Lewis Family Playhouseat Victoria Gardens Cultural CenterRancho Cucamonga

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Victoria Gardens • 7800 Kew Avenue(909) 463-2800

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The entire City Council welcomes you to the City ofRancho Cucamonga’s Lewis Family Playhouse at theVictoria Gardens Cultural Center.

CITY COUNCILDonald J. Kurth,M.D.MAYOR

L. Dennis MichaelMAYOR PRO TEM

Rex GutierrezCOUNCIL MEMBER

Sam SpagnoloCOUNCIL MEMBER

DianeWilliamsCOUNCIL MEMBER

OTHER ELECTEDOFFICIALSJames C. FrostCITY TREASURER

Janice ReynoldsCITY CLERK

Jack Lam, AICPCITY MANAGER

We are excited that you have joined us forthis historical event. This production marksthe introduction of a brand new theatrecompany in Southern California created bythe City of Rancho Cucamonga.

What has been created for this inauguralproduction has been under the carefuldirection and guidance of veteran InlandEmpire Director Gary Krinke and one of thenewest and in-demand Musical Directors,David Lamoureux. They understand ourvision for excellence and we thank them forbringing this venture to life.

We have been blessed with amazingdesigners as well who have designed awonderfully theatrical environment. We’dalso like to thank our production team,headed by the tireless Martin Dickey and

Hope Kaufman, who arethe star performersbehind the scenes, theypull everything togetherand coordinate with theLewis Family Playhouse’s lauded technicalcrew headed by Tony Schondel.

Theatre should be a labor of love. Everyperson involved with Sweeney Todd hasopened their hearts and gone above andbeyond the call of duty to make tonight’sperformance all that we think a night out atthe theatre should be. On behalf of the entirecast and crew, we hope you enjoy tonight’sproduction.

Welcome to the Inaugural production ofBroadway at the Gardens’ Sweeney Toddat the Lewis Family Playhouse.

We are excited to introduce the City’s newest professionaltheatre project, Broadway at the Gardens as it presents its firstproduction, Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd.

With the successful response from parents and grandparentswho are attending the Playhouse for theatrical productions fortheir children, the addition of Broadway style-musical theatreproductions for adult audiences has been increasingly requested.Broadway at the Gardens is intended to accommodate that requestwhile complimenting the existing theatre offerings at thePlayhouse. Annually, Broadway at the Gardens will produce a highquality, high tech, high energy musical theatre experience offeringone of the industry’s hottest titles for adult or general audiences.

The Cultural Center and its offerings are truly a fulfillmentof a community dream to bring arts and culture to RanchoCucamonga in a facility that is unmatched in the region. Weare extremely proud of the Lewis Family Playhouse at the CulturalCenter and the name it has established for itself in our communityand beyond as a premiere cultural destination point. We hope thatyou enjoy your visit to the Cultural Center for our first productionof Broadway at the Gardens as we stage the classic, yet newlyregenerated Sweeney Todd. Now, sit back and try to relax as thecurtain is about to go up on a chilling, heart-pounding, musicalthriller right here at the Lewis Family Playhouse!

Susan Sluka-Kelly Cultural Arts Supervisor

Patrick Hediger Broadway at the Gardens Producer

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What a great honor it has been to join the various artists atBroadway at the Gardens for this grand musical thriller by the geniusStephen Sondheim. My thanks to Patrick and the incredible staffat the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Lewis Family Playhouse.Also to a very determined and proud group of musical theatre artists,technicians and musicians; and finally to new friends and old, Hope,Martin and David for their tremendous attention to details and thegenuine care taken with one another. To Debbie and John—we arein your capable hands and we thank you for holding us near.

Celebrate this new adventure with us as we embark on adynamic new path at the Playhouse.

Gary Krinke,Director

Broadway at the Gardens, theCity’s newest professionaltheatre project, presentstheir inaugural production,Stephen Sondheim’s musicalthriller Sweeney Todd. Each

year Broadway at the Gardens will produce high quality, high tech,high energymusical theatre experience offering one of the industry'shottest titles for adult or general audiences.

Working with top-notch, Southern California based directors anddesigners, professional actors will take on key leading roles with localtalent having the opportunity to complete the show’s cast.

Each year Broadway at the Gardens will present a new theatricalproduction, responding to our patrons' desire to experience new,interesting and exciting forms of theatrical entertainment.

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Sweeney ToddTheDemon Barberof Fleet Street

A Musical Thriller by Stephen Sondheim

February 27th -March 8thSweeney Todd is presented through special arrangement

with Music Theatre International

Music & Lyrics by

Stephen SondheimBook by

Hugh Wheeler

Directed & Staged by

Gary KrinkeMusical Director

David LamoureuxLighting Design by

Jean-Yves TessierCostume Design by

Mela Hoyt-Heydon

Sound Design byAndrew Nagy

Hair & Make-up Design byKrista Kelly

Sets byOff BroadwayWest, LTD

Assistant DirectorHope Kaufman

Stage ManagersCassandra Hodges Martin Dickey

From an Adaptation byChristopher Bond

Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince

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The Cast:SWEENEY TODD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John LaLonde

MRS. LOVETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debbie Prutsman

ANTHONY HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Hawkins

JOHANNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Hartmann

TOBIAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Trent

JUDGE TURPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Kehler

BEADLE BAMFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nathan Monks

BEGGARWOMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie K. Jasso

ADOLFO PIRELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Ablard

The Company:Jonathan Arana

James Ellis

Veronica Freeth

Amanda Gettinger

Brenda Haines

Rae Henderson

Issac James

Jason James

Paul Hovannes

Jaime Kurtz

Joey Nestra

Oliva Patterson

Jonathan Page

Christopher Rath

Taylor Snow

Kelley Squires

Ann Thomas

Vil Towers

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MusicalNumbers� Prologue �

The Ballad of Sweeney ToddCompany

� Act I �No Place Like LondonTodd,Anthony, Beggar Woman

The Barber and His WifeTodd

The Worst Pies in LondonMrs. Lovett

Poor ThingMrs. Lovett

My FriendsTodd, Mrs. Lovett, Company

Green Finch and Linnet BirdJohanna

Ah, MissAnthony, Johanna, Beggar Woman

Pirelli’s Miracle ElixirTobias,Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Members of the Company

The ContestPirelli

The Ballad of Sweeney ToddMembers of the Company

WaitMrs. Lovett

KissMe/Ladies in Their SensitivitiesAnthony, Johanna, Beadle, Judge

Pretty WomenTodd, Judge Turpin

EpiphanyTodd

A Little PriestTodd, Mrs. Lovett

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CONDUCTOR - David LamoureuxKEYBOARD - Julie LamoureuxVIOLIN - Ray Reinebach,Regan Lee Lambert, Jason LivesayVIOLA - Nolan LivesayCELLO - DaveTakahashiBASS - Albert GarciaFLUTE, PICCOLO - Gavin Furuken

FLUTE, PICCOLO, CLARINET -WillVargasCLARINET, BASS CLARINET - April LeslieOBOE, ENGLISH HORN - Sean FranzBASSOON - Rufus OliverFRENCH HORN - Preston ShepardTRUMPET - Dustin McKinney, Cheri ColeTROMBONE - Mike Briones,Takako Nakano, Steve HughesPERCUSSION - Seung ahYang

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Tobias, Mrs. Lovett,Todd, Members of the CompanyJohanna

Anthony,Todd, Johanna, Beggar WomanBy the Sea

Mrs. Lovett,ToddWigmaker Sequence;The Ballad of Sweeney Todd (reprise)

Todd,Anthony, Members of the CompanyThe Letter

Members of the CompanyNot While I’m Around

Tobias, Mrs. LovettParlor Songs

Mrs. Lovett,TobiasThe Ballad of Sweeney Todd (reprise)

Members of the CompanyCity On Fire/Searchers (reprise)

Johanna,Todd, Mrs. Lovett, Beggar Woman,CompanyBeggar Woman’s Lullaby

Beggar WomanThe Judge’s Return

ToddFinal SequenceTodd, Mrs. Lovett

The Ballad of Sweeney Todd (Epilogue)Company

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JOHN LALONDE (SWEENEY TODD)

John is thrilled to be doing Sweeney Todd again after having appearedmany moons ago as Anthony in Cal State LA's ACTF award winningproduction. No stranger to this theatre, he recently directed ourproductions of The Secret Garden and Joseph…Dreamcoat.He alsomadea brief appearance here as the Duke in Big River directed by Susan Sluka-Kelly. Other favorite roles include Eric in Phantom, Capt Von Trapp in The

Sound of Music, Oscar in Sweet Charity, The Cat in Honk! and Frank in Annie Get Your Gun. Heappeared as Frank-n-Furter in the Hawaiian Premiere of The Rocky Horror Show, and OffBroadway in AChristmasTwist andWutheringHeights, theMusical. Last year hewon an ITL awardfor his performance as Michael in I Do! I Do!, Jud in Oklahoma and as Cervantes/Quixote inPerformance Riverside's production of Man of LaMancha. Recently John became the artisticdirector of the Candlelight Pavilion in Claremont. He will be reprising his role in Man ofLaMancha during their 2009 season. Special thanks to Vee and my family for letting me go tothe dark place, to the amazing cast and very giving directors Gary and David. To Hope andPatrick for keeping us all informed and lastly to Debbie Prutsman who is one of the mosttalented actors I have ever workedwith. I love that you aremy friend and I can’t imagine spillingblood with anyone else.

DEBBIE PRUTSMAN (MRS. LOVETT)

Debbie is honored to join this premier company of Broadway at theGardens, performing opposite her talented, long-time friend,Mr. LaLonde, and under the direction of long-time friends/inspirations,Mr. Krinke and Mr. Lamoreux. Debbie is blessed to have performed roleslike Madame Thernardier in Les Miserables, Vera Sanders in Smoke on theMountain,Mrs.Lovett in SweeneyTodd,Hesione in Triumphof Love,Muzzy

Van Hossmeir in Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Carlotta in Phantom, Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly,The Witch in Into theWoods, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Illona in She Loves Me, Mama Rose inGypsy, The Narrator in Joseph, and Sisters Robert Anne and Mary Amnesia in Nunsense atplaces like Moonlight Amphitheater, Starlight Amphitheater, Performance Riverside, DowneyCLO, the LawrenceWelk Resort,Theatrical Arts International,The Long Beach Civic Light Opera,and the Redlands Theatre Festival. Most importantly, Debbie is Mom to Kirklyn, a 16-year-oldtriple-threat, and Brody, a 13-year-old drummer/guitar rock ‘n’ roller. She is also wife todesigner/technical director Dan Robinson. She thanks God for making life such anincredible adventure. 9

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GARY ABLARD (PIRELLI)Gary is so happy to be part of this Lewis Family Playhouse first! Some pastperformances include The Secret Garden (Dr. Craven), Side By Side BySondheim (Chorus) and Our Town (Stage Manager). He sends much love towife Sarah and son prodigies Logan and Evan. Special thanks to Patrick andall the directors,Tim Curry,Vincent Price and Eddie Izzard.

JAMIE HARTMANN (JOHANNA)Jamie is excited to be performing in SweeneyTodd. She’s performed all overCalifornia at places such as OCPAC, Long Beach Terrace Theatre and theCarpenter Center.She’s playedmany roles including Annie in Annie GetYourGun,Millie in ThoroughlyModernMillie,Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, and theBaker’sWife in Into theWoods. She wants to thank her family and friends fortheir love and support.

JONATHAN HAWKINS (ANTHONY HOPE)Jonathan is thrilled to be back in Rancho Cucamonga, after appearing lastyear in Joseph, and is excited to be working with such a great cast andproduction team. Theatrical credits: All Shook Up (Dean Hyde), Joseph…(Joseph),Fiddler on the Roof (Motel),You’re a GoodMan…(Charlie Brown) andThoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy). Opera credits: Amahl…(King Kaspar) andCosi fan tutte (Ferrando).Thanks to Gary,David, friends and far away family.

VALERIE K. JASSO (BEGGARWOMAN)Valerie is thrilled to make her debut at Rancho Cucamonga’s Broadway at theGardens. Some favorite regional roles include: Ms. Darbus H.S.Musical, LadyThiang TheKing& I,Meg Brockie Brigadoon,Baroness Schraeder SoundofMusic,Aunt EllerOklahoma andmanymore.Thanks to a wonderful production team,cast & crew and family & friends for their support and encouragement.Thanksto the audience for supporting live theatre.God’s blessings always.

PAUL KEHLER (JUDGE TURPIN)Paul’s credits include: Into theWoods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf) Jekyll and Hyde(Jekyll/Hyde), Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), TheFantasticks (El Gallo),Assassins (JohnWilkes Booth),TheMusicMan (HaroldHill),Annie Get Your Gun (Frank Butler), Songs for a NewWorld (Man 2),The Pirates ofPenzance (The Pirate King), Scrooge (Scrooge), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy),Oklahoma (Curly),The PajamaGame (Sid) and Fiddler on the Roof (Perchick).

NATHAN MONKS (BEADLE BAMFORD)Nathan is thrilled to be making his Rancho Cucamonga debut in the role ofBeadle Bamford. This will be his last show in Southern California for somewhile as he pursues his MFA at Southern Oregon University. My eternalthanks to friends and family for their constant love and support. Thank you allfor attending and enjoy the show.

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ADAM TRENT (TOBIAS)Adam is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful production. Originally fromSanta Barbara, Adam was in productions such as Edward Albee's The Goat;or Who is Sylvia?, I Hate Hamlet and Footloose. Since moving, Adam hasperformed in Downey CLO productions A Funny Thing Happened on theWay to the Forum and South Pacific, Musical Theatre West’s production ofTheWizard of Oz and many others.

JONATHAN ARANAJonathan is 19 years old and is blessed to return to the Lewis FamilyPlayhouse! Theatrical Credits: All Shook Up (Dennis), Seussical (Horton),Joseph… Dreamcoat (Pharaoh), Big River (Tom Sawyer) and appeared inKismet and All Shook Up this past summer at the Candlelight Pavilion.Jonathanwill be starring in his first opera,R.S.V.P. as Chrysodule Babylas thisMay at CSUSB! THANKYOU to Gary,David,Patrick and Hope! Jeremiah 29:11

JAMES ELLISJames is excited to be in the inaugural production of Broadway at theGardens.This is his third production at the Lewis Family Playhouse. He waspreviously in Side by Side by Sondheim and Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat. James would like to thank his friends and family fortheir love and support -- especially the Ramona gang on opening night!

VERONICA FREETHVeronica began her singing career in Ben Bollinger’s Citrus Singers in 2003.Her most recent performances include Dreamgirls and West Side Story.Veronica is also making her name as a choreographer working with theFoothill Theater Workshop and Azusa Aztec Singers. She is currently asenior at Azusa Pacific University, studying to be a teacher.Veronica wouldlike to thank her family and especially her new handsome husbandBrigham for always supporting her.

AMANDA GETTINGERAmanda is blessed to be performing in this amazing musical with such awonderful cast and production team. She was last seen at the Lewis FamilyPlayhouse as Lily in The Secret Garden. Some of her favorite roles includeAntonia in Man of La Mancha, Narrator in Joseph, Ida in Honk! and IreneMolloy in Hello Dolly. Along with performing, Amanda teaches privatevoice/piano and is the Artistic Director for Off-Broadway Christian Theaterin Corona.

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RAE HENDERSONRae is a recent theater alum of Azusa Pacific University, and currently worksas a costumer and theater teacher in the eastern LA area. Previous creditsinclude: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Mrs. Meers), Les Miserables (Cosette),Antigone (Antigone),SweeneyTodd (Mrs.Lovett). She is absolutely thrilled atanother shot in this brilliant show and would like to express her love andthanks to the warrior raccoon.

PAUL HOVANNESPaul’s last theatrical performance was over a year ago, playing a drunkencockney in My Fair Lady at the Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater. Sincethen he has found himself drifting more toward blues and rock music, butcouldn’t pass up this opportunity.Hewould like to thank everyone involvedinmaking this amazing showpossible,Olivia for getting him to audition,hisfamily for their support and Lenny for everything.

JAIME KURTZJaime fell in love with musical theatre attending graduate school at theUniversity of Virginia. While there, she performed such roles as MarthaJefferson in 1776, Edith in The Pirates of Penzance and Susie in Babes in Arms.Jaime moved to California in 2006 and has recently been seen as Anne inA Little Night Music and Elsa in The Sound of Music. Offstage, Jaime is apsychology professor at Pomona College in Claremont.

JASON JAMESJason is a singer, actor, dancer and choreographer. Credits include: Lost inthe Stars (NYC) Broadways Today,Tomorrow (NYC Original Material Concert)Sister Amiee (New Musical Workshop, NYC) Amadeus (Reg. Tour), A FunnyThing…Forum. Master Classes with Emily Skinner,Elaine Petricoff, and AdamPelty. Jason teaches and choreographs across the country,and is a judge forNational Dance Competition. Jason is a graduate of The AmericanMusical &Dramatic Academy in NYC. It’s going to be big! HTB!

ISAAC JAMESIsaac is overwhelmedwith excitement to be performing in one of his favoriteshows of all time. Latest credits: Eric in Phantom, The Beast in numerousproductions of Beauty…, the east coast premiere of The Producers, andRichard Sherman's premiere musical Pazzazz! Isaac has also had theopportunity to work personally with Broadway composers such as JasonRobert Brown and Stephen Schwartz. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Brothers, Graceand his adopted sisters for loving and supporting him.

BRENDA HAINESBrenda is delighted to be working with the top-notched cast and crew ofSweeneyTodd. She originates fromUpstate NewYork,where she performedin many venues. Her roles include Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Roxie Hart inChicago, both Goldie and Leah in Two by Two and Nancy in Play it AgainSam. She is grateful to have such supportive friends and family.

OLIVIA PATTERSONOlivia is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production. Some of herfavorite past roles include Eva in Evita, Dolly in Hello Dolly, Edith in Pirates ofPenzance, Woman 1 in Songs for a New World and Nettie in Carousel. As avocal performance major at California State University Northridge, sheperformed numerous opera roles. She would like to thank her parents fortheir continuous love and support.

JONATHAN PAGEJonathan Page is pleased, proud and grateful to be performing once againat the Lewis Family Playhouse. Some of his credits include Ragtime(coalhouse understudy, ensemble), Grease (Roger), Big River (Jimunderstudy, ensemble), Crazy for You (Moose), and SideShow (Jakeunderstudy, 3-legged man). He would like to thank God for this greatopportunity and his wife and family for their continued love and support.

KELLEY SQUIRESKelley has been the Choral and Musical Theater Director at RCHS for fouryears. She has been seen at the Lewis Family Playhouse before in Side bySide by Sondheim, Joseph and Smokey Joe's Cafewith RCCT and is thrilled tobe in the first Broadway at the Gardens cast! She would like to thank God,her family and friends and James her theatre buddy for their love andinspiration!

ANN THOMASAnn is known for lead roles in On Golden Pond,The Full Monty,TheWizard ofOz,Annie,Mame andOnceUponaMattress. She started on the stage 17 yearsago; she hit the “boards” and has never looked back. Ann and her husbandTom have three daughters and a granddaughter that they adore. Ann isthankful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful cast and crew!

VIL TOWERSVil is returning to RCCT after a brief, yet memorable stint in Smokey Joe'sCafe. He has worked in theaters throughout SoCal for about 25 years andhas played a wide range of roles from Jesus in Godspell to Riff-Raff in RockyHorror Show. In his spare time he writes and performs original sketchcomedy with "The MoHo's" from Hollywood, run by comic genius FredWillard and his wife Mary.Now, bring on the blood!

JOEY NESTRAJoey is thrilled to be making his Lewis Family Playhouse debut. Recentcredits include:Wickrsham (Seussical), John/Simon understudy (Jesus ChristSuperstar),Will (Choose Now-World Premiere), Dance Ensemble (Oklahoma),Asher/Butler (Joseph..Dreamcoat), Lyle (Footloose), Dancer/Soloist/Tribe(Hair),Dance Captain/Jimmy understudy (ReeferMadness-OC Premiere), RonTaylor (Bat Boy), Charlie Brown (You’re a…Charlie Brown), Ensemble/Dancer(Sweeney Todd), Highlighted Ensemble/Billy Crocker understudy (AnythingGoes),Willard (Footloose) and Adam (The Shape of Things).

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GARY KRINKE(DIRECTOR)Gary is proud to be represented by thisinaugural production at Broadway at theGardens. Recent theatrical adventuresinclude Peter Pan, Man of La Mancha andWest Side Story for Performance Riverside, forwhich he was awarded best director fromthe Inland Theatre League. Other directingcredits include Stages in Fullerton, LyricTheatre of Oklahoma, Brea Curtis Theatre,Lake Tahoe Music Festival, MoonlightAmphitheater and Prism Productions. Mr.Krinke serves as an Artistic Director forStanding Room Only, the Fullerton CollegeHigh School Summer Musical TheatreConservatory, an Organization heco-founded in 1980. He has receivednumerous Los Angeles Times, BackstageInland Empire Theatre League and Robbieawards for his directing and his productionof Metamorphosis which was placed in thetop 10 productions of 2008 by the Registernewspaper. Mr. Krinke’s recent directorialprojects include The Rocky Horror Show andFuddy Meers for Fullerton College as well asLes Miserables and Beauty and the Beast. Thefuture holds production of BENT and JesusChrist Superstar at Fullerton College, GlenGary Glen Ross at Stages and Footlooseeverywhere. Welcome to Stephen Sondheim'sgrandest, most beautiful and ingeniously

crafted musical!

DAVID LAMOREUX(MUSICAL DIRECTOR)David is beyond grateful for theopportunity to once again work onSweeney Todd, without a doubt his favoritepiece of theater. Past musical direction andconducting credits include Into the Woods,Assassins, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast,Seussical, Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors,and far, far too many productions ofJoseph...Dreamcoat. Outside of the musicaltheater realm, David has recorded andtoured extensively as a keyboardist andpercussionist with artists ranging fromGwen Stefani and Augustana to LizCallaway and Sandy Duncan. Much love toColleen.

HOPE KAUFMAN(ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)Hope is elated to join the cast of SweeneyTodd and would like to thank theproduction team: David, Gary, Martin andPatrick. At the Lewis Family Playhouse,Hope has been the assistant director forSide by Side by Sondheim, MidsummerNight's Dream, Joseph, Secret Garden andothers. She is the casting director for IVRT(where she also assistant directs) andteaches drama at El Camino ElementarySchool. Much love to Chanlon, Chaneland Eric.

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JEAN-YVES TESSIER(LIGHTING DESIGNER)Selected credits include: Breaking Up IsHard To Do, Singing In The Rain (2008Ovation Nomination for Lighting Design) -Cabrillo Musical Theater; All Shook Up, ThePajama Game, Altar Boyz and ThoroughlyModern Millie - Musical Theatre West;Dreamgirls - Moonlight Amphitheatre;Good News - Downey Civic Light Opera;Maybe Baby, It’s You - Entertainment Events;Baron Rojo, Los Manolos - Nova BarnaEspana; Three Penny Epic Cabaret, ToDamasacus - Bald Ego Productions; ExoticaPerse - Arabesque Dance Theatre; Jean-Yvesis also resident lighting designer forPerformance Riverside and national lightingdirector for Menopause the Musical.

MELA HOYT-HEYDON(COSTUME DESIGNER)Mela is the Chairman of the Theatre ArtsDepartment as well as head of theCostume Design program at FullertonCollege. She holds her Bachelor of Artsfrom the University of Redlands and herMaster of Fine Arts from the University ofCalifornia, Irvine. Her hats and bonnetshave graced such silver screenproductions as Vanity Fair, Persuasion andSense and Sensibility.

KRISTA KELLY(HAIR &MAKE-UP DESIGNER)This is Krista Kelly’s first time designinghere at the Lewis Family Playhouse and isproud and excited for the opportunity. Sheis the resident wig master at The GemTheater in Garden Grove. Her recentdesign credits include Steel Magnolias, TheRocky Horror Show, Big River, and Seussical.Sweeney Todd is one of her favorite showsand she hope you all enjoy it as much asshe does.

ANDREW NAGY(SOUNDDESIGNER)Andrew has designed and engineeredsound for theatre, dance and concertprograms for over 10 years.Musical theatresound credits include Les Miserables, LittleShop of Horrors, Urinetown, Cats, 42ndStreet, West Side Story, The Music Man,Seussical,A Christmas Carol,Cabaret,Grease,Beauty & The Beast, and Singing in the Rain.Dramatic and comedic theatre soundcredits include The Foreigner, Dracula, TheDiary of Anne Frank, The Miracle Worker,LittleWomen and Stagedoor.

MARTIN DICKEY(PRODUCTION STAGEMANAGER)With over a decade of volunteerbackstage experience throughoutSouthern California theaters, Martinreturns to Production Stage Managerfor Sweeney Todd following Joseph,Midsummer Night's Dream and SecretGarden. He also volunteers backstage forother Lewis Family Playhouse productions.

PATRICK HEDIGER(PRODUCER)Prior to coming to the City of RanchoCucamonga as the Cultural ArtsCoordinator in 2005, Patrick was an ATPAMCompany Manager and toured the U.S.with numerous National Broadwaymusicals and plays such as Disney’s Beautyand the Beast, Peter Pan (with Cathy Rigby),Annie Get Your Gun (with Marilu Henner,Tom Wopat & Rex Smith), Fosse, MammaMia, Stones in His Pockets and 42nd Street.He has served the Los Angeles artscommunity for over 20 years having heldadministrative and/or managementpositions with Walt Disney TheatricalProductions, the Orange CountyPerforming Arts

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Center, Center Theatre Group, TheHollywood Bowl,The Los Angeles Opera andthe John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (for theLos Angeles County Arts commission).

CASSANDRA HODGES(STAGEMANAGER)Recent Credits: Thoroughly Modern Millie,Sensational Showtunes (PerformanceRiverside). Little Shop of Horrors (ACTF SMNominee), Our Country’s Good (ACTF SMNominee), Counting the Ways, The Serpent(ACTF SM Nominee), A Piece of My Heart,Die Zauberflote (Chapman University).The Flying Dutchman (Utah Symphony &Opera, ASM). Festival Opera ASM – Our Town(West Coast Premiere), Carmen, DonGiovanni, Tosca, Candide, Un Ballo inMaschera, Romeo et Juliette.

ANNETTE MUMOLO(MARKETING COORDINATOR)Annette, our seasoned Entertainmentveteran comes to us with many years ofMarketing and Public Relations experience.Annette previously served as MediaRelations Specialist for ABC Cable Networkswhere she was responsible for marketingoriginal movies and series including DisneyChannel's Gotta Kick It Up,Cheetah Girls,EvenStevens and ABC Family's So Little Time,Spider-Man and Power Rangers. Prior to ABCCable Networks Group, Annette served asPublicist for Fox Family Channel/ Fox KidsNetwork where she managed publicityefforts for daytime programming, concertspecials and special events working with adiversity of talent including No Doubt,Christina Aguilera, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsenand Captain Kangaroo.

TONY SCHONDEL(TECHNICAL COORDINATOR)Tony comes to us with an extensiveperforming arts technical backgroundworking as a Production Manager and TourManager for Columbia Artists Theatricals, aswell as a Company Manager & TechnicalDirector for concert tours with such knownartists as Ben Vereen, Isaac Hayes, SavionGlover, Al Stewart, Ben Gazarra and theBoston Symphony Orchestra. Tony’sbackground also includes television, videoand radio production.

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PRODUCTIONS CREDITS:Deck Lead/SM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theresa Fowles

Prop Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucinda Smith

Master Carpenter/Rigger . . . . . . . Mario Sanchez

Master Electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Moreau

Sound Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Nagy

Wardrobe Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrill Grady

Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alayna Aguilera, Rahul Singh,

Shannon Dickey, Nancy Gettinger,

Tyler Grady, Dave Meyerhoffer,

Andy Velasquez, Sara Solomon

Administrative Assistants . . Diane De Miranda,

Cherise McGarry

Marketing Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . Nohemi Rivera,

Shaun Hussain

Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Giordano

Special thanks to Performance Riversideand Candlelight Pavilion

Special ThanksThe Lewis Family Playhouse gratefully acknowledges

the generous contributions of the following

Official Partners, PAL Donors and program supporters.

Official Partners

Performance Sponsors

Program SupportersRancho Cucamonga Community Foundation, Bank of America,

Randall and Janell Lewis, Target, The Haynes Foundation and VG Kidz

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EMERALD: $50,000 - $99,999Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public LibraryRotary Club of Rancho CucamongaRancho Cucamonga QuakesSan Antonio Community HospitalDr. Jacob and Sandra TernerGeorge and Audrey Voigt

RUBY: $25,000 - $49,999C.W.DriverHSBCJ.T. Storm DevelopmentNational Community RenaissanceWells FargoWLC/Pitassi Architects

SAPPHIRE: $10,000 - $24,999Howard and Sharon BorensteinForest City DevelopmentThe Haynes FoundationL. Dennis Michael & Dr. Regina HoltMt. View Emergency PhysiciansRancho CucamongaWoman’s ClubRancho Specialty HospitalRealty Executives – Rancho CucamongaStone and YoungbergVictoria Promenade – The Yik FamilyPaul & DianeWilliamsWorkforce Homebuilders LLC

PEARL: $5,000 - $9,999American Building SupplyAlta Loma PsychologicalDr. Steven & Taro Barag

Base Line Dental PracticeBest, Best & Krieger LLPBruce & Laurie BowneCalifornia Statewide CertifiedDevelopment Corporation

Charlotte CarrariDr.Victor & Bev ChingDr. Harvey & Karen CohenCucamonga Valley Water DistrictCMC Fontana SteelThe Dick Dahler FamilyThe Filippi WineryScott Goldman,M.D.Dr. & Mrs.Wallace GosneyThe Gutierrez Family & Friends of Rex GutierrezThe Howdyshell FamilyJack & Linda LamMacy’s – Rancho CucamongaLloyd & Marian MichaelMillennium ImagingDoug & Francie PalmerPFF Bank & TrustRancho Cucamonga Chamber of CommerceRancho Cucamonga Kiwanis ClubsRE/MAX LegendsSpaggi’s RestaurantTeam Physical TherapyVavrinek,Trine, Day & Co., LLPAnne ViricelRuss & Kris WarnerMary Alice Whitney & FamilyRay & KarenWimberlyYounger & Associates

DIAMOND: $100,000 +The Lewis FamilyBank of America FoundationBurrtec Waste Industries, Inc.The Burum FamilyCalifornia State LibraryChuck, Suzanne and Charlie BuquetCharter CommunicationsColonies CrossroadsThe DiIorio Family

Diversified PacificThe Dutton FamilyHarry & Judy GibsonInland Valley Daily BulletinMark Christopher Charity ClassicSupervisor Paul Biane,San Bernardino County, 2nd District

Supervisor Gary C. Ovitt,San Bernardino County, 4th District

Target Corporation

Cultural Center PALSpotlight Donors

The Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) campaign beganin 2003 as a joint fundraising effort between the Rancho CucamongaCommunity Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga LibraryFoundation to raise funds for the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

Box Office (909) 477-2752

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PAL Supportersindividuals and organizations that have contributedto the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

Playhouse Membersannual members of the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Peter Adamo,M.D./Kindred HospitalTeresa AkahoshiSohan Bassi, M.D.The Blackstone Group, Inc.Ron and Donna BradshawStefani CarrascoPatricia and Robert CarlsonAbraham Chen, D.O.,Inc.Deborah Kaye Clark & Charles RoweChicago TitleJune ClarkLinda and Jim Daniels and FamilyMartin Dickey and FamilyRoger D. Duber,M.D.

Fieldman, Rolapp & AssociatesForecast HomesGarey Orthopedic Medical GroupPaul & Barbara HalbmaierHarris InteractivePaul & Karye HoodRichard C. Horns,M.D.Romero HyundiInland Presort & Mailing ServiceGregory & Terri JacobsRobert and Vinita KaratsuJeffrey and Pamela KingThe Matreyek Family FoundationKevin and Anna McArdle

Sandra MetelNestle FoundationOpinion Research CorpDavid and Debbie ParkerPatricia RoeAnn PunterThe RC VIP ClubSam’s Club FoundationJack Shine (Cucamonga 200 LP)TAMCO SteelDr. Carlos and Susan VigilValero WilmingtonVictoria Gardens

Producer Level: $500Amigos RecyclingMs. Dawn CoberlyC.W.DriverFriends of the RanchoCucamonga Public Library

HSBCJT Storm DevelopmentNational Community RenaissanceRancho Cucamonga QuakesRotary Club of Rancho CucamongaSan Antonio Community Hospital

Dr. Jacob & Sandra TernerGeorge & Audrey VoigtWLC/Pitassi ArchitectsWells Fargo

Director Level: $250Howard and Sharon BorensteinEric & Desiree Forsberg

Star Level: $100Alta Loma PsychologicalAmerican Building SupplyDr. Steven & Taro BaragBase Line Dental PracticeBest, Best & Krieger LLPJames BlakeCalifornia Statewide CertifiedDevelopment CorporationAndrew CarlmarkCharlotte CarrariMichelle CarrilloDr.Victor & Bev ChingDr. Harvey & Karen CohenCucamonga Valley Water DistrictCMC Fontana SteelThe Dick Daher FamilyEdward & Sandra DietlThe Fahl FamilyThe Filippi WineryForest City DevelopmentScott Goldman,M.D.Dr. & Mrs.Wallace GosneyThe Gutierrez Family and Friendsof Rex GutierrezThe Haynes FoundationThe Howdyshell FamilyDonna Jones

Jack & Linda LamMacy’s Rancho CucamongaL. Dennis Michael andDr. Regina Holt

Lloyd & Marian MichaelMillenium Imaging Medical CenterMt.View Emergency PhysiciansDoug & Francie PalmerPatten TruckingPFF Bank & TrustRancho CucamongaChamber of Commerce

Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis ClubsRancho CucamongaWoman’s ClubRancho Specialty HospitalRealty Executives –Rancho Cucamonga

RE/MAX LegendsSteve & Carol SageSherald and Mary Ellen SlukaSpaggi’s RestaurantStone & YoungbergTeam Physical TherapyVavrinek,Trine, Day & Co., LLPAnne ViricelVictoria Promenade – TheYik FamilyRuss & Kris WarnerMary Alice Whitney & FamilyPaul & DianeWilliamsRay & KarenWimberlyWorkforce Homebuilders LLCYounger and Associates

Patron Level: $1,000Gary & Diane Ackerman

Bank of America Foundation

Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.

The Burum Family

California State Library

Charter Communications

Chuck, Suzanne & Charlie Buquet

Colonies Crossroads

The DiIorio Family

Diversified Pacific

The Dutton Family

Harry & Judy Gibson

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

The Lewis Family

Mark Christopher Charity Classic

Supervisor Paul Biane,San Bernardino County 2nd District

Supervisor Gary C. Ovitt,San Bernardino County 4th District

Target Corporation

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Friends of the Playhousea volunteer support group for the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Haley Aldrige

Norma Anderson

Carole Arostegui

Adrienna Beitler

Betty Betzler

Debbie Bilton

Debbi Breno

Mary Ann Camastra

Sheryl Chau

Spring Chau

Ami Cox

Selma Cox

Martin Dickey

Shannon Dickey

Wendy Everett

Kristina Falkner

Nancy Frembgen

Bill Gates

Laurie Gates

Ileane Goldstein

Angie Gomez

David Gomez

Carol Griffin

Jim Haygood

Penny Haygood

Maria Hernandez

Pat Jackson

Sam Jackson

AJ Jones

Donna Jones

Della Jung

James La Nier

Nancy La Nier

Anita Langer

Dorothy Lazo

LaVerne Lotich

Marcia Lucas

Gretchen Marsden

Shirley Mobley

Dolores Morgan

Jack Morgan

David Nunn

Jeanette Nunn

Hilda Phillips

Elsa Qaralleh

Joan Reilly

Norma Roxas

Jennifer Rubino

Larry Rudder

Sandy Rudder

Elsie Sands

Theresa Schofer

Rick Schwarz

Holly Seyler

Jessica Seyler

Mark Seyler

Shanshan Seyler

Kimberly Sheasby

Sandra Southers

Antonia Vignocchi

Gloria Vigueria

Mary Alice Whitney

Kimberly Willin

Larry Willin

Kelly Zaragoza

Debbie Ziegle

Do you have a love for the arts? Looking for a way to get involved?For information about joining the Friends of the Playhouse,

please call 909.477.2775 or visit www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com

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Community Services DirectorKevin McArdle

Community Services SuperintendentCultural Arts & Special EventsNettie Nielsen

Community Services Marketing Manager,Victoria Gardens Cultural CenterFund Development, Box Office and MarketingFrancie Palmer

Supervisor,Victoria Gardens Cultural CenterProductions, Programs & OperationsSusan Sluka-Kelly

Technical CoordinatorTony Schondel

Theatre Productions CoordinatorMireya “Murry”Hepner

Community Programs CoordinatorPatrick Hediger

Front of House CoordinatorGary Ablard

Box Office CoordinatorCristina Gorka

Marketing CoordinatorAnnette Mumolo

Rental CoordinatorNick Robinson

Office Specialist IIKristie Nicols

Master CarpenterMario Sanchez

Master ElectricianMatt Moreau

Sound EngineerAndrew Nagy

Technical AssistantTom Acosta

Front of House SpecialistFrancine Dickey

Box Office SpecialistMelissa Kellett

Community Programs SpecialistDiane De Miranda

Rental SpecialistBecky Hollingshead

Facilities CoordinatorBrian Van Fosson

LewisFamilyPlayhouseStaff

Theatre InformationElectronic DevicesAudience members are reminded to please silence allelectronic devices such as cell phones,pagers andwatch alarmsprior to the show.

Late SeatingLatecomers or those who step out of the theatre during aperformance will be seated at the discretion of the house staffat appropriate breaks in the performance.

WarningThe photographing or sound recording of any performance orthe possession of any device for such photographing orrecording inside this theatre,without the written permission ofthe management, is strictly prohibited.

SmokingThe Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is a smoke-free building.Smoking is not permitted on City premises.

Sign Language InterpretersAmerican Sign Language interpreters are available uponrequest through the Box Office. All requests require a 3 weekadvance notice. For more information, contact the Box Office at909-477-2752.

Assisted Listening DevicesAssisted Listening Devices are available upon request, for nocharge at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Assisted ListeningDevices may be used by a patron to help enhance theirenjoyment of the performance.Devicesmay be obtained at theBox Office prior to the performance. A personal credit card ordriver’s license will be held by theatre staff until the device isreturned at the completion of the performance.

EmergencyTo contact patrons or theatre staff during performances,pleasecall 909-477-2775. Be sure to leave your seating section, seatnumbers and the above phone number with the person whomay need to contact you.Should an emergency arise,our Frontof House Staff will contact you at your seat.

Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an emergency,Victoria Gardens Cultural Centerhouse staff will direct you toward the lighted exit sign that isnearest to the seat you occupy. Please familiarize yourself withemergency exits when you visit with us.

Parental GuidelinesWhile all of our shows at the Lewis Family Playhouse areappropriate for general audiences, it is important to know thatsome of our programs are not appropriate for youngermembers of the family. To assist you in making informeddecisions about age appropriate shows that your children willenjoy and to ensure a pleasant experience for all, please checkshow information for age recommendation.

Childrenmust be able to sit in their own seats.Sorry no babies in arms allowed.

Talent Showcase…

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Saturday,March 28,20097:30 pm

Director ~ Mark GamezMusic Director ~ Rhonda Rubio

Tickets on sale now!All Seats $10

Written by Robert HarlingDirector ~ Frank Minano

Assistant Director ~ Hope Kaufman

In the haven of Truvy’s beauty salon, six very differentwomen come together to share their secrets and baretheir souls, throwing in a little neighborly gossip forgood measure. In a time of need, it is in the familiarcomfort of the salon where they seek the solace andsupport that carries them through.

Auditions**Participation fee required if selected.

Women 18 and over • Monday, April 6 ~ 6:30 pm

Performance Dates:May 22 - 31,2009

Fridays - 7:30 pm • Saturdays - 7:30 pmSundays - 2 pm

Tickets: General: $16 · Youth/Seniors: $14

Conceived andWritten by Jim CaronMusic & Lyrics by Michael McGill and Jim CaronExperience this new version of an age-old taleabout the little Mermaid who lives deep in thesalty waters of the Sassafras Sea. Lots of music,plot surprises and humor await the audience.

Children’s Auditions*(Ages 5 - 17)

*Participation fee required if selected.

Monday,March 23,2009 at 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Performance Dates:Friday,March 27,2009 at 7:30 pm

All Seats $10

Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart

Charles Dickens’ greatest characters, OliverTwist, Artful Dodger, Fagin and Bill Sikes, spring

to life in this summer musical!

Auditions**Participation fee required if selected.

Ages 8 - 17: Saturday,May 9 ~ 10 am18 and over: Tuesday,May 12 ~ 6:30 pm

Performance Dates:July 10 - 19,2009

RC Summer Family MusicalSpectacular 2009…

RC Theatre Arts Academy presentsMISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S

RC Community Foundation presentsRC COMMUNITY THEATRE’S

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