YES Company's Annie Digital Program - July 21-24, 2022

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MEET THE CAST

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SHOW CREDITS

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CREW, ORCHESTRA & STAFF

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES

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SCENE & PLOT SYNOPSIS

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31 YEARS OF YES COMPANY

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ANNUAL AWARDS

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SPECIAL THANKS

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

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GALLO CENTER ARTS EDUCATION

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GALLO CENTER YOUTH ACADEMY FALL 2022

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MEET THE CAST

FELICITY AMES

DANIEL BEAL

BROOKLYN BECK

GRACE BENHAM

SINCLAIR BRALEY

Orphan, Understudy: Pepper Grade: 6 Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary

Secret Service, Ensemble Grade: 12 California Connections Academy

Ensemble Grade: 9 Turlock High School

Dancer, Ensemble Grade: 10 Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School

Ensemble Grade: 8 Great Valley Academy

RIETTE BRALEY

TRENTON BROUILLETTE

LEE BROWN

STELLA BROWN

MALU BURNS

Orphan Grade: 7 Great Valley Academy

Orphan, Radio Station Sound Effect Technician, Dancer Grade: 7 Daniel J. Savage Middle School

Judge Brandeis, Police Officer, FDR’s Cabinet Grade: 9 Fred C. Beyer High School

Kaltenborn, Ensemble Grade: 6 Emilie J. Ross Middle School

July Grade: 7 La Loma Junior High School

ISABELLA CAMORLINGA

VICTORIA CANALES

ROLAND CARBAJAL

HALEY CARPENTER

ALEXANDRIA CASSAGIO

Ensemble Grade: 7 Oakdale Junior High School

FDR’s Cabinet, Dancer Grade: 12 James C. Enochs High School

Oliver Warbucks Grade: 9 Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School

Ensemble Grade: 12 Joseph A. Gregori High School

Dancer, Ensemble Grade: 7 La Loma Junior High School

LOLA CHILDERS

MADELYN CHILDERS

MARELI CISNEROS

ALEXIA CUEVAS

GRACE DELA-FUENTE

Assistant Dog Catcher, Ensemble Grade: 6 Elizabeth Ustach Middle School

Wacky, Usherette, Ensemble Grade: 9 James C. Enochs High School

Apple Seller, Ensemble Grade: 7 Norman Glick Middle School

Annie Grade: 7 Great Valley Academy

Pepper Grade: 8 Prescott Junior High School

ILIZABETH DURAN-SORIANO

LAILA EARHART

FRANCHESCA FENTON

ARIANA FLORES

TIARAH GANT

Kate Grade: 10 Joseph A. Gregori High School

Duffy, Understudy: Star to Be Grade: 10 Atwater High School

Cecile, Boylan Sister Grade: 12 Turlock Christian High School

Ensemble Grade: 7 Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School

Orphan, Dancer, Dance Captain Grade: 8 Connecting Waters Charter School

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MEET THE CAST

ISABELLA GARDNER

ARIELLA GIL

CHEYENNE HUDSON

DANIEL HUDSON

JENAVINE HUDSON

Ensemble Grade: 8 Mae Hensley Junior High School

Maid, Ensemble Grade: 10 Central Valley High School

Orphan Grade: 7 George McParland Elementary School

Rooster, Understudy: Oliver Warbanks Grade: 11 East Union High School

Ensemble Grade: 8 Manteca One Charter School

BARRETT JAMES

ESTELLA JACQUES

KATE JEPSON

JORJA KALLAS

ANNA KRAUS

Drake, President Roosevelt Grade: 8 Cesar Chavez Junior High School

Ensemble Grade: 9 Grace M. Davis High School

Maid, Dancer, Understudy: Lily St. James Grade: 11 Venture Academy

Ensemble Grade: 9 Peter Johansen High School

Star to Be, Boylan Sister, Annette, Dancer, Understudy: Grace Farrell Grade: 11 James C. Enochs High School

SHAE LOCKARD

MYA MALDONADO

ELLE MATTHEWS

HANNAH METHVIN

KENNA MIDDLETON

Grace Grade: 12 Ripon High School

Tessie Grade: 8 Whitmore Charter School

FDR’s Cabinet, Ensemble Grade: 10 Ripon High School

Mrs. Pugh, Perkins, Ensemble Grade: 11 Central Valley High School

Molly, Understudy: Annie Grade: 6 Lakewood Elementary School

EDEN MILLER

CARLY MITCHELL

GABRIELLE MOORE

MILAH NUNEZ

ALEXA OKIDA

Fred McCraken, Maid, Ensemble, Understudy: Miss Hannigan Grade: 11 Union Hill Academy

Dog Catcher, FDR’s Cabinet, Ensemble Grade: 9 Grace M. Davis High School

Ensemble Grade: 11 Joseph A. Gregori High School

Ensemble Grade: 7 Independently Home Schooled

Lily St. Regis Grade: 11 Central Catholic High School

KYRAN PADDEN

ZUHEY PEREZ

JORDAN POWERS

ELA RAJAPPAN

MARCUS RODABAUGH

Orphan, Sandy the Dog Grade: 7 Dutcher Middle School

Miss Hannigan Grade: 11 James C. Enochs High School

Lt. Ward, Hull Grade: 12 Central Valley High School

Maid, Dancer, Ensemble Grade: 9 Grace M. Davis High School

Orphan Grade: 7 Roosevelt Junior High School

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MEET THE CAST

HELENA RODRIGUEZ

EMILY RONTAL

KAYLA RUBIO

JONATHAN SERRANO

BLAKE SHULER

Ensemble Grade: 9 Thomas Downey High School

Orphan Grade: 7 La Loma Junior High School

Ensemble Grade: 10 Central Valley High

Bundles, Howe, Ensemble Grade: 11 Modesto High School

Orphan, Radio Station Sound Effect Technician, Dancer Grade: 8 Hart-Ransom Elementary School

KIAH SMITH

JONATHAN SWEHLA

MARLIE TOILOLO

LIANA TROSEN

KENNETH TSAU

Ensemble Grade: 7 Blaker Kinser Junior High School

Bert Healy, Ensemble Grade: 8 Connecting Waters

Morganthau, Dancer, Ensemble Grade: 7 Salida Middle School

Mrs. Greer, Boylan Sister, Ensemble Grade: 9 Buhach Colony High School

Jimmy Johnson, Ickes, Ensemble, Understudy: Rooster, Bert Healy Grade: 11 James C. Enochs High School

CARABELLA VASQUEZ-GARZA Orphan, Understudy: Molly Grade: 6 Enslen Elementary School

Grade level completed in 2021/22 school year.

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PRESENTS

July 21-24, 2022 Gallo Center for the Arts

Book by THOMAS MEHAN

Lyrics by Music by CHARLES STROUSE MARTIN CHARNIN

Scenes & Projection by

Costumes by

Lighting by

Sound by

COREY BRIAN STRAUSS

NOELLE SOUZA

JUSTIN HOFFECKER

JORDAN LONN

Properties by

Production Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Production Assistant

HENRY J FLORES

THOMAS GARCIA

CARISSA SHRUM

CHRISTIAN TORRES

Musical Director

Conductor

PHILIP J SMALLWOOD

ELLA WEBB

Directed and Choreographed by

MAGGIE SNIFFEN Original Broadway Production Directed by MARTIN CHARNIN Presented on Broadway by Mike Nichols Irwin Meyer Alvin Neverlander Associates Inc.

Produced by Stephen R. Friedman The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Lewis Allen Icarus Productions

Based on “Little Orphan Annie”

By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC Originally Produced at The Goodspeed Opera House, Michael P. Price, Executive Director ANNIE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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CREW, ORCHESTRA & STAFF PRODUCTION TEAM Production Stage Manager ………………………………………………………….....................................................................………………………….....…. Thomas Garcia Assistant Stage Manager …………………………………………………………………….......................................................................………………………… Carissa Shrum Production Assistant ……………………………………………………………………...................................………………………......................................……. Christian Torres Head Video ………………...............................................…………………………………………………………………………..…………...................................……….. Jared Caudill Head Fly …………………………..................................................…………………………………………………………………......................................…………………….. Brad Hight Head Carpenter ………………………………...............................................……………………………………………………….……….………..................................…… Jon Duran Deck Carpenter ……….…………………............................................…………………………………………………………..................................………...………… Melissa Battle Lighting Designer ……………………….......................................……………………………………………………...................................………………..…….. Justin Hoffecker Spot Light Operators ……………………………………………………….............................................................…………………... Izrael Duran-Soriano, Evan Shuler Audio Designer ………………………………………………………………...............................................................................……….…………………....……………. Jordan Lonn Deck Audio ……………………………………………………………………………………………..................................................................................………….………. Josh Reeder Scenic and Projection Designer ……………………………………………………………................................…………....……………....................... Corey Brian Strauss Properties Master ……………………………………………………………….............................................................................……………………………….…….. Henry J Flores Set Construction ………………………………………………………...........................................................….…. Jon Duran, Henry J Flores, Corey Brian Strauss Costume Designer ……………………………………………………………...........................................…..................................………………..…………………….. Noelle Souza Lead Costume Assistant …………………………………………………....................................……...................................……………………….…………….. Clara Den Dulk Sign Language Interpreters ………………………………………............................………………..................................…………………… Mike Medina, Kaye Osborn ORCHESTRA Conductor …………………………………………………………………………………….....................................................................................……………………………… Ella Webb Bass ………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................................……………………..…….. John Ady Drums ………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................................…………………………. Joel Maki Percussion ……………………………………………………………………………………...................................……….............................................………..……... Reyna Machado Keyboard One ………………………………………………………………………..…….........................................................................………………...… Beverly Vanderlinden Keyboard Two …………………………………………………………………………………..................................….…….............................................…….…………….. Anissa Jara Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo ………………….……...............................................…………………….........… Randell Lee Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute …………………..……………..................................………………….......……................... Mitchell Beck Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone ……………….…………..………………………..………….............................................................. Andrew Rosenblum Clarinet ………………….…………………………………………………………………………………...................................………...................................................………. Diego Ortiz Flute, Piccolo ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................…………..............................................…… Natalie Kowalski Clarinet, Flute ………………………………………………………….…………………..................................……….........................................……………… Madison Armstrong Trombone One ……………………..……………………………………………………………...............................................................................………...……………. Damon Hunn Trombone Two, Tuba ……………………..……………………….…………………………..................................…….………..….……………............................................. Nick Sai Trumpet One ………………………………………..………………………………………..............................................................................……………………….. Lyndsey Herrera Trumpet Two ………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................……………….……… Alisha Chakravarty Violin ………………………………………………………………………………………...................................................................................………………..………. Morgan Machado Cello ………………………………………………………………………………………..................................………………........................................................……………….. Jana Hunn GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS Director of Arts Education …………………………………………………………….................................................................………………………………..……Cortney Hurst Arts Education Programs Manager………………………………………...............................................................……………………………..………...……Maggie Sniffen Arts Education Programs Coordinator …………………….............................................................………………………………….………………………… Julia Cornejo Director of Production and Technical Operations ………………...........................................................………………………………..………….. Jeremiah Lewis Chief Executive Officer …………………...................................................................……………………………………………………………………………………...Chad Hilligus STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION Director I, The Arts ………………………………………………………………………………...………….....…….........................................................................….. Amy Bultena Event Planning Technician …………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................………......Aimee Jones Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Services……………………………….…………........................................................……..…Christine Sisco Superintendent of Schools ………………………………………………………………………………......................................................................………...Scott Kuykendall

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES Dear Patrons, As a former YES Company member, Modesto native, and lifelong performing arts practitioner, the opportunity to stage direct and choreograph YES Company this year feels like I have come full circle. I am a product of the incredible performing arts education, training and experiences provided within and beyond this community. To now be one of the trusted educators responsible for training the next generation of performing artists and performing arts enthusiasts is an honor and a privilege. I take great pride and care in educating these students.

Last year during an interview for YES Company’s 30th Anniversary performance, I was asked to complete the phrase, “YES Company is…” I chose, without hesitation, “YES Company is community.” This program is not possible without the contributions of an entire collaborative community. There is not a scenario where I could have succeeded in directing and choreographing this musical, educate over sixty students on the multi-faceted world of musical theater, and already be excited for the future without the help of every designer, all the GCA production staff, the family and friend volunteers, our partners at SCOE, my family, and the support and guidance of Arts Education Director Cortney Hurst. My favorite part of YES Company is that no matter how it became a part of your life, it belongs to all of us.

Annie is more than a well-known musical. It has stood the test of time through film, television, and stage revivals. It appealed to me for several reasons, but mostly because it offers the most casting and stage time opportunities for a large number of students. Even though it is set nearly ninety years in the past, these historical figures and events are still relevant today. Annie’s determination to not only hold on to her hope, but provide and share it with all the people she encounters is a message I hope resonates with this audience. If we truly want the sun to continue to come out tomorrow, we must each take responsibility in any way we can to ensure that happens for ourselves, our loved ones, our communities, and the ones who come after us.

This summer has included some of the most challenging work I have ever done, but also the most rewarding. I am impressed with each and every student who joined us this summer. I am grateful for the work and heart of former directors Tiffany Davis and Melanee Wyatt. I am honored by the trust this community has placed in me to take YES Company into its next phase. Thank you for joining us and enjoy the show.

In knowing laughter,

Maggie Sniffen Arts Education Programs Manager Director & Choreographer, Annie 2022

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SCENES & PLOT SYNOPSIS ACT ONE Maybe ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........................................................................……………….…………… Annie Hard Knock Life ……………………………………………..................................................................................…………………………………………..… Annie, The Orphans Tomorrow …………………………………………..........................................................................................………………………………............................…………….…..… Annie Hooverville ………………………………………………………………………........................................................................................…………………………………......… Company Little Girls ………………………………………….......................................................................................………………………………………………………....….… Miss Hannigan I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here ………..............................................................................…………………………………………………… Annie, Grace, House Staff N.Y.C. ………………………………………………………..................................................................................………….………...….… Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Company Easy Street ……………………………………………………………..................................................................................…………………….… Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily You Won’t Be An Orphan For Long ………………….………………………................................................................ Grace, Warbucks, Annie, House Staff

ACT TWO Fully Dressed ……………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................….… Bert Healy, Boylan Sisters Fully Dressed (Reprise) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...................................................................… The Orphans Easy Street (Reprise) ………………………………………………………………….................................................................................… Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily Tomorrow (Reprise) ……………………………………………………..………….............................................................…..… Annie, Warbucks, Roosevelt, Cabinet Something Was Missing ……………………………………………………………………………………………...................................................................….…….….… Warbucks I Don’t Need Anything But You ………………………………………….…..................................................................… Warbucks, Annie, Grace, House Staff New Deal For Christmas …………………............................................................................…………….....……..…….….… Warbucks, Grace, Annie, Company Bows ………………………………………………………….........................................................................................…………….………………………………….……….….… Company

There will be a 15-minute intermission between acts.

PLOT SYNOPSIS New York City, December 1933 little Orphan Annie is on a journey to find her parents who left her at the orphanage with only a note and half a silver locket. She’s helped along the way by her friends at the orphanage, Molly, Duffy, Kate, Tessie, Pepper, and July though she is thwarted at every turn by the ruthless and caffeine craving Miss Hannigan, her brother Rooster, and his friend Lily St. Regis. With help from Oliver Warbucks, Grace Farrell, President Roosevelt, Bert Healy, and a host of other memorable characters Annie reminds us that through hope and kindness the sun will come out tomorrow.

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31 YEARS OF YES COMPANY! 1992

The Me Nobody Knows

2007

Seussical the Musical

1993

The Red Sneaks

2008

The Wizard of Oz

1994

Fame, The Musical

2009

Bye Bye Birdie

2010

The Music Man

1995

Once on This Island

1996

The Wiz

2011

Hairspray, the Broadway Musical

1997

Grease

2012

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

1998

West Side Story

2013

Ragtime, School Edition

1999

Children of Eden

2014

Peter Pan

Once on This Island

2015

Disney’s Mary Poppins

2001

The Music Man

2016

Les Misérables, School Edition

2002

Footloose

2017

Footloose

2000

2003

Les Misérables, School Edition

2018

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

2004

Damn Yankees

2019

Singin’ in the Rain

2005

Honk!

2021

30 Year Anniversary Concert Spectacular

2006

Anything Goes

2022

Annie

Once on This Island, 2000

The Music Man, 2001

Footloose, 2002

Damn Yankees, 2004

Honk!, 2005

Anything Goes, 2006

Seussical the Musical, 2007

The Wizard of Oz, 2008

Bye Bye Birdie, 2009

The Music Man, 2010

Hairspray, the Broadway Musical, 2011

Mary Poppins, 2015

Les Misérables, School Edition, 2016

Footloose, 2017

Singin’ in the Rain, 2019

30th Anniversary Concert Spectacular, 2021

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ANNUAL AWARDS ROBERT MORENO YES COMPANY AWARD

In recognition of excellence in musical theater and a desire to pursue the arts beyond high school.

1997

Robert Moreno Joe Frausto

1998

1999

2001 2002

2004

Justin Su’esu’e

2011

SheErica McKenzie

Jacob Cangiamilla

2012

Shane Oliver

Pete Garcia

Brandon Castillo

2013

Simone Chambliss

Angie Navaro

Reggie Beltran

2014

Christian Conrad

Regina Chandra Christopher Goodwin

2000

2003

Christopher Hanks

2005 2006

Chris Hamby

2015

Ronan Baker

Stefanie Menera Kevin Singleton

Jennifer Freeland

2016

Jesse Garcia

Selina Salazar

2007

Michael Grey

2017

Yonate Stinson

Benito Apodaca

2008

Clem Donegan

2017

Angel Hermosillo

David Phipps

2009

Bianca Plascencia

2018

T.J. Sullivan

Christopher Rivera

2010

Zach Jorgenson

2019

Iraya Cress

2021

Allisun Blum

ALAN G. BAUTISTA SPIRIT AWARD

For embodying the YES Company values of trust, acceptance, responsibility, communication and teamwork.

2010

Alex Lucero

2014

Emanuel Bautista

2018

Daniel Vermeulen

2011

Rachel Burns

2015

Laurence Tabangcura

2019

Catherine Charles

2012

Melissa Ingalls

2016

Mary Curry

2021

Jose Hernandez

2013

Jessica Weber

2017

Careliseo Blair-Arana

MELANEE WYATT SENIOR AWARD

In recognition of your commitment to YES Company, on and off the stage, as a performer, leader and advocate for the performing arts.

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2019

Daniel Vermeulen

2021

Christian Torres

SPECIAL THANKS! A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WITH OUR 2022 PRODUCTION: Rosinni’s Formal Wear

TheatreWorks Costume Rentals

Holly Bertucci and The Dance Bag

Mary Reilly and Modesto Junior College Theatre Department

Paul Tischer and Modesto Performing Arts

Hit and Run Productions

Playhouse Merced Sierra Repertory Theatre Noble Dinse G. B. Blackmon III Kyle Spellins Cindy MacDonald Hughson High School, for orchestra rehearsal space

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS: Summur Braley Kathy Kallas Heather Brown

Diana Middleton

Heliane Burns

Louise Nunez

Shelly Carbajal

Sharon Odom

Cindy Carpenter

Shannon Panfilio-Padden

Bonnie Childers

Kendra Powers

Amber Cruz

Sailaja Rajappan

Izrael Duran-Soriano

Rebecca Rodabaugh

Julie Gant

Jonathan Rontal

Ana Garza

Evan Shuler

Valerie Gil

Meredith Smith

Zujey Gonzalez

Cynthia Soto

Nicole James

Christine Souza

Jennifer Jepson

GALLO CENTER ARTS EDUCATION DONORS: Education Foundation of Stanislaus County

Jenlane Matt

The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation

Gerald & Rebecca Rector

The Make Dreams Real Foundation

Donald & Debbie Manning

Doctors Medical Center

Alice Renfroe

Kaiser Permanente

Deva Waite-Link

Beard Land and Investment Co.

Trent & Ivey Mayol

Modesto Rotary Club Foundation

David Falzone

Modesto Sunrise Rotary

Miguel Canales & Victoria Souza-Canales

Rotary Club of ModestoFLEX

Anonymous

Philanthropic Education Organization

Seth Simas

Shelly Hurst-Mueller

Anna Keppel

Jerry & Diane Hougland Rod & Freda Motto

As of July 7, 2022

Dr. Robert & Katie McGrew Debra A. Gonsalves Jose & Patricia Bautista Robert & Kate Donovan Arlene Stuefloten

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

DANIEL BEAL

HALEY C.

VICTORIA MARIVEL CANALES

Favorite show tune:

Favorite show tune:

Favorite show tune:

“This is Me” from Camp Rock

“This is Me” from Camp Rock

“Tonight” from West Side Story

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

Getting to know and hang out

Getting into the Gallo Center

with incredible new people.

and being able to act out the scenes with our props.

Favorite part of YES Co.:

Preparing for the 4th of July Parade last year. I was so excited to help choreograph my portion of the parade as well as help the flags (the boys) with their

Working with the nicest and

Favorite part of YES Co.:

most engaging director I’ve

YES Co. allowed me to

gotten the opportunity to

experience what it was like to

work with

be in a musical.

Is there anything else you want

Favorite YES Co. Production:

leader again. It was an additional

to share about yourself or your

Annie

plus when the people I helped

technique as well. I had missed doing color guard from middle school and preparing for the parade, even without a float, allowed me to become a bit of a

experience?

verbally appreciated me. That

I cannot stress enough how

Favorite Musical:

awesome Maggie, Carissa, and

CATS

will always stick with me.

Favorite YES Co. Production:

Christian are. They are the greatest people I’ve had the

One thing you learned from

I love Annie very much but I

honor of working with, and I

YES Co.:

would be lying if I didn’t say

wish I wasn’t too old to do YES

How to be a team player.

that I loved preforming multiple

Co. again.

songs from the 30th Anniversary Concert.

Favorite Musical: Either Dear Evan Hansen or Be More Chill. I could never choose.

Plans for the future?

Next year I plan to go to MJC, and if I am able to get the credits to transfer, transfer to the Cornish College of the Arts

West Side Story or Anastasia

Plans for the future/What are you doing next year?

I am attending the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. and entering

to study film and photography.

the Honors Program. My major

One thing you learned from

Drama. I hope to be a great

YES Co.: How to better understand a theater and the people you get to work with

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Favorite Musical:

upon entrance is a B.A. in storyteller, especially through acting and the film industry.

ARIANA TERESA FLORES

SHAE LOCKARD

JAY POWERS

Favorite show tune:

Favorite show tune:

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

“Defying Gravity” from Wicked

“Belle” from Beauty & the Beast

The friendships, laughs, and

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

Favorite YES Co. Memory:

experience was my favorite Getting a chance at Hannigan.

Even though I wasn’t cast as Miss Hannigan, I had a chance at her. I am happy to just be a part of Annie, meeting new people and having fun.

My favorite YES Company memory is gathering with the cast on the Gallo stage before each show or dress rehearsal and getting excited but focused for each run-through with YES

memory.

Favorite part of YES Co.: Feeling like a family, everyone always supported each other and made you understand how

Company traditions.

much they care for you.

Is there anything else you want

Favorite part of YES Co.:

Favorite YES Co. Production:

to share about yourself?

My favorite part of YES

Annie

I love being on stage! And

Company will always be my

to be a part of YES Co. is

friends. Throughout the years

Favorite Musical:

amazing. I got to experience a

people came and went but some

Charlie and the Chocolate

Broadway Dreams bootcamp

of the best friends I’ll ever have

Factory

and it is just one step closer

stayed.

to me achieving my dream of being on Broadway!

Favorite Musical: Wicked or Waitress Plans for the future/What are you doing next year?

Plans for the future/What are Is there anything else you want

you doing next year?

to share about yourself or your

My future plans I’m going to

experience?

YES Company has provided a place where I can be the best version of myself, where I can thrive and be confident.

I’m attending Stanislaus State

Favorite YES Co. Production:

as a theater arts major and

Beauty & the Beast (2018)

continuing acting whenever I can until I get on Broadway.

move to LA, and continue my acting career auditioning for movies/tv working really hard, and staying patient until I achieve my goal of becoming an actor.

One thing you learned from

Favorite Musical:

YES Co.:

West Side Story

I learned how important

One thing you learned from

having a crew is without them

YES Co.:

One thing you learned from

there’s no show, even though

There are no small roles, just

YES Co.:

the audience doesn’t see

small actors, and to get where

I learned that I had a passion

them they deserve the same

I want to be as a successful

for music when I did Annie

respect/credit for the work

actress will take work but I

with YES Kids for the first time.

they do.

know I can do it and YES Co.

I had never done anything like

has helped me believe that!

it, and it changed my life.

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GALLO CENTER ARTS EDUCATION Gallo Center Arts Education works to provide motivating performing arts experiences for the youth of the San Joaquin Valley through programming available to school partners and the community. From live performances to hands on learning opportunities, all Gallo Center Arts Education programs offer students an opportunity to be illuminated, educated and entertained. At the Gallo Center, we believe that an arts education should be accessible, relevant and creatively inspiring.

FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS STUDENT MATINEE SERIES: A series of day time performances presented specifically for our region’s students. All student matinee performances align with and support state curriculum standards in all core subject areas.

GCA ON TOUR: Designed for school sites unable to visit the Gallo Center, GCA On Tour brings the wonder of live theater directly to the students. GCA On Tour features both locally produced and nationally touring productions created specifically for school sites, re-enforcing our belief that art truly can happen anywhere – even a school cafeteria.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM YES COMPANY: Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company is an audition based youth theater company that produces a full length Broadway musical each summer. Directed and designed by local theater professionals, the cast for all YES Company productions features only students in grades 7-12. Through a unique eight week preparation process that combines both practical training and curriculum based performing arts, students learn to develop their individual craft alongside an ensemble of peers. It’s through this work as an ensemble that students gain a sense of community through trust, acceptance, and celebration of their differences as they work toward a common goal. YES Company is a partnership of Gallo Center for the Arts and Stanislaus County Office of Education.

YES ACADEMY: YES Academy provides year-long musical theater education, performance, and community engagement opportunities for current YES Company and graduating Gallo Center Youth Academy students. Through YES Academy, students will engage in regular musical theater classes (including vocal, dance and acting) and masterclasses in other theatrical production elements. These masterclasses include but are not limited to: lighting, sound design, costume, set, and properties design, stage management, higher education, audition preparation, and performing arts/creative careers. Participation in YES Academy is by audition.

GALLO CENTER YOUTH ACADEMY: Gallo Center Youth Academy is an afterschool musical theater program for students in grades 1-8. Through a unique ten week semester, students receive both practical training and curriculum based performing arts teaching as they develop their individual craft alongside an ensemble of their peers. Each semester culminates in a musical theater production presented in the Foster Family Theater. Gallo Center Youth Academy is a partnership of Gallo Center for the Arts and Stanislaus County Office of Education.

CREATION STATION SUMMER CAMP: Creation Station is a week-long musical theater camp for students in grades 1-6.

Each summer, Creation Station takes on a new theme through which campers experience and learn about all aspects of the performing arts. The week-long camp culminates in a showcase performance for friends and family in the Foster Family Theater.

BROADWAY DAY SERIES: A unique experience made available to all students in grades 1-12 in our region with exclusive and behind the scenes access to the Center’s touring productions. Students participate in a masterclass themed about the show, sit in a special reserved section with fellow students and members of the GCA Arts Education team, receive a discounted ticket price and attend a post-show talkback with members of the cast or production staff.

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FALL SEMESTER 2022 IS ALMOST HERE! SEPTEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 12 WE ARE MONSTERS is a hilarious new musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye! Most importantly these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating in the attributes that make each of us different and unique.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Denver Casado & Bentina Hershey Presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com).

GRADES 1-5 TUESDAY OPTION For students in grades 1 – 5 in the fall of 2022. Students will spend their weeks learning musical theater fundamentals while rehearsing for the end of semester production.

Tuesdays, 5:45 – 6:45 pm starting Tuesday, September 6 Tech Week: Monday – Thursday, November 7 – 10, 4 – 8 pm Performances: Friday, November 11, 6:30 pm & Saturday, November 12, 1 pm Tuition: $250 for the semester

GRADES 1-5 WEDNESDAY OPTION For students in grades 1 – 5 in the fall of 2022. Students will spend their weeks learning musical theater fundamentals while rehearsing for the end of semester production.

Wednesdays, 5:45 - 6:45 pm starting Wednesday, September 7 Tech Week: Monday – Thursday, November 7 – 10, 4 – 8 pm Performances: Friday, November 11, 6:30 pm & Saturday, November 12, 1 pm Tuition: $250 for the semester

GRADES 6-8 For students in grades 6 – 8 in the fall of 2022. Students will spend their weeks expanding their knowledge of musical theater fundamentals, vocals and character development while rehearsing for the end of semester production.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm starting Tuesday, September 6 Tech Week: Monday – Thursday, November 7 – 10, 4 – 8 pm Performances: Friday, November 11, 6:30 pm & Saturday, November 12, 1 pm Tuition: $280 for the semester

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF STANISLAUS COUNTY In partnership with the Stanislaus County Office of Education, the Foundation supports Outdoor Education Program, Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company, and Student Events. These programs provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents and abilities through projects, performances, and competitions that promote excellence in education.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CIRCLE E. & J. Gallo Winery Janelle Gray DIAMOND SPONSOR Acme Construction Company C.T. Brayton & Sons, Inc. David & Nicole Noland Evan Porges Col. John & Mrs. June Rogers, USAF (RET.) Save Mart CARES Seity Health & Wellness Sutter Health Valley Area Sara Valentine PLATINUM SPONSOR Eric & Carol Benson Boyett Petroleum Bright Family Foundation Central Valley Automotive Dot Foods, Incorporated Pam & Scott Denney Fiscalini Farmstead G3 Enterprises David & Maureen Gianelli Kent & Ginger Johnson Mocse Credit Union Modesto Subaru Fred & Susan Rich TETER, LLP GOLD SPONSOR Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Mike & Suzette Berhorst Justine Borba Gloria Bracco Robert Brayton George & Anne Britton Michael & Deborah Clipper Ernest & Ryan Gallo Shannon Gilbert-Weaver Eileen Hamilton Kathryn Hobby Tim & Tracey Kerr Scott & Alison Kuykendall Robert Half International Burt Lo Megan & Michael Lowery Alisha & Trevor Pratt Peter Rodgers & Charlie Floyd Rodgers Storer Coachways Valley Lexus David & Cindy Young Steven & Jennie Zeff

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SILVER SPONSOR Jeff & Jodie Albritton Stanley & Brenda Arnold Kenneth & Michele Bays George & Anna Boodrookas William Boyer & Kathryn Hall-Boyer Robert & Martha Gausman Cortney Hurst Tony & Rosi Jordan Eileen Melson North Modesto Kiwanis Club Donna Pierce David & Kim Rose John & Mary Ann Sanders Tom & Grace Van Groningen Meredith M. Wyatt BRONZE SPONSOR Alan & Jeanne Bailey Julie Betschart Timothy & Tori Boone David & Judy Boring Bill & Edith Burchell Timothy & Kelly Coppedge Richard Cunningham Ronald & Janice Emerzian Jayme & Cynthia Fenech Dana Ferreira Brian & Danielle Fiscalini Jason Gales Carole Garton Don & Carrie Gatti John & Cheryl Goulart Allan Greenberg Christopher & Kim Hawley Debra Hendricks Anne Ijams Peggy Jenkin Ginny Jimenez Jason & Catherine Maggard Rafael & Amanda Martinez Heather Murillo Steve & Carolyn Murov Oak Valley Community Bank Martin Petersen Pledgeling Foundation Dale & Alice Pollard Robert Saunders Christine Sisco Thomas Solomon & Elena Frailing Stanislaus CRTA Div #38 David & Robin Sweet Charles & Tracy Yoder FOUNDATION FRIENDS Elaine Anderson Corrine Baker Amy Bauman Mary Bavaro

John Berry Christopher & Jennifer Brady Hugh & Christine Brereton Kurtis Carr Sheila Carroll Randy & Sandy Clark Tom Changnon Aroldo & Mary Chiesa Joyce Compton Dinah Copple Ricardo Cordova & Jane Manley Nancee Davis David & Brandye Diaz de la Cuesta Ron & Lynn Dickerson Jeff & Sandi Dirkse Kristene Domitrovich Joan Dompe Marilyn Dompe Lori & Gerrit Dorrepaal Louis & Kenni Friedman Patricia Glattke Tony & Sarah Grantano Arthur & Jessica Hewitt Judy Hudelson Richard & Linda Humble Brenda Insurriaga Norm & Pam Ivie Judy Ann Jardine Stan & Adele Little Brandi LoForti Kelly Lonergan Sharon Lovalvo Mary Lyons Donovan & Ann Mack Debbie Mendes Armando & Hilda Meneses Melissa Meneses Tushar Modi Deborah Parr Noblitt Stephen Ortiz Marianne Pack William & Cathie Peck Jay & Judy Pierce Patricia Portwood Patricia & Allan Ramsay Daniel Raynes Alice Renfroe Riversource Life Insurance Company Lawrence & Judith Robinson Hugh & Willie Rose San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Emilia Simoes Cassandra Sparks Kimberly & Al Spina Cynthia & Stephen Spiro Scott & Norrel Steffen John Louis Stott

Joseph Swain Ken & Janelle Taylor Joan Theaker Jim & Carol Thomas Jeff & Leisa Turner Dr. Bruce & Grace Valentine Rachelle Van De Pol Les & Linda Weidman Linda G. West Ben & Tina Zamaroni IN HONOR OF Melinda Allington Elaine Anderson Brenda Arnold Barbara Balen Annie Benisch Eric & Carol Benson Ricky Bispo Caleb Boone Timothy Boone Anne Britton Tony Bruno Tom & Jeanette Bryant Tom Changnon Mike Clipper Richard Coffey Dinah Copple Brandye Diaz de la Cuesta Lynn Dickerson Ron Dickerson Megan Evans Melanie Evans Dana Ferreira Brian Fiscalini Dave Flippins Don Gatti Cheryl Goulart Emily Goulart Joanna Graf Janelle Gray Mani Grewal Eileen Hamilton Jess Hewitt Cortney Hurst Shay Kaye Linda Kenyon Tracey Kerr Scott Kuykendall Barbara Little Kelly Lonergan Megan Lowery Jason Maggard Rafael Martinez Tara McHenry Tom & Annette Nielsen Diann Rastetter Susan Rich Charlie Floyd Rodgers

Pete Rodgers Kim Rose John & Mary Ann Sanders Shane Saunders Chris Shake Christine Sisco Thomas Solomon Thomas Solomon & Family Judge Scott Steffen Joan Theaker Lisa Tiwater Claire Turner Leisa Turner Marianne VanderVeen Verna Jean Volgezang IN MEMORY OF James Anderson Christian Applegate Pat Bava Arlene Sossin Berry Florence Boone Sherry Boyd Robert “Robbie” Brown Jerry Cantrell Dianne Changnon Aroldo Chiesa Wendy Coe Lorraine Cunningham Ryan Dickerson

Mary Beth Edwards James C. Enochs Ed Fitzpatrick Max Fortuna Robert Gallagher Marie Gallo Lisa Guzzi Joshua Ward Hobby Tom & Jane Johnston Giana Marie Jordan William Lawrence Dave Lopez Tressa Loya Ed Lubinsky Elizabeth Martin Mary Nelson Corey Sean Norby Mary Orozco Richard Patterson Sharon Petersen Margaret Scheuber Jim Schlichtmann Bette Belle Smith Viji Sundar Arlene Sossin Berry Roy Volpetti Robert Wade Betty Grant Weaver Jim Weaver James West

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF STANISLAUS COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS Thomas Solomon, Chairperson Brenda Arnold Annie Benisch Timothy Boone Mike Clipper Richard W. Coffey Dinah Copple Brandye Diaz de la Cuesta Dana Ferreira Brian Fiscalini Mani Grewal Eileen Hamilton Sonia Hogan Rafael Martinez Eric Perez Susan Rich Charlie Floyd Rodgers Tracy Yoder STAFF BOARD MEMBERS Chief Executive Officer Scott Kuykendall, Superintendent Chief Financial Officer Julie Betschart, Deputy Superintendent

Secretary Jason Maggard, Chief of Staff Stanislaus County Board of Education Representative Mary Ann Sanders HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Marie D. Gallo (1935-2021) Peter Johansen (1920-2016) Jane Johnston (1951-2012) Bette Belle Smith (1921-2009) BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS Carol Benson Tony Bruno Pamela Mercer Denney Lynn Dickerson Ron Emerzian Kenni Friedman David Gianelli Tracey Kerr Benefactors and Friends of the Foundation (BFFs) Dale Boyett Jim & Anita Duarte Janice Emerzian

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Donations of $100 and above made to the Education Foundation from January 1 – December 31, 2021 are reflected here. In-kind and financial donations made directly to YES Company, Outdoor Education and Student Events Programs are not included.

BROADWAY DREAMS BOOTCAMP Modesto is one of ten nationwide partner cities hosting a weeklong Broadway Dreams Intensive. The Gallo Center for the Arts has been a partner site since 2019, hosting both weeklong intensives and one-day or weekend workshops. This year, for the first time, the Gallo Center partnered with Broadway Dreams to present a unique weeklong Broadway Bootcamp specifically for the YES Company as a part of our seven-week summer program. Broadway Dreams Modesto receives support from E. & J. Gallo Winery, who covered the cost of tuition for all YES Company students to participate. To learn more about Broadway Dreams, visit broadwaydreams.org.

THANKS TO BOTH BROADWAY DREAMS AND E. & J. GALLO WINERY FOR THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!

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A list of our 2022 grant recipientsis also on our website!