Playbill - Pickwick Players

Check out what we have
planned for 2015!
February 2015
Directed by Kyle Young
Note: This production will include youth and adults.
June-July 2015
Directed by Thomas Fitzpatrick
Note: This joint production with Coronado Playhouse
will include youth and adults.
August 2015
Directed by Frank Remiatte
Note: This will be a mentor production with
a youth cast and an adult cast.
ABOUT PICKWICK PLAYERS
Formed in 2008, Pickwick Players brings affordable, high
quality community theater productions and classes to
communities in San Diego county.
Board of Directors:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Youth Ambassador
Publicity & Marketing
Member-At-Large
Artistic Director
Jennie Gray Connard
Kirk Valles
Mark Genovese
Kyle Young
Nettie Allen
Debra Rodebaugh
Sheri Spector
Cameron Williams
Pickwick Players is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater
utilizing both adults and children with varying degrees of
knowledge and experience. Participation in our productions is
always free.
Box Office: 619-448-5673
Website: http://www.pickwickplayers.net
Emma would like to thank both casts
and the crew (especially Dawn and
Alisa) for making “being a dog” so
much fun!
Nicole- We are so thrilled to see you
performing as Patty in A Charlie
Brown Christmas! Congratulations!
Love, Your Family :)
Red Cast- Hope you had fun
mentoring the youngins’- Now they
can grow into professionals like all of
you!
Bryn- We are so proud of your hard
work and love for the role of Violet!
We can’t wait to see your Peanuts
dance! Love, Mom and Dad xoxo
Brody-You work hard and know the
Kaitlyn- Thank you so much for
exact right time to be goofy. I've really
teaching me how to be a little kid
enjoyed working with you.
again! Love, Nettie
Blanket Power! -Noah
First lead! Woot! Congratulations, Kevin- Tis the season of joy....thank
Lorelei! We’re really proud of you.
you for all the joy you give us!
Congratulations to my Superstar, Ty
McEvoy! While you make an outstanding Pig Pen, you are anything
but! Love, Grandpa
Emma- We are so proud of you for
your dedication, hard work, and energy! Break a paw, Snoopy! Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Kara, and Noah
Emma- You are an amazing Snoopy! Kaitlyn– Have fun playing the role of
So glad that we got to do this Sally. We are so proud of you. Love,
together! Love, Kevin
Mommy and Daddy
Ty- You are a wonderful brother, and Congratulations, Abigail! You’re onewe love you very much! Love, Olivia, of-a-kind. We love watching you
Abby, and Mick
perform. Love, Mom, Dad, and Cole.
Blue Cast- Have a great run! Hope Ty- You are a wonderful, smart, outyou enjoyed working with the big going kid with a heart of gold. Mom
kids! From your adoring fans!
and Dad are proud of you!
Pickwick Players is a proud member of
the Associated Community Theatres of San Diego (ACT).
Break a leg, Angel! Love Papa and We love our little Pig Pen. Keep up
Lani Girl
the dirty work, Ty. Love, Phil and Obe
Merry Christmas
from Jack Harlow
& the Adkins family!
Presents
Directed by Alisa Williams and Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams
ROLE
BLUE CAST
RED CAST
Charlie Brown
Ryan Singer
David Gregory
Lucy Van Pelt
Lorelei Howe
Jazley Genovese
Linus Van Pelt
Brody Stayner
Noah Zuniga-Williams
Sally Brown
Kaitlyn McCormick
Nettie Allen
Snoopy
Emma Spencer
Kevin Davison
Schroeder
Jason Davis
Jack Harlow
Violet
Bryn Williams
Kaitlyn Thomas
Patty
Abigail Hodson
Nicole Del Moral
Pig Pen
Ty McEvoy
Evan Saldivar
Frieda
Sarah Davidson
Kristina Davidson
Shermy
Giovanni Zeitsen
Conner Villedieu
A Charlie Brown Christmas is presented through special arrangement
with Tams Witmark, Arthur Whitelaw, and Ruby Persson.
Please turn off all cell phones prior to the performance.
Taking of photographs and use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
A NOTE FROM PICKWICK’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Welcome to the final show of our 2014 season! We are excited and
grateful to be back at Off Broadway Live for the third time, and are
confident that we will continue to grow and thrive here in the Santee
community.
Especially in this holiday season, we at Pickwick feel it is important
to reach out to those in need. For A Charlie Brown Christmas, we
have selected Santee Santas and Project Linus. Santee Santas has
been organizing food and toy drives for needy families in Santee for
over fifty years, and we have a food bin in the theatre for donations.
Project Linus is a national non-profit organization that organizes the
making of homemade blankets for critically ill children, and we have
a basket at our snack bar to collect monetary donations for the local
chapter. We hope you will consider making a donation to one of
these worthy causes!
A Charlie Brown Christmas marks our third mentor show with an
older cast mentoring a younger cast. We have previously used a
model of adults mentoring youth, but this time we decided to try
something different with a teen cast mentoring a younger youth cast.
We quickly discovered in the rehearsal process that the younger
cast had plenty to teach the teen cast on how to speak and act like a
Peanuts character! We are thrilled (pun intended) to produce our
next mentor show this summer, Agatha Christie’s murder mystery
And Then There Were None, with an adult cast and a youth cast.
After considering donating to the charities listed above, if you feel so
inclined, Pickwick Players thrives on donations from its patrons. This
is what allows us to continue to offer theatrical experiences for youth
without production fees, a rarity in San Diego.
Thank you for your support!
Cameron Williams
http://www.coronadoplayhouse.com
Check out our friends around the county
at the other ACT-member theatres!
(Associated Community Theatres)
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Bell, Book, and Candle
Runs through December 21
Directed by Bob Christiansen
http://www.onstageplayhouse.org
I Do, I Do, I Do
Runs through December 14
Directed by Sherrie Colbourn
http://www.powpac.org
The very first Peanuts comic strip back in 1950, featuring Charlie Brown. Shermy, and Patty
The 1940’s Radio Hour
Runs through December 21
Directed by Kelli Harless
http://www.patioplayhouse.com
Same Time Next Year
Runs through December 14
Directed by Mark Loveless
www.lamplighterslamesa.com
PRODUCTION TEAM PROFILES
PRODUCTION TEAM
Alisa Williams (Director), normally found choreographing, has had fun
co-directing with her sister-in-law, Dawn. She has also loved working with her
daughter, Bryn (aka Violet), along with Heather and the talented cast and crew
to bring this holiday favorite to life. Much love and thanks to Cameron, Bryn,
and her family for always supporting her theater adventures.
Directors
Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams (Director) is thrilled to be making her
directorial debut at Pickwick Players! Previous Pickwick roles include Miss
Hannigan in Annie, Lucy in Snoopy!!!, Fastrada in Pippin, and Storyteller in
Once On This Island. Dawn Marie would like to thank her co-director Alisa and
assistant director Heather, the cast, crew, and parents, and her family for their
involvement and support.
Musical Director
Cameron Williams (Producer) has produced nine shows for Pickwick and
serves as its Artistic Director. He is a longtime fan of Peanuts comics and
television specials, and appeared as Linus in Pickwick’s production of
Snoopy!!! It has been an honor for him to work alongside his wife, daughter,
sister, mom, and dad on this production.
Lighting Technician
Heather Rager (Assistant Director/Stage Manager) is new to Pickwick
and has a Music Education degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield,
OH. She taught vocal music and drama for over twenty years in Maryland, as
well as two years in Ramona, CA. Currently, she is the Activities Director at
Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista. Heather’s recent
roles include Geneva Musgrave in Coronado Playhouses’ Dearly Beloved and
Violet in 9 to 5 the Musical at Onstage Playhouse.
Costume Assistants
Kirk Valles (Musical Director) teaches vocal music in the San Diego
Unified School District and is Director of Music at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church. Spamalot, Into the Woods, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Pippin, and, Little Shop of Horrors
include some of Kirk's latest shows. He maintains private piano and voice
coaching. Kirk is honored to be working with Alisa, Dawn Marie, and the cast.
Much LOVE to Ana, Brooke, and Garner.
Box Office and House
Frank Remiatte (Set Designer) is thrilled to be back at Pickwick, this time
as set designer. Thanks to Alisa and Dawn for their paper towel drawings.
Frank has directed Once Upon a Mattress, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Bye Bye
Birdie, and Seussical for Pickwick. Up next, he will be directing the murder
mystery, And Then There Were None. Thanks to everyone who has helped
put this show together. Break legs!
Merrie Williams (Costume Designer) is pleased to be returning to theatre
costume design after a hiatus of 20 years. From 1983 to 1995 she designed
costumes for over 40 shows at Santee Community Theatre, garnering an
Aubrey Award for the challenging Greater Tuna, along with 10 more for
direction, production, and house management. Many thanks to the diligent
seamstresses who helped make her vision a reality and to her husband who
logged many hours despite his aversion to fabric stores.
Alisa Williams & Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams
Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Producer/Program Design
Set Design
Heather Rager
Cameron Williams
Kirk Valles
Frank Remiatte
Properties
Kathy Parks
Lighting Design
Sound Technician
Costume Design
Photography
Chad Oakley
Danielle Revilla
Jennifer Bologna
Merrie Williams
Lani Crandall, Shelly Crickett,
Karina Davidson, Nancy Howe,
Kathy Parks, Kendra Thomas, Jim Williams
Adriana Zuniga-Williams
Graphic Design
Refreshments
David C. Carnevale
Mark Genovese
Jim and Merrie Williams
Set Construction and Painting:
Ushers and Refreshment Bakers:
Robert Davidson, Joe Davison,
Kevin Davison, Steve Haiman,
Olivia McEvoy, Nicole Del Moral,
Frank Remiatte, Mike Wasinski,
Dawn Marie Zuniga-Williams,
Adriana Zuniga-Williams,
Lorelei Zuniga-Williams
and Mark Genovese
Jennifer Davison, Joe Davison,
Kevin Davison, Karina Davidson,
Kristina Davidson, Wendy Del Moral,
Guyren Howe, Kelly McCormick,
Debra Rodebaugh, Kendra Thomas,
Carlo Zeitsen
THE PRODUCTION TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK:
Carlton Oaks School and the Santee School District
Creative Performing Media Arts Middle School
Valerie Iverson
PICKWICK PLAYERS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Pickwick Players is dedicated to the aid and development of the
cultural and performing arts in San Diego County. Our programs help
counter-balance the severe budget cuts that have taken place in our
schools by offering educational theatrical experiences at no cost to the
performers. In addition, we offer low cost classes and workshops. We
ask that you consider helping Pickwick by becoming a sponsor for our
non-profit organization. Listed below are the different levels of sponsorship. We appreciate your support!
Individual & Corporate Sponsor Levels
“Title” Sponsor ($5000) 8 season tickets (includes opening); 4 Gala
tickets; 4 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; name & logo associated
with all advertising; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Opening Night” Sponsor ($2000) 4 season tickets (includes
opening); 2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; sponsor
listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Playbill” Sponsor ($1000) 2 season tickets (includes opening);
2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby,
playbills, website.
“Break-a-Leg” Sponsor ($500) 2 season tickets (includes opening); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Backstage” Sponsor ($250) 2 tickets to 2 shows (excludes
opening); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.
“Star” Sponsor ($100) 2 tickets to any one show (excludes
opening); sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.
All benefits are valid for 12 months from donation date.
Donate online at www.pickwickplayers.net or send checks to:
P.O. Box 711064
Santee, CA 92072
Questions or more information:
[email protected]
501(C)(3) NONPROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION, TAX ID# 26-1931458
CAST PROFILES– RED CAST
Evan Saldivar (Pig Pen) appreciates the merits of his
character's individual style and flair. In his free time, he plays
the piano, tutors for Momentum, and participated in Pickwick's
David & Lisa and Bye, Bye Birdie. He is more than excited to
be returning to Pickwick for A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Kaitlyn Thomas (Violet) is thrilled to be back at Pickwick
where she was an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka. California
Youth Conservatory credits: Ragtime (Edgar), Les Miserables
(Gavroche) and 13 the Musical (Patrice U.S.). She was most
recently in Carrie the Musical with the San Diego Actor's
Alliance. Kaitlyn is a seventh grader at a performing arts
school, and plays guitar. She thanks the Pickwick staff and
crew for this experience.
Conner Villedieu (Shermy) is more than familiar with the
stage, with many, many interests lending to his fluidity such as
improv.
Noah Zuniga-Williams (Linus) is glad to be back with
Pickwick for Christmas this year. He was last seen on this
stage as the voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors. He is a
freshman in college, majoring in music education, and does
street performing in Balboa Park.
CAST PROFILES– RED CAST
Nettie Allen (Sally), a senior, is overjoyed to be playing
Sally. Favorite roles: Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream,
Lisa in David and Lisa, Jessie in Hamlet Thrillmageddon, and
this show. She would like to thank her friends, family, and Ryan
for their never-ending support and love.
Kristina Davidson (Frieda), an eighth grader, is excited to
be performing with Pickwick Players! Roles elsewhere include
Molly (Annie Jr.), Ugly (Honk Jr.), Abu (Aladdin), and Perla
(Cinderella). She would like to thank her parents and the
Pickwick family for their support. Special shout-out to little
sister, Sarah, for being a good Little Frieda!
Kevin Davison (Snoopy) is thrilled to be back with
Pickwick Players. He was recently an Elf/Pied Piper in Shrek
the Musical (CYT.) His favorite role was being a Who in How
the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe for the last three
years. Kevin hopes to be on Broadway someday, but he
knows that wherever life takes him he will always have a song
in his heart.
Nicole Del Moral (Patty) is a seventeen year old, eleventh
grader. This is her first Pickwick Player's production. She has
been in six projects with her school. Her favorite role was Mrs.
Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. She has enjoyed being a part of
this production, and is glad the directors are not like the adults
in Charlie Brown.
Jazley Genovese (Lucy) is sixteen and attends the San
Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts as a musical
theatre major. Favorite roles: Princess Fiona in Shrek the
Musical and Alice Beinecke in The Addams Family (San Diego
Junior Theatre), Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie and Mayzie in
Seussical (Pickwick), and Miss Hannigan in Annie.
David Gregory (Charlie Brown) is returning to Pickwick for
the ninth time, and in the world of Peanuts for the second (his
first role here was Charlie Brown in Snoopy!!!). Other roles
include David in David and Lisa and Sir Harry in Once Upon a
Mattress. "Thank you, Goobies."
Jack Harlow (Schroeder) is a student at Grossmont
College. Pickwick credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat (Benjamin), Seussical (Horton) and Thoroughly
Modern Millie (Trevor). He has also worked at CYC in Les
Miserable (Bishop). He performed at The Globe Honors for
two consecutive years. Jack thanks Cameron and Alisa for
letting him into this experience.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
“Opening Night” Sponsor
Raylene J. Wall
“Playbill” Sponsors
Gilly’s Bar
“Backstage” Sponsors
Art Allen
The Genovese Family
Jeanvieve Lamoureux
Randy and Kim Prendergast
TraceySinger.com
The Summy Family
Kendra Thomas
The Jardel Family
“Break-a-Leg” Sponsors
Thomas Fitzpatrick and Barron Henzel
Steve Haiman
Danny Ingersoll
Kirk Valles
Cameron & Alisa Williams
“Star” Sponsors
Sam and Lori Bologna
Richard and Paula Ciavarelli
The Krut Family
Lou Anne Linder
Kathy Stayner
Debbie and Bill O’Toole
The Rodebaugh Family
Michael Van Allen
Jim and Merrie Williams
CAST PROFILES– BLUE CAST
Sarah Davidson (Frieda), nine years old, loved
performing in Once Upon a Mattress, and is excited to be in
her second Pickwick production! Sarah appeared in
Lakeside's PLAY production of Disney's The Aristocats Kids
(Berlioz). She thanks her parents and the Pickwick family for
their support. Special thanks to sister and mentor, Kristina,
for all her help.
Jason Davis (Schroeder) is thirteen years old and in the
seventh grade. He played in a two-minute play of Frozen as
the King, and he played Kristoff at a five day summer camp.
He does Tae Kwon Do, and he ran a half marathon on
November 16, 2014.
Abigail Hodson (Patty) is ten years old. She enjoys jazz
dance, acrobatics, and recently, tap. Abigail played Little Pig
and the Mayor of Munchkin Land in shows produced by her
dance studio. She thanks her family, and most of all
Grandpa Gary, for learning to enjoy the Charlie Brown
movies with her.
Lorelei Howe (Lucy) is a sixth grader who is eagerly
anticipating her fifth show with Pickwick Players. She has
appeared in Bye, Bye Birdie, Willy Wonka, Little Shop of
Horrors and Once Upon a Mattress. Lorelei thanks her
parents for their support and for their love.
Kaitlyn McCormick (Sally) is thrilled to be working with
Pickwick. She is eight years old and in the third grade. She
recently played Molly in Annie Jr. (ACT). When not on stage,
Kaitlyn enjoys reading and making art. She would like to
thank her mom, dad, and Nathan for their help.
Ty McEvoy (Pig Pen) is excited to return to the Pickwick
stage in his second production! His Pickwick debut was Sir
Studley in Once Upon a Mattress. Ty is nine years old and
enjoys reading, baseball, and playing outside. Thanks to
Mrs. Williams for directing and Evan (Red Cast) for
mentoring him.
Ryan Singer (Charlie Brown), eleven years old, is
thrilled to be in his first Pickwick Players show. Past credits:
Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (MHA), Gavroche in Les
Miserables (YAT), Winthrop in the Music Man (YAT). Ryan
enjoys singing harmonies, surfing, and making people laugh!
Thanks to Pickwick for an amazing opportunity and family
for unconditional love.
CAST PROFILES– BLUE CAST
Emma Spencer (Snoopy) is in her third show with
Pickwick, along with Once Upon a Mattress and Willy Wonka.
She would like to thank her family, friends, and cast friends.
She is extremely glad to be cast as Snoopy, one of her
favorite Peanuts characters.
Brody Stayner (Linus) is nine years old and in the fourth
grade. His hobbies are soccer, running, and math. This is his
first time acting in a play. He has done speeches for the
public and CYT. He thanks his family for helping him get
through this process.
Bryn Williams (Violet), eleven years old, is excited to be
doing theatre again after a two-year hiatus. She is thrilled to
be doing a show with her with mom and aunt as directors.
Bryn has done four shows with Pickwick, including Joseph…
Dreamcoat and Willy Wonka. She wants to thank her family.
Giovanni Zeitsen (Shermy) is ten years old and in the
fifth grade. This is his second time performing in a play, his
first one being Once Upon a Mattress. Giovanni’s hobbies
are playing video games and playing with his baby sister,
Elena.