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 first year together as joint principals, and there are so many other firsts on this season’s horizon that we are excited to be a part of, including welcoming our very first 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
director haley rubin
choreographer cass cavanaugh
music director noel katz
producer joey ancona
production team
Technical Director ��������������������� POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA
Production Manager ������������������������������������ ADAM ROY
Production Stage Manager ����������������������� GIOVANNI HUANG
Production Coordinator ���������������������������� AUTUMN SCOTT
Assistant Stage Managers ��������� LUNA NGUYEN & ABBY O'LEARY
Voice Over Recording Engineer �������������������� LUCAS BRAHME
Director's note
Into the Woods has lived in my imagination for as long as I can remember. Since high school, I’ve been captivated by its intricate storytelling, unforgettable score, and the way it weaves together humor, heartbreak, and deep moral lessons. Directing this show has been a longtime dream, and this production has given me the chance to explore its depths in a fresh and exciting way.
Tim Burton’s work has been another lifelong love of mine, shaping my artistic sensibilities with its whimsical darkness and distinct visual storytelling. His films and art create worlds that are both haunting and beautiful, quirky yet profound. This production is a fusion of those inspirations—an Into the Woods like no other, yet one that remains true to the soul of Sondheim and Lapine’s masterpiece.
I have been incredibly fortunate to work with a cast and creative team who have embraced this vision wholeheartedly, bringing their own passion, talent, and ingenuity to every rehearsal and production meeting. Their dedication has made this process not just a production, but a true artistic adventure—one that has been joyful, surprising, and deeply fulfilling.
At its core, Into the Woods reminds us that wishes have consequences, that we must take responsibility for our actions, and that even in the darkest of times, we are not alone. I hope this production makes you laugh, reflect, and perhaps see these timeless stories in a new light.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Enjoy the show!
Haley Rubin
CINDERELLA
FITZRANDOLPH 11TH GRADE
CINDERELLA'S PRINCE
CINDERELLA'S MOM AME JOHNSON 11TH GRADE
COX 10TH GRADE
BEAUTY
OSHAGAN 12TH GRADE
THE HARP
MARA KINS 11TH GRADE
ENSEMBLE
PENELOPE CASTRO 12TH GRADE
ENSEMBLE
MAJOR SALGADO 9TH GRADE
DANCE CAPT. \ ENSEMBLE
PALOMA LUCY DABATOS 12TH GRADE
DANCE CAPT. \ ENSEMBLE
SHANE TAYLOR 10TH GRADE
ISABELLA LOERA 12TH GRADE ENSEMBLE
GISELLE GARCIA (GIGI) 12TH GRADE ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
ASPEN HARTIGAN 10TH GRADE
ENSEMBLE
JULIETTE CORDERO 10TH GRADE
HAZEL RAMOS 9TH GRADE ENSEMBLE
Music Director
NOEL KATZ
orchestra
Flute / Piccolo
GRACE BOTERO
Clarinet EVA WOLFE
Bassoon
RILEY RODRIGUEZ
Trumpet
HARRY OSTRANDER
Violin 1
MATTHEW TANG
Violin 2
CORDELIA RACHBACH
Special Guest Conductor
KIRK AVERITT
Cello EUNA LEE
Bass MAUI RUIZ
Piano NICOLE LEBARON
Synth
VIVIAN HIRSCH
Percussion
RAUL CORREA
ANGELO ALVAREZ
Nutrition?
Light
Followspot
Sound
design team
Scenic Designer ����������������������������� GRAYSON BASINA
Scenic Charge Artist ������������������������� GRAYSON BASINA
Props Master / Designer ����������� POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA
Costume Designer �������������������������� JAYDEN ABOGADO
Makeup and Wig Supervisor ���������������� JESSICA ANNE TAN
Makeup Designers ��������������� JAZMIN VASQUEZ & IRIS KNG
Lighting Designer ������������������������������� FIONA JESSUP
Projection Designer ��������������������������������� NICK WASS
Sound Designer / A1 �������������������������� EMILY PAALMAN
Master Electrician ������������������������������������ ADAM ROY
A Note from the Conservatory Director & Producer
Hey there, magical theater lovers!
Thank you so much for joining us on this wild and wonderful journey Into the Woods! This show has been a dream of mine for ages, and I’ve finally found the right group of students to take on this epic challenge.
First up, a huge shoutout to Haley Rubin— our fearless director and my partner in crime! Your passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication to this show, our students, and the conservatory blow me away. You inspire me every day, and I’m so proud to work alongside you.
To Cassandra Cavanaugh—your choreography is pure magic! You’ve added so much heart and movement to this show, and I’m constantly in awe of your creativity and talent. Bravo on another stunning job!
Noel Katz, where do I even start? This score is no joke, and you’ve tackled it with such skill and enthusiasm. Thank you for keeping us all musically in check and making sure we sound amazing!
Jessica Tan, our makeup and wig wizard— how do you do it?! Your endless hours of work have brought our wildest visions to life, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
A massive THANK YOU to our Production & Design pros: Adam Roy, Pomai Nakoa, Autumn Scott, Fiona Jessup, Emily Paalman, Nick Wass, and Grayson Basina.
And of course, our phenomenal student production team, led by the one and only Gio Huang—none of this would happen without your dedication and hard work. You are the glue that holds it all together!
Thank you for the outstanding group of musicians from the Instrumental Music Conservatory!
Thank you for taking this on! You are all aces in my book! Thanks Tyler McGeough for getting all together for us! I owe you pal.
To our incredible parent team—Carmi, Linda, Kim, and so many others—you have kept us fed, safe, and organized. The lobby work alone deserves a standing ovation! We truly couldn’t do this without you.
And finally, to this amazing cast—this show is a milestone moment for CSArts and IA, and I couldn’t be prouder. You challenge me, make me laugh, and remind me why I love this work so much. You are all extraordinary humans!
Last but never least, my family. Bianca, my rock—thank you for your constant love and support. I couldn’t dream of doing this without you. You are my Lorelai, and I am ALL IN! And to my boys, Jack and Tore— you are my greatest production of all.
With endless gratitude and love, Mr JOEY
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
RECOGNITION FAMILIES
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.
CSArts-SGV families (CFA) experience. contributions conservatory performance opportunities, artist field
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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C L A S S O F 2 0 2 5
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
s c h o o l a n d I ’ m s o e x c i t e d t o c h e e r f o r e v e r y o n e ,
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 !
Love, Grace Dominguez
