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Performing at the

Saratoga Civic Theater

13777 Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga

Music by Neil Sedaka

Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield, and Cody Philips

Book by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters

June 26 - July 24, 2010

45th Season

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGreetings to All Theatre Patrons

WE WOULD LIKE TO WECOME YOU to the third and final production of WVLOA’s 45th Season, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. We hope that you will enjoy this delightful musical comedy with a score of Neil Sedaka hits.

YOU ARE INVITED! JOIN US FOR OUR NEW 46TH SEASON!Whether you are already one of our 1500+ subscribers or here in the Saratoga

Civic Theatre for the first time, we invite you to join us this coming November for WVLO’s 2010–2011 season. It will open with the Saratoga premiere of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”, a great movie now available for stage; followed by “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, a rollicking musical comedy about competition; and will close with a popular Rodgers & Hammerstein favorite, based on the story of the Von Trapp Family singers. We are not allowed to publicize it yet, but you’ll love it!

LOOK AT OUR CENTERFOLD! Please use the blue insert in this program to subscribe! Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over the cost of individual tickets. Current subscribers may also use this form to renew for next season and are encouraged to do so. All subscriptions and individual tickets orders will be processed according to the date on which they are received, but actual tickets will not be mailed until after this season’s last production has concluded at the end of July.

Let me close by stating that YOU, the audience members who share your support and enthusiasm for WVLO’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes. And we extend our special gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensure the excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive to bring to this stage. We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us for our future productions.

—Edward Hand, President West Valley Light Opera Association

45th Season!

Originally produced and developed by Harbor Entertainment: David Broser, Aaron Harnich and Lisa Lapan, and Brown-Pinto Productions: Eric Brown and Melinda Pinto. First produced at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, NY, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Producing Artistic Director, 2005. Further developed at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables, FL, Executive Producing Director Barbara S. Stein, Artistic Director David Arisco, 2006.“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1359 Broadway- Ste.#914, New York, NY 10018.

Visit our web site: www.wvlo.org • E-mail: wvlo@wvlo.org

Featuring the Songs of Neil Sedaka Book by Erik Jackson & Ben H. Winters • Music by Neil Sedaka

Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield and Cody PhilipOrchestrations/Vocal Arrangements by Tom Kitt

Conceived by Marsh Hanson & Gordon GreenbergCreative Consultation by Neil Sedaka

FeaturingSamantha Stidham, Breigh Zack, Nestor Fragoso,

Ronnie Misra, Charlotte Jacobs and Mark DrummDirector: Lisa Milanes; Vocal and Music Director: Bob Sunshine;

Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan; Producers: Kris Dudley and Sergio Peña

Gala Opening: Saturday, June 26, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: July 2, 9, 16, 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: July 3, 17, 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: June 27, July 11, 18 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

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

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A Note from the Director

When I was approached to join the team of “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, I was not that familiar with the show! But once I read the script, I was inspired. Reminiscing to all the songs and music of Neil Sedaka was like spending quality time with an old friend. I dare you not to sing along! It has been an exciting adventure for the entire group and an honor to create and bring this lovely production to all of you.

Auditions offered people of various talents and backgrounds the opportunity to share the experience of trying out for a brand new, seldom-produced musical and through long rehearsals, the chosen actors were melded into this beautiful harmony of skill, imagination, warmth and heart.

Love will bring us together! Enjoy the show!—Lisa Milanes

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AMTSJ American Musical Theatre of San Jose

ASM Assistant Stage ManagerASU Arizona State UniversityATC Actors Theatre CenterBBB Broadway By The BayBBSC Bus Barn Stage CompanyBFA Bachelor of Fine ArtsCCMT Contra Costa Music TheaterCMTSJ Children’s Music Theater of

San JoseCSC Cabrillo Stage CompanyERMA Enid & Ross Maurice AwardFCTC Foothill College Theater CenterFMT Foothill Music TheatrePAP Palo Alto PlayersPRT Pacific Repertory TheaterPHS Presentation High SchoolPYT Peninsula Youth Theatre

RTE Renegade Theatre ExperimentSBMT South Bay Musical Theater

(Formerly SDG)SCP Sunnyvale Community PlayersSCPL Santa Clara PlayersSCU Santa Clara UniversitySFSU San Francisco State UniversitySJSU San Jose State UniversitySM Stage ManagerSSTC Shady Shakespeare Theater

CompanySTOC Studio Theatre of CaliforniaTITM Theater In The MountainsUSF University of San FranciscoVMT Valley Musical TheatreWCT Woodside Community TheaterWVC West Valley CollegeWVLO West Valley Light OperaYPT Young People’s Theatre

ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM

EPILOGUEHarvey and Esther married and retired to Florida. They volunteer their shtick at

the Sunshine Manor in Ft. Meyers. They donate part of their American Bandstand money to a non-profit savings habitat for pink flamingoes.

Marge and Gabe purchased and run the resort. They have 2 children, Ernest and Ginger, who also perform in the shows there. They have beautiful teeth. Marge also works as the town’s Dentist bringing bright smiles to the Catskills.

Gabe still writes songs for Del, who is the headliner replacing Harvey. Gabe no longer “presses pants” for Del, Lois does that. They are married and raising 2 children, Del Monty, Jr. and Sing Out Louise.

The Band still plays at the resort, but only on weekends. With the money they earned, they made good investments and Bob even purchased a chain of retirement homes in North Ft. Meyers.

The Quartet still sing at the resort because they all get free food, a free place to stay, they can still sing all their favorite songs and they look fabulous in pink!

THE CELE AND GENE PINCUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPCongratulations to the 2010 Winner of this scholarship

Janice EngelgauGraduating from Leigh High School in San Jose

Will attend San Jose State UniversityMajoring in Theatre Arts

Janice performed in our production of “West Side Story” last November.If you would like to donate to this scholarship, your gift is fully tax-deductible!

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CAST OF CHARACTERS(In Alphabetical Order)

Mark Drumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Feldman (Bob Visini will be performing the role of Harvey on July10th)

Nestor Fragoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del DelmonacoCharlotte Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther SimowitzRonnie Misra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe GreenSamantha Stidham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marge GelmanValerie Valenzuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol ShepleyBreigh Zach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois Warner

The “Del Tones” QuartetSean “The Pawn” Carson-Hull • Earl “The Pearl” Masuda

Will “The Fez” Perez • Matt “Tipsy” Tipton

“The Band”Bob “Moonshine” Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano and Band LeaderRichard “The Kid” Sibley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BassJohn “Papa” Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BassDaniel “Dan the Man” Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsBrent “Ol Blue Eyes” Jorgenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrumsJay “Tommy Gun” Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guitar

(Not all members play for every performance)

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) 356-0135

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

TICKET PRICES* Gala Openings $30 (Includes champagne & reception) Fri./Sat. Eves $28 Sat./Sun. Matinees $26 Children under 12 $18 Seniors (65 & over) $2 off Children (13 to 17) $2 off *Prices include City Surcharge of $2.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REMINDERS• No smoking in the theater or lobby.• No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are 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, and cellular telephones upon entering the theater.

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

• 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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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.

Dawn Munizza Johnson — “Wonderful Town”Pasha Croes — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat”

Earl Masuda — “Damn Yankees” Bill Centers — “Grease”

Valerie Valenzuela — “West Side Story”Andrea Brady and Frank Sherlock — “Sweet Charity”

Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Marty McHan — “Wonderful Town”

Pauline Samson — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat” Ande Jacobsen — “Damn Yankees”

Greg Goebel — “Grease”Gail Selburn — “West Side Story”Ande Jacobson — “Sweet Charity”

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

Connor Fallon Bailey — “Wonderful Town”Teresa Visini — “Joseph . . . Dreamcoat”

Dawn Munizza — “Damn Yankees” David Lamcke — “Grease”

Connor Moore — “Sweet Charity”Jean Hutchins Award — Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late ticket lady — the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors.

2002–03 Season — Bob Nelson2003–04 Season — Edmond Kwong

2004–05 Season — Lester Dale2005–06 Season — Judy Pincus 2006–07 Season — Sue Howell

2007–08 Season — Michael MacKenzie 2008–09 Season — Sergio Vela Peña

Grateful AcknowledgementsBus Barn Stage Company; Cloverdale Cabana Club, Campbell; Katie Schiepp, King’s Academy; Ohlone College; Presentation High School; Brian Mundy of Schurra’s Fine Confections; South Bay Musical Theater; West Valley College Theatre Depart-ment; San Jose Repertory Theatre; Ruth E. Stein; Dave Stein of Starving Musicians; John DiLoreto/Tabard Theatre Company.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERSEsther's Paradise Resort, Catskill Mountains, New York • Summer, 1960

ACT IScene 1: Main Stage, Esther’s Paradise Resort “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Del and QuartetScene 2: Backstage, Esther’s Paradise Resort (during the show) “Lonely Nights” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and Quartet “Where The Boys Are” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois and MargeScene 3: Main Stage, Esther’s Paradise Resort “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del, Harvey and QuartetScene 4: Main Stage, immediately following the show “The Diary” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe and QuartetScene 5: Backstage – later in the evening “Stupid Cupid” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois and Del “Betty Grable” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marge, Del and QuartetScene 6: Backstage – much later in the evening “King of Clowns” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey and QuartetScene 7: Main Stage, Saturday Morning “Oh, Carol” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Del and QuartetAct I Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe, Lois and Quartet

—Intermission—ACT II

Scene 1: Main Stage, Saturday Night “Calendar Girl” . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del, Marge, Lois, Harvey, Esther and Quartet “Next Door To An Angel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey and EstherScene 2: Continuing Backstage “Next Door To An Angel” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HarveyScenes 3 and 4: Continuing Onstage/Wings “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvey “Solitaire” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and Quartet “Laughter In The Rain” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Gabe and QuartetScene 5: Continuing BackstageScene 6: Main Stage, Sunday Night “My Friend” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge and LoisScenes 7, 8 and 9: Backstage “King of Clowns” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther, Harvey and Quartet “Stairway To Heaven/Little Devil” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge, Lois and QuartetScene 10: Backstage “Love Will Keep Us Together” Gabe, Marge, Lois, Esther, Harvey, Del and Quartet

All songs used by permission of Careers BMG Music Publishing I, Screen Gems – EMI Music Inc., EMI Sosaha Music Inc., EMI Jemaxal Music Inc. EMI Blackwood Music, SJL RSL Music Company, Songs of SJLO RSL Music, Welbeck Music, and Sony/ATV Songs LLC.

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PRODUCTION STAFFCo-Producers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Dudley and Sergio PeñaPlay Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisa MilanesMusic/Vocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Sunshine Assistant to Vocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane MiloChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Callaghan Assistant to Choreographer/Dance Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . Valerie ValenzuelaProduction Designer/Scenic Painter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Carter Assistant to Scenic Painter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn AndreiTechnical Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Hand Master Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William ShepardLighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Glenn Muñoz Assistant/Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David YoderSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob NelsonProduction Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Barta and Mike MacKenzieCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol CleverCostume Construction . . . . . . . . . .Carol Clever, Judy Pincus and Marilyn WattsHair/Make-up . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Stidham, Stephanie Stidham and Andy AmaroProperties and Set Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth E. Stein and Kris DudleyCatskill Mountain Construction and Painting . . . . . . . Gerald Carter, Ed Hand,

Philip Jacke, William Shepard and cast membersLighting Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connor MooreSpotlight Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Jacke and Dave RaimanAudition Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Steinle and Samuel CisnerosRehearsal Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Sunshine and Marge WhiteAudition Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Barta, Eileen Chavarria, Philip Jacke,

Mike MacKenzie, Judy Pincus and Dave RaimanHouse Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, Nancy Kwong and Sergio PeñaProgram, Lobby and Publicity Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongProgram and Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandReservations and Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed and Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, June Milanes, Liz Dale,

Kris Dudley and Sergio PeñaLobby Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy, Judy Pincus

and Angels UnlimitedLobby Design, Display and Company Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongProgram Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengPoster/Flier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongPoster/Flier Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Business ServiceProgram Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CyberPressOur sincere apologies and thanks to any staff, company member or contributors whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadlines of this program.

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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.

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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. Sergio Peña . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST Sean Carson-Hull (Sean “The Pawn”, Del Tones) We welcome Sean back for his third production with WVLO, having just performed in the ensembles of “Sweet Charity” and “Aida” in 2006. Other credits include Simon in “Jekyll & Hyde”, Caifas in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Grinch in “Seussical”, Bill Sykes in “Oliver”, and understudy for the Prince in “Cinderella”. He hopes to attend the International Culinary School at the Arts Institute to become a chef. We’ll be waiting for that dinner invitation! And since he particularly enjoys singing karaoke, we’ll have music as we dine.Mark Drumm (Harvey) Returning to our stage for his second production with WVLO, regular audience members will remember his ERMA Award-winning performance as Alfred P. Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” last season. Recently Mark has been off the boards and into the Director’s chair, directing a comedy called “Fishing” in SF and prior to that, directing Holiday Memories at Coastal Rep in Half Moon Bay. Mark has just started working toward a teaching credential, with which he hopes to teach High School Biology. As always, he could not perform without the love and support of his wife, Stacy, and son, Lucas. Nestor Fragoso (Del Delmonico) “Nes” makes his debut with WVLO, but is no stranger to this stage, having been part of SBMT’s last year’s “The Producers” team. Other credits also include “Once On This Island” with SCP and as a Fireman and Ensemble in “Ragtime”. He is a student and barista by day and loves his dual life as a performer by night. He is very grateful to his friends for not forgetting about him while he spends all his spare time at the theater. Charlotte Jacobs (Esther) Charlotte is another newcomer to WVLO, but has an impressive list of theatrical credits including her most recent production of “Brighton Beach Memoirs” for Coastal Rep as well as “Baby” and “Cabaret” for SBMT (then SDG). She has also appeared as Golde in “Fiddler On The Roof” for Chanticleers Theater, Margaret Lord in Hillbarn’s “Philadelphia Story”, Agnes Gooch in “Mame” for PCS, Emily in “Follies” for AMTSJ and many more. Beginning with her first experience as Duck #2 in the first grade, Charlotte has since performed many roles, among her favorites are Golde, Clairee (“Steel Magnolias”) and Doris (“Same Time Next Year”) A physician by day, Charlotte has always wanted to be in a WVLO production and here she is! The highlight of her career has been having a musical, “Type Talking”, that she co-wrote, produced. Her hobbies, besides theater, are writing and hiking with her husband, Rod, and her 5 sons. Earl Masuda (Earl “The Pearl”, Del Tones) Earl is back for his third production with WVLO, his most recent as a member of the Cockney quartet in “My Fair Lady” last season. Previously, he had appeared in “Damn Yankees”. Other credits include “Brigadoon”, “Music Man”, “Oliver” and ”King & I”. His favorite role was Lun Tha in “King & I” (that was because he enjoyed his first stage kiss!). He has been a teacher for 36 years, earned his BA from SFSU and his Masters from USF. He loves gardening, too, and his future goal is to be in more than one show a year. He sends his love to wife, Patricia, and sons, Matthew and Christopher for their support.

Michael MacKenzie (Stage Co-Manager) This will be Michael’s 32nd production in some capacity or other, mostly as a “regular” backstage crew member. He also has 11 SBMT stage crew credits. Season subscribers might remember his appearances “on stage” as a guest dancer in several ballroom scenes and as Mr. Goldstone in “Gypsy”. His hobby is photography and by day he works as an electronics tech at Simco Electronics. His favorite job is organizing the set changes so he has had a very easy time on this show! Michael Glenn Muñoz (Lighting Designer) Michael “lights up” his 39th production with WVLO and his third this season. He was also responsible for the recent lighting designs seen in SBMT’s “Hello, Dolly” and SCP’s “Urinetown”. Besides SCP and SBMT, Mike’s other credits around the Bay Area include productions for CCMT, SCPL, Teatro Vision and Woodminster Amphitheater. He was recently invited to design for VMT’s production of “Broadway Unplugged” with the cast of “Wicked” and Friends at

the Ford Amphitheater in LA. He earned his BA in Fine Arts at SJSU with a minor in dance and every so often, he dusts off his dancing shoes to get on stage!!

Bob Nelson (Sound Designer) Another “regular” on our staff, Bob returns for his 27th production with WVLO, his third this season and the end of his ninth season. His impressive list of credits also include sound and lighting design for SBMT, CSC, PHS and the for the last 10 productions of ATC, which includes “Little Shop of Horrors” “Assassins”, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and The Rocky Horror Show” to name just a few. In his spare time (if he has any), Bob is a contractor and enjoys the outdoors.Carol Clever (Costume Design) Carol returns for her third production with WVLO, having “dressed up” our casts of “My Fair Lady” and “Sweet Charity” previously. Her most recent credits include SM for “A Kid’s Life” for Harker School of Performing Arts, costume design for Tabard Theatre’s “Hold On To Love” and “Lady Be Good”, Willow Glen HS’ “All Shook Up”, Oakwood Academy’s “Footloose”, Cesar Chavez Vision’s “Let The Eagle Fly” and Woodside Prior School’s “The Lion, The Witch and The

Wardrobe”. She also works as an actor, stylist/costume designer for independent films and performs with the Joyful Noise Gospel Singers. Carol has enjoyed this fabulous production team and actors “Breaking Up…”has brought together. Valerie Valenzuela (Assistant Choreographer/Carol Shepley) Valerie is back for her third production this season with WVLO, having appeared as Minnie in “West Side Story” and as Val & Fairy in “Sweet Charity”. She choreographed, directed and danced for WVC’s 2nd annual student-run showcase, “The Alpha Project” this past summer. Valerie send special thanks to Mom, Vasili and friends and family who have always supported and encouraged her.

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Ronnie Misra (Gabriel Green) Ronnie returns for his second production with WVLO, having appeared in “Wonderful Town” back in 2007. By day, he is a software engineer at Apple and has performed with SCP in “Once Upon A Mattress”, “Merrily We Roll Along”, “Bye, Bye Birdie” and in “Aida” for BBSC. This is his very favorite role to date, although being the featured tenor in a college production of “Cabaret” ranks pretty high on his list. He extends his gratitude to this cast and staff for making his first non-ensemble role a wonderful experience. Will Perez (Will “The Fez”, Del Tones) This marks Will’s 6th production with WVLO after a long absence. He was last seen here as the young Joe Hardy in “DamnYankees” in 2001 and had performed in “Carousel”, “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, “Phantom” and “The Boy Friend” previously on our stage. He is happy o be back as a “Deltone” after having performed in BBSC’s West Coast premiere of this new Sedaka hit. He loved singing in the quartet so much that he’s back for more, although singing higher which is a good vocal challenge. By day, he is a Lasik Technician and by night, shares his talent in local community productions. He was most recently seen in SBMT’s “The Producers”. Will sends his thanks to his family for their support and hopes everyone gets a good taste of the good ol’ 60’s music, Sedaka Style!! Samantha Stidham (Marge Gelman) This marks Samantha’s third “performing” production with WVLO, most recently seen in “West Side Story” last fall and before that in “Grease”, but she also worked backstage in our most recent production of “Sweet Charity”. Samantha received an ERMA nomination for her portrayal as Jan in “Grease”, one of her favorite roles. Her list of credits includes several productions with the Kirk Community Center’s YPT, namely, Ida in “Honk!”, Miss Hannigan in “Annie”, Nanny in “101 Dalmatians”, and Cowardly Lion in “Wizard of Oz”. A native of California and a recent graduate of Leigh HS, she is currently a Freshman at FCTC and plans to pursue theater as a profession. She is grateful to her mother and sister for all their support. Matt Tipton (Matt “Tipsy”, Del Tones) Matt is back for his 8th performance with WVLO, his last appearance was in “My Fair Lady” last season. He played Roger in “Grease” the previous season and earned his nickname, “Moony”, in that memorable performance! Before that he appeared in “Damn Yankees”, “Joseph…Dreamcoat”, “Wonderful Town”, “Big River” and “Seven Brides…Brothers”. His most recent appearance was in SCP’s “Urinetown”, but also has SCP credits for “Into The Woods”, “West Side Story” and “Charlie Brown”. Breigh Zack (Lois Walker) Breigh returns for her second production with WVLO, the other was “Aida” back in 2006. In the meantime, she most recently appeared in SCP’s “Urinetown”. She began her theatrical career in sixth grade in the ensemble of “Music Man” and she’s been performing every since, mostly with SCP in their productions of “Once Upon a Mattress”, “Kiss Me, Kate”, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “Seussical”, “Fame! The Musical”, “Into the Woods”, “West Side Story” and “Jekyll & Hyde”. She has also appeared with PAP, Hillbarn Theatre and many others. Breigh can be found at St. Cyprian School in Sunnyvale, where she adores teaching her junior high students.

Brothers”, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and “Once Upon A Mattress”. His extensive list of credits include productions with PSP, Hillbarn, BBSC, ATC, STOC, PAP, TITM, SBMT, BBB, City Lights, Stagelight Productions, TOSPS, Broadway West, Leland HS, Lincoln HS, San Mateo HS and most recently with SCP in “Urinetown” and Tabard Theatre in “Lady Be Good”. The highlight of his career is impressive—he played a piano solo at his kindergarten graduation. During the day he is a techie, developing software for Vipersat Networks. Bob is thrilled that his 14-year-old nephew is playing drums for this show—he loves bossing him around!!

Lisa Callaghan (Choreographer) Lisa began her terpsichorean efforts with WVLO back in 2006 with “Once Upon A Mattress”, then proceeded to choreograph “Grease” and this season’s opener, “West Side Story”. She loves to work with the staffs in this Association, but wants to get back on stage when her boys, age 10 and 6, are older. She earned her BA in Theatre/Dance at SCU, has been dancing for over 32 years and teaching around the Bay Area for the last 20 years. Tap dancing is really her specialty and she’s

looking forward to doing a “big tap show” someday. Lisa is currently the Dance & Music Teacher at Mulberry School and also teaches at the Sterling Dance Theatre. Her hobby is an addictive one- Scrapbooking! She says she is so lucky to be able to make a living doing what she loves. And we love having her do it here!!

Gerald Carter (Set Designer) This is Gerald’s second designing task for WVLO, his first was “Plaid Tidings” in 2008. He is currently the Technical Director at WVC where he manages 2 performance spaces, which present more than 80 performances a year. Here in the Bay Area, he has worked with a myriad of theatre and dance companies, either as a designer or consultant. He has designed and installed fashion shows in SF and San Mateo as well as at WVC. He has toured the country twice as a tour

manager/designer/stage manager and has only three states left to see. He’s been part of summer festivals which have multiple performance spaces and different shows every night in NY, Winston-Salem, NC and Milburn, NJ. Last year he was set designer/technical director and stage manager for F.E.S.T.A.’s production of MacBeth at the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy.

Haley Barta (Stage Co-Manager) Haley has been involved with WVLO for several years; this is her 16th production, her most recent was “Sweet Charity” for which she was ASM. Her very first show was “Big River” in 2004 when she was SM. She has other credits (all backstage) with ATC and several with her school, King’s Academy, in Sunnyvale where she will be a Senior next year. Her future goal is to become more involved in bigger theatres and get her driver’s license. That’s why she’s so grateful to family

and friends for their encouragement and support, and especially for driving her to all the rehearsals and shows!!

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Sean Carson-Hull Mark Drumm Nestor Fragoso Charlotte Jacobs

Earl Masuda Ronnie Misra Will Perez Samantha Stidham

Matt Tipton Valerie Valenzuela Breigh Zack

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WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFF Kris Dudley (Co-Producer) Kris first became involved with WVLO in 1989 and has been an integral part of our Association ever since. She has worn many different hats, i.e., dresser, stage crew, props mistress, light board operator, Stage Manager, House Manager as well as Producer and Board Member, joining the Board in 2000. Her favorite productions to date are “Forever Plaid” for which she won the ERMA Award for Best Show in 2003, and the holiday sequel, “Plaid Tidings”. Other productions

to her credit include “Damn Yankees” in 2008, “Wonderful Town”, and “Smokey Joe’s Café”. She has worked on the other shows this season as well; props mistress for both ‘West Side Story” and “Sweet Charity”. Overall she has been involved in over 35 WVLO productions and countless others with SDG/SBMT, SCP and SSTC. By day, she is an Executive Administrative Assistant at Maxim Integrated Products, and is proud to be a block captain for her neighborhood Emergency Response Team. Kris hopes you enjoy this production as much as she has enjoyed the rehearsals!

Sergio Peña (Co-Producer) Sergio became a WVLO Board Member last year and has been very busy in many capacities—stage crew in “Grease”, Assistant Producer for “Plaid Tidings” and “My Fair Lady”, wigs assistant for “Cats”, and even found himself on stage as Jamie in “My Fair Lady”. Other theatrical credits include “West Side Story”, “Hello, Dolly” and “Camelot”. He calls SF “home” and earned his BS degree in Economics from SJSU. He has been an avid learner of all things theatrical and a

major contributor to this Board of Directors. In turn, he is grateful to the Board and Staff for their encouragement.

Lisa Milanes (Director) Lisa returns in a directorial position for her second production with WVLO—she directed “Anything Goes” in 2002, but was AD for “Where’s Charley?” in 1995 and “Hello, Dolly” in 2002. Her performance credits include “Music Man” and “Nunsense” for which she won an ERMA Award for her role as Sister Robert Anne, and with SCP and SDG/SBMT. Lisa also directed “Our Town” and “Pillow Talk” for STOC and has voiceovers and credits in TV, radio and video productions. We’re delighted she took time from her busy schedule of activities with husband, June, son and daughter, Vinnie and Valerie, to join our staff for this nostalgic journey back to the 1960’s and Neil Sedaka’s music. Bob Sunshine (Vocal/Music Director) We welcome Bob back to WVLO for his second production as Music Director—the other was “Plaid Tidings” in 2008. He has, however, been playing piano/keyboard in our orchestra pit for “Seven Brides…