2018-19 Fall, Issue 3 Haunted Eve

MATER DEI INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & COLOR GUARD PRESENT

Haunted Eve

FALL 2018, ISSUE 3

MONARCH

SPOTLIGHT

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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 Haunted Eve Concert Program............................................................................ 11 Seasonal Spotlight............................................................................................... 16 Student Spotlight................................................................................................. 18 Visual Arts Spotlight............................................................................................. 21 Program Spotlight................................................................................................ 24

How to Order Tickets ONLINE: www.materdei.org/performingartstix PHONE: (714) 957-3784 from Mon–Fri 10am–3pm WALK UP SALES: Performing Arts Office Mon–Fri 10am-3pm OR at the door

beginning 1 hour prior to curtain.

How to Receive Your Tickets PRINT AT HOME: Tickets are emailed to you. You may either print out or present

on your mobile device.

WILL CALL: Tickets will be waiting for you to pick up at the door beginning 1

hour prior to curtain or visit the Performing Arts Office Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. * Wheelchair accessible seating is available at all venues.

Please inquire for more details.

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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 Ciachurski Family The Clark Family Clark Commercial Development Asunta Collazo Kayla Constandse Frank Conway Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne Gary Coronado Carol M Cox The Cullen Family The Curley Family The Dang Family Alison & JT Daniels The DeLong Family George Demos Pear Dsa The Duron Family The Eastman Family Jesse & Mike Ellison The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada James & Margaret Ettinger The Euro Family The Fancher Family Steve Farley Tony Ferrero Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife Erica & Jerry Fink Ted & Beckie Flati Bernadine Fraser Leigh Friedman Ken & Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Bob & Christina Gannon

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 The Keating Suh Family Robert Kessler Carmina Kissinger Tiffany Klarin Guy & Jennifer Klingler Maureen Kosinski Ralph C. Kuhen Stephen D. Lamb Claudia Lapkin Elisabeth Leandro Rick Ledesma Stephan Lee Shelly L. Leeson The Lefebvre Family The Lilly Family Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey The Ludovico Family Michele MacAller 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 Joy & Victor Mena 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 Osuna 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 Riedl Family 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 The Schulist Family 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 The Shepherd Family Larry Silva Maria Silva Kevin P. Simes Susan Skenderian Brian Smith Sydney Smith Martin Smith The Sparks Family 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 The Villanueva Family 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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Congratulates

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 have broadened what it means to be a Monarch and we continue to set the bar higher and higher for our student artists. 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 - we can’t wait to share it with you. The dance team is busy preparing to once again host the Mater Dei Dance Classic sponsored by CADTD and have been invited as the only high school to ever participate in Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico this Spring. In addition to this competition, 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 University, 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 your Instrumental Fall Concert under the stars here in the Grotto. With the fine direction of Mr. Fernando Martinez, Mr. Taylor Smith, Mr. Ken Parker and Mrs. Jinah Chung, this evening promises to be a great sharing of our talented students. God Bless and enjoy the concert!!

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

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

OCT 30 Improv Troupe Chuckles 4 Charity Halloween Show 3:00PM LITTLE THEATER

NOV 5 Fall Vocal Recital 3:30PM CHOIR ROOM

DEC 2 Christmas at the Corner 5:00 PM MARY’S GROTTO

NOV 8, 10, 11 All School Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7:00PM (2PM & 7PM Sat) LITTLE THEATER

DEC 7-9 Madrigal Feast 6:30 PM (5:30PM Sun) CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

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Monarch Masterpiece A COMMUNITY BASED CAMPAIGN FOR THE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MATERDEI.ORG/PERFORMINGARTSCENTER

“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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SATURDAY

OCTOBER 27 7:00PM

EI MATER D GUARD R O L O C MUSIC & L A T N E INSTRUM PRESENT

e v E d e t n u Ha SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

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

DIRECTOR.......................................Mr. Fernando Martinez

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

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR.................................Mr. Taylor Smith

VP BUSINESS SERVICES............................... Mr. Dave Taylor

PERCUSSION INSTRUCTOR.......................Mr. Ryan Knudsen

VP ADVANCEMENT................................. Mrs. Erica Adams

ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR.........................Ms. Jinah Chung

MD ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS............. Mrs. Geri Campeau ‘87

GUITAR INSTRUCTOR............................. Mr. Kenneth Parker

Mr. Lee Gaeta

CLARINET INSTRUCTOR..................Ms. Marianne Wightman

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

LOW BRASS INSTRUCTOR........................ Mr. Jared Roberto

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

BASS INSTRUCTOR..............................Mr. Andrew Martelle

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Haunted Eve Concert Fantastic Beasts

by James Newton Howard, arr. Patrick Roswell Wind Ensemble & Percussion

The Haunted Carousel

by Soon Hee Newbold Orchestra

Through Darkened Sleepy Hollow

by Erik Morales Band

Game of Thrones

by Ramin Djawadi, arr. Larry Moore Orchestra

Shadows in the House

By Thom Sharp Orchestra

The Change of Hearts Show Music music by Danny Elfman, arr. Kyle Traska “Beetlejuice, Alice In Wonderland & Edward Scissorhands” Marching Band & Color Guard

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Winds FLUTES

Kathryn Barrow 9 Keira Ferrell 9 Ximui Nguyen 12 Daniel Rickmeyer 9 Yuqi Ruan 11 Bryan Vu 10 Wenyao Wang 11 Xinyun Zhu 12

CLARINETS

Cosette Albert 11 Fiona Mulholland 11 Isabella Orozco 12 Jamie Williams 11 Madeline Yoshizaki 12 Charlotte Nguyen 8

Percussion

Lucas Doty 9 Anh Hoang 10 Jacinta Kiruku 12 Nick Marinoff 10 Jingyi Mei 11 Joseph Nguyen 11 Nicole Nguyen 12 Dylan Serna 11 Timothy Vu 11 Madison Warnock 10 Johnyoel Yap 8 Katie Zemanek 12

Color Guard

TENOR SAXOPHONE

Gaby Bradbury 12 Alexis Correa 12 Vincent Le 10 Catherine Nguyen 10 Isabella Orozco 12 Victoria Perez 10 Haley Rivas 10 Monique Rivera 10 Maria Robles 12

BARITONE SAXOPHONE

Orchestra

ALTO SAXOPHONES Jeremiah Magno 12 Yahaira Rodriguez 12

Joshua Estrada 11

Jacqueline Yocam 11 Jacob Elizalde 9

FRENCH HORNS Qiteng Liu 12 Robert Querns 12

TRUMPETS

Jordan Alcazar 9 Keith Borbridge 11 Alexis Chun 12 Nikki Chun 9 Hernandez Jeremiah 9 Nicholas Lising 11 Haoxuan Yang 12

EUPHONIUM

Francis DiEugenio 12

Guitar Media Production Gabriela Bradbury 12 Connor Bogart 10 Dylan DiGennaro 11 Preston Doughty 11 William Gibson 10 Aidan Gonzalez 10 Faithanna Hancock 10 Anh Hoang 10 Harley Knode 10 Grant L’Heureux 11 Shannon Macaulay 10 Nathan Matas 11 Jackson McKinney 9 Lucas McMahon 9 Nathan Nguyen 11 Patrick Pazon 11 Andrew Pereda 10 Meg Salanga 10 Mark Samaniego 11 Anthony Solano Laris 11 Joseph Solorio 11 Raesheille Sosas 11 Khoi Tran 11 Ruben Vazquez 11

VIOLIN

Johnny Bernal-Mercado 9 Nathaniel Calilung 9 Katherine Lowe 9 Arianna Ortiz 9 Daniel Rickmeyer 9 Marc Perry Ungriano 10

VIOLA

Henry Gomez-Nguyen 10

CELLO

Nicholas Cao 10 Tallulah Rehder 10

BASS

Julian Nava 12 Chenaniah Wondercheck 10

TUBA

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MUSIC ACADEMY 2018-2019 SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

MISSION STATEMENT

“We, the Mater Dei High School Music Academy, believe in fostering young musicians, growing individual confidence through group collaboration by pursuing excellence from day one.

We encourage all students to excel spiritually, and musically through expression and individual creativity.”

“Pursuing Excellence From Day One!” REHEARSALS

Monday and Thursday Nights 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Mater Dei Band Room

CONTACT INFO

Mr. Taylor Smith tsmith@materdei.org (714)-641-5455 www.materdei.org/musicacademy

MUSIC CLASSES OFFERED Recorder

Beginning String Ensemble (St. Joachim School)

Beginning Band

Advanced String Ensemble (St. Joachim School)

Advanced Band

Drumline (Marian Alliance Schools) Jazz Band (Marian Alliance Schools) PERFORMANCES

Mater Dei High School Home Football games (Pep Band)

Segerstrom Center of the Arts (Choir Concert)

Mater Dei High School Home Basketball games (Pep Band)

Chapman University

Christmas at the Corner @ Mater Dei HS

Concert Band Festival

Knotts Berry Farm Theme Park

Spring Concert

Disneyland Theme Park

All-Star Solo/Ensemble Recital

California Theme Park

Summer Band Camp (July) And More...

PARENT QUOTES/TESTIMONIES: “I love how Music Academy has given my son confidence through the gift of music.”

– Maria Elena Gomez, Mother of Alexander Valdez (Trombone, 7th grade, School of Our Lady)

“Music complements my son’s academic achievement. The ability to play a musical instrument enables my son to be a well rounded student in all aspects of his life.”

– Edwin Cornejo, father of Derek Cornejo (Trombone, 7th grade, St. Anne School)

MUSIC ACADEMY AFFINITY FUND

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We are looking for donors to fund scholarships, new instrument purchases, staffing (Private lessons), and honor band audition fees ($40/applicant).

Contact Mater Dei Performing Arts Office for more information!

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THEATRE DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL CREW STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Our Theatre Department has so many talented Monarchs, many of which you may never see as they work behind the scenes to bring you amazing performances throughout the year. Let’s take a minute to recognize some promising

students

from

our

theatre department’s technical crew. These four technicians show a true passion in all aspects of FEATURED CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Carson Alanes, Miranda Vazquez, Paige Solano, Sam Enriquez

their work.

Sam Enriquez, Senior, 2018-19 Thespian Troupe #3464 Inductee Always looking to improve for the betterment of the group, Sam is dedicated to mastering his craft through the guidance of his instructors and industry professionals.

He has a pursuit of technical knowledge that will raise the department as a whole.

Sam most recently worked on Fools as Set Construction.

Miranda Vazquez, Senior, 2018-19 Thespian Troupe #3464 Inductee Miranda knows how to interact with the cast & crew, showing respect and warmth to faculty, staff, parents and students. Along with her ability to be very focused and remain on task, she is a great example to her fellow student colleagues.

Miranda most recently worked on Fools as Stage Manager.

Carson Alanes, Junior Carson has shown much promise as a solid performer and great technical crewmember. He has strong managerial qualities when working with the crew and is growing very quickly while being willing to learn in order to excel. Carson has an upcoming role as Stage Manager for Charlie Brown.

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Paige Solano, Junior If you are looking for someone who can read the room and adjust accordingly to the needs of the cast, crew & audience, then look no further. Paige is proactive in identifying the challenges of the group and finding ways to fill the gaps. She is always well-prepared for rehearsals and team meetings. Most recently, Paige worked on Fools as House Manager and has an upcoming role as Assistant Director for Charlie Brown.

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SPOTLIGHT

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.

Head Improv Coach

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Article By: Kristen Castillo, Scarlet Scroll Contributor

Improv Coach

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