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All performances at theSARATOGA CIVIC THEATER

13777 Fruitvale Avenue in SaratogaMarch 12 - April 9, 2016

Music by Jim WiseBook & Lyrics by

George Haimsohn & Robin Miller

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to “Dames At Sea”, the second production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 51st Season. nostalgic reminiscence of the 1930’s Busby Berkeley musicals. Our final production of this 51st season

in July will be “Footloose”, the recent Broadway hit that was originally a film which starred Kevin Bacon.

You’re Invited!!! Whether you are already one of our 1000+ subscribers or here in the Saratoga Civic Theatre for the very first time, we invite you to join us this November for our 52nd season. It will open with “In The Heights”, a South Bay premiere of characters in the neighborhood of Washington Heights in NY City, followed by “A Chorus Line”, celebrating its 40th Anniversary and closing with a premiere of “Catch Me If You Can”, a Broadway remake of the popular movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

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StarringJanice Engelgau, Nick Dale and Minna Rogers

And FeaturingRachelle Abbey, Dave Ellis, Richard Portune and Chris Souza

Director: Bill Starr; Music Director: Richard Krishnan Vocal Director: Jesse Sanchez; Choreographer: Andrea Furtado

Producer: Elizxabeth Dale

Gala Champagne Opening: March 12, 2016 . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: March 18, 25, April 1 and 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: March 19, April 2 and 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: March 13, 20 and April 3 . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

“Dames At Sea” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Samuel French, Inc., 235 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003.

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Music by Jim Wise Music & Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller

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A Note from the Director

Dames At Sea” is just a feel-good, easy-going, fun-filled show. The plot is simple, and deals with 3 kinds of relationships: 1) falling in love; 2) reconnecting; and 3) discovering an “old flame”.

It is the kind of show where you can sit back, forget your everyday woes, and just be entertained.

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Grateful AcknowledgementsJay Steele and South Bay Musical Theatre, Gerald Carter,

West Valley College Drama Department, Judy Steinle-Vibrant Arts, Ruth E. Stein, and TheatreWorks.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of Appearance)

Mona Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minna RogersJoan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachelle AbbeyHenessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris SouzaRuby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice EnglegauDick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick DaleLucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard PortuneCaptain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave EllisDancers/Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devin Adler, Kyle Arrouzet, Chris Cruz,

Megan Griffin, Hana Ishijima, Stephanie Johnson, Sara-Grace Kelly, David Lamcke, Amanda Nguyen,

Brittany Marie Pisoni, Reggie Reynolds, Samantha Stidham, Robert Summers, and Peter Woolhouse

ORCHESTRAConductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard KrishnanViolins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Diamond, Marilyn AndersonReeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher Clover, Asa SternTrumpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guy Celestre, Paul OlivoBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian EarleyPercussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerald BittleKeyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rebecca Fong

Not all musicians will play for each performance.

MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

We chose Judy Diamond to be our featured musician for this show. Her first production with WVLO was “The Sound Of Music” in 2011 and she’s been in our pit for several other shows that require violins; her most recent were “The Boy Friend” and “Irene” last season. She has also played for SBMT, SCP, Lyric Theatre, Palo Alto

Philharmonic and the Mission Chamber Orchestra. Her husband of 29 years is Corey Welch and they have a son, Aaron, who is a Senior at UC Berkeley. Her hobbies are growing succulents, doing crafts and reading. Judy loves the horror genre and her favorite TV show is “The Walking Dead”. She also loves everything giraffe and her collection is threatening to take over her house!! We always look forward to having Judy in our orchestra!

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I: Backstage of a 42nd Street TheatreScene 1 “Wallstreet” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mona and Company “It’s You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby and Dick “Broadway Baby” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dick “That Mister Man Of Mine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mona, Nick & Ensemble “Choo Choo Honeymoon” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucky & Joan “The Sailor Of My Dreams” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RubyScene 2 “Singapore Sue” . . . . . Lucky, Dick, Sue, Madame Sin-Sin & Men’s EnsembleScene 3 “Good Times Are Here To Stay” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan and Company

Intermission

ACT II: On Board The BattleshipScene 1 “Dames At Sea” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “The Beguine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mona and Captain “Raining In My Heart” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby and Company “There’s Something About You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby and Dick “Raining In My Heart” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RubyScene 2 “The Echo Waltz” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mona, Joan, Ruby and CompanyScene 3 “The Star Tar” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruby and Company “Let’s Have a Simple Wedding” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company

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PRODUCTION STAFFProducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth DaleAssistant Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earl MasudaAssociate Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy KwongResident Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse SanchezDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill StarrMusic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard KrishnanVocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse SanchezChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea Furtado Dance Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devin AdlerScenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew DupreyTech Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Hand Master Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William ShepardLighting Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Glenn MunozSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John DiLoreto Assistant Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy SteinleCostumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol CleverCostume Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Pincus, Alice Ray & CastStage Co-Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael MacKenzie & Dave Raiman Assistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nita Rabe-UyenoLighting Rigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Raiman & Rocco VecilioStage Crew . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Barta, Amanda Vogel, Reina Romero, & Frank SherlockLight Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn JohnsonSpotlight Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don MasudaSound Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave RaimanProperties Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy DeanSet Construction & Painting . . . . . . Ken Barone, Sherma Cook, Esther & Harley Goes,

Ed Hand, Earl Masuda, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, William Shepard & CastHair & Make-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha StidhamWigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy AmaroHouse Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy PincusAudition Assistants . . . . . Eileen Chavarria, Earl Masuda, Judy Pincus & Frank SherlockRehearsal/Audition Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Steinle, Bruce Herman, Anita Carey &

Lynn WoolhouseProgram, Lobby & Publicity Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ImagewurxProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandPublicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia Rust-GreavesReservations & Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed & Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Kwong, Earl Masuda, June Milanes,

Judy Pincus, Cindy Fahrner & Frank SherlockLobby Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria, Megan Colopy & Judy PincusLobby Design, Display & Company Photos . . . . . . . . . Edmond Kwong of ImagewurxProgram Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengPoster & Flier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongFlier Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Business ServicesProgram Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CyberPress

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTRachelle Abbey (Joan) This marks Rachelle’s third production with WVLO,

having previously appeared in “9 To 5” and “The Boy Friend”. She was most recently seen as Daisy in “Death Takes A Holiday” at Tabard Theater. Her favorite roles include Penny in SBMT’s “Hairspray”, Maisie in our production of “The Boy Friend” and Audrey in SCP’s “Little Shop Of Horrors”. When not on stage she enjoys forms of social dancing such as lindy hop and ballroom as well as tennis and choir. She currently works in the Wyss-Coray lab at Stanford investigating rejuvenation in the brain (that’s researching Alzheimer’s Disease!)

Devin Adler (Ensemble) Devin returns for his second production with WVLO, having just appeared as Vinnie and the Dance Captain in “Nice Work If You Can Get It”. He was recently featured tap dancing in a TED Talk alongside Tap Legend Andrew Nemr. Recent theatrical credits include Peter Pan in “Pan” with Paperwing Theatre, “Anything Goes” with BBB, “West Side Story” & “White Christmas” with Western Stage, “Spamalot” & “Beauty & The Beast” with Pac. Rep. Devin has had thorough training in tap, jazz and ballet. Recent choreography credits include “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Nunsense” with Paperwing Theatre and “Mulan, Jr.” at Pac. Rep. Theatre (*Tap Choreography*) In addition to coaching and choreographing for dance competitions throughout the US, Devin currently teaches dance and musical theatre at multiple studios throughout the Monterey Peninsula.

Kyle Arrouzet (Ensemble) Kyle is back for his second production with WVLO, having appeared as Bobby in “The Boy Friend” last season. His recent theatrical credits include “Anything Goes” with BBB, “The Mikado” with LTSJ and “Spamalot” with Stage 1 Theatre. A native Californian, he earned both a BA in Music and a BS in Political Science from SCU in just 4 years. Kyle also enjoys video games, singing, dancing and reading.

Christopher Crosby Cruz (Ensemble) Christopher is happy to be tapping his troubles away in his third show with WVLO, having previously appeared in “Jesus Christ, Superstar!” and “Irene”. He was most recently seen in Timbers/Friedman’s musical adaptation of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” as Longaville. Bay Area credits include “Pippin” “Once Upon A Mattress”, “The Tempest”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Ragtime” and “Mary Poppins” among others.

Nick Dale (Dick) A newcomer to WVLO, this is only Nick’s second musical. His first was with SCP in “Sweet Charity”, where he was also directed by Bill Starr. By day he is the Assistant Manager in downtown San Jose for Ikes Love and Sandwiches. He loves to watch movies of all kinds and read novels when he can find the time. Nick is very grateful and humbled by the opportunity to play Dick in this wonderful musical comedy! He extends his gratitude to the cast and crew for welcoming him so graciously into the family and hope you all enjoy watching the show as much as he enjoyed doing it.

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Dave Ellis (Captain) Dave marks his fourth production with WVLO, having most recently portrayed his favorite role of Duke in “Nice Work If You Can Get It” He was also seen in “Crazy For You” and “The Boy Friend”. Dave is an Account Manager with Avnet locally and enjoys spending time with his sons, Ryan (a HS Junior) and Aaron (a HS Sophomore) both at Valley Christian HS. Ryan spends most nights practicing at Sharks Ice (defense) and Aaron on stage for VCHS’s production of “42nd Street”! #superprouddad. Dave dedicates his shows to his family, this one goes to his favorite Uncle Bob Goodenough. Although a close ringer as model for the gentleman in Pixar’s “Up”, Uncle Bob is by far the most intelligent, hard-working business-savvy, Master Craftsman around. An extra dose of hilarity to boot! Thank you for being such a wonderful person for a lifetime! To friends, family and co-workers supporting live Theatre tonight, thank you!

Janice Engelgau (Ruby) Janice returns for her third production with WVLO, having most recently appeared as Irene in “Irene” and as Betty in “West Side Story”. Her list of credits includes “The Snow Queen” at the “NY Musical Theatre Festival and at SJ Rep; Rosemary in “How To Succeed…” Rita in Hillbarn Theatre”s “White Christmas”, Kristine at PCRT’s “A Chorus Line” and Nita in Lyric Theatre’ “The Mountebanks”. She earned her BA in Musical Theatre from SJSU and extends her thanks to her parents, Philip and Jayne.

Megan Griffin (Ensemble) Megan makes her debut in this WVLO production, but has appeared as Dorothy in “The Wizard Of Oz”, Fraulein Schneider in “Cabaret” and in “City Of Angels” Enjoy the show!

Hana Ishijima (Ensemble) Hana is excited to be a part of her first show at WVLO. She graduated from UC Irvine with degrees in drama and psychology and social behavior. Theatrical credits include “Singin’ In The Rain”, “4@15 Musicals: My Little Brony” and as Polly in ‘Crazy For You”. Thanks to my teachers, family and friends!

Stephanie Johnson (Ensemble) Stephanie returns for her fourth production with WVLO, having appeared in “White Christmas”, “How To Succeed…”, and most recently in “9 To 5” and is excited to be back on stage after a 2-year hiatus. Off stage she has been busy working as a Commercial Account Manager at The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers. She also just attained CISR professional designation. She would like to thank her supportive boyfriend, Doug, and her friends, family and coworkers for their support and is very glad to be back on the stage!

Sara-Grace Kelly (Ensemble) This marks Sara’s second production at WVLO and she can’t be more excited! She was last seen tapping her heart out in the ensemble in last season’s “The Boy Friend”. She most recently appeared as Gymnasia in FMT’s production of “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum”. Sara is currently a double major in Theatre Arts and Psychology at Foothill College with hopes to transfer in the future. She extends her thanks to her parents, to Bill Starr for this opportunity and her wonderful boyfriend, Cameron! Enjoy the show!

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David Lamcke (Ensemble) David is back for his fifth performing production with WVLO, having just appeared as the Butler in “Irene” and previously in ‘Sugar”, “Sweet Charity” and “Crazy For You”. His backstage crew credits, however, number about twelve, including “Nice Work If You Can Get It”, “Annie”, “How To Succeed…”, “White Christmas”, “Sound Of Music” and “Cats” to mention just a few and also served as ASM for “Plaid Tidings” and “Jesus Christ, Superstar”. He has recently been attending school to obtain his Inspector Certification and Project Manager Certification. He extends his gratitude for his girlfriend, Amanda and best friend, Gordon for all their support.

Amanda Nguyen (Ensemble) Amanda is thrilled to be making her WVLO debut in this production. She graduated SFSU in 2013 with a BA in Drama, Emphasis in Performance. A former Musical Theatre Camp teacher and current proud barista at the Tazza D’Amore Café and part time nanny, her credits include Mimi in “Rent” for PCP, Consuelo in “West Side Story” for Stage 1 and CLTC, Liat in “South Pacific” for FMT, Bar Girl in “Miss Saigon” for PAP, Featured Ensemble Dancer in “In The Heights” for CSUEB, Ensemble in “Kiss Me, Kate” for BBB and Lumier in “Beauty And The Beast” for WSPA. She extends her thanks to family, friends and teachers for their endless support and love.

Brittany Marie Pisoni (Ensemble) Brittany is currently a student at Foothill College and another newcomer to WVLO. Credits on the Foothill stage include Pearl Simmons in “Eve Of The Trail”, chorus member in “Assembly Women”, and Amanda Jefferson in “10 PM At The James Hotel”. She most recently appeared in City Lights’ production of “West Side Story” as a Jet Girl dancer. Brittany has trained as a dancer for 15 years, studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern and lyrical dance. In her free time, she enjoys play writing.

Richard Portune (Lucky) Richard is excited to dust off his tap shoes and return to the stage for his fifth production with WVLO. He was last seen as Cookie McGee in “Nice Work If You Can Get It” last fall. Other previous credits include “Irene”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, and “Oklahoma!” as well as SBMT’s productions of “Fiorello!” and “Curtains”. While not on stage, Richard writes computer software for a small company in the East Bay and is an active member of the local choral ensemble, ‘The Choral Project’. He extends his deepest thanks to each and every member of the audience, his family and to Tim Shannon.

Reggie Reynolds (Ensemble) This marks Reggie’s eleventh production with WVLO, having most recently appearing in “Irene” last season. Previously she had appeared in “9 To 5”, “Meet Me In St. Louis”, “West Side Story”, “Crazy For You”, “Joseph..Dreamcoat”, “Will Rogers Follies”, “George M’, “Hello, Dolly!” and “Wonderful Town”. Her impressive list of theatrical credits includes productions with SBMT, FMT, Hillbarn Theatre, SCP, BBB, LTSJ, PAP and others too numerous to mention. A native of SF, she lists her favorite roles as Patsy in “Crazy For You”, Poopsie in “Pajama Game” and Jessica Cranshaw in “Curtains”. Her future goal is to keep dancing!!!

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Minna Rogers (Mona) Minna returns for her second production with WVLO, having last been seen as Maria Rainer in “Sound Of Music” in 2011. Since then she has been performing, choreographing and assistant directing throughout the Bay Area. Some performance highlights are Jean in LTSJ’s “Brigadoon”, Graziella in Stage One’s “West Side Story”, and Angel in BBB’s “Anything Goes”. Most recently, she has choreographed “West Side Story” for PST and “Evita” for SCP. Minna teaches HS French, English and Psychology by day, as well as Ballet, Jazz and Tap at a local studio. Her favorite project is being Mommy to her fabulous daughter, a constant inspiration.

Chris Souza (Henessey) Chris returns for his eighth production with WVLO, having most recently been seen as Lord Brockhurst in “The Boy Friend”. Previously, he had performed in “Crazy For You”, “Sugar”, “How To Succeed…”, “White Christmas”, “Camelot” and “Where’s Charley?” He just appeared as Roger DeBriss in “The Producers” and it was one of his best roles ever! Other favorite roles include Christopher Belling in “Curtains” and Bobby Franklyn in “Run For Your Wife”. He has also performed with FMT, SBMT, SVCT, SCP, City Lights and CenterStage. He believes this production marks his 50th in his career and plans to take a breath after this show to pay the bills. Second job, here he comes!!!

Samantha Stidham (Ensemble) Samantha is back for her ninth productions with WVLO, most recently seen in her ERMA-award-winning performance as Jane in “Irene” last season. Some of her favorite shows she has appeared in at WVLO include Jan “Grease”, Rosemary in “How To Succeed…” and Marge in “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. She has also worked on our stage crew over the years in a few of our shows. Other credits include performances with FMT, PYT, SCP, TITM and YPT. Samantha is a graduate of the Foothill Theatre Conservatory and most recently earned her make-up certification from the Academy for Salon Professionals to use in her theatrical endeavors and more. Samantha sends her love to her Mom, Dad, Sister and family and friends for their never-ending support in everything she does.

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Rachelle Abbey Devin Adler Kyle Arrouzet Christopher Crosby Cruz

Nick Dale Dave Ellis Janice Engelgau Megan Griffin

Hana Ishijima Stephanie Johnson Sara-Grace Kelly David Lamcke

Amanda Nguyen Brittany Marie Pisoni Richard Portune Reggie Reynolds

WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

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Minna Rogers Chris Souza Samantha Stidham Robert Summers

Peter Woolhouse

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Robert Summers (Ensemble) Robert returns for his seventeenth production with WVLO, his most memorable was in the role of Jim in “Big River” which earned him the ERMA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Other credits on our stage include roles in “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Cats”, “Aida”, “Damn Yankees”, “Will Rogers Follies”, “Guys & Dolls”, “42nd Street”, “South Pacific”, “How To Succeed…” (twice), “Camelot”, “King & I”, “Man Of La Mancha”, “A Funny Thing…Forum” and “Music Man”. He performed in “Les Miserables” with the Monterey Peninsula College and in “A Change Of Heart” with 8 Tens and 8 in Santa Cruz. He has also appeared with the San Benito Stage Company in “Les Miserables”, “Spamalot” and “Big River”. By day, Robert is a Software Developer for IBM. He sends his love to his wife, Chenoa, and son, Jonathan, for their support.

Peter Woolhouse (Ensemble) Peter happily joins WVLO for his fourth production after having great fun in “Crazy For You”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and his debut in “9 To 5”. He recently performed a double-run of “Tomfoolery”, a musical revue of comedian Tom Lehrer both in SC and SF where he and another cast mate did “The Elements” as a gangster rap. Last fall you may have seen Peter in Great America’s HAUNT as the Cajun voodoo man with the snake. He had a wonderful time getting paid to scare people, describing it as ‘Theater without the 4th wall’. Other roles include Rolf in “The Sound Of Music”, Harry Beaton in “Brigadoon”, Scrooge, Harold Hill and Joey the jock in “Zombie Prom”, Baby John in “West Side Story”, Benjamin in “Joseph…Dreamcoat” and the Lion in “The Wiz”. He works as a private chauffeur for a special-needs student to The Avalon Academy I Burlingame and is an advocate of theater for the handicapped. Fair winds!

Memorial Theater Arts ScholarshipsWe are pleased to announce the

14th Annual Pincus Scholarship and 2nd Annual Janet Cazel Scholarship for 2016.

Dedicated to the memory of Gene and Cele Pincus who worked tirelessly in support of WVLO for 25 years and to the memory of Janet Cazel, a long-time WVLO supporter, the two scholarships each award annually, on a competitive basis, an amount of $1,000 to two Santa Clara County graduating HS seniors who intend to pursue a career in Theater Arts and who have demonstrated a high degree of involvement in the performing arts throughout his/her HS career. Please note that there is only one application to file for both scholarships. Deadline is Saturday, March 14, 2016. Please go to the WVLO web site for additional information.

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WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFFElizabeth Dale (Producer) Elizabeth was Assistant Producer on our first show this season and now moves up to Producer for this production. Her involvement during the past 27 years has included various Staff positions, such as SM, ASM, stage crew, lighting crew in addition to assisting most of the other staff positions. She has served on the Board of Directors for several years and is one of our most dedicated volunteers. She has always received major

support from her husband, Lester, during their 59 years of marriage, and soon to reach 60 years! Congratulations, you two; that’s very special.

Earl Masuda (Assistant Producer) This is Earl’s 20th WVLO production since 2008! He’s been in the Cast or Staff and involved with the crew for all of them. Earl’s favorite role was being in the quartet in “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”. Earl sends thanks to his wife, Pat, sons Matt & Chris, for putting up with him during productions and lastly, thanks his family and friends for their continued support.Nancy Kwong (Associate Producer) Nancy produced our first show of the season, “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and now joins the other Producers for her thirteenth assignment. She has performed, choreographed and served as a Board Member and at last year’s Banquet was honored for her 35 years with the Association. She earned her BA from CSU and MBA in Speech Pathology at SJSU and applies that knowledge and teaching skills in the OGSD.

In her spare time, she manages to keep up with her charming and talented boys, Cameron and Riley.

Richard Krishnan (Music Director) Richard is making his musical director debut with WVLO in this production. He has previously played woodwinds in the pit here starting back in 2010 with “White Christmas”. When he is not conducting or playing shows throughout the Bay Area, he is usually teaching music at a variety of schools, from elementary to High School, as well as private lessons. He also runs a saxophone ensemble and arranges most of

the music for them as well as other chamber groups in which he plays or coaches. Welcome, Richard!

Jesse Sanchez (Resident Music Director and this show’s Vocal Director) Jesse returns for his third WVLO production in this Staff position; his first was “Irene” and then “Nice Work If You Can Get It” last Fall. He was Music Director for “The Boy Friend” last season. He has played trumpet in many of our pit orchestras since the age of 14 and currently serves as Director of Instrumental and

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Choral Music at Westmont HS. A graduate of Lincoln HS and the University of Idaho, Jesse was a finalist for the Comcast Bay Area All-Star Teacher Of the Year and the Music Educator Grammy Award. As always, he sends love to his precious family and friends.

Andrea Furtado (Choreographer) Andrea makes her debut in this Staff position, but she has appeared ON our stage in “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “Sugar”, “Crazy For You” and last Fall in “Nice Work If You Can Get It”! She’s been dancing for 23 years of her young life and earned her BA in Dance from SJSU and performed with the program’s company called ‘Company One’. She has taught dance for six years at Atlas at the Branham Dance Center choreographing

many numbers each year. She has also directed and choreographed for elementary schools in the past few years as well. She extends her thanks to everyone for their support.

Andrew Duprey (Scenic Designer) Andrew is delighted to be designing his first set for WVLO. His last set design was for “Cinderella” (carriage and all!) at Del Mar HS. He has designed and supervised construction of some 20 shows in the CUHS and Elementary School districts, in support of his children’s involvement in theater, though his favorite has to be the rats climbing the walls during “The Pied Piper” at his son’s elementary

school. He is a Recreation Therapist in Polytrauma at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer) This will be Michael’s 53rd WVLO production, having created the lighting design for all of our musicals last season. Other lighting credits include CCMT, SCPL, SSCP, Teatro Vision, LTSJ, Woodminster Amphitheater and dozens of productions with SBMT, his most recent was “Forever Plaid” on this same stage. Michael earned his BA in Fine Arts from SJSU with a Minor in Dance. He was honored to be

invited to design VMT’s production of “Broadway Unplugged” with the cast of “Wicked” and friends at the Ford Amphitheater in LA.

Michael MacKenzie (Stage Co-Manager) This will be Mike’s 40th production with WVLO, his most recent in “Nice Work If You Can Get It” in the same Staff position. He was responsible for the smooth transitions in those set changes which were as entertaining as the actual scenes! The majority of his time has been spent on stage crew, but he often dons a character costume to appear onstage (which he’s done on several occasions!) He is a retired electronics

tech and his hobby is photography. Mike also loves to travel, but he especially enjoys ‘manipulating’ the sets and his crew!

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ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PROGRAM

ASM Assistant Stage ManagerBA Bachelor of ArtsBBB Broadway By The BayBS Bachelor of ScienceCCMT Contra Costa Musical

TheaterCUHS Campbell Union High

SchoolERMA Enid & Ross Maurice

AwardFMT Foothill Musical TheatreHS High SchoolLTSJ Lyric Theatre of San JoseOGSD Oak Grove School DistrictPAP Palo Alto PlayersPCRT Pacific Coast Repertory

TheatrePST Pacifica Spindrift TheatrePYT Peninsula Youth TheatreSBMT South Bay Musical TheatreSCP Sunnyvale Community

PlayersSCPL Santa Clara PlayersSCU Santa Clara University

SJSU San Jose State UniversitySVCT South Valley Community

TheatreTITM Theatre In The MountainsWVLO West Valley Light Opera’s

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Dave Raiman (Stage Co-Manager) Dave has been involved in many WVLO productions since 1991, his most recent as Stage Co-Manager for “Nice Work If You Can Get It”. He has recently become our Web Master and we’re delighted to have his expert internet services on our web. Dave was the recipient of the Jean Hutchins Award for the 2009-2010 season and, like Mike, has been coerced at times to don a tuxedo and dance in our Ballroom

scenes! A graduate of the University of Illinois in Computer Engineering, he works for IBM and we’re hoping to see even more of him when he retires!!!

John DiLoreto (Sound Designer) John returns for his eighth straight production with WVLO in this staff position. He has also performed keyboards/vocals in theatre orchestras since 2005, appearing with WVLO in “Honk!”, “Sugar” and “9 To 5”. He is a professional sound engineer and audio consultant who has designed sound for many South Bay theatre companies for the past 30 years and for more than 20 productions in this venue since

2009. John is a former record producer and founder of Silver Label Recording. At MIT, he studied acoustics with Dr. Bose which earning his BSEE degree. He also holds a M.Eng. in EECS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford and is currently CEO of Engajer, Inc.

Carol Clever (Costume Designer) Carol is back for her eighth WVLO production, having most recently costumed our cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” last Fall. She is an international costume designer who has established her craft in Germany, Spain and England and is now an award-winning local capacity in the Bay Area performing arts and film circles. Her designs for the 2015-2016 season most recently include LASC’s “Urinetown” and

Teatro Vision’s “Macario”. She is pleased to participate in another wonderful and fun WVLO production and would like to express her gratitude to the production team, her helpers and actors.Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program.

HELP US “GET THE WORD OUT”If you participate in Facebook, please spread the word about our musical productions. “Like us” on Facebook (we already have a page there for WVLO) so we invite you to become a partner with us in publicizing our musicals and encouraging others to attend.

Let’s work together to fill this theater. The performers who share their time and talent for you deserve to have a full theater of enthusiastic patrons.

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WVLO Musical Theatre Company AwardsThe following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that production in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions.

Captain’s Cape Award — Presented in memory of our late President, Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the ensemble.

Rheagan Rizio — “Fiddler On The Roof” Marlene Berner—“Jesus Christ, Superstar”

David Lamcke — “Crazy For You” Cynthia Rust-Greaves — “Oklahoma!”

Amanda Vogel and Samantha Stidham — “The Boy Friend” Emily Goes — and “Irene”

Devin Adler — “Nice Work If You Can Get It” Orchestra Award — Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra.

Kate Froeberg — “Fiddler On The Roof” Ralph Zazula—“Jesus Christ, Superstar”

Faye Yang & Paul Olivo — “Crazy For You” Jean Narunsky — “Oklahoma!”

George Vargas — “The Boy Friend” Neil Bliss — “Irene”

Susan Schadeck-Chase and David Swager — “Nice Work If You Can Get It”

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

Ellie Brownson — “Fiddler On The Roof” Christine Ormseth —“Jesus Christ, Superstar”

Casey Keyes — “Crazy For You” Don Masuda — “Oklahoma!”

Dave Raiman — “The Boy Friend” Cynthia Rust-Greaves — “Irene”

Amber Fank — “Nice Work If You Can Get It”

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

2009–10 Season — Dave Raiman 2010–11 Season — Frank Sherlock 2011–12 Season — Nancy Dean

2012–2013 Season — Dawn Johnson 2013–2014 Season — David Lamcke

2014–2015 Season — Nita Rabe-Uyeno

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WVLO Musical Theatre CompanyA Non-Profit Organization

The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hope you enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber, just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896

Fax (408) 356-0135

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

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by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticket refunds.

HANDICAPPED SEATINGSpecial seating is available for differently-abled pa-trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance when purchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for more information.

HEARING-IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired enhancement listening system has been installed in this theater for all WVLOA performances. Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personal headsets with individual volume controls in the lobby refreshment area next to the Box Office.

LATE ARRIVALSCurtain times are prompt. As a courtesy to our audi-ence and performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher at an appropriate time and may not be seated in their exact seats until intermission.

REMINDERS• No smoking in the theater or lobby.• No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are

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

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

only.• Family and guests wishing to greet performers are

asked to wait in the lobby.• Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and

infants to any regular performance because they are potentially distracting to other patrons and perform-ers. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket.

• Schedules are subject to change.• As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch

alarms, paging devices, and cellular telephones upon entering the theater.

• Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. In the unlikely event of an emergency, please WALK to an exit.

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

SARATOGA CIVIC THEATER 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 In the City of Saratoga Office Complex

BOX OFFICE In Saratoga Civic Theater Across from West Valley College Tickets & Information (408) 268-3777 (Voice Mail available 24 hours daily.)

Theater Box Office opens one hour before show-time.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Mailing Address P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 Telephone: (408) 358-1896 Fax: (408) 356-0135

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

TICKET PRICES* Gala Openings $36 (Includes champagne & reception) Fri./Sat. Eves $34 Sat./Sun. Matinees $32 Children under 12 $20 Seniors (65 & over) $2 off Children (13 to 17) $2 off *Prices include City Surcharge of $2.00

GROUP DISCOUNTSAre available for all productions except Opening Nights. Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers are also available.

TICKET EXCHANGESSeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any time up to 24 hours before a performance, free of charge. Subscription tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets may be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance for another seat to the same production free of charge. Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged.To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 or mail to: WVLOA, P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031. Exchanges received through the mail will be held for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Of-fice on the night of performance unless accompanied

WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s Information

WVLO Musical Theatre Company acknowledges the generosity of the follow-ing donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence for the upcoming season. We are deeply grateful for your support!DIAMOND

($1,000 or more)AnonymousLawson, Hank/MarciaShepard, William

GOLD ($250 to $500)Hand, Ed/MargeMoore, Sylvia

(In memory of Bill Moore)Sternin, Jay/Marcia

SILVER ($100 to $249)Allman, BillArno,Roger/KathleenBerglund, RobertDelsman, Mark/VivianFargher, LarryHewitt, GeorgeHruby, MarleneLobbes, RogerMascarin, PatriciaMeyer, Robert Purchase, George/BarbaraRay, John/RobertaRhodes, Pam Rubin, BudTellerson, JimWalter, Richard/Nancy

ANGEL ($50 to $99)Angotti, PatBerns, Bert Cancellieri, Robert/ShirleyChappell, ShirleyClerk, Kent/BarbaraDarnall, Phil/JeanForrester, James/MarilynFox, RuthFredrick, AngieGilderoy, DianeHedquist, Gerald/LoisHeller, Bob/IdaJajko, PamelaLancaster, Tom/TeddyLower, KathyMatsumoto, RayPanighetti, PeggyParkman, RalphPriest, DianneRay, Dave/AliceRibble, JohnRickets, Laurie Roberson, Donna

Rodrigues, James/EllenShimer, Dori Stafford, Ed/EllieSteele, JayStallard, JohnTotman, Robert/Drusilla

SUPPORTER ($20 to $49)Bena, MichaelBerns/Bert/BarbaraBlount, Beverly Bocks, Dr.

Charles/BarbaraBondi, Mike Booth, BeverlyBreed, AllenBrownson, Don/RebeccaCavanaugh, Ed/DeeChandler, ElizabethDepalmo, CharlesElbrecht, Loretta LiuForeman, ShirleyFox, Linda Funk, DorothyGorini, Margo Green, GaylordHughes, JackieJacobson, Len/JaneKarp, Stanley, Jr.Kiss, HelenaLott, HelenLucero, Elroy/MaryAnnMcNamara, JeanMiller, DeborahMullin, Gordon

West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2015–2016 Season

Natoli, Joseph/MarieOhtaka, N.Pierce, David/DeeRobbins, HerbSmith, Chuck Strutner, GenevieveTate, ElizabethUrbina, JillWilhelm, Donald Woolsey, Maryann

FRIEND (Up to $19)Antonowicz, J. Barrick, Jean T.Bianchi, JaneBlom, Roy/LynnBrady, James Cook, ShermaFear, KarenGarvich, CharlotteGordon, Bob Johnson, Rich Kurty, MichaelLukacs, BettyMcQueen, AlbertMarynowski, AndraMerrill, S.Overstreet, GlennPalmer, Rev. John Pond, JeanRothrock, John Scheler, DeannaUnger, ClaudiaWallace, Rosalind

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If your name is omitted or listed incorrectly here, please accept our apologies and leave a message on our Voice Mail, (408) 268-3777, or e-mail us at wvlo@wvlo.org so that we may update future listings. ALL gifts, of any amount, are greatly appreciated.

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