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WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA PRESENTS Our 40th Season:2004-2005 Performing at the SARATOGA CMC THEATER 13777 FRUITVALE AVE. in SARATOGA June-July 2005
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WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERAPRESENTS

Our 40th Season:2004-2005

Performing at theSARATOGA CMC THEATER

13777 FRUITVALE AVE. in SARATOGA

June-July 2005

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the third and final production of WVLOA's 40thseason, "Plower Drum Song". We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful "East-meets-West" romance set to a memorable Rodgers and Hammerstein score.

You're Invited! Whether you are already one of our 1500+ subscribers or herein the Saratoga Civic Theater for the very first time, we invite you to join us thiscoming November for West Valley Light Opera's 41st season. It will open with"Oliver", the musical based on Charles Dicken's novel, "Oliver Twist", "Once Upona Mattress", the musical comedy based on "The Princess and the Pea" (which madea star of Carol Burnett) and "Marne", the musical version of "Auntie Marne" writtenby Jerry Herman.

Look at Our Centerfold! Included in this prograrn is a special blue insert whichwe invite you to use to subscribe to WVLOA's 41st season. Subscribe NOW toensure good seats and substantial saving over the cost of individual tickets. Currentsubscribers may also use this form to renew for next season. All subscriptions andindividual ticket orders will be processed according to the date on which they arereceived, but actual tickets will not be mailed until after this season's last productionhas concluded in August.

Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your supportand enthusiasm for WVLO's endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience forall of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes. And we extend ourspecial gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensurethe excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive to bring to this stage. Wehope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us forour future productions.

Edward Hand, PresidentWest Valley Light Opera Association

WEST VALLEYLIGHT OPERA ANNOUNCESNEXT SEASON: 2005-2006

We invite you to become a subscriber to WVLO's New Season.Please use the insert in this program!

Subscribe NOW to assure good seats and substantial savings!Current subscribers may use this form to renew for next season.

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_ 'West Va[feg Light Opera~Ss&latICf\.~ Presents

Music byRichard RodgersLyrics by

~=m'w'inII ~~ 1~.SOWGBook by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields

Featuring

Josie Bodle, Jennifer E. Cuevas, Edmond Kwong,Daniel K. Lai, Roy Shimada and Irene Trapp

Director: Jeff M. HicksMusic Director: Dan Singletary

Vocal Director: Diane "Mom" ReynoldsChoreographer: Nancy Kwong

Producers: Edward Hand and Nancy Kwong

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Gala Opening: Saturday, June 25 8:00 PM •• •• Fridays: July 1, 8, 15,22,29 8:00 PM •• Saturdays: July 9, 16,23,30 8:00 PM •• Saturday Matinee: July 2 2:30 PM •• •• Sunday Matinees: June 26, July 10,17,24 2:30 PM •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

"Flower Drum Song" is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materialsare supplied by Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatre Library, 1065 Avenue of the Americas, Ste. 2400, New York,NY 10018.

Visit our web site: www.wvlo.orge-mail: [email protected]

24-Hour Voice Mail: (408) 268-3777

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A Note From Our Director, Jeff M. Hicks

jheo V$~ Now - ")t} V$~ New - ~Otloq V$~ -eMerAll of these themes are at the very heart of "Flower Drum Song" and are the

themes, which make it a beloved, yet controversial piece of American history.Written in the late 1950's during a time when rock and roll and the beatnik

eras were emerging to give the younger generation a voice, "Flower Drum Song" isas much a comment on Chinese-American culture (seen through the rose-coloredglasses of the 'other' generation), as it is about the perpetual universal conflict ofthe generational gap; understanding an age which you no longer are or have notyet achieved.

But when it debuted, most viewed "Flower Drum Song" as a reflection of whatAmerican Chinese culture must be like, rather than about the age divide, whichhelped to create its place in American history.

After the show's debut, Asian-Americans of the 50's praised Rodgers and Ham-rnerstein as well as director, Gene Kelly, for bringing the first mostly-Asian cast tothe Broadway stage. In 1961, this attitude was solidified when Universal Picturesmade history with the motion picture version, which holds the distinction of beingthe first studio picture with an Asian cast. As the Academy-Award-nominated starof the film, Nancy Kwan (Linda Low) said in Asian Week, " .. .1 think [the show]is very uplifting and very positive. It showed Asians in a positive light, and ... atthat time, it introduced Asians to Americans-that we are part of America and wehave progressed, and we are part of the American culture."

While the "older" generation sang its praises, the younger counter-culture gen-eration of the 60's and 70's despised "Flower Drum Song's" portrayal of innocentstereotypes of Asian-Americans and quickly became the example of what political,social and cultural correctness did not exist in American culture.

Today the original "Flower Drum Song", after a recent ill-received and rewrittenrevival, is not looked at through the eyes of historical perspective. A period piece.And so it continues to make an impact, as a comment on how life was in the 50's,how the generational conflict continues in all cultures and on preserving familytraditions in a race to be more "American."

The values contained in the storyline and the parallel impact that this musicalhas made on American culture and history, remind us that "Flower Drum Song"remains a story for the generations.

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CAST OF CHARACTERS(in alphabetical order)

Madam Liang Irene TrappLiu Ma Angeline NavarroWang San Paul DiLoretoWang Ta Daniel K. LaiWang Chi Yang Roy ShimadaSammy Fong Edmond KwongDr. Li Don MasudaMei Li Jennifer E. CuevasLinda Low Josie BodleMr. Lung (The Tailor) R.]. CastenadaMr. Huan (The Banker) George FernandezHelen Chao Melissa TomProfessor Cheng George FernandezFrankie Wing David HsiaoHead Waiter David M. BaugherNight Club Singer Miriam RuthMadam Fong Jae LandersGeorge Chone David M. BaugherEnsemble: David M. Baugher, Lyn Candeias, R.J. Castaneda,

Angeline Navarro, Teresa VisiniChildren's Ensemble: ..... Corey Linh Baugher, Megan Colopy, Carolyn DiLoreto,

Jensen Hsiao, Thanh-Nguyen NguyenUnderstudy for Linda Low Miriam Ruth

(Miss Ruth will appear in this role on July 29 and 30.)

ORCHESTRAConductor: Dan Singletary

Piano Diane "Mom" ReynoldsBass Scott BrownPercussion Dori ShimerFlute Nina Webber, Jonathan Dufour, Jenny AndersonOboe Marty McHanClarinet Katie Coyle, Pauline Samson, Kristina FinneganBass Clarinet Owen HakesTrum pet Dax Bamberger, Jeff Kohler, Mike Rose, Greg GoebelHorn David Dufour, Fleurette Sevin, Joe KellyTrombone Henry Yang, Patrick WuViolin Emily Hsueh, Lynell Miller, Miho Nishi, Virginia O'Reilly, FayeYangViola Kathleen HarleyCello Lynda Bloomquist, Pam Robinson

Not all instrumentalists will play for each performance.3

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERSACT I

San Francisco's Chinatown - June, 1959

Overture OrchestraScene 1. The living room of Master Wang Chi Yang, early afternoon"YouAre Beautiful" Wang Ta & Madam Liang''A Hundred Million Miracles" Mei Li, Dr. Li, Master Wang,

Madam Liang and Liu Ma ~Scene 2. A hill overlooking San Francisco Bay, later that afternoon"I Enjoy Being A Girl" Linda Low

Scene 3. The Wang living room, the next morning"I Am Going To Like It Here" Mei Li

Scene 4. The Wang living room, that afternoon"Like A God" Wang Ta

Scene 5. The garden of the Wang house, immediately following"Chop Suey" Madam Liang & Guests"Don't Marry Me" Sammy Fong & Mei Li"Grant Avenue" Linda Low & Guests

Scene 6. Linda's dressing room, that night"Love, Look Away' Helen Chao

Scene 7. The Celestial Bar, later that night"Fan Tan Fanny" Night Club Singer & Celestial Showgirls"Gliding Through My Memory" Frankie Wing & Showgirls

Intermission

ACTnEntr' acte OrchestraScene 1. Helen Chao's room, late that nightTa's Dream (Ballet) Want Ta, Mei Li, Linda Low & Helen ChaoReprise: "Love, Look AwaY' Helen Chao

Scene 2. The Wang living room, the next morning"The Other Generation" Madam Liang & Master WangReprise: "YouAre Beautiful" Wang Ta

Scene 3. Sammy Fong's penthouse apartment, the next evening"Sunday' Linda Low and Sammy Fong

Scene 4. The Three Family Association, immediately followingReprise: "Don't Marry Me" Sammy FongReprise: "The Other Generation" Wang San & Kids

Scene 5. Sammy Fong's penthouse apartment, the following weekScene 6. The Three Family Association, the next dayReprise: ''A Hundred Million Miracles" Ensemble

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PRODUCTION STAFFProducers Edward Hand and Nancy KwongDirector JeffM. HicksMusic Director Dan SingletaryVocal Director Diane "Mom" ReynoldsChoreographer Nancy KwongAssistant Choreographer Teresa VisiniProduction Designer Stephen C. WathenTechnical Director Ed HandLighting Designer Michael Glenn MunozAssistant/Programmer David YoderSound Designer Bob NelsonProduction Stage Manager Bob WallitnerAssistant Stage Manager T.J. LogueStage Crew Hayley Allison, Donna DiLoreto, John DiLoreto,

Gail Hicks, Mike MacKenzie, Reynaldo Navarro,Liza Navarro and John Palmer

Costumer Aggie DeLucchiCostume Construction Patti Evens, Dena Groot, Judy Nielsen,

Cele & Judy PincusHair and Make-Up Melissa TomProperties Kris DudleySet Construction & Painting Les Dale, Ed Hand, Mike MacKenzie,

Roy Shimada, Stephen C. Wathen and Cast membersLighting Board Operator Paul SchmidtSound Operator Bob NelsonSpot Light Operators _House Managers Ed Hand and Nancy KwongAudition Assistants Cele and Judy PincusRehearsal Pianist Diane "Mom" ReynoldsProgram, Lobby & Publicity Photos Edmond KwongProgram and Publicity Marge HandReservations and Box Office Ed and Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments June Milanes, Nancy KwongLobby Refreshments Cele Pincus, Eileen Chavarria, Angels UnlimitedLobby Design, Display and Company Photos Edmond KwongProgram Graphics Diane HoxengPoster/Flier Design Marketeam Integrated Marketing SolutionsPoster/Flier/Program Printing Simpson Printers

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WHO'S WHO IN OUR CAST

Corey Linh

R.J. Castaneda

Paul DeLoreto

Edmond Kwong

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David M. Baugher

Megan Colopy

George Fernandez

Daniel K. Lai

Jennifer E. Cuevas

David Hsiao

Lyn Candeias

Carolyn DiLoreto

Jensen Hsiao

Don Masuda

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Angeline Navarro

Melissa Tom

Thanh-NguyenNguyen

Irene Trapp

Miriam Ruth

Teresa Visini

Roy Shimada

HeadshotsSpecialty Photography

Graphics

Edmond Kwong4084835899

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WHO'S WHO IN OUR CASTCorey Linh Baugher (Children'sEnsemble}-This may be Corey's first produc-

tion with WVLO, but she already has a stage credit as a royal child in "The King &I" with SDG. A second-grade student at Evergreen Elementary School, Corey enjoysswimming, dancing, basketball and her pet rabbit and parakeet. She looks forwardto more performing and recording an album. Corey is dedicating her performanceto her Mom, sister, Haley, and another future sibling.

David M. Baugher (Ensemble}-David adds his first performance with WVLOto his credits with SDG-"King & I" and "South Pacific". A native Californian, ~he was a stand-up comedian in college and worked in Industrial Television beforebecoming a technical writer. He enjoys biking, jogging and sports, but playingwith his daughters, Corey and Haley, is the most enjoyable. His wife, Huyen, is ~expecting their third child and he is dedicating his performance to the memory ofhis grandma, Edna Grant, who recently passed away. David's ambition is to writethe "great American novel"!'

Josie Bodle (Linda Low}-Josie makes her debut with WVLO in this pro-duction, but as a student at UC-Berkeley (Bioengineering Major), she recentlyappeared in their Spring, 2005, Dance Showcase as a jazz dancer, swing dancer andchoreographer. Last summer she was a featured character in "The American IceShow" in Mitsui Greenland, Japan. Other stage credits include "Music Man", ''AChorus Line" with CCMT and "Pepper" with Pleasanton Playhouse. She plans toget her higher degree in Biomechanics, but hopefully won't give up theater. Josieloves figure skating, snowboarding, dancing and swing dancing and thanks herparents for supporting her plethora of hobbies as well as her family and friends forcontinuing to support "my ridiculous desire to perform on stage."

Lyn Candeias (Ensemble}-Not only is this Lyn's debut with WVLO, it is hervery first show so we are delighted that she is enjoying this experience. A newcomerto the Bay Area, she is a teacher and looks forward to continuing her dancing career.Lyn enjoys traveling and recently earned a Merit Certificate in Early ChildhoodDevelopment.

R.J. Castaneda (Ensemble}-Another newcomer to our stage, R.]. most re-cently appeared in ''American Celebration 2004" at Chapman University where heis currently a freshman. Other theatrical credits include productions of "GeorgeWashington Slept Here", "On Being Wright", "Of Thee I Sing" and his favorite role(Pepe) in "The Boy Friend". R.J. loves movies, music, tennis, traveling and hangingout with his friends and wants to continue to do more musical theater.

Megan Colopy (Children'sEnsemble)- This will be Megan's second productionwith WVLO, she was part of the "Hello, Dolly" ensemble last season and was bittenby the theater bug. Her career highlight was dancing with her brother at HarmoniaGardens and she wants to be an actress. A student at Latimer Elementary, she is anative Californian and is the youngest member of ''Angels Unlimited".

Jennifer E. Cuevas (Mei-Li}-We welcome Jennifer back to her third produc-tion with WVLO; subscribers will remember her from "42nd Street" and "The BoyFriend". Most recently she appeared as Phyllis in "42nd Street" for SCPo Some of herother credits include productions of "Merrily We Roll Along", ''A Chorus Line" and

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" with SCP; "A Chorus Line" with Ohlone College; "WestSide Story" with FMT and "A Little Night Music" with CSU-Hayward. Jenniferis an External Reporting Analyst with Novellus Systems and extends her thanks tofamily and friends for all their support.

Carolyn DiLoreto (Children'sEnsemble)-Nine-year-old Carolyn is excited tobe in her first show with WVLO and in another cast with brother, Paul. She hasperformed in "Annie" and "The King & I" with SDG, but her favorite was thetitle role in "The Velveteen Rabbit" last summer with CMTSJ. A third grader atSt. Lucy's School, Carolyn has studied dance and piano for four years and enjoys

" Girl Scouts, softball and student choir.Paul DeLoreto (WangSan)- This is Paul's debut with WVLO and at the tender

age of 13 has already appeared in 10 productions, his first at the age of 9 in the titlerole of CMTS]'s "Pinocchio". His favorite roles include the young Tommy in "TheWho's Tommy"; the King in "Cinderella" and most recently as JoJo in "Seussical,the Musical" with SCPOPaul has studied voice for seven years, is a straight A studentat St. Lucy's and enjoys playing guitar and working on his computer. Paul invitesyou to his website for fun and games at DiLoreto. com.

George Fernandez (Mr. Huan/Projessor ChengJ-Another first-timer withWVLO, George has several theatrical credits in the Bay Area from SF to Sacra-mento to Walnut Creek in productions of "The Music Man", "The Mikado", "TheFantasticks", and "Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" (his favorite role of Rick DeMarco). Herecently received his Master's Degree in Transportation Management from SJSU andis a Project Manager for Caltrans. As a boy soprano, George sang with the SF BoysChorus; in HS was tenor in the SF Sacred Heart Senior Chorus and later touredwith the US Naval Academy Glee Club. He would love to perform on Broadwaysomeday-hey, you never know and we can say, "We knew him when ... "!!

David Hsiao (Frankie)-David may be making his debut with WVLO, buthe is no stranger to the stage, having performed back in Ohio, Connecticut andWashington, DC, in productions of "The Music Man", "Marne" and "You're a GoodMan, Charlie Brown". As a Quality Manager at Cisco Systems, David enjoys rockclimbing, scuba diving, photography, and being in a show with his son, Jensen. Helists his career highlight to date as hiring his father as a consultant. His goal is tolearn, live, love, laugh and be happy. What a great goal for all of us!

Jensen Hsiao (Children'sEnsemble)-Jensen has just completed third grade atthe International School of the Peninsula in Palo Alto, where he studied MandarinChinese. Earlier this year, he played a munchkin and monkey in "The Wizard ofOz" with PYT and has performed in PYT's Theatre in the Park, the SF Chinese NewYear's parades, piano recitals and school shows. When he's not performing, Jensenenjoys basketball, biking, drawing, kayaking and playing with his dog, Scooter.

Edmond Kwong (Sammy FongJ-Edmond returns for his twelfth produc-tion with WVLO, having appeared in "Guys & Dolls", "Damn Yankees", "CrazyFor You", "Joseph ... Drearncoat", just to name a few. Other stage credits include"Othello" with Calaveras Rep; "Pacific Overtures" and "The Joy Luck Club" withTheatreWorks; "Flower Drum Song", "West Side Story" and "Evita' with BBB;"The Boy Friend" with PAP; "The King & I" with SCP; and "The Odd Couple"(female version) with STOC. He understudied the lead in TheatreWorks' "Red"

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(Hua played by Francis jue) and "The Legacy Codes" (Tai played by Jim Ichida).Edmond has appeared in both commercials and industrial films. After a long high-tech marketing career, he is now enjoying his new career as a teacher at HHS andas a photographer. He credits his success and happiness to his supportive family:wife, Nancy, and energetic boys, Cameron & Riley. His next stop is "Miss Saigon"with DLO in September.

Daniel K. Lal (Wtmg Ta}-Daniel also makes his debut with WVLO after a10-year absence from the musical theater stage. He started with "Evita' in LowellHS in SF, went on to focus on acting and now returns to appear in his secondmusical production. His acting credits include "Short & Sweet", "Gamble Life forLove" (a staged reading for playwriting by incarcerated youth), "Blade Runner",and "In & Out Of The Light". Daniel is a part-time Citizenship School Aide at theChinatown- North Beach Campus of the City College of SF and a Tech InventorySpecialist at Sprint. Daniel has impressive film and TV credits: Emcee for the HPvideo "AsianIdol" and the gritty bike messenger for YW's specialTV commercial. Heextends his gratitude to family and friends for their ongoing support and dedicateshis performance to the generation that lived during this period, the 1950's.

Jae Landers (Madam Pony-This marks Jae's sixth production with WVLO,her most recent was three years ago in "Anything Goes", but regular subscriberswill remember her in "Crazy For You", "Me & My Girl", "Joseph ... Dreamcoat",and "High Society" in her favorite role of Mother Lord. Her other stage creditsinclude "Oliver" with CMTSJ; "The Wizard of Oz", "Oliver", "Anything Goes","Carousel" and "Sound of Music" with SCP; "The Foreigner", "The Odd Couple"(female version), "Harlequinade", "Twelve Angry Jurors" and "Pillow Talk" withSTOC; "The Marriage of Bette & Boo" with WSTC. As a financial advisor withWhitehorse Financial in Campbell, Jae still finds time to sing alto with STOCtetand enjoy her husband, 5 children, 3 grandchildren, a dog and 3 cats, not neces-sarily in that order!!!

Don Masuda (Dr.Li)- We welcome Don back for his fourth production withWVLO, his most recent as Father Virgil in "Nunsense Jamboree", as Sir Dinadanin "Camelot" and as the King in "King & I". Other credits (his favorite roles)include three productions of "Pacific Overtures" with TheatreWorks (twice) andAMTSJ and three other productions as the King in "King & I" with SDG, SCp,and TITM. Other favorites were the role of Sammy Fong in BBB's "Flower DrumSong" and Ito in "Marne" with SDG. Den's other stage credits are too numerousto mention, but he's performed with FMT, Tabard and LyricTheatre as well. After35 years as a teacher, he's looking forward to retirement soon and traveling aroundthe country. He extends his gratitude to his 25-yr.-old twin sons and many friendsfor their constant support.

Angeline Navarro (Ensemble}-Another newcomer to WVLO and a nativeCalifornian, Angeline has been logging her stage credits with CMTSJ in "Seussi-cal, the Musical", "Aida", "AChristmas Carol" and "Miss Saigon". Both "Aida" and"Miss Saigon" were the first non-equity productions in the Bay Area and her rolesjust happen to be her favorite to date. She enjoys singing in the choir, watchingmovies and spending time with friends. Angeline plans to attend UC-Irvine as aDrama Major in the fall and dedicates her performance to her family.10

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West Valley Light Opera AssociationAnnounces its 41st Season, 2005-2006

"01' " .rver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Nov/Dec 2005Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart

A musical based on Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist", it opened on Broadway in1962 receiving 2 Tony Awards. It was revived in 1984 starring Patti LuPone and madeinto a movie in 1968. Set in Victorian England, it's the story of the ordeal of an orphanwho lives at a workhouse but is sent out into the cruel world to fall in with a band ofjuvenile pick pockets. A memorable score with recognizable songs includes "ConsiderYourself", "Food, Glorious Food", "Where Is Love?", "I'd Do Anything" and "AsLongAs He Needs Me". 1"0 U M "nee pon a attress .Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall BarerBook by Jay Thompson, Deal Fuller and Marshall Barer

This is amusical comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and thePea", a fairy tale with wit, sophistication and human feeling. Set in the fifteenth centuryand carried on a wave of wonderful songs, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spinon the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance introduced a new Broadwaystar by the name of Carol Burnett when it opened in 1959. In 1965, it was shown onTV as a special. A new production of this delightful musical opened on Broadway inDecember, 1996, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. It boasts a good score and is a show forthe entire family. Memorable songs include "Shy", "In A Little While", "Happily EverAtter", "Sensitivityand "Normandy".

"M "ame JunelJuly 2006

MarchIApril 2006

Music and Lyrics by Jerry HermanBook by Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

A musical about an orphan who comes to NY with his late father's secretary tolive with his Auntie Mame. It opened on Broadway in 1966, starring Angela Lansburyand Beatrice Arthur. During the Broadway run, Ms. Lansbury was followed by CelesteHolme, Janis Paige, June Morgan and Ann Miller. Ms. Lansbury also starred in the 1983Broadway revival. The 1974 Hollywood film version starred Miss Arthur, Lucille Balland Robert Preston. Recognizable songs include "Marne", "We Need a Little Christmas","Open a New Window", "Bosom Buddies", and "If He Walked Into My Life".

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"WestValleyLight Opera Association40 Years of Hits (1964-2005)

A Funny Thing Happened ... Forum 96Annie 84Annie Get Your Gun 96Anything Goes 70, 87, 02Applause 73BellsAre Ringing 67Big River 04Boy Friend 00Brigadoon 69,80Camelot 79,94Carousel 72, 98Chorus Line 04Crazy For You 98Dames At Sea 86Damn Yankees 01Desert Song, The 73, 87Fiddler on the Roof 71,90Flower Drum Song 81,05Forever Plaid 0342nd Street 88, 01George M! 76, 03Gigi 75Girl Crazy 88Good News 80Guys & Dolls 68,89,01Gypsy 68,95Hello, Dolly 86, 03Here's Love 67High Society 00How To Succeed In Business 76, 98H.M.S. Pinafore 69I Do! I Do! 73, 94Into The Woods 90Irene 86Joseph ... Dreamcoat 99King & I 93Kismet 70,91Kiss Me, Kate 81,89,02Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen 75Mame 83Man Of La Mancha 83, 92Me And My Girl 97Merry Widow, The 72, 91

Meet Me In Sr. Louis 93Music Man 71,90My Fair Lady 78, 85, 94Mystery Of Edwin Drood 92Naughty Marietta 75New Moon, The 74No, No, Nanette 74Nunsense 93Nunsense II 96Nunsense Jamboree 02Oklahoma! 65, 80, 91Oliver 65, 74On A Clear Day 68Once Upon A Mattress 67Paint Your Wagon 78Pajama Game, The 72, 82Pal Joey 77Perfectly Frank 83Phantom 99Robert & Elizabeth 77Rodgers & Hart Review 84Rose Marie 79Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 04Show Boat 84Singin' In The Rain 92Smokey Joe's Cafe 05Some Enchanted Evening 85Sound Of Music, The 78, 89South Pacific 69,79,88,97Stop The World 64Student Prince, The 70, 82Sugar 85Sweet Charity 87Sweethearts 76The 1940's Radio Hour 97They're Playing Our Song 99Unsinkable Molly Brown 65,71Very Good Eddie 77West Side Story 82, 95Where's Charley? 95Will Rogers Follies 00Wonderful Town 81

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Thanh-Nguyen Nguyen (Children'sEnsemblel=' This isThanh's very first showand she is a third grade student at Evergreen Elementary School. A native Califor-nian, she likes basketball, ice skating, bowling, tennis, reading and riding her bike.She is dedicating this new experience to her Mom, Dad and Brother.

Miriam Ruth (Night Club Singer}-Even though Miriam joins WVLO forher first show, she is no stranger to this stage as she has worked on all three SDGproductions this season, the most recent in "Pajama Game". She got her first tasteof theater in 1995 playing Coco in her HS production of "Fame" and has returnedto theater after a 10-year hiatus. She enjoys playing sports, taking snapshots andcreating online photo scrapbooks. Miriam says, "Thanks to my Baby for being sounderstanding during all the rehearsals and performances. You're the best!"

Roy Shimada ~ng Chi)- We welcome Roy back after a 14-year absence forhis eighth production, his first was in "Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen" in 1975and his last was "Kismet" in 1991. In between those two productions, he appearedin "HowTo Succeed ... ", "KissMe, Kate", "Flower Drum Song" (he played SammyFong) , "Anything Goes", and "Marne". Other credits include shows with SDG,FMT, SF Opera, SJCLO, but he lists the role of Wang Chi as his favorite. Roywas born in SF, is a retired physical therapist, enjoys golf, movies, baseball, his 2grandchildren and hopes to travel the world someday.

Melissa Tom (Helen Chao)- This marks Melissa'sfirst production with WVLOand since her very first appearance as the 2nd sheep in The Nativity in 1988, shehas come a long way! She most recently appeared In "Mom's Birthday Surprise"and lists among her favorite roles the title role in "Alice in Wonderland", Marianin "Music Man" and Betty in "Sure Thing". A theatre instructor with Starting Arts,Melissa loves tap dancing and is a stage make-up artist. She's delighted that she hasfound work in theater and hopes to continue to do so! Melissa is dedicating thisperformance to the memory of her dear Grandma Peck whc passed away in May.

Irene Trapp (Madam Liang}-Irene joins us for her performing debut withWVLO, but with an impressive list of stage, recording, TV and directing credits.She most recently directed Tabard Theatre's "The Last Night of Ballyhoo". She sangand danced as one of the original Great America singers; is the founder and teacherof VoxBox Voiceover Academy in Los Gatos, recorded the voice of Dot the Dogfor LeapFrog Productions and is the voice of Jules Argent in Learning Company's"Carmen Santiago". Last year Irene wrote and performed in "Christmas ... As Best IRemember It" for King's Players. It turned out to be one of her favorite roles alongwith Lucy in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown". She believes being a part ofthis production was a divine encounter and thanks God for the opportunity toparticipate with others who share the same passion. Her thanks to Eddie for keepingher informed and to her husband, Greg, and 2 children for their support.

Teresa Visini (Ensemble)- With a BA in Dance from Chapman University,Teresa makes her first appearance with WVLO, but lists several musical produc-tions in her credits: "Evita", "Camelot", "King & I" and "Wizard of Oz" all withBBB, and with San Mateo HS, she performed in "My Fair Lady", "The Sound ofMusic", "Pippin", "Damn Yankees" and "Cinderella". Teresa'sdance training covers18 years of ballet, 12 years of jazz and 9 years of tap so it's no wonder she was askedto be the Assistant Choreographer! Welcome, Teresa.

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WHO'S WHO ON OUR STAFFJeffM. Hicks (Director}-Jeff returns for his second pro-

duction on our staff after his ERMA-award winning productionof "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" last season. As an actorhe has worked with Robin Williams, The Smothers Brothers,"Weird" AI Yankovic and performed as Bill Sykes in "Oliver",Charlie Brown in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", FDRin "Annie" and Peter Quince in "AMidsummer Night's Dream".He is the Founding Artistic Director for Actors Theatre Center

(ATC) , which recently presented "Fame, the Musical" and will produce "Jekylland Hyde" this summer for which Jeff will act as Director and Musical Director.His directorial credits include "42nd Street", "The Wiz", "Candide", "The OddCouple", "Gypsy", "Annie" and the West Coast premieres of "Footloose" and "Ti-tanic, the Musical" and many more too numerous to mention. We're delighted towelcome Jeff back.

Dan Singletary (Music Director}-Dan joins our staff forhis first assignment with WVLO, but he is no stranger to ourorchestra pit for he has played trombone in this theater for bothSDG and WVLO and most recently acted as Music Directorfor SDG's "Pajama Game". He has been a hardware engineerat Cisco Systems for six years, but enjoys computers and flyingsmall planes, in addition to his music. Other credits also includeproductions with CMT and SCP and as the UC- Davis march-ing band director in addition to playing trombone in that band.

We are always happy to have such a talented musician wield our show baton.Diane "Mom" Reynolds (VocalDirector)- Mom is back

for her second show this season-she was Music and Vocal Di-rector for our opening production of "Big River". She has beeninvolved with musical theater for more than 30 years and hasworked with almost every BayArea community theater group ina total of over 300 productions as vocal and/or music director.She continues to work with a Senior Choir and helps with manyjunior school productions which includes vocal coaching. Butwith all of her busy schedule, Mom still takes time to spoil her

four darling grandchildren because that's her job and she does it so well!!Nancy Kwong (Choreographer}-Nancy returns for her

15th production as choreographer with WVLO, her most re-cent was 3 years ago for ''Anything Goes". As a performer, sheappeared in our productions of "Good News", "KissMe, Kate","Dames At Sea" and "Rodgers & Hart". Her terpsichorean ef-forts had previously been seen in "The Boy Friend", "Crazy ForYou", "Nunsense" (all 3 of them), "Gypsy" and many more.Her most recent choreography was seen in ATC's productionof "Fame". Nancy earned her BA from CSU & MBA in Speech

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She has served as co-producer on several productions with her father, Ed Hand,who enjoys being teamed with his talented daughter. In her spare time, she watchesover her two very active boys, Cameron, 9 and Riley, 6, in addition to supportinghusband, Edmond, with his photography business.

Stephen C. Wathen (Production Designer)-This is the"Golden Show" for Stephen as it marks his 50th productionwith WVLO and the third this season, his most recent was"Smokey Joe's Cafe" and of course, "Big River" last fall. Hisimpressive career spans some 300 stage productions, 25 moviesand a few hundred TV shows. He is one of the animators of theGumby TV series and last year wrote the script and designedthe sets for his original productions of "Dracula" and "TheThree Musketeers" presented by Ohlone College in Fremont.

Stephen has also designed for other theater groups, films, videos and special effectsfor George Lucas Films.

Michael Glenn Munoz (Lighting Designer)-We are near-ing Michael's "Silver Show" for WVLO as he lights up his 24thproduction for us. He designed the lights for the first two showsof our season as well. Other credits include lighting design forSDG, SCPL, SCP,CCMT, Woodminster Amphitheater and withTearro Vision in SJ. He earned his BA in Fine Arts at SJSU witha minor in dance and showed his dancing abiliry when he playedone of our gangsters in our production of "Kiss Me, Kate".

Bob Wallitner (ProductionStageManager)-Bob completeshis sixth season in this staff position and his time and talentshave been utilized in some capaciry in almost every show pro-duced in this theater, which includes SDG productions. The"magic of the theater" keeps Bob enthralled with all the aspectsof bringing a show to the stage and introducing him to so manystaff and performers who have formed his "theatrical family"through the years.

Bob Nelson (Sound Designer)-We welcome E::Jbback torhis twelfth production, his most recent being "Smokey Joe'sCafe" as well as all the shows from last season. His other creditsinclude productions for SDG, CSC, PHS, and the West CoastPremiere of "Titanic, the Musical". Bob is a General Contractorwho enjoys outdoor sports.

Agnes DeLucchi (Costumer)-Aggie joins WVLO forher first assignment and we're delighted to have her expertiseand talents for this specialized task. Currently an instructor at

Ohlone College in the areas of Theater Costume Design, Costume Constructionand Make-Up Classes, Aggie is also a freelance scenery and costume designer forvarious communiry and local school productions, a mask maker, painter and propmaker. She has had 29 years of theater experience, 14 of those teaching theatri-cally-related classes.We send our thanks to her husband and two grown daughtersfor sharing her with us for this production.

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ACRONYMS USED IN THIS PROGRAM

AMTSJ American Musical Theatre HHS Homestead High Schoolof San Jose OGSD Oak Grove School District

ATC Actors Theatre Center PHS Presentation High SchoolBA Bachelor of Arts PYT Peninsula Youth TheaterBBB Broadway ByThe Bay SDG Saratoga Drama GroupCCMT Contra Costa Musical SCP Sunnyvale Community

Theater PlayersCMTSJ Children's Musical Theatre SCPL Santa Clara Players

of San Jose SF San FranciscoCSC Cabrillo Stage Company SJCLO San Jose Civic Light OperaCSU California State University SJSU San Jose State UniversityDLO Diablo Light Opera TITM Theater In The MountainsERMA Enid & Ross Maurice VW Volkswagen

(Award) WSTC Walking Sideways TheaterFDR Franklin Delano Roosevelt CompanyFMT Foothill Musical Theatre WVC West Valley CollegeGT Gaslighter Theater WVLO West Valley Light OperaHS High School

WINNER OF THE GENE PINCUSMEMORIAL THEATER ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

We are pleased to announce the winner of the WVLOA Gene PincusMemorial Theater Arts Scholarship who has been awarded $500 to assisther in furthering her theatrical career. Congratulations to:

- HEATHER KENYON -San Jose Resident

HS: Presentation High SchoolCollege: California State University Sacramento

Major: Theatre/Dance

Gerald Carter & West Valley College; John Palmer; Les Dale;Saratoga Drama Group; Sunnyvale Community Players;

Western Stage, Salinas; and Ohlone College

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West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc.A Non-Profit Organization

The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and toprovide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatricalproductions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors. We sincerely hopeyou enjoy our musical comedy season. Should you wish to become a subscriber,just call our Box Office Voice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896

Fax (408) 356-7349

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr. Edward Hand PresidentMrs. Elizabeth Dale Vice PresidentMrs. Janet Miller SecretaryMr. Jay Sternin TreasurerMr. Richard Meidinger MemberMr. June Romeo Milanes MemberMs. Kristine L. Dudley MemberMs. Judy Pincus MemberMrs. Nancy Kwong MemberMr. Stephen F.Von Till Counsel

and cultural programs such as ours. Here

in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to have

many companies that have initiated such

programs. Remember, matching contri-

butions are not automatic. YOU must

notify your employer of your donation,

usually at the time you make it. If you are

employed by one of these companies and

are one of our supporters, take advantage

of this wonderful way [Q support one

of your favorite non-profit associations,

WVLO. It isn't [QO late [Q match your

contribution for this season.

Corporate BonusWhenever you donate [Q a non-profit

group like WVLOA, you can double your

contribution to the organization by taking

advantage of your company's matching

gift program (even after retirement).

Perhaps the most popular way for com-

panies [Q make charitable contributions

is through a matching contribution pro-

gram wherein the company will match,

usually one-to-one, the donation one of

their employees gives to a favorite char-

ity. And often, these companies will only

match contributions made [Q develop arts

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West Valley Light Opera AwardsThe following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of eachproduction who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of thatproduction in the following areas. Listed are awards for the past few productions.

Captain's Cape Award - Presented in memory of our late President,Captain R.P. Maurice to an outstanding member of the chorus.

Brian Shevelenko - "Anything Goes"Susan Krikorian -"Kiss Me, Kate"

Steve Completo - "George M!"Lotte Johnson - "Hello, Dolly"

Cornelia Rinderknecht - "A Chorus Line"John Gaunt - "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Tony Zambito -"Big River"

Orchestra Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra.Chris Sequin - ''Anything Goes"

Warren Necoechea - "Kiss Me, Kate"Marty McHan - "George M!"Mike Maida - "Hello, Dolly"Sal Delgado - ''A Chorus Line"

Bob Wylie - "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"Katie Coleman -"Big River"

Technical Vest Award - Presented to an outstanding member of thestage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner.

John Palmer - ''Anything Goes"Jeff Carlson - "Kiss Me, Kate"Roy Weil - "Forever Plaid"

Les Dale - "George M!"T.J. Logan - "Hello, Dolly"

Patrisha Dwyer - ''A Chorus Line"Hayley Allison - "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"

Nicole Jorden - "Big River"Heather Kenyon - "Smokey Joe's Cafe"

Jean Hutchins Award - Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our lateticket lady - the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors.

1998-99 Season - Marge White1999-00 Season - Bob & Linda Wallitner

2000-01 Season - Gerald Carter2001-02 Season - David Yoder2002-03 Season - Bob Nelson

2003-04 Season - Edmond Kwong

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WVLO InformationSARATOGA CMC THEATER13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070In the City of Saratoga Office ComplexLobby Telephone (408) 741-9508

BOX OFFICEIn Saratoga Civic TheaterAcross from West Valley CollegeTickets & Information (408) 268-3777(VoiceMail available 24 hours daily.)Theater Box Officeopens one hour before showtime.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES~ailing AddressP.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: (408) 358-1896Fax: (408) 356-7349

PERFORMANCE TIMESFri.lSat. EvesSar./Sun. MatineesThurs. Eves

8:00 PM2:30 PM8:00 PM

TICKET PRICES*Gala Openings $24Includes champagne & reception)Fri.lSat. Eves $22ar.lSun. Matinees $20

Seniors $2 offrudents (Except Gala) $2 off16 & under)'Prices include City Surcharge of $1.00

GROUP DISCOUNTSAre available for all productions except Opening Nights.Contact the Box Office on our 24-hour Voice Mail at1408) 268-3777. Special Bookings for fund-raisers arealso available.

TICKET EXCHANGESeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any

time up to 24 hours before a performance, free ofcharge. Subscription tickets for missed performancesmay NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets maybe exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance foranother seat to the same production free of charge. Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may NOTbe exchanged.

To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777or mail ro: WVLOA, P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA95031. Exchanges received through the mail will beheld for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Of-lice on the night of performance unless accompanied bya self-addressed, stamped envelope.

All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, no ticketrefunds.

HANDICAPPED SEATINGSpecial seating is available for differently-abled pa-trons. Please notify the ticket seller in advance whenpurchasing tickets, or ask the house manager for moreinformation.

HEARING- IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired, Sennheiser, infrared enhancementlistening system has been installed in this theater for allWVLOA performances. Hearing-impaired patrons mayobtain personal headsets with individual volume controlsin the lobby refreshment area next to the Box Office.

LATE ARRIVAlSCurtain times are prompt. As a courtesy to our audienceand performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher atan appropriate time and may not be seated in their exactseats until intermission.

REMINDERSo No smoking in the theater or lobby.o No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are per-mitted in the theater.

o WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss ofpersonal property.

o Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby only.o Family & guests wishing to greet performers are askedto wait in the lobby.

o Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers andinfants to any regular performance because they arepotentially distracting to other patrons and perform-ers. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase aticket.

o Schedules are subject to change.o As a courtesy to all patrons, please rum off all watchalarms, paging devices, & cellular telephones uponentering the theater.

o Please note the nearest exit from your assigned seat. Inthe unlikely evenr of an emergency, please WALK toan exit.

o Docrors or parents wishing to leave an emergencynumber while attending a performance should refercallers, whenever possible, to the lobby telephone,(408) 741-9508, and leave their seat location with thepaging service or babysitter.

o The chemicals found in perfumes, colognes, andscented after-shave lotions, even in small amounts,can cause severe physical reactions in some individu-als. As a courtesy to fellow patrons, please avoid theuse of these products when you attend the theater.

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Gordon, Jack/Florence(Villages)

Gort, William E.Gould, PhilipGrafton, Charlotte (Sunny

View)Grannis, Mrs. NormaGray, Michael/janerGreenley, Dr. Robert/

DonnaGregersen, BerryCremetr, LeslJoGriffin, MeliRoseGross, ShirleyGrossi, PatriceGruneisen, WL.'Guerrero, Roberr/LodiGunther, CatherineHagen, CatharineHaines, Vicki K.'Hamann, RuthHand, Edward/MargeHansen, Robert/Nice'Harkness, MarionHarrigan, ValentineHarrington, Nancy

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West Valley Light Opera Subscribers 2004-2005 Season'Donated to WVLO"Donated $50-$99"'Donated $100 or more

Abel, George/PatriciaAdams, Rayerra (Villages)Adler, Bill/Sally'Ajax, Susan'"Alexander, RaeAllen, NancyAlrouney, Edward G.'"Anderson, AnneAnderson, GayleAnderson, RichardAnderson, RichardlDianaAnderson, SandyAndona, SharonAplustill, Janice (Red Hor

Mamas)Appleby, BarbaraAring, VirginiaArno, Roger/Kathleen'"Aron, ArleneAschoff, M.P., Sr.Atrium, TheAverill, ClaudetteBader, MaryBaird, Dwight/JudyBallingall, PhylisBarber, DawnBarovsky, RosettaBasist, BerthaBays, Donald! Anne'Bean, James/Helen'Beasley, Mo (Villages)Beers, Gretchen E.Bell, Elvin/AniraBennett, Eunice

(Red Hot Mamas)Bentz, KatherineBernacchi, William P.Bianchi, Jane'Bischoff, VirginiaBishop, Bob/BobbeBjornstad, RogeriJo AnnBlair, Lois Ann'Blakeney, ShirleyBlaufarb, Cerard/Mardell"Boenig, Leonard OJ

Phyllis C'Bohl, DorisBoisen, Monte"Bolander, Berte J.Bonnet, GwenBorchelt, Mts. cr.Boyd, Leo/Doris'

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Boyer, FrancesBraeman, S.Breed, Allen"Briggs, M/M B. D.Brobst, Mary P.Brown, MartinlVoulaBrubaker, AdaBuchanan, HelenBurke, SaraBusch, ShirleyButorovich, Lucille E'Cabri, John A.Calhan, C L."Carlstrom, GloryaCarney, Barbara J.'Carron, MildredCarson, Mrs. Joan M.Catalana, WandaCavanaugh, EdlDee"Cavers, Barbara H.Chamberlin, Louise"Chesarek, Ruth'Clark, Bill/Pat'Clark, PaulC1auer, Call Cathy'Clemens, Mary L.Clerk, M/M Kent"Coca LouAnnColgan, Mrs. WinifredConstantinides, M/M JohnCook, ShermaCooke, M/M Franklin E.Corchero, M/M DanielCox, Laurie L.Creedon, JohnCreighton, AnneCrosby, IreneCruthoff, ReneCunningham, DoreenCutting, JoanneDale, LesteriElizabethDaley, Mike/jeanDallas, Herb/LillianDavis, Dick/FayeDavis, M/M MichaelDe Corte, GailDe Martini, Dell KathleenDella Bona, Anne'DeLong, M/M John R.Dennis, Ulrich/GlendaDenton, Beth (Red Hot

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