MEET THE CAST
EM.J. ABBOTT Ensemble Grade: 7
JOHANNA AMEZQUITA Ensemble, Understudy: Lisa Grade: 10
BELLA BARAJAS Ensemble Grade: 12
GABRIEL BOUTROS Ensemble Grade: 11
DAISY BRALEY Dance Ensemble Grade: 6
RIETTE BRALEY Ensemble Grade: 10
TRENTON BROUILLETTE Pepper, Principal Dancer, Understudy: Sky Grade: 10
JAELA CADY Dance Ensemble Grade: 9
LOLA CHILDERS Ensemble Grade: 9
ROLAND CARBAJAL Sam Carmichael Grade: 12
MADELYN CHILDERS Ensemble, Understudy: Rosie Grade: 12
MICHAEL A. CLAUZEL Father Alexandrios, Ensemble, Understudy: Harry Bright Grade: 12
REAGAN CLOPTON Ensemble Grade: 7
WYATT CROUCH Ensemble, Understudy: Pepper Grade: 10
ALEXIA COLUNGA Ensemble Grade: 10
MARANDA DE SA CAMPOS Supporting Dancer Grade: 8
EMILIA DE WINKLE Ensemble Grade: 7
GRACE DELA FUENTE Ali, Supporting Dancer Grade: 11
KATE DENTON Ensemble Grade: 12
EVAN DRABERT Ensemble Grade: 7
ILIZABETH J DURAN-SORIANO Principal Dancer Grade: 10
SYENNA FONTANA Dance Ensemble Grade: 9
ONYX GLESER Bill Austin Grade: 10
SYDNEY HILDEBRAND Ensemble Grade: 7
VIVIAN ESCOBAR Ensemble Grade: 7
RHYLIE HOUTCHENS Supporting Dancer Grade: 9
KIMBERLY HUMPHRIES Ensemble, Understudy: Tanya Grade: 12
ESTELLA JAQUES Ensemble Grade: 12
HARVEY KEENE Ensemble, Understudy: Father Alexandrios Grade: 11
MERCY HOLLANDER Ensemble Grade: 10
RYAN KNUDSON Eddie, Supporting Dancer Grade: 10
PATRICIA LAPLANTE Dance Ensemble Grade: 11
AVA LAWSON Ensemble Grade: 6
AUDREY LEANDRES Ensemble Grade: 11
JONATHAN LEONIAK Supporting Dancer Grade: 8
CATALINA LINARES Ensemble Grade: 8
CECILIA LOPEZ Ensemble Grade: 9
GABRIEL LYBOLT Ensemble Grade: 10
AISLEY MARUCA Ensemble Grade: 7
ALANA MASON Ensemble Grade: 7
ISABELLA METHVIN Ensemble Grade: 8 KENNA MIDDLETON
Supporting Dancer, Understudy: Sophie Sheridan Grade: 9
GEORGANA MOUSSAWER Ensemble Grade: 12
VICTORIA MYERS Principal Dancer Grade: 8
NEHA NAHAL Dance Ensemble Grade: 8
REAGAN NOBLE Ensemble Grade: 10
MILAH NUNEZ Dance Ensemble Grade: 10
ISABELLA ONOFRE Supporting Dancer Grade: 11
DYLAN RJ OWENS Harry Bright Grade: 12
MADELEINE OWENS Supporting Dancer, Understudy: Ali Grade: 10
NATALIE PAYNE Suporting Dancer Grade: 12
BREANAH PEÑA Rosie Grade: 12
JOANNA PIMENTEL Tanya Grade: 12
ELLA RAESE Principal Dancer Grade: 8
KAI PADDEN Ensemble Grade: 10
ELA RAJAPPAN Principal Dancer Grade: 12
KANE REES Ensemble Grade: 9
VAUGHN REES Ensemble Grade: 8
MAKAYLA RICHEY Principal Dancer Grade: 9
MARCUS RODABAUGH JR. Ensemble Grade: 10
ABIGAIL TURCIOS-ROSALES
Ensemble Grade: 12
Grade level completed in 24/25 school year.
JAMIE RUDDY
Ensemble, Understudy: Donna Sheridan Grade: 12
HARPER SANCHEZ Ensemble, Understudy: Bill Austin Grade: 11
ZOEY SCARBOROUGH Sophie Sheridan Grade: 9
KAI SCHUTTE Ensemble Grade: 12
JANESSA SENADOS-HOLT
Ensemble Grade: 8
BLAKE SHULER Principal Dancer Grade: 10
LILY SMITH Principal Dancer Grade: 11
CLAIRE THOMASON Dance Ensemble Grade: 8
LIANA TROSEN Donna Sheridan Grade: 12
VAYDA VALDERAZ Ensemble Grade: 11
CAMDEN VAN LEWEN Sky, Understudy: Sam Carmichael Grade: 11
PRICILLA VELAZQUEZ Principal Dance Grade: 11
SARAH WALTERS Ensemble Grade: 9
LILY WATKINS Lisa, Principal Dancer Grade: 11
RAYANN YAMASAKI Ensemble Grade: 11
KYLIE WILKINSON Dance Ensemble Grade: 12
July 24-27, 2025
Gallo Center for the Arts
MAMMA MIA!
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BENNY ANDERSSON BJORN ULVAEUS
AND SONE SONGS WITH STIG ANDERSON
BOOK BY CATHERINE JOHNSON
ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY JUDY CRAMMER
MAMMA MIA! WAS ORIGINALLY PRODUCD IN LONDON BY JUDY CRAMMER, RICHARD EAST AND BJORN ULVAEUS FOR LITTLESTAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL.
ADDITIONL MATERIAL & ARRANGEMENTS MARTIN KOCH
MUSIC PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP AND EMI GROVE PARK MUSIC INC. AND EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC.
Costumes by NOELLE SOUZA
Lighting by JUSTIN HOFFECKER
Stage Manager JEWEL WHITAKER
Musical Direction by CHELSEA FOY
Sound by VERONICA CABALLERO
Properties by CLARA DEN DULK
Assistant Stage Manager CLARA DEN DULK
Assistant Choreographer ALLY MUNSON
Direction and Choreography by MAGGIE SNIFFEN
Mamma Mia! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
CREW & STAFF
PRODUCTION TEAM
Technical Director …………………………………………..........................………………………………………………………..…………. Jeremiah Lewis
Technical Manager ………………………………………...........................………………………………………………………………. Dustin Venicombe
Production Stage Manager ……………………….........................…………………….………………………………………...………. Thomas Garcia
Stage Manager ………………………………………….............................…………………….……………………………………………….. Jewel Whitaker
Assistant Stage Manager …………………..…..........................……………………………………………………………………………. Clara den Dulk
Lighting Designer ………………………………...........................…………………………….………………………………….………….. Justin Hoffecker
Spot Light Operators ………….……………...............…….......……….. Melissa Battle, Kevin Mason, Zuhey Perez, Jeff Truong
Sound Designer ………………..……….………….………………...........................……………………………………………………. Veronica Caballero
Deck Audio …………………………………………….…………….............................…………………………………………………..……………. Josh Reeder
Head Carpenter ………………………..…………….……............................………………………………………………………….…………… Jared Caudill
Head Fly ……………………………………………………………......……………………………….........................…………………………………….. Brad Hight
Assistant Choreographer .............................................................................................................................................. Ally Munson
Music Director .................................................................................................................................................................... Chelsea Foy
Costume Designer ………………………………….…………………………………………............................…………..…………………….. Noelle Souza
Assistant Costume Designer ………………..……………………………………….........................……………….………………….. Olivia Gallegos
Costume Team Members ………………………………………………………………….….....................………………..
Berlin, Kathy Kallas Properties Master
GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Clara den Dulk
Director of Arts Education …………………………………………………………….........................…………….………………………. Cortney Hurst Arts Education Programs Manager ………………………………………......................……………………………………………. Maggie Sniffen
Arts Education Programs Coordinator ……………………….......................………………………………………………………….. Maya Patten
Director of Production of Technical Operations
Jeremiah Lewis
Technical Manager of Produced Theatre ………….....................………..…………………………………………………. Dustin Venicombe Chief Executive Officer ……………………………………..........................………………………………………..………………………….. Chad Hilligus
STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Director I, The Arts ………………………………………………………………………………............................................................….. Amy Bultena
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Support Services ……………………………….…………...............……..… Christine Sisco Superintendent of Schools ………………………………………………………………………………...................................…... Scott Kuykendall
YES Company is presented in partnership by the Gallo Center for the Arts and Stanislaus County Office of Education
Gallo
SCENES & PLOT SYNOPSIS
MAMMA MIA!
A Mediterranean Island, sparking in the iridescent blue of the Aegean. A harbor and winding alley-ways, the buildings are dazzling white and blue with bougainvillea-decked walls and flowered courtyards.
The Summer Night City Taverna, named by Donna for a favorite song, is a short walk from the Harbor. The Island’s remoteness keeps it free from too many tourists, but it still attracts the discerning visitor. The Taverna is a focal point for guests and locals –an undiscovered gem.
ACT ONE
I Have a Dream …………………………………………………………………….……......................................................................…………………………………………………. Sophie Honey, Honey ……………………………………………….....................................................................………………………………………………………………. Sophie, Lisa & Ali Money, Money, Money ……………………………………….....................................................................…….………………………………………………. Donna & Company
Thank You For the Music ……………………………………….……………................................................................……………………………. Harry, Bill, Sam & Sophie Mamma Mia ………………………………………………….…………………….................................................................…………… Donna, Harry, Bill, Sam, & Company Chiquitita ……………………………………………………………………......................................................................………..………………………………. Rosie, Tanya & Donna
Dancing Queen ……………………………………………………...................................................................………………………………………………… Rosie, Tanya & Donna Lay All Your Love On Me ……………...........................................................…….……………………………………………. Sky, Sophie, Pepper, Eddie, & Friends Super Trouper …………………………………..................................................................………….……………………………………………. Donna, Tanya, Rosie, & Ladies Gimme, Gimme, Gimme …………………........................................................…….……………….. Sophie, Lisa, Ali, Sam, Harry, Bill & Friends of Sophie
The Name of the Game ……………………………………………....................................................................……...…………………………………………………. Sophie & Bill Voulez V……………………...........................................…… Sophie, Sky, Pepper, Eddie, Lisa, Ali, Donna, Tanya, Rosie, Sam, Bill, Harry, & Friends
ACT TWO
Under Attack ………………………………………………………….................................................................…………………………………….. Sophie & Nightmare Chorus One of Us ……………………………………………………………………………………….........................................................................…………………………….……………….. Donna
S.O.S. ………………………………………………………………………………………………...........................................................................………………………………. Sam & Donna
Does Your Mother Know? ……………………………………….……………...........................................................…… Tanya, Pepper, Lisa, Ali, Eddie & Friends
Our Last Summer ……………………………………………………………………………………....................................................................……………………….. Harry & Donna Slipping Through My Fingers ………………………………………………………………................................................................…….……………………. Donna & Sophie
The Winner Takes It All ………………………………………………………….....................................................................………………………..…………………………….. Donna Take a Chance on Me ………………………………………………....................................................................…………………………………….………………………. Rosie & Bill I Do, I Do, I Do ……………………………………………………………………....................................................................………………………………………….. Sam & Company
I Have a Dream ……………………………………………………..……...................................................................……………………………………………… Sophie & Company Mamma Mia Bows …………………………………………………….............................................................…….. Sophie, Sky, Pepper, Lisa, Eddie, Ali, & Friends Dancing Queen Bows ………………………………………………………………………….................................................................……………….. Donna & The Dynamos Waterloo ………………………………………………………………………………………………........................................................................………………………………….. Company
There will be a 15-minute intermission between acts.
MAMMA MIA! is a romantic comedy, contrasting the dreams and aspirations of a 70’s girl and a 90’s girl. Through the storytelling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty, independent single-parent, who doesn’t need a man to make her life complete; and her twenty-year old daughter Sophie, who wants romance, babies and a big, white wedding. If only her father could give her away…
If only her mother could tell her who her father is…
Sun, sea, and subterfuge are the backdrop to this tale of the women who wanted to have it all, and the girls who wants happy ever after. And has anyone asked what the men want?
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Dear Patrons,
I am thrilled to share with you YES Company’s production of MAMMA MIA!. ABBA may be the reason we all were first drawn to this show, but I’ve come to also treasure the story it tells. MAMMA MIA! boldly shows audiences the complexities of life through the female lens. Donna, a fiercely independent woman, friend, business owner, superstar, and mother to an equally independent, hopeful, and stubborn daughter, Sophie; navigate what it means to close one chapter in order to begin a new one. Through nothing less than the shenanigans only a musical can bring, we witness their joy, stress, heartache, and unconditional love as this show reminds us that families come in all shapes and sizes.
Before this rehearsal process began, I often asked myself why this show is not only so popular with general audiences, but specifically with these YES Company students. Over the summer they’ve shared with me that this is the music they grew up listening to with their families, and for most of them, the 2009 MAMMA MIA! movie was their first introduction to movie musicals - creating a special place in their hearts for this story. So many of them see a part of themselves in these characters. They resonate with the sass and heartbreak alike. Time and time again, they tell me how this production is simply just so much fun, and the freedom to have that fun with their friends provides a profound sense of belonging. And as their teacher and director, that means everything to me.
Without a community effort, YES Company does not exist. I want to personally thank the incredible team that contributed to the success of this program and production, particularly the guidance from Director of Arts Education, Cortney Hurst and the support from Arts Education Programs Coordinator, Maya Patten. As well as Music Director, Chelsea Foy and Assistant Choreographer, Ally Munson who were with me day in and day out of the rehearsal process. I am humbled to lead a predominately-female design and production team, especially for a production that displays multigenerational female joy and strength in such a bold and beautiful way. Thank you to all the mothers and female figures, especially my own mother, for being an example of what it means to live fully and fight wholeheartedly for what is right.
I am continually grateful for the trust this community continues to place in me to educate the next generation of performing artists. It is because of the Gallo Center staff, Stanislaus County Office of Education, local designers, volunteers, families, alumni, donors and patrons like you that YES Company remains a place where students not only feel safe to be exactly who they are, but are supported in their journeys of self-discovery. Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the show!
Arts Education Programs Manager
Director & Choreographer, Mamma Mia!, 2025
33 YEARS OF YES COMPANY!
The Me Nobody Knows
The Red Sneaks
Fame, The Musical
Once on This Island
The Wiz
Grease
West Side Story
Children of Eden
Once on This Island
The Music Man
Footloose
Les Misérables, School Edition
Damn Yankees
Honk! Anything Goes
Seussical the Musical
The Wizard of Oz
Bye Bye Birdie
The Music Man
Hairspray, the Broadway Musical
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Ragtime, School Edition
Peter Pan
Disney’s Mary Poppins
Les Misérables, School Edition
Footloose
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Singin’ in the Rain
30th Anniversary Concert Spectacular
Annie
The Addams Family School Edition
Oklahoma!
Mamma Mia!
The Addams Family School Additon, 2023
Footloose, 2002
The Wizard of Oz, 2008
Seussical the Musical, 2007
Anything Goes, 2006
Honk!, 2005
Mary Poppins, 2015
Hairspray, the Broadway Musical, 2011
Annie, 2022
Bye Bye Birdie, 2009
30 th Anniversary Concert Spectacular, 2021
Singin’ in the Rain, 2019
Footloose, 2017
Les Misérables, School Edition, 2016
Annie , 2022
The Music Man , 2001
ANNUAL AWARDS
*2025 AWARDS ANNOUNCED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SUNDAY’S MATINEE PERFORMANCE
ROBERT MORENO YES COMPANY AWARD
In recognition of excellence in musical theater and a desire to pursue the arts beyond high school.
1997
1998
Robert Moreno 2005
Joe Frausto
Pete Garcia 2006
Angie Navaro
Regina Chandra
Reggie Beltran 2016 Jesse Garcia
Chris Hamby 2017 Yonate Stinson
Ronan Baker Angel Hermosillo
Michael Grey
Jennifer Freeland 2018 T.J. Sullivan 1999
Christopher Goodwin
2000
Iraya Cress
Clem Donegan 2021 Allisun Blum
Christopher Hanks 2009 Bianca Plascencia 2022 Victoria Canales
Selina Salazar 2010 Zach Jorgenson 2023 Daniel Hudson 2001 Benito Apodaca 2011 SheErica McKenzie 2024 Franchesca Fenton
2002
David Phipps 2012 Shane Oliver
Christopher Rivera 2013 Simone Chambliss 2003
Justin Su’esu’e 2014 Christian Conrad
Brandon Castillo 2015 Stefanie Menera
2004 Jacob Cangiamilla Kevin Singleton
ALAN G. BAUTISTA SPIRIT AWARD
For embodying the YES Company values of trust, acceptance, responsibility, communication and teamwork.
2010 Alex Lucero 2011 Rachel Burns
2012 Melissa Ingalls
2013 Jessica Weber
2014 Emanuel Bautista 2015 Laurence Tabangcura
MELANEE WYATT SENIOR AWARD
2016 Mary Curry 2017 Careliseo Blair-Arana
2018 Daniel Vermeulen
2019 Catherine Charles
2021 Jose Hernandez 2022 Zuhey Perez
2023 Jess Johnston 2024 Daniel Campbell
Hannah Methvin
In recognition of your commitment to YES Company, on and off the stage, as a performer, leader and advocate for the performing arts.
2019 Daniel Vermeulen 2021 Christian Torres 2022 Shae Lockard 2023 Eden Miller
Laila Earhart
“YES Company has become a really huge part of my life. It’s shown me that I’m capable of doing the things I’m passionate about and it’s given me such an amazing community. I want to learn more, gain more experience, meet new people, and have new opportunities to grow and learn”.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
BELLA BARAJAS
Favorite Musical?
Ride The Cyclone
Favorite Show Tune?
“Money” from Cabaret
Favorite YES Co production?
Mamma Mia!
About My YES Co Experience:
I’ve never done a show with the YES CO before, and this has been such a wonderful and educational experience for me. My favorite part of this show process has been rehearsing with our vocal director and the Small Ensemble.
I learned because of YES Co...: I’ve learned that working as a team is more important than being the best.
Plans for the Future?
Study theater and become a High School level theater teacher.
ROLAND CARBAJAL
Favorite Musical? A Chorus Line
Favorite Show Tune?
“Ya Got Trouble”, from The Music Man
Favorite YES Co production?
The Addams Family!
Favorite YES Co Memory:
One of my favorite memories is the opening night of Annie (2022). It was my first YES Co. production, and it felt surreal to perform the show for the first time alongside my YES castmates. The friendships I build throughout the summer make every day at YES Company a special and memorable experience.
I learned because of YES Co…: One important lesson I’ve learned from YES Company is the significance of self-awareness and social awareness. Skills such as creative problem-solving and focused communication are essential not only in theater but in other aspects of life.
Plans for the Future?
I will be attending California State University, Fullerton, to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater.
MADELYN ‘MADS’ CHILDERS
Favorite Musical?
Sweeney Todd or Legally Blonde!
Favorite Show Tune?
“Maybe This Time” from Cabaret
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Opening night for my first YES Company production Annie. Being on stage at the Gallo Center, with the lights on my face and with so many people watching was surreal and exhilarating. I had never felt anything like it in my life, my love for performance became so much stronger.
About My YES Co Experience: Being a part of YES Company has been the one of the greatest gifts and privileges of my life. I met so many incredible friends. Although I always knew in the back of my mind that theater makes me the happiest, YES Company was a place where I accepted that passion and embraced it as a part of who I am. Now I am on the path of pursuing performance as a career.
I learned because of YES
Co…: The environment and community of a show is probably the most important driving factor of making a great story. The empathy, respectfulness, and encouragement that YES Company promotes carries into our performances. Because of this, the friendships made in YES Company are everlasting, it has been a beautiful thing to witness. My standards of what a good theater community can be is set very high now, I couldn’t be more grateful.
Plans for the Future?
I am getting my BFA in Musical Theater at Chico State!
MICHAEL CLAUZEL
Favorite Musical?:
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Favorite Show Tune?
“Seventeen” Heathers: The Musical
Favorite YES Co production? Mamma Mia!
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Learning the choreography
About My YES Co Experience:
It’s a wonderful experience and a great way to understand if you’re comfortable for the long hours required for a show.
I learned because of YES Co…: The most important thing is sleep!
Plans for the Future?
Attend Sacramento State for theater and serve in the National Guard.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
KATE DENTON
Favorite Musical?
Falsettos
Favorite Show Tune?
“Aftershocks” from Next to Normal
Favorite YES Co production? Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Favorite YES Co Memory: All the laughs me and my friends have shared during lunch or at breaks.
I learned because of YES Co…: There will always be people there for you when you need it.
Plans for the Future?
Go to MJC to then transfer to a four year university to become an elementary school teacher.
KIMBERLY HUMPHRIES
Favorite Musical?
This is a tough choice! I love a lot of the music from different musicals, but Hamilton wins. The way the show is written is just amazing.
Favorite Show Tune?
“Heart of Stone” from SIX
Favorite YES Co Memory: My favorite YES Company memory was getting to piece the harmonies together in songs and hearing everyone sing.
About My YES Co Experience:
I love how friendly and kind everyone is. Although I’m normally afraid when it comes to talking to people, I felt comfortable in the space.
I learned because of YES Co…: The most important thing is to have fun. Don’t be afraid to act big and be silly!
Plans for the Future?
I plan to attend a 4-year in Boston (Emerson college) and major in Theater Performance. After college, I plan to continue acting on screen and stage.
ESTELLA JAQUES
Favorite Musical? Wicked
Favorite Show Tune? “Breathe” from In the Heights
Favorite YES Co production?
The Addams Family
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Kooky Karaoke during Addams Family. We all felt so connected at that moment.
About My YES Co Experience:
I am incredibly grateful for this program and everyone involved with it. The skills I’ve learned from YESCO have been beneficial in all aspects of my life.
I learned because of YES Co…: Changing how you look at things can change everything. Through YESCO, I learned the ability to broaden my perspective, and that has impacted how I perceive and respond to situations, even negative ones.
Plans for the Future?
I will be attending MJC for two years to complete my general education before transferring to a UC, where I will major in psychology.
GEORGANA MOUSSAWER
Favorite Musical? Newsies
Favorite Show Tune? “Santa Fe” from Newsies
Favorite YES Co Production? Oklahoma!
Favorite YES Co Memory: My first day of Yes Co and meeting everyone. They all welcomed me with open arms. It made me feel at home and still does to this day.
About My YES Co Experience: Yes Co is more than just an activity I do over the summer. I look forward to it after every school year. Yes Co became my home away from home, and the people in Yes Co became my family, and for that I’m grateful.
I learned because of YES Co…: One thing I learned from Yes Co is that it’s okay to be authentically you, and it’s ok to break out into song every once in a while. Also I learned to ALWAYS be yourself no matter what anyone else says about you.
Plans for the Future?
I’m going to MJC for two years to get my general education out of the way and then at the end of year two I want to apply for the Disney College Program.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
DYLAN SKYE OWENS
Favorite Musical?
It’s between Jesus Christ Superstar or Hair
Favorite Show Tune? “Aquarius” from Hair
Favorite YES Co production?
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Favorite YES Co Memory:
My first audition/callback is so memorable to me. I was really nervous at first, but everyone was so friendly and welcoming to me!
Favorite Part of YES Co:
I really enjoy watching the show come together over the seven weeks we have to rehearse. It’s truly a wonderful and gratifying experience.
Plans for the Future?
I’m attending the Institute for American Musical Theatre in New York City; with the hopes to be performing on Broadway.
NATALIE PAYNE
Favorite Musical?:
Falsettos/Little Shop of Horrors (I can’t decide!)
Favorite Show Tune?
“Skid Row” (Downtown) from Little Shop of Horrors
Favorite YES Co production?
This one, Mamma Mia!
Favorite Part of YES Co:
The community and opportunities!
About My YES Co Experience:
I’m so glad I decided to do this for my senior year!
I learned because of YES Co…: How to work as a team, especially working with a large group towards a common goal!
Plans for the Future?
Attend MJC and pursue performing arts as a career.
BRE PENA
Favorite Musical? Grease
Favorite Show Tune?
“Wait For It” from Hamilton
Favorite YES Co production? Oklahoma!
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Creating choreography in groups during Addam Family for fun an exercise.
Favorite Part of YES Co: The community of supportive peers and many new friends.
I learned because of YES Co…: Never be afraid to try and fail.
Plans for the Future?
Becoming a drama teacher/ director for a company
JOANNA PIMENTEL
Favorite Musical?
My favorite musicals are Wicked, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Mamma Mia!.
Favorite Show Tune?
My favorite show tunes are “The Phantom Of the Opera” (The Phantom of the Opera) and “Without Love” (Hairspray).
Favorite YES Co production?
I have a strong feeling that this year will be my favorite YES Company production, though they are all fantastic!
Favorite YES Co Memory:
My favorite YES Company memories are Watching Eden sing “Waiting” in The 2023 production of “The Addams Family” and getting the email that I got the role of Tanya in the 2025 production of “Mamma Mia”.
Favorite Part of YES Co:
My favorite part of YES company is developing confidence within my acting and singing skills, in which help me become a better performer whilst building friendships with all of the people in the cast, filling everyday with laughter and positivity.
About My YES Co Experience:
Thus far, playing Tanya in the show has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. She is such a sassy yet empowering role to play and I love working with all of my scene partners, particularly Donna, Rosie, Harry, and Pepper, all people who I’ve created friendships with in real life; only helping add to the authenticity of our performances together.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
ELA RAJAPPAN
Favorite Musical?
Mamma Mia/The Sound of Music
Favorite Show Tune?
“All That Jazz” from Chicago
Favorite YES Co production?
The Addams Family
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Behind the curtain or in the wings waiting with all the other ancestors during Addams. We always made each other laugh so hard, staying quiet was such a challenge. It might not have been our stage manager’s favorite thing, but it’s a memory I know we all cherish.
About My YES Co Experience:
YES Company has truly been my home throughout my five years here, and I could not be more blessed to have it. I’m so grateful that it has always provided me with both a safe space when I needed it, and a constantly challenging and educational environment as I’ve continued to grow. Leaving it is bittersweet, but I can’t wait to see what YES Company does next!
I learned because of YES Co…: The best performers/people are the ones who continue to learn. The more curious you are, the more you are bound to grow, both as a person and a performer.
Plans for the Future? Pursue theatre in college, and hopefully professionally.
JAMIE RUDDY
Favorite Musical?
Hadestown or Little shop of Horrors
Favorite Show Tune?
“Skid row” from Little Shop of Horrors
Favorite YES Co production? Mama Mia!
Favorite YES Co Memory: Watching friends succeed and their talent grow. When you finally see the hard work all put together on stage during the shows it’s so rewarding and makes you so proud.
About My YES Co Experience: If you have a chance, do it. YES Company is such a warm welcoming place and it has helped me to build my singing and dancing capabilities so much and for that I’m so grateful. It may be scary auditioning but remember everyone else is in the same spot and are going to support you.
I learned because of YES Co…: It’s not embarrassing to get into character and go all out, you may feel silly and vulnerable but it brings life to the stage and a personality that others will pick up on and further advance the show.
Plans for the Future? I will be attending CSU Long Beach in the fall to major in ceramics and hopefully take on a double in art history! I also plan to stay active in the theater community down there.
KAI SCHUTTE
Favorite Musical?
Hamilton
Favorite Show Tune?
“Non-stop” from Hamilton
Favorite YES Co Production?
Peter Pan
Favorite Part of YES Co:
The way things are taught, it gives a new understanding of how to not only improve yourself but help others.
I learned because of YES Co…: How learning little things, and slightly adding on, can make a big thing!
Plans for the Future?
I plan on taking the second half of my certified nursing assistant test, in late July. I am attending Modesto Junior College, and am cheering for MJC, and intend on majoring in nursing with the intent to become a nurse midwife.
SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
LIANA TROSEN
Favorite Musical? The Music Man!
Favorite Show Tune?
“Home” from Beauty and the Beast
Favorite YES Co Production?
I would have to say Annie! I met people during that show that I will be friends with forever, and it was the perfect show to start my time in YES CO.
Favorite YES Co Memory:
Hearing the orchestra play the opening of “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” last year at the Oklahoma! Sitzprobe. A close second would be YES Company karaoke night!
Favorite Part of YES Co: My favorite part of YES Company is the community that we have during the summer. I love that we focus so much on team building and are given time every day to get to know each person in the cast.
I learned because of YES Co…: One thing that I learned in YES Company is how to be intentional. Over the four years that I have done these shows, I have learned from Maggie that every person in the cast has to put their full effort into the show in order for it to come together. Also being intentional with the relationships that we make during the summer always makes the eight weeks that we are together special.
Plans for the Future? I will be attending UCLA for Music Education. I plan to get my teaching credential and become a music teacher when I graduate.
ABY TURCIOS-ROSALES
Favorite Musical? Wicked
Favorite Show Tune?
“No One Mourns the Wicked” from Wicked
Favorite YES Co production? Mamma Mia!
Favorite Part of YES Co: How open and inclusive everyone is!
About My YES Co Experience: It made me realize that musical theater truly is a passion of mine no matter where I am placed or who I work with!
I learned because of YES Co…: Singing and dancing is hard lol
Plans for the Future? To attend college and pursue nursing while being active in musical theater!
KYLIE WILKINSON
Favorite Musical?
My favorite musicals are Into The Woods or Hairspray
Favorite Show Tune?
“My Days” from The Notebook
Favorite Yes Co Production? The Addams family, I saw it twice.
Favorite YES Co Memory: Driving with my friend Jamie to rehearsals every day.
Favorite Part of YES Co: The dancing is my favorite part of yes co. I’m not the best dancer but I enjoy doing what I’m able to!
I learned because of YES Co…: A lot of the ABBA history and what was happening during that time period, the 70’s and the 90’s.
SPECIAL THANKS!
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN OUR 2025 PRODUCTION:
Thank you Harmony Tie Dyes for leading the cast in an afternoon of tie dying and creating our 2025 show shirts!
We are Harmony Tie-Dyes a family business since 1979.
Thank you so much for supporting us all these years. We still have a terrific collection and would love to give you a great opportunity to stock up before we retire in 2026. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR YES COMPANY VOLUNTEERS:
Valerie Armenta
Summur Braley
Bonnie Childers
Benjamin Crouch
Mario de Sa Campos
Sara Drabert
Valerie Escobar
Krista Fontana
George Fontana
Heather Gleser
Jamie Hidebrand
Cortney Lewis
Claudia Linares
Kevin Mason
Megan McDougal
Diana Middleton
Jessica Myers
Louise Nunez
Maricela Onofre
Shannon Panfilio-Padden
Tiffany Richey
Connie Rubio
Kimberly Smith
Cynthia Soto
Natalie Thomason
Falina Van Lewen
Tanya Velazquez
GALLO CENTER ARTS EDUCATION DONORS (as of June 30, 2025):
$25,000+
Education Foundation of Stanislaus County U.S. Bank
$10,000+
Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo
Kaiser Permanente
Make Dreams Real Foundation
Modesto Subaru
New Bridge Management – Adrian Harrell
Silva Injury Law, Inc.
$5,000+
Ella Webb & Shelley Dameron
Robert & Cheryl Fantazia
$2,500+
Beard Land & Investment Co.
Jeff Gaudio & Karen Freeborn
grantLOVE Project
In Memory of Caleb Hurst
Star One Credit Union
Chris & Stephanie Tyler
$1,000+
Mr. & Mrs. William Gagon
Christina & Victor Gomez
Ginger & Kent Johnson
Michael & Claudia Krausnick
Dr. Alex Mari
Katy & Ken Menges
Diana & Brock Middleton
Modesto Rotary Club Foundation
Shirley Schmidt
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO OUR SPRING ARTS EDUCATION CAMPAIGN! WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR IMPORTANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE ARTS!
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.
Upcoming Family Shows:
ETERNAMENTE: A DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR
Sunday, November 2, 2025 5:00PM . $42 - $87
Mariachi Garibaldi by Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande bring you the blockbuster show Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular. This show, an homage to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, blends graceful traditional dance with vibrant storytelling that also tips a hat to the great Mexican singers of yesterday such as Vicente Fernandez, Pedro Infante, Lucha Villa, and more.
DRUMLINE LIVE
Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:00PM . $42 - $77
It’s a Black History Month celebration! Complete with dazzling choreography and explosive percussion, DRUMLine is a thrilling spectacle that pays homage to the style marching popularized by historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). HBCU bands have had a major effect on entertainment and culture. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, DRUMLine Live is a synchronized musical showcase. This experience comes with a 35-member, world-class cast of percussionists, musicians and dancers.
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:30PM . $22 - $57
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winninginteractive show.Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus and every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex!
¡FESTEJOS! - CALIDANZA DANCE COMPANY
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00PM . $32 - $67
¡Festejos! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the holidays of Mexico with Calidanza!
Calidanza Dance Company invites you to experience ¡Festejos! – the Celebrations of Mexican heritage, across the country and around the calendar. From regional festivals like the colorful Carnaval in Sinaloa and La Guelaguetza, the summertime Festival of Sharing, in Oaxaca, to a family wedding in Veracruz, Calidanza fills the stage with the vibrant costumes, rhythmic footwork, and beloved music of Mexico’s community festivities, large and small.
STUNT DOG EXPERIENCE
Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:00PM . $18 - $53
A Gallo Center favorite returns! Chris & Suhey Perondi (from nearby French Camp) made the first of many appearances here ten years ago. During Stunt Dog Experience you witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs—amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats! All while learning about proper training techniques and care of pets. A bonus, all the stars of Stunt Dog are from shelters and rescues from across the country!
TICKETS: (209) 338-2100 I GALLOARTS.ORG
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
GALLO CENTER PLAZA
11 AM – 2 PM
The Gallo Center for the Arts and the City of Modesto are pleased to present the third annual Family Fun Festival—a very special community event that will take over the Gallo Center Plaza and the Modesto Rotary Music Garden with a host of FREE activities. Join us for music, dancing, chalk art, lawn games, exotic reptiles, face painting, balloon animals and prize giveaways! No ticket purchase needed—just come and have fun!
Food trucks will be here, too, if you’d like to purchase hot dogs, frozen yogurt, ice cream or other tasty treats!
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