Golden West CollegeTheater Department

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Directed & Choreographed byMartie Ramm

May 2 -11, 2008

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Golden West College Theater Arts Department

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SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Book by Lawrence Kasha and DaviD LanDay

Directed and Choreographed byMartie ramm

ConductorBruce Bales

Scenic Design bywalter huntoon

Costume Design bysusan Thomas Babb

Vocal DirectorDana seufert

Lighting Design byrobert Mumm

Sound Design byTim van Gerven

Stage ManagerMelissa soulé

Seven Brides for Seven Brothersis presented through special arrangement with Music Theater international (MTi).

all authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTi.451 west 54th street, new york, ny 10019Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

www.MTishows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

Based on the MGM Film and“The sobbin’ women” by stephen vincent Benet

Originally Directed for Broadway by Lawrence KashaOriginally Produced on Broadway by KasLan PrODUcTiOns, inc.

Lyrics byJOhnny Mercer

Music byGene de PaUL

New Songs byaL Kasha and JOeL hirschhOrn

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A Note From The Directorset in the backwoods of Oregon in the 1850’s, “seven Brides for seven Brothers,” tells the story of the seven strapping Pontipee brothers who, through a series of exuberant adventures, hit upon an unusual way to find brides for themselves.

“seven Brides for seven Brothers” began life as a fabulously successful MGM film musical, based on “The sobbin' women” by stephen vincent Benet, and starring howard Keel, Jane Powell and the finest male dancers living at that time with dances choreographed by the incomparable Michael Kidd.

when the stage version of “seven Brides for seven Brothers,” opened on Broadway in 1982, it ran for only five performances. The Broadway version, based on the wonderful MGM film, seemed to suffer in its transition from screen to the Broadway stage. This cool reception on Broadway does not explain why, after its initial lack of success, it has been presented almost continually somewhere in the United states ever since. The reason is simple – audiences love this musical!

i decided to approach “seven Brides for seven Brothers” with three goals in mind. The first was to have the audience gasping for breath after watching the daredevil, energetic and lively dancing. The second was to make the audience leave the theater with hummable music resounding in their heads. The last goal was to honor the films’ choreographer Michael Kidd who created some of the most exciting choreography ever captured on film. For a musical theater dancer, it remains an outstanding example of the finest in musical theater dance on film.

i am confident that at the end of the evening as i watch the audience singing and dancing out to their cars that my goals will have been accomplished. That would make this production of “seven Brides for seven Brothers” a success in anyone’s book.

Martie RammDirector/Choreographer

Cast of Charactersadam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan wozniakMilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shawna skippsBenjamin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeremy heckmancaleb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan DeanDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh alltonephraim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ricardo LoeFrank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .evan strandGideon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landon Zwick Dorcas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lori Lewisruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .amanda BakerLiza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany hamrickMartha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rachel Jonessarah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .suzanne Panosalice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .natalie Macinniscarl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin BrownLuke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David KinneMatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph JohnsonJoel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . andrew GomezZeke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tharsio TheodoreliJeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah cannoneMr. Bixby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scott FinnMrs. Bixby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathrine sobonMr. Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . victor MolinaMrs. Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alyssa willsPreacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rick heckmaneleanor, the Preacher’s wife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucia TrozziLumbermen and Townsmen . . . . Justin Brown, Jeremiah cannone, andrew Gomez, Joseph Johnson, David Kinne, Tharsio Theodoreli

Cast and crew members are all students enrolled in Golden West College Play Production courses

SettingOregon, 1850

Understudies(Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific

announcement is made at the time of the performance.)

For adam: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy heckmanFor Milly: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .amanda BakerFor Benjamin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin BrownFor caleb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph JohnsonFor Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . andrew GomezFor ephraim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David KinneFor Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah cannoneFor Gideon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ricardo LoeFor all Brides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lucia Trozzi and sarah harrington

There will be one 15 minute intermission

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Cast BiographiesDan Wozniak (adam) is thrilled to be making his debut appearance here at Golden west college. however, Dan is no stranger to the stage. Dan is best known for his numerous performances of harold hill in The Music Man at many local community theatres (4 times to date). Dan has been part of many new musicals and workshops. Favorite credits include Javert in Les Miserables, capt. von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Pharaoh in Joseph, and Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun. he has been part of many new musicals and workshops including the starring role the world premiere musical, The Golden Dream.

Shawna Skipps (Milly) has appeared in several acclaimed plays, such as Joanne Galloway in A Few Good Men, sheila in A Chorus Line; Maggie in Jake’s Women; the witch in Into the Woods; and Miss hannigan in Annie. in 2001 shawna received a summer scholarship for the american academy of Dramatic arts program in La. shawna is a Theater major at Golden west college and will soon transfer to cal state Fullerton where she will finish her studies.

Jeremy Heckman (Benjamin) is a fifth year computer sciences Major at Uci and a graduate of the Orange county high school of the arts (Ochsa). Previous roles include: ernst in Cabaret (Torrance Theatre company), richard stanley in The Man Who Came To Dinner (TTc), cinderella’s Father in the Ochsa/academy of the Performing arts joint production of Into the Woods, Bert Barry in 42nd Street (Ochsa), avraham and a Bottle Dancer in Fiddler on the Roof (Ochsa), Brutus the ensemble pirate in Pirates of Penzance (ana-Modjeska Players), and the baritone of the barbershop quartet in The Music Man (Ochsa).

Jonathan Dean (caleb) is currently a student in his first semester at csU Long Beach, pursuing a Ba in creative writing. he has received his associate of arts degree from Golden west college. some of his credits include Diesel (West Side Story), ritchie (A Chorus Line), Lord capulet (Romeo & Juliet), George widener (Titanic), Flagellent (Red Noses), and Major shelley (The Secret Garden); the latter two here on the Golden west college Mainstage.

Josh Allton (Daniel) is currently attending Golden west college pursuing an a.a. degree. Past credits include riff and action (West Side Story), rolf (The Sound of Music), Marcellus and Tommy Djilas (The Music Man), harry (Company), Magaldi (Evita), Bearded Lady (Sideshow), Pat Denning (42nd Street), Lt. shaw (The Secret Garden), and The Phantom (Phantom).

Ricardo Loe (ephraim) is a full-time student at Golden west college and this is his first musical ever in his history of stage performances. he plans to transfer to the University of california, irvine within the next year and a half to get his Ba in Theater arts and then off to hit the stage in new york city.

Evan Strand (Frank) is a professional ballet dancer with Festival Ballet Theater/ southland Ballet academy for the last twelve years. he is currently attending santa ana college to further his education in the fire service. Musicals and ballets he has been in include The Music Man, Phantom, Evita, Damn Yankees, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, Concerto Borocco, Valse Fantasie and many others.

Landon Zwick (Gideon) is an eighth grader in the Music and Theatre conservatory at Orange county high school of the arts (Ochsa). This is his second show with Golden west college; last spring he played the part of colin craven in The Secret Garden. some of his favorite roles include Oliver and The artful Dodger in Oliver!, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Marius in Les Miserables, niko—the flying monkey in The Wizard of Oz and most recently nathan Lokowski in The Full Monty.

Amanda Baker (ruth/Milly Understudy) attends cal state Fullerton in hopes of being a Musical Theatre major. some past productions include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, You Can’t Take It With You, Oklahoma!, Macbeth Did It!, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Quilters, Children of Eden, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, and most recently at cal state Fullerton, the west coast premiere of the new musical I Married Wyatt Earp, where she portrayed the role of hattie.

Bethany Hamrick (Liza) is a Theater Major at Golden west college. she recently moved to huntington Beach from victorville where she was a part of “shenanigans’ youth Theatre Group,” and took on many roles as an actress, director, and choreographer. her previous productions include 1940’s Radio Hour, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Godspell Jr., and many others.

Rachel Jones (Martha) is a senior in high school graduating this year. next year, she plans to attend Golden west college. rachel has been performing the last 5 years with Orange county song and Dance that includes christmas shows, salute to america, performing at the La Mirada Theater, and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Lori Lewis (Dorcas) is very pleased to return to Golden west college after appearing recently in “How to Succeed…” she has enjoyed numerous productions at Golden west college including Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, Evita, and 42nd Street, to name a few. Favorite past roles include violet Bick in A Wonderful Life, appassionata von climax in Li’l Abner, the apache dancer in Joseph, and a Tormentor in Jesus Christ Superstar. when she is not onstage, she works as an independent computer consultant.

Natalie MacInnis (alice) has been performing on stage since she was three years old. some of natalie’s favorite past roles have been Mollie (Annie), Marta (The Sound of Music), Oliver, cosette (Les Miserables), Peter Pan, chava (Fiddler on the Roof), and a narrator (Joseph...). natalie has also appeared in The Wizard of Oz, Bye Bye Birdie, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Cinderella, The King and I, and The Nutcracker. you might have seen her in Disney’s Turtle Talk or in Mattel’s Uno spin commercial

Suzanne Panos (sarah) is making her Golden west college debut. Previous shows include Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof and Annie.

Justin Brown (carl/Lumberman) is thrilled to make his debut at Golden west college. his favorite roles include charlie wykeham in Charlie’s Aunt and Tommy Djilas in Music Man.

Jeremiah Cannone (Jeb/Lumberman) is a Golden west college student. Other Golden west college Mainstage Theater appearances include a Bandito in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Pfc. Louden Downey in A Few Good Men, a soldier in Moon Over Buffalo, and Master Bells in Red Noses.

Andrew Gomez (Joel/Lumberman) is currently a full time student at Golden west college and plans on transferring to cal state Long Beach to pursue a degree in Theater arts, with emphasis on technical areas. he recently appeared in Treasure of the Sierra Madre, as a Bandito.

Joseph Johnson (Matt/Lumberman) is a student majoring in english at Golden west college. he was a 3-year member of the Fountain valley high school Troubadours, the elite choral ensemble for that school. while a member of that group, he soloed in many musical theatre medleys including songs from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and Oklahoma.

David Kinne (Luke/Lumberman) is making his first appearance on stage with this production. David is a Golden west college student.

Tharsio Theodoreli (Zeke/Lumberman) has been in many productions at Golden west college. his credits include Guys and Dolls, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Tony and Tina’s Wedding and others.

Scott Finn (Mr. Bixby) is in his fifth production here on Golden west’s Mainstage Theatre. he recently finished performing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s production of Jest a Second, where he was cast in the role of Bob. scott’s other “Mainstage” accomplishments include connie rivers in The Grapes of Wrath, colonel Guy Fitzwilliam in Pride and Prejudice, the Major Domo in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and captain albert Lennox in last year’s musical production of The Secret Garden.

Rick Heckman (Preacher) is thrilled to be making his first appearance on the Golden west stage. Making it especially fun is sharing the experience with his son Jeremy (playing Benjamin). normally though, he is confined to the various orchestra pits in the southern california theatre scene as a much-in-demand musical director and accompanist. as a performer, he was the lead in Joseph, Billy crocker in Anything Goes, and Murray, the cop in The Odd Couple. Later this summer, he will be the musical director of this same show in Torrance.

Victor Molina (Mr. Perkins) returns to Golden west college Theater for his fourth season. his previous Golden west college productions include The Secret Garden, How to Succeed In Business without Really Trying and Guys and Dolls.

Kathrine Sobon (Mrs. Bixby) is a full time student at Golden west college currently working towards her aa in Theater arts. Other acting experiences include The Music Man, Cinderella, and Gypsy.

Lucia Trozzi (eleanor/Bride understudy) is proud to be partaking in her second performance at the Golden west college Mainstage Theatre. she recently appeared in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. she has appeared in several dance performances throughout Orange county and chicago and continues to study dance, acting, and voice. Last year, she received a scholarship with the Joel hall Dance center and was excited to participate in the rockette’s summer intensive.

Alyssa Wills (Mrs. Perkins) is a student at Golden west college. she has been privately studying voice for the past nine years and is majoring in vocal music. in the past, she has performed lead roles in musicals with Biola youth Theater, as well as with Opera Pacific’s Opera camp. For the past two years, she has sung with the cypress Masterworks chorale and has placed First, second and Third in The national association of Teachers of singing, Los angeles chapter’s student evaluation Program. Last year, she placed third in the Laila s. conlin high school vocal competition. For the past two years, she has placed as a semifinalist in the classical voice division of the Los angeles Music center spotlight awards.

Artistic & Production Staff Biographies

Martie Ramm – Director/Choreographerin the past few months, Martie has directed and choreographed The Secret Garden, The Children’s Hour, and Uncommon Women and Others at Golden west college; A Chorus Line and The Fantasticks at the curtis Theater, and And Then There Was Nun at the Long Beach Playhouse studio Theater. Martie has directed and choreographed many professional productions (equity and non-equity) including 4 productions of A Chorus Line; 2 productions of NINE (3 Drama-Logue awards and nominated O.c. weekly Theater award as Best Musical Production.), A Streetcar Named Desire, Beyond Therapy, Closer than Ever (4 Drama-Logue awards), The Laramie Project, How To Succeed…, Guys and Dolls, 2 productions of Company (nominated O.c. weekly Theater award as Best Musical Production.), and A Grand Night for Singing…just to name a few. as a performer, Martie appeared in the London and 1st national companies and regional productions of A Chorus Line; starred twice as charity in Sweet Charity; in featured performances in the Broadway cast of Evita; the national tour of Annie and Show Boat; and in regional productions of I Love My Wife; They’re Playing Our Song and The Mikado. Most recently, Martie starred as imogen in Murder by the Book and as Joan in The Guys. she performed for Disneyland and walt Disney Productions for many years, as a dancer/singer, then as a director/choreographer, then associate Production executive for walt Disney Theatrical Productions where she supervised the Japanese and australian productions and was production manager for the Los angeles company of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Martie is a published writer for magazines and newspapers and is currently a featured contributor and reviewer for Audiofile. Martie is a member of the Theater arts faculty at Golden west college.

Bruce Bales – ConductorBruce Bales is the Director of choral and early Music at Gwc. Dr. Bales earned his Bachelor of Music education degree at chapman University and a M.F.a in choral conducting at the University of california, irvine. he recently completed his D.M.a. in early Music Performance at the University of southern california. he has taught choir and voice classes at Uci, Orange coast college and cypress college. he regularly performs both as a baritone soloist and as an early music instrumentalist (playing viols, lutes, cornetto, sackbut, recorder, crumhorns and hurdy-gurdy.) For ten years Dr. Bales directed the Orange county youth choir. he regularly directs summer camps, honor choirs and adjudicates choral festivals throughout southern california. here at Golden west college, Bruce served as musical director for The Pirates of Penzance, The Boy Friend, Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Walter Huntoon – Scenic Designwally huntoon has been an especially busy scenic designer throughout the southern california area for over 35 years. his numerous designs, now reaching over 750, have garnered him many awards over the years. Most recently he is the subject of a television documentary titled “wally huntoon, a Life by Design”. he is currently teaching stagecraft for the Golden west college theater arts department and is teaching design at Uci, and is most happy when working with the numerous students, friends, and colleagues he holds as a dear part of his life in theatre.

Robert Mumm – Lighting DesignBob is a Theatrical Lighting and scene Designer with almost 30 years (and over 250 productions) of experience. he has designed for a variety of theatres throughout southern california, from OcPac and the Dorothy chandler, to alternative small black box waiver theatres, and quite a few in between. currently, Bob works as a sales/rentals consultant with california stage & Lighting, inc., located in santa ana, but continues his design work ‘on the side,’ for several area colleges and a select few other clients. Bob is also an author. his Photometrics Handbook has become a commonly found reference in many lighting designer’s libraries, as well as school bookstores, and is now being prepped for a third edition.

Susan Thomas Babb – Costume Designsusan is the chair of the Theater Department and a member of the Theater Faculty at Golden west college. she received a Master’s Degree in costume and scenic Design from california state University at Long Beach. Before joining Golden west college, Mrs. Babb was the assistant curator of costumes at the Los angeles county Museum of art and Designer/costume supervisor for the Great Lakes shakespeare Festival. she has designed and constructed costumes for over 200 productions in professional and educational theater including Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice, Grapes of Wrath, The Crucible, Hello Dolly, Little Foxes, Evita, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Amadeus, Romeo and Juliet, and My Fair Lady. Mrs. Babb would like to encourage anyone interested in costuming to visit the costume shop at Golden west college (714-895-8249) where the costumes for theater productions are built.

Tim Van Gerven – Sound DesignerTim has been doing sound designs and operations for plays and musicals for the past eight years. he is currently working as a freelance audio engineer, sound system installer, and a sound designer as well as working at the Golden west college Mainstage Theater as a shop assistant and resident sound engineer. here at Golden west college, Tim has completed his certificates in recording arts and Live sound reinforcement. Tim has been the sound designer at Golden west college for Shadowlands, The Secret Garden, Moon Over Buffalo, The Children’s Hour, and A Few Good Men.

Sigrid Hammer Wolf – Technical Directorsigrid has been with the Golden west college Theater since 1998. she has received a national Meritorious achievement award from the american college Theater Festival, an irene ryan nomination, and 9 inland empire Theatre League awards for scenic and/or Lighting Design. she has worked a wide range of technical duties on over 250 productions including Dancing at Lughnasa, Oedipus Rex, Little Shop of Horrors, Moon for the Misbegotten, and Hamlet for various colleges, civic Light Opera’s, and community Theaters as well as independent Films and Television. sig holds a Ba degree in Design/Technical Theater from cal. state san Bernardino. she also holds a Us Patent for a new measuring tool she invented. and, you can see her working hard for two episodes of “Junkyard Mega-wars” on Tv’s The Learning channel.

Terry Otto – Technical DirectorTerry has several years of arts education and has studied filmmaking, photography, television, theater, and has interned with the Golden west college Telemedia department. To his credit, Terry has worked for 24 years at KOce as Technical Director, Lighting Director and videographer. he is currently working in the theater and has been involved in a variety of shows at the Golden west college Theater including Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Medea, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Lend Me a Tenor, and Red Noses.

Dana Seufert – Vocal Director/Rehearsal Accompanist Dana seufert has served as staff accompanist for Golden west college since 1982 where he has assisted in the direction and has performed in numerous musical theater productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors, Gypsy, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Anything Goes, Oliver!, Fiddler of the Roof, and his favorite, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, among others. This summer will be Dana’s eighteenth season at the Pageant of the Masters, Festival of arts of Laguna Beach, where he serves as the “ears” of the Pageant, its Music Producer and narrator’s cue. For three seasons (1990-92), Dana was the composer/arranger for the Opening ceremonies of the Orange county production of the Imagination Celebration of California — The Very Special Arts Festival. a southern california native, Dana attended california state University, Long Beach. he holds a Bachelor’s degree in voice and is currently completing a Master’s in conducting and Piano accompaniment.

Tiffany Spicer – Assistant to the ChoreographerTiffany is honored to be working with Martie once more after performing the role of Maggie and as dance captain in A Chorus Line at the curtis Theatre, Brea. since the age of three, Tiffany performed around the country and europe with Orange county song and Dance, appeared in numerous productions with Brea curtis Theater, Moonlight Productions; riverside, Fullerton and Downey cLO and sierra repertory Theater. recently graduated from csU Fullerton with a Ba in Theatre, Tiffany looks forward to furthering her career as a choreographer.

Melissa Soulé – Stage ManagerMelissa is excited to be back with her fourth show here at Golden west college. Last fall she had the honor of shadowing the stage Manager of Wicked, which led to her current job at Disney as an assistant stage Manager on the shows Fantasmic! and Aladdin the Musical. she received her B.a. from california state University, Long Beach with an emphasis in technical theatre. her past shows at Golden west include A Few Good Men, The Secret Garden, and Red Noses. credits at csULB include Titus Andronicus, The Lark, and Damn You, Kenny. Other credits include Terminus Americana with Lodestone Theater ensemble, Cider House Rules Part 1 and Part 2 at california repertory Theater.

Christian Navarro – Assistant Stage Managerchristian is delighted to be a part of yet another theatrical triumph at Golden west college. some of his stage management and directing experience include Hamlet, Sylvia, Moon Over Buffalo, The Cripple Of Inishmaan, and A Few Good Men. This will be his fifth time stage-managing here at Golden west college.

Sarah Harrington – Assistant Stage Manager/Dance Captainsarah is currently a student of Golden west college and is planning to transfer to Long Beach state University to pursue her Ba and Masters in dance/choreography. she has been dancing for 17 years and has appeared in numerous musicals some of which include The Christmas Shoes, Biola University youth Theater’s (ByT) productions of West Side Story, Wizard of Oz, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof. she performed the duties of Dance captain for four of the six musicals performed with ByT and had the opportunity to choreograph a dance for the 2007 ByT Graduation ceremony.

Production StaffDirector/choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martie rammconductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Balesscenic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . walter huntoonLighting Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . robert Mummcostume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . susan Thomas Babbsound Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim van GervenTechnical Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Otto and sigrid hammer wolfvocal Director/rehearsal Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana seufertassistant to the choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiffany spicerstage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa souléassistant stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . christian navarroassistant stage Manager/Dance captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sarah harringtonMaster electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ponzer BerkmanMaster carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seth arreolaset construction/Fly rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .steve huntingtonFly rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Gilstage crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanya Bishof, Kimberley Brown, Michael Butin, nicole hamari, steve huntington, rachel O’connellscenic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guy Fernandez, Dan Grey, Kimberley Browncostume shop supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sylvia Boutellecostume assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .robin whitney, Kimberley Brown, Bonnie roncayolo, nova Gambillcostume crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timarie Brown, Jeremiah cannone, Judy connor, Lauren Delmont, andrew Gomez, rebecca haller, ryan harper, Brigham hughes, Kimi Thompson, Melissa sandovalsound engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Montalvoassistant sound engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan BarrettProperties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nicole hamaristudent Technical crews . . . . . . . . . . . . students of Theater 142,171, and 210: Play Production students of Theater 178: costume craftshouse Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .charles KnightBox Office/Front of house attendants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark craig, noreen yoshida-Peer, Guy Fernandez, Michelle savageTheater Department Publicist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom amenProgram cover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . herbert L. camburn

How To Enjoy A Playin order for an audience to enjoy a play, it is important for every audience member to realize that he or she is a part of the performance, and has a specific role to play. That role has certain responsibilities attached to it, and a certain “etiquette” that should be observed so that the individual patron, the audience as a whole, and the artists on stage are all able to enjoy the wonderful experience of a live theater production. Because the relationship between the actors and the audience is so important to a successful production, the following guidelines are suggested to the first time theater patron. They are as follows:

1. always arrive at least twenty minutes prior to curtain time. Do not arrive late.

2. Be prepared for the show by reading the program, director’s notes, study guide, or any other background information available. This will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the production.

3. Give your energy, attention, and support to the performers.

4. Do not eat or drink in the theater. Do not unwrap candy, or do anything that may disturb the actors, or other members of the audience.

5. Do not talk or whisper during the performance. remain quietly seated while the performance is in progress.

6. if you arrive after the play has started, ask the ushers or house manager to advise you on whether or not to enter the house. if you must leave during the performance, try to wait until intermission, or until a scene-change.

7. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and wrist watch alarms before entering the auditorium. Better still, leave these devices either at home, or in your vehicle.

8. Do not bring children under the age of five to the theater, unless the production offered is specifically intended for them.

The observance of these simple suggestions will enhance not only your own experience at any theater production you attend, but will also ensure a positive experience for the actors and other audience members with whom you share the performance.

Golden West College Mainstage Theater

House PoliciesLate Seatingas a courtesy to other patrons and to the performers, latecomers and those who exit the theater during the performance will not be admitted into the auditorium until an appropriate interval as determined by the performance management. Golden west college accepts no liability for inconvenience to latecomers.

Ticket Exchangeseason Ticket subscribers may exchange their season tickets for another performance of the same play up to 48 hours before curtain, if seats are available. call our Box Office for additional information. There are no exchanges or refunds on single ticket purchases.

Young Children and Babiesregardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the entire performance. we do not permit children under the age of five to attend Golden west college performances. no babes in arms or animals allowed.

Disabled Patronsspecial seating arrangements can be made in advance by calling our Box Office at 714-895-8150.

Cellular Phones, Beepers and Watch Alarmsas a courtesy to all patrons, please turn these units off before the performance begins. Better still, leave these devices in your vehicle before entering the theater.

Performers’ GuestsFriends of the performers should remain in the lobby. no visitors are permitted backstage.

Ushersif you would like to volunteer as an usher, call the Usher hotline at (714) 895-8772.

Golden West College Theater Department StaffDean of arts and Letters Division – David hudson, Ph.D.

Theater Department chair – susan Thomas Babb

Theater FacultyTom amen

susan Thomas BabbMartie ramm engle

Division coordinator – Lynn schramm

Theater Operations Facilitators – sigrid hammer wolf, Terry Otto

Coast Community District Board of Trustees: Mary L. hornbuckle; walter G. howald; Jim Moreno;

Jerry Patterson; armando r. ruiz; student Trustee

Chancellor, Kenneth D. yglesias, ed.D

President, wes Bryan

Golden West College Theater Arts Classes

Summer 2008 introduction to Theater - Thea 100Theater appreciation – Thea 120

Play Production – Leading Ladies – Thea 172

Fall 2008introduction to Theater –- Thea 100

history and Literature of the Theater – Thea 101history and appreciation of the cinema - Thea 102

acting Fundamentals -- Thea 106acting ii – Thea 107

Theater appreciation – Thea 120 Theater workshop – Thea 142stage Management – Thea 161

Play Production – Of Mice and Men - Thea 172stage Lighting – Thea 176stage Make-up – Thea 177costume crafts – Thea 178

acting iii – Thea 206acting iv – Thea 207

Musical Play Production – NINE - Thea 210

Audition InformationThe Golden west college Theater arts Department would like to encourage anyone with an interest in acting to audition for our Mainstage and stage west Theater productions.

auditions are open to both students and community members alike, and no prior experience is required. For further information about auditions, upcoming productions,

and theater classes, please visit our theater website at www.gwctheater.com.Remember, everyone is welcome to participate in the theater program at GWC!

Join us!

Check us out!visit our website at:

www.gwctheater.comFind out about Golden west college Dance, Music, and Theater arts programs.

check out the Performing arts calendar for all of our upcoming events, Box Office information, and our Mainstage Theater seating map. Keep checking back for updates

to the site and updated calendar events.

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COMING TO THE MAINSTAGE THEATER

Leading Ladies June 20 - 29, 2008

(Auditions May 6 & 7, 2008 at 7pm on Mainstage)

Of Mice and Men October 17 - 26, 2008

(Auditions August 26 & 27, 2008 at 7pm on Mainstage)

NINE November 7 - 16, 2008

(Auditions September 2 & 3, 2008 at 7pm on Mainstage)

COMING TO STAGE WESTRashomon

March 6 - 15, 2009 (Auditions January 20 & 21, 2009 at 7pm in Stage West)

Beyond Therapy May 1 - 10, 2009

(Auditions February 24 & 25, 2009 at 7pm in Stage West)

What The Bellhop Saw June 19 - 28, 2009

(Auditions May 4 & 5, 2009 at 7pm in Stage West)

Season Tickets On Sale Now!

Call Mainstage Theater Box Office: 714-895-8150

orwww.gwctheater.com