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PRODUCTION STAFF

Theatre Manager/Producer " Joshua Carr

Director , Nick DeGruccio**

Choreographer , , , , Ray Limon

Musical Director / Pianist Justin Gray

Drums , Mike Masessa

Keyboard , , Cris O'Brien

Trumpet Jack Houghton, Joe Dyke

Production Stage Manager Jennifer Edwards-Northover*

Assistant Stage Manager Crystal Burden*

Sets Provided By Bollinger Productions

Technical Director Ryan Seybert

Sound Design / Operator Patrick Hoyny

Lighting Design , Jennifer Edwards-Northover

Costume Designer / Coordinator Carlotta Malone

Prop Designer Crystal Burden

Wig Designer , Cliff Senior

Crew Chief Dylan Kimball

ADMINISTRATIVE

Resort General Manager Sean Coogan

Theatre Producer / Manager Joshua Carr

Group Sales Janice Humble & Gene Hicks

House Supervisor Bill Reese

Box Office Staff Gene Hicks, Patricia Escobedo,

Jo Ramos

House Staff , Maria Pamatz

** The Director (and Choreographer or Director- Choreographer) is (are) a member(s) of the

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, an independent national labor union.

Our musicians are members of The American Federation of Musicians, Local 325.

CAST

*Timothy Quinlan Jerry

*Nick Santa Maria Harold

*Jayson Elliott Dave

*Rovin Jay ,., Horse

Jeffrey Scott Parsons Malcolm

Joshua David McKinney , Ethan

Aidan Hayek Nathan

Nicole Winter Georgie

Julia Celano , Suzan

Jessica Couto ,., Joanie

Jenn Mandala-GraveL , ,.., Estelle

Stacy Huntington ,., , .vicki

Cissy King , Jeanette

Sabrina Miller Pam

Cory Bretsch , Teddy

Jackson Tobiska Keno

Kyle Short , Marty/Tony

Brett Daniels Reg / Minister

*Members of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers,

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 17.

Contains adult language and situations.

ACT 1

1- Overture

2- Scrap

3 - It's A Woman's World

4 - Man

4a - Man Reprise

TIMOTHY QUINLAN JERRY

Timothy Quinlan is originally from Northampton, MA and a graduate of

Wagner College, Staten Island, NY. Credits include the Chicago company

of Jersey Boys, tours of The Who's Tommy, Grease, Gypsy, as well the

Broadway cast of Footloose. Timmy most recently directed The Baby

Dance in Los Angeles. Outside of "the business", he loves reading,

writing, and watching baseball (Let's Go Yanks!). Timmy is a founding

member of Too Much Mustard Productions.

5 - Big-Ass

6 - Life With Harold

7- Big Black Man

8 - You Rule My World

9 - Michael Jordan's Ball

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ACT 2

10- Entr' acte

11- Jeanette's Showbiz Number

12- Breeze Off the River

13- The Goods

NICK SANTA MARIA HAROLD

Nick is so happy to be making his debut at The Welk and apologizes

in advance for being out of shape (Weights can be heavy.). Nick was

recently seen in The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Mr.

Panch (3-D Theatricals), Mr. Bromhead in No Sex Please, We're British

(at The Norris), and as Pseudolus in, A Funny Thing Happened On The

Way To The Forum at the Norris Theatre. Television: The Buffalo Bill

Show, B.J. Stryker, and two Disney Christmas Specials. Off Broadway:

Writer/Composer/Performer on Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should

Know (Soundtrack on RCA Victor). Broadway: Vince Fontaine in Tommy Tune's production

of Grease! He also appeared in every domestic company of Mel Brooks' The Producers,

understudying everyone from Nathan Lane and Jason Alexander, to Tony Danza and David

Hassellhoff. He was the original Genie in Disney's Aladdin, A Musical Spectacular. He lives in

Redondo Beach with his lovely Claire, and their "kids", Junior, Betty, and Gabby.

13a - Saran Wrap Scene Change

14 - You Walk With Me

15 - You Rule Reprise

16 - Let It Go

17 - Bows

The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please tum off all cell phones prior to performance.

The Full Monty will be performed with one 15 minute intermission.

Haze, strobes and other lighting effects will be used during the performance.

JAYSON ELiOn DAVE

Jayson Elliott is happy to be making his Welk Theatre debut in one of his

all time favorite roles. Favorite credits include Dave in The Full Monty,

The Big Bopper in The Buddy Holly Story, Jud Fry in Oklahoma, Jim in

Pump Boys and Dinettes, Stanley Sanders in the Smoke on the Mountain

series, and Moose in Crazy for You. Jay is an actor/musician originally

from Indiana now residing in New York City, and a proud member of

Actor's Equity. Many thanks to Josh, Nick, Captain Fantastic, and

everyone at the Welk as well as family and friends around the globe."Let It Go!"

ROVIN JAY HORSE

Rovin Jay, is excited to return to the Welk Resort where he was last seen

as the Calypso singing, accordion playing brother in Joseph. Sorne of his

favorite roles include James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls; the voice

of the plant, Audrey II, in Little Shop of Horrors; Judas in Jesus Christ

Superstar; Jim in Big River; the Lion in The Wiz and Leading Player in

Pippin. Rovin has also appeared in Ain't Misbehavin', Smokey Joe's

Cafe, and Disney's Aladdin, and most recently directed a community

theater production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. He sends his love out to his

daughters, Morgan Elena and Taylor Lynn, his constant inspiration.

JEFFREY scon PARSONS MALCOM

Jeff returns to the Welk after appearing in The Andrews Brothers, Plaid

Tidings, and Altar Boyz. Other regional credits include Bobby Child in

Crazy for You, Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street, Hugo Peabody in Bye Bye

Birdie, and Gideon in Seven Brides ... He proudly holds a BFA from

Brigharn Young University. As always, to the farn: Love you tons! www.

jeffreyscottparsons. blog spot. com

JOSHUA DAVID MCKINNEY ETHAN

Joshua is so excited to be apart of The Full Monty cast. Joshua just

received his MFA in musical theatre from San Diego State University. His

favorite regional credits include Chris in Miss Saigon, Sid in The Pajama

Game and Jayden in Evernight. He would like to thank his family and

friends for their love and support. Jeremiah 29:11.

AIDAN HAYEK NATHAN

Aidan is an outstanding 5th grade student at Frazier Elementary in

Fallbrook, Ca where he participates in student government and other

school programs. Under the watchful eye of Director Jennifer Hornsveld

at CAST Productions in Fallbrook, Aidan has discovered a passion for

acting, singing and even a little tap dancing. When he is not chasing

his Broadway dreams, Aidan can be found collecting rnarbles, writing a

story, or learning to surf. Aidan is very thankful for the opportunity to join

the Lawrence Welk family for a great show. Theatre: The Grinch Who

Stole Christmas (Little Who) The Old Globe; Oliver! (Oliver), The Music

Man (Winthrop), Scrooge the Musical (Tiny Tirn) Mission Theatre.

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NICOLE WINTER GEORGIE

Nicole is thrilled to be rnaking her debut at the Welk Resort Theatre as

Georgie in The Full Monty. Favorite roles include: Mary Magdalene ­

national tour Jesus Christ Superstar, Pattie- national tour of Srnokey

Joe's Cafe, Rhetta Cupp- Purnp Boys and Dinettes, and Queenie-The

Wild Party. She would like to thank her loving farnily, killer voice teacher­

Scott, everyone at Stage 9, and all of her friends.

JULIA CELANO SUSAN

Julia Celano has been seen at the Welk in The Pirates of Penzance and

The Scarlet Pirnpernel. Since receiving a degree in Theatre frorn San

Francisco State, Julia has performed throughout California in roles

such as: Nehebka in Aida, Martha in Secret Garden, Mary Jane in

Big River and Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof. Julia also performed as

Narrator in Joseph ... in New Zealand and throughout California. Her

most recent role was Poopsie in The Pajarna Garne at the Starlight

Theatre. She thanks her family and friends for all of their support.

www.juliacelano.com

JESSICA COUTO JOANIE

Jessica Couto, a native of Charleston, SC, has a Master of Music degree

in vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Recent

perforrnances: Pirates Of Penzance (Welk Resorts), Swingtirne Canteen

(Moonlight), Godspell (Lamb's Players), Fiddler on the Roof (Sierra

Repertory Theatre), Jerry Springer, The Opera (Hollywood Theatre),

Jubilee! (Bally's Casino, NV), Christrnas frorn the Heart, The Pajama

Game (Dutch Apple), Into the Woods (Fulton Opera House), Beauty and

the Beast (Broadway Palm), Young Abe Lincoln (Lincoln Amphitheatre),

Sunday in the Park with George (Strollers Theatre), Sound of Music

(Oregon Straw Hat Players).

JENN MANDALA-GRAVEL ESTELLE

Jenn Mandala-Gravel is so excited to play the part of Estelle in this

production of The Full Monty. This is her first time performing for the

Welk Resorts Theatre and she couldn't be happier. Jenn previously

played Estelle in SDMT's production of The Full Monty and she's also

been seen as Susan in Company & Marie in The Scarlet Pimpernel

at Starlight Theatre. She has also performed in various other shows

around San Diego with Starlight, Moonlight, Legoland, Sea World and

Mystery Cafe. Jenn and her husband, Shawn, keep themselves very

busy working, performing and raising their 6 month old baby, Jack, &

2 Y2 year old, Roxy.

SABRINA MILLER PAM

Sabrina is excited to be performing at the Welk Resort for the first time.

She was last seen in Cabrillo Music Theater's production of Guys and

Dolls, brilliantly directed by Nick Degruccio. Past favorite credits include:

Smokey Joe's Cafe, Pest Control, Insanity, Bush is Bad - The Musical

(LA Weekly Award Winner) TV/Film: Worst Week, The Fighting Kind

(Festival Award Winner) and can currently be seen in several national

commercials.

STACY HUNTINGTON VICKI

Stacy is thrilled to return to the Welk stage after last appearing in our

production of "Annie Get Your Gun", Most recently she was seen as the

title role in "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" at Performance Riverside. No

stranger to "The Full Monty", she played Georgie last summer at The

Candlelight Pavilion! On the Moonlight Amphitheater stage she's been

seen as Dolly Tate in "Annie Get Your Gun" & Mickey in "My One & Only".

Other credits include: Adelaide in "Guys & Dolls" & Marty in "Grease" at

Performance Riverside, Sister Mary Amnesia in "Nunsense" & Carrie

in "Carousel" at Candlelight Pavilion, Anabel in "Lucky Stiff" at The Avo

Playhouse & as Sally in "Me & My Girl" at Glendale Centre Theatre, Stacy performed for many

years with The Walt Disney Company, but now spends most of her time playing princesses with

her 4 year old twin girls!

CISSY KING JEANETTE

As her Full Monty character, Jeanette, might say, "I think that name

may be an oxymoron." Cissy King returns to the Welk Theatre having

last played Louise in Always, Patsy Cline, Now Living in Albuquerque,

Cissy is quote active in theatre in various capacities; Actor/Director/

Assistant Director/Choreographer. Latest productions, Chicago, Best

Little Whorehouse, White Christmas, Full Money, Always, Patsy Cline

and some music videos. Cissy is a celebrity spokesperson for Tahitian

NONI, Int'l, Prior to semi-showbiz retirement, Cissy conceived/directed

and choreographed shows for all the Six Flags Parks- each show was

awarded "best ride in the park." Through the miracle of TV and the grave of ongoing pledges

to PBS, Cissy may still be seen dancing on the ever popular Lawrence Welk Television Show,

CORY BRETSCH TEDDY

Cory is so happy to return to the Welk after having last appeared in

the Welk's production of Pirates of Penance. Regional: Oklahoma (Will

Parker), The Wizard of Oz (Hickorey/Tinman), Joseph ... Dreamcoat

(Simeon), Seussical (Yurtle), Damn Yankees (Vernon). Other: She Loves

Me (Georg Nowack), Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), LA premier of

INVASION! the Musical (Steve) Hudson Theater. Cory holds a Bachelor's

of Science from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Much love to

family and friends!

JACKSON TOBISKA KENO

Jackson Tobiska is very excited to be performing at the Welk Theater.

Following a wonderful education at The Orange County High School for

the Arts (OCHSA), Jackson attained his BFA in Acting from Carnegie

Mellon University. He recently performed with the wonderful OCHSA

Summer Arts Program, for which he was a guest artist and writer. A

brief look at the production "Heart and Song" can be seen on "Cambio

Goes Home: With Mathew Morrison." Other favorite roles include Aram

Tomassian in "Beast on the Moon," and Leo Frank in "Merrily We Roll

Along."

KYLE SHORT MARTY / TONY

Kyle has been performing and musically directing for most of his life and

is definitely no stranger to the stages of southern California. Performing

in such venues as the Hollywood Bowl, the Crystal Cathedral, and the

Orange County Performing Arts Center, he is excited to be back once

again at the Welk Theatre after previously being seen in Footloose

and Oklahoma. Past theatre credits include Jerry in "The Full Monty"

(Landis Theatre), Roger in "Rent" (Maverick Theatre) Chuck in

- "Footloose" (Welk Resort Theatre), Danny in "Grease" (Grace Arts

Live, AZ), Joseph in "Joseph ..."(Main Street Players), Will Parker in

"Oklahoma", and Schroeder in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". Kyle is also a classically

trained pianist and composer being taught by the great Jazz pianist Jan Jordan, and classical

performers Marjorie Short and Dr, Janice Park. He would like to thank his mother and father for

providing him with wonderful opportunities and well-roundedness, and would like to add thathe hates tomatoes.

BRETI DANIELS TEDDY

Brett Daniels is very grateful to be part of this fantastic production of

"The Full Monty". Though this is his first time working with The Welk, he

has been seen in theatres allover San Diego County. He has worked for

SDMT - The Full Monty, Starlight - My Fair Lady, Pirates of Penzance,

The Vagabond King, Moonlight - Sweet Charity, Guys and Dolls,

Coronado Playhouse - The Wild Party, Side By Side By Sondheim,

Sweet Charity. His most recent role was as Daddy Warbucks in Annie

for Pickwick Players, He is also a local Realtor®, who donates a portion

of all commissions to the Arts organization of the client's choice. He

would like to thank Luc and Bert for keeping things together at home.

It truly is a good life!

NICK DEGRUCCIO DIRECTOR

Mr. DeGruccio is a three-time recipient of the LA Ovation

Award for Direction and has received the 2008 Los Angeles

Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding

Achievement in Musical Theatre as well as the 2009

BackStage Garland Award for Direction for an OutstandingSeason of Work. He received Ovation Awards for his direction

of The Laramie Project at the Colony Theatre & Laguna

Playhouse, 1776 at Performance Riverside and Jekyll &

Hyde for Cabrillo Music Theatre. For the Welk Resort he

directed My Way, I Left My HearLa tribute to Tony

Bennett and Altar Boyz. Recent credits include A Year

With Frog and Toad for South Coast Repertory, the West

Coast Premiere of The Andrews Brothers at Musical Theatre West (LA Ovation Award

for Ensemble, Nomination for Direction) as well as Kiss of the Spider Woman (4 LADCC

Nominations) and the LA Premieres of Thrill Me (2 LA Ovation Noms, LADCC Nom) and

Dog Sees God (2 LADCC Noms, 3 LA Weekly Noms, GLAAD Media Nom) for Havok Theatre

Company's inaugural season. His other productions and Ovation-nominated works include Side

By Side By Sondheim for The Rubicon Theatre and Pasadena Playhouse, the LA premiere

of Side Show (Colony Theatre), Guys and Dolls and La Cage Aux Folies (Musical Theatre

West), The Last Five Years in rep with I Do! I Do! (Pasadena Playhouse), The Full Monty

(San Diego Music Theatre), The Spitfire Grill (Laguna Playhouse/OC Weekly Award Best

Musical), Zanna, Don'tl at West Coast Ensemble (LADCC Award for Direction), Bad Apples,

a World Premiere Play for The Rubicon Theatre Company, Beehive at the EI Portal Theatre and

City of Angels, An Ideal Husband and Putting It Together (Colony Theatre). For Musical

Theatre Guild, he directed the LA Premiere of A Man Of No Importance (GLAAD Award

Nomination) and Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. Other credits: Basic Training (2nd Stage/

NAACP Award Nomination for Direction), The Fantasticks (Performance Riverside), My Way

(La Mirada McCoy/Rigby), Pippin (BCLO) and Happily Ever After ... After All (voiceovers

by Angela Lansbury) ( 9 O'clock Players). Nick is an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theatre

Director's Lab West. www.nickdegruccio.com

RAY LIMON CHOREOGRAPHER

Ray has directed over two hundred productions across the

country including Fullerton Civic Light Opera, La Mirada Civic

Theatre, The McCallum Theatre, Candlelight Pavilion, The

Grand Dinner Theatre, Starlight Bowl, Ocala Civic Theatre,

Sierra Repertory Theatre, Escondido Performing Arts Center,

City Center Entertainment, London Arms Pub and Playhouse,

Cal/Neva Hotel, Wagner College and St. Bart's Playhouse in

New York and Tulsa University in Oklahoma. He has directed

thirty eight productions for the Moonlight Amphitheatre, ten

productions for the Poway Center for the Performing Arts,

six productions for Saddleback Civic Light Opera, and

thirteen productions for the Welk Resort theatre including

last season's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He has staged shows for

Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including the 1987 Superbowl Halftime Show and the

internationally televised opening to the Tournament of Roses Parade. He has been awarded

two Los Angeles Robby Awards, The Desert Theatre League Award, and two London Arms Pub

and Playhouse Awards for outstanding Director and Choreographer. Ray and partner Joshua

Carr are embarking on the tenth anniversary of Broadway In The Park - an event that they

created in 2000 and has played to over 40,000 people over its ten year history.

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