Hairspray Program - Musical Theatre West

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Message from the Producer
59th
Welcome to HAIRSPRAY, the opening show of our
season. We’re delighted to bring you
this 2003 Tony Award-winner for Best Musial in a retro look at the ‘60s. We’re especially
grateful to Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri for their support of this show – and to the other
very generous anonymous donors. Their support enables us to bring you this Broadway hit
with the colorful sets and costumes from the London production.
Our 59th season wouldn’t be possible without the underwriting of the Ackerman Family/Evalyn
M. Bauer Foundation and Ken and Dottie Reiner. We dedicate this season to Ken Reiner who
passed away in September and who has always been Musical Theatre West’s #1 supporter.
His love of musical theatre was apparent to all who knew him, and this love was shared with
thousands through his generous support of MTW, underwriting numerous shows and past seasons. He and Dottie instituted the REINER READING SERIES, now in its very successful second season and all our
productions are rehearsed in the Reiner Rehearsal Hall for which they gave the lead gift. His rich legacy will
live on through each production the Reiners continue to sponsor and in every song that is sung on our stage.
Truly we have been blest by this amazing, incredible man whose song will always live on in our hearts.
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Stanley D. Cohen*
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Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer
presents
59th
Season
The Broadway Musical
Book by MARK O’DONNELL and THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by MARC SHAIMAN • Lyrics by MARC SHAIMAN and SCOTT WITTMAN
Orchestrations by HAROLD WHEELER • Arrangements by MARC SHAIMAN
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS
Starring
JIM J. BULLOCK
GWEN STEWART
DAVID ENGEL
TRACY LORE
ERIN WATKINS
TODRICK D. HALL
LAUREN SMOLKA
and introducing VICTORIA MORGAN as Tracy Turnblad
BARRY PEARL
DEREK KLENA
Featuring
ANTHONY CHATMON II • KARLA J. FRANKO • CHYKA JACKSON • CHESTER LOCKHART • JEREMY LUCAS
KAMILAH MARSHALL • EMILY MITCHELL • TIANA OKOYE • ALLISON PARAISO • JP SARRO
NEIL STARKENBERG • CLAY STEFANKI • VERONICA STEVENS • MARCUS TERELL • LAURYN TILLERY
NIKKI TOMLINSON • CARLY WIELSTEIN • LOUIS A. WILLIAMS
Technical Director
Artistic Director
STEVEN GLAUDINI
Lighting Designer
KEVIN CLOWES
Sound Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
Wig Designer
BYRON BATISTA
YOLANDA ROWELL
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
STANLEY D. COHEN
Musical Director
Choreographer
Director
Costume Coordinator
JULIE FERRIN
MARY RITENHOUR
DENNIS CASTELLANO
LEE MARTINO
LARRY RABEN
Associate Producers
RICHARD NERI & KURT SCHULZMAN
Youth Performances Underwritten by
ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH • MARI HOOPER
O C T O B E R 2 8 - N OV E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 1
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
Hairspray is presen ted by arrangemen t with Music Th eatre In tern ational,
421 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 ~ www.mtish ows.com
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Scenes and Musical Numbers
The setting is Baltimore, Maryland, June 1962
ACT ONE
Prologue: In and Around the Turnblad Home
GOOD MORNING, BALTIMORE
Tracy, Ensemble
Scene One: The Turnblad Home and the Studios of WZZT-TV
THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN
Corny, Council
Scene Two: The Turnblad and Pingleton Homes and the WZZT Studios
MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW
Scene Three: The WZZT-TV studios
I CAN HEAR THE BELLS
MISS BALTIMORE CRABS
Tracy, Penny, Amber, Edna,
Velma, Prudy, Ensemble
Tracy, Ensemble
Velma, Council
Scene Four: Patterson Park High School
Scene Five: Patterson Park High School Gymnasium
THE MADISON
Students
Scene Six: The Turnblad Home and the WZZT Studios
THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN (REPRISE)
IT TAKES TWO
VELMA’S REVENGE
Corny, Tracy, Council
Link, Tracy, Council
Velma
Scene Seven: The Turnblad Home and The Hefty Hideaway
WELCOME TO THE SIXTIES
Tracy, Edna, Dynamites, Ensemble
Scene Eight: Patterson Park High School
RUN AND TELL THAT
Seaweed, Little Inez, Students
Scene Nine: The Record Shop
BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL
Motormouth, Company
Intermission (fifteen minutes)
ACT TWO
Scene One: Baltimore Women’s House of Detention
THE BIG DOLL HOUSE
GOOD MORNING, BALTIMORE (REPRISE)
Women
Tracy
Scene Two: The Har-de-Har Hut
YOU’RE TIMELESS TO ME
Edna, Wilbur
Scene Three: Tracy’s Jail Cell and Penny’s Bedroom
WITHOUT LOVE
Link, Tracy, Penny, Seaweed, Ensemble
Scene Four: The Record Shop
I KNOW WHERE I’VE BEEN
Motormouth, Ensemble
Scene Five: The Baltimore Eventorium
(IT’S) HAIRSPRAY
COOTIES
YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT
Corny, Ensemble
Amber, Council
Tracy, Link, Edna, Motormouth, Company
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Cast of Characters
(in order of appearance)
Tracy Turnblad
Corny Collins
Penny Pingleton
Edna Turnblad
Prudy Pingleton
Amber Von Tussle
Link Larkin
Velma Von Tussle
Harriman F. Spritzer
Wilbur Turnblad
VICTORIA MORGAN
DAVID ENGEL*
ERIN WATKINS
JIM J. BULLOCK*
KARLA J. FRANKO
LAUREN SMOLKA
DEREK KLENA
TRACY LORE*
JP SARRO
BARRY PEARL*
Little Inez
Principal
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Gym Teacher
The Dynamites
CHYKA JACKSON
JP SARRO
TODRICK D. HALL*
KARLA J. FRANKO
KAMILAH MARSHALL*
EMILY MITCHELL*
TIANA OKOYE
Mr. Pinky JP SARRO
Motormouth Maybelle GWEN STEWART*
Prison Matron KARLA J. FRANKO
Council Members, Students, Citizens of Baltimore
ANTHONY CHATMON II • KARLA J. FRANKO • CHYKA JACKSON • CHESTER LOCKHART
JEREMY LUCAS* • KAMILAH MARSHALL* • EMILY MITCHELL* • TIANA OKOYE
ALLISON PARAISO • JP SARRO • NEIL STARKENBERG • CLAY STEFANKI
VERONICA STEVENS • MARCUS TERELL • LAURYN TILLERY
NIKKI TOMLINSON* • CARLY WIELSTEIN • LOUIS A. WILLIAMS
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
About HAIRSPRAY
HAIRSPRAY was originally a 1988 film written
and directed by John Waters, whose previous
films were noted both for pushing the boundaries of censorship and film ratings as well as
addressing social and cultural issues. HAIRSPRAY was Waters’ most mainstream film and
starred Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono and
Debbie Harry.
dance-centered
plot, it was a natural fit to turn into a
musical comedy.
After a tryout run at
Seatlle’s 5th Avenue
theatre, HAIRSPRAY
debuted on Broadway in 2002 and ran for over 2,500 performances, winning eight Tony Awards including Best
Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Outstanding Actress in a Musical
for Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Outstanding
Featured Actor in a Musical for Dick Latessa.
The basic plot of Baltimore teenagers struggling
to integrate the Corny Collins Show in the early
’60s was based on the real-life Buddy Deane
show. However, the outcome of the Buddy
Deane show was quite different: that show was
canceled due to backlash from the attempts to
integrate the show.
The success of HAIRSPRAY onstage led to a new
film of the musical version. Released in 2007,
HAIRSPRAY was also Waters’ most successful the movie starred John Travolta, Christopher
film financially, and because of the music and Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer.
The tradition of casting a male to perform Edna
Turnblad in drag, going back to the original
film, is a reflection of the themes of self-esteem,
tolerance and cultural acceptance present in the
plot of the show. Among the other actors to fill
Edna’s shoes are Michael McKean, Bruce Vilanch
and George Wendt.
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Cast Profiles
JIM J. BULLOCK (Edna Turnblad)
Jim J. began his journey with HAIRSPRAY in 2004 playing the Male Authority Figure on
BROADWAY and later as the dad, Wilbur Turnblad on the First National Tour/
Broadway. Jim is thrilled to finally have the opportunity to play Edna. Most will remember him for his portrayal of Monroe Ficus on ABC’s “Too Close for Comfort,” as the
upper right square on “The New Hollywood Squares” and NBC's “ALF.” Jim J. partnered with Tammy Faye Messner to create the talk show “The Jim J. and Tammy Faye
Show.” Other guest appearances include “Roseanne,” “Seinfeld,” “Boogie’s Diner,”
“Conrad Bloom,” “Popular,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,”and Nickelodeon's “Ned’s
Declassified…” He has worked in film with such noted directors as Blake Edwards in
“Switch” and Mel Brooks in the cult classic “Spaceballs.” Jim J. was the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama
Critics Circle for his performance in the west coast premiere of WHEN PIGS FLY and appeared offBroadway in the critically acclaimed END OF THE WORLD PARTY. Jim J. is a member of AEA and a proud
supporter of the ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA.
VICTORIA MORGAN (Tracy Turnblad)
Victoria is thrilled to be making her Southern California debut with Musical Theatre
West. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area; Regional credits include Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY (Leading Actress in a Musical Shellie Award Nomination), Gabby/
Bobbi in CITY OF ANGELS, Joanne in RENT, TiMoune in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Ronnette in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Dance Captain in BIG, THE MUSICAL, Parade
Performer and Karaoke Host for California Great America. State of Hawaii credits
include Holly in THE WEDDING SINGER where she received the Hawaii State Po'okela
Award for Best Featured Female in a Musical. Victoria currently studies voice in the
Patricia Soria Urbano Studio. She wants to send a special thank you to Mom, Dad,
Nani, Rick, Grams, Gramps, as well as Team Awesome for their continued love and support! Now it’s time to
eat some breakfast and change the world...
BARRY PEARL (Wilbur Turnblad)
Celebrating 50 years in show business, Barry just returned from NY after originating
the role of Bernie Greenberg in the Broadway production of BABY IT’S YOU! He’s
elated to be doing his second show for MTW having assayed the role of Jim Haller in
ALL SHOOK UP (LA Ovation Award Nomination). His credits include: Broadway: Debut
1961, BYE, BYE BIRDIE (Randolph), OLIVER! (Fagin’s Boys), A TEASPOON EVERY FOUR
HOURS (Bruce), LENNY’S BACK (Lenny Bruce), THE PRODUCERS (Swing). TV: “ER,”
“Criminal Minds,” “House.” Series Regular: “CPO Sharkey,” “Superior Court,” “New
Love American Style,” Professor Tinkerputt with “Barney, the Dinosaur.” Film: Doody in
Paramount’s “Grease.” Awards: Drama-Logue, Santa Barbara Independent Press and
San Diego Playbill Awards winner. BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University. Great to be working with old
friends Dennis, David, Derek, Lee, Tracy, Gwen, Clay and Larry. Thanks, Steve Paul and the David Moss
Agency. Cindy and Poo, IAY. www.barrypearl.com
GWEN STEWART (Motormouth Maybelle)
Gwen is VERY happy to be back at Musical Theatre West doing HAIRSPRAY! Some of
Gwen’s credits include BWY/Regional: RENT (OBC), ALL SHOOK UP (Ovation Award
winner Featured Actress), BIG RIVER (NAACP nominee Supporting Actress & Honorary
Tony for Best Ensemble), STARMITES, SUDS, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, THE WIZ, TRULY
BLESSED, AVENUE X, and ABYSSINIA. FILM/TV: “The Goods,” “Love Guru,” “Hook’d
Up,” “Down to Earth,” “House,” “24,” “Notes from the Underbelly,” “Related,” “Law &
Order: SVU,” “All My Children,” “Strong Medicine,” “Charmed,” “Moesha,” and “The
Guardian.” Gwen was honored when asked to sing for the Governor at Gracie Mansion and at the Library of Congress. She has performed on “The Tonight Show,” “David
Letterman,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” and at the Democratic National Convention. All
praises to my God. Thanks to my mom who is now my guardian angel. “I’m glad Hairspray has finally come
my way; a role that I love, what can I say!”
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Allie Daniels, Paramount
Henrietta Daniels, Long Beach
Greg & Ann Davis, Buena Park
Mrs Monte Davis, Long Beach
Kee De Boer, Los Alamitos
Dorothy Deatherage, Long Beach
Gwen and Ruel Del Castillo, Irvine
Lilian Dendrinos, Huntington Beach
Maryan Derry, Long Beach
Miles & Dolores Devine, Long Beach
William Dickinson, Santa Ana
Rosemarie Dicsko, VISTA
Donna M. Dietz, Seal Beach
Susan Dill, Huntington Beach
Gloria Dollins, Downey
Jerry Donevant, Seal Beach
Doris Donohoe, Long Beach
Joanne Echevarria, Lakewood
Barbara Eckert, Seal Beach
Kathy & Bill Edwards, Long Beach
El Portal Restaurant, Pasadena
Elements Kitchen, Pasadena
Kathleen Elkins, Seal Beach
Donna English, Lakewood
Robert & Terry Erickson, Seal Beach
Barbara Fehrenbach, Coto De Caza
Joyce & Hayley Feldman, Long Beach
Gabriel & Ernestine Fernety, Long Beach
Gloria Ferry, Huntington Beach
Edward Ficarra, Long Beach
Terry and Elizabeth Fiskin, Long Beach
Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, Long Beach
Tibor & Charl Foki, Long Beach
Tim & Janet Foley, Rancho Palos Verdes
Kinde Forgy, Long Beach
Sara Forster, Los Alamitos
Barbara Foster, San Pedro
Jackie Francis, San Clemente
La Moyne Freed, Long Beach
Bernice Friedland, Seal Beach
Janice & Clarence Fuqua, Seal Beach
Barbara Gallegos, Huntington Beach
Miriam Garland, Long Beach
Jennifer Garner, Hacienda Heights
Lynn & Nanci Gee, Long Beach
Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles
Ruth Gerber, Newport Beach
Alex& Georgia Gilderman, Huntington Beach
Mike Gillespie,
Nancy Glenn, Long Beach
Ron & Sandra Glickman, Westminster
David & Dorothy Glynn, Long Beach
Goldstar Events, Altadena
Golf N' Stuff, Norwalk
Gary & Becky Goltra, Bellflower
James & Susan Good, Yorba Linda
Shirley & Arthur Gottlieb, Long Beach
Margaret Gould, Los Altos
Tom Griep, Los Angeles
Robert & Joan Gross, Long Beach
Warren & Dee Gruenig, Dana Point
Craig Gump, Santa Ana
Sharon & Lynn Hamilton, Seal Beach
Ralph & Mary Hand, Long Beach
Patty Hansen, Long Beach
Mary Hanson, Whittier
Donald & Carol Hardwick, Newport Beach
Beverly Harris, Whittier
Iris Harris, Whittier
Joyce C. Harris, Long Beach
Marion Harrison, Huntington Beach
Arline M. Harsh, Bellflower
Dr. Ronald & Sylvia Hartman, Lakewood
William and Mary Hawk, Pasadena
Betty Healy, Long Beach
Donna Heckenlaible, La Mirada
Mel Heckman, Huntington Beach
Richard & Monica Heckman, Westminster
Chuck & Nancy Hegelheimer, Long Beach
Bernard & Jeane Hein, Garden Grove
Cynthia Heistand, Los Angeles
Eleanore Helvin, La Mirada
Barbara Hennessy, Long Beach
Jordan Hermansader, Long Beach
Craig & Diana Herron, La Habra Heights
Cheryl and Raymond Hiland, Long Beach
Ron & Grace Hinders, Torrance
Richard Hochberg, M.D., Long Beach
Chris Hogan, Long Beach
Sandra Hollandsworth, Long Beach
Bonnie Hopper, Rochester, NH
Hornblower Cruises and Events, San Diego
Robert and Viola Hoting, Long Beach
The House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim
Dr. Glenn & Joyce Howard, Long Beach
Heidi Hummel-Grant, Westminster
Joseph Hunt, Long Beach
Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach
The Huntington Beach Playhouse
Jack & Mary Jo Huntsinger, Long Beach
In-Out-Burger, Irvine
iO West, Hollywood
George & Gwyneth Irwin, Seal Beach
Island Packers, Ventura
J & L Jewelry, Long Beach
Kathleen Jardine, Brea
Becky Jenks, Seal Beach
David & Barbara Joel, Long Beach
John Anson Ford Theatres, Los Angeles
Judy Johnson, Long Beach
Maryn Kaczorowski, Long Beach
Steve & Shirley Kahn, Seal Beach
Ruth Padway Kaller, Seal Beach
Wallace Kaneshiro, La Palma
Teachers of Los Angeles Unified School District,
Cypress
Betty Keller, Long Beach
Joseph Kelly, Long Beach
Sam & Donna Kelly, Garden Grove
John Kendall, Seal Beach
Mary Keown-Watkins & David Watkins,
Laguna Beach
Mr. & Mrs. Keys, Long Beach
Bud & Merna Klecker, Garden Grove
Shirley Klein, Long Beach
Ted & Barbara Klein, Long Beach
Philip & Vera Klinkert, Long Beach
Max Klotzsche, Orange
Lauren Knapp, Garden Grove
Cordell & Janet Krabbenhoft, Anaheim
Don Krokus, Signal Hill
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James & Theresa Kruger, Palos Verdes Estates
Sharon & Arnold Kushner, Rolling Hills Estates
Harry & Linda Kusuda, Cerritos
La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla
Robert & Eleanor Lake, Los Angeles
Cynthia LaMotte, Huntington Beach
Hank & Bonnie Landsberg, Sierra Madre
Bob & Audrey Langslet, Long Beach
Dorothy Lantz, Long Beach
Karen Larson, Costa Mesa
David & Mary Ann Lebow, La Mirada
Karen & Larry Lee, Long Beach
David Leib,
Irene Leib, Lakewood
Carl Leong, Whittier
Lois Levine, Westminster
Robert & Hannah Levine, Los Alamitos
Charles Lewis, Laguna Woods
Gary Lewis, Laguna Woods
Robert & Linda Lewis, Anaheim
Joe & Chris Libeu, Long Beach
William Linder, Long Beach
Joan Lindsey, Long Beach
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach
Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach
Dr. & Mrs. James Loos, Long Beach
Nicki Lopez, Orange
Barbara Lopp, Long Beach
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
Barbara & Manuel Loureiro, Long Beach
Gay Lovins, Cerritos
Richard & Darlene Lunde, Los Alamitos
Chic & JoAnn Lundgren, Long Beach
Richard & Shirley Lyddon, Long Beach
Beverly Lyon, Long Beach
Janice Lysiak, Orange
Jack & Kathy Lythgoe, Fullerton
Bob & Pat Maguglin, Long Beach
John & Marianne Malloy, Long Beach
Rosie Maloof, Long Beach
Guy Martin, Long Beach
Kathy Massanet, Long Beach
Judy Mattson, Long Beach
James McClure, Santa Ana
Douglas McConaghy, Los Alamitos
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant,
Los Angeles
William McDonald, Long Beach
Warren McElroy, Signal Hill
James & Ann McKown, Anaheim
Arthur & Evelyn Meacham, Long Beach
Medieval Times, Buena Park
Darlene Mee, Long Beach
Barbara Metzger, Whittier
Robert & Joan Meyer, Long Beach
Clarice Elaine Miller, Westminster
Phyllis Miller, Long Beach
Roberta Miller, Cypress
Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano
Alan & Joann Miyamoto, Torrance
Dick & Joan Moe, Rolling Hills Estates
Art & Barbara Moncrief, La Mirada
Aura Monfort, Seal Beach
Linda Monsen, Long Beach
Annie Morales, Long Beach
John T. Moriarty, Long Beach
Dian Morris, Long Beach
Sherill & Cathy Moses, La Mirada
Jim & Joy Mullen, Long Beach
Edward & Enette Murachver, Long Beach
Bruce & Pamela Murray, Seal Beach
Leonard & Joalyn Mushin, Cerritos
Music and Arts, Cypress
Music Theatre International, New York, NY
MUZEO, Anaheim
Keith Myers, Fullerton
Dennis Nakamura, Artesia
Ralph Nantais, Long Beach
George & Dolores Nason, Long Beach
Robert & Cheryl Nay, Chino Hills
Margaret Nerio, Huntington Beach
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
Joe & June Nichols, Buena Park
Barbara Noble, Los Alamitos
Diane & Phillip Norris, Lakewood
Esther & Robert Nugent, Lakewood
Betty Jo Shane O`bleness, Seal Beach
Cast Profiles
DAVID ENGEL (Corny Collins)
A longtime Musical Theatre West favorite, HAIRSPRAY marks David's 12th show on this
stage in productions such as CRAZY FOR YOU, THE FULL MONTY, THE PRODUCERS,
and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. He is most noted for creating the role of Smudge in the
original New York production of FOREVER PLAID and its holiday follow-up PLAID TIDINGS. And now you can actually watch David and his fellow original Plaids in FOREVER
PLAID: THE MOVIE on DVD...FINALLY!!! Mr. Engel has appeared on Broadway
in PUTTING IT TOGETHER, SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL and in the original Broadway production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Thank you to Paul Garman and Steve
Glaudini for all the great opportunities to play here. And thanks to Larry Raben for
casting me in this show!!! David dedicates his performances in HAIRSPRAY to the memory of Denise Dales, the
person who ignited the theatrical fire inside of him.
TRACY LORE (Velma Von Tussle)
NY & National Tour: PETER PAN staring Cathy Rigby (Mrs. Darling). Regional: Musical
Theatre West: THE WEDDING SINGER (Angie), THE PRODUCERS (Hold Me, Touch Me),
ALL SHOOK UP (Sandra-Ovation nominee), THE FULL MONTY (Vicki), ME & MY
GIRL (Jacqueline), THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES (Betty); 3-D Theatricals: PETER PAN (Mrs.
Darling), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Drowsy); Moonlight Productions: HAIRSPRAY
(Velma), GUYS & DOLLS (Adelaide), ME & MY GIRL (Jacqueline), Reprise: CAROUSEL
(Mrs. Mullin), Music Theatre of Wichita: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Drowsy), THE WILL
ROGERS FOLLIES (Betty); South Coast Repertory: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Quintet); CLO
of South Bay Cities: CINDERELLA (Queen), CRAZY FOR YOU (Irene); Cabrillo Music Theatre: 42ND STREET (Dorothy Brock), HAPPY DAYS (Mrs. Cunningham); Sacramento Music Circus: BRIGADOON (Meg); Norris Center: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Mrs. Meers). Other regional credits include CHICAGO (Velma-AriZoni Award), COMPANY (Joanne), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Witch), INTO THE WOODS (Witch).
Member of Musical Theatre Guild and Actors’ Equity. Thank you Paul, Steve, Larry, Dennis and Lee!
DEREK KLENA (Link Larkin)
Derek is honored to be making his Musical Theatre West debut in HAIRSPRAY! He is
currently a junior at UCLA, and has grown up performing throughout Southern California. He recently has been a part of the “For the Record” series at Show at Barre in Los
Feliz. Regional: GLORY DAYS (Will) – Lillian Theater, HAPPY DAYS (Richie Cunningham), CINDERELLA (Prince) – Cabrillo Music Theater; JOSEPH… (Joseph) IVTL Award –
Performance Riverside; HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Troy), BIG RIVER (Huck) IVTL Award–
Candlelight Pavilion. He was a finalist in the 2010 LA’s “Next Great Stage Star,” and
a contestant sent to Hollywood Week in Season 9 of American Idol. Derek will be
making his NY debut in the new Off-Broadway revival of CARRIE, THE MUSICAL in
January 2012. Heartfelt thanks to Steve, Paul, Larry, Dennis, Lee, KSR, Rachel Rothman, MET 2, Center Stage
and his many mentors, family and friends for their constant support.
ERIN WATKINS (Penny Pingleton)
Erin feels incredibly blessed to make her L.A. debut with this amazing company! She is
a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A in Musical Theater.
Past credits include Logainne in …SPELLING BEE, Tina Denmark in RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL, Little Red in INTO THE WOODS, and a personal favorite: missionary carrying
coffee tray in GUYS & DOLLS. Love to family, friends, and Scott, and a HUGE thanks
to MTW, Beth Malone, and Stage 9.
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Long Beach
Kamran Assadi, Long Beach
Jeff Austin, Canoga Park
Terry & Diane Beeman, Anaheim
Teresa & Dr. Edward Behnke, M.D., Whittier
Carol Bellmaine, Long Beach
Jan & Tom Binckes, Huntington Beach
Bud Bisbee, Long Beach
Marilyn Bittle, Long Beach
G. C. Brafford, Santa Ana
Linda Brayton, Long Beach
Pat & David Brinker, Buena Park
Linda Brown, St. Louis, MO
Cathryn Campbell, Long Beach
Brenda Carpenter, Long Beach
Grace Carroll, Long Beach
Dayvee Carrothers, Lakewood
Joyce Carter, Long Beach
Terry Clarke, San Juan Capistrano
Duane Clizbe, Fullerton
Bill & Sharon Coleman, Long Beach
The Comedy and Magic Club, Hermosa Beach
Barbara Cotler, Long Beach
Claire Davis, Culver City
Roxann Davis, Seal Beach
Paul Diego, Long Beach
Tom Larson & Don Donan, Lakewood
Ronald & Janice Dong, Los Gatos
Patricia Dowd, Long Beach
Marylou Dunn, Long Beach
Barbara Eckert, Seal Beach
Stephanie Enright, Rolling Hills
Pat Estrellas, Anaheim
Brian & Kathy Evans, Long Beach
Larry Ewaska & Gary Naramore, Long Beach
Sandra & Gerry Facon, Long Beach
Barbara Farr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Barnett Feldman, Long Beach
Beverly Findley, Torrance
Roy & Gladys Flair, Long Beach
Dave & Barbara Flanders, Yorba Linda
M. Lynn Forrester & In Memory of Bob Baier,
Seal Beach
Tord & Nancy Fuhrman, Long Beach
Arnold & Cherie Gamboa, Anaheim
Lydia Gamboa, Pico Rivera
Charles Garcia, Rossmoor
Doris Garvin, Costa Mesa
James & Dolores Gibson, Lakewood
Robert & Phyllis Goodwin, Long Beach
Allegra Gordon, Fullerton
Phylis Gordon, Huntington Beach
Joyce Govin, Huntington Beach
The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
Marvell Gum, Long Beach
Paul Gutierrez, Long Beach
Don & Barbara L. Hall, Lakewood
Evelyn Halus - Vocal Therapy and Technique,
Los Angeles
Ann Hanson, Long Beach
Charles R. Hart, Jr. Family, Los Angeles
Van Hartley, Huntington Beach
Jack Hasama, San Pedro
Marilyn Hauser, Long Beach
Robert Hedley, Long Beach
Jane Hendrixson, La Habra
Chris Henry, Long Beach
Diane Herriges, Orange
Ron & Charlyn Hoover, Long Beach
Dale & Johanne Huffaker, Cathedral City
Dale Hurtubise, Long Beach
Bill & Kathleen Johnson, Long Beach
Bob Jones, Long Beach
Dr. Eric & Nancy Kaplan, Long Beach
Nancy Kasabali, Huntington Beach
Dr. Keith G. Kato, Alta Loma
Dr. Kay & Arleen Kawahara, Montebello
Beth Keely, Cerritos
Raymond & Eleanor Kelso, Long Beach
Bill & Yvonne Kirkendall, Garden Grove
Irena Kohn, Long Beach
Ann & James Kresl, Long Beach
Walt & Lois Kuencer, Long Beach
Michael Lelesi, Buena Park
Martin Levitt, Jamie Smith & Bea Frankel,
Upland
Bob & Betty Lindgren, Long Beach
Joe & Natalie Lissak, Lakewood
Jerome & Flora Loeb, Long Beach
Long Beach Ballet
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
David Makima, San Diego
Bob & Carolyn Maney, Long Beach
Tom & Elaine Marks, Long Beach
Leslee Martin, Los Alamitos
Allen & Emily McAuley, Huntington Beach
McKenna's on the Bay, Long Beach
Ruth McLeod, Palm Desert
Gerald McManigal, Santa Barbara
James & Carolyn McManigal, Carmichael
Glenn & Billie McNeal, Long Beach
Ralph Mindess & Jane Rice-Mindess,
Los Alamitos
Harry & Liz Minor, Long Beach
Murad, Inc, El Segundo
Ron & Kara Nelson, Long Beach
Susie Newman, Lakewood
Michael & Sharron Nott, Long Beach
Wallace O`Leary, Fallbrook
Edward & Elizabeth Ogle, Orange
Ronald & Kay Owens, San Clemente
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach
Eric Peterson, Bellflower
Frances Pianelli, Long Beach
Suzanne Doyle Powell, Long Beach
William & Gail Quan, Whittier
Erin Quigley, Los Angeles
Dick and Carol Ramseyer, Seal Beach
Skip & Lorna Rowland, Long Beach
Thomas & Joy Rybolt, Huntington Beach
Megan Salisbury, Long Beach
Bea Schneider, Seal Beach
Schooner or Later, Long Beach
Keith & Susan Schulberg, Long Beach
Iris Schutz, Long Beach
David & Donna Schwien, Seal Beach
SeaWorld San Diego,
Sheraton Hotel, Los Angeles
Bob & Kandice Sherwood, Long Beach
Ralph & Jan Simonian, Long Beach
Cheryl Smith, Orange
Dick & Kathleen Smith, Laguna Niguel
Doris Soriano, Westminster
Miriam Strickler, Huntington Beach
Dr. Michael & Hilda Sugarman, Fullerton
John & Lin Sumpter, Long Beach
Catherine Terry, La Habra Heights
Ethel & Sam Tesser, Seal Beach
Tina Tessina, Long Beach
Jacqueline Thacker, Long Beach
Thomasina Thomson, Long Beach
Sheryl Troeger, Seal Beach
Bob & Pat Turansick, Long Beach
Ultrazone Laser Tag, Sherman Oaks
Christine Uriu, Rancho Palos Verdes
Utopia Restaurant, Long Beach
Bette Van Rossum, Long Beach
Kenneth & Sharon Varden, South Pasadena
Alden & Lucy M. Wadleigh, Fredonia, AZ
William Weingartner, Long Beach
Linda Watson Wheeler Family, Long Beach
Jann Whisenant, Los Alamitos
Arthur White, Westminster
Loyd and Ginnie Wilcox, Long Beach
Becky & Roger Wyatt, Seal Beach
Karen Wyrick, Long Beach
Ron & Gene Yaffee, Seal Beach
Richard & Mary Zern, Long Beach
Patricia Zieg Horn, Long Beach
CHORUS
Norma Abu-Dayyeh, Long Beach
Alamitos Bay Yarn Co., Long Beach
Jack & Marie Alanen, Long Beach
Joy Aldrich, Dana Point
Grace Alexander, Long Beach
Donald Allen, Buena Park
Terry Anderson, Long Beach
Sharon & Dirk Aoto, Seal Beach
Jerry Arnold & Gene Ross, Montebello
Harold & Dorothy Ashworth, Anaheim
Beverly August, Long Beach
Genevieve & Peter August, Kealakekua, HI
Avi Resort and Casino , Laughlin, NV
Rob & Marilynn Bachmann, Lakewood
Jeanne Badgley, Long Beach
Carole Ball, La Mirada
Sue Baltazar, Anaheim
Albert & Vicki Barilla, Long Beach
Ed Barwick, Long Beach
Elinore Bates-Petoletti, Seal Beach
Roger & Jacque Bauer, Long Beach
Paula Bawden, Lakewood
Walter & Sharon Beedle, Fullerton
Claire Beekman, Long Beach
Janice Belk, Huntington Beach
Bella Hair Designers, Los Alamitos
Yolanda Flora Benavidez, Long Beach
Blanche Benisek, Los Alamitos
Norman & Nikki Benson, Signal Hill
Kay Berg, Long Beach
Kenneth & Jackie Berger, Long Beach
Margaret Berger, Long Beach
Robert Bermingham, Arcadia
Mary Betzner, Long Beach
Dana Bialowas, Fullerton
Francis & Judy Billedeaux, Fullerton
Bixby Knolls Car Wash, Long Beach
Anne Black, Long Beach
Shirley Black, Seal Beach
Alanna Blaney, Hermosa Beach
Cast Profiles
TODRICK D. HALL (Seaweed J. Stubbs)
Todrick is stoked to return to the Musical Theatre West family. Best known as a finalist
on “American Idol” or from one of his many viral YouTube videos, Hall is no stranger to
the theatre. His credits include THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway, MEMPHIS, HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl, THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, and DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Hall would like to thank God, his Mom, his family,
Savage Agency, Bloc Agency, Sheena, Blair, Ashley, Pat Carthel, Liz & Bernie for their
love and support. Special thanks to Steve and Larry for this for this awesome opportunity. This performance is dedicated to my Grandma Ethel, may she watch proudly from
somewhere over the rainbow.
LAUREN SMOLKA (Amber Von Tussle)
Musical Theatre West Debut! Lauren spent this past summer playing Amber Von Tussle
at Moonlight Stage Productions, and is ecstatic to be appearing in HAIRSPRAY again
with many of those same performers. Past favorite credits include, RAGTIME (Evelyn
Nesbit); ALL SHOOK UP (Miss Sandra); ASSASSINS (Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme); THE
WIZARD OF OZ (Wicked Witch of the West). Other credits include: LITTLE WOMEN
with Centre Stage Academy (Aunt March); CHICAGO at Citrus College and HIGH
SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Candlelight Pavilion. Lauren was chosen as a top 20 finalist
to compete in The Valley’s Got Talent. Aside from holding the title as Miss Southern
California Regional, she is currently attending Azusa Pacific University where she is
earning a BA in Theatre. Lauren would like to thank her family and friends, who continue to love and support
her in everything she does. - Philippians 4:13
CHYKA JACKSON (Little Inez)
Chyka was born on September 12, 1990 and is from Claremont. She was first bitten with
the entertainment bug at the young age of 5, after having her first voice recital, and she
never looked back. Chyka attended a performing arts high school where she was introduced to the world of musical theater. After graduation, she attended The American
Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where she attained a Bachelor in Fine Arts.
Chyka is versed in vocal music, dance and theater. Soon after graduating, Chyka was
blessed with the opportunity to perform in HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl alongside
greats such as: Jerry Mitchell, Harvey Fierstein, Corbin Bleu, Nick Jonas and many more.
Chyka is very excited to reprise her role as Little Inez here at Musical Theatre West.
JP SARRO (Male Authority Figure)
JP is excited to be making his Musical Theatre West debut! Regional: HAIRSPRAY
(Theatre By the Sea), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Theatre By the Sea), TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD by Christopher Hampton (Critic’s Pick: L.A. Times and Backstage West), THE
ODD COUPLE (Oscar Madison), CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, URINETOWN, THE SECRET
GARDEN, William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT, BORN TIRED (Official Selection:
Eugene O’Neill Festival). Film/TV: “Top Gearheads,” “Our Show” (Dir. Larry
Charles), “Party City,” “Unusual Suspects,” “Garage Band.” Love to Nicole, Mom and
Dad!
KARLA J. FRANKO (Female Authority Figure)
Karla is returning to MTW, having first appeared in NEVER GONNA DANCE in 2006,
where she played Miss Tattersol. Recent credits include WHITE CHRISTMAS (Martha
Watson) at Cabrillo Music Theatre, EVITA at Broadway at the Gardens, SINGIN’ IN
THE RAIN (Dora Bailey) at Performance Riverside, URINETOWN (Miss Pennywise), and
ANNIE (Candlelight). She has choreographed over 30 shows and boasts that her claim
to fame was that she was director Larry Raben’s first choreographer! Her mid-life
career change to teaching has her adjuncting in the two areas of her passion…theatre
arts and religion/philosophy. She is Founder/Artistic Director of Standing Room Only, a
youth and community performing arts training organization affiliated with Victor Valley
College in the High Desert. For mom…forever my biggest fan.
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Cast Profiles
ANTHONY CHATMON II (Ensemble)
Anthony is jumping with joy to be making his MTW debut with this amazing cast and
team of HAIRSPRAY. He was recently at PCPA doing HAIRSPRAY and working with
Stephen Schwartz on his American Premiere of MY FAIRYTALE. Other shows include:
WEST SIDE STORY, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A CHORUS LINE and FOOTLOOSE. He
will be receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre this spring from UC Irvine and will be seen
this winter in UCI’s production of HELLO AGAIN. He would like to his parents, granny,
sisters, Dennis, Myrona, Gary and everyone at MTW for making this all possible.
CHESTER LOCKHART (IQ)
Chester Lockhart is absolutely giddy to be making his MTW debut! Theatre: ALL SHOOK
UP (3-D Theatricals), HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, & OKLAHOMA! (Moonlight), BRIGADOON (Fullerton Civic Light Opera), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Welk Resort). TV/Film: “In
Time” (20th Century Fox), “Victorious” (Nickelodeon). Chester is so grateful for the wonderful friends and family that support him and for YOU for supporting the arts! WERK!
JEREMY LUCAS (Sketch)
AEA/SAG/AFTRA. Aaron - CHICAGO (International Tour), Action - WEST SIDE STORY (50th
Anniversary Cast - 5th Avenue Theatre, Fullerton CLO, Central City Opera), Emcee - CABARET
(McCadden Theatre), Philip - LITTLE BLACK VEIL (Ruby @ Complex), Rohde - THREE SISTERS
(Gene Bua Theatre), Tig - BALM IN GILEAD (Sunset/Gardner Stages); Award Nominations:
CHICAGO (Ovation-Best Choreographer), A BUG, FROG, DOG, LOG, & AESOP (Artistic Director Achievement-Best Actor); Film/TV: IMDB him! Co-Founder: Jaxx Theatricals, Inc.
(www.JaxxTheatricals.com). Thanks: MTW for this exhilarating return to the stage and YOU for
supporting live theatre! Dedications: Jules, Joe, JETS, Dawg, Mamamia, Coca-Coley, & Auntie M.
KAMILAH MARSHALL (Dynamite)
Kamilah just finished touring this summer supporting GLEE’s Matthew Morrison. Theatre
Credits include Broadway: The Original Broadway Cast of HAIRSPRAY (Dynamite), RENT
(Joanne) and Disney’s THE LION KING at The Pantages Theatre. Marshall has backed up
Bette Midler as a Staggering Harlette on tours of the U.S. and Australia as well as a
two-year run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Marshall can be heard on the soundtrack
of “Sex and the City 2.” Her debut solo album, Gypsy Moonshine is available on iTunes.
Kamilah thanks her friends and family for supporting and much love to her husband.
www.kamilahmarshall.com
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Dwayne & Karen Larson, Long Beach
Richard & Barbara Lederer, Long Beach
Don & Beverly Lohmeyer, Laguna Hills
Long Beach Opera, Long Beach
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach
Pamela Mah, Long Beach
Burt & Norma Marter, Long Beach
Ted & Mary May, Lakewood
Lavonne McQuilkin, Long Beach
Meredith Meals, Long Beach
Scott & Mary Mighell, Long Beach
Scott Mighell & Vicky O`Rear, Shreveport
Duane & Dona Morris, Westminster
Jane Netherton, Long Beach
Robert & Janet Osborn, Balboa Island
John & Antoinette Palazzo, Placentia
Murray Palitz, Long Beach
Carolyn Powers, Long Beach
George & Beverle Ray, Cerritos
Dr. S.T. Stagg III & Anne Relph, Laguna Beach
Larry & Sande Rice, Long Beach
Shirley Rich, Long Beach
Jaime Nemirow Rideaux, Seal Beach
Jackie Riegel, Laguna Beach
Dennis & Diane Schmitz, Long Beach
Ted & Shirley Schnee, Lakewood
Securitas Security, Anaheim
Jim & Lisa Sinsheimer, Huntington Beach
In Memory of Jerry G. Smith, Glendale
Jean Bixby Smith, Long Beach
Patricia Smith, Montebello
Bill & Bonnie Stoeppelman, San Pedro
Janet Sugawara, Cerritos
Kathy Terry, Cypress
Doris Topsy-Elvord, Long Beach
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wigod, Long Beach
Wynne Wilson, Long Beach
FEATURED ROLE
Mary Baker, Los Alamitos
Carole Berkner, Long Beach
Pam Bloxham, South Gate
Richard Boberg, Rolling Hills Estates
Virginia Bolten, Seal Beach
Bernice Bornstein, La Habra
Lois Bourgon, Manhattan Beach
Phyllis Bowles, Anaheim
Barry & Dianne Bradfield, Lakewood
Michelle Brenner, Huntington Beach
Broadway LA, Los Angeles
Adele Brown, Seal Beach
Brian Alan Brown, Long Beach
Karen Brown, Trabuco Canyon
Mary Butts, Huntington Beach
Shirley & Michael Callan, Long Beach
Catie Campion, Long Beach
Sam Cavanaugh, Fullerton
Myrna Chessmore, Long Beach
Beverly Culbertson, Long Beach
S. L. Curtis, Long Beach
Jake & Judy De Ruyter, Long Beach
Gary & Dawna DeLong, Long Beach
Robert & Tamara Dienstag, Seal Beach
Jack & Judy Elder, Long Beach
Jannis Faller, West Covina
Martha Fierce, Lakewood
Brad Fitzgerald, San Pedro
Nancy Fuller, Long Beach
Maxine Gallagher, Redondo Beach
Karen Gallagher-Dennen, San Juan Capistrano
Janet & William Gerhardt, Long Beach
Joanna Ginsberg, Long Beach
Willie & Carmen Goffney, Long Beach
Rose Marie Gomez, Long Beach
Mary Griley, Long Beach
John & La Vonne Hamilton, Long Beach
John & Elizabeth Hancock, Long Beach
Louise Healow, Kirkland, WA
Jaclyn Tilley Hill, Long Beach
Hilton Hotels, Emeryville
Hotel Current, Long Beach
The Hyatt Regency Orange County,
Garden Grove
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Sharon Kinard, La Mirada
Bob & Ilse Kirste, San Pedro
Mary Lou Klar, Long Beach
John & Joan Knight, Long Beach
Wilann Korth, Long Beach
Maria La Grass, Lakewood
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Gail Mandell, Seal Beach
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Michael & Dorothy McDermott, Long Beach
John Wolczenski & Cheryl McNulty, Long Beach
EMILY MITCHELL (Dynamite)
Emily Mitchell is delighted to be performing in HAIRSPRAY again after having performed in the Broadway Company Production. Emily has shared the stage with musical
greats such as Gladys Knight, Debbie Allen, Tony Bennett, and her favorite past productions include HAIR, DREAMGIRLS, AIDA, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, and GODSPELL. She holds
a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University, is an educator at
the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts, and a director with The Arts and
Learning Conservatory. She is blessed to have a wonderful fiancé, and amazing family
and friends who have supported her every step of the way!
TIANA OKOYE (Dynamite)
Tiana is honored to do her first show with Musical Theatre West. She is a third
year musical theater student at UCLA where she has performed in RENT and ELEKTRA.
Tiana has also trained at the CAP21 Musical Theater program in New York. Outside
credits include vocal recordings at Abbey Road Studios in London and Capitol Records
in Hollywood. She has performed in the Candlelight Pavilion’s productions of 42ND
STREET and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Taylor McKessie. Tiana would like to thank her
mother, Lauren, and father, Christian, for their enduring support and those supportive
friendships developed along the journey!
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Cast Profiles
ALLISON PARAISO (Brenda)
Allison is thrilled to be performing again with MTW. Credits include CAROUSEL (Reprise!), Long
Beach Symphony Orchestra’s HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (MTW), KISS
ME, KATE (CCPA), and SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (CCPA), and many benefit shows such as:
S.T.A.G.E. (AIDS benefit), Broadway In The Park (MTW), Broadway Under the Stars (Reprise!),
Children’s Hospital of Orange County and St. Jude’s. She also has been a part of Mt. SAC’s
Repertory Dance Company for three years, in which she was invited to perform in the gala of
the American College Dance Festival, and took first place at the 13th annual Dance Under the
Stars (Palm Desert). Much thanks to Lee, Mummy, and Henry, of course! Xoxo
NEIL STARKENBERG (Fender)
Neil is a graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is so
grateful to be a part of such an amazing show and cast. Recently seen as Link in HAIRSPRAY at The Moonlight Amphitheater, THE WEDDING SINGER at MTW, Michael in
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, or Roger in RENT, and Monty in VIOLET at CSUF. He’s performed
with Earth, Wind and Fire and The Steve Miller Band at the Honda Center and various
shows at The Disneyland Resort. Thanks to my family, and friends for all their support.
Enjoy!
CLAY STEFANKI (Brad)
Clay is thrilled to be making his Musical Theatre West debut with such an amazing cast
and show. Clay's recent credits include: Moonlight: HAIRSPRAY (Brad, u/s Link), OKLAHOMA! (Dream Curly), 42ND STREET, GUYS & DOLLS; Cabrillo Music Theatre: WHITE
CHRISTMAS; Other: CABARET (Cliff), and ANYTHING GOES. Clay is a graduate of
UCLA Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program. Special thanks to friends, family, and teachers for all their support, as well as the HAIRSPRAY production team for this great opportunity.
VERONICA STEVENS (Tammy)
Veronica is ecstatic to be joining the Musical Theatre West family with HAIRSPRAY.
Previously seen in HAIRSPRAY at the Moonlight Amphitheatre this summer, some of her
favorite credits include THE PRODUCERS as a Producer Babe, CRAZY FOR YOU as Mitzi,
A CHORUS LINE as Judy Turner and 42ND STREET. To my family and friends, I love you
all and enjoy the show!
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Cast Profiles
Production Staff Profiles
MARCUS TERELL (Ensemble)
(2000 Robby Award for Best Director), and the Los Angeles Premiere of MY FAVORITE YEAR for the Musical Theatre Guild. Steven was honored to receive the 2004 Ovation Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of
John Adams in 1776, a role he recently recreated last
summer at MTW and was honored with a Backstage
Garland Award. He thanks Larry, Dennis, Lee, Paul, Stan,
Mary, the tireless MTW staff, and this phenomenal cast
and crew of HAIRSPRAY.
(Pasadena Playhouse), RADIO GIRL, JAMES AND THE
GIANT PEACH (Goodspeed Musicals), WICKED (Pantages
Theatre), PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (OCPAC), HELLO,
DOLLY!, CABARET, CINDERELLA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, THE PRODUCERS
(Ogunquit Playhouse), SWEENEY TODD, BORN TO ROCK
with Jake Simpson, and NEW YORK’S FINEST, Leading
Men of Broadway with Ace Young, Levi Kreis and David
Burnham.
LAURYN TILLERY (Ensemble)
KEVIN CLOWES (Technical Director)
Kevin is happy to be working on his 71st production with
Musical Theatre West. Over the years, his duties have
included Set Designer, Technical Director, Master Carpenter, Lighting Designer. In addition to MTW, Kevin has
worked as a Technical Director for McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, Stagelight Family Productions and spent five
seasons with CLO of South Bay Cities. Kevin is instructor of
Scene Design and Technical Production at Fullerton College. Thanks, Paul. We did it again.
NIKKI TOMLINSON (Lou Ann)
JEAN YVES-TESSIER (Lighting Designer)
Originally from Montreal, Jean-Yves has designed musical
productions in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto as
well as numerous architectural, corporate events and
dance concerts. Most recently Jean-Yves lit the world
premiere of Roger Bean’s SUMMER OF LOVE and Crystal
Cruises latest production show I WRITE THE SONGS. JeanYves is also resident lighting designer for Performance
Riverside. He would like to thank his amazing wife and
their three boys for their love, creativity and support.
MELANIE CAVANESS (Properties)
HAIRSPRAY marks Melanie’s 24th production as co-prop
(tart) mistress with MTW. Some of her favorite shows (and
cast and crew) include THE FULL MONTY, RAGTIME, and
THE PRODUCERS. She has had the pleasure of codesigning properties for THE ANDREWS BROTHERS and
the premiere of SUMMER OF LOVE for MTW, and most
recently GUYS & DOLLS for The Norris. Melanie would
like to thank her husband Bill for enduring all of her long
hours away from home; Gretchen, her “partner in crime”
and Mary for allowing her this wonderful outlet to create!
Marcus Terell has toured worldwide and been featured on a number of nationally televised competitions (FOX'S “American Idol,” MTV'S “Making the Band 4”). Most recently
he was featured on NBC'S “America's Got Talent” where he placed among the Top 40
with a live, at-home audience of over twelve million viewers! Marcus is excited to make
is Musical Theater West debut with HAIRSPRAY and hopes to return to the stage in the
near future.
Lauryn Tillery is so grateful for the opportunity to perform in HAIRSPRAY here at MTW!!!
Favorite credits include GUYS & DOLLS (Sarah Brown), THE WIZARD OF OZ
(Scarecrow), and THE WALL (Ensemble). She also has performed at an AIDS benefit for
Jamie Lee Curtis. She is a member of Gregg Russell’s “Tapsounds Underground” as well
as Sarah Reich’s “Tap con Sabor.” Recently, Lauryn performed and taught in San Jose,
Costa Rica with “SoleVita Dance Company” under the direction of Joelle Martinec. B.A.
drama from Ithaca College. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, friends, and family, including my
one here at Musical Theatre West.
Proud AEA, SAG, AFTRA & The Actors’ Network member. Theater: THE REAL LOVE (Pasadena
Civic/Supreme Master TV), GUYS & DOLLS (Hollywood Bowl), PIPPIN (Mark Taper), JOSEPH… (National Tour, incl. Pantages), HAIRSPRAY, GYPSY, MY FAIR LADY (Sacramento
Music Circus). Film/TV/Commercial: “Eagleheart” (Cartoon Network/Adult Swim), “Attack of
the Show,” “X-Play” (G4 Network), “Date Night” (20th Century Fox), Rapunzel in Capital One
spot, Miller Liteguard. Other: Universal Studios Japan, Walt Disney World, Holland America
Cruise Lines, Six Flags, co-owner of Tinseltone Carolers. BA in Musical Theater from U. Northern Colorado. Thank you KSR & MTW! www.nikkitomlinson.com • www.tinseltonecarolers.com
CARLY WIELSTEIN (Shelley)
Carly Wielstein is thrilled to be returning to the Musical Theatre West family as Shelley.
Originally a classical ballerina, Carly is a graduate from California State University
Fullerton’s acclaimed B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Some of Carly’s favorite roles
include: Lucy (YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN), Maureen (RENT) and her
recent Musical Theatre West debut as Rumpleteazer (CATS). Carly would like to thank
her beautiful friends for their constant support; Mom, Dad, Chelsea, and Eric for their
incredible love; and her precious Lance for his endless best friendship, thank you for
showing that life would be “like a week that’s only Mondays without love!”
LOUIS A. WILLIAMS (Ensemble)
Louis has performed DON GIOVANNI, THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, GHOSTS
OF VERSAILLES and SALOME with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, RAGTIME with the St.
Louis Black Repertory Theatre, WEST SIDE STORY with Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and
in MUNY seasonal productions. He is a founding and current member of Ashani Dances
in Seattle, WA. Louis received a BFA in Dance from Webster University’s Department of
Dance (minor: Speech Communication). He has also studied at the Krupinski Academy of
Dance and on scholarship at The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem and River North
Chicago Dance Company.
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GRETCHEN MORALES (Properties)
Hairspray marks the 24th show that Gretchen has had the
pleasure of coordinating and designing props for MTW. It
has been a great honor to have worked on such awesome
MTW productions as RAGTIME, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, SWEENEY TODD, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, SUMMER
OF LOVE and most recently THE WEDDING SINGER.
Gretchen is currently working at Cypress Community
College as a prop instructor, designing last semester’s
ROMEO AND JULIET and more recently THE WEDDING
SINGER. Never ending thanks to Melanie, the co-prop
JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer)
HAIRSPRAY marks Julie’s 57th show with MTW, and she is designer for these productions.
honored to be part of the family. Julie most recently
designed FLEETWOOD MACBETH with the Troubadors at STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager)
the Falcon Theatre, THE WIZARD OF OZ with 3D Theatri- Stanley is excited to return to MTW where he previously
cals and GUYS AND DOLLS at the Norris Theatre. Julie is has stage managed CATS, SWEENEY TODD, SILK
currently getting ready for the upcoming PETER PAN tour STOCKINGS and PAJAMA GAME. Stan is the production
starring Cathy Rigby. Ms. Ferrin is President of Sound stage manager for Moonlight Stage Productions in Vista.
Advice, LLC, a sound design, engineering and rental com- Highlights have included HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON,
pany. Please visit www.soundadvicedesigns.com. Thank OKLAHOMA!, CATS, 42ND STREET, LES MISÉRABLES,
you for supporting the arts and keeping theatre alive.
WEST SIDE STORY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,
CABARET, KISS ME, KATE, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, and
YOLANDA ROWELL (Costume Coordinator)
It’s great to be back for another season with MTW. The RAGTIME. Other credits: THE FULL MONTY, GUYS &
stage has been an important part of my life for over 45 DOLLS (San Diego Musical Theatre); THE HISTORY BOYS,
years. Although my theatrical experience started on the A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Cygnet Theatre). He thanks Larry,
stage, as a child, I have been in the wardrobe realm for Lee, Dennis, Steve, Paul and Mary for the wonderful
the last 25 years. I have had the good fortune to work experience.
with some talented designers, many fine actors, and a host
of knowledgeable production staff members throughout MARY RITENHOUR (Assistant Stage Manager)
Southern California. Theatre groups have included FCLO, Mary started working with Musical Theatre West as the
Performance Riverside, Musical Theatre of South Bay, Properties Mistress for ANNIE in 1989. Since 1997 she
McCoy Rigby, The Welk Resort and 3D Theatrical. Life is has served as the Assistant Stage Manager on each MTW
good. I would like to thank my family and friends for production. Of the 92 shows she’s been a part of she’s
being such an important part of my work and my life.
seen a wide array of musical comedy, but she counts
CHILDREN OF EDEN, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, RAGTIME and
THE FULL MONTY among her favorites. Mary is currently
BYRON J. BATISTA (Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer)
HAIRSPRAY (Hollywood Bowl, Moonlight Amphitheatre, accepting bribes to keep from making public some of the
First National Tour), LES MISÉRABLES (Hollywood Bowl), I stories she’s heard over the years. If this applies to you
LOVE LUCY, LIVE! (Greenway Court), JEKYLL AND HYDE and you’re short on cash, anything pumpkin will do.
(Sturgis Center), BABY, IT’S YOU, STORMY WEATHER
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Production Staff Profiles
LARRY RABEN (Director)
Larry returns to MTW after previously directing THE
WEDDING SINGER, NEVER GONNA DANCE, THE THING
ABOUT MEN, and I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW
CHANGE. He won the LA Ovation Award for Best Direction for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Cabrillo Music Theatre). He
recently directed the world premiere of Tony winner Joe
DiPietro’s FALLING FOR EVE Off-Broadway at The York
Theatre and SUNSET BOULEVARD (Gateway Playhouse).
He authored and directed RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN for Reprise!. A founding member of Coyote
StageWorks in Palm Springs, he directed GREATER TUNA
(Desert Star Award Best Direction) and A TUNA CHRISTMAS. Other credits: THE PRODUCERS (Gateway Playhouse), SWEET CHARITY in Buenos Aires (Best director Ace
nominee), BARK! (Inland Empire Award Best Direction),
ALWAYS…PASTY CLINE (Welk), and THE VELVETEEN
RABBIT (Promenade Theatre New York). He was the
assistant director on the original NY production of FOREVER PLAID and has directed numerous regional and
international stagings as well as PLAID TIDING. He directed and co-authored HOLLYWOOD’S HEYDAY (Welk)
and MOTOWN AT THE TWILIGHT (Canadian Tour).
Proud member of SDC and Actors Equity Association.
Thanks Steve Glaudini and Paul Garman.
LEE MARTINO (Choreographer)
Lee is very happy to be back at MTW where she has
choreographed SUMMER OF LOVE, ALL SHOOK UP,
GUYS & DOLLS and many more. Recent credits: LIFE
WITHOUT MAKEUP starring Rita Moreno for Berkeley
Repertory Theatre, LIFE COULD BE A DREAM (McCoy
Rigby, The Laguna Playhouse and The Hudson Theatre)
KISS ME, KATE, Reprise Theatre Company, FALLING FOR
EVE for The York Theatre Company in Manhattan, Jenny
Craig’s national TV commercial featuring Jason Alexander, NBC’s “Shall We Dance on Ice” featuring Broadway
dancers and Olympic Ice Dance teams, animated feature
films “Alpha and Omega in 3D,” and “The King And I.”
Lee has choreographed many shows and industrials including shows for Ford Motor Company, Disney International,
Buena Vista Entertainment, Universal Studios and HarleyDavidson. Benefit work includes: Actor’s Fund, Los Angeles
S.T.A.G.E., What a Pair and Help is on the Way (San
Francisco). Lee has won Four Los Angeles Ovation Awards,
including this year’s for CAROUSEL, three Los Angeles
Drama Critics Awards and several BackStage Garland
Awards. Lee is a member of SDC. Many Thanks to Larry,
Dennis, a wonderfully talented cast and crew and the
MTW Family, especially Paul, Steve and Mary.
DENNIS CASTELLANO (Musical Director)
Dennis looks fondly on his long relationship with Musical
Theatre West since his first production of GYPSY back in
the 1980s. Other projects here at the Carpenter Center
include CATS, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE KING
AND I and ME AND MY GIRL. During the summer months,
Dennis musically directs for the Sacramento Music Circus.
Credits there include THE PRODUCERS, ANNIE GET YOUR
GUN, FUNNY GIRL, SPAMALOT, SWEENEY TODD, RAGTIME, CRAZY FOR YOU and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Other recent credits include ORDINARY DAYS (West
Coast premiere), PUTTING IT TOGETHER, A LITTLE NIGHT
MUSIC and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE for
South Coast Repertory; JOSEPH…, THE FULL MONTY,
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS and THE
SOUND OF MUSIC for the Civic Light Opera of South Bay
Cities; and MY FAIR LADY, ANNIE, GREASE, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN and GUYS & DOLLS for McCoy/
Rigby Entertainment. Dennis heads the Music Theatre
program at UC Irvine and is very proud of his students
working on the musical theatre stages of Broadway and
the nation’s regional theatres.
PAUL GARMAN (Executive Director/Producer)
Paul began his association with Musical Theatre West in
1963 as a performer when the company was known as
Whittier Civic Light Opera. He continued performing
throughout high school and at UCLA. He has served as
producer for Musical Theatre West since the mid-1970s.
Prior to that he served seven years as the company's
President. Of the 164 Musical Theatre West major productions, Paul has been involved with all but 16, producing
over 120 of them. Through his guidance and leadership
Musical Theatre West has grown from an amateur community organization to a nationally respected regional
theater group, entertaining over 60,000 patrons annually
and garnering critical acclaim and numerous awards. In
2007 the organization was presented with the L.A. Drama
Critics’ Circle Award for Sustained Excellence in theater
and has won numerous L.A. Stage Ovation awards over
the years. Paul received the Arts Community Leadership
award from the Arts Council for Long Beach in 2002 and
Arts Education Hero of the Year Award from the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in 2008. He has been inducted
into the La Serna High School Hall of Fame and was
honored as Distinguished Alumni of Whittier by the Whittier Historical Society. His key passion remains the cultivation of new works for the musical stage and introducing
young audiences to musical theater.
STEVEN GLAUDINI (Artistic Director)
Steven is thrilled to be on the wonderful team at Musical
Theatre West. For five years Steven served as the Executive Director/Producer of Performance Riverside, a nonprofit professional theatre company in the Inland Empire.
Under his leadership he brought wide acclaim to his venue
with his varied show selections and along the way won
several awards, chiefly the 2004 L.A. Stage Alliance
Ovation Award for Best Musical for his production of
1776. Steven had spent the two years prior to joining the
MTW family as an Equity Agent for KSR in Studio City.
Steve also is an award-winning director and sites these
shows as favorites: MTW’s recent hits ANNIE with Andrea
McArdle, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE PRODUCERS
(Two 2009 Ovation Awards), ALL SHOOK UP (2008
Ovation Nomination for Best Musical and Best Director),
THE FULL MONTY, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and THE
PAJAMA GAME. Other favorites include: HAIRSPRAY,
MISS SAIGON, CATS, LES MISÉRABLES (2008 San Diego
Theatre Critic’s Circle Award for Best Director), WEST SIDE
STORY (2007 San Diego Theatre Critic’s Circle Award for
Outstanding Resident Musical), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC,
CABARET, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, COMPANY, CHILDREN OF
EDEN (2003 Robby Award for Best Musical and Best
Director), SWEET CHARITY, SHE LOVES ME, CAROUSEL
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„Keep the music playing.‰
In September, Musical Theatre West and the Long Beach
arts community as a whole lost one of their most ardent
supporters in Ken Reiner.
We are tremendously grateful to the following who have
made donations to Musical Theatre West in KenÊs memory:
Diane Booth
Lois Bourgon
Howard & Elaine Davis
Francis A. France & Joanne M. France
Paul Garman
Wesla Kerr
Laura C. Killingsworth
Alexander & Marnos Lelesi
Gigi Fusco Meese
MDI Manufacturing & Design
John Montgomery
Bill Schwartz
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Simonian
Clint Stickney
Don & Marlene Temple
Daniel Thomas
Gary Udell, Inc.
Wahl Corporation
Lorraine Ward
In addition to being a lover of music and theater, he was a brilliant man in so
many other ways. Read more about some of his amazing accomplishments
here:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/23/local/la-me-kenneth-reiner-20110923
We cannot begin to express our gratitude to Ken and Dottie for their love and
support over the years.
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Help us build a foundation
for the future of MTW.
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB
A
For a $2,000 annual donation to the MTW Producer’s Club,
members receive:
•
Become a charter member of the
•
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
LEGACY SOCIETY
Reserved paid parking in the Carpenter Center lot
Access to the members-only Producer’s Club lounge
before performances and during intermission
• “White-Glove” service from the MTW Box Office,
including VIP exchange privileges, waiving of service fees,
and additional special discounts on the best seats in the house!
If Musical Theatre West has been an important part of your life, you can help create this same experience for future generations by including us in your estate plans. Leaving a bequest will ensure that musical theater remains a vital part of the Southern California arts community.
The Musical Theatre West Legacy Society honors individuals who, by including MTW in their longrange financial and estate plans, choose to create a personal legacy and help to ensure MTWÊs financial
strength for future generations. Gifts include bequests via a will or living trust, life insurance and retirement plan assets. Future plans can include gift annuities and charitable trusts as well. These gifts may
entitle you to an estate tax deduction equal to the amount of the gift, thus reducing your taxable estate.
In most instances federal estate tax regulations place no limit on the amount of your estate tax deduction for qualifying gifts, thus encouraging bequests made to a charitable cause such as MTW.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.
• Paul Garman’s concierge service, arranging tickets to
Broadway shows and theatre happenings in Los Angeles
•
Exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes” events (recent events included a
private table reading of World Premiere of Summer of Love )
• Invitations to Meet-the-Cast dinners and Opening Night parties
Interested in becoming a member of Musical Theatre West’s most exclusive club?
Please call Executive Director/Producer, Paul Garman at 562.856.1999 x227
Whatever the size of your estate, a bequest allows you to determine how your assets will be disbursed
after your lifetime. A charitable gift to Musical Theatre West through a bequest may also reduce probate
costs and increase the assets you leave to your loved ones. If you have remembered Musical Theatre West
in your estate plans and wish to be honored as a member of the Legacy Society, please contact Paul
Garman at (562) 856-1999 x227 so your name can be added to the growing list of patrons who are joining the Legacy Society.
"MTW has made a positive impact on our lives and the lives of
our family and friends for the
past 30 years. What better way
to create a legacy of enjoyment
for generations of our family then
to make sure that MTW is here for them as well."
- Joe and Edna Moore
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB 2011 MEMBERS
Legacy Society donations will
help ensure the maintenance
and expansion of MTW facilities,
the continued quality of our
mainstage productions, and fuel
the growth of our Youth Education and Outreach programs.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY CHARTER MEMBERS
Cindy Costello • Lucy Daggett • Don & Lenore Garman
Paul Garman• Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman
Dr. Frances Grover •Sara Wenkle Kaplan
Len & Tommye Lovett • Cheryl A. McNulty
John Montgomery • Joe & Edna Moore • Ken & Dottie Reiner
Helene Rose • Virginia Waters • Jerry Wulk
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Bill & Pauline Henry
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick
Len & Tommye Lovett
Rita Jensen Michener
Joe & Edna Moore
Larry & Shari Nemirow
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman
Ken & Dottie Reiner
Jacquelyn Riegel
Arlene Solomon & Sidney Schulman
Earl Shea
Joan Wells
Don & Judy McNulty Black
Allen Cagle
Kathy Baker Campbell
Cindy Costello
Howard & Elaine Davis
Jim & Nancy Gaines
Lenore Garman
Paul Garman
Denne & Anne Goldstein
Robert & Susan Green
Frances Grover
Jon & Amanda Hall
Liz Handley
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Help us build a foundation
for the future of MTW.
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB
A
For a $2,000 annual donation to the MTW Producer’s Club,
members receive:
•
Become a charter member of the
•
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
LEGACY SOCIETY
Reserved paid parking in the Carpenter Center lot
Access to the members-only Producer’s Club lounge
before performances and during intermission
• “White-Glove” service from the MTW Box Office,
including VIP exchange privileges, waiving of service fees,
and additional special discounts on the best seats in the house!
If Musical Theatre West has been an important part of your life, you can help create this same experience for future generations by including us in your estate plans. Leaving a bequest will ensure that musical theater remains a vital part of the Southern California arts community.
The Musical Theatre West Legacy Society honors individuals who, by including MTW in their longrange financial and estate plans, choose to create a personal legacy and help to ensure MTWÊs financial
strength for future generations. Gifts include bequests via a will or living trust, life insurance and retirement plan assets. Future plans can include gift annuities and charitable trusts as well. These gifts may
entitle you to an estate tax deduction equal to the amount of the gift, thus reducing your taxable estate.
In most instances federal estate tax regulations place no limit on the amount of your estate tax deduction for qualifying gifts, thus encouraging bequests made to a charitable cause such as MTW.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.
• Paul Garman’s concierge service, arranging tickets to
Broadway shows and theatre happenings in Los Angeles
•
Exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes” events (recent events included a
private table reading of World Premiere of Summer of Love )
• Invitations to Meet-the-Cast dinners and Opening Night parties
Interested in becoming a member of Musical Theatre West’s most exclusive club?
Please call Executive Director/Producer, Paul Garman at 562.856.1999 x227
Whatever the size of your estate, a bequest allows you to determine how your assets will be disbursed
after your lifetime. A charitable gift to Musical Theatre West through a bequest may also reduce probate
costs and increase the assets you leave to your loved ones. If you have remembered Musical Theatre West
in your estate plans and wish to be honored as a member of the Legacy Society, please contact Paul
Garman at (562) 856-1999 x227 so your name can be added to the growing list of patrons who are joining the Legacy Society.
"MTW has made a positive impact on our lives and the lives of
our family and friends for the
past 30 years. What better way
to create a legacy of enjoyment
for generations of our family then
to make sure that MTW is here for them as well."
- Joe and Edna Moore
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB 2011 MEMBERS
Legacy Society donations will
help ensure the maintenance
and expansion of MTW facilities,
the continued quality of our
mainstage productions, and fuel
the growth of our Youth Education and Outreach programs.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY CHARTER MEMBERS
Cindy Costello • Lucy Daggett • Don & Lenore Garman
Paul Garman• Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman
Dr. Frances Grover •Sara Wenkle Kaplan
Len & Tommye Lovett • Cheryl A. McNulty
John Montgomery • Joe & Edna Moore • Ken & Dottie Reiner
Helene Rose • Virginia Waters • Jerry Wulk
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Bill & Pauline Henry
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick
Len & Tommye Lovett
Rita Jensen Michener
Joe & Edna Moore
Larry & Shari Nemirow
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman
Ken & Dottie Reiner
Jacquelyn Riegel
Arlene Solomon & Sidney Schulman
Earl Shea
Joan Wells
Don & Judy McNulty Black
Allen Cagle
Kathy Baker Campbell
Cindy Costello
Howard & Elaine Davis
Jim & Nancy Gaines
Lenore Garman
Paul Garman
Denne & Anne Goldstein
Robert & Susan Green
Frances Grover
Jon & Amanda Hall
Liz Handley
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Production Staff Profiles
LARRY RABEN (Director)
Larry returns to MTW after previously directing THE
WEDDING SINGER, NEVER GONNA DANCE, THE THING
ABOUT MEN, and I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW
CHANGE. He won the LA Ovation Award for Best Direction for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Cabrillo Music Theatre). He
recently directed the world premiere of Tony winner Joe
DiPietro’s FALLING FOR EVE Off-Broadway at The York
Theatre and SUNSET BOULEVARD (Gateway Playhouse).
He authored and directed RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN for Reprise!. A founding member of Coyote
StageWorks in Palm Springs, he directed GREATER TUNA
(Desert Star Award Best Direction) and A TUNA CHRISTMAS. Other credits: THE PRODUCERS (Gateway Playhouse), SWEET CHARITY in Buenos Aires (Best director Ace
nominee), BARK! (Inland Empire Award Best Direction),
ALWAYS…PASTY CLINE (Welk), and THE VELVETEEN
RABBIT (Promenade Theatre New York). He was the
assistant director on the original NY production of FOREVER PLAID and has directed numerous regional and
international stagings as well as PLAID TIDING. He directed and co-authored HOLLYWOOD’S HEYDAY (Welk)
and MOTOWN AT THE TWILIGHT (Canadian Tour).
Proud member of SDC and Actors Equity Association.
Thanks Steve Glaudini and Paul Garman.
LEE MARTINO (Choreographer)
Lee is very happy to be back at MTW where she has
choreographed SUMMER OF LOVE, ALL SHOOK UP,
GUYS & DOLLS and many more. Recent credits: LIFE
WITHOUT MAKEUP starring Rita Moreno for Berkeley
Repertory Theatre, LIFE COULD BE A DREAM (McCoy
Rigby, The Laguna Playhouse and The Hudson Theatre)
KISS ME, KATE, Reprise Theatre Company, FALLING FOR
EVE for The York Theatre Company in Manhattan, Jenny
Craig’s national TV commercial featuring Jason Alexander, NBC’s “Shall We Dance on Ice” featuring Broadway
dancers and Olympic Ice Dance teams, animated feature
films “Alpha and Omega in 3D,” and “The King And I.”
Lee has choreographed many shows and industrials including shows for Ford Motor Company, Disney International,
Buena Vista Entertainment, Universal Studios and HarleyDavidson. Benefit work includes: Actor’s Fund, Los Angeles
S.T.A.G.E., What a Pair and Help is on the Way (San
Francisco). Lee has won Four Los Angeles Ovation Awards,
including this year’s for CAROUSEL, three Los Angeles
Drama Critics Awards and several BackStage Garland
Awards. Lee is a member of SDC. Many Thanks to Larry,
Dennis, a wonderfully talented cast and crew and the
MTW Family, especially Paul, Steve and Mary.
DENNIS CASTELLANO (Musical Director)
Dennis looks fondly on his long relationship with Musical
Theatre West since his first production of GYPSY back in
the 1980s. Other projects here at the Carpenter Center
include CATS, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE KING
AND I and ME AND MY GIRL. During the summer months,
Dennis musically directs for the Sacramento Music Circus.
Credits there include THE PRODUCERS, ANNIE GET YOUR
GUN, FUNNY GIRL, SPAMALOT, SWEENEY TODD, RAGTIME, CRAZY FOR YOU and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Other recent credits include ORDINARY DAYS (West
Coast premiere), PUTTING IT TOGETHER, A LITTLE NIGHT
MUSIC and SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE for
South Coast Repertory; JOSEPH…, THE FULL MONTY,
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS and THE
SOUND OF MUSIC for the Civic Light Opera of South Bay
Cities; and MY FAIR LADY, ANNIE, GREASE, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN and GUYS & DOLLS for McCoy/
Rigby Entertainment. Dennis heads the Music Theatre
program at UC Irvine and is very proud of his students
working on the musical theatre stages of Broadway and
the nation’s regional theatres.
PAUL GARMAN (Executive Director/Producer)
Paul began his association with Musical Theatre West in
1963 as a performer when the company was known as
Whittier Civic Light Opera. He continued performing
throughout high school and at UCLA. He has served as
producer for Musical Theatre West since the mid-1970s.
Prior to that he served seven years as the company's
President. Of the 164 Musical Theatre West major productions, Paul has been involved with all but 16, producing
over 120 of them. Through his guidance and leadership
Musical Theatre West has grown from an amateur community organization to a nationally respected regional
theater group, entertaining over 60,000 patrons annually
and garnering critical acclaim and numerous awards. In
2007 the organization was presented with the L.A. Drama
Critics’ Circle Award for Sustained Excellence in theater
and has won numerous L.A. Stage Ovation awards over
the years. Paul received the Arts Community Leadership
award from the Arts Council for Long Beach in 2002 and
Arts Education Hero of the Year Award from the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in 2008. He has been inducted
into the La Serna High School Hall of Fame and was
honored as Distinguished Alumni of Whittier by the Whittier Historical Society. His key passion remains the cultivation of new works for the musical stage and introducing
young audiences to musical theater.
STEVEN GLAUDINI (Artistic Director)
Steven is thrilled to be on the wonderful team at Musical
Theatre West. For five years Steven served as the Executive Director/Producer of Performance Riverside, a nonprofit professional theatre company in the Inland Empire.
Under his leadership he brought wide acclaim to his venue
with his varied show selections and along the way won
several awards, chiefly the 2004 L.A. Stage Alliance
Ovation Award for Best Musical for his production of
1776. Steven had spent the two years prior to joining the
MTW family as an Equity Agent for KSR in Studio City.
Steve also is an award-winning director and sites these
shows as favorites: MTW’s recent hits ANNIE with Andrea
McArdle, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE PRODUCERS
(Two 2009 Ovation Awards), ALL SHOOK UP (2008
Ovation Nomination for Best Musical and Best Director),
THE FULL MONTY, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and THE
PAJAMA GAME. Other favorites include: HAIRSPRAY,
MISS SAIGON, CATS, LES MISÉRABLES (2008 San Diego
Theatre Critic’s Circle Award for Best Director), WEST SIDE
STORY (2007 San Diego Theatre Critic’s Circle Award for
Outstanding Resident Musical), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC,
CABARET, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, COMPANY, CHILDREN OF
EDEN (2003 Robby Award for Best Musical and Best
Director), SWEET CHARITY, SHE LOVES ME, CAROUSEL
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„Keep the music playing.‰
In September, Musical Theatre West and the Long Beach
arts community as a whole lost one of their most ardent
supporters in Ken Reiner.
We are tremendously grateful to the following who have
made donations to Musical Theatre West in KenÊs memory:
Diane Booth
Lois Bourgon
Howard & Elaine Davis
Francis A. France & Joanne M. France
Paul Garman
Wesla Kerr
Laura C. Killingsworth
Alexander & Marnos Lelesi
Gigi Fusco Meese
MDI Manufacturing & Design
John Montgomery
Bill Schwartz
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Simonian
Clint Stickney
Don & Marlene Temple
Daniel Thomas
Gary Udell, Inc.
Wahl Corporation
Lorraine Ward
In addition to being a lover of music and theater, he was a brilliant man in so
many other ways. Read more about some of his amazing accomplishments
here:
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/23/local/la-me-kenneth-reiner-20110923
We cannot begin to express our gratitude to Ken and Dottie for their love and
support over the years.
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Cast Profiles
Production Staff Profiles
MARCUS TERELL (Ensemble)
(2000 Robby Award for Best Director), and the Los Angeles Premiere of MY FAVORITE YEAR for the Musical Theatre Guild. Steven was honored to receive the 2004 Ovation Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of
John Adams in 1776, a role he recently recreated last
summer at MTW and was honored with a Backstage
Garland Award. He thanks Larry, Dennis, Lee, Paul, Stan,
Mary, the tireless MTW staff, and this phenomenal cast
and crew of HAIRSPRAY.
(Pasadena Playhouse), RADIO GIRL, JAMES AND THE
GIANT PEACH (Goodspeed Musicals), WICKED (Pantages
Theatre), PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (OCPAC), HELLO,
DOLLY!, CABARET, CINDERELLA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, THE PRODUCERS
(Ogunquit Playhouse), SWEENEY TODD, BORN TO ROCK
with Jake Simpson, and NEW YORK’S FINEST, Leading
Men of Broadway with Ace Young, Levi Kreis and David
Burnham.
LAURYN TILLERY (Ensemble)
KEVIN CLOWES (Technical Director)
Kevin is happy to be working on his 71st production with
Musical Theatre West. Over the years, his duties have
included Set Designer, Technical Director, Master Carpenter, Lighting Designer. In addition to MTW, Kevin has
worked as a Technical Director for McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, Stagelight Family Productions and spent five
seasons with CLO of South Bay Cities. Kevin is instructor of
Scene Design and Technical Production at Fullerton College. Thanks, Paul. We did it again.
NIKKI TOMLINSON (Lou Ann)
JEAN YVES-TESSIER (Lighting Designer)
Originally from Montreal, Jean-Yves has designed musical
productions in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto as
well as numerous architectural, corporate events and
dance concerts. Most recently Jean-Yves lit the world
premiere of Roger Bean’s SUMMER OF LOVE and Crystal
Cruises latest production show I WRITE THE SONGS. JeanYves is also resident lighting designer for Performance
Riverside. He would like to thank his amazing wife and
their three boys for their love, creativity and support.
MELANIE CAVANESS (Properties)
HAIRSPRAY marks Melanie’s 24th production as co-prop
(tart) mistress with MTW. Some of her favorite shows (and
cast and crew) include THE FULL MONTY, RAGTIME, and
THE PRODUCERS. She has had the pleasure of codesigning properties for THE ANDREWS BROTHERS and
the premiere of SUMMER OF LOVE for MTW, and most
recently GUYS & DOLLS for The Norris. Melanie would
like to thank her husband Bill for enduring all of her long
hours away from home; Gretchen, her “partner in crime”
and Mary for allowing her this wonderful outlet to create!
Marcus Terell has toured worldwide and been featured on a number of nationally televised competitions (FOX'S “American Idol,” MTV'S “Making the Band 4”). Most recently
he was featured on NBC'S “America's Got Talent” where he placed among the Top 40
with a live, at-home audience of over twelve million viewers! Marcus is excited to make
is Musical Theater West debut with HAIRSPRAY and hopes to return to the stage in the
near future.
Lauryn Tillery is so grateful for the opportunity to perform in HAIRSPRAY here at MTW!!!
Favorite credits include GUYS & DOLLS (Sarah Brown), THE WIZARD OF OZ
(Scarecrow), and THE WALL (Ensemble). She also has performed at an AIDS benefit for
Jamie Lee Curtis. She is a member of Gregg Russell’s “Tapsounds Underground” as well
as Sarah Reich’s “Tap con Sabor.” Recently, Lauryn performed and taught in San Jose,
Costa Rica with “SoleVita Dance Company” under the direction of Joelle Martinec. B.A.
drama from Ithaca College. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, friends, and family, including my
one here at Musical Theatre West.
Proud AEA, SAG, AFTRA & The Actors’ Network member. Theater: THE REAL LOVE (Pasadena
Civic/Supreme Master TV), GUYS & DOLLS (Hollywood Bowl), PIPPIN (Mark Taper), JOSEPH… (National Tour, incl. Pantages), HAIRSPRAY, GYPSY, MY FAIR LADY (Sacramento
Music Circus). Film/TV/Commercial: “Eagleheart” (Cartoon Network/Adult Swim), “Attack of
the Show,” “X-Play” (G4 Network), “Date Night” (20th Century Fox), Rapunzel in Capital One
spot, Miller Liteguard. Other: Universal Studios Japan, Walt Disney World, Holland America
Cruise Lines, Six Flags, co-owner of Tinseltone Carolers. BA in Musical Theater from U. Northern Colorado. Thank you KSR & MTW! www.nikkitomlinson.com • www.tinseltonecarolers.com
CARLY WIELSTEIN (Shelley)
Carly Wielstein is thrilled to be returning to the Musical Theatre West family as Shelley.
Originally a classical ballerina, Carly is a graduate from California State University
Fullerton’s acclaimed B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Some of Carly’s favorite roles
include: Lucy (YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN), Maureen (RENT) and her
recent Musical Theatre West debut as Rumpleteazer (CATS). Carly would like to thank
her beautiful friends for their constant support; Mom, Dad, Chelsea, and Eric for their
incredible love; and her precious Lance for his endless best friendship, thank you for
showing that life would be “like a week that’s only Mondays without love!”
LOUIS A. WILLIAMS (Ensemble)
Louis has performed DON GIOVANNI, THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, GHOSTS
OF VERSAILLES and SALOME with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, RAGTIME with the St.
Louis Black Repertory Theatre, WEST SIDE STORY with Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and
in MUNY seasonal productions. He is a founding and current member of Ashani Dances
in Seattle, WA. Louis received a BFA in Dance from Webster University’s Department of
Dance (minor: Speech Communication). He has also studied at the Krupinski Academy of
Dance and on scholarship at The Ailey School, Dance Theatre of Harlem and River North
Chicago Dance Company.
DonÊt miss the next
Sunday
March 11, 2012
7:00 PM
University Theatre
562.856.1999 x4
REINER
READING
SERIES
performance!
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GRETCHEN MORALES (Properties)
Hairspray marks the 24th show that Gretchen has had the
pleasure of coordinating and designing props for MTW. It
has been a great honor to have worked on such awesome
MTW productions as RAGTIME, THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, SWEENEY TODD, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, SUMMER
OF LOVE and most recently THE WEDDING SINGER.
Gretchen is currently working at Cypress Community
College as a prop instructor, designing last semester’s
ROMEO AND JULIET and more recently THE WEDDING
SINGER. Never ending thanks to Melanie, the co-prop
JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer)
HAIRSPRAY marks Julie’s 57th show with MTW, and she is designer for these productions.
honored to be part of the family. Julie most recently
designed FLEETWOOD MACBETH with the Troubadors at STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager)
the Falcon Theatre, THE WIZARD OF OZ with 3D Theatri- Stanley is excited to return to MTW where he previously
cals and GUYS AND DOLLS at the Norris Theatre. Julie is has stage managed CATS, SWEENEY TODD, SILK
currently getting ready for the upcoming PETER PAN tour STOCKINGS and PAJAMA GAME. Stan is the production
starring Cathy Rigby. Ms. Ferrin is President of Sound stage manager for Moonlight Stage Productions in Vista.
Advice, LLC, a sound design, engineering and rental com- Highlights have included HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON,
pany. Please visit www.soundadvicedesigns.com. Thank OKLAHOMA!, CATS, 42ND STREET, LES MISÉRABLES,
you for supporting the arts and keeping theatre alive.
WEST SIDE STORY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST,
CABARET, KISS ME, KATE, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, and
YOLANDA ROWELL (Costume Coordinator)
It’s great to be back for another season with MTW. The RAGTIME. Other credits: THE FULL MONTY, GUYS &
stage has been an important part of my life for over 45 DOLLS (San Diego Musical Theatre); THE HISTORY BOYS,
years. Although my theatrical experience started on the A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Cygnet Theatre). He thanks Larry,
stage, as a child, I have been in the wardrobe realm for Lee, Dennis, Steve, Paul and Mary for the wonderful
the last 25 years. I have had the good fortune to work experience.
with some talented designers, many fine actors, and a host
of knowledgeable production staff members throughout MARY RITENHOUR (Assistant Stage Manager)
Southern California. Theatre groups have included FCLO, Mary started working with Musical Theatre West as the
Performance Riverside, Musical Theatre of South Bay, Properties Mistress for ANNIE in 1989. Since 1997 she
McCoy Rigby, The Welk Resort and 3D Theatrical. Life is has served as the Assistant Stage Manager on each MTW
good. I would like to thank my family and friends for production. Of the 92 shows she’s been a part of she’s
being such an important part of my work and my life.
seen a wide array of musical comedy, but she counts
CHILDREN OF EDEN, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, RAGTIME and
THE FULL MONTY among her favorites. Mary is currently
BYRON J. BATISTA (Wig/Hair/Makeup Designer)
HAIRSPRAY (Hollywood Bowl, Moonlight Amphitheatre, accepting bribes to keep from making public some of the
First National Tour), LES MISÉRABLES (Hollywood Bowl), I stories she’s heard over the years. If this applies to you
LOVE LUCY, LIVE! (Greenway Court), JEKYLL AND HYDE and you’re short on cash, anything pumpkin will do.
(Sturgis Center), BABY, IT’S YOU, STORMY WEATHER
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Musical Theatre West Star Supporters
Musical Theatre West gratefully recognizes the following donors who
have helped us support our mission this past season.
(Those listed have contributed $50 or more between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011)
HONORARY LIFETIME PATRONS
Charles & Mary Hanson, Whittier
Beverly Harris, Whittier
GUARANTOR
Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation,
Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
Musical Theatre West Footlighters
Fred & Charlene Gamm, Huntington Beach
Musical Theatre West Guild
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Ken & Dottie Reiner, Long Beach
BENEFACTOR
Kathryn Baker Campbell, Huntington Beach
Howard & Elaine Davis, Long Beach
Estate of Sara Wenkle Kaplan
Mary Ellen Kilsby, Claremont
Long Beach Press Telegram
Seaside Printing, Long Beach
Arlene Solomon & Sidney Schulman,
Long Beach
Virginia M. Waters Trust
SPONSOR
Steven Moyer, Aloha Restaurants, Irvine
Patti Beckman, Irvine
Bradford Portraits, Costa Mesa
Cindy Costello, Long Beach
Forbidden City, Long Beach
Gazette Newspapers, Long Beach
Dr. Donald J. Greco & Terry Marté Greco,
Long Beach
Amanda & Jon Hall, Long Beach
Don & Julie Knabe, Cerritos
Lucia Kos, Long Beach
Craig & Deborah McManigal, Ontario
Joe & Edna Moore, Hacienda Heights
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman, Long Beach
Wagner Kitchen and Bath Design Center,
Long Beach
Joan Wells, Long Beach
Dr. Sandy & Susanna Witzling, Long Beach
CELEBRITY
Anonymous
Ann Tyler Allen, Long Beach
Don & Judy McNulty Black, Seal Beach
Barbara Blackwell, Long Beach
Steve & Frances Conley, Cupertino
Patricia J. DeRouen, Cypress
Dr. Wayne & Karen Freeman, Long Beach
Lenore Garman, Laguna Beach
Paul Garman, Laguna Beach
Anne & Denne Goldstein, Encino
Patricia Grisham & George Kent, Reno, NV
Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman,
Huntington Beach
Liz Handley, Long Beach
Bill & Pauline Henry, Santa Monica
Mari Hooper, Long Beach
Keesal, Young, & Logan, Long Beach
Len & Tommye Lovett, Long Beach
Judith Matsen, Buena Park
Ron & Lorie Moran, Long Beach
Larry & Shari Nemirow, Seal Beach
Edward Parker, Los Angeles
Peter & Marian Pincombe, Long Beach
Patricia Price, Mammoth Lakes
Doug, Cathy & Tess Richie, Long Beach
Jacquelyn Riegel, Laguna Beach
Earl Shea, Seal Beach
Marc & Sybil Tamaroff, Huntington Beach
Don & Marlene Temple, Long Beach
David & Myra Weiss, Whittier
STAR
Anonymous
James Allen, Bellflower
Tom & Donna Bennett, Long Beach
Jim & Kellie Bieber, San Clemente
Rosemarie Boll, Cerritos
Kozell & Sally Boren, Long Beach
James & Liz Breslauer, Long Beach
Bunim-Murray Productions, Van Nuys
Allen B. Cagle, MD, Whittier
Jim & Melanie Choura, Lakewood
Cecil & Beverly Cook, Long Beach
Gary & Judy Cooper, Long Beach
Lucy Daggett, Long Beach
Bob & Janice Dominguez, Long Beach
Bob & Nancy Foster, Long Beach
Janice Foster, Long Beach
Carlos & Esperanza Garcia, Hacienda Heights
Mel & Gary Gerber, Laguna Niguel
Thomas & Susan Gillespie, Long Beach
Dr. Robert & Susan Green, Lakewood
Jerry & Jean Green, Long Beach
Stuart & Adrienne Green, Long Beach
Mary Lu Hauser, Long Beach
Chris & Michele Hoff, Huntington Beach
Jim & Marjorie Howard, Hacienda Heights
Jet Blue Airways, Long Beach
Gene & LeAnn Johnson, Long Beach
Carole Jones, Long Beach
Laura Killingsworth, Long Beach
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick, Long Beach
Nancy Koblensky, Los Alamitos
Mike & Janis Krantz, Long Beach
Louise Lakoff, Long Beach
Alexander & Marnos Lelesi, Long Beach
Latoria Liams, Long Beach
Mel & Marian Locke, Hacienda Heights
Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dave & Judi McMahon, Long Beach
Richard & Gigi Fusco Meese, Long Beach
Rita Michener, Long Beach
John Montgomery, Whittier
Terry & Irene Mulholland, Lakewood
Kenneth & Sherrill Overfield, Long Beach
Susan Rose, Long Beach
Lesley Scheller, Long Beach
Janice & Bary Schlieder, Long Beach
Robert Sciortino, Long Beach
Seaport Village, Avalon
Ken & Cheryl Simpson, Orange
Ann Sines, Long Beach
Hank & Marcia Snapper, Long Beach
Bob & Donna Sobel, Long Beach
Jacques & Sally Sopkin, Newport Beach
Henry & Julia Taboada, Long Beach
Garrett & Marjorie TeWinkle, Seal Beach
Judge Judith A. & Leo Vander Lans,
Long Beach
Avalee Ann Wagner, Long Beach
Betty Webster, Signal Hill
KC Wilson, Laguna Beach
Dr. & Mrs. George Wong, Jr., Westminster
Arch & Janet Young, Long Beach
LEADING ROLE
Robert & Cynthia Adams, Irvine
Advanced Wellness Center, Long Beach
Claudia Albert, Garden Grove
Jeff Asher, Encino
Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach
Linda Barnett, Anaheim
Robert & Donna Betts, Long Beach
Shari Bischof, Huntington Beach
Margo Bishop-Kluth, San Clemente
Dr. Myron J. & Paula Bloom, Long Beach
Robert & Marty Bolling, Seal Beach
David & Virginia Bousquet, Fullerton
Ron Brunner, Long Beach
Richard & Martha Bushnell, Mission Viejo
Patricia & Glenn Carey, Fullerton
Roxane Carvajal, Long Beach
Joseph & Kathleen Casanova, Long Beach
Craig & Sharon Chidester, Reno, NV
Mark & Lisa Cochrane, Long Beach
Dale Barnett & Norma Cowles,
Huntington Beach
Gary Delong, Long Beach
Janice DeRouen, Cypress
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Long Beach
Jerome & Donna Dominguez, Seal Beach
Eva Dover, Mission Viejo
DR. PHIL Show, Hollywood
Jack & Dawn Duncan, Long Beach
Kinde Durkee and John Forgy, Long Beach
Judith Edson, Long Beach
Barry & Pam Ehrreich, Huntington Beach
Sam Elias, Santa Monica
Ronald & Alice Enyeart, Sedona, AZ
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Long Beach
Flowers by Vickie, Long Beach
Claus & Cheryl Fuerth-Marx, Long Beach
Ned & Barbara Gaylord, Long Beach
Karin Gill, Lakewood
Michael Grant, Long Beach
John & Anna Guerriero, Hacienda Heights
William & Sheila Hanley, Long Beach
In Memory of Larry Hansell, Seal Beach
Mae Hansell, Seal Beach
Ken & Sue Hawkes, Whittier
Michael & Diane Henshall, Long Beach
Mrs. John Higginson, Long Beach
Sue Holleman, Bridgewater, NJ
Marjorie Holmes, Long Beach
Hotel Vitale, Long Beach
Colleen Johnson, Long Beach
Michael Repp & Joe Justo, Long Beach
Leslie & Aaron Kern, Seal Beach
KI Aesthetics, Irvine
Rose Marie Kimmerle, Long Beach
Gary & Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Sherman Oaks
John & Joan Knight, Long Beach
Patricia Kono, Seattle, WA
The Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
Cast Profiles
ALLISON PARAISO (Brenda)
Allison is thrilled to be performing again with MTW. Credits include CAROUSEL (Reprise!), Long
Beach Symphony Orchestra’s HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (MTW), KISS
ME, KATE (CCPA), and SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ (CCPA), and many benefit shows such as:
S.T.A.G.E. (AIDS benefit), Broadway In The Park (MTW), Broadway Under the Stars (Reprise!),
Children’s Hospital of Orange County and St. Jude’s. She also has been a part of Mt. SAC’s
Repertory Dance Company for three years, in which she was invited to perform in the gala of
the American College Dance Festival, and took first place at the 13th annual Dance Under the
Stars (Palm Desert). Much thanks to Lee, Mummy, and Henry, of course! Xoxo
NEIL STARKENBERG (Fender)
Neil is a graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a BFA in Musical Theatre and is so
grateful to be a part of such an amazing show and cast. Recently seen as Link in HAIRSPRAY at The Moonlight Amphitheater, THE WEDDING SINGER at MTW, Michael in
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, or Roger in RENT, and Monty in VIOLET at CSUF. He’s performed
with Earth, Wind and Fire and The Steve Miller Band at the Honda Center and various
shows at The Disneyland Resort. Thanks to my family, and friends for all their support.
Enjoy!
CLAY STEFANKI (Brad)
Clay is thrilled to be making his Musical Theatre West debut with such an amazing cast
and show. Clay's recent credits include: Moonlight: HAIRSPRAY (Brad, u/s Link), OKLAHOMA! (Dream Curly), 42ND STREET, GUYS & DOLLS; Cabrillo Music Theatre: WHITE
CHRISTMAS; Other: CABARET (Cliff), and ANYTHING GOES. Clay is a graduate of
UCLA Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program. Special thanks to friends, family, and teachers for all their support, as well as the HAIRSPRAY production team for this great opportunity.
VERONICA STEVENS (Tammy)
Veronica is ecstatic to be joining the Musical Theatre West family with HAIRSPRAY.
Previously seen in HAIRSPRAY at the Moonlight Amphitheatre this summer, some of her
favorite credits include THE PRODUCERS as a Producer Babe, CRAZY FOR YOU as Mitzi,
A CHORUS LINE as Judy Turner and 42ND STREET. To my family and friends, I love you
all and enjoy the show!
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
•Enriches the cultural life of the community through musical theater;
•Preserves musical theater as a unique American art form;
•Cultivates and educates the audience of tomorrow
through education and outreach programs.
Musical Theatre West is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation
and all donations are tax-deductible.
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Cast Profiles
ANTHONY CHATMON II (Ensemble)
Anthony is jumping with joy to be making his MTW debut with this amazing cast and
team of HAIRSPRAY. He was recently at PCPA doing HAIRSPRAY and working with
Stephen Schwartz on his American Premiere of MY FAIRYTALE. Other shows include:
WEST SIDE STORY, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A CHORUS LINE and FOOTLOOSE. He
will be receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre this spring from UC Irvine and will be seen
this winter in UCI’s production of HELLO AGAIN. He would like to his parents, granny,
sisters, Dennis, Myrona, Gary and everyone at MTW for making this all possible.
CHESTER LOCKHART (IQ)
Chester Lockhart is absolutely giddy to be making his MTW debut! Theatre: ALL SHOOK
UP (3-D Theatricals), HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, & OKLAHOMA! (Moonlight), BRIGADOON (Fullerton Civic Light Opera), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Welk Resort). TV/Film: “In
Time” (20th Century Fox), “Victorious” (Nickelodeon). Chester is so grateful for the wonderful friends and family that support him and for YOU for supporting the arts! WERK!
JEREMY LUCAS (Sketch)
AEA/SAG/AFTRA. Aaron - CHICAGO (International Tour), Action - WEST SIDE STORY (50th
Anniversary Cast - 5th Avenue Theatre, Fullerton CLO, Central City Opera), Emcee - CABARET
(McCadden Theatre), Philip - LITTLE BLACK VEIL (Ruby @ Complex), Rohde - THREE SISTERS
(Gene Bua Theatre), Tig - BALM IN GILEAD (Sunset/Gardner Stages); Award Nominations:
CHICAGO (Ovation-Best Choreographer), A BUG, FROG, DOG, LOG, & AESOP (Artistic Director Achievement-Best Actor); Film/TV: IMDB him! Co-Founder: Jaxx Theatricals, Inc.
(www.JaxxTheatricals.com). Thanks: MTW for this exhilarating return to the stage and YOU for
supporting live theatre! Dedications: Jules, Joe, JETS, Dawg, Mamamia, Coca-Coley, & Auntie M.
KAMILAH MARSHALL (Dynamite)
Kamilah just finished touring this summer supporting GLEE’s Matthew Morrison. Theatre
Credits include Broadway: The Original Broadway Cast of HAIRSPRAY (Dynamite), RENT
(Joanne) and Disney’s THE LION KING at The Pantages Theatre. Marshall has backed up
Bette Midler as a Staggering Harlette on tours of the U.S. and Australia as well as a
two-year run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Marshall can be heard on the soundtrack
of “Sex and the City 2.” Her debut solo album, Gypsy Moonshine is available on iTunes.
Kamilah thanks her friends and family for supporting and much love to her husband.
www.kamilahmarshall.com
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Dwayne & Karen Larson, Long Beach
Richard & Barbara Lederer, Long Beach
Don & Beverly Lohmeyer, Laguna Hills
Long Beach Opera, Long Beach
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach
Pamela Mah, Long Beach
Burt & Norma Marter, Long Beach
Ted & Mary May, Lakewood
Lavonne McQuilkin, Long Beach
Meredith Meals, Long Beach
Scott & Mary Mighell, Long Beach
Scott Mighell & Vicky O`Rear, Shreveport
Duane & Dona Morris, Westminster
Jane Netherton, Long Beach
Robert & Janet Osborn, Balboa Island
John & Antoinette Palazzo, Placentia
Murray Palitz, Long Beach
Carolyn Powers, Long Beach
George & Beverle Ray, Cerritos
Dr. S.T. Stagg III & Anne Relph, Laguna Beach
Larry & Sande Rice, Long Beach
Shirley Rich, Long Beach
Jaime Nemirow Rideaux, Seal Beach
Jackie Riegel, Laguna Beach
Dennis & Diane Schmitz, Long Beach
Ted & Shirley Schnee, Lakewood
Securitas Security, Anaheim
Jim & Lisa Sinsheimer, Huntington Beach
In Memory of Jerry G. Smith, Glendale
Jean Bixby Smith, Long Beach
Patricia Smith, Montebello
Bill & Bonnie Stoeppelman, San Pedro
Janet Sugawara, Cerritos
Kathy Terry, Cypress
Doris Topsy-Elvord, Long Beach
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wigod, Long Beach
Wynne Wilson, Long Beach
FEATURED ROLE
Mary Baker, Los Alamitos
Carole Berkner, Long Beach
Pam Bloxham, South Gate
Richard Boberg, Rolling Hills Estates
Virginia Bolten, Seal Beach
Bernice Bornstein, La Habra
Lois Bourgon, Manhattan Beach
Phyllis Bowles, Anaheim
Barry & Dianne Bradfield, Lakewood
Michelle Brenner, Huntington Beach
Broadway LA, Los Angeles
Adele Brown, Seal Beach
Brian Alan Brown, Long Beach
Karen Brown, Trabuco Canyon
Mary Butts, Huntington Beach
Shirley & Michael Callan, Long Beach
Catie Campion, Long Beach
Sam Cavanaugh, Fullerton
Myrna Chessmore, Long Beach
Beverly Culbertson, Long Beach
S. L. Curtis, Long Beach
Jake & Judy De Ruyter, Long Beach
Gary & Dawna DeLong, Long Beach
Robert & Tamara Dienstag, Seal Beach
Jack & Judy Elder, Long Beach
Jannis Faller, West Covina
Martha Fierce, Lakewood
Brad Fitzgerald, San Pedro
Nancy Fuller, Long Beach
Maxine Gallagher, Redondo Beach
Karen Gallagher-Dennen, San Juan Capistrano
Janet & William Gerhardt, Long Beach
Joanna Ginsberg, Long Beach
Willie & Carmen Goffney, Long Beach
Rose Marie Gomez, Long Beach
Mary Griley, Long Beach
John & La Vonne Hamilton, Long Beach
John & Elizabeth Hancock, Long Beach
Louise Healow, Kirkland, WA
Jaclyn Tilley Hill, Long Beach
Hilton Hotels, Emeryville
Hotel Current, Long Beach
The Hyatt Regency Orange County,
Garden Grove
Eleanor Johnson, Long Beach
Sharon Kinard, La Mirada
Bob & Ilse Kirste, San Pedro
Mary Lou Klar, Long Beach
John & Joan Knight, Long Beach
Wilann Korth, Long Beach
Maria La Grass, Lakewood
Reno Littman, Palm Desert
Barbara Litton, Ventura
Joyce Lodato, Cypress
Marlene Madsen, Seal Beach
Gail Mandell, Seal Beach
Cynthia Martin, Aliso Viejo
Michael & Dorothy McDermott, Long Beach
John Wolczenski & Cheryl McNulty, Long Beach
EMILY MITCHELL (Dynamite)
Emily Mitchell is delighted to be performing in HAIRSPRAY again after having performed in the Broadway Company Production. Emily has shared the stage with musical
greats such as Gladys Knight, Debbie Allen, Tony Bennett, and her favorite past productions include HAIR, DREAMGIRLS, AIDA, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, and GODSPELL. She holds
a Masters Degree in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University, is an educator at
the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts, and a director with The Arts and
Learning Conservatory. She is blessed to have a wonderful fiancé, and amazing family
and friends who have supported her every step of the way!
TIANA OKOYE (Dynamite)
Tiana is honored to do her first show with Musical Theatre West. She is a third
year musical theater student at UCLA where she has performed in RENT and ELEKTRA.
Tiana has also trained at the CAP21 Musical Theater program in New York. Outside
credits include vocal recordings at Abbey Road Studios in London and Capitol Records
in Hollywood. She has performed in the Candlelight Pavilion’s productions of 42ND
STREET and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Taylor McKessie. Tiana would like to thank her
mother, Lauren, and father, Christian, for their enduring support and those supportive
friendships developed along the journey!
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Anonymous, Yorba Linda
Tally Mintie, Long Beach
Musical Theatre Guild, Los Angeles
Bill & Mary Lou Nicolai, Long Beach
Norris Center for the Performing Arts,
Rolling Hills Estates
Shirley & John Nyquist, Long Beach
Beverly & William O`Neill, Long Beach
Richard Odle, Long Beach
Roxanne Patmor, Long Beach
Don & Brenda Penrod, Long Beach
Wayne & Yolanda Perry, Torrance
Carolyn Pryor, Cypress
Lynette Rausch, Long Beach
Rejuve Nation, Long Beach
Peggy Reno, Bowie, MD
Judy Robertson, Long Beach
Frederich Roos, Cerritos
Helene Rose, Long Beach
Robin Rouse, Aliso Viejo
Robert & Mary Pat Sabol, Long Beach
Mary Seneker, Long Beach
Ethel Severson, Long Beach
Betty Shaw, Long Beach
Brad & Judy Silverman, Trabuco Canyon
Myrna & Leonard Simon, Long Beach
Dave & Cindy Skovgard, Long Beach
Clara Smith, Los Alamitos
Dianna Srock, Roseville, MI
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stahl, Long Beach
Joseph & Gwenn Steins, Los Angeles
Pat Stubbs, Seal Beach
Christine Swanson, Arcadia
Daniel Thomas, Long Beach
Bryan Graulich & Leslie Tinarro, Lakewood
Kathy Verdugo, La Habra
Lorraine Ward, Long Beach
Paul & Margie Weiss, Huntington Beach
The Westin Long Beach, Long Beach
Kay Wittmack, Dana Point
Daryl & Mary Anne Wozniak, Long Beach
Jerry Wulk, Long Beach
UNDERSTUDY
Katrina Abbott, San Diego
Seymour & Reva Alban, Long Beach
American Cinematheque, Los Angeles
Janet Anwyl, Huntington Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Long Beach
Kamran Assadi, Long Beach
Jeff Austin, Canoga Park
Terry & Diane Beeman, Anaheim
Teresa & Dr. Edward Behnke, M.D., Whittier
Carol Bellmaine, Long Beach
Jan & Tom Binckes, Huntington Beach
Bud Bisbee, Long Beach
Marilyn Bittle, Long Beach
G. C. Brafford, Santa Ana
Linda Brayton, Long Beach
Pat & David Brinker, Buena Park
Linda Brown, St. Louis, MO
Cathryn Campbell, Long Beach
Brenda Carpenter, Long Beach
Grace Carroll, Long Beach
Dayvee Carrothers, Lakewood
Joyce Carter, Long Beach
Terry Clarke, San Juan Capistrano
Duane Clizbe, Fullerton
Bill & Sharon Coleman, Long Beach
The Comedy and Magic Club, Hermosa Beach
Barbara Cotler, Long Beach
Claire Davis, Culver City
Roxann Davis, Seal Beach
Paul Diego, Long Beach
Tom Larson & Don Donan, Lakewood
Ronald & Janice Dong, Los Gatos
Patricia Dowd, Long Beach
Marylou Dunn, Long Beach
Barbara Eckert, Seal Beach
Stephanie Enright, Rolling Hills
Pat Estrellas, Anaheim
Brian & Kathy Evans, Long Beach
Larry Ewaska & Gary Naramore, Long Beach
Sandra & Gerry Facon, Long Beach
Barbara Farr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Barnett Feldman, Long Beach
Beverly Findley, Torrance
Roy & Gladys Flair, Long Beach
Dave & Barbara Flanders, Yorba Linda
M. Lynn Forrester & In Memory of Bob Baier,
Seal Beach
Tord & Nancy Fuhrman, Long Beach
Arnold & Cherie Gamboa, Anaheim
Lydia Gamboa, Pico Rivera
Charles Garcia, Rossmoor
Doris Garvin, Costa Mesa
James & Dolores Gibson, Lakewood
Robert & Phyllis Goodwin, Long Beach
Allegra Gordon, Fullerton
Phylis Gordon, Huntington Beach
Joyce Govin, Huntington Beach
The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
Marvell Gum, Long Beach
Paul Gutierrez, Long Beach
Don & Barbara L. Hall, Lakewood
Evelyn Halus - Vocal Therapy and Technique,
Los Angeles
Ann Hanson, Long Beach
Charles R. Hart, Jr. Family, Los Angeles
Van Hartley, Huntington Beach
Jack Hasama, San Pedro
Marilyn Hauser, Long Beach
Robert Hedley, Long Beach
Jane Hendrixson, La Habra
Chris Henry, Long Beach
Diane Herriges, Orange
Ron & Charlyn Hoover, Long Beach
Dale & Johanne Huffaker, Cathedral City
Dale Hurtubise, Long Beach
Bill & Kathleen Johnson, Long Beach
Bob Jones, Long Beach
Dr. Eric & Nancy Kaplan, Long Beach
Nancy Kasabali, Huntington Beach
Dr. Keith G. Kato, Alta Loma
Dr. Kay & Arleen Kawahara, Montebello
Beth Keely, Cerritos
Raymond & Eleanor Kelso, Long Beach
Bill & Yvonne Kirkendall, Garden Grove
Irena Kohn, Long Beach
Ann & James Kresl, Long Beach
Walt & Lois Kuencer, Long Beach
Michael Lelesi, Buena Park
Martin Levitt, Jamie Smith & Bea Frankel,
Upland
Bob & Betty Lindgren, Long Beach
Joe & Natalie Lissak, Lakewood
Jerome & Flora Loeb, Long Beach
Long Beach Ballet
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
David Makima, San Diego
Bob & Carolyn Maney, Long Beach
Tom & Elaine Marks, Long Beach
Leslee Martin, Los Alamitos
Allen & Emily McAuley, Huntington Beach
McKenna's on the Bay, Long Beach
Ruth McLeod, Palm Desert
Gerald McManigal, Santa Barbara
James & Carolyn McManigal, Carmichael
Glenn & Billie McNeal, Long Beach
Ralph Mindess & Jane Rice-Mindess,
Los Alamitos
Harry & Liz Minor, Long Beach
Murad, Inc, El Segundo
Ron & Kara Nelson, Long Beach
Susie Newman, Lakewood
Michael & Sharron Nott, Long Beach
Wallace O`Leary, Fallbrook
Edward & Elizabeth Ogle, Orange
Ronald & Kay Owens, San Clemente
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach
Eric Peterson, Bellflower
Frances Pianelli, Long Beach
Suzanne Doyle Powell, Long Beach
William & Gail Quan, Whittier
Erin Quigley, Los Angeles
Dick and Carol Ramseyer, Seal Beach
Skip & Lorna Rowland, Long Beach
Thomas & Joy Rybolt, Huntington Beach
Megan Salisbury, Long Beach
Bea Schneider, Seal Beach
Schooner or Later, Long Beach
Keith & Susan Schulberg, Long Beach
Iris Schutz, Long Beach
David & Donna Schwien, Seal Beach
SeaWorld San Diego,
Sheraton Hotel, Los Angeles
Bob & Kandice Sherwood, Long Beach
Ralph & Jan Simonian, Long Beach
Cheryl Smith, Orange
Dick & Kathleen Smith, Laguna Niguel
Doris Soriano, Westminster
Miriam Strickler, Huntington Beach
Dr. Michael & Hilda Sugarman, Fullerton
John & Lin Sumpter, Long Beach
Catherine Terry, La Habra Heights
Ethel & Sam Tesser, Seal Beach
Tina Tessina, Long Beach
Jacqueline Thacker, Long Beach
Thomasina Thomson, Long Beach
Sheryl Troeger, Seal Beach
Bob & Pat Turansick, Long Beach
Ultrazone Laser Tag, Sherman Oaks
Christine Uriu, Rancho Palos Verdes
Utopia Restaurant, Long Beach
Bette Van Rossum, Long Beach
Kenneth & Sharon Varden, South Pasadena
Alden & Lucy M. Wadleigh, Fredonia, AZ
William Weingartner, Long Beach
Linda Watson Wheeler Family, Long Beach
Jann Whisenant, Los Alamitos
Arthur White, Westminster
Loyd and Ginnie Wilcox, Long Beach
Becky & Roger Wyatt, Seal Beach
Karen Wyrick, Long Beach
Ron & Gene Yaffee, Seal Beach
Richard & Mary Zern, Long Beach
Patricia Zieg Horn, Long Beach
CHORUS
Norma Abu-Dayyeh, Long Beach
Alamitos Bay Yarn Co., Long Beach
Jack & Marie Alanen, Long Beach
Joy Aldrich, Dana Point
Grace Alexander, Long Beach
Donald Allen, Buena Park
Terry Anderson, Long Beach
Sharon & Dirk Aoto, Seal Beach
Jerry Arnold & Gene Ross, Montebello
Harold & Dorothy Ashworth, Anaheim
Beverly August, Long Beach
Genevieve & Peter August, Kealakekua, HI
Avi Resort and Casino , Laughlin, NV
Rob & Marilynn Bachmann, Lakewood
Jeanne Badgley, Long Beach
Carole Ball, La Mirada
Sue Baltazar, Anaheim
Albert & Vicki Barilla, Long Beach
Ed Barwick, Long Beach
Elinore Bates-Petoletti, Seal Beach
Roger & Jacque Bauer, Long Beach
Paula Bawden, Lakewood
Walter & Sharon Beedle, Fullerton
Claire Beekman, Long Beach
Janice Belk, Huntington Beach
Bella Hair Designers, Los Alamitos
Yolanda Flora Benavidez, Long Beach
Blanche Benisek, Los Alamitos
Norman & Nikki Benson, Signal Hill
Kay Berg, Long Beach
Kenneth & Jackie Berger, Long Beach
Margaret Berger, Long Beach
Robert Bermingham, Arcadia
Mary Betzner, Long Beach
Dana Bialowas, Fullerton
Francis & Judy Billedeaux, Fullerton
Bixby Knolls Car Wash, Long Beach
Anne Black, Long Beach
Shirley Black, Seal Beach
Alanna Blaney, Hermosa Beach
Cast Profiles
TODRICK D. HALL (Seaweed J. Stubbs)
Todrick is stoked to return to the Musical Theatre West family. Best known as a finalist
on “American Idol” or from one of his many viral YouTube videos, Hall is no stranger to
the theatre. His credits include THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway, MEMPHIS, HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl, THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, and DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Hall would like to thank God, his Mom, his family,
Savage Agency, Bloc Agency, Sheena, Blair, Ashley, Pat Carthel, Liz & Bernie for their
love and support. Special thanks to Steve and Larry for this for this awesome opportunity. This performance is dedicated to my Grandma Ethel, may she watch proudly from
somewhere over the rainbow.
LAUREN SMOLKA (Amber Von Tussle)
Musical Theatre West Debut! Lauren spent this past summer playing Amber Von Tussle
at Moonlight Stage Productions, and is ecstatic to be appearing in HAIRSPRAY again
with many of those same performers. Past favorite credits include, RAGTIME (Evelyn
Nesbit); ALL SHOOK UP (Miss Sandra); ASSASSINS (Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme); THE
WIZARD OF OZ (Wicked Witch of the West). Other credits include: LITTLE WOMEN
with Centre Stage Academy (Aunt March); CHICAGO at Citrus College and HIGH
SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Candlelight Pavilion. Lauren was chosen as a top 20 finalist
to compete in The Valley’s Got Talent. Aside from holding the title as Miss Southern
California Regional, she is currently attending Azusa Pacific University where she is
earning a BA in Theatre. Lauren would like to thank her family and friends, who continue to love and support
her in everything she does. - Philippians 4:13
CHYKA JACKSON (Little Inez)
Chyka was born on September 12, 1990 and is from Claremont. She was first bitten with
the entertainment bug at the young age of 5, after having her first voice recital, and she
never looked back. Chyka attended a performing arts high school where she was introduced to the world of musical theater. After graduation, she attended The American
Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where she attained a Bachelor in Fine Arts.
Chyka is versed in vocal music, dance and theater. Soon after graduating, Chyka was
blessed with the opportunity to perform in HAIRSPRAY at the Hollywood Bowl alongside
greats such as: Jerry Mitchell, Harvey Fierstein, Corbin Bleu, Nick Jonas and many more.
Chyka is very excited to reprise her role as Little Inez here at Musical Theatre West.
JP SARRO (Male Authority Figure)
JP is excited to be making his Musical Theatre West debut! Regional: HAIRSPRAY
(Theatre By the Sea), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Theatre By the Sea), TALES FROM HOLLYWOOD by Christopher Hampton (Critic’s Pick: L.A. Times and Backstage West), THE
ODD COUPLE (Oscar Madison), CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, URINETOWN, THE SECRET
GARDEN, William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT, BORN TIRED (Official Selection:
Eugene O’Neill Festival). Film/TV: “Top Gearheads,” “Our Show” (Dir. Larry
Charles), “Party City,” “Unusual Suspects,” “Garage Band.” Love to Nicole, Mom and
Dad!
KARLA J. FRANKO (Female Authority Figure)
Karla is returning to MTW, having first appeared in NEVER GONNA DANCE in 2006,
where she played Miss Tattersol. Recent credits include WHITE CHRISTMAS (Martha
Watson) at Cabrillo Music Theatre, EVITA at Broadway at the Gardens, SINGIN’ IN
THE RAIN (Dora Bailey) at Performance Riverside, URINETOWN (Miss Pennywise), and
ANNIE (Candlelight). She has choreographed over 30 shows and boasts that her claim
to fame was that she was director Larry Raben’s first choreographer! Her mid-life
career change to teaching has her adjuncting in the two areas of her passion…theatre
arts and religion/philosophy. She is Founder/Artistic Director of Standing Room Only, a
youth and community performing arts training organization affiliated with Victor Valley
College in the High Desert. For mom…forever my biggest fan.
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Bobby Van's Steakhouse, New York, NY
Graham & Mary Bothwell, Pasadena
Robert & Jacquelyn Bowman, San Dimas
Robert Boyd, San Gabriel
Gary & Vicky Breese, Lomita
Gerald & Iona Bresnahan, Westminster
James & Margaret Brewer, Anaheim
Karen Briggs, Long Beach
Oliver & Lisa Brooks, Lakewood
Doug & Judy Brown, Roseville
Matt Browning, Los Angeles
Kathleen Brunner, Long Beach
Bucci's, Emeryville
Brooks Burkhalter, Long Beach
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Cast Profiles
DAVID ENGEL (Corny Collins)
A longtime Musical Theatre West favorite, HAIRSPRAY marks David's 12th show on this
stage in productions such as CRAZY FOR YOU, THE FULL MONTY, THE PRODUCERS,
and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. He is most noted for creating the role of Smudge in the
original New York production of FOREVER PLAID and its holiday follow-up PLAID TIDINGS. And now you can actually watch David and his fellow original Plaids in FOREVER
PLAID: THE MOVIE on DVD...FINALLY!!! Mr. Engel has appeared on Broadway
in PUTTING IT TOGETHER, SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL and in the original Broadway production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Thank you to Paul Garman and Steve
Glaudini for all the great opportunities to play here. And thanks to Larry Raben for
casting me in this show!!! David dedicates his performances in HAIRSPRAY to the memory of Denise Dales, the
person who ignited the theatrical fire inside of him.
TRACY LORE (Velma Von Tussle)
NY & National Tour: PETER PAN staring Cathy Rigby (Mrs. Darling). Regional: Musical
Theatre West: THE WEDDING SINGER (Angie), THE PRODUCERS (Hold Me, Touch Me),
ALL SHOOK UP (Sandra-Ovation nominee), THE FULL MONTY (Vicki), ME & MY
GIRL (Jacqueline), THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES (Betty); 3-D Theatricals: PETER PAN (Mrs.
Darling), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Drowsy); Moonlight Productions: HAIRSPRAY
(Velma), GUYS & DOLLS (Adelaide), ME & MY GIRL (Jacqueline), Reprise: CAROUSEL
(Mrs. Mullin), Music Theatre of Wichita: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Drowsy), THE WILL
ROGERS FOLLIES (Betty); South Coast Repertory: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Quintet); CLO
of South Bay Cities: CINDERELLA (Queen), CRAZY FOR YOU (Irene); Cabrillo Music Theatre: 42ND STREET (Dorothy Brock), HAPPY DAYS (Mrs. Cunningham); Sacramento Music Circus: BRIGADOON (Meg); Norris Center: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Mrs. Meers). Other regional credits include CHICAGO (Velma-AriZoni Award), COMPANY (Joanne), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Witch), INTO THE WOODS (Witch).
Member of Musical Theatre Guild and Actors’ Equity. Thank you Paul, Steve, Larry, Dennis and Lee!
DEREK KLENA (Link Larkin)
Derek is honored to be making his Musical Theatre West debut in HAIRSPRAY! He is
currently a junior at UCLA, and has grown up performing throughout Southern California. He recently has been a part of the “For the Record” series at Show at Barre in Los
Feliz. Regional: GLORY DAYS (Will) – Lillian Theater, HAPPY DAYS (Richie Cunningham), CINDERELLA (Prince) – Cabrillo Music Theater; JOSEPH… (Joseph) IVTL Award –
Performance Riverside; HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Troy), BIG RIVER (Huck) IVTL Award–
Candlelight Pavilion. He was a finalist in the 2010 LA’s “Next Great Stage Star,” and
a contestant sent to Hollywood Week in Season 9 of American Idol. Derek will be
making his NY debut in the new Off-Broadway revival of CARRIE, THE MUSICAL in
January 2012. Heartfelt thanks to Steve, Paul, Larry, Dennis, Lee, KSR, Rachel Rothman, MET 2, Center Stage
and his many mentors, family and friends for their constant support.
ERIN WATKINS (Penny Pingleton)
Erin feels incredibly blessed to make her L.A. debut with this amazing company! She is
a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A in Musical Theater.
Past credits include Logainne in …SPELLING BEE, Tina Denmark in RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL, Little Red in INTO THE WOODS, and a personal favorite: missionary carrying
coffee tray in GUYS & DOLLS. Love to family, friends, and Scott, and a HUGE thanks
to MTW, Beth Malone, and Stage 9.
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Cast Profiles
JIM J. BULLOCK (Edna Turnblad)
Jim J. began his journey with HAIRSPRAY in 2004 playing the Male Authority Figure on
BROADWAY and later as the dad, Wilbur Turnblad on the First National Tour/
Broadway. Jim is thrilled to finally have the opportunity to play Edna. Most will remember him for his portrayal of Monroe Ficus on ABC’s “Too Close for Comfort,” as the
upper right square on “The New Hollywood Squares” and NBC's “ALF.” Jim J. partnered with Tammy Faye Messner to create the talk show “The Jim J. and Tammy Faye
Show.” Other guest appearances include “Roseanne,” “Seinfeld,” “Boogie’s Diner,”
“Conrad Bloom,” “Popular,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,”and Nickelodeon's “Ned’s
Declassified…” He has worked in film with such noted directors as Blake Edwards in
“Switch” and Mel Brooks in the cult classic “Spaceballs.” Jim J. was the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama
Critics Circle for his performance in the west coast premiere of WHEN PIGS FLY and appeared offBroadway in the critically acclaimed END OF THE WORLD PARTY. Jim J. is a member of AEA and a proud
supporter of the ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA.
VICTORIA MORGAN (Tracy Turnblad)
Victoria is thrilled to be making her Southern California debut with Musical Theatre
West. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area; Regional credits include Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY (Leading Actress in a Musical Shellie Award Nomination), Gabby/
Bobbi in CITY OF ANGELS, Joanne in RENT, TiMoune in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Ronnette in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Dance Captain in BIG, THE MUSICAL, Parade
Performer and Karaoke Host for California Great America. State of Hawaii credits
include Holly in THE WEDDING SINGER where she received the Hawaii State Po'okela
Award for Best Featured Female in a Musical. Victoria currently studies voice in the
Patricia Soria Urbano Studio. She wants to send a special thank you to Mom, Dad,
Nani, Rick, Grams, Gramps, as well as Team Awesome for their continued love and support! Now it’s time to
eat some breakfast and change the world...
BARRY PEARL (Wilbur Turnblad)
Celebrating 50 years in show business, Barry just returned from NY after originating
the role of Bernie Greenberg in the Broadway production of BABY IT’S YOU! He’s
elated to be doing his second show for MTW having assayed the role of Jim Haller in
ALL SHOOK UP (LA Ovation Award Nomination). His credits include: Broadway: Debut
1961, BYE, BYE BIRDIE (Randolph), OLIVER! (Fagin’s Boys), A TEASPOON EVERY FOUR
HOURS (Bruce), LENNY’S BACK (Lenny Bruce), THE PRODUCERS (Swing). TV: “ER,”
“Criminal Minds,” “House.” Series Regular: “CPO Sharkey,” “Superior Court,” “New
Love American Style,” Professor Tinkerputt with “Barney, the Dinosaur.” Film: Doody in
Paramount’s “Grease.” Awards: Drama-Logue, Santa Barbara Independent Press and
San Diego Playbill Awards winner. BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University. Great to be working with old
friends Dennis, David, Derek, Lee, Tracy, Gwen, Clay and Larry. Thanks, Steve Paul and the David Moss
Agency. Cindy and Poo, IAY. www.barrypearl.com
GWEN STEWART (Motormouth Maybelle)
Gwen is VERY happy to be back at Musical Theatre West doing HAIRSPRAY! Some of
Gwen’s credits include BWY/Regional: RENT (OBC), ALL SHOOK UP (Ovation Award
winner Featured Actress), BIG RIVER (NAACP nominee Supporting Actress & Honorary
Tony for Best Ensemble), STARMITES, SUDS, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, THE WIZ, TRULY
BLESSED, AVENUE X, and ABYSSINIA. FILM/TV: “The Goods,” “Love Guru,” “Hook’d
Up,” “Down to Earth,” “House,” “24,” “Notes from the Underbelly,” “Related,” “Law &
Order: SVU,” “All My Children,” “Strong Medicine,” “Charmed,” “Moesha,” and “The
Guardian.” Gwen was honored when asked to sing for the Governor at Gracie Mansion and at the Library of Congress. She has performed on “The Tonight Show,” “David
Letterman,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” and at the Democratic National Convention. All
praises to my God. Thanks to my mom who is now my guardian angel. “I’m glad Hairspray has finally come
my way; a role that I love, what can I say!”
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Cast of Characters
(in order of appearance)
Tracy Turnblad
Corny Collins
Penny Pingleton
Edna Turnblad
Prudy Pingleton
Amber Von Tussle
Link Larkin
Velma Von Tussle
Harriman F. Spritzer
Wilbur Turnblad
VICTORIA MORGAN
DAVID ENGEL*
ERIN WATKINS
JIM J. BULLOCK*
KARLA J. FRANKO
LAUREN SMOLKA
DEREK KLENA
TRACY LORE*
JP SARRO
BARRY PEARL*
Little Inez
Principal
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Gym Teacher
The Dynamites
CHYKA JACKSON
JP SARRO
TODRICK D. HALL*
KARLA J. FRANKO
KAMILAH MARSHALL*
EMILY MITCHELL*
TIANA OKOYE
Mr. Pinky JP SARRO
Motormouth Maybelle GWEN STEWART*
Prison Matron KARLA J. FRANKO
Council Members, Students, Citizens of Baltimore
ANTHONY CHATMON II • KARLA J. FRANKO • CHYKA JACKSON • CHESTER LOCKHART
JEREMY LUCAS* • KAMILAH MARSHALL* • EMILY MITCHELL* • TIANA OKOYE
ALLISON PARAISO • JP SARRO • NEIL STARKENBERG • CLAY STEFANKI
VERONICA STEVENS • MARCUS TERELL • LAURYN TILLERY
NIKKI TOMLINSON* • CARLY WIELSTEIN • LOUIS A. WILLIAMS
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
About HAIRSPRAY
HAIRSPRAY was originally a 1988 film written
and directed by John Waters, whose previous
films were noted both for pushing the boundaries of censorship and film ratings as well as
addressing social and cultural issues. HAIRSPRAY was Waters’ most mainstream film and
starred Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono and
Debbie Harry.
dance-centered
plot, it was a natural fit to turn into a
musical comedy.
After a tryout run at
Seatlle’s 5th Avenue
theatre, HAIRSPRAY
debuted on Broadway in 2002 and ran for over 2,500 performances, winning eight Tony Awards including Best
Musical, Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Outstanding Actress in a Musical
for Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Outstanding
Featured Actor in a Musical for Dick Latessa.
The basic plot of Baltimore teenagers struggling
to integrate the Corny Collins Show in the early
’60s was based on the real-life Buddy Deane
show. However, the outcome of the Buddy
Deane show was quite different: that show was
canceled due to backlash from the attempts to
integrate the show.
The success of HAIRSPRAY onstage led to a new
film of the musical version. Released in 2007,
HAIRSPRAY was also Waters’ most successful the movie starred John Travolta, Christopher
film financially, and because of the music and Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer.
The tradition of casting a male to perform Edna
Turnblad in drag, going back to the original
film, is a reflection of the themes of self-esteem,
tolerance and cultural acceptance present in the
plot of the show. Among the other actors to fill
Edna’s shoes are Michael McKean, Bruce Vilanch
and George Wendt.
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5
Scenes and Musical Numbers
The setting is Baltimore, Maryland, June 1962
ACT ONE
Prologue: In and Around the Turnblad Home
GOOD MORNING, BALTIMORE
Tracy, Ensemble
Scene One: The Turnblad Home and the Studios of WZZT-TV
THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN
Corny, Council
Scene Two: The Turnblad and Pingleton Homes and the WZZT Studios
MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW
Scene Three: The WZZT-TV studios
I CAN HEAR THE BELLS
MISS BALTIMORE CRABS
Tracy, Penny, Amber, Edna,
Velma, Prudy, Ensemble
Tracy, Ensemble
Velma, Council
Scene Four: Patterson Park High School
Scene Five: Patterson Park High School Gymnasium
THE MADISON
Students
Scene Six: The Turnblad Home and the WZZT Studios
THE NICEST KIDS IN TOWN (REPRISE)
IT TAKES TWO
VELMA’S REVENGE
Corny, Tracy, Council
Link, Tracy, Council
Velma
Scene Seven: The Turnblad Home and The Hefty Hideaway
WELCOME TO THE SIXTIES
Tracy, Edna, Dynamites, Ensemble
Scene Eight: Patterson Park High School
RUN AND TELL THAT
Seaweed, Little Inez, Students
Scene Nine: The Record Shop
BIG, BLONDE AND BEAUTIFUL
Motormouth, Company
Intermission (fifteen minutes)
ACT TWO
Scene One: Baltimore Women’s House of Detention
THE BIG DOLL HOUSE
GOOD MORNING, BALTIMORE (REPRISE)
Women
Tracy
Scene Two: The Har-de-Har Hut
YOU’RE TIMELESS TO ME
Edna, Wilbur
Scene Three: Tracy’s Jail Cell and Penny’s Bedroom
WITHOUT LOVE
Link, Tracy, Penny, Seaweed, Ensemble
Scene Four: The Record Shop
I KNOW WHERE I’VE BEEN
Motormouth, Ensemble
Scene Five: The Baltimore Eventorium
(IT’S) HAIRSPRAY
COOTIES
YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT
Corny, Ensemble
Amber, Council
Tracy, Link, Edna, Motormouth, Company
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Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer
presents
59th
Season
The Broadway Musical
Book by MARK O’DONNELL and THOMAS MEEHAN
Music by MARC SHAIMAN • Lyrics by MARC SHAIMAN and SCOTT WITTMAN
Orchestrations by HAROLD WHEELER • Arrangements by MARC SHAIMAN
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by JOHN WATERS
Starring
JIM J. BULLOCK
GWEN STEWART
DAVID ENGEL
TRACY LORE
ERIN WATKINS
TODRICK D. HALL
LAUREN SMOLKA
and introducing VICTORIA MORGAN as Tracy Turnblad
BARRY PEARL
DEREK KLENA
Featuring
ANTHONY CHATMON II • KARLA J. FRANKO • CHYKA JACKSON • CHESTER LOCKHART • JEREMY LUCAS
KAMILAH MARSHALL • EMILY MITCHELL • TIANA OKOYE • ALLISON PARAISO • JP SARRO
NEIL STARKENBERG • CLAY STEFANKI • VERONICA STEVENS • MARCUS TERELL • LAURYN TILLERY
NIKKI TOMLINSON • CARLY WIELSTEIN • LOUIS A. WILLIAMS
Technical Director
Artistic Director
STEVEN GLAUDINI
Lighting Designer
KEVIN CLOWES
Sound Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
Wig Designer
BYRON BATISTA
YOLANDA ROWELL
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
STANLEY D. COHEN
Musical Director
Choreographer
Director
Costume Coordinator
JULIE FERRIN
MARY RITENHOUR
DENNIS CASTELLANO
LEE MARTINO
LARRY RABEN
Associate Producers
RICHARD NERI & KURT SCHULZMAN
Youth Performances Underwritten by
ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH • MARI HOOPER
O C T O B E R 2 8 - N OV E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 1 1
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
Hairspray is presen ted by arrangemen t with Music Th eatre In tern ational,
421 W. 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 ~ www.mtish ows.com
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MTW General Information
Message from the Producer
59th
Welcome to HAIRSPRAY, the opening show of our
season. We’re delighted to bring you
this 2003 Tony Award-winner for Best Musial in a retro look at the ‘60s. We’re especially
grateful to Kurt Schulzman and Richard Neri for their support of this show – and to the other
very generous anonymous donors. Their support enables us to bring you this Broadway hit
with the colorful sets and costumes from the London production.
Our 59th season wouldn’t be possible without the underwriting of the Ackerman Family/Evalyn
M. Bauer Foundation and Ken and Dottie Reiner. We dedicate this season to Ken Reiner who
passed away in September and who has always been Musical Theatre West’s #1 supporter.
His love of musical theatre was apparent to all who knew him, and this love was shared with
thousands through his generous support of MTW, underwriting numerous shows and past seasons. He and Dottie instituted the REINER READING SERIES, now in its very successful second season and all our
productions are rehearsed in the Reiner Rehearsal Hall for which they gave the lead gift. His rich legacy will
live on through each production the Reiners continue to sponsor and in every song that is sung on our stage.
Truly we have been blest by this amazing, incredible man whose song will always live on in our hearts.
If you haven’t subscribed to our 2011-2012 Season, it’s not too late. You can still purchase 4 or 3 show packages and enjoy the wonderful WINTER WONDERETTES in December, the phenomenal talent of Davis Gaines
(Phantom of the Opera) as Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA, a return engagement of the hilarious spoof
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, VOLUME 2 and a very exciting closing show which will be announced shortly and is
a recent Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Visit the hospitality table or call the office. Remember, theatre
tickets make great holiday gifts and we have gift certificates for any amount you wish.
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Marnos Lelesi
President, Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Bob Dominguez
Treasurer/President-Elect
Ron Brunner
Jim Choura
Hank Snapper
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Cindy Costello
Lucy Daggett
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Executive Director/Producer
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Lucia Kos
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•Enriches the cultural life of the community through musical theater;
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•Cultivates and educates the audience of tomorrow through education and outreach programs.
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Steven Glaudini
Daniel Thomas
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Dir. of Comm. & Public Relations
Mary Ritenhour
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LATE SEATING
babysitter. As a courtesy to all patrons, As a courtesy to our performing company
please turn off all watch alarms, pagers and all of our patrons, late comers will
and cellular phones.
be seated at the discretion of the house
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PLEASE REMEMBER
•Smoking is not permitted in the Carpen- your actual seat assignment, until intermission when you may take your regularly
ter Performing Arts Center at any time.
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ACTOR’S EQUITY ASSOCATION (AEA)
Thanks for being here, and enjoy the show!
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer
LOST TICKETS
Replacement tickets will be issued for
your lost tickets at the theater beginning
one hour prior to your scheduled performance. Present your ID that matches
the name on the subscription order at the
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other time.
Box Office Manager
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director
Choreographer
Musical Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Dance Captain
Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume Coordinator
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wigs Provided by
Wig Designer
Orchestra Contractor
Crew Chief
Master Electrician
Deck Crew Bianca Dominguez
Garrett Engberg
Ethan Koerner
Anthony Murano
Lacie Turcott
Mike Vivirito
Spot Operators Nathaniel Cargill
Kristy Mapes
Dressers Monique Ayala
Briana McClure
Ana Molonado
Wig Assistant April Metcalf
Audition Pianist Julie Lamoureux
Program Daniel Thomas
Publicity and Cast Photos Ken Jaques
Promotional Videography Michael Betts
Larry Raben
Lee Martino
Dennis Castellano
Stanley D. Cohen*
Mary Ritenhour*
Jeremy Lucas*
Kevin Clowes
Jean-Yves Tessier
Julie Ferrin
Yolanda Rowell
Melanie Clifton-Harvey
Wig Boys
Byron Batista
David Lamoureux
Jim T. Mora
Cameron Brainard
Special thanks to Moonlight Stage Productions and Carlotta Malone for their assistance on this production.
MUSICAL
THEATRE
WEST
4350 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804-5546; phone (562) 856-1999; fax (562) 856-1997
web site www.musical.org; e-mail [email protected]
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