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.
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Peter ST R CATCHER
WRITTEN BY RICK ELICE
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY WAYNE BARKER
DIRECTED BY AYESHA CORTINAS AND GRAHAM JACKSON
CHOREOGRAPHED BY AYESHA CORTINAS
MUSIC DIRECTION BY GRAHAM JACKSON
PRODUCTION TEAM
PRODUCER ............... JUD WILLIFORD (CHAIR OF THEATRE)*
PRODUCTION MANAGER ........................ ADAM ROY*
PRODUCTION MANAGER ................. SAVANNAH HARROW*
ADMINISTRATIVE PRODUCTION MANAGER .. KRISTINA MILLER-WESTON*
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR ................. AUTUMN SCOTT*
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ............... SAVANNAH MANY^
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ....... RANDY BAI AND ABBY O’LEARY
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ............... POMAIKAIKEALOHA NAKOA*
DIALECT COACH ........................ GRACE MORRISON*
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ST R CATCHER
WHO’S WHO
Misali is thrilled to be a part of this production. Some of his favorite previous roles include Donkey (Shrek), Aldolpho (The Drowsy Chaperone), Hero (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), and Buddy (Elf). In his free time, Misali delights in cooking, learning calculus, explaining overtone series, and drinking lots of water (a gallon a day!).
Some of Leo’s favorite roles include Trunchbull (Matilda the Musical), Mr. Salt (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Mrs. Higgins (The 39 Steps). Leo acts on screen, too: you can see him in the upcoming documentary From Head to Heart. Leo would like to thank his family for always supporting and loving him.
Riley is ecstatic to be a part of Peter and the Starcatcher! She has been performing for the past 12 years and had been in over 46 productions. Past credits include: Jewel Estes (Floyd Collins) and Schwarzy (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). She is also a part of Little Women Ballet: she plays Louisa May Alcott. She would like to thank the entire creative team for making this show possible!
Peter and the Starcatcher marks Ev’s sixth show at CSArts. Favorite previous roles include Fulton (Of Thee I Sing) and Jack (Jack). Look for them this coming January as the Wizard in the all-school musical, Once Upon a Mattress! They would like to thank their parents for spending their Saturdays shuttling them to and from rehearsal and for always being supportive.
WHO’S WHO
CSArts has allowed Macy to work on some amazing shows, including Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham) and now, Peter and the Starcatcher! Macy would like to thank Mr. Jackson and Ms. Ayesha for supporting and pushing her in this role and her parents and sisters for encouraging her and always being there for her.
Cassie starred in Every Brilliant Thing in her freshman year at CSArts and was featured in a short film selected by the 2023 All American High School Film Festival. Cassie is also part of the Esperanza Folklorico dance company. She would like to thank her senior acting class for their endless support and motivation and her mom for always being there for her.
Zoe has been doing theater for 10 years, and some of her favorite roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Tobias (Sweeney Todd), Gavroche (Gavroche), and Ocean (Ride The Cyclone). In her free time, she likes to build puzzles to put on her ceiling. She also enjoys road trips to National Parks across the country. She would like to thank her family and CSArts teachers for being so supportive of her career.
Oliver has loved delving into the character of the ruthless Bill Slank. Past theater credits include Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Juror Number 10 in 12 Incompetent Jurors. He is excited to share this fun show with everyone. He would like to thank his family including his mom, his dad, and his two brothers.
WHO’S WHO
Liam appeared in both the Netflix movie, Home Team, and the Disney+ show, The Santa Clauses. Starcatcher is his first stage production. Outside of acting, Liam enjoys spending time with his cats and gaming. He gives thanks to his family and all of the hard-working and talented members of this magical production.
Bryan is a senior and so sad this is his last fall show! He most recently played Mortimer in The Fantasticks and Kyle in Legally Blonde. He will appear as the Jester in Once Upon a Mattress this spring. He would like to thank his family and best friends for the past four years and his cast for making this production unforgettable.
Previous credits include The Circumstance of What’s Given and John Proctor is the Villain. Macy has had such a great time with the amazing cast of Starcatcher, whom she considers family. She’d like to thank the directors, cast, and crew for such a wonderful experience, during which there was never a dull moment.
Ines is so excited to make people laugh with Peter and the Starcatcher! Although it’s both her first and last fall show, she couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing cast and the unforgettable journey they’ve shared together. Ines is also the Assistant Director for Once Upon a Mattress. She thanks her mom for letting her stay late these past 6 weeks!
WHO’S WHO
Natalia has absolutely loved working with this amazing cast and crew! Her favorite roles include Kitty (Drowsy Chaperone) and Hazel (Newsies). In her free time, she enjoys playing cello, baking, and playing with her dog, Pickles. She would like to thank her parents for being her biggest supporters, and Mrs. Ayesha and Mr. Jackson for this amazing opportunity.
Jocelyn is delighted to be part of the amazing cast and crew of Peter and the Starcatcher! She most recently appeared in the ensemble for both Floyd Collins and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jocelyn would like to thank her family and peers for always supporting her and for pushing her to be her best!
Previously a flashy PR agent in 12 Incompetent Jurors, Max’s appearance in Starcatcher marks his first ever “play (with music).” He’d like to thank Ms. Ayesha and Mr. Jackson for the opportunity, the cast for an incredible experience, his friends for their support, and his parents (for, you know, raising him and the whole sha-bang).
Sarah is grateful to be a part of Peter and the Starcatcher! Previous roles include Cordelia (King Lear), Juror #9 (12 Incompetent Jurors), and Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). She would like to thank Mr. Jackson, Ms. Ayesha, and Savannah for this opportunity, along with her Mom and Dad for their endless support and sacrifices.
Peter ST R CATCHER
WHO’S WHO
Meilee appeared as in last year’s Circumstance of What’s Given and continues to be a part of FUSION. She will play Lady Rowena in Once Upon A Mattress this January. Meilee is grateful to have learned loads from her amazing directors and the talented cast and crew. She is eternally thankful for everyone involved in the creative process, as well as her family, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Evie is delighted to be part of the cast of Peter and the Starcatcher! Some of her recent credits include Matilda (Matilda) and Flounder (The Little Mermaid). Evie would like to thank her castmates and directors for putting their trust in her, as well as her friends and family for supporting her throughout this process. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Arden is excited to join the cast of Starcatcher for her first show in the Acting Conservatory. Past credits include the last three Mini Musicals and Mean Girls. She has loved being a pirate, a staircase, and especially a mermaid! She’d like to thank Ms. Cortinas and Mr. Jackson for their kind and fun direction, and her parents for their encouraging support.
Ava’s recent roles at CSArts include Nellie Collins (U/S) in Floyd Collins and Aaron Shultz in Legally Blonde, and she will be playing The Nightingale of Samarkand in Once Upon A Mattress this spring. She would like to thank her best friends, her loving family, and the amazing cast and crew who make this show possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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WHO’S WHO
Randy is happy to be back at the PAC for the Peter and the Starcatcher. He most recently stage managed the Integrated Arts Variety Show and is happy to be back working as an ASM for this production!
In his six years at CSArts, Gio has worked on over twenty productions. He is looking forward to his stage management role for Integrated Art’s Into the Woods in February. He hopes college will treat him well and wishes you all a blessed day!
Abigail loves working behind the scenes! She is honored to work with the other artists and actors on shows like this one because it’s always a learning experience and teaches her so much. This year, she will also work as Assistant Stage Manager for the Integrated Arts musical, Into the Woods, and Instrumental Music’s Celebrating Music!
SPECIAL TANKS
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.
UPCOMING SHOWS
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
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.
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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!
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