Presents Our Season

Music, Book & Lyrics by Sandy Wilson

All performances at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga February 28 - March 28, 2015

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elcome to Sandy Wilson’s “The Boy Friend”, the second production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 50th Season . We hope you will enjoy this “spoof” of the 1920’s with its tuneful innocence and Whigh spirits of the jazz and flapper era . Our final production of this 50th season in June/July will be “Irene”, a wonderful comedy which opened on Broadway in 1973 starring Debbie Reynolds in her Broadway debut . You’re Invited!!! Whether you are already one of our 1000+ subscribers or here Presents in the Saratoga Civic Theatre for the very first time, we invite you to join us this November for our 51st season . We increased our prices 2 years ago due to higher costs, but we intend to maintain those same prices for our new season . And we will continue our policy of not charging any additional fees for tickets purchased through our Box Office and/or with a credit card . Look at Our Centerfold!!! Included in this program is a special blue insert which we invite you to use to subscriber to WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 51st musical season . Subscriber NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over the cost of individual tickets . Current subscribers may also use this form to renew for next season All subscription and individual ticket order will be processed according Book, Music and Lyrics by Sandy Wilson to the date on which they are received, but actual tickets will not be assigned or mailed until after this season’s last production has concluded in August . Starring Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your sup- KYLE ROBERT ARROUZET as Bobby and port and enthusiasm for WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the SANDRA HENSCHKE as Polly scenes . And we extend our special gratitude to those subscribers who have donated And Featuring additional funds to ensure the excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive Kevin Kelly and Cynthia Rust-Greaves to bring to this stage . We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us for our future productions . Play Director: Bill Starr; Music Director: Jesse Sanchez; — Edward Hand, President Vocal Director: Jim Burris; Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan WVLO Musical Theatre Company Producers: Nancy Kwong and Earl Masuda

Gala Champagne Opening: February 28, 2015. . . . . 8:00 PM Fridays: March 13, 20 and 27...... 8:00 PM WVLO MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY Saturdays: March 7, 21 and 28...... 8:00 PM ANNOUNCES Saturday Matinee: March 14...... 2:30 PM NEXT SEASON: 2015–2016 Sunday Matinees: March 1, 8, 15 and 22 ...... 2:30 PM We invite you to become a subscriber to our New Season Please use the insert in this program! “The Boy Friend” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance Subscribe NOW to assure good seats and substantial savings! materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019. Current subscribers may use this form to renew for next season . Visit our Web Site: www wvlo. org;. E-mail: wvlo@wvlo org;. 24-hour Voice Mail: 1-408-268-3777 CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of Appearance) Maisie ...... Rachelle Abbey A Note from the Director Dulcie ...... Kelly Walker Fay...... Samantha. Stidham Nancy ...... Amanda Vogel he 1920’s was a time when this country was just coming out of the Great Polly Browne...... Sandra Henschke War . The cost was in the billions, and millions of soldiers did not return . Sue Ann...... Ally Boles Women began to vote, and workers would go on strike and began to form Valerie ...... Emily Brady aT Union, and it was the beginning of Prohibition . The Model T was invented while Betty ...... Gabby Au Madame Dubonnet...... Cynthia Rust-Greaves industry Was stating to flourish as many were finding employment, and the rich Hortense ...... Leslie Newport were getting richer . Washing machines, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, and road Bobby ...... Kyle Arrouzet building are sprouting up all over . Easy Credit was introduced and was allowing Percival Browne...... Kevin Kelly everyone to ‘mortgage tomorrow what they want today!” The country was going Tony...... Derrick Contreras back to being “normal”, and it was time to celebrate while a new type of music was Lord Brockhurst...... Chris. Souza being heard – Jazz, and the Gatsby look was in fashion . So, sit back, while we go Lady Brockhurst...... Carol Knouf Steve...... David Kautz back in time where we still had a feeling of innocence and being carefree . Herman...... Steve Completo Enjoy!! —Bill James...... Dave Ellis Natalie...... Kristen Ivers-Williams Scan this with your smartphone to go directly to our . . . Amy...... Sara-Grace Kelly Clark...... Cameron Kwong Sam...... Hank Lawson Veronica...... Joanne. Rettberg Marcel...... Andrew Viloria web page Facebook page Pierre...... David Lamcke Alphonse...... Ryan Carter Waiter ...... Frank Sherlock IN MEMORIAM Sa l l y Ho w e • 1931–2015 Sally Howe was the owner/publisher of the Campbell Express, one of the major supporters of everything newsworthy, theatrical, musical, and spectacular! We lost her just before our program went to print and we will miss her “honest reviews”, newsworthy editorials, contagious smile, and tremendous support! She provided this community with every Grateful Acknowledgements piece of local news , personal interest stories and legal notices that her South Bay Musical Theatre, Gerald Carter, West Valley College Drama Department, Jen Ellington, Harley and Esther Goes, Presentation High Campbell Express could hold! Our deepest sympathy to her wonderful School, David Stein & Starving Musician, Sterling Dance Studio, Sunnyvale family, especially to her daughter, Bobbi, who has played and directed in Community Players, Tabard Theatre, Jeff Tuttle, Stephen C . Wathen our orchestra pit for many of our Broadway musicals! 3 ORCHESTRA SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Conductor...... Jesse Sanchez ACT I Woodwinds...... Lynn Marie Coye, Marty McHan, Jack Stanley, Ande Jacobson, Jordan Selburn The Drawing Room of the Villa Caprice, Madame Dubonnet’s Finishing French Horn ...... Jerry Simon School on the outskirts of Nice. The Plage on the same afternoon. Trumpets...... John Escalera, Paul Olivo, Sue Shaedeck-Chase Overture...... Orchestra Trombone ...... Don Brown . “Perfect Young Ladies” ...... Dulcie, Fay, Hortense, Maisie, Nancy Violins...... Dana. Scobie, Judy Diamond, Miho Nishi . “The Boy Friend” ...... Polly, Girls, Alphonse, Marcel, Pierre Viola ...... Kathleen Harley . “Won’t You Charleston?”...... Bobby,. Maisie, Girls and Boys Cello ...... Annette DeSchol . “Fancy Forgetting You”...... Madame. Dubonnet, Percival Browne Bass...... Richard Sibley, Brian Haslanger . “I Could Be Happy With You”...... Tony and Polly Guitar ...... Steve Adkins . “The Boy Friend” (Reprise)...... Girls Piano...... Jean Narunsky . “Sur La Plage”...... Girls, Boys, Citizens of Nice Percussion ...... Dori Shimer, Ralph Zazula . “A Room In Bloomsbury”...... Tony. and Polly Not all musicians will play for each performance. . “You Don’t Want To Play With Me Blues” . . . . Madame Dubonnet and Percy

Intermission MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT ACT II Karen & Steve Adkins The Terrace of the Café Pataplon in Nice on the same evening. This time we are featuring two musicians, a married Entr’acte...... Orchestra couple, who met in one of our shows and eventu- . “Safety In Numbers”...... Maisie. and Boys ally got married! We’ll start with Steve who plays . “I Would Be Happy With You” (Reprise)...... Tony and Polly his 52nd show with WVLO, but he actually played . “The Riviera”...... Bobby,. Girls, Boys his first show with us in 1986 in “Hello, Dolly” and . “It’s Never Too Late...... Lord Brockhurst, Dulcie “Irene” (for which he received the Orchestra Vest Award) . He tries to grab . “Poor Little Pierrette”...... Madame Dubonnet, Polly up the banjo-related shows in Saratoga, because there aren’t that many banjo Finale: Act II ...... Cast players around . Steve played with the Peninsula Banjo Band for many years and served 2 years as President of that fine organization which still “rehearses” at Harry’s Hoffbrau on Wednesday nights . In 1998, Karen Morness started playing piano for us in “Crazy For You”, i k e s u p p o r t s t h r o u g h o c i a l e d i a where she met Steve, and, as orchestra members, got acquainted . In 2000, L U /S U S M Steve was playing for “The Boy Friend” and so was Karen and they started We are looking for patrons who use social media communications with their dating! They were married in 2006 and we chalked up another “show romance” colleagues, friends, neighbors and associates, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Squidoo, for WVLO!!! They are both loyal, dedicated musicians who play in our pit YouTube and Twitter to help publicize our WVLO Musical Theatre Company whenever their time allows! Karen plays either the piano or a keyboard while productions. Steve plays guitar, bass, or banjo, whatever the conductor needs!! Karen also We extend an invitation to you to partner with us in promoting our musicals and plays for auditions, rehearsals and for any individual performers who share encouraging others to attend. Let’s work together to fill this theater! Over the their talents to publicize our productions . years many of you have shared your support and enthusiasm for our production We are so grateful for these members of the WVLO “family” who are so endeavors which makes it a truly gratifying experience, both on the stage and dedicated and loyal to our productions! behind the scenes. 4 5 PRODUCTION STAFF WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST Producer...... Nancy Kwong Assistant Producer...... Earl Masuda Rachelle Abbey Associate Producer...... Elizabeth Dale (Maisie) Rachelle returns for her second production with Play Director...... Bill Starr WVLO, having previously appeared in Dolly Parton’s “9 to5” in 2013 . Her favorite Music Director...... Jesse Sanchez roles include Val in SCP’s “Chorus Line”, Angel City 4 in SVCT’s “City of Angels” Vocal Director...... Jim Burris and Audrey in SCP’s “Little Shop of Horrors” . When not on stage she enjoys forms Choreographer...... Lisa Callaghan of social dancing such as lindy hop and ballroom as well as tennis and choir . She Dance Captain...... Amanda Vogel currently works in the Wyss-Coray Lab at Stanford investigating rejuvenation in the Production Designer ...... Gerald Carter brain (that’s researching Alzheimer’s Disease!) You can look for her next performing Scenic Painter...... Nicole. Keith as Penny in SBMT’s upcoming production of “Hairspray” Tech Director...... Ed Hand Master Carpenter...... William Shepard Kyle Robert Arrouzet (Bobby) This is Kyle’s first production with WVLO, but Specialty Props and Set Pieces ...... Esther and Harley Goes is no stranger to the stage . His recent theatrical credits include “Anything Goes” Lighting Designer ...... Michael Glenn Munoz with BBB, “The Mikado” with LTSJ and “Spamalot” with Stage 1Theatre . He is Sound Designer...... John DiLoreto a native Californian and earned both a BA in Music and a BS in Political Science Costumer...... Judy Pincus Costume Construction...... Kay Boyd, Esther Goes, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, from SCU in just 4 years . Besides his excitement of being in this show, Kyle enjoys Steve Completo, Kim Stidham, Alice Ray singing, dancing, video games and reading . Production Stage Manager...... Dawn Johnson Gabby Au (Betty) Gabby returns for her third production with WVLO, Assistant Stage Manager...... Nita. Rabe-Uyeno having appeared as Myrna in last season’s “Crazy For You” and was seen in 2009 Scenic & Lighting Riggers. . . Megan Hicks, Emily Pye, Dave Raiman and Rocco Vecilio Stage Crew...... Thomas. Aquino, Megan Hicks, Stephanie Johnson, as a Sharks girl in “West Side Story” . She performed in “Will Rogers Follies” for Cameron Kwong, Chris Large, Mike MacKenzie, both Hillbarn Theatre and SCT . She is a graduate of SCT’s 2-yr Actor’s Training Reina Romero, Frank Sherlock, & Jeff Tuttle Program and during the day works as a Receptionist & Facilities Assistant at Light Board Operator...... Dave. Raiman Microsoft Moffett Towers . She extends her gratitude to her family and friends for Spotlight Operators...... Don Masuda & Sean Carson-Hull always believing in her . Sound Operators...... John DiLoreto, Judy Steinle and Ralph Zazula Circus Specialty Trainer...... Jen Ellington Ally Boles (Sue Ann) Ally is back on our stage after making her debut with Properties...... Elizabeth Dale, Gail Hicks, Nancy Kwong, & Ruth E . Stein WVLO in last fall’s “Oklahoma!” She had so many great memories from that Properties Mistress...... Nancy Dean show, she wanted to create more so here she is . She’s a freshman at Westmont HS, Set Construction & Painting...... Sherma Cook, Esther & Harley Goes, Ed Hand, but has already created a nice list of theatrical credits including Cruella DeVill in Earl Masuda, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, Cynthia Rust-Greaves, “101 Dalmations”, Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin”, Adelaide in “Guys & Dolls” William Shepard, Frank Sherlock, Andrew Viloria, Susan Weitzel, Cast and Sandy in “Grease” . The highlight of her career was playing a lead role with Hair Design ...... Gail Hicks her BFF in “Seussical” for Stage Kids CA . Her future includes a college education House Manager...... Judy Pincus Audition Assistants...... Eileen Chavarria, Elizabeth Dale, Earl Masuda, and someday opening her own dance studio . Ally sends her love and gratitude to Judy Pincus, & Frank Sherlock her family and vocal coach for all their support! Rehearsal Pianists...... Karen Adkins, Emily Brady (Valerie) Another returnee from “Oklahoma!”, Emily wanted Program, Lobby & Publicity Photographer ...... Imagewurx to be able to brush off her tap shoes again and get a little more stage experience . Program & Publicity ...... Marge Hand Reservations & Box Office...... Marge and Ed Hand Other credits include “A Little Princess”, “Rebel Without A Cause” and “Honk!” Opening Night Refreshments...... Elizabeth. Dale, Earl Masuda, June Milanes, Her career highlight was being cast in “A Winter’s Tale”, a professional theater Judy Pincus, Cindy Fahrner, Frank Sherlock group in Minnesota, where she was able to experience all of the “behind the scenes” Lobby Concessions...... Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy, Judy Pincus action in a professional theater! She earned her BA in Broadcast Journalism from Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos...... Edmond Kwong of Imagewurx University of Minnesota and is currently a Records Assistant at McManis Faulkner Program Graphics ...... Diane Hoxeng (a law firm) She extends special thanks to her parents and boyfriend, Matt, for Poster & Flier Design...... Edmond. Kwong being fans and encouraging her to follow her dreams! Flier Printing...... Compute Business Services Program Printing...... CyberPress 6 7 Ryan Carter (Alphonse) Ryan is not only a newcomer to WVLO, he’s making says that dance and musical theatre give her a vehicle to express her emotions and his very first stage appearance . A native Californian, he earned his MBA from Cal true personality . She dedicates this performance to her beautiful daughters, Sophia, State East Bay and is a Program Manager for Palo Alto Networks . Ryan loves all Emma and Lily, who keep the song in her heart and the dance in her step . outdoor sports, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving and backpacking and thanks David Kautz (Steve) David is another newcomer to our stage, but no stranger his friends and family for all their support . to the theater . He attends Ohlone College and studies voice, piano and accordion . Steve Completo (Herman) Steve returns for his fifteenth production with He has performed with Ballet Petit, Stage One inNewark and several shows with WVLO, his most recent was as Mingo in “Crazy For You” last season . He started StarStruck Theatre in Fremont . His most recent roles were Cat In the Hat in performing in WVLO musicals in 1977 in “Very Good Eddie” and has been playing “Seussical” and Pinocchio in “Shrek” both with StarStruck theatre . David thanks characters ever since . His most memorable was in 2003 when he broke his foot everyone for this exciting new opportunity . in “George M”, never missed a performance and earned an ERMA award for his Kevin Kelly (Percival Browne) Kevin returns to WVLO after a hiatus of over 30 portrayal of Sam Harris! Steve first did this show in HS with Lucie Arnaz and her years! And his life is still a “mystery” because the only physical proof we have of his brother, Desi, Jr . He is a semi-retired Office Manager for Telenet Semiconductor and parenthood is the beautiful daughter (Sara-Grace) that shares this stage with him . In enjoys costuming, designing period women’s hats, crossword puzzles, tap dancing the 1980s, many of WVLO’s old-timers helped his late mother, Marilyn, raise funds and singing Sondheim music . Since this is our 50th season, we must mention that to get him the musical education and training he needed to advance in his career . Steve was one of the original members of The Overtures! After he left the Bay Area and his mother passed away, we never heard from him Derrick Contreras (Tony) Derrick makes his debut with WVLO in this show, again until he auditioned for this show!! And then he wouldn’t share information but is no stranger to the stage His list of credits include “Evita” with BBB, “Big for this bio—so he’s our “mystery man” but we’re glad he returned to us . Fish” with PAP, “Mary Poppins” and “White Christmas” with Marquee Productions, Sara-Grace Kelly (Amy) Sara-Grace makes her WVLO debut in this production, and “Xanadu” with CMTSJ . He is a current Masters student at Stanford studying but is no stranger to the theatrical stage, having performed in Leigh HS’ production Mechanical Engineering . There he was a member and Musical Director of Stanford’s of “Cats” and the LG Youth Theatre in “13, the Musical” . She loves villain roles premier a cappella group, Mixed Company . After completing his Masters, Derrick and is passionate about theater . The highlight of her career was winning first place hopes to work for Disney as an Imagineer while continuing his love of theater . in Group Acting at the CA Thespian Festival in 2014 . She has the genes for a great Dave Ellis (James) Dave is back for his second production with WVLO, having career since her Dad, Kevin, is playing Percival Browne and her mother, Perry Sue, just appeared as Billy in “Crazy For You” last season . He earned his BA in Marketing was a member of The Overtures during its early years . Sara-Grace heads for college and his MBA in Business Administration and is currently the Senior Account in the Fall, but she doesn’t know exactly where just yet!! Manager with Avnet . Dave thanks his two “man-cubs” (Ryan-16 and Aaron-14) Carol Knouf (Lady Brockhurst) Carol is back for her “lucky 7th” production for being such great kids that keep him motivated!! Dave’s goal is to raise two men with WVLO, her most recent performance as Lottie Child in “Crazy For You” . with the strength and courage to change the world! That’s quite a goal! She had been the recipient of the ERMA Award for her Best Supporting Actress Sandra Henschke (Polly Browne) Sandra makes her debut with WVLO in role of Mrs . Higgins in “My Fair Lady” and had previously been cast in our this production . For many years she worked and trained with the CTC and did productions of “Mame”, “Music Man”, “Annie” and “Meet Me In St . Louis” . She various work with other theater companies and schools before and during college . has also performed in several productions for SBMT and FMT . This native San Her most recent role was that of Abuela Claudia in SCU’s “In The Heights” . She Franciscan is enjoying retirement these days and extends her love and gratitude to earned her BA in Communications at SCU and works as a HR consultant, but her supportive husband, Merle, and all her family and friends . still loves doing shows whenever she gets the chance . In her spare time she also Cameron Kwong (Clark) Cameron was last seen in his WVLO debut in “9 To enjoys playing music with her church worship band, staying active and spending 5” and is back on the stage after serving as part of the crew for “Annie” for which time with family and friends . he was awarded the Tech Award for his support on that production . In 2006, Kristen Ivers-Williams (Ensemble) Kristen returns for her second production Cameron also appeared in ATC’s “Assassins” as the son of Sara Jane Moore . He is with WVLO, having just recently appeared in “Oklahoma!” A New England native, currently attending De Anza College as a Freshman and is looking forward to a Kristen danced for many years and performed in numerous dance productions before career in motion graphics and illustration . transitioning into musical theatre . Her long list of credits includes “Gentlemen David Lamcke (Pierre) David joins us for his fourth production ON our stage, Prefer Blondes”, “Chicago”, “42nd Street”, “West Side Story” and many more . A his debut was in “Sweet Charity”, followed by “Sugar” and then last season’s “Crazy forensic psychotherapist and co-owner of Williams Psychological Services, Kristen For You” . His backstage crew credits, however, number about eleven, including 8 9 “Annie”, “How To Succeed .”, . “White Christmas”, “Sound Of Music” and “Cats” Frank Sherlock (Waiter) Frank is back for his sixth production with WVLO, to mention just a few . He was awarded the Jean Hutchins Special Service Award having appeared as Mr . Tinsworthy in “9 To 5” . Previously, he had performed for the 2013-2014 season . He is a real car enthusiast and works for the family in “Sweet Charity”, “White Christmas”, “How To Succeed…”, and “Bells Are business, Lamcke General Contractors . Ringing” . He also played a Detective in SCP’s “Grand Hotel” and has worked on Hank Lawson (Sam) Hank returns for his twelfth production with WVLO, his our stage crews for several productions . He was the recipient of the prestigious most recent in “Sound Of Music” in 2011 . He started back in 1979 in “Camelot” Jean Hutchins Special Service Award for the 2011 -2012 season and is currently and has been playing major roles ever since . He met his wife, Marcia, in “Brigadoon” serving as a member of the Board of Directors of this Association . and was able to perform with his daughter, Jillian in “Once Upon A Mattress” and Chris Souza (Lord Brockhurst) Chris returns for his seventh production with his other daughter, Fiona in “Aida” . He also played Tony in “West Side Story”, Billy WVLO, having just appeared as Everett Baker in last season’s “Crazy For You” . in “Carousel”, and the Pharoah in “Joseph…Dreamcoat” . Hank’s list of credits Previously, he had performed in “Sugar”, “How To Succeed…”, “White Christmas”, includes performances with Gunn HS, SBMT, SCP, Manhattan Playhouse, FMT, “Camelot” and “Where’s Charley?” His impressive list of credits include productions PYT and Tabard Theatre . The highlight of his career was serving as a HS Track & with FMT, SBMT, SVCT, SCP, City Lights and CenterStage . His favorite role was XC Coach, especially when he sees athletes that he coached becoming coaches and/ Christopher Belling in “Curtains” . By day, Chris works at O’Connor Hospital and or teachers themselves . He thinks the “Pay It Forward” movie is a great philosophy he collects “cars” from Cars! and is grateful for all the support received from family and friends . Samantha Stidham (Fay) Samantha is back for her seventh production with Leslie Newport (Hortense) Leslie is back for her third production with WVLO, WVLO, most recently seen as James, the Lesser in “Jesus Christ, Superstar!” having most recently appearing as Yente in “Fiddler On The Roof” and before that as Previously, she appeared in “Sugar”, “How To Succeed .”, . “Breakin Up Is Hard To Margaret in “9 To 5”! Her impressive list of theatrical credits includes performances Do”, “Grease”, and “West Side Story” . She also earned credits for working on our with Pear Avenue Theatre, CRT, SCP, PAP, FMT, LG Shakespeare Festival, TITM, stage crews in “Annie”, “White Christmas” and “Sweet Charity” . Other credits PSP and SCPL . Leslie earned her BA in Theatre Arts/Drama from SJSU and her AS include performances with FMT, PTY, SCP, TITM, and Young People’s Theatre Degree in Accounting from WVC . She is employed as an Administrative Assistant which is the Kirk Community Center’s group for young people . A graduate of the in the Operation Department of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Foothill Theatre Conservatory, Samantha sends her thanks to her Mom and Sister and her future goal is to play Mrs . Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” and Jack’s mother for their love and support . in “Into The Woods” . Bay Area audiences can see her next as Josephine Strong in Andrew Viloria (Marcel) Andrew returns for his second acting position with Los Altos Stage Company’s production of “Urinetown, the Musical” . WVLO, having appeared as Jimmy in last season’s “Crazy For You”, but he worked Joanne Rettberg (Veronica) Joanne is a newcomer to our stage, but has appeared a follow spot for our 2010 production of “Sweet Charity” . By day he is a Software in SCP’s “Grand Hotel”, Hillbarn’s “Mame” and LTSJ’s “Brigadoon” as well as QA/Assoc . Scrum Master @ Raptr . His future goals are to continue to perform, Woodside Community Theatre’s “Guys & Dolls”, “South Pacific” and “Fiddler…” visit every major league ballpark and to continue to travel to exotic places with Joanne is a registered nurse in a Cardiac Rehab during her daytime hours and loves his wife, Beth Anne . the roaring 20’s so she feels right at home . She thanks her two wonderful daughters Amanda Vogel (Nancy) Amanda comes back for her fifth production with for their love and support . WVLO, her most recent was in last season’s “Crazy For You” . Previously, she was Cynthia Rust Greaves (Madame Dubonnet) Cynthia had such a good time in seen in “Sugar”, “Annie” and was one of our amazing dancers in “The Drowsy “Oklahoma!” she decided to come back for her second production with WVLO . Chaperone” . Other credits include performances with Tabard Theatre and LAYT . Before being cast as a French school mistress, the only French words she knew A native of San Jose, Amanda is a Barista at Starbucks and is super excited to be were kissing, fries and toast . Now she knows a few more . When not on stage, she’s on stage for her third consecutive show with her wonderful boyfriend, David a health care PR & marketing manager with Sutter Health, an avid reader, hiker Lamcke . and birdwatcher . As a youngster, Julie Andrews was her hero so she’s thrilled to Kelly Walker (Dulcie) Another newcomer to WVLO, Kelly has a very long perform in this show which was Andrew’s US theatrical debut . She thanks her list of theatrical credits which include LTSJ, PSP, Stanford Savoyards, SJ Rep, Lyric family and friends for their loving support and YOU, the audience, for supporting Opera Studio Weimar, Vancouver Summer Opera Studio at SJSU . She earned her performing arts and, especially, WVLO . BA in Music at Cal Poly and her MA in Music at SJSU . By day, she is a front desk assistant at a dental office and she was born in San Jose .

10 11 WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Rachelle Abbey Kyle Robert Arrouzet Gabby Au Ally Boles David Lamcke Hank Lawson Leslie Newport Joanne Rettberg

Emily Brady Ryan Carter Steve Completo Derrick Contreras Cynthia Rust Greaves Frank Sherlock Chris Souza Samantha Stidham

Dave Ellis Sandra Henschke Kristen Ivers-Williams David Kautz Andrew Viloria Amanda Vogel Kelly Walker

Kevin Kelly Sara-Grace Kelly Carol Knouf Cameron Kwong

12 13 ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFF AMTSJ American Musical Theatre SJSU San Jose State University Nancy Kwong (Producer) Nancy continues our 50th season in of San Jose STOC Studio Theatre of California her tenth assignment as Producer, she co-produced last season’s ASM Assistant Stage Manager SVCT South Valley Community final two productions, “Jesus Christ, Superstar” and “Crazy For ATC Actors Theatre Center Theatre You” and assisted Earl on “Oklahoma!” She has performed, BA Bachelor of Arts TITM Theatre In The Mountains choreographed and served as a Board member . She earned her BA from CSU and MBA in Speech Pathology at SJSU and applies that BBB Broadway By The Bay WCT Woodside Community knowledge and teaching skills in the OGSD . In her spare time, she Theatre BS Bachelor of Science manages to keep up with her charming and talented boys, Cameron and Riley . WVC West Valley College CCMT Contra Costa Musical Earl Masuda (Assistant Producer) This is Earl’s 17th production Theatre WVLO West Valley Light Opera’s since 2008! He’s been in the Cast or Crew or on Staff! He was CMTSJ Children’s Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Company Producer for our last production, “Oklahoma!” and he loved it, CRT Coastal Repertory Theatre so he’s back for more!! He thanks his wife, Pat, sons, Matt and Chris, family and friends for their continued support . ERMA Enid & Ross Maurice Award Elizabeth Dale (Associate Producer) Elizabeth has been Associate Computer Business Service Producer for the past 3 shows and will produce our final show FMT Foothill Musical Theatre Quality Printing & Direct Mail Service of the season, “Irene” . Her involvement during the past 26 years HS High School 6472 Camden Ave #106 has included various Staff positions, such as SM, ASM, stage LAMT Los Altos Musical Theatre San Jose CA 95120 and lighting crews as well as assistant to most of the other staff (formerly Bus Barn Stage positions . She has served on the Board of Directors for several (408) 268-1990 years and is one of our most dedicated volunteers . Company) •Postcards LTSJ Lyric Theatre of San Jose •Business Cards Bill Starr (Director) This production marks the 8th time Bill •Envelopes has directed for WVLO . His previous productions were “Crazy LAYT Los Altos Youth Theatre •Letterhead For You”, “9 To 5”, “Gypsy”, “Sweet Charity”, “Cats”, “Where’s OGSD Oak Grove School District •Flyers Charley?” and “Dames At Sea” . He is the recipient of the Bay PAP Palo Alto Players •Carbonless Forms Area Theater Critics Award, has been nominated for Top Honors •Labels Award, and his WVLO production of “Crazy For You” last season PHS Presentation High School •Posters was named Standout Production for Family/Kids by the Silicon Valley •Direct Mail Advertising PSP Pacifica Spindrift Players Theater Awards. He has staged productions around the Bay Area PYT Peninsula Youth Theatre SPECIAL and is at Stanford University where he works at the new Bing Concert Hall on We Will Donate 10% campus . He is thrilled to be back at WVLO, and having the pleasure to work with SBMT South Bay Musical Theatre To WVLO From Orders this incredible staff, talented cast and amazing musicians . His motto is: Keeping Placed By WVLO Patrons SCP Sunnyvale Community Use Code #WV100 live theater ALIVE! “The best is yet to come” Players Jesse Sanchez (Music Director) Jesse has never served as Music SCPL Santa Clara Players Director for WVLO, but has played trumpet in many WVLO pit SCU Santa Clara University orchestras since the age of 14 (SCP) . He has most recently music and vocal directed SCU’s “In The Heights, SCU’s “Footloose” and many other shows throughout the Bay Area . He currently serves as Director of Instrumental and Choral Music at Westmont HS . You can see him again as vocal director of our last production, “Irene” and Music/Vocal Director of BBB’s “My Fair Lady” this summer . A graduate of the 14 15 University of Idaho and Lincoln HS, Jesse was most recently a finalist for theMusic Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) Michael has 50 WVLO Educator Grammy Award. He’s excited to work with a very talented and enthusiastic musicals to his credit, having just created the lighting design for cast, crew and orchestra . As always, love to his precious family and friends . “Oklahoma!” . His other lighting credits include CCMT, SCPL, Jim Burris (Vocal Director) We welcome Jim back for his fifth SSCP, Teatro Vision, LTSJ, Woodminster Amphitheater and production with WVLO, he was also in this staff position for dozens of productions with SBMT . Michael earned his BA in Fine “Crazy For You”, “9 To 5”, “Annie”, and “The Drowsy Chaperone” . Arts from SJSU with a minor in Dance . He was honored to be He teaches at Carden Academy, and directs musicals and the Stage 2 invited to design VMT’s production of “Broadway Unplugged” Summer Theatre Camp in Newark . He graduated from University with the cast of “Wicked” and friends at the Ford Amphitheater in LA . of Wisconsin–Platteville with a double major in Music Education . John DiLoreto (Sound Designer) John returns for his fifth straight Jim is available for private vocal lessons and directions . production in this staff position . He is a professional audio Lisa Callaghan (Choreographer) Lisa returns for her ninth engineer with 30 years’ experience in music recording, record production with WVLO, having most recently choreographed production and sound design with TheatreWorks, SBMT, City “Crazy For You” last season . She first choreographed “Once Upon Lights, Tabard Theatre and many more . For WVLO, he played A Mattress” back in 2006 and has added her terpsichorean talents keyboard in our pit for “Honk!”, “Sugar” and “9 To 5” and has to “Grease”, ”Sugar”, “West Side Story”, “Breaking Up Is Hard performed keyboards/vocals in rock bands for over 15 years . John To Do”, “White Christmas” and “The Drowsy Chaperone” . Her Holds a M . Eng . in EECS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford . extensive list of credits includes productions at SCU, PHS and all Judy Pincus (Costume Designer) Judy returns for her 24th over the Bay Area . Lisa earned her BA in Theatre/Dance at SCU, has been dancing production as Costumer, most recently as co-costumer for “9 To for over 38 years and teaching for more than 25 years, currently at Holy Spirit 5” in 2013 . Some of her favorites are “Mame”, “42nd Street”, School . We’re always thrilled when Lisa makes time for her special choreography . “Big River”, our first “Annie”, “Sweet Charity”, “Plaid Tidings”, Gerald Carter (Production Set Designer) This is Gerald’s third “Spelling Bee”, “Oliver” and “Damn Yankees” (twice!) She has designing task for WVLO, his first was “Plaid Tidings” and served on the WVLO Board of Directors for the past 13 years the last was “Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do” . He is currently the (currently as Secretary) and House Manager for most of the Technical Director at WVC where he manages two performance WVLO productions . Her daytime hours are now spent as a Budget Analyst at spaces, which present more than 80 performances a year . Here NASA Ames, after retiring from Stanford University with 27 years in IT Finance . in the Bay Area, he has worked with several theatre and dance Judy would like to thank her awesome costume helpers and her late parents, who companies, either as a designer or consultant . He has toured the got her involved in the crazy world of theater! country twice as a tour manager/designer/stage manager and has only three states Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers left to see . Last year he was set designer/technical director and stage manager for whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program. F .E .S .T .A ’s. production of MacBeth at the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy . It’s great to have an international “star” on our staff . Dawn Johnson (Stage Manager) This marks Dawn’s fifth HELP US “GET THE WORD OUT” production in this position, the others were “9 To 5”, “Spelling Bee”, “Sweet Charity”, and “Cats” . She was ASM for “Damn If you participate in Facebook, please spread the word about our musical Yankees” and won the Tech Award for that show . On stage, Dawn productions . “Like us” on Facebook (we already have a page there for WVLO) has appeared in seven of our musicals, the most recent was “Sound so we invite you to become a partner with us in publicizing our musicals and Of Music” . Her favorite roles were of evil women (which she loves encouraging others to attend . to play) Mrs . Sowerberry in “Oliver” and Lady Beaconsfield in “Jekyll & Hyde” . The highlight of her career was receiving Outstanding Service Let’s work together to fill this theater . The Awards for 2007 and 2012 and the Jean Hutchins Special Service Award for 2012- performers who share their time and talent 2013 . By day, Dawn is a Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines and Mammography for you deserve to have a full theater of Supervisor for Regional Medical Center in SJ . enthusiastic patrons .

16 17 WVLO Musical Theatre Company Awards Memorial Theater Arts Scholarships The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each We are pleased to announce the 13th Annual production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that Gene and Cele Pincus Memorial Theater Arts Scholarship production in the following areas . Listed are awards for the past few productions . and the new 1st Annual Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, Janet Cazel Memorial Theater Arts Scholarshipfor 2015 . Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the ensemble. Dedicated to the memory of Gene and Cele Pincus who worked tirelessly Jomar Martinez — “Sugar” in support of WVLO for 25 years and to the memory of Janet Cazel, a Catherine Dietrich — “9 tto 5” long-time WVLO supporter, the two scholarships each award annually, Rheagan Rizio — “Fiddler On The Roof” on a competitive basis, an amount of $1,000 to two Santa Clara County Marlene Berner—“Jesus Christ, Superstar” graduating HS seniors who intend to pursue a career in Theater Arts and David Lamcke — “Crazy For You” who have demonstrated a high degree of involvement in the performing arts Cynthia Rust-Greaves ­— “Oklahoma!” throughout his/her HS career . Please note that there is only one application Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. to file for both scholarships . Deadline is Saturday, March 14, 2015 . Please go to the WVLO web site for additional information . Rebecca McKinley — “Sugar” Karen Adkins — “9 To 5” Kate Froeberg — “Fiddler On The Roof” Ralph Zazula—“Jesus Christ, Superstar” Di d Yo u Kn o w ... Faye Yang & Paul Olivo — “Crazy For You” Jean Narunsky — “Oklahoma!” • That the original musical opened in 1954 in London and ran Technical Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the for 5 years with 2,078 performances? stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner. • That it also opened on Broadway in 1954with Julie Andrews Thomas Aquino — “Sugar” starring in her Broadway debut and receiving the Theatre World Amelia Langstraw — “9 To 5” Award for her performance? Ellie Brownson — “Fiddler On The Roof” • That Sandy Wilson wrote a sequel to “The Boy Friend”, set ten Christine Ormseth —“Jesus Christ, Superstar” years later with music of the 1930’s, which she called “Divorce Casey Keyes — “Crazy For You” Me, Darling!”? Don Masuda — “Oklahoma!” Jean Hutchins Award • That a revival opened on Broadway in 1970 in which Sandy — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late Duncan played Maisie and received the Drama Desk Award for ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors. 2009–10 Season — Dave Raiman Outstanding Performance as well as a Tony Award nomination 2010–11 Season — Frank Sherlock for Best Actress in a Musical? 2011–12 Season — Nancy Dean • That a film version was released in 1971, starring Twiggy, but 2012–2013 Season — Dawn Johnson with a more complicated story that was not well received by the 2013–2014 Season — David Lamcke American public? • That Twiggy won two Golden Globe awards as best newcomer and best actress in a musical/comedy?

18 19 WINNERS OF THE 2013–2014 ERMA AWARDS WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s Information Best Show ...... Elizabeth Dale, Producer . . “Fiddler On The Roof” SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER by a self-addressed, stamped envelope . 13777 Fruitvale Ave ., Saratoga, CA 95070 All exchanges are subject to availability . Sorry, no Best Actor ...... Doug Brook...... “Fiddler. On The Roof” In the City of Saratoga Office Complex ticket refunds . Best Actress ...... Fiona Condon ...... “Crazy For You” BOX OFFICE HANDICAPPED SEATING -Best Supporting Actor . . . . . Ian Douglas...... “Fiddler On The Roof” In Saratoga Civic Theater Special seating is available for diferently-abled pa Best Supporting Actress. . . . Leher Pathak ...... “Fiddler On The Roof” Across from West Valley College trons . Please notify the ticket seller in advance when Best Character Actor . . . . . 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