Performing at theSARATOGA CIVIC THEATER

13777 Fruitvale Avenue in SaratogaJune 25 - July 23, 2011

Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

46th Season!

Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

StarringMinna Rogers as Maria

and Robert Solis as Captain von Trappand Featuring

Mindy Pedlar, Erica Rogers and Matt TiptonDirector: Rebecca White Brownson; Music Director: Joseph Kelly; Vocal Director: Diane Milo; Choreographer: Jennifer Nye Walsh;

Producer: Nancy Kwong

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: July 1, 8, 15, 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: July 2, 16, 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: July 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: June 26, July 3, 10, 17 . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

“The Sound Of Music” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by R&H Theatricals, 601 West 26th St . #312, New York, NY 10001 .

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

WELCOME to the third and final production of WVLOA’s 46th Season, “The Sound of Music” . We hope that you will enjoy this delightful Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical, based on the Von Trapp Family singers .

YOU ARE INVITED! JOIN US FOR OUR NEW 47th SEASON! Whether you are already one of our 1200+ subscribers or here in the Saratoga Civic Theatre for the first time, we invite you to join us this coming November for WVLO’s 2011-2012 season. It will open with “How To Succeed…”, currently on Broadway, starring David Radcliffe (Harry Potter); followed by “The Drowsy Chaperone”, a musical comedy about the 1920’s Jazz age and will close with an old nostalgic classic, “Bells Are Ringing”, first presented here in 1967!!

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Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your support and enthusiasm for WVLO’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the 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 to bring to this stage . We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us for our future productions .

—Edward Hand, President West Valley Light Opera Association

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CAST OF CHARACTERSThe Mother Abbess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mindy PedlarSister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joanne BarcziSister Berthe, Mistress of Novices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara HeningerSister Sophia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kama BelloniNuns, Novices and Postulants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marti Coyne, Dawn Johnson,

Leslie Keenan, Elizabeth Claire Lawrence, Melina Lora, Robin Merriam, Lynn Salazar, Laura Stanford,

Christine Stone, Jennifer Young, Dawn ZamudioMaria Rainer, a Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minna RogersCaptain Georg von Trapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert SolisFranz, the Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul HaleFrau Schmidt, the Housekeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcia SterninLiesl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lydia Merriam-PiggRolf Gruber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John EubankElsa Schraeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erica RogersMax Detweiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt TiptonHerr Zeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David EdwardsBaron Elberfeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry “Godfather”Admiral von Schreiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill ErenetaPriest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank LawsonNew Postulant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Claire LawrenceNazis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Gray and Hank LawsonNeighbors of the von Trapp family . . . .Jim Gray, Dawn Johnson, Leslie Keenan,

Hank Lawson, Elizabeth Claire Lawrence, Melina Lora, Michael MacKenzie, Earl Masuda, Laura Stanford,

Christine Stone, Jennifer Young, Dawn ZamudioFestival Contestants . Marti Coyne, Robyn Merriam, Lynn Salazar, Dan ZulevicMaria Rainer Understudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Claire Lawrence

THE VON TRAPP CHILDREN SCHNITZEL CAST STRUDEL CAST Performing: 6/25, 7/1, 7/3, 7/9, 6/26, 7/2, 7/8/,

7/15, 7/17 & 7/22 7/10, 7/16 & 7/23Friedrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Heinz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy HarariLouisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marissa Parkhurst . . . . . . . . . Rebecca WrightKurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Duchez . . . . . . . . . Ali Arian MolaeiBrigitta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camden Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie EdwardsMarta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elayna Parkhurst . . . . . . . . . . Paige DecenaGretl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bailey Blom . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Tashjian

A Note from the Director

The first time I saw “The Sound of Music” was in the movie theater as a little girl . I absolutely loved the film . A few years later I bought a paperback copy of the script, took it home, read it through immediately and realized it was actually a script of the stage version . I was startled by the many differences between the stage version and the film . The characters were the same, and the story line was not changed, but many of the songs were different or sung by different characters in different scenes . In spite of the differences, I desperately wanted to be in this play some day . I hoped to play one of the children, and then later I hoped to play Maria . But in spite of my many years in theater and the number of shows I’ve done, this one has always eluded me . So when the opportunity presented itself to direct “The Sound of Music” for WVLO, I jumped at the chance .

I was absolutely thrilled, but now I was faced with the dilemma that all directors of this show face and that is how to resolve the differences between this classic film and its stage version . I wanted to include two of my favorite songs (‘I Have Con-fidence’, and ‘Something Good’) which were in the film but not in the stage play . Fortunately the rights to these numbers were available, so they’re in this production . The rest of the script has been kept intact, including the two songs that were not in the film, for Max, the Baroness, and the Captain (“How Can Love Survive?” and “No Way To Stop It”), but which enhance the character of the Baroness .

Although on stage we cannot really give you beautiful mountain views, we have done our best to show some of the beauty of Austria . One thing I love about the stage version is its playfulness . I hope you will feel the genuine affection that has grown between our players . It has been delightful to work with this cast, and there have been many evenings as I drove home from rehearsal thinking “What a playful play this is!” I am so grateful to finally have a chance to bring this very special family show to this stage .

—Rebecca White Brownson

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ORCHESTRAConductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph KellyFlutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doreen Wilson, Ben Wilkinson, Ana HartwickClarinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin G . Chen, Ande Jacobson, Katie CoyleOboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty McHanBassoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard KishnanTrumpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Scott, Paul OlivoTrombones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Dabel, Ken Rydeen, Don BrownsonTuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Gomez, Shawn ConversePercussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dori Shimer, Rachel HarrisViolins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miho Nishi, Faye YangViola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn DonnellBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Amistoso

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT IScene 1: The Nonnberg Abbey Preludium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Nuns of the Nonnberg AbbeyScene 2: A Mountainside Near the Abbey The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MariaScene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess, the next morning Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sisters Berthe, Sophia, Margaretta and Mother Abbess My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Mother AbbessScene 4: A Corridor in the Abbey Reprise: My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MariaScene 5: The von Trapp Garden I Have Confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MariaScene 6: The Living Room of the Trapp Villa, that afternoon Do-Re-Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maria and the von Trapp ChildrenScene 7: Outside the Villa, that evening Sixteen Going On Seventeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rolf and LieslScene 8: Maria’s Bedroom, later that evening The Lonely Goatherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and the ChildrenScene 9: A Hallway in the Villa Reprise: The Lonely Goatherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GretlScene 10: The Terrace of the Villa, six weeks later How Can Love Survive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max, Elsa and Capt . von Trapp Reprise: The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . The Children and Capt . von TrappScene 11: A Hallway in the Villa, one week laterScene 12: The Living Room, the same evening So Long, Farewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The ChildrenScene 13: A Corridor in the Abbey Morning Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The NunsScene 14: The Office of the Mother Abbess, three days later Climb Ev’ry Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mother Abbess and the Nuns

—INTERMISSION—

ACT IIScene 1: The Terrace, the same day Reprise: My Favorite Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Children and Maria No Way To Stop It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elsa, Max and Capt . von Trapp Something Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and Capt . von TrappScene 2: A Corridor in the Abbey, two weeks laterScene 3: The Office of the Mother Abbess, immediately following Gadeamus Domino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Nuns

Scene 4: A Cloister Overlooking the Chapel Reprise: Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Nuns Confitemini Domino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The NunsScene 5: The Living Room, one month later Reprise: Sixteen Going On Seventeen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria and LieslScene 6: The Concert Hall Stage, three days later Reprise: Do-Re-Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria, Capt . von Trapp and the Children Edelweiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capt . von Trapp, Maria and the Children Reprise: So Long, Farewell . . . . . . . . . Maria, the Children and Capt . von TrappScene 7: The Garden of the Abbey, that night Finale Ultimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTJoanne Barczi (Sister Margaretta) Joanne is a newcomer to WVLO, but is no stranger to this stage, having previously performed in SBMT’s productions of “Ragtime”, “Hello, Dolly” and “The Music Man” . Using her BA degree in Music Education/Vocal Performance, Joanne’s day job is a voice teacher and vocal director . Her hobbies include knitting, reading, walking, cycling and most recently tapping . Her family is comprised of 3 grown sons and 4 ½ grandchildren . She extends her thanks to her husband for his support which makes her performing possible . Kama Belloni (Sister Sophia) Even though Kama has attended many of our productions, this will be her first performance in a WVLO production . Most of her credits have been in PHS alumni benefit shows—“My Way (Frank Sinatra hits)”, “The Melody Lingers On” (Irving Berlin) and “If My Friends Could See Me Now” . She also sings with the Ladyesong Women’s Vocal Ensemble, but most of her performing has been in opera and light opera in college and graduate school . A native Californian, Kama earned her BA in Music-Vocal Performance from LMU and her Masters at ASU . By day, she directs the various musical productions at St . Joseph of Cupertino School and there associates with the nuns who have such humor, wisdom and love to share and she’s incorporated a little bit of each of them in her Sister Sophia . She sends love and gratitude to her husband, Mark, and two children, Michael and Kaelyn for their support!!Bailey Blom (Gretl, Schnitzel Cast) A second grader at Hillbrook School, Bailey makes her debut with WVLO . She most recently appeared as a fish in the “Thumbelina” ballet and loves this opportunity to perform in front of people . A native of San Jose, Bailey is excited to be in this production and thanks her voice teacher, Ashleigh Gaige, for encouraging her to audition .Camden Boyd (Brigitta, Schnitzel Cast) Even though Camden makes her debut with WVLO, this young lady already has an impressive list of credits-print ads for Gap, Mervyns, Macy’s, Pottery Barn Kids and Le Top as well as an appearance on TV in Japan’s “The World’s Most Astonishing News” . She has also performed in 12 productions with CMTSJ, including her first experience as a flower in their production of “Heidi” . Her other theatrical credits include “Seusical with LAYT and “Annie” with JCC . A native of SJ, Camden will be a 7th grader at St . Joseph Cupertino in the fall and her hobbies are acting, making things with duct tape and baking . The highlight of her career thus far was as Narrator 1 in “101 Dalmations” with CMTSJ .Marti Coyne (Nun Ensemble) A newcomer with WVLO, Marti has wanted to be in Sound of Music since she was six so she’s finally getting her wish!! Her most recent appearance was as Mrs . Crachitt with PSP’s “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge”, but has also performed in their productions of “Camelot”, “Guys & Dolls”, and “Bye, Bye, Birdie” . Other credits include “Godspell” with Crystal Springs Players, “Man of La Mancha” with Hillbarn and “Our Town” with Coastal Rep . Marti was born at

PRODUCTION STAFFProducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy KwongDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca White BrownsonMusic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph KellyVocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane MiloChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Nye Walsh Assistant Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P .J . GallegoProduction Designer/Scenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen C . WathenTechnical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Hand Master Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William ShepardLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Glenn Munoz Lighting Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amelia Bostrom Assistant/Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Yoder Assistant Rigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocco VecellioSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob NelsonProperties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Kwong, Sean Carson-Hull,

Rebecca White Brownson, Gail HicksProduction Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amelia Bostrom, Philip Jacke Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David LamckeStage Crew . . Ellie Brownson, Nancy Dean, Leslie Lamcke, Michael MacKenzie,

Earl Masuda, Frank Sherlock, Dave Raiman, Dawn JohnsonCostumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue HowellCostume Construction . . . . . . . . Samantha Howell, Judy Pincus, Minna Rogers,

cast members and familiesSet Construction, Painting and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Dale, Ed Hand,

William Shepard, Stephen C . Wathen and cast membersSpecial Set Pieces/Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less DaleHouse Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, Nancy KwongAudition Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Haley Barta, Eileen Chavarria,

David Lamcke, Earl Masuda, Sergio Pena, Judy Pincus, Dave RaimanAudition Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Cisneros, Karen Adkins, Russell LeRehearsal Pianists . . . . Karen Adkins, Russell Le, Franz Lanzinger, Marge WhiteProgram, Lobby and Publicity Photos . . . . . . . . . . Edmond Kwong, ImagewurxProgram and Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandReservations and Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed and Marge HandLobby Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria, Judy PincusOpening Night Refreshments . . . . . . . . . Liz Dale, Nancy Kwong, June Milanes,

Sergio Pena, Judy PincusLobby Design, Display & Company Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond KwongProgram Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengPoster/Flier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edmond KwongFlier Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computer Business SystemsProgram Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CyberPress

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John Eubank (Rolf Gruber) John returns to his second production with WVLO, having just performed as Chip Tolentino in “…Spelling Bee”, one of his favorite roles . Other theatrical credits include performances with SBMT as Barnaby Tucker in “Hello, Dolly” and Tommy Djilas in “The Music Man” and one of the original cast members in the premiere production of “The Poptimists” at TOSPS . In his spare time, John attends DeAnza College and works for HP Computers . He extends special gratitude to his family, poker-night friends, and Colleen McEachern. Jerry “Godfather” (Baron Elberfeld) Even though Jerry has appeared in many theatrical productions in the Bay Area, this is the first time he’s performed with WVLO . He is no stranger to this stage, however, having performed in SBMT’s “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Bye, Bye Birdie”, “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “Ragtime”, “1776” and “Hello, Dolly!” Other credits include SVP’s “Jekyll and Hyde” , “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Sound of Music”, JCC’s “Wizard of Oz”, “Guys & Dolls” at WCT and “The Music Man” at Redwood City Community Theatre . He also has film credits in “A Night Without Justice” which was filmed in SJ .Jim Gray (Male Ensemble) Jim makes his first appearance with WVLO, but is no stranger to this stage since he was Oliver Hix (Bass in the “Music Man” quartet) for SBMT . He has also performed with Walnut Creek Center Rep’s quartet in “A Christmas Carol” . Would you guess his hobby is barbershop quartet singing? Jim holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in Computer Science so it’s no surprise that he works as a video game programmer .Paul Hale (Franz) Paul returns to his fourth production with WVLO, having performed previously as Harry in “My Fair Lady”, Ensemble in “Sweet Charity” and the Conductor in last falls’ “White Christmas” . Paul is making up for lost time since his first stage appearance in 2008 in FMT’s “Pajama Game” for he’s also added credits with WCT, SBMT, FMT and RCCT . He earned his BA in Theater at UCLA and he’s self-employed as a DJ and Web Developer. The highlight of his career was being cast in his first musical and continuing to be cast!!!Jeremy Harari (Friedrich, Strudel Cast) Jeremy is a first-timer with WVLO, but was recently seen in JCC’s production of “Annie”. A sixth-grader, his favorite roles are as Prince Charming in “Othello” and Leonato in “Much Ado About Nothing” . His future goal is to be a Hollywood actor .Peter Heintz (Friedrich, Schnitzel Cast) This marks Peter’s debut with WVLO, but he has a long list of theatrical credits with RJJT, SBMT, and LTSJ . His most recent appearance was with TheatreWorks in “A Christmas Memory” and he had the highlight of his young career working with two-time Tony Nominee, Penny Fuller . A recent graduate of St . Clare School, he’ll be attending St . Francis HS in the fall . Peter plans to get a college education and is currently learning to play guitar . Barbara Heninger (Sister Berthe) Barbara is another newcomer to WVLO, but has credits with SBMT, FMT and WBO as well as Lyric Theatre . She sings with Schola Cantorum and when she’s not performing and singing, she is photographing EVERYTHING .

Stanford, owns and publishes a Graphic Design Magazine called “Communication Arts” and plays an Arabic Lute (‘Ud) in her spare time!!! Paige Decena (Marta, Strudel Cast) A sixth-grader at St. Andrews, Paige makes her debut with WVLO, but has several credits with CMTSJ in “Cinderella”, “Oliver” and many others . She has also performed with LAYT and Mitty’s summer production of “Godspell” . Her future goal is to improve her skills in gymnastics, dancing, acting and singing .Nicholas Duchez (Kurt, Schnitzel Cast) Making his debut with WVLO, Nicholas is already familiar with this stage having most recently performed in SBMT’s “The Music Man” last fall . He enjoyed that experience so much, he just had to do another musical! Even though he is only in the 5th grade at the French American School of SV, he has already appeared in “La Boheme” with OSJ this spring . A native of Virginia, Nicholas has lived in Paris most of his life where he appeared in three movies . He has been swimming competitively for three years with the Sunnyvale Swim Club and sings with the Vivace Youth Chorus .David Edwards (Herr Zeller) David is another newcomer to WVLO and enjoying being on stage with his daughter, Madison, who plays Brigitta in the Strudel Cast . A native San Franciscan, David holds several degrees in Chemistry & Biochemistry and is the Founder and CEO of Earthbound Homes, a Custom Green Home Builder and Remodeling Company . The highlight of his career was earning his PhD at UCSD and designing/building the greenest home in CA, building the first Zero Carbon, Zero Energy, LEED Platinum home in CA and building the first affordable Zero Carbon, Zero Energy remodeled home . His most recent theatrical performance was as The Beast in “Beauty & the Beast” with the Sunnyvale Music School . Besides his passion for building green homes, David enjoys cycling, skiing, paintball, kiteboarding and spending time with his wife, Amy, and their 3 daughters .Maddie Edwards (Brigitta, Strudel Cast) Maddie is another newcomer to WVLO, but no stranger to performing; this is her 19th show, most of them with the Music School (which are all original scripts) and many with CMTSJ; namely, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Pinocchio”, “School House Rock”, “Charlotte’s Web” and “Wizard of Oz” . She most recently appeared is SCP’s “Annie” and is enjoying being in a show with her Dad!!! Maddie loves performing and intends to keep on doing so .Bill Ereneta (Admiral von Schreiber) Bill returns to WVLO for his seventh production, his most recent in “My Fair Lady” in 2009 . He celebrates his 51st production since finding theatre after his retirement as the Deputy Director of the Mineta SJ International Airport . His very first production in 1997 was in WVLO’s “South Pacific” . He was most recently seen in FMT’s “Anything Goes” and as FDR in JCC’s “Annie” . His favorite roles include Angel Flores in TWS’ “Looking For Words” and as the Tin Man in JCC’s “The Wizard of Oz” . A former USMC jet fighter pilot, he holds a BS degree in Physics and Math from SDSU and his MPA in Human Resources Management from GGU .

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Dawn Munizza Johnson (Nun Ensemble/Guest) Dawn marks her seventh production with WVLO, her most recent appearance in last fall’s “White Christmas” and before that as the Queen of Transylvania in “My Fair Lady”; “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, “Wonderful Town”, “Once Upon a Mattress” and her favorite role of Mrs . Sowerberry in “Oliver” . Her backstage credits include “Sweet Charity”, “Grease”, “Damn Yankees”, “Aida” and “Mame” . Dawn is a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and a Mammography Supervisor at Regional Medical Center of SJ . She’s very proud of the special awards she’s earned with WVLO; namely the Tech Vest for both “Mame” and “Damn Yankees”, the Captain’s Cape for “Wonderful Town” and an ERMA Award for Outstanding Service in 2006-2007. Her future goal is to do more theater! Who’d have thought?Leslie Keenan (Nun Ensemble) This is Leslie’s first appearance with WVLO and she wanted to join this production to get experience in theater and to make beautiful music . Her list of credits are all vocals with choruses at Foothill College, Stanford, Peninsula Women’s Chorus, and the highlight of her career was winning the “Rising Star” award at the Jarvis Academy’s program in Feb . , 2011 . She studied psychology and nursing at Stanford and SJSU and works as a nurse with Mothers’ Milk Bank . She extends her gratitude to her husband, Peter, for all his support and to her Maestro, Carl Franzen . Elizabeth Claire Lawrence (Nun Ensemble/US for Maria) Elizabeth is another performer making her debut with WVLO, but she loves R&H musicals and it’s a big plus to be in the same show with friends, Lydia and Minna . She started her career in a 1994 production of “The Music Man” as Amaryllis and has been appearing in productions ever since with CMTSJ, LTSJ and Davis Musical Theatre Company . She earned her BA in Political Science and Communications with a Minor in Music at UC Davis and her JD at the University of Chicago . During the day she is the Office Manager at Myriad Music School and the Children’s Choir Director at St . Bede’s Episcopal Church . The highlight of her career was graduating with honors from UC Davis after receiving the Regents Scholarship & Frank Mesple Memorial Scholarship for Political Science and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa her junior year .Hank Lawson (Ensemble) Hank is back for his eleventh performance with WVLO beginning with “Camelot” back in 1979 and he’s been playing major roles ever since! He met his wife, Marcia, in “Brigadoon” and both of their daughters are involved in theater . He performed with Jillian when she played the lead in “Once Upon a Mattress” and shared stage time with his other daughter, Fiona, in “Aida”, his most recent appearance with WVLO . His favorite roles are Tommy in “Brigadoon”, Tony in “West Side Story” and Billy in “Carousel” . His extensive list of credits includes performances with Gunn HS, SBMT, SCP, Manhattan Playhouse, FMT, PYT, and Tabard Theatre . During the day, Hank is a HS Track & XC Coach and is grateful to the Lord for allowing him to share this love of theater with his entire family .

Melina Lora (Nun Ensemble) This is Melina’s first show with WVLO . She is a graduate of Chapman University and has a BFA degree in Vocal Performance . Her credits include many roles in the past; namely, “Tuptim” in “The King and I”, “Louisa” in “The Sound Of Music”, “Hodel” in “Fiddler On The Roof”, and “Glinda” in “The Wizard Of Oz” . She is thrilled to be working with such wonderful cast and staff members .Michael MacKenzie (Male Ensemble) Michael marks his 33rd production with WVLO in some capacity or other, mostly as a “regular” backstage crew member . He’s often seen as a guest dancer in many ballroom scenes and he appeared as Mr . Goldstone in “Gypsy” . A retired electronics tech, his hobby is photography and he truly enjoys being “behind the scenes” .Earl Masuda (Male Ensemble) Earl is back for his sixth production with WVLO . He first appeared in “Damn Yankees” in 2008, returned for “My Fair Lady” in 2009, followed by “Breaking…Do” and “White Christmas” in 2010. He was part of the crew for “…Spelling Bee” and now returns for another “stage” role. His favorite role was as a member of the ERMA Award-winning Best Character Actors (Del Tones Quartet) in “Breaking…Do”. He has also performed with SBMT, has received the Captain’s Cape twice and the Tech Award for “…Spelling Bee”! Earl retired in June, 2010, after 37 years as a teacher and recently joined the WVLO Board of Directors . He extends his love to wife, Patti, and 2 sons for their love and support .Robin Merriam (Nun Ensemble) Robin is another newcomer to WVLO and most recently appeared in Lyric Theatre’s “Carousel” . She’s delighted to be on the stage with her daughter, Lydia, who plays Liesl! Since performing Maria in the 1972 production of this show with the Saratoga Junior Theatre, she’s acquired an impressive list of credits with numerous HS, University and Community groups as well as locally with SJCLO, SCP and CMTSJ . She earned her BA in Fine Arts from SJSU and her MA in Theater from ASU . A native of Palo Alto, Robin is retired from her 25+ years as a Sales and Marketing Representative, but her future goal is to bring live theater to as many people as possible . Lydia Merriam-Pigg (Liesl) Lydia also makes her debut in this production, but has theatrical credits beginning with the 1999 production of “Wizard Of Oz” and most recently as a featured dancer in “Carousel” . In between there were shows with CMTSJ; namely, “The Who’s Tommy”, “West Side Story”, “Side Show” and “Leader of the Pack” . She was also the Assistant Director for CMTSJ’s “Once On This Island” and “Bye, Bye Birdie” and Director of Evergreen Valley HS’s “The Odd Couple” (Female Version) . Lydia is a native of San Jose, earned her BA in Psychology from University of Tampa and just graduated from SJSU with her MA in Experimental Psychology . The highlight of her career was being the recipient of the Gypsy Robe twice with CMTSJ . She looks forward to obtaining her PhD in Social Psychology and becoming a college professor .

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Joanne Barczi Kama Belloni Bailey Blom Camden Boyd Marti Coyne

Paige Decena Nicholas Duchez David Edwards Maddie Edwards Bill Ereneta

John Eubank Jerry Jim Gray Paul Hale Jeremy Harari “Godfather”

Peter Heintz Barbara Dawn Munizza Leslie Keenan Elizabeth Claire Heninger Johnson Lawrence

Hank Lawson Melina Lora Michael Earl Masuda Robin Merriam MacKenzie

Lydia Merriam- Ali Arian Molaei Elayna Parkhurst Marissa Mindy Pedlar Pigg Parkhurst

Erica Rogers Minna Rogers Lynn Salazar Robert Solis Laura Stanford

Marcie Sternin Christine Stone Jennifer Tashjian Matthew Tipton Rebecca Wright

Jennifer Young Dawn Alana Dan Zulevic Zamudio

WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Grateful AcknowledgementsWest Bay Opera, Sunnyvale Community Players, South Bay Musical Theater,

Gerald Carter, West Valley College, Ohlone College, Santa Clara Players, Sunshine Graphics and Actors’ Theatre Center .

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Parenthood Mar Monte . Lynn considers herself a “late bloomer” in local theater and has several years/roles to catch up on . “Trust in Him to grant you the desires of your heart .”Robert Solis (Captain Georg von Trapp) Robert returns to WVLO, after a 27-year hiatus, for his second production. Long-time subscribers will remember him as Joe in our 1984 production of “Show Boat” . Most recently he appeared as Judge Turpin in SCP’s “Sweeney Todd” and decided if he was ever going to be Captain von Trapp, it would have to be now . His other credits include productions with TheatreWorks, SCP, NVP, FMT, SJCLO, CMSJ, Glouster Theater and LTSJ . A native Californian, he plans to publish the first of many science fiction novels in the near future . His wife, Linda, was also in “Show Boat” and is involved with theater, and his son, Marcel, is 16 and wants to be a concept artist in the gaming industry . Welcome back!Laura Stanford (Nun Ensemble) Laura has been performing in the Bay Area since 1986 and her favorite roles include Elsa Schraeder in SVPA’s “Sound of Music”, Ursula in SBMT’s “Sweet Charity”, Mrs . MacAfee in SBMT’s “Bye, Bye Birdie” and Mrs . Anderssen in SBMT’s “A Little Night Music” . Laura enjoyed living in LA for 10 months, where she learned of life on TV sets and completed her vocal CD, “You There In The Back Row” . By day, she works in residential real estate appraisal and investment . Laura extends her gratitude to her family, a wonderful cast and crew and to YOU for supporting live theater .Marcia Sternin (Frau Schmidt) Marcia first performed with WVLO in 1987 in “Anything Goes” and is back for her 11th production . Other appearances were in “South Pacific”, “The Merry Widow”, “Camelot”, “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Seven Brides…Brothers” to name a few. Her long list of theatrical credits include performances with SBMT, STOC, JCC, Tabard Theatre, but the role of her lifetime was as Mrs . Peterson in “Bye, Bye Birdie” for the Shoestring Theatre Company in Los Gatos . A former kindergarten teacher, she loves tap dancing, reading, jigsaw puzzles and teddy bears . Marcia does substitute teaching and is grateful to husband, Jay, for his support and patience .Christine Stone (Nun Ensemble) Christine marks her fourth production with WVLO, her very first was in the role of Gretl in our 1977 production of “Sound of Music” . After that she appeared in “The King & I” and “Annie Get Your Gun” . Her recollection of this show as a little girl were so memorable, she felt that performing in it again was a homecoming dream for her . Her other credits include several productions with Reno Little Theater and Gothic North Theater . She earned her BS in Hotel Admin from UNLV, has 4 children with her life-long love, Dan Stolpe and looks forward to adding more great memories of this show to her repertoire!Jennifer Tashjian (Gretl, Strudel Cast) Jennifer is currently a 4th grader at Forest Hill Elementary and is making her debut with WVLO . She most recently appeared at Small Alice in “Alice in Wonderland, Jr” and has several other credits, including productions with her school, CMTSJ, JCC and the Campbell Union

Ali Arian Molaei (Kurt, Strudel Cast) Ali is an eighth-grader at Rolling Hills Middle School and this is his first production with WVLO . He has also appeared in SBMT’s “The Music Man” and SJ Rep’s “A Christmas Story” (the highlight of his career thus far) . A native Los Gatan, Ali is the Student Council Secretary, performs with the Glee Club and KEGL Morning Announcements and is part of the Yearbook Club and the Honor Roll . He plans a career involved with the arts .Elayna Parkhurst (Marta, Schnitzel Cast) Elayna marks her first appearance with WVLO, but has credits in SCP’s “Annie” and “Seussical” and has just completed the 4th grade . She loves the music and story of this production and is enjoying upstaging her sister, Marissa, as Louisa, whenever she can . She loves swimming, dancing and hula-hooping!! Marissa Parkhurst (Louisa, Schnitzel Cast) Marissa returns for her third production with WVLO, having been seen previously in “Oliver” and “Honk” and in SCP’s production of “Seussical” . A Freshman at MVHS, Marissa plays flute in the marching band, loves to play the piano and spend time with her friends . She is excited to be in the show with her sister .Mindy Pedlar (Mother Abbess) Mindy makes her debut with WVLO, but has appeared with Cabrillo Stage’s “Wizard Of Oz” and in Western Stage’s “Meet Me In St . Louis” . Her favorite roles were Anna in “The King & I” with SBMT and Rebecca in “Middle of Nowhere”, an original drama with Actor’s Theater in Santa Cruz . Mindy currently teaches adult beginning and intermediate ballet .Erica Rogers (Elsa Schraeder) Erica returns for her second production with WVLO, she was previously seen as Jellylorum in our 2009 production of “Cats” (one of her favorite roles). After a 20-year hiatus from theatre, she came back to the stage for “Cats” and is continuing with this production . Erica is COO of a pharmaceutical company, Medicines 360, and plans to balance her passion for medical technology, company leadership and art throughout her life . She is looking forward to competing as an American Smooth Ballroom Dancer this year . Minna Rogers (Maria Rainer) Another newcomer to WVLO, Minna most recently appeared in Lyric Theatre’s “Carousel”, but wanted to be part of this musical because of its hopeful story . She earned her BA in French and Communication at the University of Arizona and her MA in Marital and Family Therapy at the USD . She thinks this production might very well be the highlight of her career . Her hobbies are singing, dancing, gardening, cooking, baking and her husband of 8 years, Justin — not necessarily in that order .Lynn Salazar (Nun Ensemble/Fraulein Schweiger) Lynn makes her debut with WVLO, but most recently appeared as Mrs . Greer in JCC’s production of “Annie” . She also lists credits with SCP, SBMT, Woodside Theatre and LTSJ . Since her father immigrated from Hungary, this is a good musical to help her relate to the challenges of those difficult times . Her favorite role is Ernestina in “Hello, Dolly!” (She wanted to keep her headdress on closing night!) She earned her BA from Cal State, Fullerton and by day is Director of Facilities & Security for Planned

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WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFFNancy Kwong (Producer) Nancy returns for her third production as a solo producer after debuting with “Cats”, followed by last season’s ERMA-Award winning production of “West Side Story”. Her extensive list of credits with WVLO includes not only as Producer, but as performer, choreographer and Board member . Choreography credits include productions with SCP, SBMT, PAP, Tabard, TheatreWorks and several ATC Productions, and most

recently with Saratoga HS’ “Jekyll & Hyde” . She earned her BA from CSU and her MBA in Speech Pathology from SJSU and applies her knowledge and teaching skills in the OGSD . She somehow manages to keep up with her charming boys, Cameron and Riley and her wonderful husband, Edmond, who provides photography and graphic design for WVLO in addition to his own theatrical performances .

Rebecca White Brownson (Director) “Becky” returns to this staff position for the third production with WVLO . She directed our productions of “Big River” in 2004 and “Oliver” in 2005 . As a performer, she has appeared in five of our productions the most recent being as Grizabella in “Cats” in 2008 . She first appeared in 1980 in “Good News” and followed with “Student Prince” and her ERMA Award-winning performance as Babe in “Pajama Game”

in 1982 . She then took a long hiatus to raise her family before rejoining WVLO for “Hello, Dolly!” in 2003 in which she played Ernestina Money . Becky has also been associated with SBMT, SCP, SJCLO, TheatreWorks and other organizations in the Bay Area . She enjoys the support of her husband, Don, and two wonderful children, Ellie and Tom .

Joseph T. Kelly (Music Director) Joseph is back for his third production with WVLO in this staff position; his latest was for the ERMA-Award winning, “My Fair Lady” in 2009. He had directed “Mame’ for us in 2006 . He has played the horn in our orchestras for several productions and was the recipient of the Orchestra Award for “White Christmas” last fall . Joe is the Instrumental Music Teacher at Fremont HS where they just

performed “The Pirates of Penzance” and where he teaches three bands, orchestra and music theory . His groups routinely receive ‘superior’ ratings at festival . His Firebird Marching Band is a 6-time WBA finalist. From 2008-2010, he served as

the Teacher’s Union President and this past school year served a one-year term as its Vice President. In his spare time, he spends his precious moments with wife, Deborah, and 2 little girls, Hannah (2 ½) & Fia (6 months) .Diane Milo (Vocal Director) Diane returns to this staff position with WVLO after directing “Wonderful Town” and “Plaid Tidings” . She has performed in four of our productions; namely

School District Theater Kids . She takes voice and piano lessons and the highlight of her young career was playing Angelica in CMTSJ’s “Rugrats” . Jennifer hopes her future includes performing on Broadway and she sends special thanks to her parents, brother and sister for all of their support!Matt Tipton (Max Detweiler) Matt returns for his ninth production with WVLO, having most recently appeared as one of the Del Tones Quartet in “Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do” for which they received an ERMA Award . Other appearances were in “My Fair Lady”, “Grease”, “Damn Yankees”, “Joseph . .Dreamcoat”, “Wonderful Town”, “Big River”, and “Seven Brides…Brothers”. He just completed a demanding role as Herr Schultz in SCP’s “Cabaret” and was seen earlier this season in SCP’s “Sweeney Todd” and “Urinetown” .Rebecca Wright (Louisa, Strudel Cast) Rebecca, another newcomer to WVLO, loves to act and loves all these songs . A student at Blach Jr . HS, she has appeared in several school plays, including “Honk!”, “Seussical”, “Annie”, “Cinderella” and “Alice in Wonderland . Her future goal is to be a lawyer; in the meantime, she can’t wait to become a better actress and perform in more shows .Jennifer Young, DC, CCSP (Nun Ensemble) Jennifer is back for her second production with WVLO, having been in the dance ensemble for “White Christmas” last fall . Jennifer earned her BS in Exercise Biology from UC Davis and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic . She is Chiropractor/Owner of Functional Sports Chiropractic and a personal trainer for Club One Silicon Valley . Her future goal is to build a successful practice that serves performers and athletes and as an afterthought, to star in a leading role in a musical . Jennifer sends her gratitude to friends, family, Rachel Michelberg, and Nate .Dawn Alana Zamudio (Nun Ensemble) Dawn makes her first appearance on our stage because she loves the R&H musical score . She most recently appeared as Mrs . Marshall in “Irene” and sings with the Opera Institute, WVC Chamber Singers and the Masterwork Chorale . She earned her BS from SJSU and her favorite roles include Rizzo in “Grease” and Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” . Dawn is very grateful to her husband, Mark, and their 3 children for their support .Dan Zulevic (Male Ensemble) When WVLO’s 2004 production of “Big River” unexpectedly lost a cast member several weeks into rehearsal, Dan took over the roles of Judge Thatcher, the Sheriff and Tom’s Uncle, so this will be his second production with WVLO . From the age of five, he got on every stage he could, concluding with his arranging and conducting the pioneering rock musical, “Lysistrata,” at Stanford in 1966. In 1983 he returned to performing by starting a 25-year run fronting a gigging rock band, but he didn’t return to musical theater until 2004 . It was during “Big River” that he remembered that he really, really liked acting . Thereafter, he joined the ensemble of LTSJ’s annual “Revival Series” and portrayed Olin Britt, the barbershop bass, in JCC’s 2009 production of ‘The Music Man .” Most recently he played a half-dozen cameo roles in “Annie.” He is delighted to have been chosen to rejoin “Becky” Brownson and WVLO for this production .

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Amelia Bostrom (Stage Co-Manager) Amelia is back to work backstage on her 4th production with WVLO . She was ASM for “Once Upon a Mattress” and worked crew on “Flower Drum Song” and “Mame” . She’s been promoted to SM with her brother, Philip Jacke, and has several “tech” credits with SCP, SBMT, TITM, and her career highlight to date was assisting the Director at SJ Rep for “Legacy Of Light”. Amelia graduated from CSU-

Monterey Bay with a degree in film .Philip Jacke (Stage Co-Manager) Philip is a regular on WVLO crews, but this is his first SM position which he shares with his sister, Amelia, and his career highlight to date . He has six other WVLO productions to his credit; namely, “Mame”, “My Fair Lady”, “Sweet Charity”, “West Side Story”, “Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do” and “White Christmas” . He has also worked crew for SCP and SBMT and his favorite shows are “Urinetown” and “Sweeney

Todd”, both with SCP . He was the recipient of the Tech Award for both “My Fair Lady” and “West Side Story” so he’s a popular guy!

Sue Howell (Costume Design) Sue was the Costumer for WVLO on “West Side Story”, her 7th production with WVLO where she received the Jean Hutchins’ Award for the 2006-2007 season and a Wave Magazine Award for her costume designs for “Cats” . She most recently worked on ”Jekyll & Hyde” for Saratoga HS and has an extensive list of costuming credits with BBB, CMTSJ, FJC, RJJT, ATC, TheaterWorks, Ray of Light Theater and 2 years with

Great America’s productions . For the past seven years Sue has worked at BSJ as the Master Stitcher and this summer will be providing costumes for BBB’s productions of “The Music Man” and “Gypsy” . She sends thanks to Jim for understanding about late nights and lost weekends to pursue costuming .

“Damn Yankees”, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, “The 1940’s Radio Hour” and “They’re Playing Out Song” . She has also been responsible for the Vocal Direction of “Forever Plaid”, “Mame” and “Aida” . She has over 50 musical theatre credits as director, vocal director or performer with AMTSJ, FMT, SBMT, City Lights, and Tabard Theatre. Upcoming projects include performing in “Band-stand Beat” and directing “The Story Of My Life”, both for Tabard Theatre this fall .

Jennifer Nye Walsh (Choreographer) Jennifer returns for her second terpsichorean duty with WVLO, the last in “Wonderful Town” in 2007, but she appeared in “Will Rogers Follies” as one of Will’s sisters . She most recently choreographed “Ferdinand the Bull” for the PA Children’s Theatre and also lists credits with SBMT, SJSU, Cupertino HS and LTSJ . Jennifer holds a BFA in Dance and MA in Theatre . She moved here from New England,

had 3 daughters, attended grad school, and is now working with several theatre groups, both as a performer and choreographer/director .

Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer/Scenic Artist) With this production, Stephen adds number 64 to his list of scenic designs for WVLO!! Regulars will remember his magnificent Vermont snow scenes from “White Christmas” as well as his gymnasium scene in our last production of “…Spelling Bee”. His other designs have also been seen in many musicals with SBMT, ATC and Ohlone College . His impressive career includes over 400 stage

productions, 25 movies and a few hundred TV shows . He is one of the animators of the Gumby TV series and is a published author, having written scripts and designed the sets for “Dracula” and “The Three Musketeers” which were presented by Ohlone College . He has designed special effects for George Lucas Films as well as other movie and video productions . We’re always delighted when Stephen makes time to create our beautiful settings .

Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) Guess we can consider Michael our “resident” lighting designer for this will be his 42nd production with WVLO! He provided lighting for last fall’s “White Christmas” and most recently designed the lights for Saratoga HS’ “Jekyll & Hyde” and SBMT’s “Mack and Mabel” . Other credits include lighting for CCMT, SCPL, Teatro Vision, Woodminster Amphitheater and LTSJ’s “1776” and “Camelot” .Bob Nelson (Sound Designer) Bob marks his 28th production with WVLO in this staff position. “Breaking…Do” was his most recent and he has an impressive list of credits that include sound and lighting design for SBMT, CSC, PHS, and for the last 10 productions of ATC . That list includes “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Assassins”, “Rocky Horror Show” and “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” to name just a few . In his spare time, Bob is a contractor

and enjoys the outdoors .

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Jean Hutchins Award — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors .

2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong2004–05 Season — Lester Dale2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus2006–07 Season — Sue Howell

2007–08 Season — Michael MacKenzie2008–09 Season — Sergio Vela Pena

2009–10 Season — Dave Raiman

West Valley Light Opera AwardsThe following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that production in the following areas . Listed are awards for the past few productions .

Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, Captain R .P . Maurice to an outstanding member of the ensemble .

Pasha Croes — “Joseph…Dreamcoat”Earl Masuda — “Damn Yankees”

Bill Centers — “Grease”Courtney Carter and Robert Summers — “Cats”

Matt Tipton — “My Fair Lady”Valerie Valenzuela — “West Side Story”

Andrea Brady and Frank Sherlock — “Sweet Charity”The Del Tones Quartet (Sean Carson-Hull, Earl Masuda, Will Perez

and Matt Tipton) —“Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do”Valerie Valenzuela — “White Christmas”No award presented — “…Spelling Bee”

Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra . Pauline Samson — “Joseph…Dreamcoat”

Ande Jacobsen — “Damn Yankees”Greg Goebel — “Grease”Eric Wellington — “Cats”

Merrie Ann Turner and Mike Locke-Paddon — “My Fair Lady”Gail Selburn — “West Side Story”Ande Jacobson — “Sweet Charity”

No award presented — “Breakin’ Up…”Joe Kelly — “White Christmas”

The “Bee” Band — “…Spelling Bee”

Technical Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner .

Teresa Visini — “Joseph…Dreamcoat”Dawn Munizza — “Damn Yankees”

David Lamcke — “Grease”Dave Raiman — “Cats”

Phil Jacke — “My Fair Lady”Phil Jacke — “West Side Story”

Connor Moore — “Sweet Charity”Phil Jacke — “West Side Story”

No award presented — “Breakin’ Up…”Brian Toby — “White Christmas”

Backstage Crew — “…Spelling Bee”

AMTSJ American Musical Theatre of San Jose

ASM Assistant Stage ManagerASU Arizona State UniversityATC Actors Theatre CenterBA Bachelor of ArtsBBB Broadway By The BayBBSC Bus Barn Stage CompanyBFA Bachelor of Fine ArtsBS Bachelor of ScienceCAST Cupertino Actors Studio

TheatreCCMT Contra Costa Music TheatreCMTSJ Children’s Music TheatreCSC Cabrillo Stage CompanyCSU Chico State UniversityERMA Enid & Ross Maurice AwardFMT Foothill Music TheatreGGU Golden Gate UniversityHS High SchoolJCC Jewish Community CenterLAYT Los Altos Youth TheatreLTSJ Lyric Theatre of San JoseMBA Masters DegreeNVP North Valley PlayersOGSD Oak Grove School DistrictOSJ Opera San Jose

PAP Palo Alto PlayersPHS Presentation High SchoolPSP Pacifica Spindrift PlayersPYT Peninsula Youth TheatreRCCT Redwood City Community

TheatreRJJT Roberta Jones Junior TheatreSBMT South Bay Musical TheatreSCP Sunnyvale Community

PlayersSCPL Santa Clara PlayersSFMTC San Francisco Musical

Theatre CompanySJCLO San Jose Civic Light Opera SJSU San Jose State UniversitySM Stage ManagerSTOC Studio Theatre of CaliforniaTITM Theatre In The MountainsTOSPS Theatre on San Pedro SquareUCSD University of California–

San DiegoUS UnderstudyWBO West Bay OperaWCT Woodside Community

TheatreWVC West Valley CollegeWVLO West Valley Light Opera

ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM

Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program.

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JUNE 17 through  JULY 2, 2011Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 P.M.Sunday 2 P.M. & 7 P.M.

PerformancesÊatÊtheÊHistoricÊHooverÊTheatreÊÊ¥Ê1635ÊParkÊAvenue,ÊSanÊJose,ÊCaliforniaÊÊ95126$20.00 General Admission     $16.00 Students and Seniors

TicketsÊavailableÊnowÊat:Êshadyshakes.org

Shady Shakespeare Theatre Companyis proud to present

AdaptedÊandÊdirectedbyÊShawnÊAndrei

All exchanges are subject to availability . Sorry, no ticket refunds .

HANDICAPPED SEATINGSpecial seating is available for differently-abled pa-trons . Please notify the ticket seller in advance when purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for more information .

HEARING-IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired enhancement listening system has been installed in this theater for all WVLOA perfor-mances. Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personal headsets with individual volume controls in the lobby refreshment area next to the Box Office .

LATE ARRIVALSCurtain times are prompt . As a courtesy to our audience and performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher at an appropriate time and may not be seated in their exact seats until intermission .

REMINDERS• No smoking in the theater or lobby.• No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are permit-

ted in the theater .• WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss of

personal property .• Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only.• Family & guests wishing to greet performers are asked

to wait in the lobby .• Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and

infants to any regular performance because they are potentially distracting to other patrons and perform-ers . Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket .

• Schedules are subject to change.• As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch

alarms, paging devices, and cellular telephones upon entering the theater .

• Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please WALK to an exit .

• WVLO appreciates your help in accommodating patrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and after-shaves . We request our patrons use a softer touch so as not to exacerbate allergies . Thank You . .

SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Ave ., Saratoga, CA 95070 In the City of Saratoga Office Complex

BOX OFFICE In Saratoga Civic Theater Across from West Valley College Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777(Voice Mail available 24 hours daily .) Theater Box Office opens one hour before showtime .

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Mailing Address P .O . Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Fax: (408) 356-0135

PERFORMANCE TIMES Fri ./Sat . Eves 8:00 PM Sat ./Sun . Matinees 2:30 PM Thurs . Eves 8:00 PM

TICKET PRICES* Gala Openings $30 (Includes champagne & reception) Fri ./Sat . Eves $28 Sat ./Sun . Matinees $26 Children under 12 $18 Seniors (65 & over) $2 off Children (13 to 17) $2 off *Prices include City Surcharge of $2 .00

GROUP DISCOUNTSAre available for all productions except Opening Nights . Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers are also available .

TICKET EXCHANGESSeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any time up to 24 hours before a performance, free of charge . Subscription tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets may be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance for another seat to the same production free of charge . Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged .

To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 or mail to: WVLOA, P .O . Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 . Exchanges received through the mail will be held for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office on the night of performance unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope .

WVLO InformationWest Valley Light Opera Association, Inc.A Non-Profit Organization

The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors . We sincerely hope you enjoy our musical comedy season . Should you wish to become a subscriber, just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896

Fax (408) 356-0135

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr . Edward Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentMrs . Elizabeth Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice PresidentMs . Judy Pincus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryMr . Jay Sternin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMrs . Nancy Kwong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Earl Masuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Member Mr . June Romeo Milanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Sergio Peña . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Stephen F . Von Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counsel

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West Valley Light Opera Association acknowledges the generosity of the following donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence for the upcoming season . We are deeply grateful for your support! If you are employed by or retired from a company that has a Matching Gift program for non-profit organizations and would like to double your gift to WVLO, call the Box Office, (408) 268-3777 and we will help you apply for this additional contribution .

DIAMOND ($1,000 or more)

AnonymousLawson, Hank/Marcia

GOLD ($250 to $499)Hand, Ed/MargeSternin, Jay/Marcia

SILVER ($100 to $249)Allman, BillAnderson, Richard/DianaArno, Roger/KathleenBlaufarb, Gerard/MardellFong, GladysGaubatz, DonaldGross, ShirleyKiss, Edward/EleanorLake, DonaldLandry, Clare M .Masuda, DonMacLaren, Mickey/Pam Ray, John/RobertaRhodes, PamRodrigues, James/EllenTengelsen, Roy/FayTrumpp, DonnaWallace, Ken/RosamondWalter, Richard/NancyWilliams, M/M Kermit

ANGEL ($50 to $99)Avery, Robert/BeverlyBays, Don/AnnBriggs, Barry/AnneChesarek, RuthClerk, Kent/BarabarHacker, NancyJacobson, Len/JaneKeifer, M/M John P .Kiskadden, JeanLancaster, Tom/Teddy

Matsumoto, RayMentink, Jim/MargaretMoorhead, Walter/PatriciaPanigheti, IreneParkman, RalphRay, David/AliceRibble, JohnSaltman, Larence/LindaStafford, Ed/EllieSteele, Jay

SUPPORTER ($20 to $49)Bena, MichaelBooth, BeverlyBreed, AllenBurke, RobertButorovich, LucilleCavanaugh, Ed/DeeCruthoff, ReneDePalmo, CharlesEagle, TrudyGriffin, RoseHuesby, Ernie/MarjorieIvy, AnnKenton-Tate, ElizabethKnowlton, LeeMcnamara, JeanMcQueen, Albert H .Mullin, GordonPapenhausen, JanetPerkins, WillisPeterson, MiekoPierce, David/DeePollock, Michael/FeliciaReickerd, JosephSmith, Chuck/BarbaraStallard, SallySwanson, Mrs . DavidTobias, Jim/ClaireYoung, John

If your name is omitted or listed incorrectly here, please accept our apologies and leave a message on our Voice Mail, (408) 268-3777, or e-mail us at wvlo@wvlo.org so that we may update future listings. ALL gifts, of any amount, are greatly appreciated.

West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2010–2011 Season

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