Canyon Theatre Guild Presents

Music by Lyrics by Book by GLANN SLATER CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER Additional book material by DOUG CARTER BEANE Based on the Touchstone Motion Picture "" written by Joseph Howard

Orchestrations by DOUG BESTERMAN Vocal and Incidental Music Arragements by MICHAEL KOSARIN Dance Music by MARK HUMMEL Produced on Broadway by WHOOPI GOLDBERG & STAGE ENTERTAINMENT in association with THE SCHUBERT ORGANIZATION & DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Originally Production Developed in association with PETER SCHNEIDER & MICHAEL RENO and Produced by STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

SISTER ACT is presented through special with Music Tehater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Sponsored by

Co-Directed by Brandon McCravy & TimBen Boydston Assistant Director & Choreographer ...... Musette Caing Hart Vocal Director ...... Elisha Soronio Stage Manager ...... Gri en Siroky Executive / Artistic Director ...... TimBen Boydston WITH THANKS TO

LA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Special thanks to Ollie Blanning, Commissioner This performance is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission

LOS ANGELES COUNTY Kathryn Barger, Supervisor, 5th District Special thanks to Stephanie English,Senior Deputy

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA: Mayor: Marsha McLean Mayor Pro-tem: Cameron Smyth Council Members: Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda, and Laurene Weste

FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT

Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Special thanks to Tony Newhall

Jack Oakie Charitable Foundation Special anks to David Sonne

2018 - 2019 CTG 2018 - 2019 CTG Board of Directors Advisory Board John Alexopolous ...... President Tom Dierckman Bill Lively Douglas Holiday ...... 1st Vice President Michael Davies ...... 2nd Vice President Cheri and Don Dan Long Julie Roberts...... Treasurer Fleming Wade Bradford ...... Secretary John Hoskinson Marsha McLean Members-at-Large: Dr. Greg Jenkins Doug Sink Jackie Mellor-Guin ...... Mia Zumsteg Tammy Noltemeyer ...... Ashley Matkin Bob Kellar Elizabeth Teagle Felicia Sheppard ...... Michael T. Smith TITLE SPONSORS City of Santa Clarita

CORPORATE ANGELS

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CORPORATE SPONSORS Golden West K-9 KISS Storage Jon Myl, CPA Newhall Ice Company THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Angels ($1,000) David & Doreen Barsky Robert & Andi Parker Diane & Wayne Crawford Harold & Jacqulyn Petersen Jeff & Deirdre Dillehunt John & Bobbie Stephens Steve & Nancy Horak Mary R. Martin The Hyde Family Mary Wise Wharton, Wings - 2014

Benefactors ($750) Matt & Christine Alexander Roger & Lisa Guthrie Douglas Holiday Dale & Marsha McLean Michael & Kris Huber Darel & Julie Roberts Diane & Ken Kreyenhagen

Patrons ($500)

Barry Agin The Kort Family Anonymous John & Lynn McKenzie John & Claudia Alexopoulos Jim & Ann Mang Nathan Apelbaum Ashley, Chris, Jon, & Laine Matkin Rick & Diana Ballard The Miller Family TimBen & Ingrid Boydston The Morrison Family The Bradford Family GOPE Olila The Carter Family Phil Olson Jaime Seba & Jason Cummings Brad, Laura, Joe, & Angela Peach Dana & Darlene The Petri Family Philip David Wally & Mary Purdy Suzanne David Real Paradise David Ewart Alice & Tom Renolds Fast Frame Kdee Hassen & Mark Roberti Stanley Haberkorn Kathie & Bill Schwartz Harry & Barbara Hauge Andrew Taban Mark Andrew & Grace Huihui Paula Ver Steeg Michael Keane The Stein-Wendt Family L.A. Film Locations Patricia Warford

Life Members Ardath Clement Bob & Evelyn Reed Jo Anne Darcy Jim & Pat Robinson Elks Lodge #2379 Carmen Sarro Greg & Patti Finley Leo G. Willey Barbara & Rick Huntington Cathie Wright Kay & Davis McLean DIRECTOR'S NOTES: Co-directors Brandon McCravy and Executive Artistic Director TimBen Boydston are hon- ored to present Broadway’s SISTER ACT, the Whoopi Goldberg lm, but with a musical twist. It's 1978 Philadelphia! Full of funky Disco, smooth Motown, and soulful Gospel, this show follows the familiar story with an all-new throw-back sound composed by Alan Menken and Lyricist Glenn Slater, the same genius collaboration behind the music of TANGLED and Broadway’s THE LITTLE MERMAID.

We hope you nd something new to love in this retelling of the instant classic as it shares the same heartwarming spirit of inclusion, reminding us that we are all brothers and SISTERS in this life. It shows how no matter our troubles, we can be still be blessed with the opportunity to make joy in the lives of those around us and make meaningful connections with those who pass through our lives. We hope you will take that message with you in your heart, out of the theater, and in your lives as you Spread e Love Around!

“We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.“ -Whoopi Goldberg

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV INTRODUCING THE CAST

Shandar Jennifer Julienne Julie Robinson Teague Green Raelyn

Jane Shannan Marcia Felicia Arnett Smith Melcombe Grady INTRODUCING THE CAST

Erica Noemi Margo Delisa Brauer Vaca Caruso Cogan

Kelly Katie Nova Gabriella Johnson Mandel Mandel Roberts

Sandriene Lea Tim Ceron Taylor Je erson McGowan Jones

Ari Garrett Josh Eduardo Litman-Weinberg Carpenter Aran Arteaga INTRODUCING THE CAST

John Adam Issac Cogan Kort Johnson

SHANDAR ROBINSON (Delores Van Cartier) is is Shandar's rst show at Canyon eatre Guild. She has also been in "Hairspray", " Company", "Spelling Bee", "Anything Goes", "Cabaret", and "Midsummer Night's Dream" just to name a few. Shandar can also be seen in Mariah Carey’s music video ‘Oh Santa’ as a backup singer/dancer and "I Might Be A Shorty" by Lil John. Shandar hopes to one day be on a Broadway stage doing what she loves to do and hopes you enjoy the show.

JENNIFER TEAGUE (Mother Superior) is excited to return to the CTG stage aer nearly a year working behind the scenes. Former shows include “Sound of Music,” “King and I,” “South Pacic,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Addams Family,” “Buddy Holly,” (for which she won two Goldies) and “Rex’s Exes.” She has vocal directed “Buddy Holly,” “In the Heights,” “Gil- ligan’s Island,” as well as vocal and Co-Directed “Jekyll & Hyde.” When not on stage, she stays busy directing workshops and teaching violin, voice, & piano. Much gratitude to the creative team and the cast for this wonderful theatrical experience!

JULIENNE GREEN (Mary Robert) is excited to make her debut at the Canyon eatre Guild. She has been a professional actress in Los Angeles for over a decade and is more than elated to be a part of this wonderful musical production. Some of her favorite theater credits include “Ariel” in “e Little Mermaid”, “Martha Dunstock” in “Heather’s the Mu- sical” and “Jenna” in “Waitress”. I’d like to thank Nicole Simpson and Richard Green for paying for singing lessons. I’d also like to thank my boyfriend, Dakota Kappen for making me dinner aer every rehearsal.

JULIE RAELYN (Mary Patrick) is thrilled to be taking on the role of her long-time favor- ite nun! Julie was last seen in "e Snow Queen" at CTG. Other favorites include Eileen in "Moon Over Bu alo" and Mrs. Adams in "Annie Get Your Gun". anks to her friends and family and this cast for all the support!

JANE ARNETT (Mary Lazarus) I’m Jane and I’m ‘a stage-aholic'. I’ve played pirates, fair- ies, drunks, a hunchback, a nurse, a witch, a wizard, a maid, a psychic, a journalist, a neighbor/narrator, a waitress, aunts, wives, mothers, and grandmothers. anks, Bran- don. I’m having fun! I love to “play” with my cherished theatre friends. SHANNAN SMITH (Mary Martin-of-Tours) How apropos that Shannan lands in, “Sister Act, the Musical!” Raised Catholic, now an Evangelical Christian, being in this musical working with these amazing people is an incredible act of God orchestrated through very capable hands of TimBen Boydston and Brandon McCravy. God Bless everyone! Biggest Love to my Family! MARCIA MELCOMBE (Mary eresa) is an entertainer who enjoys performing for women's clubs and charities. She appeared in CTG's "Hello Dolly" in 2016 (and waved a ag in the 1969 lm!) and recently headlined her own 80th Birthday Cabaret. Marcia thanks Brandon and his team for a marvelous experience. FELICIA GRADY (Mary eresa US/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage for her fourth CTG show! Previous shows included “”, “Willy Wonka”, and SCRT’s “Beauty and the Beast.” And now, she smiles beatically and says, “It’s Good to Be a Nun.” Felicia is thankful for the support of her family and friends. ERICA BRAUER (Ensemble / Dance Captain) is ecstatic to make her Canyon eatre Guild debut. She is a founding member of Above the Curve eatre and has been acting for almost 20 years. Favorite roles include Charity in “Sweet Charity” and Hermia in “A Midsummer Nights Dream”. ank you, Ian, for the support!

NOEMI VACA (Ensemble) is passionate about theatre since age 11. Performances in- clude: "e Sound of Music", "Beauty and the Beast", "In e Heights" and others. She's thrilled to be on stage with her amazing cast. She would like to dedicate this show to the original nunsie, Janee Hull Swi. MARGO CARUSO (Ensemble) is excited to be back on stage aer two years. She was last seen in Guys & Dolls and most recently AD’d Steel Magnolias. anks to Brandon for this opportunity and special thanks to my family who continually support my love for theatre, even if they don’t get to see me very much! DELISA COGAN (Ensemble) is performing in her second musical. She is so thankful to her husband for covering her at home during the many hours of practice, her son for encouraging her to join him in his passion and the Sister Act cast for being so considerate and kind. KELLY JOHNSON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her rst Musical aer a 3 year absence. Some of her favorite roles are Frenchy in "Grease", and Grandma Tzeitel "Fiddler on the Roof" . Kelly would like to thank everyone involved in this show. She would also like to dedicate this show to her 3 kids and Mom.

KATIE MANDEL (Ensemble) has a Bachelors in Musical eatre, sang with the Hol- lywood Bowl Orchestra for 10 years, the SCV Master Chorale for 6 years, multiple pro- fessional caroling groups, performed in 20+ musicals professionally and otherwise, and teaches piano and voice. Favorite roles include Jeannie "Hair," and Florinda "Into the Woods". NOVA MANDEL (Ensemble) is very excited to return to the Canyon eatre Guild aer over 10 years! Favorite past roles include “Lend Me A Tenor” (Maria), “Little Women” (Marmee, Braxton), “A Tale of Two Cities” (Ensemble), and “Urinetown” (Ocer Barrel). Nova’s favorite musicals are "Man of La Mancha", "Les Miserables", and "reepenny Op- era!" GABRIELLA ROBERTS (Ensemble) is so excited to be on the CTG stage again. Favorite roles include Millie in “oroughly Modern Millie”, Emily at Legoland and Babette un- derstudy in “Beauty and the Beast”. She would like to thank her family for their support.

SANDRIENE TAYLOR (Michelle/Delores US) is back at CTG and excited to be on stage again. Her favorite roles include the Sis. Mary Hubert in Nunsense and Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors. She would like to thank her family in TX, best friends, and close friends for their support and is excited to work with this cast.

LEA JEFFERSON (Tina) is excited to be in another show at the theatre. Lea was last seen in “In the Heights” and “e Buddy Holly Musical”. She wants to thank everyone for the endless support. Spread the Love.

TIM MCGOWAN (Monsignor O'Hara) is an actor with extensive experience, including recent CTG roles such as Patsy in "Spamalot", e Old Man in "A Christmas Story", and Maurice in "Beauty and the Beast". McGowan won CTG Goldies for Best Actor as WILLY WONKA, and Best Supporting Actor in "Dracula" and "Rex's Exes".

CERON JONES (Det. Eddie Souther) is an actor, singer, and director from the Antelope Valley. His most favorite projects include, “Ragtime” as Coalhouse Walker Jr., “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” as Joseph, and “e Color Purple” as Direc- tor and Mister. His most recent regional performance was in the musical “Memphis.” He is thrilled to be a part of his rst production with CTG, and hopes you like his take on Sweaty Eddie.

ARI LITMAN-WEINBERG (Curtis) Graduated from the American Musical and Dra- matic Academy. "Sister Act" is his third Play with the Canyon eatre Guild. He loved working on "It's a Wonderful Life" and "e Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". He is thrilled to be returning with this talented company.

GARRETT CARPENTER (TJ) is glad to be in "Sister Act" (his fourth consecutive show). is role has been a blast to play. Other roles: Gilligan "Gilligan's Island" & Harry Bailey "It’s A Wonderful Life". He hopes you all enjoy the show!

JOSH ARAN (Joey) is thrilled to return to CTG for his 6th musical, and to work with this incredible team. Prior credits here include e Bopper in "e Buddy Holly Story", Skipper in "Gilligans Island" Piraguero in "In e Heights" as well as ensamble in "e Addams Family" and "Jekyll & Hyde".

EDUARDO ARTEAGA (Pablo) is happy to return to the CTG stage. CTG roles include DePinna in “ You Can’t Take It With You” and his award-winning performance as Fester in “Addams Family” Eduardo would like to thank cast and crew, his Pacoima family, Ni- cole, Judi, Oliver, and Lily for their unending love and support.

JOHN COGAN (Ernie / Ensemble) has played featured roles such as Queen of Hearts from “Alice in Wonderland”, Phantom from “Phantom of the Opera”, ensemble in “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Jekyll and Hyde: the Musical”, “e Lion, the Witch, and the Ward- robe”, and Borrisx in “Winter Writer”. ADAM KORT (Ernie / Ensemble) was last seen on the CTG stage in “Jekyll & Hyde” and in “Gilligan’s Island” as e Alien! Other shows at the CTG include “Guys & Dolls”, “Add- ams Family”, and “e Buddy Holly Story”. He would like to thank his family for always supporting him! Bless our show!

ISAAC JOHNSON (Ensemble) is extremely enthused to be on stage for the rst time in one of his favorite plays. He would like to thank his family and friends whose made this all possible, and looks forward to many more exciting opportunities

INTRODUCING THE PRODUCTION TEAM

TIMBEN BOYDSTON (Co-Director) is the Artistic Director and Executive Director for the CTG and SCRT. Here, he has been involved in over 150 productions, acted in over 30 and directed 27 (7 of which won Goldie Awards for Best Show). TimBen was instrumen- tal in founding the CTG Family Season, Youth workshops, Corporate Sponsorships, and the Gala and the Cabaret fundraising events. TimBen would like to thank God for his ability to create, Ingrid his most wonderful soul-mate for her overowing support, and Analyn his darling daughter for the joy she brings to his life.

BRANDON MCCRAVY (Co-Director) is humbled by the honor to have co-Directed Sister Act here at CTG. is is his second directing credit alongside PRT’s “Addams Fam- ily: the musical”, with nearly thirty various other theatre credits including “e Buddy Holly Story,” “Once Upon A Mattress,” “Sweeney Todd,” “e Music Man,” “e 25th Annual Putnam [...],” “e Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Brandon is grateful for his Cast, Creative Team, his extended e- atre family, Ingrid, Musette, John F., Jennifer, Colin and Skylar, and his boyfriend David for the opportunities and the support. Spread the Love!

ELISHA SORONIO (Vocal Director) – is a 20 year old from Santa Clarita, California. She has had a strong passion for music, especially singing and performing, since she was a young child. She has performed for numerous events including benet concerts, weddings and birthday celebrations, cultural events, and annual fundraisers in venues all around Southern California with her little brother, Marco. Elisha loves to help out and and share her music wherever and whenever the opportunity comes. She is happily pursuing her dreams and does so in hopes that it will spread love and positivity to inspire others.

TUESDAY CONNER (Costumes) Inner City Cultural Center was the guiding light that allowed Tuesday to Costume Hollywood & Broadway, Produce Tribute and Award Shows and shoot Short Films created from her poetry...Taboo Tales to Stir Your Soul. Tuesday has a passionate love a air with her career designing clothes for Hollywood Celebrities and has been privileged to costume Stage, Film, Recording artists, Television and Tours around the world. Before she became a Fashion Designer to the 10-time Grammy Award winner, Chaka Khan Tuesday Produced one of the hottest comedy clubs in e Valley and one of the coolest poetry lounges in the country aerward. GRIFFIN SIROKY (Stage Manager) – is excited to participate in "Sister Act". He was last seen in "Jekyll and Hyde: the Musical"! is is Grin’s second show in California. His shining roles include Mr. Twimble in "How to Succeed ..." and Tony in "Billy Elliot".

LARRY SIROKY (Set Design) – Sister Act is his rst set design at the CTG. He is happy to work with this cast and crew and spend extra time with his favorite member, son Grif- n. Wishing everyone the best!

MICHAEL T. SMITH (Set Dresser/Prop Master) Goldie winner in Lighting for “e Buddy Holly Story,” Michael has worked onstage and behind stage in over y produc- tions, including set dresser/props Walt Disney’s “e Little Mermaid”, stage manager “e Miracle Worker’, producer “Come Blow Your Home”, assistant director “e Cem- etery Club”, and director “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “A Monkey’s Paw”.

BRIAN MALY (Lighting Designer) CTG - "Steel Magnolias", “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Gilligan's Island”, “Drowsy Chaperone” (Goldie), “Spamalot”, “Damn Yankees”, “Hairspray”, “Seus- sical” (Goldie), “Anne of Green Gables”. El Portal - “e Drowsy Chaperone”. R.E.P - “Ru- mors”, “Picasso at the Lapine Agil”, “e Fantastiks”, “Death Trap”, “Murder at the Howard Johnson's”, “Prelude to a Kiss”, “e Boys Next Door”, “Ten Little Indians”, “Prisoner of Second Avenue”, “e Nerd”. Hudson - “e Time when I was Mamadou”. Valencia e- ater - “e Music Man”, “Brighton Beach Memoirs”, “Emma”, “e Saga of the Prospec- tors Daughter”, “Tom Sawyer”, “”. Count Basie - “Man of La Mancha”.

Co-Director ...... TimBen Boydston & Brandon McCravy Assistant Director/Choreographer ...... Musette Caing Hart Dance Captain ...... Erica Brauer Vocal Director ...... Elisha Soronio Costumes ...... Tuesday Conner Stage Manager ...... Grin Siroky Set Designers ...... Larry Siroky & Brandon McCravy Set Decorators / Props ...... Michael T. Smith Lighting Designer ...... Brian Maly Lighting Tech ...... Holly Leithner Sound Designer / Technician ...... John Fortman Set Construction ...... Cast & Crew Stage Crew ...... Sam Kort Program Editor ...... Musette Caing Hart Assistant Program Editor ...... Timothy Hart Program Proof ...... Ashley Matkin Graphic Artist ...... Michael Keane Headshots ...... Timothy Hart Signboards ...... Samuel Novak House Manager ...... Barbara Yeager Volunteer Coordinator ...... Claudia Alexopolous Usher Coordinator ...... Marla Khayat CTG EXECUTIVE / PRODUCTION STAFF Executive Artistic Director ...... TimBen Boydston Director of Administration & Youth Director ...... Jennifer Teague Costume Director ...... Jill McGlynn Box Oce Manager ...... John Lucewich Box Oce ...... Sam Novak, Shawnie Wise-Hawkins, & Taylor Glyzewski

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23300 Cinema Dr, Valencia 253-0300 A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa.

When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest of hearts!

CTG STARS present Disney's FROZEN JR. AGES 13 - 18

4-Week Session | June 17 - July 12

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10 PERFORMANCES ON WEEKENDS, JULY 13 - AUGUST 4 It's the 1960s! School's out for the summer, CTG JUNIORS present and the teenagers of Ocean View High POM-POM ZOMBIES are ready to have some fun. eir favorite AGES 10 - 13 hangout is Barnacle Betty's Beach Club, which happens to be next door to the evil 3-Week Sessions Ivana Ratnik's nuclear power plant. Session 1: June 24 - July 12 Session 2: July 15 - August 2 But, oops! e head cheerleader accidental- ly got some nuclear slime on her hot dog Monday - Friday | 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm instead of pickle relish, and now the beach Tuition: $424 + $25 Registration Fee is overrun with pom-pom-wielding zom- bies!

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