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WELCOME TO THE MOONLIGHT!
Dear Friends,
We welcome you to the first show in our 36th Season
and are thrilled to be producing the San Diego
Regional Premiere of Sister Act. This high energy show
is based on the beloved Whoopi Goldberg film and our
incredibly talented cast is ready to share this fabulous
story with you tonight.
As we kick off this season, please allow us to thank
Steven Glaudini and Daniel Kays
so many that make every year memorable. First and
welcome you to the Summer Season
foremost, we thank our subscribers and ticket buyers. As
you fill the Amphitheatre with open minds and open hearts, it is a privilege to bring these
shows every summer to you. Your attendance keeps cultural arts alive in the City of Vista
and provides great trust to our City Council who support our program every year. Please
take the time to thank our City Council when they are in attendance with you.
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Foundation, and say thank you to the corporate and show sponsors and the many
individual donors for their contributed support. Corporate and donor contributions are
vital to the health of the Moonlight. If you see a foundation staff or board member in
attendance, please make sure to thank them as well for their continued focus in keeping
our shows high in performance value, accessible in price, and relevant in content.
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Now, sit back as we take you to Philly during the disco era when lounge singers, nuns,
and thugs “raise their voices” to create a Joyful Noise! Have a great evening under the
stars and we look forward to seeing you at the Moonlight for the rest of the year!
Sincerely,
Steven GlaudiniDaniel J. Kays
Producing Artistic Director
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Don’t miss these three great acts coming to the
Moonlight Amphitheatre this fall and winter!
Remember When Rock Was Young:
The Elton John Tribute
OCTOBER 28 | 7 PM
This spectacular show stars the
award-winning, multi-talented
performer Craig A. Meyer, hailed
as the best Elton John tribute artist
performing today. His powerhouse
vocals and talent at the piano will
ignite Elton John’s greatest hits.
Tim Hockenberry in Concert
NOVEMBER 19 | 7 PM
Tim Hockenberry was propelled into the
national spotlight when he skyrocketed
to fame as a semi-finalist on America’s
Got Talent. Now you can experience
this gifted interpreter of songs when he
performs original material and beautifully
re-imagined covers.
Lightwire Theatre presents
A Very Electric Christmas
DECEMBER 3 | 6 PM
Bundle up and bring the family
to experience this dazzling show
that blends dance, puppetry, and
technology all performed in complete
darkness! Before the show, kids
can frolic in the snow area on the
Amphitheatre’s Great Lawn.
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ONE NIGHT ONLY!
MOONLIGHT SPECIAL FUNDRAISER
A UNIQUE CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Well-Strung in Concert
JULY 9 | 8 PM
Well-Strung, a New York City based string quartet, derives
their unique blend of vocals and strings by brilliantly fusing
classical music with the pop music of today. Well-Strung has
been receiving rave reviews at Feinstein’s/54 Below and all
over the world, from the House of Blues in New Orleans to
the Leicester Square Theatre in London.
From Taylor Swift to Beethoven, selections will be performed from the most beautiful and traditional
melodies to irreverent “newly-observed “ chart toppers...and everything in between.
Well-Strung’s recent CD Popssical debuted at #8 on Billboard’s Classical/Crossover chart this past October.
Chris Mann & Shoshana Bean in Concert
NOVEMBER 12 | 8 PM
Chris Mann: Golden
Join Chris Mann for a spectacular musical evening
featuring songs from the Golden Age of Broadway, the
Great American Songbook and his chart-topping albums.
Mann rose to fame as Christina Aguilera’s finalist on NBC’s
The Voice. Since then, his debut album, Roads, hit #1 on
Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart, he starred in his own PBS
television special: A Mann For All Seasons and is currently starring as The Phantom in The Spectacular
New Production of The Phantom of the Opera National Broadway Tour.
Critics hail Mann as “a bona fide breakout star” and “the best “Phantom of the Opera” since
Michael Crawford!”
Enjoy an evening of beloved hits and new favorites for one night only at the Moonlight!
New, up and coming Shoshana Bean is magnificent and stirring, always original, heartfelt, and
quite funny when needed. See her at Moonlight and you will be able to say you saw her when . . .
Over the years, Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean has become synonymous
with the word “soulful”. Bean is best known for her roles in the Broadway smash hits Wicked
and Hairspray, and a stellar performance alongside Brian McKnight on the Soul Train Lady of
Soul Awards. But since the release of her debut solo album, Superhero, it is said that Bean can
match Barbra Streisand’s range and challenge Madonna’s style – and this is just the beginning
of her career!
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2017 MOONLIGHT CABARET SERIES
A hit with audiences which resulted in sold-out performances earlier
this year, our Amphitheatre stage is transformed into ClubM, our
fully enclosed intimate indoor performance venue featuring cabaret
tables, pre-show dining and top-flight entertainment. Each concert is $80 and
includes dinner and the show.
Molly Ringwald in Concert
JANUARY 21, 2017 | 2 PM & 8 PM
Broadway audiences embraced her as Sally Bowles
in Cabaret, as well as in Enchanted April and Modern
Orthodox. But what many people may not realize is
that this Broadway leading lady has a bona fide classic
jazz background: her father is blind jazz pianist Bob
Ringwald. Recognized as an icon of the 80’s with breakout
performances in Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and
Pretty in Pink, Molly Ringwald will share her sultry pipes in a
concert featuring great jazz standards.
Mandy harvey
FEBRUARY 11, 2017 | 2 PM & 8 PM
In 2009, Mandy’s first album, Smile was released, to widespread
praise. Since then, she has released two more critically acclaimed
albums: After You’ve Gone and All of Me. Though her hearing
loss is profound, her timing, pitch, and passion are perfect. That’s
why the media, including NBC Nightly News, have taken notice.
The Los Angeles Times raved, “From the first note, Mandy Harvey
tames her audience into stunned appreciation as she glides
pitch-perfect from breathy jazz standard to growling blues….
At show’s end the audience is on its feet.”
The Four Freshmen
MARCH 11, 2017 | 2 PM & 8 PM
Four parts harmony, a twist of elegance, with a splash
of swing, and a whole lot of fun! Now in their 62nd year
of performance, The Four Freshmen continue to bring
their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences
worldwide. The legendary sound that began in 1948
with Bob, Don, Ross and Hal continues on in the 21st
century with Tommy, Curtis, Bob and Stein whose
unmistakable sound thrills audiences all over the world.
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VISTA CITY COUNCIL
We salute Mayor Judy Ritter and the Vista City Council
for their significant and enduring support.
Left to right: Councilmembers John B. Franklin; Deputy Mayor Amanda Rigby;
Mayor Judy Ritter, John J. Aguilera; Cody Campbell.
CITY OF VISTA ADMINISTRATION
PATRICK JOHNSON City Manager
ALY ZIMMERMANN Assistant City Manager
THERRON DIECKMANN Director of Recreation and Community Services
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Please contact
a member of our house staff for further
information and assistance. Handicap
accessible parking and wheelchair access
is available. Listening System receivers
are available free of charge at the sound
booth (photo ID needed). Special seating
needs? Contact VisTix Box Office at
(760) 724-2110. If a patron with mobility
needs purchases a lawn ticket and cannot
sit in a lawn chair, they may call the box
office in advance to reserve a mobility
chair that can be used to allow the patron
to sit and be rolled onto the grass area in
a safe manner. Any request made on the
night of the event without advance notice
will be handled if resources allow.
ALCOHOL: No outside alcohol permitted.
BBQs: No live flame or burning elements,
i.e. candles, BBQs, or hibachis permitted.
CHILDREN: Children must be supervised
at all times. Please collapse strollers
during performance. Play areas are
located outside South Gate.
LAWN CHAIRS: Personal lawn chairs are
not permitted inside the Amphitheatre.
LOST & FOUND: (760) 643-5297
PETS: Service animals only.
PLEASE NOTE: No stakes may be placed
into the synthetic lawn. Gum is prohibited.
RESTROOMS: Located to the north at
the Artisan Cafe patio and also located
adjacent to the south box office.
SAFETY: To prevent risk of injury, patrons
must wear shoes at all times.
SHUTTLE SERVICE: Service begins two
and a half hours prior to performance.
Transportation is from the grass parking
lot to and from the North Gate.
TICKET SALES: VisTix Ticket Office
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Amphitheatre Box Offices open two hours
prior to performances. Gates open 90
minutes prior to performances.
VIDEO TAPING, AUDIO TAPING,
AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING
THE PERFORMANCE IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
Moonlight Amphitheatre is a smoke-free
venue.
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PRESENTS
SISTER ACT
Music by
ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by
GLENN SLATER
Book by
CHERI STEINKELLNER
& BILL STEINKELLNER
Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture
“Sister Act” written by JOSEPH HOWARD
Orchestrations by DOUG BESTERMAN
Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by MICHAEL KOSARIN
DAEBREON POIEMA
RUFUS BONDS, JR.*
SARAH ERRINGTON
Starring
VICTORIA STRONG*
CORNELIUS JONES, JR.*
Featuring
SUSAN STUBER BETHANY SLOMKA
Lighting Design by
JEAN-YVES TESSIER
JIM CHOVICK
Sound Design by
JIM ZADAI
Costume Coordination and Execution by
ROSLYN LEHMAN, RENETTA LLOYD, and CARLOTTA MALONE
Stage Manger
STANLEY D. COHEN*
Musical Director and Conductor
LYNDON PUGEDA
Directed and Choreographed by
JOHN VAUGHAN
Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with
The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions
Original Production Developed in Association with
Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment
World Premiere Produced by
Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena CA and Alliance Theatre, Atlanta GA
Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director
Susan V. Booth, Artistic Director
Lyla White, Executive Director
Tom Pechar, Managing Director
Tom Ware, Producing Director
Sister Act is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
WELCOME TO SISTER ACT
How can one resist Sister Act? The classic comedy premiered
first as a feature film starring Whoopi Goldberg in 1992. It
was an instant hit with its crazy plot of a nightclub singer who
becomes an unlikely “Nun on the Run,” all the while turning
a woefully bad choir into a group of hip, angelic song stylists
with sassy grooves. Then, on April 20, 2011, the stage musical premiered
on Broadway with Jerry Zaks serving as director. The show received
multiple Tony Award nominations for the 2011 season, including for Best
Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
The production closed on August 26, 2012 after 28 previews and 561
performances. The musical version of Sister Act had multiple incarnations,
starting at the Pasadena Playhouse, then London, and finally the Broadway
version that you are seeing tonight. It is this version, driven by a wonderful
score by Disney veteran Alan Menken (Little Mermaid, Aladdin, etc.)
that gives the show its heart and soul. As we follow Deloris through her
adventures, we find ourselves rooting for her just as we did when watching
the film version a couple of decades ago. Once again, I have been spoiled
with an amazing company of performers who have delivered an evening
of incredible singing, spot on dancing and gut busting comedy sure
to please. The company and crew together have brought all of these
elements together for a show that is perfect for enjoying on a fine summer
night at the Moonlight. Have a grand time!
John Vaughan
Director and Choreographer
SISTER ACT
Additional Credits
Sets Provided by The Music and Theatre Company
Costumes Provided by Maine State Music Theatre
and Designed by JEFF HENDRY
Drops Provided by Troika Entertainment
and Designed by KLARA ZIEGLEROVA
Properties Coordinator BONNIE DURBEN
Assistant Stage Manager SARAH AHLQUIST
Production Assistant LAUREN PARIS
Orchestra Contractor BRYAN RANSOM
Wig Master PETER HERMAN
Make-up GABE NUNEZ
Public Relations SCATENA DANIELS COMMUNICATIONS
Photography, Digital and Graphics
KEN JACQUES, JONATHAN INFANTE,
ALAN CROSTHWAITE, NICOLE JASSO
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
TAKE ME TO HEAVEN……………………………………………… Deloris, Tina and Michelle
FABULOUS, BABY!……………………………………………………Deloris, Tina and Michelle
HERE WITHIN THESE WALLS………………………………………Mother Superior and Nuns
IT’S GOOD TO BE A NUN………………………………………………………Deloris and Nuns
WHEN I FIND MY BABY………………………………………………Curtis, Joey, TJ and Pablo
I COULD BE THAT GUY……………………………………………………Eddie and Ensemble
HERE WITHIN THESE WALLS (reprise)………………………………………Mother Superior
RAISE YOUR VOICE……………Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert and Nuns
TAKE ME TO HEAVEN (reprise)…Deloris, Mary Patrick, Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert and Nuns
ACT II
ENTR’ACTE……………………………………………………………………………… Orchestra
SUNDAY MORNING FEVER…Deloris, Mother Superior, Monsignor O’Hara, Mary Patrick,
Mary Lazarus, Mary Robert, Eddie, Nuns and Ensemble
LADY IN THE LONG BLACK DRESS…………………………………………Joey, TJ and Pablo
I HAVEN’T GOT A PRAYER…..…………………………………………………Mother Superior
BLESS OUR SHOW…..…………………………………………………………Deloris and Nuns
THE LIFE I NEVER LED…..……………………………………………………………Mary Robert
FABULOUS, BABY (reprise)……..………………………Eddie, Deloris, Nuns and Ensemble
SISTER ACT……..……………………………………………………………………………Deloris
WHEN I FIND MY BABY (reprise)……………………………………………………………Curtis
THE LIFE I NEVER LED (reprise)…..…………………………………………………Mary Robert
SISTER ACT (reprise)….…………………………Deloris, Mother Superior, Mary Patrick,
Mary Lazarus, Mary Patrick and Nuns
SPREAD THE LOVE AROUND….………………………………………………………Company
SISTER ACT ORCHESTRA
Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA
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Violin MARINA HALL, MAYA GINSBERG
Cello CAROL TOLBERT
Reed TRISH SCHENKELBERG, AMY KALAL, JUSTIN DANIEL
Trumpet EVAN WALSH, TED WAIT
Trombone ANDREW MOREAU, BRANDON JAGOW
Guitar NIKKO NOBLEZA
Bass Guitar DAVID HALL
Keyboard MICHELLE SORGER, DONNA KILPATRICK
Drums STEVE WRIGHT
Percussion DANIEL DOERFLER
CAST (in order of appearance)
Deloris Van Cartier DAEBREON POIEMA
Michelle JESSICA MASON
Tina DANIELLE LEVAS
Curtis Jackson RUFUS BONDS, JR.*
Ernie JOHNNY FLETCHER
Joey GREG NICHOLAS
Pablo GERARDO FLORES-TONELLA
TJ EDRED UTOMI
Eddie Souther CORNELIUS JONES, JR.*
Mother Superior VICTORIA STRONG*
Monsignor O’Hara JIM CHOVICK
Sister Mary Robert SARAH ERRINGTON
Sister Mary Patrick BETHANY SLOMKA
Sister Mary Lazarus SUSAN STUBER
Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours ASHLEE ESPINOSA
Sister Mary Theresa RAE K. HENDERSON
Ensemble
BRADLEY J. BEHRMANN, GERILYN BRAULT, KEVIN BURROUGHS,
KELLY DEROUIN, DEBORAH FAUERBACH, JOHNNY FLETCHER,
RAE K. HENDERSON, MONICA IVERSEN, CATIE MARRON,
RHIANNA PFANNENSTIEL and QUINTON WALKER
*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Actors’ Equity Association (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.
actorsequity.org
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
BRADLEY J. BEHRMANN (Ensemble) hails from Belleville, IL. He earned a BMus
in Music Education from Lawrence University and an MFA in Musical Theatre from
San Diego State University. Favorite roles include Don Pedro in Much Ado About
Nothing, Frank in Restoration, and Sebastian in The Tempest (St. Louis Shakespeare),
Dr. Craven in The Secret Garden (Overdue Theatre Company), snowman-building
Israel Swan in Cannibal! The Musical (Morning Star Productions) and reputationsmearing Britt Craig in Parade (R-S Theatrics). He recently appeared in Singin’ in the
Rain with San Diego Musical Theatre and is happy to be making his Moonlight debut.
www.bradleyj.co; Twitter: @MrBehrmann.
RUFUS BONDS, JR. (Curtis) Broadway credits include Rent, Once On This Island,
and Parade. Mr. Bonds’ performance in Parade was honored with a Drama Desk
nomination for Best Supporting Actor and he won the Ovation Award recreating
his role in Los Angeles. National tours include The Lion King, and The Color Purple.
He won the NAACP Best Actors Award for his performance as Mister in The Color
Purple. At Carnegie Hall, he was heard as the baritone soloist for Duke Ellington’s
Scared Music. In London, he portrayed the title role of Porgy in Porgy and Bess at
the Regent’s Park Open Air Theater. Some of Mr. Bonds’ directing credits include Tarzan for 3-D
Theatrical, The Wiz for Red Mountain Theatre Company and Into the Woods at the Victoria Theater
in Dayton, OH. “God never fails.”
GERILYN BRAULT (Ensemble) Having grown up watching shows at Moonlight,
this is a dream come true for Gerilyn. In May, she received her M.F.A. in Acting
from Purdue University, and has a B.A. in Musical Theatre from Chico State. Credits
include: Intrepid Theatre Company (I Hate Hamlet, Much Ado…, Midsummer…),
Oceanside Theatre Company (Parallel Lives), and North Coast Rep (Rapunzel,
Pinkalicious). She can’t thank her family and friends enough for their support!
gerilynbrault.com.
KEVIN BURROUGHS (Ensemble) is beyond excited to be making his Moonlight
debut! Credits: Hairspray, The Who’s Tommy, Zoot Suit, In The Heights, Violet
(SDRep), Les Misérables (STAR Repertory Theatre), The Nutcracker (San Diego Ballet),
Passion (Ion Theatre), and many others. Choreographer credits: Shrek The Musical,
James and the Giant Peach, The Addams Family (STAR Repertory Theatre), The
Wiz, Crowns, Nativity: A Soulful Celebration (CGT), The Toxic Avenger (LJHS) and
others. officialkevinburroughs.weebly.com.
JIM CHOVICK (The Monsignor) At Moonlight Amphitheater: The Music Man, My
Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz. Other San Diego Area Theatres: Lamb’s Players Theatre
(Associate Artist), Cygnet Theatre (Resident Artist) Intrepid Theatre Company
(Resident Artist), North Coast Rep (Associate Artist), The Old Globe, La Jolla
Playhouse, San Diego Rep, New Village Arts, Sledgehammer Theater, Eveoke Dance
Theatre, Starlight Theater, Ion Theatre, Moxie Theatre, The Playwrights Project,
Moonlight At The Avo Playhouse, Scripps Ranch Theater, and The Fritz. Awards: San
Diego Theatre Critics Circle, Backstage West Dramalogue, Billie, Robby, and KPBS Patté.
KELLY DEROUIN (Ensemble) is proud to make her Moonlight debut! San
Diego credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Welk Resort Theatre), 1940’s
Radio Hour, Return to the Forbidden Planet, and The Full Monty (New Village
Arts), Boeing Boeing (Oceanside Theatre Company), and 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee (Intrepid Shakespeare Company). Other credits include
The Diamond Horseshoe (Disneyland Tokyo), Mary Poppins (Cabrillo Music
Theatre), and Into the Woods at California Lutheran University, where she
earned her B.A. in Theatre Arts. kellyderouin.com.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
SARAH ERRINGTON (Sister Mary Robert) is grateful to be with Moonlight for her
first summer and second time playing a nun; the first being Sister Mary Amnesia
in Nunsense. Credits include: Little Women (Moonlight), The Rocky Horror Show
and Dogfight - SD Critics Circle nomination (Cygnet Theatre), 25th...Spelling Bee
(Intrepid and North Coast Rep), SUDS and Into the Woods (New Village Arts), Winter
Wonderettes and Meet Me in St. Louis (Welk Resort). Special thanks to Steve, John,
and Lyndon. And always, love to my Rae, friends, and family. ASHLEE ESPINOSA (Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours) is excited to be returning to
the Moonlight stage. Moonlight: Sondheim on Sondheim, My Fair Lady, Young
Frankenstein. Regional: Cabaret (Sally Bowles/Welk Resorts Theatre & Broadway at the
Gardens), Legally Blonde (Brooke/Performance Riverside); Hello, Dolly! (starring Sally
Struthers), Jesus Christ Superstar, and Aida (starring Montego Glover) at Lyric Theatre
of Oklahoma. Singer/Dancer with Holland America Cruise Lines. MFA Musical Theatre,
SDSU. Ashlee is a Professor of Theatre at Fullerton College and Cypress College.
DEBORAH FAUERBACH (Ensemble/Asst. to Choreographer) was last seen at
the Moonlight as Ethel Toffelmier in last summer’s spectacular production of The
Music Man. Favorite roles include Margaret Chalfont, Never Gonna Dance (West
Coast Premier, Musical Theater West), Tess, Crazy for You (Moonlight Amphitheatre);
the Zelda Zander, Singin’ in the Rain (San Diego Musical Theater); and Flannery,
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Candlelight Pavilion). B.A. Dance and B.A. Drama, UCI.
“Life keeps me on my toes!”
JOHNNY FLETCHER (Ernie/Ensemble) is elated to be working at the Moonlight
once again! Credits include: Big Fish (Don Price), Catch Me If You Can (Agent
Branton), My Fair Lady (Harry), Young Frankenstein (Victor), South Pacific (Stewpot),
Legally Blonde (Kyle). Venues include: Moonlight, The Sacramento Music Circus,
MTW, SDMT, Performance Riverside, YLCLO, Disneyland, Curtain Call, and Center
Stage. Johnny would like to thank Steve, John and Lyndon for giving him the
opportunity to be a part of this production.
GERARDO FLORES-TONELLA (Pablo) is making his debut at Moonlight Stage
Productions, and he is thrilled to be a part of this talented cast! Recent credits include
Melchior Gabor in Spring Awakening and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at Young
Actors’ Theatre. In addition to performing, Gerardo has also directed locally in San
Diego and Tijuana, and has assisted in productions at The Old Globe and San Diego
Opera. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies from the University of
San Diego.
RAE K HENDERSON (Sister Mary Theresa/Ensemble) previously at Moonlight:
Nunsense (Sister Robert Ann), Swingtime Canteen (Jo). Other San Diego credits
include Orange Julius (Nut - MOXIE), Winter Wonderettes (Betty Jean - Welk Resort
Theatre), Suds (Marge - NVA), Bare (Claire - Diversionary), Pajama Game (Gladys Starlight), Frida Libre & Recipe for Disaster (La Jolla Playhouse). Rae is lucky to be
sharing the stage again with her talented wife, Sarah! Next up: Titanic The Musical.
MONICA IVERSEN (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making her Moonlight debut.
Monica has been performing, directing, choreographing and musical directing for
several years throughout the Riverside and Orange County areas. She has also written
and directed two original musicals. A few credits: A Christmas Carol, Jekyll and Hyde,
Godspell, Hello, Dolly!, Anything Goes, Aida (Director/Musical Director), Beauty and
the Beast (Choreographer) Cinderella (Director/Musical Director). Warmest thanks my
wonderful family, to an outstanding production team and to my awesome God.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
CORNELIUS JONES, JR. (Eddie Souther) is grateful to return to the Moonlight
after making his debut last summer in Shrek The Musical as Donkey. A graduate
of The University of the Arts (BFA Theatre Arts) and New York University (MA Ed. Theater, Dramatic Writing, and Performance). He is the author of Shadows
& Lights, a poetic memoir and one-man play. Broadway credits include: The
Lion King - Broadway/Tour I & II/Vegas/Mexico (Simba/Banzai), Thou Shalt Not,
Smokey Joes Cafe (Victor). Television: NBC’s Law & Order: SVU and Criminal
Minds (Madame Bouvier, GuestStar). Born in Richmond, VA and currently living in LA where he
continues to act, write, practice and teach Yoga (ERYT 200). corneliusjonesjr.com.
DANIELLE LEVAS (Ensemble) is beyond excited to be part of the Sister Act cast!
She was seen last summer in Moonlight’s Music Man and Big Fish. Other favorites
include: Cats, Crazy for You, Legally Blonde, and Tommy (Moonlight), Guys and
Dolls, White Christmas, Annie Get Your Gun, and West Side Story as Consuelo
(SDMT), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Welk), and she recently played Connie Miller in
1940’s Radio Hour with New Village Arts last December. Glory to God.
CATIE MARRON (Ensemble) grew up performing in San Diego and loves this
town! This is her Moonlight debut and she couldn’t be happier. Previous: SD REP,
Pacific Conservatory Theatre, SDMT, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Candlelight Pavilion,
Welk Theater, and Coronado Playhouse. Education: B.A. - Ray Bolger Musical
Theatre Program at UCLA. Thanks to all of those who help make Moonlight run.
You are the stars! Catie would also like to thank her many teachers and her family.
They are her inspiration. catiemarron.com.
JESSICA MASON (Michelle) is a recent graduate of the University of California,
Irvine and is so thrilled to be back at Moonlight Amphitheatre as Michelle
in Sister Act! Jessica would like to thank the entire team for this opportunity
and many, many thanks to her family and friends for their love, support, and
encouragement.
GREG NICHOLAS (Joey) is elated to be making his Moonlight debut! Some of
Greg’s recent credits include The King in Big River, Inspector Kemp/Hermit in
Young Frankenstein, and Amos Calloway in Big Fish for Performance Riverside
and The Constable in Fiddler on the Roof, Otto Frank in Diary of Anne Frank, and
Feldzeig in The Drowsy Chaperone at The Norris Theater in Palos Verdes. Greg
was a Principal Vocalist for Norwegian/Cunard Cruise Lines for over 13 years
opening for Joel Grey, Petula Clark, Maureen McGovern and many others. Much
thanks to Steven Glaudini and everyone for this fantastic opportunity!
RHIANNA PFANNENSTIEL (Ensemble) is ecstatic to make her debut at
Moonlight. Previous credits include HAIR (Sheila), Shout! (Yellow Girl), Smokey
Joe’s Cafe (Pattie), Joseph...(Narrator), Babes in Hollywood (Woman 2/World
Premiere) and Ragtime with SDMT. Rhianna holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from
the University of Northern Colorado. Much love and thanks to her family, friends,
the Moonlight cast and crew, her love Brian, and to our fabulous audiences for
supporting live theatre!
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
DAEBREON POIEMA (Deloris Van Cartier) is thrilled to be making her debut at
Moonlight! She feels so blessed to finally have the opportunity to live through an
entire show and make people laugh instead of cry. Her theatre credits include Aida
(Aida), Ragtime (Sarah), and Tarzan (Kala). Daebreon would like to thank John
Vaughan, her Aida choreographer, for the chance to sing her heart out and flex her
comedic muscles. She is delighted to be performing again with her friend Rufus
Bonds, Jr., who played opposite her as Coalhouse in Ragtime. Happy to be out of
the gorilla suit and in a habit, Daebreon gives all glory to God for His continued favor. Luke 1:45. BETHANY SLOMKA (Sister Mary Patrick) is ecstatic to be making her Moonlight
debut! Favorite credits include: Tracy in Hairspray (SD Rep, Craig Noel Award
Nomination), Maureen in Rent, Grease, (The Welk), Narrator in Joseph...
Dreamcoat, Ragtime (SDMT), Zaneeta in The Music Man (Lamb’s Players Theater),
Urinetown (The Barn Stage Company), and Dee Dee in SUDS (NVA). Bethany
thanks her amazing family, her love Daniel, and her beautiful friends for their
constant love and support. Lastly, Bethany would like to thank Steve, John,
Stanley, and Lyndon for this dream come true! For Nonnie and Dan.
VICTORIA STRONG (Mother Superior), Moonlight Stage credits include Mother/
Ragtime, Lilly Vanessi/Kiss Me Kate, Mother Abbess/ The Sound of Music, Golde/
Fiddler on the Roof. National Tour: Ragtime/Mother. Regional: Floyd Collins/Miss
Jane (Ovation Award/Best Ensemble), (Craig Noel Awards for Anna/The King & I
and Mother Abbess/The Sound of Music), The Light in the Piazza/Margaret (L.A.
Premiere), Phantom/Christine, Man of La Mancha/Aldonza, 1776/Abigail, Camelot/
Guenevere, Jekyll & Hyde/Emma, Oliver/Nancy, The Secret Garden/Lilly. Special
thanks to Edward Sayegh/voice teacher, Steve Glaudini, John Vaughan – it was worth the wait!
My loving, talented husband Ralph Mohutsky, Jr. – 20 blessed years married to you “raising our
voices” together, I’m one lucky girl. To the audiences of Vista, “Thank you, thank you, thank you for
supporting live theatre!”
SUSAN STUBER (Sister Mary Lazarus) is thrilled to be back on stage at Moonlight!
Recent Moonlight credits: Music Man, Sweeney Todd, Fiddler on the Roof, Little
Women, Crazy for You, and Cats. Favorite regional credits: How to Succeed in
Business, Into the Woods (Starlight), Damn Yankees (Christian Community Theatre),
and The Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus (Lyric Opera San Diego). Susan would like
to thank John, Lyndon, and Steve for giving her this opportunity. Also, thanks to
my husband, David, and to God for His many blessings.
EDRED UTOMI (TJ) is ecstatic to be returning to Moonlight! Recent credits:
Jim in Big River (Performance Riverside), Rudolph…Reindeer Nat’l Tour (McCoy
Rigby), My Mañana Comes (SD Rep), Shrek The Musical (Moonlight), Joseph...
Dreamcoat (Lamb’s Players Theatre), Peerless (Old Globe), Weatherman (La Jolla
Playhouse). BA Theatre, University of San Diego. Huge thanks to Moonlight for
this incredible opportunity. Infinite thanks to God, family, and friends for all the
love and support over the years. :)
QUINTON WALKER (Ensemble) is excited to be a part of this fabulous
production. You may have seen him in past summers in The Music Man and
My Fair Lady (Quartet). He has also performed with Performance Riverside and
Moonlight Youth Theater in West Side Story (Tony) and Joseph...Dreamcoat
(Joseph). Quinton would like to thank the Moonlight team for this privilege as
well as his family for their support. He hopes you’ll be shouting, “Hallelujah” for
Sister Act!
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JOHN VAUGHAN (Director and Choreographer) is a busy director/choreographer
with over 300 productions to his credit. He is pleased to return to the Moonlight
having choreographed or directed previous productions of The Music Man, Mary
Poppins, Tommy, Legally Blonde, Crazy For You, Annie Get Your Gun, The Will Rogers
Follies, and many others. His theme park shows have been seen from Knott’s Berry
Farm to Seaworld Texas. John has directed or choreographed many large corporate
shows including events for WonderWare Software, NBC, The Broadway Department
Stores, Mattel Corporation, Dick Clark Productions, and Ogden Entertainment as
well as international projects in Tokyo and Buenos Aires. He has directed “The CHOC Follies” for
Children’s Hospital of Orange County for the past 19 years, raising over $9 million for this lovely
organization. John is a full-time faculty member for Citrus College and has choreographed the
acclaimed Citrus Singers for the past 26 years. A big thanks to the entire Moonlight organization
and supporters - especially Steve, Lyndon and this fabulous cast - it’s great to be back! LYNDON PUGEDA (Musical Director/Conductor) is excited to be back with Moonlight for
another season! His work on Spamalot in 2014 garnered him a Craig Noel award nomination for
Outstanding Musical Direction from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle. National Youth Arts also
recently recognized him with an award for his work on Ghost with Carlsbad High School. Credits
include: All Shook Up, Nunsense (Moonlight Stage Productions), Tell Me On A Sunday (Vista’s
Broadway Theater); Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (New Village Arts); Seussical, 9 to 5, The Addams
Family (Rancho Buena Vista Drama); Tarzan (Moonlight Youth Theatre). Associate Conductor: Dr.
Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe). Lyndon spent time as a former Music
Director for Mission San Luis Rey Parish and continues to serve in ministry. He earned a B.A. Degree
in Music: Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from the University of California, San Diego. He
would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.
CHERI and BILL STEINKELLNER (Authors) have earned multiple Emmy Awards, Golden Globes,
the People’s Choice, BAFTA, Writers Guild, Parents Choice, and TV Land Legend Awards for writing
and producing TV’s Cheers, and the Disney animated series and critically-acclaimed feature film,
Teacher’s Pet. They first met as charter members of The Groundlings in Los Angeles, where Bill cowrote the Pee Wee Herman Show (L.A. and Broadway, with Paul Reubens). Other TV: The Jeffersons,
Benson, The Facts of Life, Family Ties, Who’s The Boss, Bob, Hope and Gloria, Don’t Shoot Me, and
Baby Blues. 2011 Tony-nominees for Best Book of a Musical - Sister Act. Cheri and Bill also wrote
the books for the musicals Princesses, Mosaic (Off-Broadway). Cheri conceived and wrote book and
new lyrics for Hello! My Baby. Other stage includes award-winning comedy Our Place, and Instaplay
– L.A.’s original all-improvised musical-comedy. Bill is the best-selling author of Postcards From the
Moon (John Daniele and Company, 2000) and the popular postcard-story blog, Greetings From Bill. ALAN MENKEN (Composer) Theater: God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Little Shop of Horrors, Real Life
Funnies, Atina: Evil Queen of the Galaxy, Kicks, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Beauty and The Beast,
A Christmas Carol, Weird Romance, King David, Der GlÃckner Von Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Sister
Act, Leap of Faith, Aladdin and Newsies. Film: Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The
Beast, Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Life with Mikey, Lincoln,
Home on the Range, Noel, Enchanted, Shaggy Dog, Tangled and Mirror Mirror. Songs: Rocky V, Home
Alone 2 and Captain America. Awards: Eight Oscars (19 nominations), 11 Grammys (including Song of
the Year), Seven Golden Globes, Tony (plus four nominations), Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, New York
Drama Critics, Olivier and London Evening Standard Award, Drama League. Honors: Songwriter Hall of
Fame, Doctorates from New York University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
GLENN SLATER (Lyrics) co-created Disney’s 2010 worldwide smash Tangled (2011 Grammy Winner,
2010 Oscar and Golden Globe nominee), as well as the Broadway and international hit musicals Sister
Act (2011 Tony nominee - Best Score) and The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony nominee for Best Score,
Grammy nominee for Best Cast Album), and, most recently School of Rock (2015). With longtime
collaborator Alan Menken, he is Executive Producer and Lyricist for the ABC-TV musical comedy series
Galavant, and has also written songs for the Disney animated film Home on the Range (2004) and the
Broadway musical Leap of Faith (Tony nominee - Best Musical, 2012). In the West End, Glenn provided
both book and lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (2010 Olivier nominee, Best Musical),
the sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Other work includes an Emmy-nominated song for the ABC-TV
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comedy The Neighbors and the stage revue Newyorkers at The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lucille Lortel,
Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Glenn is the recipient of the prestigious Kleban Award for
Lyrics, the ASCAP/Richard Rogers New Horizons Award, and the Jonathan Larson Award. He is an alumnus
of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and a member of both ASCAP and the Dramatists’ Guild.
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer) selected credits include: Cirque Musica (Dallas,
TX): Crescendo 2015 (Hollywood Bowl, LA). 3D Theatricals (Fullerton, CA): Ragtime (2015
Ovation Award Nominee), Parade (2013 Ovation Award Nominee). Musical Theatre West (Long
Beach, CA): Sunset Boulevard, Summer of Love (World Premiere), Sweeney Todd. McCoy-Rigby
Entertainment (La Mirada/Riverside CA): Boeing Boeing, Ring of Fire (2012 Ovation Award
Nominee), Smokey Joe’s Cafe. A Noise Within (Pasadena, CA): Antigone. DOMA (Hollywood,
CA) American Idiot, Young Frankenstein (2015 Ovation Award Nominee). Ensemble Theatre
Company (Santa Barbara, CA): The Housewives of Mannheim, Loot, In The Continuum. Bald Ego
Productions (Toronto, Canada): Three Penny Epic Cabaret, To Damasacus.
CARLOTTA MALONE, ROSLYN LEHMAN, RENETTA LLYOD (Costume Coordination, Additional
Design and Execution) marks the “Terrible Trio’s” eighth season together to clothe the Moonlight
productions. Roz has been involved for the past 20 years and Carlotta has been involved since
the first season, 36 summers ago. Recent Moonlight shows which have benefited under their
combined expertise are Shrek, Big Fish, My Fair Lady, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Wizard
of Oz, and Spamalot to name a few. Roz and Renetta have costumed shows at MiraCosta College
Theatre, North Coast Rep, Oceanside Theater Company, Intrepid, San Diego Musical Theater, The
Welk and Premiere Productions. Carlotta has worked at Coyote Stage Works, Musical Theater West,
The Welk Resort, Starlight and Performance Riverside. Through the generosity of the Moonlight
many of their costumes have been shared with neighboring theaters. Special costumes this
summer will be created by Renetta whose original designs can be seen on nattyloucreations.com.
JIM ZADAI (Sound Designer) is happy to be back at the Moonlight Amphitheatre for another
amazing year. Jim has been busy sound designing and running sound for Moonlight the past four
years. Recent sound design credits here include All Shook Up and The Music Man. He has also
worked on the sound staff at The Old Globe Theatre (Othello, The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and
the La Jolla Playhouse (Side Show, The Hunchback of Notre Dame).
STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager) happily marks his 24th season at Moonlight. Recent
Moonlight highlights: Big Fish, Shrek, All Shook Up, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins,
Spamalot, Tommy, Young Frankenstein, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Fiddler. Other credits:
Ragtime, West Side Story, Cats, Chicago, Full Monty, Guys & Dolls (SDMT); 42nd Street, Man of
La Mancha, Hairspray, Cats, Sweeney Todd, Pajama Game (Musical Theatre West); History Boys, A
Little Night Music (Cygnet). He thanks Sarah and Lauren for their help on this production and is
grateful to again work with Steve, John and Lyndon.
BONNIE DURBEN (Property Master) credits include Moonlight: All Shook up, Music Man,
Shrek, Catch Me if You Can; Diversionary Theatre: Now or Later, She-Ranculas, Baby With The
Bathwater, A New Brain and Amazons and Their Men; MiraCosta College Theatre: Seven, Vanya
and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Urinetown and Grapes of Wrath; Intrepid Theatre: Who’s
Afraid of Virginia Wolf, Quality of Life, Hamlet, and I Hate Hamlet. Member of the Society of
Property Artisans and Managers.
SARAH AHLQUIST (Assistant Stage Manager) has her B.A. in Theatre Arts from CSU, Northridge.
Stage Management credits include: Shrek The Musical, Arcadia, Cendrillon, Foxfire, The Giver,
Barefoot in the Park, Oklahoma!, Ring ‘Round the Moon, The Foreigner, Moon Over Buffalo, and
Driving Miss Daisy.
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WHO’S WHO AT THE MOONLIGHT
STEVEN GLAUDINI (Producing Artistic Director) It was twenty
years ago that Steve made his Moonlight debut as Smee in Peter
Pan and it has been a love affair ever since. Recent Moonlight
credits have been Director of the recent hits: Big Fish, My Fair Lady,
South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, Miss Saigon, Cats, Les
Misérables (2008 San Diego Critics Award for Best Director), West
Side Story, Cabaret, and Children of Eden. He thanks all of you for the support
you give Moonlight Stage Productions…the theatre that started the career of
his wife, actress Bets Malone. Steven credits the Moonlight with the start of his
professional career which has led him to several positions including: five years
as Artistic Director/Producer at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach. At MTW,
Steve directed Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie (starring Andrea McArdle), Little
Shop of Horrors, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, Regional Premiere of All Shook Up,
The Pajama Game, The Pirates of Penzance (starring Rex Smith), The Full Monty
and five years as the Executive Director/Producer of Performance Riverside in
Riverside, CA. Steven was recently honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics
Circle with the Craig Noel Award for the Producer of the Year of 2014.
DAN KAYS (Managing Director) celebrates his 16th year of service
in the City of Vista’s Cultural Arts Division. For the last 11 years,
he has overseen the business and administrative functions of
Moonlight Stage Productions, for the VisTix box office, and for
front of house operations. He has contributed to the development
and growth of the cultural arts programs within the City’s two
venues, the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the AVO Playhouse, which serve
many organizations. Dan was instrumental in the founding of Moonlight
Presents in the fall of 2014 and is curating the performances offered through
this new performing arts programming. It is a pleasure to work alongside City
officials, community leaders, corporate and nonprofit entities and the citizens
in Vista, ensuring live arts are accessible and remain relevant in Vista’s ever
growing community.
JUSTIN A.M.M. HALL (Technical Director) A Theatre Arts graduate
from the University of Arizona, Justin worked with Arizona Opera,
Arizona Theatre Company and Upstairs Theatre Co. Locally, Justin
has designed for Moonlight at the AVO, New Village Arts, La Jolla
Stage Company, and Carlsbad Community Theatre. Justin has
worked with Moonlight Stage Productions since 2003.
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MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS STAFF
PRODUCTION STAFF
Audio Engineers……………………………………………………PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR., JIM ZADAI
Wireless Runner…………………………………………………………………………………RYAN MARSH
Lighting Board Operator…………………………………………………………PATRICK McCLANAHAN
SFX Sound Operator…………………………………………………………………TIMOTHY BECHTOLD
Fly System Operator……………………………………………………………………RANDY WORKMAN
Stagehands………CHRIS WATKINS, JAZRENE ABILDGAARD, SARAH MENDEZ, MEGAN MAHONEY
Properties Runners………………………………………………………SUE GIVENS, CHANDLER PAYNE
Follow Spot Operators……………………………………………JAMIE GUEVARRA, REINOLD KELLICI,
ERIC WARD, ROY MEILICH
Wardrobe Supervisor…………………………………………………………………………SANDRA SHAY
Dresser…………………………………………………………………………………………JEAN HAMMER
TECHNICAL STAFF
Lighting Supervisor…………………………………………………………………ANTHONY (AJ) PAULIN
Audio Supervisor………………………………………………………………………BRYON ANDERSON
Technical Crew……………………………………SARAH AHLQUIST, RICHARD ALBISTEGUI-DUBOIS,
JAKOB BERGER, VIOLETA CEJA, MATTHEW CHEWIWIE, RYAN GALVIN,
BRYSTAL GEU, MICHAEL GONZALES, JACOB GRIFFIN, CHRISTOPHER HACKETT,
GARY HAILSTONE, JEAN HAMMER, NATHAN HARPER, MARC HICKS, DICKSON JANDA,
ASHLEY JENKS, JEFFREY JUSTICE, KELLY KISSINGER, ROY MEILICH, RAUL MENDEZ,
EDEN MICHEL, NANCY NGUYEN-DUONG, ANTHONY O’DONNELL, VICTORIA PADILLA,
CASSIDY PERRINGTON, GRIFFIN SATODA, STEPHEN SHAW, EMILY SPERLING,
SHARON STRICH, NATHAN WOODS, SARAH ZIMMERMAN
ADMINISTRATION
Producing Artistic Director
Managing Director
STEVEN GLAUDINI
DANIEL KAYS
Technical Director………………………………………………………………………JUSTIN A.M.M. HALL
Assistant Technical Director…………………………………………………………………DAVID BEAVER
Marketing Specialist……………………………………………………………………………FRED TRACEY
Office Manager……………………………………………………………………………CAROLE BERBAUM
Office Assistant…………………………………………………………………………ANDREW AMEZCUA
VISTIX TICKETING STAFF
Ticket Services Manager……………………………………………………………………KERI HOSTETLER
Assistant Ticket Services Manager……………………………………………………SHELBY CAUGHRON
Ticket Sellers……………………………………………………………GAIL ARCINIEGA, LETTIE DE ANDA,
BETH EWINGERINA CHAVEZ, GINNY GREGG, LAURIE HILTBRAND,
DUSTIN JENKINSON, MOISES LOPEZ, EDEN MICHEL, HALEY MULHALL,
LANA PICCIANO, MEGAN ROUSE, MICHELLE THORNBURY
FRONT OF HOUSE
House Managers……………………………TERI REMSBERG, MILES MONTGOMERY, EMMA RUDOLPH
Usher Coordinators……………………………………………ANDREW AMEZCUA, KAREN JOHNSON
House Staff………………SOPHIA ARCINIEGA, JOEL ARNOLD, TRISTEN CALLEN, COLE CANALETTI,
EMILY CHALK, BRADY CONLEY, RYAN DAVIS, NATALIE EWING,
AVA GLEESON, TAYLOR HATCH, SOPHIA HUTCHEON,
CATHERINE LYNCH, KATIE NOLTE, BECKY STERLING,
LAURA STERLING, SARAH PIZZUTO, MCKENNA ROUDEBUSH,
CLAIRE VENCILL, FRED KISRO, DANIEL L’HEUREUX, DIRK REMSBERG
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Dear Friends,
Thanks to donor commitment, we were able to
end fiscal year 2015 2% above revenue goal
and $72,000 below our original budget. Thank
you! The combination of continued generosity,
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enabled us to support educational and
community arts outreach programs as well as provide Moonlight Stage
Productions much needed additional funds to support year-round programming
at Moonlight Amphitheatre.
Theatre arts rely on two sources of income: funds raised from ticket sales
and philanthropic contributions from private donors. With your additional
contribution we help our community thrive, and we do that by presenting the
highest quality live theatre, providing partnership opportunities, and preparing
our youth with artistically innovative education programs. These components are
important economic drivers to our community and region.
The Moonlight Cultural Foundation takes great pride in serving the City of Vista
and Moonlight Stage Productions and Moonlight Presents. We support the
Moonlight Amphitheatre as a community gathering place where people can
come together to celebrate, heal, escape through Broadway caliber productions
and cultural arts programming.
As always, it is your ultimate participation in the arts that makes Moonlight
Stage Productions one of Southern California’s most professional and mature
performing arts institutions and the jewel of San Diego North County.
Gratefully,
Toria Watson
CEO, Moonlight Cultural Foundation
Jane Mitchell
MCF Board President
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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jane Mitchell
President
Business Owner,
Medental International
Toria Watson
CEO
Art Barter
President Emeritus Advisor
Owner and Chairman,
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President & CEO,
Servant Leadership Institute
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Community Leader
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Community Leader
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Community Leader
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MOONLIGHT ANGELS AUXILIARY
Since 1992, Moonlight Angels Auxiliary’s mission is to promote
and assist Moonlight Cultural Foundation’s fundraising efforts in
support of Moonlight Stage Productions’ quality programming
at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Members are offered various
volunteer opportunities, special events, and fundraising activities.
The Angels have provided funds and supported many projects at
Moonlight via the efforts of wonderful volunteers.
We encourage all members of the Moonlight Family to join the Auxiliary and connect with the
Mission of Moonlight Cultural Foundation. We welcome your friends and family…the more
the merrier!
The Moonlight Angels is an auxiliary of Moonlight Cultural Foundation and is not organized for
the private gain of any individual.
More information: moonlightfoundation.com
Moonlight Youth Theatre is an educational platform dedicated
to providing professional theatrical training for young people.
Each year MYT help hundreds of aspiring young actors, singers,
and dancers pursue their dreams by providing performance
opportunities through quality theatrical productions and show
choirs, as well as educational opportunities through Workshops
and Master Classes.
MYT is committed to providing an education in theatre arts that encourages teamwork and
leadership skills and fosters the development of confidence, creativity, and consideration for
others in the context of a professional environment.
Classes are staffed by actors, directors, choreographers, musical directors and other theatre
professionals.
Performance opportunities include two staged productions at the AVO Playhouse and
Moonlight Amphitheatre.
More information: moonlightfoundation.com
Alice in Wonderland Jr .
JUNE 24 - 26
AVO PLAYHOUSE
Lewis Carroll’s famous inquisitive heroine comes to life in
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland JR., a delightful adaptation of the
classic Disney film. Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit,
races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle
Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the
Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced stage adaptation of the timeless film, featuring updated dialogue
and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and
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VISIONARY SPONSOR
Muriel and Hans Schiff
DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR
Datron World Communications
Forté for Children
Issa Family Foundation
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ADVOCATE SPONSOR - $2,500
Brad Peterson- Edward Jones
Moonlight Angels Auxiliary
Dr. Robert C. Brombacher, D.D.S
Dorothy “Bea” McLain
Denso Wireless Systems
Scatena Daniels
SUSTAINING SUPPORTER $1,500
Covell & Hogan, CPA’s
Todd H. Nalley, D.D.S
PATRON DONORS:
LEGACY OF LIFETIME GIVING
1 Million & Above
Muriel & Hans Schiff $1.1 Million
$250,000 - $499,999
Modern Builders Supply, Inc.
LIFETIME PATRONS $25,000
Elaine & Bob Algeo
The Barter Family
The Beard Family –
In Memory of Diane L. Beard
Ray & Sara Botts
The Brombacher Family
The Cohen Family In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen
Thomas & Betty Doerfler
Paul & Diane Eckert
Janice & Dr. Eugene H. Ephron
Tom & Jan Hurt
The Issa Family Foundation
Sandra & Rudy Kempter
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HONORARY SPONSOR
Gardenology
Pacific Marine Credit Union
Vista Valley Country Club
Dorothy “Bea” McLain
Moonlight Angels Auxiliary
Joe S. Mottino &
Mary B. Mottino
Muriel & Hans Schiff
Donald & Darlene Shiley
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Wilber Simlik
BENEFACTOR SPONSOR
Artbeat on Main Street
Atlantic & Pacific Management
Scripps Health
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SAPPHIRE $500 & Above
In Honor of Stanley D.
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James Esch, MD.
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Carmella Wilson
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
In Memory of
Nils Anderson
In Memory of
Johnny Bisom
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HONORARIUM:
In Honor of
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In Honor of
Stanley D. Cohen
Ralph Johnson
GRANTS
AJL Charitable Foundation
Bonsall Women’s Club
Carolyn Chiriboga in
memory of Virginia Stanton
County of San Diego,
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Foundation
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SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS:
2016 36TH
ANNIVERSARY GALA
DIRECTOR SPONSORS $10,000
Scatena Daniels
SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS $5,000
Janice Ephron
& Robert Beard
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GALA TABLE SPONSORS $2,500
Stanley D. Cohen
Datron World
Communications, Inc.
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Jane & Herman Mitchell*
Stephanie Matthews
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GALA UNDERWRITERS
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SPECIAL THANKS
ThePrinter’sCircle
Nicole Jasso,
Graphic Artist
Scatena Daniels
Sonja Hults
Anthony Carrasco
Thank you Moonlight
Patrons as of
May 17, 2016.
Annual gifts of $100
and above will be listed
in show programs.
We apologize in
advance for any error
or omission in the
listing of our patrons.
Please help us correct
any mistakes by calling
the Moonlight Cultural
Foundation office at
(760) 630-7650.
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THE STARS COME OUT
TO MOONLIGHT CULTURAL
FOUNDATION SPECIAL EVENTS
Young Performers Theatric Luncheon
An Afternoon Adventure with Peter Pan
JULY 29 | LEARN | GROW | PERFORM
Price: $40 per person | Date: Friday, July 29th
Time: 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM | Place: Moonlight Amphitheatre
We invite you to enjoy theatre education with your
child at the Moonlight! Interactive activities include:
Theatrical Make-Up, Life Casting Demo, Interactive
Props, Scavenger Hunt, Games, Prizes...Fun for the entire
family! • Backstage Tour of Moonlight Stage Productions
Peter Pan Set with special insights from Steven Glaudini,
Producing Artistic Director, Moonlight Stage Productions • Gourmet Buffet Lunch.
Space is limited to 100 - register now! [email protected] | 760.630.7650
VIP Donor Appreciation Evening
Sponsored by Vista Valley Country Club
SEPTEMBER 26
Dinner event at Vista Valley Country Club
Mix and mingle with fellow stakeholders and distinguished
guests whose collective contributions have helped our rich
arts community and vision grow, as we celebrate 36 years of
performances, theatre education, and community outreach!
A sumptuous three course chef’s meal with select wine and
craft beer prepared by Executive Chef Marissa Gerlach sets
the stage for an intimate evening with special guests from Moonlight Stage Productions.
Sapphire donors and above are invited to enjoy this complimentary VIP Patron event.
Limited to 100. Reserve your seat at (760) 630-7650 OR [email protected]
Moonlight In London Theatre Tour
LONDON - DUBLIN
OCTOBER 2 - 11
Enjoy six theatre productions in two famous European
cities! Three amazing theatre productions in each city
alongside backstage tours of the Royal National Theatre
and Shakespeare’s Globe make this tour a once-in-alifetime dream for all theatre lovers. You will also experience
premiere destinations in each city including Westminster
Abbey, the Tower of London, Trinity College, St. Patrick’s
Cathedral and more. For reservations or information, call
760.630.7650 ext. 101 or visit moonlightfoundation.com. Deadline to register: June 30th
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE
Independence Day Celebration
Presented by
City of Vista
July 4
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Presented by
Moonlight Youth Theatre
October 14 - 23
AVO PLAYHOUSE
Alice in Wonderland
Presented by
Moonlight Youth Theatre
June 24 – 26
Fiddler on the Roof
Presented by
Carlsbad Community Theatre
August 5 - 14
PUT YOUR EVENT CENTER STAGE
The Moonlight Amphitheatre and the AVO Playhouse
are available to rent for your special event.
The City of Vista’s theaters are available for rent for
theatre, concert, dance, and other performing arts events.
Our venues are also perfect for other events including
weddings, meetings, and other activities.
Call 760.643.5299 for information.