PATIOBILL

116 S. Kalmia Street, Escondido www.patioplayhouse.com

ph. 760-746-6669

Patio Playhouse proudly presents

two new musicals:

Quibbling Siblings! A World Premiere Musical Music, Lyrics, and Book by Greg Evans Orchestrations and tracks by Justin Gray

Directed by Amanda Frawley Produced by Victoria Silva-Davis

January 25, 27 / February 2, 8, 10, 16

a boy and a girl music, lyrics, and book by Greg Evans

orchestrations and tracks by Justin Gray directed by Patrick O’Connor

produced by Victoria Silva-Davis

January 26 / February 1, 3, 9, 15, 17

~ Welcome ~ It is an unmistakable honor as Artistic Manager to welcome you to the 52nd season of Patio Playhouse.

Patio Playhouse has been providing affordable theater and performance opportunities to the people of Escondido and all North County for over 50 years, and we continue to grow each year. Our youth program has long provided a nurturing environment for kids and teens to explore the theater arts, free of charge.

This season we are bringing you shows that explore family and finding where you belong. To that end we are thrilled to share with you two shows by Greg Evans about family and love that remind us that “home is where the heart is.” Quibbling Siblings is a playful, good time that doesn’t let us forget that even though sometimes we can’t stand our family, we also couldn’t live without them. A Boy and a Girl shows the side-by-side life

stories of two people who were always meant to be, even if it never seemed that way.

We are so excited that you have joined us today and we entreat you to continue joining us for the rest of the year. We follow these two shows with a Youth Theater production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town and finish our season with the US-premiere of Juan Mayorga’s Animales Nocturnos, which we will be performing in both the original Spanish and translated into English.

If you wish to become involved with Patio Playhouse, please speak to any of our ushers or visit our website at www.patioplayhouse.com

Thank you so much for your patronage!

Matt FitzGerald Artistic Manager

~ Author’s Note ~ It’s a genuine honor and thrill for me to have Quibbling Siblings and A Boy and a Girl premiere at Patio Playhouse!

I wrote Quibbling Siblings as an alternative to Seussical, The Little Mermaid, Annie, etc., which are all great shows, but I thought something fresh and different might be welcome. We’ll find out.

I’m a fan of musical theater; my own tastes run closer to The Music Man than Sweeney Todd. So, don’t expect an epic night of theatre with

sweeping music and falling chandeliers and you should be fine.

If you’ve written a musical (haven’t we all?), you know that the possibility of ever seeing it on stage is pretty much nil, unless you’re Lin-Manuel Miranda. I’m not, so I have great respect for Patio for gambling on new shows. A theater survives by putting bottoms in seats, so it’s a scary risk to try the unknown. Few theaters are so courageous. Thanks to Patio—and to your bottom—for your support!

Greg Evans

Quibbling Siblings! ~ Cast ~

Jake.......................................................................................... Ben Garon Ginny ................................................................................ Annie Buchheit Dad ..................................................................... Brandon Throckmorton Mom .......................................................................... Amy Throckmorton Grandma ....................................................................... Deborah Zimmer Grandpa ................................................................................ Jeffrey Shev Spunky Bliss ................................................................... Jackson Taitano Catty ..................................................................... Eleanor Throckmorton Clash ....................................................................... Oliver Throckmorton Enemy Mom...................................................................... Holly Shockley Enemy Dad ............................................................... James Schlarmann The Quibbletones .......................................... Juli Garon and Dylan Lally Tech .................................................................................. Alex Contreras

~ Act I Songs ~ "Quibbling Siblings" ................................................................. Ensemble "Sisters and Brothers" .......................................................... Ginny, Jake "Perfect Harmony" .................................................................. Mom, Dad "I’m Right" .............................................Mom, Ginny, Female Ensemble "Make It Happy” ................ Grandma, Grandpa, Ginny, Jake, Ensemble "Why Do You Argue" ................................................................. Grandma "The Perfect Family TV Show" ........ Mom, Dad, Ginny, Jake, Ensemble "Quibbling Siblings TV Tune" "The Perfect Family TV Show (reprise)" ............Mom, Dad, Ginny, Jake

~ Act II Songs ~ "Detective Grandma” ............................................... Grandma, Grandpa "Quibbling Siblings (reprise)" ................................................. Ensemble "Quibbling Siblings TV Tune (reprise)" “ABC Exterminators” ....................................... Quibbletones, Ensemble “Opposite” .............................................................................. Ginny, Jake "I Need You, Dear Sibling".................................................... Catty, Clash "My New Car" ............................... Enemy Mom, Enemy Dad, Ensemble “I’m Right (reprise)” ................................................................ Dad, Mom “Quibbling Siblings TV Bump” “Quibbling Siblings TV Bump (reprise)” “Poor, Poor Me” ................................................................................ Bass “Make It Happy/Quibbling Sibling (reprise)” ........................... Company

a boy and a girl ~ Cast ~

Bret ......................................................................................... Kevin Phan Jane ................................................................................ Calandra Crane Sam ................................................................................... Alex Contreras Pam .......................................................................................... Katie Ezell Bret’s Dad............................................................................ Chris Braden Bret’s Mom ............................................................... Amy Throckmorton Jane’s Dad ......................................................... Brandon Throckmorton Jane’s Mom ...................................................................... Holly Shockley Voice of Minister ......................................................................... Ted Leib

~ Act I Songs ~ "Bret and Jane" ......................................................................... Company "That’s Not It"....................................................... Bret, Jane, Sam, Pam "A Nonexistent Guy" ................................................... Pam, Jane, Moms "Yes" .................................................................................... Instrumental "Lovst” ...................................................................................... Sam, Bret "A Boy and A Girl" ....................................................................Bret, Jane "Where Do We Go From Here?" ............................................... Company

~ Act II Songs ~ "Where Do We Go From Here – Reprise” ............................... Company "Amazing Me".................................................................................... Jane "Something/Nothing Happened" ........................ Bret, Jane, Sam, Pam “Mexican Fiesta” .......................................................................... Parents “I Love This Girl!” ...............................................................................Bret "Change".................................................................................... Company "Yes - Reprise" .........................................................................Jane, Bret “Wedding Music” ................................................................. Instrumental “Finale” ...................................................................................... Company

~ Production Crew ~ Producer ....................................................... Victoria Silva-Davis Director (Quibbling Siblings) .............................Amanda Frawley Director (A Boy and a Girl) ................................ Patrick O’Connor Music Director.......................................................... Erika Gamez Choreographer ...................................................Amanda Frawley Stage Manager ...................................................... Hannah Houze Set Designer....................................................... Spencer Farmer Scenic Artists .................................................. Brenda Townsend Set Painting ............................ Brenda Townsend, Kelli Harless,

Victoria Silva-Davis, Jazmin Sanchez, Peggy Schneider, Patrick O’Connor

Master Carpenter.................................................... Mike Harless Set Construction ........................ Spencer Farmer, Mike Harless,

Maisy Holmes, Andy Lukes Costume Design ................................................ Bernice Brosious Property Manager .................................................... Martie Clark Props ...................... Martie Clark, Bernice Brosious, Greg Evans Lighting Design ..................................................... Maisy Holmes Lighting ....................................... Maisy Holmes, Matt FitzGerald Light Operator ....................................................... Hannah Houze Special Effects ...................................................... Maisy Holmes Sound Design ............................... Caitlin LaMar, Matt FitzGerald Sound Operator ...................................................... Jessi Perrault Preshow Announcement ........ David Farlow, Eleanor and Oliver

Throckmorton House Design ................................................ Victoria Silva-Davis Front Window .................................................. Brenda Townsend Program ................................................................ Steve Warrick Photographer ...................................................... Matt FitzGerald Headshots ...........................................................Stewart Holmes

Promo Photographer .............. Stewart Holmes, Matt FitzGerald Promo Videographer ............................................ Gabrielle Korte Publicity ....................................................... Samantha Goldstein Publicity Video ...................................................... Matt FitzGerald

~Special Thanks ~ California Center for the Arts Escondido, Star (Oceanside),

Jill Campbell, Brenda Townsend, Kelli Harless, Matt FitzGerald, Deborah Zimmer

~ Profiles ~

Chris Braden (Bret’s Dad) is honored to join this wonderful cast and crew. Chris has been in many Patio shows, including The 1940's Radio Hour (Neal), Waiting for Godot (Estragon), and Greetings! (Andy Gorski). Chris holds a degree in the dramatic arts and wishes to pursue more in the dramatic arts. Chris thanks his family and friends for helping him on this path. Thank you for your support of the arts and enjoy the show!

Annie Buchheit (Ginny) most recently portrayed Golde in Fiddler on the Roof (John Paul the Great Catholic University) and Harold Ickes in Annie (Patio Playhouse). A recent graduate from JPCU in their acting and screenwriting programs, Annie is thrilled and grateful to bring to life a brand-new character, an incredible learning experience on all fronts. She sends her thanks and love to her friends and family, especially those who continue to support her in her crazy dreams.

Calandra Cane (Jane) has a BA in Theatre from UCSD. Favorite local roles include Harper in Angels in America (Palomar College), Chick in Crimes of the Heart (SRT), and Phoebe in As You Like It (New Village Arts). Special thanks to her family and the Capitol Debate crew for their support!

Alex Contreras (Tech/Sam) is excited to be 'Sam' and 'Tech.' Favorite Credits: The Lover (The Who's Tommy), Thomas (Making God Laugh), Bert Healy (Annie), Ernst (Spring Awakening), Mr. Mayor (Seussical!) and Brian (The Breakfast Club). Alex also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from CSU San Marcos.

Katie Ezell (Pam) is delighted to be back at Patio Playhouse and performing A Boy and a Girl again! Katie is no stranger to the show, having performed in the staged reading 2 years ago. You may have seen her around San Diego, performing some of her favorite roles, such as Tracy (Hairspray), Cat in the Hat (Seussical), Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Smitty (How to Succeed in Business), and Madame Thenardier (Les Misérables). A big thank you to Patrick for letting her in to the

show, and her husband and baby for their support!

Ben Garon (Jake) is honored to be cast in his first Patio Playhouse production as Jake! Acting since he was 7 years old, favorite roles have included Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast, CAMS) King Julien (Madagascar Jr, MYT), and Wilbur Turnblad (Hairspray, Star Theater). Ben would like to thank his new friends in the cast for being so awesome and Greg Evans and Amanda Frawley for this opportunity! Enjoy the show!

Juli Garon (Quibbletone) has had lots of fun being a Quibbletone in this production! Her extensive theater experience is as follows: Eliza Doolittle (5th grade school play) and ensemble (Les Misérables, Star Rep). Thank you, Amanda, for encouraging me to audition, to the cast and crew who were so welcoming and big thanks to my son Ben who gave me endless encouragement and confidence to give this a try!

Dylan Lally (Quibbletone) is a sophomore at ECHS and is thrilled to be a Quibbletone in this original and funny play by Greg Evans. He is excited to join old friends and make new ones at Patio Playhouse. Thankful for this opportunity and the faith of the production team, he hopes you will enjoy this wonderful show!

Kevin Phan (Bret) is excited to be in his third show with Patio Playhouse. His previous roles with Patio include J. Pierrepont Finch (How To Succeed in Business) and Johnny (American Idiot). Other credits include Jack (Into the Woods), Enjolras (Les Misérables), and Moritz (Spring Awakening). Kevin has been working with many San Diego theaters in the last five years. He continues his path of performing thanks to his supportive friends and family.

James Schlarmann (Enemy Dad) is a writer/comedian/ musician/amateur burrito photographer and syndicated satirist whose work is found on various platforms, including The Huffington Post. This is the first production James has had the privilege to act in for some time, and he's pretty sure he'll remember how it works by closing night. Thanks to Carolyn and the boys for all your love and sacrifice.

Jeffrey Shev (Grandpa) is making his first outing at Patio and is thrilled to be in this premiere production with this talented cast. Jeff is a born and bred New Yorker and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC, as he says, many moons ago. Jeff has been a resident of San Diego since 2014, but only in 2017 came to realize what an incredible wealth of theatre there is here. His foray back on the boards includes Arsenic and Old Lace and Curious Savage (San Marcos

Players), A Bench in the Sun (PowPac, Aubrey Award nomination, Best Lead Actor), and Guys and Dolls and Annie (Star Theatre Oceanside). Thank you to Amanda for this opportunity.

Holly Shockley (Enemy Mom/Jane’s Mom) is tickled pink to be joining Patio Playhouse for the first time. A lover of characters with sass, some of Holly’s favorite past roles include the voice of Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Widow Corney in Oliver, and Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar. It has been a delight to be a part of these wildly wacky and talented casts. Thank you Amanda and Patrick for the opportunity.

Jackson Taitano (Spunky Bliss) has always been extremely passionate about the arts and has focused on developing his craft as early as he can remember. In recent years he has played more comedic roles in musicals such as Cosmo Brown (Singin’ in the Rain) Pugsley (The Addams Family), and Donkey (SHREK the Musical), which continues to be one of his favorite roles. Nothing makes him feel happier than to see someone’s face light up because he did something funny on stage. He has

found a similar feeling when dancing, as there are not as many high school male dancers. He loves to entertain people and make them smile at the end of a performance.

Eleanor Throckmorton (Catty) is making her Patio Playhouse debut. Previous credits include: Mary Poppins Jr. (Miss Smythe), The Lion King Jr. (Rafiki), and Seussical Jr. (Bird Girl). She can next be seen as The Cat in The Hat in Seussical Jr. She’s glad to be able to fight with her brother and not be told to “Stop fighting”.

Oliver Throckmorton (Clash) is the best of the Throckmortons you’ll see in this show. He’s tolerated their subpar performances and direction for years as he’s trudged through Mary Poppins Jr. (The Constable), The Lion King Jr. (Ed), and Seussical Jr. (Wickersham brother). You can next enjoy his performance as Mr. Mayor in Seussical Jr. Ellie’s a foot fungus.

Amy Throckmorton (Mom/Bret’s Mom) is making her second appearance at Patio Playhouse. Audiences will remember her from last summer’s The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Jeannie). Other area credits include Pump Boys & Dinettes (Prudie & Rhetta) with Moonlight Theatre, Pacco Arts, Lamb’s Players Theatre, and Irvine Civic Light Opera. Directorial credits include: Mary Poppins Jr., Seussical Jr., The Lion… (cont.)

Brandon Throckmorton (Dad/Jane’s Dad) (cont.) …King Jr., ‘Twas One Crazy Night Before Christmas, and Tweet: The Musical with Luminary Arts. Having performed with Tokyo Disney Resorts and Holland America, Amy is excited to share these shows with her family.

Brandon just finished Every Christmas Story Ever Told…(and then some) at Patio Playhouse.

Deborah Zimmer (Grandma) is thrilled to be introducing another original role in a new musical. Last season she was proud to bring Queen Elizabeth to life in Princess Diana, the Musical, for which she received a Patio award. Some of her favorite roles include: Madame Arcati (Blithe Spirit), Mrs. Van Daan (Diary of Anne Frank), and Mrs. Pearce (Pygmalion). When she isn't directing or designing lights, you can catch her doing improv at Patio with her adult and youth Off the Cuff

casts, or at the Broadway Theater in Vista with Funny Things Improv. Hugs and kisses to my supportive husband Rick and long-suffering son Mark.

Amanda Frawley (Director) is excited to see Quibbling Siblings on its feet. Greg Evans wrote a fun family show, and Amanda is thankful for Greg’s trust in her to take it from that staged reading years ago to the stage. It has been a few years since Amanda has directed. She has taken the past couple years to be on stage. Recently she appeared as Pippi in Luminary Arts’ production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Other credits include Ariel in Footloose, Fantine in Les Misérables, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense. "Thank you to Greg for trusting in me. I’m excited to see this thing on its feet! Hannah, thank you for taking this time to get back into the game. You have been awesome and I am grateful for your hard work. Erika, thank you for taking new material and running with it. Patrick, thanks for taking on A Boy and A Girl! You are a rock star! To the cast, you got this! Have fun! Play! Thank you for taking on a new project and going for it! Thank you to the production team and crew for your patience and love. Thank you to my family and friends for all your support. I love you! Enjoy the show.”

Patrick O’Connor (Director) is excited to be directing A Boy and a Girl at Patio Playhouse. While this is Patrick’s debut as a director, he has been an assistant director for great productions across the county, including Wicked Wizards (Turning Tydes Theater Company) and the award-winning The Third Wave (Patio Playhouse). Patrick is thrilled to be working with such a great cast and crew. Patrick has been acting in the San Diego community for many years. Some of his favorite roles have been: Uncle Fester in The Addams Family (Star Theater Co.), The Narrator/Mysterious Man in Into the Woods (Patio Playhouse), Jacob, Potiphar, and the Baker in Joseph (Act One), and Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (Patio Playhouse). He would like to thank Amanda Frawley for her support and for joining him on this journey and Patio Playhouse for being a source of creativity in North County.

Erika Gamez (Musical Director) is a Fresno native currently in her first year pursuing a Masters of Music in Wind Conducting from San Diego State University. She is the former Associate Music Director for Blossom Trail Players (Sanger, CA). Prominent past shows as keyboard/synth: Assassins, Cabaret, The Who’s Tommy, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Guys and Dolls. She recently appeared as “Cindy” in Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)!

Ticket Raffle

Patio Playhouse is partnering with Disneyland Resorts to offer 2 Disneyland Park Hopper tickets, good for one visit to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on the same day.

Tickets are $1 each, six for $5, or twenty-five for $20. Purchase tickets from our Box Office or Concessions staff.

Clearly write your name and phone number on the “ticket” part of each ticket and place it in the can in the lobby. Keep the part that says "keep”.

The raffle drawing will take place at the end of our current season on May 19th. The winner will be notified by phone. Tickets are valid through October 16, 2020.

Good luck, and thank you for supporting Patio Playhouse!

Join Patio Playhouse and the San Diego Performing Arts League in celebrating

San Diego Theatre Week.

Visit www.sandiegotheatreweek.com for more information and to shop for discount tickets.

Patio Playhouse is a proud member of

Associated Community Theaters of San Diego

www.actsd.org

Playing at other ACT theaters:

Guys and Dolls (through Feb 24) .................................. Coronado Playhouse

And Then There Were None (through Feb 10)........................... Lamplighters

Footloose (Mar 8–17) ........................................................ Pickwick Players

A Permanent Image (Feb 15–Mar 3) ........................... Point Loma Playhouse

People v. Beanstalk (through Feb 10) ............................................. PowPAC

Godspell (Mar 29–Apr 14)............................................................. Vanguard

Patio Playhouse Membership / Tix Packs Patio Playhouse offers exciting benefits for members, including free tickets, special events, drawings, and vouchers! Visit our website at

www.patioplayhouse.com and click Become a Member for complete details, or look for our forms in the lobby!

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Supporting................................................................................. $25 Patron ....................................................................................... $50 Sponsor ................................................................................. $100 Sustaining................................................................................ $250 Benefactor ............................................................................... $500 Producer ................................................................................$1000 Mogul .....................................................................................$2000

TIX PACKS for the remainder of our 2018-2019 Season (Tickets can be used for any combination of shows)

Downtown Tix Pack (4 tickets) Adult ................................................................................. $70 Senior ............................................................................... $64 Youth ................................................................................ $43

Patio Playhouse Board of Directors President ..........................................................................Steve Warrick 1st Vice President .................................................. Cassiopeia Guthrie 2nd Vice President .................................................... Deborah Zimmer Secretary ........................................................................ Dan Townsend Treasurer..................................................................... Peggy Schneider Artistic Manager ........................................................... Matt FitzGerald General Manager .................................................... Cassiopeia Guthrie Technical Manager.......................................................... David Guthrie Youth Theater Director ............................................ Brenda Townsend

Directors at Large ...................... Connie Fischl, Samantha Goldstein, David Guthrie, Kelli Harless, Maisy Holmes,

Brian Keon, Andrew Lukes, Victoria Silva-Davis

Advisory Members.... Bruce Blackwell, Connie Boyd, Helgard Deuel, David Farlow, Spencer Farmer, Susan Guffy, Christine Montan,

Gretchen Pili, Jennifer Purviance, Steve Rich, Liz Schwartz

Patio Playhouse Members 2018-2019 Become a member today and help support quality community and youth

theater in Escondido! Pick up a form in the lobby or visit www.patioplayhouse.com.

Lifetime (Emeritus) Mr. and Mrs. Carleton

Appleby Candace Cameron The Gelvin family Mrs. Kathleen Gelvin Joan Kearns Connie Marino Anita Milner Stan and Jo Rubin Dr. Michelle Shapiro

Mogul ($2000+) (Receives Producer benefits and a private show)

Producer ($1000+) (Receives a half-page program ad in addition to Benefactor benefits) The Hall/Ashcroft Family Jasada Foundation

(Samantha Goldstein and David Newman)

Steve and Peggy Schneider

Benefactor ($500+) (Receives 1/4 paqe ad, two banquet tickets and two Tix Packs) Jill Campbell Gretchen Pili

Sustaining ($250+) (Receives two Tix Packs) Bruce Rotter and Jill

Herndon Matt and Emily FitzGerald David and Cassiopeia

Guthrie

The Kolod Family Monty and Tracy Miani Dan and Brenda

Townsend Steve Warrick

Sponsor ($100+) (Receives four tickets to any show) Richard and Kathleen

Brousil E. Corrow Sherry Denton Marilyn Escher Geno and Connie Fischl Susan Griffin John and Pam Gunderson The Kohl Family Pamela Langness Ronald Petzoldt Albert and Silvia Pichardo Cynthia M.Poole JJ and Sylvia Rowley Joanna Spisak Drea Zigarmi

Patron ($50+) (Receives two tickets to any show) John and Joan Capito Helgard Deuel Nikita Espinoza Lynn Hartz Mike and Kelli Harless Consuelo P. Martinez Kevin and Sandra

Martinez The McMurtry Family

Christine Montan Dick Nash Linda Lou Oster Peggy Sue Productions Stephen A. Rich Larry Steckling

Supporting ($25+) Cindy Alfonso David Farlow Samuel and Sheila

Freedman Fit Monkeys, Inc. Grand Façade Theatre

Productions Susan Guffy The Heidemann Family Emily Just Brian Keon Andrew Lukes The Lally-Moate Family Julio Mas Ruth Mimms The Morelock Family Claudia Pina Jim and Lexie Randall Christian Reyes Laurissa Rudgers Laura Rudgers Victoria Silva-Davis Michael and Patricia

Sayre Doug Shattuck Zane Stewart Lori Tinkle Helen Vexler Viasat Young Living Deborah Zimmer

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Off the Cuff – Patio’s Improv Troupe presents

Prepare for Valentine's Day Family Friendly Youth performance

Saturday February 9, 2019 2 pm

Patio Youth Theater presents Thornton Wilder's timeless and deeply moving drama, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1938 and has been adored by audiences worldwide ever since. This portrait of small-town America is a perfect fit for Patio’s intimate stage.

March 22-April 7, 2019

When a new law gives citizens the power to turn in anyone they suspect is an undocumented foreigner, a pesky upstairs neighbor seizes on blackmail as the fix to his problems, in this contemporary thriller from playwright Juan Mayorga.

Performances in Spanish and English.

April 26-May 19, 2019