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2 Teri Esposito Howard Herdman Earnestine Lavergne Pat and Joe Esquivel Saul Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Edward Le Blanc Kim Evans Charles Hess Dr. Trudy Le Clair and Richard Falb Molly Hickman Mr. Ray Bradley Renee Fallaha Donna and Carl Hinds June and Harold Leach Dr. Stuart L. Farber Charles E. Hirsch Paolo Ledesma Heather M. Ferber Ping Ho Vicki and Keith Lee Izzy Fischer Dr. Richard Hochberg Peter J. Leets Steven Fischer Hollywood Park Casino Helen Leonard The Fish Company Kay and Wyn Holmes Dr. and Mrs. Carl Leong Judy and Robert Fisher Cindy Horita Jack Lewis Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Jon Howerton Marcia Lewis and John McGuirk Sue and Mike Fitzsimons Christina and Michael Hughes Vanessa Lewis Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Melvin Hughes Sue and Paul Liles Jesus Fojo Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Jeffrey J. Lim Follower of Christ Mrs. Susan Hunsinger Barbara and Jim Lockwood Anne Forman Jay Hurtado Judith and Dr. Henry Louria Dr. Susan Fox and Frank Frimodig Robert M. Iritani Nancy and Stephen Lutz Sharon Frank Dr. and Mrs. Alan Israel Adrian Lyells Teresa Freeborn and Douglas Regelout Mark Itzkowitz Mr. and Mrs. George Mabuni Roberta and Wayne Fujitani Grace and Tom Izuhara Muysean and Peter Madden Elaine Fulton Sharon Jacoby Laura and Sergio Madrigal Samuel Gabriel David Jaynes Johnny Magsby JoAnn and Art Gallucci Joan Jefferson Mary Majors Therese Galvan Dr. Warren D. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Manalang Arthur Gapasin Cathy and Rich Jones Stephen Mao Gayle and Michael Garrity Cathy and James Juliani Eleanor Marlow Jan Gaschen Mary Ann and Steve Kahanic Dr. and Mrs. Max B. Martinez Michael Gautreau Luanne Kamiya Sissy and Rich Martinez Franz Gerich Gloria and Sherman Kappe Mary and Donald Martini Karen and Larry Gibson Mr. and Mrs. George Katanjian Janice Kay Matthews Mr. Richard Gilmore Isaac Kawamoto Pansy and Robert Mattox Roxanne and Alan Goldin Marylou and Allan Kennedy Cecilia and Ronald Maus The Goldsmith Family Roland Kerby Cindy and Doug Maxwell Margarita Gomez Dr. Aaron Kern Janet McCarty Gonzales Lambert Family Fay and Lawrence Kerneen The McCune Family Raejean C. Goodrich The Kerr Family Aliene Mcgrew William Goodwin Joseph Kienle Farley McKinney Shirelle Gordon-Thompson Carol Kindler Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Beryl and Graham Gosling James King Terry and Dave McMurtrey Timothy Gower Jacky and Jack Kleyh Lilas McPherson Marguerite and Werner Graf Shirley and Kenneth Klipper David Medellin A. Graham and M. Marion Karen Knecht Maureen and Mike Mekjian Alvena and Richard Graham Lee M. Kochems and Vincent J. Patti Ursula and Lawrence Melvin Pete Greco and Robert Brock Terry L. Koepke Barbara and Edwin Mendenhall Susan and Dr. Robert Green Jerry Kohl Diana Merryman Norma and Gary Greene Dawn Marie Kotsonis Todd Meyer Kenneth Greenleaf Shirley Kotsonis Luzviminda Miguel Guerra Family Ann Kough Hassan Milani Rosemary Escalera Gutierrez Bette and Ken Kurihara Gary Miller Robert C. Haefele Linda and Harry Kusuda Kathleen Miller Roger Hale Sue and Mati Kuuskmae Dr. Marjorie Mitchell Michael Hanna Patrice and Kevin Kyle Ellie and Jim Monroe Jo and Paul Hanson Cathy LaBare Anthony R. Montero Mark Harding Carl Laconico Patricia Moore Lois and Thomas Harris Kathy and Derrick Lai Becky Morales Valarie and Mike Harris Nelson Lane Toni and Tom Morgan Hedy Harrison-Anduha and Jill and Rick Larson David Moromisato Larry Anduha Emelita Latreille Kris Moskowitz Julie and Costa Hase David Latter James Murakami
3 Cortland Myers Lynne Rose Lillian K. Triggs Chidori Nakamura Patricia Rose TSPC Stan Nakamura Jean Rothaermel Jean Tuohino Naz The Cat Vivian and Tom Rothwell Maria Tupaz Jean and Ardell Nease S. and S. Rundell Alex Urbach Alan Negosian Tom Sakiyama June and Sonny Van Dusen A.J. Neiman Steve Salas and Steven P. Timmons Dorothy and Robert Van Nice Wendy and Mike Nelson Christine and Dennis Salts Mr. and Mrs. L. Van Pelt Nelson-Dunn, Inc. Monica Sanchez Tim VanEck Ronald Nichols Sheri Sands Maria Von Sadovszky Jill and Michael Nishida Mario A. Sapitula Diane and Fred Vunak Toby Nishida Janed and Richard Sax Charles Wadman Linda Nomura Roberta and Gary Schaeffer Laura Walker Diane Norris Mary and Robert Scherbarth Donna and Robert Walters Margene and Chuck Norton Mildred Scholnick Angela and Sinclair Wang Mr. Luther Nussbaum Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Linda Webb Cathryn O’Brien-Smith Jerome Schultz Karen and Robert Webb Edward Ogle Cindy Scotto Carol Webster and Chris Enterline Ann and Clarence Ohara Seal Methods, Inc. Darlene Weidner Karen Ohta Mary Serles Marijke and Tim Weightman Sylvia L. Osborne Elena Seto Julia Q. Weiman Kathy and John Owsinski Doc Severinsen Anita and David Weinstein P.P. Mfg. Co. Inc., Ronald Burr William Shakespeare Lynne and Ken Wellty George Palomino Olivette Shannon Sandee and Mike Welsh Bonnie Jo Panagos Kristi Shaw Helen Williams D Parsons Drs. Mary and Steven Sherman Laura H. and John D. Williams Mary Ellen Pascucci Ron Shestokes Lee Williamson Minna and Frank Patterson The Douglas Lane Shulby, Sr. Family Merrillyn Wilson Angela and Devy Paul Kathleen Sidaris Caron and Jeff Winston Marilyn and James Peters Steven Siefert Pornwit Wipanurat John Peterson Neil Siegel David Wolpe Pettersen Family Maureen and A.J. Siegrist Charles Wong Francisco Philibert Dorothy Simmons Robert Worley Frances Pianelli Eric O. Simpson Candy and Jim Yee Judith Pickup Benjamin Singer Eunee and Frank Yee Jackie and Joe Ploen Loren Slafer Jeanette Yee Merrill Plou Sylvia Sligar Basha Yonis Forrest Poorman Carol and Rob Smallwood Ruthann Yuhas Elizabeth and Greg Prevost Nancy Sur Smith Barbara Yunker Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Toula Smith Xavier Zavatsky Crista Qi and Vincent Chung Ray Songco John W. Zlatic Susan Ragone Kevin Speaks Dr. Marjorie and Frank Ramirez Kerry Spears IN MEMORIAM Karen Randall Dan Stange In Memory of Voneta Aday Robin Raymond Kris and Robert Steedman and Edward Bowlen Ellyn and Alan Reback Gale Stein In Loving Memory of Joan and Dick Redmayne Donna Stevens Carol M. Behan Elizabeth Redmon Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Strawther In Memory of Carolyn A. Bowlen Kathy Reid Richard Strayer In Memory of Mrs. Edna Kuwahara Rosalie Relleve William R. Stringer In Loving Memory of Ethel Lee Nikki and Dennis Repp A.J. Taen In Memory of Mr. Leon F. Lee Mrs. Anastacio Rivera Scoty Takahashi and Susan Markee Joan G. Robinson Nora and Winford Teasley Sharon V. Robinson Eunice and Jesse Thompson Rockwell Collins Ken Thompson Harriet and William Rodiger Karen Tilson Rick and Audrey Rodriguez Joann Tommy Laura and Gary Rose Sharon Touchstone
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4 presents
NEIL SEDAKA
Sunday, January 13, 2013, 3:00 PM
This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY A piano prodigy, NEIL SEDAKA was a student at the No. One smash Love Will Keep Us Together; Clay Aiken’s Juilliard School before he embarked on songwriting in his Solitaire; Connie Francis’ Stupid Cupid and Where the Boys teens. He teamed up with his neighbor, Howard Greenfield, Are; and The Monkees’ When Love Comes Knocking at Your forming a successful songwriting partnership that spanned Door). decades and sold more than 60 million records. Sedaka was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Sedaka rose to fame with his recording of Oh Carol!, Fame and given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. which established him as a major recording artist and In 2004, he was honored with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime performer. His “upbeat style can make even unrequited love Achievement Award from the National Academy of seem wonderful,” hailed the Los Angeles Times. Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, which salutes Grammy nominee Sedaka has dazzled scores of fans outstanding achievements of songwriters. with hits that he penned and performed himself (Breaking Laughter in the Rain – the critically acclaimed musical Up Is Hard to Do, Laughter in the Rain, Happy Birthday Sweet chronicling Sedaka’s rise, fall, and rise again – just concluded Sixteen, Calendar Girl, and Bad Blood) as well as those he its tour through the United Kingdom. Sedaka is hopeful it wrote for others (Captain & Tennille’s Grammy-winning will be launched in 2013 in London’s West End. n
5 present s
MOONWALKER: THE REFLECTION OF MICHAEL
Featuring
MICHAEL FIRESTONE as MICHAEL JACKSON
Friday, January 18, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY Inspired by the late superstar Michael Jackson, and fashion. He debuted in show business as the youngest MOONWALKER: THE REFLECTION OF MICHAEL and most popular member of the group The Jackson 5 and is a thrilling musical journey into the King of Pop’s genius went on to enchant the world with his showmanship and in a rousing production showcasing a live band, singers, and hits, including Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, Bad, Wanna dancers. As the musical icon, internationally acclaimed Be Startin’ Somethin’, and Black or White. Thirteen of his impersonator MICHAEL FIRESTONE brings to life solo songs landed in the No. One spot – the most by a male Jackson’s persona, reviving the legend’s look, voice, and singer – making Jackson one of the most enduring forces in unforgettable dance moves. the entertainment industry. The tribute features costume changes and Prior to Jackson’s death, Firestone portrayed the performances of Jackson’s greatest hits, including Thriller, superstar to much acclaim in live shows, including MTV Billie Jean, Beat It, Rock With You, The Way You Make Me Magic and Around the World in Asia. Since the Pop icon’s Feel, and Man in the Mirror. The presentation received a passing, Firestone has become one of the most sought-after Reel Award (the tribute industry’s equivalent of an Oscar) Jackson tribute performers, hailed by fans and critics as the for “Best Produced Show of 2011.” heir apparent to the King of Pop in appearance, performance, Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most and authenticity. Firestone has sold out showrooms successful entertainer of all time, Jackson was celebrated nationwide as Jackson, sometimes performing with the icon’s and embraced globally for his contribution to music, dance, long-time touring guitarist and featured backup vocalist. n
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Country roads: The music of john DENVER & DAN FOGELBERG
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES In COUNTRY ROADS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN of the Rain, Hard to Say, Run for the Roses, and Go Down DENVER & DAN FOGELBERG, a company of first-rate Easy, making for a show that Variety called “awe-inspiring!” musicians celebrates an era that rediscovered the romance Denver’s music spans three decades, garnering of natural America. Country Roads showcases John Denver’s numerous awards and outlasting countless musical trends. iconic songs about the natural beauty of the Rockies and The Grammy winner’s vast repertoire – including Leaving on Dan Fogelberg’s tunes about complex personal relationships. a Jet Plane, Thank God I’m a Country Boy, Annie’s Song, and These two troubadours epitomized the 1970s singer- Calypso – has made the late icon a household name. songwriter movement that grew out of the Folk scene of the Multi-instrumentalist Fogelberg is remembered for ’60s. While they tackled different subjects, their approaches songs that tell of human relationships and friendships. were similar, employing a common sound of acoustic guitar Leader of the Band was written for his musician-educator- and soaring tenor vocals. The production has highlighted bandleader father. Same Old Lang Syne was composed when Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads; Sunshine on My he unexpectedly ran into his high school flame at the Shoulders; and Rocky Mountain High and Fogelberg’s Rhythm local grocery store. The composer-vocalist was inducted
7 posthumously into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010. major publishers and recording artists. His hit songs include BOB STILLMAN (Lead Vocals and Band Anyone Who Isn’t Me Tonight (Kenny Rogers and Dottie Arrangements) hails from New York City. At age 9, he West), Soon (Tanya Tucker), Somewhere Down the Line (T.G. studied piano and composition at Juilliard and other Shepherd), and The Cowboy Rides Away (George Strait). Manhattan schools. Stillman graduated with honors in Kelly works as a session player and singer, and performs music from Princeton University. He has lit up some of New in clubs and concerts throughout the United States and York’s best-known stages as a writer, musician, and actor. Europe. A frequent panelist and workshop contributor, Kelly Stillman earned Tony Award nominations for Dirty Blonde is a member of American Society of Composers, Authors and Urban Cowboy. His original songs combine Folk-Rock, and Publishers (ASCAP); National Academy of Recording Jazz, Pop, and Classical influences. His debut CD, Come Arts and Sciences (NARAS); and Nashville Songwriters Down Angel, was co-produced with Tom Corwin who has Association International (NSAI). He mentors the NSAI worked with Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Wonder. Stillman’s regional workshops in Providence, Rhode Island; Atlanta, theater credits include Grey Gardens (co-starring Christine Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; and Pensacola, Ebersole), Kiss of the Spider Woman (opposite Vanessa Florida. He is the board secretary for the Songwriters Guild Williams), and The Last Session (Off-Broadway). Stillman of America’s Board of Councilors. was featured in musical theater pieces by New-Wave PAT McINERNEY (Drums and Percussion) formed composers Adam Guettel in Saturn Returns and Michael his first band, The Stormbeats, at age 11. McInerney spent John LaChiusa in Hello Again. four years as a teacher moonlighting in a Country/Rock LE ANN ETHERIDGE (Bass and Vocals) is a band after graduating from Manchester University. A native of North Carolina. After she moved to Nashville, founding member of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra Tennessee, Etheridge was chosen by Vassar Clements to for 20 years, McInerney co-produced her projects Hearts sing in his Hillbilly Jazz band. A former member of Nanci in Mind and the soon-to-be-released The Loving Kind. He Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, Etheridge sang harmony, performed with Don Williams’ backing group, The Scratch played bass and rhythm guitar, and occasionally opened Band, for eight years. McInerney is a studio musician who shows. She also performed on six of Griffith’s projects. has toured worldwide and recorded with musicians and Etheridge recorded the albums Half a World Away (2001) singers such as Doc and Merle Watson, Carl Perkins, Mary and Farmer’s Daughter (2005). Her concert and studio Chapin Carpenter, John Prine, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly credits include performing with David Olney, Allison Parton, Johnny Cash, Del Shannon, Richard Thompson, Moorer, Pat Alger, Ian Gomm, Richard Dobson, Charly Ian Gomm, The Crickets, Ricky Skaggs, The Seldom Scene, McClain, Michael Johnson, and Mark Germino. Chip Taylor, Tom Paxton, Suzy Bogguss, Robin and Linda CASEY KELLY (Guitars and Vocals) grew up Williams, and Kevin Welch. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While attending Louisiana SCOTT NEUBERT (Guitars and Fiddle) moved State University, Kelly became a founding member of from Wisconsin to Austin, Texas, in 1986. He performed the legendary local Rock band the Greek Fountains. He with various local bands and songwriters. In 1988, Neubert moved to New York City, where he worked as a session had a chance meeting with Hal Ketchum. They formed a musician and singer, songwriter, arranger, music publisher, friendship and musical connection and toured from 1988 and record producer. Kelly moved to Los Angeles and to 1996. Neubert was the musical director for Trace Adkins signed a recording contract with producer Joe Wissert, who for three years before playing pedal steel guitar with Tanya introduced Kelly to Warner Brothers Records. At A&M Tucker and Larry Gatlin. Neubert is now an in-demand Records, Kelly formed the Luziana Band and recorded session player in Nashville, hired as the “utility player.” two albums with Elektra Records. He toured extensively, His ability to play the guitar, Dobro, mandolin, pedal steel, opening shows and performing with everyone from the and banjo makes him versatile and able to move from group America to Frank Zappa. Kelly currently lives in instrument to instrument in a variety of musical styles. n Nashville, Tennessee, where he writes top-selling songs for
8 presents
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg presents JANE AUSTEN’S PRIDE & PREJUDICE
Featuring JANE CARR and NICHOLAS HORMANN
With DIANE ADAIR, CHLOE DWORKIN, JULIA McILVAINE, CERRIS MORGAN-MOYER, JILL RENNER, DARREN RICHARDSON, and NICK TOREN
Directed by BRIAN KITE
Friday, January 25, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
Representation: BAYLIN ARTISTS MANAGEMENT 721 Hyde Park, Doylestown, PA 18902 276-880-3750, www.baylinartists.com
9 CHARACTERS
Mr. Bennet (father of the Bennet household) ...... Nicholas Hormann
Mrs. Bennet (his wife) ...... Jane Carr
Jane (the Bennet’s oldest daughter) ...... Chloe Dworkin
Elizabeth (the Bennet’s second daughter, the protagonist) ...... Julia McIlvaine Mary (the Bennet’s third daughter) ...... Jill Renner Kitty (the Bennet’s fourth daughter) ...... Diane Adair Lydia (the Bennet’s youngest daughter) ...... Cerris Morgan-Moyer Mr. Darcy (a wealthy gentleman and love interest of Elizabeth) ...... Nick Toren Mr. Bingley (Mr. Darcy’s friend and love interest of Jane) ...... Darren Richardson Miss Caroline Bingley (Mr. Bingley’s sister) ...... Cerris Morgan-Moyer Mr. Collins ...... Darren Richardson (a distant relative of Mr. Bennet who stands to inherit the Longbourn estate) Mr. Wickham (a soldier and the son of the late Mr. Darcy’s servant) ...... Darren Richardson Lady Catherine de Bourgh (Mr. Collins’ patron; Mr. Darcy’s aunt) ...... Jane Carr Miss Anne de Bourgh (Lady Catherine’s invalid daughter) ...... Jill Renner Sir William Lucas (neighbor to the Bennet family) ...... Nicholas Hormann Charlotte Lucas (daughter of Sir William and close friend of Elizabeth Bennet) ...... Chloe Dworkin Mr. Gardiner (brother of Mrs. Bennet) ...... Nicholas Hormann Mrs. Gardiner (his wife) ...... Diane Adair Colonel Fitzwilliam (a soldier) ...... Nicholas Hormann
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS: Georgiana Darcy (Mr. Darcy’s much younger sister) Lady Lucas (Sir William’s wife) Mrs. Reynolds (the housekeeper at Mr. Darcy’s estate at Pemberley) Mr. Denny (a soldier) Captain Carter (a soldier)
10 BACKGROUND
Jane Austen’s fiction reveals little awareness of the political and economic turmoil that pervaded Europe during her lifetime. Wars, such as the Napoleonic Wars, did not affect her middle-class upbringing. The lower class was recruited and the upper class purchased commissions and became gentleman officers, enjoying social prestige. During Austen’s life, the countryside was fragmented into semi-isolated agricultural villages and provincial settlements. London, the only metropolis, was the center of commerce and the arts. Austen had exposure to all three of these areas, and her insights into this society are often reflected in her novels. She was born during the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Great social unrest spawned from miserable conditions in factories, and widespread unemployment resulted. The middle class adopted a laissez- faire attitude. They soon developed methods to mobilize and discipline labor for factory employment. Parliamentary acts established the institutional basis for efficient city, government, and municipal services. Urban police, compulsory education, and government inspection of factories, schools, and poorhouses evolved. English life was increasingly regulated by central rather than local authority. The working classes, with improved educational opportunities, were raised to a new level of respectability. During the time that Napoleon was transforming Europe, Austen composed a novel in which the most important events are the fact that a man changes his manners and a young lady changes her mind. Soldiers do appear, but in a secondary role, as fixations of young frivolous women.
Source: Novels for Students, ©2012 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved.
BIOGRAPHIES DIANE ADAIR (Tour Manager, Actor-Narrator, as Fonzie’s girlfriend on Happy Days and had a recurring Kitty Bennet, and Mrs. Gardiner) graduated magna cum role as an alien on Babylon 5. Adair has performed on- laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in communications camera work and voiceovers for national commercials. from Chapman University. After graduation, Adair became She also voiced the Emmy award-winning miniseries The a company member of South Coast Repertory. She has Wild West featuring Jack Lemmon and Helen Hunt. Adair appeared on stage with June Lockhart in The William and enjoys writing and was a quarterfinalist in the Academy of opposite John Glover in The Traveler (Mark Taper Forum). Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Adair was seen Off-Broadway as Meg Greenfield in New Screenwriting. York Theatre Workshop/Affinity Theatre/L.A. Theatre JANE CARR (Mrs. Bennet and Lady Catherine Works’ (LATW) Top Secret: Battle for the Pentagon Papers de Bourgh) came to America with the Royal Shakespeare with Peter Strauss. A national tour followed with John Company’s Nicholas Nickleby in 1986. Carr appeared in Heard, Susan Sullivan, and Gregory Harrison. Adair many plays with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The toured as The Narrator in The Great Tennessee Monkey National Theatre, and in London’s West End. In the United Trial with Ed Asner. Adair’s film credits include the States, she has performed in Lettice and Lovage, Noises critically acclaimed UFOria with Harry Dean Stanton Off, She Stoops to Folly, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Blithe and the 2002 New York International Film Festival’s “Best Spirit, Sylvia, What the Butler Saw, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Mockumentary,” Instant Trauma. She appeared on television Habeas Corpus, The Cider House Rules, Stuff Happens, and A
11 Small Family Business. She played Mrs. Bennet in Pride and and her ever-supportive friends Maj, Faj, and Ads. Prejudice last year at South Coast Repertory. Carr completed JULIA McILVAINE (Elizabeth Bennet) is thrilled to a three-year run on Broadway as Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, be returning to the LATW family in Pride and Prejudice. A repeating the role at the Ahmanson Theatre. She had early graduate of the USC School of Theatre, McIlvaine has been success with the television series Dear John and has worked working as an actress for more than 15 years in New York extensively in television, film, and theater ever since. and Los Angeles. Her stage credits include Henry VIII (The Recently, Carr appeared in Two and a Half Men and The Public Theatre’s New York Shakespeare Festival), Pride’s Closer. Her voiceover credits include Pud’n on the cartoon Crossing (Lincoln Center), Marsha Norman’s Trudy Blue show The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Mama Cosma (Manhattan Theatre Club), and An American Daughter in The Fairly Odd Parents, Grandma Fletcher in Phineas and (USC). McIlvaine’s other USC credits include Carousel, Ferb, and Ann and Dan Chovie in Fish Hooks. With LATW, Arcadia, and A Month in the Country. On screen, she she has performed in The School for Scandal, A Woman of appeared in the pilot seasons of Normal, Ohio (Fox); Danny No Importance, Tartuffe, The Doctor’s Dilemma, Man of the and Judging Amy (CBS); and three television films for Moment, The Norman Conquests, A Tale of Charles Dickens, Hallmark Movie Channel. For four seasons, McIlvaine was and The Living Room. As a hobby, Carr teaches Kenpo the voice of June in Kablam! for Nickelodeon. She recently Karate in Pasadena. finished a five-month sold-out run as Maya in Sideways NICHOLAS HORMANN’s (Mr. Bennet, Sir (Ruskin Group Theatre) and is looking forward to touring William Lucas, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Mr. Gardiner) with the production in Sonoma County. Follow McIlvaine Broadway credits include Harold Prince’s The Visit, on Twitter @JuliaMcIlvaine and on her YouTube channel. Love For Love, The Member of the Wedding, Execution of CERRIS MORGAN-MOYER (Lydia Bennet Justice, and Saint Joan. Hormann has appeared in plays and Caroline Bingley) was born in Cornwall, United at New York’s Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and Kingdom. At age 6, she filmed her first movie, A Different Manhattan Theatre Club. He has performed leading roles at Drummer (BBC biography of poet Jack Clemo). Morgan- distinguished theaters, including the Shakespeare Theatre Moyer trained at Central School of Speech and Drama in Company, The Kennedy Center, McCarter Theatre Center, London and is co-director of London-based Lock & Loru Williamstown Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Huntington Productions, Ltd. Her Los Angeles theater credits include Theatre Company, Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, Frost/Nixon (as Caroline Cushing), Abigail’s Party (by Mike La Jolla Playhouse, A.C.T., and The Old Globe. At Leigh), Sisters of the Winter Madrigal (by Beth Henley), South Coast Repertory, he received Dramalogue Awards Old Times (by Harold Pinter), The Body (by Nick Darke), for playing Henry Higgins in Pygmalion and Charles and Last Summer at Bluefish Cove (by Jane Chambers). For Condomine in Blithe Spirit. Hormann has appeared in more regional theater, Morgan-Moyer appeared in Karen Zacarias’ than 60 television series, including Parks and Recreation, Legacy of Light (Cleveland Playhouse). In New York, Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld (as Calvin Klein), Bones, Morgan-Moyer worked with companies such as Gorilla Medium, The West Wing, Frasier, and The Wonder Years, Rep and Faux Real Theatre Company. Her favorite New which earned him a submission by producers for an Emmy York credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, by a guest lead. Hormann narrates for Random House audio The Taming of the Shrew, Faust, Fun Box Times Square, The books. He attended the Yale School of Drama, where he was Naked Show, and Where I’m Headed. Morgan-Moyer’s film presented with the “Oliver Thorndike Acting Award.” credits include Mail Order, Appaloosa, Beatrice, Rule of Three, CHLOE DWORKIN (Jane Bennet and Charlotte Galaxy Hunter, Wall/Paper, and Mister 49. She will soon be Lucas) is thrilled to be a part of LATW’s Pride and Prejudice. seen in hologram projection as Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Wench Since graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, for Disney World. Her voice was recently featured in IBM’s Dworkin has been living and working in Los Angeles. Her Think exhibit (currently touring globally); in Rob Marshall’s favorite roles include Maria in Twelfth Night and Lola in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides; and in Robert Damn Yankees. Dworkin would like to thank LATW; Jacole; Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol. Morgan-Moyer currently
12 guest hosts on ActorsEntertainment’s ActorsE Chat. She is the Blue Light Theatre Company and the Atlantic Theater delighted to be touring with LATW’s Pride and Prejudice. Company. Regionally, he has worked with the Guthrie JILL RENNER (Mary Bennet, Female Guest, Miss Theater, McCarter Theatre, Missouri Repertory Theater, Anne de Bourgh, and Servant) is a recent graduate of UCLA Utah Shakespearean Festival, and Northern Stage. In School of Theater, Film and Television. She is thrilled to be California, Toren has performed in Poor Behavior and School working with LATW in her first radio play. Her Los Angeles of Night (Mark Taper Forum), and in Silent Sky – an original theater credits include UCLA Live’s Medea with Annette play by Lauren Gunderson commissioned by and performed Bening; A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Harold Clurman at South Coast Repertory. Toren’s film and television Laboratory Theater); Island of Brilliance (Pacific Resident credits include Pink Panther, Mad Men, Criminal Minds, Theater); and a staged reading of O.P.C. (Obsessive Political Lie to Me, Numb3rs, How I Met Your Mother, It’s Always Correctness), written and directed by Eve Ensler. Renner Sunny in Philadelphia, and Close to Home. He graduated studied with the British American Drama Academy in with a bachelor of arts degree in Italian and theater from Oxford, England, and the Actor’s Academy at Mira Costa Middlebury College and received a master of fine arts degree College. A special thanks to my family, friends, and this in acting from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. lovely cast. For more information, visit www.jillrenner.com. CHRISTINA CALVIT (Adaptor) is an ensemble DARREN RICHARDSON (Mr. Bingley, Mr. member of Lifeline Theatre in Chicago. A graduate of Collins, and Mr. Wickham) is originally from London, Northwestern University’s Theatre Department, Calvit England. He has appeared in LATW’s The Browning Version, worked as an actor at several Chicago theaters, including Photograph 51, The Life of Galileo, She Stoops to Conquer, The Practical Theatre Co., where she received a Joseph Arcadia, The Imaginary Cuckold, The Bungler, and The Jefferson nomination for supporting actress in Song of the Misanthrope. Richardson enjoyed his contribution to LATW’s Snells. Her first adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which in-studio productions of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. premiered at Lifeline in 1986, won a special Joseph Jefferson Richardson’s BBC radio work for Jarvis & Ayres Productions Citation for “Outstanding Work.” It was subsequently includes two series of Kicking the Habit, Alan Ayckbourn’s performed at The Stratford Festival of Canada and broadcast A Small Family Business and Henceforward …, Shadowlands, as part of the Chicago Theater of the Air series, featuring Kate The Horse, Keep Your Pantheon, P.G. Wodehouse’s Uncle Fred Burton and Miriam Margolyes. Calvit has written more in Springtime, and England Their England. Richardson’s Los than a dozen theatrical adaptations, many of which have Angeles theater credits include What the Butler Saw, Abigail’s premiered at Lifeline Theatre and have been performed Party, and A Chorus of Disapproval (The Odyssey); The Real throughout the United States and internationally. Her Thing (International City Theatre, Long Beach); and Alfie favorites include Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging; (The Met). His television and film credits include Lost; The Talisman Ring; Pistols for Two (Joseph Jefferson Awards Fastlane; Soccer Dog: European Cup; and the award-winning for “Adaptation”); and Queen Lucia: A Musical Romp (After shorts Offside and Nebraska. Richardson has appeared in Dark and 2006 Joseph Jefferson Awards for “Best New many commercials in the United States, has commercials Musical”). Calvit’s other adaptations include A Room With a running on three continents, and has done voice work for View, Wuthering Heights, and Mariette in Ecstasy. Her original numerous films. He is very happy to be part of this wonderful plays include Snowflake Tim’s Big Holiday Adventure, Chaos cast and production. (co-writer), and Several Voices From the Cloud (1981 Agnes NICK TOREN’s (Mr. Darcy) LATW credits include Nixon Award). The Misanthrope, Frost/Nixon, Dracula, and Photograph 51. BRIAN KITE (Director) has directed throughout Toren appeared on Broadway in The Elephant Man with the United States and abroad. He is the producing artistic Billy Crudup and Kate Burton. His other New York credits director at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. include plays with the Keen Company, including Voice of Kite’s credits include the critically acclaimed Miss Saigon; the Turtle; Three-Cornered Moon; Good Morning, Bill; and the Little Shop of Horrors; Dinner With Friends; Steel Magnolias, joint production of Scenes From an Execution, produced by with Cathy Rigby; Driving Miss Daisy, featuring Michael
13 Learned; and David Auburn’s Proof. He recently helmed a was co-chair of the League of Producers and Theatres of production of Cabaret in Bermuda under the patronage of Greater Los Angeles. From 1996 to 2002, Loewenberg was the Queen’s Governor and directed Tennessee Williams’ on the Board of Directors for Federal Prison Industries (a The Glass Menagerie at The Actors Co-op in Hollywood. presidential appointment) during President Bill Clinton’s Kite directed two Los Angeles revivals, J.B. by Archibald administration. She also served for several years as a MacLeish and The Crucible by Arthur Miller; and the West member of the regional panel of the President’s Commission Coast premiere of Václav Havel’s The Beggar’s Opera. Kite, on White House Fellows. Loewenberg is currently a who directed the Philadelphia production of Glenn Wein’s member of the Board of Directors of The Center for Public Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral, worked with Tony award-winning Integrity and a Fellow of the Los Angeles Institute for the director Daniel Sullivan on Hedda Gabler, with Annette Humanities at USC. Loewenberg is the author of several Bening (Geffen Playhouse). He directed more than 20 articles that have appeared in American Theatre Magazine, productions at French Woods Festival in New York, where the Los Angeles Times, and various professional journals. he was the director of theater programs for seven years. Kite CHRISTINA MONTAÑO’s (Production Stage is currently a faculty member at UCLA School of Theater, Manager) previous tours for LATW include RJK: The Film and Television; serves as the chair of the LA Stage Journey to Justice and Top Secret: Battle for the Pentagon Alliance’s Board of Governors; is the artistic director of the Papers. Montaño is currently the associate producer for award-winning Buffalo Nights Theatre Company; and is a LATW and has overseen the production of 78 shows, member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. including five national tours and the first tour to China in ALEXIS JACKNOW (Assistant Director) holds November 2011. Prior to LATW, Montaño was a resident a bachelor of fine arts degree from NYU Tisch School of stage manager for Universal Studios’ Fear Factor Live!, the Arts. Since graduating, Jacknow has directed in cities WaterWorld Live Action Stunt Show, and Terminator 2 3-D throughout the country. Her recent credits include As Stunt Show. Her other theater credits include A Kid’s Life! Bees in Honey Drown, The Clean House, and four national (first national tour) and Wild Party! Her favorite production tours for Theatreworks USA. Her upcoming project is credits include the Academy Awards, Miss Universe and Miss David Auburn’s Proof. Jacknow is a proud member of the USA shows, Primetime Emmy Awards, Stand Up to Cancer, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. For more Modern Family, and Cold Case. Montaño holds a bachelor information, visit www.alexisjacknow.com. of arts degree from UCLA School of Theater, Film and SUSAN ALBERT LOEWENBERG (Producing Television. She would like to thank the cast and crew for Director) is founder and producing director of LATW, a their hard work and dedication. Special thanks to her family non-profit media arts and theater organization. Loewenberg for their love and support; to Brian for his guidance; and to has been producing award-winning radio dramas, plays, her husband, Kevin, for keeping her sane. and films in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and London REBECCA GUZZI (Costume Designer) is thrilled since 1976. Under her supervision, LATW has created to be collaborating again with LATW. Her credits with the largest library of plays on audio in the United States, LATW include national tours of The Rivalry and The Real garnering numerous awards from the Corporation for Dr. Strangelove. Guzzi has designed costumes, makeup, Public Broadcasting, the Writers Guild, The American and hair for educational and professional theater and film Library Association, and Publishers Weekly. Loewenberg throughout Southern California since 2003. Her highlights is also the host and executive producer of LATW’s include Offshore Signals (CSUF, recipient of the KC/ nationally distributed syndicated radio series heard on ACTF Kate Drain Lawson Award); A … My Name Is Alice NPR stations across the country. A graduate of Sarah (CSUF); 24 Hours: A Rock Musical (The Stella Adler Lawrence College, Loewenberg has served on numerous Theatre); 12 Angry Jurors (Pomona College); Dreamland boards and panels, including the National Endowment (film); Lilith and the Woebringer (film);Grimm City (web for the Arts; California Arts Council; and The Fund for series); and the upcoming Lil Tokyo Reporter (film). Guzzi Independence in Journalism in Washington, D.C. She recently completed work on Universal Studios Singapore
14 as a member of the operational wardrobe design team. Trajectories; and Denver Center Theater Company: Henry She is an active participant in education. From 2006 to IV Part I, The Three Sisters, The Night of The Iguana, and 2008, Guzzi taught English in Okayama, Japan, with The Antigone. Ionazzi received Ovation Award nominations JET Programme. From 2009 to 2010, she taught costume- for All My Sons, All in the Timing, and Boy Gets Girl. production techniques at Orange County High School Ionazzi’s additional design credits include The Ahkmatova of the Arts. Guzzi holds two bachelor of arts degrees from Project, Amelia Lives, Telling Time, Othello, Trojan Women, California State University, Fullerton in history and theater Misalliance, and Jenufa with Josef Svoboda. arts technical production and design. She is pursuing HANA SOOYEON KIM (Projection Designer) is her master of fine arts degree in costume design at the new to LATW. Her most recent projection design credits University of California, Los Angeles. include Year of the Rabbit by Keliher Walsh, directed by MARK HOLDEN (Sound Designer) has more than a James Eckhouse (Atwater Village Theater); The Other decade of experience recording and mixing various projects Place by Sharr White, directed by Loretta Greco (Magic in studios, on sets, and on live stages. He has designed, Theater); Disney’s Aladdin, directed by Casey Nicholaw recorded, and mixed more than 100 radio plays for LATW, (5th Avenue Theater); and Offenbach’s Orpheus in The the BBC, and independent production companies. As a Underworld, directed by Peter Kazaras (UCLA Herb Albert musician, Holden understands that communication and School of Music). Kim was nominated for a Los Angeles comfort are essentials in a creative space, which is why he Drama Critics Circle Award for “Best CGI/Video” and created The Invisible Studios located in West Hollywood. an LA Weekly award for “Projection Design” on Futura This boutique recording/mixing environment is home base (The Theater @ Boston Court). Kim is the recipient of for the many projects overseen by Holden and his team. He the 2012 Princess Grace Award for “Scenic Design.” She has composed for radio, film, and television; engineered and holds a master of fine arts degree in scenic design from the produced several genres of music; and worked with some of University of California, Los Angeles. n the biggest names in commercial and creative voice talent. For more information, visit www.theinvisiblestudios.com. FOR L.A. THEATRE WORKS: DANIEL IONAZZI (Set and Lighting Designer) Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg is production manager for the Geffen Playhouse. He is a Adaptor: Christina Calvit faculty member at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Director: Brian Kite Assistant Director: Alexis Jacknow Television, and director of production for the Department Managing Director: Vicki Pearlson of Theater. Ionazzi is the author of The Stage Management Business Manager: James Orr Handbook and The Stagecraft Handbook. His design credits Associate Producer: Christina Montaño include National World War II Museum: WWII – Beyond Casting Director: Cathy Reinking All Boundaries; Arena Stage: Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Tour Manager/Actor: Diane Adair Production Stage Manager: Christina Montaño Wit of Molly Ivins; Steppenwolf Theatre Company: The Set/Lighting Designer: Daniel Ionazzi Seafarer; South Coast Repertory: In The Next Room; Wallis Projection Designer: Hana Sooyeon Kim Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: Teatro Alla Sound Designer: Mark Holden Moda; Geffen Playhouse: The Jacksonian, Red Hot Patriot: Costume Designer: Rebecca Guzzi The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, Radiance: The Passion of Graphic Design: Dennis Ramirez Senior Radio Producer: Myke Weiskopf Marie Curie, Superior Donuts, A Step in Time, Nightmare Marketing and Development Associate: Anna Lyse Erikson Alley, The Female of the Species, The Seafarer, Atlanta, Post-Production Coordinator: Ronn Lipkin Speed-the-Plow, A Picasso, Wishful Drinking, Cat on a Hot Publicity & Public Relations: Lucy Pollak Tin Roof, Paint Your Wagon, Take Me Out, I Just Stopped by to See the Man, Under the Blue Sky, Oscar and Felix, God’s L.A. THEATRE WORKS Man in Texas, The Unexpected Man, The Weir, Defiled, and 681 Venice Boulevard Venice, CA 90291 Merton of the Movies; Diavolo Dance Theater: Catapult and
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MIRÓ QUARTET
DANIEL CHING, VIOLIN WILLIAM FEDKENHEUER, VIOLIN JOHN LARGESS, VIOLA JOSHUA GINDELE, CELLIST
Thursday, January 31, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.
As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.
Exclusive Management: Opus 3 Artists 470 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor North New York, NY 10016 www.opus3artists.com The Miró Quartet is Faculty String Quartet in Residence at the University of Texas at Austin.
16 PROGRAM
String Quartet in f minor, Op. 95, Serioso Ludwig van Beethoven Allegro con brio (1770-1827) Allegretto ma non troppo Allegro assai vivace ma serioso Larghetto: Allegretto agitato
String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6, La Malinconia Ludwig van Beethoven Allegro con brio Adagio, ma non troppo Scherzo: Allegro La Malinconia: Adagio; Allegretto quasi allegro
INTERMISSION
String Quartet in c-sharp minor, Op. 131 Ludwig van Beethoven Adagio, ma non troppo e molto espressivo Allegro molto vivace Allegro moderato Andante, ma non troppo e molto cantabile Presto Adagio quasi un poco andante Allegro
BIOGRAPHY The MIRÓ QUARTET was founded in 1995 at the Austin Chronicle calling Miró Quartet’s voice “articulate, Oberlin Conservatory. The dynamic ensemble was greeted expressive, and nuanced – in short, eloquent.” with immediate success upon winning first place at the 1996 The Miró Quartet was named for celebrated Spanish annual Coleman Chamber Music Competition. The group Catalan artist Joan Miró, whose surrealist works explore claimed top prizes at the Fischoff National Chamber Music memory and imaginative fantasy. The musicians have Competition the same year. The Cleveland Plain Dealer performed to wide acclaim in some of the world’s most praised the quartet’s “remarkable artistry.” prestigious concert halls, including Kennedy Center in Miró Quartet continued its winning streak with first Washington, D.C.; Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw; the Berlin place and the Piéce de Concert Prize at the 1998 Banff Philharmonic’s Kammermusiksaal; the Konzerthaus in International String Quartet Competition. The group Vienna; London’s Wigmore Hall; and Madrid’s Palacio Real. scored the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award The quartet’s recording of George Crumb’s Black in 2000. In 2005, it received the Cleveland Quartet Award Angels won the prestigious Diapason d’Or prize, which and became the first quartet ever to claim the coveted recognizes outstanding classical recordings. n Avery Fisher Career Grant. Fans and critics raved, with the
17 present s
RIDERS IN THE SKY
Friday, February 1, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY RIDERS IN THE SKY is called one of “the most Prairie Home Companion program. significant acts in the history of American music” by Riders in the Sky, featured on Country Music Billboard magazine. The band pays tribute to the Western Foundation’s Walkway of Stars, was inducted into the music genre while also poking gentle fun at the classic Grand Ol’ Opry and named “Entertainer of the Year” seven cowboy songs of the 1930s and 1940s – in particular, the times by the Western Music Association. The Academy of works of the award-winning Sons of the Pioneers and Western Artists twice named the quartet “Western Music timeless legends Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Group of the Year,” and the National Cowboy & Western Formed in the ’70s, Riders in the Sky has yipped and Heritage Museum has honored the band multiple times with yodeled its way into American hearts with its wacky humor its Wrangler Award. and Western wit. Often decked out in colorful Western wear Celebrated for Toy Story 2’s Woody’s Roundup, while spinning lassos above their heads, the cowboys are which won the Grammy for “Best Musical Album for “Ranger Doug” (Doug Green), “Too Slim” (Fred Labour), Children,” Riders in the Sky also penned the score for Pixar “Woody Paul” (Paul Chrisman), and “Joey” (Joey Miskulin). Animation’s Oscar-winning short For the Birds. The band The group got its start in 1977 in a Nashville nightclub. roped in its second Grammy for Monsters Inc. – Scream Its 1988 album, Riders Radio Theater, led to a segment on Factory Favorites. In 2007, the cowboy quartet released National Public Radio, where the cowboys had already Public Cowboy #1: A Centennial Salute to the Music of Gene attracted fans with performances on Garrison Keillor’s Autry to wide acclaim. n
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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE – FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS
Saturday, February 2, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE takes the world’s greatest 25 greatest all-time records. The No. One album has sold classic Rock records and re-creates them live on stage – note more than 40 million copies worldwide. In 1993, Fleetwood for note, cut for cut – with state-of-the-art lighting and top- Mac performed Don’t Stop at President Bill Clinton’s notch audio. FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS showcases inauguration. In 1998, the band was inducted into the Rock Grammy winner Fleetwood Mac’s critically acclaimed album and Roll Hall of Fame. Rumours, featuring the hits Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Dreams, and You Make Loving Fun. Live has become the ultimate destination for avid music Fleetwood Mac began as a traditional Blues band in lovers who want to enjoy the greatest albums performed London in 1967 and became a California-based Pop group live. Albums that have been performed include Led Zeppelin in the mid-’70s. The ensemble gained international fame II and Led Zeppelin IV; Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run; with a string of classics that included the experimental the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.; the album Tusk and the multi-Platinum Rumours. According Eagles’ Hotel California; Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the to Rolling Stone, “Rumours became the gold standard of Moon; and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band late-Seventies FM radio and the seventh-bestselling studio and Abbey Road. n album of all time.” The magazine named Rumours one of the
19 presents rhythm of the dance
Director and Producer KIERAN CAVANAGH
Choreographer Composer DOIREANN CARNEY CARL HESSION
Male Dancers CONNOR SMYTH (Lead), STEPHEN WALKER, CONOR LYONS, CATHAL BYRNE, RYAN OSTILLER, THOMAS BROSNAN, GREG MOLONY, PETER WILSON, and ARRIONE MULLINS
Female Dancers NICOLA KENNEDY (Lead), FIONA STONE, TONI CROY, ELEANOR ROONEY, EILISH BALFE, SARAH HEALEY, ARLENE McVEIGH, ERIN TREVENA, SARAH MAI FITZPATRICK, and IRENE CUNNINGHAM
Tenors DAVID FLYNN, KILLIAN COLLOPY, and LUKE MURGATROYD
Band CAOIMHE NI MHUIRITHE, AMY McALLISTER, CHRISTOPHER ANGLIM, LORRAINE DEVERY, and THOMAS DELANY
Friday, February 8, 2013, 8:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
20 PROGRAM
ACT I
Storybook Dance – Opening: The Blind Encounter Song – The Irish Music Hall Medley Dance – Rhythm in Motion Dance – Northern Exposure Dance – Sean-nós: Bringing It All Back Home Dance – Acapella: The Drill Dance – Hill of Tara (Gaelic Language Piece) Band – Lightning Strikes Dance – Afro Celt Song – Isle of Hope (Completely Live) Dance – Closing: Life Is but a Dream
INTERMISSION
ACT II
Dance – Opening: A New Dawn Song – Irish Ballads Medley (Clancys Medley) Band – The Sessions Dance – Bodhran Piece: Beat of the Bodhran Dance – Sean-nós: Stomp to the Beat Song – Danny Boy Dance – Swing Time Band – Celebrating the Emerald Isle (Campfire) Dance – Celtic Warriors Dance – Closing: Journey’s End Reprise
21 BIOGRAPHIES Embraced internationally as one of the most popular Irish Step dance shows in the world, RHYTHM OF THE DANCE features a live band, three tenors, a cast of award- winning dancers, and vibrant costumes. In an inspiring epic Your Favorite Entertainers, Your Favorite Theater reliving the journey of the Irish-Celts throughout history, the program marries time-honored music and traditional FEB/MAR dance with state-of-the-art effects in a two-hour showcase. Rhythm of the Dance blends the principle forms of Irish Step, th Set, Old Style Step, and Sean-nós. The dances have been The 54 Anniversary reinvented and reworked, resulting in a show that is ever- of The Folk Reunion SUN, FEB 17 changing and fresh. Since its 1998 inception, the acclaimed production has taken audiences through the ages, from ancient mythology to the travels of the Irish emigrants, from the Women of Ireland rolling hills and stonewalls of Connemara all the way to SAT, FEB 23 the modern New York skyscrapers. Rhythm of the Dance has been enjoyed by more than 5 million people, winning The Pipes and Drums of critical praise across four continents. The production has The Black Watch 3rd been performed in 51 countries, including the United Battalion, Royal Regiment States, China, Greece, Russia, France, and India. In Poland, of Scotland and the Band Rhythm of the Dance was voted “Best Irish Dance Show” of of the Scots Guards 2001. WED-THU, FEB 27-28 DOIREANN CARNEY (Choreographer) is a member of the Hession family. Carney has been dancing Juan de Marcos & The professionally since her early teens. After an auspicious start Afro-Cuban All Stars to her dancing career performing in festivals in Barbados FRI, MAR 1 and Lorient, France; she became dance captain with Alan Kelly’s Celtic Legends. Carney’s talent landed her on Riverdance – The Show, which toured extensively throughout China National the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her Symphony Orchestra most memorable appearance was performing at the opening THU, MAR 7 of the 2003 Special Olympics in front of 85,000 people and a television audience of millions. She shared the stage with U2’s Bono, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mohammed Ali. Golden Oldies Carney finished her touring career with Rhythms of Ireland, Rock ‘n’ Roll Party an extensive tour of Australia with Michael Donnellan’s FRI, MAR 15 Lord of the Dance. Carney teaches Irish dance in the family- owned school. n Call (562) 916-8500 or visit us at www.cerritoscenter.com
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SARAKASI AFRICAN ACROBATS
Sunday, February 10, 2013, 3:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY The SARAKASI AFRICAN ACROBATS, whose and fire-eating feats. name means “circus” in Swahili, dazzle in a kaleidoscopic For the last eight years, Sarakasi African Acrobats has showcase filled with human pyramids, tightrope stunts, built a solid platform for developing East Africa’s talents contortionists, high-energy dance, and juggling. A riveting into a world-class school for the performing arts. From display of athleticism and authentic African music and its base in Nairobi, dancers are trained in disciplines that customs, the show captivates audiences of all ages. include traditional dance, Cabaret, Salsa, Hip Hop, Street Fusing the cultures of Kenya, Tanzania, and dance, and other contemporary dance forms. The circus is Ethiopia, this fiery, fast-paced program showcases African the main component of the Sarakasi Trust, an organization choreographers, costumes, music, and set design to create founded in 2001 in Nairobi that aims to improve the lives an unforgettable, family-friendly experience for audiences of Kenyans. Many of the acrobats are recruited from the of all ages. Combining dancing and music from the African poorest neighborhoods and then trained in acrobatics, cultures with acrobatic moves inspired by the Chinese, the music, dance, theater, and visual arts. n group also performs African-rooted acts such as the Limbo
23 present s FLAMENCO VIVO!
Featuring
PACO PEÑA
Friday, February 15, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHY In FLAMENCO VIVO!, renowned Spanish guitarist- world with his electrifying performances. He has performed composer PACO PEÑA and a troupe of dazzling dancers at venues all over the world, including London’s Royal and musicians bring to life the legacy, tradition, and Albert Hall, New York’s Carnegie Hall, and Amsterdam’s evolution of the Flamenco, from its primitive and tribal Concertgebouw. Peña’s guitar playing is “enthralling, beginnings to the rhythmic complexities and nuances of sensuous and [a] … meeting of harmony, melody and meters its modern variations. Dramatic guitar and percussion, slow and fast,” noted The New York Times. engaging improvisation, and captivating vocals merge in a A guitar prodigy, Peña made his first professional public production “that threatens to blow the roof off!” proclaims appearance at age 12. In the late 1960s, he left Spain for the Daily Express. London, where his recitals of Flamenco music catapulted him Named by America’s Guitar magazine as “Best into the limelight, attracting the attention of fans and critics. Flamenco Guitarist” for five consecutive years, Peña has Peña founded the Centro Flamenco Paco Peña in transformed perceptions of this classic Spanish art form 1981, later becoming artistic director of the Córdoba and captured the imagination of audiences around the International Guitar Festival. n
24 present s STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE
Opening for
THE TEMPTATIONS
Saturday, February 16, 2013, 8:00 PM
There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
BIOGRAPHIES The unique a cappella Doo-Wop sound of Los Angeles- With a colorful repertoire that has embraced numerous based STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE (SCR) has genres over the last five decades – including Soul, R&B, propelled its singles, including Life Could Be a Dream, up Doo-Wop, and Funk – the quintessential quintet has the Billboard charts. The ensemble has delighted audiences garnered an impressive list of honors. The Temptations was at venues throughout the country, dominating music charts inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. The with its smooth and creative harmonies. By intertwining single Cloud Nine earned a 1968 Grammy for “Best Rhythm social and cultural awareness themes into its repertoire, & Blues Performance,” and Papa Was a Rolling Stone won two SCR transcends categorization. The group’s debut recording, Grammys in 1972 for “Best R&B Vocal Performance” and Meet Me on the Corner, wowed critics and led to an “Best R&B Instrumental Performance.” The 2000 Grammy appearance at the prestigious Jazz at Drew Festival, where for “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album” went to the group’s SCR became the first a cappella group to perform at the Ear-Resistible. The singles My Girl and Papa Was a Rolling annual event. The group has since opened for Chuck Berry, Stone were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Kool and the Gang, and Boyz II Men. The Temptations today consists of Otis Williams, THE TEMPTATIONS set the bar for vocal groups Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon, Ron Tyson, and Bruce with an impressive avalanche of hits, including My Girl Williamson. The quintet continues to perform to sold-out and The Way You Do the Things You Do, a song penned and crowds that still cheer for its timeless hits, such as I Wish It produced by Smokey Robinson that propelled the Grammy- Would Rain, Happy People, I Can’t Get Next to You, Just My winning group to worldwide fame. Known for its fine-tuned Imagination (Running Away With Me), Since I Lost My Baby, choreography and harmonious crooning, The Temptations Don’t Look Back, Get Ready, Psychedelic Shack, Superstar quickly became a Motown favorite and one of the most (Remember How You Got Where You Are), Beauty’s Only Skin revered male vocal groups of all time, able to tackle lush Pop Deep, (I Know) I’m Losing You, and Power. n and politically charged Funk with equal aplomb and appeal.
25 26 27 THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance. TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916- DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating 8500, or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call processed as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. without payment. THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT information. PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room. GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345. LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510.
CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children twelve (12) years of ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit each level of the Lobby. in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. We do not recommend children ages five (5) and under attend PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the unless an event is specifically described as suited to that age. Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level. FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530. PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment at the close of the performance. FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on the Orchestra level and at the Gold Circle level. Refreshments WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the are not allowed in the Auditorium. Auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 300-4345.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in any City facility. LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program. EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in assistance. the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar.
RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold ARTS’ Auditorium and Sierra Room are available for special Circle level. events on a rental basis. For more information, please call Special Event Services at (562) 916-8510, ext. 2827.
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