Aurora Arts Theatre 2019 'Mamma Mia' Playbill

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Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Hello and welcome to the Aurora Arts Theatre! We are so honored to start off our 2019 season with the international smash-hit musical, MAMMA MIA! We are the first community theatre in the Coastal Bend to bring this beloved musical to the Coastal Bend. We have a great lineup planned for this season and we’re excited for you to be with us. It’s because of you the ticket holder that we are able to bring quality theatrical productions, like MAMMA MIA!, that showcase the array of talent that is here in South Texas.

Mary Chapa

Mary Chapa Executive Director & Owner

Operations Staff CEO & Executive Director

Theatre Manager & Board President

Mary Chapa

Charlie Chapa

Special Events & Board Member

Box Office Manager

Marketing Manager

Priscilla Wolf

Christin Espinoza

Dylan Rios

Board Member

Board Member

Bryan Davis

Lydia Blanco Garza

Board Member

Board Member

Yvonne Olvey

Burt Baxter

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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.

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Presents

MAMMA MIA! MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

BENNY ANDERSON & BJร RN ULVAEUS AND SOME SONGS WITH STIG

ANDERSON CATHERINE JOHNSON ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY JUDY CRAYMER BOOK BY

MAMMA MIA! was originally produced in London by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Bjรถrn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.

Additional Material & Arrangements MARTIN

KOCH

Music Published by Universal Music Publishing Group and EMI Grove Park Music Inc. and EMI Waterford Music Inc. Director

Assistant Director

Jonathan Montgomery

Sally Jo Bartlett

Stage Manager

Musical Director

Vocal Director

Sally Jo Bartlett

Tanya Stegall

Peter Lopez

Choreographer

Technical Director

Jonathan Montgomery

Burt Baxter

Scenic Artist

Light Design

Kevin Craig

Norman Achenbauch

Scenic Design/Construction

Burt Baxter, Kevin Craig Light Board Operator

Sound Design

Sound Board Operator

Lisa Perry

Burt Baxter

Ozzy Vela

Photography

Properties

Alex Chapa, Byrce Bunting

Darlene Secich, Ernest Pruneda

Costumers

Lauren Cantetorie-Causey, Sally Jo Bartlett, Darlene Secich, Mary Chapa and Cast Piano

Synthesizer

Guitar

Bass

Tanya Stegall

Victor Garcia

Jacob Diaz

Kane Hellums

Drums

Jonathan Garcia 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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A Note From the

Director

Welcome to the Corpus Christi premiere of Mamma Mia! Before you is the story of Donna Sheridan, willful and strong, a former singer with her own band, a free-enterprising spirit and is accountable to no one. What nobody could know about Donna, however, is that she would end up on a Greek isle – the working-class owner of a tavern and mother to a daughter, Sophie, whose father is unknown.

And here we are now, twenty years later, as our story unfolds on the eve of Sophie’s nuptials. The soulful, young girl then secretly invites the three men, about whom Donna waxes poetic in her journal. Sure enough, the prospective fathers, Sam, Bill, and Harry, arrive intrigued, but clueless to Sophie’s plot to discover the identity of her father.

The storytelling is made all the more fun as told through a string of internationally chart-topping hits millions have come to love. These tunes were penned by ABBA, one of the most successful pop music bands of all time.

This story fascinates. It is so needed, and welcomed these days, to reflect on the good that life can bring out in us, and in our relationships. Though unwittingly, beautiful Sophie surely does that. A traditional girl creates a non-traditional family.

Prior to my Mother’s passing seven and a half years ago, Mamma Mia! had been our favorite Broadway musical. Often, I still reminisce about the times that she danced around the house while singing: “Fernando”, “Waterloo” or “Chiquitita”. When my mother passed away, I wasn’t aware of how much more important the musical would become. As we grow older and experience the loss of youthful loves and move on with our lives, there is a resilience that we all build in loss – and later, there is a family that we build, whether biological or chosen. I am happy to be a part of a family that has accepted me into their fold as their own. I love you; Tom, Karla, Derek, Tori, Amy, Becky, Samantha, Sheryl, Shannon, Trinity, Nonnie, Pappoo, Dana, Ashlyn, Jaxon, Blaine, Cara, and Phillip.

Jonathan Montgomery Director

Meet the

Assistant Director Sally Jo Bartlett is delighted to be a part of Mamma Mia and working with Jonathan at the Aurora. She lives in Port Aransas where she has acted and directed at PACT for the past five years. Before that, she lived in Aijijic, Jalisco, MX for 11 years where she was involved in all aspects of community theatre at Lakeside Little Theatre. She wants to thank her supportive family and friends for making it possible for her to do this.

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MEET THE CAST

Alex Chapa

Debra Aguilar

Kristin McLaughlin

Sami Ratliff

Stephanie Carrell

Larry Hutchinson

David Corkill

Jonathan Montgomery

Chelsea Guerra

Sabrina Delgado

Christopher Salinas

Patrick Chuzel

Xavier Garza

Mary Kuffel

Kayla Alvarado

Barbara Bebout

MEET THE CAST

David Bebout

Katherine Castle

Austin Giese

Cesar Herrera

LaQuita Hilzinger

Madeleine Lerma

Leo Lugo

Margaret Price

Alfredo Resendez

Matthew Robles

Nathan Salinas

Grace Schlimmer

Jeffrey Sidor

Olivia Stanton Moretzsohn

Abbi Thompson

Allyson Torres

WHO’S WHO ALEX CHAPA (Sophie) is returning to the stage after a five-year hiatus. Since her last performance, Alex is now a full time pottery maker and business owner. A huge THANK YOU goes out to her parents, family, best friends, boyfriend, and Johnathan for all of the continuous love, motivation, and of course, taking a chance on her.

DEBRA AGUILAR (Donna) is a retired principal who is still very busy living her dream. She is an avid tennis player and dog lover.

She enjoys performing on stage and in the band and directing at the Aurora. Memorable performances include A Christmas Story (director, band) and Trailer Park (Betty). She is thankful for her supportive husband and parents. “Thanks to the AAT family who is always so welcoming.

Here’s hoping, like Donna, that all of your dreams come true.”

KRISTIN MCLAUGHLIN (Tanya) is thrilled to be part of Aurora’s Mamma Mia Cast. This is Kristin’s fourth production on the Aurora stage. She was last seen in Sister Act and Calendar Girls. In the real world, Kristin is a high school English teacher, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. She would like to thank her family and friends who support her acting addiction and take up the slack when she’s busy living her dream.

SAMI RATLIFF (Rosie) Mamma Mia, here she goes again! After directing The Rocky Horror Show this past fall and physically not being on stage for a few months, she felt she had to come back. Thanks to Jonathan and Peter for this opportunity and to the best “copycat” ever – Stephanie. Sami is so excited for this character that they’ve been able to build together. Sami hopes you love the show!

STEPHANIE CARRELL (Rosie) is grateful to be given the opportunity to be a part of the Mamma Mia Cast. Stephanie would like to thank Jonathan for trusting her with Rosie and to her “copycat” Sami for creating this amazing character with her. Stephanie would like to thank her husband Richard for, as always, being so supportive, especially with a 6-year-old and a newborn at home.

She loves her boys! “Enjoy the show!”

LARRY HUTCHINSON (Sam Carmichael) is thrilled to be part of such a talented cast and crew. Larry was last seen as Garrett Breedlove in Terms of Endearment. Larry has also been seen in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Oklahoma, Once Upon a Mattress, and Chicago.

DAVID CORKILL (Harry), the theater and music director at AnnABBAlis Christian Academy, would like to Thank You For The Music(al) experience and thank Jon who had the Bright “pie in the Sky” idea to Take a Chance on him. His shows include: VouLez MIAserables, Carrie! Carrie! Carrie!

(The Musical), One of ChorUS Line, Our Last Summer musical at Aurora – Fiddler on the Roof, and the one with all the Mammas in it, GLITZ. JONATHAN MONTGOMERY (Bill) has had an active season here at the Aurora.

Favorite credits here include: Reverend Shaw/Choreographer in Footloose & The Old Man in A Christmas Story. He is currently the Fine Arts Director/Theatre Instructor at Incarnate Word Academy and a member of the K-12 Committee for the Texas Educational Theatre Association.

CHELSEA GUERRA (Ali) is incredibly excited to be a part of such a wonderful AURORA ARTS THEATRE 9

WHO’S WHO show! Her love of musicals developed in college at St. John’s University, where she had the pleasure of stage managing In the Heights, Hairspray, Godspell, etc. She would like to thank her family for all their love and support, Jonathan and Peter for giving her this opportunity, and everyone at the Aurora for welcoming her with open arms. “Being a part of something makes you special.”

SABRINA DELGADO (Lisa) is very excited to be back on the Aurora Stage. This will be her fourth show here. Her previous shows include West Side Story, The Rocky Horror Show, and Ruthless. She would like to thank the production team and the Chapa family for including her to be a part of this amazing production. Sabrina would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

CHRISTOPHER SALINAS (Sky) will have spent the last twelve months both rehearsing and performing on the Aurora stage at the close of Mamma Mia. He is reunited with cast members from The Great American Trailer Park, Footloose, and The Rocky Horror Show. He could not be more excited to be the first actor in Coastal Bend to play the role of Sky. PATRICK CHUZEL (Pepper) is very excited to be a part of his first show at the Aurora!

This is Patrick’s first show that is outside of a school setting. He’s enjoyed his time here at the Aurora and hopes to hone his craft in future productions. Credits include Gomez in The Addams Family, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma, Kenickie in Grease, and Harry Witherspoon in Lucky Stiff.

XAVIER GARZA (Eddie) is very excited to be performing in his fourth production at 10 AURORA ARTS THEATRE

the Aurora. He was last seen as a Phantom in The Rocky Horror Show. Previous roles include Headband in A Chorus Line and Bickle in Footloose. He would love to thank his family and Isaac for all their love and support.

MARY KUFFEL (Fr. Alexandrios & Ensemble) is excited about her acting & dancing debut in Mamma Mia at the Aurora. Mary is a displaced veterinarian who is currently an administrator for her husband’s retina practice. She sings tenor for the Cathedral, St. Pius, & Del Mar Masters Chorus. Mary could not have pursued this crazy endeavor without God’s grace and the love & support of her family and friends.

KAYLA ALVARADO (Phaedra) is ecstatic to be a part of this phenomenal production.

She attends Del Mar College, and she enjoys spending time with the remarkably talented people at the Aurora. She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to be involved in this show. She was recently seen in Footloose and A Christmas Story. “Here we go again!”

BARBARA BEBOUT (Megara) is elated to be in her first performance experience surrounded by new friends, old friends, and family here on the Aurora stage. Retirement from a career in education and induction into the theatrical world has been a dream come true.

DAVID BEBOUT (Adrian), playing the rich old codger Adrian, is the most chronologically advanced addition to the Mamma Mia cast.

He has retired from the U.S. Air force and a second career as a hospice caregiver. David is the proud father of four adult children and is a devoted husband. He is excited to return

WHO’S WHO to the stage with his wife Barbara in her first theatrical experience. David thanks director, Jonathan Montgomery, for giving them this opportunity.

would like to thank her Mamma Mia, GM, family, friends, and her director who have supported her dream to sing and dance, and keep reaching higher.

KATHERINE CASTLE (Selene) is thrilled to be in yet another musical production here at the Aurora. Most recently she was in the 2018 cast of Footloose. Other shows Terms of Endearment, Calendar Girls, and The Rocky Horror Show. Katherine is so grateful for the love and support of her family, friends, and everyone involved in the making of this fabulous production of Mamma Mia.

LEO LUGO (Orien) is so excited to be a part of his first production with the Aurora. He has also participated is Harbor Playhouse’s production of Grease and Melodramas. He is glad to be a part of this show.

AUSTIN GIESE (Neo) is very excited to be a part of the Mamma Mia cast and cannot wait for you to see the show. This is his second show here at the Aurora and looks forward to many more! Austin would like to thank his theatre family for their loyal support.

CESAR HERRERA (Demetrius) is appearing in his thirteenth production at the Aurora.

Cesar would like to thank his friends, cast, and family. “Keep the art alive in our community and enjoy this fun filled show!”

LAQUITA HILZINGER (Calliope) loved musical theatre throughout high school and college. She returned to performing in 2017 in A Christmas Story. This will be her fifth role at the Aurora and she appreciates the opportunity to perform and the friendships that have grown out of each show. She grew up listening to ABBA on her dad’s Hi – Fi, so it’s a real treat to be one of the dancing queens in this show.

MADELEINE LERMA (Thalia) is thrilled to be part of the cast of Mamma Mia. Madeleine is a student at Incarnate Word Academy – High School and the Ballet Academy. She

MARGARET PRICE (Agnesia) appearance in Mamma Mia marks her second on stage experience. Her first was at Port Aransas Community Theatre.

She attributes Hurricane Harvey for pushing her off the couch, out of her comfort zone, and on stage.

She wants to acknowledge her family and friends who have been so supportive during this production and through the Harvey experience. Margaret is so humbled to be a part of this amazing talented cast. “Thank you Aurora for this opportunity.”

ALFREDO RESENDEZ (Constantine) would like to say that performing at the Aurora has been extraordinarily fun! He would love to keep coming back as many times as possible.

He considers the Aurora to be a second home where he gets to practice & hone his craft. “It has been a great pleasure working and being around such wonderful and talented people.

Thank you!”

MATTHEW ROBLES (Adonis) is very excited to be a part of Mamma Mia here at the Aurora.

This is also his first show at the Aurora Arts.

He has been performing is shows since 2010.

The arts have always played a huge role in his life. He was previously seen in Harbor Playhouse’s productions of The Addams Family and A Christmas Carol. He would like to thank Jonathan for giving him the AURORA ARTS THEATRE 11

WHO’S WHO opportunity to share his passion for theatre with the community.

NATHAN SALINAS (Calix) is a very energetic soul that enjoys meeting new friends. Cast and crew have truly enjoyed his fun-spirited sense of humor. The Aurora family welcomes Nate and is grateful for his contribution to the production.

GRACE SCHLIMMER (Zoe) is excited to be a part of her 13th production but her first community theatre show! She would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to try theatre. She would also like to thank her theatre/choir director at Annapolis Christian Academy, David Corkill, for giving her the opportunity to be a part of theatre and for helping her find where she is truly meant to be.

JEFFREY SIDOR (Timon) is making his first stage appearance in Mamma Mia. He has previously worked at the Port Aransas Community Theatre in the capacity of tech

in the sound booth and set construction.

OLIVIA STANTON MORETZSOHN (Xena) is delighted to be a part of such a wonderful cast for her Aurora premier! She was last seen as an Addams Family ancestor at Harbor Playhouse and as “Medea” in Argonautika at Incarnate Word Academy.

She hopes to visit the real Greece one day, but until then, she bides her time performing shows set in Greece.

ABBI THOMPSON (Phoebe), a Flour bluff High School senior, is excited to be in her second production on the Aurora stage.

She hopes to become a working actress in the future, and she is thankful for every opportunity to grow in her craft.

ALLYSON TORRES (Vanessa) is in her second show at Aurora. She is very excited to be a part of such and amazing cast!

Allyson is studying performing arts in opera.

She is very happy to have theatre arts in her life again after a two-year hiatus.

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SUPPORT US It’s because of you the lights keep shining and the actors keeping acting.

​ he goal of Aurora Arts Theatre is to give people an opportunity to reach T 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

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SUMMER CAMP Our Young Actors Summer Camp offers children a new, exciting experience in the theatre community!

During this two week long day camp, our theatre staff will guide students ages 7 - 15 through acting, dancing, singing, and choreography! Spaces are limited.

BROADWAY BOUND June 3-14, 2019 TAKE THE STAGE June 17-28, 2019 BROADWAY BOUND July 22-August 2, 2019 $300 Per Camper* Before May 15, $350 After *Multiple session discounts available

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We hope you can visit the other amazing theatres in our surrounding area!

Harbor Playhouse 1802 North Chaparral, Building #2, Corpus Christi, TX harborplayhouse.com

Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT) 2327 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas, TX portaransascommunitytheatre.com

Rialto Theater 327 S Commercial St, Aransas Pass, TX rialtotheater.org

Rockport Little Theatre 327 South Commercial Street, Aransas Pass, Texas rockportlittletheatre.com

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