YES Company Mamma Mia! 2025 Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-5

MEET THE CAST

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SHOW CREDITS

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CREW & STAFF

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SCENE & PLOT SYNOPSIS

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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

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YES COMPANY HISTORY

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ANNUAL AWARDS

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

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SPECIAL THANKS

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GALLO CENTER ARTS EDUCATION

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GALLO CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY

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UPCOMING FAMILY SHOWS

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FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL!

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MEET THE CAST

EM.J. ABBOTT

BELLA BARAJAS

GABRIEL BOUTROS

DAISY BRALEY

Ensemble Grade: 12

Ensemble Grade: 11

Dance Ensemble Grade: 6

TRENTON BROUILLETTE

JAELA CADY

ROLAND CARBAJAL

LOLA CHILDERS

Pepper, Principal Dancer, Understudy: Sky Grade: 10

Dance Ensemble Grade: 9

Sam Carmichael Grade: 12

Ensemble Grade: 9

MICHAEL A. CLAUZEL

REAGAN CLOPTON

ALEXIA COLUNGA

WYATT CROUCH

Ensemble Grade: 7

Ensemble Grade: 10

Ensemble, Understudy: Pepper Grade: 10

KATE DENTON

EVAN DRABERT

Ensemble, Understudy: Lisa Grade: 10

RIETTE BRALEY Ensemble Grade: 10

MADELYN CHILDERS Ensemble, Understudy: Rosie Grade: 12

Father Alexandrios, Ensemble, Understudy: Harry Bright Grade: 12

MARANDA DE SA CAMPOS

EMILIA DE WINKLE

GRACE DELA FUENTE

Ensemble Grade: 7

Ali, Supporting Dancer Grade: 11

Supporting Dancer Grade: 8

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JOHANNA AMEZQUITA

Ensemble Grade: 7

Ensemble Grade: 12

Ensemble Grade: 7

ILIZABETH J DURAN-SORIANO Principal Dancer Grade: 10

VIVIAN ESCOBAR Ensemble Grade: 7

SYENNA FONTANA

ONYX GLESER

Dance Ensemble Grade: 9

Bill Austin Grade: 10

KIMBERLY HUMPHRIES

ESTELLA JAQUES

MERCY HOLLANDER

RHYLIE HOUTCHENS

Ensemble Grade: 10

Supporting Dancer Grade: 9

Ensemble, Understudy: Tanya Grade: 12

SYDNEY HILDEBRAND Ensemble Grade: 7

HARVEY KEENE

Ensemble Grade: 12

Ensemble, Understudy: Father Alexandrios Grade: 11

RYAN KNUDSON

PATRICIA LAPLANTE

AVA LAWSON

AUDREY LEANDRES

JONATHAN LEONIAK

Eddie, Supporting Dancer Grade: 10

Dance Ensemble Grade: 11

Ensemble Grade: 6

Ensemble Grade: 11

Supporting Dancer Grade: 8

CATALINA LINARES

CECILIA LOPEZ

GABRIEL LYBOLT

AISLEY MARUCA

ALANA MASON

Ensemble Grade: 8

Ensemble Grade: 9

Ensemble Grade: 10

Ensemble Grade: 7

Ensemble Grade: 7

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MEET THE CAST

ISABELLA METHVIN

KENNA MIDDLETON

Ensemble Grade: 8

Supporting Dancer, Understudy: Sophie Sheridan Grade: 9

VICTORIA MYERS

NEHA NAHAL

Principal Dancer Grade: 8

Dance Ensemble Grade: 8

REAGAN NOBLE

MILAH NUNEZ Dance Ensemble Grade: 10

ISABELLA ONOFRE

DYLAN RJ OWENS

MADELEINE OWENS

Supporting Dancer Grade: 11

Harry Bright Grade: 12

Supporting Dancer, Understudy: Ali Grade: 10

KAI PADDEN Ensemble Grade: 10

NATALIE PAYNE

BREANAH PEÑA

JOANNA PIMENTEL

ELLA RAESE

Suporting Dancer Grade: 12

Rosie Grade: 12

Tanya Grade: 12

Principal Dancer Grade: 8

ELA RAJAPPAN

KANE REES

VAUGHN REES

MAKAYLA RICHEY

Principal Dancer Grade: 12

Ensemble Grade: 9

Ensemble Grade: 8

Principal Dancer Grade: 9

MARCUS RODABAUGH JR.

Ensemble Grade: 10

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GEORGANA MOUSSAWER Ensemble Grade: 12

Ensemble Grade: 10

ABIGAIL TURCIOS-ROSALES Ensemble Grade: 12

JANESSA SENADOS-HOLT Ensemble Grade: 8

VAYDA VALDERAZ Ensemble Grade: 11

JAMIE RUDDY

HARPER SANCHEZ

ZOEY SCARBOROUGH

KAI SCHUTTE

Ensemble, Understudy: Donna Sheridan Grade: 12

Ensemble, Understudy: Bill Austin Grade: 11

Sophie Sheridan Grade: 9

Ensemble Grade: 12

BLAKE SHULER

LILY SMITH

CLAIRE THOMASON

LIANA TROSEN

Principal Dancer Grade: 10

Principal Dancer Grade: 11

Dance Ensemble Grade: 8

Donna Sheridan Grade: 12

CAMDEN VAN LEWEN

PRICILLA VELAZQUEZ Principal Dance Grade: 11

SARAH WALTERS

LILY WATKINS

Sky, Understudy: Sam Carmichael Grade: 11

Ensemble Grade: 9

Lisa, Principal Dancer Grade: 11

KYLIE WILKINSON Dance Ensemble Grade: 12

RAYANN YAMASAKI Ensemble Grade: 11

Grade level completed in 24/25 school year.

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PRESENTS

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

Lighting by

Sound by

Properties by

NOELLE SOUZA

JUSTIN HOFFECKER

VERONICA CABALLERO

CLARA DEN DULK

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

JEWEL WHITAKER

CLARA DEN DULK

Musical Direction by

Assistant Choreographer

CHELSEA FOY

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.

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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 ………………………………………………………………….….....................……………….. Sam Berlin, Kathy Kallas Properties Master ……………………………………..…………………………………………..............................………………………….. Clara den Dulk GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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 Center f o r

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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?

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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!

In knowing laughter,

Maggie Sniffen Arts Education Programs Manager Director & Choreographer, Mamma Mia!, 2025

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33 YEARS OF YES COMPANY! 2005

1992 The Me Nobody Knows

Honk!

2018 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

1993 The Red Sneaks

2006

Anything Goes

2019 Singin’ in the Rain

1994 Fame, The Musical

2007

Seussical the Musical

2021 30th Anniversary Concert Spectacular

1995 Once on This Island

2008

The Wizard of Oz

2022 Annie

1996 The Wiz

2009

Bye Bye Birdie

2023 The Addams Family School Edition

1997 Grease

2010

The Music Man

2024 Oklahoma!

1998 West Side Story

2011

Hairspray, the Broadway Musical

2025 Mamma Mia!

1999 Children of Eden

2012

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

2000 Once on This Island

2013

Ragtime, School Edition

2001 The Music Man

2014

Peter Pan

2002 Footloose

2015

Disney’s Mary Poppins

2003 Les Misérables, School Edition

2016

Les Misérables, School Edition

2004 Damn Yankees

2017

Footloose

Footloose, 2002

The Addams Family School Additon, 2023

Honk!, 2005

Anything Goes, 2006

Seussical the Musical, 2007

The Wizard of Oz, 2008

Bye Bye Birdie, 2009

Annie, 2022

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

Annie, 2022

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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.

Robert Moreno 1997

Joe Frausto

Reggie Beltran 2005

Pete Garcia 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

2003 2004

Angie Navaro

Chris Hamby Ronan Baker

2006

2016

Jesse Garcia Yonate Stinson

2017

Angel Hermosillo

Jennifer Freeland

2018

T.J. Sullivan

Regina Chandra

2007

Michael Grey

2019

Iraya Cress

Christopher Goodwin

2008

Clem Donegan

2021

Allisun Blum

Christopher Hanks

2009

Bianca Plascencia

2022

Victoria Canales

Selina Salazar

2010

Zach Jorgenson

2023

Daniel Hudson

Benito Apodaca

2011

SheErica McKenzie

2024

Franchesca Fenton

David Phipps

2012

Shane Oliver

Christopher Rivera

2013

Simone Chambliss

Justin Su’esu’e

2014

Christian Conrad

Brandon Castillo Jacob Cangiamilla

Stefanie Menera 2015

Kevin Singleton

ALAN G. BAUTISTA SPIRIT AWARD For embodying the YES Company values of trust, acceptance, responsibility, communication and teamwork.

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Alex Lucero Rachel Burns Melissa Ingalls Jessica Weber Emanuel Bautista Laurence Tabangcura

2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022

Mary Curry Careliseo Blair-Arana Daniel Vermeulen Catherine Charles Jose Hernandez Zuhey Perez

2023 2024

Jess Johnston Daniel Campbell Hannah Methvin

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.

2019 2021

Daniel Vermeulen Christian Torres

2022 2023

Shae Lockard Eden Miller

2024

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”.

– GRACE DELA FUENTE, GCYA 2021-2022, YES COMPANY 2022-PRESENT

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

BELLA BARAJAS

ROLAND CARBAJAL

MADELYN ‘MADS’ CHILDERS

MICHAEL CLAUZEL

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?:

Ride The Cyclone

A Chorus Line

Favorite Musical?

Sweeney Todd or Legally Blonde!

Favorite Show Tune?

Favorite Show Tune?

“Money” from Cabaret

“Ya Got Trouble”, from The Music Man

Favorite YES Co production?

Mamma Mia!

Favorite YES Co production?

The Addams Family!

About My YES Co Experience: I’ve never done a show with

Favorite YES Co Memory:

the YES CO before, and this

One of my favorite memories

has been such a wonderful and

is the opening night of Annie

educational experience for me.

(2022). It was my first YES

My favorite part of this show

Co. production, and it felt

process has been rehearsing

surreal to perform the show

with our vocal director and the

for the first time alongside

Small Ensemble.

my YES castmates. The friendships I build throughout

I learned because of YES Co...:

the summer make every day

I’ve learned that working as a

at YES Company a special and

team is more important than

memorable experience.

being the best.

Plans for the Future?

Study theater and become a High School level theater teacher.

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.

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!

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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

KIMBERLY HUMPHRIES

ESTELLA JAQUES

GEORGANA MOUSSAWER

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?

Falsettos

This is a tough choice! I love a

Wicked

Newsies

lot of the music from different Favorite Show Tune?

musicals, but Hamilton wins.

Favorite Show Tune? “Breathe”

Favorite Show Tune?

“Aftershocks” from Next to

The way the show is written is

from In the Heights

“Santa Fe” from Newsies

Normal

just amazing.

Favorite YES Co production?

Favorite YES Co Production?

Favorite YES Co production?

Favorite Show Tune?

The Addams Family

Oklahoma!

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

“Heart of Stone” from SIX

Oklahoma!

Favorite YES Co Memory:

Favorite YES Co Memory: My

Favorite YES Co Memory:

Kooky Karaoke during

first day of Yes Co and meeting

Favorite YES Co Memory:

My favorite YES Company

Addams Family. We all felt so

everyone. They all welcomed

All the laughs me and my

memory was getting to piece

connected at that moment.

me with open arms. It made

friends have shared during

the harmonies together in

lunch or at breaks.

songs and hearing everyone

About My YES Co Experience:

sing.

I am incredibly grateful for

me feel at home and still does to this day.

this program and everyone

About My YES Co Experience:

There will always be people

About My YES Co Experience:

involved with it. The skills I’ve

Yes Co is more than just an

there for you when you need it.

I love how friendly and kind

learned from YESCO have

activity I do over the summer.

everyone is. Although I’m

been beneficial in all aspects of

I look forward to it after every

Plans for the Future?

normally afraid when it comes

my life.

school year. Yes Co became my

Go to MJC to then transfer to a

to talking to people, I felt

four year university to become

comfortable in the space.

I learned because of YES Co…:

an elementary school teacher.

home away from home, and I learned because of YES

the people in Yes Co became

Co…: Changing how you

my family, and for that I’m

I learned because of YES Co…:

look at things can change

grateful.

The most important thing is to

everything. Through YESCO, I

have fun. Don’t be afraid to act

learned the ability to broaden

I learned because of YES Co…:

big and be silly!

my perspective, and that has

One thing I learned from

impacted how I perceive and

Yes Co is that it’s okay to be

Plans for the Future?

respond to situations, even

authentically you, and it’s ok to

I plan to attend a 4-year in

negative ones.

break out into song every once

Boston (Emerson college) and

in a while. Also I learned to

major in Theater Performance.

Plans for the Future?

ALWAYS be yourself no matter

After college, I plan to continue

I will be attending MJC for two

what anyone else says about

acting on screen and stage.

years to complete my general

you.

education before transferring to a UC, where I will major in

Plans for the Future?

psychology.

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.

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

DYLAN SKYE OWENS

NATALIE PAYNE

BRE PENA

JOANNA PIMENTEL

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?:

It’s between Jesus Christ

Falsettos/Little Shop of Horrors

Favorite Musical?

Grease

Superstar or Hair

(I can’t decide!)

Favorite Musical?

My favorite musicals are Wicked, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Mamma Mia!.

Favorite Show Tune?

Favorite Show Tune?

“Aquarius” from Hair

“Skid Row” (Downtown) from Little Shop of Horrors

Favorite Show Tune?

“Wait For It” from Hamilton Favorite YES Co production?

Oklahoma!

Favorite YES Co production?

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

Favorite YES Co production?

Oklahoma!

This one, Mamma Mia!

Favorite YES Co Memory:

Favorite Part of YES Co:

My first audition/callback is so

The community and

memorable to me. I was really

opportunities!

nervous at first, but everyone was so friendly and welcoming

About My YES Co Experience:

to me!

I’m so glad I decided to do this for my senior year!

Favorite Part of YES Co: I really enjoy watching the

I learned because of YES Co…:

show come together over

How to work as a team,

the seven weeks we have to

especially working with a large

rehearse. It’s truly a wonderful

group towards a common goal!

and gratifying experience.

Plans for the Future?

Plans for the Future?

Attend MJC and pursue

I’m attending the Institute for

performing arts as a career.

American Musical Theatre in New York City; with the hopes to be performing on Broadway.

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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

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

JAMIE RUDDY

KAI SCHUTTE

Favorite Musical?

Mamma Mia/The Sound of Music

Favorite Musical?

Hadestown or Little shop of Horrors

Favorite Musical?

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.

Favorite Show Tune?

“Skid row” from Little Shop of Horrors

Hamilton Favorite Show Tune?

“Non-stop” from Hamilton Favorite YES Co Production?

Favorite YES Co production?

Mama Mia!

Peter Pan

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.

Favorite Part of YES Co:

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.

How learning little things, and

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.

in nursing with the intent to

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…: 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 become a nurse midwife.

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.

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SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

LIANA TROSEN

ABY TURCIOS-ROSALES

KYLIE WILKINSON

Favorite Musical?

The Music Man!

Favorite Musical?

Favorite Musical?

Wicked

My favorite musicals are Into

Favorite Show Tune?

“Home” from Beauty and the Beast

Favorite Show Tune?

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.

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The Woods or Hairspray “No One Mourns the Wicked”

Favorite Show Tune?

from Wicked

“My Days” from The Notebook

Favorite YES Co production?

Favorite Yes Co Production?

Mamma Mia!

The Addams family, I saw it twice.

Favorite Part of YES Co: How open and inclusive

Favorite YES Co Memory:

everyone is!

Driving with my friend Jamie to rehearsals every day.

About My YES Co Experience: It made me realize that musical

Favorite Part of YES Co:

theater truly is a passion of

The dancing is my favorite

mine no matter where I am

part of yes co. I’m not the best

placed or who I work with!

dancer but I enjoy doing what I’m able to!

I learned because of YES Co…: Singing and dancing is hard lol

I learned because of YES Co…: A lot of the ABBA history and

Plans for the Future? To attend

what was happening during

college and pursue nursing

that time period, the 70’s and

while being active in musical

the 90’s.

theater!

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

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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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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!

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SAVE THE DATE 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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