A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPALS
Dear Friends and Families,
It is our privilege to welcome you to the 2024-2025 performance season at California School of the Arts –San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV)! We are delighted to have you join us for our eighth season of showstopping performances, concerts, events, and more, all showcasing the tireless work and dedication of our exceptionally talented students and faculty.
The inspiring devotion and passion of our CSArts-SGV community has not gone unnoticed. Our school is currently ranked the #1 Best Charter High School in California, the #3 Best Public High School in Los Angeles County, and the #4 Best High School for the Arts in America by Niche. CSArts-SGV also holds the title of Best Charter School in the San Gabriel Valley by Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News
We could not be more proud of the many successes of our students, teachers, and staff, and we are thrilled to see what else we can all accomplish together as a CSArts-SGV family this school year. It is our rst year together as joint principals, and there are so many other rsts on this season’s horizon that we are excited to be a part of, including welcoming our very rst group of sixth grade students to CSArts-SGV!
Sincerely,
Stephen Cook, D.M.A. Principal of Arts
Nicole Read Principal of Academics
Of course, all of these incredible accomplishments could not be achieved without the support of our community. We would like to express our gratitude to our 2024-2025 Season Sponsors, Edison International and Max H. Gluck Foundation, as well as to our Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, President’s Circle, Encore, and Family Action Network members. Their continued support, leadership, and vision help to shape the lives of our students each and every day. Additionally, we would like to express our appreciation to the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD), the DUSD Board of Education, and the City of Duarte Council Members, whose continued partnership is vital to the mission of CSArts-SGV.
Finally, we must honor our parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff, members of the local community, and most importantly, our student artists. Our students are the inspiration and driving force behind everything that we do.
We are thrilled to have you join us in celebrating another impressive performance season at CSArts-SGV. Sit back and enjoy as our students Shine Brightly!
WE PROVIDE AN UNPARALLELED ARTS AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION IN A CREATIVE, CHALLENGING, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF STUDENTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS, PREPARING THEM TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.
ACADEMICS +
Established in 2017, California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) offers a dynamic school culture that enables students to flourish as artists and scholars. The school currently serves a diverse student body of approximately 1,200 students in grades 6-12. Students in grades 6-8 receive their academic instruction through the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) and their arts classes through the CSArts-SGV conservatory program. Beginning in grade 9, students attend classes full-time on the CSArts-SGV campus.
In addition to offering a challenging college-preparatory academic program that produces high-achieving, motivated scholars, CSArts-SGV provides aspiring young artists with the opportunity to refine their skills and flourish in one of 11 arts conservatories. Each year, students participate in more than 60 concerts, recitals, staged performances, and exhibitions at a variety of venues, providing students with the unique experience of entertaining and inspiring hundreds of audience members.
CSArts-SGV is a donation-dependent public charter school; no student is offered or denied admission based on financial capacity. The school’s rigorous academic education coupled with advanced arts training impacts many students, molding creative thinkers, leaders, artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
#5 BEST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IN AMERICA
Niche, 2025
Arsenic and Old Lace
WRITTEN BY JOSEPH KESSELRING
DIRECTED BY CHRISTINA HARRIS
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer JUD WILLIFORD (CHAIR OF THEATRE)*
Production Manager ADAM ROY*
Associate Production Manager SAVANNAH HARROW*
Administrative Production Manager KRISTINA MILLER-WESTON*
Production Coordinator SAVANNAH HARROW*
Production Stage Manager ALIQUE ZADOIAN^
Assistant Stage Managers BRENDEN ON and MAX NIU
Technical Director POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA*
CAST
Abby Brewster ............ . karina alvaraz
Rev. Harper ............... . mason moore
Teddy Brewster ........... matthew guthrie
OffIcer Brophy .
. alise smith
OffIcer Klein ............. jordan martinez
Martha Brewster ........ . pfeiffer stratford
Elaine Harper .............. makenna bear
Mortimer Brewster .
. parker mcnulty
Mr. Gibbs / OFFicer ......... lucian talamantez
Jonathan Brewster .
lach morrison
Dr. Einstein ........... danny levinson-daly
OffIcer O’Hara ......... . nicholas echeverria
Liet. Rooney
Ms. Witherspoon
sevan cash
emma yniguez
CREW
PREP CREW
Scenic Charge Artist ...................... GRAYSON BASINA*
Costume Construction .................... RACHEL LIMBACH
JAYDEN ABOGADO
JAMIE BARR WILLIAMS
Scenic Painter ........................ SOPHIE YURKOVICH
Scenic Carpenter ............................. MAY ACERO
RUN CREW
Light Board Op .......................... OCTAVIA ROBERTS
QLab Op ................................. JOSIAH WONG
A2 Audio Crew .......... SIENNA SULLIVAN & TUCKER DUBBS
Wardrobe Lead .................... WILLA CALAME ROBERTS
Wardrobe Crew........................ BEAUREGARD RYAN
SYDNEY DEVRIENDT
AKIRA MACK
HMU Lead ................................. NATALIE LARA
Hair / Makeup Crew ...................
ANGELINDA VENTURA
Deck / Props Crew .......................
VESPER ACOBA
SADIE ONDICH
CHARLOTTE MANY
MORDIE GOMEZ
LLOYD TYLER
DESIGN TEAM
Scenic & Props Designer .......... POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA*
Associate Scenic & Props Designer ............ DOMINIC POOLE
Costume Designer ........................... NATALIE OGA*
Wigs, HMU Designer ......................... LELAND REZA*
Sound Designer ........................ CHRISTINA HARRIS*
Master Electrician / Lighting Programmer ...... COLTON BASSETT*
Audio Engineer / A1 ....................... ETHAN ACKLAND*
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to the parents who tirelessly volunteer and support our students and staff. You all are astonishing with your generosity. Thank you for making this possible.
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Arsenic and Old Lace
WHO’S WHO
karina alvaraz, ACT ’25
Playing Abby Brewster
Karina is ecstatic to kick off her senior year with this wonderful play. Recent credits include: 12 Incompetent Jurors (Assistant Director), Circumstance of What’s Given (Herself), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania). She wants to thank her friends and family for their unwavering support!
Mason Moore, ACT ’27
Playing REVEREND HARPER
Mason is excited to make his high school debut in Arsenic and Old Lace! He has wanted to be a stage actor since he saw The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway at age nine. His credits include High School Musical Jr., You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Wizard of Oz, and The Muppet Show. Mason loves comedy and improvisation and hopes to star on Saturday Night Live one day.
Matthew Guthrie, ACT ’25
Playing TEDDY BREWSTER
Matt is thrilled to be a part of Arsenic and Old Lace! CSArts audiences have seen him as Juror #5 in 12 Incompetent Jurors and as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Matt has also worked on projects at The Group Repertory Theatre, and for fun, he creates videos and skits of his own.
Alise Smith, ACT ’26
Playing ofFicer brophy
Alise has loved watching her castmates work through the creative process and enjoys the humor they bring to this show! Most recently, she appeared as Juror #7 in 12 Incompetent Jurors. She’d like to thank her Mom, Dad, Stepmom, and Stepdad for their unwavering support. Alise hopes to become a movie director someday.
Pfeiffer Stratford, ACT ’26
Playing martha brewster
Pfeiffer is incredibly excited to take on the role of Martha in this hilarious production! She appeared as Beth in John Proctor is the Villain, an Elemental in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and was the swing for #2 in The Wolves. She has loved the opportunity to perform alongside her best friend Makenna Bear and to work with Christina Harris again!
Jordan Martinez, ACT ’28
Playing OffIcer Klein
Jordan’s recent credits include John Proctor is the Villain (Ensemble) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Francis Flute). He is excited to be a part of this awesome production and is looking forward to future CSArts theatre projects!
MakenNa Bear, MT ’26
Playing Elaine Harper
At CSArts, Makenna has appeared in Floyd Collins, John Proctor is the Villain, and A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. She is so excited to perform alongside her best friend, Pfeiffer Stratford, and to collaborate with the one and only Christina Harris again! She would like to thank her parents and her friends for coming to watch this hilarious show!
Parker Mcnulty, ACT ’25
Playing Mortimer Brewster
Parker is happy and thankful to be a part of this show! Having worked with Christina Harris in his very first show, The 39 Steps, this is a full circle moment for Parker, who will graduate this year. Parker also appeared as Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He’d like to thank Ms. Harris for trusting him with Mortimer!
Arsenic and Old Lace
WHO’S WHO
Lucian Talamantez, ACT ’27
Playing Mr. Gibbs / OfFIcer
Lucian began performing when he was six, appearing as Thing 2 in Seussical. Favorite roles since then include Mike TV in Willy Wonka, Kenickie in Grease, the Prince in Beauty and the Beast, and Troy in High School Musical. Lucian sings in the choir at All Saints Church and plays several instruments. Arsenic and Old Lace is his CSArts debut!
Lach Morrison, ACT ’25
Playing Jonathan Brewster
Some of the most influential shows that Lach has been in have been The 39 Steps (Ensemble), Jack the Musical (Nixon) and Ride the Cyclone (Karnak). He appreciates his family’s support of his theater work and the productions he has been a part of. He is looking forward to attending Pasadena City College to obtain his EMT training and certification: he hopes to one day become a Paramedic.
Danny Levinson-Daly, ACT ’25
Playing Dr. Einstein
Arsenic and Old Lace marks Danny’s eighth production at CSArts. Their favorite roles have been Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Mr. McGarrigle in The Thirty-Nine Steps. They have also appeared in many of the films on the CSArts Film Club’s YouTube Channel. They want to thank their family for always being very supportive and their friends for being real ones!
Nicholas Echeverria, ACT ’27
Playing ofFicer O'Hara
Nick found acting as a middle schooler and has never looked back! He’s had a blast working on Arsenic and Old Lace and can’t wait for the next production. Alise hopes to become a movie director someday.
Sevan Cash, ACT ’25
Playing Lieutenant Rooney
Sevan is new to the Acting Conservatory this year, having previously studied both Creative Writing and Visual Arts. He’s happy to be a part of Arsenic and Old Lace! After graduation, he plans to pursue a degree in Business/ Finance. He’d like to thank his Mom and Dad for all that they’ve sacrificed.
Emma Yniguez, ACT ’25
Playing Ms. Witherspoon / Assistant Director
Emma is excited to perform in her third show here at CSArts. This is her Assistant Director debut and she is so proud of the hard work the cast has put into this production. Thank you to everyone that has made this experience special!
Alique Zodian, P&D ’25
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Previously, Alique has primarily worked in costuming, but wanted to take on stage management for her “last first” show. She is extremely honored to be working with such a talented cast and crew! Her advice: Enjoy this amazing show… just don’t drink the wine!
BRENDEN ON, P&D ’26
Assistant Stage Manager
Brendan has worked on many CSArts shows, including Ride the Cyclone, Jack, and Circumstance of What’s Given. He is excited to see Arsenic and Old Lace come to life!
Arsenic and Old Lace
WHO’S WHO
Max Niu, P&D ’25
Assistant Stage Manager
Max is excited to work on Arsenic and Old Lace in his senior year. This is the sixth show he’s worked on since joining CSArts as a junior. He’s very thankful for everyone that’s supported him along the way, from family to friends, and he hopes you enjoy the show!
Octavia Roberts, P&D ’26
Light Board Operator
Octavia is excited to be back in the booth for the first time in a year! She last ran the Light Board on The Fantasticks at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Light Board was the very thing that got her excited about Production & Design, so she puts her all into it.
Josiah Wong, P&D ’27
Sound Cue Operator
Josiah enjoys working on shows and getting to meet other crew members. He has previously worked on two other productions, but Arsenic and Old Lace is his first show in the PAC. He’s really excited to be here for it!
Charlote Many, P&d ’27
Deck / Props Crew
Charlotte is proud to be a part of Arsenic and Old Lace, after having been a part of the crews for The Drowsy Chaperone and Bat Boy. She is very excited to work this show and watch the antics unfold!
Mordie Gomez, P&D ’26
Deck / Props Crew
Mordie is grateful to have the chance to work with this wonderful cast and crew! They have worked hair and makeup on past shows, including The Fantasticks and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and hope to one day go into the field of SFX makeup. For now, Mordie continues to work diligently in the shadows as a crew member/Batman.
Sidney DeVriendt, P&D ’27
Wardrobe / Costume Crew
Sydney is very excited to be working on Arsenic and Old Lace! Outside of school, Sidney spends her time as a competitive gymnast.
Beauregard Ryan, P&D ’26
Wardrobe / Costume Crew
Bo is a junior, pursuing the makeup and costuming track. Their favorite crew role is wardrobe, where they enjoy sewing and constructing costumes. Previous crew credits include Bat Boy, Mean Girls, and Ride the Cyclone
Natalie Lara, P&D ’25
Hair / Makeup Lead
Natalie has worked on the Acting fall play for three years running. Her favorite part of being on crew is doing good work and bonding with people she wouldn’t meet otherwise. She designed and built all the prosthetics for Bat Boy, and she has worked on countless other shows. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.
Sadie Ondich, P&D ’27
Hair / Makeup Crew
Sadie is thrilled to be a part of this production of Arsenic and Old Lace! This marks her debut production as she is new to CSArts this year, and she couldn’t be more excited to start her P&D journey. She’s looking forward to gaining more experience in the field of production and design.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Peter and the Starcatcher
Directed by Ayesha Cortinas and Graham Jackson
Choreographed by Ayesha Cortinas
Music Direction by Graham Jackson
Duarte PAC
November 11-13
All School Musical - Once Upon a Mattress
Directed by Judson Williford
Choreographed by Alison Hennessey
Music Direction by Graham Jackson
Glendale Community College
January 16-18
ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
ADMINISTRATION
Principal of Arts
STEPHEN COOK, D.M.A.
Principal of Academics
NICOLE READ
Assistant Principal SEAN KERR
Assistant Principal LEON METOYER
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Founder & Strategic Consultant
STEVEN WAGNER
FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP
President TEREN SHAFFER
Vice President of Communications
KELLY ANDREWS
Vice President of Development
ELIZABETH TON
Director of Development
AMANDA WARNER
THANK YOU TO FACULTYCSARTS-SGVALL AND STAFF!
CONSERVATORY LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL OF DANCE
Director of Dance
BRIDGET MCNALLY
SCHOOL OF FINE & MEDIA ARTS
Director of Creative Writing
TIMOTHY GOMEZ
Director of Integrated Arts
JOEY ANCONA
Director of Visual Arts
TIFFANY MA
Middle School Coordinator, Royal Oaks STEAM Academy
STEPHANIE MALETZ
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Director of Instrumental Music
Co-Director of Popular Music
TYLER MCGEOUGH
Director of Vocal Arts
Co-Director of Popular Music
KIRK AVERITT
SCHOOL OF THEATRE
Chair of Theatre
JUD WILLIFORD
Director of Production & Design
ADAM ROY
Technical Director
POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA
Middle School Coordinator, Maxwell IB Academy
MARC LECLERC
BOARDS & PARTNERSHIPS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GENEVIEVE SPINELLA, President
JOHN VAUGHAN, Secretary
MARCY ULRICH, Treasurer
FRANCISCO FIGUEROA
CAROL GREEN
RON GREEN
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCY ULRICH, Co-Chair
CARRIE WALKER, Co-Chair
JEFFREY RUDERMAN, Vice Chair
DONALD FIFE, Treasurer
TAMI MORAN, Secretary
MICHELLE ALFONSO
JULIANNA EDWARDS
NICHOLE MCCLAM
CHRIS THAYER
KRISTI WAWRO
PARTNERSHIPS
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
ArtCenter College of Design
ArtNight Pasadena
Azusa Pacific University School of Music
Citrus College
City of Duarte
City of Hope
Descanso Gardens
Duarte Chamber of Commerce
Duarte Kiwanis Club
Duarte Rotary Club
Duarte Teen Center
Duarte Unified School District
Enchanted Dancewear
Grand Park LA
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Laguna College of Art and Design
Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles Opera
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts
MUSE/IQUE
Otis College of Art and Design
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Whittier College
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The CSArts-SGV Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing financial support to the school.
Thank you to the following individuals who have generously contributed to the CSArts-SGV Foundation. All Foundation gifts and membership contributions provide invaluable support toward important schoolwide initiatives that directly benefit our talented students.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
President’s Circle is the CSArts-SGV Foundation’s parent leadership group, which provides guidance and resources to administrative and executive leadership to help shape the future of the school.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2024-2025 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS:
Heather & Armand Adkins
Mike & Christa Backstrom
The Beam Family
Lisa Brand & Jack Green
Rebecca & Nick Costantino
The Daniels Family
The Dominguez Family
The Gallivan Family
The Gomez Rico Family
Patricia Jazmines & Nicholas Rodriguez
The Jennings Family
The Jones Family
The Killeen Family
Bradley McGavin
Vaibhav & Urvashi Narang
The Pokaski Family
Elizabeth & Mark Power Robison
JoEllen & Andrew Skinner
Kim & Don Tovar
Edenn & Henry Vidrio
Lindsey & Gerard Way
The Zuker-Brunzell Family
List current as of September 1, 2024
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Encore is a social membership group that provides special engagement opportunities for our CSArts-SGV families. This close-knit community of parents enjoys exciting benefits and fun social events, all while supporting our incredible student artists.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2024-2025 ENCORE MEMBERS:
Dan & Myleen Altruz
Familia Alvarez-Vázquez
The Arias-Torres Family
Rachelle & Mark Arredondo
Dahlia & Ken Bagnis
Kristin & John Baldrica
Miranda & Rhet Bear
The Bohlman Family
Dan & Nicole Boland
Tricia & Biff Butler
Jessica Cardenas
Rosemary Carrillo
The Cassell Family
Betsy Chapman & Russell Edge
Cintia & Onnie
The Cobian Family
Jen & Jeff Cohen
The Condron Family
The Cooper & Aranda Family
Rebecca & Hector Corona
Austin Davis
The Del Castillo Family
Audrey Espie
Holly & Marc Fantini
The James & Megan Finlay Family
The Fitzgibbons Family
The FitzRandolph Family
The Flores Ortiz Family
Alec Fredericks
The Galvez Family
The Glawe Hartman Family
Bridget Goodbody & Steve Suminski
The Gracia-Lopez Family
Mary Grant & Douglas Harvey
Stefani Greenwood & Serge Monkewitz
Duane & Christina Hardley
The Heintz Family
The Howe Family
The Ketkar Family
Sunny Kim
Erik & Aija Kins
Craig & Laura Kistner
Joshua & Mikell Klinman
The Kyllo Family
Meizi Lin & Justice Lam
The Loera Family
The Lopez-Wang Family
The Mavros-Petty Family
The Morris Family
The Nieberg Family
Nancy Noe
The Noonchesters
Optometry Offices of Dr. Nancy Wang, OD
Amy & Steven Potts
Pierce Powers
Maria Rappaport
The Recalde Family
The Regaert Family
Mary Reichert
The Rubio Family
Saenz de Maturana Family
Bronte & Federico Scarpellini
Sena Serna & Nick Lynch
The Silber Family
Vanessa Silberman & Joe Widman
The Sindelar Family
The Sparks Family
The Stokes Family
The Stratford Family
Teri and Jerred Sullivan
The Surfas Family
The Tallmon-Sandoval Family
The Timothy Husom Family
The Tubbs Family
The Ullerich Family
Roberto & Mariana Valdivia
The Vickrey Family
Carrie & Scott Walker
Catriona & Simon Waters
Williamson Family
Workforce Equity, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Zavala
List current as of September 27, 2024
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FAMILIES
Thank you to all of our CSArts-SGV families who have contributed this year to their Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) in support of their child’s arts conservatory experience. Your contributions specifically support conservatory salaries, facilities, equipment and supplies, performance opportunities, guest artist master teachers, and field trips.
If you would like to make a contribution to the CSArts-SGV Foundation in support of our talented student artists, please visit sgv.csarts.net/Donate.
CSArts Academy offers extracurricular arts training to student artists in the community, ages 8-15. Join us for fun and rewarding summer classes!
Join us on our beautiful San Gabriel Valley campus to try a new art form and break out of your comfort zone! Each summer, CSArts Academy offers One-Week Arts Intensives, which provide young artists with a chance to discover new talents, study innovative techniques, or hone their skills in a specific medium.
These week-long summer intensives provide specialized arts training in a multitude of disciplines, including creative writing, dance, theatre, visual arts, and more. Under the guidance of CSArts-SGV’s renowned educators, there are both half-day and full-day class opportunities for students of various levels. Select two different half-day intensives for a week full of creativity, or try a different class each week to form two weeks of fun!
There are even more class options available on the campus of our sister school, Orange County School of the Arts!
To learn more, visit
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T o m y t a l e n t e d b e s t f r i e n d s ,
T h a n k y o u f o r m a k i n g e v e r y m o m e n t a t C S A r t s a n
a b s o l u t e j o y . E a c h a n d e v e r y o n e o f y o u a r e s o
s p e c i a l t o m e a n d I a m b e y o n d t h a n k f u l t o h a v e
s p e n t m y h i g h s c h o o l y e a r s m a k i n g m e m o r i e s w i t h
y o u a l l . Y o u h a v e m a d e e v e r y l u n c h , c l a s s , l a t e
r e h e a r s a l , a n d s t r e s s f u l t i m e w o r t h i t ! ! I k n o w
w e ’ r e a l l g o i n g t o d o a m a z i n g t h i n g s a f t e r h i g h
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n o m a t t e r h o w f a r a w a y w e g o . I ’ m h o n o r e d t o
s h a r e m y f i n a l C S A r t s c u r t a i n c a l l w i t h y o u !
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