Performances at the

SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga

March 9 - April 6, 2019

FOR TICKETS & INFOwww.wvlo.org (408) 268-3777

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The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

StarringRachelle Abbey, Kyle Arrouzet, Stephanie Baumann, Tony Gonzales, Jessica Herrera, Guillermo Morales,

Tyler Savin, Jaymee Senigaglia, Heather Mae Steffen & The TDirector/Choreographer: Jery Rosas;

Music Directors: Sarah Moulder & Sean Green; Vocal Director: Jonathan Campos; Producer: Nancy Kwong

Gala Champagne Opening: March 9, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: March 22, 29, April 5, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: March 16, 30, April 6, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: March 23, 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by R& H Theatricals, 601 W . 26th St . Suite #312, New York, NY 10001 .

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The Son g s of Leiber and Stoller

Presents

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to “Smokey Joe’s Café”, the second production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 54th Season, Broadway’s longest-running musical revue and celebration of two song writers—Lieber & Stoller —

and their timeless songs . Our final production of this season will be “Will Rog-ers Follies” which will take you on a bewitching tour of the life and times of the legendary Will Rogers .

You’re Invited! Whether you’re already one of our 1000+ subscribers or here in the Saratoga Civic Theatre for the very first time, we invite you to join us in November for our 55th Season . It will open with “Mamma Mia”, the Broadway version of the popular film, “Once Upon A Mattress”, the Broadway hit that made Carol Burnett a star and closing with another film transferred to the Broadway stage, “Legally Blonde” .

Look at Our Centerfold! Included in this program is a special blue insert which we invite you to use to subscribe to WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 55th musi-cal season . Subscribe NOW to ensure good seats and substantial savings over the cost of individual tickets . Current subscribers may also use this to renew for next season . All subscription and individual ticket orders will be processed according to the date on which they are received, but actual tickets will not be assigned or mailed until after this season’s last production has concluded in July .

Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your support and enthusiasm for WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes . 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 WVLO Musical Theatre Company

WVLO MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES

NEXT SEASON: 2019–2020We invite you to become a subscriber to our New Season

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Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Original Concept by Stephen Helper and Jack Viertel • Co-conceived by Otis Sallid

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A Note from the Director

I fell in love with Smokey Joe’s Café by the time the opening number “Neighborhood” finished playing . (I heard the show well before I saw it .) To me, the songs remind us of our shared experiences in life . Things like falling in love for the first time or being down in the dumps, or even regrets are universally relatable .

When Smokey Joe’s Café opened on Broadway on March 2, 1995, it was a celebration of Lieber and Stoller’s amazing music . It was also an homage to the artists that made that music so popular . From Elvis to the Coasters to LaVern Baker, the artists’ interpretation and personality made the songs stick in the hearts of people around the world .

While our production is also a celebration of this iconic music of the 50s and 60s, our production focuses on the connections that we have, not just with the music, but to other people .

Smokey Joe’s Café, or as I like to call it “SmoJoe’s”, is one of my absolute favorite shows of all time . This musical revue has no script other than the words of the songs themselves and as such it is so easy to sit back and enjoy this show .

I’d like to dedicate this show filled with love to my parents and my dearest friends, who are MY connections when I hear these songs .

I invited our cast to share their hearts with our audiences and embody the sounds and styles of their characters in their own unique way, as it related to their own lives and experiences .

My hope is that you hear connections in these songs that resonate with you and help you build, strengthen or even make new ones .

Welcome to our Neighborhood . —Jery Rosas, Director/Choreographer

ORCHESTRACo-Music Director/Saxophone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarah MoulderCo-Music Director/Keyboard 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean GreenKeyboard 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob SunshineGuitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam ShinnickBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alonso SanchezDrums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine LovejoyPercussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niles Flynn

Not all musicians will play for each performance.

MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

Christine Lovejoy is a relative newcomer to our orchestra since she has only played for Sister Act, Spamalot and now Smokey Joe’s Café. She plays all percussion instruments, and has played for shows all over the Bay Area, including Starstruck Theater, Hillbarn Theater, Presentation HS, Bur-

lingame HS, CMTSJ, Tabard Theatre, SCP and LTSJ . She is the principal percussionist of the Cambrian Symphony and has played the Nutcracker at the CPA for the past six years . She teaches band and piano at Herman Intermediate School and jazz band at Santa Teresa HS . Christine earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from SJSU and is super excited to share this stage with her fiancé, Guillermo Morales .

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MUSICAL NUMBERSACT I

Neighborhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The CompanyYoung Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo with Kyle, Tyler and The TFalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heather MaeRuby Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony with Guillermo, Kyle, Tyler and The TDance With Me . . . . . . . . Tyler and Stephanie with Guillermo, Kyle and The TNeighborhood (Reprise 1) Stephanie, Rachelle, Heather Mae, Jessica and JaymeeKeep On Rollin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The T, Guillermo, Tyler and KyleSearchin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The T with Guillermo, Tyler and KyleKansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie, Jaymee and TonyTrouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather Mae and RachelleLove Me/Don’t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo and JaymeeFools Fall In Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .StephaniePoison Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler with Guillermo, Kyle and The TDon Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RachelleShoppin’ For Clothes . . . . . . . . The T and Kyle with Guillermo, Tyler and TonyI Keep Forgettin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JaymeeOn Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo, Kyle, Tyler and The TD .W . Washburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The T and CompanySaved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie and Company

—Intermission—ACT II

Baby, That Is Rock & Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The CompanyYakety Yak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The CompanyCharlie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The CompanyStay A While . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo and JessicaPearl’s a Singer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JaymeeTeach Me How To Shimmy . . . . Tony with Heather Mae, Guillermo and The TYou’re The Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle and Rachelle Smokey Joe’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Company Loving You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler and The CompanyTreat Me Nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The THound Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Little Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle with Guillermo, Tyler, Tony and The TI’m a Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie, Rachelle, Heather Mae and JaymeeThere Goes My Baby . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo with Kyle, Tyler, Tony and The TLove Potion #9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guillermo with Kyle, Tyler, Tony and The TSome Cats Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RachelleJailhouse Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony and The CompanyFools Fall In Love (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .StephanieSpanish Harlem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TylerI (Who Have Nothing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The TNeighborhood (Reprise 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JaymeStand By Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guillermo and Company

PRODUCTION STAFFProducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy KwongAssistant Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earl MasudaAssociate Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth DaleDirector/Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jery Rosas Assistant Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhona McFadyenCo-Music Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Moulder & Sean GreenVocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan CamposResident Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron BowmanProduction Set Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett CarlsonTech Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Hand Master Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Barone & William ShepardLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike MunozSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris BeerSound Team Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan SingletarySound Board Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek DeMarco, Mike Rhone & Andy SwitkyCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy PincusCostume Construction . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Armenta, Esther Goes, Sue Howell, Kira Miller,

Kim Nutini & Nita Rabe-UyenoSpecialty Costume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther & Harley GoesCo-Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Lamcke & Mike MacKenzieProperties Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth DaleProperties Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy DeanScenic Lighting Riggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Raiman & Rocco VecilioStage Crew . . . . . . . .Dawn Johnson, Leslie Lamcke, Frank Sherlock, Nita Rabe-Uyeno

& Rose Wiley Light Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David LamckeSpotlight Operators . . . . . . . . . .Don Masuda, Emily Oberheim, Riley & Nancy KwongAnnouncements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie MoylanVideo Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon WengerSet Construction & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Barone, Sherma Cook, Logan Frank,

Esther Goes, Ed Hand, Earl Masuda, Camille Pietrow, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, William Shepard, & Cast Members

Wig, Hair Design/Make Up Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine OrmsethHouse Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy PincusWeb Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave RaimanAudition Assistants . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Dale, Nancy Dean, Earl Masuda, Judy Pincus,

Nita Rabe-Uyeno, Dave Raiman, Frank SherlockRehearsal Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Green Amandu Ku, Russell Lee & Shannon Wang Program, Lobby & Publicity Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandPublicity & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia Rust-GreavesReservations & Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed & Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth Dale, Nancy Kwong, June Milanes,

Judy Pincus & Frank SherlockLobby Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria & Judy PincusLobby Design, Display & Company Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongProgram Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengVideographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback MemoriesPoster & Flier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongFlier Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Business ServicesProgram Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CyberPress Printing

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTRachelle Abbey is delighted to be back at WVLO in such a great show .

Favorite roles include Judy in 9 to 5 (FMT) Brenda Strong in Catch Me if You Can (WVLO), Rosie in Cabaret (Hillbarn Theater), Val in A Chorus Line (SCP), Penny in Hairspray (SBMT) and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (SCP) . When not on stage she can be found singing with the Santa Clara Chorale . She also enjoys social dancing, tennis and hiking . She is currently a Research Associate at Nanosyn working on cancer research .

Kyle Arrouzet is excited to return to WVLO after his previous performances in The Boyfriend, and Dames at Sea. A Bay Area native, Kyle holds a B .A . in Music from Santa Clara University and works in HR by day . Kyle would like to thank his friends and family for their unyielding support . Recent credits include: Bobby/Ensemble in Cabaret (SCP), Teacher/Ensemble in Singin’ in the Rain (BBB), Ensemble in Sweeney Todd (HillBarn), and Paolo/Ensemble in The Bridges of Madison County (SBMT) .

Stephanie Baumann is thrilled to debut in her first WVLO production . She was last seen playing her dream role in City Lights production of In The Heights. Other credits include Justice in Rock of Ages (Ohlone Summerest), 2 years in a row of playing Usherette/Eddie/Dr .Scott in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Roshi), Trish/Gov Ferguson in Bonnie & Clyde (Stage1), Ragtime (Ohlone Summerest), and Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Stage1) . She owns her own business as a hairstylist . She is incredibly thankful for her friends, family and clients who believe in her passion and support her pursuing her dreams of being on stage!

Tony Gonzales is excited to return to the WVLO stage in one of his all-time bucket list shows . He was last seen on this stage as Warner in WVLO’s production of Bullets Over Broadway alongside his puppy, Waffles, who played “Mr . Wooffles” . You may have spied him in one of eight WVLO’s past productions such as 42nd St. (Andy Lee), Forum (Protean), High Society (Butler) , Anything Goes (Ensemble) A Chorus Line (Greg), Guys & Dolls (ensemble), or his first show in 1995 on the WVLO Stage in Gypsy (Yonkers) . Most recently he played Jacob in SCP’s La Cage Aux Folles where he garnered a Theater Bay Area Nomination for Best sSupporting Actor in a Musical . More recently you may have spotted him in other sensational Bay Area productions such as A Chorus Line (SCP; Mike), Young Frankenstein (ensemble; PAP); Miss Saigon (GI; PAP); Crazy 4 You (Cowboy Trio; BBB); Millie (Ens .; BBB); Miss Saigon (GI; BBB) . In his “spare time” he works as a Sr . Manager of Business Operations for Cloud Financial Management Software Company in downtown San Jose . When not playing on stage he enjoys creating Instant-Pot recipes and going to CrossFit with his Godson Riley, and his 2 pups “Tessie Chicken” & “Waffles” .

Memorial Theater Arts ScholarshipsWe are pleased to announce the

17th Annual Pincus Scholarship and 5th Annual Janet Cazel Scholarship for 2019

Dedicated to the memory of Gene and Cele Pincus who worked tirelessly in support of WVLO for 25 years and to the memory of Janet Cazel, a long-time WVLO supporter, the two scholarships are each awarded annually, on a competitive basis . An amount of $1,000 each will be given to two Santa Clara County graduating HS seniors who intend to pursue a career in Theater Arts and who have demonstrated a high degree of involvement in the performing arts throughout his/her HS career . There is only one application to file for both scholarships . Deadline is Saturday, March 16, 2019 .

Please go to WVLO .org web site for additional information .

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Jessica Herrera is making her Bay Area musical debut in Smokey Joe’s Café and is proud to be a member of this wonderful cast and crew . She has been dancing for over 10 years and performing for even longer . Currently, she is a member of Elemental Remix, a high-energy, all-female dance group based in SJ, as well as a dancer and singer at Ariel Dance Productions in Campbell . Jessica would like to thank all of you for coming out and supporting local live theater . She dedicates her performance to Dan and her family, who have been so supportive of her artistic endeavors, and to her friends, who inspire her with their creativity and encourage her daily with their confidence…love you all!

Guillermo Morales. Despite a long history in music and theatre, Smokey Joe’s Café is the first show Guillermo has performed in for over 10 years . He would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his wonderful directors, Jonathan and Jery, Smokey Joe’s beautiful and talented cast members, and all the lovely staff at WVLO for entrusting him with this opportunity . And also, a special thank you to his fiancée, Christine, for providing him the motivation to get back on the stage .

Tyler Savin .This is Tyler’s fifth show with WVLO . His most recent roles were Cliff in Cabaret with SCP and Sir Lancelot in Spamalot at WVLO, having won ERMA Awards for both of his leading roles in Footloose and Catch Me If You Can. His theatrical credits include Princeton in SCP’s Avenue Q, Huck Finn in Big River, and Will Parker in Oklahoma!, both with San Benito Stage Company, and Dr . Madden in Next To Normal with SVCT . Tyler’s hobbies are sports, theatre and video games and in the future, he’d like to work in theater (directing, tech, acting, etc .) He’d like to dedicate this performance to his grandmother, Ernestine, for introducing him to most of these songs at an early age . Enjoy the show!

Jaymee Senigaglia studied Musical Theater at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Voice at the Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio in New York City . After moving back to the West Coast she served as the Music Director of Pac Heights Kidz in SF and developed their music program . In 2016 she opened Stage Presence which is now the premier Bay Area Vocal Studio for teaching confidence through singing to children in Musical Theater . When not teaching, performing, or parenting her sweet six year old, Jaymee focuses on songwriting . Her single “Back In Town” debuted on all streaming platforms in 2018 and is currently available on Itunes . With her years of experience and talent, Jaymee is here to inspire, coach, and help students find themselves in the music . She is beyond excited to be part of Smokey Joe’s Café and Music Directing at Starting Arts in 2019 as she grows and develops as a teacher and performer .

Heather Mae Steffen This is Heather Mae’s first show with WVLO and she couldn’t be more excited! She is honored to be working with such a talented and wonderful cast . She studied Music & Vocal Performance at Sonoma State, and Theatre Arts at Foothill College . Some of her past favorite roles have been Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show, Vanessa in In The Heights, and Rusty in Footloose. When she’s not on stage she loves riding horses and body building . She’d also like to thank her Dad for his endless love and support

The T is stoked to be making his first appearance at WVLO in his return to the South Bay since playing Delray Farrell in Memphis at Tabard Theatre in 2016 . Since returning to the States in 2013 after living, teaching and performing in Hungary for three years, he has also performed in numerous productions at Stanford (Higher Ground), BBB (Dreamgirls & Kiss Me, Kate!), PAP (Chicago), Exit Theatre (Religiomania), BP (Ragtime & Dreamgirls), Los Altos Stage (Batboy), California’s Great America (the first black Captain Conrad Verner of Mass Effect: New Earth), Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (3 Shows for Freight Fest and 2 Shows for Holiday in the Park), and Solo Lab (a self-written one-man show entitled P .K .’s) . In addition to being a student of cosmetology and entrepreneurship and a lover of all aspects of the performing arts, The T is also a writer [with two librettos in the works], published lyricist [with an EP in pre-production], director, teacher/instructor for YUPP Org ., BTBPAG, and John Casablancas Modeling and Talent agency, and techie who thanks God above all for the blessings of great support from family, close friends, agency, this theatre company and fantastic cast (in which Jaymee is accredited for getting him to audition last minute) .

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Rachelle Abbey Kyle Arrouzet Stephanie Baumann Tony Gonzales

Jessica Herrera Guillermo Morales Tyler Savin Jaymee Senigaglia

Heather Mae Steffen The T

WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFFNancy Kwong (Producer) Nancy returns for her 22nd assignment in her 38 years of involvement with WVLO . Last season she served as Producer for Spamalot, as well as Assistant Producer for the first two shows, and has performed, choreographed and served as a Board Member throughout those years as well . She earned her BA degree from CSU and her Masters in Speech Pathology from SJSU . She applies those teaching skills in the OGSD and in her

spare time, keeps in touch with her 2 busy boys, Cameron and Riley .Elizabeth Dale (Associate Producer/Props) Elizabeth produced the first show of last season, Bullets Over Broadway and now steps into a “helper” role for this one . For the past 30 years, she has served in almost every staff position in addition to assisting most other positions . She has served on the Board of Directors since 1985, and has always received major support from her daughter, Julie, and Lester, her husband of 62 years . Liz is one of our most

valued volunteers .Earl Masuda (Assistant Producer) This is Earls 29th WVLO production . He’s been in the cast, crew or on the staff since 2010 . He produced the first show of the current season, 42nd Street, and his favorite role was being in the quartet in Breaking Up Is Hard to Do in 2010 . He thanks his wife, Pat, and sons, Matt and Chris, for putting up with his crazy schedule . Earl also thanks family and friends (at Oak Grove School District and Yu-Ai Kai)

for their continued support .Jery Rosas (Director/Choreographer) is supremely humbled to be given the opportunity to work on Smokey Joe’s Café, which has always been a personal favorite . His performing credits span nearly the entire Bay Area, from SF to Hollister . A few favorites: WVLO: Crazy For You (Bobby Child), Catch Me If You Can (Carl Hanratty), White Christmas (Phil Davies); SCP: Pippin (Leading Player), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas); Limelight Actors’ Theatre:

Lend Me A Tenor (Max), Boeing Boeing (Robert) . Director credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (WVLO Musical Theater); Choreographer: Oliver, Sweet Charity, JCS (WVLO Musical Theater), Godspell (co-choreographer) . A great many thanks are not enough for the team that joined him on this journey or for the cast that worked and werked (not a typo) so hard to bring his wackadoo ideas to the stage, Jery owes them A LOT! He thanks to the Staff and incredible Cast for letting him play on the “other side of the table” and all the laughs along the way . Thank you to friends and family for putting up with the crazy schedule now that he is back in theatre again after a year off . Most importantly, thank YOU for supporting local theatre .

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Rhona McFadyen (Assistant Choreographer) is back at WVLO after appearing as a Laker Girl in last summer’s Spamalot and as a Stewardess in Catch Me If You Can (2017) . A dancer all her life, Rhona has always enjoyed sharing her love of dance with children and teens . She currently works at Dartmouth Middle School teaching 8th grade US History and choreographing the school musical . She occasionally appears in a show of her own- catch her

in Thoroughly Modern Millie this spring at SBMT . Sarah Moulder (Co-Music Director) excitedly returns to the pit as Co-Music Director & Saxophonist for this production of Smokey Joe’s Café. Sarah is no stranger to WVLO, having played in numerous pit orchestras including A Chorus Line, Sister Act, and Spamalot . When she is not playing for WVLO, Sarah can be found playing with the SF Wind Symphony and the Santa Clara Big Band . Sarah is the Director of Bands and Orchestras at

Ravenswood Middle School and Cesar Chavez Academy in East Palo Alto . One of Sarah’s favorite places to be is playing music with her boyfriend Sean .

Sean Green (Co-Music Director) is excited to return to WVLO as Co-Music Director, having played keyboards in many previous productions including Spamalot, Sister Act, and Bullets Over Broadway last season . Previous MD credits include: Footloose, Spring Awakening, Once on This Island, and Sweeney Todd. An accomplished pianist, Sean regularly plays for musical theater productions around the Bay Area and with the Santa Clara Big

Band . Sean would like to thank the entire WVLO family for this opportunity and for always welcoming him back “home .”

Jonathan Campos (Vocal Director) Jonathan returns to a WVLO staff position after serving as Assistant Vocal Director for Sister Act, Assistant Music Director for Catch Me If You Can and Bullets Over Broadway, and Vocal Director and lead (Billy Lawlor) in 42nd Street . He also appeared in the role of Kevin Rosario in our production of In The Heights in 2016 . His credits include Marriage of Figaro and Elijah at SJSU, West Side Story & Les Miserables at

NorCal Academy of Performing Arts . He just graduated with a BA in Music at SJSU and was a former member of the SJSU Choraliers . Outside of WVLO, he serves as a Voice Teacher at The Evergreen Studio of Music and the Arts . He would like to

thank his family and his girlfriend Leslie for all of their support .Brett Carlson (Scenic Designer) This is the first show Brett has designed for WVLO, although he’s appeared many times on this stage . His recent work includes the scenic designs for Into the Woods at LASC, and Big River at SBMT . He’s an adjunct professor at Missouri Western State University where he designed the set for

Spring Awakening. Favorite acting roles include Once on This Island (Papa Ge), Into the Woods (Wolf/Steward), and How to Succeed (Bud Frump) . Brett studied Theater Arts at SJSU and was an intern at the Theatre Royal in Bath, England, where he worked with their youth theatre program .

Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) Mike returns for his 59th production with WVLO, having completed the same staff position for Sister Act last season . His lighting design credits also include productions for CCMT, SCPL, SCP, Teatro Vision, LTSJ, Woodminster Amphitheater and dozens of other musicals for SBMT (his most recent was Big River in this theater) . He earned his BA in Fine Arts from SJSU and a Minor in Dance .Chris Beer (Sound Designer) returns for his third season working on WVLO productions, most recently co-designing sound for Sister Act. Other sound design credits include Mame (SBMT), Cabaret (SCP), Peter And The Starcatcher (SBMT) . By day, he’s a Software Developer for the Stanford Libraries .Michael MacKenzie (Co-Stage Manager) This marks Mike’s 46th production with WVLO, having most recently served as Co-Stage Manager for Spamalot last season . The majority of his time in this position is spent attending rehearsals and “manipulating” the sets and his crew once we are in the theater . He especially enjoys the latter part of this job . He often dons a costume to appear onstage as ballroom dancer, bartender, or whatever else is needed . Mike is a retired electronics guru and his hobbies include travel with his lovely wife, Cay, and photography . He is one of our most dedicated

and dependable volunteers .David Lamcke (Co-Stage Manager) returns for his thirteenth show with WVLO in a “behind the scenes” position, the latest in Bullets Over Broadway in 2017 . He has also performed in seven of our productions, the most recent was in Catch Me If You Can, the last musical in our 52nd Season . He also served as ASM for Plaid Tidings and Jesus Christ, Superstar. David is a dedicated volunteer and performer and we are always delighted when he shares his

time and talents with us .Judy Pincus (Costume Designer) This marks Judy’s 29th production as a Costumer, her most recent was Sister Act. Previously, she has costumed Bullets Over Broadway, Catch Me If You Can, Irene, Mame, 42nd Street, Big River, and many more . She has served on the Board of Directors for the past 17 years (currently as Secretary) and House Manager for most of our productions . By day, she is a Budget Analyst at NASA and extends her gratitude to everyone

for their support .

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Christine Ormseth (Wig & Hair Design) is back in this staff position after working on last season’s production of Spamalot. She has been working with this group since 2013 and has also performed on our stage, most recently as Tricia in A Chorus Line. In her spare time she is a Preschool Teacher at Children’s Corner in Los Altos and sends her love and thanks to her family, friends and boyfriend for their support .

Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program .

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UniversitySJCLO San Jose Civic Light OperaSJSU San Jose State University

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worked-watches and other electronic devices to the “OFF” position .

2 . Please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to the announced curtain time of the performance .

3 . Talking during a performance is very distracting to other audience mem-bers as well as to the performers .

4 . Flash photography is not permitted as it poses a serious threat to the safety of the performers and is dis-ruptive to other audience members .

5 . Due to copyright laws, performance recordings are strictly prohibited .

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6 . Patrons with very small children should sit near an aisle for easy evacuation should a child become restless .

7 . Please ask an usher to show you where the restrooms are located .

8 . Smoking is never allowed anywhere on the City of Saratoga grounds .

9 . Please be considerate of patrons who have a sensitivity to strong perfumes and aftershaves and use a ‘softer touch’ .

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WVLO Musical Theatre Company Awards

The 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 ensemble.

Daria Keidar—“A Chorus Line” Rhona McFadyen—“Catch Me If You Can” Patti Workover—“Bullets Over Broadway”

Catherine Dietrich—“Sister Act” Pasha Croes—“Spamalot”

Katie Briner—“42nd Street”

Orchestra Award—Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra. Sarah Moulder—“A Chorus Line”

Michael Nitzberg—“Catch Me If You Can” Sean Green—“Bullets Over Broadway”

Charlie Frost—“Sister Act” Sean Green—“Spamalot”

Nicki Kerns—“42nd Street”

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

Matt Faus—“A Chorus Line” Valerie Milanes—“Catch Me If You Can”

Melinda Powell—“Bullets Over Broadway” Sarah Brennan—“Sister Act”

Rose Wiley—“Spamalot” Mike MacKenzie—“42nd Street”

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

2013–2014 Season—David Lamcke 2014–2015 Season—Nita Rabe-Uyeno

2015–2016 Season—Chris Frye 2016–2017 Season—Alice Ray

2017–2018 Season—Dave Raiman, Elizabeth Dale, Edward Hand, Earl Masuda, & Nancy Kwong

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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 WVLO 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 audi-ence 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

permitted in the theater .• WVLO is not responsible for theft or for loss of

personal property .• Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only .• Family and 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 .

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• WVLO appreciates your help in accommodating patrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and aftershaves . We request our patrons use a softer touch so as not to exacerbate allergies . Thank You .

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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 show-time .

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

TICKET PRICES* Gala Openings $38 (Includes champagne & reception) Fri ./Sat . Eves $36 Sat ./Sun . Matinees $36 Student/Teacher Rush $20 Children under 12 $20 Seniors (65 & over) $2 off Children (13 to 17) $2 off *Prices include City Surcharge of $2 .50

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: WVLO, 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 Of-

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr . Edward Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentMrs . Elizabeth Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice PresidentMs . Judy Pincus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryMr . Jay Sternin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMs . Nancy Kwong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Earl Masuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Member Mr . Mike MacKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . June Romeo Milanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Frank Sherlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMs . Cynthia Greaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Stephen F . Von Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counsel

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WVLO Musical Theatre Company 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!DIAMOND

($1,000 or more)AnonymousCazel, Janet EstateLawson, Hank/Marcia

Tepel, Robert/Alice

GOLD ($250 to $500)

Lobbes, Roger/Marge

Moore, Sylvia (In memory of Bill Moore)

Sternin, Jay/Marcia

SILVER ($100 to $249)

Allman,WilliamArno,Roger/Kathleen

Bocks,Dr . CharlesCaputo, Lou Eufinger, RoseGilderoy,DianeMascarin,Patricia

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Alexander,Rae Edwards

Angotti,PatriciaBerglund,RobertBreed,AllenBrown,MarleneChandler,ElizabethChappell,ShirleyClerk,KentFong,GladysForeman,ShirleyForrester,JamesFredrich,AngieGaubatz,DonaldGerken,ScottJaiko,EdwardKiss,EdwardKiss,Helena

West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2018–2019 Season

Lancaster,TomLandry,RobertMeyer,RobertMullin,GordonMurphy,BarbaraParkman,RalphPriest,DiannePurchase,AlanRay,JohnRay,DavidRibble,JohnRoberson,DonnaSchmidek, D .I .Sellers,GarrySheerman,JamesStafford,EdStallard,JackSteele,Jay

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Hughes,JackieJacobson,LenLott,HelenLucero,ElroyLueder,JackLukacs,BettyMiller,DeborahOhtaka,NormPapp,MargaretPierce,PatScheler,DeannaTate,Elizabeth

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