presents Music and Libretto by David Bass Directed by David Bass and Amanda Jack Choreography by Deborah Mason The King Open School Cambridge, Massachusetts March 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2005 2 55 somewheresomewhere in somerville, in thereSomer- is a store that somewhere claims to in have somerville, over a thousandthere is a beersstore ville, in that stock, claims therehard to tohave find isover kegs, a a thousandstore a world-wide beers selection that in stock, claims of hard wines, to find and to kegs, liquor have a world-widefor any over party. selection of wines, and liquor for any party. thea musicthousand is always fresh, beers and they’re open the music is always fresh, and they’re open seven in stock,days a week. hard where to is this find elusive store?seven days davis a week.square. where what is is this the elusive name kegs, store? davis a world square. what-wide is the name of of this this intoxicating intoxicating paradise?paradise? selection DOWNTOWN WINE of & SPIRITS. wines, 225 elmand st. DOWNTOWN WINE & SPIRITS. 225 elm st. “we’re not your average package store.” “we’re “we’re not yournot average your package average store.” 54 3 58 58 33 Contents Space Opera 2005…………………………..…………………….. 11 Mission Statement Synopsis………………………………………………………………. 12 The North Cambridge Family Opera Company began as an Song List………………………………………………………….. 14-15 informal group of children and adults who gathered to per- form at the NoCA (North Cambridge All Arts) open studios Cast Lists, First Weekend……………………………………..16-18 weekend in May 1999. We found the experience of singing opera to be a unique way to strengthen families, to build Cast Lists, Second Weekend………….…..………………...20-22 friendships, and to enhance relationships between genera- tions. Crew Lists……………………………………………………………...23 Cast Biographies………………………………………………..29-48 Our mission is to provide children and adults the opportuni- ty to experience and enjoy the telling of a story through Acknowledgements………………………………………………… 51 song, by performing operas which are: NCFOC Mission……………………………………………………... 53 • sung throughout (few spoken lines, if any); • based on stories appealing to children (both boys and girls), as well as adults; and • musically accessible to children but sophisticated Congratulations and THANKS to enough to hold the interest of adults. everybody on the set crew — Casts and crews consist of both children and adults, with participation by multiple family members encouraged. Both children and adults are cast in solo roles. Multiple casting ensures that anyone capable of singing a solo role is given an opportunity to do so. Roles of various difficulty are assigned based on the ability and experience of the singer, so that everyone is challenged, but no one is set up to fail. All shows include a chorus, so that less advanced singers also may participate. To the extent possible, the productions are financed through donations and volunteerism. We seek to minimize fees on performers and admission so that financial considerations will not prevent families from participating in a production or attending a performance. www.FamilyOpera.com YOU'RE OUT OF THIS WORLD! 4 53 Frank’s Steak H use Boston’s oldest steak house st 938 2310 ass ve North ambrdge 617-661-0666 52 5 Special Thanks The North Cambridge Family Opera Company is grateful for their many volunteers and benefactors. In particular, we would like to thank the following people and organiza- tions, who may not have been mentioned elsewhere in this program. Rah-y, Our greatest thanks are extended to the King Open School community, which, under the direction of principal Timothy Groves and assistant principal Regina Osborne, has once again opened their arms to welcome us in our ambitious endeavors. Thanks to Dave and Wink Merrill and their family for continuing to provide (almost) rah-y, unlimited storage for our sets during our off-season in their spacious barn. We are also grateful to the Gentle Giant Moving Company for sharing their parking lot with us. We had some extraordinary help with our sets and costumes this year, including that of Jim Peters, who designed some fabulous alien masks; Allan Wechsler, who worked out rah, rah, the alien fonts for the signs in the cantina scene; Sam Katz-Christy, whose LEDs signifi- cantly jazzed up our robots; and Jeff Del Papa, who helped construct the covers for the moveable consoles (check out his other activities at www.the-nerds.org). Retroactive thanks are extended to Beth Altman and Steve Perlmutter for our vintage R2-D2 cos- Rah! tume; and to Roger Frymire for Chewie’s fur and the Jawas’ “bright yellow eyes.” Even though the Ivanovic’s are out of the country for the year, their family has contin- ued to donate Iggy’s bread to our tired and hungry rehearsal participants. Thanks! Translation: Congratulations to Finally, as usual, our seemingly tireless cast and crew have once again gone way be- yond the call of duty to contribute to this exciting production. Thanks to all of you for your work, your friendship, and your financial support. And of course, thanks to George Lucas for the inspiration. Fresh Fruits & Floral Vegetables, Arrangements, Groceries, Dairy, Garden Center, Bakery, Fruit Baskets Trees & Shrubs Farmstand & Nursery 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE of $10.00 or more, with this ad (expires 4/15/05). Cannot be combined with any other offer. Pemberton Farms 617.491.2244 2225 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 Visit us on the web at www.pembertonfarms.com 6 51 Since 1975 Dedicated to Preserving the Arts Our goal is to continue to preserve the arts in our community, instilling Congratulations from obilia allery, Huron venue, Cambridge focus, discipline and a professional quality in our youth. Our styles and techniques instill passion, power, strength, and flexibility which combine To our Rebel, Eliza. We are so proud of you! ove, ommy, Daddy, Jeremy, all the elements of dance to help the student become a creative and and aniel highly technical dancer. Anna Lee — You go, girl! ove, rs. enry Cambridge Youth Dance Program The Cambridge Youth Dance Program, founded by Artistic Director Deb- Congratulations, Eliza. I am soooo proud of you! And I'm ecited to see the opera orah Mason, is a non-profit agency promoting dance and the performing again this year. ots of love, rammy arts among a diverse youth in the community. Fundraising events and donations help to fund the production of dance shows, to establish the Isabel and David Bryant — You rock! ove, Terry granting of Scholarships to individuals, to provide education and perfor- mance opportunities to the community and to encourage our youth to Congratulations, ctors! David, Isabel and Barb Bryant. Next stop ayreuth, or continue the pursuit of artistic goals. Hollywood! ove, randma and Grandpa ey Brittany! You are a star! Have a wonderful show. — Tim To our beautiful daughter, Anna Lee, who sings every day of the week. ove, Mom and ad To my singing sister, Anna Lee. You are the best. ove, rsula Lydia: It has been great fun stormtrooping with you. I'm very proud of you. ove, om Congratulations to Lydia Lewis, who continues to delight her proud and loving grandparents. David Bass says, “Call the contractor the maestro uses!” Jill and Jonah: "Save the galay!" From Chewbacca Tony), an Solo Suy) and Princess eia Antoinette A Design/Build Remodeling Company To Elisabeth: "ook out, shes loose up there on the stage, and doing a wonderful • Additions job! ove, om and ad • Kitchens and Baths To Oliver — Backstage wouldn't be the same without you! Thanks for all your hard • Whole House Renovations work before and during the performances. ove, om and ad High commendation to Officer Osborn from the home crew. ad, Mom, nnie, Serving Greater Boston Since 1977 Mars and Isis 617.666.4460 · Fax 617.623.2999 Mirabel: Space is the place to EE EEP my DAHling AHter. ove, [email protected] your rebel mom 50 7 Congratulations and thanks to the North Cambridge Family Opera on another wonderful show! It’s people like you who make our neighborhoods the great places they are. Craig Kelley #1 for City Council Because Neighborhoods still count! 8 49 Mirabel Winston (R2-D2, Jawa/Alien Chorus) is a very artsy kind of erson who also haens to e a dynamo on the soc- cer field. he is often usy eeing uggling lus in the air, and ocasionally runs off to the ircus. he can also e found in the th grade lass at the eington aldorf school. Mary Wixted (Stormtrooper 1, Jawa/Alien Chorus) is the roud mother of uy and enry arnsworth n her sare time she studies Iyengar oga and Scottish ld-time azz and rish Good luk, Tessa! You're our hining Star! oe, oce & D fiddling. ary enoys sending time at moies and oncerts with her husand avid. Youre the est, Ryan, we are so roud of ou! oe oce Cindy Woolworth (Rebel/Sandpeople Chorus) is an artsy eington matron and software test engineer. She has een involved with CFOC since its incetion eause it is truly ear Aunt Janie, Molly, & Nina, We thin ou are out-of-this-world-terrific! awesome She enoys many hoies, too many to list here XOXO, Uncle Mark, unt uu, atalie udre and helps out with the irl Scouts. The rest of her family goes by "Ames," and you will find all three of them elsewhere in this Congratulations David, Lilly, & Ilana Sandberg and Dina Mardell — you are really program. what AMIY oera is all aout. Anna Workman (Stormtrooper 3, Jawa/Alien Chorus) is a rd- grader at amridge riends School. his is her second er- Dan Weinreb — Hugs and snugs from our iggest fan — loe from Adam formane with CFOC, haing erformed the role of a itizen in last ear's Springtime for Haman.