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Grateful Acknowledgements Andy Amaro, Lori Basuino, Susan Buchs, Les and Nancy Burger, Gerald Carter, Lucy Haab, Dan Singletary, Presentation High School, South Bay Musical Theater, Brian Mundy of Schurra’s Fine Confections, Ohlone College, SJ Repertory Theatre, TheatreWorks, West Valley College Music by Cy Coleman • Lyrics by Dorothy Fields •Book by Neil Simon

Starring Katie O’Bryon as Charity Hope Valentine And Featuring Benjamin Perez, Brittany Blankenship, Patty Reinhart and Michael Carey Director: Bill Starr • Music/Vocal Director: Rachel Michelberg Choreographer: Jerry Rosas • Producers: Elizabeth Dale & Sergio Vela Peña

Gala Opening: Saturday, March 13, 2010. . . . . 8:00 PM Fridays: March 19, 26, April 2, 9 ...... 8:00 PM Saturdays: March 20, April 3, 10...... 8:00 PM Saturday Matinee: March 27...... 2:30 PM Sunday Matinees: March 14, 21, 28...... 2:30 PM

“Sweet Charity” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org • E-mail: [email protected] 24-hour Voice Mail: (408) 268-3777 West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2009–2010 Season West Valley Light Opera Association acknowledges the generosity of the following donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence for the upcoming season. We are deeply grateful for your support! If you are employed by or retired from a company that has a Matching Gift program for non- A Note from the Director profit organizations and would like to double your gift to WVLO, call the Box Office, (408) 268-3777 and we will help you apply for this additional contribution. Throughout time, finding someone to commit to, confide in, share DIAMOND Morman/Noreen Miller Don Lawrie moments together, and LOVE is something very rare. One may search and search, and ($1,000 or more) Walter/Patricia Moorhead Helen Lott still be alone without any results. Sometimes it just happens, and that is true love. Anonymous (2) Duke Overton Jean McNamara Charity, like so many others, has so much love to give, and finding the right one Hank/Marcia Lawson Irene Panighetti Gordon Mullin Ralph Parkman Janet Papenhausen can be a lifelong challenge, but without taking that ‘risk’, one will never know. GOLD ($250 to $499) Corinne Permaul David/Dee Pierce If you have a loved one, congratulations, and enjoy every moment together as Ed/Marge Hand David/Alice Ray Corinne Rathjens time passes quickly. If you have not yet found that special person, then join Charity Jay/Marcia Sternin John Ribble Mildred Root James/Ellen Rodrigues Mr./Mrs. Andy Sermersheim on her journey in search of Mr. Right. SILVER ($100 to $249) Lawrence/Linda Saltman Mr./Mrs. David Swanson Bill/Bev Allman Chuck/Barbara Smith G. James Tobias “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.” – Natalie Cole Roger/Kathleen Arno Ed/Ellie Stafford Wayne/Ramona Wilson I’m dedicating this show to Ciya (my Charity), my daughter and husband and Gerard Blaufarb Jay Steele John Young Clare Dudley Robert/Drusilla Totman Mickey, my son and his wife, and to Dominic, our first grandchild. Enjoy! Terry/Mary Duffield Marjorie Ward FRIEND (Up to $19) —Bill Starr Gladys Fong Joe/Cathy Cassetta Donald Gaubatz SUPPORTER ($20 to $49) Betty Cooper Shirley Gross Mary Ann Barr Lynn Cushnie Ed/Ellie Kiss Don/Anne Bays Charles De Palmo Geraldine Levy Thomas Becker Karen Fear Mickey/Pam MacLaren, in Michael Bena Charlotte Garvich Congratulations memory of Cele Pincus Monte Boisen Alice Hansen Pat Mascarin Leonard/Phyllis Boenig Marion Jarrett Liz and Company Sergio Vela Peña Allen Breed Melanie Karren John R. Ray Robert E. Burke Victor/Lynda Kelaita on another fantastic production! Pam Rhodes Lucille Butorovich Michael Kurty Delphie C. Stevens Charles Calhan Mr./Mrs. Robert Manniello — Your colleagues at Ladera Travel Roy/Fay Tengelsen Cal/Dolly Coran Joseph Reickerd Donna Trumpp Trudy Eagle Sybil Ruggles Rosamond Wallace Ida Heller Clare Russell Richard/Nancy Walter Ernie/Marjorie Huesby Doris Sexton IN MEMORIAM Vera Mae Williams John/Ann Ivy Sally Stallard Elizabeth Kenton-Tate Leonore Tescher WALTER J. DUZMAL ANGEL ($50 to $99) Lee Knowlton Joy Walsh Jim/Helen Bean November, 1927 – February, 2010 Mr./Mrs. B.D. Briggs If you have been a subscriber for many years, you will remember Walt Ed/Dee Cavanaugh Computer Business Service portraying the role of Tevya in the West Valley Light Opera’s 1990 production Ruth Chesarek Quality Printing & Direct Mail of “Fiddler On The Roof”. He made such an impression on our audiences, Kent/Barbara Clerk Service not only for his wonderful voice, but for his acting ability as well. He actually Laurie Farran Gerald Hedquist 6472 Camden Ave #106 looked the part, too, and said many times, he had been given the opportunity Mr./Mrs. John Kiefer to play the “part of a lifetime” in that production. Walt was active in theater Donald Lake San Jose CA 95120 all over the Bay Area, sang in his Church choir and was part of a traveling Tom/Teddy Lancaster acting troupe which originated with Santa Clara Players years ago. He will Robert/Clare Landry (408) 268-1990 Jim/Margaret Mentink truly be missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to Phyllis and her family •Postcards during this difficult time. If your name is omitted or listed incorrectly here, please accept our apologies and leave a message on our Voice Mail, (408) 268-3777, or e-mail us at •[email protected] Cards so that we may update future listings. 2 ALL gifts, of any amount, are greatly appreciated.•Envelopes •Letterhead •Flyers •Carbonless Forms •Labels •Posters •Direct Mail Advertising

SPECIAL We Will Donate 10% To WVLO From Orders Placed By WVLO Patrons Use Code #WV100 WVLO Information CAST OF CHARACTERS SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticket (In Alphabetical Order) 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 refunds. Elise Beason...... Dog in the Park In the City of Saratoga Office Complex HANDICAPPED SEATING Melinda Beason...... Frenchy & Ensemble Lobby Telephone (408) 868-1291 Special seating is available for differently-abled pa- Brittany Blankenship...... Helene BOX OFFICE trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance when Andrea Brady...... Rosie & Ensemble In Saratoga Civic Theater purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for more Michael Carey...... Oscar Across from West Valley College information. Shannon Cassidy...... Betsy & Ensemble Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777 HEARING-IMPAIRED Voice Mail available 24 hours daily.) Theater Box Offce A hearing-impaired enhancement listening system has Jeremy Davies...... Ensemble) opens one hour before showtime. been installed in this theater for all WVLOA perfor- Stephen Evans ...... Ensemble ADMINISTRATION OFFICES mances. Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personal Paul Hale...... Ensemble Mailing Address headsets with individual volume controls in the lobby Sean Carson Hull ...... Ensemble P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 refreshment area next to the Box Office. Dawn Munizza-Johnson...... Maitre’D of the Pompeii Club Telephone: (408) 358-1896 LATE ARRIVALS David Lamcke...... Brubeck Assistant & Ensemble Fax: (408) 356-7349 Curtain times are prompt. As a courtesy to our audience Kim Leung...... Carmen & Ensemble PERFORMANCE TIMES and performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher at Marcie Marshall...... Ursula & Ensemble Fri./Sat. Eves 8:00 PM an appropriate time and may not be seated in their exact Sat./Sun. Matinees 2:30 PM seats until intermission. Katie O’Bryon...... Charity Thurs. Eves 8:00 PM Benjamin Perez...... Vittorio Vidal REMINDERS Byron “Steve” Perez ...... Herman TICKET PRICES* • No smoking in the theater or lobby. Gala Openings $30 • No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are per- Patty Reinhart ...... Nickie (Includes champagne & reception) mitted in the theater. Victoria Ribbs ...... Suzanne & Ensemble Fri./Sat. Eves $28 • WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss of Sven Schutz ...... Charlie & Daddy Brubeck Sat./Sun. Matinees $26 personal property. Heather Schweitzer...... Elaine & Ensemble Children under 12 $18 • Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only. Frank Sherlock...... Manfred & Ensemble Seniors (65 & over) $2 off • Family & guests wishing to greet performers are asked Scott Stanley ...... Ensemble Children (13 to 17) $2 off to wait in the lobby. *Prices include City Surcharge of $2.00 • Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and Ian Teter...... Brubeck Assistant & Ensemble GROUP DISCOUNTS infants to any regular performance because they are Valerie Valenzuela...... Val, Fairy & Ensemble Are available for all productions except Opening Nights. potentially distracting to other patrons and perform- Beth Anne Wells...... Natalie & Ensemble Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at ers. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a (408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers are ticket. also available. • Schedules are subject to change. ORCHESTRA • As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch Conductor ��������Rachel Michelburg TICKET EXCHANGES alarms, paging devices, and cellular telephones upon Reeds ����������������Alyson Ancheta, Laura Bischoff, Jeff Gallagher, Steve Holmes, Season ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any entering the theater. time up to 24 hours before a performance, free of Ande Jacobson, Marty McHan, Nick Stumbaugh, Kathy Switky • Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. In charge. Subscription tickets for missed performances Trumpets ����������Greg Doolittle, Roger Levinson, Andy Scott the unlikely event of an emergency, please WALK to may NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets Trombones ��������Erik Dabel, Donald Brownson, Brian Haslanger, Stephen Marsh an exit. may be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance • Doctors or parents wishing to leave an emergency Keyboard ����������Paul Wanless for another seat to the same production free of charge. number while attending a performance should refer Percussion ��������Bob Wylie Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may callers, whenever possible, to the lobby telephone, NOT be exchanged. Guitar ��������������Bill Brown (408) 868-1291, and leave their seat location with the Bass ������������������Greg Goebel, Richard Sibley To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 paging service or babysitter. or mail to: WVLOA, P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA • WVLO appreciates your help in accommodating 95031. Exchanges received through the mail will be held patrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and after- for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office on shaves. We request our patrons use a softer touch so as COMING NEXT TO THIS THEATER the night of performance unless accompanied by a self- not to exacerbate allergies. Thank You.. “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” June/July 2010 • Tickets (408) 268-3777 addressed, stamped envelope. 18 3 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS West Valley Light Opera Awards Time & Place: New York – Mid 1960’s The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each ACT I production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that Overture...... Orchestra production in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions. Scene 1: The Park by the Lake “You Should See Yourself”...... Charity & Charlie Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, Scene 2: The Hostess Room of the Fan-Dango Ballroom Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the chorus. Scene 3: Fan-Dango Ballroom Jeremiah Clauss—“Aida” “Big Spender”...... Nickie, Helene & Girls Ben D’Angelo—“Honk!” “Charity’s Sililoquy”...... Charity Dawn Munizza Johnson — “Wonderful Town” Scene 4: New York Street and Canopy in front of the Pompeii Club Pasha Croes — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat” Scene 5: Interior of the Pompeii Club Earl Masuda — “Damn Yankees” “Rich Man’s Frug” ...... Ensemble Bill Centers—“Grease” Scene 6: Vittorio Vidal’s Apartment Valerie Valenzuela—“West Side Story” “If My Friends Could See Me Now”...... Charity “Too Many Tomorrows” ...... Vidal Orchestra Vest Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Scene 7: The Hostess Room Marty McHan—“Aida” “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This”. . . .Nickie, Helene & Charity Karen Morness Adkins—“Honk!” Scene 8: The 92nd Street “Y” Information Booth and Elevator Marty McHan— “Wonderful Town” “I’m the Bravest Individual”...... Oscar & Charity Pauline Samson — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat” Ande Jacobsen — “Damn Yankees” —INTERMISSION— Greg Goebel—“Grease” ACT II Gail Selburn—“West Side Story” Entr’acte ...... Orchestra Scene 1: The 92nd Street “Y” Elevator Technical Vest Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the Scene 2: Rhythm of Life Church stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner. “Rhythm of Life” ...... Daddy Brubeck, 2 Assistants & Ensemble Nita Rabe-Uyeno—“Aida” Scene 3: Going Crosstown (Limbo then in subway) Brian Toby—“Honk!” Scene 4: Charity’s Apartment Connor Fallon Bailey — “Wonderful Town” “Baby, Dream Your Dream” ...... Nickie & Helene Teresa Visini — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat” Scene 5: Coney Island Dawn Munizza – “Damn Yankees” “Sweet Charity”...... Oscar & Ensemble David Lamcke—“Grease” Scene 6: Fan-Dango Ballroom Jean Hutchins Award “Big Spender” Reprise...... Helene, Nickie & Girls — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. Scene 7: Times Square 2002–03 Season — Bob Nelson “Where Am I Going?”...... Charity 2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong Scene 8: Barney’s Chile Hacienda 2004–05 Season — Lester Dale Scene 9: “I’m A Brass Band”...... Charity & Ensemble 2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus Scene 10: Fan-Dango Ballroom 2006–07 Season — Sue Howell “I Love To Cry At Weddings” ...... Herman, Nickie, Rosie, Helene & Ensemble 2007–08 Season—Michael MacKenzie Scene 11: The Park 2008–09 ­Season — Sergio Vela Peña

4 17 West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc. PRODUCTION STAFF A Non-Profit Organization The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to Producers...... Elizabeth Dale and Sergio Peña Director...... Bill Starr provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical Music/Vocal Director...... Rachel Michelberg productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope Choreographer...... Jerry Rosas you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, Dance Captains...... Jeremy Davies, Valerie Valenzuela just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information. Production Designer/Scenic Artist...... Stephen C. Wathen Technical Director...... Ed Hand Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 Master Carpenter...... William Shepard Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Lighting Designer...... Michael Glenn Munoz Fax (408) 356-7349 Assistant/Programmer ...... David Yoder Assistant Rigger...... Rocco Vecellio BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sound Designer/Operator ...... Bob Nelson Mr. Edward Hand...... President Production Stage Manager...... Dawn Munizza-Johnson Mrs. Elizabeth Dale...... Vice President Assistant Stage Manager...... Haley Barta Mrs. Janet Miller...... Secretary Properties...... Kris Dudley, Sergio Peña, Liz Dale Stage Crew. . . . .Michael MacKenzie, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, Samantha Stidham, Mr. Jay Sternin...... Treasurer Mary Ellen Sweeney, David Davis, Phil Jacke, Stephanie Johnson Mr. Richard Meidinger...... Member Lighting Board Operator...... Dave Raiman Mr. June Romeo Milanes...... Member Spotlight Operators...... Becky Brownson, Bill Cassidy, Ms. Kristine L. Dudley...... Member Devin Ercolini, Connor Moore Ms. Judy Pincus...... Member Costumer...... Carol Clever Mrs. Nancy Kwong ...... Member Costume Construction...... Feline Clever, Judy Pincus Mr. Sergio Peña...... Member Wigs – Design/Maintenance ...... Andy Amaro, Sergio Peña Mr. Stephen F. Von Till ...... Counsel Set Construction, Painting & Assembly...... Les Dale, Ed Hand, William Shepard, Stephen C. Wathen and cast members House Managers...... Sergio Peña, Judy Pincus Matching Gifts Audition Assistants...... Haley Barta, Phil Jacke, David Lamcke, Michael MacKenzie, Dawn Munizza-Johnson, Whenever you donate to a non-profit and cultural programs such as ours. Here Nita Rabe-Uyeno, Dave Raiman group like WVLOA, you can double your in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have Rehearsal Pianists. . . Karen Adkins, Diane Alliston, Anita Carey, Judith Steinle contribution to the organization by taking many companies that have initiated such Program, Lobby and Publicity Photos ...... Edmond Kwong advantage of your company’s matching programs. Remember, matching contri- Program and Publicity...... Marge Hand gift program (even after retirement). butions are not automatic. YOU must Reservations and Box Office...... Ed and Marge Hand Perhaps the most popular way for com- notify your employer of your donation, Opening Night Refreshments. . . . Kris Dudley, Nancy Kwong, June Milanes, Sergio Peña, Judy Pincus panies to make charitable contributions usually at the time you make it. If you are Lobby Refreshments...... Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy is through a matching contribution pro- employed by one of these companies and Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos...... Edmond Kwong gram wherein the company will match, are one of our supporters, take advantage Program Graphics ...... Diane K. Hoxeng usually one-to-one, the donation one of of this wonderful way to support one Poster/Flier Design...... Edmond Kwong their employees gives to a favorite char- of your favorite non-profit associations, Flier Printing...... Computer Business Systems ity. And often, these companies will only WVLO. It isn’t too late to match your Program Printing...... CyberPress match contributions made to develop arts contribution for this season.

16 5 WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST Amphitheater. He was invited to design for VMT’s “Broadway Unplugged” with the cast of “Wicked” and Friends at the Ford Amphitheater in LA. Mike earned Elise Beason (Dog in the Park) This is Elise’s first appearance on stage. She is his BA in Fine Arts at SJSU with a minor in Dance. We love it when Mike keeps a 4-year-old rat terrier and lives with John and Melinda Beason in Campbell. She our cast “lit up”!! enjoys taking walks, socializing at the dog park and running on the beach. Her Bob Nelson (Sound Designer/Operator) Another “regular” on prized possessions are her collection of fuzzy, squeaky toys. our staff, Bob brings the sound of our cast members to his 26th Melinda Beason (Frenchy & Ensemble) We welcome Melinda back, after production in this theater. His impressive list of credits include a 7-year hiatus, for her fifth production with WVLO, having been part of our sound and lighting design for SBMT, CSC, PHS and for the last productions of “Kiss Me Kate”, “Anything Goes”, “Crazy For You” and “How To 10 productions for ATC, including “Little Shop of Horrors”, Succeed…” She has danced professionally with several companies, including the “Assassins”, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “The Rocky Spokane Ballet Company in Washington State and most recently performed on Horror Show” to name just a few. For PHS, Bob shares his this stage in SBMT’s production of “Man Of La Mancha” as a Moorish dancer. technical theater knowledge with the students, especially when She is the Owner and Instructor of GymKids USA, teaching children gymnastics, it’s time to design lights and sound for their BPP productions. cheerleading and dance throughout the Bay Area. Hobbies include playing with Carol Clever (Costume Design) Carol returns for her second Elise and belly dancing! production for WVLO in this staff position, “My Fair Lady” Brittany Blankenship (Helene) This is Brittany’s first show with WVLO, but being her first. Her most recent credits in theater include Stage she has an extensive list of theatrical credits that include productions of “A Chorus Manager for Harker School of Performing Arts’ production of “A Line” with BBSC, “Pippin” with FMT, “A Christmas Carol” with NTC, “Lend Kid’s Life” and Tabard Theatre’s “Hold On To Love”. Carol also Me A Tenor” with PAP, “Sweet Charity” with BBB, and in “Othello” with Canada works as an , stylist and costume designer for independent College. She earned her BA at Notre Dame de Namur University and is a Fitness films. Upcoming projects include “Lady, Be Good” “Let the Coordinator by day. The highlight of her career is improving the health/wellness Eagle Fly, Cesar Chavez”, “All Shook Up”, “Breaking Up Is Hard of others. Brittany recently married C.J. Blankenship (a former WVLO performer) To Do” and performing with the Joyful Noise Gospel Singers. and sends her love to him. Andrea LeeAnn Brady (Rosie & Ensemble) This marks Andrea’s third musical ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM with WVLO, having previously been seen in “My Fair Lady” and our 2008 ACLO Alameda Civic Light Opera PHS Presentation High School production of “Damn Yankees”. Other credits include a member of high society AMTSJ American Musical Theatre of PYT Peninsula Youth Theatre in ”Jekyll & Hyde” and a dancer in “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, but her favorite role San Jose RTE Renegade Theatre to date was Birdgirl in “Seussical”. A native of Mountain View, she is currently ASM Assistant Stage Manager Experiment pursuing a Liberal Studies Degree at SJSU and teaches children to dance, which ASU Arizona State University SBMT South Bay Musical Theater she loves. Andrea’s hobbies include dancing, reading, karaoke and spending time ATC Theatre Center (Formerly SDG) with loved ones. BBB Broadway By The Bay SCP Sunnyvale Community Michael Carey (Oscar) Michael makes his WVLO debut in this production BBSC Bus Barn Stage Company Players and is ready to get back on stage after a 5-year absence. His list of theatrical credits BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts SCPL Santa Clara Players includes performances in “Funny Thing…Forum”, “Lend Me A Tenor”, “Fools”, BPP Blue Plaid Players SJSU San Jose State University “Forever Plaid”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and his most recent production of “Cabin CCMT Contra Costa Music Theater SM Stage Manager Fever” for SCPL. Another native Californian, he loves softball and bowling. His CMTSJ Children’s Music Theater of STOC Studio Theatre of California future ambition is to learn to tap so he can play Billy Flynn. San Jose UCLA University of California- Shannon Cassidy (Betsy & Ensemble) Shannon is a newcomer to WVLO, but CSC Cabrillo Stage Company has many impressive credits, most with CMTSJ (“Cats”, “Bye, Bye Birdie”, and “A ERMA Enid & Ross Maurice Award VMT Valley Musical Theatre Christmas Carol”) She also performed in Lincoln HS’ production of “Seussical”, FMT Foothill Music Theatre WBO West Bay Opera which participated in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Shannon currently JCC Jewish Community Center WCT Woodside Community NTC Northside Theatre Company Theater attends WVC and is an Office Assistant by day. Her goal is to become a lawyer to OGHS Oak Grove High School WVC West Valley College fight for women’s rights! PAP Palo Alto Players WVLO West Valley Light Opera PRT Pacific Repertory Theater 6 15 including Opera SJ, WBO and several roles with SF Pocket Opera. She won a Jeremy Latham Davies (Ensemble) Another newcomer to WVLO, Jeremy DramaLogue Award for her favorite role of Marian in “The Music Man” with FMT. claims he is one of the babies of the cast, only 19. Poor baby, but when he’s not Rachel has also performed as Mrs. Potts in JCC’s “Beauty and The Beast”, Mrs. performing or going to school, he is a server and host at the LG Brewing Company Segstrom in AMTSJ’s “A Little Night Music”, Cinderella in TheatreWorks’ “Into and sometimes a choreographer and director. He was most recently seen on this The Woods”, Anna in “The King & I” and Eliza in “My Fair Lady”. A resident of stage as Donald Dinsmore and in the ensemble of SBMT’s “The Producers”. Willow Glen, Rachel maintains a private voice studio. Musical theater has been Jeremy’s life since he was 6 years old and he’s excited to Jerry Rosas (Choreographer) Jerry is on our staff for the second be in this cast. time in this position, his other was a choreography job he Stephen Evans (Ensemble) Stephen is also making his debut in this WVLO shared with Niki Aquino in “Oliver” in 2005. As a performer, production, but has some interesting artistic credits, which include his portrayal Jerry has been in eight productions for WVLO, his most recent of Pervin Mercury and Petunia Plum in the web series “Moxie Spendlove” at www. appearance was as Chino in “West Side Story” (he was also in moviespendlove.com. Theatrical credits include productions at WVC, The Tech our 1995 production of that Leonard Bernstein musical.) Other Museum, RTE, Lincoln Glen Church and the Dragon Theatre. Two of Stephen’s shows include “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, “Damn Yankees”,”Funny favorite roles are Bobby in “A Chorus Line” and Woodstock in “You’re A Good Thing…Forum”, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, “Gypsy”, “Seven Brides… Man Charlie Brown”. He most recently appeared as Chip in “Magic Paintbox” Brothers” and “Kiss Me, Kate”. He also appeared as Judas (his and attended WVC to study theatre arts. His future goal is to pursue a career in favorite role) in “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Ranger Tom in “Little Mary Sunshine” film and theater. for SCP, and on this stage in SBMT’s productions of “Sweet Charity”, “State Fair”, Paul Hale (Ensemble) This is Paul’s second production with WVLO after just “Music Man”, “Hello, Dolly”, and “My Fair Lady”. Jerry loves the Bob Fosse dance appearing in “My Fair Lady” last summer as Harry, one of Doolittle’s drinking style and was eager to bring that to this musical. The highlights of his career have buddies. His most recent performance was in WCT’s “Fiddler On The Roof” as a been playing Judas and choreographing this show. He extends his gratitude to friends Bottle Dancer (exciting because they had nothing holding the bottles in place) and and family for their support and to this cast for working so hard. as a Russian soldier. Other credits include “Guys & Dolls”, “Camelot” and “Bye Bye Birdie”. Paul earned his BA in theater from UCLA and is currently learning Stephen C.Wathen (Production Designer) Stephen marks his jazz and tap. The highlight of his career has been getting cast and performing in 61st musical production of scenic designs for WVLO through musicals. His future goal is to perform a leading role in a musical. our 45 seasons. Design credits include memorable sets and Sean Carson-Hull (Ensemble) Sean returns for his second production, his first backdrops for “Cats”, “Flower Drum Song”, “Seven Brides… was “Aida” in 2006. His other credits include Simon in “Jekyll & Hyde”, Caifas Brothers”, “Aida”, “Honk!” and “West Side Story”, but his most in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Grinch in “Seussical”, Bill Sykes in “Oliver” and most recent on this stage was the set for SBMT’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. recently as the understudy for Prince in “Cinderella”. By day he teaches at the He has designed several productions for ATC, including “Little Windsor Preschool Academy and loves to sing-- karaoke or anywhere! Shop of Horrors”, “The Rocky Horror Show”(for the past 5 Dawn Munizza-Johnson (Stage Manager & Maitre’D of Pompeii) Dawn makes years), “Assassins”, and “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”, to name just a few. her sixth appearance on the stage for WVLO, having previously portrayed the His impressive list of credits spans over 400 stage productions, 25 movies and a Queen of Transylvania in “My Fair Lady”, ensemble roles in “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, few hundred TV series, some of which include the stop-motion animation for the “Once Upon A Mattress”, “Wonderful Town”, and her favorite part of Mrs. Gumby TV series, special effects for several Hollywood films, including the “Indiana Sowerberry in “Oliver”. She has spent just as much time backstage working crew Jones Trilogy” and the original “Star Wars” films. Stephen is a published author, for “Grease”, “Honk!”, “Aida”, “Mame”, and ASM for “Damn Yankees”. She has having written the original productions of “Dracula” and “The Three Musketeers” also performed with ATC in “Assassins”, “Gilligan’s Island”, and “Fame” and with for which he designed the sets for their premieres at Ohlone SCP in “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Sound of Music”, and “Fiddler On The Roof”. Dawn is College. We always feel privileged when he takes time to be a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and works part-time as a Supervisor/Tech for part of our staff. the Mammography Department at the Regional Medical Center of SJ. She is very Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) We welcome Michael proud of being awarded Flight Attendant of the Quarter and her special ERMA back for his 38th production with WVLO, most recently lighting Award for Outstanding Service to WVLO. Dawn is looking forward to more time up “West Side Story”, the first musical of this season. His lighting with daughter Stephanie, more theater, more travel and less work!!! design credits around the Bay Area include productions for CCMT, SCPL, SCP, SBMT, Teatro Vision and Woodminster 14 7 David Lamcke (Brubeck Assistant & Ensemble) David may be new to this stage, WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFF but is no stranger to the backstage of this theater. He has worked on our stage crews for six shows (“Joseph…Deamcoat”, “Grease”, “Cats”, ”Plaid Tidings”, “My Elizabeth Dale (Co-Producer) Elizabeth is still glowing from Fair Lady” and “West Side Story”) and finally decided he should try an on-stage receiving the ERMA Award for “My Fair Lady” as last season’s role. He works for the Lamcke family business and his goal is to live life one day Best Show. She has been involved in so many productions at a time. He extends his gratitude to his friends and family for supporting him through her affiliation with WVLO during the past 22 years through the past year. either as Producer, SM, ASM, stage crew, lighting crew or all- Kim Leung (Carmen & Ensemble) Kim returns for her second production around assistant, her credits are just too numerous to mention. with WVLO, her first being in “Cats” in the role of Bombalurina, her favorite She extends special thanks to, Les, her husband of 54 years, for character. Other theatrical credits include SCP’s productions of “A Funny Thing… his support and help. But then he was the one who introduced Forum”, “Bye, Bye Birdie”, “Fiddler On The Roof” and “Jesus Christ Superstar” her to community theater in the first place and got her involved in this “hobby” and SBMT’s “Oklahoma!”. She earned her BA at ASU and is employed at Synopsis, which now consumes a large portion of her free time!!! Inc. in Mountain View. Kim’s highlight was traveling to Europe and she’s planning Sergio Vela Peña (Co-Producer) Sergio has been wearing to learn to tap. She sends her thanks and love to husband, Lawrence, for support many hats since he first appeared on this stage in “Mame” in and patience enduring her musical theater addiction!!! 1983 as a chorus member. He’s been “on stage” as Mickey in Marcie Marshall (Ursula & Ensemble) Marcie is another first-timer to WVLO “Damn Yankees” and as Jamie in “My Fair Lady”, and wore a and was seen last fall on this stage in SBMT’s production of “The Producers”. Since Co-Producer hat for “Plaid Tidings” and “My Fair Lady” and she enjoyed performing in community theater she was encouraged by our Music will be assuming that role again for our next production of Director to audition for this show. With 18 years of background in dance, she is “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. He is a member of the WVLO currently a dance major at SJSU and works at Starbucks as a shift supervisor. Her Board of Directors and was awarded the Jean Hutchins Award future goal is to be Cinderella at Disneyland and to someday start her own dance at last year’s banquet. He was on the stage crew for “Grease” and assisted with the company. Marcie extends her gratitude to her great family and to Jeremy Davies wigs for “Cats” so he’s been very busy since he returned to us in 2008. Sergio calls who, she proclaims, is the current love of her life! SF “home” and is a graduate of SJSU, a native Californian and currently providing Katie O’Bryon (Charity) Katie makes her debut with WVLO in one of her all- Real Estate Consulting Services to several Bay Area Banks. Special thanks and love time favorite musicals!! Her impressive list of theatrical credits include productions to his incredibly supporting family and friends. with PRT, City Lights, BBSC, Pear Avenue Theatre, FMT, Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Bill Starr (Director) Bill is back for his sixth show with WVLO, SF Shakespeare Festival and Napa Valley Shakespeare Festival. Her most recent his most recent being last season’s “Cats”. He had been Director/ appearance was in Carmel Shakespeare Festival’s, “As You Like It”. She has been Choreographer for our previous productions of “Sweet Charity”, director/choreographer for PYT and Starting Arts. Katie sends much love and special “Dames At Sea”, “Where’s Charley?” and “Gypsy”. In 2009 he thanks to Michael Champlin. also directed and choreographed “Fiddler On The Roof”, “Little Benjamin Perez (Vittorio Vidal) Ben returns for his third show with WVLO Women”, ”Girls Guide To Chaos”, “Beauty and the Beast”, after playing Diesel in “West Side Story” last fall and Macavity in “Cats” last season. “How To Succeed…” and the Bay Area premiere of “Willy He was a puppeteer for Audrey II in ATC’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” Wonka”. After he completes our production, he’ll begin working and had played Herr Schultz in “Cabaret” for OGHS. He is currently attending on “Lucky Stiff”, “Gypsy” and “Drowsy Chaperone” in the Bay Area. He received DeAnza College and in his spare time, Benjamin works for Jamba Juice and is the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for his work on “Irving , In Revue”. House Manager/Box Office at the Campbell Heritage Theatre. His future goal is Bill is in his 9th year at Stanford University in the Lively Arts Department. to act, teach and record through photo, video and writing. Byron “Steve” Perez (Herman) On our stage for the first time, Steve has been Rachel Michelberg (Music/Vocal Director) Rachel joins our away from theater for about 10 years so it’s good to see him back “on the boards” staff for her first production with WVLO and has an impressive since theatre and music are his passions in life. His prior credits include “Man of list of credits. Recently, she was Vocal Director for CMTSJ’s La Mancha”, “Pippin”, “Oklahoma!” and “Grease”. A graduate of Del Mar HS, “Oliver” and Music Director for JCC’s “The Music Man” and he’s attended De Anza College and works at Home Depot. Steve’s future goal is “Wizard of Oz”. She is well-known in the SF area as a leading to continue to enjoy his wife, Sarah and 20-month old daughter, Sofia, while mezzo-soprano. Her favorite opera roles include the title role in performing in local productions. “Carmen” and Rosina in “The Barber of Seville” with companies 8 13 Scott Stanley (Ensemble) Scott is delighted to be making his debut with WVLO. Patty Reinhart (Nickie) Last season subscribers will remember Patty in her He was recently seen as a villager in WCT’s “Fiddler On The Roof” and as Pops in ‘magical’ role of Mistoffolees in our production of “Cats”. Before that she had “Kiss Me, Kate” for SCP. Other credits include his favorite role as Charlie Brown performed in “The Merry Widow” and as Anita in our 1995 production of “West in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, Marcelllus in “The Music Man” and Lt. Side Story” for which she won the ERMA Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her Brannigan in “Guys & Dolls”. His hobbies include puttering in his home studio other credits include the role of Morales in “A Chorus Line” for both ACLO and and acrylic painting. Scott would like to thank his very indulgent and supportive SCP. Who would be surprised to learn that Anita and Morales are her two favorite family. roles?? She earned her BA in Theatre Arts at UCLA and her hobbies are languages- Ian Teter (Brubeck Assistant & Ensemble) A non-stop performer since his first -fluent in Spanish, Italian and some French. She also specializes in charcoal pencil stage experience in 2000, Ian has been in six other WVLO productions, most recently drawings and wall murals. Patty credits AMTSJ and TheatreWorks with improving playing Snowboy in “West Side Story”. Previously he appeared as Skimbleshanks her acting craft since she would like to direct someday. Her special thanks goes to in “Cats”, Prince Dauntless in “Once Upon A Mattress”, ensemble in “Mame” and her husband, Bob, of 19 years, her 9-year old son, Aaron and to the Marie Stinnett “Aida” and Doody in “Grease”. He was most recently seen as Brad Majors (one of Studio Family for all the love and support. his favorite roles) in ATC’s “The Rocky Horror Show”. He was also involved with Victoria Ribbs (Suzanne & Ensemble) Victoria marks her ninth production ATC’s “Little Shop of Horrors” as one of the puppeteers for Audrey II, no easy with WVLO, having previously appeared in “Damn Yankees”, “Wonderful Town”, task! Other credits also include ATC’s “Assassins” and STOC’s “Godspell”. He “Aida”, “Mame”, “Guys & Dolls”, “West Side Story”, “Oklahoma!” and “Will Rogers extends his gratitude and special thanks to his family for all their encouragement Follies”. Her favorite role to date is Laura in “A Chorus Line” with SCP, but her and support. theatrical credits also list productions with AMTSJ and BBB. Victoria is a native Valerie Valenzuela (Val, Fairy & Ensemble) Valerie returns for her second of SJ and her hobbies are interior and exterior design. production with WVLO, having just appeared as Minnie in our first musical of Sven Schutz (Daddy Brubeck) Sven returns for his second production with the season, “West Side Story”. Her most recent performance was in ATC’s 5th year WVLO, and season subscribers will remember Sven for his portrayal of Asparagus of “The Rocky Horror Show”. She was the choreographer, director and dancer (Gus) in last season’s “Cats”. His most recent performance was as Fyedka in for WVC’s 2nd annual student-run showcase called The Alpha Project this past WCT’s production of “Fiddler On The Roof”. Most of his credits are from his HS summer. Her choreography for Branham HS’s “Songs For a New World” earned productions—he received a nomination from AMTSJ for Best Supporting Actor and her a nomination for Best Choreography. In 2008, Valerie graduated from the the highlight of his career was performing “Wilkkommen” for the Honors Night. National Holistic Institute and received her title of Certified Massage Therapist Sven extends his gratitude to friends and family for their support and to the cast and Health Educator. She now works as a massage therapist at Burke Williams Day and crew of this show for “putting on such an amazing production”. Spa. Her career highlight came at the age of 16 when she was one of the Emcees for Heather Schweitzer (Elaine & Ensemble) Heather says she played in the River the Diocese of SJ’s Confirmation Event, at the HP Pavilion, performing for over City Boys Band in our 1990 production of “The Music Man”, but since that was 10,000 people. Valerie sends special thanks to Mom, Vasili and all her friends and 20 years ago, there aren’t many around WVLO who can corroborate her claim. family who have always supported and encouraged her. In the interim, she has performed with Albion College while earning her BA in Beth Anne Wells (Natalie & Ensemble) Beth Anne is another newcomer to Music Performance and was the recipient of the Irene Ryan Award with American WVLO, but no stranger to the stage. Her list of theatrical credits include her most College Theater Association. Her future goal is to make more money and dance recent production at FMT, “The Producers” and continue with performances at more often. In her spare time she is a nanny to her adorable nephews and many Hillbarn Theatre in “The Fantasticks”, “Grand Hotel” in addition to assisting the others. She thanks the cast members for all their hard work and the crew for all the Choreographer for several musicals – “Music Man”, “Aida”, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, things they do to make the show run so smoothly. She is also grateful to her friends and “The Fantasticks”, At FMT she appeared in “Carousel” and “Pippin”; at Lyric and family for their love and support. Theatre, she choreographed “Cinderella” and credits from the Midwest and East Frank Sherlock (Manfred & Ensemble) Believe it or not, this is Frank’s first show Coast include “A Chorus Line”, “La Cage aux Folles”, “Cinderella”, and “A Funny ever! He has seen many of the WVLO productions and it looked like the performers Thing…Forum”. She earned her BFA at the University of Tennessee; studied with were having fun so wanted to try it. The highlight of his career was actually getting Savion Glover and at Hubbard Street Dance- . A native of Dolly Parton’s in the show!!! A native of SJ, Frank is the Operations Manager for an Industrial town, Sevierville, Tennessee, Beth Anne is the User Experience Design Manager at Testing Laboratory and loves skiing, reading, movies and wine tasting. He claims Intuit, the makers of Turbo Tax and QuickBooks. Hobbies include rock climbing, that the theater is one of the few places that real magic exists and he’s grateful to skiing, caving and dance. the company of “Sweet Charity” for allowing him to be part of it.

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Byron “Steve” Perez Patty Reinhart Victoria Ribbs Sven Schutz

Elise Beason Melinda Beason Brittany Blankenship Andrea LeeAnn Brady

Heather Schweitzer Frank Sherlock Scott Stanley Ian Teter

Michael Carey Shannon Cassidy Jeremy Latham Stephen Evans Davies

Valerie Valenzuela

Paul Hale Sean Carson-Hull Dawn Munizza- David Lamcke Johnson

Beth Anne Wells

Kim Leung Marcie Marshall Katie O’Bryon Benjamin Perez

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