55th SEASON www.wvlo.orgFOR TICKETS (408) & INFO 268-3777 Music by Mary Rodgers Book by Jay Thompson, Lyrics by Marshall Barer Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer Performances at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga March 7 - April 4, 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE elcome to “Once Upon A Mattress”, the second production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 55th Season, the Broadway musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and The Pea”, a fairy tale Wwith wit and sophisticaton. Our final production of this season will be “Legally Blonde”, a South Bay Premiere based on the 2001 film of the same name. You’re Invited! Whether you’re already one of our 1000+ subscribers or here in the Saratoga Civic Theatre for the very first time, we invite you to join us in November for our 56th Season. It will open with “Cinderella, the Broadway Version”, a new favorite of a classic fairy tale, followed by “The Addams Family,” a stage version of the popular TV series, and closing with another new musical, “Something Rotten!”. Look at Our Centerfold! Included in this program is a special blue insert which we invite you to use to subscribe to WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 56th musi- cal season. Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over the cost of individual tickets. Current subscribers may also use this to renew for next season. All subscription and individual ticket orders will be processed according 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 July. 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Presents and S er tolle eib r The f L Songs o Music by Mary Book by Jay Rodgers; Thompson, Lyrics by Deal Fuller & Marshall Barer Marshall Barer Starring Jen Wheatonfox, Tyler Savin, Julie Moylan Steve Anthony, Mary Foster, and Geoffrey Silk And Featuring Devin Adler, Joel Butler, and Peter Woolhouse Director: Bill Starr; Music Director: Ron Bowman; Vocal Director: Keith Brownstein; Choreographer: Devin Adler; Producer: Elizabeth Dale Gala Champagne Opening: March 7, 2020 .......... 8:00 PM Fridays: March 27 and April 3, 2020 ................ 8:00 PM Saturdays: March 14, 28, April 4, 2020 .............. 8:00 PM Saturday Matinee: March 21, 2020 ................ 2:30 PM Sunday Matinees: March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 .......... 2:30 PM Once Upon A Mattress is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Concord Theatricals, 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003. Visit our Web Site: www.wvlo.org; E-mail: [email protected]; 24-hour Voice Mail: 1-408-268-3777 A Note from the Director his show is based on the fanciful story of “The Princess And The Pea”. It deals with (1) finding and discovering the strength within oneself and not Tlet others determine your future. You will also (2) witness a couple who is concerned that the Prince needs to marry SOON cause no one in the kingdom can wed until he does to solve their particular situation. And (3) see two people who fall in love with someone who feels the same no matter the obstacles or challenges from outside forces. Have you ever been in love and have everyone you know tell you to forget it? Did you follow your heart or listen to them? So, let us take you back to Medieval times when there were no cell phones, TV, Alexa or internet and just Kings and Queens, Knights and Ladies In Wait- ing, who will take you on a journey while the Minstrel narrates our story. Enjoy, —Bill Starr, Director ORCHESTRA Conductor ...........................................Ron Bowman Flute/Piccolo ......................................Doreen Oroshnik Oboe ..................................Ben Yoder & Elizabeth Jensen Clarinet ............................. Jordan Selburn & Ande Jacobson Bass Clarinet ........................................Sarah Moulder Horn .............................................Kenton Kuwada Trumpet 1 .........................................Susan Schadeck Trumpet 2 .............................................IanHattan Trombone ............................................ Kellen Neff Percussion ....................................... Christine Lovejoy Bass ................................................Gabriel Perez Keyboard 1 .............................Sean Green & Samuel Cisneros Keyboard 2 .............................................Don Bosco Not all musicians will play for each performance. 2 CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance) Winnifred, the Woebegone .............................Jen Wheatonfox Queen Aggravain ...................................... Julie Moylan Prince Dauntless .........................................Tyler Savin King Sextimus the Silent ...............................Steve Anthony Lady Larken ...........................................Mary Foster Sir Harry ............................................Geoffrey Silk Jester ................................................Devin Adler Wizard ................................................Joel Butler Minstrel ..........................................Peter Woolhouse Lady Merrill/Lady Beatrice ........................... Rachel Rosenberg Lady Lucille ..........................................Molly Meyers Lady Mabelle/Lady H. ..................................Alycia Olivar Lady Katherine ........................................Katelin Foley Lady Elizabeth .......................................Jennifer Willis Lady Rowena ........................................Dawn Johnson Princess #12 ........................................Makena Murray The Nightingale of Samarkand ............................Becky Owens Sir Studley .............................................AJ Duprey Sir Luce ............................................Timothy Ford Sir Russell .......................................Anthony Villanueva Sir Michael ...........................................Alex Barbieri Sir Humphrey .........................................Luke Jacobs Sir William .........................................Anatole Babaeff Matilda ...........................................Joanne Rettberg Esther ............................................Becky Brownson 3 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I Overture .................................... Orchestra & Ensemble Prologue “Many Moons Ago” ..................... Minstrel & Ladies In Waiting Scene 1 – The Throne Room “Opening For A Princess” ............Dauntless, Larken, Ladies & Knights “In A Little While” ..........................Sir Harry & Lady Larken Scene 2 – Corridor “In A Little While” reprise ....................Sir Harry & Lady Larken Scene 3 – The Courtyard “Shy” ..................Winnifred, Dauntless, Queen, Knights & Ladies “The Minstrel, The Jester And I” .................King, Jester & Minstrel Scene 4 – Corridor “Sensitivity” .....................................Queen & Wizard Scene 5 – Dressing Room “The Swamps Of Home” ..........Winnifred, Dauntless, Ladies & Knights Scene 6 – Corridor “Spanish Panic” ..............................Sir Luce & Lady Merrill Scene 7 – Courtyard “Normandy” ..................... Minstrel, Lady Larken, Jester & King Scenes 8 & 9 – Palace “Spanish Panic” .........................................Ensemble “Song Of Love” ..................... Dauntless, Winnifred & Ensemble —Intermission— ACT II Entr’acte ...............................................Orchestra Scene 1 – Castle “Quiet Chant” .................................Queen & Ensemble Scene 2 – Winnifred’s Dressing Chamber “Happily Ever After” ....................................Winnifred Scene 3 – Corridor “Man To Man Talk” .........................King & Prince Dauntless Scene 4 – Wizard’s Chamber Scene 5 – Corridor “Very Soft Shoes” ...............Jester, Winnifred, Lady Merrill, Sir Luce, Sir Studley, Lady Lucille & Lady Katherine Scene 6 – Garden “Yesterday I Loved You” ......................Sir Harry & Lady Larken Scene 7 – Winnifred’s Bed Chamber “Nightingale Lullaby” .......................Nightingale of Samarkand Scene 8 – Corridor Scene 9 – Banquet Hall “Finale” ...............................................Full Cast 4 PRODUCTION STAFF Producer ..................................................Elizabeth Dale Assistant Producer ..........................................Nancy J. Hand Associate Producer ............................................Earl Masuda Director .......................................................Bill Starr Music Director ..............................................Ron Bowman Vocal Director ...........................................Keith Brownstein Choreographer ...............................................Devin Adler Dance Captain ..........................................