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Welcome to West Valley Light Opera Association’s

First Production of its 43rd Season

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Thank you for your continued support.

LAST CHANCE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NEW SEASON: 2008-2009

We invite you to become a subscriber to our upcoming season with a Special Offer! If you purchased an individual ticket to this production, we offer you the opportunity to turn in your ticket stub for a credit on a sub-scription for our 2008–2009 season. To take advantage of this offer, obtain a Subscription Form from the lobby, complete the form, attach your ticket stub which shows the performance date and assigned seat and remit it with a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with your check or credit card number for the balance of the subscription. Send them to WVLO at the address shown on the Subscription Form. We will then process this form, assign your seats for the remaining productions of “Damn Yankees!” and “Grease” and mail your tickets. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the rest of our 43rd season!!! Offer good only until December 2, 2007!!!

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COMING TO THIS THEATERSDG: “The 1940's Radio Hour”—January/February 2008

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WVLO: “Damn Yankees”—March 2008Tickets (408) 268-3777

SHOW PIANISTResearsal Tapes

Audition PreparationVocal Coaching

For more information, email experienced music/vocal director Katie Coleman at:

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West Valley Light OperaPresents

Starring

ROBERT LOPEZ as Joseph and FIONA LAWSON as the Narrator

Director: JON ROSENVocal & Music Director: KATIE COLEMAN

Choreographer: ERIN McKEVITT

“Joseph And the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is presented through special and exclusive arrangement with R & H Theatricals, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2400, New York,

NY 10018 and The Really Useful Group Limited. www.mhtheatricals.com. Technicolor is the registered trademark of Technicolor, Inc.

Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org e-mail: wvlo@wvlo.org • 24-Hour Voice Mail: (408) 268-3777

Gala Opening: Saturday, November 3, 2007 . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: Nov. 9, 16, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: Nov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

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A Note from the Director

Almost everyone knows Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice as the famous musical theater collaborators responsible for “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Evita”. Webber went on to write some of the longest-running musicals ever, including “Cats”, “Phantom Of the Opera” and “Sunset Boulevard”, while Rice co-authored “Chess”, Sidney’s Broadway production of “The Lion King”, and, with Elton John, “Aida” (which graced WVLO’s stage last year). However, it is not as well known that “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcota” was their very first attempt at writing a musical together. It was done as a graduation exercise for a private English school in 1968, and it was originally all of fifteen minutes long. Webber and Rice decided to keep improving it over the course of the next twelve years, eventually expanding it to its current length (although at just over 1-1/2 hours, it is still one of the shortest musicals ever!). It didn’t open on Broadway until 1982, many years after they had already achieved fame.

“Joseph…Dreamcoat” takes the well-known Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, and re-tells it in a way that makes it accessible to everyone. Without dialogue, it mixes songs of a variety of musical genres (including the Broadway ballad, rock & roll, country-western and Calypso) and fuses them into a remarkably entertaining and fast-moving story. It is regularly seen in professional theaters as well as in church, school and community theaters around the world, a testament to its popularity and appeal.

Many thanks to our marvelous cast, as well as our remarkable production staff. Working with them has been a wonderful exercise in creativity. A special thanks to my Producer who had the confidence in me to let me take this show and run with it. Working with this outstanding team has been a luxury that I have enjoyed immeasurably and I look forward to doing it again!

Live theater is indeed a magical collaboration, the most important part of which is between the performers and audience. You are a part of something very special when you are seated with your neighbors in a darkened theater waiting for the overture to start. So now, I invite you all to sit back and let the magic begin . . .

—Jon Rosen

West Valley Light Opera Association acknowledges the generosity of the fol-lowing donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence for the upcoming season. We are deeply grateful for your support! In past seasons we have included a list all of our subscribers, but since our list has grown considerably and costs have risen substantially, we will only list our donors from now on. DIAMOND ($1,000 or

more)Anonymous (2) Dick/Dawn MeidingerGOLD ($250 to $499)Ed/Marge HandSILVER ($100 to $249)Susan AjaxRoger/Kathleen ArnoGerard/Mardell BlaufarbMary BrobstH.A. CastilloKent/Barbara ClerkLes/Liz DaleMargaret GaffaneyClaudia GreatheadShirley GrossEd/Marge Hand

(IBM Match)Len/Jane JacobsonRobert/Clare LandryEllen O’CarrollDiane “Mom” ReynoldsPam RhodesAl SandeckiAndy/Anne SermersheimMarian SmithJohn/Sally StallardAkiko TakahashiRoy/Fay TengelsenDonna TrumppKen/Rosamond WallaceRichard/Nancy WalterJames/Mary WattVera Mae Thoms WilliamsANGEL ($50 to $99)Donald/Anne BaysJames/Helen BeanMonty BoisenM/M B.D. BringgsEd/Dee CavanaughRuth ChesarekSherma CookLois Fiedler

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West Valley Light Opera Donors—2007–08 Season

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CAST OF CHARACTERS(In Order of Appearance)

Narrator ......................................................................................... Fiona LawsonJoseph .............................................................................................Robert LopezJacob ...................................................................................................... Les DaleAsher ...............................................................................................Brett CarlsonBenjamin .................................................................................Christopher BradyDan/Potiphar ................................................................................... Matt TiptonGad/Pharaoh ..................................................................................Leslie LamckeIsaacher ................................................................................................Peter VigilJudah/Calypso ................................................................. Justin “Chuck” ParuchaLevi/Baker ..................................................................................... Andrew StuartNapthali ...........................................................................................Gavan KwanReuben .............................................................................................. Pasha CroesSimeon/Butler ................................................................................Ben D’AngeloZebulun ............................................................................................ John JerbasiMrs. Potiphar .................................................................................Cara MarshallApache Dancer ...............................................................................Cara MarshallPotiphar Attendants ...... Callie Rae Force, John Jerbasi, Dawn Munizza Johnson,

Gavan Kwan, Justin “Chuck” Parucha, Katya Vigil Wives/Egyptian Women ............................ Anatasiya Bauswell, Callie Rae Force,

Wendy Gregg, Dawn Munizza Johnson, Cara Marshall, Caren McCreight, Stacia Truesdale, Katya Vigil

Ishmalites .....................Kristine Anderson, Alana Goodman, Alexandra Hannon, Danielle Lambert, Hector Pleins, Alexandra Vigil, Amber Vigil

ORCHESTRADirector ....................................................................................... Katie ColemanWoodwinds ...............................Andy Buchanan, Steve Fernbach, Jaleen SeshadriFrench Horn ............................................................................... Julia CavagnaroKeyboard ..................................................................................... Pauline SamsonGuitar ............................................................................................Paul GebheimDrums ....................................................................Kevin Surace, Brian AtkinsonBass ..................................................................................................Eric Tampier

Grateful AcknowledgementsLes Dale, Ohlone College, Presentation High School, Ladera Travel,

Saratoga Drama Group, Ballet San Jose, AMTSJ, and Farrah Southam

WVLO InformationSARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 In the City of Saratoga Office Complex Lobby Telephone (408) 868-1291

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) 356-7349

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

TICKET PRICES* Gala Openings $28 (Includes champagne & reception) Fri./Sat. Eves $26 Sat./Sun. Matinees $24 Seniors $2 off Students (Except Gala) $2 off (16 & under) *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.

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, Sennheiser, infrared enhancement listening system has been installed in this theater for all WVLOA performances. 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 per-

mitted 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, & 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.

• Doctors or parents wishing to leave an emergency number while attending a performance should refer callers, whenever possible, to the lobby telephone, (408) 868-1291, and leave their seat location with the paging service or babysitter.

• 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..

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

The Place: Canaan and EgyptThe Time: Many Centuries Ago

ACT I“Prologue” .................................................................................. Narrator, Joseph“Jacob & Sons”..................... Narrator, Joseph, Jacob, Brothers, Wives, Ishmalites“Joseph’s Coat” .......................................Narrator, Joseph, Jacob, Brothers, Wives“Joseph’s Dreams” ....................................................................... Joseph, Brothers“Poor, Poor Joseph” ................................................................. Narrator, Brothers“One More Angel in Heaven” ....................................................... Jacob, Brothers“Potiphar” ..................................... Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Narrator, Attendants“Close Every Door” ....................................................................................Joseph“Go, Go, Go, Joseph” ......................................................................... Entire Cast

—INTERMISSION—

ACT II“Pharaoh’s Story” ................................................................... Narrator, Ishmalites“Poor, Poor Pharaoh” ...................................... Narrator, Butler, Egyptian Women“Song Of The King” ............................................................ Pharaoh, Entire Cast“Pharaoh’s Dream Explained” ................................................. Joseph, Entire Cast“Stone The Crows” ......................................Pharaoh, Narrator, Egyptian Women“Those Canaan Days” ................................................Jacob, Reuben and Brothers“Brothers Came to Egypt” ........................................... Narrator, Brothers, Joseph“Who’s The Thief” ......................... Narrator, Joseph, Brothers, Egyptian Women“Benjamin Calypso” ..................................Judah and Brothers, Egyptian Women“Joseph All The Time” ................................................. Narrator, Joseph, Brothers“Jacob In Egypt” ................................................................................ Entire Cast“Any Dream Will Do” ........................................................................ Entire Cast

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 chorus.

Steve Completo — “George M!”Lotte Johnson — “Hello, Dolly”

Cornelia Rinderknecht — “A Chorus Line”John Gaunt—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”

Don Masuda and Joe Landers — “Flower Drum Song”Victoria Ribbs — “Mame”

Dawn Munizza Johnson — “Wonderful Town”

Orchestra Vest Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Marty McHan — “George M!” Mike Maida — “Hello, Dolly”

Sal Delgado — “A Chorus Line”Bob Wylie—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”

Faye Yang — “Flower Drum Song”Dan Singletary — “Mame””

Marty McHan— “Wonderful Town”

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

Roy Weil — “Forever Plaid”Les Dale — “George M!”

T.J. Logan — “Hello, Dolly”Patrisha Dwyer — “A Chorus Line”

Hayley Allison—“Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”Mike MacKenzie — “Flower Drum Song”

Dawn Munizza Johnson — “Mame””Connor Fallon Bailey — “Wonderful Town”

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

2000–01 Season — Gerald Carter 2001–02 Season — David Yoder2002–03 Season — Bob Nelson

2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong2004–05 Season — Lester Dale2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus 2006–07 Season — Sue Howell

 Congratulations Liz and Company

on another fantastic production! — Your colleagues at Ladera Travel

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WINNERS OF THE 2006–07 ERMA AWARDS

Best Show...................................................Elizabeth Dale, Producer — “Honk!”Best Actor ........................................................................ Jeff Clarke — “Honk!”Best Actress .................. Afton Bolz & Leslie Hardy Tamel — “Wonderful Town”Best Supporting Actor ................................................... Justin Torres — “Honk!”Best Supporting Actress ..............................Jennifer Smith — “Wonderful Town”Best Character Actor .............................................. Michael Johnson — “Honk!”Best Character Actress .............................Reggie Reynolds — “Wonderful Town”The annual Jean Hutchins’ Outstanding Service Award for the 2006–07 Season was presented to Sue Howell for her creative costumes for every production.Special Outstanding Service Award was presented to Dawn Munizza Johnson for her incredible volunteer support in almost every aspect of each of our season’s productions.

West 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) 356-7349

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr. Edward Hand ..................................................................................PresidentMrs. Elizabeth Dale ........................................................................Vice PresidentMrs. Janet Miller ....................................................................................SecretaryMr. Jay Sternin .......................................................................................TreasurerMr. Richard Meidinger ............................................................................Member Mr. June Romeo Milanes ........................................................................MemberMs. Kristine L. Dudley ............................................................................MemberMs. Judy Pincus ......................................................................................MemberMrs. Nancy Kwong .................................................................................MemberMr. Stephen F. Von Till ...........................................................................Counsel

and cultural programs such as ours. Here in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have many companies that have initiated such programs. Remember, matching contri-butions are not automatic. YOU must notify your employer of your donation, usually at the time you make it. If you are employed by one of these companies and are one of our supporters, take advantage of this wonderful way to support one of your favorite non-profit associations, WVLO. It isn’t too late to match your contribution for this season.

Whenever you donate to a non-profit group like WVLOA, you can double your contribution to the organization by taking advantage of your company’s matching gift program (even after retirement). Perhaps the most popular way for com-panies to make charitable contributions is through a matching contribution pro-gram wherein the company will match, usually one-to-one, the donation one of their employees gives to a favorite char-ity. And often, these companies will only match contributions made to develop arts

Matching Gifts

IN MEMORIAMJOHN P. HEALY, JR.

October 12, 1951 – August 26, 2007

The theatrical community lost a unique and dedicated member of its com-

munity in August. John P. Healy, Jr. began as a performer with West Valley Light

Opera in the 1970’s (including “The Student Prince”, “Anything Goes”, “How

To Succeed…” and “Sweethearts”) before he founded the Children’s Musical

Theater of San Jose and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society. In the late 1980’s and

1990’s, he switched to directing and brought 8 very entertaining and successful

musicals to our stage. He directed two “Oklahoma!” productions, 1980 and again

in 1991; “My Fair Lady”, “Irene”, “The Music Man”, “Singin’ In the Rain”, “Meet

Me In St. Louis” and “West Side Story”. He had spent many years as the drama

teacher at Lincoln High School and received national recognition for his creative

high school productions. He moved to Cameron Park with his lovely, talented

and devoted wife, Dee Dee, and continued his passion for teaching and com-

munity theater at the high schools there and the El Dorado Community Theater.

John was an excellent cellist, dancer, singer, actor, and all-around musician.

His knowledge of the stage, lighting, set design, sound and all things technical

were unmatchable in the Bay Area and his local admirers, friends and family

celebrated his incredible life on Sunday, October 7th. We will miss this talented

man who brought so much to the arts and theater in Silicon Valley.

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PRODUCTION STAFFProducer ........................................................................................ Elizabeth Dale Assistant to Producer ............................................................................ Les DaleDirector ............................................................................................... Jon RosenMusic/Vocal Director ................................................................... Katie ColemanChoreographer .............................................................................. Erin McKevittProduction Designer ............................................................. Stephen C. WathenTechnical Director ................................................................................. Ed HandLighting Designer............................................................. Michael Glenn Munoz Assistant/Programmer .................................................................... David Yoder Rigging Assistant ......................................................................... Rocco VecellioSound Designer ................................................................................. Bob NelsonProduction Stage Managers ...................... Dave Raiman and Michael MacKenzie Assistant Stage Manager .................................................................. Haley BartaScenic Drops ......................................................................... Stephen C. WathenStage and Lighting Crew .............................Haley Barta, Hank Lawson, Liz DaleLighting Operator ......................................................................... Rocco VecellioCostumer ........................................................................................... Sue HowellCostume Construction .......................... Barbara Rosen, Judy Pincus, Cele Pincus

and families of cast membersSet Construction ...............................................Haley Barta, Les Dale, Ed Hand,

Dave Raiman, Bill Shepard, Stephen C. WathenProperties .........................................................................Les Dale and Alice RayHair Consultant ..............................................................................Rande HarrisHouse Manager ............................................................................. Barbara RosenAudition Assistants ......................................................... Les Dale, Barbara RosenRehearsal Pianists ........................... Bob Sunshine, Marge White, Katie ColemanProgram, Lobby & Publicity Photos ........................................... Edmond KwongProgram and Publicity ......................................................................Marge HandReservations and Box Office .................................................Ed and Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments ..................................... June Milanes, Kris Dudley,

Judy Pincus, Nancy KwongLobby Refreshments ..................Cele Pincus, Eileen Chavarria, Angels UnlimitedLobby Design, Display & Company Photos ............................... Edmond KwongProgram Graphics ......................................................................... Diane HoxengPoster/Flier Design ..................................................................... Edmond KwongPoster/Flier Printing ................................................. Computer Business SystemsProgram Printing ....................................................................... Simpson Printers

Sue Howell (Costumer) Our last season’s subscribers will remember Sue’s costumes, which she brought to our stage for all three productions. Her efforts were recognized at this year’s Award banquet where she received the Jean Hutchins’ Outstanding Service Award. As a member of Ballet San Jose’s Costume Department, her extensive list of credits also includes productions for BBB, CMTSJ, FJC, and currently serves as the resident Costume Designer for RJJT. She graduated from CSU in Long Beach with a BS in Physical Therapy and attends FJC

to earn her Certificate of Completion in Theater Technology.

ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PROGRAMACLO Alameda Civic Light OperaAMTSJ American Musical Theatre of

San JoseASM Assistant Stage ManagerATC Actors Theatre CenterBA Bachelor of ArtsBBB Broadway By The BayBBSC Bus Barn Stage CompanyBS Bachelor of ScienceCAST Cupertino Actors Studio

TheatreCCMT Contra Costa Musical TheatreCMTSJ Children’s Musical Theatre of

San JoseCSC Cabrillo Stage CompanyCSU California State UniversityERMA Enid & Ross Maurice AwardFJC Foothill Junior CollegeFMT Foothill Musical Theater

HS High SchoolLAYT Los Altos Youth TheatreORT Openstage Repertory TheaterPHS Presentation High SchoolRJJT Roberta Jones Junior TheatreSCP Sunnyvale Community PlayersSCPL Santa Clara PlayersSDG Saratoga Drama GroupSFSU San Francisco State UniversitySJCLO San Jose Civic Light OperaSJSU San Jose State UniversitySJUSD San Jose Unified School

DistrictSM Stage ManagerSTOC Studio Theatre of CaliforniaSVPA Scotts Valley Performing ArtsTOSPS Theatre on San Pedro SquareWVLO West Valley Light Opera

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTAnastasiya Bauswell (Wife/Egyptian Woman) Anastasiya makes it 3 in a row

with WVLO; she played Waddles in “Honk!” and was part of the ensemble in “Wonderful Town”. A native of the Ukraine, she studied at the Cherniutsi Na-tional University and is currently a student at De Anza College. Her 16 month old daughter, Amber, and husband, Eric, keep her busy but she still finds time to write poems and songs and play the piano. She is looking forward to performing in future productions.

Christopher Brady (Benjamin) This marks Christopher’s debut with WVLO, but he is no stranger to the stage. His most recent role and favorite one as well was Patrick in PHS’s “Mame”. As a seventh grader at St. Cyprian School, he has performed in high school musical ensembles, but was most thrilled about getting a lead role the first time he auditioned. He fully intends to do more theater and become a roboticist. He also enjoys playing jazz piano.

Brett Carlson (Asher) Brett returns for his second production with WVLO where he made his first stage appearance as Frank in “Seven Brides…”. He recently graduated from SJSU where he majored in Theater Arts and appeared as Dr. Gibbs in “Our Town”. As well as acting he enjoys creating scenic designs. Brett was lucky enough to be an intern at the Theatre Royal Bath in England. He spends his days at Hicklebee’s Children’s Bookstore in Willow Glen.

Pasha Croes (Reuben) Pasha is a newcomer to WVLO, but wanted to be in this production because he loves the music. Other credits include “Pippin”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, and “West Side Story” for SCP for which he portrayed his favorite role of Action. A native of San Jose, his profession is videography, photography and web design. His one ambition is to perform in “Chicago” some day.

Les Dale (Jacob) This will be Les’ 11th acting credit with WVLO, his other 14 are for set design and tech directing. His most recent role was the Duke in our 2004 production of “Big River”, but regular subscribers will also remember him in “Hello, Dolly” as Horace Vandergelder. His theatrical career began in 1979 when he played Pop in “Gypsy” and he’s been adding to that list of credits ever since. His favorite roles include Gerrard in “Phantom”, Clem Rogers in “Will Rogers Fol-lies”, Sir Evelyn in “Anything Goes”, Duke in “Big River” and now Jacob! Other WVLO productions (many of which earned him ERMA Awards, now totaling 8) were “42nd Street”, “Me and My Girl”, “Annie”, “Annie Get Your Gun” and “My Fair Lady”. He has also performed with SCP, STOC, SJCLO, CAST and SCPL. His wife of 52 years, Elizabeth, is the producer and they have a son, a daughter and three grandchildren. His future goal is to “just keep on keeping on!”

Ben D’Angelo (Butler/Simeon) Ben returns for his second production for WVLO, he was the Rooster and Barnacles in “Honk!” last season. Previously he had performed in the Stanford Savoyards’ “The Sorcerer” and SDG’s “Bye, Bye Birdie”. By day Ben plays with computers at Google as a software engineer and his other interest include beatboxing and good TV shows. He came to the stage after living in the parallel universes of swing dancing and collegiate a cappella. Live theater is a lot more fun!

recently she was hired as the new dance teacher at Hoover Middle School, leaving behind a wonderful generation of young theatre geeks at Borel Middle School in San Mateo. Erin enjoys hosting tea parties, bowling, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Go team!

Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer) How could our regular theater-goers forget Stephen’s wonderful set designs and beautiful scenic drops from any of last season’s productions of “Aida”, “Honk!” and “Wonderful Town”? Well, he’s back for his 57th production with WVLO and we always marvel at his creative and unique settings such as this one. His most recent effort was designing ATC’s “Assassins”. His impressive and illus-trious career includes designing credits for SDG, ATC, Ohlone College, special effects for George Lucas Films, 25 movies, a

few hundred TV shows and over 300 stage productions. He is also a published playwright and well-known for his original scripts of “Dracula”, “Night Of The Demons” and “The Three Musketeers”. Stephen currently teaches his skills to the lucky students of Ohlone College.

Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) Michael is an-other staff member who returns to WVLO after lighting all three of our shows last season. This will be his 31st for this Association, but his credits also include SDG’s recent production of “Beauty and The Beast”, as well as “Annie”, “Gypsy”, “Baby”, “Nine”, “A Little Night Music” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”. His most recent venture was designing for Valley Musical Theatre’s production of “Broadway Unplugged” with the cast of “Wicked” and Friends @ The Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles. He also

lists other credits with SCPL, SCP, CCMT, Woodminster Amphitheater and Teatro Vision. He earned his BA in Fine Arts at SJSU with a minor in dance and doesn’t miss an opportunity to perform if the right role comes along!!

Dave Raiman (Stage Manager) Dave served as SM for “Aida” and “Wonderful Town” last season and returns to share the duties with Mike MacKenzie, also a long-time volunteer with WVLO. Dave volunteered to run our light board back in 1991 for “Kis-met” and has been helping ever since when time permitted. A graduate of University of Illinois in computer engineering, he works at IBM and is looking forward to retirement so he will have more time to do more theater!

Bob Nelson (Sound Designer) Another WVLO staff member from last season who brought sound to all three of those productions, this marks Bob’s 19th production. His impressive list of sound and lighting design credits include SDG, CSC, ATC and PHS. “Assassins” for ATC was his most recent endeavor. Bob also shares his Technical Theater knowledge with the fortunate students at PHS.

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Callie Rae Force (Potiphar Attendant/Wife/Egyptian Woman) A newcomer to WVLO, Callie brings credits from productions of “Godspell”, “Songs For a New World”, “Merrily We Roll Along” and “My Fair Lady”. Most recently she was Evelyn Nesbit in “Ragtime”. Callie earned her Masters in Education from the University of Florida and is currently the Camp Director for Camp Galileo. Hobbies include reading, crafts, sewing and dog agility. Her special message? “Go, Camels!!”

Wendy Gregg (Wife/Egyptian Woman) Wendy returns for her third produc-tion with WVLO; she most recently appeared as Spikey in “Honk!”, but she also portrayed Bet in “Oliver” in 2005. A senior at Santa Clara HS, her other credits include Bianca in “Taming Of The Shrew”, Liesl in “The Sound of Music, both with RJJT, and as a ballerina in AMTSJ’s production of “Phantom”. Her favorite roles have been Betsy, the cow, in “Jack & The Beanstalk”, Edwina in “Dear Edwina” and Penny Sycamore in “You Can’t Take It With You”. A vegan and a Christian, Wendy loves her dog, Daytona, and enjoys singing, playing board games and running.

John Jerbasi (Potiphar Attendant/Zebulun) John makes his second-in-a-row appearance, after having just played Speedy Valenti in our last production of “Wonderful Town” for which he was nominated for an ERMA Award as Best Char-acter Actor. He first appeared as Diesel in “West Side Story” and most recently as Michael/Aldo in “The Butler Did It”, both back in Pennsylvania. By day John is a Chemical Engineer with Johnson & Johnson.

Dawn Munizza Johnson (Potiphar Attendant/Egyptian Woman) Dawn returns for her 4rth stage appearance with WVLO, but has several other credits for back-stage support in our productions. Other WVLO performances include “Wonder-ful Town”, “Once Upon A Mattress” and as Mrs. Sowerberry, her favorite role, in “Oliver”. Her most recent role was Emma Goldman in ATC’s “Assassins”. Her long list of credits also includes productions with SCP and ATC, and the highlight of her career has been receiving the WVLO Tech Vest for her backstage endeavors in “Mame” and being recipient of the Captain’s Cape for “Wonderful Town” last season. A full-time Flight Attendant for Northwest Airlines, Dawn also works part-time as Manager of the Mammography Department at Regional Medical Center of SJ. She extends her love and gratitude to daughter, Stephanie, and all her friends who continue to support her in her theatrical craziness!

Gavan Kwan (Potiphar Attendant/Napthali) Gavan not only makes his debut with WVLO, but this is his very first production and is the highlight of his career. He graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Computer Science and earned his Masters degree at Stanford. He looks forward to future opportunities to possibly play the Phantom or Tevye in ”Fiddler”. His hobbies include singing, piano, tennis, hiking, social dance and wushu. Gavan is a software engineer at Oracle and his goal is to get married, start a family and travel to China, Japan, Australia, England and Germany, not necessarily in that order!!

Leslie Lamcke (Pharaoh/Gad) Leslie is back for his second production with WVLO, he played Sir Harry in “Once Upon A Mattress” and most recently ap-peared as Les in “Hair” for Stagelight Productions. He is an accomplished singer/songwriter and has just released an album of original songs under his own label. His most favorite theatrical accomplishments include the title role in “Hedwig and

WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFFElizabeth Dale (Producer) Elizabeth is still glowing from

being the recipient of the ERMA Award for “Honk!” as last season’s Best Show. She has been involved in so many produc-tions through her affiliation with WVLO through the past 20 years either as Producer, SM, ASM, stage crew, lighting crew or all around assistant, they are just too numerous to mention. Elizabeth credits her husband of 52 years, Les, and daughter, Julie, for involving her in community theater in the first place. But that’s how she gets them to help her when she needs as-

sistance on a production!!Jon Rosen (Director) Jon joins our staff for his first direc-

torial position with WVLO, but audience members may also remember him on our stage as Claude Upson, in our produc-tion of “Mame”. Jon is a very busy guy! In the past year he directed “Tomfoolery” and “Hair” for Stagelight Productions in association with STOC at TOSPS. By day, he is the Director of Software Testing and Support for local start-up Coral8, Inc. He has many other local directing credits including “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Little Shop of Horrors” (SVPA) “The Fantasticks”

and “Little Mary Sunshine” (ORT) and “HMS Pinafore” for Stanford Savoyards. He would like to thank his family without whom his theatrical endeavors would be impossible, and in particular, his lovely and talented wife, Barbara. “Barb has accompanied me on many of my theatrical journeys, although for this one she had to sit on the sidelines. However, she was always cheerleader and sounding board always willing to lend an ear, whether to hear me gripe about some challenge that we faced or rave about what we had accomplished. In the end, I couldn’t have done it without you, Sooch!" We thank you, too, Barbara!!

Katie Coleman (Music/Vocal Director) Katie returns to WVLO after serving as vocal director for “Honk!” and “Oli-ver”. She is a freelance musician and music director in the Bay Area and a graduate of UP’s Conservatory of Music, where she studied piano and trumpet. Other music/vocal direction credits include BBSC’s “A Chorus Line”; CTC’s “They’re Playing Our Song”, Stagelight Production’s “Hair”; LAYT’s “Anything Goes”, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “Aladdin, Jr.” and “The Wiz”; BBB’s “Godspell, Jr.”;SCP’s “42nd Street”; CMTSJ’s “Cats” and “Wind In The Willows; and PHS’ productions of “High School Musical”, “Barnum”, “The Melody Lingers On” and “Joseph…Dreamcoat”.

Erin McKevitt (Choreographer) We are delighted to have Erin returning for her second staff position with WVLO from “Aida” last season. Trained at the Cal Arts School of Dance, she has performed with WVLO, AMTSJ, BBB, and the Foothill Dance Company where she is a resident choreographer. Most

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the Angry Inch” at Cal State Monterey and ‘Brad’ in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Gavilan College. Hobbies include motorcycling, surfing and duck hunt-ing with his new dog and unofficial cast mascot, Annie. During the day, Leslie works for Howard Lamcke General Building Contractor, the family business that he knows and loves.

Fiona Lawson (Narrator) This is Fiona’s second performance with WVLO (her first was in last season’s “Aida”). She is thrilled to have the opportunity to play The Narrator, a dream role of hers since she first fell in love with the show at the age of nine. Some of her other favorite roles have been Isabella in Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure” at Arclight Rep, Cinderella in “Into The Woods” for SCP and Emily in “Our Town” for STOC. She has studied acting at AMTSJ’s Summer Training Congress and Boston University’s Summer Theater Institute. Fiona recently gradu-ated from Stanford University with a degree in Computer Science.

Robert Lopez (Joseph) Joining WVLO for his first performance, Robert is excited to play Joseph again, a role he performed on stage in Auckland, New Zea-land! His limited Bay Area credits include Man 2 in “Songs For A New World” at Ray Of Light; Bobby in “Urinetown” at SFSU; Joe Hardy in “Damn Yankees”, Ensemble in “Aida” and Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, all at ACLO. During the day, Robert teaches 4th grade for the SJUSD and extends special thanks to Julia for being Julia. He dedicates this performance to Alex H. Urban.

Cara Marshall (Mrs. Potiphar/Specialty Dancer/Egyptian Woman) Cara is another newcomer to WVLO after an 8-year hiatus from the stage and is delighted to be back! She was a competitive dancer for 20 years and has choreographed for “Kids On Tour”. A native of San Jose, Cara is married with three little ones, 5, 3, and 2 which keep her very busy at home. Her hobbies are vintage VW’s and karaoke! Her favorite role to date was in the dancing ensemble for “Jesus Christ, Superstar!”

Caren McCreight (Wife/Egyptian Woman) Caren returns for her second production with WVLO as a performer; she was the Tour Guide in “Wonderful Town”, but had worked backstage as ASM in “Honk!”. She just performed in SDG’s “Beauty and the Beast” as one of Gaston’s silly girls before joining this cast. Her other credits include SCP’s “City of Angels” and CMTSJ’s productions of “Chess”, “Full Monty” and “Tommy. By day Caren is a radiology scheduler and at night, enjoys being part of an energetic challenge to bring a musical production to its peak by opening night.

Justin “Chuck” Parucha (Potiphar Attendant/Judah/Calypso) Justin just moved back from LA and makes his Bay Area community theater debut with WVLO. For the Torrance Theater Company, he recently played Chino in “West Side Story”. His favorite role is Paul San Marco of “Chorus Line” and the highlight of his career was being nominated as Best Male Actor for that performance with AMTSJ. Some other credits include productions with El Camino College, WVC and several with Piedmont Hills HS. Another native Californian, Justin is currently a full-time student studying to be a physical therapist.

Andrew Stuart (Baker/Levi) Andrew appears in his third production with WVLO, having just played a cop in “Wonderful Town” last season. His previous

performance was as Ralph Devine in “Mame”, the previous season. His favorite characters have been Will Parker in “Oklahoma!” and Gremio in “Kiss Me, Kate”. Andrew want to find employment in the computer gaming industry!

Matt Tipton (Potiphar/Dan) This will be Matt’s fourth production with WVLO, he previously appeared in “Wonderful Town”, as the King in “Big River” and a suitor in “Seven Brides…Brothers”. His most recent appearance was in SDG’s “The Beauty and the Beast” which just closed on this stage. Matt also played Cinderella’s Prince in SCP’s “Into the Woods” and Diesel in their production of “West Side Story”. At Homestead HS, he portrayed Senex in “A Funny Thing…Forum” and his favorite role of Judd Fry in “Oklahoma!”

Stacia Truesdale (Wife/Egyptian Woman) Stacia makes her first appearance with WVLO, but is no stranger to this stage, having just performed in SDG’s “The Beauty and the Beast” as a wolf, a napkin and the sausage curl girl. She was also in their production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” last season. Other credits include SCP’s “West Side Story” and “Jekyll and Hyde” as well as numerous roles at Davis Musical Theatre. She loves singing and tap dancing and earned her BA in Theater from UC Davis. Her hobbies include doing sudoku, sewing, ancient history and mythology.

Katya Vigil (Potiphar Attendant/Wife/Egyptian Woman) Katya returns for her third production with WVLO after appearing in “Oliver” and last season’s “Honk!” She particularly wanted to be in this show in order to be with her entire family (her husband, Peter, and daughters Alexandra and Amber). She has worked with many theater groups besides WVLO, including SDG, CMTSJ, SCP and is cur-rently a middle school teacher at WV Middle School. The highlight of her career was serving as Musical Director/Conductor for CMTSJ for several productions. She hopes to do more shows with her family.

Peter Vigil (Isaacher) Even though the rest of his family are veteran performers, Peter enjoys his very first stage appearance with WVLO. He graduated from SCU with a BS in Computer Engineering and by day is an Engineering Manager for a local start-up in Video Chips. His future goal is to see his girls in leading roles!! We think that’s one goal he will reach quite easily.Children’s Chorus (Ishmalites) • Kristina Anderson, 4th-grader at Silver Oak School, experienced performer/

dancer.• Alana Goodman, 5th-grader at Silver Oak School, experienced performer/

dancer.• Alexandra Hannon, 4th-grader at Hayes Elementary School, experienced

performer.• Danielle Lambert, 4th-grader at Silver Oak School, experienced performer.• Hector David Pleins, 7th-grader at Peterson Middle School, experienced

performer.• Alexandra Vigil, 4th-grader at Louise Van Meter Elementary School, WVLO

veteran.• Amber Vigil, 1st-grader at Louise Van Meter Elementary School, experienced

performer.

WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Anastasiya Bauswell Christopher Brady Brett Carlson Pasha Croes

Les Dale Ben D’Angelo Callie Rae Force Wendy Gregg

John Jerbasi Dawn Munizza Johnson Gavan Kwan Leslie Lamcke

Fiona Lawson Robert Lopez Cara Marshall Caren McCreight

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Justin “Chuck” Andrew Stuart Matt Tipton Stacia Truesdale

Katya Vigil Peter Vigil

Ishmalites

Kristina Anderson Alana Goodman Alexandra Hannon Danielle Lambert

Hector David Pleins Alexandra Vigil Amber Vigil

Headshot photos (except Fiona Lawson and Erin McKevitt ) by Edmond Kwong.

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