season season 2011–2012 season sponsors
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season season 2011–2012 season sponsors
SEASON 2011–2012 SEASON SPONSORS CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The City of Cerritos gratefully thanks our 2011–2012 Season Sponsors for their generous support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. SEASON YOUR FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS, YOUR FAVORITE THEATER If your company would like to become a Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts sponsor, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at 562-916-8510. SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA) thanks the following CCPA Associates who have contributed to the CCPA’s Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund was established in 1994 under the visionary leadership of the Cerritos City Council to ensure that the CCPA would remain a welcoming, accessible, and affordable venue in which patrons can experience the joy of entertainment and cultural enrichment. For more information about the Endowment Fund or to make a contribution, please contact the CCPA Administrative Offices at (562) 916-8510. ENCORE Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates Jose Iturbi Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Eleanor and David St. Clair HEADLINER The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Chamber Music Society of Detroit The Gettys Family Los Cerritos Center Preserved TreeScapes International, Dennis E. Gabrick Marilynn and Art Segal Triangle Distributing Company United Parcel Service Yamaha OPENING ACT Dr. Judy Akin Palmer and Dr. Jacques Palmer Nancy and Nick Baker Boeing Mary and Robert Buell Family Trust Marilynn and James Costantino Francesca and Douglas Deaver Janet Gray Dr. HP Kan and Mrs. Della Kan Dr. and Mrs. Philip I. Kress Land Rover Jaguar Cerritos Celia and Clarence Masuo New England Foundation for the Arts Bev and George Ray Charitable Fund Kirsten and Craig M. Springer, Ph.D. Masaye Stafford Wave Broadband FAN Maureen Ahler Cheryl Alcorn Joseph Aldama Sharlene and Ronald Allice American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 2 Beth Anderson Hedy Harrison-Anduha and Larry Anduha Susan and Clifford Asai Larry Baggs Marilyn Baker Terry Bales Sallie Barnett Alan Barry Cynthia Bates Dennis Becker Barbara S. Behrens Aldenise Belcer Yvette Belcher Peggy Bell Morris Bernstein Norman Blanco James Blevins Michael Bley Kathleen Blomo Karen Bloom Marilyn Bogenschutz Linda and Sergio Bonetti Patricia Bongeorno Gloria and Lester Boston, Jr. Ilana and Allen Brackett Paula Briggs Scott N. Brinkerhoff Darrell Brooke Mary Brough Joyce and Russ Brown Kathy and Mark Brown Dr. and Mrs. Tony R. Brown Cheryl and Kerry Bryan Florence P. Buchanan G. Buhler Jan Burnett Ina Burton Linda and Larry Burton Susan and Tom Buttera Edison Cabacungan Robert Campbell Michael Canup Richard E. Carlburg David Carver Michelle Casey Phillip Castillo Eileen Castle Yvonne and Dennis Cattell Rodolfo Chacon Joann and George Chambers Rodolfo Chavez Liming Chen Wanda Chen Margie and Ned Cherry Frances and Philip Chinn Nancy and Lance Chontos Patricia Christie Richard Christy Rozanne and James Churchill Neal Clyde Mark Cochrane Michael Cohn Claire Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Consani II Patricia Cookus Christina and Robert Copella Nancy Corralejo Virginia Correa Ron Cowan Patricia Cozzini Pamela and John Crawley Eugenia Creason Tab Crooks Virginia Czarnecki Angel De Sevilla Charmaine and Nick De Simone Robert Dean Lee DeBord Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Deckard Betty DeGarmo Susanne and John DeHardt Erin Delliquadri Esther Delurgio Sandra and Bruce Dickinson Rosemarie and Joseph Di Giulio Rosemarie diLorenzo Aleisha Dinisi Amy and George Dominguez Mrs. Abiatha Doss Linda Dowell Robert Dressendorfer Gloria Dumais Stanley Dzieminski Mr. and Mrs. Curtis R. Eakin Dee Eaton Susie Edber and Allen Grogan Gary Edward Jill and Steve Edwards Kasey Egelus Carla Ellis Robert Ellis SEASON Eric Eltinge Teri Esposito Kim Evans Richard Falb Renee Fallaha Dr. Stuart L. Farber Heather M. Ferber Steven Fischer The Fish Company Elizabeth and Terry Fiskin Sue and Mike Fitzsimons Louise Fleming and Tak Fujisaki Jesus Fojo Anne Forman Dr. Susan Fox and Frank Frimodig Sharon Frank Teresa Freeborn and Douglas Regelout Roberta and Wayne Fujitani Elaine Fulton Samuel Gabriel JoAnn and Art Gallucci Therese Galvan Arthur Gapasin Gayle and Michael Garrity Jan Gaschen Michael Gautreau Franz Gerich Karen and Larry Gibson Roxanne and Alan Goldin The Goldsmith Family Margarita Gomez Raejean Goodrich William Goodwin Shirelle Gordon-Thompson Beryl and Graham Gosling Timothy Gower Marguerite and Werner Graf A. Graham and M. Marion Alvena and Richard Graham Susan and Dr. Robert Green Norma and Gary Greene Kenneth Greenleaf Guerra Family Rosemary Escalera Gutierrez Robert C. Haefele Roger Hale Jo and Paul Hanson Mark Harding Lois and Thomas Harris Valarie and Mike Harris Julie and Costa Hase Howard Herdman Saul Hernandez Charles Hess Molly Hickman Charles E. Hirsch Ping Ho CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dr. Richard Hochberg Kay and Wyn Holmes Cindy Horita Jon Howerton Christina and Michael Hughes Melvin Hughes Marianne and Bob Hughlett, Ed.D. Mrs. Susan Hunsinger Jay Hurtado Robert M. Iritani Mark Itzkowitz Grace and Tom Izuhara Sharon Jacoby David Jaynes Joan Jefferson Dr. Warren D. Johnston Cathy and Rich Jones Cathy and James Juliani Mary Ann and Steve Kahanic Luanne Kamiya Gloria and Sherman Kappe Mr. and Mrs. George Katanjian Marylou and Allan Kennedy Roland Kerby Dr. Aaron Kern Fay and Lawrence Kerneen The Kerr Family Joseph Kienle Carol Kindler James King Jacky and Jack Kleyh Shirley and Kenneth Klipper Karen Knecht Lee M. Kochems and Vincent J. Patti Jerry Kohl Dawn Marie Kotsonis Shirley Kotsonis Ann Kough Bette and Ken Kurihara Linda and Harry Kusuda Sue and Mati Kuuskmae Patrice and Kevin Kyle Cathy LaBare Carl Laconico Kathy and Derrick Lai Nelson Lane Jill and Rick Larson David Latter Earnestine Lavergne June and Harold Leach Mr. Edward Le Blanc Dr. T. LeClair and Mr. R. Bradley Paolo Ledesma Keith Lee Peter J. Leets Helen Leonard Jack Lewis Marcia Lewis and John McGuirk Vanessa Lewis Sue and Paul Liles Jeffrey J. Lim Judith and Dr. Henry Louria Nancy and Stephen Lutz Peter and Muysean Madden Laura and Sergio Madrigal Johnny Magsby Mary Majors Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Manalang Stephen Mao Eleanor Marlow Dr. and Mrs. Max B. Martinez Sissy and Rich Martinez Mary and Donald Martini Janice Kay Matthews Pansy and Robert Mattox Cecilia and Ronald Maus Cindy and Doug Maxwell Janet McCarty The McCune Family Aliene Mcgrew Farley McKinney Dr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan Terry and Dave McMurtrey David Medellin Maureen and Mike Mekjian Ursula and Lawrence Melvin Barbara and Edwin Mendenhall Diana Merryman Todd Meyer Luzviminda Miguel Hassan Milani Gary Miller Kathleen Miller Dr. Marjorie Mitchell Ellie and Jim Monroe Anthony R. Montero Patricia Moore Becky Morales Toni and Tom Morgan David Moromisato Kris Moskowitz Cortland Myers Chidori Nakamura Stan Nakamura Naz The Cat Jean and Ardell Nease Alan Negosian A.J. Neiman Wendy and Mike Nelson Nelson-Dunn, Inc. Ronald Nichols Jill and Michael Nishida Toby Nishida Linda Nomura Diane Norris Margene and Chuck Norton Cathryn O’Brien-Smith 3 SEASON Edward Ogle Ann and Clarence Ohara Karen Ohta Sylvia L. Osborne Kathy and John Owsinski P.P. Mfg. Co. Inc., Ronald Burr George Palomino Bonnie Jo Panagos D Parsons Mary Ellen Pascucci Minna and Frank Patterson Angela and Devy Paul Marilyn and James Peters John Peterson Pettersen Family Francisco Philibert Frances Pianelli Judith Pickup Jackie and Joe Ploen Merrill Plou Forrest Poorman Elizabeth and Greg Prevost Gwen and Gerry Pruitt Crista Qi and Vincent Chung Susan Ragone Dr. Marjorie and Frank Ramirez Karen Randall Robin Raymond Ellyn and Alan Reback Kathy Reid Rosalie Relleve Nikki and Dennis Repp Betty and Nash Rivera Sharon V. Robinson Rockwell Collins Harriet and William Rodiger Rick and Audrey Rodriguez Laura and Gary Rose Lynn Rose Patricia Rose Jean Rothaermel Vivian and Tom Rothwell Shirley Rundell Tom Sakiyama Steve Salas and Steven P. Timmons Christine and Dennis Salts Monica Sanchez Sheri Sands Janed and Richard Sax Roberta and Gary Schaeffer Mary and Robert Scherbarth Mildred Scholnick Mabel and Dennis Schoonover Jerome Schultz Cindy Scotto Mary Serles William Shakespeare CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Olivette Shannon Kristi Shaw Drs. Mary and Steven Sherman Ron Shestokes The Douglas Lane Shulby, Sr. Family Kathleen Sidaris Steven Siefert Neil Siegel Maureen and A.J. Siegrist Dorothy Simmons Eric Simpson Benjamin Singer Loren Slafer Sylvia Sligar Carol and Rob Smallwood Nancy Sur Smith Toula Smith Kevin Speaks Kerry Spears Dan Stange Kris and Robert Steedman Gale Stein Donna Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Strawther Richard Strayer William R. Stringer A.J. Taen Susan and Scott Takahashi Nora and Winford Teasley Ken Thompson Karen Tilson Joann Tommy Sharon Touchstone Lillian K. Triggs Jean Tuohino Maria Tupaz Alex Urbach June and Sonny Van Dusen Dorothy and Robert Van Nice Tim VanEck Mr. and Mrs. L.Van Pelt Maria Von Sadovszky Diane and Fred Vunak Charles Wadman Laura Walker Donna and Robert Walters Angela and Sinclair Wang Karen and Robert Webb Carol Webster and Chris Enterline Darlene Weidner Marijke and Tim Weightman Anita and David Weinstein Lynne and Ken Wellty Sandee and Mike Welsh Helen Williams Laura H. and John D. Williams Lee Williamson Merrillyn Wilson Caron and Jeff Winston Pornwit Wipanurat David Wolpe Charles Wong Robert Worley Candy and Jim Yee Eunee and Frank Yee Jeanette Yee Basha Yonis Ruthann Yuhas Barbara Yunker Xavier Zavatsky John W. Zlatic IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Voneta Aday and Edward Bowlen In Loving Memory of Carol M. Behan In Memory of Mrs. Edna Kuwahara In Loving Memory of Ethel Lee In Memory of Mr. Leon F. Lee Giving level designations are based on the cumulative giving of the named contributor. Lists are updated in July and January. To request a change to your listing, please call (562) 916-8510 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. 4 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents SALZBURG CHAMBER SOLOISTS Thursday, February 2, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation. As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance. 5 SEASON PROGRAM CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Adagio and Fuga in c minor, KV 546 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Les Illuminations for Soprano and Strings, Op. 18 Benjamin Britten Fanfare(1913-1976) Villes Phrase Antique Royauté Marine Interlude Being Beauteous Parade Départ Karine Polverelli, soprano INTERMISSION Suite for StringsLeoš Janáček Moderato(1854-1928) Adagio Andante con moto Presto Adagio Andante String Quartet in F MajorMaurice Ravel Allegro Moderato - Trés doux (1875-1937) Assez vif - Trés rythmé (arr. by Lavard Skou-Larsen) Trés Lent Vif et agité BIOGRAPHY In 1991, violinist Lavard Skou-Larsen combed the world for an elite group of musicians to make up the SALZBURG CHAMBER SOLOISTS, whose mission is to perform orchestral Chamber music with the freedom of soloists. The chosen musicians, all inspired by violinistconductor Sándor Végh, toured the United States and Canada, leading to numerous invitations to perform in concert with legendary cellist Misha Maisky; violinist Rodolfo Bonucci; clarinetist Giora Feidman; and pianists Michel Dalberto, Jean-Bernard Pommier, and 6 Alexander Lonquich. In the orchestra’s 1995 South American tour, the ensemble won the critics’ prize for the best foreign orchestra to perform at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires that season. The Salzburg Chamber Soloists has played throughout the United States, Mexico, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Zurich, and Rio de Janeiro. The ensemble’s recordings include Coviello Classics, Dino Classics, and W.A. Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante, which Gramophone calls “refreshingly free.” n SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS IN 4 PLAY Featuring ANDY SAPORA HARRY LEVINE STEVE HORSTMANN MICHAEL KARAS Friday, February 3, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. 7 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 8 Walnut 605 Fwy Expect the unexpected with THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS IN 4 PLAY. The selfproclaimed eccentric “lunatics” spice things up with a zany showcase filled with the astonishing juggling feats, laughout-loud comedy, and wild theatrics that have taken them to Broadway, television, and the big screen. What started as a street act in 1970s San Francisco has grown into a phenomenon that has toured to mass appeal throughout America and Europe. Members of The Flying Karamazov Brothers don’t actually fly in their routines, but everything else does – in sweeping, gravity-defying arcs: swords, apples, torches, fish, windy philosophies, theatrics, and jokes. “Imagine a quartet of master jugglers, multi-instrument musicians, circus clowns, improv comics, esoteric satirists, and playful techno-wizards who tap dance,” said the Los Angeles Times, and it all becomes “magically indescribable.” The juggling is “infectious,” hails The New York Times. “The flurry of pins that somehow never collide becomes more than a display of hard-earned skill and teamwork. In portraying a communal effort as sublime play, it evokes the utopian ideal of a group that has achieved a perfect understanding.” Known for consistently testing the laws of physics, The Flying Karamazov Brothers often invites members of the audience to contribute items for juggling. The group’s die-hard fans have been known to come prepared with odd items, including a baby carrier, cold cuts, pepperoni pizzas, and huge blocks of ice. Adept with a wide range of conventional instruments, The Flying Karamazov Brothers amps up the excitement by making its own music. The brothers use clubs that are adapted as percussion strikers to allow the troupe to play drums and marimba phones without breaking juggling patterns. The Flying Karamazov Brothers’ wild and physically demanding antics won the ensemble a 1981 Obie Award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway Theatre” and a 2004 “Award of Excellence” from the International Jugglers’ Association. The group has appeared on the television sitcoms Seinfeld and Ellen and in the film The Jewel of the Nile. n Bellflower BIOGRAPHY Cafe Camellia 91 Fwy CCPA SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents RUBEN STUDDARD and MORRIS DAY & THE TIME Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHies RUBEN STUDDARD became a household name when he clinched the title of American Idol in 2003. His impact on the music charts was immediate as Studdard’s single, Flying Without Wings, debuted at No. Two on the Hot 100. His version of Superstar and hits Sorry 2004 and Change Me maintained his prominence on the music charts. Orders for Studdard’s first album, Soulful, exceeded more than 1 million, automatically qualifying for Platinum certification. The record catapulted to No. One on the Billboard 200 chart. His 2004 chart-topping album I Need an Angel was selected the No. One “Gospel Album of the Year” by Billboard. The Return album sent the crooner back to the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Studdard, honored with the NAACP’s Image Award for “Best New Artist” in 2004, was nominated that same year for the American Music Award for “Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist” and a Grammy for “Best Male R&B Performance.” A Minneapolis-based band that Prince propelled to prominence in the early 1980s, MORRIS DAY & THE TIME created a dance sensation with The Bird and kept the groove going with its funky R&B sound in hit singles such as Get It Up, Cool (Part 1), 777-9311, Wild and Loose, Gigolos Get Lonely Too, Jerk Out, and the all-time classic Jungle Love. Childhood friends and bandmates Morris Day and Prince attained cult-status stardom as rivals in the 1984 films Purple Rain and Graffiti Bridge, which captured the exploding Minneapolis music scene at its peak. “The Time’s songs are loose in spirit and taut musically,” hails The New York Times. Called “the breezy, preening hipster who personifies the swagger and rollicking spirit of The Time’s funky R&B music” by the Los Angeles Times, Day has released several solo albums – The Color of Success, Daydreaming, and Guaranteed – which have collectively sold more than 10 million copies. n 9 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents LORRIE MORGAN & PAM TILLIS GRITS AND GLAMOUR TOUR Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 PM This performance will not include an intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHies LORRIE MORGAN rocked Billboard charts with Trainwreck of Emotion, Five Minutes, What Part of No, and I Didn’t Know My Own Strength. A Country Music Association “Female Vocalist of the Year,” Morgan made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at age 13 with her father, George Morgan. At age 25, Morgan made history when she became the youngest person ever to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1984. Since then, Morgan has built a reputation for herself as a bona fide Country heavyweight with 14 Top 10 hits and scores of Gold and Platinum albums, including Leave the Light On and Something in Red. The Country Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of 1994,” Grammy winner PAM TILLIS has delighted scores of fans with the smash hits Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Mi 10 Vida Loca (My Crazy Life), All the Good Ones Are Gone, and Land of the Living. A formidable force in Country music, she has racked up 14 Top Five hits, including six that climbed to No. One. Tillis was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2000. Known for her heart-wrenching ballads and powerful lyrics, Tillis scored with fans and critics with Spilled Perfume; Let That Pony Run; Cleopatra, Queen of Denial; and Maybe It Was Memphis. Her songs have been recorded by Chaka Khan, Martina McBride, Highway 101, Juice Newton, and Conway Twitty. In 1999, Tillis became the first female Country entertainer to star in a Broadway musical when she appeared in Smokey Joe’s Café. Her recent album, Rhinestoned, was showered with glowing reviews and received People magazine’s “Critics’ Choice Award.” n SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents CELTIC NIGHTS JOURNEY OF HOPE Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. BIOGRAPHy Featuring the finest vocalists, expert Stepdancers, and acclaimed Celtic musicians in what the London Times called “a perfect mix of Traditional and Contemporary Irish pieces,” CELTIC NIGHTS JOURNEY OF HOPE tells the story of the rich Celtic heritage and history. The “spectacular [has brought] audiences to their feet all around the world,” proclaims England’s The Guardian. Drawn from the history and folklore of Ireland, Celtic Nights takes audiences on a journey of a people struggling to find their place in the New World as they migrate from their homeland to new lives in America. With the toe-tapping percussive sounds of jigs and reels, a flurry of fancy footsteps, lively hornpipes and Polkas, and riveting storytelling, the colorful Celtic legacy and customs are explored and celebrated. n 11 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE STEPCREW Cast CARA BUTLER, CHRISTINE CARR, JON PILATZKE, NATHAN PILATZKE, DAN STACEY, and SARAH UDDIN The Band ROB BECKER, BASS JEFFREY McLARNON, GUITAR RYAN MacNEIL, KEYBOARDS/SYNTHESIZER MARK SULLIVAN,VIOLIN/MANDOLIN KIRK WHITE, PERCUSSION Vocalist ALYTH McCORMACK Executive Producers THE STEPCREW, INC. Show Consultant JEAN BUTLER Lighting Designer BRADLEY A.TRENAMAN Tour Manager and Audio Engineer JOHN SMITH Opus 3 Artists 470 Avenue South, 9th Floor N. New York, NY 10016 (212) 584-7512 www.opus3artists.com www.stepcrew.com and [email protected] Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Please feel free to stay and meet The StepCrew in the lobby after the show. 12 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM The Opening Jiggs Evolution (Irish, Tap, and Ottawa Valley Stepdancing) Nuair Bha Mi Og (When I Was Young) Clog, Jig, and Reel (Ottawa Valley Stepdancing) The Marquis of Huntley’s Snuff-Mill (Fiddle Trio) Amanda Waltz Clog (Featuring Nathan Pilatzke) Dan’s Jigs (Fiddle Solo) Sarah A Capella INTERMISSION Seventy-Four (Jon Pilatzke’s Fiddle Solo) STiXX (Tap Dancing) Step Ladies Chi Mi Na Mor-Bheanna Mark Fiddle Feud The Slipped Wig (Irish Stepdancing) The French Canadian Set Brothers Battle Green Grow the Rashes Finale Seventy-Four (Reprise) BIOGRAPHIES THE STEPCREW brings together three styles of exhilarating dance forms – Tap, Ottawa Valley Stepdance, and Irish Stepdance – to a theatrical setting. An outstanding cast of talents takes audiences on an exhilarating dance exploration of the similarities and differences between these styles. The group takes dancing to new heights with dazzling original choreography that smoothly transitions through traditional classics and modern interpretations of Celtic dances. The mesmerizing showcase features world-class dancers, fiddlers, and a five-piece ensemble consisting of the most talented and respected musicians on the Celtic music scene. Performers include dancers and fiddlers from popular groups such as The Chieftains, Bowfire, Cherish the Ladies, and Seven Nations. The Boston Telegram calls the cast “outstanding. The group’s energy dazzles.” CARA BUTLER (Dancer) trained under the tutelage 13 SEASON of renowned Irish dance master Donny Golden. Butler has won numerous Irish dance championships at world-class levels, including five regional and six national titles. Her competitive years were intermingled with performing with the best of Irish music exports, including Cherish the Ladies, Greenfields of America, and Solas. In 1992, Butler forged an ongoing relationship with six-time Grammy award-winning The Chieftains. She had a starring role as the principal dancer in the nationwide Folgers coffee commercial A Dancer’s Morning and appeared in Shania Twain’s video Don’t Be Stupid. In 1999, Butler opened as a principal dancer in Jean Butler’s and Colin Dunne’s Dancing on Dangerous Ground in London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She works with her sister (from Riverdance) doing dance workshops and appearing in Jean Butler’s Masterclass, an instructional DVD. Butler’s expertise lies in her formal Irish dance training. In 1996, she toured with Ashley MacIsaac showcasing her virtuosity as a singer and dancer. CHRISTINE CARR (Dancer) began performance training as an Ottawa Valley Stepdancer at age 5. She also studied Ballet, Jazz, and Tap dancing. Carr has competed and performed as a Stepdancer in numerous shows and festivals across the Ottawa Valley. She also competed in Tap dancing and won many awards, most notably a first place prize at a New York City competition. Carr graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in acting from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. She performed in numerous theatrical productions, some of which included the principal role of Mabel Chiltern in Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, the role of Virginia Madden in Age of Arousal, and the role of Roxy Hart in a workshop production of Chicago. Carr resides in Toronto, where she is pursuing a career in theater, dance, and film. She is happy for the opportunity to perform and thanks everyone who has helped her along the way. JON PILATZKE (Dancer and Fiddle) hails from Ottawa Valley of Ontario, Canada. He has been Stepdancing and playing the fiddle for more than two decades. With his original musical training in the style of Canadian Old Tyme fiddling, Pilatzke has won countless awards across Canada in the competition circuit. A three-time winner of the Canadian Open Stepdancing Championships, Pilatzke has performed in many musical and theater productions, including Bowfire. He created an ensemble called Quagmyre – a group of six musicians and dancers who creatively meld Celtic styles with contemporary themes such as Funk, Reggae, Rock, and Blues. 14 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS In 2005, Quagmyre was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for “Best Instrumental Album” for Of Cabbages and Kings. For the past eight years, Pilatzke has performed with The Chieftains around the world, including on Late Night With David Letterman and at the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize Awards. In 2005, Pilatzke and his brother, Nathan Pilatzke, received a Gemini Award for “Best Performance in a Variety Program” for The Chieftains in Canada. The brothers performed with The Chieftains for the 2006 Grammy-nominated album Live From Dublin: A Tribute to Derek Bell. Pilatzke’s fiddle playing can be heard on The Chieftains recording San Patricio, featuring Ry Cooder. In 2009, Pilatzke was the violinist for instrumentalistvocalist Loreena McKennitt, performing in music festivals throughout Canada. NATHAN PILATZKE (Dancer) is originally from Ottawa Valley of Ontairo, Canada, and began Stepdancing at age 5. Pilatzke has been touring the world with The Chieftains since 2002. He has performed at The Ryman Auditorium with Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs, and Allison Krauss, and on Late Night With David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Pilatzke has teamed with fellow StepCrew alumni to join The Chieftains’ harpist Triona Marshall in an Irish/Canadian traditional music and dance project called TREAD. They were honored to record their first CD Live From Matt Molloy’s, followed by a tour of Japan, Italy, Scotland, and Ireland. DAN STACEY (Dancer and Fiddle) is from Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and is a founding member of The StepCrew. He has been influential in the evolution of Canadian fiddling and Ottawa Valley Stepdancing. Stacey developed his skills on the Ontario competition circuit, winning countless awards and becoming the first to compete in both art forms. In 1998, he turned professional with a lead role in the David Mirvish production of The Needfire at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, which led to a 1999 TAPA nomination at the Dora Mavor Awards for “Outstanding Choreography.” For the past 11 years, Stacey has toured the world with American acts such as Seven Nations and Cherish the Ladies and traditional Irish bands such as Dervish. In 2003, Stacey toured Japan with Donegal legend Altan, sharing the stage with Paul Brady, Mary Black, Sharon Shannon, and Donal Lunny. Stacey performed at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland alongside Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain for the 2008-2009 Hogmanay Celebration. Stacey has entertained President Bill Clinton and singer Bono at the American Ireland Fund Gala at the Lincoln Center. SEASON SARAH UDDIN (Dancer) has traveled the world, winning top awards in dance and choreography. She is trained in Ottawa Valley Stepdance, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip-Hop. Uddin was a guest dancer in China at the International Children’s Festival and was a member of the silver medal-winning Canadian Tap team in Germany. ALYTH McCORMACK (Vocals) was born and raised on the Island of Lewis in the Hebrides, off the Northwest coast of Scotland. Her vocals are featured on 19 albums. She performs solo work and tours with The Chieftains. McCormack’s pure voice and beauty led to a nomination for a Spiral Earth Award for “Best Female Singer 2010.” She has shared the stage with Folk greats such as Martin Carthy and Norma Waterston, Eddi Reader, Moving Hearts, Liam O’Flynn, Jazz singers Jacqui Dankworth and Leanne Carol, Brazilian ensembles, and Bulgarian voice choirs. McCormack’s new solo album, People Like Me, was released on Navigator Records. ROB BECKER (Bass) is well-known as one of Vancouver’s most fluid and melodic bassists. His smooth playing and adept facility with all styles of music have earned him many award nominations. In 1996, Becker won the British Columbia Country Music Association Award for “Bassist of the Year.” He has toured extensively throughout Canada and the United States with Canadian Country singer Patricia Conroy and has been a part of her band for more than 15 years. Becker has participated in two Canadian Forces Show tours that have taken him to Bosnia and the Middle East. He maintains a busy work schedule and is equally at home in the studio or on stage having recorded and toured with Barney Bentall, Theresa Sokyrka, Lee Aaron, and Jeremy Fisher. JEFFREY McLARNON (Guitar) is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter-guitarist, visual artist, and puppeteer. He has worked professionally with various Celtic-inspired groups such as Quagmyre, TREAD, and The Chieftains. McLarnon continues to compose and play in various original bands of the post-apocalyptic Pop genre. RYAN MacNEIL (Keyboards and Synthesizer) was raised with the Celtic music traditions of Cape Breton. He is a family member of The Barra MacNeils and performs with them on a regular basis. MacNeil has performed with the Celtic fusion band Slainte Mhath and Irish fiddler Liz Doherty throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. MacNeil has appeared on the television special Great Big Sea and on CBC’s The Chieftains in Canada. In 2007, MacNeil toured with The CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Chieftains throughout the United States. MARK SULLIVAN (Violin and Mandolin) is a sixtime Canadian fiddle champion. Regarded as one of the finest musicians in his field, Sullivan’s playing is simultaneously technically brilliant and full of feeling. He holds a master’s degree in education and divides his time among teaching, sessions, producing, and performing. Sullivan has released six recordings. For more information, visit www.marksullivan.ca. KIRK WHITE (Percussion) was interested in a music career as soon as his training began (playing along with his Led Zeppelin albums). White received a bachelor of music degree from the University of Prince Edward Island and a master’s degree in percussion performance from McGill University in Montreal. He has been an educator and freelance musician in Eastern Canada for the past 15 years. White’s credits include performing and/or recording with Mae Moore, Stephanie Cadman, L’Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal (director Charles Dutoit), and the McGill Percussion Ensemble (director Pierre Beluse). White joined The StepCrew in 2007. BRADLEY A. TRENAMAN (Lighting Designer) has designed for many of Toronto’s leading dance companies and choreographers, including the OMO Dance Company, Ballet Creole, Janak Khendry, Menaka Thakkar, Hari Krishnan, Shawn Byfield, and the National Ballet School. His designs from the North American tour of the Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company were hailed by The New York Times as “polished and dramatic.” Trenaman has lighted shows for theaters such as Carousel Players and Rasik Arts, singers Matt Dusk and Nelly Furtado, and magician Ted Outerbridge. Trenaman is a regular contributor to Professional Lighting & Production magazine. He is president of Northern Lights Dance Theatre Foundation (OMO Dance Company) and a member of Associated Designers of Canada. JOHN SMITH (Tour Manager and Audio Engineer) began his professional career in audio more than a decade ago and has toured with Toby Keith, the London Symphony Orchestra, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, Journey, and Black Eyed Peas. Smith is a touring engineer with Bowfire, traveling throughout the United States, Germany, and China. In addition to mixing, Smith is a lifelong musician and plays in several bands when not touring. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida. n 15 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS CINDERELLA Artistic Director SERGEI RADCHENKO Music SERGEI PROKOFIEV Dancers SAMAT ABDRAKHMANOV, ANTON BAGLIKOV, MARIANNA CHEMALINA, ALEXANDER DAEV, EKATERINA EGOROVA, OLGA GUDKOVA, NATALIA IVANOVA, ELENA KHOROSHEVA, MARIA KLYUEVA,VIKTORIA KRAKHMALIOVA, MIKHAIL MIHAYLOV, EKATERINA PANKOVSKAYA, ANNA PETUSHINOVA, EVGENY RUDAKOV, DMITRY SCHEMELININ, MARIA SOKOLNIKOVA, VIACHESELAV TAPCHAROV, and AYDOS ZAKAN Choreography ROSTISLAV ZAKHAROV Sets and Costumes ELISAVETA DVORKINA Lighting Design MARINA BORODINA Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Producer: Andrew S. Grossman Associate: W. Seton Ijams Columbia Artists Management, LLC 1790 Broadway, New York, NY 10119 16 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CAST Cinderella …...……………....………………….…………. MARIANNA CHEMALINA and MARIA SOKOLNIKOVA Prince ……............................................... ALEXANDER DAEV, MIKHAIL MIHAYLOV, and AYDOS ZAKAN Stepmother …..…………………….... ALEXANDER DAEV and EVGENY RUDAKOV Two Ugly Stepsisters …….....……. NATALIA IVANOVA and ELENA KHOROSHEVA Fairy Godmother…………………….................…....………… EKATERINA EGOROVA Jester ………………….…………..................…………. VIACHESELAV TAPCHAROV Fairies of the Seasons Princesses: Spring……………………………..................…………. VIKTORIA KRAKHMALIOVA Summer……………………….................................................... ANNA PETUSHINOVA Autumn……………………......…..................…………. EKATERINA PANKOVSKAYA Winter........................................................... MARIA KLYUEVA and OLGA GUDKOVA Ambassadors: Mauritanian……......………………..................…………. SAMAT ABDRAKHMANOV Spanish…….......…………….................................................... DMITRY SCHEMELININ Chinese……………..................................…..................…………. EVGENY RUDAKOV Russian.............................................................................................. ANTON BAGLIKOV Corps de Ballet 17 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SYNOPSIS ACT I Cinderella’s House Cinderella’s Stepmother is busy embroidering a scarf she will wear to the Palace Ball that evening. Father is in the room as well and the Stepsisters tease him unmercifully. Cinderella enters and stops them. They turn on her furiously and the Stepmother orders Cinderella to clean the room. The Stepsisters drag Father from the room. Cinderella begins sweeping as ordered and takes a picture of her deceased mother from its hiding place and gazes at it longingly. Her Father returns and is overcome with remorse when he sees the resemblance between Cinderella and his first wife. His daughter lovingly tries to console him, but they are dragged apart by the Stepsisters and the picture is taken from them. Suddenly, the door opens and an old woman enters begging. The Stepmother hands her the picture of Cinderella’s mother to get rid of it, but the woman sees the resemblance to Cinderella and hands it to her. Cinderella offers the woman some bread, which she accepts and then departs. A dressmaker and wigmaker arrive to adorn the Stepsisters for the Ball, followed by a dancing master who attempts the impossible task of teaching the Stepsisters the rudiments of dancing. The family leaves for the Ball without Cinderella. She tries to assuage her loneliness by pretending that the kitchen broom is her partner at the Ball, but the pretense is too much for her and she bursts into tears. At this moment, the old woman returns and changes into a beautiful Fairy Godmother. She transforms the kitchen into a forest, complete with dragonflies swooping among the trees. The Fairy Godmother gives Cinderella a pair of glass slippers and the Fairies of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter perform for her; changing the seasons as they dance. Cinderella’s rags become a beautiful gown. The Fairy Godmother shows her a clock and warns her that at midnight, the magic gown will change back into rags. She then transforms a pumpkin and four lizards into a coach and horses, and Cinderella is driven to the Ball like a princess. ACT II The Palace At the Palace, a Jester welcomes the arriving guests, who are all somewhat taken aback by the Stepsisters. The Prince enters and greets the assembly, then gallantly invites each of the Stepsisters in turn to dance with him, much to the amusement of the guests. At this moment, the Ball is interrupted by the arrival of Cinderella in her coach, and the Prince immediately falls in love with her. The guests are offered oranges – the rarest food to be had – and when one of the Stepsisters is left without one, Cinderella gives up her own, without the Stepsister realizing her identity. While the Prince and Cinderella are dancing together, the clock strikes midnight. Cinderella’s clothes turn to rags and she rushes from the ballroom. The Prince cannot restrain her. He finds one of the glass slippers, which she has lost in her haste. 18 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INTERMISSION ACT III Cinderella’s House Back in the kitchen, Cinderella remembers the Ball as if it was a beautiful dream, but finds the remaining glass slipper in one of her pockets. She quickly hides it as the Stepsisters return, proudly displaying the oranges the Prince gave them. The Stepmother announces the arrival of the Prince with his Jester and courtiers in search of the owner of the glass slipper. Each of the Stepsisters in turn vainly tries to squeeze an oversized foot into the tiny slipper. When the Prince notices Cinderella sitting shyly by the fire, he asks her father if she may try it on. As she moves to do so, the second slipper falls from her pocket. In spite of Cinderella’s ragged appearance, the Prince is overjoyed and asks her to marry him. Cinderella forgives her Stepmother and Stepsisters for their cruelty. As the Prince returns the glass slipper to the Fairy Godmother, the kitchen is transformed into a magic glade where Cinderella and her Prince dance a romantic pas de deux. The guests return to celebrate their new Princess at her betrothal. BIOGRAPHIES MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET was founded in 1989 by the legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko. He brought together the highest Classical elements of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian Classical Ballet. Under Radchenko’s direction, leading dancers from across Russia have forged an exciting new company staging new productions of timeless classics such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita, and Carmen. Since its inception, the Moscow Festival Ballet has completed two tours of Europe with receptions in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. Two tours of the United Kingdom, including capacity audiences at London’s Coliseum, have resulted in re-engagements during seasons 1995 through 2000. The company has performed at the Istanbul Festival (Turkey) and Athens Festival (Greece), and completed a two-month tour of Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In addition to commissioning new works from within Russia and abroad, the company specialized in 20th-century full-length Ballets such as Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, Leg- end of Love, Stone Flower, and The Golden Age. Radchenko has researched the original choreography and stage productions of several of Marius Petipa’s classic Ballets, including new productions in 2000 of Don Quixote and Paquita, and a re-creation of Jules Perrot’s and Jean Coralli’s Giselle. The Moscow Festival Ballet has toured extensively throughout the United States, beginning with a coast-tocoast tour in 1997 and returning in 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2010. SERGEI RADCHENKO (Artistic Director) graduated from the Moscow School of Dance in 1964 and then joined the Bolshoi Ballet, where he worked for 25 years. He danced the entire repertoire at the Bolshoi, but enjoyed a special reputation for Spanish dance, particularly the role of the bullfighter in Carmen Suite. He is the founder and artistic director of the Moscow Festival Ballet and has achieved a remarkable feat in the establishment and development of this young, but great, Russian Ballet company. Radchenko presents a large number of master classes, inviting leading teachers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters to ensure the continuation of the rich traditions of the Russian Classical school. n 19 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents THE ASSADS SÉRGIO AND ODAIR ASSAD GUITARISTS Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation. As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance. PROGRAM EponinaErnesto Nazareth Batuque(1863-1934) Abismo de RosasAmérico Jacomino “Canhoto” (1887-1923) InterrogandoJoão Pernambuco (1883-1947) Manhä de CarnavalLuiz Bonfá (1922-2001) MedleyAníbal Sardinha “Garoto” (1915-1955) 20 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Seis BrevidadesSérgio Assad Chuva(b. 1952) Tarde Feliz Ginga Cantiga Salttitante Odair Assad INTERMISSION Two WorksHeitor Villa-Lobos A Lenda do Caboclo (1887-1959) Choros No. 5 Alma Brasileira Excerpts from Suite RetratosRadamés Gnatalli Valsa (Ernesto Nazareth)(1906-1988) Corta Jaca (Chinquinha Gonzaga) Two WorksAntônio Carlos Jobim Amparo(1927-1994) Stone Flower PalhaçoEgberto Gismonti (b. 1947) Tahhiyya li OssoulinaSérgio Assad Exclusive Management: Opus 3 Artists 470 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 The Assads play Thomas Humphrey guitars. BIOGRAPHy Since their 1979 win at the Young Artists Competition in Bratislava, THE ASSADS have garnered worldwide acclaim for their diverse repertoire. Their innovative arrangements have mesmerized fans and won critics, prompting The New York Times to rave: “A kind of wizardry lies within the playing,” yielding a “supple, flawlessly unified sound.” Their works – which encompass Latin music of almost every kind and Sérgio Assad’s original pieces as well as his reworkings of Folk and Jazz music – are a compelling blend of styles, periods, and cultures. The duo’s Sérgio and Odair Assad Play Piazzolla won a Latin Grammy for “Best Tango Album.” The Jardim Abandonado record was nominated for “Best Classical Album” and showcased Sérgio Assad’s Latin Grammy-winning composition Tahhiyya li Ossoulina. In 2009, the Assads were featured on Yo-Yo Ma’s chart-topping release, Songs of Joy & Peace, which topped both the Classical and the mainstream Billboard charts and claimed a Grammy for “Best Classical Crossover.” n 21 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents HARMONY 3 Featuring RONNIE LAWS STANLEY JORDAN TOM BROWNE Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM There will be one 20-minute intermission. The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited. 22 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS BIOGRAPHIES Three’s a charm in HARMONY 3, an exciting showcase of Jazz in action from one of the most successful trios in the genre. Sax legend Ronnie Laws is the man behind the hits Always There and All for You. Band mate Stanley Jordan earned a Grammy nomination for the Gold-selling album Magic Touch. Tom Browne has garnered prestigious Billboard honors for his Gold-status Jazz albums. A member of the popular Soul group Earth Wind & Fire, RONNIE LAWS has worked with Jazz luminaries such as pianist Walter Bishop Jr., organist Doug Cann, and Donald Byrd. Laws secured a place for himself in Jazz history with his debut album, Pressure Sensitive, which Billboard magazine called an “infectious” and “solid” debut. Laws followed up with the equally impressive albums Fever and Friends and Strangers. All three records were certified Gold. Laws’ non-traditional style of Jazz paved the way for his successful crossover into R&B, Soul, and Pop, scoring multiple awards for originality in the process. His repertoire includes the timeless hits Always There, Grace, Karmen, and Just Love. The Los Angeles Times hails, “‘Genius’ is a word too often tossed around in musical circles, but it has been applied rightfully to STANLEY JORDAN.” From the moment he made his debut with Magic Touch, the guitar guru has proven himself to be a forward-thinking innovator, with critics worldwide lauding his originality and creativity. Nominated for a “Best New Artist” Grammy in 1985, Jordan was also considered for a “Best Pop Single” Grammy for the title track to his edgy 1990 album, Cornucopia. Jordan’s solo guitar album, Standards Volume 1; Flying Home; and his latest, the groundbreaking State of Nature, have all garnered critical acclaim worldwide. A regular on the New York Jazz scene early on in his career, trumpet master TOM BROWNE has worked with the genre’s best and brightest, including Jimmy Nottingham, Richard Williams, Woody Shaw, and Freddie Hubbard. His performances as sideman to Jazz greats Weldon Irvine and Sonny Fortune earned Browne domestic and international recognition. Browne has dominated Jazz charts with a succession of hits, including Browne Sugar and the No. One R&B single Funkin’ for Jamaica, Thighs High, and Secret Fantasy from the Gold-albums Love Approach and Magic. Billboard honored Browne with awards for “Best Instrumentalist,” “Best Jazz Cross-Over,” and “Best Jazz Artist – Trumpet.” n Coming Soon to the CCPA Monica Mancini and Arturo Sandoval in Concert Kevin Johnson NETworks Presents Beauty and the Beast MozART Group The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Call (562) 916-8500 or visit us at www.cerritoscenter.com Bill Medley Your Favorite Entertainers, Your Favorite Theater 23 SEASON 24 CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 25 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS TICKET BROKERS Tickets to all performances at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) are available exclusively through the theater’s Ticket Office and official website www.cerritoscenter.com. The CCPA does not work in conjunction with any other ticketing organizations or websites. Purchasing from a ticket broker, scalper, or unauthorized website is never a good idea because: • • • • • • You will always pay more than face value for each ticket. In many cases, the tickets you purchase from a broker are not as good as what is available directly through the CCPA Ticket Office. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of the tickets. In the event that there is an issue with your tickets or if they are found to be inauthentic, we cannot help you because you did not purchase the tickets from the theater; you will be asked to purchase new tickets to watch the performance or leave the premises. The face value on the tickets you are holding cannot be applied towards the purchase of new tickets. Ticket brokers often purchase wheelchair locations and sell them as regular seats. Not only does this practice prevent you from attending the performance, it also prevents us from selling these seats to patrons that do need wheelchair accessibility. We cannot replace any lost or stolen tickets. We cannot contact you with any information regarding show cancellations, performer lineup changes, or rescheduled events. All correspondence will be made to the original ticket purchaser who may not notify you of changes made to the performance. • Instead of supporting the performers and organizations that work hard to put on the events that you enjoy, you are rewarding people and businesses that only make it difficult for real fans like yourself from seeing your favorite performers without being charged a premium. Following are some tips to ensure that you are purchasing from the CCPA: • • • Visit or call the Ticket Office directly at (800) 3004345 during regular business hours. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help with your ticketing questions or needs. Do not use a search engine (Google,Yahoo, Bing, etc.) to find our website. Many search engines make money by listing various website addresses before ours. These other websites are unauthorized to sell tickets to our events. Instead, type www.cerritoscenter.com into the website address field. Make sure that you are purchasing from the official CCPA website. Look at the website address and make sure that www.cerritoscenter.com is at the beginning of the website address listed. If it is, you may safely continue with your transaction. If it is not, close the page and start over as you are on an unauthorized site. Online Ticket Brokers and Ticket Resale Services: The CCPA reserves the right to revoke all advance purchase, refund, and exchange privileges extended to a ticket’s original purchaser should such tickets be found placed with online ticket brokers or other ticket sales services at prices in excess of the ticket’s face value. SIMPLIFY YOUR SHOPPING WITH GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Mom Jane $50 26 Sure to please everyone on your list, the gift certificates are available in any denomination, with no expiration date. Available now at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office. Call (562) 916-8500 or visit www.cerritoscenter.com. SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CCPA ASSOCIATES ANNUAL GIVING BENEFITS 2011-2012 SEASON $499 or less Tax deduction Subscription to CCPA Associates Premier News newsletter Other special CCPA Associates informational mailings throughout the year Public acknowledgement, for one year, of your contribution in Premier News, On Stage performance programs, and on the CCPA Associates Wall $6,000 or more All previous benefits, plus… Access to CCPA Associates Concierge Line Private, in-person CCPA season ticket purchase appointment Access to the upgraded CCPA Associates Hospitality Suite on performance evenings One “Photo With the Star” opportunity per season (contributor’s choice of event, as available) $500 or more All previous benefits, plus… Advance e-mail notice of added shows and participation in pre-sales period for added performances $12,000 or more All previous benefits, plus… Preferred parking for CCPA-produced performances Private “Behind the Scenes” Theater Tour with lunch for eight One additional “Photo With the Star” opportunity per season (contributor’s choice of event, as available) $1,500 or more All previous benefits, plus… Facility fee waived for ticket exchanges, if applicable Passes that allow CCPA Associates and their accompanying guests access to the CCPA Associates Hospitality Suite prior to the show and during intermission at their choice of two performances during the season for which they have tickets $20,000 or more All previous benefits, plus… Invitation for you and up to 11 of your guests to an Executive Director’s Show Night Reception (contributor’s choice of event, as available) Ten complimentary tickets to shows in the performance season $2,500 or more All previous benefits, plus… Priority ticket-purchase privileges for CCPA performance season tickets Passes that allow CCPA Associates and their accompanying guests access to the CCPA Associates Hospitality Suite prior to the show and during intermission at their choice of four performances during the season for which they have tickets $50,000 or more Personalized custom benefits package To inquire about becoming a CCPA Associate, please call (562) 916-8510. 27 SEASON CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days. TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 9168500, or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are processed as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for information. GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345. CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children twelve (12) years of age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. We do not recommend children under the age of six (6) attend unless an event is specifically described as suited to that age. FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530. PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on the Orchestra level and at the Gold Circle level. Refreshments are not allowed in the Auditorium. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in any City facility. EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for assistance. RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold Circle level. Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance. DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency. THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase. CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room. LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510. ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access each level of the Lobby. PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level. PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment at the close of the performance. WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the Auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 300-4345. LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program. CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar. 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