2018-19 Fall, Issue 1- Fools

MATER DEI THEATRE PRESENTS

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Performing Arts With gratitude and admiration, we acknowledge

Mrs. Darlene Shiley & the shiley foundation For her continued support of the Arts at Mater Dei High School.

Thank you for paving the way for young artists to shine.

May our performances equally match your generosity.

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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE FALL 2018

Patrons of the Arts........................................................................... 3 Letter from the Director................................................................... 5 Letters from Our President & Principal............................................ 6 Upcoming Events............................................................................. 7 Monarch Masterpiece: A Glimpse of Tomorrow.............................. 8 Fools Program................................................................................ 11 Visual Arts Spotlight....................................................................... 22 Program Spotlight.......................................................................... 25

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Patrons of the Arts

Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen Mark & Kimberle Banta David and Nicole Barry Joel Bartlett Dana Barton Kellie Bauer The Bechay Family Mary & Todd Beld Janet Bellamy Keri Bello Katherine Bermudez-Huie Dana & James Binford Lene Brooks Margaret Brown Scott Brown Jeffrey Bundy Gregory Carson The Carroll Family The Casey Family Cynthia E Cattern The Cefalu Family The Chamberlain Family Lisa Chorbagian The Clark Family Clark Commercial Development Asunta Collazo Kayla Constandse Frank Conway Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne Gary Coronado Carol M Cox The Curley Family The Dang Family Alison & JT Daniels The DeLong Family George Demos Pear Dsa The Duron Family Jesse & Mike Ellison The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada The Euro Family The Fancher Family Steve Farley Tony Ferrero Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife Ted & Beckie Flati Bernadine Fraser Leigh Friedman Ken & Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Yeni Gil GFS Marketing, Inc. Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello

Russell & Kim Godin The Goodkind Family Jacqueline Gray Caroline Greco Gustavo Guillen Tania Habeeb Amanda Hancock Dwight Hanson Greg & Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey Louie and Bita Hernandez Tracey Hessen Philip Hiestand The Hinz Family Timothy Hirota Hockenbury Family Aaron & Jane Hodgdon Debra Hoffmeyer David and Beth Hopkins Stephanie Hopkins Julie and Mark Hughes Mark and Joanne Hulme Ruben Ibarra Melissa B. Jacobson Sylvia Jaques Lawrence Jean Joe Jimenez The Josten Family The Kalczynski Family The Kawabe Family Robert Kessler Carmina Kissinger Tiffany Klarin Maureen Kosinski Ralph C. Kuhen Stephen D. Lamb Claudia Lapkin Elisabeth Leandro Rick Ledesma Stephan Lee Shelly L. Leeson Jennifer & Channing Lefebvre The Lilly Family Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey The Ludovico Family Julie Maglione Jennifer Maguin Kara Marks Brian Marsh Juana Martinez Nicole Matar The Matlock Group Wendy Matthews Nicholas G. McCutcheon The McGee Family The McIntosh Family Dennis McKee Cary Lee McIerran The Menzia Family

Cindy Millsap Zarate Fiaz Mohammed Christine M. Monge Jim and Elizabeth Moos Mary Ellen & Matthew Moschetti Hitta Mosesman Jessica Moulton The Mulholland Family Grizelda Navarro Kathleen Nazionale Cate Neushauser Kimberly Neuhauser Mark Nialis Janine Nicoll Sarah Novak Roger and Michelle Nieves The O’Day Family The O’Suna Family John Otters Sonia Parisi The Park Family Megan Parks Eric Patino Lourdes Perez Arnold and Teresa (Clare) Pinkston The Poliquin Family Manuel Porto Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli Peter Pulizzi Brittany Railey Mateo Ramirez Albert Rasch Rental Bootique Reunion Kitchen + Drink Blake Ribisi The Rimicci Family Teodora Rios Gabriel Rivas The Rubio Family Teri Rogers The Rojek Family Michael Rood Carie Ross Angelo J. Ruta Jose and Cynthia Salazar JA Salazar Construction and Supply Co. The Salcedo Family Geoffrey Sando Jeff and Christine Sarmiento Andy and Karen Schickling Judith Schuda Linda Shoaff Bi Shen The Shepherd Family Steve and Teri Schulist

Leslie and David Seidner Cindie and Bert Selva Abbie and Sergio Serna The Shiley Foundation The Silva Family Tim Shaler Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd Larry Silva Maria Silva Kevin P. Simes Susan Skenderian Brian Smith Sydney Smith Martin Smith Carmen Spencer Karen Stallings Ellen Stanley Lisa Stanton Michael and Julie Stewart The Strader Family The Sullivan Family Michael Sundine The Svendsen Family Maurissa Talarico Mark Teale Theresa Thompson Kyle Tine Tristan Tjan The Trotter Family Dung Truong Georgina and Anthony Ty Quang Uong David J. Ure Sheila Uribe Alex Valle The Van Dalsem Family James Van Eenenaam Stephen Vellanoweth Al and Yvonne Verkuylen Remedio Villasin Jaclynn Vines Gracia Vukcevich Tana Walsh Helen Warburton Ken and Deonna Watkins Patricia Weed Jennifer West Mary Wetherall The Whitley Family The Whittaker Family John Widera Thomas Williamson Susan Wojtaszek Francine Woods Todd Woody

We Are Eternally Grateful to the Patrons Above for Their Support Over the Years —

You Ignite Our Artistry

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Paloma Cornejo for her amazing growth and excellent performances with the Mater Dei’s senior choir program.

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR I hope you are prepared for an inspiring year of great artistry from our talented singers, players, and dancers - their energy is palpable as they prepare pieces which will move you, pieces which will fill you with joy, and pieces which will transform you. It is our great privilege to offer our gifts endowed by the Spirit for your enjoyment and enlightenment.

With nearly half of the campus involved in the performing arts, we are broadening what it means to be a Monarch and charting a course for a resurgence in the arts not just on the corner of Bristol and Edinger, but throughout our local community and Southern California. Our Music Academy, under the direction of Mr. Taylor Smith, continues to grow and serves nearly 700 elementary and junior high students each week. We look forward to welcoming many of these fine young instrumentalists and the Mater Dei Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Fernando Martinez, at the Choir Spring Concert at the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 13.

And speaking of the choirs, they will premiere a new work penned by a great friend of Mater Dei, the incredible composer Richard Burchard. The work was commissioned for the choir’s magnificent Madrigal Feast, under the direction of Mr. Justin Miller - we can’t wait to share it with you.

The dance team is busy preparing to participate in the internationally acclaimed Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico - the first high school dance team to be invited to this prestigious event. In addition to this great event, the dance teams, song teams and colorguard are heading into the competition season with some exciting routines and truly artistic programs. It promises to be a very successful season, and so we wish all the dancers our best as they push for excellence from day one. All this is possible only with the superior instruction from our fine directors and instructors, Ms. Kristina Marquez (Dance), Mrs. Aubrey Price (Song), and Mr. Chadd Hartman (Colorguard).

We are continuing to build the Mater Dei MasterClass Series, welcoming professional artists and college professors on campus to work with your sons and daughters. The benefits of this program have been immediate, with Mater Dei students receiving numerous scholarship offers, professional gigs, and coaching opportunities. This year, your students will work with directors from Chapman, UC Irvine, USC, Cal State Northridge, Bellarmine University, 3D Theatricals, the Chance Theatre, Operaworks, and many more - how fortunate we are. We do this for we believe that arts transform people into more complete versions of themselves by awakening creativity, fostering collaboration, and enlivening passion and determination.

And so we invite you to sit back and enjoy the late Neil Simon’s comedic joy, Fools, produced by our new theatre director, Mrs. Lissa Slay, and under the direction of our new theatre teacher, Mrs. Andrea Fouts who comes to us from The Yorba Linda Spotlight Theatre Company and OCSA, who, in my humble opinion, is no fool at all. God Bless and enjoy the show!!

Mr. Scott Melvin Executive Director, Performing Arts

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Mater Dei High School 2018 Performing Arts President’s Message

Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts,

Dear Friends Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to theof2018 Performing Arts Season Welcome the 2018 Arts Season Our school to theme thisPerforming year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively to inspire all offaculty, our students to Our school theme this year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Ourtogether MDHS administration, learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit strong in staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively together to inspire all of leadership our the discovery of their own very unique opportunities for their future growth and development students to learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit leadership the discovery of their veryIn unique opportunities for their future Glory asstrong a young man orinwoman of service to own others. the beautiful tradition of Honor, growth asof a young or woman of service with to others. the beautiful and Love,and wedevelopment encourage all you toman support our Monarchs greatIn pride and spirit while traditionour of Honor, Glory andthroughout Love, we encourage attending many activities the year.all of you to support our Monarchs with great pride and spirit while attending our many activities throughout the year.

We PerformingArts Arts Executive Director Melvin, Wethank thankand and salute salute Performing Executive Director Mr. Mr. ScottScott Melvin, as wellasaswell the as the Directors Band, Color ColorGuard, Guard,Dance, Dance, Song and Theatre programs.

Directorsand andStaff Staffof of our our Band, Song and Theatre programs.

A A sincere sincere you to the tremendous Monarch of parents, alumni, benefactors thank youthank to the tremendous Monarch Den ofDen parents, alumni, benefactors and and friends who friends who continuesupport to faithfully support thePerforming Mater Dei Performing Artsyear Programs continue to faithfully the Mater Dei Arts Programs in andyear year out. in and year out.

Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing Arts Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing students who represent our great school with with suchsuch Honor, Glory andand Love.

WeWe hope and pray Arts students who represent our great school Honor, Glory Love. hope forand successful for all ourfor artists and that you achieve personal pray for performances successful performances all our artists and all that you allyour achieve your and group personal andgoals group goals in allcompetitions. of your scheduled competitions. performance inperformance all of your scheduled Our LadyQueen QueenofofPeace Peaceand and Victory: Victory: Pray Pray for Our Lady for Us! Us! Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy President, MDHS

President, MDHS

Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year with the theme of Sharing the Spirit. In what better

way can to wethe share the spirit of MDHS thanthe through Glory, the Performing Arts.

Welcome 2018-2019 school year with themeHonor, of Sharing the Love Spirit.inIn what better way Ourwe students arespirit skilled and talented in all areas of the ArtsLove and in they love, joy andOur beauty can share the of MDHS than through Honor, Glory, thebring Performing Arts. throughare their performances to all withofwhom theyand come contact. students skilled and talented in those all areas the Arts theyinbring love, joy and beauty through their performances to all those with whom they come in contact.

I congratulate and thank our Executive Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the

I Directors congratulate and thank ourfor Executive Director of commitment Performing Arts, Scott Melvin the of each program their outstanding and Mr. dedication to ourand student Directors of each program which for their outstanding commitment and to our of student artists. The opportunities, you provide, are instrumental in dedication the development students’ artists.

The talents opportunities, provide, areall instrumental in the development of students’ skills and in thewhich Arts. you Thank you to parents who volunteer in support of these skills and talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts programs. outstanding Arts programs.

Asthe theyear yearunfolds, unfolds,we welook lookforward forward Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, As to to thethe Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Throughthese thesespirited spirited performances, frequently transform may sometimes Through performances, youyou frequently transform lives, lives, which which may sometimes be be tainted by sadness, beacons of hope look forward also welcoming alumni tainted by sadness, into into beacons of hope and and joy. joy.

WeWe look forward also to to welcoming alumni back is is always aa great joyjoy to to see artists supporting backtotothese theseperformances; performances;it it always great seesosomany manyalumni alumni artists supporting these theseevents. events.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

Frances FrancesClare Clare Principal MDHS Principal MDHS

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UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER OCT 14 | Choir Fall Concert 7:30PM Sunday | OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS CHURCH, NEWPORT BEACH OCT 21 | ShortsFest 4:00PM - 2:00PM - 5:00PM | LITTLE THEATER OCT 27 | Instrumental Music Fall Concert 7:00PM Saturday | MARY’S GROTTO OCT 30 | Improv Troupe Chuckles 4 Charity Halloween Show 3:00PM Tuesday | MARY’S GROTTO

NOVEMBER NOV 3 | Father/Daughter Dance 7:00PM - 10:00PM | TBD NOV 8, 10, 11 | A ll School Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7:00PM (2PM & 7PM Sat)| LITTLE THEATER

DECEMBER DEC 2 | Christmas at the Corner 5:00 PM | MARY’S GROTTO DEC 7-9 | Madrigal Feast 6:30 PM (5:30PM Sun) | CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY DEC 11 | Improv Troupe Chuckles 4 Charity Christmas Show 3:00PM Tuesday | MARY’S GROTTO

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“We are so grateful and blessed for the experience that our son was given with the Music Academy Program. He learned a lot from all the teachers and everyone was so dedicated to help him improve, while also developing his interests and feelings of music in general. The group performance and recitals were great experiences that helped my son build up his self-confidence and motivation.”

- Alcazar Family “The Music Academy and staff have brought a fun and enjoyable experience for my son.

Music has enhanced his academic learning and strengthened his reasoning skills.

The Music Academy is a place where my child can grow and develop multiple skills outside of just playing an instrument!”

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Mater Dei Performing Arts Presents

A Comedy by Neil Simon Director Mrs. Andrea Fouts

Producer Mr. Scott Melvin

Stage Manager Miranda Vazquez

Production Manager Mrs. Lissa Slay

Production Assistant Ms. Alexi Thomas

Assistant Stage Managers Casey Fort Danika McKee

Assistant Director Lauryn Lilly

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PLACE:

Long Ago

The Village of Kulyenchikov

Special Acknowledgments

Special Thanks

MD PRESIDENT................................... Mr. Patrick Murphy

Mr. Barsuglia and the Events and Media Services Team,

MD PRINCIPAL.................................... Ms. Frances Clare

Mr. Avendano, and Mrs. Winch, MDHS Theatre Committee Members,

VP BUSINESS SERVICES................................ Mr. Dave Taylor VP ADVANCEMENT............................... Mrs. Erica Adams MD ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS............Mrs. Geri Campeau ‘87

Mr. Lee Gaeta

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

EXEC. DIRECTOR, PERFORMING ARTS.......... Mr. Scott Melvin

Mr. Ritter and the Facilities Team, Mr. Tom Duffy, All Crew Members and All Cast Parents.

And thanks to our Theatre Parents for the 2018-2019 School Year, Albert and Yvonne Verkuylen, for always being so amazing and willing to help with the program!

Special thanks to the Theatre Angel Club Members for their generosity.

“Fools” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Director’s Notes Welcome to the Mater Dei Little Theatre! We’re delighted to share with you this charming play, written by the comic genius, Neil Simon. If you are unfamiliar with this play, I will warn you: this play will not solve the problems of the world, or touch on deep moral concerns, but it will absolutely add joy to your day! Sit back and enjoy as we take you to the village of Kulyenchikov, where there can even be wisdom found in the midst of goofy, silly, and semi-ridiculous situations. Our cast and crew have had a wonderful time creating this delightful play for you, and we hope you enjoy your time with us!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Andrea Fouts Director

In service as your new Director of Theatre, it is my privilege to welcome you to the Theatre Department’s 2018-2019 season!

The one running theme of this year’s theatrical programming could be stated as C O M I C. Our lighthearted season embraces the fullness of the human experience, with love and miscommunication in the late, great Neil Simon’s hidden gem, Fools – a play with the tagline “a comic fable.” We then move on to the all-school musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown based on a literal comic – and celebrating “Happiness” while flying with the Red Baron. Our Shakespeare in the Grotto offering is – you guessed it! – a comic romp through the kingdom of Navarre where young men have sworn off all distractions – including women – for a three-year period. Can they do it? Who knows? It will certainly be fun to watch them try in the delightful Love’s Labour’s Lost.

Our Theatre Department also welcomes not only a new season of productions, but also a new season of personnel: in addition to myself, we welcome Mrs. Andrea Fouts as our theatre teacher and the director of Fools; Mr. Josh Nicols as our Head Coach of the Improv Comedy Troupe and Mr. Joey Busch (’14) as assistant/substitute coach.

We welcome back the invaluable Ms. Alexi Thomas as our administrative assistant.

We in the Theatre Department have a grand vision of programming within many of the structures set in place by our predecessors, including and embracing the wonderful space of this black box theatre. A space such as the Little Theatre is incredible and inspiring – there are so many audience and staging configurations to choose from, something much more challenging in a traditional proscenium theatre. Here, we have an opportunity to create an intimate, high-quality experience while working in close proximity to our audience. Our work in the Little Theatre is solid preparation for the black box theatre in the new Monarch Masterpiece performing arts center.

In a look ahead to other Theatre programming, Shortsfest will be presented by the Advanced Theatre Arts classes as completely student-written and devised, developed as an ensemble. The spring Dr. Seuss Educational Tour, in honor of Read Across America, will be re-mounted and tour to several of our local area schools. The Improv Comedy Troupe, with its newly-formed Junior Varsity and Varsity teams, will host several Chuckles 4 Charity events throughout the year. Our Theatre Arts Club, under the presidential leadership of Kalusha Brutlag (’19) will announce dates for Theatre-related social events, drives, and charitable events throughout the year. She is ably assisted by Lauryn Lilly (Vice President, ’19), Danika McKee (Secretary, ’19), Paige Solano (Treasurer, ’20), Maria Contreras (Publicity Lead, ’19), Gwyneth Stolo (Social Events Coordinator, ’19), and Rory Dahl (Literary Manager, ’21).

Thank you for joining us this season. We look forward to an exciting year with these most excellent Monarchs!

Lissa Slay, M.S.Ed. Director of Theatre

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Thank you, Mr. Neil Simon, for all that you have shared with us.

CAST

(In Order of Appearance) Leon Tolchinsky...... Sebastian Ledesma

Lenya Zubritsky................Gwen Smith

Snetsky.............................Owen Logan

Sophia Zubritsky....... Caroline Kawabe

Magistrate........................Beau Calvert

Gregor Yousekevitch...... Joshua Weed

Slovitch........................Kalusha Brutlag

Townspeople

Mishkin.............................. Noah Dang

Jennie Greco

Yenchna....................... Cynthia Garcia

Gwyneth Stolo

Kelli Chamberlain

Dr. Zubritsky..............Nick Van Dalsem

CAST BIOS Kalusha Brutlag (Slovitch) Kalusha is very grateful to be a part of Mater Dei’s production of Fools. This is Kalusha’s eighth production here at Mater Dei. Kalusha has played Black Stache in Peter and The Starcatcher, Tituba in The Crucible, Mopsa in Winter’s Tale, Adrianna in Comedy of Errors, and Antigone in Antigone. Playing Slovitch has been so much fun. The rehearsal process has been such a blessing for Kalusha, as it has been a chance for her to learn and grow as a performer. Kalusha has really appreciated being able to work with all of her wonderful classmates and grow closer to them. She is very excited to perform today and thanks God for allowing her to have such an amazing and enriching experience.

Jay Beaumont Calvert (Magistrate) Beau is super excited to be playing the magistrate in Mater Dei’s production of Fools! He has previously played Sourdough Sam in SCR’s production of American Tall Tales, and the oblivious boyfriend in improvised hallmark movies, as well as a notable amount of smaller roles, including Kenickie in Pacific Palisades Theater’s Grease, and Hans in Pacific Conservatory’s Frozen. Beau would like to thank Chris Sullivan for putting him into and helping him through difficult situations, his parents, Kris and Jay Calvert for supporting him no matter how great the challenge, and his good friend Clayton for ensuring him that it was not in fact loss. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Kelli Chamberlain (Townsperson) Kelli Chamberlain is super excited to be a part of the all-school play Fools. Her memorable past roles include Matchmaker in Mulan and Nala in The Lion King. Her most recent leading role at Mater Dei is Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors. Kelli is involved in both theatre arts and the music program, being a member of Chamber Singers and Advanced Theatre. Kelli would like to thank her family, friends, and fellow cast members for making this such a wonderful experience. Kelli would especially like to thank Mrs. Fouts for this incredible opportunity, Mrs. Slay, Ms. Thomas, and all involved in theatre for including her in this Mater Dei tradition.

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CAST BIOS Noah Dang (Mishkin) Noah is absolutely ecstatic to be playing Mishkin in the Mater Dei production of Fools. His previous experience included small school musicals at Our Lady Queen of Angels. This will be his debut at Mater Dei, and he couldn’t be more excited. He’d like to thank Mrs. Fouts for being an amazing director and helping him grow and flourish as an actor, Mrs. Slay for being an amazing theatre teacher who will never fail to make him laugh, Ms. Thomas for coordinating the whole cast and crew for rehearsals, the designers, technicians, stagehands, and entire crew behind the scenes for truly making this whole production possible, and finally, the cast. Although he didn’t know most of them before the first rehearsal, they took him under their wing. The cast’s mentoring and friendship is truly more than he could ask for. Noah is excited to perform for you and hopes you enjoy the show.

Cynthia Garcia (Yenchna) Cynthia is thrilled to be playing Yenchna in this sensational production of Fools! Currently a junior at Mater Dei, she has been a part of the Theatre Arts Program for three years. She has had the opportunity to perform in The Crucible and The Winter’s Tale as an ensemble member.

She is also a member of Concert Choir and the Speech and Debate team. First and foremost, she would like to thank her family for their endless support and love. She would be unable to achieve anything without her wonderful parents, awesome sister, and two lovely dogs. Cynthia is also grateful for her amazing friends who have helped her along her journey, Mrs. Fouts for being an exceptional director, Mrs. Slay for all of her guidance, Ms. Thomas for her organization, and the extremely talented cast and crew of this production. She hoeps u injoy the shoew!

Jennie Greco (Townsperson) Jennie is so excited to be a part of this program this year. Her dream is to go to a performance arts college in New York and discover new things about herself and how to improve in acting and singing. Jennie has always loved the arts and has been devoted to it ever since she was in her first play. Jennie has also traveled a lot for choir. She has been from Chicago to Spain to San Diego and will be going to Italy next year with the Mater Dei Choir Program. She is also on the varsity improv team here at school and was on the team last year. She loves to make people laugh while being able to act at the same time. Performing arts is what makes Jennie smile and she hopes that seeing this play will cause others to smile as well.

Caroline Kawabe (Sophia Zubritsky) Caroline Kawabe is more than excited to play Sophia Zubritsky in Mater Dei’s production of Fools during her sophomore year! She has been in 20+ productions prior to her role in Fools. Some of her past parts include Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Lily (Annie), Wickersham (Seussical), Pyramus (A Midsummer’s Night Dream), and one of the Witches (Macbeth). This is Caroline’s fourth time being in a production at Mater Dei and she is so thankful to have been given this opportunity. Caroline would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Fouts, Mrs. Slay, Ms. Thomas, cast, and crew for making this show possible! Also, a huge thank you to her family, friends, and past theater coaches for helping her along the way. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Sebastian Ledesma (Leon Tolchinsky)

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Sebastian Ledesma is super exciting to be in this show and is so proud of his cast members who helped him throughout the whole process. Some other roles he’s played include Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone, Pugsly in The Addams Family, Bobby Mills in A Chorus Line, and Ram Sweeney in Heathers. He would like to thank the whole production crew because without them, this show would not be possible. He would also like to thank Mrs. Fouts for directing him and guiding him to success. He would also like to especially thank his loving family who always support him in everything he does no matter what. He hopes you enjoy the show! This one’s for you, Neil.

CAST BIOS Owen Logan (Snetsky) Owen is excited to be in his first Mater Dei performance as Snetsky in the production of Fools. Owen loves theatre as he has performed in numerous musicals and plays since kindergarten. In middle school, he took on the lead role of Edmund in Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Captain Hook in Peter Pan. Over this past summer, Owen performed on the main stage at Mariners church VBS where he and other actors performed each day for kids for the week. Ironically, Owen was able to work under the direction of Mrs. Slay at the JCC in Shrek (numerous small roles) and Peter Pan where he played John. Owen is thrilled to work with Mrs. Slay again and wants to thank her for all of her support in the past and further developing his joy of performing. He also wants to thank Ms. Thomas and Ms Fouts for their support and dedication to the cast and play and Sara Lunsford, who pushes his acting, bringing out his very best. Mom & Dad- Forever & a day!

Gwen Smith (Lenya Zubritsky) Gwen is very excited to play Lenya Zubritsky in Mater Dei’s rendition of Fools by Neil Simon.

Other characters she has had the opportunity to play include Rafiki from The Lion King, and the 11th Juror in Twelve Angry Women. She has also been involved with the Mater Dei theatre productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Crucible, Winter’s Tale, Comedy Of Errors, Antigone, Seussical and The Drowsy Chaperone. She has been involved in many other plays as a crew member, even gaining the chance to be a stage manager and lead for props and costumes.

Gwen Smith would like to thank the director for casting and putting faith in her to play this character and her mother and best friends for always supporting her. She hopes you enjoy being a part of this show just as much as she does!

Gwyneth Stolo (Townsperson) Gwyneth, a senior at Mater Dei, is grateful to be playing a townsperson in Fools. She has previously been involved in many others shows here, most recently as a member of the Chorus in Antigone, Juror #12 in 12 Angry Women, and Antigonus in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. She thoroughly enjoys the theatre program and receives a lot of great support from her family and friends. Gwyneth is a connoisseur of pasta, a frequent concert-goer, and an extreme dog lover. She hopes you enjoy the show and continue your support of the Mater Dei Theatre Arts program!

Nick Van Dalsem (Dr. Zubritski) Nick is very excited to be portraying Dr. Zubritsky in this year’s All-School Play, Fools. Previously, he has played the roles of Jack in Into the Woods, Thomas Putnam in the Crucible, Florizell in A Winter’s Tale, Angelo in the Comedy of Errors, Juror #10 in Twelve Angry Men, Robert in the Drowsy Chaperone, and most recently Tiresias in Antigone. He is a member of Chambers Singers, Improv Comedy Troupe, and is the ASB President this year. Nick would like to thank his wonderful parents and brothers for their support. He would also like to thank Mrs. Fouts, Mrs. Slay, and Mr. Melvin for their tireless help during this show.

Joshua Weed (Gregor Yousekevitch) Joshua is very excited and honored to be playing Count Yousekevitch, in this year’s all school play. He has worked onstage and backstage for other Mater Dei productions, such as The Drowsy Chaperone, Comedy of Errors, and Antigone. He has always enjoyed theatre and absolutely loves that this year’s play is a comedy because of the way that it can animate both the actors and the audience. He would like to thank his sister, who was the first one to get him involved with theatre. He would also like to thank his parents, who help and support him every day in everything they do. Lastly, he would like to thank Mrs. Fouts, Mrs. Slay, and Ms. Thomas for giving him this spectacular opportunity and for guiding him every step of the way. He hopes 15 that you enjoy this funny, quirky show.

PRODUCTION TEAMS Costume Manager Maria Contreras

Light Board Operator Natalie Erhard

Set Construction Samuel Enriquez

Programs Nicole Howard

Costume Crew Katelyn Osuna Samantha Osuna Fiona Mulholland Ava Walters

Properties Team Sofia Moreno Lanie Segura

Hair & Makeup Team Kiana Hernandez Megan Jones

Show Logo/Art Andrea Fouts Ery Prihananto (sheep)

Stagehands Lindsay Aquino Eric Doty Jessica Porras John Warburton

House Management Team Paige Solano* Molly Arii Isabelle Buchanan Lauren Howley

Box Office Mrs. Marisa Winch

Sound Board Operator Ben Cruz

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Mangia Mangia Restaurant Reviews: Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian restaurant, owned and operated by two brothers from Sicily. Giuseppe and Pietro Cefalu have been making waves in Huntington Beach for years now. While the setting and the site are casual, the food is classic Italian and the service warm and friendly.

The Cefalus proudly serve only the freshest seafood (selected daily), an array of pastas with mouthwatering sauces, as well as signature eggplant dishes and a famous calamari fritti. This bustling favorite with locals is sure to please. Reservations are recommended for parties of four or more.

After culinary school in Italy, the Cefalu brothers worked in the restaurant industry for years, Pietro as Head Chef of some of the finest restaurants in Italy. In the early 1980's the brothers brought their authentic Italian cuisine to America, Giuseppe working on the West Coast, until finally opening Mangia Mangia in 1987.

You could easily drown yourself in Marinara at Mangia Mangia, but keep an eye on the beloved restaurant's daily specials and you'll find all manner of Sicilian favorites. Look for the bucatini with roasted cauliflower, pine nuts and raisins that hews as closely to North Africa as it does to the Italian coast.

Or opt for the swordfish with grilled eggplant that's dressed with bright, acidic citrus.

When you walk in, the smell of garlic makes your mouth water. One of the two Sicilian brothers greets you at the door.

The place is a typical mom and pop restaurant, nothing too flashy other than the flat screen playing tour videos of Italy.

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Lissa Slay, Director of Theatre Arts

Q- When did your love for theatre begin to flourish?

A- I was in 5th grade and my school bussed us out to a local community production of Annie, since our school did not have performing arts. During the production, Annie walked right in front of me and at that moment I thought ‘Wow, this is amazing. This is what I want to do and be able to share this with students, too’.

Q- What steps did you take towards the end of high school and early college to further your passion for theatre?

A- I ran the theatre department at my high school. I was also in all the performing arts- show choir, concert choir, literary magazine, advanced drama. I also did community theatre.

Q- When you first began college, did you know you wanted to teach theater?

A- I It was toward the end of college when I realized there was more to theater than just acting. I went on tour working for a children’s theater company, came home and realized ‘I want to keep working with kids. This is really fun and is what’s getting me up in the morning’. And so, 16 years after I got my first glimpse of the arts, I was able to bring busses of my students to a production of Annie and give them the experience I had in school. I’m really here for the teaching part- I want to teach.

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Andrea Fouts, Theatre Teacher

Q- Tell me about your experiences in theatre.

A- For 14 years, I ran a theatre company as the artistic director. I also taught musical theatre and voice at Orange County School of the Arts.

In my spare time, I am also a private voice teacher.

Q- Have you performed before?

A- Yes. I started in the theatre performing, then in college I realized I really loved the behind the scenes. You know, directing and designing.

That’s where it led me.

Q- How is teaching different from actually performing?

Q- I used to find joy in performing on stage. But now I find joy when my students are successful and when they have a break through and accomplish something on stage that they have never done before.

I get just as much out of seeing my students grow as I did actually performing myself, so that’s how I knew I was meant to be a teacher.

The Improv Team

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We are proud to offer our students Mr Nicols’ talents of over 25 years of experience in performing, teaching, coaching & producing improv around the country.

As an alumni of Mater Dei, Mr Busch is finishing up his last year at CSU Fullerton and enjoys directing, performing & teaching in the local theatre scene.

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