Lewis Family Playhouseat Victoria Gardens Cultural CenterRancho Cucamonga

OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA

CITY COUNCILL. Dennis Michael MAYOR

Sam Spagnolo MAYOR PRO TEM

William J. Alexander COUNCIL MEMBER

Marc Steinorth COUNCIL MEMBER

Diane Williams COUNCIL MEMBER

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALSJanice Reynolds CITY CLERK

James C. Frost CITY TREASURER

John R. Gillison CITY MANAGER

The entire City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga welcomes you to Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Welcome to a Lewis Family Playhouse tradition! This is our fourth production of A Christmas Carol and we are thrilled you’ve joined us to celebrate the holidays with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. We thank you for supporting live local theatre and are proud to present this timeless classic at this beautiful venue.

We are pleased to welcome Director Paul Jacques, who brings us great depth of experience with Dickens and his work, and to again feature the talented Chris Sands in the role of Scrooge. Along with a cast of both new and veteran performers, we know they will delight you with more than your everyday version of this enduring tale.

We hope you will consider continuing to support your local theatre by volunteering your time, auditioning to perform, making a donation to one of our resident theatre companies and telling your friends about this performing arts jewel in the Inland Empire.

Patrick Hediger CULTURAL ARTS COORDINATOR/RCCT PRODUCER

A Christmas Carol is about redemption, both for its central character, Ebenezer Scrooge, and its writer, Charles Dickens. Scrooge’s journey is perhaps the better known of the two: the cold-hearted humbug who is able to redeem his past mistreatments of his fellows after receiving a series of otherworldly warnings.

The story of how A Christmas Carol got printed is not quite as well known. Dickens had come back from his first American tour in 1843 wanting to write a ghost story, possibly inspired by his contact with some of the horror tales from his new friend Edgar Alan Poe. Upon completion, he took his story to his publisher, who promptly rejected it. Undaunted, Dickens forged ahead in his quest to find a publisher, only to find that no one was interested in taking the risk of publishing such an odd creation. After all, he was told: who would possibly want to read a Christmas story with ghosts in it?

Dickens ended up using his own money to publish A Christmas Carol, which has become his most popular and enduring work. In the end, his faith in his own imagination was completely validated, and we have been gifted with the most read, most adapted Christmas story of all time.

Paul Jacques DIRECTOR

Based on the book by

Charles DickensAdapted by

John JakesDirected by

Paul Jacques

December 7 - 15, 2013

Production Design

Jean-Yves Tessier

Hair and Makeup Design

V. Michelle Bierman

Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinios.

15 MINUTE INTERMISSION

Costume Design/Coordination

Karen Curry Sound Design

Dave Meyerhofer

Production Stage Manager

Cheryl Starr

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Based on the book by

Charles DickensAdapted by

John JakesDirected by

Paul Jacques

Sound Design

Dave Meyerhofer

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THE CASTEbenezer Scrooge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC (Chris) SandsDickens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob HastingsTheatre Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank AntonacciJacob Marley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deoin ClevelandBob Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SturgeonFred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott McDermott

Charity Seekers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Antonacci, Peter EvanYoung Husband (Mr. Buckworthy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Mitchell

Ghost of Christmas Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sabrina WieseSchoolmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron HastingsFan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashley RomeoSchoolboy Scrooge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George MartinezMr. Fezziwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill RainsDick Wilkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garret ReplogleMrs. Fezziwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda ZellerMiss Fezziwigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mackenzie Rose Bergmann, Lucia Morales, Kailee Rose Young Ebenezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony FlynnBelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eilidh CogswellFan’s Husband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter EvanBelle’s Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison DeVriesBelle’s Husband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garret Replogle

Ghost of Christmas Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sal DeGrassiTopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin MitchellSara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley PachecoMrs. Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanna AssmanBelinda Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kennedy DeVriesMartha Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane MontenegroPeter Cratchit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan LightfootTiny Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin LightfootIgnorance and Want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant DeVries, Hannah Swiatek

Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben WheelerLaunderess (Mrs. Dilber) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy SmithCharwoman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selma CoxUndertaker’s Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David MastersOld Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron SharpYoung Wife (Caroline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tina Nguyen

Street Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarett SimonCarolers/Musicians . . . . . Nicki Heskin, Mark MacKenzie, Scott McDermott, Tina Nguyen

Ensemble – Townspeople, Businessmen, Party Guests, Students, Children . . Evan Ablard, Frank Antonacci, Zachary Benatatos, Selma Cox, Grant DeVries, Madison DeVries, Peter Evan, David Masters, Kevin Mitchell, Julia Morales, Lucia Morales, Tina Nguyen, Garret Replogle, River Rubio, Ron Sharp, Jarett Simon, Cindy Smith, Hannah Swiatek, Sabrina Wiese, Amanda Zeller

Lobby Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RC Theatre Arts Academy’s RC D’Vines Choir

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RC (CHRIS) SANDS (EBENEZER SCROOGE) is pleased to return to Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre having previously appeared in Oliver! (Fagin) and A Christmas Carol (Scrooge). Other local roles include Mary Sunshine in Chicago with Inland Valley Repertory Theatre and Performance Riverside and Moonface Martin in Anything Goes at Candlelight Pavilion. He hopes you enjoy the show!

EVAN ABLARD (ENSEMBLE) is pleased to join the cast of A Christmas Carol, having appeared in the summer family musical, Seussical. He is nine years old and in fourth grade. He thanks his family for encouraging him to be who he wants to be, especially his brother Logan.

FRANK ANTONACCI (CHARITY SEEKER/ENSEMBLE) has been regularly performing on Inland Empire stages for the last 20 years. Frank has appeared previously in six Performance Riverside productions. Frank would like to dedicate his performance to the Greer girls: Bev, Katie and Madison.

JEANNA ASSMAN (MRS. CRATCHIT) is excited to be performing at the Lewis Family Playhouse for the first time. She previously played the Narrator in Joseph, Rizzo in Grease and recently appeared as the Evil Sheriff’s Wife, Lady Blount, at the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

ZACHARY BENATATOS (ENSEMBLE) returns to Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre following Seussical, junior instructor at Broadway Camp 2013, and The Wizard Of Oz. He is thrilled to be in A Christmas Carol and thanks cast, crew and family for this wonderful experience!

MACKENZIE ROSE BERGMANN (MISS FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE) is excited to join A Christmas Carol, her third appearance with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. The professional crew and talented cast provide her with the highest quality education for her dream career as a performer.

DEOIN CLEVELAND (JACOB MARLEY) is excited to join this talented cast. His most recent performance was Lord Mayor at the Renaissance Faire in Irwindale. He’d like to thank Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre for including him in this beloved holiday tradition.

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EILIDH F. COGSWELL (BELLE) was last seen in Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre’s productions of Annie and Oliver! and is glad to be back and working with such an amazing cast! She hopes you enjoy the show and have a Merry Christmas!

SELMA COX (CHARWOMAN/SHOPKEEPER) is a six-year volunteer at the Lewis Family Playhouse. She appeared in many plays years ago in Texas. She loves being back on stage here in Rancho Cucamonga.

SALVATORE DE GRASSI (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT) a true guardian, is delighted to reprise this role with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. Theater credits include Oliver Twist, A Jungle Book, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls and Peter Pan. My dear little Wyatt, there truly is a Santa Claus.

GRANT DEVRIES (IGNORANCE/ENSEMBLE) is excited to make his first Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre appearance. Grant enjoys his Theatre Arts Academy classes, designing original board games, and making stop motion movies. He thanks his parents for taking him to this audition.

KENNEDY DEVRIES (BELINDA CRATCHIT) is delighted to perform with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre for the first time. RC Theatre Arts Academy performances include Snow White (Snow White), Holka Polka (Brenda) and Cinderella (Mouse). Kennedy thanks her family and many wonderful Theatre Arts Academy teachers.

MADISON DEVRIES (BELLE’S DAUGHTER/ENSEMBLE) is proud of her first Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre performance. Madison loves to spend her free time reading at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Libraries. She thanks her brother and sister for always being there for her.

PETER EVAN (FAN’S HUSBAND/CHARITY SEEKER/ENSEMBLE) is excited to make his debut with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. Credits include The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, The Outsiders, The Fantasticks and The Wizard of Oz. He thanks God for His guidance and his family for their unwavering love and support.

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MARK ANTHONY FLYNN (YOUNG EBENEZER) is excited to be back on stage at Lewis Family Playhouse after previously appearing in Rumors as Officer Welch. Other credits include HAIR and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Chaffey College. Thank you family, cast and crew for all the support.

RON HASTINGS (DICKENS/SCHOOLMASTER/ENSEMBLE) happily returns to the Lewis Family Playhouse, where he previously performed in Rabbit Hole and To Kill a Mockingbird. He’s also performed in recent local productions of Time Stands Still, Clybourne Park and The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?

NICKI HESKIN (CAROLER) is excited to perform again with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre, appearing previously in The Wizard of Oz. She is grateful to perform with many wonderful companies, theaters and performers the past two years. Thanks to the cast and creative team for another great stage experience!

BENJAMIN LIGHTFOOT (TINY TIM) is happy and thankful to be back at this wonderful theater and to be working with Chris Sands again. He has enjoyed working with such a splendid new creative team. Thank you to Patrick, Paul and Cheryl. Enjoy the show!

NATHAN LIGHTFOOT (PETER CRATCHIT) is excited to be back at Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre where his love for theater began! You may have seen him this summer as Jojo in Seussical. He thanks Paul, Patrick and Cheryl for all their support and his parents for their never ending love! God Bless and enjoy the show!

MARK MACKENZIE (CAROLER/MUSICIAN) is happy to return to Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. He was last seen here as Jacob in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and appeared in over a dozen shows with with this company. He enjoys building sets and baking cookies.

GEORGE A. MARTINEZ (SCHOOLBOY SCROOGE) relocated from Illinois, where he participated in films with Columbia College Chicago and enjoys preforming in school musicals and community plays. He is pleased to work with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre and thanks the director, cast and crew for this great production.

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DAVID MASTERS (UNDERTAKER’S MAN/ENSEMBLE) is happy to return to Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. He comes to us from the February 2013 comedy Born Yesterday with Inland Valley Repertory Theatre. Other recent credits include To Kill a Mockingbird, A Christmas Carol and Annie.

SCOTT MCDERMOTT (FRED) is thrilled to take part in another Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre production, having previously appeared in Seussical and The Wizard of Oz. He echoes Fred’s sentiment about this wonderful season and wishes you all a Merry Christmas!

KEVIN MITCHELL (YOUNG HUSBAND/TOPPER/ENSEMBLE) appears in his first production at Lewis Family Playhouse and his third under the direction of Paul Jacques. Previous credits include The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Lord of the Flies, Oliver! and The Music Man. Thank you and enjoy the show!

DIANE MONTENEGRO (MARTHA CRATCHIT) from Etiwanda High School is excited to perform in her first production with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. She thinks the dedication and talent of the entire cast transcends above the beauty of the stars.

JULIA MORALES (ENSEMBLE) is so excited to be participating in the show, having appeared previously in this summer’s production of Seussical. What a thrill it is to be back! Thanks to Patrick and Paul for the opportunity!

LUCIA MORALES (MISS FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE) returns to the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre stage after having been in this summer’s Seussical. She had so much fun that she had to come back and try again! Thanks to Paul, Patrick and all the cast and crew!

TINA NGUYEN (YOUNG WIFE/CAROLER/MUSICIAN) trained at CAP21 Musical Theatre Summer Intensive. Credits include Bye Bye Birdie, Joseph, Dames at Sea, Seussical and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This is her debut with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. She is grateful to be a part of an amazingly talented cast.

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ASHLEY PACHECO (SARA) is performing with the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre for the first time in A Christmas Carol. Past credits include Crimes of the Heart and Richard III. Thanks to a wonderful director, cast and crew!

BILL RAINS (MR. FEZZIWIG) has been delighting audiences in the Inland Empire for more than five years. Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre appearances include Huck in The Fantasticks and The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. Other credits include Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Wilbur in Hairspray and Adolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone.

GARRET REPLOGLE (DICK WILKINS/BELLE’S HUSBAND/ENSEMBLE) is making his debut with the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre. Previous work includes Little Fish Theater Company, Shakespeare by the Sea, Chance Theater and Rubicon Theater.

ASHLEY ROMEO (FAN) age 14, has performed in Annie, Honk and Cinderella as Anastasia. She appears in film, television, commercials and music videos. She dances throughout California and Nevada. Ashley is thrilled to play Scrooge’s beloved sister and thanks the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre cast and crew.

RIVER RUBIO (ENSEMBLE) is grateful to be back with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater in A Christmas Carol after performing in this summer’s Seussical. Off stage, River enjoys football, soccer, skateboarding, and hanging out with friends. Thanks to family and friends for their continued support. Enjoy the show!

RON SHARP (OLD JOE/ENSEMBLE) has portrayed Lenny in Of Mice and Men, Toby Belch in Twelfth Night and many other roles. He works as a designer and illustrator. Ron also performs as the Villainous Sheriff at the Original Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

JARETT SIMON (STREET BOY/ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to perform again at the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater, having appeared previously in To Kill a Mockingbird and The Wizard of Oz. Other credits include the upcoming holiday movie Job’s Daughter and the CBS Let’s Make A Deal Christmas special.

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CINDY SMITH (LAUNDRESS/ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to return to Lewis Family Playhouse. Recent credits: Miss Maudie in Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Shandel in The Grove’s Fiddler on the Roof, Female Authority Figure in Inland Valley Repertory Theatre’s Hairspray. She sends her love to her daughter, Amber.

JOHN STURGEON (BOB CRATCHIT) is honored to be performing with the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater for the first time. He is excited to once again work with friend and mentor, Paul Jacques. He thanks the cast, crew and always, his extraordinarily wonderful fiancée.

HANNAH SWIATEK (WANT/ENSEMBLE) is a third grader at OLA in Claremont. She is glad to be back on stage with the Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater. Her credits include, a Cadet, Clown and Hunter in Seussical the Musical. She hopes you enjoy the show!

KAILEE ROSE (MISS FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE) is ecstatic to be back with Rancho Cucamonga Community Theater. This is her second play, having previously appeared in To Kill a Mockingbird. She wishes to thank the cast and crew for being so wonderful.

BEN WHEELER (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET-TO-COME) is making his sixth appearance in A Christmas Carol. Past Roles: Captain Von Trapp, Daddy Warbucks, Ghost of Christmas Present and recently, the Constable in Fiddler on the Roof at The Grove. Love to Vicki, CarCar, Hokey-Pokey and Emer-ssippi.

SABRINA WIESE (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST/FLOWERGIRL) is excited to be back in the theatre after focusing on film and television with appearances in My Name is Earl, Mama’s Boy and American Dreams. She thanks Paul the cast and crew, God and her family for their support.

AMANDA ZELLER (MRS. FEZZIWIG/ENSEMBLE) is excited for the opportunity to work at Lewis Family Playhouse. She can be seen every spring at the Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire as a street performer and wishes to thank her fabulous friends and family.

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PAUL JACQUES (DIRECTOR) is an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer and scenic designer with over 200 productions of experience spanning stage, film, commercial, television and radio. As a playwright, he has had 20 original works staged. Paul is on the theatre faculty at San Bernardino Valley College, Mt. San Jacinto College and California Baptist University, holds an AA in Music from Riverside Community College and a BA in Theatre and an MFA in Playwriting and Screenwriting, both from University of California, Riverside. He portrays Charles Dickens for the Riverside Dickens Festival and lives in Riverside with his wife, Sarah and their two daughters.

CHERYL STARR (STAGE MANAGER) is excited to be working with the Lewis Family Playhouse. Previous stage manager credits include Oliver! The Musical and The Music Man at the Redlands Bowl, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Grove in Upland; The Rainmaker and Flemming: An American Thriller at Redlands Footlighters Theater. When not backstage, Cheryl teaches in Corona and at Riverside Children’s Theatre. She is grateful to her family for getting her involved in theater at an early age.

RONDA RUBIO (VOCAL DIRECTOR) is a freelance musician and director, having an extensive background as a performer, director/conductor, arranger/composer and teacher. Since moving to the Inland Empire, she has worked as a musical director with recent credits including Hairspray, The Last Five Years, Peter Pan, Grease, Chicago, Oliver, The Fantasticks, Cabaret, Annie, The Wizard of Oz and Song and Dance as well as Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre’s hit, Seussical. Ronda would like to thank Patrick for inviting her back to the Lewis Family Playhouse for A Christmas Carol to continue the work she loves to do. Thanks and much appreciation to Paul, Cheryl and the cast and crew for their amazing talent and dedication. Much love and gratitude to my special gifts from God, Ronny, Raysa and River.

KAREN FIX CURRY (COSTUME DESIGNER) is delighted to again be a part of A Christmas Carol. It’s a personal favorite, embracing two time periods. Other credits for RCCT include Seussical, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Chorus Line, Annie, Into the Woods and Evita. Other recent credits include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (McCoy Rigby), Romeo and Juliet, Balm in Gilead and Translations (Coeurage Theatre, LA). Warm holiday wishes to Patrick Hediger, the cast, the crew and especially to the audience.

JEAN-YVES TESSIER (LIGHTING AND SET DESIGNER) is a primate with a single opposable thumb. He hails from the cold reaches of Canada and once had a sexy French accent. It has since been lost - if found please take good care of it. Jean-Yves is a believer, a skeptic and enjoys throwing metaphors around only to see them crash to the floor. He has been rained on exactly 1436 times. Incredibly that is also his PIN number. The universe is weird that way. He dreams at night, but forgets to remember when he wakes. One of these days he’ll climb a mountain, run a marathon and swim the Great Barrier Reef. In that order. He is trying to make “Kewl” cool and in his spare time enjoys lighting things.

V. MICHELLE BIERMAN (HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER) is grateful for the continuing privilege of serving the community through art, creativity and education. Her previous designs have been implemented during the past few years at Lewis Family Playhouse for Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre, Broadway at the Gardens and BlackBox Productions. Michelle is a licensed esthetician, a graduate of the Joe Blasco Makeup School in Hollywood and teaches Theatrical Makeup at Chaffey College.

HANNAH WELTER (PROPERTIES MANAGER) is a freelance artist who works all over southern California, and recently served as stage manager for Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre’s Seussical. She also is the assistant technical director at Concordia University in Irvine and the

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associate technical director for Sets Unlimited in Orange. Favorite credits include To Kill a Mockingbird – Cerritos College, As You Like It, Twelfth Night – Looseleaf Theatre Company; Much Ado About Nothing, Pirates of Penzance – On The Edge Theatre Company; Into the Woods, Bye Bye Birdie – Lutheran High School of Orange County, The American Dream, The Man of La Mancha, The Cherry Orchard, Foolish Proposal, The Crucible, Into the Woods, Paper Wings – Concordia University.

PATRICK HEDIGER (PRODUCER) prior to coming to the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural arts coordinator in 2005, Patrick toured the U.S. with national Broadway musicals and plays. He has served the Los Angeles arts community for more than 20 years having worked with Walt Disney Theatrical Productions, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Center Theatre Group, The Hollywood Bowl, The Los Angeles Opera and the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission).

TONY SCHONDEL (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) has an extensive performing arts technical background working as a production manager and tour manager for Columbia Artists Theatricals, as well as a company manager and technical director for concert tours with such known artists as Ben Vereen, Isaac Hayes, Savion Glover, Al Stewart, Ben Gazarra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Tony’s background also includes television, video and radio production. Tony has served as technical coordinator for the Lewis Family Playhouse since 2007.

ANNETTE MUMOLO (MARKETING COORDINATOR) our seasoned entertainment veteran is responsible for the marketing and public relations efforts for the Lewis Family

Playhouse. Prior to the Lewis Family Playhouse, Annette served as media relations specialist for ABC Cable Networks where she was responsible for marketing original movies and series including Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up, Cheetah Girls, Even Stevens and ABC Family’s So Little Time, Spider-Man and Power Rangers. Prior to ABC Cable Networks Group, Annette served as publicist for Fox Family Channel/Fox Kids Network where she managed publicity efforts for daytime programming, concert specials and special events working with a diversity of talent including No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen and Captain Kangaroo.

PRODUCTION CREDITSDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul JacquesProdution Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean Yves TessierCostume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen Fix CurrySound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave MeyerhoferMake-up Consultant . . . . . . . . . V. Michelle BiermanStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl StarrVocal Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronda Rubio Properties Management . . . . . . . . . . Hannah WelterLight Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon DickeySound Board Operator. . . . . . . . . . Dave MeyerhoferDeck Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chad RobertsAudio Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda OmlorWardrobe . . . . . . . . . . Merrill Grady, Shannon DickeyCostumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrill GradyCultural Arts Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicki Heskin, Emmanuel Marquez, Debbie LightfootShow Crew . . . . . . .Andy Velazquez, Martin Dickey, Jack Freedman, Shawn Jass, Kim Morris, John Costa

Photography by Anthony Feliciano of AF Photo DesignSpecial thanks to our Parent Volunteer Committee

Lucia MoralesListen to your heartUnderstand it will always guide you.Cherish the memories of this artIn times when sorrow finds you;Always of you, it is a part.Memory of its joy will energize you.

Julia MoralesJoyfully dancing in bright lightsUpon a grand wide stageLook beyond the curtain’s fallIn your audience we are amazedApplauding all you say and doMesmerized by your beautiful way.

Stargrams to the Cast

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Special Thanks

The Lewis Family Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the following Official Partners, Performance Sponsors and Season Supporters. Without their support, many programs and services would not be possible.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS

PERFORMANCE SPONSORS

SEASON SUPPORTERS

Randall and Janell Lewis

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Cultural Center PAL Spotlight Donors

The Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) campaign began in 2003 as a joint fundraising effort between the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation to raise funds for the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.

DIAMOND: $100,000 +The Lewis FamilyBank of America FoundationPaul Biane, San Bernardino County Former Supervisor, 2nd District (2002-2010)Chuck, Suzanne and Charlie BuquetBurrtec Waste Industries, Inc. The Burum FamilyCalifornia State LibraryCharter Communications

Colonies CrossroadsThe DiIorio FamilyDiversified PacificHarry and Judy GibsonInland Valley Daily BulletinMark Christopher Charity Classic Supervisor Gary C. Ovitt San Bernardino County, 4th DistrictTarget Corporation

EMERALD: $50,000 - $99,999Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public LibraryRancho Cucamonga Community & Arts FoundationRancho Cucamonga QuakesRotary Club of Rancho CucamongaSan Antonio Community HospitalU.S. Bank

RUBY: $25,000 - $49,999C. W. DriverForest City Commercial DevelopmentHSBC J.T. Storm Development National Community Renaissance Wells Fargo WLC/Pitassi Architects

SAPPHIRE: $10,000 - $24,999Best, Best and Krieger LLPFritz Coleman NBC 4 Weathercaster & Stand-up ComicCucamonga Valley Water DistrictThe Haynes Foundation Howard and Sharon Borenstein L. Dennis Michael and Dr. Regina HoltIgnite Design & AdvertisingKohl’s Department StoresMt. View Emergency PhysiciansPitassi Architects, Inc. Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation

Rancho Cucamonga Woman’s ClubRancho Specialty Hospital Rancho Cucamonga Sunrize Rotary ClubRealty Executives – Rancho CucamongaRichards I Watson I GershonSouthern California Gas CompanyStone and YoungbergTAMCO SteelTotal Wine & MoreUrban Advisors, Inc.Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLPVictoria Promenade – The Yik FamilyPaul and Diane Williams Workforce Homebuilders LLC

PEARL: $5,000 - $9,999American Building Supply Alta Loma PsychologicalDr. Steven and Taro BaragBaseline Dental PracticeBloomfield BakersBonaldo Design Group & Bonaldo EngineeringBruce and Laurie BowneCalifornia Statewide Certified Development CorporationCAM ServicesCharlotte CarrariDr. Victor and Bev ChingDr. Harvey and Karen CohenCMC Fontana SteelThe Dick Dahler Family Linda and Jim DanielsEMCOR ServicesThe Filippi Winery

Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarG/M Business InteriorsThe Gas CompanyDr. & Mrs. Scott GoldmanDr. and Mrs. Wallace GosneyGraves & King, LLPDan Guerra & AssociatesThe Gutierrez Family and Friends of Rex GutierrezThe Howdyshell Family Jack and Linda Lam Macy’s – Rancho CucamongaLloyd and Marian MichaelMellon, Johnson & Reardon, CPAs, LLPMillennium ImagingDoug & Dee MorrisNestle Waters North AmericaPacific Homes FoundationPFF Bank and TrustDoug and Francie PalmerRancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis ClubRE/MAX LegendsRepublic ITSRJM Design GroupSpaggi’s Restaurant Team Physical TherapyUnion Bank of CaliforniaAnne Viricel Russ and Kris WarnerWestern National ContractorsMary Alice Whitney and FamilyRay and Karen WimberlyThe Wine TailorYounger and Associates

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Playhouse Members Annual members of the Lewis Family Playhouse

Patron Level: $1,000Gary & Diane Ackerman

Producer Level: $500Amigos Recycling

Director Level: $250Adrienna BeitlerJohn & Leslie NelsonWilliam VastaPaul & Diane Williams

Star Level: $100Mary Andrew Jane Bedford Ed Blahut

Peter & Linda BryanMr. & Mrs. Andrew & Darlene Carlmark Jerry CliffordDavid & Laura Flinders Jim Garner Kristina Gilfry Kay & Bill GruberCarol & Gene Hendl Gary Hunter Donna JonesSean & Susan Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Jack LamMs. Jaimie LapointeElma McCain

Mrs. Karen McCainDebbie McNayTony & Anabel Mize Paula Pachon Jason PittmanMs. Laura Riley Mrs. Linda Rudroff Veronica Saucedo Mr. Gregory Schmauss Mrs. Mary Shinn Sherald & Mary Ellen Sluka Paul Stigers Antonia Vignocchi Suzanne WatteAnonymous

Playhouse Membership ProgramThroughout history, wise leaders invested time, energy and money into their dreams and left behind great legacies. Much of our legacy will be in the children we rear and the impact we make on their future. By supporting the Lewis Family Playhouse you are supporting our community, our children, our future...and our dreams. Your tax-deductible donation makes a difference in bringing the performing arts to our communities. Join our membership program today and enjoy all the membership perks we have to offer.

STAR $100 Annual Membership FeeDIRECTOR $250 Annual Membership FeePRODUCER $500 Annual Membership FeePATRON $1,000 Annual Membership FeeCORPORATE BENEFACTOR $2,000 Annual Membership Fee

BENEFITS TO MEMBERSHIP: • Name listed in season Playbills and on our website.

• Priority ticket buying for new season and added events.

• Admittance into Club M, our exclusive members lounge for you and your guests (selected performances).

• RUSH tickets (half off tickets available two hours prior to show time for presented performances only).

• 5 year loyalty brick placed on Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Donor Walkway (for patrons who have been members 5 years or more).

• Backstage tour (please call to arrange).

For more information, visit lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call the Box Office at 909.477.2752.

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Friends of the Playhouse a volunteer support group for the Lewis Family Playhouse. The following volunteers commit to at least 100 hours of volunteer service for the Playhouse each year.

Seven YearsBetty BetzlerDebbi BrenoMary Ann CamastraMarianne ChoyAmi CoxSelma CoxWendy EverettKristina FalknerNancy FrembgenBill GatesLaurie GatesCarol GriffinJim HaygoodPenny HaygoodPatricia JacksonSamuel JacksonAJ JonesDonna JonesAnita LangerNancy LaNier

Dorothy LazoMike MeyerhoferShirley MobleyDolores MorganJack MorganDavid NunnJeanette NunnHilda PhillipsJoan ReillyLarry RudderSandy RudderTheresa SchoferAntonia VignocchiDebbie Ziegle

Six YearsElsie Sands

Five YearsAdrienna Beitler

Four YearsMary AndrewPatricia DeNoyellesCharlotte Moralez

Three YearsCarol HendlSusan LundstromSteve McGray

Two YearsJerry Clifford

One YearDebbie Sweetland

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Theatre InformationElectronic DevicesAudience members are reminded to please silence all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers and watch alarms prior to the show.

Late SeatingLatecomers or those who step out of the theatre during a performance will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at appropriate breaks in the performance.

WarningThe photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or recording inside this theatre, without the written permission of the management, is strictly prohibited.

Smoking The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is a smoke-free building. Smoking is not permitted on City premises.

Sign Language InterpretersAmerican Sign Language interpreters are available upon request through the Box Office. All requests require a 3 week advance notice. For more information, contact the Box Office at 909-477-2752.

Assisted Listening DevicesAssisted Listening Devices are available upon request, for no charge at the Lewis Family Playhouse. Assisted Listening Devices may be used by a patron to help enhance their enjoyment of the performance. Devices may be obtained at the Box Office prior to the performance. A personal credit card or driver’s license will be held by theatre staff until the device is returned at the completion of the performance.

EmergencyTo contact patrons or theatre staff during performances, please call 909-477-2775. Be sure to leave your seating section, seat numbers and the above phone number with the person who may need to contact you. Should an emergency arise, our Front of House Staff will contact you at your seat.

Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an emergency, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center house staff will direct you toward the lighted exit sign that is nearest to the seat you occupy. Please familiarize yourself with emergency exits when you visit with us.

Parental GuidelinesWhile all of our shows at the Lewis Family Playhouse are appropriate for general audiences, it is important to know that some of our programs are not appropriate for younger members of the family. To assist you in making informed decisions about age appropriate shows that your children will enjoy and to ensure a pleasant experience for all, please check show information for age recommendation.

Children must be able to sit in their own seats. Sorry no babies in arms allowed.

Lewis Family Playhouse Staff

Community Services Director Nettie Nielsen

Cultural Arts ManagerSusan Sluka-Kelly

Theatre Production SupervisorTony Schondel

Theatre Productions CoordinatorMireya “Murry” Hepner

Community Programs CoordinatorPatrick Hediger

Front of House CoordinatorGary Ablard

Box Office CoordinatorCristina Gorka

Marketing CoordinatorAnnette Mumolo

Event Services CoordinatorKristie Nicols

Master CarpenterMario Sanchez

Technical AssistantTom Acosta

Admin/Programs SpecialistDiane Hanshaw

Front of House SpecialistJodi Silsbee

Box Office SpecialistStephanie Soukup

Marketing SpecialistNohemi Rivera

Facilities CoordinatorJeff Geith

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEYBook by Timothy Allen McDonaldLyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. WallerMusic by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald, Stephen GabrielBased on the book FLAT STANLEY by Jeff BrownDirected by Kevin CochranMusically Directed by Janice Rodgers WainwrightChoreographed by Lisa Hopkins

February 1st - 16thSaturdays – 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm | Sundays – 1:00 pm(No 1:00 pm performance on Feb. 1st)

Based on the beloved children’s book by Jeff Brown, this fun musical follows Stanley’s adventures around the globe. He’s stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond.

INLAND PACIFIC BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

Join Clara on a magical journey where a giant Christmas tree, toy soldiers, and life-sized dancing dolls fill the stage, and a fantastic dream with battling mice, dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the delightful Sugar Plum Fairy stir

the imagination. Critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life in this magnificent production with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than

100 dancers on stage.

OH WHAT A NIGHT!A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS With classic hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t

Take My Eyes Off You” and “Sherry,” Oh What A Night stays true to the original recordings while thrilling audiences with nostalgic choreography in this high-energy tribute performance.

HEAVENLY LAUGHTER January 12th – 3:00 pmLegendary duo and longtime friends, Jack Benny and George Burns, team up for a laugh out loud adventure in Heavenly Laughter.

MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! January 18th – 8:00 pmBased on the number-one best-selling book from acclaimed author, John Gray, this hilarious show, has been entertaining thousands of people and letting them see themselves in their own relationships.

December 2013 – February 2014

December 21, 2013 – 1:00 pm & 7:00 pmDecember 22, 2013 – 1:00 pm

January 11th – 3:00 pm & 8:00 pmSOLD OUTJUST

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