52nd SEASON Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kieban Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. & Nicholas Dante Performances at the SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga March 11 - April 8, 2017 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE elcome to “A Chorus Line”, the second production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 52nd Season, the 40th Anniversary celebration of those unsung heroes of the American Musical Theatre—the chorus Wdancers who back up the stars and make them look even more talented than they are. Our final production of this season will be “Catch Me If You Can”, based on the hit film that starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. 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 53rd Season. It will open with “Bullets Over Broadway”, a South Bay Premiere of Woody Allen’s Broadway hit, followed by “Sister Act, A Divine Comedy”, based on the popular film starring Whoopi Goldberg and closing with another great musical comedy, Monty Python’s “Spamalot”. 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 Music by Marvin Hamlisch • Lyrics by Edward Kleban • Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante 53rd musical season. Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings Originally Conceived, Choreographed & Directed by Michael Bennett over the cost of individual tickets. Current subscribers may also use this form to Starring renew for next season. All subscription and individual ticket orders will be processed Devin Adler, Joey Alvarado, Andrew Cooperfauss, according to the date on which they are received, but actual tickets will not be Christopher Crosby Cruz, A.J. Duprey, Chris Denson, assigned or mailed until after this season’s last production has concluded in July. Catherine Dietrich, Dave Ellis, Ashley Faus, Timothy Ford, Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your support Megan Griffin, Tony Gonzales, David Kautz, Daria Keidar, and enthusiasm for WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s endeavors, make it a Kriselle Kelsey, David Lamcke, Elizabeth Claire Lawrence, truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the Samantha Lunsford, Jessica Maxey, Amanda Nguyen, scenes. And we extend our special gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensure the excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive Christine Ormseth, Minna Rogers, Jery Rosas, Stacia Stuart, to bring to this stage. We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and Robert Summers, and Aaron Weisberg that you will join us for our future productions. Director: Bill Starr; Music Director: Ron Bowman Vocal Directors: Anita Carey & Richard Portune; — Edward Hand, President Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan WVLO Musical Theatre Company Producer: Earl Masuda Gala Champagne Opening: March 11, 2017. 8:00 PM WVLO MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY Fridays: March 24, 31, April 7 . 8:00 PM ANNOUNCES Saturdays: March 18, April 1 and 8. 8:00 PM NEXT SEASON: 2017–2018 Saturday Matinee: March 25. 2:30 PM We invite you to become a subscriber to our New Season Sunday Matinees: March 12, 19, 26, April 2. 2:30 PM Please use the insert in this program! “A Chorus Line” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are Subscribe NOW to assure good seats and substantial savings! supplied by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Current subscribers may use this form to renew for next season. Visit our Web Site: www.wvlo.org; E-mail: [email protected]; 24-hour Voice Mail: 1-408-268-3777 CAST OF CHARACTERS (Performers Listed in Alphabetical Order) Mike . .Devin Adler Bobby . .Joey Alvarado A Note from the Director Zach. .Andrew Cooperfauss Alan. Christopher Crosby Cruz Don. A.J. Duprey I have a particular connection with this show as I was 1 of the original 15 Richie. Chris Denson dancers asked to meet weekly at a dance studio in NYC late at night to discuss Vicki . Catherine Dietrich ‘why’ one became a dancer, or ‘how’ one took the path to become one. The reasons Hank. Dave Ellis varied. some using it as an escape or some because it came naturally. We would Bebe. Ashley Faus also discuss what other aspirations we had in show business, maybe becoming a Larry . Timothy Ford designer of costumes, lights, sets, or having desires to choreograph, which we did Kristine . Megan Griffin for each other over a 6-month period. All our sessions, and answers were put into Gregory. .Tony Gonzales a tape recorder as we let it pour out from ones heart and soul. We were all honest, Mark . David Kautz and true about all our responses. Toni. .Daria Keidar Diana. .Kriselle Kelsey So, what you are about to hear, and see is not from a writer sitting down with Butch. .David Lamcke a pen and paper, and creating these characters, but rather true stories that gave the Sheila. Elizabeth Claire Lawrence reason of ‘why’ and ‘how’ one wanted, needed, and loved to dance. Judy. Samantha Lunsford This production is for anyone who ever put on a dance shoe.... tap, jazz, ballet Val. Jessica Maxey or ballroom, and sacrificed during their lifetime by giving their total commitment Connie. Amanda Nguyen and dedication to earn the title and honor of being called ‘a dancer’. Tricia. Christine Ormseth “Dancers are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” —unknown Cassie. .Minna Rogers Paul. Jery Rosas Enjoy, ah 5,6,7,8.... Maggie. Stacia Stuart —Bill Starr, Director Roy . Robert Summers Zach (Alternate)*. .Aaron Weisberg *Performs March 11, 12, 31, April 1 & 2. LIKE US/SU PPORT US THRO U GH SOCIA L MEDIA ORCHESTRA We are looking for patrons who use social media communications Conductor. Ron Bowman with their colleagues, friends, neighbors and associates, including Reeds. Asa Stern, Sarah Moulder, Jordan Selburn , Facebook, LinkedIn, Squidoo, YouTube and Twitter to help publicize Steven Holmes, Kathy Switky & George Pascoe our WVLO Musical Theatre Company productions. Trumpets. Guy Celestre, Warren Nicochea, Ian Hattan & Paul Olivo We extend an invitation to you to partner with us in promoting our Trombones. .John Fitzhugh, Miguel Lidezma, & Neil Bliss musicals and encouraging others to attend. Let’s work together to fill Keyboard 1. Samuel Cisneros this theater! Over the years many of you have shared your support Keyboard 2. Shannon Wang & Amanda Ku and enthusiasm for our production endeavors which makes it a truly Bass. Andrew Lawrence Percussion 1. Jerald Bittle gratifying experience, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Percussion 2. Wendy Tran & Tony Gaitan 2 Not all musicians will play for each performance. PRODUCTION STAFF MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT Producer. Earl Masuda Asa Stern currently teaches music at Cupertino Middle Assistant Producer. Nancy Kwong Associate Producer. Elizabeth Dale School. Asa completed a MM in Composition at USF- Resident Music Director. Jesse Sanchez Tampa and a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction at the Director. Bill Starr University of the Pacific. As a performer, Asa works as a Music Director. .Ron Bowman pianist, vocalist, woodwind doubler, and conductor. He Vocal Director. Anita Carey has conducted for many organizations, including Cazadero Assistant Vocal Director. Richard Portune Performing Arts Camp, Davis Musical Theater Company, Vocal Coach. .Christine Ormseth Choreographer. Lisa Callaghan Los Altos Youth Theater, Pacific Music Camp, Sunnyvale Singers, Sunnyvale Dance Captain. .Rhona McFadyen Community Players, South Bay Musical Theater, Theatre in the Mountains, Scenic Designer. Andrew Duprey the Silicon Valley Men’s Chorus, UC Davis, and the choirs at St. Timothy’s Tech Director. .Ed Hand Episcopal Church (Mountain View), St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church Master Carpenter. William Shepard (Tampa), and the Joint Venture Churches of Almaden Valley (San Jose). Lighting Designer. Ed Hunter Sound Designer. Dan Singletary He has recorded and performed with many groups, including The Choral Assistant Sound Designer . .Brian Foley Project, Resounding Achord, and Dave Brubeck. Costumer. .Sue Howell Costume Construction. Alice Ray, Judy Pincus SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS Stage Co-Managers. Michael MacKenzie & Dave Raiman Assistant Stage Manager. Nita Rabe-Uyeno The time: 1975. The place: A Broadway Theatre Lighting Rigger . .Dave Raiman & Rocco Vecilio Opening: “I Hope I Get It”. .Company Stage Crew. .Dawn Johnson & Frank Sherlock “I Can Do That”. Mike Lighting Board Operator. Matt Faus Spotlight Operators. Don Masuda & Ellie Brownson “…And…”. .Richie, Val, Judy & Company Sound Operators. .Dave Raiman & Richard Ash “At The Ballet”. Sheila, Bebe & Maggie Props. Elizabeth Dale & Ruth E. Stein “Sing”. .Kristine, Al & Company Properties Mistress. .Nancy Dean Montage, Page 1: “Hello Twelve”. .Mark, Connie & Company Set Construction & Painting. Ken Barone, Sherma Cook, Ed Hand, Montage, Page 2: “Nothing”. Diana Esther Goes, Nancy Chandler, Paula Holland, Earl Masuda, Montage, Page 3: “Mother”. Company except Larry & Zach Nita Rabe-Uyeno, William Shepard & Cast Hair & Make-Up. .Christine Ormseth Montage, Page 4. Judy, Greg, Richie & Company Wigs. Andy Amaro “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three”. .Val House Manager. Judy Pincus “The Music And The Mirror”. Cassie Audition Assistants. .Eileen Chavarria, Judy Pincus, Nancy Kwong, “One”. .Company Frank Sherlock “What I Did For Love” . Diana & Company Rehearsal/Audition Pianists . Karen Adkins & Russell Lee Program, Lobby & Publicity Photographer . Edmond Kwong of Imagewurx Bows . .Company Program. Marge Hand —There is no intermission— Publicity. Cynthia Rust-Greaves Reservations & Box Office. Ed & Marge Hand Scan this with your smartphone to go directly to our . Opening Night Refreshments. Elizabeth Dale, Nancy Kwong, June Milanes, Judy Pincus, Cindy Fahrner, Frank Sherlock Lobby Concessions. .Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy & Judy Pincus Lobby Design, Display & Company Photos. Edmond Kwong of Imagewurx Program Graphics .