"Jane Austen's Lady Susan" program

CSUF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE presents

April 29 – May 14, 2022 • Hallberg Theatre

California State University, Fullerton

UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ron Coley, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement

C OL L E G E O F T H E AR T S Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Edward J. Fink, Ph.D, Director, School of Music Jade Jewett, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Erika Garcia, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano Social Media Strategist

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF THE AR TS First, I’d like to start off by saying something I have looked forward to saying for a very long time: “Welcome back!” Welcome back to live performances and in-person exhibitions; welcome back to the thrill of sitting in a darkened theatre or concert hall, waiting with palpable anticipation as performers fill the stage; and welcome back to the very personal experience of being in the presence of an artwork that moves you or challenges your expectations. We’ve missed you.

While away from campus, our students continued to create, learn, rehearse, and perform – sometimes in the tiny boxes we’ve all grown accustom to viewing from home – as they prepared for the moment they would once again feel stage lights shining on them. As you can imagine, they are more than ready to perform in front of a live audience! This season, we are offering both on-campus and live streaming options for many of our Department of Theatre & Dance and School of Music performances to accommodate a variety of patrons. With enhancements to our HVAC and air filtration systems, we are also able to provide students with the full breadth of our first-rate performance facilities and numerous art galleries where they perfect their craft daily.

In returning to campus, we can once again deliver the full scope of immersive academic experiences and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration that make our college a living laboratory for the arts. Here, success is measured in lines of dialogue, sheets of music, and slabs of clay as our students, faculty, and staff work together to present concerts, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and performances to 40,000+ visitors annually.

This would not be possible without the support of our community. As a leading CSU in the arts, we are an essential part of the cultural fabric of Southern California, providing transformational experiences to our students, community, and beyond.

If ensuring the arts remain at the forefront of higher education in Orange County is a passion of yours, I encourage you to support the College of the Arts at any level by donating to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today (arts.fullerton.edu/giving).

Thank you for joining us for another season of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts.

Our doors are open, and we can’t wait to put on a show for you!

Arnold Holland, Ed.D.

Dean, College of the Arts

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE

Jamie Tucker Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Debra Noble,* Vice Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance FULL-TIME FACULTY | Theatre

FULL-TIME STAFF Department of Theatre & Dance

Acting Maria Cominis Svetlana Efremova• Eve Himmelheber John Short Jim Taulli

Administration Hilda Aboytia Technical and Production Staff Mike August, Production Manager

Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman Hyun Sook Kim* Fred Kinney JR Luker Bill Meyer Carolyn Mraz Kathryn Wilson Directing Mark Ramont•* Musical Theatre Josh Grisetti Marty Austin Lamar Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Amanda Rose Villareal Voice and Movement Anne James David Nevell• FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado

Lois Bryan, Master Electrician Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak Staff Scenic Lab Foremen JR Norman Luker, Faculty Technical Director Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator Terri Nista, Costume Lab Manager Lori Koontz, Costume Lab Techncian Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer William Lemley, Audio Technician Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator Cathi Craig, Lead House Manager

*denotes program coordinator / •denotes area head

www.facebook.com/CSUFTheatre Instagram | @csuftheatre Twitter | @csuftheatre arts.fullerton.edu The Department of Theatre & Dance at California State University, Fullerton is fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (1974) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (1982)

Assistant Director Savannah May Stage Manager CJ Lazatin Scenic Designer Mio Okada Props Designer Bob West* Costume Designer Sara Egger Hair/Makeup Designer Tia Lee Lighting Designer Charlotte Saunders

Sound Designer Seran Shimada Technical Director Brienne Thurber Dialect Coach David Nevell* Period Style Coach Anne James* Intimacy Director Amanda Rose Villarreal* *Faculty/Staff ^Guest Artist

Land Acknowledgement The Department of Theatre and Dance acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral and unceeded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation.

We pay our respects to the Indigenous land caretakers past, present, and emerging.

For more information please visit the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe website.

Resources https://native-land.ca/ • https://gabrielinotribe.org/ http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/tribal-atlas-pages/gabrielino-tongva-nation/

Cast Solange Marcotte….........................................................................................LADY SUSAN Audrey Gibbs......................................................................................................FREDERICA Rohan Chugani.…..................................................................................CHARLES VERNON Danielle Simkins.….............................................................................CATHERINE VERNON Joshua James Lea.….....................................................................REGINALD DE COURCY Lexie Watkins............................................................................................ALICIA JOHNSON Jeremy Swofford...................................................................................SIR JAMES MARTIN CJ Hernandez............…...........................................................................................BUTLER Haley Hollis....................................................................................................................MAID

Setting The events transpire over the course of a week in a single location – the drawing room of Charles and Catherine Vernon’s estate at Churchill, in England.

The house is a good one, and everything announces plenty and elegance (or at least some think so).

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR JAMES R. TAULLI Before returning to his roots in the classroom, James R. Taulli held administrative positions as Theatre and Dance Department Chair, Associate Dean and Interim Dean for the College of the Arts. As a Professor of Theatre, he specializes in the areas of Stage Direction, Musical Theatre Performance and Acting. Professor Taulli has directed over 200 productions and events for various professional and university theatres across the country and internationally. Along with his work as a theatre director he also stages concerts and tours for university and professional choirs.

His professional staging and directorial credits include: The Bernstein Mass (Segerstrom Concert Hall); Broadway Here I Come and Rob and Friends: A Little Night Music (Samueli Theatre); Spring Awakening (Chapman University); Les Misérables (Anseong, South Korea); The Little Match Girl Passion (Spain Tour, Segerstrom Hall and Paris, France); The Radio Hour (Segerstrom Concert Hall); and the musical 24 Hours (Stella Adler Studio), for which Professor Taulli was nominated for an NAACP award for his direction. He is the recipient of two Gold Medallions for his work with Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

In his 23 plus years at CSUF, Professor Taulli has directed over 50 productions for the university including plays, musicals, concerts, and special events.

Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Manager Emily Mattson Assistant Costume Designer Ky Gaskill Assistant Hair/Makeup Designer Emma Gilliland

Makeup Crew Cecilia Esquivel, Nick Garabedian, Alanna Hernandez, Caroline Wolkenhauer Scenic Crew Taylor Bryan, Ethan Hall, Kainoa Miller, Naya Ramsey-Clarke, John Wallasch, Kristian Zedric Acruz

Assistant Lighting Designer Sheridan Vieyra

Scenic Artists Destiny Manewal, Luke Andruchow, Nicole Bernardini, Blythe Ryther, Cecilia Esquivel, Marcella Werre, Mohammad Nazar Saman

Assistant Technical Director Will Schneider Assistant Dialect Coach AJ Ver Lighting Programmer Trevin Ortega House Managers Heather McLane, Madison Dabalos, Josiah Sanchez

Scenic Carpenters Oscar Garcia, Cody Baker, Lauren Bee, Zoe Ng, Gabriel Prunty, Elizabeth Doubrovsky Production Office Assistants Madeleine Lindbeck, Abel Marquez, Collette Rutherford

Sound Board Op Bridget Hughes

Box Office Staff Madison Dabalos, Maggie Frost, Sarabeth Johnson, Mesa, Josiah Sanchez

Light Board Op Pattaranan “Pokey” Pookoom Costume Crew Anne Atanacio, Christian De La Torre, Emmaleigh Irish, Katie Mathers, Micah Nicholson, Veronica Valenti, Dylan Whitaker

Faculty Mentors Stage Management Mentor Shay Garber Scenic Mentor Fred Kinney Costume Design Mentor Hyun Sook Kim Hair/Makeup Mentor Katie Wilson Lighting Mentor Scott Bolman Sound Mentor Rebecca Kessin Technical Direction Mentor JR Norman Luker

Department Notes & Policies

Proceeding Safely: As of April 1, 2022, masks are optional in all indoor spaces on campus. Anyone who continues to mask may do so without fear of retaliation.

CSUF’s Facilities Management division has and will continue to ensure proper ventilation in buildings, including adjusting incoming fresh air flow ranges and enhanced HVAC filters. All buildings in the College of the Arts have been upgraded from Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 8 to either MERV 11 or MERV 13.

Please keep in mind events are subject to change pending state, county, and university health and safety regulations regarding COVID-19. The College of the Arts will host events as permitted insofar as these regulations allow us to operate safely.

All ticket holders will be notified promptly of any changes.

Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Theatre & Dance affirms its commitment to inclusiveness in student learning and success in all areas of theatre based on merit and achievement, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental or physical disability, marital status or age.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices: Cellphones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to the start of the performance and at the beginning of the second half to minimize disruptions in the theater and ensure the enjoyment of all patrons in attendance.

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited, and any recordings will be asked to be deleted.

Food & Drink Policy: Food and drink is not allowed in the venue, with the exception of bottled water.

If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave. *** Faculty, Staff and Guest Artists of the Department of Theatre & Dance are specialists in their respective disciplines. Within these groups, the following professional artist unions are represented: • • • • • •

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists) SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society) USA (United Scenic Artists) AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) AGVA - American Guild of Variety Artists

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival,™ part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David and Alice Rubenstein.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Hilton Worldwide; and Beatrice and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation.

Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

kcactf.org

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DONOR APPLAUSE

The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.**

$1,000,000 + Anonymous

Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart

$100,000+ Chapman University The Andy Warhol Foundation

$1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah Lucina and John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier and Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust Susan and Richard Dolnick Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Trevor E. Illingworth Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn and Carlos C. Leija John M. Martelli and Paul Coluzzi Karen and George Mast Thelma and Earl Mellott Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia and Carl Miller Betty Murphy Ann and Douglas Myles Yoshino and Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble L. Palin Kerry and John Phelps The Presser Foundation Deanna and Arie Passchier

$25,000+ Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond Music Associates Alliance for the Performing Arts $10,000+ Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Darryl Curran Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Ellen and Bill Groves Robin and Steve Kalota Eleanore and James L. Monroe Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Dr. Katherine S. Powers and Håkan O. Rosengren Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue and Dr. Edward A. Sullivan The Thorsen Family $5,000+ Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dr. Marc R. Dickey MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation

Sheila Pinkle Sharon and Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary and Jerry R. Reinhart Renaissance Charitable Foundation Nancy and Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades Sandra and David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann and Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt Louise P. Shamblen Martha Shaver Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC

Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing.

Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. **Gifts received from July 1, 2020 through September 2021

ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts: Anonymous John Alexander Lee & Dr. Nicholas A.* Begovich Gail & Michael Cochran Marc R. Dickey Joann Driggers Betty Everett Carol J. Geisbauer & John* Geisbauer Sophia & Charles Gray MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac Gretchen Kanne

Dr. Burton L. Karson Anne L. Kruzic* Loreen & John Loftus Alan A. Mannason* William J. McGarvey* Dr. Sallie Mitchell Eleanore P. & James L. Monroe Lynn & Robert Myers Dwight Richard Odle* Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak*

Steven Rochford Mary K. & William Sampson Douglas G. Stewart Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward Richard J. Taylor Verne Wagner Richard Wulff Dr. James D. & Dottie Young* *deceased

The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS

ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus.

Special support and event underwriting Fay Colmar John DeLoof

Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington

ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Alliance for the Performing Arts (formerly MAMM) benefits performing arts students through underwriting visiting artists; special theatre, dance, and music performances; and other unique experiences for members.

Special support and event underwriting Judy Atwell Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold Ebell Club of Fullerton

Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate

Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner

MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues.

Special support and event underwriting Marilyn Carlson Evelyn K. Francuz Sandy & Norm Johnson Marti & Bill Kurschat Karen & George Mast

Thelma & Earl Mellott Bettina Murphy Grace & Ujinobu Niwa Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart

Ann & Thad Sandford Dodo V. Standring Carolyn & Tom Toby John Van Wey

MORE INFORMATION: Erika Garcia • 657-278-8683 There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts

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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2022 Ann Phong: Re-evaluating Normal Through May 21, 2022 • Begovich Gallery

University Band May 4, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall

BG Projects: Valentina Aproda Maurer Through April 30, 2022 Begovich Gallery Lobby

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra May 6, 2022,8 pm • Meng Concert Hall

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Apr. 15–30, 2022 • Young Theatre CSUF New MusicEnsemble Part of the 21st Annual New Music Festival Apr. 27, 2022, 8 pm • CPAC 119 Jane Austen’s Lady Susan Apr. 29–May 14, 2022 • Hallberg Theatre

University Wind Symphony May 7, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Spring Dance Theatre May 11–14, 2022 • Little Theatre University Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus May 14, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall

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