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March 6–23, 2008
The Avo Playhouse303 Main Street, Vista, California 92084
www.VisTixOnline.com
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in a Community Partnership with the exceptional programs
of Moonlight Stage Productions.
B L O C K • B R I C K • S L A T E • F L A G S T O N E • Q U A R T Z I T E
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(760) 591-4570 • fax (760) 591-0761
The Issa Family Foundation
is a proud supporter of the Vista Community
and Moonlight Stage Productions.
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Dixon & Pat LeeFred & AnneDee Pahl
Russell & Carolyn RussoMary Schieber
Harry C. Walters
BUILDER’S CIRCLE$100 - $249
John & Cheryl AllenWalter & Mary Allsop
Bill & Sandra ArmstrongCarol ArnoldLee AtkinsonMargaret Ball
Roberta BancroftHoward & Celia Bartelme
Raymond & Jeanne BartmanAvi & Nancy BergmanMerle & Barbara BevisTimothy & Judith Black
Ivy J. Bodin, Jr.Ruth Bradley
Tom & Linda BraultRoger Brenzel
Claudia & Reese BrownRichard & Margaret CanningKathleen Cannon & Richard
EidenBrady Clark
Ruth & Doug CockburnJean Cole
Robert & Bonnie ComminsHennie CookPatrick Daniel
Richard & Joyce DockeryMonte & Robbie Duran
Jim & Mel DutcherCharlotte S. Dutka
Margaret EganDonna Jean Engbretson
Rodger Engel, M.D.Corey Lee Fallas
Gregory & Celeste FarnsworthMr. & Mrs. Jerry Farrow
Linda FerberDorothy M. Fischer
Sunny & Dirk Frowein, M.D.Gerald & June Gottleib
Barbara GreerGeorgia Griffiths
Norm & Marty HalusBarbara HarpellNatalie B. Haugo
Nancy HawkPatty Hiatt
Frederick & Diane Davis HiltonLeslie & Jean Jantz
Bryce JonesRev. Patrick M. Jordan, DD
Charles & Pat KnoxMilos & Jean Koutsky
L. L. KrauseVerl & Joanne Lobb
Amanda & Larry LugoMassopust Computer
ConsultantsJohn & Judy Miethke
Jill MilletteVictoria Monahan
Nancy MontgomeryLynn & Marguerite Montjoy
Sheldon J. PeirceJames & Letha Pontious
William & Louise ProcterAl & Wander Prosser
Jeffrey PryorDorothy Radcliffe
Ron & Mary RiedbergerRichard & Donna Ring
Charles & Joanne RobinsonRalph Roos
Winton & Jeanne RossSaul Schachter
Dieter & Ingrid SchulzHerbert L. StarkW. Doris Starr
Richard & Susan StokesStreeter Insurance
Judy StrickScott and Cynthia Striblen
Maureen StroudLois Sudmeier
Ruth TaylorCatherine Y. Telford
Lorna & John Teverbaugh, M.D.Irene Thompson
Paul & Lois TubandtTom & Nancy Underdahl
Cynthia WardRon & Sybil Ward
George & Gennie WatersWilliam & Barbara Weiler
Marilyn & Todd Wine, MDCarolyn & Matthew Witman
Peggy M. Zachary
SUPPORTER’S CIRCLE $50 - $99
George & Karen ArestotilesPatty & Jack BatchiePhyllis Bettleheim
J. R. BoonGeorge & Ellen Buckhalter
George BurgessMrs. R. A. Campbell
Harriette Ashton ColeBob & June Cooper
Sandra & Karl DeibelBarry & Carol Farrell
Dorothy FischerConstance Fowle
Barbara & Harrison FrankNorman or Marjorie Gamble
Lt. Col. Paul & Dorothy Gelman
Kenneth & Edna GoodaleRichard & Julie Hemenez
Ruth Hoover Demetra & Frederick Howland
Nancy HuelsmannVic & Barbara Hyden
Muriel KaplanVasilleos & Lorena Kordakis
Jerome & Shirley LahrCliff & Janet Lange
Robert LehmanBette Maloney
Forest & Mark MeltonPhil & Helen Messing
Barbara NolanCol. H. R. Nusbaum
Frederick & Virginia O’HaraShirley W. Padley
Larry & Jayne ParkerJim & Karen Power
Marvin & Edna PrigmoreD. & Sharon Reid
Rich & Polly RichardsonManuel Robles
Jean RodinGeorge & Pat Rogers
Beate & Michael RusseTimothy & Kim ShellLarry & Gerry Smith
Cecil & Vivian SnyderPaul E. Sorensen
Joe & Dagna StencelDoris Teich
Will & Constance TempletonJoanne Terry
William & Jeanne TiernanJohn & Sandy Todd
Jane TouloukianLynn Reed Vaughn
Ann WanczukPhyllis Ward
Ron & Sybil WardLouise Western
Carol & Fred Yunt
MEMORIAL GIFTSIn Loving Memory of Joe S.
Mottino from Mary B. MottinoBeatrice Meyer Trust
In Loving Memory of Bea Meyer from Paul V. L. Campo
GRANTSBonsall Women’s Club
Howard Charitable FoundationIBM Corporation
U.S. BankYouths’ Friends Association, Inc.
AVO SEAT DONORSNorm Allin
Verner & Doris Jean AndersonChris & Maria Ansaldo
B & K EngravingMarcie Baker
Geraldine BartonSara & Van Ray Botts
Aaron & Nancy BrenerRobert & Kathy Brombacher
Bob BrooksPhil Burns
Mr. & Mrs. Bob CampbellPatrick & Karen Campbell
The Campbell GirlsDorothy M Campo
Paul L V CampoPaul V L Campo
Paul CarrollKathy Cast
Kimberly CastoroJim Church
Tony & Sue Coffin Ted & Vicki Cole
Hennie CookPhil & Beth Curry
Lee A. CurtisDagna Davenport & Joe Stencel
Deeds FamilyElene Donnelly
The Paul Eckert FamilyAdrienne & Jennifer Edwards
Elliot FamilyEncore Youth Theatre
Janice & Dr. Eugene EphronThe Estes Family
Sam & Nina FelicciaBob & Barbara Fisher
In memory of Ryan E. FolmerWilliam & Louise Fortmueller
Jack & Kay Fraser Maria Garrisi
Louann & Bill GiganteMark & Marylou Gombar
The Gorham FamilyHead to Toez, Tina JonesRichard & Julia Hemenez
Troy & Marie Hemenez-ErtelWayne Herder
Randall HickmanNeil Hokanson & Lorie Seitz
Frank & Olga HorakTom & Jan Hurt
Joseph & Donna JaoudiJoseph Katz
Jan & Kari KnieggeDeanna KuhnKaren Kunze
Jack & Sharon LarimerLequeux Family
Gary, Erin & Jill LewisRay Limon & Joshua Carr
Jackie & Glenn Loesch Jim & Maureen Macdonald
Mayor Gloria McClellanJoyce & Brittany McGregorTom & Sharon McLaughlinMoonlight Angels Auxiliary
Mr. & Mrs. Joe MottinoMr. & Mrs. James A. Mulvihill
Newcomers Club of VistaRussell Nickerson, Actor
Steven & Audrey Oberman In memory of Fred Pechek
John & Altanna Piech Jim & Teri Porter
Riley & Tanner PowroznikTobias Ragg
Dusty RhoadMichael & Carmen Rias
Connie RifkinIn Memory of Mark Rifkin
Evelyn & Hill SaybleDon & Carol Scott
Charles & Mary SexsmithGeorge & Emily SexsmithWilliam & Ellinor Shinner
David & Lynn StephensVictor & Jean Stouffer
Art & Betty StraitSean Tamburrino
Epifanio & Virginia TapiaRed & Marge Thompson
Leonora & Marshall ThompsonTupperware
Thomas & Dorothy Turk Rocco & Katherine Valluzzi
Morris B. & Janice VanceTracey, Diane & Jay Van Kempen
In memory of Harold R. Van Kempen
Florene VillaneVista Firefighters Association
Glen & Carol WanczukErika, Danika & Gina Wanczuk
Lt. Col. George & Genevieve Waters
Bob WhiteDal & Chris Williams
William & Mary WintersJane Wischtadt
In Memory of Col. H.J. WoessnerTanya Worrall
In loving memory of Fred YuntPeggy Zachary
We apologize in advance for any error or omission in the listing of
our patrons. Please help to correct any mistakes by calling the Moonlight Cultural
Foundation office at 760. 630.7650.
VISTA CITY COUNCIL
(From L to R) Mayor Pro Tem – Frank Lopez, Steve Gronke, Mayor – Morris B. Vance, Bob Campbell, Judy Ritter
CITY ADMINISTRATIONCity Manager: Rita Geldert Assistant City Manager: Patrick JohnsonDirector of Parks & Community Services ............................................Cathy BrendelAssistant Director of Parks & Community Services ..........................Bill Fortmueller
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Avo Playhouse and Moonlight’s 18th Winter Season! It’s always a joy to re-inhabit this intimate playhouse, completely refurbished by the City of Vista from its historic 1948 movie theater origins. We are pleased to offer our patrons this season a robustly engaging selection of shows: November’s production was the intriguing play filled with music and laughter: THE MAGIC FIRE, a story about a multicultural family in Buenos Aires during the last days of Peron. In January, we enjoyed the hit musical revue, ROUTE 66, starring four Texaco gas station jockeys who whisked us down memory lane with songs for the road. March brings us to the salty English seacoast of George Bernard Shaw’s YOU NEVER CAN TELL, a sparkling heart-tugging romantic comedy that entertains with wit and wisdom. We owe a world of thanks to the Moonlight Cultural Foundation Board and our Moonlight Angels’ Auxiliary Board and membership, who have created a fund-raising partnership with the City of Vista. These boards represent deeply committed, dedicated volunteers who work on behalf of Moonlight. We are extremely grateful to our generous Corporate Sponsors and Patrons, who make a profound contribution to this theatre and we’re delighted that you’ve chosen to engage your mind, heart and senses in the live theatre experience here at the Avo Playhouse! Enjoy the Season…Welcome!
Kathy Brombacher & Dan KaysProducing Artistic Director Managing Director
MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jane Mitchell (President), Art Barter (Vice President), Michael Bevis (Treasurer), Robbie Hass (Secretary), Dave Cowles, Joe Hale, Paul Levi, Rick Ryerson and Rena Wallenius
Diana Slaughter Aaron-Executive Director, Jaime Martinez-Executive Assistantwww.moonlightfoundation.com
[email protected] (760) 630-7650
Moonlight Stage Productions is a proud founding member of the San Diego Performing Arts League.www.moonlightstage.com
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Produced by the City of VistaPartially funded by the Moonlight Cultural Foundation
Scenic Design Costume Design Lighting Design MIKE BUCKLEY JEANNE REITH PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR
Sound Design Properties Design Stage Manager JEFF POLUNAS BONNIE L. DURBEN SUE GIVENS Dramaturg Dialect Coach Choreographer MEA HUTSON HALL ANNIE HINTON COLLEEN KOLLAR
CAST OF CHARACTERS(In order of appearance)
Valentine ........................................................... JASON MADDYDolly ...................................................RACHAEL VAN WORMERPhillip .................................................................... TOM ZOHARMrs. Clandon ......................................................... JILL DREXLERGloria ................................................................... CHRISTY YAEL Chamber Maid ......................................... ANNELISE THRELKELDCrampton ..............................................................JIM CHOVICKMcComas .................................................... DANNY CAMPBELLWaiter ................................................................ WALTER RITTERYoung Waiter .............................................DONALD LEE MCKEEBohun .................................................................. JOHN GARCIA
DIRECTED BY JASON HEIL
You Never Can Tell is presented through and exclusive arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. • 7623 Sunset Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90046PHONE 323.876.0570 FAX 323.876.6822 [email protected]
SHOW SYNOPSIS by Jason HeilYOU NEVER CAN TELL tells the story of Mrs. Clandon and her three children, Dolly, Philip, and Gloria, who are returning to London after an 18-year absence. When Dolly goes to have a tooth pulled, the children are surprised to discover that the dentist’s crusty old landlord, Mr. Crampton, might actually be their long-lost father. Meanwhile, the penniless dentist Valentine has fallen head over heels at first sight for Gloria, a feeling that she reluctantly finds herself beginning to reciprocate! As the family navigates new loves and past wrongs, order is kept by the sagacious Waiter, who notes that the one thing to be sure of in life is that “You Never Can Tell.”
The Moonlight Angels is a dedicated group of volunteers, whose primary goal is to benefit the Moonlight through fund-raising and volunteerism. To find out how you can get involved or for
information on the Moonlight Angels Auxiliary call Lorna Stofer, President, at 760-439-7950.
John & Altanna PiechMary & George Pinamonti-
WhitemanMary & John Steiger
Jean StoufferMichael & Rebecca Wade
Wal-Mart FoundationDal & Chris Williams
Dr. Steven & Carmella Wilson
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $500 - $999Michael Bevis
Roy & Linda BlaisdellDan & Sue Carr
R. Davis & Janis L. CowlesTom & Betty Doerfler
Troy & Marie ErtelThe Estes Family
Dale & Rita GeldertLouann GiganteKathleen Goode
Keith & Cindy GriffithsDick & Judy High
Gabriel & Barbara HrabTom & Jan Hurt
Larry & Shar JorgensenNaomi Kolleck
Sol & Leona KramarzKaren & Gary Kunze
Dr. & Mrs. John LaFata
MAJOR DONORS$10,000- & Up
Hans & Muriel Schiff$5,000 - & Up
Robert Brombacher, DDSWoman’s Club of Vista
MOONLIGHT PATRONSSPONSOR CIRCLE
$2,500 - $4,999Stanley D. Cohen
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499
Jane BastienRobert D. Beard
Perry FeuerRobert & Jean Gatzke
Maria GarrisiCouncilmember Steve Gronke
& Jan O’ReillyJoseph & Beverly Hale
Virginia HuethSandra & Rudy Kempter
Capt. Daniel A. & Mrs. LewisMary Mottino
Dr. Richard & Peggy MuirTodd H. Nalley, DDS, MS
Hal S. & Carol R. NeedhamSteven Oberman
Mary and David Palmer
BUSINESS PARTNERS - $1,000EDCO
Hunter Industries, Inc.Mohnacky Animal Hospitals,
Inc.Sharp Mission Park Medical
CentersVista Way OB-GYN
MEDIA SPONSORSCox CommunicationsNorth County TimesTime Warner Corp.
LIFETIME PATRONS - $25,000 & Up
Bob & Elaine AlgeoVan Ray & Sara Botts
The Cohen Family – In Honor of
Stanley D. CohenPaul & Diane Eckert
Janice & Dr. Eugene H. EphronThe Levi Family
Moonlight Angels AuxiliaryDonald & Darlene Shiley
Major Gen. Wilbur F. & Pearl Simlik, USMC (Ret.)
THANK YOU MOONLIGHT PATRONSAs of 2/15/08
HOUSE AN ACTOR
The Moonlight Amphitheatre is seeking hosts who would be willing
to house an actor for a short periodduring this upcoming
summer season.There is a stipend.
Please call the Moonlight Stage Production Office at
(760) 639-6199 for further details.
Thank you!
CORPORATE SPONSORSTITLE SPONSORS - $25,000
Issa Family Foundation Modern Builders Supply, Inc.
CELESTIAL SPONSORS OF THE YEAR - $10,000 Datron World Communications, Inc. Denso Wireless Systems America, Inc.
SEASON SPONORBioFilm, Inc.
Glen & Marjorie LeesonJackie Loesch
Paul & Robbie LeviJames & Maureen Macdonald
Kiran MajmudarMr. & Mrs. Roger MillerJane & Herman MitchellDarold & Barbara Pieper
Karl & Peggy RamsingKirk & Devon RichardsonCouncilwoman Judy Ritter
Louise SchmaldLarry & Linda Sundram
Mayor Morris B. and Janice Vance
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $250 - $499Diana Aaron
Geraldine BartonCathy & Stephen BrendelJeff & Christine Brusseau
Paul V. L. CampoDiantha & Dr. James EschDonna & John Hamilton
William & Shirley HarveyDonald J. Janiuk, O.D.
Curt & Carol JungerheldPollyanna Keating
Bob & Arline KennedyCal & Sue Korbrin
Special ThanksMoonlight Cultural Foundation
Beverly Haney, UniGraphicsKen Jacques, KJ Photography
Pernetta Franklin, Carol Jungerheld,Dorothy “Bea” McLain, Doris Teich,
Barbara WeilerHennessey’s
Alta Vista Gardens
Give the gift of live theatre with Moonlight Gift Certificates!
Available at the VisTix Ticket Office for both the Winter and Summer Seasons.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY JASON HEIL (Director) makes his San Diego directing debut with Moonlight’s Avo Playhouse, where he also made his local acting debut in THE GOODBYE GIRL. Directing credits include: TWELFTH NIGHT, Actors Repertory Theatre, Middletown, OH; BRILLIANT TRACES, Finishing the Hat Productions, Los Angeles; THE VISIT, JACQUES & HIS MASTER, MANNY & JAKE, RECENSIO, and CLOSETLAND, UC Irvine; HAMLET, MERCHANT OF VENICE, AS YOU LIKE IT, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, MACBETH, Marin Shakespeare Company-Young Company. Local acting appearances include: La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Rep, NCRT, and Lamb’s Players Theatre. Regional appearances: A Noise Within, Arkansas and Tennessee Repertory Theatres; and, Utah, Lake Tahoe, Texas, and Marin Shakespeare Festivals. Jason received his M.F.A. from the University of California, Irvine, where he wrote his thesis on Shaw’s MAN & SUPERMAN.
MEA HUTSON HALL (Dramaturg) has been involved in theatre since she first appeared on stage at the age of five. In her current theatrical incarnation, she enjoys her work as a dramaturg (Avo’s MOST HAPPY FELLA). Other credits include; New Village Arts, Boo Radley Productions, Carlsbad Community Theatre, and Mira Costa Community College. She holds a degree in Dramatic Theory from the University of Arizona. She appreciates the love and support of her family and friends.
MIKE BUCKLEY (Set Design) Moonlight @ The Avo designs: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, RADIO GALS and THE GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE. Recent favorites include: FENCES, Cygnet Theatre; THE WINSLOW BOY, Lamb’s Players, for which he received his second San Diego Theatre Critic’s Circle Award; and BAD DATES, SD Rep, for which he received his fourth Patté Award. His designs have also appeared at Laguna Playhouse and the Old Globe MFA program. Mike also designs residential interiors through his business Weekend Makeover.
PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR. (Lighting Design) is delighted to be working at Moonlight’s Avo Playhouse once again. Recent Avo designs include: HAY FEVER and THE MAGIC FIRE. He also spends much of the summer as the sound engineer, mixing shows for the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Paul teaches Stage Lighting at Mira Costa College, where he is also the resident lighting designer. He thanks his family for keeping him “normal” as he keeps a career in the crazy world of theatre.
JEANNE REITH (Costume Designer) is a designer whose passion is making actors look fabulous. She has designed 250 plus productions in 19 years for theatres in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, London and Toronto, including Moonlight @ The Avo Playhouse’s ARMS AND THE MAN. Design Awards include SDCC Craig Noel Awards, KPBS Patté Awards, Dramacritic, Back Stage West, LA Weekly, Independent and Billie Awards. Her motto: “Style is fine wine for the eyes.” Hope you enjoy your sips in YOU NEVER CAN TELL.
JEFF POLUNAS (Sound Designer) Recent credits include: ROUTE 66, SEUSSICAL, COMPANY, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, GYPSY, AND MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. A four time nominee for the KC/ACTF Regional Sound Design Award. Education: PCPA Theaterfest, currently SDSU.
BONNIE L. DURBEN (Properties) At the Moonlight: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, WEST SIDE STORY and ME AND MY GIRL. Selected elsewhere: North Coast Repertory Theatre (Resident Property Designer): STRING OF PEARLS and DRACULA. Cygnet Theatre (Resident Property Designer): FENCES, COMMUNICATING DOORS, BUG, MY FAIR LADY, THE MATCHMAKER. Mira Costa College: ELECTRA, THE DINING ROOM. Member, Set Decorators Society of America. Recipient of the John Guth Patté for Backstage Brilliance award. Independent film: THE STREET SWEEPER and READY? OK!
SUE GIVENS (Stage Manager) has worked on 40+ Moonlight shows. Sue started as props master but found that her passion lies with stage management. Favorite productions with Moonlight include RAGTIME and BIG RIVER. Sue has worked at many San Diego theatres, and most recently was Assistant Stage Manager/Props for San Diego Musical Theater’s production of GUYS & DOLLS with her mentor and friend Stan Cohen. She has been blessed that both her sons share her passion for theater.
KATHY BROMBACHER (Producing Artistic Director) one of the original founders of Moonlight’s Summer Musicals and Winter Playhouse seasons, has produced or directed over 150 musicals and plays since 1981. Favorite directorial credits include: THE MAGIC FIRE, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA (co-directed), KISS ME KATE, RAGTIME, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, INTO THE WOODS, LOST IN YONKERS and NOISES OFF. Recent awards: Pattés ’07 Best Ensemble (THE MAGIC FIRE) and ’06 Lifetime Achievement; SD Critcs Circle’s ’05 Craig Noel Award, Theatrical Trailblazer. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Denver.
JUSTIN HALL (Technical Director) After pinch-hitting for both Scenic Design and Sound Design during ROUTE 66, Justin is glad to be focusing solely on technical direction for YOU NEVER CAN TELL. The Technical Theatre Coordinator for two years, Justin’s Moonlight involvement began the summer of 1989 as Asst. Sound. A San Diego native, Justin earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Arizona and has worked professionally in theatres throughout the Southwest. He thanks his loving family for their patience and tolerance of his insane career choice.
15 Minute Intermission
CULTURAL ARTS STAFFProducing Artistic Director ...................................................................................... KATHY BROMBACHER
Managing Director ................................................................................................................. DANIEL KAYS
Technical Director ................................................................................................... JUSTIN A. M. M. HALL
Facilities Manager .............................................................................................................. ALEX SCOLLON
Marketing Coordinator .................................................................................................STEVEN OBERMAN
Office Manager ............................................................................................................MAUREEN STROUD
Community Outreach Director ...................................................................................SANDRA ELLIS-TROY
House Manager ................................................................................................................LISA THEODORE
Ticket Services Supervisor ...................................................................................................... TERRY BREEN
Asst. Ticket Services Supervisor ........................................................................................KEITH GEMMELL
VisTix Ticketing Staff..................................... JENNIFER BOWMAN, CHRISTINA DEMARIA, JANET HANCU, EMILY JANTZ, GLORIA JOHNSON, JUSTIN JORGENSEN, ALLEN KLINE,
HAYLEY PALMER, JERRY PILATO, RUSSELL SCHMIDT, ALLISON ZLATNICK
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION STAFFMaster Carpenter ...........................................................................................................JUAN CASTANEDA
Assistant Stage Manager ....................................................................................................... KRISTEN NEU
Properties .........................................................................................................................BONNIE DURBEN
Stage Properties Crew .................................................................................................... SARAH AHLQUIST
Master Electrician .................................................................................................................ASHLEY JENKS
Lead Sound Mixer ................................................................................................................ JEFF POLUNAS
Light Board Operator .....................................................................................................JUAN CASTANEDA
Wig Master ........................................................................................................................ PETER HERMAN
Make-up Artist ............................................................................................................... KATHLEEN KENNA
Wardrobe Assistant/Dressers ............................................................... DIANE FELTHOUS, JEAN HAMMER
Carpentry/Electrics Crew .....................................................................JON “TEDDY” PILLEN, ERIC BAUM,
KENNETH DAGRAEDT, AARON GIBBS, RYAN SEYBERT, CHRIS HARPER, SARAH AHLQUIST
Join the Moonlight family. Help us sustain high quality professional theatre.
Send your contribution to Moonlight Cultural Foundation: PO Box 2497, Vista CA 92085-2497
For Inquiries Please Contact Diana Slaughter Aaron at 760.630.7650
ACT IA dentist’s office— An August morning
in 1896
ACT IIThe Marine Hotel terrace—
1:00 p.m. the same day
ACT IIIThe Clandon’s sitting room
in the Marine Hotel— 5:00 p.m. the same day
ACT IVThe Clandon’s sitting room
in the Marine Hotel— 9:00 p.m. the same day
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DANNY CAMPBELL (Finch McComas) SWEENEY TODD, 1776, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CHESS and PHANTOM, Moonlight Stage Productions. Other favorites: DANCING AT LUGHNASA, HAMLET, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, THE ODD COUPLE, GUYS AND DOLLS, BRIGADOON, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, A WALK IN THE WOODS and, with wife Sandy Campbell, LIPS TOGETHER TEETH APART and THE APPLE TREE. Directing credits include: CLOSER THAN EVER, ROMEO AND JULIET, TWELFTH NIGHT, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD.
JIM CHOVICK (Crampton) is making his debut appearance. Other theater appearances at: Cygnet Theatre, (Resident Artist), Lamb’s Players Theater, (Resident Ensemble Member), New Village Arts, The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Rep, North Coast Rep, (Associate Artist), Sledgehammer Theatre, Eveoke Dance Theater, The Fritz Theater, 6th@Penn, CCT, Vantage Theater, Mystery Café. Awards include: San Diego Critics Circle, Patté, Dramalogue, Billie, and Robby. Member of SAG and Actor’s Alliance.
JILL DREXLER (Mrs. Clandon) Debut, Moonlight’s Avo Playhouse. Favorites elsewhere: TORCH SONG TRILOGY and FIT TO BE TIED (Patté and San Diego Critics Circle Awards) GIRL BAR, Diversionary; COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME JIMMY DEAN…, 6th@Penn; PRIVATE FITTINGS (u.s.), La Jolla Playhouse; THE GINGERBREAD LADY, Renaissance Theatre; BURIED CHILD, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, SISTERS ROSENSWEIG, NCRT; FURIOUS BLOOD, Sledgehammer. Film and TV: CHAPTERS, TABLE FOR THREE, THE MARRIED MEN’S CLUB, MICHAEL LANDON-THE FATHER I KNEW, THE BIG FIX, DOGS, THE GAY DECEIVERS.
JOHN GARCIA (Bohun) is excited to be making his debut with Moonlight’s Avo Playhouse. Last seen in BETS AND BLUE NOTES (Dean) at The Fritz Blitz, other recent local performances include: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS and CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS, Cygnet Theatre; THREE SISTERS, New Village Arts; and THE GRAPES OF WRATH, ion Theatre.
JASON MADDY (Valentine) Most recently seen as Nicely-Nicely in GUYS AND DOLLS, San Diego Musical Theater, other local appearances include: BABY, North Coast Rep Theatre; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and WHITE CHRISTMAS, Welk Resort Theatre; SIDESHOW, GIFTS OF THE MAGI and I HATE HAMLET, Premiere Productions. Regional Credits include the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival and Pechanga Resort (Theatrical Arts International). Jason received his MFA from the University of Illinois Urban-Champaign.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (In alphabetical order)
DONALD LEE MCKEE (Young Waiter) is thrilled to be returning to the Moonlight Stage again. This past summer he had the pleasure of performing the role of Bob in ME AND MY GIRL and the grueling task of the Puppeteer for Audry II in THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
WALTER RITTER (Waiter) has appeared in Moonlight’s summer productions of KISS ME KATE and MY ONE AND ONLY. Elsewhere, roles ranging from: LEMKIN’S HOUSE (Rafael Lemkin), 6th@Penn, to GRAPES OF WRATH (Muley), ion Theatre. A bass-baritone, Walter is ever-ready to appear in Handel’s MESSIAH and is Co-founder (with Veronica Murphy) of WRITE OUT LOUD, a new company that performs “literature alive and aloud”.
ANNELISE THRELKELD (Chamber Maid), Debut appearance. Annelise has been appearing in shows at the Avo for over eight years, but never in a Moonlight @ The Avo production. She sends her love to her wonderfully supportive family and amazing boyfriend, Sean.
RACHAEL VANWORMER (Dolly) Debut performance. Elsewhere: THIS IS OUR YOUTH, THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, New Village Arts; A CHRISTMAS CAROL, North Coast Repertory Theatre; ARCADIA ,THE MATCHMAKER, THE LITTLE FOXES, CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS, Cygnet Theatre; BEAUTIFUL THING, Diversionary Theatre; LIFTED, Playwrights Project; VIBURNUM, Fritz Theatre; ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, ROMEO AND JULIET, Poor Players. Thanks to my family, friends and Kim Walsh.
CHRISTY YAEL (Gloria), Moonlight debut. Recently: STRING OF PEARLS and DRACULA, North Coast Rep; Others include: BROOKLYN BOY, San Diego Rep; NORA, Century City Playhouse; MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Shakespeare Orange County; CYRANO DE BERGERAC and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, South Coast Rep; THE RIMERS OF ELDRITCH, Matrix Theatre. Canadian credits: VINEGAR TOM, Equity Showcase; THE BABY DANCE and CRIMES OF THE HEART, Players Theatre; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and TWELFTH NIGHT, Fringe Theatre Festival. Graduate, American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
TOM ZOHAR (Phillip) appeared in Moonlight’s ROOM SERVICE at the Avo. Recent appearances: THIS IS OUR YOUTH, New Village Arts; TORCH SONG TRILOGY, Diversionary; and co-wrote OFF THE GROUND, (world premiere), New Village Arts in December. Other credits include: BUNBURY, Diversionary; THREE SISTERS and HAMLET, New Village Arts; ZHIVAGO (u.s.), La Jolla Playhouse; THE LITTLE FOXES, Cygnet Theatre; ROMEO AND JULIET, AMY’S VIEW, and THE CHOSEN, North Coast Repertory.
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