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West Valley Light Opera ASSfl. Presents
OUR 32ndSEASON 1996 -1997
Performing at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 FRUITVALE AVE., SARATOGA
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Written by WALTON JONES Based on an idea by Walton Jones and Carol Lees, as originally produced by the Ensemble Company and Yale RepertoryTheater, and further developed by the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. Broadway production presented by Jujamcyn Productions, Joseph P.Harris, Ira Bernstein and Roger Berlind.
Featuring (Alphabetically) FRANCO M. BERNARDI • ROBERT P. BERGMAN GORDON P. BOWMAN • DREW CAMPBELL • JOE COLLETTI BEN KANTER • HEIDI KOBARA • IAN LEONARD DAN MEAGHER • DIANE MILO • RON PACKARD DESI THOMPSON • CAROLYN TIDWELL Director: KEVIN CORMIER Music Director: JASON SHERBUNDY Choreographer: BRAD HANDSHY Producer: JANET MILLER
Gala Opening: Saturday, March 22 8:00 PM Friday: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 8:00 PM Saturday: April 5 2:30 PM Saturday: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 8:00PM Sunday: March 23, April 6, 13, 20 2:30 PM Thursday: April 24 8:00 PM
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Dear Audience Members,
Thank you for attending this performance of "1940's Radio Hour". I wasn't born anywhere near the 1940's-neither were most of the cast members. Yet in spite of having no living experience with that era, I found myself feeling that I was in quite familiar territory. The period references, the slang (both p.c. and not), the characters-everything in the show is so evocative of the times that it is hard not to feel as though one had experienced it all first hand. And of course the music. The glorious, sing-able, recognizable, wonderful music. I think we on this production have developed a kind of nostalgia for a time we never lived. And we have the luxury of selective nostalgia: since we were never there, we don't remember any of the hardship. Many of you do remember the times from first hand and the related sacrifices you made to see us win an unprecedented war against tyranny. Let's hope that tonight brings back only fond memories for you youngsters who made the '40s happen, and that our show happily transports everyone to one of the most complex simpler times in recent history. For me, it is appropriate to do a show which looks at the past as this year marks my twentieth as a musical theatre director. I'm happy to be working with some folks in this cast who have known me for many of those years. While 20 years of community theatre may be some kind of minor accomplishment, knowing some one in community theatre that long is a major one. My thanks to all the actors, producers, staff members, musicians, and techies with whom I have worked who have devoted so many hours of talent to make the magic. I couldn't-a done it wid outcha. Please enjoy our show and thanks again.
Kevin Cormier, Director CAST OF CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)
Pops Bailey, the stage doorman Ben Kanter Stanley, the radio station "gofer" Drew Campbell Clifton A. Feddington, coproducer announcer, & general manager Dan Meagher Zoot Doubleman, the bandleader Jason Sherbundy Wally Fergusson, the drug store delivery boy Ian Leonard Lou Cohn, the stage manager Joe Colletti Johnny Cantone, the featured vocalist...... Robe. rt P.Bergman Ginger Brooks, the bubble-headed waitress-turned-star .....Heidi Kobara Connie Miller, the bobbysoxer from Ogden, Utah Desi Thompson B.]. Gibson,preppy student from Yale Franco M. Berardi Neal Tilden, the comic who drives a cab Ron Packard Ann Collier, their main female vocalist since 1936 Diane Milo Geneva Lee Browne, the songwriter and jazz & blues singer Carolyn Tidwell Biff Baker, the band member who goes overseas tomorrow Gordon P.Bowman
THE MUSICIANS Band Leader (Zoot Doubleman),Jason Sherbundy
-Reeds-- Mark Byer Art Dias Steve Fernbach Steve Holmes Bobby Howe Arlene Jacobs Mike Maida Marty McHan Mike Potel Jordon Selburn Claudia Zornow -Trombones-- Gordon P.Bowman Garo Gagliano Grant Hill Wally Wells Craig Whitwell -Trumpets-- Shawn Collins Dan Coyle Clay Foster Bill Hunsicker Larry McGowan John Morillas Jim Rollins -Bass-- Steve Adkins Linda Jansen Jim Willoughby -Drums-- Tom Eschenfelder Jim Hurt -Piano-- Jason Sherbundy
(Not all musicians will play each performance.) THE MUSICAL NUMBERS
PLACE: The seedy studios ofWOY, a S,OOO-watt local New York City radio station, about an hour before a Monday night broadcast of a weekly variety show, "The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade."
TIME: December 21,1942
THE BROADCAST
ACT ONE "Kalamazoo" The Company "Pepsi Cola" .]ohnny,Wally, B.]., Connie, Ginger "Daddy" Connie & Men "WOV" Ann, Ginger, Neal, Wally "Our Love is HereTo Stay" Johnny "That Old Black Magic" Ann "Ain't She Sweet" Anne, Geneva, Lou,Wally, & B.].
SKIT: Diction Coaching Clifton, Neal
"How About You" B.]. & Connie "Blue Moon" Neal & Company Dance Neal & Ginger
- -15-Minute Intermission--
ACT TWO "Chiquita Banana" Women "Rose Of The Rio Grande" Geneva & Men "I'll Never Smile Again" Johnny & Company "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" B.]., Connie & Ginger "Blues In The Night" Ginger & Men "Jingle Bells" Company "I Got It Bad" Geneva "You Go To My Head" : B.]. "Five O'Clock Whistle" Connie & Men
SKIT: Mysterious Curtains .. Geneva, B.]., Clifton, Connie, Neal & Johnny
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Ann "Strike Up The Band" Company "I'll Be Seeing You" Company PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer Janet Miller Stage & Choral Director Kevin Cormier Musical Director Jason Sherbundy Choreographer Brad Handshy Set Designer Gary Mitchell Technical Director/Master Carpenter Ed Hand Assistant Bill Shepard Lighting Designer Dina Myers Costumer Debbie Owens Sound Designer Jon Wenger Stage Manager Elaine Anderson Mathews Assistant Stage Manager/Light Operator Larissa North Properties Kris Dudley Special Sound Props Les Dale, RayVargus, & Bill Shepard House Manager Phyllis Chrisman Program & Publicity Marge Hand Rehearsal Pianist Jason Sherbundy Promotional Designs Gene Pincus Lighting Operator Jennifer Roderick Spotlight Operator Bobby Giraudo Hair & Make-up Becky Ropa Stage Crew Becky Ropa "WOV"-ly Set Construction & Painting Crew Gene Collinge, Drew Campbell, Les Dale, Ed Hand, Ben Kanter, Heidi Kobara ,Hugh Mecum, Ron Packard, Gene Pincus, Bill Shepard, Ray Vargus & Cast Members Reservations & Box Office Marge & Ed Hand, Liz Dale Opening Night Refreshments Dawn Meidinger &Angels Unlimited Lobby Refreshments Angels Unlimited Photography Carl Ballou Lobby Design & Display Dawn Meidinger Poster/Flyer Design Nuberry Advertising Poster/Flyer/Program Printing Simpson Printers
Grateful Acknowledgements: Coming Soon ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL to this Theater SARATOGA DRAMA GROUP Saratoga Drama Group THEATREWORKS "Hello, Dolly" SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY THEATER May/June 1997 GENE PINCUS • WVLOA SALLY HOWE "Me & My Girl" & JASON WINTERS June/Aug 1997 BEN KANTER ("Pops" Bailey). Ben is a real veteran of WVLOA. Regular subscribers will remember him as Herbie in last season's production of "Gypsy" and as Gladhands in "West Side Story" as well as his direc- tion of" Show Boat" ,"Anything Goes" and" Girl Crazy" . Ben holds a Master of Fine Arts in stage directing from FSU as well as 3 other college degrees in theater. He served his internships in professional regional the- aters atArena Stage in Washington, DC, Seattle Rep in Seattle, and Old Globe in San Diego. Ben is currently a college professor of speech communication and theatre at De Anza Col- lege. His long list of theatrical credits began at the age of 7 on radio and the next year in elementary school. He has performed in over 60 produc- tions as an actor and over 50 as a director, his most recent being "Little Mary Sunshine" for SCP last year.Through the years, Ben has had the privi- lege of working with some of the "giants" in this business, including Mae West, Caesar Romero, Martha Ray, LilyTomlin and even feasted on fried chicken with Helen Hayes. But the highlight of his career has been work- ing with daughter,]ulie, now 14 in three productions.Always glad to have you on our stage, Ben!
JOE CqLLETTI (Lou Cohn). Joe returns to our stage for his second appearance and his second show of our season, having just performed the role of Hysteriurn in "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". Previously he had been seen in the role of Nicely Nicely Johnson in SDG's production of "Guys & Dolls". His impressive list of theatrical cred- its include leading and supporting roles in FMT's pro- ductions of "The Music Man", "The Three Penny Op- era", "ALittle Night Music", "Fiorello", "The Boys From Syracuse", and "Carousel" .Ioe graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BAin Theatre/Film and has worked on several student films as well as Apply Industrial Videos. He has also performed with Mystery By Design. In his spare time.Joe likes to play racquetball, date, go web surfing or cycling, and maybe even read a good book, not necessarily in that order! Some of his ambitions are to do more Shakespeare, opera and more film work. When we hoped he would perform with us again in the near future, we had not idea it would be so soon. But Joe's timing and comedic talent are always welcome on our stage. DAN MEAGHER (CliftonA. Feddington). Dan, a San Francisco native and making his debut with WVLOA, was most recently seen in the two sold-out runs of "Party of One" at the Hillbarn Theater. He has also been seen in "Red, Blonde, and Blue" at Bella Mia Res- taurant, "Show Boat" with DLO, "Into The Woods", "Grease" and Sondheim's "Assassins" at ACT.Dan was a scholarship recipient to the AMTS]'s Theater Artists institute and recently took first place in the Musical Theater vocal contest at SFCC.He holds a Masters in Broadcast journalism from USF and has worked on shows for KPIX, KGO, KCBS,andA&E's Cable. His ambition is to appear in a Broadway musical so we wish him well, then we can say we knew him "when"!!
RON PACKARD (Neal Tilden). Another California native, Ron may be making his debut with WVLOA, but he is no stranger to television or theater. His first appearance was Papa Bear in SJCMT's "Goldilocks & The Three Bears". Since then his credits include "Bells Are Ringing" for Foothill College, "Inspecting Carol" for Bus Barn Stage and most recently in "Crazy For You"with PCLO.In addition,Ron has appeared in two national commercials and two television specials with such celebs as Joe Piscopo and Pee-wee Herman! As a Property Claims Representative for Farmers Insurance, Ron says the high- light of his life is surviving the rainstorms of the last two years! With hob- bies like skiing, traveling and golf, we are grateful that Ron sacrificed many relaxing hours to be in this cast.
DIANE MILO (Ann Collier). Diane is another new- comer to WVLOA,but has been performing since she was 14 when she was a finalist in the Ted MackTalent Show. At 16 she performed in night clubs as a lead vocalist with various pop and jazz bands. Her long list of theatrical credits include roles in "Kiss Me, Kate" and "The Most Happy Fella" at FMT;"Evita", "Me & My Girl", Laurey in "Oklahoma!", Irene Malloy in "Hello, Dolly" and Babe in "Pajama Game", her most recent being the "City ofAngels "for the Pleasanton Playhouse. Diane is a Electronics Sales Representative for Engineering Associates, a position which brought her to the BayArea two years ago. The highlight of Diane's career was singing with a choir at Carnegie Hall and her ambi- tions are to headline in a LasVegas showroom and to record an album of old standards with a big band.With her talent, she certainly has the poten- tial so we look forward to seeing her in LasVegas soon! CAROLYN TIDWELL (Geneva Lee Browne). Another newcomer to WVLOA, but no stranger to this stage Carolyn was seen here as Rose in SDG's"Steppin'Out" and as Kate in "Oklahoma". Carolyn holds a BSin Edu- cation and is currently Director of Career Services at Menlo College in Atherton. She began her theatrical career in the 6th grade as the Dawn Fairy in "Hansel & Gretel" and most recently appeared as Olive in the female version of "The Odd Couple" at Hillbarn Theater. She has also appeared in "She Loves Me" for Theatre- works and "Blues In The Night" for PAP Her ambition is to work at Disneyland as a cabaret/jazz singer and she's getting a head start on that goal as a featured vocalist with the Mike Sloan Big Band. Carolyn's biggest thrill to date was singing in concert with LiveTaylor (Iames'Iaylor's brother). Her hobbies are dancing & photography, husband,Jeff, son, Sherman, and Great Dane,Ansel, not necessarily in that order! We are delighted to have Carolyn in our cast!
DESI THOMPSON (Connie Miller). Another new per- former to WVLOA, Desi is attending West Valley Col- lege majoring in Administration ofJustice. If you think that sounds "legal", you're right! Her first stage appear- ance was at Flint Center as a street urchin in "AChrist- mas Carol." Since then she has performed with SJCMT as Kathy Seldon in "Singin' In The Rain" & Judas in "Godspell". She played Rose Alvarez in "Bye,Bye,Birdie" for PYT and Val in Bellermine's "Chorus Line." Desi's most recent performance was in PAP's production of "Mack & Mabel". We think she has a great future outside the courtroom!
ROBERT P. BERGMAN (Iohnny Cantone). Although "Bob" has not been on our stage for over 2 years, this will be his tenth production with WVLOA, his most recent in "Where's Charley?" in the role of Sir Francis Chesney. Bob's other credits for us include principle roles in "Oklahoma!", "The Pajama Game", "Perfectly Frank", "The Music Man", and an ERMAaward for his supporting role of Sancho in "Man of La Mancha". Bob performed in several productions during the last two years: "Princess Ida" with G&S, "The Sorcerer" , "Ruddigore" & "The Zoo" with Stanford Savoyards, "H.M.S. Pinafore" with Lamplighters and in the role of Edward Rutledge in "1776" with SDG.A graduate of De Anza College, SJSU,and SC Law School, Bob is a licensed attorney, life insurance agent and securities agent, specializing in estate and investment planning. What a joy to have Robert P back on our stage! HEIDI KOBARA (Ginger Brooks). We welcome Heidi back for her second production with WVLOA. Last season's subscribers will remember her for her "elec- tric" performance as Electra in "Gypsy". Heidi earned her AA in interpreting for the deaf. She has been per- forming or training in all facets of theater since she was 10 years old when she played David in "The Small One". She credits her mother for driving her to every class and performance during her formative years and for putting up with her ever since. In her spare time, when she isn't performing as an exotic dancer, Heidi likes to play her celtic harp and her ambition is to stay in the theater and not starve. We feel very fortunate to have Heidi back on our stage again!
FRANCO M. BERARDI (BJ Gibson). This is Franco's second production with WVLOA, for he played the role of Riff in "West Side Story" in 1995.As a student at West Valley College, he has take jazz & tap at AMTSJ and performed in their productionsd of "Rags" and "My Fair Lady". He has also been featrued as Tony in "West Side Story" and Jesus in "Godspell". Franco just recently appeared in PAP's "Mack& Mabel." His ambi- tion is to be a police officer and production manager. We don't know how he will do both, but we certainly hope he sticks to acting with us in the future.
IAN LEONARD (Wally Fergusson). Ian also makes his debut with WVLOA and as a native San josean be- gan his theatrical credits in high school in "Guys & Dolls."His favorite roles have been Will Rogers in "Will Rogers Follies", Conrad Birdie in "Bye,Bye Birdie", and Neal Tilden in "1940's Radio Hour." His most recent stage appearance was in SJCMT's "Annie Warbucks" and recently acted as assistant director for "The Emperor's New Clothes." Ian attended USF for two years and is currently a part-time student working at the SJ Public Library. He says the highlight of his young career is being punched by Annette Bening's brother on stage.We trust he'll replace that highlight with a pleasanter experience, hopefully, in this production! Wel- come, Ian. DREW CAMPBELL (Stanley). We welcome Drew to our stage for his first appearance with WVLOAin this production, but he is no stranger to theater. His cred- its include his debut as a Siamese child in "The King & I",his favorite roles: Harold Hill in "The Music Man", Max in "Lend MeATenor" ,Jack Rover in "Wild Oats" & Jonathan Whittaker in "EasyVirtue." He most recently was featured as El Gallo in "The Fantastics."Drew lists his profession as an actor, singer, dancer, magician, musician, computer technician and freelance writer (his first book will be published in April-watch for it at Crown Books!) and coffee drinker. Is there anything you can't do, Drew??
GORDON P. BOWMAN (Biff Baker). Even though • V many subscribers won't recognize Gordon, he has been with WVLOAsince he made his first appearance in "The Sound of Music" in 1988. In 1991 he was a Russian soldier in "Fiddler On The Roof" and for many other productions, he was playing trombone in our orchestra. He last appeared in SCP's production of "1940's Radio Hour." He sings tenor as a member of STOCtet,the chorus group ofSTOC,loves rollerblading and works for Courtesy Tow as an automotive trans- port technician. Gordon comes from a very musical family, all play musi- cal instruments and all have been members of our orchestras through the years. They have been referred to as the "Bowman Family Players" and Terri, Gordon's Dad, who plays bassoon, served as Music Director for WVLOA's"Where's Charley?"Gordon's trombone has also been in the "pits" for SDG,SCp,PAp,and PCS since the early 1980's, thanks to the encourage- ment of his family.He plays roles of the basic bad guy, but he is certainly an asset to any production.
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"SOUTH PACIFIC" Music by RICHARD RODGERS, Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN
A memorable Rodgers & Hammerstein triumph and one of the greatest musicals of our time based on James Michener's novel, "Tales of the South Pacific". It opened on Broadway in 1949 starring Mary Martin and Enzio Pinza, and won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It tells the story of American servicemen and women on a South Sea island during World War II with a captivating blend of heart- rending romance, explosive GI humor, strong drama and tender sentiment. The score includes fabulous collection of hits including "Some Enchanted Evening", "There is Nothing Like a Dame", "Bali Hai", and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair". Performances Nov/Dec 1997
"HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALL V TRVING" Music & Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER, Book by ABE BURROWS
A musical comedy based on the book by Shepherd Mead, a big-business satire in which J. Pierpont Finch owes his advancement from window washer of office buildings to Chairman of the Board of World Wide Wicket Company, not through hard work, but by his ability to make others work hard for him. This musical opened on Broadway in 1961 and starred Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee, who also starred in the film. A new production of this delightful musical opened on Broadway in 1996 and the National Tour recently appeared in San Francisco. Memorable songs include "Coffee Break", "The Company Way", "A Secretary is Not a Toy", and "I Believe In You". Performances Mar/Apr 1998
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32 Years of Hits (1964-1997)
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...FORUM 96 MUSIC MAN 71, 90 ANNIE 84 MY FAIR LADY 78, 85, 94 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 96 MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD 92 ANYTHING GOES 70, 87 NAUGHTY MARIETTA 75 APPLAUSE 73 NEW MOON, THE 74 BELLS ARE RINGING 67 NO, NO, NANETTE 74 BRIGADOON 69,80 NUNSENSE 93 CAMELOT 79, 94 NUNSENSE II 96 CAROUSEL 72 OKLAHOMA! 65, 80, 91 DAMES AT SEA 86 OLIVER 65,74 DESERT SONG, THE 78, 87 ON A CLEAR DAY 68 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 71, 90 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 67 FLOWER DRUM SONG 81 PAINT YOUR WAGON 78 42ND STREET 88 PAJAMA GAME, THE 72,82 GEORGE M! 76 PAL JOEY 77 GIGI75 PERFECTLY FRANK 83 GIRL CRAZY 88 ROBERT & ELIZABETH 77 GOOD NEWS 80 RODGERS & HART REVUE 84 GUYS & DOLLS 68, 89 ROSE MARIE 79 GYPSY 68,95 SHOWBOAT 84 HELLO DOLLY 86 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 92 HERE'S LOVE 67 SOME ENCHANTED EVENING 85 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS 76 SOUND OF MUSIC, THE 78,89 H.M.S. PINAFORE 69 SOUTH PACIFIC 69, 79, 88 I DO! I DO! 73, 94 STOP THE WORLD 64 INTO THE WOODS 90 STUDENT PRINCE, THE 70,82 IRENE 86 SUGAR 85 KING & I 93 SWEET CHARITY 87 KISMET 70, 91 SWEETHEARTS 76 KISS ME KATE 81,89 THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR 97 LOVELY LADIES, KIND GENTLEMEN 75 UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN 65,71 MAME 83 VERY GOOD EDDIE 77 MAN OF LA MANCHA 83, 92 WEST SIDE STORY 82,95 ME AND MY GIRL 97 WHERE'S CHARLEY? 95 MERRY WIDOW, THE 72, 91 WONDERFUL TOWN 81 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 93 KEVIN CORMIER, Stage & Choral Director. Kevin returns to us for his ninth production forWVLOA and regular subscribers will recall his excellent staging of "My Fair Lady", "Nunsense", "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" ,"Sound of Music" ,"Fiddler On The Roof" ,"Into TheWoods"and"Man of LaMancha" which he directed twice. Kevin most recently directed "Baby" for SCPO Since he directed "MyFair Lady",Kevin has been play- ing Mr.Mom to his 3-year old son ,William,while Claire (William's mom) continues her legal career. Kevin & Claire, along with several other Campbell residents, recently founded a group called STOC, which stands for Studio Theater of California. Kevin directs the STOCtet or "musical arm" of the group which is comprised of 17 members who present two annual concerts as well as performing for various groups during the holiday season. Kevin earned his MA in Direc- tion at Cal State Fullerton where he had the privilege of working with Jose Quintero, internationally renowned stage director. Kevin began his directing career in Sunnyvale with SCP's "Guys & Dolls" ,"Annie Get Your Gun", "Gypsy", "Brigadoon" & "Hello, Dolly!". His complete list of theatri- cal credits are too numerous to mention but we appreciate his tremen- dous versatility and wealth of talents which include choral direction, cho- reography, acting, designing sets and make-up.We are delighted that Kevin was able to include this production in his busy schedule.
JASON SHERBUNDY, Musical Director.Jason makes his debut as a WVLOA staff member. He has recently worked as assistant conductor and repetiteur in "Mi- kado" and" Merry Widow" for SJLT,and in" Magic Flute" for LVO.He just remounted a musical version of "Jack and the Beanstalk" (which he composed) that is tour- ing schools and youth assemblies. He played on the 1995-1996 national tour of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, was composer and music director for "Milena" at Sonoma State University, and for "Jason and Medea: Can This Marriage Be Saved?" at Cinnabar Opera Theater, and was music director for Western Union Theater's "Wise Man of the West". He is pres- ently playing in six bands ranging from straight-ahead jazz to funk, disco to rock. It is a pleasure to have such a versatile and talented musician on our staff! BRAD HANDSHY, Choreographer.This is Brad's third production with WVLOA in a staff position, having last choreographed "My Fair Lady" in 1994 and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" in 1992. He had also ap- peared in our productions of "Fiddler On The Roof" and "Anything Goes". Other performing credits include "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", "42nd Street", "Gypsy", "My One & Only", "Fiddler On The Roof", & "Camelot" for PCLO.Brad also danced in SJCLO's (be- fore it becameAMTSJ) productions of "Fiddler OnThe Roof" ,"0liver" ,"Showboat" &"Damn Yankees" .He most recently appeared in "Anything Goes" atAMTSJand "Kiss Me,Kate!" at FMTand choreographed "Baby"for SCP.Brad has studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern & flamenco dance with numberous local teachers. He wants to thank both Jennifer Roderick and Reggie Reynolds for their assistance at the" 1940's Radio Hour" audi- tions and to Nicole Andrews for her pre-rehearsal help in working out some of the dance routines. Welcome back, Brad! We are always grateful that you make time to share your terpsichorean talents.
JANET MILLER, Producer. Janet makes her debut as Producer, after having served on our Board of Direc- tors since 1993, but regular subscribers will recog- nize her as a "performing" cast member in eight of our productions, including "Oklahoma!" (for which she received the Captain's Cape Award),"MerryWidow", "Music Man", "Sound of Music", "South Pacific", "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (for which she was nomi- nated for an ERMAaward), "Meet Me In St.Louis" and "The King & I". Her most recent stage appearance was in "MerryWidow"for G&SLyricTheater.With a BAin Classics and a BS in Education from Ohio State University, she feels fortunate to have al- ways been employed as a Latin teacher since her college graduation and is currently teaching Latin & English at Lincoln High School. Janet is ac- tive in her Church choir, sings for weddings, belongs to the STOCtet, is still a Giants fan and follows Ohio State sports with her husband, Steve. Even though her previous staff positions have been as assistant to the producer, Janet has done an excellent job and we congratulate her and her staff on an outstanding production.
If you or your group need costumes for a special event, you might find exactly what you want in the West Valley Light Opera workshop. For costume availability and/or an appointment, call Elizabeth Dale, Costume Coordinator, at (408) 749-8437. At the end of the 79-'80 season, WVLOA Board initiated a special award in memory of its late President, Captain R.P Maurice. The "Captain's Cape" award, selected by the Director, is presented to a member of the chorus who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of the production. After 15 seasons of memorabilia, the cape was retired and a new one replaced it. The following are the recipients of this award for the past seven seasons.
Fritz Allmon .. "KIss ME KATE'; Russell Galloway/ Len Jacobson "FIDDLERON THE ROOF" Lisa Ellison "THE KING & I" John Ladasky "THE MUSIC MAN" Reggie Reynolds "MEET ME IN ST. LoUIS" Anneka van Mastrigt/ Jennifer Roderick .... "My FAIR LADY" Christopher Thompson .. "INTO THE WOODS" Geri Schneider .. . "CAMELOT" Cosmo Hom/Roy Shimada "KISMET" Barbara Cowie/ Janet Miller "OKLAHOMA!" Shari Yankovich "WHERE's CHARLEY?" Susan Sanders/Jay Torr "MERRYWIDOW" Erin McKevitt "WEST SIDE STORY" Nick Manis "MAN OF LA MANCHA" Molly Dixon "GYl)SY" Stephen Maddox "SINGIN' IN THE R.,\lN" Kristy Hughes "NUNSENSEII" Geri Schneider "DROOD" Simone Skeels "ANNIE GETYOUR GUN Anneka van Mastrigt "NUNSENSE" Shellisha Evans/Tony Gonzales ..... "FORUM"
ORCHESTRA VEST AWARDS Arlene Jacobs "Kiss ME KATE" Merle Knouf "MEET ME IN ST. LoUIS" Terry Bowman "FIDDLERONTliE Roor" Eileen Bowman-Wickemeyer. "I Do! I Do!" John P Healy "THE MUSIC MAN" John Morillas "My FAIR LADY" Myndall Maurer "INTO THE WOODS" Max Alford "CAMELOT" Panl Sakai ... "KISMET" Marilyn Anderson "WHERE'S CHARLEY?" Linda Bloomquist "OKLAHOMA!" Tim Down "WEST SIDE STORY" Bonnie Bowman "MERRyWIDOW" Trevor Albrecht...... "GyPSY Linda Black "MAN OF LA MANCHA" Kirk Berkland/Ian Turnage "NUNSENSEII" Mike Sloan "SINGIN' INTIIE R.,\lN" Bonnie Bowman/ Dori Shimer "DRooD" Dori Shimer "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" Gladie Tuscher "NUNSENSE" Jim Corrigan "FORUM" Linda Clements "THE KiNG & I"
IN MEMORIAM
BONNIE BOWMAN, VIRGIE JEWEL GEIB, a dedicated orchestra our volunteer "cookie lady" member for several years. who served Angels Unlimited for many years.
These two wonderful ladies with their infectious smiles, gracious manner and dedication to the theater will be missed by all of us whose lives they touched. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families. West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc. A Non-Profit Organization
The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experi- enced Play Directors.We sincerely hope you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Edward Hand President Mrs. Elizabeth Dale Vice President Mr.Hugh Mecum Secretary Mr.]ay Sternin Treasurer Mr.Richard Meidinger Member & Chairperson of Angels Unlimited Mrs.]ean Hutchins Member Mr. Gene Pincus Member & Chairperson of Data Processing Ms. Donna Stuefloten Member Mrs.]anet Miller Member Mr.Michael MacKenzie Member Mr.]une Romeo Milanes Member Mr. Stephen EVon Till Counsel
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Whenever you donate to a non-profit arts and cultural programs such as ours. group like WVLOA,you can double your Here in the BayArea, we are fortunate to contribution to the organization by tak- have many companies that have initiated ing advantage of your company's match- such programs. Remember, matching ing gift program (even after retirement). contributions are not automatic. YOU Perhaps the most popular way for com- must notify your employer of your dona- panies to make charitable contributions tion, usually at the time you make it. If is through a matching contribution pro- you are employed by one of these com- gram wherein the company will match, panies and are one of our supporters, take usually one-to-one, the donation one of advantage of this wonderful way to sup- their employees gives to a favorite char- port one of your favorite non-profit asso- ity.And often, these companies will only ciations, WVLO. It isn't too late to match match contributions made to develop your contribution for this season. WVLOInformation
SARATOGA CMC THEATER on the night of performance unless accompanied 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. In the City of Saratoga Office Complex All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no LobbyTelephone (408) 741-9508 ticket refunds. BOX OFFICE HANDICAPPED SEATING In Saratoga Civic Theater Special seating is available for differently-abled Across from West Valley College patrons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777 (Voice Mail when purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager available 24 hours daily.) Theater Box Office opens for more information. one hour before showtime. HEARING IMPAIRED ADMINISTRATION OFFICES A hearing-impaired, Sennheiser, infrared enhance- Mailing Address ment listening system has been installed in this PO. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 theater for all WVLOA performances. Hearing- Fax: (408) 358-1896 (with prior notice) impaired patrons may obtain personal headsets PERFORMANCE TIMES with individual volume controls in the lobby Fri/Sat Eves 8:00 PM refreshment area next to the Box Office. Sat/Sun Matinees 2:30 PM LATE ARRIVALS Thurs Eves 8:00 PM Curtain times are prompt.As a courtesy to our TICKET PRICES' audience and performers, late arrivals will be seated Gala Openings S17 by an usher at an appropriate time and may not be (Includes champagne & reception) seated in their exact seats until intermission. Fri/Sat Eves $15 REMINDERS Sat/Sun Matinees $14 • No smoking in the theater or lobby. Thurs Eves $14 • No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are Seniors $1 off permitted in the theater. Students (Except Gala) $ 1 off • WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss of (16 & under or with valid ID) personal property. *Prices include City Surcharge of $1.00 • Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby GROUP DISCOUNTS only. Are available for all productions except Opening • Family & guests wishing to greet performers are Nights. Contact Ed Hand at (408) 268-3777. Special asked to wait in the lobby. bookings for fund-raisers are also available. • Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and infants to any regular performance. Every TICKET EXCHANGES person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket. Season ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any time up to 24 hours before a performance, free • Schedules are subject to change. of charge. Subscription tickets for missed • As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch alarms, paging devices, & cellular performances may NOT be exchanged. Non- telephones upon entering the theater. subscription tickets may be exchanged up to 24 • Please note the nearest exit from your assigned hours before a performance for another seat to the seat. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please same production free of charge. Non- subscriber WALK to an exit. tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged. • Doctors or parents wishing to leave an emergency number while attending a perfor- To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 or mance should refer callers, whenever possible, to mail to:\WLOA,P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031. the lobby telephone, (408) 741-9508, and leave Exchanges received through the mail will be held their seat location with the paging service or for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office babysitter. West Valley Light Opera Subscribers 1996-1997 Season Original Subscriber.Annalee Poole REPORT OF SUBSCRIBER Creedon, Wilma Hack,Iryne Lawrence, Frank & Marie NAMES AS OF Creighton, Anne Haines, Vicki Lawrie, Don & Harriet SEPTEMBER 14, 1996 Cremmensen, Paul Hall, LaVerne Lawson, Hank Aanenson,Jim & Marl' Ann Croft, Helen Hallman, Harry Leufgen, Marie Abel, George & Patricia Cunningham, WD. 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Schmidt, Marian Watt, Mr & Mrs James Hanhisalo, Beverly Wood, Lee & Helen Schmidt, Wally & Bea Waugh, Robert Hicks, Grace Schmitz, Janice & Stefan Webb,Pat Hodges, Bill & Kay Schunk, Ms Ruth Westendorf, Mrs G. Hopkins, Malcolm Seacrist, Ruth Wight, Robert & BettyBays Huber,Amy Sedler, Steve Wilds, Robert & Natalie Jackson, Stephen Sell, Marilyn & Darrell WiIliams,Judy Jessup, William H. Semanek, William Williams, Rosalie Jewish Community Center Sermersheim,Anne &Andy Williamson, Mr & Mrs Johnson,JoAnn Blackwell Simons,Jeanette Robert Johnson-Skinner, Sue Sinozich, Jean Willoughby, Darlene Johnson, Virginia 010 t(()tf /(;1/()kI? *that the four major publishers of for each performance and that the stage musicals in the USA are Music proceeds from these sales provides Theatre International, Rodgers & the drinks & refreshments for the Hammerstein Theatre Library,Samuel cast, crew, orchestra as well as our French, Inc. andTams-Witmark Music opening night food, beverages and Library, Inc. with offices in New York flowers? City? * that the ushers who assist with your * that the Saratoga Civic Theater was seating and pass out programs at the constructed in 1964 by the City of door are all unpaid volunteers; many Saratoga for City Council & Planning from our subscribers, cast members Commission meetings (which are and good friends? Call the Voice Mail, held on most Wednesdays) with the (408) 268-3777 if you would like to citizens of Saratoga and for use by live help. There is no charge for training. performing arts groups? *that many costumes used in our * that every Sunday after a matinee per- musicals come from our own cos- formance, the theater groups are re- tume shop and that we welcome any quired to close their lobby box office donations of clothing and accesso- & remove all refreshments from the ries? That unique requirements and lobby as well as to remove all sets availabilities of size sometimes dic- from the stage and to set up the heavy tate that we borrow or rent from council chambers for use on the fol- other theater groups and/or profes- lowing Wednesday? sional costume rental companies? *that the infrared, hearing-impaired * Anything else you'd like to know??? system was installed and provided by Ask us!! WVLOA at no cost to the patrons with hearing disabilities? 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