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SOUTH PACIFIC Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II 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. 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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 .................................................................................................. 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