Aurora Arts Theatre’s 2021 'Forever Plaid' Playbill

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CONTINUING HIS LEGACY

Ed Chapa was a fiercely passionate man with big aspirations and a love for the arts. What started as a simple thought shared with his wife, Mary, grew into a vision that was realized with the inception of the Aurora. The dream to open a quaint community theater on the Southside of Corpus Christi became a driving force in Ed’s life, and his dedication to the cause served as an inspiration to all he met.

The success of the Aurora lives on as a testament to the strength of his vision and of his faith in the many volunteers and community supporters who gave of their time and hearts as much as he gave of his.

I am ever so proud of the Welcome to the Aurora Forever Plaid cast for their Arts Theatre! How truly hard work and dedication to wonderful it feels to the production. I am certain utter those words once Eric, Bailey, Jacob, and Luke again! Navigating these will sing their way into your tumultuous times has hearts as they have mine.

Mary Chapa certainly caused us all to Executive Director Their songs and voices will reflect and think of better & Owner remind you of days gone by days. Remembering the and are certain to bring a past can bring us joy and smile to your face. I offer my upmost the hope for a better tomorrow. We gratitude to all who have made this excitedly welcome to the stage our possible; I am truly honored to know first musical in over a year and hope each of you.

So, sit back and prepare that there will be many more musicals for a little bit of yesteryear that you to follow. While we still have many will most assuredly remember for challenges to overcome, the Aurora years to come. team continues to forge ahead with great resolve. Forever Plaid takes the stage and instantly will become a musical we will remember forever as being the first musical after a very unforgettable year.

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A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR “Three Coins in the Fountain”……. Each coin tossed in as been blessing.

This is the third time I have had the great opportunity to be a part of this show. The first two productions, I was the vocal director. This time I was blessed to be named the director and it couldn’t have come at a more opportune time: a time when we need a laugh, a time when we need some heart and a time when we all need a little theatre in our lives.

The Plaids…. A four-man singing group who died to early and now come back to perform the show they only dreamed of doing. This show brings back the music of an era where the words rang true to so many. Love was the main theme of so much of that music and that certainly is true with the music in this show. From “Catch a Falling Star” to “Cry” and on thru “Shang-ri La” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing,” you get to feel the heart of these characters.

I am sure you will be able to identify with each and every one of them.

I would like to say thank you to several people who have made this show possible for me over the years and now. To Mitch Bryan, John Ferguson, Travis Cornett and Tyler Steph… This was the first set of Plaids I got to work with. Their energy and love for this show shined so strong that this started my love for Forever Plaid. Fast forward many years later the second set of Plaids…. Victor Garcia, Eric De La Garza, Jalen Gonzalez, Kyle Gibson and Debra Aguilar (Director). I got reintroduced to a show that reignited my love for four-part harmony and to these characters, in which, I see a great deal of myself. And now to the current Plaids….. Bailey Roberts, Luke Kasner, Jacob Mendez and Eric De La Garza. One returnee amongst a bunch of strong newbies all of whom I am blessed to call friends and colleagues. To Sabrina Delgado (Stage Manager), Kayla Alvarado (Choreographer) and Ernest Pruneda (Props Master) … I could not have done this show without you. And last but certainly not least….. to Mary Chapa, Dylan Casper Rios, Bryan Meza and Burt Baxter. You four, along with others, have helped this theatre survive. We survived 2020, the coronavirus, a deep freeze and a possible loss of a theatre that means so much to so many in this town.

Thank you for saving my home away from home.

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Lastly, I would like to dedicate this show to some people. I want to dedicate this show to everyone we have lost over the last year, either to the pandemic or to various other illnesses. This is for those people who never lost the love for theatre and performing.

Finally, I want to dedicate this show to my Brother, Arturo Lopez, who I lost not too long ago. Thank you all for your strength and your belief in me.

The support you all continue to give to the arts in South Texas warms my heart… please keep doing so.

Enjoy the show and please remain…. Forever Plaid.

Peter Lopez Peter Lopez Director

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THE SONGS Anniversary Song by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin. ©MCMXLVI Mood Music Co. Inc., New York New York. Copyright renewed. Worldwide Copyright Administrator: Shap-

Moments To Remember by Al Stillman and Robert Allen.

Used by permission of Larry Spier, Inc. No, Not Much by Al Stillman and Robert Allen. Used by

iro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. Used by permission.

Catch A Falling Star by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. Used by permission of Emily Music Corp.

Chain Gang written by Sam Cooke. Published by Abkco Music, Inc. Used by permission.

Crazy ’Bout Ya Baby by Pat Barret and Rudi Maugeri. Used by permission of Wanessa Music Production, Co. Cry by Churchill Kohlman. ©MCMLI Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., New York, NY. Copyright renewed. Used by permission.

Day-0 by Erik Darling, Bob Carey and Alan Arkin. Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc. Dream Along With Me by Carl Sigman. Used by permi ssion of Major Songs Co. Gotta Be This Or That by Sonny Skylar. Used by permission of Music Sales Corporation (ASCAP), copyright owner.

Heart And Soul by Hoagy Carmichael and Frank Loesser.

Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.

Jamaica Farewell by Lord Burgess. Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc. Kingston Market by Irving Burgie. Used by permission of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., Inc. Lady Of Spain by Robert Hargreaves, Tolchard Evans, Stanley J. Damerell and Henry Tilsley. Used by permission of Sam Fox Publishing Co., Inc. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by Paul Francis Webster and Sammy Fain. Used by permission of EMI Miller Catalog Inc. Magic Moments by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Used by permission of Famous Music Corp.

permission of Kitty Anne Music.

Papa Loves To Mambo by Al Hoffman, Dick Mannning and Bix Reichner. © MCMLIV Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. New York, NY. Used by permission.

Perfidia by Milton Leeds and Alberto Dominguez. Used by permission of Peer International Corp.

Rags To Riches by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Used by permission of Major Songs Co. Shangri-La by Carl Sigman, Matt Malneck and Robert Maxwell. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. She Loves You by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Used by permission of Gil Music Corp.

Sing To Me Mr. C by Charles Ray. Used by permission of Roncorn Music Company.

Sixteen Tons by Merle Travis. Used by permission of Unichappel Music Inc. Temptation by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown. Used by permission of EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. Theme From The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly by Ennio Morricone. Used by permission of EMI Unart Catalog Inc. Three Coins In The Fountain by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne. Used by permission of WB Music Corp. and Chappell & Co. Undecided by Sid Robbin and Charles Shavers. Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc. Sh Boom Published by Warner/Unichappell Music, Inc. Matilda by Harry Thomas. Used by permission of MCA Music Publishing, a division of MCA Inc.

DEDICATION Forever Plaid is dedicated to the “good guys”; to the guys who wheeled the projector carts for the AV club; to the guys who saved their allowance to give their parents a special night on the town for their anniversary; to the guys who carried an extra handkerchief; to the guys who never went beyond first base, and if they did, they didn’t tell anyone. We Salute You!

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presents

Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart

Ross Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk

Forever Plaid Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Director

Stage Manager

Peter Lopez

Musical Director

Sabrina Delgado

Lighting Design

Burt Baxter

Lighting Op

Benjamin Cardenas

Sound Op

Prop Master

Sound Design

Burt Baxter

Sound Recording

Photography

Pete Lutz

Burt Baxter, Ozzy Vela Ernest Pruneda

Peter Lopez

Technical Director & Scenery Artist

Choreographer

Kayla Alvarado Benjamin Cardenas

Vocal Director

Tanya Stegall

Piano

Tanya Stegall

Alex Chapa

Bass

Percussion

Luke Alvarado

John Davis

Special Thanks

St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pete Lutz Photos, video and/or audio recordings of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited. Following the conclusion of our performance, an opportunity will be provided in the lobby for guests to meet and take photos with the cast members.

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MEET THE CAST Luke Kasner as Francis Luke is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi. He earned his B.A. in Theatre- Acting/Directing. Luke is ecstatic for his debut on the Aurora stage for “Forever Plaid”. He would like to thank Peter Lopez, Marco Muñoz, and Alison Frost.

Jacob Mendez as Sparky This is his first show ever at the Aurora and in his life. But he is extremely lucky to have worked with such great people, and new friends. He would like to thank his director for all his hard work and dedication in directing this fun show. He would also like to thank the Aurora and its staff for allowing him to be apart of an amazing group and keeping everyone safe.

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Bailey Roberts as Jinx This is Bailey Roberts’ first show at Aurora!

He’s blessed to be a part of such a wonderful cast and crew. A great big thank you to Peter Lopez for all of his dedication and work to this project. Bailey has done musical theater his whole life and is so happy to be back on stage after the break COVID brought to performers.

Thank you for supporting community theaters and welcome to Plaid Land!

Eric Delagarza as Smudge Eric is ecstatic to be returning to Aurora to do his fifth show. His most recent appearance on stage was for the role of Jean Shepard in Aurora’s 2019 production of “A Christmas Story”. This will be his second time doing Forever Plaid and is extremely grateful for the overall support from his cast and crew as well as his family.

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YOUNG ACTORS SUMMER CAMP Registration Now Open

Our Young Actors Summer Camp offers children an exciting experience in the theatre community! During this two-week long day camp, our theatre staff will guide students ages 8-15 through acting, dancing, singing, and choreography.

Visit auroraartstheatre.com for more information.

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SUPPORT US

It’s because of you the lights keep shining and the actors keeping acting. ​The goal of Aurora Arts Theatre is to give people an opportunity to reach their dreams and showcase their talents. In order to do this, we seek help from the community to help make dreams happen.

We would like to thank the following for their support and contributions: Charles X. Chapa & family Roland A. Chapa & family Erica & Roland Almaraz Bryan Davis Lara Energy ZAZA Energy Tammy & John Hearn Alpha Air Conditioning/Heating H-E-B Debbie & Sam Isaacs

Priscilla’s Pantry David Garcia Debra & Scott Cornett Sue & Rex Halsey A.J. Soza Erin Craig Brenda Davis Wienerschnitzel Gaylord & Sue Hoyt NavyArmy Community Credit Union

If you are interested in making a donation to the Aurora Arts Theatre, visit auroraartstheatre.com or call 361-851-9700.

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