Check out what we have

planned for the rest of 2015!

June 18-July 12, 2015 Directed by Thomas Fitzpatrick Note: This joint production with Coronado Playhouse

will include youth and adults.

August 2015 Directed by Frank Remiatte Note: This will be a mentor production with

a youth cast and an adult cast.

We’re ready to make this a yearly tradition! Come join us again!

December 2015 Directed by Jennie Gray Connard Note: This will be an all-youth production.

ABOUT PICKWICK PLAYERS

Formed in 2008, Pickwick Players brings affordable, high quality community theater productions and classes to communities in San Diego county.

Board of Directors:

Pickwick Players is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater utilizing both adults and children with varying degrees of knowledge and experience. Participation in our productions is always free.

Box Office: 619-448-5673 Website: http://www.pickwickplayers.net

Pickwick Players is a proud member of the Associated Community Theatres of San Diego (ACT).

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Youth Ambassador Publicity Director Member-At-Large Artistic Director

Jennie Gray Connard Kirk Valles Mark Genovese Kyle Young Nettie Allen Debra Rodebaugh Sheri Spector Cameron Williams

Shine bright Stephanie! Expect only the best of yourself and your wonderful spirit will always shine. We love you! -Ty and Mom

Heartfelt thanks to the marvelous directors, cast and crew for such a wonderful theatrical and magical experience for everyone… The Mysterious Man

Happy 13th Birthday Katelyn! We are so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, Kendall & Lincoln

Congratulations, Luke, on another fantastic show. From your biggest fans, Dad, Mom, and Wes

Jenn and Danielle,

We are so grateful for all the hard work you have put in over the past year for to make Pickwick shows look and sound wonderful! Thank you!

Check out our friends around the county at the other ACT-member theatres!

(Associated Community Theatres)

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Our Lady of the Tortilla Runs March 13 - April 4

Directed by Bryant Hernandez

http://www.onstageplayhouse.org

God Committee Runs March 6 - 29

Directed by Jay Mower http://www.powpac.org

Boeing Boeing

Runs March 27 - May 3 Directed by Rob Conway

http://www.coronadoplayhouse.com

Rhinoceros

Runs March 20 - April 19 Directed by Matthew Fitzgerald http://www.patioplayhouse.com

Goodbye Charlie Runs March 6 - 29

Directed by George Bailey

http://www.onstageplayhouse.org

Check out the ACT website

for information

http://www.actsd.org

AUDITONS!

We have a great opportunity coming in April! Pickwick Players

is partnering with Coronado Playhouse to produce this hit

Broadway musical. We will be performing for four weeks in

Coronado.

We will be casting age 10 up through adult. Full info is available

on our website: http://www.pickwickplayers.net

Presents

Directed by Kyle Young Musical Direction by Kirk Valles

THE CAST (in order of appearance)

THE BAND SPONSORED BY STEVE HAIMAN AND BILL & JENNIE CONNARD

Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Narrator ……………...………………………………….…… Joy Feria Cinderella …………………………………..………. Sarah Czarnecki Jack ……………………………………….……….…….. Luke Babbitt Milky White ……………………………………………….. Nettie Allen The Baker ………………………………….……… Anthony Donovan The Baker’s Wife …………………...………………….... Jordan Hall Stepmother/Granny ………………………………...… Kat Fitzpatrick Florinda …………………………………….……… Stephanie Nesbitt Lucinda …………………………...………………… Andrea Pulliam Jack’s Mother/Cinderella’s Mother………………… Heather Rager The Witch …………………………………….……… Meredith Russo Little Red ………………………………………………… Katelyn Katz Mysterious Man/Cinderella’s Father ……...………… Steve Haiman Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf ……………………………… Steve Lin Rapunzel ………………………………………………… Katie Ward Rapunzel’s Prince ……………...…………………..… David Gregory Steward …………………….…………………..……….… Molly Adea Non-White Cow/Giant’s Wife/Snow White …...……… Carly Messig

Conductor/Piano: Kirk Valles Bass: Martin Martiarena

Keyboard: Hannah Johnson Trumpet: Michael Fowler

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

Act I Opening ………………….………….……………………… Company Cinderella At the Grave …………….….. Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother Hello, Little Girl …………………………….………… The Wolf, Little Red I Guess This Is Goodbye ……….…………………………….….…… Jack Maybe They’re Magic …………….….…… The Baker’s Wife, The Baker Our Little World ……………………………..……… Rapunzel, The Witch I Know Things Now ……………………………………………… Little Red A Very Nice Prince …………………..……. Cinderella, The Baker’s Wife First Midnight ……………………………………….……………. Company Giants In the Sky ………………………………………………….…… Jack Agony …………………………… Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince A Very Nice Prince (Reprise) …..………………...…………… Cinderella It Takes Two …………………………...….. The Baker’s Wife, The Baker Second Midnight ………………………………………………… Company Stay With Me …………………………………….…. The Witch, Rapunzel On the Steps of the Palace ………………………….………… Cinderella Act I Finale …………………………………………….…………. Company

~There will be a 20-minute intermission.~

ACT II

Act II Opening ……………………………………….…………… Company Agony Reprise …..…...………… Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince Witch’s Lament ……………………………………….………….. The Witch Any Moment ……………………… Cinderella’s Prince, The Baker’s Wife Moments In the Woods ……………..……….…………. The Baker’s Wife Your Fault ……….… Jack, Little Red, The Baker, The Witch, Cinderella Last Midnight ……………………………………….……………. The Witch No More ……………………………………… The Baker, Mysterious Man No One Is Alone ……………….. Cinderella, Little Red, The Baker, Jack Act II Finale …………..…………………………………………… Company

Please turn off all cell phones prior to the performance. Taking of photographs and use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

CAST PROFILES

ANDREA PULLIAM (Lucinda) is making her San Diego theatre debut with this incredible cast. She recently moved to the area from San Jose, where she was a part of Company One under the direction of Janie Scott. She has both performed in and choreographed various musicals, and is thrilled to see how she can contribute to the San Diego theatre community. She thanks her family for their continued support of her love for the performing arts.

HEATHER RAGER (Jack’s Mother) is excited to be making her on stage debut with Pickwick Players. She has a Music Education degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH. She taught vocal music and drama for over twenty years in Maryland, as well as two years in Ramona, CA. Currently, Heather is the Activities Director at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community. Recent roles: Geneva Musgrave in Coronado Playhouses’ Dearly Beloved and Violet in 9 to 5 the Musical at Onstage Playhouse.

MEREDITH RUSSO (The Witch) is thrilled to be going "into the woods" for the third time having previously played The Witch (Onstage) and Rapunzel (LJHS). Credits: Velma Kelly in Chicago, Doatsey Mae in The Best Little Whorehouse, Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Adela in The It Girl (Coronado); Miss Strict in Zombie Prom (Pickwick); Rizzo in Grease (Onstage); Donna in A Taffeta Christmas (Pickwick/OnStage); and Bonnie in Anything Goes! (Patio). Many thanks to the wonderful production team, her sisters, Dad, and squirrel! SPONSORED BY PATTY FAY

KATIE WARD (Rapunzel) has been singing and performing since her fourth grade debut in The Best Little Theatre in Town. Past roles: Marta in Company, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, a Calliope in Odyssey, and the girl who does the high C in Rent. She’s excited to be debuting with Pickwick and do a musical again after focusing on school and music. Thanks to her parents, Jerm, Jazz, and Misty.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

“Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” - Stephen Sondheim

Into the Woods has always been a favorite of mine. Growing as a performer and learning the production side of theatre, there was always something new to discover whenever I would come back to Into the Woods. It was, and is, one of the most multifaceted musical theatre experiences: blending of well-known fairytales; the intricate, quirky and ironic play on words; and the mirror being held up to the audience’s feelings of life, death, love and loss has always been fascinating. The way this show moves so quickly from character to character, song to song, and fear to spine-tingling fear feels very chaotic, but it is deliberate.

As a kid I always loved seeing things reimagined. New versions of soda or cereals, movies remade, recast, and redistributed. Taking something wonderful and turning it on its head to reveal even more always intrigued me, my favorite being Baz Lurhman’s modern adaptation of William Shakespeare Romeo + Juliet. I watched that film over and over, and as a teen and into my adult life, I would try to think of classic things in modern terms. How would this go over in today’s world? If a modern handgun is the equivalent of a sword, what is the equivalent of a cell phone, or a laptop? Into the Woods as a “fairytale mash-up” was already high on my list of favorite things, and when I got the chance to direct this show, I couldn’t wait to put my own personal mark on it.

I believe that theatre is a living, breathing animal, and the different emotions and interpretations that actors breathe into the lives of their characters are what make live theatre so fascinating. Modernizing Into the Woods was an expression of the creativity and timelessness of the themes in this show. Making difficult choices, parenting and growing up too fast through the maze of adolescence will always be matters that cannot be ignored.

Pairing up with a team that had the same enthusiasm for possibilities creativity was essential and having Manny in the role of Assistant Director was the best thing that could have happened. Working with a Costumer who knows modern fashion taste and sensibility and who was ready to take risks was so important, and Ellie delivered time and time again. I love the fearlessness of this cast and crew, and how ready everyone is to jump into the unknown. This is what theatre means to me. This is how we express ourselves. I cannot be more excited than I am right now to share this Moment in the Woods with you. I wish.

Kyle Young

Director Kyle Young

Musical Director Kirk Valles

Assistant Director Manny Bejarano

Producer Cameron Williams

Stage Manager Kathy Parks

Set Design Chad Oakley

Properties Manny Bejarano, Kathy Parks

Lighting Design Chad Oakley

Lighting Technician Danielle Revilla

Sound Design Steve Murdock

Sound Technician Jennifer Bologna

Costume Design Ellie Connard

Costume Assistants Manny Bejarano, Andrea Pulliam,

Door Mat Clothing Company

Wigmaster Manny Bejarano

Photography Adriana Zuniga-Williams

Graphic Design David C. Carnevale

Program Design Cameron Williams

Refreshments Mark Genovese

Box Office and House Jim and Merrie Williams

PRODUCTION TEAM

THE PRODUCTION TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK:

Carlton Oaks School and the Santee School District

OnStage Playhouse

Scripps Ranch Theatre

Ben Winnick

Statewide Scaffolding

Perry Rodebaugh

Set Construction:

Nettie Allen, Steve Haiman, Steve Lin, Steve Murdock,

Chad Oakley, Cameron Williams, Kyle Young

Ushers:

Coreen Chiswell, Julie Cottam, Vicky Estrella, Jaden Feria, Jake Grover, Stevin Henderson,

Nikki Katz, Barb Lauritzen, Jennifer Liss, Tyler Moore

CAST PROFILES

DAVID GREGORY (Rapunzel's Prince) is pleased to return to Pickwick Players once again, after playing David Clemens in David and Lisa, Jake in Zombie Prom, Sir Harry in Once Upon a Mattress and Charlie Brown in both Snoopy!!! and A Charlie Brown Christmas. He thanks anybody whose efforts have gone towards maintaining this wonderful organization, which he and many others may call their home or family.

STEVE HAIMAN (Mysterious Man/Cinderella’s Father) is in his third show with Pickwick Players after The Crucible and Bye Bye Birdie. A 70 year-old retired H.S. teacher, Trail Guide at MTRP, GUHSD Academic League Co-coordinator, Wolf Center volunteer, he loves the challenge of trying to reach the level of this truly talented/amazing cast. Special appreciation to Kyle and Kirk for giving him this marvelous experience and for making this show what it is: a wondrous/magical adventure.

JORDAN HALL (The Baker’s Wife) is a graduate of Utah Valley Univer-sity (degree in theatrical performance and direction). Recent roles: choir member in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Lucy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Medusa (as well as Director/Producer) in San Diego Fringe Festival's Medusa's Tale. She will return to the festival in Les Midge: An Unexpected Musical of Hobbit Proportions. Thanks to her family and friends for all of their unending support.

KATELYN KATZ (Little Red), a 12-year-old seventh grader, was recently Annie Who in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Previous credits: Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird (New Village Arts) and Brigitta in The Sound of Music (San Diego Musical Theatre), and other shows at San Diego Junior Theatre and Actors’ Conservatory Theatre- San Diego. Katelyn enjoys singing and dancing, and is thrilled to be in her first performance with Pickwick Players! SPONSORED BY THE KATZ FAMILY

STEVE LIN (Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf) is excited to make his theatre debut. Other stage experiences include a soloist in a song called “I Can Get Along Without Music” in third grade, a variety show in college called The 100

th Night Show, and most recently in the Encore Vocal Ensemble

in Encore Rocks. Steve would like to thank director Kyle Young for excellent direction and patience, and his friends and family for their support and love. SPONSORED BY ANTHRO.IS

CARLY MESSIG (Non-White Cow/Giant’s Wife/Snow White) is thrilled to return to Pickwick for her third show! Carly is a senior at West Hills High School where she will be playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde with the Dramakids in April. She is grateful to have taken part in this show with so many wonderful people. As always, love and thanks to her parents, and special dedication to her number one fan, her grandma.

STEPHANIE NESBITT (Florinda) is enjoying her first role in San Diego with Pickwick Players. In previous years, she has done productions with theaters in both Hawaii and Georgia, where she was born. Stephanie is an active member of her praise and worship group at Foothills Methodist Church in La Mesa, and she thanks her mother for being a huge supporter of her never-ending imagination.

CAST PROFILES

MOLLY ADEA (Steward) is so excited to be part of another show with Pickwick and to be able to perform with such wonderful and talented castmates. She would like to thank Kyle and Manny for all of their hard work and guidance, as well as her family and Karyn Overstreet for their support.

NETTIE ALLEN (Milky White) is overjoyed to be joining this outstanding cast. A high school senior, Nettie will deeply miss serving as the Youth Ambassador for Pickwick as she starts college in the fall. Recent credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Much love as always to cast, crew, friends, family and Ryan.

LUKE BABBITT (Jack) is thrilled to be making his Pickwick Players debut. He has performed professionally in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe 2011-2014) and The Sound of Music (San Diego Musical Theatre). He was most recently seen as Evan in 13: the Musical (CYC) and the Artful Dodger in Oliver! (PPJT). Luke would like to thank the production team for giving him this opportunity, and his friends and family for believing in him. SPONSORED BY THE BABBITT FAMILY

SARAH CZARNECKI (Cinderella) is new to theatre in the San Diego area. Having performed for several seasons with Encore Vocal Ensemble, she's excited to dust off her character shoes (I mean slippers) and be part of this talented cast. She thanks her friends and family for their support and encouragement.

ANTHONY DONOVAN (The Baker) Stage: A Boy & Girl (original cast), Five Course Love (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Encore Vocal Ensemble & Orchestra Nova. Small Screen: Telly Award winning writer/producer for his sketch comedy show THE HOUSE. Big Screen: Eternity the Movie, Geek Sex. The Interwebs: “The House of Pop Culture” (iTunes Podcast) and the food blog, “The Boy Who Ate San Diego.” Big thanks to the usual suspects, Kyle, Kirk, Manny, and this awesome cast.

JOY FERIA (Narrator) has been involved with CYT and her school’s drama club helping run tech, stage managing, performing, and assistant directing. For the past couple of years, she has been working with Preposterous Films on local film projects. She is excited to return to the stage, and would like to thank Pickwick Players, the production team, and her castmates for making this such a special experience. Soli Deio Gloria.

KAT FITZPATRICK (Stepmother/Granny) is thrilled to be performing again with Pickwick Players. Previous Pickwick roles include two of her favorite characters: Granny in Pippin and Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. Most recently, Kat performed as Yente in Fiddler on the Roof (Pacco/Patio) and Roz Keith in 9 to 5 (OnStage). Other fun roles include Prudy Pingleton in Hairspray (San Diego Rep) and Lita Encore in Ruthless the Musical (Coronado Playhouse).

PRODUCTION TEAM PROFILES

KYLE YOUNG (Director) in his directorial debut, has been active with Pickwick the last few years, serving as Secretary on the Board and producing Once Upon a Mattress last spring. Kyle has enjoyed at Coronado Playhouse, co-producing last fall's Spamalot, and Pageant: The Musical. On stage, he has enjoyed performing in The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and All Shook Up. You can find him performing with the Encore Vocal Ensemble. Much thanks and adoration to this amazingly talented and patient cast, the phenomenal production team of technicians and creative geniuses, and to his very understanding friends. Finally, thanks to the ever-tolerant Benjamin. “I love you and I like you."

MANNY BEJARANO (Assistant Director) is excited to be back at Pickwick and work with great cast and production team. Some of his onstage work includes Spamalot, Pageant, Grease, The Drowsy Chaperone, Into the Woods and The It Girl. Thanks to the cast for all their hard work. Have fun!

KIRK VALLES (Musical Director) teaches Vocal/General music in the San Diego Unified School District and is Director of Music at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Avenue Q, Spamalot, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pippin, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Sleeping Beauty are some of his latest shows. Kirk also maintains private piano and voice coaching in San Diego. He is honored to be working with this very talented cast and production team. Much LOVE to baby Jocelyn and baby Jaden, Ana, Brooke, and Garner.

ELLIE CONNARD (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be costuming her first theater production. She is a fashion blogger at longhairaffair.com and has been passionate about fashion, both modern and vintage, ever since she can remember. Ellie would like to thank Kyle for the opportunity and thank the cast for being so much fun to work with.

CAMERON WILLIAMS (Producer) is a founding board member of Pickwick Players and has produced here for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical, and Joseph… Dreamcoat. Recent onstage credits include Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie (Pickwick), the Baker in Into the Woods (OnStage Playhouse), and Sir Lancelot in Spamalot (Coronado Playhouse). Lot of love to wife Alisa, daughter Bryn, and baby Jaden due any day now!

STEVE MURDOCK (Sound Design) is doing his second Pickwick show, having contributed on Willy Wonka. Other work this season includes sound designs for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Bell Book and Candle, and God of Carnage at OnStage Playhouse; Postmortem, Absurd Person Singular, Tribute, and Sunset Park at Scripps Ranch Theater; and Boeing, Boeing at Coronado Playhouse.

CHAD OAKLEY (Lighting and Set Design) Pickwick Players Lighting Design: Charlie Brown Christmas and Thoroughly Modern Millie; Director: Pippin. Other recent work: OnStage Playhouse Lighting Design: Disenchanted, God of Carnage, It's Just Sex, Putnam County Spelling Bee; Director: The Violet Hour. Coronado Playhouse Lighting Co-Design: Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Chicago, 42nd Street (Aubrey Award winner). Lighting Design: Pageant (Aubrey Award). Chad has done over 80 lighting designs or set designs for every ACT theater in town.

PICKWICK PLAYERS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Pickwick Players is dedicated to the aid and development of the

cultural and performing arts in San Diego County. Our programs help counter-balance the severe budget cuts that have taken place in our schools by offering educational theatrical experiences at no cost to the performers. In addition, we offer low cost classes and workshops. We ask that you consider helping Pickwick by becoming a sponsor for our non-profit organization. Listed below are the different levels of spon-sorship. We appreciate your support!

Individual & Corporate Sponsor Levels

“Title” Sponsor ($5000) 8 season tickets (includes opening); 4 Gala

tickets; 4 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; name & logo associated with all advertising; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.

“Opening Night” Sponsor ($2000) 4 season tickets (includes

opening); 2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.

“Playbill” Sponsor ($1000) 2 season tickets (includes opening);

2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.

“Break-a-Leg” Sponsor ($500) 2 season tickets (includes open-

ing); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.

“Backstage” Sponsor ($250) 2 tickets to 2 shows (excludes

opening); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.

“Star” Sponsor ($100) 2 tickets to any one show (excludes

opening); sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.

All benefits are valid for 12 months from donation date.

Donate online at www.pickwickplayers.net or send checks to:

P.O. Box 711064 Santee, CA 92072

Questions or more information: info@pickwickplayers.net

501(C)(3) NONPROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION, TAX ID# 26-1931458

“Opening Night” Sponsor

Raylene J. Wall

“Playbill” Sponsors

Gilly’s Bar Steve Haiman

“Backstage” Sponsors

Art Allen Patty Fay The Genovese Family Jeanvieve Lamoureux Randy and Kim Prendergast TraceySinger.com The Summy Family Kendra Thomas The Jardel Family

“Break-a-Leg” Sponsors

Bill and Jennie Connard Thomas Fitzpatrick and Barron Henzel Danny Ingersoll Kirk Valles Cameron & Alisa Williams

“Star” Sponsors

anthro.is The Babbitt Family Sam and Lori Bologna Richard and Paula Ciavarelli Grace Cory The Katz Family The Krut Family Kathy Stayner Debbie and Bill O’Toole The Rodebaugh Family Michael Van Allen Jim and Merrie Williams

Please help Pickwick Players as we help Project Linus. This is the second production in which we are collecting donations for this worthy charity. During A Charlie Brown Christmas, we raised $300.

Providing love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets & afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

Accepting cash and check donations now at the concession bar. No amount is too small!

More info: http://www.projectlinus.org

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!