CATS Show Program - Musical Theatre West

Add some color to your life.
Musical Theatre West • 2011-2012 Season
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
Oct. 28-Nov. 13, 2011 December 9-18, 2011
Welcome to the ‘60s and the world of
big dreams, big girls and big hair!
This high-energy and uplifting show
based on the John Waters camp
classic film won the 2003 Tony Award
for Best Musical. Typical teenager
Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more
than to appear on Corny Collins’
dance show. When she gets her wish,
she changes the face of 1960s
Baltimore forever!
Missy, Suzy, Betty Jean and Cindy Lou
help you ring in the holidays!
The follow-up to the smash hit
The Marvelous Wonderettes
finds the girls at Harper’s
Hardware for the 1968
holiday party! Of course, the
Wonderettes bring their
signature four-part harmony
to songs from “O Tannenbaum” to “Mele Kalikimaka.” Loads of fun for the
whole family!
February 10-26, 2012 April 13-29, 2012
One of the all-time great musicals,
featuring “The Impossible Dream," one
of the all-time great standards. At the
height of the Spanish Inquisition, author
Miguel de Cervantes is imprisoned
and uses the story of knight-errant
Don Quixote to defend himself. Full
of indelible characters and a
beautiful Latin-tinged score, Man
of La Mancha ran for six years on
Broadway and won the Tony for
Best Musical.
June 29-July 15, 2012
Killer rabbits, shrubbery-obsessed
knights, angry Frenchmen throwing cows It’s everything you could want in a musical! You don’t have to be a Python fan to
love Spamalot -you just have to love
musicals. “Lovingly ripped off” from their
classic film “Monty Python and the Holy
Grail,” this riotous send-up of
the Arthurian legend won the
Tony for Best Musical and
has had millions laughing
across the globe.
The surprise hit of our 20082009 Season returns in an allnew edition! Back by
popular demand, new
shows, new songs and
new stars are put through
the wringer in this laugh-a
-minute satire on all
things musical theater.
You’ll re-discover why
Forbidden Broadway ran
for 26 years in New York!
“One of the finest regional
theatres in the country.”
-Bill Handel, KFI Radio
There’s nothing like the magic
and excitement of live theater,
and you have the best theater in
town right in your backyard!
Freeway close, convenient parking, excellent viewing from all
seats, close to all sorts of dining
options - it doesn’t get any better
than this! Come start a new
tradition by joining our evergrowing family.
Five-show packages start at just $125!
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2010-2011 Season Sponsors
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Message from the Producer
Welcome to CATS! For years, this has been one of the top-requested shows by our audiences
and we’re thrilled to be able to present it! We want to thank our Season sponsors: The Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation and Ken and Dottie Reiner. Special thanks to Jon &
Amanda Hall, Len & Tommy Lovett and Friends of Don Garman who supported this production
as Associate Producers and to Larry & Shari Nemirow and Sheldon & Shell Whitney
Grossman who helped underwrite the youth performances along with Supervisor Don Knabe
and the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Season subscriptions are now on sale for our exciting 59th Season at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center (see ad on the back cover). You may renew your current subscription or purchase a new subscription at the hospitality table in the lobby. We also have a few remaining spaces on our
annual New York Theatre trip May 1-7 (see ad on page 8) and would love to have you join us!
Thank you for your support of our mission in preserving this wonderful art form of musical theater. It is deeply
appreciated by everyone in the Musical Theatre West family. Enjoy the show!
Marnos Lelesi
President, Board of Directors
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer
Board of Directors
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Lucy Daggett
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Steve Conley
Vice President, Funds Development
Jim Choura
Vice President, Governance
Vice President, Marketing
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Gary Cooper
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Lucia Kos
Shari Nemirow
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Dick Ramseyer
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Board of Trustees
Joe Moore
Chair
Don Black
Judy McNulty Black
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Richard Carpenter
Howard Davis
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Terry Marté Greco
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Community Advisory Council
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Beverly O’Neill
Co-Chairs
Gary DeLong
Steve Goodling
Randy Gordon
Cam Killingsworth
Bonnie Lowenthal
Jane Netherton
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Chris Steinhauser
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Mike Walter
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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Marketing Coordinator
Dir. of Comm. & Public Relations
Box Office Manager
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Robert Decker
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PRODUCTION STAFF
Director/Choreographer
Musical Director
Co-Director/Choreographer
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Dance Captain
Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume Coordinator
Sets Provided by
Costumes Provided by
Pyrotechnic Special Effects
Hair/Makeup Specialist
Wig Stylist
Orchestra Contractor
Keyboard Programming
Dana Solimando
Dennis Castellano
Billy Johnstone
Stanley D. Cohen*
Mary Ritenhour*
Terra C. MacLeod*
Kevin Clowes
Jean-Yves Tessier
Julile Ferrin
Yolanda Rowell
FCLO Music Theatre
Stage West Costumes
J.S. Marsh Special Effects, Inc.
Mark Hoyer
Cliff Senior
David Lamoureux
Daniel Thomas
Based on OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS by T.S. ELIOT
Featuring
JENN AÉDO • CLENT BOWERS • JOSEPH CORELLA • DANIEL DAWSON • AUBREY ELSON
LAURA GRIFFITH • DANNY GURWIN • JACOB HAREN • CHRIS HOLLY • JAMIE JOSEPH
JUPINKO • JOE KOMARA • EDDIE KORBICH • PATRICK LOYD • TERRA C. MACLEOD
RAYMOND MATSAMURA • COLETTE PETERS • ROBERT PIERANUNZI • KELLI PROVART
TIFFANY RENEE REID • ANDREA TAYLOR • CARLY WIELSTEIN
Technical Director
KEVIN CLOWES
Lighting Designer
Daniel Thomas
Production Manager
Ensemble Singers Katherine Brady
Garrett Deagon
Amy Glinskas
Ian Parmenter
Crew Chief Jim T. Mora
Master Electrician Dustin Snyder
Deck Crew Ethan Koerner
Spot Operators Kristy Mapes
Chris Ramirez
Dresser Martin Raymondo
Audition Pianists Tom Griep
Julie Lamoureux
John Sawoski
Program Daniel Thomas
Publicity and Cast Photos Ken Jaques
Promotional Videography Michael Betts
Season
Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER • Additional Lyrics by TREVOR NUNN
STEVEN GLAUDINI
General Manager
Steven Glaudini
presents
Artistic Director
Paul Garman
Artistic Director
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer
58th
Sound Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
JULIE FERRIN
Stage Manager
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Provided by
J.S. MARSH SPECIAL EFFECTS, INC.
STANLEY D. COHEN
Co-Director/Choreographer
Musical Director
Director/Choreographer
Costume Coordinator
YOLANDA ROWELL
Assistant Stage Manager
MARY RITENHOUR
BILLY JOHNSTONE
DENNIS CASTELLANO
DANA SOLIMANDO
Associate Producers
JON & AMANDA HALL • LEN & TOMMYE LOVETT • IN MEMORY OF DON GARMAN
Youth Performances Underwritten by
ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH
SHELDON & SHELL WHITNEY GROSSMAN • LARRY & SHARI NEMIROW
DON KNABE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
2010-2011 Season Producing Team
PATTI BECKMAN • KOZEL & SALLY BOREN • JIM & LIZ BRESLAUER • STANLEY D. COHEN
PAUL GARMAN • DENNE & ANNE GOLDSTEIN • LIZ HANDLEY • LAURA KILLINGSWORTH
MARY ELLEN KILSBY • LOUISE LAKOFF • GIGI FUSCO MEESE • JOE & EDNA MOORE
HENRY & JULIE TABOADA • AVALEE WAGNER • BETTY WEBSTER
F E B RUA RY 1 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 1
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
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]
Musical Theatre West is a 501(c)(3) California non-profit corporation, Federal Tax ID 95-6100108
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Cats is presented by arrangemen t with Rodgers & Hammerstein Th eatricals,
229 W. 28th Street, New York, NY 10001 ~ www.rnh.com
Musical Numbers
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
ACT ONE
ACT TWO
OVERTURE
MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS
JELLICLE SONGS FOR JELLICLE CATS
GUS: THE THEATRE CAT
THE NAMING OF CATS
GROWLTIGER’S LAST STAND
THE OLD GUMBIE CAT
SKIMBLESHANKS: THE RAILWAY CAT
THE RUM TUM TUGGER
MACAVITY: THE MYSTERY CAT
GRIZABELLA THE GLAMOUR CAT
MAGICAL MISTER MISTOFFELEES
BUSTOPHER JONES
MEMORY
MUNGOJERRIE AND RUMPLETEAZER
JOURNEY TO THE HEAVYSIDE LAYER
OLD DEUTERONOMY
THE AD-DRESSING OF CATS
THE SONG OF THE JELLICES
AND THE JELLICLE BALL
FINALE
MEMORY (PART ONE)
There will be a fifteen-minute intermission between acts.
About CATS
The English poet
and playwright
T.S. Eliot (18881965) originally
wrote the poems
that you hear in
CATS as light
verse for his godchildren during
the 1930s. These
poems were collected and published in 1939 as
“Old
Possum’s
The original publication fea- Book of Practical
tured artwork by Eliot himself. Cats” (‘Old Possum’ was a nickname for Eliot given to him by Ezra Pound).
By this time Eliot had already established
himself as one of the most important poets
of the 20th Century, with works such as “The
Waste-Land,” “The Hollow Men” and “The
Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.”
Although the whimsy of “Practical Cats” was
something of a departure for Eliot, the collection proved popular and was reprinted
as early as 1940.
Several of the poems were set to music by
two different English composers in the
1950s: Alan Rawsthorne and Humphrey
Searle. Also in the 1950s, a young boy by
the name of Andrew Lloyd Webber found
himself enchanted by Eilot’s verse.
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Dennis & Diane Schmitz, Long Beach
Bea Schneider, Seal Beach
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Diana Scott & Stephanie Davis,
Long Beach
Rosemary Scott, Long Beach
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Betty Shaw, Long Beach
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Long Beach
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Winifred Waters, Long Beach
Lloyd Webber set all of the poems in the
collection to music. Recalling his earlier musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,
Lloyd
Webber used a
variety of musical
styles, including
pop, rock, classical, music hall
and opera, to
help illustrate the
cats’
differing
personalities.
The 1982 reprinting
featured all-new
illustrations by
Edward Gorey.
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
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Huntington Beach
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In Memory of Kathleen Tracy
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In honor of Dorothy Paul, Long Beach
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Mary Kay Petersen, Los Alamitos
Nancy Phillips, Garden Grove
Anonymous, Huntington Beach
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Robert & Gloria Porter,
Huntington Beach
Jean Preston, Long Beach
Claire Rademacher, Whittier
Ted & Peggy Radoumis,
Santa Fe Springs
Jean Reed, Sunset Beach
Shary Reed, Seal Beach
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Mary Lou Reid & John Celentano,
Arcadia
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Carol Reynolds, Long Beach
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Patti Richmond, Long Beach
Sylvia Rivas, Bellflower
Julio Rivera, Huntington Beach
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Carol Rose, Long Beach
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Signal Hill
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Deann Roth, Bellflower
Ryna Rothberg, Mission Viejo
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Lorna Rowland, Long Beach
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Cast of Characters
(in alphabetical order)
Alonzo
Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger
Bombalurina
Cassandra
Coricopat
Mungojerrie
Demeter
Rumpleteazer
Grizabella
Jellylorum/Giddlebone
Jennyanydots
Mistoffelees
Munkustrap
Old Deuteronomy
Plato/Macavity
Pouncival
Rum Tum Tugger
Sillabub
Skimbleshanks
Tantomile
Tumblebrutus
Victoria
JAMIE JOSEPH
EDDIE KORBICH*
TERRA C. MACLEOD*
JUPINKO
PATRICK LOYD
JACOB HAREN
JENN AÉDO
CARLY WIELSTEIN
KELLI PROVART*
LAURA GRIFFITH*
COLETTE PETERS
JOSEPH CORELLA*
ROBERT PIERANUNZI*
CLENT BOWERS*
CHRIS HOLLY*
RAYMOND MATSAMURA
DANNY GURWIN*
AUBREY ELSON
DANIEL DAWSON
ANDREA TAYLOR
JOE KOMARA*
TIFFANY RENEE REID
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
About CATS
The lyrics to the best-known song from
CATS, “Memory,” were actually written by
Trevor Nunn, but were inspired by an earlier Eliot poem, “Rhapsody on a Winter
Night.” Additionally, the Act Two opener
“Moments of Happiness” is from “Four Quartets,” written by Eliot at the outset or World
War II.
CATS the musical opened in London in 1981,
followed by Broadway in 1982. It was an
i m m e d i a t e
smash, and ran
in New York for
18 years, becoming the longest-running musical in Broadway
history until it
was overtaken
by
another
Lloyd Webber
show,
THE
PHANTOM
OF
THE OPERA. The
National Tour of
CATS still holds the title of longest continual
tour.
CATS has also become an international phenomenon, playing in over 250 cities in
twenty countries. It has been translated into
ten languages, including Japanese, Dutch
and Norwegian. Interestingly, the title itself
was never translated for foreign productions. The Mexico production did a focus
group to see if audiences would respond to
GATOS, but it was a near-unanimous decision to keep the English name.
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REINER READING SERIES
staged readings of great musicals
The first two shows of the Reiner Readings Series, BEN FRANLIN IN PARIS and AS
THOUSANDS CHEER, were great successes, and established the Series as a great way to
be introduced to lesser-known works of the musical theater canon. We invite you to join
us for the two remaining shows in the series’ inaugural season:
Directed by JAMES GREUSSING
Musical Direction by JULIE LAMOUREUX
Starring LARRY RABEN
(additional cast TBA)
Based on the iconic 1959 film comedy
“Some Like it Hot,” SUGAR is a riotous
farce about two men on the lam in an allgirls’ band. Features a jazzy score by Jule
Styne (GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL).
MARCH 6, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Directed by RICHARD ISRAEL
Musical Direction by DANIEL THOMAS
This absurdist look at society and conformity is one of Broadway’s most notable
flops, but features an amazing score by
Sondheim, including “There Won’t Be
Trumpets,” “Everybody Says Don’t” and
the title song.
MAY 15, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Performances at the University Theatre (CSULB campus, 7th Street entrance)
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This series generously underwritten by Ken & Dottie Reiner
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Huntington Beach
Mary Betzner, Long Beach
Francis & Judy Billedeaux, Fullerton
In Honor of Yiero Bilo, Lakewood
Shari Bischof, Huntington Beach
Anne Black, Long Beach
Dorothy Black, Seal Beach
Iris Blackmore, Long Beach
Richard Blackshere, Long Beach
Andrea Blaser, Long Beach
Barbara Blye, Ventura
Carol Borowick & Patricia King,
Long Beach
Phyllis Bowles, Anaheim
Robert & Jacquelyn Bowman,
San Dimas
Judith Braddor, Huntington Beach
Bob & Mary Alice Braly, Long Beach
Gary & Vicky Breese, Lomita
Carole Brennan, Long Beach
James & Margaret Brewer, Anaheim
Karen Briggs, Long Beach
Peggy Brizuela, Long Beach
Doug & Judy Brown, Roseville
Noreen & Riley Brown, Long Beach
Scott Brunner, Long Beach
Suzette Buchanan, Fullerton
Audrey Burge, Signal Hill
Brooks Burkhalter, Long Beach
Susan Buttera, Huntington Beach
Dolores Cady, Westminster
Mary Callahan, Long Beach
Robert Campbell, Huntington Beach
Blanche Cannady, Long Beach
Brenda Carpenter, Long Beach
Diana Carroll, Seal Beach
Theodore Carter, Long Beach
Valerie & Robert Carter, Lakewood
Judy Carter-Johnson, Seal Beach
Joan & George Casares, Seal Beach
Ken & Norma Casford, Whittier
Jerry Cassaday, Long Beach
Pat & Chuck Cassaday, Long Beach
Sakae & Bilin Chang, Laguna Beach
Jeanette Cheshire, Long Beach
Jacquelyne Childs, Lakewood
Andrew Choy, Seal Beach
Jolene Clark, Long Beach
Terry Clarke, San Juan Capistrano
Duane Clizbe, Fullerton
Harriet Clouse, Whittier
Charlotte Cochrane, Los Alamitos
Diane & Lewis Colarossi, Coto De Caza
Joan Colmar, Long Beach
Ruth Connell, Long Beach
Chuck & Evelyn Connors, Long Beach
Janice Cowan, Long Beach
Donovan Craig, Long Beach
Robert Davies Crossan, II, Los Alamitos
Beverly Culbertson, Long Beach
S. L. Curtis, Long Beach
Allie Daniels, Paramount
Henrietta Daniels, Long Beach
In Memory of Kathy Tracy
Monte & Alene Davis, Long Beach
Greg Davis, Buena Park
Bern & Margie Dayley, Lake Forest
Kee De Boer, Los Alamitos
Dorothy Deatherage, Long Beach
Jacqueline Demler, Long Beach
Lilian Dendrinos, Huntington Beach
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Long
Beach
In honor of Catherine Barnett, Downey
Miles & Dolores Devine, Long Beach
William Dickinson, Santa Ana
Rosemarie Dicsko, Cerritos
Tami Dienstag, Seal Beach
Donna Dietz, Seal Beach
Susan Dill, Huntington Beach
Doris Donahoe, Long Beach
Jerry Donevant, Seal Beach
Elaine Dovgard, Long Beach
Barbara Duffy, Signall Hall
Jack & Dawn Duncan, Long Beach
Joanne Echevarria, Lakewood
Kathy & Bill Edwards, Long Beach
Pam & Barry Ehrreich,
Huntington Beach
Walter & Erika Eidam, Long Beach
Howard Einberg, Los Angeles
Valance & Linda Eisleben, Stanton
Kathleen Elkins, Seal Beach
Jacqueline Ellery, Long Beach
Patricia Ann Elliott, Orange
Toni Ellis, Huntington Beach
Donna English, Lakewood
Robert & Terry Erickson, Seal Beach
Joe & Gail Eskew, Irvine
Larry Ewaska & Gary Naramore,
Long Beach
Julie Face, Huntington Beach
Barbara Fehrenbach, Coto De Caza
Joyce & Hayley Feldman, Long Beach
Gabriel & Ernestine Fernety,
Long Beach
Gloria Ferry, Huntington Beach
Edward Ficarra, Long Beach
Pat Fieldgrove, Long Beach
Fred & Marilyn Fineman, Seal Beach
Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, Long Beach
Tibor & Charl Foki, Long Beach
Tim & Janet Foley,
Rancho Palos Verdes
Lupe Fontaine, Inglewood
M. Lynn Forrester & Bob Baier,
Seal Beach
Annemarie Forster, Long Beach
Sara Forster, Los Alamitos
Bill & Jean Friedrichs, Los Alamitos
Janice & Clarence Fuqua, Seal Beach
Xavier Galindo, Inglewood
Arnold & Cherie Gamboa, Anaheim
Jennifer Garner, Hacienda Heights
Doris Garvin, Costa Mesa
Lynn & Nanci Gee, Long Beach
Robert Gentile, Anaheim
Ruth Gerber, Newport Beach
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Karen Gilden, Fountain Valley
Alex& Georgia Gilderman,
Huntington Beach
Richard & Irena Glassman, Yorba Linda
Ron & Sandra Glickman, Westminster
David & Dorothy Glynn, Long Beach
Rose Marie Gomez, Long Beach
Candelario & Veronica Gonzalez,
Long Beach
Idilio & Elena Gonzalez, La Palma
James & Susan Good, Yorba Linda
Joe & Sharon Gorin, Fullerton
Shirley & Arthur Gottlieb, Long Beach
Richard & Alvena Graham, Seal Beach
Simon & Carla Grieve, Long Beach
Debby & Don Griffin, Long Beach
Janet Grimmett, Long Beach
Evelyn Grisham, La Mirada
Robert & Joan Gross, Long Beach
Michael Gryzik, Whittier
Paul Gutierrez, Long Beach
Mari & John Halliday, Glendale
Sharon & Lynn Hamilton, Seal Beach
Jim Hankla, Long Beach
Carol Hansen, Long Beach
Ann Hanson, Long Beach
Mary Hanson, Whittier
Beverly Harris, Whittier
Gayle Harris, Long Beach
Iris Harris, Whittier
Joyce C. Harris, Long Beach
Arline M. Harsh, Bellflower
Jack Hasama, San Pedro
Janet Hawk, Long Beach
William and Mary Hawk, Redlands
Ann Hayden, Long Beach
Donna Heckenlaible, La Mirada
Chuck & Nancy Hegelheimer,
Long Beach
Craig & Diana Herron,
La Habra Heights
Jeff Hickman, Long Beach
Cheryl and Raymond Hiland,
Long Beach
Mrs. Joan V Hill, Hawaiian Gardens
Joanne Hilleary, La Mirada
Ron & Grace Hinders, Torrance
Mary Hinds, Long Beach
Richard Hochberg, M.D., Long Beach
Philip & Hanna Hodgetts, Westminster
Ralph & Julie Hoffman, Alhambra
Chris Hogan, Long Beach
Pat Holleran, Long Beach
Marjorie Holmes, Long Beach
Dave & Jane Hood,
Rancho Cucamonga
Ron & Charlyn Hoover, Long Beach
Robert and Viola Hoting, Long Beach
Dr. Glenn & Joyce Howard, Long Beach
Heidi Hummel-Grant, Westminster
Joseph Hunt, Long Beach
Jack & Mary Jo Huntsinger, Long Beach
Cari Ignarra, Huntington Beach
Bob & Joan Inselberg, Long Beach
Cast Profiles
JENN AÉDO (Demeter)
Jenn is ecstatic to be making her MTW debut! Recently she was Brenda in SMOKEY
JOE’S CAFÉ down at San Diego Musical Theatre and can currently be seen in ALADDIN:
A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR! at Disney California Adventure. Some credits include: Fastrada, PIPPIN (East West Players), Ronnette, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Moonlight
Amphitheatre), Bombalurina, CATS (FCLO), Urleen/Wendy Jo, FOOTLOOSE (Tuacahn,
Utah/Saddleback CLO). Jenn has also had the amazing opportunity to dance with pop
stars Pink, Paulina Rubio, and American Idol’s most famous reject, William Hung, as well
as choreograph a web commercial for MSN.com. Big thanks to the entire MTW family
especially Dana and Dennis, friends and family, and her wonderful husband Grady for his support in letting
her dance around in spandex again.
CLENT BOWERS (Old Deuteronomy)
Clent is truly overjoyed & honored to reprise this favorite role with such a wonderful
theater company, MTW. His recent credits include, Film: “The Little Fockers,” “Leave it
on the Floor,” “Powder Blue.” Television/Concerts: “Hannah Montana,” “Kitchen Confidential,” “Over There,” “The Danny Kaye Show,” “Ed Sullivan,” “Jonathan Winters,”
Vocal Director – “The Return.” Commercials: “Jimmy Dean Sausage Thunder.” Broadway: BIG, CATS, THE WIZ, THE FIRST, HARRIGAN & HART. Off Broadway: JACQUES
BREL BLUES, BLACK BERRIES, MAYBE I'M DOING IT WRONG. Regional/World Wide:
LA RONDE DE LUNCH, GUYS AND DOLLS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (N.A.A.C.P. Award),
HARLEM SPIRITUAL SINGERS , PORGY & BESS, BODY & SOUL, BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, AINT MISBEHAVIN’, THE WIZARD OF OZ, RANDY NEWMAN'S FAUST, THREE MUSKETEERS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR,
FIVE GUYS NAMED MO, JUST SO STORIES. Albums: “Walking on the Sun,” “Future Vision,” and Cast Albums.
ADR: “Freaky Friday,” “Fire & Ice.” Producer/Co-Director “The Bowers Brothers” (Doc).
JOSEPH CORELLA (Mr. Mistoffelees)
Joseph recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City. Stage: Broadway's ALL
SHOOK UP, the First National Tour of GREASE! (Dance Captain), WEST SIDE
STORY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, ALTAR BOYZ, and GUYS & DOLLS to name a few.
Television: Disney's hit show “Wizards of Waverly Place,” partnering Selena Gomez
and the Walt Disney film “Geppetto,” starring Usher & Drew Carey, with choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Look for Joseph in “Bench Seat,” a musical short film choreographed by Cris Judd, slated for release in 2011. Much thanks to Jonathan, John-John,
my friends and MSA for your continued support. www.JosephCorella.com
DANIEL DAWSON (Skimbleshanks)
Daniel just got back from the international tour of CATS where he covered and performed the roles of Skimbleshanks, Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, Alonzo, and Plato/
Macavity. He was recently seen with the tour at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. He
is so overjoyed to jump into MTW’s junkyard and play with a whole new tribe of kitties.
You may have seen him in past MTW productions such as CRAZY FOR YOU, SINGIN IN
THE RAIN, FOOTLOOSE, and GREASE where he performed as ACTUAL HUMANS. He
loves and thanks God, his family, and friends because without them he wouldn’t be who
and where he is today. www.danieljdawson.com
AUBREY ELSON (Sillabub)
Aubrey is so incredibly excited to make her MTW debut! She graduated from USC,
where she studied Theatre and International Relations. Credits include: Two years as
Sillabub (and u/s Rumpleteazer) in the National/North American tour of CATS; Bet in
OLIVER! (FCLO); Alice in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, HAPPY DAYS, and the
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR w/Shirley Jones/Patrick Cassidy (Cabrillo Music Theatre), Sad
Girl/Helen in BYE BYE BIRDIE (SDMT), JOSEPH…, and Dance Captain for ME AND MY
GIRL (Moonlight CLO), CABARET (ICT Long Beach). All my love and thanks to Dana,
Steve, Dennis, Paul, my amazing family, Steven Dry, and my Kevin. Peace, love, and
kittens!!!
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May 1-7, 2011
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Jo Allen, Anaheim
Wesley & Jan Alston, Long Beach
Janet Anwyl, Huntington Beach
Toni Atwell, Long Beach
Jeanne Badgley, Long Beach
Terry & Diane Beeman, Anaheim
Edward & Teresa Behnke, Whittier
Carol Bellmaine, Long Beach
Elayne Bendel, Mission Viejo
Jan & Tom Binckes, Huntington Beach
Marilyn Bittle, Long Beach
Shirley Black, Seal Beach
Gerald & Iona Bresnahan, Westminster
Basia Bressickello, Santa Fe Springs
Pat & David Brinker, Buena Park
Robert Brown, Laguna Beach
Grace Carroll, Long Beach
Eugene Chernoy, Long Beach
Elliott Christensen, Anaheim
Michael Cohn, Rancho Palos Verdes
Bill & Sharon Coleman, Long Beach
Susie Contratto, Palm Springs
Don & Helen De Groot, Santa Ana
Jake & Judy DeRuyter, Long Beach
Janice DeRouen, Cypress
Ken Dickson, Long Beach
Patricia Dowd, Long Beach
Doris Drew, Long Beach
Judith Edson, Long Beach
Kurt Eichsteadt, Long Beach
Jack & Judy Elder, Long Beach
William & Lynn Englehart, Long Beach
Pat Estrellas, Anaheim
Barbara Farr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Beverly Findley, Torrance
Dave & Barbara Flanders, Yorba Linda
Jackie Francis, Long Beach
Bea Frankel, Martin Levitt
& Jamie Smith, Upland
Lamoyne Freed, Long Beach
Dr. Wayne & Karen Freeman,
Long Beach
James & Dolores Gibson, Lakewood
Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Glasky, Mission Viejo
Becky Goltra, Bellflower
Robert & Phyllis Goodwin, Long Beach
Allegra Gordon, Fullerton
Randy Gordon & Nancy Becker,
Long Beach
Phylis Gordon, Huntington Beach
Joyce Govin, Huntington Beach
David Greco, San Clemente
Marvell Gum, Long Beach
Don & Barbara Hall, Lakewood
Ralph & Mary Hand, Long Beach
Van Hartley, Huntington Beach
Dr. Ronald & Sylvia Hartman,
Lakewood
Jo Ann Harvey, Long Beach
Robert Hatch, Long Beach
Marilyn Hauser, Long Beach
Keith & Joan Hays, Long Beach
Robert Hedley, Long Beach
Bernard & Jeane Hein, Garden Grove
Phyllis Helland, Huntington Beach
Jane Hendrixson, La Habra
Jaclyn Tilley Hill, Long Beach
Joyce & Jim Jennison, Anaheim
Bill & Kathleen Johnson, Long Beach
Michael Repp & Joe Justo, Long Beach
Dr. Eric & Nancy Kaplan, Long Beach
Dr. Keith G. Kato, Alta Loma
Dr. Kay & Arleen Kawahara,
Montebello
Raymond & Eleanor Kelso, Long Beach
Audrey Kerr, Long Beach
Rosemarie Kimmerle, Long Beach
Ray & Shirley Klein, Long Beach
Ted & Barbara Klein, Long Beach
Irena Kohn, Long Beach
Ann & James Kresl, Long Beach
Walt & Lois Kuencer, Long Beach
Karen Larson, Costa Mesa
Irene Leib, Lakewood
Bonnie Lowenthal, Long Beach
Gerald McManigal, Santa Barbara
James & Carolyn McManigal,
Carmichael
Cheryl McNulty, Long Beach
Richard & Gigi Fusco Meese,
Long Beach
Ralph & Jane Rice Mindess,
Los Alamitos
Richard Mosley, Long Beach
Jim & Joy Mullen, Long Beach
Nancy Myers, Long Beach
Kara & Ronald Nelson, Long Beach
Karleen Nicholson, Long Beach
Bill & Mary Lou Nicolai, Long Beach
Michael & Sharron Nott, Long Beach
Virginia Oleen, Long Beach
Michael Owen, Long Beach
John & Antoinette Palazzo, Placentia
Carl & Lenore Pearlston, Torrance
Frances Pianelli, Long Beach
Mary Playter, Seal Beach
Sarah Pool, Long Beach
Laura Garcia Pulido, Los Angeles
William & Gail Quan, Whittier
Jack & Darlene Quinn, Long Beach
George & Beverle Ray, Cerritos
Verna Rea, Long Beach
Carol H. Richards, Aliso Viejo
Janet Ritschel, Huntington Beach
Danny Rodgers, Long Beach
Maria Rohaidy, Long Beach
Helene Rose, Long Beach
In honor of Peggy Sturgis,
Laguna Beach
Anne Runolfsson, New York, NY
Thomas & Joy Rybolt, Huntington Beach
Robert Schureman, Costa Mesa
David & Donna Schwien, Seal Beach
Grace Sheldon, Long Beach
B-J Sherwin, Rancho Dominguez
Bob & Kandice Sherwood, Long Beach
David & Jenny Shlemmer, Long Beach
Myrna & Leonard Simon, Long Beach
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Ann Sines, Long Beach
Jo Skibby, Newport Beach
Harriet Slifka & Cynthia Slifka Damoth,
Whittier
Nancy Slusher, Seal Beach
Doris Soriano, Westminster
Daryl Stokes, Buena Park
Georgene & John Stringer, La Mirada
Julie Su, Cerritos
Linda & John Sumpter, Long Beach
Jacqueline Thacker, Long Beach
Mike & Bev Tilson, Cypress
Barbara & Jay Tone III,
Corona del Mar
Kenneth & Sharon Varden,
South Pasadena
Alden & Lucy M. Wadleigh,
Long Beach
Patricia Walker, Long Beach
Eva Watrous, Long Beach
Don & Betty Whitacre,
Huntington Beach
Arthur White, Westminster
Loyd and Ginnie Wilcox, Long Beach
KC Wilson, Laguna Beach
Becky & Roger Wyatt, Seal Beach
Ron & Gene Yaffee, Seal Beach
Patricia Zieg Horn, Long Beach
Jo Rae Zuckerman, Long Beach
CHORUS
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Norma Abu-Dayyeh, Long Beach
Reva & Sy Alban, Long Beach
Terry Anderson, Long Beach
Sharon & Dirk Aoto, Seal Beach
Howard Applebaum, Hacienda Heights
Johnny Arceri, Torrance
Harold & Dorothy Ashworth, Anaheim
Beverly August, Long Beach
Genevieve & Peter August,
Kealakekua, HI
Mona Bachmann, Long Beach
Carole Ball, La Mirada
Sue Baltazar, Anaheim
Albert & Vicki Barilla, Long Beach
Dee Barnard, Long Beach
Robbie Bartholomew, Long Beach
Elinore Bates-Petoletti, Seal Beach
Paula Bawden, Lakewood
Virginia Beard, Huntington Beach
Jimmie & Leila Beebe, Los Angeles
Walter & Sharon Beedle, Fullerton
Maureen Bell, Long Beach
Alex & Linda Bellehumeur, Long Beach
Yolanda Flora Benavidez, Long Beach
Blanche Benisek, Los Alamitos
Tom & Donna Bennett, Long Beach
Sydney Benowitz, Los Alamitos
Gloria Berg, Long Beach
Kay Berg, Long Beach
Kenneth & Jackie Berger, Long Beach
Margaret Berger, Long Beach
Norman & Jane Berlinger,
Cast Profiles
LAURA GRIFFITH (Jellylorum/Griddlebone)
Laura has appeared on Broadway in SOUTH PACIFIC, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA,
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, and OKLAHOMA! In Europe, she was seen as Maria in
WEST SIDE STORY at the Deutsche Opera in Berlin and the Alte Opera in Frankfurt.
She was in the national tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA which earned her a Helen
Hayes Award nomination for her appearance at the Kennedy Center. Regional credits
include roles in PARADE at the Mark Taper Forum, AMADEUS at the Geva Theatre
Center, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the Strathmore Hall/ Signature Theatre,
CANDIDE, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and ROCKY
HORROR SHOW at the 5th Avenue Theatre, LES MISERABLÉS at the Sacramento Music
Circus, 25TH ANNUAL… SPELLING BEE at La Mirada Theatre, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Pioneer Theatre Company, and CAMELOT at Music Theatre of Wichita. Find her online at LauraGriffith.net.
DANNY GURWIN (Rum Tum Tugger)
MTW: Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Broadway credits include starring roles
in LITTLE WOMEN, URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, KISMET
(Encores!), and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (NYC Opera, also Los Angeles Opera and Kennedy Center). Off-Broadway, he has been seen in SHAKESPEARE’S R & J, FORBIDDEN
BROADWAY, A NEW BRAIN, THE THING ABOUT MEN, THE MOST FABULOUS STORY
EVER TOLD, and many others. LA credits include HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(Pantages), MOST WANTED (La Jolla Playhouse) and APLA’s PROMISES, PROMISES.
Danny has performed with symphonies across the country including the New Haven,
Grant Park, and South Coast Symphonies, as well as the Los Angeles Philharmonic at
Disney Concert Hall. TV credits include “The Young & the Restless,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “Law &
Order”. Danny holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and can be heard on numerous
cast recordings. He is on the faculty of AMDA-LA.
JACOB HAREN (Mungojerrie)
Jacob is beside himself with sheer joy at getting to perform his dream show, after
practicing in his living room with the CATS VHS tape as a child! Recent credits include:
ALTAR BOYZ – 3D Theatricals (Mark) and INTO THE WOODS – Claire Trevor Theatre
(Jack). Other credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU (Ensemble), 42ND STREET (Ensemble) –
Moonlight Stage Productions, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Ryan). Jacob is a secondyear BFA Music Theatre student at UC Irvine. Huge thanks to his professors Dennis,
Gary, Myrona, and Dana, the entire MTW team, his family and friends for loving him
despite his “jacob-isms”, and God for his countless blessings.
CHRIS HOLLY (Plato/Macavity)
Chris is happy to return to MTW where he was last seen in SILK STOCKINGS. Other MTW
performances include, Harry Beaton in BRIGADOON, and MY FAIR LADY. Chris' Broadway
credits include, THE PRODUCERS, the original company (revival) of OKLAHOMA!, and
CHICAGO. Chris has toured nationally with THE PRODUCERS, Los Angeles company of
CHICAGO, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A CHORUS LINE, and EVITA. Film credits include "The
Producers,” and "Cinderella." Chris has done extensive work in regional theatre throughout
the southland, and has performed in commercials and music videos. Chris is a 2005 New
York City Marathon finisher with a time of 3 hours and 30 minutes, and a 2005 California
Wildflower Half Ironman Finisher. Also, I love the Lakers!
JAMIE JOSEPH (Alonzo)
Credits include: THE WHO'S TOMMY with Alice Ripley - Flickerhouse Productions, CATS
(Alonzo) - Cabrillo Music Theater, Lester Horton award nominated SURRENDER - Denise
Leitner, CATS (Alonzo) - National Tour/Tour of The Americas. TV: “American Idol,”
“Americas Next Best Dance Crew.”
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Cast Profiles
JUPINKO (Cassandra)
Jupinko is excited to once again be performing in a production of CATS and is thrilled
to make her debut with Musical Theatre West. When she is not onstage or performing
with her 1940s’ group The Satin Dollz she is busy in the fitness industry, training and
helping others reach their fitness goals. She can be seen in several fitness infomercials
and DVDs and was recently named the 2010 Fitness America World Champion!
JOE KOMARA (Tumblebrutus)
Joe tumbles into the role of Tumblebrutus in his first show here at Musical Theatre West.
Some recent theatre includes GREASE - Broadway, APPLAUSE - City Center ENCORES!,
ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN'-Town Hall, NYC, THE DONKEY SHOW - Off-Broadway. He
just finished a lead role in a feature film, as well as a few TV spots. With his family’s
support, opportunities thrive!
EDDIE KORBICH (Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger)
Eddie’s Broadway credits include THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(Drama Desk Nominee), AFTER THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC, WICKED, SEUSSICAL,
CAROUSEL (Lincoln Center), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, and SWEENEY TODD (Circle in the
Square). Off-Broadway he appeared in ASSASSINS, GODSPELL, THE GIFTS OF THE
MAGI, FLORA THE RED MENANCE, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and EATING RAOUL. Regional credits include THE GAMESTER at St. Louis Rep., DRACULA at North Shore Music
Theatre, 3HREE at the Ahmanson, GEORGE M! (George), TINTYPES (Charlie), and MAN
OF LA MANCHA (Sancho). National tours include SHOW BOAT (Frank) directed by
Harold Prince. Television credits include guest-starring roles on “Law & Order,” “New
York Undercover,”and “Out of the Box.” Saturday morning cartoon fans may recognize his voice as a regular
on Nickelodeon’s “Doug” and “PB & J Otter.” He may also be seen in the feature films “Jennifer 8” and “Quiz
Show.” Eddie received the 2000 Obie Award for his performance in “Taking a Chance on Love” at the York
Theatre.
PATRICK LOYD (Coricopat)
Patrick was last seen dancing along with Dick Van Dyke in the Hollywood Christmas
Parade. Prior to that, he was seen in the National Tour of VEGGIE TALES LIVE as Jerry
Gourd. Other credits include BRIGADOON (Sword Dancer) 3-D Theatrical’s ALL
SHOOK UP, SEUSSICAL, CATS (Dance Captain, Bill Bailey) and Tokyo Disneyland’s
ONE MAN’S DREAM (Dance Swing). His most recent regional credits are: THE NUTCRACKER (Nutcracker), CINDERELLA (Courtier), Disney's GLOWFEST (Emcee) and Odyssey Dance Theater’s THRILLER (Featured Dancer). T.V credits include “Glee!” (FOX),
“School Bus” (PBS) and “America's Prom Queen” (ABC Family). Patrick is thrilled to be
working with MTW and wants to thank his mom for all of her support.
TERRA C. MacLEOD (Bombalurina)
Terra is thrilled to be back at MTW, and to be part of this legendary show which first
introduced her to the world of "dancing" as a little girl. She was last seen in MTW's THE
PAJAMA GAME (Gladys). Terra has a long standing history with CHICAGO the musical
as Velma Kelly from Broadway to the West End, to International & National tours.
Recent credits: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Havok Theater, THE PRODUCERS (Ulla)
Arts Club Theatre Vancouver, GUYS AND DOLLS (Adelaide) San Diego Musical Theater, WEST SIDE STORY (Anita) New Orleans Opera and Vancouver Arts Club, A CHORUS LINE (Cassie) Film /TV: “The Lizzie Maguire Movie,” “Dead Zone,” and “cold
squad.” This show is dedicated to my nieces Chiara and Calli who share the love of the
Jellicle ball with me. Love to my family and to Scott C le chat noir! www.terracmacleod.com
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Pam Bloxham, South Gate
Rosemarie Boll, Cerritos
Robert & Marty Bolling, Seal Beach
Ron Brunner, Long Beach
Richard & Martha Bushnell,
Mission Viejo
Dayvee Carrothers, Long Beach
Craig & Sharon Chidester, Reno, NV
Jim & Melanie Choura, Long Beach
Alvin & Helen Colclasure,
Fountain Valley
Norma Cowles, Huntington Beach
Eva Dover, Mission Viejo
Kinde Durkee, Long Beach
Ronald & Alice Enyeart, Sedona, AZ
Sandra & Gerry Facon, Long Beach
Roy & Gladys Flair, Long Beach
Susan & Robert Floyd, Norco
Bob & Nancy Foster, Long Beach
Miriam Garland, Long Beach
Mark & Deborah Goldfarb, Seal Beach
Stuart & Adrienne Green, Long Beach
Dave & Marjorie Griswold, Meeks Bay
In Memory of Larry Hansell
Mary Lu Hauser, Long Beach
Ken & Sue Hawkes, Whittier
Roy & Elda Hearrean, Long Beach
Carole Jones, Long Beach
Keith Otsuka & Fran Jutzi, Orange
Leslie & Aaron Kern, Seal Beach
Richard & Barbara Lederer,
Long Beach
Robert & Hannah Levine, Los Alamitos
Elaine & Tom Marks, Long Beach
Burt & Norma Marter, Long Beach
Tom & Karen McBride, Long Beach
Michael & Dorothy McDermott,
Long Beach
Ruth McLeod, Palm Desert
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Cast Profiles
RAYMOND MATSAMURA (Pouncival)
Ray is thrilled to join the production of CATS. After working on Holland America cruise
ships on and off for the past four years, Raymond is excited to be back on stage and
on dry land! Credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN
BROTHERS, Nickelodeon, BET’s “106&Park,” “Showtime at the Apollo,” and Sam
Goody’s National School Tour. Eternal love and thanks to Eartha Robinson, Vernee
Watson, Keny Long, TRP, and all my friends and family who support every step I take.
Mom and Pops, you’re my heroes. I wouldn’t be me without you. Peace, Love, and
Respect. Always.
COLETTE PETERS (Jennyanydots)
Colette feels incredibly blessed and happy to be back at MTW, and with Dana & Billy
once again, for her third production of CATS. Previously, she was Jennyanydots with
Cabrillo Music Theatre, & FCLO Music Theatre. Touring credits: Audrey in LITTLE SHOP
OF HORRORS. Regional favorites: SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON - World Premiere
Opera by Stephen Schwartz (Reporter) at The Granada Theatre, OKLAHOMA! (Ado
Annie) at FCLO Music Theatre, Garland Award Nomination, JINGLE BELL ROCK with
Plan- B Entertainment and RAGTIME (Evelyn Nesbit u/s) for Musical Theatre West.
Countless thanks to my teachers, family and friends who have inspired me to dream.
ROBERT PIERANUNZI (Munkustrap)
Robert is thrilled to return to MTW where he’s been seen in such shows as MEET ME IN
ST. LOUIS (Lon), THE PAJAMA GAME (Prez), NEVER GONNA DANCE (Dice Raymond)
and GUYS AND DOLLS (Rusty Charlie). Some favorite credits include Moonlight Stage’s
CATS (Munkustrap), WEST SIDE STORY (Riff), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Jimmy)
and SEUSSICAL (Wickersham Brother), South Bay Civic Light Opera productions of
GREASE (Sonny) and BYE BYE BIRDIE (Hugo Peabody); the world premieres of PILGRIM
(Maenart) and SNOW QUEEN with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. Proud Actors’
Equity Member. Love and gratitude to the amazing family here at Musical Theatre
West, giving me the chance to return to my true passion.
KELLI PROVART (Grizabella)
Kelli is thrilled to be making her MTW debut as Grizabella in CATS! Her Broadway
and Tour credits include AIDA where she won the Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal
as Amneris. Other credits include: BEEHIVE- Janis Ian, Connie Francis and Dusty Springfield, RING OF FIRE- June Carter Cash, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT- Narrator, ALL SHOOK UP- Miss Sandra, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ- Patty,
JEKYLL AND HYDE- Lucy, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN- Lina, GREASE- Sandy and MY FAIR
LADY- Eliza. Some television credits include: “That's Life,” “Problem Child 3,” and “The
Indiana Jones Special.” She would like to thank her agent Steven Dry and also like to
thank the most important people in my life...my husband Mark and my two children
Zachary and Sophia, I couldn't do this without you...I LOVE YOU!
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
TIFFANY RENEE REID (Victoria)
Tiffany Renee Reid is ecstatic to return to MTW in a musical she’s wanted to do since
she was in 5th grade. Regional theater credits include: PHANTOM (Belladova,
Moonlight Amphitheater), BRIGADOON (Maggie, FCLO), MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
(MTW), OKLAHOMA! (CLOSBC, Moonlight Amphitheater), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Performance Riverside), GUYS & DOLLS (Candlelight
Pavilion). Not forgetting various Ballets and roles with: Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens
de Montreal, Los Angeles Ballet, Colorado Ballet and Ballet Pacifica. Many thanks to
Steve, Dana and Dennis for giving me this opportunity and love to my family for the
continued support!
ANDREA TAYLOR (Tantomile)
Andrea Taylor is delighted to return to the role of Tantomile in Music Theater West’s
production of CATS, having also played the role at Cabrillo Music Theater and FCLO.
Other shows include: THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES (FCLO); 42ND STREET, (FCLO); BEAUTY
AND THE BEAST, (Cabrillo); SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, (Cabrillo)… Regional: BLITHE SPIRIT, 42ND STREET, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, as well as numerous
dance concerts. TV/Film: “Married With Children,” “L.A. Kid,” “Monday Morning,” “The
Boy.” “Meeeow” (
CARLY WIELSTEIN (Rumpleteazer)
Carly Wielstein is thrilled to be performing the role of mischievous and trouble-making
Rumpleteazer in her MTW debut! Originally a classical ballerina, Carly is a recent
graduate from California State University Fullerton’s acclaimed B.F.A Musical Theatre
program, and currently resides in Los Angeles. Some of Carly’s favorite roles include,
Maureen (RENT), Lucy, (YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN), Cinderella
(CINDERELLA), Adelaide, (GUYS AND DOLLS), and Joanne (GODSPELL). Carly would
like to thank to her three precious soul mates for their constant wisdom, the ‘family’ for
their light, and Mom, Dad, Chels, and Eric for their incredible love.
Marjorie Holmes
Mari Hooper*
Becky Jenks
Bill Johnson
Judy Johnson
Marjorie Johnson
Carole A. Jones
Vivian Kiley*
Laura Killingsworth*
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Rosemarie Kimmerle
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick
Barbara Klein*
Ted Klein
Verra Klinkert
Joan Knight
Nancy Koblensky*
Irena Kohn
Shirley Lamm
Dorothy Lantz
Karen Larson
Sylvia H. Law
Marnos Lelesi
Marian Locke
Mel Locke
Marilyn Lonsdale
Nicki Lopez
Len Lovett
Tommye Lovett*
Gay Lovins
Marlene Madsen*
Pamela J. Mah
Elaine Marks*
Tom Marks*
Norma Marter*
Judy Mason
Judi Matsen*
Karen McBride*
Patty McCarty*
Dorothy McDermott*
Catherine McHugh
Lavonne McQuilkin
Darlene Mee
Sunelei 'Sunny' Meylor
Janice Miklas
Peggy Miller
Julia G. Mills
Liz Minor*
Tally Mintie
Erlene Minton
Charlotte Mitchell
Bettye Mitchell
Pat Mohler
John Montgomery*
Annie Morales
Joy Mullen
Marcia Myers
Dolores Nason*
Kara Nelson
Shari Nemirow*
Larry Nemirow
Alice O'Keefe
Ginny Oleen*
Dorothy Palaski
Jan Paleno
Beverly Pandora
Elaine Marie Paradzick*
Sandra J. Paskus*
Gloria Porter
Carolyn Steuber Powers
Darlene Quinn
Lynette Rausch
Verna M. Rea
Dottie Reiner*
Larry Rice*
Sande Rice*
Irene W. Rich
Shirley Rich
Patti Richmond
Jacquelyn Riegel*
Susan Rose
Charlotte Roush*
Lorna Rowland
Diana Rummel
Mary Pat Sabol*
Maria P. Saltzgaver
Shirley Schnee*
Robert Sciortino
Rosemary Scott
Natalie Sellers
Betty Shaw
Earl Shea*
B J Sherwin
Sandra Sherrard
Jan Simonian*
Ann Sines
Lisa Sinsheimer
Paula Skaugstad
Arlene Solomon*
Jaacques Sopkin
Sally Sopkin
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ACTOR’S EQUITY ASSOCATION (AEA)
Founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United
States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential
component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide
range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and
is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity
emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org
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Bobbie Soupos
Daryl Stokes
Pauline Strong
Peggy Strople
Betty Sunofsky
Patricia J. Sutch
Sara L. Tatti*
Marilyn Teele
Romola Temkin
Marlene Temple*
Marjorie TeWinkle
Thomasina Thomson
Shirley Thronson
Barbara Vaught
Lisa Viets
Patricia D. "Pat" Walker
Lorraine Ward*
Eva Watrous
Myra L. Weiss*
Joan Wells*
Jann Whisenant*
Ruth B. Whitcomb
Merna White
Carol Willcut
Sondra Williamson
Arnie Winer
Noreen Wood*
Mary Anne Wozniak
Jerry Wulk*
Esther Yellam
Janet Young
*Charter Member
Musical Theatre West Footlighters
Welcome to CATS, a musical composed by Lord
Andrew Lloyd Webber based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old
Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” The production has
won many awards including the Tony Award for Best
Musical. It has set records on Broadway and in London, and is now being brought to you by our own
Musical Theatre West. Get set for a performance of
singing, dancing and acrobatics! The Jellicle cats were
originally depicted by Eliot as common black and
white cats whose daytime nature is peaceful, pleasant
and restful, but who possess an active love of nightlife. They like to gather at the “Jellicle Ball” and will
be singing Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats, because
“Jellicles are and Jellicles do” The name Jellicle cats is
a corruption of dear little cats and comes from a
poem by Eliot entitled “Pollicle Dogs (poor little dogs)
and Jellicle Cats.”
rounded education of students and provides an opportunity not available otherwise. Additionally Footlighters offers scholarships each year to high school
students who wish to pursue a career in the theater.
Our Scholarship Committee has contacted local high
schools to encourage students to apply, and the committee members have been attending many high
school productions to gain knowledge about the contenders. Auditions will take place in early April, with
the winners announced at Music in the Morning on
June 18th where they will perform before a live audience and receive their award.
Footlighters membership is open to all, in support of
Musical Theatre West. Additional information is available in the lobby or by calling the MTW office. We
are a friendly group, with four luncheon meetings a
year called Music in the Morning, where excerpts of
Footlighters supports Musical Theatre West by raising each upcoming show are presented. We’d love to
money to support the Education and Outreach Pro- have you join us!
grams. Introducing the youth of our community to
Musical Theater is an important addition to the well- Bev Cook, Footlighters President
Emily Chronister
Vice President-Membership
Carole Jones
Nancy Koblenskey
Vice Presidents-Fundraising
Sande Rice
Vice President-General Meetings
Susan Green
Vice President-Opening Nights
Cecil Cook
Treasurer
Norma Abu-Dayyeh*
Claudia Albert
Grace Alexander*
Beverly August
Dee Barnard
Robbie Bartholomew
Yolanda Benavidez
Donna Bennett*
Kay Berg
Gloria J. Berg
Jan Binckes
Judy McNulty Black*
Don Black*
Dorothy F. Black
Shirley Black
Iris Blackmore
Andrea Blaser*
Rosemarie Boll
Carol Borowick
Phyllis J. Bowles*
Mary Alice Braly*
Noreen Brown
Peggy Miller
Recording Secretary
Grace Carroll
Corresponding Secretary
Kara Nelson
Newsletter Chairman
Carol Borowkick
Karen Larson
Scholarship Chairmen
Lorraine Ward
Telephone Chairman
Rev. Audrey J. Burge
Dolores Cady
Shirley Callan
Kathy Baker Campbell
Catherine Campion
Diana J. Carroll
Grace Carroll
Dayvee J. Carrothers
Pat Cassaday
Jeanette Cheshire
Jacquelyne Childs
Emily R. Chronister
Joan Colmar
Ruth Connell*
Beverly M. Cook*
Cecil Cook
Norma Cowles
Beverly Culbertson
Henrietta Daniels
Maryan E. Derry
Pat Dowd*
Doris Drew
Barbara Duffy
Marylou Dunn*
Judith A. Edson
Kathy Edwards
Erika Eidam*
Walter Eidam
Judy Elder*
Jackie Ellery
Toni Ellis
Lynn Englehart
William Englehart
Stephanie V. Enright
Mary Evans
Annemarie Forster
Sara Forster
Jan Foster
La Moyne Freed
Paul Garman*
Doris Garvin
Barbara Gaylord*
Ned Gaylord
Terry Marté Greco
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Jan Foster
Publicity Chairman
Susan Rose
Past President-Parliamentarian
Liz Minor
Jerry Wulk
Volunteer Coordinators
Dr. Donald Greco
Susan Green*
Mary Griley
Shell Whitney Grossman
Patricia Grisham*
Dr Frances Grover
Marvell Gum
Barbara Hall
Don Hall
La Vonne Hamilton
Mary Lee Hand
Liz Handley
Sheila Hanley
Dr. William Hanley
Joanne Harber
Gayle Harris
Mary Lu Hauser*
Marilyn Hauser
Jan Hawk
Sue Hawkes
Ann Hayden*
Hanna Hodgetts
Production Staff Profiles
DANA SOLIMANDO (Director/Choreographer)
Dana Solimando made her Broadway debut in CATS
as Rumpleteazer and is excited to be a part of the
show once more. She is thrilled to be back at Musical
Theatre West after choreographing SWING! which
earned several Ovation nominations in 2002. Director/choreographer credits include various other productions of CATS, SWING! (2004 & 2006 Ovation
Award- Best Choreography), TOO OLD FOR THE
CHORUS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starring the late
Carl Anderson (NAACP Theatre Award NominationBest Choreography), OLIVER! & ALL SHOOK UP. She
also choreographs for Crystal Cruises. Performing
credits: Tiger Lily in the Broadway/ A&E Video production of PETER PAN, as well as numerous other
Broadway Nat’l tours & regional productions:
SWING!, SUGAR BABIES, GREASE, OKLAHOMA,
GYPSY, RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, A CHORUS LINE …She
has appeared on VH-1, MTV, “The Today Show,”
“General Hospital.” Dana is also a teacher for UCI.
Many thanks to everyone at MTW, Dennis Castellano
and her co-choreographer and partner in crime Billy
Johnstone. Love to her husband, Buck, step-daughter
Hailey and son, Jude. www.danasolimando.com
DENNIS CASTELLANO (Musical Director/Conductor)
Dennis looks fondly at his long relationship with Musical Theatre West since his first production of GYPSY
back in 1980s. Other projects here at the Carpenter
Center include THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE
KING AND I and MY AND MY GIRL. During the summer months, Dennis musically directs for the Sacramento Music Circus where he will be conducting THE
PRODUCERS and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN for the
2011 season. Past productions there include 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…TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT, 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.
BILLY JOHNSTONE (Co-Director/Choreographer)
Billy is very happy to escape the frigid temperatures
of the East Coast to once again work on CATS with
his colleague (and former Rumpleteazer) Dana Solimando. His longtime affiliation with the show began
when he toured the U.S. as Mungojerrie , followed by
playing Coricopat on Broadway (Record Breaking/
Final Company). In addition to this production he has
co-directed/choreographed CATS at Cabrillo Music
Theatre, Fullerton CLO and Music Theatre of Wichita.
In 2005, he directed/choreographed the first USA
licensed school production of CATS in Hartford, Connecticut. Other directing credits include JOSEPH AND
THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (2008
Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding
Musical), A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY,
GYPSY, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Performance
Credits include A CHORUS LINE (Paul), CABARET
(Emcee), and …FORUM (Hysterium). He is currently
on the faculty at the American Musical & Dramatic
Academy in New York City.
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 161 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 last year won the L.A. Ovation awards
for Best Musical Ensemble as well as Best Featured
Actress in a Musical, to add to their many 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 non-profit 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
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Production Staff Profiles
Director), THE FULL MONTY, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and THE PAJAMA GAME. Other favorites
include: 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 (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 this past July at MTW. He thanks
Dana, Dennis, Billy, Paul, Stan, Mary, the tireless
MTW staff, and this phenomenal cast and crew of
Cats.
KEVIN CLOWES (Technical Director)
Kevin is happy to be working on his 68th 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 McCoyRigby 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.
likes it best when the phone keeps ringing. Ms. Ferrin
is the President of Sound Advice LLC. Please visit
www.soundadvicedesigns.com. Thank you for supporting the arts and keeping theatre alive in Long Beach.
STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager)
Stan is excited to return to MTW where he previously
has stage managed SWEENEY TODD, SILK STOCKINGS and THE PAJAMA GAME. Stan is the production
stage manager for Moonlight Stage Productions in
Vista. Highlights have included MISS SAIGON, OKLAHOMA!, CATS, 42ND STREET, LES MISÉRABLES, WEST
SIDE STORY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, THOROUGHLY
MODERN MILLIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, CABARET,
KISS ME, KATE, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, RAGTIME,
CRAZY FOR YOU, CHESS, PHANTOM, and SWEENEY
TODD. Other credits: THE FULL MONTY, GUYS AND
DOLLS (San Diego Musical Theatre); THE HISTORY
BOYS, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Cygnet Theatre). He
thanks Dana, Billy, Steve, Paul and Mary for the
wonderful experience.
MARY RITENHOUR (Assistant Stage Manager)
Mary started working with Musical Theatre West as
the Properties Mistress for ANNIE in 1989. Since
1997 she has served as the Assistant Stage Manager
on each MTW production. Of the 89 shows she’s been
a part of she’s 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 accepting bribes to keep
from making public some of the stories she’s heard
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer)
over the years. If this applies to you and you’re short
Selected local musical theatre and drama credits on cash, anything pumpkin will do.
include: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (2008 Ovation Nomination for Lighting Design), WHITE CHRISTMAS, CATS, YOLANDA ROWELL (Costume Coordinator)
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, (Cabrillo Musical It’s great to be back for another season with MTW.
Theater); SWEENEY TODD, LITTLE SHOP OF HOR- The stage has been an important part of my life for
RORS, ALL SHOOK UP, THE PAJAMA GAME, ALTAR over 45 years. Although my theatrical experience
BOYZ, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, ANNIE started on the stage as a child, I have been in the
(Musical Theatre West); THE HOUSEWIVES OF wardrobe realm for the last 25 years. I have had the
MANNHEIM, LOOT, IN THE CONTINUUM (Ensemble good fortune to work with some talented designers,
Theatre Company); DREAMGIRLS (Moonlight Amphi- many fine actors, and a host of knowledgeable protheater); SWEENEY TODD, THE SECRET GAR- duction staff members throughout Southern California.
DEN (Lewis Family Playhouse); EQUUS, THE FULL Theatre groups have included FCLO, Performance
MONTY, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Riverside Riverside, CLO of South Bay Cities, McCoy Rigby, The
College); numerous dance concerts including THE Welk Resort and 3D Theatricals. Life is good. I would
RAZOR’S EDGE, CELEBRATE DANCE and EXOTICA like to thank my family and friends for being such an
PERSE; Jean-Yves is also resident lighting designer for important part of my work and my life.
Performance Riverside and national lighting director
for MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL..
MARK HOYER (Hair/Makeup Specialist)
Mark Travis Hoyer brings more than eighteen years
JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer)
of experience in theatrical wig and makeup design to
Ms. Ferrin is so happy to finally be working on CATS, Musical Theatre West. He has worked on numerous
it is one of those shows she has never done before. national Broadway tours. Favorites include WICKED,
Julie most recently designed MOONLIGHT AND RENT, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE LION
MAGNOLIAS at the Colony Theatre, THE FIRST JOEL KING. He is a member of the International Alliance of
for the Troubador Theatre Company and the Christ- Stage and Theatrical Employees, Local 706, and lives
mas tree lighting ceremonies at Fashion Island. Julie in Long Beach with his partner, Bob, and their three
has designed over 160 productions, including three dogs.
national tours and received many awards, but she
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Richard Higgins *
Sandy Hollandsworth
Jack Howes
Pat Howes
Bill Hudacek
Phil Infelise
Bob Inselberg
Joan Inselberg
Donna Jackman
Sharlene Jacobsen
Judy Jacobson
Collie Janda
Bobbie Janiak
Eleonore Johnson
Susanne Karlan
Glenn Karter
Janet Karter
Harry Kehm
Wesla Kerr *
Donald Kessler
Joyce Kessler
Sandra Ketchum *
Frances (Molly) Kierulff
Barbara Klein
Ted Klein
Harriette Kohorn
Cordell Krabbenhoft *
Janet Krabbenhoft
Lilly Kramer
Louis Krieger
Louise Lambden
Donna Lenihan
Mary Kay Petersen
John Petty
Jenny Pieters
Sarah Pool
Judie Quinlan
Eloda (Dodie) Reeves
Daniel Reich
Donna Robinson
Jeanne Roerig
Harold Roman
Peggy Roman
Marion Rosenblum *
Norber Rosenblum *
Judy Ross
Carina Rowuim
Mary Pat Sabol
Diane Saltzman
Shirley Schnee
Robert Sciortino
Gloria Sedore
Shelley Sherman †°
Kay Sherwin *°
Alma Shewell
Joanna Simmons
Gail Slater
Nancy Slusher
Jean Smith
Judy Sorensen
Millie Sorensen
Larue E. Souddress
Georgene Stringer *°
Allan Strong
Larry Lenihan
Evelyn Levin
Fred Locarnini
Marnos Lelesi *
Alycia Lundberg S
Tracy Lundberg
Pamela Mah
Debbie Mahaffey
Barbara Mais
Irene Markowski
Judi Matsen *
Carol Mawhinney
Andrea McClintock
Cheryl McEnulty
Doreen McGowan
Mary Lynn McMillan
Dorothy Meyer
Jill Michener
Rita Michener
Earl Miller
Harriette Millman °
Mo Mohler
Pat Mohler
John Montgomery
Patricia Moran
Connie Naranjo
Florence Nesland
Donna O'Keefe
Ann Palmer
Sandra Paskus
Jan Patton
Claire Pelonis *
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Pauline Strong *
Audrey Swearengen
Andrea Szeredy
George Tagliapietra
Eileen Tett
Bev Tilson
Bob Turner
Gene Udelf
Maureen Udelf
Carol Uhrhan
Gunther Uhrhan
Stella Ungar
Ellie Urcis
Usha Vasishth
Avalee Wagner
Lietta Wagner
Sherlene Wallis
Lorraine Ward
Judy Weckerly
Joan Wells *
Janette White
Chuck Whitson
Diana Wilkins
Wynne Wilson
Jerry Wulk
Eveline Ying
Dorace Zeif †°
† Honorary Member
° Charter Member
* Sustaining Member
Musical Theatre West Guild
CATS, Yes! As we all know, there are as many
different kinds of cats, as there are cat lovers.
One thing I’m sure we can all agree upon, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, the musical, is one
of the most memorable musicals of all time. The
show opened in London in 1981, and the following year on Broadway. CATS won the prestigious
Tony Award for Best Musical in 1983, and went
on to run for 18 years. CATS, has been one of
the top requested shows on our audience surveys
for several years. At last, Musical Theatre West
is able to bring you our production of this wonderful show. Now, join us in the alley to meet
some very interesting and different cats. We, the
Musical Theatre West Guild, thank you for joining us for the second production of our 20102011, season. Let the MEMORY live again.
Guild will strive to make your trip to the theater
and the time you spend with us special. Our
volunteers are the men and women who welcome
you to the theater, give you your program, and
show you to your seat. We work behind the
scenes in the office, feed the cast, help with
costumes, and provide you with some wonderful
shopping opportunities at our Gift Booth. Profits
from our Gift Booth provide funds to help support our Education and Outreach Programs.
Please stop by and take a look at some of our
lovely merchandise. Your purchases provide an
opportunity for us to bring live entertainment to
youth in the area.
If you love the theater, enjoy working with others
and have some time to spare, please consider
joining us as a member of the MTW Guild. Stop
On another note, let me take a moment to tell by and pick up a membership brochure in the
you about the MTW Guild, a group of dedicated lobby.
volunteers, I am very proud to represent, who
give generously of their time and talent to help Pat DeRouen, Guild President
assure your MTW entertainment experience is a
great one. During this, our 58th season, the MTW
Sara Forster
Vice President- Volunteer Coordinator
Wynne Wilson
Secretary
Mary Kay Peterson
Vice Presidents - Gift Booth
Sharlene Jacobsen
Treasurer
Mary Lou Broyles
Vice President - Membership
Carole Brennan
Past President
Carol Ambarian
Beverly Anderson
John Arbogast
Cricket Aster
Joan Autry
Sheila Babi
Jeanne Badgley
Diana Baldwin
Mary Baxter
Fran Benveniste
Shirley Berko
Stan Berko
Jeannie Berro
Barbara Bertoldi
Ruth Best
Mary Betzner *
Rose Boardman
Dorothy Boots
Les Braunstein
Marsha Braunstein
Carole Brennan
Janice Brennan
Mary Lou Broyles
Shirley Brunner
Emily Buss
Allen B. Cagle *°
Mary Cahill °
Judy Carter-Johnson
Adrienne Casson
Henry Casson
Barbara Coffey-Voradran
Margaret Conway
Tony Conway
Juvet Dakay
Nona Daly
Allie Daniels *
Florence Dartt
Sandra deDubovay
Pat DeRouen
Maryan Derry *
Joe DiDonato
Elaine Dovgard
Barbara Eannarino
John Edwards
Teri Edwards
Erika Eidam
Walt Eidam
Stan Eiler
Ernie Eperjesi
Sharon Eperjesi
Sylvia Fedak
Joan Fish
Lucy Fitch
Sara Forster
Martha Frank
Cheryl Fuerth-Marx
Estrid Furnes
Marie Gallagher
Paul Garman *
Charles Garside
Rhonda Garside
Cathy Gause
Mark Geller
Rita Geller
Karin Gill
JoAna Ginsberg
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musical theatre west’s
Musical Theatre West is proud to recommend the following fine establishments for your
pre-show or post-show dining pleasure. Look for special discounts for our patrons!
6380 Pacific Coast Highway #A, Long Beach 90803
562.961.3500 ~ www.forbiddencitylongbeach.com
Forbidden City has created a genuine feng shui museum quality dining experience.
Our restaurant is not just another claim to Asian Fusion: two distinct kitchens, one
Chinese, the other Japanese - neither are fused so they can both remain authentic
and pure. Our chefs specialize in their own distinct customs, flavors and culture.
ITALIAN & SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim 92805
714.772.1381 ~ www.anaheimwhitehouse.com
Golden Scepter Award, 1997-2006. Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Orange County. Offering
Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Off-Site Catering, Special Events and Special Menus. Owned and
Operated by Orange County “Restaurateur of the Year” Bruno Serato. Northern Italian Cuisine.
5236 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach 90803
562.433.5743 ~ www.legendssportsbar.com
Often Copied...Never Duplicated--Great food and great sports makes Legends the perfect place to
enjoy a pre-show dinner. Show your MTW ticket for a FREE buffalo wings appetizer. Join
us after your show for a cocktail and a re-cap of the day's activities in the world of sports!
5096 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90804
562.494.5118 ~ www.cucinapicarelli.com
5 minutes from CPAC! Family Italian cooking at its best. Whether you choose to sit at an
intimate table, hang out at the bar or just enjoy an evening on the patio with family or
friends, Cucina Picarelli is always ready to have you over to enjoy the cherished tastes of
Italy right here in Long Beach.
T o a d ve r t is e, p l e as e e ma i l g i g i @mu s i ca l.or g o r c al l 5 6 2 .85 6 .1 9 9 9 x23 2
David Glynn *
Dorothy Glynn *
Juel Goldstock
Janet Goodwin
Allegra Gordon *
Joe Gorin *
Sharon Gorin *
Marilyn Gotz
Shirley Green
Gene Griffin
Nancy Griffin
Ethel Gross
Margaret Guttler
Nancy Hagthrop
Billy Hall
Fern Hamilton
Patty Hansen
Mary Hanson *
Donna Heckenlaible *
Paulette Hentzen
Lorraine Hewitt
Marge Higgins *
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Musical Theatre West Tribute Donations
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB
A
One of the most touching ways to pay honor or tribute to a friend, family member or loved one
is to make a donation in their name to a favorite charity or non-profit. Musical Theatre West is
honored to have received the following tribute donations between October 15, 2010 and February 1, 2011:
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.
For a $2,000 annual donation to the MTW Producer’s Club,
members receive:

In Memory of Eileen Allen
James Allen
In Memory of David Hauser
Mary Lu Hauser
In Memory of David Brown
Kay Wittmack
In Memory of Mary Hess
Paul Garman
In Memory of Jeffrey John Collard
Kathleen & John Elkins
In Memory of Foster Hooper
Mari Hooper
In Memory of Patsy Ennen
Ann Sines
In Honor of Ethel Jameson
Georgene Stringer
 “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!
In Memory of Buddy Feinsinger
Charlene Strawbridge
In Memory of Dick Littman
Reno Littman
 Paul Garman’s concierge service, arranging tickets to
Broadway shows and theatre happenings in Los Angeles
In Memory of Don Garman
Kathy & Dick Smith
Nancy Koblensky
Jackie Francis
Jerry McManigal
R.E. Schulze
Orange County SeniorsÊ Golf Association
Jennifer Garner
Lenore Garman
In Memory of George Metzger
Barbara Metzger
In Memory of Pat Mills
Linda Schleiger
In Honor of Catherine Van Winkle
Dana Bialowas
In Honor of Lowell Elementary School
Teacher Pam Parkin
Beth Widmark
In Honor of Paul Garman
Martin Levitt, Bea Frankel
and Jamie Smith

Reserved paid parking in the Carpenter Center lot
Access to the members-only Producer’s Club lounge
before performances and during intermission
 Exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes” events (recent events included a
private table reading of the upcoming World Premiere 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
For information on making a tribute donation please call (562) 856-1999 x227
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY
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 long-range 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.
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.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Lucy Daggett • Don & Lenore Garman • Paul Garman
Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman • Sara Wenkle Kaplan
Len & Tommye Lovett • John Montgomery • Joe & Edna Moore
Ken & Dottie Reiner • Helene Rose • Virginia Waters • Jerry Wulk
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MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB 2011 MEMBERS
as of February 1, 2011
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
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
Robert & Susan Green
Frances Grover
Jon & Amanda Hall
Liz Handley
17
Musical Theatre West Tribute Donations
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB
A
One of the most touching ways to pay honor or tribute to a friend, family member or loved one
is to make a donation in their name to a favorite charity or non-profit. Musical Theatre West is
honored to have received the following tribute donations between October 15, 2010 and February 1, 2011:
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER.
For a $2,000 annual donation to the MTW Producer’s Club,
members receive:

In Memory of Eileen Allen
James Allen
In Memory of David Hauser
Mary Lu Hauser
In Memory of David Brown
Kay Wittmack
In Memory of Mary Hess
Paul Garman
In Memory of Jeffrey John Collard
Kathleen & John Elkins
In Memory of Foster Hooper
Mari Hooper
In Memory of Patsy Ennen
Ann Sines
In Honor of Ethel Jameson
Georgene Stringer
 “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!
In Memory of Buddy Feinsinger
Charlene Strawbridge
In Memory of Dick Littman
Reno Littman
 Paul Garman’s concierge service, arranging tickets to
Broadway shows and theatre happenings in Los Angeles
In Memory of Don Garman
Kathy & Dick Smith
Nancy Koblensky
Jackie Francis
Jerry McManigal
R.E. Schulze
Orange County SeniorsÊ Golf Association
Jennifer Garner
Lenore Garman
In Memory of George Metzger
Barbara Metzger
In Memory of Pat Mills
Linda Schleiger
In Honor of Catherine Van Winkle
Dana Bialowas
In Honor of Lowell Elementary School
Teacher Pam Parkin
Beth Widmark
In Honor of Paul Garman
Martin Levitt, Bea Frankel
and Jamie Smith

Reserved paid parking in the Carpenter Center lot
Access to the members-only Producer’s Club lounge
before performances and during intermission
 Exclusive “Behind-the-Scenes” events (recent events included a
private table reading of the upcoming World Premiere 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
For information on making a tribute donation please call (562) 856-1999 x227
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY
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 long-range 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.
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.
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Lucy Daggett • Don & Lenore Garman • Paul Garman
Sheldon & Shell Whitney Grossman • Sara Wenkle Kaplan
Len & Tommye Lovett • John Montgomery • Joe & Edna Moore
Ken & Dottie Reiner • Helene Rose • Virginia Waters • Jerry Wulk
16
MTW PRODUCER’S CLUB 2011 MEMBERS
as of February 1, 2011
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
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
Robert & Susan Green
Frances Grover
Jon & Amanda Hall
Liz Handley
17
Musical Theatre West Guild
CATS, Yes! As we all know, there are as many
different kinds of cats, as there are cat lovers.
One thing I’m sure we can all agree upon, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, the musical, is one
of the most memorable musicals of all time. The
show opened in London in 1981, and the following year on Broadway. CATS won the prestigious
Tony Award for Best Musical in 1983, and went
on to run for 18 years. CATS, has been one of
the top requested shows on our audience surveys
for several years. At last, Musical Theatre West
is able to bring you our production of this wonderful show. Now, join us in the alley to meet
some very interesting and different cats. We, the
Musical Theatre West Guild, thank you for joining us for the second production of our 20102011, season. Let the MEMORY live again.
Guild will strive to make your trip to the theater
and the time you spend with us special. Our
volunteers are the men and women who welcome
you to the theater, give you your program, and
show you to your seat. We work behind the
scenes in the office, feed the cast, help with
costumes, and provide you with some wonderful
shopping opportunities at our Gift Booth. Profits
from our Gift Booth provide funds to help support our Education and Outreach Programs.
Please stop by and take a look at some of our
lovely merchandise. Your purchases provide an
opportunity for us to bring live entertainment to
youth in the area.
If you love the theater, enjoy working with others
and have some time to spare, please consider
joining us as a member of the MTW Guild. Stop
On another note, let me take a moment to tell by and pick up a membership brochure in the
you about the MTW Guild, a group of dedicated lobby.
volunteers, I am very proud to represent, who
give generously of their time and talent to help Pat DeRouen, Guild President
assure your MTW entertainment experience is a
great one. During this, our 58th season, the MTW
Sara Forster
Vice President- Volunteer Coordinator
Wynne Wilson
Secretary
Mary Kay Peterson
Vice Presidents - Gift Booth
Sharlene Jacobsen
Treasurer
Mary Lou Broyles
Vice President - Membership
Carole Brennan
Past President
Carol Ambarian
Beverly Anderson
John Arbogast
Cricket Aster
Joan Autry
Sheila Babi
Jeanne Badgley
Diana Baldwin
Mary Baxter
Fran Benveniste
Shirley Berko
Stan Berko
Jeannie Berro
Barbara Bertoldi
Ruth Best
Mary Betzner *
Rose Boardman
Dorothy Boots
Les Braunstein
Marsha Braunstein
Carole Brennan
Janice Brennan
Mary Lou Broyles
Shirley Brunner
Emily Buss
Allen B. Cagle *°
Mary Cahill °
Judy Carter-Johnson
Adrienne Casson
Henry Casson
Barbara Coffey-Voradran
Margaret Conway
Tony Conway
Juvet Dakay
Nona Daly
Allie Daniels *
Florence Dartt
Sandra deDubovay
Pat DeRouen
Maryan Derry *
Joe DiDonato
Elaine Dovgard
Barbara Eannarino
John Edwards
Teri Edwards
Erika Eidam
Walt Eidam
Stan Eiler
Ernie Eperjesi
Sharon Eperjesi
Sylvia Fedak
Joan Fish
Lucy Fitch
Sara Forster
Martha Frank
Cheryl Fuerth-Marx
Estrid Furnes
Marie Gallagher
Paul Garman *
Charles Garside
Rhonda Garside
Cathy Gause
Mark Geller
Rita Geller
Karin Gill
JoAna Ginsberg
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musical theatre west’s
Musical Theatre West is proud to recommend the following fine establishments for your
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David Glynn *
Dorothy Glynn *
Juel Goldstock
Janet Goodwin
Allegra Gordon *
Joe Gorin *
Sharon Gorin *
Marilyn Gotz
Shirley Green
Gene Griffin
Nancy Griffin
Ethel Gross
Margaret Guttler
Nancy Hagthrop
Billy Hall
Fern Hamilton
Patty Hansen
Mary Hanson *
Donna Heckenlaible *
Paulette Hentzen
Lorraine Hewitt
Marge Higgins *
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Production Staff Profiles
Director), THE FULL MONTY, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and THE PAJAMA GAME. Other favorites
include: 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 (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 this past July at MTW. He thanks
Dana, Dennis, Billy, Paul, Stan, Mary, the tireless
MTW staff, and this phenomenal cast and crew of
Cats.
KEVIN CLOWES (Technical Director)
Kevin is happy to be working on his 68th 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 McCoyRigby 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.
likes it best when the phone keeps ringing. Ms. Ferrin
is the President of Sound Advice LLC. Please visit
www.soundadvicedesigns.com. Thank you for supporting the arts and keeping theatre alive in Long Beach.
STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager)
Stan is excited to return to MTW where he previously
has stage managed SWEENEY TODD, SILK STOCKINGS and THE PAJAMA GAME. Stan is the production
stage manager for Moonlight Stage Productions in
Vista. Highlights have included MISS SAIGON, OKLAHOMA!, CATS, 42ND STREET, LES MISÉRABLES, WEST
SIDE STORY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, THOROUGHLY
MODERN MILLIE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, CABARET,
KISS ME, KATE, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, RAGTIME,
CRAZY FOR YOU, CHESS, PHANTOM, and SWEENEY
TODD. Other credits: THE FULL MONTY, GUYS AND
DOLLS (San Diego Musical Theatre); THE HISTORY
BOYS, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Cygnet Theatre). He
thanks Dana, Billy, Steve, Paul and Mary for the
wonderful experience.
MARY RITENHOUR (Assistant Stage Manager)
Mary started working with Musical Theatre West as
the Properties Mistress for ANNIE in 1989. Since
1997 she has served as the Assistant Stage Manager
on each MTW production. Of the 89 shows she’s been
a part of she’s 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 accepting bribes to keep
from making public some of the stories she’s heard
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer)
over the years. If this applies to you and you’re short
Selected local musical theatre and drama credits on cash, anything pumpkin will do.
include: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (2008 Ovation Nomination for Lighting Design), WHITE CHRISTMAS, CATS, YOLANDA ROWELL (Costume Coordinator)
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, (Cabrillo Musical It’s great to be back for another season with MTW.
Theater); SWEENEY TODD, LITTLE SHOP OF HOR- The stage has been an important part of my life for
RORS, ALL SHOOK UP, THE PAJAMA GAME, ALTAR over 45 years. Although my theatrical experience
BOYZ, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, ANNIE started on the stage as a child, I have been in the
(Musical Theatre West); THE HOUSEWIVES OF wardrobe realm for the last 25 years. I have had the
MANNHEIM, LOOT, IN THE CONTINUUM (Ensemble good fortune to work with some talented designers,
Theatre Company); DREAMGIRLS (Moonlight Amphi- many fine actors, and a host of knowledgeable protheater); SWEENEY TODD, THE SECRET GAR- duction staff members throughout Southern California.
DEN (Lewis Family Playhouse); EQUUS, THE FULL Theatre groups have included FCLO, Performance
MONTY, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Riverside Riverside, CLO of South Bay Cities, McCoy Rigby, The
College); numerous dance concerts including THE Welk Resort and 3D Theatricals. Life is good. I would
RAZOR’S EDGE, CELEBRATE DANCE and EXOTICA like to thank my family and friends for being such an
PERSE; Jean-Yves is also resident lighting designer for important part of my work and my life.
Performance Riverside and national lighting director
for MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL..
MARK HOYER (Hair/Makeup Specialist)
Mark Travis Hoyer brings more than eighteen years
JULIE FERRIN (Sound Designer)
of experience in theatrical wig and makeup design to
Ms. Ferrin is so happy to finally be working on CATS, Musical Theatre West. He has worked on numerous
it is one of those shows she has never done before. national Broadway tours. Favorites include WICKED,
Julie most recently designed MOONLIGHT AND RENT, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and THE LION
MAGNOLIAS at the Colony Theatre, THE FIRST JOEL KING. He is a member of the International Alliance of
for the Troubador Theatre Company and the Christ- Stage and Theatrical Employees, Local 706, and lives
mas tree lighting ceremonies at Fashion Island. Julie in Long Beach with his partner, Bob, and their three
has designed over 160 productions, including three dogs.
national tours and received many awards, but she
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Richard Higgins *
Sandy Hollandsworth
Jack Howes
Pat Howes
Bill Hudacek
Phil Infelise
Bob Inselberg
Joan Inselberg
Donna Jackman
Sharlene Jacobsen
Judy Jacobson
Collie Janda
Bobbie Janiak
Eleonore Johnson
Susanne Karlan
Glenn Karter
Janet Karter
Harry Kehm
Wesla Kerr *
Donald Kessler
Joyce Kessler
Sandra Ketchum *
Frances (Molly) Kierulff
Barbara Klein
Ted Klein
Harriette Kohorn
Cordell Krabbenhoft *
Janet Krabbenhoft
Lilly Kramer
Louis Krieger
Louise Lambden
Donna Lenihan
Mary Kay Petersen
John Petty
Jenny Pieters
Sarah Pool
Judie Quinlan
Eloda (Dodie) Reeves
Daniel Reich
Donna Robinson
Jeanne Roerig
Harold Roman
Peggy Roman
Marion Rosenblum *
Norber Rosenblum *
Judy Ross
Carina Rowuim
Mary Pat Sabol
Diane Saltzman
Shirley Schnee
Robert Sciortino
Gloria Sedore
Shelley Sherman †°
Kay Sherwin *°
Alma Shewell
Joanna Simmons
Gail Slater
Nancy Slusher
Jean Smith
Judy Sorensen
Millie Sorensen
Larue E. Souddress
Georgene Stringer *°
Allan Strong
Larry Lenihan
Evelyn Levin
Fred Locarnini
Marnos Lelesi *
Alycia Lundberg S
Tracy Lundberg
Pamela Mah
Debbie Mahaffey
Barbara Mais
Irene Markowski
Judi Matsen *
Carol Mawhinney
Andrea McClintock
Cheryl McEnulty
Doreen McGowan
Mary Lynn McMillan
Dorothy Meyer
Jill Michener
Rita Michener
Earl Miller
Harriette Millman °
Mo Mohler
Pat Mohler
John Montgomery
Patricia Moran
Connie Naranjo
Florence Nesland
Donna O'Keefe
Ann Palmer
Sandra Paskus
Jan Patton
Claire Pelonis *
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Pauline Strong *
Audrey Swearengen
Andrea Szeredy
George Tagliapietra
Eileen Tett
Bev Tilson
Bob Turner
Gene Udelf
Maureen Udelf
Carol Uhrhan
Gunther Uhrhan
Stella Ungar
Ellie Urcis
Usha Vasishth
Avalee Wagner
Lietta Wagner
Sherlene Wallis
Lorraine Ward
Judy Weckerly
Joan Wells *
Janette White
Chuck Whitson
Diana Wilkins
Wynne Wilson
Jerry Wulk
Eveline Ying
Dorace Zeif †°
† Honorary Member
° Charter Member
* Sustaining Member
Musical Theatre West Footlighters
Welcome to CATS, a musical composed by Lord
Andrew Lloyd Webber based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old
Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” The production has
won many awards including the Tony Award for Best
Musical. It has set records on Broadway and in London, and is now being brought to you by our own
Musical Theatre West. Get set for a performance of
singing, dancing and acrobatics! The Jellicle cats were
originally depicted by Eliot as common black and
white cats whose daytime nature is peaceful, pleasant
and restful, but who possess an active love of nightlife. They like to gather at the “Jellicle Ball” and will
be singing Jellicle songs for Jellicle cats, because
“Jellicles are and Jellicles do” The name Jellicle cats is
a corruption of dear little cats and comes from a
poem by Eliot entitled “Pollicle Dogs (poor little dogs)
and Jellicle Cats.”
rounded education of students and provides an opportunity not available otherwise. Additionally Footlighters offers scholarships each year to high school
students who wish to pursue a career in the theater.
Our Scholarship Committee has contacted local high
schools to encourage students to apply, and the committee members have been attending many high
school productions to gain knowledge about the contenders. Auditions will take place in early April, with
the winners announced at Music in the Morning on
June 18th where they will perform before a live audience and receive their award.
Footlighters membership is open to all, in support of
Musical Theatre West. Additional information is available in the lobby or by calling the MTW office. We
are a friendly group, with four luncheon meetings a
year called Music in the Morning, where excerpts of
Footlighters supports Musical Theatre West by raising each upcoming show are presented. We’d love to
money to support the Education and Outreach Pro- have you join us!
grams. Introducing the youth of our community to
Musical Theater is an important addition to the well- Bev Cook, Footlighters President
Emily Chronister
Vice President-Membership
Carole Jones
Nancy Koblenskey
Vice Presidents-Fundraising
Sande Rice
Vice President-General Meetings
Susan Green
Vice President-Opening Nights
Cecil Cook
Treasurer
Norma Abu-Dayyeh*
Claudia Albert
Grace Alexander*
Beverly August
Dee Barnard
Robbie Bartholomew
Yolanda Benavidez
Donna Bennett*
Kay Berg
Gloria J. Berg
Jan Binckes
Judy McNulty Black*
Don Black*
Dorothy F. Black
Shirley Black
Iris Blackmore
Andrea Blaser*
Rosemarie Boll
Carol Borowick
Phyllis J. Bowles*
Mary Alice Braly*
Noreen Brown
Peggy Miller
Recording Secretary
Grace Carroll
Corresponding Secretary
Kara Nelson
Newsletter Chairman
Carol Borowkick
Karen Larson
Scholarship Chairmen
Lorraine Ward
Telephone Chairman
Rev. Audrey J. Burge
Dolores Cady
Shirley Callan
Kathy Baker Campbell
Catherine Campion
Diana J. Carroll
Grace Carroll
Dayvee J. Carrothers
Pat Cassaday
Jeanette Cheshire
Jacquelyne Childs
Emily R. Chronister
Joan Colmar
Ruth Connell*
Beverly M. Cook*
Cecil Cook
Norma Cowles
Beverly Culbertson
Henrietta Daniels
Maryan E. Derry
Pat Dowd*
Doris Drew
Barbara Duffy
Marylou Dunn*
Judith A. Edson
Kathy Edwards
Erika Eidam*
Walter Eidam
Judy Elder*
Jackie Ellery
Toni Ellis
Lynn Englehart
William Englehart
Stephanie V. Enright
Mary Evans
Annemarie Forster
Sara Forster
Jan Foster
La Moyne Freed
Paul Garman*
Doris Garvin
Barbara Gaylord*
Ned Gaylord
Terry Marté Greco
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Jan Foster
Publicity Chairman
Susan Rose
Past President-Parliamentarian
Liz Minor
Jerry Wulk
Volunteer Coordinators
Dr. Donald Greco
Susan Green*
Mary Griley
Shell Whitney Grossman
Patricia Grisham*
Dr Frances Grover
Marvell Gum
Barbara Hall
Don Hall
La Vonne Hamilton
Mary Lee Hand
Liz Handley
Sheila Hanley
Dr. William Hanley
Joanne Harber
Gayle Harris
Mary Lu Hauser*
Marilyn Hauser
Jan Hawk
Sue Hawkes
Ann Hayden*
Hanna Hodgetts
Production Staff Profiles
DANA SOLIMANDO (Director/Choreographer)
Dana Solimando made her Broadway debut in CATS
as Rumpleteazer and is excited to be a part of the
show once more. She is thrilled to be back at Musical
Theatre West after choreographing SWING! which
earned several Ovation nominations in 2002. Director/choreographer credits include various other productions of CATS, SWING! (2004 & 2006 Ovation
Award- Best Choreography), TOO OLD FOR THE
CHORUS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starring the late
Carl Anderson (NAACP Theatre Award NominationBest Choreography), OLIVER! & ALL SHOOK UP. She
also choreographs for Crystal Cruises. Performing
credits: Tiger Lily in the Broadway/ A&E Video production of PETER PAN, as well as numerous other
Broadway Nat’l tours & regional productions:
SWING!, SUGAR BABIES, GREASE, OKLAHOMA,
GYPSY, RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, A CHORUS LINE …She
has appeared on VH-1, MTV, “The Today Show,”
“General Hospital.” Dana is also a teacher for UCI.
Many thanks to everyone at MTW, Dennis Castellano
and her co-choreographer and partner in crime Billy
Johnstone. Love to her husband, Buck, step-daughter
Hailey and son, Jude. www.danasolimando.com
DENNIS CASTELLANO (Musical Director/Conductor)
Dennis looks fondly at his long relationship with Musical Theatre West since his first production of GYPSY
back in 1980s. Other projects here at the Carpenter
Center include THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, THE
KING AND I and MY AND MY GIRL. During the summer months, Dennis musically directs for the Sacramento Music Circus where he will be conducting THE
PRODUCERS and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN for the
2011 season. Past productions there include 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…TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT, 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.
BILLY JOHNSTONE (Co-Director/Choreographer)
Billy is very happy to escape the frigid temperatures
of the East Coast to once again work on CATS with
his colleague (and former Rumpleteazer) Dana Solimando. His longtime affiliation with the show began
when he toured the U.S. as Mungojerrie , followed by
playing Coricopat on Broadway (Record Breaking/
Final Company). In addition to this production he has
co-directed/choreographed CATS at Cabrillo Music
Theatre, Fullerton CLO and Music Theatre of Wichita.
In 2005, he directed/choreographed the first USA
licensed school production of CATS in Hartford, Connecticut. Other directing credits include JOSEPH AND
THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (2008
Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding
Musical), A CHORUS LINE, WEST SIDE STORY,
GYPSY, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Performance
Credits include A CHORUS LINE (Paul), CABARET
(Emcee), and …FORUM (Hysterium). He is currently
on the faculty at the American Musical & Dramatic
Academy in New York City.
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 161 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 last year won the L.A. Ovation awards
for Best Musical Ensemble as well as Best Featured
Actress in a Musical, to add to their many 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 non-profit 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
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Cast Profiles
TIFFANY RENEE REID (Victoria)
Tiffany Renee Reid is ecstatic to return to MTW in a musical she’s wanted to do since
she was in 5th grade. Regional theater credits include: PHANTOM (Belladova,
Moonlight Amphitheater), BRIGADOON (Maggie, FCLO), MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
(MTW), OKLAHOMA! (CLOSBC, Moonlight Amphitheater), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Performance Riverside), GUYS & DOLLS (Candlelight
Pavilion). Not forgetting various Ballets and roles with: Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens
de Montreal, Los Angeles Ballet, Colorado Ballet and Ballet Pacifica. Many thanks to
Steve, Dana and Dennis for giving me this opportunity and love to my family for the
continued support!
ANDREA TAYLOR (Tantomile)
Andrea Taylor is delighted to return to the role of Tantomile in Music Theater West’s
production of CATS, having also played the role at Cabrillo Music Theater and FCLO.
Other shows include: THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES (FCLO); 42ND STREET, (FCLO); BEAUTY
AND THE BEAST, (Cabrillo); SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, (Cabrillo)… Regional: BLITHE SPIRIT, 42ND STREET, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, as well as numerous
dance concerts. TV/Film: “Married With Children,” “L.A. Kid,” “Monday Morning,” “The
Boy.” “Meeeow” (
CARLY WIELSTEIN (Rumpleteazer)
Carly Wielstein is thrilled to be performing the role of mischievous and trouble-making
Rumpleteazer in her MTW debut! Originally a classical ballerina, Carly is a recent
graduate from California State University Fullerton’s acclaimed B.F.A Musical Theatre
program, and currently resides in Los Angeles. Some of Carly’s favorite roles include,
Maureen (RENT), Lucy, (YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN), Cinderella
(CINDERELLA), Adelaide, (GUYS AND DOLLS), and Joanne (GODSPELL). Carly would
like to thank to her three precious soul mates for their constant wisdom, the ‘family’ for
their light, and Mom, Dad, Chels, and Eric for their incredible love.
Marjorie Holmes
Mari Hooper*
Becky Jenks
Bill Johnson
Judy Johnson
Marjorie Johnson
Carole A. Jones
Vivian Kiley*
Laura Killingsworth*
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Rosemarie Kimmerle
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick
Barbara Klein*
Ted Klein
Verra Klinkert
Joan Knight
Nancy Koblensky*
Irena Kohn
Shirley Lamm
Dorothy Lantz
Karen Larson
Sylvia H. Law
Marnos Lelesi
Marian Locke
Mel Locke
Marilyn Lonsdale
Nicki Lopez
Len Lovett
Tommye Lovett*
Gay Lovins
Marlene Madsen*
Pamela J. Mah
Elaine Marks*
Tom Marks*
Norma Marter*
Judy Mason
Judi Matsen*
Karen McBride*
Patty McCarty*
Dorothy McDermott*
Catherine McHugh
Lavonne McQuilkin
Darlene Mee
Sunelei 'Sunny' Meylor
Janice Miklas
Peggy Miller
Julia G. Mills
Liz Minor*
Tally Mintie
Erlene Minton
Charlotte Mitchell
Bettye Mitchell
Pat Mohler
John Montgomery*
Annie Morales
Joy Mullen
Marcia Myers
Dolores Nason*
Kara Nelson
Shari Nemirow*
Larry Nemirow
Alice O'Keefe
Ginny Oleen*
Dorothy Palaski
Jan Paleno
Beverly Pandora
Elaine Marie Paradzick*
Sandra J. Paskus*
Gloria Porter
Carolyn Steuber Powers
Darlene Quinn
Lynette Rausch
Verna M. Rea
Dottie Reiner*
Larry Rice*
Sande Rice*
Irene W. Rich
Shirley Rich
Patti Richmond
Jacquelyn Riegel*
Susan Rose
Charlotte Roush*
Lorna Rowland
Diana Rummel
Mary Pat Sabol*
Maria P. Saltzgaver
Shirley Schnee*
Robert Sciortino
Rosemary Scott
Natalie Sellers
Betty Shaw
Earl Shea*
B J Sherwin
Sandra Sherrard
Jan Simonian*
Ann Sines
Lisa Sinsheimer
Paula Skaugstad
Arlene Solomon*
Jaacques Sopkin
Sally Sopkin
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Founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United
States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential
component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide
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have helped us support our mission this past season.
(Those listed have contributed $50 or more between January 1 and December 31, 2010)
HONORARY LIFETIME PATRON
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GUARANTOR
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Foundation, Long Beach
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Mari Hooper, Long Beach
Edison International, Rosemead
Lucia Kos, Long Beach
Len & Tommye Lovett, Long Beach
Larry & Shari Nemirow, Seal Beach
Don & Marlene Temple, Long Beach
Universal Care, Signal Hill
Mary Louise Ferguson, Laguna Beach
Carlos & Esperanza Garcia,
CELEBRITY
Hacienda Heights
Jim & Kellie Bieber, San Clemente
Paul Garman, Laguna Beach
Allen B. Cagle, MD, Whittier
Ned & Barbara Gaylord, Long Beach
Gary & Judy Cooper, Long Beach
Mel & Gary Gerber, Laguna Niguel
Cindy Costello, Long Beach
Denne & Anne Goldstein, Encino
Patricia J. DeRouen, Cypress
George & Kim Heuser, Long Beach
Nancy & Jim Gaines, Long Beach
Jim & Marjorie Howard,
Dr. Robert & Susan Green, Lakewood
Hacienda Heights
William & Sheila Hanley, Long Beach
Gene & LeAnn Johnson, Long Beach
Bill & Pauline Henry, Santa Monica
Nancy Koblensky, Los Alamitos
Laura Killingsworth, Long Beach
Louise Lakoff, Long Beach
Betty Anne Kirkpatrick, Long Beach
Alexander & Marnos Lelesi, Long Beach
Don & Julie Knabe, Cerritos
Mel & Marian Locke, Hacienda Heights
John & Joan Knight, Long Beach
Judith Matsen, Buena Park
Bettye Mitchell, Long Beach
Rita Michener, Long Beach
John Montgomery, Whittier
Larry & Sande Rice, Long Beach
Richard Neri & Kurt Schulzman,
Douglas & Cathleen Richie, Long Beach
Long Beach
Jacquelyn Riegel, Laguna Beach
Edward Parker, Los Angeles
Ted & Shirley Schnee, Lakewood
Duane Rose, Long Beach
Robert Sciortino, Long Beach
Earl Shea, Seal Beach
Ken & Cheryl Simpson, Orange
Jacques & Sally Sopkin,
Jim & Lisa Sinsheimer, Huntington Beach
Newport Beach
Jean Bixby Smith, Long Beach
Stephen & Sheryl Troeger, Long Beach Bill & Bonnie Stoeppelman, San Pedro
David E. & Myra Weiss, Whittier
Henry & Julia Taboada, Long Beach
Noel & Bernice Wenkle, Laguna Niguel Marc & Sybil Tamaroff,
Dr. Sandy & Susanna Witzling,
Huntington Beach
Long Beach
Garrett & Marjorie TeWinkle,
Seal Beach
STAR
Daniel & Anne Fraser Thomas,
James Allen, Bellflower
Long Beach
Patti Beckman, Irvine
Madalyne & Peter Ursano, Long Beach
Michael Betts, Long Beach
Betty Webster, Signal Hill
Margo Lee Bishop, San Clemente
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wigod, Long Beach
Barbara Bixby Blackwell, Long Beach
George Wong Jr. M.D., Westminster
Kozell & Sally Boren, Long Beach
Arch & Janet Young, Long Beach
James & Liz Breslauer, Long Beach
LEADING ROLE
Karen Brown, Trabuco Canyon
Anonymous
Richard & Mary Carpenter,
John & Augusta Adams, Signal Hill
Thousand Oaks
Syl Alper, Long Beach
Cecil & Bev Cook, Long Beach
Jefferson Asher & Jan Foster,
Monica Coward, Los Angeles
Long Beach
Lucy Daggett, Long Beach
Linda Barnett, Anaheim
Bob & Janis Dominguez, Long Beach
Robert & Donna Betts, Long Beach
Marylou Dunn, Long Beach
Dr. Myron J. & Paula Bloom,
Janet Emery, Sierra Madre
Long Beach
Cleo & Mary Evans, Long Beach
Cast Profiles
RAYMOND MATSAMURA (Pouncival)
Ray is thrilled to join the production of CATS. After working on Holland America cruise
ships on and off for the past four years, Raymond is excited to be back on stage and
on dry land! Credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN
BROTHERS, Nickelodeon, BET’s “106&Park,” “Showtime at the Apollo,” and Sam
Goody’s National School Tour. Eternal love and thanks to Eartha Robinson, Vernee
Watson, Keny Long, TRP, and all my friends and family who support every step I take.
Mom and Pops, you’re my heroes. I wouldn’t be me without you. Peace, Love, and
Respect. Always.
COLETTE PETERS (Jennyanydots)
Colette feels incredibly blessed and happy to be back at MTW, and with Dana & Billy
once again, for her third production of CATS. Previously, she was Jennyanydots with
Cabrillo Music Theatre, & FCLO Music Theatre. Touring credits: Audrey in LITTLE SHOP
OF HORRORS. Regional favorites: SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON - World Premiere
Opera by Stephen Schwartz (Reporter) at The Granada Theatre, OKLAHOMA! (Ado
Annie) at FCLO Music Theatre, Garland Award Nomination, JINGLE BELL ROCK with
Plan- B Entertainment and RAGTIME (Evelyn Nesbit u/s) for Musical Theatre West.
Countless thanks to my teachers, family and friends who have inspired me to dream.
ROBERT PIERANUNZI (Munkustrap)
Robert is thrilled to return to MTW where he’s been seen in such shows as MEET ME IN
ST. LOUIS (Lon), THE PAJAMA GAME (Prez), NEVER GONNA DANCE (Dice Raymond)
and GUYS AND DOLLS (Rusty Charlie). Some favorite credits include Moonlight Stage’s
CATS (Munkustrap), WEST SIDE STORY (Riff), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Jimmy)
and SEUSSICAL (Wickersham Brother), South Bay Civic Light Opera productions of
GREASE (Sonny) and BYE BYE BIRDIE (Hugo Peabody); the world premieres of PILGRIM
(Maenart) and SNOW QUEEN with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. Proud Actors’
Equity Member. Love and gratitude to the amazing family here at Musical Theatre
West, giving me the chance to return to my true passion.
KELLI PROVART (Grizabella)
Kelli is thrilled to be making her MTW debut as Grizabella in CATS! Her Broadway
and Tour credits include AIDA where she won the Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal
as Amneris. Other credits include: BEEHIVE- Janis Ian, Connie Francis and Dusty Springfield, RING OF FIRE- June Carter Cash, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT- Narrator, ALL SHOOK UP- Miss Sandra, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ- Patty,
JEKYLL AND HYDE- Lucy, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN- Lina, GREASE- Sandy and MY FAIR
LADY- Eliza. Some television credits include: “That's Life,” “Problem Child 3,” and “The
Indiana Jones Special.” She would like to thank her agent Steven Dry and also like to
thank the most important people in my life...my husband Mark and my two children
Zachary and Sophia, I couldn't do this without you...I LOVE YOU!
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
JUPINKO (Cassandra)
Jupinko is excited to once again be performing in a production of CATS and is thrilled
to make her debut with Musical Theatre West. When she is not onstage or performing
with her 1940s’ group The Satin Dollz she is busy in the fitness industry, training and
helping others reach their fitness goals. She can be seen in several fitness infomercials
and DVDs and was recently named the 2010 Fitness America World Champion!
JOE KOMARA (Tumblebrutus)
Joe tumbles into the role of Tumblebrutus in his first show here at Musical Theatre West.
Some recent theatre includes GREASE - Broadway, APPLAUSE - City Center ENCORES!,
ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN'-Town Hall, NYC, THE DONKEY SHOW - Off-Broadway. He
just finished a lead role in a feature film, as well as a few TV spots. With his family’s
support, opportunities thrive!
EDDIE KORBICH (Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger)
Eddie’s Broadway credits include THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(Drama Desk Nominee), AFTER THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC, WICKED, SEUSSICAL,
CAROUSEL (Lincoln Center), SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, and SWEENEY TODD (Circle in the
Square). Off-Broadway he appeared in ASSASSINS, GODSPELL, THE GIFTS OF THE
MAGI, FLORA THE RED MENANCE, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and EATING RAOUL. Regional credits include THE GAMESTER at St. Louis Rep., DRACULA at North Shore Music
Theatre, 3HREE at the Ahmanson, GEORGE M! (George), TINTYPES (Charlie), and MAN
OF LA MANCHA (Sancho). National tours include SHOW BOAT (Frank) directed by
Harold Prince. Television credits include guest-starring roles on “Law & Order,” “New
York Undercover,”and “Out of the Box.” Saturday morning cartoon fans may recognize his voice as a regular
on Nickelodeon’s “Doug” and “PB & J Otter.” He may also be seen in the feature films “Jennifer 8” and “Quiz
Show.” Eddie received the 2000 Obie Award for his performance in “Taking a Chance on Love” at the York
Theatre.
PATRICK LOYD (Coricopat)
Patrick was last seen dancing along with Dick Van Dyke in the Hollywood Christmas
Parade. Prior to that, he was seen in the National Tour of VEGGIE TALES LIVE as Jerry
Gourd. Other credits include BRIGADOON (Sword Dancer) 3-D Theatrical’s ALL
SHOOK UP, SEUSSICAL, CATS (Dance Captain, Bill Bailey) and Tokyo Disneyland’s
ONE MAN’S DREAM (Dance Swing). His most recent regional credits are: THE NUTCRACKER (Nutcracker), CINDERELLA (Courtier), Disney's GLOWFEST (Emcee) and Odyssey Dance Theater’s THRILLER (Featured Dancer). T.V credits include “Glee!” (FOX),
“School Bus” (PBS) and “America's Prom Queen” (ABC Family). Patrick is thrilled to be
working with MTW and wants to thank his mom for all of her support.
TERRA C. MacLEOD (Bombalurina)
Terra is thrilled to be back at MTW, and to be part of this legendary show which first
introduced her to the world of "dancing" as a little girl. She was last seen in MTW's THE
PAJAMA GAME (Gladys). Terra has a long standing history with CHICAGO the musical
as Velma Kelly from Broadway to the West End, to International & National tours.
Recent credits: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Havok Theater, THE PRODUCERS (Ulla)
Arts Club Theatre Vancouver, GUYS AND DOLLS (Adelaide) San Diego Musical Theater, WEST SIDE STORY (Anita) New Orleans Opera and Vancouver Arts Club, A CHORUS LINE (Cassie) Film /TV: “The Lizzie Maguire Movie,” “Dead Zone,” and “cold
squad.” This show is dedicated to my nieces Chiara and Calli who share the love of the
Jellicle ball with me. Love to my family and to Scott C le chat noir! www.terracmacleod.com
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Pam Bloxham, South Gate
Rosemarie Boll, Cerritos
Robert & Marty Bolling, Seal Beach
Ron Brunner, Long Beach
Richard & Martha Bushnell,
Mission Viejo
Dayvee Carrothers, Long Beach
Craig & Sharon Chidester, Reno, NV
Jim & Melanie Choura, Long Beach
Alvin & Helen Colclasure,
Fountain Valley
Norma Cowles, Huntington Beach
Eva Dover, Mission Viejo
Kinde Durkee, Long Beach
Ronald & Alice Enyeart, Sedona, AZ
Sandra & Gerry Facon, Long Beach
Roy & Gladys Flair, Long Beach
Susan & Robert Floyd, Norco
Bob & Nancy Foster, Long Beach
Miriam Garland, Long Beach
Mark & Deborah Goldfarb, Seal Beach
Stuart & Adrienne Green, Long Beach
Dave & Marjorie Griswold, Meeks Bay
In Memory of Larry Hansell
Mary Lu Hauser, Long Beach
Ken & Sue Hawkes, Whittier
Roy & Elda Hearrean, Long Beach
Carole Jones, Long Beach
Keith Otsuka & Fran Jutzi, Orange
Leslie & Aaron Kern, Seal Beach
Richard & Barbara Lederer,
Long Beach
Robert & Hannah Levine, Los Alamitos
Elaine & Tom Marks, Long Beach
Burt & Norma Marter, Long Beach
Tom & Karen McBride, Long Beach
Michael & Dorothy McDermott,
Long Beach
Ruth McLeod, Palm Desert
David McMahon, Long Beach
Lavonne McQuilkin, Long Beach
Jerry Miller & Gail Wassil, Long Beach
Harry & Liz Minor, Long Beach
John & Michelle Molina, Long Beach
Duane & Dona Morris, Westminster
Terry Mulholland, Lakewood
Robert & Janet Osborn, Balboa Island
Louis Owens, Long Beach
Marian Pincombe, Long Beach
Dick and Carol Ramseyer, Seal Beach
Lynette Rausch, Long Beach
Michael Repp & Joe Justo, Long Beach
Edward & Annette Roberts,
Pismo Beach
Melinda Roney, Long Beach
Don & Merry Carol Rudnick,
Seal Beach
Viktor & Mary Beth Rzeteljski,
Rancho Palos Verdes
Harry & Maria Saltzgaver, Long Beach
Janice & Bary Schlieder, Long Beach
Sandra Sherrard, Huntington Beach
Beverle Singer, Long Beach
In Memory of Jerry G. Smith
Kathryn Smith, Costa Mesa
Patricia Smith, Montebello
Dr. S.T. Stagg III & Anne Relph,
Mission Viejo
Betty Sunofsky, Long Beach
Al & Marilynn Sykes, Long Beach
Judge Judith A. & Leo Vander Lans,
Long Beach
Kathleen & Jerry Waletzko,
Garden Grove
Lorraine Ward, Long Beach
Dr. John Whalley &
Ms. Yvonne Whalley, Long Beach
Linda Watson Wheeler Family,
Long Beach
Jim Witoszynski, Los Angeles
Joan & William Worrell, Los Alamitos
Esther Yellam, Long Beach
FEATURED ROLE
Claudia Albert, Garden Grove
Marc & Jan Benard,
Rancho Palos Verdes
Bernice Bornstein, La Habra
Adele Brown, Seal Beach
Cathy Brown, Cerritos
Roy & Karen Brown, Signall Hall
Shirley & Michael Callan, Long Beach
Catherine Campion, Long Beach
Joyce Carter, Long Beach
Richard & Nancy Celio, Fullerton
Helen Chapkhaneh, Redondo Beach
Shirley Chiavetta, Long Beach
Ivan & Emily Chronister, Long Beach
Mark & Lisa Cochrane, Long Beach
Edward Conrad, Lakewood
Susan Davis, Long Beach
Maryan Derry, Long Beach
Paul Diego, Long Beach
Barbara Eckert, Seal Beach
Stephanie Enright, Rolling Hills
Jannis Faller, West Covina
Barnett Feldman, Long Beach
Cheryl Fuerth-Marx, Long Beach
Nancy Fuller, Long Beach
Charles Garcia, Los Alamitos
Karin Gill, Lakewood
Thomas & Susan Gillespie, Long Beach
Joanna Ginsberg, Long Beach
Sheri Glazebrook, Long Beach
Mary Griley, Long Beach
Don Haffner, Long Beach
John & La Vonne Hamilton, Long Beach
Joanne Harber, Cypress
Leslie & Christine Hawkes, Los Alamitos
Eleanore Helvin, La Mirada
Diane Herriges, Orange
Mrs. John Higginson, Long Beach
Bill Houck, Pasadena
Margaret Jackson, Chico
Bobbie Janiak, Long Beach
Dr. M. R. & Susan Jayaram, Cypress
Eleanor Johnson, Long Beach
Gloria Kappe, Cerritos
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Sharon Kinard, La Mirada
Gary & Becky Kirkpatrick,
Sherman Oaks
Bob & Ilse Kirste, San Pedro
Ruth Kizior, Anaheim
Patricia Kono, Seattle, WA
Wilann Korth, Long Beach
Dwayne & Karen Larson, Long Beach
Dr. Allan H. Lifson & James Neuman,
California Educational Consultant
Group, Inc., Costa Mesa
Bob & Betty Lindgren, Long Beach
Natalie & Joe Lissak, Lakewood
Noreen Littman, Palm Desert
Barbara Litton, Ventura
Sharon Loe, Seal Beach
Jerome & Flora Loeb, Long Beach
Marlene Madsen, Seal Beach
Pamela Mah, Long Beach
Gail Mandell, Seal Beach
Virginia Mason, Chickamauga, GA
Janice Miklas, Los Alamitos
Tally Mintie, Long Beach
Annie Morales, Long Beach
Sidney & Dorothy Neblett, Orange
Janis O`Brien-Nelson, Long Beach
Beverly & William O`Neill, Long Beach
Lincoln & Patricia Odell, Irvine
Wayne Perry, Torrance
Carolyn Powers, Long Beach
James & Carol Preusch, Long Beach
Carolyn Pryor, Cypress
David Rae, Los Angeles
Dr. S.T. Stagg III & Anne Relph,
Mission Viejo
Shirley Rich, Long Beach
Frederich Roos, Cerritos
Susan Rose, Long Beach
Robert & Mary Pat Sabol, Long Beach
Ethel Severson, Long Beach
Barbara Shoag, Long Beach
Brad & Judy Silverman,
Trabuco Canyon
Clara Smith, Los Alamitos
Dianna Srock, Roseville, MI
Steve Stadnick, Lake Forest
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stahl, Long Beach
Dr. Michael & Hilda Sugarman,
Fullerton
Janet Sugawara, Cerritos
Christine Swanson, Arcadia
Desiree Tanner, Long Beach
Cathy Telaneus, Signal Hill
Kathy Verdugo, La Habra
Avalee Ann Wagner, Long Beach
Wynne Wilson, Long Beach
Arnie Winer, Newport Beach
Kay Wittmack, Dana Point
Daryl & Mary Anne Wozniak,
Long Beach
Jerry Wulk, Long Beach
UNDERSTUDY
Grace Alexander, Long Beach
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
Jo Allen, Anaheim
Wesley & Jan Alston, Long Beach
Janet Anwyl, Huntington Beach
Toni Atwell, Long Beach
Jeanne Badgley, Long Beach
Terry & Diane Beeman, Anaheim
Edward & Teresa Behnke, Whittier
Carol Bellmaine, Long Beach
Elayne Bendel, Mission Viejo
Jan & Tom Binckes, Huntington Beach
Marilyn Bittle, Long Beach
Shirley Black, Seal Beach
Gerald & Iona Bresnahan, Westminster
Basia Bressickello, Santa Fe Springs
Pat & David Brinker, Buena Park
Robert Brown, Laguna Beach
Grace Carroll, Long Beach
Eugene Chernoy, Long Beach
Elliott Christensen, Anaheim
Michael Cohn, Rancho Palos Verdes
Bill & Sharon Coleman, Long Beach
Susie Contratto, Palm Springs
Don & Helen De Groot, Santa Ana
Jake & Judy DeRuyter, Long Beach
Janice DeRouen, Cypress
Ken Dickson, Long Beach
Patricia Dowd, Long Beach
Doris Drew, Long Beach
Judith Edson, Long Beach
Kurt Eichsteadt, Long Beach
Jack & Judy Elder, Long Beach
William & Lynn Englehart, Long Beach
Pat Estrellas, Anaheim
Barbara Farr, Rancho Palos Verdes
Beverly Findley, Torrance
Dave & Barbara Flanders, Yorba Linda
Jackie Francis, Long Beach
Bea Frankel, Martin Levitt
& Jamie Smith, Upland
Lamoyne Freed, Long Beach
Dr. Wayne & Karen Freeman,
Long Beach
James & Dolores Gibson, Lakewood
Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Glasky, Mission Viejo
Becky Goltra, Bellflower
Robert & Phyllis Goodwin, Long Beach
Allegra Gordon, Fullerton
Randy Gordon & Nancy Becker,
Long Beach
Phylis Gordon, Huntington Beach
Joyce Govin, Huntington Beach
David Greco, San Clemente
Marvell Gum, Long Beach
Don & Barbara Hall, Lakewood
Ralph & Mary Hand, Long Beach
Van Hartley, Huntington Beach
Dr. Ronald & Sylvia Hartman,
Lakewood
Jo Ann Harvey, Long Beach
Robert Hatch, Long Beach
Marilyn Hauser, Long Beach
Keith & Joan Hays, Long Beach
Robert Hedley, Long Beach
Bernard & Jeane Hein, Garden Grove
Phyllis Helland, Huntington Beach
Jane Hendrixson, La Habra
Jaclyn Tilley Hill, Long Beach
Joyce & Jim Jennison, Anaheim
Bill & Kathleen Johnson, Long Beach
Michael Repp & Joe Justo, Long Beach
Dr. Eric & Nancy Kaplan, Long Beach
Dr. Keith G. Kato, Alta Loma
Dr. Kay & Arleen Kawahara,
Montebello
Raymond & Eleanor Kelso, Long Beach
Audrey Kerr, Long Beach
Rosemarie Kimmerle, Long Beach
Ray & Shirley Klein, Long Beach
Ted & Barbara Klein, Long Beach
Irena Kohn, Long Beach
Ann & James Kresl, Long Beach
Walt & Lois Kuencer, Long Beach
Karen Larson, Costa Mesa
Irene Leib, Lakewood
Bonnie Lowenthal, Long Beach
Gerald McManigal, Santa Barbara
James & Carolyn McManigal,
Carmichael
Cheryl McNulty, Long Beach
Richard & Gigi Fusco Meese,
Long Beach
Ralph & Jane Rice Mindess,
Los Alamitos
Richard Mosley, Long Beach
Jim & Joy Mullen, Long Beach
Nancy Myers, Long Beach
Kara & Ronald Nelson, Long Beach
Karleen Nicholson, Long Beach
Bill & Mary Lou Nicolai, Long Beach
Michael & Sharron Nott, Long Beach
Virginia Oleen, Long Beach
Michael Owen, Long Beach
John & Antoinette Palazzo, Placentia
Carl & Lenore Pearlston, Torrance
Frances Pianelli, Long Beach
Mary Playter, Seal Beach
Sarah Pool, Long Beach
Laura Garcia Pulido, Los Angeles
William & Gail Quan, Whittier
Jack & Darlene Quinn, Long Beach
George & Beverle Ray, Cerritos
Verna Rea, Long Beach
Carol H. Richards, Aliso Viejo
Janet Ritschel, Huntington Beach
Danny Rodgers, Long Beach
Maria Rohaidy, Long Beach
Helene Rose, Long Beach
In honor of Peggy Sturgis,
Laguna Beach
Anne Runolfsson, New York, NY
Thomas & Joy Rybolt, Huntington Beach
Robert Schureman, Costa Mesa
David & Donna Schwien, Seal Beach
Grace Sheldon, Long Beach
B-J Sherwin, Rancho Dominguez
Bob & Kandice Sherwood, Long Beach
David & Jenny Shlemmer, Long Beach
Myrna & Leonard Simon, Long Beach
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Ann Sines, Long Beach
Jo Skibby, Newport Beach
Harriet Slifka & Cynthia Slifka Damoth,
Whittier
Nancy Slusher, Seal Beach
Doris Soriano, Westminster
Daryl Stokes, Buena Park
Georgene & John Stringer, La Mirada
Julie Su, Cerritos
Linda & John Sumpter, Long Beach
Jacqueline Thacker, Long Beach
Mike & Bev Tilson, Cypress
Barbara & Jay Tone III,
Corona del Mar
Kenneth & Sharon Varden,
South Pasadena
Alden & Lucy M. Wadleigh,
Long Beach
Patricia Walker, Long Beach
Eva Watrous, Long Beach
Don & Betty Whitacre,
Huntington Beach
Arthur White, Westminster
Loyd and Ginnie Wilcox, Long Beach
KC Wilson, Laguna Beach
Becky & Roger Wyatt, Seal Beach
Ron & Gene Yaffee, Seal Beach
Patricia Zieg Horn, Long Beach
Jo Rae Zuckerman, Long Beach
CHORUS
Anonymous
Norma Abu-Dayyeh, Long Beach
Reva & Sy Alban, Long Beach
Terry Anderson, Long Beach
Sharon & Dirk Aoto, Seal Beach
Howard Applebaum, Hacienda Heights
Johnny Arceri, Torrance
Harold & Dorothy Ashworth, Anaheim
Beverly August, Long Beach
Genevieve & Peter August,
Kealakekua, HI
Mona Bachmann, Long Beach
Carole Ball, La Mirada
Sue Baltazar, Anaheim
Albert & Vicki Barilla, Long Beach
Dee Barnard, Long Beach
Robbie Bartholomew, Long Beach
Elinore Bates-Petoletti, Seal Beach
Paula Bawden, Lakewood
Virginia Beard, Huntington Beach
Jimmie & Leila Beebe, Los Angeles
Walter & Sharon Beedle, Fullerton
Maureen Bell, Long Beach
Alex & Linda Bellehumeur, Long Beach
Yolanda Flora Benavidez, Long Beach
Blanche Benisek, Los Alamitos
Tom & Donna Bennett, Long Beach
Sydney Benowitz, Los Alamitos
Gloria Berg, Long Beach
Kay Berg, Long Beach
Kenneth & Jackie Berger, Long Beach
Margaret Berger, Long Beach
Norman & Jane Berlinger,
Cast Profiles
LAURA GRIFFITH (Jellylorum/Griddlebone)
Laura has appeared on Broadway in SOUTH PACIFIC, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA,
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, and OKLAHOMA! In Europe, she was seen as Maria in
WEST SIDE STORY at the Deutsche Opera in Berlin and the Alte Opera in Frankfurt.
She was in the national tour of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA which earned her a Helen
Hayes Award nomination for her appearance at the Kennedy Center. Regional credits
include roles in PARADE at the Mark Taper Forum, AMADEUS at the Geva Theatre
Center, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the Strathmore Hall/ Signature Theatre,
CANDIDE, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, and ROCKY
HORROR SHOW at the 5th Avenue Theatre, LES MISERABLÉS at the Sacramento Music
Circus, 25TH ANNUAL… SPELLING BEE at La Mirada Theatre, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Pioneer Theatre Company, and CAMELOT at Music Theatre of Wichita. Find her online at LauraGriffith.net.
DANNY GURWIN (Rum Tum Tugger)
MTW: Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Broadway credits include starring roles
in LITTLE WOMEN, URINETOWN, THE FULL MONTY, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, KISMET
(Encores!), and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (NYC Opera, also Los Angeles Opera and Kennedy Center). Off-Broadway, he has been seen in SHAKESPEARE’S R & J, FORBIDDEN
BROADWAY, A NEW BRAIN, THE THING ABOUT MEN, THE MOST FABULOUS STORY
EVER TOLD, and many others. LA credits include HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(Pantages), MOST WANTED (La Jolla Playhouse) and APLA’s PROMISES, PROMISES.
Danny has performed with symphonies across the country including the New Haven,
Grant Park, and South Coast Symphonies, as well as the Los Angeles Philharmonic at
Disney Concert Hall. TV credits include “The Young & the Restless,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “Law &
Order”. Danny holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and can be heard on numerous
cast recordings. He is on the faculty of AMDA-LA.
JACOB HAREN (Mungojerrie)
Jacob is beside himself with sheer joy at getting to perform his dream show, after
practicing in his living room with the CATS VHS tape as a child! Recent credits include:
ALTAR BOYZ – 3D Theatricals (Mark) and INTO THE WOODS – Claire Trevor Theatre
(Jack). Other credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU (Ensemble), 42ND STREET (Ensemble) –
Moonlight Stage Productions, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Ryan). Jacob is a secondyear BFA Music Theatre student at UC Irvine. Huge thanks to his professors Dennis,
Gary, Myrona, and Dana, the entire MTW team, his family and friends for loving him
despite his “jacob-isms”, and God for his countless blessings.
CHRIS HOLLY (Plato/Macavity)
Chris is happy to return to MTW where he was last seen in SILK STOCKINGS. Other MTW
performances include, Harry Beaton in BRIGADOON, and MY FAIR LADY. Chris' Broadway
credits include, THE PRODUCERS, the original company (revival) of OKLAHOMA!, and
CHICAGO. Chris has toured nationally with THE PRODUCERS, Los Angeles company of
CHICAGO, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A CHORUS LINE, and EVITA. Film credits include "The
Producers,” and "Cinderella." Chris has done extensive work in regional theatre throughout
the southland, and has performed in commercials and music videos. Chris is a 2005 New
York City Marathon finisher with a time of 3 hours and 30 minutes, and a 2005 California
Wildflower Half Ironman Finisher. Also, I love the Lakers!
JAMIE JOSEPH (Alonzo)
Credits include: THE WHO'S TOMMY with Alice Ripley - Flickerhouse Productions, CATS
(Alonzo) - Cabrillo Music Theater, Lester Horton award nominated SURRENDER - Denise
Leitner, CATS (Alonzo) - National Tour/Tour of The Americas. TV: “American Idol,”
“Americas Next Best Dance Crew.”
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Musical Theatre West Travel Club
New York Theatre Tour
May 1-7, 2011
Each year Musical Theatre West patrons join Executive Director/Producer Paul Garman for a week in
the Big Apple! Each tour is unique, featuring sights on and off the beaten path, fine dining, and of
course, plenty of Broadway shows! Sign-ups are being taken now for our twelfth annual tour won’t you join us?
TOTAL TRIP COST: $3400 Includes:
•Round-trip airfare on JetBlue •Meals included
•Six nights at the DoubleTree Guest Suites in Midtown Manhattan
•Sightseeing, including the Brooklyn Museum, Harbor Cruise, Dessert at Sardi’s and more
•Six Broadway shows, including Q&A with cast members after performances
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
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In Honor of Yiero Bilo, Lakewood
Shari Bischof, Huntington Beach
Anne Black, Long Beach
Dorothy Black, Seal Beach
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Richard Blackshere, Long Beach
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Long Beach
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San Dimas
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Beach
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Janice & Clarence Fuqua, Seal Beach
Xavier Galindo, Inglewood
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Lynn & Nanci Gee, Long Beach
Robert Gentile, Anaheim
Ruth Gerber, Newport Beach
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Karen Gilden, Fountain Valley
Alex& Georgia Gilderman,
Huntington Beach
Richard & Irena Glassman, Yorba Linda
Ron & Sandra Glickman, Westminster
David & Dorothy Glynn, Long Beach
Rose Marie Gomez, Long Beach
Candelario & Veronica Gonzalez,
Long Beach
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Richard & Alvena Graham, Seal Beach
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Debby & Don Griffin, Long Beach
Janet Grimmett, Long Beach
Evelyn Grisham, La Mirada
Robert & Joan Gross, Long Beach
Michael Gryzik, Whittier
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Mari & John Halliday, Glendale
Sharon & Lynn Hamilton, Seal Beach
Jim Hankla, Long Beach
Carol Hansen, Long Beach
Ann Hanson, Long Beach
Mary Hanson, Whittier
Beverly Harris, Whittier
Gayle Harris, Long Beach
Iris Harris, Whittier
Joyce C. Harris, Long Beach
Arline M. Harsh, Bellflower
Jack Hasama, San Pedro
Janet Hawk, Long Beach
William and Mary Hawk, Redlands
Ann Hayden, Long Beach
Donna Heckenlaible, La Mirada
Chuck & Nancy Hegelheimer,
Long Beach
Craig & Diana Herron,
La Habra Heights
Jeff Hickman, Long Beach
Cheryl and Raymond Hiland,
Long Beach
Mrs. Joan V Hill, Hawaiian Gardens
Joanne Hilleary, La Mirada
Ron & Grace Hinders, Torrance
Mary Hinds, Long Beach
Richard Hochberg, M.D., Long Beach
Philip & Hanna Hodgetts, Westminster
Ralph & Julie Hoffman, Alhambra
Chris Hogan, Long Beach
Pat Holleran, Long Beach
Marjorie Holmes, Long Beach
Dave & Jane Hood,
Rancho Cucamonga
Ron & Charlyn Hoover, Long Beach
Robert and Viola Hoting, Long Beach
Dr. Glenn & Joyce Howard, Long Beach
Heidi Hummel-Grant, Westminster
Joseph Hunt, Long Beach
Jack & Mary Jo Huntsinger, Long Beach
Cari Ignarra, Huntington Beach
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Cast Profiles
JENN AÉDO (Demeter)
Jenn is ecstatic to be making her MTW debut! Recently she was Brenda in SMOKEY
JOE’S CAFÉ down at San Diego Musical Theatre and can currently be seen in ALADDIN:
A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR! at Disney California Adventure. Some credits include: Fastrada, PIPPIN (East West Players), Ronnette, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Moonlight
Amphitheatre), Bombalurina, CATS (FCLO), Urleen/Wendy Jo, FOOTLOOSE (Tuacahn,
Utah/Saddleback CLO). Jenn has also had the amazing opportunity to dance with pop
stars Pink, Paulina Rubio, and American Idol’s most famous reject, William Hung, as well
as choreograph a web commercial for MSN.com. Big thanks to the entire MTW family
especially Dana and Dennis, friends and family, and her wonderful husband Grady for his support in letting
her dance around in spandex again.
CLENT BOWERS (Old Deuteronomy)
Clent is truly overjoyed & honored to reprise this favorite role with such a wonderful
theater company, MTW. His recent credits include, Film: “The Little Fockers,” “Leave it
on the Floor,” “Powder Blue.” Television/Concerts: “Hannah Montana,” “Kitchen Confidential,” “Over There,” “The Danny Kaye Show,” “Ed Sullivan,” “Jonathan Winters,”
Vocal Director – “The Return.” Commercials: “Jimmy Dean Sausage Thunder.” Broadway: BIG, CATS, THE WIZ, THE FIRST, HARRIGAN & HART. Off Broadway: JACQUES
BREL BLUES, BLACK BERRIES, MAYBE I'M DOING IT WRONG. Regional/World Wide:
LA RONDE DE LUNCH, GUYS AND DOLLS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (N.A.A.C.P. Award),
HARLEM SPIRITUAL SINGERS , PORGY & BESS, BODY & SOUL, BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, AINT MISBEHAVIN’, THE WIZARD OF OZ, RANDY NEWMAN'S FAUST, THREE MUSKETEERS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR,
FIVE GUYS NAMED MO, JUST SO STORIES. Albums: “Walking on the Sun,” “Future Vision,” and Cast Albums.
ADR: “Freaky Friday,” “Fire & Ice.” Producer/Co-Director “The Bowers Brothers” (Doc).
JOSEPH CORELLA (Mr. Mistoffelees)
Joseph recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City. Stage: Broadway's ALL
SHOOK UP, the First National Tour of GREASE! (Dance Captain), WEST SIDE
STORY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, ALTAR BOYZ, and GUYS & DOLLS to name a few.
Television: Disney's hit show “Wizards of Waverly Place,” partnering Selena Gomez
and the Walt Disney film “Geppetto,” starring Usher & Drew Carey, with choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Look for Joseph in “Bench Seat,” a musical short film choreographed by Cris Judd, slated for release in 2011. Much thanks to Jonathan, John-John,
my friends and MSA for your continued support. www.JosephCorella.com
DANIEL DAWSON (Skimbleshanks)
Daniel just got back from the international tour of CATS where he covered and performed the roles of Skimbleshanks, Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, Alonzo, and Plato/
Macavity. He was recently seen with the tour at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. He
is so overjoyed to jump into MTW’s junkyard and play with a whole new tribe of kitties.
You may have seen him in past MTW productions such as CRAZY FOR YOU, SINGIN IN
THE RAIN, FOOTLOOSE, and GREASE where he performed as ACTUAL HUMANS. He
loves and thanks God, his family, and friends because without them he wouldn’t be who
and where he is today. www.danieljdawson.com
AUBREY ELSON (Sillabub)
Aubrey is so incredibly excited to make her MTW debut! She graduated from USC,
where she studied Theatre and International Relations. Credits include: Two years as
Sillabub (and u/s Rumpleteazer) in the National/North American tour of CATS; Bet in
OLIVER! (FCLO); Alice in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, HAPPY DAYS, and the
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR w/Shirley Jones/Patrick Cassidy (Cabrillo Music Theatre), Sad
Girl/Helen in BYE BYE BIRDIE (SDMT), JOSEPH…, and Dance Captain for ME AND MY
GIRL (Moonlight CLO), CABARET (ICT Long Beach). All my love and thanks to Dana,
Steve, Dennis, Paul, my amazing family, Steven Dry, and my Kevin. Peace, love, and
kittens!!!
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REINER READING SERIES
staged readings of great musicals
The first two shows of the Reiner Readings Series, BEN FRANLIN IN PARIS and AS
THOUSANDS CHEER, were great successes, and established the Series as a great way to
be introduced to lesser-known works of the musical theater canon. We invite you to join
us for the two remaining shows in the series’ inaugural season:
Directed by JAMES GREUSSING
Musical Direction by JULIE LAMOUREUX
Starring LARRY RABEN
(additional cast TBA)
Based on the iconic 1959 film comedy
“Some Like it Hot,” SUGAR is a riotous
farce about two men on the lam in an allgirls’ band. Features a jazzy score by Jule
Styne (GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL).
MARCH 6, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Directed by RICHARD ISRAEL
Musical Direction by DANIEL THOMAS
This absurdist look at society and conformity is one of Broadway’s most notable
flops, but features an amazing score by
Sondheim, including “There Won’t Be
Trumpets,” “Everybody Says Don’t” and
the title song.
MAY 15, 2011 - 7:00 PM
Performances at the University Theatre (CSULB campus, 7th Street entrance)
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MTW Star Supporters (continued)
George & Gwyneth Irwin, Seal Beach
Louis Islander, Long Beach
Buddy Jackson, Long Beach
Jeanette Jenkins, La Mirada
Becky Jenks, Seal Beach
Fred & Barbara Jensen, Long Beach
David & Barbara Joel, Long Beach
Judy Johnson, Long Beach
Marjorie Johnson, Long Beach
Ceola Jones, Cerritos
Donita Joseph, Seal Beach
Ruth Padway Kaller, Seal Beach
Betty Karnette, Long Beach
Rosalea Karz, Covina
Teachers of Los Angeles
Unified School District, Cypress
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John Kendall, Seal Beach
Mary Keown-Watkins &
David Watkins, Laguna Beach
Wesla Kerr, Long Beach
Sandra Ketchum, Long Beach
William & Frances Keys, Long Beach
Vivian Kiley, Long Beach
Bill & Yvonne Kirkendall,
Garden Grove
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Gillian Klinkert, Long Beach
Philip Klinkert, Long Beach
Verra Klinkert, Long Beach
Jean Kluga-Byer, Seal Beach
Lauren Knapp, Garden Grove
Janet & Cordell Krabbenhoft, Anaheim
Don Krokus, Signal Hill
Sharon & Arnold Kushner,
Rolling Hills Estates
Harry & Linda Kusuda, Cerritos
Robert & Eleanor Lake, Los Angeles
Shirley Lamm, Long Beach
Bonnie Landsberg, Sierra Madre
Bob & Audrey Langslet, Long Beach
Dorothy Lantz, Long Beach
Steve and Dorothy Larson,
Newport Beach
Sylvia Law, Long Beach
David & Mary Ann Lebow, La Mirada
Crystal Lee, Long Beach
Carl Leong, Whittier
John Lepick, Long Beach
Art Levine, Long Beach
Lois Levine, Westminster
Charles Lewis, Laguna Woods
Joan Lewis, Whittier
Bernard Leytus, Studio City
Joe & Chris Libeu, Long Beach
Marvin Lieblein, Long Beach
Lily Lim, Lakewood
William Linder, Long Beach
Joan Lindsey, Long Beach
Bennett Long, Long Beach
Marilyn Lonsdale, Long Beach
Margarita Lopez, Hawthorne
Nicki Lopez, Orange
Barbara & Manuel Loureiro,
Long Beach
Gay Lovins, Cerritos
Mary Lucero, Los Alamitos
Richard & Darlene Lunde, Los Alamitos
Chic & JoAnn Lundgren, Long Beach
Richard & Shirley Lyddon, Long Beach
Peggy & Jim Lymburner, Signal Hill
Beverly Lyon, Long Beach
Janice Lysiak, Orange
Rosie Maloof, Long Beach
John Malthouse, Costa Mesa
Bob & Carolyn Maney, Long Beach
Leslee Martin, Los Alamitos
Nancy & Guy Martin, Long Beach
J. Brett Marymee, Huntington Beach
Judy Mason, Huntington Beach
Michael & Carol Masters, Long Beach
Gwen Mathews, Seal Beach
Judy Mattson, Long Beach
Vic & Patty McCarty, Long Beach
Douglas McConaghy, Los Alamitos
William McDonald, Long Beach
Warren McElroy, Signall Hall
Chuck McFerrin, Long Beach
Hugh & Catherine McHugh, Long Beach
Glenn & Billie McNeal, Long Beach
Arthur & Evelyn Meacham, Long Beach
Darlene Mee, Long Beach
Barbara Metzger, Whittier
Robert Meyer, Long Beach
George & Sunelei Meylor, Seal Beach
Clarice Elaine Miller, Westminster
Melva & Richard Miller, Long Beach
Michael Miller, Huntington Beach
Peggy Miller, Long Beach
Phyllis Miller, Long Beach
Jere Millington, Garden Grove
Mariann Mills, Santa Ana
Erlene Minton, Los Alamitos
Charlotte Mitchell, Long Beach
Alan & Joann Miyamoto, Torrance
Randy & Mary Mizer, Long Beach
Dick & Joan Moe, Rolling Hills Estates
Mo & Patricia Mohler, Long Beach
Robert Moll, Long Beach
Art & Barbara Moncrief, La Mirada
Linda Monsen, Long Beach
John T. Moriarty, Long Beach
Dian Morris, Long Beach
Sherill & Cathy Moses, La Mirada
Edward & Enette Murachver,
Long Beach
Bruce & Pamela Murray, Seal Beach
Leonard & Joalyn Mushin, Cerritos
Marcia Myers, Long Beach
Dan & Anne Border, Laguna Woods
Dennis Nakamura, Artesia
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Robert & Cheryl Nay, Chino Hills
Gary & Renee Neely, Orange
Margaret Nerio, Huntington Beach
Susan Newman, Long Beach
Joe & June Nichols, Buena Park
Mike Nichols, Riverside
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Barbara Noble, Los Alamitos
Diane & Phillip Norris, Lakewood
J. Nicholas Nowak, Westminster
Esther & Robert Nugent, Lakewood
Shirley & John Nyquist, Long Beach
Alice O`Keefe, Anaheim
Edward & Elizabeth Ogle, Orange
Patricia Omel, Long Beach
Lori Opaczewski-Kapp, La Palma
Ray & Vickie Orlando,
Huntington Beach
Laura Orloff, Long Beach
In Memory of Kathleen Tracy
Carole Owens, Long Beach
Ron & Kay Owens, San Clemente
Dorothy Palaski, Seal Beach
Tony & Jan Paleno, Villa Park
Beverly Pandora, Long Beach
Elaine Paradzick, Laguna Hills
Roberta Parkes, Los Alamitos
Nancy & Andrew Parleto, Los Angeles
Sandra Paskus, Buena Park
Doris Patterson, La Cañada-Flintridge
In honor of Dorothy Paul, Long Beach
Lois & Wayne Pecora, Yorba Linda
Fred & Ann Peitzman, Torrance
Mary Kay Petersen, Los Alamitos
Nancy Phillips, Garden Grove
Anonymous, Huntington Beach
Riley & Mary Pike, Long Beach
Robert & Gloria Porter,
Huntington Beach
Jean Preston, Long Beach
Claire Rademacher, Whittier
Ted & Peggy Radoumis,
Santa Fe Springs
Jean Reed, Sunset Beach
Shary Reed, Seal Beach
Ralph & Arlene Rees, Seal Beach
Mary Lou Reid & John Celentano,
Arcadia
Sharon C. Reinhart, Huntington Beach
Gloria & Harold Ressler, Anaheim
Carol Reynolds, Long Beach
Craig & Ann Rice, Orange
Ross Rice, Fullerton
Irene Rich, San Pedro
Mary Rich, Huntington Beach
Patti Richmond, Long Beach
Sylvia Rivas, Bellflower
Julio Rivera, Huntington Beach
Gary & Christy Roeber, Long Beach
Carol Rose, Long Beach
Barry Rosenberg & Herb Nomura,
Signal Hill
Norbert & Marion Rosenblum, Anaheim
Willo & Kermit Rosenthal, Norwalk
Josephine Rossello, Long Beach
Deann Roth, Bellflower
Ryna Rothberg, Mission Viejo
Toby Rothschild, Westminster
Charlotte Roush, Long Beach
Lorna Rowland, Long Beach
Skip & Lorna Rowland, Long Beach
Cast of Characters
(in alphabetical order)
Alonzo
Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger
Bombalurina
Cassandra
Coricopat
Mungojerrie
Demeter
Rumpleteazer
Grizabella
Jellylorum/Giddlebone
Jennyanydots
Mistoffelees
Munkustrap
Old Deuteronomy
Plato/Macavity
Pouncival
Rum Tum Tugger
Sillabub
Skimbleshanks
Tantomile
Tumblebrutus
Victoria
JAMIE JOSEPH
EDDIE KORBICH*
TERRA C. MACLEOD*
JUPINKO
PATRICK LOYD
JACOB HAREN
JENN AÉDO
CARLY WIELSTEIN
KELLI PROVART*
LAURA GRIFFITH*
COLETTE PETERS
JOSEPH CORELLA*
ROBERT PIERANUNZI*
CLENT BOWERS*
CHRIS HOLLY*
RAYMOND MATSAMURA
DANNY GURWIN*
AUBREY ELSON
DANIEL DAWSON
ANDREA TAYLOR
JOE KOMARA*
TIFFANY RENEE REID
*Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
About CATS
The lyrics to the best-known song from
CATS, “Memory,” were actually written by
Trevor Nunn, but were inspired by an earlier Eliot poem, “Rhapsody on a Winter
Night.” Additionally, the Act Two opener
“Moments of Happiness” is from “Four Quartets,” written by Eliot at the outset or World
War II.
CATS the musical opened in London in 1981,
followed by Broadway in 1982. It was an
i m m e d i a t e
smash, and ran
in New York for
18 years, becoming the longest-running musical in Broadway
history until it
was overtaken
by
another
Lloyd Webber
show,
THE
PHANTOM
OF
THE OPERA. The
National Tour of
CATS still holds the title of longest continual
tour.
CATS has also become an international phenomenon, playing in over 250 cities in
twenty countries. It has been translated into
ten languages, including Japanese, Dutch
and Norwegian. Interestingly, the title itself
was never translated for foreign productions. The Mexico production did a focus
group to see if audiences would respond to
GATOS, but it was a near-unanimous decision to keep the English name.
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Musical Numbers
MTW Star Supporters (continued)
ACT ONE
ACT TWO
OVERTURE
MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS
JELLICLE SONGS FOR JELLICLE CATS
GUS: THE THEATRE CAT
THE NAMING OF CATS
GROWLTIGER’S LAST STAND
THE OLD GUMBIE CAT
SKIMBLESHANKS: THE RAILWAY CAT
THE RUM TUM TUGGER
MACAVITY: THE MYSTERY CAT
GRIZABELLA THE GLAMOUR CAT
MAGICAL MISTER MISTOFFELEES
BUSTOPHER JONES
MEMORY
MUNGOJERRIE AND RUMPLETEAZER
JOURNEY TO THE HEAVYSIDE LAYER
OLD DEUTERONOMY
THE AD-DRESSING OF CATS
THE SONG OF THE JELLICES
AND THE JELLICLE BALL
FINALE
MEMORY (PART ONE)
There will be a fifteen-minute intermission between acts.
About CATS
The English poet
and playwright
T.S. Eliot (18881965) originally
wrote the poems
that you hear in
CATS as light
verse for his godchildren during
the 1930s. These
poems were collected and published in 1939 as
“Old
Possum’s
The original publication fea- Book of Practical
tured artwork by Eliot himself. Cats” (‘Old Possum’ was a nickname for Eliot given to him by Ezra Pound).
By this time Eliot had already established
himself as one of the most important poets
of the 20th Century, with works such as “The
Waste-Land,” “The Hollow Men” and “The
Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.”
Although the whimsy of “Practical Cats” was
something of a departure for Eliot, the collection proved popular and was reprinted
as early as 1940.
Several of the poems were set to music by
two different English composers in the
1950s: Alan Rawsthorne and Humphrey
Searle. Also in the 1950s, a young boy by
the name of Andrew Lloyd Webber found
himself enchanted by Eilot’s verse.
Dale & Erin Rudat, Riverside
Diana Rummel, Long Beach
Barbara Bernice Rush, Montebello
Peggy Sturgis, Laguna Beach
Taro & Masako Saisho, Monterey Park
Marvin Schlezinger, Fountain Valley
Hilton & Michelle Schlosberg, Irvine
Dennis & Diane Schmitz, Long Beach
Bea Schneider, Seal Beach
Ron & Betty Schodt,
Rancho Palos Verdes
R. E. & Mary Lou Schulze, Orange
Diana Scott & Stephanie Davis,
Long Beach
Rosemary Scott, Long Beach
Wayne & Kathe Searcey, Costa Mesa
Gail Sebring, Huntington Beach
Natalie Sellers, Los Alamitos
Stephen Sellers, Los Alamitos
Betty Shaw, Long Beach
Chris & Howard Shepherd, Seal Beach
Janet Shepherd, Long Beach
Raymond & Sandra Sherrard,
Garden Grove
Kathleen Sherwin, La Mirada
Lindsay Shields, Long Beach
John & Carol Shupek, Whittier
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Jackie & Frank Spiziri, Long Beach
Diana Spooner, Lakewood
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Rancho Palos Verdes
Charlene Strawbridge, Lakewood
Joyce Striewig, Long Beach
Pauline Strong, Long Beach
Peggy Strople, Long Beach
Vickie & Jim Sullos, Long Beach
Robert & Eleanor Sundstrom, Cypress
Patricia Sutch, Long Beach
Michael Sweeney, Huntington Beach
Paul & Sally Tanner-Smock,
Long Beach
Byron & Sara Tatti, Huntington Beach
Lillian Tay, Long Beach
Linda Telkowski, Long Beach
Eugene & Romola Temkin, Long Beach
Kathy Terry, Cypress
Tina Tessina, Long Beach
Mary Thoits, Long Beach
Thomasina Thomson, Long Beach
Shirley Thronson, Long Beach
Wayne and Joan Thyden, Carson
Virginia Todd, Long Beach
Andy Tomenchuk, San Clemente
Phyllis Toombs, Huntington Beach
Doris Topsy-Elvord, Long Beach
Phyllis Totri, Newport Beach
Bob Turansick, Long Beach
Viktoria Tyer, Long Beach
H. Uchiyama, Gardena
Ellie Urcis, La Mirada
Dr. Masashi & Christine Uriu,
Rancho Palos Verdes
Peter & Madalyne Ursano, Long Beach
Joe & Joan Van Hooten, Long Beach
Barbara Ann Vaught, Long Beach
Lisa Viets, Long Beach
Joe Vivilacqua, Long Beach
Monique Von Borstel, Pico Rivera
Richard Walker, Long Beach
Winifred Waters, Long Beach
Lloyd Webber set all of the poems in the
collection to music. Recalling his earlier musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,
Lloyd
Webber used a
variety of musical
styles, including
pop, rock, classical, music hall
and opera, to
help illustrate the
cats’
differing
personalities.
The 1982 reprinting
featured all-new
illustrations by
Edward Gorey.
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James & Betty Jo Wells, Long Beach
Rebecca Wells, Lynwood
Jann Whisenant, Los Alamitos
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Huntington Beach
Ruth Whitcomb, Long Beach
Linda White, Lakewood
Merna White, Garden Grove
Beth Widmark, Long Beach
Helen Wigman, Irvine
Undine Wildman, Long Beach
Carol Willcut, Long Beach
Richard & Linda Williams, Long Beach
Sondra Williamson, Huntington Beach
Robert & Maralys Wills, Santa Ana
Richard & Liliana Witz-Hancsak,
San Pedro
Gwen Woirhaye, Whittier
John Wolzanski, Long Beach
Noreen Wood, Long Beach
Darrell & Norma Woodruff, Montrose
Ruth Wright, Long Beach
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Richard & Mary Zern, Long Beach
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Stuart Zuck, Lakewood
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The Musical Theatre West Box Office is
located at 4350 E. 7th Street (on the
southwest corner of Ximeno Avenue).
Box Office hours are Monday-Friday,
12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. On performance
days, the will-call table will be open one
hour prior to curtain times in the lobby of
the Carpenter Center.
For information on tickets, subscriptions,
group sales, gift cards and exchanges,
call our Box Office at (562) 856-1999
x4.
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
will-call table, and the box office will
issue you replacement tickets. No replacement tickets can be issued at any
other time.
inside the theater.
•Cameras and audio or video recorders
may not be used during the performance.
•Patrons are discouraged from bringing
infants, toddlers and children under the
age of five to any regular performance.
If children are causing a disturbance to
other patrons, house management reserves the right to ask the parent to
remove the child from the auditorium.
•Every person must have a ticket and seat
MESSAGES/PAGERS/CELL PHONES
assignment, regardless of age.
Doctors or parents wishing to leave an •Please note the nearest exit from your
emergency phone number while attend- assigned seat. In the unlikely event of an
ing a performance should refer callers to emergency, please walk to that exit.
(562) 985-4274 and leave their seat
LATE SEATING
locations with the paging service or
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
be seated at the discretion of the house
and cellular phones.
management and may be seated in the
PLEASE REMEMBER
nearest available seat, regardless of
•Smoking is not permitted in the Carpen- your actual seat assignment, until intermister Performing Arts Center at any time.
sion when you may take your regularly
•Food and beverages are not permitted assigned seat.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Executive Director/Producer
Marketing Coordinator
Dir. of Comm. & Public Relations
Box Office Manager
Mary Ritenhour
Michael Betts
Gigi Fusco Meese
Robert Decker
Assistant Box Office Manager
Subscriptions Coordinator
Education/Outreach Coordinator
Facilities Manager
Sam Cavanaugh
Stephanie Pacheco
Sari Rose Poll
Jim T. Mora
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director/Choreographer
Musical Director
Co-Director/Choreographer
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Dance Captain
Technical Director
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume Coordinator
Sets Provided by
Costumes Provided by
Pyrotechnic Special Effects
Hair/Makeup Specialist
Wig Stylist
Orchestra Contractor
Keyboard Programming
Dana Solimando
Dennis Castellano
Billy Johnstone
Stanley D. Cohen*
Mary Ritenhour*
Terra C. MacLeod*
Kevin Clowes
Jean-Yves Tessier
Julile Ferrin
Yolanda Rowell
FCLO Music Theatre
Stage West Costumes
J.S. Marsh Special Effects, Inc.
Mark Hoyer
Cliff Senior
David Lamoureux
Daniel Thomas
Based on OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS by T.S. ELIOT
Featuring
JENN AÉDO • CLENT BOWERS • JOSEPH CORELLA • DANIEL DAWSON • AUBREY ELSON
LAURA GRIFFITH • DANNY GURWIN • JACOB HAREN • CHRIS HOLLY • JAMIE JOSEPH
JUPINKO • JOE KOMARA • EDDIE KORBICH • PATRICK LOYD • TERRA C. MACLEOD
RAYMOND MATSAMURA • COLETTE PETERS • ROBERT PIERANUNZI • KELLI PROVART
TIFFANY RENEE REID • ANDREA TAYLOR • CARLY WIELSTEIN
Technical Director
KEVIN CLOWES
Lighting Designer
Daniel Thomas
Production Manager
Ensemble Singers Katherine Brady
Garrett Deagon
Amy Glinskas
Ian Parmenter
Crew Chief Jim T. Mora
Master Electrician Dustin Snyder
Deck Crew Ethan Koerner
Spot Operators Kristy Mapes
Chris Ramirez
Dresser Martin Raymondo
Audition Pianists Tom Griep
Julie Lamoureux
John Sawoski
Program Daniel Thomas
Publicity and Cast Photos Ken Jaques
Promotional Videography Michael Betts
Season
Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER • Additional Lyrics by TREVOR NUNN
STEVEN GLAUDINI
General Manager
Steven Glaudini
presents
Artistic Director
Paul Garman
Artistic Director
Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer
58th
Sound Designer
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
JULIE FERRIN
Stage Manager
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Provided by
J.S. MARSH SPECIAL EFFECTS, INC.
STANLEY D. COHEN
Co-Director/Choreographer
Musical Director
Director/Choreographer
Costume Coordinator
YOLANDA ROWELL
Assistant Stage Manager
MARY RITENHOUR
BILLY JOHNSTONE
DENNIS CASTELLANO
DANA SOLIMANDO
Associate Producers
JON & AMANDA HALL • LEN & TOMMYE LOVETT • IN MEMORY OF DON GARMAN
Youth Performances Underwritten by
ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH
SHELDON & SHELL WHITNEY GROSSMAN • LARRY & SHARI NEMIROW
DON KNABE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
2010-2011 Season Producing Team
PATTI BECKMAN • KOZEL & SALLY BOREN • JIM & LIZ BRESLAUER • STANLEY D. COHEN
PAUL GARMAN • DENNE & ANNE GOLDSTEIN • LIZ HANDLEY • LAURA KILLINGSWORTH
MARY ELLEN KILSBY • LOUISE LAKOFF • GIGI FUSCO MEESE • JOE & EDNA MOORE
HENRY & JULIE TABOADA • AVALEE WAGNER • BETTY WEBSTER
F E B RUA RY 1 1 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 1
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
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]
Musical Theatre West is a 501(c)(3) California non-profit corporation, Federal Tax ID 95-6100108
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Cats is presented by arrangemen t with Rodgers & Hammerstein Th eatricals,
229 W. 28th Street, New York, NY 10001 ~ www.rnh.com
Message from the Producer
Welcome to CATS! For years, this has been one of the top-requested shows by our audiences
and we’re thrilled to be able to present it! We want to thank our Season sponsors: The Ackerman Family/Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation and Ken and Dottie Reiner. Special thanks to Jon &
Amanda Hall, Len & Tommy Lovett and Friends of Don Garman who supported this production
as Associate Producers and to Larry & Shari Nemirow and Sheldon & Shell Whitney
Grossman who helped underwrite the youth performances along with Supervisor Don Knabe
and the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Season subscriptions are now on sale for our exciting 59th Season at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center (see ad on the back cover). You may renew your current subscription or purchase a new subscription at the hospitality table in the lobby. We also have a few remaining spaces on our
annual New York Theatre trip May 1-7 (see ad on page 8) and would love to have you join us!
Thank you for your support of our mission in preserving this wonderful art form of musical theater. It is deeply
appreciated by everyone in the Musical Theatre West family. Enjoy the show!
Marnos Lelesi
President, Board of Directors
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer
Board of Directors
Bob Dominguez
Lucy Daggett
Vice President, Finance/Treasurer
Steve Conley
Vice President, Funds Development
Jim Choura
Vice President, Governance
Vice President, Marketing
Joan Wells
John Montgomery
Vice President, Long Range Planning
Barbara Bixby Blackwell
Gary Cooper
Cindy Costello
Tom Gillespie
Mary Ellen Kilsby
Pat DeRouen
Secretary
Julie Knabe
Lucia Kos
Shari Nemirow
Bev Cook
Guild President
Dick Ramseyer
Myra Weiss
Footlighters President
Board of Trustees
Joe Moore
Chair
Don Black
Judy McNulty Black
Kathryn Baker Campbell
Richard Carpenter
Howard Davis
Nancy Gaines
Dr. Donald J. Greco
Terry Marté Greco
Patricia Grisham
Shell Grossman
Jon Hall
Laura Killingsworth
Len Lovett
Richard Neri
Dottie Reiner
Ken Reiner
Kurt Schulzman
Arlene Solomon
Madalyne Ursano
Community Advisory Council
George & Gloria Deukmejian, Beverly O’Neill
Co-Chairs
Gary DeLong
Steve Goodling
Randy Gordon
Cam Killingsworth
Bonnie Lowenthal
Jane Netherton
Donna Recksen
Chris Steinhauser
Doris Topsy-Elvord
Mike Walter
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.
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Add some color to your life.
Musical Theatre West • 2011-2012 Season
Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach
Oct. 28-Nov. 13, 2011 December 9-18, 2011
Welcome to the ‘60s and the world of
big dreams, big girls and big hair!
This high-energy and uplifting show
based on the John Waters camp
classic film won the 2003 Tony Award
for Best Musical. Typical teenager
Tracy Turnblad wants nothing more
than to appear on Corny Collins’
dance show. When she gets her wish,
she changes the face of 1960s
Baltimore forever!
Missy, Suzy, Betty Jean and Cindy Lou
help you ring in the holidays!
The follow-up to the smash hit
The Marvelous Wonderettes
finds the girls at Harper’s
Hardware for the 1968
holiday party! Of course, the
Wonderettes bring their
signature four-part harmony
to songs from “O Tannenbaum” to “Mele Kalikimaka.” Loads of fun for the
whole family!
February 10-26, 2012 April 13-29, 2012
One of the all-time great musicals,
featuring “The Impossible Dream," one
of the all-time great standards. At the
height of the Spanish Inquisition, author
Miguel de Cervantes is imprisoned
and uses the story of knight-errant
Don Quixote to defend himself. Full
of indelible characters and a
beautiful Latin-tinged score, Man
of La Mancha ran for six years on
Broadway and won the Tony for
Best Musical.
June 29-July 15, 2012
Killer rabbits, shrubbery-obsessed
knights, angry Frenchmen throwing cows It’s everything you could want in a musical! You don’t have to be a Python fan to
love Spamalot -you just have to love
musicals. “Lovingly ripped off” from their
classic film “Monty Python and the Holy
Grail,” this riotous send-up of
the Arthurian legend won the
Tony for Best Musical and
has had millions laughing
across the globe.
The surprise hit of our 20082009 Season returns in an allnew edition! Back by
popular demand, new
shows, new songs and
new stars are put through
the wringer in this laugh-a
-minute satire on all
things musical theater.
You’ll re-discover why
Forbidden Broadway ran
for 26 years in New York!
“One of the finest regional
theatres in the country.”
-Bill Handel, KFI Radio
There’s nothing like the magic
and excitement of live theater,
and you have the best theater in
town right in your backyard!
Freeway close, convenient parking, excellent viewing from all
seats, close to all sorts of dining
options - it doesn’t get any better
than this! Come start a new
tradition by joining our evergrowing family.
Five-show packages start at just $125!
562.856.1999x4 www.musical.org
Southern California’s Premier Musical Theatre Company
2010-2011 Season Sponsors
ACKERMAN FAMILY/EVALYN M. BAUER FOUNDATION
KEN & DOTTIE REINER