Kentwood Players presents

y Studs rerke'Adapted by Stephen Schwartz & N!na Faso

Songs by Craig Carnelia • Micki GrantMary Rodgers & Susan BirkenheadStephen Schwartz· J mes TaylorDance MU$lc by Michele Brourman

Or4l/no/ Production D/Nct" by Stephen $chworta

8Directed by

Catherine RahmChoreographed by

Vicki KirkProduced by

Lori Marple-Pereslete

DIRECTOR'S NOTEIt has been said that when Studs Terkel listened, America spoke.His genius was the ability to take what he heard and to distill it intopoetry. Stephen Schwartz took it a step further, and saw that there wasmusic in that poetry. In these trying times, we can learn a valuable lessonfrom the words of the farm workers - "Un mejor dia vendra - a betterday will come." In one of his last interviews, Studs said that "hope dieslast." Listening to the poetry of the working class, we can see the truth inthat statement and we can all draw strength from their dreams.

- Catherine Rahm, Director

This production is dedicatedto the memory of

Studs Terkel (1912-2008).

SPECIAL THANKSHeather Grottke for letting us borrow the fireman's clothing,

Lamar Dorsey, Emmanuel Lutheran Actor's Theatre Ensemble,Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Victor Reinhardt,

Stilleto Entertainment, the entire cast and crew of Workinq,and anyone we missed due to printing deadlines.

Please turn cell phones and pagers to silent, turn offalarms on digital watches, and unwrap any candy or

cough drops before the play begins. Thank you.

CAST(in alphabetical order)

LeVanna Atkinson-Williams Maggie (Cleaning Woman), Candy (Socialite),Housewife, Restaurant Patron

Patricia Butler Delores (Waitress), Sue (OfficeWorker)Car Park Cutie, Housewife

Jerry Cordova Roberto (Farm Worker), Ralph (Entepreneur),Norm (OfficeWorker), Trucker, Father

Trenekia Danielle Amanda (Project Manager), HousewifeRestaurant Patron, Cleaning Woman

Harold Dershimer Anthony (Mason), Tom (Fireman),Farmworker, Millworker, Father

Emma Hatton Emma (Newsboy)

Alan Levine Joe (Retired), Rex (Money Manager),Restaurant Patron, Father

Ben Lupejkis Al (Car Parker), Charlie (Copyboy),Trucker, Father

Alison Mattiza Kate (Housewife), Heather (Operator),TI Superette, Cleaning Woman

Peter Miller Jim (Father), Conrad (UPS Man), Millworker,Bill (OfficeWorker), Restaurant Patron

Trevor Murphy Frank (Trucker), Mike (Ironworker),Farm Worker, Father

Cassandra Ristaino Babe (Checker), Enid (Phone Sales),Car Park Cutie, Mud Flap Mama

Abby Martin Stein Grace (Millworker),Sharon (Receptionist),Car Park Cutie, TI Superette, Mud Flap Mama

Julie Urbanek Rose (Teacher), Roberta (Hooker), Maitre'D,Housewife, Cleaning Woman

SETTINGWorkingtakes place every day in every town in America.

- There will be one 15 minute intermission -

MUSICAL NUMBERSACTON£.1. All the Livelong Day2. Hey Somebody Reprise #13. Traffic Jam4. Lovin' Al5. Nobody TellsMe How6. I'm Just Movin'7. Un Mejor Dia Vendra8. Newsboy9. Just a Housewife10. Millwork11. If I Could've Been

ACT TWO12. Hey Somebody Reprise #213. Mason14. Brother Trucker15. It's An Art16. Joe17. Cleaning Women18. Fathers and Sons19. Something To Point To

CompanyCompanyCompanyAl and the Car Park CutiesRoseBabe and the Treasure Island SuperettesRoberto and the Farm WorkersEmma and CompanyKate and the HousewivesGrace and the MillworkersCompany

CompanyAnthonyFrank, Dave, Sid and the Mud Flap MamasDelores and the Restaurant PatronsJoeMaggie and the Cleaning WomenJim and all MenCompany

PRODUCTION CREWDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine RahmProducer Lori Marple-PeresleteAsst. Music Director / Pianist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BillWolfeChoreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vicki KirkStage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max Heldring StormesSet Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph BellCostumer Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria CohenLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom BropheyProps Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda ReinhardtMaster Builder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben LupejkisAssistant Costume Designers Barbara Brophey and Valerie RuelSeamstresses ..... Arlene Cohen, Julia Maggs, Treva Merritt and Adina SiloMusicians . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Wallace - Guitar/Bass, Greg Erskine - DrumsBooth Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virgina Mekkelson and Russell HamPhotography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LizReinhardtHospitality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry CosgroveAudition Assistance. . . . . . . . . . Max Heldring Stormes and Jeanne SpainGraphic, Lobby, Postcard, Program and Projection Design. . . . LizReinhardt

THE CASTLeVanna Atkinson-Williams - LeVanna is delighted to be making herCalifornia musical debut with Kentwood Players. She would like tothank her friends, colleagues, family and her wonderful boyfriend forall their love and support.

Patricia Butler - Patricia is grateful and proud to participate in thisode to American labor by its patron saint, the late Studs Terkel.Workers of the world, unite!

Jerry Cordova - Originally from Texas, Jerry is currently finishing uphis graduate work in Music Education at USe. Some of Jerry'sfavorite roles include The Mikado (Nank-Poo), HMS Pinafore(Ralph Rackstraw), Le Nozze di Figaro (Don Curzio), Cabaret (Victor),and Master Class (Tony Candolio). He is excited to be working at theWestchester Playhouse with this talented cast.

Trenekia Danielle - Trenekia's Kentwood performances includeMurder on the Nile, Heaven Can Wait, 45 Seconds From Broadway,and most recently, The Trialof Goldilocks. She is thrilled to performher musical debut at Kentwood.

Harold Dershimer - Harold, who earned a BFA from USC's School ofDrama, was last seen at KP in The Odd Couple. Previous showsinclude The Subject Was Roses and You're a Good Man, CharlieBrown. He has also directed All My Sons, Catholic School Girls,andThe Gingerbread Lady while President of Actors' Repertory Theatre.

Emma Hatton - Emma was last seen at Kentwood as Susie Slauson inLittle Green Men and as the ballerina!crying child in Gypsy. Previousroles include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with the TorranceTheatre Company and A Little Princess with Golden State Theatre.Emma is a third grader in Manhattan Beach. Much love to Mom, Dadand Claire.

Alan Levine - Alan is delighted to be working with such a young andenergetic cast and Catherine Rahm in his debut performance with KP.He has appeared in Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and Peter Pan as wellas over a dozen Sholem Players productions. He is grateful for thesupport of family and friends.

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Ben LupejkisBen is a Marcom Masque Award winner in front and behind thescenes. Being onstage again after 1 1/2 years is so fun; it's not likeworking. Thanks Pattie, the skippers, Cat, and Lori.

Alison MattizaVery happy to be on stage again at KP, Alison's previous showsinclude Guys &Dolls and City of Angels. Other roles include Piratesof Penzance (Ruth), A Chorus Line (Cassie), All My Sons (Ann) andPippin (Catherine). She would like to thank her husband and son forall of their love and support. This one is for Mom.

Peter MillerThis is Peter's fifth production at Kentwood, having last appeared inFollies. Previous shows include Murray in the World Premiere ofLarva Boy and the Orange County premiere of Reefer Madness: TheMusical at STAGES Theatre in Fullerton, Officer Barrel in Urinetown,and Dr Carrasco in Man of La Mancha at the Grove Theatre.

Trevor MurphyThis is Trevor's Kentwood Players debut! Previous roles includeVincent in Brixton at the Pasadena Playhouse and The BeastlyBombingat the Steve Allen Theater. Check out Netflix for filmand TV appearances.

Cassandra RistainoCassandra hails from Massachusetts. Her favorite stage roles includeRizzo in Grease, Fastrada in Pippin, and Louisa in TheFantasticks. Thanks to Jerry for everything!

Abby Martin SteinAt the age of 12, Abby had the pleasure of playing the newsgirl in aproduction of Working. Since then, this show has held a very specialplace in her heart. She is glad that as an adult, she can embrace adramatically different character in this great show. Thank you Jasonfor all your love and support.

Julie UrbanekJulie is thrilled to be performing at Kentwood for her second time.Stage credits include Sarah in Company, Pam in The FullMonty,Marmee in Little Women, Ado Annie in Oklahoma as well asnumerous industrials across Southern California.

You are invited to meet and greet with the cast in the Green Room after the performance.

The Crew

Catherine Rahm (Director) - Catherine has performed and directed in manytheatres, but loves coming back to Kentwood. The supportive membership andthe enthusiastic audiences make it a wonderful theatre home. She hopes you allhave as much fun watching this piece as we all had putting it together for you.

Lori Marple-Pereslete (Producer) - Lori has been an active Kentwood memberfor eight years. Besides producing, Lori can usually be found behind the scenesbuilding and decorating sets or minding the prop room. She's thrilled to beworking with Catherine and such a talented cast. She hopes you enjoy the show!

BillWolfe (Asst.Music Director / Pianist) - Billenjoys being part of theKentwood family and this opportunity to work with Catherine. He has directedall levels of theatre in Southern California and beyond. Previous shows hereinclude Gypsy, Follies, Company, West Side Story, Nunsense and others. He isalso happy to spend time with his boyfriend and thanks him for all of thesupport.

Vicki Kirk (Choreographer) - Vicki has a BFA in Musical Theatre from MillikinUniversity. After graduating, she made her living as a singer/dancer in theMidwest. Vicki has choreographed for Kentwood in the past, including lastseason's Drood She thanks her family for letting her do this and thanksCatherine for asking.

Joseph Bell (Set Designer) - This is Joseph's second set for Kentwood, havingpulled that duty for last year's The Mystery of Edwin Drood He has collaboratedwith director, Catherine Rahm, on many productions around LA, either as aperformer or as director. This is a favorite show of his, and he thanks all of thecast and crew that put in the hard work needed to bring the set to life.

Maria Cohen (Costume Designer) - After a brief break, Kentwood's residentcostumer is refreshed and ready to WORK. This is Maria's second show withCatherine - the first was last year's The Mystery of Edwin Drood She's lovedWORKINGwith such a talented cast and hopes you enjoy the show!

Tom Brophey (Lighting Designer) - Tom has designed lighting for manyKentwood Players' shows beginning with Night Watch in 1974 and most recentlyfor The Laramie Project His most recent musical was Little Green Men. He isglad to be working with Catherine Rahm again, having designed for herproduction of The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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UPCOMINGKENTWOOD PLAYERS

PRODUCTIONSRoald Dahl's Willy Wonka

Theatre for Young Adults VersionMusic and Lyricsby Leslie Bricusse andAnthony Newley; Adapted for the Stageby Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonaldBased on the Book "Charlie and theChocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

Directed by Drew Fitzsimmonsand Meredith M. Sweeney

April 4, 11 and 18, 2009

All announced showsare subject to change.

Present LaughterA comedy by Noel Coward

Directed by Gail Bernardi

May 8 - June 13, 2009

DriveA new play by Emily Dodi

Directed by Tony Gatto

July 10 - August 15,2009

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