008, she served as one of the Opera Theater, the Gift Theatre, and Tree Theatre, Chicago Opera Theater, manager for Loyola’s #3USHAKESFEST international judges at the Second Vladimir Northbrook Theater for Young Audiences. Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Drury Lane touring Shakespeare festival. Kurochkin International Competition of He is a resident designer at Theo Evergreen Park, Irish Repertory Theatre, Young Artists of Operetta and Musicals in Ubique, where he designed Jeff Award- L’Opera Piccola, Pegasus Players, Red Yekaterinburg, Russia, and was honored winning productions of JESUS CHRIST Moon, Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens and by the Evanston Chamber of Commerce SUPERSTAR,SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, ASPECTS many others. Nationally, he is a frequent with their 2009 Public Service / Nonprofit OF LOVE, CATS, and SOME ENCHANTED designer for Next Act Theatre (Milwaukee), Person of the Year Award. EVENING, and receiving Jeff nominations Florida’s Broward Stagedoor Theatre, Ballet for PASSION and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. Memphis, and Virginia Musical Theatre, www.venessdesign.com and has lit shows for the Skylight Opera Theatre and the Repertory Theatres of CATHARINE YOUNG (Costume Designer) Arkansas, Madison, and Milwaukee. He is working with Light Opera Works for lights corporate events, fashion shows and the first time. Originally from Dallas, trade shows all over North America, and her Chicago credits include the Arc designed tours for the Richard Thompson Theatre’s MACBETH, TOP GIRLS, MUCH ADO Band. ABOUT NOTHING and TWELFTH NIGHT. Catharine recently graduated from the AARON QUICK (Sound Designer) Theatre School at DePaul University, and worked with Light Opera Works on THE FANTASTICKS and THE MERRY WIDOW. will begin working at Steppenwolf Theatre Aaron attended Northwestern University this fall. and has been a professional sound and video designer since 2012. His designs SYDNEY DUFKA (Costume Designer) is have been heard at the Prop Thtr, Two from Portland, Oregon. She is a senior at Pence Theatre Co., Pegasus Theatre the Theatre School at DePaul University, Company, Emerald City Theatre Company, studying costume design. She recently Northwestern University, Piccolo Theatre designed productions of SYMPHONY OF (where he is an ensemble member), CLOUDS and THESE SHINING LIVES for and the Black Ensemble Theater (where the Theatre School, and this summer she he serves as resident sound and video October 2–11• Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston • LightOperaWorks.com
14 Light Opera Works South Pacific 15 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF THE OPPORTUNITY FUND 2015
General Manager...... Bridget McDonough THE OPPORTUNITY FUND is the society of donors making gifts of $500 or more to Light Artistic Director...... Rudy Hogenmiller Opera Works’ annual funds, benefits and other fundraising efforts. The care and belief of Music Director...... Roger L. Bingaman these patrons place them among the company’s most valued friends. Light Opera Works Business Manager...... Michael Kotze continues to flourish because of their kindness and generosity. To participate in this Director of Audience and Press Services...... Christopher A. Riley special community and enjoy a series of unique events, please call (847) 920-5360. Casting Director / Director of Events...... Kyle A. Dougan Interns...... Andie Slein, Samantha Baran $10,000 and more Mr. Ted Fishman and Ms. Barbara E. Beck House Manager...... Matt Conlon Anonymous (2) Ms. Sara Stern Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beilfuss Box Office Staff...... Myra Levin, Sherrie Witt, Jeffrey Rubin Lyn M. Dickey Mr. Donald Flayton Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bowen Development Services...... Juno Consulting Mr. Howard E. Hallengren Mr. David F. Goldberg Nancy G. Carroll Marketing Services...... The Hunt Company Mr. Walter Keevil Dr. Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cohen Graphic Design...... Bill Van Nimwegen Ms. Jean Klingenstein Mrs. Jane Goodman Mr. Jefferson C. Collins Photography...... Rich Foreman, Chris Ocken, Dr. John McMahon Mr. Jack O’Kieffe Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Hon. Barbara Flynn Currie Volunteers...... The Saints Goren Celeste and Alan Denton Auditors...... Brook Weiner L.L.C. $3,500-$9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Joyce and Robert Dunn Dr. and Mrs. Robert Greenberger Nellie and Sheldon Fink BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY COUNCIL Arensman G. Todd Hunt Robert J. and Julie P. Benjamin P. Shapiro, President Stephen G. Baime Mary and Bruce Feay Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce Gordon Steven Bashwiner William J. Erickson Ms. Sasha Gerritson William M. Klein Pat and John Grady Jefferson C. Collins Sasha Gerritson Jessie and Douglas Martin J. and Susan B. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Ted C. Fishman Robert Markey Macdonald Kozak Charitable Fund Graves Ralph M. Goren Dominic Missimi Bridget McDonough and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Richard and Dorothy Harza Joseph Greco, M.D. Julian Oettinger Robert Markey Ludington Barbara and Jim Herst Rudy Hogenmiller Duckie and Gregg Opelka Margo and James Oliff Rano and Bobbie Mueller Stanley Hilton Bridget McDonough Pamela T. Pettibone Ms. Pamela T. Pettibone Mr. and Mrs. Julian Mr. Edward Kaczmarek Pamela T. Pettibone James Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Oettinger and Marie Graham Rosie Rees Kenneth Shepro Piggott Alice and David Osberg Dr. Herb and Morris E. Robinson, Sr. Hugh Smith Edward and Leah Reicin Richard and Margaret Mrs. Adrienne Kamin Pamela P. Rosenbusch Gary Wigoda Mr. Gene Servillo and Romano Ronald S. Katch Trudene Westerman Ms. Rosie Rees Ben and Marianne Schapiro Dr. Claudia Katz Catherine Westphal Lois Silverstein, in memory Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Gayle Keefer The Honorable Lorraine H. Morton, of Robert Greendale Shapiro Ms. Electra Kontalonis Former Mayor of Evanston, James and Trudene Mr. Kenneth C. Shepro Ms. Almeda Maynard Honorary Board Member Westerman Mr. L. Walter Stearns Dr. and Mrs. John Mr. Peter P. Thomas McMahon $1,000-$3,499 Catherine Westphal and Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin Pakin SPECIAL THANKS Anonymous (2) Gary Raphael Ms. Merle Reskin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Gary Wigoda and Pam and Larry Rosenbusch The Saints; Pete Dully, Emily Crespo, Northwestern University; G. Todd Hunt; Baime Barbara Gressel Dr. Heidi Rothenberg Dr. John D. McMahon; Tim Pleiman, Bravo Systems; Cassy Schillo, Drury Lane Oakbrook; Steven Bashwiner and Lynne and Ralph Schatz Rob Rahn, Marriott Theatre; Troy Hilbrands, Jones College Preparatory High School; Donna Gerber $500-$999 Muriel and Richard Smock Jane DeBondt; Alice Salazar; Jesus Perez; Laura Kollar; Myron Elliott, The Theater School at Mr. Roger L. Bingaman Anonymous (2) Manuel Solotke DePaul University; Michael Lasswell, The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blake Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vernon T. Squires University Nancy G. Carroll Altman Ms. Ann Stevens Mrs. Ramona Choos Louis Aquila Mr. R. Todd Vieregg Smoking is not permitted in Cahn Auditorium. John R. Dainauskas, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Food and beverages are not permitted in the auditorium. Ms. Marilyn Drury-Katillo Bachmann Mr. and Mrs. Eldred DuSold Janet R. Bauer
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$250-$499 Lee and Carol Ramsey Ms. Carol Ann Black Ms. Edith Fessler Ms. Diane Macewicz Ms. Judy Rustemeyer Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Aschauer Howard Reisman Janice and Leonard Mr. H.B. Firestone Mr. Alexander G. MacNab Ms. Joan Safford Mr. Richard A. Berz and Janet Thau Bloomfield Ms. Joan Fragen Mr. Joseph Madden Ms. Charlene Salzman Mr. and Mrs. Hans Boden Mr. H. Zane Robbins Mr. Wally Bobkiewicz Ms. Susan K. Franz and Dr. Judith Markowitz Ms. Mary Sartin Ms. Penelope Boukidis William Schwaber and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brooks Dr. Judith Markowitz Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mr. Michael Schachter Mr. Jonathan Bunge Lorian Stein-Schwaber Mr. Noel Bushala Ms. Florence Gibaldi Marquis Marianne and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bushala Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sersen Dr. Suzanne and Ald. Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Gingiss Rev. Phil Martinez Ben Schenker Mrs. William Carnall Margaret and Alan Leonard Cahnmann Mr. Joseph Glaser Ms. Vernadine J. Martlock Alice and Donald Schindel Mr. Ronald Combs Silberman David and Lisa Chinitz Maggie Gleason and Mr. Robert W. Marwin Mr. James Schneider Mr. Richard Covello Ms. Mary Alice Strzalka Mr. Robert Christensen Patrick Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Royce Ms. Margaret Shaklee Ms. Marge Czarnowski Mr. and Mrs. Otto Teske Dr. Robert D. and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gohs Masterson Mr. Eugene Shepp Ms. Fran Faller James and Susan Lynn M. Clark Ms. Natalie L. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mattson Mrs. Charles Simons Mr. Sanford Finkel Thompson Ms. Carol Cleave Mr. Henry Gould Mary Beth Mikrut Mr. Robert Douglas Sphatt Mr. William E Fishman Mr. Paul Thompson Ms. Monika A. Collins Dr. Doris Graber Mr. and Mrs. William C. Howard and Karri Spiegel Joseph Greco, M.D. Cynthia and Neal Toback Mr. and Mrs. Charles Judy and Zave Gussin Mitchell Ms. Marilyn Stammich Ms. Katherine Harris Mary Uppena-Weed Collopy Mrs. Adrienne Hahn Ms. Helen Reisch Moore Ms. Lorraine Stastny Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harris Dr. Marion Verp Ms. Jean H. Cone Mr. James Harms Ms. Mary P. Morris Ms. Helen G. Stopek Ms. Mary Louise Jackowicz Mr. Robert Zeller Ms. Marjorie Cox Ms. Eve Heffer Mr. and Mrs. John Nance Ms. Peggy Sullivan Ms. Pamela Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford Mr. Rudy Hogenmiller Audrey and John Nankervis Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swigert Mrs. Joan Lemasters $100-$249 Ms. Erica Curtis Mr. Robert L. Holzer Milton Nidetz and Mr. and Mrs. Casmir Patti and Clifford Levy Anonymous (4) Victor DeRenzi and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Naomi Yale Szczepaniak Mr. Edward W. Malstrom Mr. and Mrs. James Stephanie Sundine Hufnagel Ms. Luba Nowak Beverly and Thomas Tabern Charlene Marcus Aagaard Dr. Bernard J. Dobroski Mr. Stephen Jackson Mr. Frank O’Meara Mr. and Mrs. Valentin Mr. Stephen Marcus Arthur and Rebecca Dr Lawrence A. Domont Mr. Jerry R. Jenkins Gail and James Paskind Turansky Mr. David Mattenson Anderson Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Donoghue Mr. John G. Jesse Mr. and Mrs. John Paton Ned Turner and Mr. Loren Miller Mr. Charles Arbetter Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Mr. Kurt Kaiser Mr. Donald Perille Kevin Hickey Mrs. Kay C. Nalbach Les and Leah Axelrod Eisenstein Ms. Darlene M. Kedzior Ms. Barbara Perkaus Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ms. J. Robin Naylor- Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Mrs. Barry Elman Ms. Regina Keifer David and Carole Perlman Twombly Bernardy Balsam Mrs. Marilyn Elrod Mr. Dennis Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Mr. Dennis G. Ulman Mr. Marcus Nunes Dr. William W. and Mr. Peter Emery Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kolar Perlman Ms. Barbara Urban Mr. Lawrence Plotkin and Reverend Deborah Bell Charles and Carol Emmons Mrs. Betty Kolb Mrs. Madeleine Plonsker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ms. Ruth Hansen Bob and Ruth Berns Mr. Alan Ferguson Ms. Diane Krier-Morrow Mr. Clayton Pruitt Zawislak Mr. and Mrs. Konstanty Ms. Jane Purdy Krylow Ms. Marilyn Richman Costume Sponsors Mr. Rob Landes Mr. Charles Rita and Nellie Forbush and Mr. James Latturner and Ms. Anita Nothdruft Men’s Ensemble: Ms. Cathleen Combs Mr. Anthony R. Roback Mr. Gene Servillo and Joyce Wallace Lerner Ms. Virginia Rogodzinski Ms. Rosie Rees Edward and Bessie Levin Ms. Mary Rosen Swanson Howard and Myra Levin Mr. Allan Ross Bloody Mary: Mr. Edward Liszka Ms. Penny Rotheiser John R. Dainauskas, M.D. Judy and Maynard Louis Mrs. Valerie Rothschild Ms. Rita Macdermot Mr. and Mrs. Norman Joseph Cable: Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rubash Mary Ellen Hennessy Macdonald Ms. Mary K. Rundell
Dec. 26–Jan. 3 • Cahn Auditorium, Evanston • LightOperaWorks.com
18 Light Opera Works South Pacific 19 CORPORATE, BUSINESS AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT 2015
$20,000 - $75,000 $100 - $1,999 Special Occasions Catering Anonymous A.R.T. League Viking Printing Solutions The Paul M. Angell Family Bruce and Ann Bachmann Foundation Family Foundation Retail and Dining Blowitz-Ridgeway Howard and Ursula Dubin Partners Foundation Foundation The Celtic Knot Public The Frank B. Foster Gigi’s Dolls and Sherry’s House Charitable Trust Teddy Bears Downtown Evanston The MacArthur Fund First Bank and Trust, Flat Top Grill for Arts and Culture Evanston Found Kitchen and at Prince Ivanhoe Theater Social House The Pauls Foundation Foundation Oceanique The Ted Fund Prairie Moon Restaurant $5,000 - $19,999 Quartet Digital Printing Elizabeth F. Cheney Matching Gifts Smylie Brothers Brewing Foundation A T & T Foundation Co. John R. Halligan Charitable Bank of America Three Tarts Bakery Fund BP Trattoria D.O.C. Illinois Arts Council Agency Caterpillar Foundation Trattoria Demi NIB Foundation Home Depot North Suburban Youth Merrill Lynch and Company Media Sponsor Foundation Foundation Evanston Now Victor Herbert Foundation In Kind-Gifts Opening Reception $2,000 - $4,999 $500 and more Sponsors Anonymous Davenport Designs Found Kitchen and Evanston Arts Council Gemcraft Jewelry Social House Richard and Margaret Marcus Promotions Prairie Moon Restaurant Romano Charitable Trust The Saints Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.
Includes donations received as of July 21, 2015. We make every effort to keep our list up to date; if you have been inadvertently left out, please call our box office at (847) 920-5360.
Much as they are appreciated, gifts of less than $100, as well as donations to benefits, auctions and raffles cannot be printed due to space limitations.
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