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Foundational Support HENRY MAYO NEWHALL FOUNDATION

Special thanks to Tony Newhall

Jack Oakie Charitable Foundation Special thanks to David Sonne

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Doug Holiday .......................... President John Alexopoulos .... 1st Vice President Patrick Mannion .... 2nd Vice President Wade Bradford ...................... Secretary Julie Roberts ..........................Treasurer

Members-At-Large:

Mike Davies ................. Bobby Williams Jackie Mellor-Guin ...... Michael Smith John Fortman .......... Felicia Sheppard !

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Cheri and Don Fleming

John Hoskinson

Dr. Greg Jenkins

Bob Kellar

Bill Lively

Dan Long

Marsha McLean

John Reardon

Doug Sink

Elizabeth Teagle

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Thank You to our Sponsors

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Patricia Warford

Life  Members  

Ardath Clement Jo Anne Darcy

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Barbara & Rick Huntington Kay & Davis McLean Bob & Evelyn Reed Greg & Patti Finley Jim & Pat Robinson

Carmen Sarro Leo G. Willey Cathie Wright

   

Introducing  the  Cast    

   

Olivia  Afetian  

 

   

Zach  Andrews  

 

   

Christina  Belardinelli    

   

Miranda  Jane  Bowling  

 

   

Malia  Brauer  

 

   

Ariana  Calderon    

   

LaTyna  Caldwell  

 

   

McKayla  Dunne  

 

   

Bella  Eng    

   

Kate  Eng  

 

   

Steven  Giraldo  

 

   

Felicia  Grady            

 

   

Jan  Grierson  

 

   

Joshua  Larralde  

 

   

Braden  Loprete    

   

Chris  Loprete  

 

   

Laine  Matkin  

 

   

Jack  Matson    

   

Bill  Miranda  

 

   

Kevin  Morgan  

 

   

Chrissy  Nashif    

   

Samantha  Oakley  

 

   

Heidi  Parker  

 

   

Bella  Shean      

 

   

Emma  Shean  

 

   

Marianne  Shean  

 

   

Owen  Shean    

   

Christopher  Sherwood  

 

   

Shawnie    Wise-­Hawkins  

 

   

Gabija  Zukauskas  

 

   

Dakota  Zumsteg  

 

   

David  Zumsteg  

 

   

Madison  Zumsteg    

   

Mia  Zumsteg  

   

           

   Olivia  Afetian  (Oompa  Loompa)    Olivia  is  11  years  old  and  caught  the  theatre  bug  at  8  when  her  family  encouraged  her  to  audition  for  a  play.  She  landed  the  role  of  Pammy  in  “Clarissa's  Closet,”  and  has  since  performed  in  “The  Wizard  of  Oz,”   “Holipalooza,”     “A  Christmas  Carol,”   “Mary   Poppins,”   and   “Impossible  Adventures.”    "Thank  you,  God,  Mom  &  Dad,  Laurie,  Carol,  Mary  and  Rena  for  allowing  me  to  be  in  this  show!"    Zach   Andrews   (Charlie)   is   thrilled   to   be   back   at   the   CTG.   His   past   CTG  performances   include   “Mary   Poppins”   (Michael   Banks),   “Winnie   the   Pooh”  (Christopher  Robin),  and  “The  Wizard  of  Oz”  (Niko).  Zach  is  in  sixth  grade  and  when   he   isn't   at   the   theatre   he   can   be   found   with   his   buddies   playing   video  games  and  watching   the  Angels.    He'd   like   to   thank  both   the  CTG   family  and  his  own  family  for  their  continued  support.      Christina  Belardinelli   (Grandma  Georgina)   has   gone   from  playing   children’s  roles  to  Grandma  Georgina  (45+  yrs.).    She  holds  a  BFA  from  USC  and  always  enjoys  “touchstone”  performances   in  Community  Theatre.  “I  deeply  appreciate  the   spirit   of   community   theatre   -­   people   coming   together,   exploring   creativity  through  theatre  exemplify  community,  humanity  and  generosity.”      Miranda   Jane   Bowling   (Oompa   Loompa)   This   is   7-­year-­old   Miranda’s   first  production  with   the  Canyon  Theatre  Guild,  and  she  couldn’t  be  more  excited.  She  has  a  big  love  for  musical  theatre,  and  hopes  to  continue  with  it  for  years  to  come.  Big  thanks  to  Mom,  Dad,  Ethan,  and  Henry,  and  of  course  to  her  fellow  Oompa  Loompas!    Malia   Brauer   (Oompa   Loompa)   is   delighted   to   make   her   theater   debut   in  Laurie   Morgan's   production   of   Willy   Wonka.    Malia   thanks   her   parents   for  encouragement,  her  brother   for  support,   the  directors  and  artistic   teachers   for  their  guidance.  Thanks  to  Will  for  encouraging  her  to  audition.    This  experience  has  been  a  dream  come  true.    Ariana  Calderon  (Ensemble)  After  spending  her  summer  at  the  US  Performing  Arts  Musical  Theatre  Conservatory,  Ariana   is  so  excited   to  be  back  on  stage.  She   has   been   in   countless   shows,   but   her   favorite   roles   include   Wendy   in  “Peter   Pan”   and   Sandy   in   “Grease.”   "Special   thanks   to   my   family   and   the  directing  team  for  their  support!"  

LaTyna  Caldwell  (Phineous  Trout)  A  southern  girl  with  a  dream  to  take  part  in  the  catalyst  of  defying  stereotypes  and   limitations.  She  completed  her   training  on  the  Meisner  Technique  with  Joanne  Baron  and  D.W.  Brown  after   receiving  her  B.S.  in  Biology  with  a  minor  in  Chemistry.  She  wears  many  hats  and  thrives  off  mastering  any  challenge.  

   

McKayla  Dunne   (Oompa  Loompa),   is   11   years   old   and   recently   relocated   to  the  Los  Angeles  area  from  Fort  Lauderdale,  FL,  to  pursue  her  life-­long  dream  of  being  an  actress.  McKayla  played  parts   in   three  productions   in  South  Florida.  She  is  very  excited  to  be  in  her  first  production  in  Los  Angeles.      Bella  Eng  (Veruca  Salt)  is  thrilled  to  be  playing  Veruca  Salt  in  her  ninth  theatre  production.    Previous   CTG   roles   include   Tweedle   Dum   (“CSI:   Wonderland”),  and  Clarissa   (“Clarissa’s  Closet”).    An  8th  grader  at  Arroyo  Seco  Junior  High,  she  was   raised  around   the   theatre,   and  has  always   loved  performing.    In   her  free  time,  Bella  enjoys  reading,  singing  and  public  speaking  and  recently  placed  second   in   the   8th   Grade   Hart   District   Speech   Competition   for   Santa  Clarita.    She   would   like   to   thank   her   family   and   friends   for   their   love   and  support,  and  Ms.  Laurie  and  the  Production  team  for  this  amazing  opportunity!    Kate  Eng  (Kid  Ensemble/Squirrel)  A  5th  grader  at  West  Creek  Academy,  Kate  is   excited   to   be   playing   a   Squirrel   in   this   production   of   “Willy  Wonka.”    Audiences   might   remember   her   from   last   season’s   production   of  “Winnie   the   Pooh”   where   she   played   the   Skunk.    Many   thanks   to  Ms.   Laurie  and  her  family  for  their  support.    Stephen  Giraldo   (Grandpa  Joe)   is  delighted   to  be  making  his  debut  with   the  Canyon   Theatre   Guild.   Over   the   past   5   years,   he   has   directed   children’s  musical  theatre  shows  in  Pacoima  and  San  Fernando.  This  time,  he’s  on  stage  instead  of  behind  the  scenes.  Beside  singing  and  acting,  he  is  an  accomplished  trumpet   player   and   voice-­over   actor.   He   also   is   a   songwriter   and   music  producer.  He  recently  started  up  mofiholidays.com  which  provides  fun  animated  short  films  based  on  major  holidays.  Stephen  would  like  to  thank  the  wonderful  group  of  ladies  in  charge  of  this  fantastic  musical.      Felicia  Grady  (Mrs.  Teavee)   is  excited  about  being  in  her  second  CTG  show,  after  “Damn  Yankees.”    When  Felicia   is  not  on  stage,  she  works  full   time  as  a  local   Realtor.     She  wants   to   thank   her   supportive   husband,   the   talented   cast  and  crew,  and  give  a  special  thanks  to  Laurie  Morgan  for  her  inspired  direction.    Jan  Grierson  (Ensemble)  studied  ballet,   tap  and  jazz  with  the  Woodland  Hills  Dance  Company  and  has  performed   live   in  Los  Angeles  and  Las  Vegas.  She  studies   modern   jazz   with   Eric   Ellis.   She   is   a   Central   Casting   actor   and   has  performed  in  various  plays,  including  “The  Music  Man,”  “Cinderella,”  “West  Side  Story”  and  “Annie.”      Joshua   Larralde   (Oompa   Loompa)   is   very   excited   to   perform   as   an  Oompa  Loompa!  His   love  of  theater  started  at  the  CTG  with  the  role  of  Tiny  Tim  in  “A  Christmas  Carol:  The  Musical”  when  he  was  6  years  old.  Extra  special   thanks  to  his  Grandma,  Jean  Paletz,  for  encouraging  his  love  of  performing.      

Braden  Loprete   (Augustus  Gloop)   This   is  Braden’s   first  CTG  play   and   he   is  very   excited!   His   first   stage   role   was   The   Wizard   in   the   Pico   Canyon  Elementary  production  of  “The  Wizard  of  Oz.”  Other  roles  include:  The  Cow  in  “The  Storybook  Reunion  Murders,”  Humpty  Dumpty  in  “Character  Matters,”  the  Lieutenant  in  “The  Nutcracker,”  and  an  Emcee  and  Dancer  in  Spotlight  Cultural  Arts  Center’s  Winter  Recital.  Braden  would  like  to  dedicate  his  performance  to  his   mother   for   driving   him   and   his   brother   all   over   the   city   to   after-­school  activities,  including  rehearsals.  Enjoy  the  show!    Chris  Loprete   (Candyman)  Chris   is  happy   to  be  making  his  CTG  debut  after  living  in  Santa  Clarita  for,   like  13  years!  He’s  been  performing  down  the  street  at  the  REP  a  lot  though.  Last  year,  he  played  Judas  in  “Jesus  Christ  Superstar.”  He’s  done  a  bunch  of  other  shows  too  ’cause  he’s  kind  of  old.    Laine  Matkin   (Ensemble)   is  very  excited   for   the  opportunity   to  perform   in  her  fifth  mainstage  show  at  the  Canyon  Theatre  Guild.  She  would  like  to  thank  the  artistic  team  for  allowing  her  to  perform  in  this  wonderfully  entertaining  show.      Jack  Matson   (Grandpa  George)  An  active  member  of  Canyon  Theatre  Guild  since   2000,  most   recently   seen   as   63-­year-­old   Bill   Medley   of   The   Righteous  Brothers  in  "That  Lovin'  Feelin'."  Also  loves  singing  with  the  church  praise  band,  the  Barbershop  Harmony  Society,  and  numerous  other  places,  and  works  as  a  technician  at  The  Audio  Specialist,  restoring  vintage  audio  equipment.    Bill  Miranda  (Mr.  Salt)  is  making  his  theatrical  debut  in  “Willy  Wonka.”  He  is  the  publisher   of   Our   Valley   Media,   which   is   a   Corporate   Angel   of   the   CTG.  Previously  he  hosted  “Our  Valley  Santa  Clarita”  on  local  television.  Bill  is  thrilled  to  have  been  directed  by  the  very  talented  Laurie  Morgan.  Thank  you  Laurie!    Kevin  Morgan  (Mr.  Bucket)  was  last  seen  on  the  CTG  stage  as  a  teenager  in  “Music   Man,   Jr.”   and   he   enjoyed   performing   in   Show   Choir   all   through   high  school   at  Hart  High.  Currently,   he   is   finishing  up  his   nursing   degree  at  COC,  with  a  goal   of   becoming  a  Nurse  Practitioner.   “I   liked  both  movie  adaptations  and  Roald  Dahl’s   book   ‘Charlie   and   the  Chocolate   Factory’   and   it  will   be   fun  seeing  our  version  come  to  life.”    Chrissy   Nashif   (Mrs.   Gloop)   This   is   Chrissy’s   fourth   show   with   Canyon  Theatre   Guild.   She   has   appeared   in   “CSI:   Wonderland”   (Queen   of   Hearts),  “Hello,  Dolly!”  (ensemble),  and  “The  Wizard  of  Oz”  (Tree  #2).  She  would  like  to  thank  Laurie  and  the  production  team  of  Willy  Wonka  for  the  opportunity  to  try  out  a  German  accent!      Samantha  Oakley  (Oompa  Loompa)  Sam  has  done  theater  for  five  years  and  loves   it.   This   is   her   very   first   production   with   the   CTG   and   it’s   been   a   great  experience  where  she  has  learned  a  little  bit  more  with  every  rehearsal.  She’s  super  glad   to  be  part  of   this  show  and  meet  some  new   friends.  Heidi  Parker  (Ensemble)  Thank  you  to  my  mom  and  my  little  brother  for  driving  me  all  over  town  for  rehearsal.  And  thank  you  to  my  dad  for  taking  me  to  all  my  auditions.  And  finally  thanks  to  the  directors  for  casting  me  in  my  first  show  at  the  CTG!    

Bella   Shean   (Ensemble)   is   an   11-­year-­old   sixth   grader.   When   she   isn't  participating  in  theatre,  she  also  enjoys  being  a  member  of  her  school's  chorus.  Bella   is   excited   to   once   again   share   the   stage  with   her  Mom   and   two   of   her  three  siblings  and  thanks  her  grandma  Jean  for  her  support.    Emma  Shean  (Ensemble)  6-­year-­old  Emma  is  excited  to  be  performing  in  her  fifth  production.  She  first  appeared  in  “Mary  Poppins”  with  the  SCRT  at  the  age  of  4  and  hasn't  wanted  to  stop  performing  since!  Emma  wants  to  thank  her  grandma  Jean,  Mom,  and  siblings  for  sharing  her  love  of  theatre!      Marianne  Shean   (Mrs.  Bucket)   is   excited   to   be   back   on   the  CTG  stage  with  three  of  her  four  kids.  She  first  performed  in  a  CTG  production  "way  out  Sierra  Highway"  about  18  years  ago.  She  has  since  passed  her  love  for  theatre  on  to  her  children  as  well  as  her  students  at  Legacy  Christian  Academy  where  she  and  her  mom,  Jean  Paletz,   teach   the  drama  program.  Marianne  and  her  kids  are   also   heavily   involved   with   animal   rescue.   They   have   rescued,   fostered,  vetted,  and  placed  dozens  of  cats  and  dogs.  She  would  like  to  remind  everyone  to  spay  and  neuter  their  pets.  #adoptdontshop.    Owen   Shean   (Ensemble)   first   appeared   on   the   CTG   stage   as   the   baby  elephant   bird   in   “Seussical”   at   just   8  months   old.   He   has   since   performed   in  numerous   productions   and   is   excited   to   keep   performing   in   the   future.  Owen  wants  to  thank  his  family  for  supporting  him  and  sharing  this  activity  with  him.      Christopher  Sherwood  (Mike  Teavee)  is  thrilled  to  make  his  CTG  stage  debut  in  this  fun-­filled  production!    He  has  performed  the   last   two  summers   in  SCRT  productions  of  “The  Wizard  of  Oz”  (Munchkin  Coroner)  and  “Mary  Poppins”  (Kid  Ensemble).    Christopher   has   also   performed   locally   in   “Peter   Pan”   (John  Darling),   “Annie”   (Jimmy   Johnson),   “Beauty   and   the   Beast”   (Dancing  Candlestick),  and  “The  Music  Man”  (Bad  Boy).    When  not  on  stage,  he  enjoys  tap  dancing,  playing  guitar  and  piano,  or  playing  soccer  and  basketball  with  his  fellow  sixth  grade  friends.  "Many  thanks  to  the  directors  and  the  amazing  cast  and  crew  for  this  wonderful  opportunity."    

Shawnie  Wise-­Hawkins  (Grandma  Josephine)  is  pleased  to  return  to  the  CTG  stage   after   a   three-­year   absence.  She   would   like   to   thank   Laurie   and   the  production  team  for  this  opportunity,  as  well  as  her  wonderful  family,  especially  little  Wyett   who   will   one   day   find   his   own   Golden   Ticket.  She   dedicates   her  performance  to  her  Grandmother,  Mary.    Gabija   Zukauskas   (Violet   Beauregarde)   I’m   10   years   old   and   have   been   an  actress  all  my  life.  I  love  to  sing,  act,  dance,  read  and  I’m  super  energetic.  I  am  Lithuanian-­American  and   I   like  making  people   laugh  and  making  new   friends.  Recently   I   played  Glacier   in   the  CTG  Holipalooza,   “December’s   Last  Wish.”   I  also  played  Little  Cosette  in  “Les  Miserables”  at  the  Lancaster  Performing  Arts  Center  and  Tinkerbell   in   “Peter  Pan.”  Thank  you   to   the   incredibly  patient   and  talented  directors,  crew  and  cast  of  Willy  Wonka.  I  am  so  happy  to  be  a  part  of  this.   Thanks   to   the   vocal   coaches   that   have  worked  with  me   for   the   last   five  years  and  to  my  family  for  EVERYTHING,  Myliu!    

Dakota  Zumsteg  (Ensemble)  likes  to  be  in  plays  with  her  family.    This  will  be  her  fifth  play  at  the  CTG.  She  hopes  to  own  a  farm  when  she  grows  up  because  she  loves  animals.  Thanks  to  the  director  for  the  opportunity.    David  Zumsteg  (Willy  Wonka)  loves  performing,  whether  rocking  Sunset  Strip  with  a  Les  Paul  guitar  slung  around  his  shoulder  or  performing  on  the  stage  of  CTG.  He  has  appeared   in  past  CTG  shows  such  as   “A  Christmas  Carol”  and  “CSI:   Wonderland”   and   is   super   excited   to   bring   this   dream   role   to   life,  combining   his   love   of   acting   and   music   (thank   you   Laurie!).   When   he's   not  onstage,  David  enjoys  composing  music  for  film  and  television  (American  Idol,  Undercover  Boss,  Catfish,  etc.)  and  spending  time  with  his  family.    Madison  Zumsteg  (ensemble)  is  happy  to  be  on  stage  again,  and  would  like  to  thank  the  director  for  this  wonderful  role.    She  started  acting  at  the  CTG  at  the  age  of  5.    Now,  at  9,  she  has  seven  plays  under  her  belt.    Outside  of   theatre,  she  likes  to  make  books,  draw,  dance,  play  soccer,  and  cook.    Enjoy  the  show!    Mia  Zumsteg   (Mrs.  Beauregarde)   loves   the  story  of  Willy  Wonka,  and   is  very  grateful  to  be  given  the  opportunity  to  be  a  part  of  the  play.    Being  at  the  CTG  has   become   a   favorite   pastime   of   hers.   She   has   been   on   stage   here   since  2010,  and  loving  the  friends  she  has  made.    

   

INTRODUCING  THE  PRODUCTION  STAFF  OF    

WILLY  WONKA  

Laurie  Morgan  (Director)  has  been  involved  with  CTG  since  1999  and  in  more  shows  than  space  allows!  She  is  very  excited  to  make  her  solo  directing  debut  with  a  wonderful  cast  and  crew  in  such  a  fun  show  as  Willy  Wonka.  Laurie  is  a  professional   actress   in   film,   television,   commercials   and   theater.   Television  appearances   include:   “Killer   Kids,”   “Mystery   ER,”   and   “Twins   by   Surprise.”  Credits  (11)  listed  on  IMDb,  “so  impressive,  oy  vey!”  In  her  “younger”  days,  as  a  band   singer   and   musician,   she   performed   in   nightclubs   and   cabarets  worldwide.   Laurie   is   also   a   visual   artist   whose   art   can   be   viewed   at:  www.lauriemorgan.biz.   “I   love   to  perform  and  paint.   I’m  not  quite  sure  which   I  enjoy   the  most!  But  most   importantly   to  me   is  how   I’m  able   to   touch  people’s  lives.  With  my  arts  I  have  been  blessed  to  turn  strangers  into  friends,  and  I  am  sincerely  grateful  for  this  gift.”

Mary  Ferguson  (Assistant  Director)  An  actor  and  director,  Mary  holds  a  BA  in  Child   Development   and   an   MA   in   Theatre   Arts   (CSUN).   Her   previous  experience  with  youth  theater  include  productions  at  the  CTG,  Drama  coach  at  Placerita   Junior   High,   directing   multiple   church   dramas,   and   various   in  school/after  school  drama  programs  in  and  around  the  SCV.    

Carol  Rock   (Stage  Manager)   is   excited   to   be   part   of   “getting   the   band   back  together”  and  reuniting  with   friends  and  theater  colleagues  Laurie,  Mary,  Jean  and  Jill  for  this  magical  show.  She  is  an  award-­winning  journalist  and  freelance  writer,   two-­time   Goldie   Award   winner,   proud   Bawdy   Broad,   grandmother   to  Sadie  Jane,  mom  to  four  amazing  adult  kids  and  a  terrific  bunch  of  theater  rats  and   the   adoring  wife   of   artist   Frank,  who  helped  with   scenic   design  and  also  acts,   sings   and   dances.   She’s   dedicated   to   bring   the   joy   and   adventure   of  theater  and  all  of  the  arts  to  children  in  the  SCV. Erika  Johnson  (Choreographer  for  Oompa  Loompas  and  “I  Eat  More”)  This  is  Erika's  second  production  at  CTG.  She  has  a  BFA  in  Theater  from  UCLA.  She  has  spent  the  last  six  years  in  H.B.  Barnum's  (Gospel)  Life  Choir.  SAG-­AFTRA  since  1986.  She  is  so  happy  to  be  collaborating  on  this  production.  A  ginormous  thanks  to  Rena  for  her  enthusiastic  encouragement.  "Do  it  all." Jean  Paletz  (Vocal  Director)  has  performed  in,  and  worked  on,  many  CTG  and  SCRT  productions.  She  enjoys  acting   in  and  costuming  CTG  productions  and  workshops.  She  is  very  happy  to  be  trying  her  hand  at  vocal  directing,  with  the  advice   of   her   mentor,   Carla   Bellefuille   and   is   beyond   excited   to   have   her  daughter,  Marianne  Shean,   and   three  of   her  many  grandchildren   in   this   cast.  When  not  at  the  CTG,  Jean  can  be  found  teaching  drama  at  Legacuy  Christian  Academy.    Jill  McGlynn  (Costumer/Designer)  Jill  has  been  a  CTG  volunteer  since  2002  and  enjoys  dressing  the  many  actors  who  volunteer  their  talent  at  the  Guild.    In  her  spare  time,  she  works  to  keep  the  large  costume  storage  clean  and  in  order.    Thank  you  to  Laurie  for  trusting  her  with  this  massive  project,  and  to  her  family  for  their  support.  Steven   “Nanook”   Burkholder   (Sound   Designer)   graduated   from   Santa  Barbara  City  College  in  1996  and  attended  Cal  Arts  where,  in  2000,  he  earned  a  BFA   in  Theater  Sound  Design.  Since   then,  he  has  become   resident  Sound  Designer  for  Santa  Barbara  City  College  Theater  Group  and  the  Repertory  East  Playhouse.    During   the   day,   Nanook   is   a   Substitute   Teacher.   “I   hope   that  Wonka  gives  me  some  candy.”    Mackenzie   Bradford   (Lighting   Designer)   began   designing   li   ghts   for   the  Canyon  Theatre  Guild  when  she  was  16  years  old.  Some  of  her  favorite  shows  include   “Hello,   Dolly!”,   “CSI:   Wonderland,”   “Bullshot   Crummond,”   and   “West  Side  Story.”  She  would  like  to  thank  the  cast  and  crew  of  Willy  Wonka  for  giving  her   yet   another   opportunity   to   express   herself   through   the   artistry   of   lighting  design.          

     

PRODUCTION  STAFF  OF    WILLY  WONKA  

Director    ........................................................................    Laurie  Morgan  Assistant  Director  ........................................................    Mary  Ferguson  Stage  Manager    .................................................................    Carol  Rock  Choreographer    ............................................................    Erika  Johnson  Mentor  Choreographer    ........................................    Rena  Bailey-­Barrett  Vocal  Director    ..................................................................    Jean  Paletz  Mentor  Vocal  Director    ..............................................    Carla  Bellefeuille  Costumes    ........................................................................   Jill McGlynn  Set  Designer    ............................    Douglas  Holiday  &  John  Alexopolous  Set  Decorators  ......    Jennie  Andrews,  Mia  Zumsteg,  &  Mary  Ferguson  Set  Construction    ..............................  Doug  Holiday,  John  Alexopolous,       Cast  &  Crew  Scenic  Designer    ...............................................................    Frank  Rock  Lighting  Designer  ................................................    Mackenzie  Bradford    Light  Operator    ..............................................................    Emma  Barrett    Sound  Designer    .................................................    “Nanook”  Burkholder  Sound  Operator    ............................................................    Conor  Barrett  Stage  Crew    .............  Adam  Kort,  Abby  Woodworth,  and  Jake  Andrews    Program  Editor  ...............................................................  Musette  Caing    Assistant  Program  Editor    .................................................    Timothy  Hart Graphic  Artist  ..................................................................  Michael  Keane   Headshots  ........................................................................  Gary  Choppé Signboards  .....................................................................  Samuel  Novak House  Manager  ............................................................  Barbara  Yeager Volunteer  Coordinator  ...........................................  Claudia  Alexopolous Usher  Coordinator  ............................................................  Marla  Khayat

 **  A  Special  Thank  You  to  all  who  volunteered  after  this  program  went  to  print.  

   

CTG  EXECUTIVE/PRODUCTION  STAFF  

Executive  Artistic  Director  ........................................    TimBen  Boydston Director  of  Administration  .................................................    Ines  Roberts Youth  Theatre  Director  ..............................................    Rosemary  Moffat Costume  Director  ..............................................................    Jill  McGlynn Box  Office  Manager    ......................................................    John  Lucewich Box  Office    .................................    Sam  Novak,  Shawnie  Wise-­Hawkins,       &  Loreal  Guglielmelli  

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