CAST:Eric Hellmers as GeorgeMichelle Marie Trester as Doris

SETTING: A guest cottage of a coastal inn, Northern CaliforniaTIME: 1951 to 1975

PRODUCTION TEAM:Ted Leib – Producer / DirectorJosie Baker-Vautrin – Stage ManagerBryon Andersen – Technical DirectorEmily Sperling – Supervising Stage ManagerZach Elliott - House Manager

COSTUME DESIGN: Dawn Fuller-KorinekSOUND DESIGN, SET DESIGN: Ted LeibLIGHTING DESIGN: Christina J. Martin SET CONSTRUCTION: Bryon Andersen, Devin McCoy, Zach ElliottWIG COORDINATION: Jimmy Masterson, Bridgette Young, Eden YoungWIG STYLING: Jimmy Masterson PROPS: Emily Sperling, Dawn Korinek, Josie Baker-Vautrin, Ted LeibPROP HANDLERS / DECK CREW: Jean Hammer, Gabrielle TillinghastDRESSER: Sandy Shay

SPECIAL THANKS:Devin McCoy, Adrian Andersen, Bridgette Young, Scripps Ranch Theatre,Thomas Reasoner, Eden Young

DIRECTOR’S NOTESThere are certain people in our lives with whom we find we have an undeniable, inevitable, connection which time apart does not diminish. When we see that person after years away it’s as if no time has passed, and we find ourselves marveling at how we can pick up exactly where we left off. In Same Time, Next Year Bernard Slade charmingly explores this theme, as we check in on George and Doris six times over a period of twenty-four years from 1951 to 1975. That quarter century in America saw rapid and sometimes uncomfortable change – in music, fashion, and social and sexual norms. Just as the country transformed through these years, so too do George and Doris. But even as they change the connection between them remains strong. Such connections are the constants in our lives. Same Time, Next Year is a poignant, touching, and funny homage to those relationships. Enjoy.

Ted Leib

DirectorOTC Artistic Director

CASTERIC HELLMERS (George) is excited to return to the Brooks Theater for his 3rd show with Oceanside Theater Company. Eric is a local actor / director / singer / teacher / crooner who works all over San Diego. He has worked at many theaters, including Moonlight Amphitheater, Welk Resort, Cygnet, the Avo, San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT), ion, and the Lyceum. He teaches and directs children’s theatre for Carlsbad Community Theatre, Aviara Oaks Middle School, and Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy. Favorite Credits: Titanic (Lightotller), Cabaret (Cliff), Meet Me in St. Louis (Mr. Smith), Boeing Boeing (Bernard), Catch Me If You Can (Agent Cod), Young Frankenstein (Ziggy), Leading Ladies (Jack / Stephanie), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), Gypsy (Tulsa), Drowsy Chaperone (George), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), West Side Story (Riff), Once Upon A Mattress (Dauntless), Into the Woods (Baker), Music Man (Harold Hill), Arsenic & Old Lace (Mortimor).

Eric also performs a Sinatra / Bublé / Rat Pack style act, as well as an album of Jazz standards. This holiday season he will be returning to the Horton Grand Theatre in Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play for SDMT. He would like to thank Ted for his guidance and direction and the opportunity to perform in this show with the AMAZINGLY talented Michelle Marie Trester; his parents for their never-ending love and support; and his loving partner Jimmy for his inspiration, humor, support, positivity and unconditional love for these past 12 years. “I’ll Cover You!” Thanks for supporting the Arts. Enjoy the show!

MICHELLE MARIE TRESTER (Doris): Select theatre credits include: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (Cygnet Theatre), 4000 Miles (ion theatre), Hackathon (Playwrights Project, The Old Globe), Noises Off (Premiere Productions, Welk Resort), Flemming (An American Thriller) and On Air (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Fight Dreams (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The XYZ Files (Off-Broadway), Little Piece of You (NYC International Fringe Festival), Rabbit Hole (Theatre Arts West), and the title role in Henry VI (The New School for Drama). She has also toured with her solo theatrical clowning show TO DO: to various festivals including the NYC International Fringe Festival. Film / Television credits include: Deadly Devotion (Discovery ID), Mary Pillard 2016 (Safe Circle Productions). MFA, The New School for Drama. www.MichelleMarieTrester.com

PRODUCTION TEAMTED LEIB (Producer / Director) Directing credits include Picnic, Boeing Boeingand The Musical of Musicals for Oceanside Theatre Company; The Fantasticks and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs for Scripps Ranch Theatre; Pirates of Penzance (STAGES theatre); Bug (Hunger Artists); Bus Stop (Vanguard); Forever Plaid and The 12 Plays of Christmas (Orange County Pavilion). Sound-design credits include seven shows for OTC and nine for SRT, plus Spelling Bee for Intrepid Theatre Company and another dozen or so in Orange County. As an actor Ted has appeared in more than 30 stage productions in San Diego and Orange Counties. In March of this year he was named OTC’s artistic director.

JOSIE BAKER-VAUTRIN (State Manager) A recent summa cum laude graduate at The Barbara Ingram School For the Arts in Hagerstown, MD, Josie Baker-Vautrin has studied acting and singing for musical theatre, dance, and choral performance for the past four years. The daughter of two dancers, Josie has always grown up around music and has a passion for the arts. She was most recently seen as Mayzie in Seussical, Gymnasia in A Funny Thing ... Forum, and Flotsam in The Little Mermaid. In addition to performing with her school, she has also acted with Chambersburg Community Theatre (PA), Musselman Theatre Inc. (WV), Authentic Community Theatre (MD), and has performed numerous times in the historic Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown. She is very excited to return to OTC after assisting with the Youth Summer Academy this past summer.

DAWN FULLER-KORINEK (Costume Designer) This is Dawn’s first opportunity to join the Oceanside Theater as Costume Designer and is happy to work with this outstanding and dedicated team. Over the past thirteen years, Dawn has procured costumes for over 130 productions; consisting of a wide range of professional, academia, and dance theater performances. Prior to entering the costuming scene, she was a menswear designer, interior designer and fashion coordinator. She is an alumnae of the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC.

CHRISTINA J. MARTIN (Lighting Designer) Christina is happy to be back at Oceanside Theatre Company after designing Picnic earlier this year. You may have seen her recent work this summer on Pump up the Volume! and Billy Elliot with San Diego Musical Theatre. Her favorite designs include: The Full Monty (San Diego State), Miracle on 34th Street (SDMT), To Kill a Mockingbird, Dogfight, and Absurd Person Singular. She would like to thank her wonderful husband, Jacob, for supporting her dreams and talents! Enjoy the show! www.cjmartinlighting.com

OUR DONORSTim and Diana Bolton

Youth Friends Association, Inc.

Susan Betz

Tomas & Linda Brault

Barbara Burill

Winston Cannon

Cindy Cherwin

San Luis Rey Rotary Club

Lennie Rae Cooke

Siri Cota

Steven & Kathy Crouthamel

Blythe & David Doane

Deborah Dodaro

Adkins Family Foundation

Leann Garms

David Gulling

Coleen & Larry O’Harra

Robbie Hass

Edward Heagen

John H. Hyland

Solatube International, Inc.

Mira Jovanovic

Marnie Klein

Max & Anna Levinson

Mark Maltese

Paul Marangos

John McCoy

Caitlyn McTaggart

Virginia & Donald McPherson

Bruce and Ann Mortland

Edith Moses

Fred Murray

Vanessa Nieman

Kari O’leary

Kimberly Olufson

Ginger Relyea

Jay & Julie Sarno

Jo Smithson

Anne Speraw

Steven Taylor

Mary Ann Thiem

Billie Trahan

Samantha Tyrrell

Krista Warren

Richard Williams

Bridgette Young

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & VOLUNTEERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John McCoy President Jeff Lehman Vice President Leann Garms Board Member Carole Naegele Board Member Ginger Relyea Board Member Bridgette Young Board Member

BOARD ADVISORS Kathy Brombacher Marnie Klein Tracy Williams

STAFF Ted Leib Artistic Director Adrian Andersen Box Office Manager Bryon Andersen Technical Director Heather Reba Youth Academy Director Marnie Klein Music Series Coordinator Susan Clausen Public Relations Caitlyn McTaggart Development Bonnie Grisandra Administration Lonna Leghart Administration