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starring AL GUNBY as MIGUEL de CERVANTES

DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY KEVIN CORMIER

produced by CELE PINCUS

music director WANDA SAXTON

assistant to the director elizabeth dale

written by dale wassermanlyrics by joe darionmusic by mitch lee

Performances: June 25,26; July 1,2, 8,9,10, 15,16,17, 22,2~, 29,30

Fridays & Saturdays - 8:30 pmSunday Matinees - June 26; July 10, 17

"Man of La Mancha" is producedby arrangement with and music and dialogue material furnished by

TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 757 3rd Avenue, New york, NY 10017

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PLEASE NOTE: By order of the City Council and the Fire Marshall, smoking, refreshments andrecording or taki ng photographs during performances are not permitted.

CAST[in order of appearance]

Captain of the Inquisition Les Dale'Soldier Bob Mills'Manservant [Sancho Panza] Robert P. BergmanMiguel de Cervantes AI GunbyGovernor [Innkeeper] Brian ThompsonDuke [Dr. Carrasco] Richard NewmanPedro [Head Muleteer] Carl BallouAnselmo [Muleteer] Chris KingsleyJose [Muleteer] Brett ZamoraTenorio [Muleteer] David CheaneyPaco [Muleteer] Rodney WhitehouseJuan [Muleteer] Bob MillsAldonza [Dulcinea] Anne HubbleMaria [Innkeeper's Wife] Joan BrennanAntonia Susan ReynoldsHousekeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Georgette LamprosPadre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Matt LeahyBarber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. David CheaneyServing Girls Renee Fregger, Penny Lorain, Eileen ZamoraSpeciality Dancers Renee Fregger, Brett Zamora

* Captain of the Inquisition will be played by Bob Mills, and the Soldier will beplayed by Rodney Whitehouse for the July 9th and 10th performances.

ORCHESTRA

Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Wanda SaxtonFlute! Piccolo Linda Jackson, Martin Herbach, Bob EltgrothClarinet Sue Louiseau, Jordan Selburn, Jim NashClarinet, Bass Jim NashBassoon Gail Zick, Terry BowmanOboe Viki Stevens, Bob EltgrothKeyboard Diane Reynolds, Cathie HowardTrumpet Ken Weir, Doug Bartholomew, Dan Swinehart, John KusterTrombone Kim Evans, Jerry Olson, John Doscher, Gary Hand, Rick ReynoldsFrench Horn Jean Narunsky, Leanna GoodwaterBass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Elly Weiser, Gretchen SpitzerPercussion Nancy Welchly - Principal

Jim Nash - AssistantMichael Jackson - Apprentice

GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSLori Burdett, Canada College; Alan Haydis, George V. LeyVa School; Barbara Murray,Santa ClaraUniversity; Eliza Chugg, San Jose State University; Ortega School, Cupertino School District; FoothillSchool .• Saratoga School District; San Francisco State College, Brian Powers, Toys for Big Boys, LosGatos; Peg Parsons, Hugh Mecum, Stevens' Music, Nancy Johnson.

SETTING AND SEQUENCE OF MUSICAL NUMBERS

The setting is the common room of an old prison vault in Seville, Spain, at the end ofthe sixteenth century. The scenes are various places in the imagination ofMiguel de Cervantes.

"Overture" Orchestra"Man of La Mancha" Don Quixote, Sancho Panza"It's All The Same" Aldonza, the Muleteers"Dulcinea" _ Don Quixote, Anselmo, Muleteers·Tm Only Thinking of Him" Antonia, Padre, Housekeeper"We're Only Thinking of Him" [reprise] Dr. Carrasco, Padre, Antonia, Housekeeper"The Missive" Sancho"I Really Like Him" Sancho"What Does He Want of Me" Aldonza"Little Bird, Little Bird" Cervantes, Anselmo, Padre, Muleteers"Barber's Song" Barber"Golden Helmet of Mambrino" Don Quixote, Barber, Sancho, Muleteers

INTERMISSION

"To Each His Dulcinea" Padre"Knight of the Woeful Countenance" Innkeeper, Aldonza, Sancho"The Impossible Dream" [reprise] Don Quixote"Man of La Mancha" [reprise] Don Quixote"Moorish Dance" Chorus of Moors"Aldonza" Aldonza"A Little Gossip" Sancho"Dulcinea" Aldonza"The Impossible Dream" [reprise] Don Quixote, Aldonza"Man of La Mancha" [reprise] Don Quixote, Sancho, Aldonza· 'The Psalm" Padre· 'Finale" Full Company

AL GUNBY (Cervantes I Quixote)AI makes his debut with WVLO in this performance, but he is no

stranger to this stage for he is well-known. to SDG audiences. Heappeared here in "Call Me Madam", "Most Happy Fella", and "On TheTwentieth Century". With a BS and MS in Engineering from UCLA, AI isa licensed nuclear engineer and presently works for InternationalNutronics as a Principal Engineer. We are looking forward to having AIreturn in other productions.

ANNE HUBBLE (Aldonza / Dulcinea)This marks Anne's fourth appearance for WVLO, her latest in our last

production, "Perfectly Frank", Her impressive backqround includes 5years of ballet, 2 years of acting and 12 years of voice and over 16productions ranging from opera to Gilbert & Sullivan and straight plays.Anne's ambition is to go as far as she can with the abilities she'sdeveloped. Don't look now, but we think she's going a long way!

ROBERT BERGMAN (Sancho Panza)Bob appears in his fifth production with WVLO. Regular subscribers

will remember him in "Oklahoma" "Pajama Game" "Good News" and"Perfectly Frank". He's also pertormed with G&S, CAST, SCP, SJChildren's Music Theatre, and Foothill College Summer Theater. Bobearned his JD Degree from the School of Law at the University of SantaClara and is currently a practicing attorney in San Jose. If you needlegal advice, Bob has his card handy.

BRIAN THOMPSON (Governor / Innkeeper)This is Brian's third show with us on this stage; "Brigadoon" was his

first and then "Oklahoma" when he was cast as Jud. In the meantimehe has portrayed a gangster in "Kiss Me, Kate" for SCP and severalcomic leads in G&S productions. He makes the best truffle you've evertasted and so we're always glad when he's able to do our show. Didyou ever get the feeling we love you for your truffle, Brian? That's reallynot true!

RICHARD NEWMAN (Dr. Carrasco)Rich makes his debut with WVLO in this production, but has a long

list of other performing credits with SCP, CAST, Encore Productionsand the Gaslighter Theatre. His major leading and supporting roleswere in such productions as "Bye, Bye Birdie", "Pippin", "Hello, Dolly","Music Man", "Once Upon a Mattress", "Side By Side By Sondheim",and "Dilemma At the Toll Road Inn". Rich is majoring in Radio and TVFilm at DeAnza College and his ambition is to become a "working actor"so we wish him well. (That means he wants to get paid for doing this!)Look for him on Broadway someday for his talent and physique arebound to get him there.

SUSAN REYNOLDS (Antonia)Sue is also making her debut with WVLO. This is the first time she

has ventured to the South Bay; she's concentrated her theatrical talentswith SCP in Sunnyvale and CAST in Cupertino. For five years she wasthe lead vocalist with a band called "The Satin Dolls" which performedin clubs all over the Bay Area. Sue's leading roles in "Carousel","Oklahoma", "Hello, DOily", "Pajama Game", and "Side By Side BySondheim" brought her excellent reviews from the local critics. She iscurrently studying journalism and acting at SJSU and studying voicewith Elizabeth Allan. She's looking forward to a career either .as, aRadio / TV journalist or in the recording industry. With Sue's ability,spunk and determination, we know she can do it.

CARL BALLOU (Pedro)"Man of La Mancha" will be Carl's eleventh production with WVLO. He

was last seen as Action in "West Side Story", but most regulars willremember him for his role of Hines in. "Pajama Game" for which he won"Best Actor Award". Carl is such a versatile young man; he is at homeanywhere in the theater, on stage as well as behind the scenes asLighting Designer, stage crew, etc. Even though he is a graduate ofSJSU in Theatre Arts, Carl is a professional photographer and we arealways grateful to him for providing program and lobby photos. OK,Carl, who took this picture of you???

JOAN BRENNAN (Maria)As a long-time member of our traveling troupe, "The Overtures", Joanis a familiar face to our regular subscribers. This also happens to beher sixth production with us, her most recent in "The Student Prince"earlier this season when she stepped into the rold of the Grand Duchessin the middle of the run. She's also appeared in "Most Happy Fella" forSDG, "6 Rms, Riv Vu" for SJTheater Guild, "Mikado" and "Yeoman ofthe Guard" for G&S, "70, Girls, 70" for SCP, etc. etc., etc. As aregistered nurse, Joan uses theater to "keep sane in an insane world".And she does keep busy for when she's not on stage, you'll find herbackstage with any number of groups as a stage hand, doing props,helping with costumes or whatever. She's just a very talented, versatilegal that enjoys singing, painting and hunting for antiques.

GEORGEnE LAMPROS (Housekeeper)Georgette is another newcomer to our group and to community theater,but not new to the stage. She was in several plays in high school, andcollege and has been singing with choral groups in the Bay Area. Sheperforms as a monologist for private organizations and has had someradio and TV experience, too. With hobbies of skiing, dancing,swimming, golf and bridge, she still wants to continue with communitytheater. That means she will be one busy lady!

MAn LEAHY (Padre)Matt also joins our ranks for the first time. He most recently appeared

in SCP's "Sugar" as Jerry and Daphne in which he displayed his finecomic flair. He performed in 15 SJCLO productions in chorus, characterand leading roles opposite Michele Lee, Tommy Tune, Jo Anne Worley,Ken Berry and Van Johnson. Some of his SJCLO credits are "PaintYour Wagon", "Hello, Doily", "Man of La Mancha", and "Carousel". Hewas seen as Peter in "Jesus Christ Superstar" for the Palo Alto Playersand Corporal in "Shenandoah" for Villa Montalvo. Matt is the recipientof 7 Ginny Award from SJCLO and also received the EI Camino NationalThespian Society Award. A corporate administrator, Matt likes writing,record collecting, John Irving books, "Days of Our Lives" and JohnDenver.

DAVID CHEANEY (Barber V Muleteer)Another young man making his debut with WVLO, Dave has appeared

in many productions locally for CAST,SCP, SJCLO and SJSU TheatreDepartment. Musicals including "Hello, Doily", "Music Man","Carousel", "Gypsy", "Charlie Brown" are just a few which have featuredhim in major leading roles. With 2years of dance, 4 years of vocaltraining, and all these credits, it's no wonder he wants to pursue acareer in TV or on the stage. Dave is planning to attend UC Irvine thisfall, majoring in Theatre Arts so we'll say farewell to him for at least 4years. But don't forget us, Dave, there's always a role to spotlight yourtalents!

PRODUCTION STAFF

Producer Cele PincusAssociate Producer Gene PincusAssistant to the Director Elizabeth DaleSet Designer R. William PattersonTechnical Director Ed HowieConstruction Chief Edward HandCostume Design and Coordination Judy MecumAssistant Costumers Judy Pincus, Steve CompletoLighting Designer Carl BallouSound Engineer '.' John HauserScenic Artist Patricia FlagielloMakeup Design Lynda EvjenMakeup Assistant Trudy BurrowsProperty Mistress Eileen ChavarriaAssisted by Kathy TaylorStage Manager Gene PincusAssistant Stage Manager Elizabeth DaleStage Crew Paul Lara, RebeccaWhiteLighting Crew 'Alan Whittle, Cosmo HomPublicity Marge Hand, Betty Tracy HuffPhotography Carl BallouHouse Manager Martha FincherLobby Design and Decoration Dawn MeidingerWardrobe Mistresses Bea Mignosi, Celia BeebeRehearsal Pianists Diane Reynolds, Cathie HowardReservations Enid Maurice, Jean Hutchins, Brian HutchinsBox Office Brian HutchinsCast Hospitality Celia Beebe, Bea MignosiCostume Construction Judy Mecum, Judy Pincus, Steve Completo, Sashi

Sugimoto, Celia Beebe, Bea Mignosi, Members of the CastSet Construction ..... Duane Briggs, AI Gunby, Ed Hand, Carl Honore, Ed Howie

Anne Hubble, Bob Mills, Jim Nash, Gene Pincus, Bill Shepard, Gordon Sparks,Rod Whitehouse.

PROGRAM NOTE

Miguel de Cervantes, a contemporary of Shakespeare, lived a sparse life. It isknown that he was born in 1547. He was a student, traveler, soldier, sailor, publicservant, playwright, poet and novelist. As a soldier, he was taken captive,spending five years in slavery in Africa. Under the Spanish Inquisition he wasimprisoned several times for "offences against His Majesty's Most CatholicChurch", narrowly escaping more drastic punishment. Aging, infirm and an utterfailure, he wrote Don Quixote to make money. Volume I, published when he was58, brought him fame, but little profit. Volume II, written ten years later, insuredhis immortality as author of the world's greatest novel. His view of humanity,rich and complex, enhanced by sympathetic humor, is the basis for this musicalcharade. Today, three centuries after his creation of Don Quixote, the beloved,lean old knight is better known and remembered than Cervantes, himself. It is theyearning of Don Quixote for a better world, one filled with grace and service thathas kept him alive until now, and will indeed keep him alive forever.

KEVIN CORMIER (Director I Choreographer)Fresh from his theatrical triumphs of "Hello, Dolly" for Sunnyvale

Community Players (SCP) and "Side By Side By Sondheim" forCupertino Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), Kevin makes his directorialdebut with West Valley light Opera. For the past ten years, Kevin hasplayed major leading and supporting roles in 24 various localproductions of the popular Broadway musicals and plays. He startedchoreographing for Fremont High School in 1976 and began hisdirecting career later that same year. He now lists over 20 productionsin his directorial credits and all this while earning his BA Degree inTheatre Arts from San Jose State University. He has taught BeginningActing and held Make-Up Seminars for several schools and groups inthe Bay Area and plans to pursue his MA in Theatre Arts in order toteach at the university level. We feel fortunate to have this talented andversatile young man direct our final production of the season.

WANDA SAXTON (Music Director)Wanda is no stranger to our audiences. She has waved her mighty

baton for several of our musicals, her most recent being "The StudentPrince", our season opener. Wanda is very excited because she is only3 credits and a thesis away from her Master's Degree in TheatreArts-Drama at SJSU. We know she'll make it and we're all very proud ofher. But Wanda has not always been a music director. She possessesa very beautiful soprano voice and has appeared on stage in productionsof "Music Man" and "Hello, Dolly" for Saratoga Drama Group (SDG).She gives private instruction in piano, organ, voice, guitar, etc. and herhobby is (what else?) community theater. Her smiling face and happydisposition are always welcome on our staff.

GENE PINCUS (Associate Producer I Stage Manager)This face and voice are well known to hundreds of WVLO theater goers

and KBAY listeners. As Secretary of our Board of Directors, Gene hasproduced and stage managed several of our musicals. In addition to histechnical credits, Gene was bitten by the acting bug a coupld of yearsago and has an impressive list of acting credits from appearing in suchdramatic plays as "Inherit The Wind", "The Deadly Game", "SunshineBoys" and "To Kill a Mockingbird", to name a few. We're still trying toget him on our stage, but he insists it will have to be in a 'non-singing'role!

ELIZABETH DALE (Assistant Director,' Assistant Stage Manager)"Betty" has been working with theater groups since 1979 in various

capacities. She has been stage manager, worked props, costumes,stage crew and even sound for WVLO, CAST, Montalvo and SAN JoseCivic light Opera (SJCLO). With husband, Les and daughter, Julie.interested in theater, you just know she lists community theater as oneof her hobbies along with cooking and sewing. Wonder where she findstime to cook and sew!

ED HOWIE (Technical Director)It has been several years since "Big Ed" worked with WVLO, but we're

glad to welcome him back. He has had extensive experience in setdesign, tech directing and lighting· and earned his Business Degree fromSJSU. Community Players awarded Ed a CAT award for his outstandingset design for "Ten little Indians." SDG, Theaterwest, Montalso'sCarriage House Theater and Los Gatos High School have also beenrecipients of Ed's technical efforts and endeavors. Someday, he wantsto own and operate a dinner theatre in Santa Clara Valley. We wish himwell and hope he succeeds so we can go and "sing for our supper"!

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The West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc.A Non-Profit OrganizationThe object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyonewith dramatic aspirations to take' part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced PlayDirectors. We Sincerely hope you enjoy our "musical comedy" season.Should you wish to become a subscriber, just submit the application on the following page.

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Board of Directors -- 1982-83Mr. Edward W. Hand PresidentMrs. Jean Hutchins , Vice PresidentMr. Gene Pincus SecretaryMr. John H. Hauser TreasurerMr. Richard Meidinger Member & Chairman of Angels UnlimitedMs. Jane Bullis MemberMr. Robert Finocchio MemberDr. Hartley R. Appleton CounselMrs. Enid Maurice Honorary Member

Mr. William Shepard Workshop Manager

THE OVERTURES-traveling troupe of West Valley Light Opera Association, is currently searching foradditional male singers and, particularly, a pianist to complete their ensemble for future performances. Ifinterested in auditioning or if your organization is planning a luncheon, banquet, convention, etc., and needsentertainment at reasonable rates, please call:

Marge Hand 356-7340 or Gladie Tuscher996-0485

CAPTAIN'S CAPE AWARDAt the end of the '79-'80 season, the WVLO Board initiated a special award in memory of its late President,Captain R. P. Maurice. The "Captain's Cape" award, selected by the Director, is presented to a member ofthe chorus who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of the production.Recipients of this award to date:

Bob Mills····································· "Oklahoma!"Carolyn Manning! Caryl Woodard "Good News"Edwin Stafford, Jr "Wonderful TOwn"Diana Tyler ..................................•................ "Kiss Me Kate"Chao-Ping Wu .....................•..................... "Flower DJUmSong"Cosmo Hon "Pajama Game"Matthew A. Miele, Jr. . "West Side Story"Carl Honore "The Student Prince"Rod Whitehouse "Perfectly Frank"

ORCHESTRA VEST AWARDSFlower Drum Song Jim NashPajama Game Jordan SelburnWest Side Story Dan Swinehart

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Student Prince Ellie WeiserPerfectly Frank Jim Nash

We are constantly looking for costumes and props for our productions. If you haveanything useful that you feel we' might be able to use; uniforms, formal wear(especially tuxedos), accessories, furniture, props, etc., please call 358-1896. Nothingis too old or out of style for stage use and we have an excellent storage facitity.Remember, everything is TAX DEDUCTIBLE because we are a non-profitorganization.

COMING TO THIS THEATER,Agatha Christie's "THE MOUSETRAP"

Community Players - Oct. 1983"COLE"

Saratoga Drama Group - Sept. 1983"MAME"

West Valley Light Opera - Nov./Dec. 1983

WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA ASSOCIATIONANNOUNCES ITS NEW 1983-1984SEASON

"MAME" - That lively Jerry Herman musical based on the novel by Patrick Dennisand the play, "Auntie Mame" by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Arollicking, frolicsome production with such tuneful gems as "Open a NewWindow", "We Need a Little Christmas", "mame", "Bosom Buddies", "My BestGirl", "That's How Young I Feel" and many more. Performances Nov/Dec. 1983.

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL - This surprise entry will be announced at ouropening show in November. It just recently completed a successful run onBroadway and a major tour of the U.S. before its release to our community theater.As a West Valley patron, you are guaranteed another outstanding family musical.Performances Feb/Mar 1984.

"RODGERS & HART" - Another popular musical revue featuring the great musicof Richard Rodgers and lyrics of Lorenz Hart. It is a delightful, enjoyable eveninghighlighting the incredible career of this supremely talented duo. The whole show"sings" of their musical triumphs (there are 59 glorious songs) including "MyFunny Valentine", "Lady Is a Tramp", "Thou Swell", "With a Song In MyHeart"to name just a few! Performances are Tentatively Jun/Jul 1984.

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Join with other enthusiastic theatre-goers who help support West Valley LightOpera Association each season by completing the application form below andmailing it today. Your support assures our continuous presentation of the finest inmusical comedy and light opera, showcasing our talented local performers in a'professional' manner. Our productions enrich the community with excellent familyentertainment. With the completion of "Man of La Mancha", we will havepresented 54 productions since our initial season in 1964-65. We are totallysupported by income derived through the sale of subscriptions and tickets to thegeneral public. By joining our Association as a subscriber, you will receive adiscount off the regular ticket prices, guaranteed seating (all seats are reserved),attend gala openings, your name printed in our souvenir program, newslettersrevealing plans of the Association, free parking, personal service through our boxoffice and many other benefits.

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o PATRON - $180 (12 seats to each of 3 performances.)o DONOR - $96 (6 seats to each of 3 performances.)o SPONSOR - $68 (4 seats to each of 3 performances.)o REGULAR - $36 (2 seats to each of 3 performances.)o SPECIAL - $27 (2 seats to each of 3 performances.)

*'NOTE: Special rate is for full-time Students and Fully RetiredSenior Citizens, 65 & over ONLY .

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Payment enclosed.Mail to:West Valley Light Opera AssociationP.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, California 95031Telephone (408) 358-1896

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JUDITH MECUM (Costume Design)Any regular at our productions will recognize Judy's talents and

designs in this difficult musical. With a Creative Arts Degree fromSJSU, and costume design courses at SJ City College and SJSU, shedesigned and fabricated costumes for "Good News", "Kiss Me, Kate"and "The Student Prince". Other organizations which have reaped thebenefits of this dedicated costumer are the Gil bert & Sull ivan Society(G&S), Community Players (CP) and EI Camino Opera, and SunnyvaleCcmmunity Players. Her Biggest ambition, she says, is to get better atsaying "No!" That's one ambition we hope is never fulfilled.

EILEEN CHAVARRIA (Property Mistress)Eileen is another former staff member we are del ighted to have back

with us once again. The past two years she worked as Stage Managerand Props gal with TheaterWest. She is also a performer and hasappeared in several plays and musicals, including "Cabaret", "Sound ofMusic", Hot-L Baltimore", and "The Crucible". Welcome back, Eileen!

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