CANDIDE

Music by Leonard Bernstein Book Adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler

Lyrics by Richard Wilbur Additional Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John Latouche

Director Producer SHELLEY FARMER ALLY ENGELBERG

Music Director Vocal Director NICHOLAS CHONG MICHAEL GILDIN

Technical Director and Lighting Designer

BRETT BERGER

Assistant  Director                    Stage  Manager            Assistant  Vocal  Director  Carolina  Garrigo   Claire  Ding                                          Fernanda  Douglas    Assistant  Producer                Costume  Designer                Choreographer  Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber                Ilana  Breitman               Gina  Marie  Borden    Publicity  Manager                                Electrician                                                  Props  Manager  Jessica  Chi                                                          Hilary  Mogul                                    Christina  Kyrillos    Assistant  Costume  Designer                    Assistant  Choreographer  Becca  Guthrie                                                                              Smita  Sen    

 

CANDIDE

Music by Leonard Bernstein Book Adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler

Lyrics by Richard Wilbur Additional Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John Latouche

Director Producer SHELLEY FARMER ALLY ENGELBERG

Music Director Vocal Director NICHOLAS CHONG MICHAEL GILDIN

Technical Director and Lighting Designer

BRETT BERGER

Assistant  Director                    Stage  Manager            Assistant  Vocal  Director  Carolina  Garrigo   Claire  Ding                                          Fernanda  Douglas    Assistant  Producer                Costume  Designer                Choreographer  Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber                Ilana  Breitman               Gina  Marie  Borden    Publicity  Manager                                Electrician                                                  Props  Manager  Jessica  Chi                                                          Hilary  Mogul                                    Christina  Kyrillos    Assistant  Costume  Designer                    Assistant  Choreographer  Becca  Guthrie                                                                              Smita  Sen    

 

DIRECTOR’S  NOTE    

Candide  is  a  musical  theater  classic.  It  is  also  a  nightmare  to  stage.    

When  I  first  found  out  that  CMTS  had  acquired  the  show  rights,  I  was  thrilled  that  I  would  be  able  to  bring  one  of  my  favorite  works  to  life.  However,  the  panic  quickly  set  in:  how  would  I  stage  a  show  with  so  many  characters,  so  many  different  locales,  and  relatively  large  pit  in  a  black  box?  Further,  what  perspective  could  I  offer  that  would  justify  this  performance?  I  considered  several  approaches,  until  one  day,  while  listening  to  the  overture,  I  began  imagining  a  group  of  actors  preparing  for  a  performance.  Thus,  the  frame  for  our  production  was  born.  The  play’s  central  idea  -­‐  that  no  single,  neat  philosophical  system  can  adequately  address  the  cruelty  and  chaos  of  life  –  can  sometimes  be  lost  among  the  songs  and  jokes.  My  hope  was  that  acknowledging  that  we  are  watching  a  work  of  art  –  another  way  of  making  sense  of  life  –  would  ensure  that  this  idea  was  a  constant  throughout  the  show,  rather  than  an  afterthought.    

Directing  this  show  has  been  an  incredibly  fulfilling  experience,  and  I’m  so  grateful  to  have  gotten  the  opportunity  to  explore  these  ideas  with  such  a  talented  group  of  people.  Thanks  to  Emile,  the  CMTS  board,  the  brilliant  creative  and  production  teams,  and  my  hilarious,  ever-­‐inspiring  cast.  They  have  truly  made  this  (wait  for  it)  the  Best  of  All  Possible  Shows.    

 –  Shelley  Farmer  

 

CAST  AND  CREW  Zachary  Small  ………………………………..……………………  Candide  Christine  Rosenblatt  …………………………………..…..  Cunegonde  Grant  Gutierrez  ……………………Pangloss/Governor/Narrator  Isaac  Assor  …………………………………………………..…  Maximillan  Lisa  Campbell………………..……………………………………  Paquette  Piper  Rassmussen  ………………………………………...……  Old  Lady  Katie  Barr………………………………..………………………..  Ensemble  Rivka  Friedlander  ………………………………...…………..  Ensemble  Kyle  Johnson  …………………………………………………….  Ensemble  John  Kenney  …………………………………………..…………  Ensemble  Cameron  Lemley  ………………...…………………………….  Ensemble  Angela  Scorese  ………………………...……………………….  Ensemble  Jesse  Wayne  ……………………………………..………………  Ensemble    Brett  Berger:  Technical  Director,  Lighting  Designer  |  Gina  Marie  Borden:  Choreographer  |  Ilana  Breitman:  Costume  Designer  |  Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber:  Assistant  Producer  |  Jessica  Chi:  Publicity  Manager  |  Nicholas  Chong:  Music  Director  |  Claire  Ding:  Stage  Manager  |  Fernanda  Douglas:  Assistant  Vocal  Director  |  Ally  Engelberg:  Producer  |  Shelley  Farmer:  Director  |  Carolina  Garrigo:  Assistant  Director  |  Michael  Gildin:  Vocal  Director/Keyboard  |  Becca  Guthrie:  Assistant  Costume  Designer  |  Christina  Kyrillos:  Props  Manager  |  Hilary  Mogul:  Electrician  |  Smita  Sen:  Assistant  Choreographer    David  Baxter:  Clarinet  2,  Bass  Clarinet  |  Max  Beckhard:  Percussion  |  Darcy  Cassidy:  Violin  |  Sophia  Dolan:  Trumpet  |  Meghan  Hartman:  Cello  |  Mickey  McDonald:  Viola  |  Victoria  Meyer:  Trombone  |  Alex  Roth:  Double  Bass  |  Ezra  Schrage:  Flute  |  Bryan  Terrezas:  Clarinet  1  

DIRECTOR’S  NOTE    

Candide  is  a  musical  theater  classic.  It  is  also  a  nightmare  to  stage.    

When  I  first  found  out  that  CMTS  had  acquired  the  show  rights,  I  was  thrilled  that  I  would  be  able  to  bring  one  of  my  favorite  works  to  life.  However,  the  panic  quickly  set  in:  how  would  I  stage  a  show  with  so  many  characters,  so  many  different  locales,  and  relatively  large  pit  in  a  black  box?  Further,  what  perspective  could  I  offer  that  would  justify  this  performance?  I  considered  several  approaches,  until  one  day,  while  listening  to  the  overture,  I  began  imagining  a  group  of  actors  preparing  for  a  performance.  Thus,  the  frame  for  our  production  was  born.  The  play’s  central  idea  -­‐  that  no  single,  neat  philosophical  system  can  adequately  address  the  cruelty  and  chaos  of  life  –  can  sometimes  be  lost  among  the  songs  and  jokes.  My  hope  was  that  acknowledging  that  we  are  watching  a  work  of  art  –  another  way  of  making  sense  of  life  –  would  ensure  that  this  idea  was  a  constant  throughout  the  show,  rather  than  an  afterthought.    

Directing  this  show  has  been  an  incredibly  fulfilling  experience,  and  I’m  so  grateful  to  have  gotten  the  opportunity  to  explore  these  ideas  with  such  a  talented  group  of  people.  Thanks  to  Emile,  the  CMTS  board,  the  brilliant  creative  and  production  teams,  and  my  hilarious,  ever-­‐inspiring  cast.  They  have  truly  made  this  (wait  for  it)  the  Best  of  All  Possible  Shows.    

 –  Shelley  Farmer  

 

CAST  AND  CREW  Zachary  Small  ………………………………..……………………  Candide  Christine  Rosenblatt  …………………………………..…..  Cunegonde  Grant  Gutierrez  ……………………Pangloss/Governor/Narrator  Isaac  Assor  …………………………………………………..…  Maximillan  Lisa  Campbell………………..……………………………………  Paquette  Piper  Rassmussen  ………………………………………...……  Old  Lady  Katie  Barr………………………………..………………………..  Ensemble  Rivka  Friedlander  ………………………………...…………..  Ensemble  Kyle  Johnson  …………………………………………………….  Ensemble  John  Kenney  …………………………………………..…………  Ensemble  Cameron  Lemley  ………………...…………………………….  Ensemble  Angela  Scorese  ………………………...……………………….  Ensemble  Jesse  Wayne  ……………………………………..………………  Ensemble    Brett  Berger:  Technical  Director,  Lighting  Designer  |  Gina  Marie  Borden:  Choreographer  |  Ilana  Breitman:  Costume  Designer  |  Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber:  Assistant  Producer  |  Jessica  Chi:  Publicity  Manager  |  Nicholas  Chong:  Music  Director  |  Claire  Ding:  Stage  Manager  |  Fernanda  Douglas:  Assistant  Vocal  Director  |  Ally  Engelberg:  Producer  |  Shelley  Farmer:  Director  |  Carolina  Garrigo:  Assistant  Director  |  Michael  Gildin:  Vocal  Director/Keyboard  |  Becca  Guthrie:  Assistant  Costume  Designer  |  Christina  Kyrillos:  Props  Manager  |  Hilary  Mogul:  Electrician  |  Smita  Sen:  Assistant  Choreographer    David  Baxter:  Clarinet  2,  Bass  Clarinet  |  Max  Beckhard:  Percussion  |  Darcy  Cassidy:  Violin  |  Sophia  Dolan:  Trumpet  |  Meghan  Hartman:  Cello  |  Mickey  McDonald:  Viola  |  Victoria  Meyer:  Trombone  |  Alex  Roth:  Double  Bass  |  Ezra  Schrage:  Flute  |  Bryan  Terrezas:  Clarinet  1  

SONG  LIST        Overture  ……………………………………………………………  Full  Cast    Life  is  Happiness  Indeed  .........  Pangloss,  Cunegonde,  Candide,  

Paquette,  Maximillian  The  Best  of  All  Possible  Worlds  ………….....  Pangloss,  Candide,  

Cundegonde,  Paquette,  Maximillian  Oh  Happy  We  ……………………………...……..  Candide,  Cunegonde  It  Must  Be  So  ……………………………….………………………  Candide  O  Miserere  ………………………………………………………..  Ensemble  Oh  Happy  We  (Reprise)  …………………..…  Candide,  Cunegonde  Glitter  and  Be  Gay    …………………………………..………  Cunegonde  Auto  Da  Fe  ……………………………………………………...…  Ensemble  This  World  ………………………………………………………….  Candide  You  Were  Dead,  You  Know  ……….………  Candide,  Cundegonde  I’m  Easily  Assimilated  …………………………  Old  Lady,  Ensemble  I’m  Easily  Assimilated  (Reprise)………….…  Old  Lady,  Candide,    

Cunegonde  My  Love  ……………………………………..…..  Governor,  Maximillian  Alleluia  ……………………………………………………………..  Ensemble  Sheep’s  Song  ……………………………………………….…….  Ensemble  Bon  Voyage  ……………………………………………………….  Ensemble  The  Best  of  All  Possible  Worlds  (Reprise)  …………....  Candide,  

Cunegonde,    Old  Lady  You  Were  Dead,  You  Know  (Reprise)  …  Candide,  Cunegonde  Finale:  Make  Our  Garden  Grow  ………………………….  Full  Cast        

 

BIOS   Isaac  Assor  (Maximillian,  CC  '14)  is  thrilled  to  be  a  part  of  CMTS’s  production  of  Candide.  This  cast,  creative  team,  and  production  team  have  been  one  of  the  warmest,  funniest,  and  most  dedicated  groups  of  people  that  he  has  had  the  privilege  of  working  with.  He  would  like  to  thank  Dad,  Mom,  Ben  and  Jamie  for  their  love  and  support,  and  his  friends  for  always  being  there  for  him,  even  when  he  forgets  to  do  his  dishes  when  he  runs  off  to  rehearsal.  All's  for  the  best  in  this  best  of  all  possible  worlds.    Kathryn  Barr  (Ensemble,  BC  '16)  flew  halfway  around  the  world  from  her  humble  home  in  Manhasset,  Long  Island  when  she  heard  CMTS  was  doing  a  production  of  Candide.  And  being  a  part  of  Candide  has  only  encouraged  her  life-­‐long  dream  of  abandoning  her  studies  to  become  a  pygmy.  She  wishes  all  the  best  for  the  cast,  and  crew,  and  hopes  you  all  enjoy  the  show!    Brett  Berger  (Tech  Director/Lighting  Designer,  SEAS  '15)  originally  wrote  a  really  informational  bio,  but  my  producer  rejected  it  and  now  I'm  writing  this  one.  Fifty  words.  Hrmmmm.  I'm  going  to  dedicate  an  entire  sentence  in  my  bio  to  the  African  Swallow;  the  African  Swallow,  while  having  virtually  no  relation  to  Candide,  is  a  pretty  spectacular  species  of  bird.    Gina  Marie  Borden  (Choreographer,  BC  '14)  is  proud  to  choreograph  for  this  talented  cast.  Gina  has  worked  with  CMTS  since  her  freshman  year,  making  her  debut  as  Tintinabula  in  A  Funny  Thing  Happened  on  the  Way  to  the  

SONG  LIST        Overture  ……………………………………………………………  Full  Cast    Life  is  Happiness  Indeed  .........  Pangloss,  Cunegonde,  Candide,  

Paquette,  Maximillian  The  Best  of  All  Possible  Worlds  ………….....  Pangloss,  Candide,  

Cundegonde,  Paquette,  Maximillian  Oh  Happy  We  ……………………………...……..  Candide,  Cunegonde  It  Must  Be  So  ……………………………….………………………  Candide  O  Miserere  ………………………………………………………..  Ensemble  Oh  Happy  We  (Reprise)  …………………..…  Candide,  Cunegonde  Glitter  and  Be  Gay    …………………………………..………  Cunegonde  Auto  Da  Fe  ……………………………………………………...…  Ensemble  This  World  ………………………………………………………….  Candide  You  Were  Dead,  You  Know  ……….………  Candide,  Cundegonde  I’m  Easily  Assimilated  …………………………  Old  Lady,  Ensemble  I’m  Easily  Assimilated  (Reprise)………….…  Old  Lady,  Candide,    

Cunegonde  My  Love  ……………………………………..…..  Governor,  Maximillian  Alleluia  ……………………………………………………………..  Ensemble  Sheep’s  Song  ……………………………………………….…….  Ensemble  Bon  Voyage  ……………………………………………………….  Ensemble  The  Best  of  All  Possible  Worlds  (Reprise)  …………....  Candide,  

Cunegonde,    Old  Lady  You  Were  Dead,  You  Know  (Reprise)  …  Candide,  Cunegonde  Finale:  Make  Our  Garden  Grow  ………………………….  Full  Cast        

 

BIOS   Isaac  Assor  (Maximillian,  CC  '14)  is  thrilled  to  be  a  part  of  CMTS’s  production  of  Candide.  This  cast,  creative  team,  and  production  team  have  been  one  of  the  warmest,  funniest,  and  most  dedicated  groups  of  people  that  he  has  had  the  privilege  of  working  with.  He  would  like  to  thank  Dad,  Mom,  Ben  and  Jamie  for  their  love  and  support,  and  his  friends  for  always  being  there  for  him,  even  when  he  forgets  to  do  his  dishes  when  he  runs  off  to  rehearsal.  All's  for  the  best  in  this  best  of  all  possible  worlds.    Kathryn  Barr  (Ensemble,  BC  '16)  flew  halfway  around  the  world  from  her  humble  home  in  Manhasset,  Long  Island  when  she  heard  CMTS  was  doing  a  production  of  Candide.  And  being  a  part  of  Candide  has  only  encouraged  her  life-­‐long  dream  of  abandoning  her  studies  to  become  a  pygmy.  She  wishes  all  the  best  for  the  cast,  and  crew,  and  hopes  you  all  enjoy  the  show!    Brett  Berger  (Tech  Director/Lighting  Designer,  SEAS  '15)  originally  wrote  a  really  informational  bio,  but  my  producer  rejected  it  and  now  I'm  writing  this  one.  Fifty  words.  Hrmmmm.  I'm  going  to  dedicate  an  entire  sentence  in  my  bio  to  the  African  Swallow;  the  African  Swallow,  while  having  virtually  no  relation  to  Candide,  is  a  pretty  spectacular  species  of  bird.    Gina  Marie  Borden  (Choreographer,  BC  '14)  is  proud  to  choreograph  for  this  talented  cast.  Gina  has  worked  with  CMTS  since  her  freshman  year,  making  her  debut  as  Tintinabula  in  A  Funny  Thing  Happened  on  the  Way  to  the  

Forum  (Fall  2010),  and  choreographing  Zombie  Prom  (Fall  2011).  Other  choreographic  roles  include  XMAS!7  and  The  119th  Annual  Varsity  Show  this  coming  May.    Ilana  Breitman  (Costume  Designer,  Barnard/JTS  '13)  writes  very  entertaining  bios.  ARE  YOU  NOT  ENTERTAINED?!?!?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsqJFIJ5lLs  (Also,  she's  a  Classics  major.)    Lisa  Campbell  (Paquette,  BC  '13)  Laughs  Contagiously,  Loathes  Clouds,  Likes  Cooking,  Lusts  Constantly,  Lives  Carefree,  Looks  Caucasian,  Lauds  Cast,  Loves  Candide!    Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber  (Asst.  Producer,  CC  '16)  is  super  duper  jazzed  to  be  a  part  of  Candide–  her  inaugural  production  at  Columbia!  Working  with  this  incredible  group  of  people  has  made  her  realize  that  this  must  be  the  best  of  all  possible  casts,  crews,  productions...well,  worlds!    Jessica  Chi  (Publicity  Manager,  CC  '15)  loves  this  entire  cast  and  crew,  Parmesan  Goldfish,  Pinterest,  and  YOU.  She  thanks  all  seven  followers  (including  herself)  of  the  CMTSCandide  Instagram  for  their  unwavering  support  of  this  production.  Shout-­‐out  to  the  wonderful  delivery  staff  of  Crepes  on  Columbus  for  providing  her  with  most  of  her  meals  throughout  the  semester.    Nicholas  Chong  (Music  Director,  4th  year  graduate  student)  studied  conducting  at  the  College-­‐Conservatory  of  Music  (CCM),  University  of  Cincinnati.  Currently,  he  is  working  towards  a  PhD  in  music  history  at  Columbia,  but  remains  an  active  performer,  as  both  a  conductor  and  a  singer.  His  

conducting  experience  includes  a  professional  engagement  with  the  Kalamazoo  Symphony  Orchestra  in  Michigan,  as  well  as  operatic  and  symphonic  performances  with  student  ensembles  at  CCM  and  Yale  University.      Claire  Ding  (Stage  Manager,  CC  '15)  is  the  iPhone  thief.  She's  not  sorry  for  her  crimes;  it  pays  for  her  Student  Life  fees.  She  once  walked  in  front  of  a  group  of  people  filming  while  carrying  the  ship  puppet  and  now  Candide  is  forever  memorialized  in  some  freshman  LitHum  project.  She  will  always  cherish  the  memory  of  Shelley  asking  Piper  to  make  a  limp  with  her  butt.    Fernanda  Douglas  (Asst.  Vocal  Director,  CC  '16)  would  like  to  congratulate  Shelley,  Ally,  Nicholas  and  Michael,  Candide's  fearless  leaders,  as  well  as  the  cast  and  crew  on  their  accomplishments  over  the  past  three  months.  She  encourages  you  to  read  way  too  far  into  the  plot  and  laugh  heartily  at  ALL  the  jokes.      Ally  Engelberg  (Producer,  BC  '15)  thinks  Nationwide  is  on  her  side.  Even  when  she's  late  to  her  shift  at  the  banana  stand  or  when  she  forgets  who  Regina  Falange  really  is.  She  is  an  advocate  of  the  Arts  and  the  Moustache  Institute  of  America  and  she  still  thinks  Brett  knows  the  answer  to  every  question  ever.    Shelley  Farmer  (Director,  BC  '14)  has  directed  three  shows,  and  this  is  her  first  with  CMTS.  She  wants  to  thank  her  best  of  all  possible  casts  for  their  dedication,  energy,  and  willingness  to  commit  to  crass,  acrobatic  blocking.  She  also  pledges  her  undying  love  to  her  incredible  creative  and  production  teams,  and  credits.  

Forum  (Fall  2010),  and  choreographing  Zombie  Prom  (Fall  2011).  Other  choreographic  roles  include  XMAS!7  and  The  119th  Annual  Varsity  Show  this  coming  May.    Ilana  Breitman  (Costume  Designer,  Barnard/JTS  '13)  writes  very  entertaining  bios.  ARE  YOU  NOT  ENTERTAINED?!?!?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsqJFIJ5lLs  (Also,  she's  a  Classics  major.)    Lisa  Campbell  (Paquette,  BC  '13)  Laughs  Contagiously,  Loathes  Clouds,  Likes  Cooking,  Lusts  Constantly,  Lives  Carefree,  Looks  Caucasian,  Lauds  Cast,  Loves  Candide!    Jessie  Chasan-­‐Taber  (Asst.  Producer,  CC  '16)  is  super  duper  jazzed  to  be  a  part  of  Candide–  her  inaugural  production  at  Columbia!  Working  with  this  incredible  group  of  people  has  made  her  realize  that  this  must  be  the  best  of  all  possible  casts,  crews,  productions...well,  worlds!    Jessica  Chi  (Publicity  Manager,  CC  '15)  loves  this  entire  cast  and  crew,  Parmesan  Goldfish,  Pinterest,  and  YOU.  She  thanks  all  seven  followers  (including  herself)  of  the  CMTSCandide  Instagram  for  their  unwavering  support  of  this  production.  Shout-­‐out  to  the  wonderful  delivery  staff  of  Crepes  on  Columbus  for  providing  her  with  most  of  her  meals  throughout  the  semester.    Nicholas  Chong  (Music  Director,  4th  year  graduate  student)  studied  conducting  at  the  College-­‐Conservatory  of  Music  (CCM),  University  of  Cincinnati.  Currently,  he  is  working  towards  a  PhD  in  music  history  at  Columbia,  but  remains  an  active  performer,  as  both  a  conductor  and  a  singer.  His  

conducting  experience  includes  a  professional  engagement  with  the  Kalamazoo  Symphony  Orchestra  in  Michigan,  as  well  as  operatic  and  symphonic  performances  with  student  ensembles  at  CCM  and  Yale  University.      Claire  Ding  (Stage  Manager,  CC  '15)  is  the  iPhone  thief.  She's  not  sorry  for  her  crimes;  it  pays  for  her  Student  Life  fees.  She  once  walked  in  front  of  a  group  of  people  filming  while  carrying  the  ship  puppet  and  now  Candide  is  forever  memorialized  in  some  freshman  LitHum  project.  She  will  always  cherish  the  memory  of  Shelley  asking  Piper  to  make  a  limp  with  her  butt.    Fernanda  Douglas  (Asst.  Vocal  Director,  CC  '16)  would  like  to  congratulate  Shelley,  Ally,  Nicholas  and  Michael,  Candide's  fearless  leaders,  as  well  as  the  cast  and  crew  on  their  accomplishments  over  the  past  three  months.  She  encourages  you  to  read  way  too  far  into  the  plot  and  laugh  heartily  at  ALL  the  jokes.      Ally  Engelberg  (Producer,  BC  '15)  thinks  Nationwide  is  on  her  side.  Even  when  she's  late  to  her  shift  at  the  banana  stand  or  when  she  forgets  who  Regina  Falange  really  is.  She  is  an  advocate  of  the  Arts  and  the  Moustache  Institute  of  America  and  she  still  thinks  Brett  knows  the  answer  to  every  question  ever.    Shelley  Farmer  (Director,  BC  '14)  has  directed  three  shows,  and  this  is  her  first  with  CMTS.  She  wants  to  thank  her  best  of  all  possible  casts  for  their  dedication,  energy,  and  willingness  to  commit  to  crass,  acrobatic  blocking.  She  also  pledges  her  undying  love  to  her  incredible  creative  and  production  teams,  and  credits.  

Rivka  Friedlander  (Ensemble,  GS/JTS  '13)  plays  many  roles  in  life,  as  well  as  in  the  ensemble  of  this  show.  She  thanks  her  family  and  friends  for  their  support,  always.    Carolina  Garrigo  (Asst.  Director,  CC  '15)  is  single.  She  loves  Candide  and  everyone  and  everything  in  it.  Bagels  and  J.Crew  scarves  are  on  her  must  list  and  so  are  Tom  Hanks  and  Kevin  Bacon  circa  the  1980s.  Honestly,  she’s  just  biding  her  time  until  the  new  season  of  Sherlock.  P.S.  Cut  loose.  Footloose.      Michael  Gildin  (Vocal  Director,  CC  '15)  feels  vindicated  that  he  is  finally  a  part  of  a  production  of  an  obscure  musical.  Somewhat  accidentally  joining  this  adventure  and  consequently  working  with  this  immensely  passionate,  intelligent,  and  humble  team  has  caused  him  to  abandon  cynicism  and  realize  that  “Life  is  Happiness  Indeed.”    Becca  Guthrie  (Asst.  Costume  Designer/Hair  and  Makeup,  BC  '16)  is  thrilled  to  be  involved  in  her  first  CMTS  show!  After  making  her  debut  as  the  Christmas  tree  in  the  first  grade,  Becca  has  been  in  love  with  musicals.  Ask  her  to  name  the  last  twenty  winners  of  the  Tony’s  “Best  Musical.”  She  will  most  likely  be  able  to  tell  you.  Thanks  to  Shelley,  Ally,  and  Ilana  for  all  the  opportunities!      Grant  Gutierrez  (Pangloss/Governor/  Narrator,  CC  '15)  is  excited  to  be  back  on  stage  living  in  his  imagination  in  his  first  Columbia  University  production.  The  people  of  the  theatre  never  fail  to  entertain  and  the  entire  process  of  this  show  has  been  a  delight.  A  hug  and  kiss  to  his  mother  who  flew  from  his  (former)  home  in  quiet  Northern  California  to  see  the  show,  and  a  warm  welcome  to  you  all.  Enjoy!  

Kyle  Johnson  (Ensemble,  CC  '16)  is  thrilled  to  be  in  Candide,  his  first  show  at  Columbia!  He  would  like  to  thank  his  family  for  supporting  him  (and  for  seeing  all  his  shows)  and  this  best  of  all  possible  casts  and  crews  for  being  so  ridiculously  talented.    John  Kenney  (Ensemble,  CC  '13)  is  a  Philosophy  major  focusing  on  answering  the  ontological  question  that  is  Taylor  Swift.  John  would  like  to  thank  everyone  in  the  production  for  their  hard  work,  and  his  family  for  their  never-­‐ending  support.      Cameron  Lemley  (Ensemble,  SEAS  '16)  is  very  excited  to  be  performing  in  Candide,  the  best  of  all  possible  musicals!  He  is  studying  astrophysics  and  spends  most  of  his  free  time  perusing  the  city  on  a  great  quest  to  find  the  perfect  plate  of  chicken  curry.    Hilary  Mogul  (Electrician,  SEAS  '15)  used  to  be  really  afraid  of  heights.    Now,  she  feels  more  at  home  on  the  black  box  grid  than  her  own  (cramped)  dorm  room.    Her  other  hobbies  include  staring  off  into  space  and  overthinking  everything  she  does.    Piper  Rasmussen  (Old  Lady,  BC  '16)  is.  Favorite  roles  back  home  in  Ohio  include  Andromache  (The  Trojan  Women),  Stephana  (The  Merchant  of  Venice)  and  the  Mock  Turtle  (Alice  in  Wonderland).  Piper  loves  purple,  puns,  playwriting,  and  (unsurprisingly)  every  perfect,  peerless  person  who  took  part  in  this  production  of  Candide.    Christine  Rosenblatt  (Cunegonde,  BC  '16)  hails  from  Long  Island,  and  is  thrilled  to  be  making  her  college  theater  

Rivka  Friedlander  (Ensemble,  GS/JTS  '13)  plays  many  roles  in  life,  as  well  as  in  the  ensemble  of  this  show.  She  thanks  her  family  and  friends  for  their  support,  always.    Carolina  Garrigo  (Asst.  Director,  CC  '15)  is  single.  She  loves  Candide  and  everyone  and  everything  in  it.  Bagels  and  J.Crew  scarves  are  on  her  must  list  and  so  are  Tom  Hanks  and  Kevin  Bacon  circa  the  1980s.  Honestly,  she’s  just  biding  her  time  until  the  new  season  of  Sherlock.  P.S.  Cut  loose.  Footloose.      Michael  Gildin  (Vocal  Director,  CC  '15)  feels  vindicated  that  he  is  finally  a  part  of  a  production  of  an  obscure  musical.  Somewhat  accidentally  joining  this  adventure  and  consequently  working  with  this  immensely  passionate,  intelligent,  and  humble  team  has  caused  him  to  abandon  cynicism  and  realize  that  “Life  is  Happiness  Indeed.”    Becca  Guthrie  (Asst.  Costume  Designer/Hair  and  Makeup,  BC  '16)  is  thrilled  to  be  involved  in  her  first  CMTS  show!  After  making  her  debut  as  the  Christmas  tree  in  the  first  grade,  Becca  has  been  in  love  with  musicals.  Ask  her  to  name  the  last  twenty  winners  of  the  Tony’s  “Best  Musical.”  She  will  most  likely  be  able  to  tell  you.  Thanks  to  Shelley,  Ally,  and  Ilana  for  all  the  opportunities!      Grant  Gutierrez  (Pangloss/Governor/  Narrator,  CC  '15)  is  excited  to  be  back  on  stage  living  in  his  imagination  in  his  first  Columbia  University  production.  The  people  of  the  theatre  never  fail  to  entertain  and  the  entire  process  of  this  show  has  been  a  delight.  A  hug  and  kiss  to  his  mother  who  flew  from  his  (former)  home  in  quiet  Northern  California  to  see  the  show,  and  a  warm  welcome  to  you  all.  Enjoy!  

Kyle  Johnson  (Ensemble,  CC  '16)  is  thrilled  to  be  in  Candide,  his  first  show  at  Columbia!  He  would  like  to  thank  his  family  for  supporting  him  (and  for  seeing  all  his  shows)  and  this  best  of  all  possible  casts  and  crews  for  being  so  ridiculously  talented.    John  Kenney  (Ensemble,  CC  '13)  is  a  Philosophy  major  focusing  on  answering  the  ontological  question  that  is  Taylor  Swift.  John  would  like  to  thank  everyone  in  the  production  for  their  hard  work,  and  his  family  for  their  never-­‐ending  support.      Cameron  Lemley  (Ensemble,  SEAS  '16)  is  very  excited  to  be  performing  in  Candide,  the  best  of  all  possible  musicals!  He  is  studying  astrophysics  and  spends  most  of  his  free  time  perusing  the  city  on  a  great  quest  to  find  the  perfect  plate  of  chicken  curry.    Hilary  Mogul  (Electrician,  SEAS  '15)  used  to  be  really  afraid  of  heights.    Now,  she  feels  more  at  home  on  the  black  box  grid  than  her  own  (cramped)  dorm  room.    Her  other  hobbies  include  staring  off  into  space  and  overthinking  everything  she  does.    Piper  Rasmussen  (Old  Lady,  BC  '16)  is.  Favorite  roles  back  home  in  Ohio  include  Andromache  (The  Trojan  Women),  Stephana  (The  Merchant  of  Venice)  and  the  Mock  Turtle  (Alice  in  Wonderland).  Piper  loves  purple,  puns,  playwriting,  and  (unsurprisingly)  every  perfect,  peerless  person  who  took  part  in  this  production  of  Candide.    Christine  Rosenblatt  (Cunegonde,  BC  '16)  hails  from  Long  Island,  and  is  thrilled  to  be  making  her  college  theater  

debut!  Previously,  Christine  has  played  Belle  in  Beauty  and  the  Beast  among  other  roles.  She  would  like  to  thank  her  family  for  their  constant  support,  and  lots  of  love  to  the  cast  and  crew  for  making  this  the  best  of  all  possible  shows  she  could  ask  for.  Enjoy!    Angela  Scorese  (Ensemble,  BC  '16)  is  a  coffee/cupcake  aficionado  from  NJ  who  enjoys  creating  awkward  situations.  You  may  have  seen  her  this  summer  as  Sarah  Brown  in  OnStage,  Inc.’s  production  of  Guys  and  Dolls.  She  would  like  to  thank  her  friends,  her  family,  her  wonderful  voice  teachers  Jean-­‐Paul  Bjorlin  and  Carol  Skarimbas,  and  especially  Shelley  for  being  the  best  of  all  possible  directors!  BREAK  A  LEG!    Smita  Sen  (Asst.  Choreographer,  CC  '16)  is  fifty-­‐six  different  kinds  of  fabulous.  Trust  her.    Zachary  Small  (Candide,  CC  '15)  is  very  fond  of  potatoes.  He  is  jazzed  to  make  his  debut  on  the  Columbia  stage  after  being  abandoned  by  a  troupe  of  actors  in  Holland,  but  more  about  that  later.  He  would  like  to  thank  his  friends  and  family  for  their  support  during  this  confusing  time,  and  Ally  for  not  lighting  the  banana  stand  on  fire.    Jesse  Wayne  (Ensemble,  BC  '14)  All  the  women  who  are  independent-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  honeys  who  makin'  money-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  mommas  who  profit  dollas-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  ladies  who  truly  feel  me-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.    

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO

CHRISTINE ROSENBLATT

IN HER ROLE AS ‘CUNEGONDE’ IN THE

COLUMBIA MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY PRODUCTION OF

“CANDIDE”

�

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

MAKE YOUR GARDEN GROW!

LOVE,

YOUR FAMILY

debut!  Previously,  Christine  has  played  Belle  in  Beauty  and  the  Beast  among  other  roles.  She  would  like  to  thank  her  family  for  their  constant  support,  and  lots  of  love  to  the  cast  and  crew  for  making  this  the  best  of  all  possible  shows  she  could  ask  for.  Enjoy!    Angela  Scorese  (Ensemble,  BC  '16)  is  a  coffee/cupcake  aficionado  from  NJ  who  enjoys  creating  awkward  situations.  You  may  have  seen  her  this  summer  as  Sarah  Brown  in  OnStage,  Inc.’s  production  of  Guys  and  Dolls.  She  would  like  to  thank  her  friends,  her  family,  her  wonderful  voice  teachers  Jean-­‐Paul  Bjorlin  and  Carol  Skarimbas,  and  especially  Shelley  for  being  the  best  of  all  possible  directors!  BREAK  A  LEG!    Smita  Sen  (Asst.  Choreographer,  CC  '16)  is  fifty-­‐six  different  kinds  of  fabulous.  Trust  her.    Zachary  Small  (Candide,  CC  '15)  is  very  fond  of  potatoes.  He  is  jazzed  to  make  his  debut  on  the  Columbia  stage  after  being  abandoned  by  a  troupe  of  actors  in  Holland,  but  more  about  that  later.  He  would  like  to  thank  his  friends  and  family  for  their  support  during  this  confusing  time,  and  Ally  for  not  lighting  the  banana  stand  on  fire.    Jesse  Wayne  (Ensemble,  BC  '14)  All  the  women  who  are  independent-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  honeys  who  makin'  money-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  mommas  who  profit  dollas-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.  All  the  ladies  who  truly  feel  me-­‐-­‐throw  your  hands  up  at  me.    

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO

CHRISTINE ROSENBLATT

IN HER ROLE AS ‘CUNEGONDE’ IN THE

COLUMBIA MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY PRODUCTION OF

“CANDIDE”

�

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

MAKE YOUR GARDEN GROW!

LOVE,

YOUR FAMILY

BEST WISHES TO ISAAC

ASSOR

AND TO THE PERFORMERS AND CREW

OF CANDIDE

BREAK-A-LEG!

MARCIA, NATHAN, JAMIE

and BEN ASSOR  

   

   

From Shakespeare to Sondheim and now Voltaire,

Kyle Johnson has such savoir faire!

CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE AND THE CAST OF CANDIDE –

BREAK A LEG!

Kyle, we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Emily

BEST WISHES TO ISAAC

ASSOR

AND TO THE PERFORMERS AND CREW

OF CANDIDE

BREAK-A-LEG!

MARCIA, NATHAN, JAMIE

and BEN ASSOR  

   

   

From Shakespeare to Sondheim and now Voltaire,

Kyle Johnson has such savoir faire!

CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE AND THE CAST OF CANDIDE –

BREAK A LEG!

Kyle, we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Emily

Unfathomable Candide Quotations “There cannot possibly be an effect without a cause”….”noses were made to support spectacles, hence we have spectacles.”…”Legs were made to be breeched, and so we have breeches.” Rivka was made to perform hence we have Performances. From Pepper to Little Red and Little Red to Urine Town and Urine Town to Anne and Anne to Daisy and Daisy to Hudel and Hudel to UV and now Candide, the show goes on and on and on. “Which is worse”? … “having a buttock cut off, running the gauntlet in the Bulgar army, being flogged and hanged”… or missing Rivka’s performances? -- “It’s a hard question” … since “man was bound to live either in convulsions of misery or in the lethargy of boredom” I choose theatrical entertainment, the best form of both. And “since all events are linked together in the best of possible worlds” attendance tonight supports the performance and the performance supports our attendance.

From which we infer….

Always fly United Airlines Optimism is folly.

Philosophical speculation is useless. Religion is hypocrisy.

The power of money corrupts. Rivka is entertainment.

for “God punished the scoundrel, the devil drowned the others.”

Break a leg (or two). Love Abba

Cameron Lemley as Wilbur in "Hairspray"

Greensboro Day School, 2011.

“Tout et pour le mieux dans le meilleur des mondes possibles.”

Voltaire, “Candide”

Best wishes for your Broadway debut! Love,

Mom and Dad

Unfathomable Candide Quotations “There cannot possibly be an effect without a cause”….”noses were made to support spectacles, hence we have spectacles.”…”Legs were made to be breeched, and so we have breeches.” Rivka was made to perform hence we have Performances. From Pepper to Little Red and Little Red to Urine Town and Urine Town to Anne and Anne to Daisy and Daisy to Hudel and Hudel to UV and now Candide, the show goes on and on and on. “Which is worse”? … “having a buttock cut off, running the gauntlet in the Bulgar army, being flogged and hanged”… or missing Rivka’s performances? -- “It’s a hard question” … since “man was bound to live either in convulsions of misery or in the lethargy of boredom” I choose theatrical entertainment, the best form of both. And “since all events are linked together in the best of possible worlds” attendance tonight supports the performance and the performance supports our attendance.

From which we infer….

Always fly United Airlines Optimism is folly.

Philosophical speculation is useless. Religion is hypocrisy.

The power of money corrupts. Rivka is entertainment.

for “God punished the scoundrel, the devil drowned the others.”

Break a leg (or two). Love Abba

Cameron Lemley as Wilbur in "Hairspray"

Greensboro Day School, 2011.

“Tout et pour le mieux dans le meilleur des mondes possibles.”

Voltaire, “Candide”

Best wishes for your Broadway debut! Love,

Mom and Dad

 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST AND

CREW OF ‘CANDIDE’

BREAK TONS OF LEGS! AND THEN TAKE A BREAK. YOU DESERVE IT.

   

LOVE, Your Biggest Fan!

 

 A  HISTORY  OF  CMTS  

 2005-2006 Assassins

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! The Wild Party (Lippa)

2006-2007 Merrily We Roll Along Two Weeks: A Musical Showcase Zanna, Don’t! Brighton Beach Memoirs

2007-2008 Into the Woods Pippin A New Brain Love Could Drive a Person Crazy

2008-2009 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Little Shop of Horrors Songs for a New World The Who’s Tommy

2009-2010 Company Fiddler on the Roof Changing Direction Bat Boy: The Musical The Secret Garden Compose Yourself!

2010-2011 Urinetown A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum The Wedding Singer

2011-2012 Autumn Songs: A Musical Zombie Prom

Fall 2012

STAGES: A Showcase of Student Directors Bright Lights, Big City HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST AND

CREW OF ‘CANDIDE’

BREAK TONS OF LEGS! AND THEN TAKE A BREAK. YOU DESERVE IT.

   

LOVE, Your Biggest Fan!

 

 A  HISTORY  OF  CMTS  

 2005-2006 Assassins

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! The Wild Party (Lippa)

2006-2007 Merrily We Roll Along Two Weeks: A Musical Showcase Zanna, Don’t! Brighton Beach Memoirs

2007-2008 Into the Woods Pippin A New Brain Love Could Drive a Person Crazy

2008-2009 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Little Shop of Horrors Songs for a New World The Who’s Tommy

2009-2010 Company Fiddler on the Roof Changing Direction Bat Boy: The Musical The Secret Garden Compose Yourself!

2010-2011 Urinetown A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum The Wedding Singer

2011-2012 Autumn Songs: A Musical Zombie Prom

Fall 2012

STAGES: A Showcase of Student Directors Bright Lights, Big City HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

THE  COLUMBIA  MUSICAL  THEATRE  SOCIETY    The  mission  of  CMTS  is  to  bring  musical  theatre  to  the  Columbia  University  community,  to  provide  opportunities  for  Columbia  students  of  all  schools,  majors,  and  backgrounds  to  participate  in  theatre  both  onstage  and  behind-­‐the-­‐scenes,  and  to  strive  for  the  highest  quality  of  artistic  excellence.    CMTS  also  aims  to  inspire  enthusiasm  and  build  community  around  musical  theatre  on  campus.  We  invite  you  to  get  involved!  

     

                           

       

             

Special Thanks  

 David  Milch  Joe  Klein  

David  Simmons  Kay  Lodge  

Rikki  Feurstein    The  CMTS  Board    

Chris  Silverberg  and  the  Lydia  and  Tom  team    

         

 Sponsored  in  part  by  the  Arts  Initiative  at  Columbia  University.  This  funding  is  made  possible  through  a  generous  gift  from  the  Gatsby  Charitable  Foundation.  

THE  COLUMBIA  MUSICAL  THEATRE  SOCIETY    The  mission  of  CMTS  is  to  bring  musical  theatre  to  the  Columbia  University  community,  to  provide  opportunities  for  Columbia  students  of  all  schools,  majors,  and  backgrounds  to  participate  in  theatre  both  onstage  and  behind-­‐the-­‐scenes,  and  to  strive  for  the  highest  quality  of  artistic  excellence.    CMTS  also  aims  to  inspire  enthusiasm  and  build  community  around  musical  theatre  on  campus.  We  invite  you  to  get  involved!  

     

                           

       

             

Special Thanks  

 David  Milch  Joe  Klein  

David  Simmons  Kay  Lodge  

Rikki  Feurstein    The  CMTS  Board    

Chris  Silverberg  and  the  Lydia  and  Tom  team    

         

 Sponsored  in  part  by  the  Arts  Initiative  at  Columbia  University.  This  funding  is  made  possible  through  a  generous  gift  from  the  Gatsby  Charitable  Foundation.