Performances at theSARATOGA CIVIC THEATER13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga

June 23 - July 21, 2018

53rd SEASON

South Bay

Premiere

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Music by John DePrez & Eric IdleBook & Lyrics by Eric Idle

A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

StarringScott Di Lorenzo and Karyn Rondeau

And FeaturingChristopher Brady, Ali Pasha Croes, Andrew Kracht,

Tyler Savin and Peter WoolhouseDirector: Geoffrey Ward; Music Director: Ron Bowman;

Vocal Director: Nick Perez; Choreographer: Lisa Callaghan; Producer: Nancy Kwong

Gala Champagne Opening: June 23, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMFridays: July 6, 13, 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturdays: June 30, July 14, 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 PMSaturday Matinee: July 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PMSunday Matinees: June 24, July 1, 8, 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam,

Eric Idle, Terry Jones & Michael PalinSpamalot is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

W elcome to the third and final production of WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s 53rd Season, Spamalot . We hope you will enjoy this new and

entertaining musical which we are presenting for the very first time . It was originally a very popular film, “Monty Python & The Holy Grail,” which was made into a musical spoof for Broadway .

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Let me close by stating that you, the audience members who share your support and enthusiasm for WVLO Musical Theatre Company’s endeavors, make it a truly gratifying experience for all of us involved, both on the stage and behind the scenes . And we extend our special gratitude to those subscribers who have donated additional funds to ensure the excellent quality of sets and costumes that we strive to bring to this stage . We hope that you have a marvelous time at this musical and that you will join us for our future productions .

— Edward Hand, President WVLO Musical Theatre Company

Music by Joh DePrez & Eric Idle • Book & Lyrics by Eric Idle A new musical lovingly ripped off from the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”

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A Note from the Director

“Always look on the bright side of life!”

When I was asked why I wanted to direct Spamalot, I didn’t have to think twice about my answer: “Because it’s silly!” More importantly because I want to bring the wit and character of ‘Monty Python’s

Flying Circus’ to a new generation of theatergoers . Theatergoers, young and old, who may have never experienced the style of humor these talented boys from England created . For those experienced ‘Pythoners’, I want to take them back to their youth to relive the newness and off-the-wall silliness that ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ was . In order to do all that, I felt that this show needed someone who gets their humor, who knows their silliness, innuendo, and has the ability to recreate it on stage . Thank goodness for the WVLO Board and Nancy Kwong, my producer, who vested in me that challenge and responsibility . I feel so blessed to be sitting in this director chair surrounded by a like-minded (Pythonesque) staff of theater professionals .

Spamalot is a unique piece of musical theater . Most musical theater takes the audience through a storyline with each scene setting up the other through dialogue, dance, and music . Spamalot, on the other hand, is a tapestry of skits woven together with catchy songs and rollicking dance numbers . The show, at best, has a sketchy storyline with no real purpose other than to entertain its audience . It is intelligent, farcical slapstick at it’s very best . Eric Idle and John DuPrez adapted Spamalot from the 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail . The characters in Spamalot have been recreated to mirror the characters originally created by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, & Michael Palin in ‘Grail’ . With the help of our wonderful staff, it is my Holy quest to bring these very characters back to life on our stage, as Idle originally wanted them portrayed: very, very, silly .

Cheers, Geoffrey Ward

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CAST OF CHARACTERSKing Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Di LorenzoLady of the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karyn Rondeau Patsy/Swamp Guard #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christopher BradyRobin/Swamp Guard #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter WoolhouseDennis/Galahad/Black Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew KrachtLancelot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler SavinBedevere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Pasha CroesNot Dead Fred/Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin SprattHistorian/Herbert’s Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John BrewerConcorde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken PowellFinnish Mayor/Lead Taunter/Sir NotAppearing . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin CanantDennis’ Mother/Knight of Ni/Brother Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaughn MayerJeremie/Tim The Enchanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David CoriLaker Girls . . . . . . . Gabby Au, Katherine Batti, Elizabeth Cox, Andrea Furtado,

Rhona McFadyen, Jennifer Willis & Amber WilsonMonks . . . . Andrew Kracht, Ali Pasha Croes, Benjamin Canant & John BrewerMinstrels . . . . . . . . . Kevin Spratt, Elizabeth Cox, Amber Wilson & Ken PowellFrench Taunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhona McFadyen, Ken Powell, Jennifer WillisCan Can Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Furtado, Elizabeth Cox, Gabby Au,

Katherine Batti, & Rhona McFadyenDancing Nun/Frog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan AquinoPit Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ailea Merriam-Pigg, Tressa Bender, Nique EagenKnights of Ni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrea Furtado, Gabby Au, Jennifer Willis,

Rhona McFadyen, & Katherine BattiFrench Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ailea Merriam-PiggArtist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tressa BenderPuppeteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melinda Powell

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Grateful AcknowledgementsBroadway By The Bay, Hillbarn Theater, Ohlone College,

Palo Alto Players, San Benito Stage Company, Sterling Dance, South Bay Musical Theatre, Logan Frank, John Gibbs,

Harley & Esther Goes, David Lamcke, Julie Moylan, Mike Munoz, Camille Pietrow, Dan Singletary, Kevin Stanford & Jon Wenger .

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERSThe Place: Medieval England and Here

The Time: 932 AD and Now

ACT IOverture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OrchestraScene 1: The Mighty Portculllis “Introduction” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HistorianScene 2: Moose Village “Fisch Schlapping Song” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mayor, Historian & EnsembleScene 3: Mud Castle “Monk’s Chant” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monks “King Arthur’s Song” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur & PatsyScene 4: Plague Village “Monk’s Chant” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monks “I Am Not Dead Yet” . . . . . .Robin, Lance, Not Dead Fred, Jeremie & BodiesScene 5: Mud VillageScene 6: Mud Village “Lady of the Lake” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady of the Lake & Ensemble “Laker Girls” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arthur, Patsy, Laker Girls & Ensemble “The Song That Goes Like This” . . . . Dennis, Lady of the Lake & Laker GirlsScene 7: Portcullis “All For One” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur & Knights Scene 8: The Court of Camelot “Knights Of The Round Table” . . . .Arthur, Knights, Lady of the Lake & GirlsScene 9: At the Feet of GodScene 10: The Quest for the Grail “Find Your Grail” Arthur, Lady of the Lake, Knights, Laker Girls & EnsembleScene 11: The French Castle “Run Away” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur, Patsy, Knights, Frenchies & Girls

INTERMISSION

ACT II

Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historian Scene 1: The Mighty PortcullisScene 2: A Very Expensive Forest “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” . . . . . . . . Arthur, Patsy & KnightsScene 3: Forest “Brave Sir Robin” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robin & Minstrels

ORCHESTRAConductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron BowmanReeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Pascoe , Sarah Moulder & Jordan SelburnTrumpets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Chase, Charles Frost & Nate SchofieldTrombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miguel Lidezma & Josef YangHorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph KellyBass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel MurguiaDrums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine LovejoyPercussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niles FlynnKeyboard 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean GreenKeyboard 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Ku & Asa Stern Keyboard 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Krishnan

Not all musicians will play for each performance.

In MeMorIaM

Keith Leung, 34, passed away in a car accident in Castro Valley on May 20 . For those of you that did not know Keith, he was a very kind soul and had a wonderful quirky nature about him . He mostly played in the East Bay, but had done many shows with SCP and played a couple of times for WVLO . When he played a show,

you absolutely knew he was 100% reliable . He was known for owning around 40 or more instruments and could play all of them very well . He would often bring instruments he wasn’t supposed to play for a show and then play other people’s parts—which is now a very fond memory of Keith . He was a great guy and will be sorely missed in our local musical world . We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends!

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Scene 4: The Black KnightScene 5: Another part of the Expensive Forest “Brave Sir Robin” Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minstrels “You Won’t Succeed On Broadway” . . . . . . . . Arthur, Patsy, Robin, MinstrelsScene 6: Yet Another Part of the Expensive ForestScene 7: On Stage at Spamalot “Whatever Happened To My Part” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady of the LakeScene 8: Prince Herbert’s Chamber in Swamp Castle “Where Are You?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbert “Here Are You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbert “He’s Going To Tell” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbert, Concorde & Guards “His Name Is Lancelot” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbert, Lance, MenScene 9: A Bridge Too Far “I’m All Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur, Patsy & Knights “The Song That Goes Like This” Reprise . . . . . . . . Arthur & Lady of the Lake “Cocoananigans!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur & KnightsScene 10: The Killer Rabbit “Get Your Hand Off My Knee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knights “The Holy Grail’s Been Found” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EnsembleScene 11: The Holy Grail Wedding Chapel “Finale” . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur, Lady of the Lake, Herbert, Robin & Ensemble “Bows” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company

PRODUCTION STAFFProducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy KwongAssistant Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earl MasudaAssociate Producer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth DateDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoffrey WardMusic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron BowmanVocal Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick PerezChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Callaghan Assistant Choreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhona McFadyenProduction Set Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen C . WathenTech Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Hand Master Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Barone & William ShepardLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heather KenyonSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett CarlsonCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Armenta Costume Construction . . . . . Claire Armenta, Esther Goes, Sue Howell, Elaine Lycett,

Judy Pincus & Shannon SullivanSpecialty Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Armenta & Kevin Stanford,Co-Stage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Raiman & Michael MacKenzieAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nita Rabe-UyenoProperties Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Dale & Nancy KwongProperties Mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy DeanSpecialty Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lester Dale, Esther & Harley GoesScenic & Lighting Riggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Raiman & Rocco VecilioStage Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dawn Johnson, Cameron & Riley Kwong, Melinda Powell,

Frank Sherlock & Rose WileyLighting Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aradhna Bulchand-AshraniSpotlight Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Masuda & Emily OberheimSound Board Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Raiman & Chris WillmoreVideo Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon WengerSet Construction & Painting . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Barone, Sherma Cook, Ali Pasha Croes, Andy Duprey, Ed Hand, Earl Masuda, Nita Rabe-Uyeno,William Shepard & Cast MembersWig & Hair Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christine OrmsethHouse Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy PincusAudition Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Dale, Nancy Dean, Dawn Johnson, Earl Masuda,

Mike MacKenzie, Judy Pincus, Nita Rabe-Uyeno, Dave Raiman & Frank SherlockAudition Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amandu KuRehearsal Pianists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Green, Amanda Ku & Nick PerezProgram, Lobby & Publicity Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge HandPublicity & Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia Rust-GreavesReservations and Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed and Marge HandOpening Night Refreshments . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Dale, Cindy Fahrner, Nancy Kwong,

Earl Masuda, June Milanes, Judy Pincus & Frank SherlockLobby Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Chavarria & Judy PincusLobby Design, Display & Company Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ImagewurxProgram Graphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane HoxengVideographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback MemoriesPoster & Flier Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edmond KwongFlier Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Computer Business ServicesProgram Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CyberPress Printing

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WHO’S WHO IN OUR CASTGabrielle Au (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni) Spamalot is Gabby’s 4th WVLO show,

and she couldn’t be more thrilled to return to her home base in this role, Can Can Dancer, Fisch Schlapper, etc . Past WVLO shows: West Side Story, Crazy for You, and The Boy Friend. A graduate of Notre Dame de Namur’s Theater department, NDNU’s Summer Music Theater Conservatory, and Solano College Actor’s Training Program, former shows include: Sound of Music, Dialogues of The Carmelites, Wish You Were Here, A Christmas Carol, Chicago, Antigone, and In The Heights. She’s done Will Rogers Follies twice (Solano College & Hillbarn Theater), and is delighted that WVLO is featuring Will Rogers Follies in their upcoming season! Gabby thanks her friends and family for being her biggest Cheerleaders! Enjoy the show!

Bryan Aquino (Frog/Dancing Nun) Although this is Bryan’s first production on stage with WVLO, he has been a part of the WVLO family since 2003 . As a member of the Pioneer High School Advanced Drama Touring Company, Bryan has performed in Aladdin Jr., Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Guys & Dolls and is happy to be using his tap, ballet and hip hop training as a part of our Spamalot chorus . You may also spot some of his Tai Kwon Do moves as well as he is a 3rd degree black belt .

Katherine Batti (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni) This is Katherine’s first Broadway show, and she is very excited to be working with WVLO . She studied education at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is currently a math teacher at Lincoln High School in SJ . She has been dancing all her life, including ballet, tap, jazz, and Irish step dancing . She would like to dedicate this show to her creators, Adrian & Leonard . She would also like to thank her roommate, Little Lauren, for her support and patience through all the late nights of rehearsals . Lastly, she would like to thank her love, Mr . Zipse, for being so utterly entertained by her dancing dreams .

Tressa Bender (Pit Singer/Ensemble) Tressa Bender is pleased as punch to be back on the WVLO stage for the second time (in a row) . You may remember her as a singing and dancing nun in Sister Act. Tressa has been involved in many productions over the years and some of her favorite roles include Arty in Lost in Yonkers and Sarah Houghton in Loves and Hours, both at Broadway West, Chris Gorman in Rumors at SCP, and serving as a board member for Woke AF Productions, a new theater company dedicated to activism and social change . As always this performance is dedicated to Tressa’s #1 guy (her 8-year-old son Isaac) . I love you more!

Christopher Brady (Patsy/Swamp Guard #2) Christopher was last seen as Jimmy Winter in our 2015 production of Nice Work If You Can Get It and before that as Benjamin in our 2007 production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In his credits, he lists many shows at his former HS, Bellarmine College Preparatory in such roles as Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the lion in The Wiz and as Selsdon in Noises Off. He’s enjoying being part of this creative farce and hopes you enjoy it, too .

John Brewer (Herbert’s Father/Historian/Monk) New to WVLO, John is happy to be making his Saratoga stage debut, but has been on several Bay Area stages over the past many years with PSP, BBB . SVCT and Pintello Comedy Theater, amongst others . No stranger to being British (or Scottish, or Irish, or Russian), John has played the Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance, SVCT), Edgar Hollister/Abel Howard (The Murder Room, PCT) and in the Cockney Quartet (My Fair Lady, BBB), to name only a few . When John isn’t making people laugh and/or tap their feet, he’s scaring the bajeebers out of them at Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions, a Halloween maze and fright-fest in south San Jose .

Benjamin Canant (Lead Taunter/Finnish Mayor/Monk/Bors) This is Ben’s seventh musical and first with WVLO . He just finished a performance as Sam Byck in MCT’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. Last year you may have seen him in MCT’s 9 to 5, or in Cabrillo Stage’s Addams Family. Some of his previous shows include Young Frankenstein, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Mikado, and A Contemporary Americanâ’s Guide to a Successful Marriage.

David Cori (Tim the Enchanter/Jeremie) We welcome David back for his fifth WVLO Production . Prior WVLO productions include: Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, and Footloose. Other credits include Tomfoolery and The Rocky Horror Show. David also contributes his acting skills to police officer training programs . “True Story—At 16 I was working at a movie theater, and the first movie I saw (for free) was ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ . ‘Tim the Enchanter’ was my favorite character . It is ridiculous that I get to play this role in front of an audience .” David is dedicating this performance to his wife, Betsy, and his sons, Jason and Ryan .

Elizabeth Cox (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni-Minstrel) Elizabeth is in her fifth production with WVLO with roles including (Janet) The Drowsy Chaperone, (Judy) 9 to 5: the musical, (Abuela Claudia) In the Heights, and Carol Strong in Catch Me if You Can. She fell in love with Monty Python her Freshman year of HS when the Seniors in her Drama club insisted that she watch Holy Grail . You may have seen Elizabeth in other productions around the bay including The Addams Family (Berkeley Playhouse), Urinetown (LASC), and Anything Goes (BBB) . She has been the choreographer for several productions including Les Miserables (Stage 1), Man of La Mancha (LASC), and most recently, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (SBMT) . She is also the director and choreographer for Stage 1’s annual children’s musical . She currently works as a Humanities teacher at a Montessori School in Palo Alto . Special thanks to her family, Christina, and Thomas . . .love you all!

Ali Pasha Croes (Bedevere/Monk) Pasha is excited to be back on stage for his second WVLO production with a wonderful cast and staff, having previously appeared as Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2007 . When he’s not singing and dancing, he’s giving tours at the Intel Museum . Pasha enjoys many recreational activities like yoga, scuba diving, and earthing . He also has a knack for foreign languages and hopes to some day merge his linguistic skills with entertainment .

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Scott Dilorenzo (Arthur) Scott is beyond ecstatic to be making his WVLO and South Bay debut as King Arthur . He was most recently been seen in The Wedding Singer (Bay Area Musicals), Avenue Q (New Conservatory Theatre, Tri Valley Rep) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Berkeley Playhouse) . During the day Scott spends his time as a mild mannered middle school drama teacher at Stratford Middle School in Fremont and San Jose . Scott is particularly humbled at this opportunity as it is his first lead role . . .EVER! He would like to thank his mother and family who continue to believe in his talents . Thanks to the countless amount of friends and extended theater family that I have created in the Bay Area (Sloths for life) . Then of course everything is dedicated to his beautiful wife, Linda, who knows how important art is to him and continues to support him through the long hours . You truly are the holy grail . . .and I am so lucky to have found you .

Nique Eagen (Pit Singer/Ensemble) Nique returns to this show after a remarkable performance as Deloris in our last production of Sister Act. She had also appeared in our 2014 production of Jesus Christ, Superstar. Her impressive list of credits includes Trix in SCP’s The Drowsy Chaperone, Gary Coleman in SCP’s Avenue Q, and Adella in CMTSJ’s The Little Mermaid. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University and the highlight of her career was performing at the Producer’s Club in NYC as Avis in Black Metropolis. She dedicates this show to her mom who gave her her voice and helped her find her own!

Andrea Furtado (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni-Minstrel) Andrea is back for her 7th production with WVLO; her most recent was as a Stewardess in Catch Me If You Can. Her first performance was as a tap dancer in The Drowsy Chaperone (her favorite show to date), followed by Sugar, Crazy For You, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and In The Heights. She’s been dancing since the age of 5 and enjoys performing in our productions with such talented people . She works for Alaska Airlines, loves to travel and absolutely loves animals! She sends her thanks to everyone for their support!!

Andrew Kracht (Dennis, Galahad/Black Knight/Monk) Andrew is gala-happy getting to be a Knight of the Round Table in his third WVLO show, after starring in 2017’s (David Shayne) and slinging shaved ice in 2016’s In the Heights (Piragua Guy)! Other favorite credits include: a tap dancing usher and Russian coachman in A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine (Constantine) at PAP, a tap dancing sinner-sailor in Anything Goes (Sailor) at BBB, a priest and a vampire in Young Frankenstein (Transylvania Quartet, Count) at PAP, and the “King of the World” in Songs for a New World (Man 1) at SCU . Proud SCU double degree graduate and TBA Adjudicator . As always, much love and thanks to his friends and family!

Rhona McFadyen (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni-Minstrel) Rhona is thrilled to be back at WVLO, after appearing last summer as a stewardess in Catch Me if You Can. A dancer all her life, Rhona has always enjoyed sharing her love of dance with children and teens . She currently works at Dartmouth Middle School teaching 8th grade US History and choreographing the school musical . She occasionally appears in a show of her own here at WVLO as Tess in Crazy for You, and a tap dancing

monkey in the only show she would ever do again, The Drowsy Chaperone. She grew up in SJ and is a graduate of UC Davis and the Stanford Teacher Education Program .

Vaughn Mayer (Dennis’ Mother/Knight of Ni/ Brother Maynard/Mime) This is Vaughn’s 3rd show at WVLO, previously being featured in Sister Act in the Spring, 2018 and Footloose, 2016 . Vaughn was first introduced to Monty Python when he saw the Black Knight scene of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” as a small child . Since then he has found a home and family in theatre, and loves to make people laugh and cry when he performs . Fast forward to today he is probably in his dressing room wondering what he did in his life to bring him to this production, working with so many wonderful people who are all as funny if not more so than himself . Thank you for coming tonight and enjoy the show

Ailea Merriam-Pigg (Pit Singer/Ensemble) Ailea was just seen as Sister Mary Scotts in Sister Act and returns to give singing support to this cast . She thought that production would be her last before she leaves to earn her PhD this fall, but she decided she still had one more show in her!! She has performed in a variety of shows in the Bay Area, including Honk! (Lowbutt), Guys & Dolls (General Cartright), The Who’s Tommy (Mrs . Simpson), Annie (Apple seller & Boylan Sister) and Oklahoma! (Gertie) . She extends her thanks to her family and friends for their continued support of her theatrical endeavors .

Ken Powell (Concorde/Taunter/Minstrel) Ken returns for his fourth production with WVLO, having just appeared in Sister Act and previously in Bullets Over Broadway and Catch Me If you Can. He has done many shows over the years and considers the stage his second home . You may have seen him as Lazar Wolfe in Fiddler On The Roof, or as Halloran in Miracle On 34th Street. Normally you can find him at Apple trying to make sure your phone doesn’t break . He is enjoying working with his lovely wife, Melinda, in this show .

Karyn Rondeau (Lady of the Lake) Karyn is a busy stage actress, recording artist, national anthem singer, and cabaret performer! She and the fabulous Juanita Harris bring their next J/K Cabaret to Art Boutiki on July 28th . Karyn is a proud member of ArtistsRiseUp .com—a group of performing artists raising money for human rights in America through music and spoken word . Recent star turns: Drowsy Chaperone (Chaperone), Les Mis (Mme . Thenardier), Urinetown (Pennywise), Spelling Bee (Rona) . Love to Scottie . www .karynrondeau .com .

Tyler Savin (Lancelot) Tyler marks his fourth production with WVLO, having just appeared as Eddie in our production of Sister Act. Subscribers will remember him for his other ERMA- award appearances in Footloose and Catch Me If You Can. Among his theatrical credits he lists his leading role of Princeton in SCP’s production of Avenue Q, Huck Finn in Big River and Will Parker in Oklahoma!, both with San Benito Stage Company and as Dr . Madden in Next To Normal with SVCT . Tyler’s hobbies are sports, theatre and video games and in his future, he’d like to find a job connected to theater, like directing, acting, tech, etc .) .

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Bryan Aquino Gabrielle Au Katherine Batti Tressa Bender

Christopher Brady John Brewer Benjamin Canant David Cori

Elizabeth Cox Ali Pasha Croes Scott Dilorenzo Nique Eagen

Andrea Furtado Andrew Kracht Vaughn Mayer Rhona McFadyen

WHO’S WHO IN OUR CAST

Ailea Merriam-Pigg Ken Powell Karyn Rondeau Tyler Savin

Kevin Spratt Jennifer Willis Amber Wilson Peter Woolhouse

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WHO’S WHO ON OUR STAFFNancy Kwong (Producer) Nancy is back for her 20th assignment in her past 38 years of involvement with WVLO! She produced the last show of our season, Catch Me If You Can which was the recipient of our annual ERMA Award for Best Show! And she served as Assistant &Associate Producer on the other two shows . She has performed, choreographed and served as a Board Member throughout her involvement, earned her BA Degree from CSU and

her Masters in Speech Pathology from SJSU . She applies those teaching skills in the OGSD and in her spare time, keeps up with her two busy boys, Cameron & Riley .

Earl Masuda (Assistant Producer) This marks Earl’s 27th WVLO production . He’s been in the Cast or Crew or on the Staff of previous shows . His favorite role was in the quartet in Breaking Up Is Hard To Do in 2010 . He thanks his wife, Pat, for putting up with his crazy schedule, and his sons, Matt and Chris, for putting up with their dad’s always saying, “I have something to do at the theater!” Earl also thanks his family and friends for their

continued support .Elizabeth Dale (Associate Producer) Elizabeth just served as the Producer for our first show of the season, Bullets Over Broadway and served as Associate Producer for Sister Act and has been volunteering with this Association for 30 years . She has served in almost every staff position in addition to assisting most of the others . She has served as a member of the Board of Directors for several years and receives continuous support from her husband,

Lester, and daughter, Julie . Liz is at the top of our list of most valued volunteers!Geoffrey Ward (Director) Geoffrey is no stranger to the stage for he has been involved in theater, film, and music since the late 1970’s . Starting his career in theater as Takaberry in SCP’s production of How to Succeed, Geoffrey later went on to star in the role of Jesus in SJCLO’s production of Jesus Christ Super Star with Heather MacRae . Moving to Southern California in the early ‘80s to complete his Bachelors’ degree in communications and

to pursue acting, he would regularly have 5 & under parts (bit parts) on the day time soap opera “Days of Our Lives” . After leading a top 40’s rock and roll band for 12 years, he decided to go back to his first love, theater . Having co-founded and directed shows for the This Side of the Hill Players in Half Moon Bay, and founding and directing shows for the Scotts Valley Performing Arts theater group in Scotts Valley, Geoffrey makes his directing debut with WVLO’s Spamalot . Geoffrey would like to thank his wonderful production staff and volunteers as well as his family and friends for their ongoing love and support in his quest to bring the ‘Holy Grail’ to the Bay Area .

Kevin Spratt (Herbert, Not Dead Fred, Minstrel) Kevin returns for his second theatrical performance, both with WVLO . He was last seen in Sister Act in several ensemble roles and is now delighted to have the opportunity to expand his experience in another musical . He attended the University of Illinois and recently moved to California to become an Engineer at Apple!! His hobbies include golf, tennis, ping pong and music . He extends his gratitude to his awesome vocal teacher, Sheila Townsend, for her support .

Jennifer Willis (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni-Taunter) Jennifer was born and raised in the Bay Area and has been dancing since she was 3 years old . She trained with Dance Theatre International and got her BA in Dance at SJSU in 2016 . She is a dance teacher here in the Bay Area teaching ballet, tap, and jazz to young inspiring dancers . She has had the great opportunity to dance many different soloist roles in the Nutcracker such as Ballerina Doll, Spanish Cocoa, Chinese, Marzipan Shepherdess, and Snow Queen . She has also had the great pleasure to perform with Chanticleers Theatre in two of their productions . She was the flapper in Addams Family the Musical and Radigo 2 in Little Women the Musical. She is excited to be a part of WVLO’s Spamalot as a Laker Girl .

Amber Wilson (Laker Girl/Knights of Ni-French Girl) Amber makes her theatrical debut with WVLO in this production . She has been doing competitive dance since she was two . Her favorite style is tap and that is what got her to audition since they said they needed strong tappers and she was a cheerleader throughout high school . She is a college sophomore that will be transferring to Sacramento State in the fall . She just loves being on stage although singing is a little rough for her, she truly loves to perform .

Peter Woolhouse (Sir Robin/Swamp Guard #1) Peter is delighted to once again perform with WVLO in this very fun and silly production . He grew up with a steady diet of Monty Python as his dad hails from Yorkshire . Previous WVLO roles include Cowboy Bob in Footloose, a Sailor in Dames at Sea, Eugene Fodor in Crazy For You, Philip in Jesus Christ Superstar and Judd Livingston in 9 to 5 (as well as Oklahoma! and Kiss Me Kate with SBMT) Most recently, Peter got to play with a moody, blue puppet named Rod in SCP’s Avenue Q and for the last few Halloween’s, Peter played Brad in The Rocky Horror Show and also as a part of Madame Marie’s HAUNT at Great America! He also appeared in Tomfoolery twice . By day, he works with adult clients with autism in Campbell . He is thrilled to share the stage with many friends, both new and old . Enjoy the show!

Our apologies and sincere thanks to any staff, crew, or other contributors or volunteers whom we failed to mention due to the early publication deadline of this program.

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Ron Bowman (Music Director) Ron is back for his fifth production with WVLO in this staff position . He had previously served as Music Director for Nice Work If You Can Get It, A Chorus Line, Catch Me If You Can, and Sister Act. He spends his days teaching instrumental music at Castillero Middle School . A native of Washington state, he moved to California to attend the UP’s Conservatory of Music . Since then he has earned a Master of

Music in Saxophone Performance from USC and is a saxophonist with the SF Wind Ensemble, plays saxophone and clarinet with the Winchester Orchestra, the Cambrian Symphony and is a woodwind doubler with theater groups throughout the Bay Area .

Nick Perez (Vocal Director) Nick is a Bay Area Music Director and collaborative pianist who is also pursuing a degree in music direction from St . Mary’s College of California . He has worked extensively as an educator and pit musician; for various companies in the Bay Area and is excited to do his first show in the South Bay with WVLO . He would like to thank Savanna for all her love and support .Lisa Callaghan (Choreographer) Lisa is back for her “lucky 13” production with WVLO, having just choreographed A Chorus Line and Catch Me If You Can last season . She started with our Association back in 2008 when she choreographed Once Upon a Mattress and has since added her terpsichorean talents to The Drowsy Chaperone, White Christmas, Sugar, Grease, Nice Work If You Can Get it and The Boy Friend to mention just a few . Her

credits also list productions with SCU, PHS and all over the Bay Area . She earned her BA in Theatre/Dance at SCU, has been dancing for 40 years and teaching for more than 25 years . We are always delighted when Lisa makes time to bring her special choreography to our stage .

Stephen C. Wathen (Production Set Designer) This marks Stephen’s 78th production with WVLO . His most recent work was last season’s opening production of Bullets Over Broadway. His beautiful and stunning scenic drops have been part of our most memorable musicals; namely, White Christmas, Sound Of Music, Desert Song and Seven Brides…Brothers and many more, too numerous to mention . His extensive list of credits covers more

than 400 stage producrions, 25 movies and over 100 TV series, an animator for the Gumby TV series and a special effects designer for George Lucas films . He wrote the scripts and designed the sets for his original productions of Dracula and The Three Musketeers presented at Ohlone College . We are always grateful when Stephen brings his talents to our musicals .

Heather Kenyon (Lighting Designer) Heather is excited to be returning to WVLO for her third production after working backstage for Smokey Joe’s Café and dancing onstage in The Drowsy Chaperone. Heather designs sets and lights around the Bay Area . Lighting designs include Brainpeople and Far Away (A .C .T .), In The Next Room (SFSU), A Chorus Line (PHS), and Bring It On (PHS) . Set designs include Chicago and Stop Kiss (SFSU), Footloose

and High School Musical (PHS), assistant set designer for The Heir Apparent (Aurora Theatre), and is thrilled to be designing San Francisco Playhouse’s upcoming production of Washed Up On The Potomac and assistant set designing Sunday in the Park with George. Recently Heather worked as the assistant scenic artist for the TheatreWorks productions of The Prince of Egypt and Around the World in 80 Days, and The Curse and Cabaret at West Valley College . She holds two theater degrees; an M .F .A . (SFSU) and a BA (CSU, Sacramento) . To see a portfolio of her work, visit www .heatherkenyon .net .

Brett Carlson (Sound Designer) Brett’s theater experience extends to both sides of the curtain, helping with tech or acting . His recent work includes sound design for The Drowsy Chaperone and Rent for SCP . He’s also done scenic design for Peter and the Starcatcher, My Fair Lady and Forever Plaid at SBMT . He’s an adjunct professor at Missouri Western State University where he just designed the set for Spring Awakening. Favorite acting roles include Once On

This Island (Papa Ge), Into The Woods (Wolf/Steward) and How To Succeed…Trying (Bud Frump) . Brett studied Theatre Arts at SJSU and was an intern at the Theatre Royal in Bath, Englandm where he worked with their youth theatre program .

Mike MacKenzie (Co-Stage Manager) Mike returns for his 45th production with WVLO having most recently served as Co-Stage Manager for Bullets Over Broadway last fall . The majority of his time in this position is spent attending the rehearsals, then choreographing the set moves when we are in the theater . He also sometimes dons a costume to appear onstage as a bartender, ballroom dancer or whatever else is needed! A retired electronics

techie, his hobbies are photography, travel and his lovely wife, Cay, not necessarily in that order . But he especially enjoys ‘manipulating’ the sets and his crew!

Dave Raiman (Co-Stage Manager) Dave first started with WVLO in 1991, has been part of this family and been involved in many productions ever since . He most recently served as Sound Designer for In The Heights and was Co-Stage Manager for Bullets Over Broadway. He received the prestigious Jean Hutchins Award for the 2009–2010 season and, like Mike, has been coerced to don a tuxedo and dance in our ballroom scenes . A graduate of the

University of Illinois, Dave serves as our Web Master so we’re very happy to have his expert internet services maintaining our web site .

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Lisa Armenta (Costume Designer) Lisa first worked with the WVLO costume team in Bullets Over Broadway and is now the designer for her own show . She first learned to sew in her Grandma’s kitchen during the summer visits and feels fortunate for the opportunity to share her love of sewing with our cast and the Westmont Technical Theater students who she has mentored over the past 5 years . When she’s not sewing, Lisa works as an

Occupational Therapist at a locl elementary school .Christine Ormseth (Wig & Hair Design) Christine is excited to be working with WVLO again and on such a fun show! Christine has been working with this group since 2013 as one of their resident Hair and Makeup Designers . She also performs on and off with the company as well and was last seen as Tricia in A Chorus Line. She just finished designing hair and makeup and performing with SBMT in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In her spare time

she is a Preschool Teacher at Children’s Corner in Los Altos and sends her love and gratitude to her family, friends and boyfriend for their support and hopes you enjoy this hilarious show!

Andy Amaro (Wig Designer) Andy happily returns to the WVLO team for his third show in a row with his hair and wig design . After performing on stage for many years, he has turned his interests to “behind the scenes” work with various local community theater groups . His last performance on stage was in SBMT’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 2014 . His wig and hair designs have also been featured at CMTSJ, LTSJ, Opera San Jose and at WVLO where he

won an ERMA Service Award . Andy is the recipient of the Janie Huff “Producer’s Award” and has been awarded and honored with an SBMT Silver Jacket Award . He’s glad to be back with friends and the entire WVLO staff, cast and crew .

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The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in the area and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experienced Play Directors . We sincerely hope you 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 .

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr . Edward Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PresidentMrs . Elizabeth Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice PresidentMs . Judy Pincus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryMr . Jay Sternin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMs . Nancy Kwong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Earl Masuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Member Mr . June Romeo Milanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Frank Sherlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMs . Cynthia Greaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MemberMr . Joseph Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Member Mr . Stephen F . Von Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counsel

WVLO Musical Theatre Company Awards

The following awards, chosen by the Staff, are presented to a member of each production who has made an outstanding contribution to the success of that production 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 ensemble .

Jennifer Young—“Footloose” The Cast—“In The Heights”

Daria Keidar—“A Chorus Line” Rhona McFadyen—“Catch Me If You Can” Patti Workover—“Bullets Over Broadway”

Catherine Dietrich—“Sister Act”

Orchestra Award—Presented to an outstanding member of the orchestra . Monica Bugoan-Abaken—“Footloose”

Amanda Ku—“In The Heights” Sarah Moulder—“A Chorus Line”

Michael Nitzberg—“Catch Me If You Can” Sean Green—“Bullets Over Broadway”

Charlie Frost—“Sister Act

Technical Award—Presented to an outstanding member of the stage crew in memory of our late Production Manager, Linda Wallitner .

Reina Romero—“Footloose” Matt Faus—“In The Heights” Matt Faus—“A Chorus Line”

Valerie Milanes—“Catch Me If You Can” Melinda Powell—“Bullets Over Broadway”

Sarah Brennan—“Sister Act”

Jean Hutchins Award—Presented in memory of Jean Hutchins, our late ticket lady—the recipient is chosen annually by the Board of Directors .

2011–2012 Season—Nancy Dean 2012–2013 Season—Dawn Johnson 2013–2014 Season—David Lamcke

2014–2015 Season—Nita Rabe-Uyeno 2015–2016 Season—Chris Frye 2016–2017 Season—Alice Ray

THE CELE AND GENE PINCUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to the 2018 winner of this ScholarshipMs. Amanda Clausen

Graduating from Westmont High School

THE JANET CAZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPCongratulations to the 2018 winner of this Scholarship

Ms. Emily McCormick Graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School

If you would like to donate to these scholarships, your gift is fully tax-deductible.

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

HEARING-IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired enhancement listening system has been installed in this theater for all WVLO performances . Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personal headsets with individual volume controls in the lobby refreshment area next to the Box Office .

LATE ARRIVALSCurtain times are prompt . As a courtesy to our audi-ence and performers, late arrivals will be seated by an usher at an appropriate time and may not be seated in their exact seats until intermission .

REMINDERS• No smoking in the theater or lobby .• No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders are

permitted in the theater .• WVLO is not responsible for theft or for loss of

personal property .• Food and beverages are permitted in the lobby

only .• Family and guests wishing to greet performers are

asked to wait in the lobby .• Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlers and

infants to any regular performance because they are potentially distracting to other patrons and perform-ers . Every person, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket .

• Schedules are subject to change .• As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off all watch

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• WVLO appreciates your help in accommodating patrons with sensitivity to strong perfumes and aftershaves . We request our patrons use a softer touch so as not to exacerbate allergies . Thank You .

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TICKET EXCHANGESSeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets at any time up to 24 hours before a performance, free of charge . Subscription tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged . Non-subscription tickets may be exchanged up to 24 hours before a performance for another seat to the same production free of charge . Non-subscriber tickets for missed performances may NOT be exchanged .To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 or mail to: WVLO, P .O . Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031 . Exchanges received through the mail will be held for pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Of-

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WVLO Musical Theatre Company acknowledges the generosity of the following donors who have contributed to maintaining our productions’ excellence for the upcoming season . We are deeply grateful for your support!

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Bill Moore)Sternin, Jay/Marcia

SILVER ($100 to $249)Altman, BillAngotti, PatArno, Roger/KathleenBerglund, Bob/MickeyChappell, ShirleyForeman, ShirleyKarp, Jr ., Stanley/LucyKiss, Ed/EllieLou Caputo & Rose Eufinger

Charitable Trust Mascarin, PatriciaMeyer, Robert/PatriciaPurchase, Alan/BarbaraRay, John/RobertaRoberson, DonnaRubin, Bud

ANGEL ($50 to $99)Bocks, Dr . Charles/BarbaraBrown, MarleneChandler, ElizabethClerk, Kent/BarbaraDarnall, Phil/JeanFernandes, ConnieFox, Marvin/JoanGilderoy, DianeHamada, LillianHeller, Bob/IdaHruby, MarleneJacobson, Len/Jane

Jajko, PamelaKiss, Frank/HelenaLancaster, Tom/TeddyMatsumoto, Ray/LucyMurphy, BarbaraPanighetti, PeggyParkman, RalphRay, David/AliceRibble, JohnRodrigues, James/EllenStafford, Ed/EllieStallard, John/SallySteele, Jay

SUPPORTER ($20 to $49)Breed, AllenBrothers, BarbaraElbrecht, LorettaGreen, GaylordGrimes, SusanHughes, JackieLott, HelenLucero, Elroy/Mary AnnLukacs, Betty

West Valley Light Opera Donors: 2017–2018 Season

Marynowski, AndraMiller, DeborahMullin, GordonOverstreet, GlennTate, Elizabeth

FRIEND (up to $19)Bonfiglio, KathyBrink, KathleenCheeseman, Doug/GailCook, ShermaFear, KarenJacobs, GloriaKurty, MichaelLockhart, ElaineLynch, AudryMcQueen, AlbertOhtaka, NormRosa, BettyScheler, DeannaSnyder, HelenSteenberg, KristinWilliams, Martin/Kristen

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