Demme-Bennett Music & Theatre

Summer Camp 2009

plus: a Morris Milk Radio Hour & Live Improv Performances!

directed by Jack & Gloria Bennett and George Demme

Right here at Young Stars Theatre!!

Camp Dates: August 3-16

Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm

Performances: August 14 -16 Registration beginning soon!

Only 30 spaces available!!

Check our website at: www.MusicAndTheatre.com

book by Delia Ephron, John Forster,

and Judith Kahan

music and lyrics by John Forster

directed by Jack J. Bennett

musical director Gloria Bennett

February 2009

12716 Sherman Way

North Hollywood, CA 91605

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THANK YOU TO YST SUPPORTERS

PRODUCERS Jane Henriksen

The Lester Family

GUARDIANS The Barr Family

ANGELS The Angelo Family Christina Scherer

SUPPORTERS

MEMBERS *in honor of

To help YST out with your donation, please visit us at www.musicandtheatre.com/donations. Any amount is deeply appreciated, as we rely on tickets, ads, and donations for the majority of our operating budget.

Patricia Giappapas The Shippey Family Mary Ruth Chaudet* Danette Holcombe Sandy Stone Allie Hunter The Barrielle Family

Lori Heyer Robin Cebalos Maddy Martin Quinton and Simone Lopez Elizabeth Crow Lance Henriksen Alexandra/Christina Oliver

Claris Sahakian Bill Kelly Erica Holcombe Alexandra Scott Landis Aponte

Auntie Donna Kristin Cortines Connie Mitchell Christopher Beranger Kailey Swanson

Gloria Bennett - Musical Director Gloria has worn many hats in the theatre world. In addition to Directing and Stage-Managing over 25 productions, she is also a professional singer and actor. Favorite roles include Momma Rose in Gypsy, Woman-2 in I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change, Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense, Donna in Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding and Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA!. When not on or around a stage Gloria is teaching private voice and acting classes or spending time with family. She’d like to thank George, Jack, and Miranda, for their love and support!

Grace Turner

Grace is excited to be in another YST production, so thanks to Mr. Jack and Ms. Gloria. She loves to perform on stage, in front of the camera, and anywhere she gets the chance, and she will be glad to sing for you if you ask. Besides performing, Grace enjoys animals, books, playing outside, and pretending with her dolls. As she says, "Grace is my name, playing is my game."

Katie Shippey Katie's YST roles include Aunt March (Little Women) and Norma (The Sherlock Society Case II). She's shown adaptable talent in a variety of roles from the buggy Caterpillar (Alice in Wonderland) to a dancing Indian (Peter Pan) to the Child Angel (Make Me Your Choice). Katie’s acting troupe Sharing GOD Kid Style (SGODKS) performs throughout SoCal. She enjoys acting, singing, friends, and family. A big HUG to Gloria and Jack Bennett!

Samantha Stone Samantha is thrilled to be in another YST production. She loves the theatre and doing shows here. Her more recent plays are: Meg March in Little Women, Marion Paroo in Music Man, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Georgia in How to Eat Like a Child. Samantha is now represented by Bicoastal talent. She loves acting and hopes to continue acting for years to come.

Jack J. Bennett - Director/Producer Jack is a professional actor and director of over 15 years, and he has appeared on the live stage literally thousands of times. He has won numerous acting awards, including a Best Actor/Season award for the role of Starbuck in The Rainmaker. Jack is also a veteran of nearly 100 television commercials, as well as numerous film and television appearances including House, M.D., The Bold and the Beautiful and Medium. Look for Jack on the web right now at www.wethinklikeyouthink.com. Break a leg, everyone!!

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Prologue – “Like A Child”

Lesson 1 How To Eat Like A Child Part I Lesson 2 How To Stay Home From School “I Feel Sick” Lesson 3 How To Ride In A Car Lesson 4 How To Laugh Hysterically Lesson 5 How To Practice The Violin “Jolly Buccaneers” Lesson 6 How To Express An opinion Lesson 7 How To Beg For A Dog “Say Yes” Lesson 8 How To Play Lesson 9 How To Understand your Parents “Means No” Lesson 10 More How to Laugh Hysterically Lesson 11 How to Eat Like A Child Part 2 Lesson 12 How to Deal with Injustice “Why Should a Kid Have to Walk?” Lesson 13 How to Hang Up the Telephone Lesson 14 How to Wait “Waiting” INTERMISSION Lesson 15 How to Eat Part 3 Lesson 16 How to Behave at School

Lesson 17 How to Brag “Brag Rag” Lesson 18 How to Go Home from School Lesson 19 More How to to Laugh Hysterically Lesson 20 How to Torture Your Sister “How to Torture Your Sister” Lesson 21 How to Celebrate Your Birthday “The Birthday Song” Lesson 22 How to Eat Part 4 Lesson 23 How to Act after Being Sent to Your Room “Sayonara” Lesson 24 How to Watch More Television Lesson 25 How to Go to Bed “We Refuse to Fall Asleep” “Like a Child” reprise

CREW

Director.....................................................Jack J. Bennett Musical director………………………....Gloria Bennett Accompaniment….……….…..………..George Demme Stage Manager..........................................Gloria Bennett Assistant Stage Manager..............................Sandy Stone Producer....................................................Gloria Bennett Set Designer..............................................Gloria Bennett Lights and Sound......................................Gloria Bennett

Sandy Stone Costume Design........................................Gloria Bennett

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Britta Raci Britta is happy doing her 5th show with YST. She loves playing Rachel and Georgia in How To Eat Like A Child. Britta has also done two Vaudeville shows singing and playing guitar on songs she wrote. Britta is also in a music group called Zebrah Smacks, who have their new CD of original songs coming out in February. The proceeds go to help build a school in Lalabela, Ethiopia.

Julia Rossi Julia is thrilled to be working with YST. Her movie credits include playing a Neighborhood girl that everyone likes in La Bruja The Witch and One of the kids who played with clown in Loopy The Clown. Julia is a 1st Place Winner in all dance showcases and competitions and a Top 10 Winner in IMTA Dance/ Jazz Competition. She loves to act, sing, dance, and spend time with her family.

Tiger Lily Tiger Lily has grown up in the valley for 5 years and now moved to Beach Ventura. In 2007, she shot her first short movie starring with Wayne Brady. In 2008, she did a pilot called "The friendship". She loves cheerleading, and she plays the piano. Tiger Lily is fluent in Japanese, and she visits Japan once or twice a year.

Gwyneth Olin Gwyneth is very excited to have her first solo song in this production. While new to Young Artists, this is Gwyneth's fourth musical theater cast. She has previously appeared in Alice in Wonderland, Seussical, and Beauty and the Beast. Gwyneth has studied ballet since age two, performed freestyle routines in roller skating competitions, and acted in two student films and one professional music video for the band "Tat".

Miranda Miller Performing since the age of three, Miranda is thrilled to be a part of another show with YST. Some of her favorite roles include Annie in Annie Warbucks, Liesl in Sound of Music, and Jo March in Little Women. She also dances and plays piano and guitar. Music is a huge part of her life. Miranda thanks her mom (Gloria), Jack and the cast for their hard work..

Rebecca Feldman

Rebecca is excited to be in her first YST performance. She enjoys acting, singing, and dance.

Rachel Feldman

Rachel is thrilled to be in her first performance with YST. She enjoys acting and singing and is currently on a dance performance team.

Zoe Blue Zoé Blue was born in Toulon, France in 1994 and has been interested in acting since she was a little girl. How to Eat Like a Child is her first, full-length play and it has presented her with the rare opportunity of singing on stage! Currently, she is studying acting with Diane Christiansen (www.dianechristiansen.com) and she is managed by Brilliant Talent Management. She is also represented by BBA Models (www.bobbyballagency.com).

Fionn James Fionn James is excited to be making his debut with the YST. Fionn has previously appeared in "The Trojan Woman" and "The Grapes of Wrath" with the National American Shakespeare Company and "The Wizard of Oz" with Centre Stage. He sings in the Altadena Children’s Choir and plays washboard, percussion, and jug in “… and the Leasebreakers”, a jug band. Fionn would like to thank his Grandpa for everything.

Stephanie Rae Anderson This is Stephanie's first performance with YST. A North Carolina native, she is brand new to the LA scene after performing in several plays and musicals in NC. Stephanie was thrilled to be cast as Arlene and to have the opportunity to sharpen her acting and vocal skills with the professional team at YST. Stephanie is also an accomplished pianist and percussionist and LOVES to dance!

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Special Thanks to... Karla Shippey for her continuing help in obtaining our non-profit status and everything else Sandy Stone, for always being available for practically anything we need done YST Membership Company Everyone who has donated their time, money, items, and talents to make this show and this theatre a success! All of our volunteers!!

BRITTA! Congratulations on another great job!

We are so proud of you.

Love and kisses

Dad, Mom and Grandma

CAST

MASHED POTATOESCorey..............................Kenneth Corte……...............Rachel............................ Helena Jacobson…..............Arlene…………………… Stephanie Anderson..………John/Joni....................... Katie Shippey.......................Christy…........................Rachel Feldman....................Kimberly.........................Zoe Blue...............................Darien/Darlene...............Samantha Stone...................Andie…………................ Gwyneth Olin........................Brandon/Brandi.............Grace Turner..…...................George/Georgia…......... Britta Raci.............................Rikki……………….......... Samantha Stone...................Billy/Billie………………. Kevin Corte........……….……Paula……………………. Tiger Lily Bogart………………Rebecca………………… Rebecca Feldman……………Sunshine……………….. Julia Rossi……………………Ensemble....................... Fionn James.........................

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February 2009

directed by Jack J. Bennett musical director Gloria Bennett

GRAVY

........................... Kenneth Corte ........... ................Britta Raci …….................... Stephanie Anderson ............................Kevin Corte .......................... Rachel Feldman ........................... Zoe Blue ........................... Fionn James ............................ Gwyneth Olin ........................... Eadan Franklynn ........................... Miranda Miller ............................ Samantha Stone

…………................ Helena Jacobson ……..................... Tiger Lily Bogart ………………........ Rebecca Feldman

……….................... Katie Shippey ............................. Julia Rossi