2018-19 Fall, Issue 4- Charlie Brown

MATER DEI THEATRE PRESENTS ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL

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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 Executive Director............................................................................... 5 Letters from Our President & Principal.................................................................. 6 Upcoming Events................................................................................................... 7 Monarch Masterpiece: A Glimpse of Tomorrow.................................................... 8 You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Program...................................................... 11 Seasonal Spotlight............................................................................................... 16 Student Spotlight................................................................................................. 18 Visual Arts Spotlight............................................................................................. 21 Program Spotlight................................................................................................ 24

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Patrons of the Arts

Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen Asada Tacos &Beer 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 Mr. and Mrs. Imhoff 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 The Kridle Family 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 The Morales Family 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 Ron Bruder & Kimberly Prado Peter Pulizzi Brittany Railey Mateo Ramirez Albert Rasch Rental Bootique Reunion Kitchen + Drink The Reyes-Franco Family 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 Ed & Carine Savard 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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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE 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 enjoy this day in the life of our good friend, Charlie Brown. It is a story of perseverance, imagination, and most of all, kindness. Unveiling like a comic strip, there are bits of gold at every turn. We hope you carry these with you as you go into this world - you always have the opportunity to change someone’s day from bad to good with a little bit of care. God bless and enjoy!

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 DECEMBER 2 Christmas at the Corner 5:00 PM MARY’S GROTTO DECEMBER 7-9 Madrigal Feast 6:30 PM (5:30PM Sun) CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 11 Chuckles 4 Charity 3:00PM LITTLE THEATRE

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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!”

- Mr. C

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MATER DEI THEATRE PRESENTS ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL

Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark Gesner Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Original Direction for this version of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” by Michael Mayer Originally Produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Perrson DIRECTOR............................................ Mrs. Lissa Slay* MUSICAL DIRECTOR............................ Mr. Kent Helwig CHOREOGRAPHER......................... Mrs. Andrea Fouts* PRODUCER........................................ Mr. Scott Melvin* PRODUCTION MANAGER.................Ms. Alexi Thomas VOCAL COACH ................................. Mr. Stefan Miller ASSISTANT DIRECTOR........................... Paige Solano* STAGE MANAGER............................... Carson Alanes* ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS........... Lindsay Aquino

Caroline Kawabe

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS

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

Mr. Martin, Mr. Barsuglia and the Events and Media Services Team,

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

Mrs Winch, MDHS Theatre Committee Members, Mr. Ritter and the

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

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

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

And thanks to our Theatre Parents for the 2018-2019 School Year,

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

Mr. Lee Gaeta

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

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

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.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES Welcome to the Little Theatre, and to the first musical of our season!

As a theatre educator and practitioner, I strongly believe that theatre is the art of storytelling through the human experience. What better way to enjoy the vibrancy of that experience than through the lens of the beloved Peanuts gang?

We watch the bossy and strong Lucy fall hopelessly in love with the talented pianist Schroeder, sassy Sally exploring her world - and arguing with her teachers! - Snoopy examining existence from the dog’s perspective, the gang playing a rousing game of baseball, and finally finishing with that one experience we all share, the finding of “Happiness.” And as the Peanuts friends sing, I say to you - “Happiness is anyone, anything at all, that’s loved by you.” Again, welcome, and thank you for spending your evening with our talented company!

Mrs. Lissa Slay

Director, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

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 studentwritten 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!

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

CAST

(In Order of Appearance) Linus Van Pelt – Jonathan Lefebvre

Marcie – Molly Arii

Charlie Brown – Dario Rimicci

Violet Gray – Maureen Beld

Sally Brown – Reese Wineroth

Peppermint Patty – Danika McKee*

Schroeder – Casey Fort

Eudora – Katelyn Osuna

Snoopy – Nick Van Dalsem*

Pig Pen – Jonathan Phu

Lucy Van Pelt – Annemarie Verkuylen

Frieda – Sarah Schulist

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown — Musical Numbers Act I

Act II

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

“My New Philosophy”

“Schroeder”

“The Baseball Game”

“Snoopy”

“Glee Club Rehearsal”

“My Blanket and Me”

“Little Known Facts”

“The Kite”

“Suppertime”

“The Doctor Is In”

“Happiness”

“Beethoven Day” “The Book Report”

Cast Bios Molly Arii (Marcie) Molly is absolutely beyond words to be a part of the musical this year. As a freshman, being a part of a new theatre program is strange and hard to get used to, but she really thinks she’s found what Mater Dei has in store for her. Molly’s love for theatre has grown over the years, and she’s had the privilege of being characters and a part of shows such as Winthrop in the Music Man, Genie in Aladdin, and Ellen in Number The Stars. She would like to thank Mrs. Fouts and Mrs. Slay for always being so willing to help her learn more about the art and not by just making her a better actor, but a better person. She would also like to thank her mom for being completely devoted to nurturing her love for theatre. Enjoy the show!

Maureen Beld (VIOLET GRAY/LUCY u.s.)

Maureen is a sophomore and is incredibly excited to be in Mater Dei’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She has been involved in Yorba Linda Spotlight Theater and has been in more than fifteen of their productions. Some of her favorite roles include Lily St. Regis in Annie, Violet in Willy Wonka, and the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Maureen loves to sing, is involved in Mater Dei choir, and is currently in Bel Canto. She would like to thank her incredibly supportive friends, her parents, and her wonderful siblings. She would also like to thank her sisters for always inspiring her to be the best performer she can be. And she would like to send a big thank you to the cast, crew and creative team of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!

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Cast Bios Casey Fort (Schroeder) Casey is extremely excited to be a part of Mater Dei’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and reprise his role as Schroeder. This is his first time performing onstage with Mater Dei, as recently he has worked backstage for The Drowsy Chaperone, Antigone, and Fools. Outside of school, he has previously played Horton in Seussical, The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz, and Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He is also a member of the Chamber Singers and Advanced Theatre. Casey would like to thank his family and friends who have always encouraged him, and for Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Fouts, Mr. Helwig, Mr. Melvin, and everybody involved with this production for giving him this opportunity. Casey is excited and hopes you enjoy the show.

Jonathan Lefebvre (Linus Van Pelt) Jonathan is a senior at Mater Dei High School and is very excited to be playing the role of Linus in this production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This past summer, Jonathan played the role of Moritz in TopHat8’s production of Spring Awakening. At Mater Dei, Jonathan is a member of the Chamber Choir, the Improv Group, and has been in a number of productions. He also served as the Assistant Director of the Senior Musical — Seussical the Musical. This year, Jonathan is serving as Student Director of Mater Dei’s choral music program and is serving as Senior Class President. He would love to thank his loving parents for putting up with his hectic schedule, as well as all of his musical influences here at Mater Dei. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Danika McKee (Peppermint Patty) Danika is elated to take part in this production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as Peppermint Patty. She has previously had ensemble roles in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Crucible, and The Drowsy Chaperone, played First Gentleman and Servant #1 in The Winter’s Tale, Emilia in The Comedy of Errors, and Juror #10 in 12 Angry Women. She has most recently been Assistant Stage Manager in Fools. Outside of theatre she is a member of Chamber Singers, ASB, and enjoys playing piano, cooking exotic meals, and juggling. She would like to thank the cast, crew, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Helwig, Mrs. Fouts, and Mrs. Slay for all of their hard work, dedication, and for inspiring her to continue her theatrical aspirations.

Katelyn Osuna (Eudora) Katelyn is excited to be involved in this production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in her senior year. After being in the ensemble of Les Miserables her freshman year, she aspired to get back on the theatre stage before graduation. This year, she was on the Costume Crew for the All-School Play, Fools. On campus, Katelyn serves the Mater Dei community as the Communications Chair for the Choral Program, National Honor Society President, and as an ASB Head Commissioner for the Scarlet Ambassador Commission. She would like to thank Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Fouts for giving her this opportunity; Mr. Miller, Mr. Melvin, Mr. Helwig, and Mr. Stefan Miller for helping her grow as a musician and performer over the past four years; and her parents and twin sister, Sammy, for supporting her in all of her endeavors. She hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as she has enjoyed preparing for it!

Jonathan Phu (Pig Pen) Jonathan is one of the two freshmen in the cast of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Jonathan enjoys singing, dancing, and spending time with his friends. He chose to audition for this musical because he wanted to be more involved with his beloved school. He saw this as the perfect opportunity to display his talents and love of music, and he is very excited to be performing on stage.

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Cast Bios Dario Rimicci (Charlie Brown) Dario Rimicci is extremely excited and honored to be playing Charlie Brown in this production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He has been a part of many plays and musicals. Credits include The Lion King, Guard #3 in Aladdin, Fa Zhou in Mulan, ensemble in Into the Woods, ensemble in The Crucible, guard #2 in Winter’s Tale, Gangster #2 in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Juror #12 in 12 Angry Men. Dario has also participated in tech crew for numerous shows at Mater Dei High School. He was spotlight operator #1 for Thoroughly Modern Millie, lighting design and lighting board operator for Antigone, and spotlight #1, stage hand, and on the hair/makeup team for Seussical. Dario is involved in many other activities and clubs at Mater Dei such as choir, ASB, the Go-Green Commission, and the Pre-Med Club. Dario would like to thank Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Fouts, Mr. Melvin, and Mr. Helwig for putting in so much work for him to get where he is now. He is dedicating this show to his loving family, and hopes you enjoy the performance!

Sarah Schulist (Frieda) Sarah is stoked to be a part of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She has been in the All-School Musical since her freshman year. She enjoys theater, choir, playing the piano. She loves to sing and dance and spend time with her family, especially her cat, Bart. She would like to thank her parents for allowing her to do what she loves, her sister for always supporting her, and Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Fouts, and Mr. Helwig for putting this show together so beautifully. She knows the show will be amazing, and she hopes you laugh at all the jokes in it.

Nick Van Dalsem (Snoopy) Nick is very excited to be portraying Snoopy in this year’s All-School Musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. 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, Tiresias in Antigone, and most recently Dr. Zubritsky in Fools. He is a member of Chamber Singers, Improv Comedy Club, 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.

Annemarie Verkuylen (Lucy Van Pelt) Annemarie is excited to play her first lead role in a Mater Dei production after having previously performed in the ensemble of the all-school musicals and in Shakespeare in the Grotto as Mamillius in The Winter’s Tale and as Luciana in Comedy of Errors. Annemarie sings with Chamber Singers and is also an ASB Rally Commissioner. A former competitive dancer, she currently trains at Hirschl School of Dance Arts. She would like to thank her family for their love and unwavering support. She would also like to thank Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Fouts, Mr. Helwig, Mr. Stefan Miller, Ms. Thomas and her Charlie Brown cast and crew for their hard work on this production.

Reese Wineroth (Sally Brown) Reese Alana is a sophomore and is thrilled to be playing Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This is Reese’s second show at Mater Dei. Reese has been performing in shows since fifth grade and has attended conservatory intensives as well as musical theatre master classes. Outside of theatre, she sings soprano in the Advanced Women’s Ensemble, Bel Canto.

Reese has been classically trained in voice since the age of 14 and is an ensemble member and soloist at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show and wants to thank the people that allow her to do what she loves most, which is to entertain you with her song. Reese would like to thank her teachers (mentors) past and present and her mom for always inspiring her to be the best she can be

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production team Costume Manager

Light Board Operator

Set Construction

Programs

Gwyneth Stolo*+

Sebastian Ledesma

Lily Ponce

Ms. Nicole Howard

Costume Crew

Properties Team

Lauren Howley

Katie Lowe

Hair and Makeup Team

Fiona Mulholland

Lily Ponce

Maria Contreras*

Gwen Smith*

Adelyne Tran

Sofia Moreno

Madison Waiss

Ava Walters*+

Sound Board Operator

Stagehands

Imani Brutlag

Kalusha Brutlag*

Erik Doty*

Rory Dahl

Cambria McKee

Lauryn Lilly*

John Warburton

Leah Sparks*+

Joshua Weed

Chloe Savard

Miranda Vazquez* Box Office Mrs. Marisa Winch

House Management Team

* Denotes Thespian Troupe member

+ Denotes Team Leader

Chuckles 4 Charity Christmas Show December 11, 2018 3:00 pm Little Theatre $5 At The Door

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MATER DEI THESPIAN TROUPE #3464 This year, Mater Dei is proud to announce the formation of Thespian Troupe #3464, our own chartered troupe through International Thespian Society (ITS), the honor society of Educational Theatre Association. ITS, founded in 1929, is the world’s largest honor society recognizing excellence and achievement in middle and high school theatre students. Mater Dei’s Thespian Troupe is a subset of our Theatre Arts Program. Induction into this honorary group is a privilege earned through accumulating theatre work hours.

Founding Thespian Troupe Members Kalusha Brutlag*

Gwyneth Stolo*

Sam Enriquez

Nick Van Dalsem*

Megan Jones*

Miranda Vazquez*

Naea Lautenschlager

Mrs. Lissa Slay, Troupe Director

Mater Dei Thespian Troupe #3464 wishes to recognize our newest inductees into the International Thespian Society: Carson Alanes*

Lauryn Lilly

Daniella Arcila

Danika McKee*

Maria Contreras

Betty Pham*

Ben Cruz

Gwen Smith*

Erik Doty

Paige Solano

Kiana Hernandez

Ava Walters*

* Denotes Honor Thespian, a ranking reserved for those students achieving six or more Thespian stars.

Ten stars are equivalent to 100 hours of theatre work.

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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

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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.”

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Contact Mater Dei Performing Arts Office for more information!

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MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Stefan Miller, Director of Vocal Conservatory Musical Theatre Program is an after school program designed to develop students’ abilities as actors, singers and dancers for the collegiate & real world expectations in the musical theatre world. Taught by Mr Stefan Miller, Director of Vocal Conservatory, students are provided vocal, acting and dancing coaching. They are also given the opportunity to attend masterclasses led by professionals in the musical theatre industry.

Let’s take a moment to recognize some students in this program.

MAUREEN BELD Q: How old were you in your first musical?

A: I was in Bye Bye Birdie at age 9.

Q: What is your dream role?

A: I would love to be Rose in

JONATHAN LEFEBVRE Q: When did you start singing?

Q: When did you start singing?

A: I started singing when I was in

A: This might sound cliché but right

3rd grade at my parish’s children’s choir.

goal?

A: To work professionally in the

field as a performer & to live my dream.

Q: What is your dream role?

A: Either Millie in Thoroughly A: That would probably be the title role in Sweeney Todd or Phantom in Phantom of the Opera.

Modern Millie or Maria in West Side Story.

Q: What is your musical theater goal?

Q: What are your plans for college and beyond?

A: I intend to study dramatic writing in college & pursue writing for the screen & stage.

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Q: What is your dream role?

Dog Fight.

Q: What is your long term theater

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DANCE PROGRAM PROGRAM

SPOTLIGHT

In April 2019, our Mater Dei Dance Program will make history.

“I’m really looking forward to this amazing opportunity

“It is a great honor that our Dance Team has been awarded

(especially in my senior year), helping complete Gala de

the invaluable opportunity as the first high school dance

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program to partake in the prestigious Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico” notes Mater Dei Director of Dance Kristina Marquez. “Not only will our students be able to extend the Mater Dei virtues of compassion and service through their philanthropic efforts, but they will do so utilizing their

of dancers. I can’t wait to perform with my All Male Hip Hop teammates and create lifelong memories dancing abroad.”

– Anthonie Chavez, All Male Hip Hop Captain, Class of 2019 The Dance Programs offers elective courses for all levels of dancers, as well as the Nationally-ranked Dance Team and All Male Hip Hop Teams, under the direction of Ms. Kristina

God-given gifts and talents, which makes this opportunity

Marquez. For students interested in dancing, please contact

exceptionally unique.”

the Performing Arts department, or follow the teams on social media, using handle @mdhsdance.

Through the generous arrangement of Mater Dei Dance parent and Artistic Director/Founder Christina Lyon, Mater Dei students will work directly with underprivileged youth in the Los Cabos community, teaching various dance techniques to the students at Danza Que da Esperanza, a local dance studio. They will also have the opportunity to learn from worldclass professional dancers, collaborate with students from the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at USC, and showcase their own talents during the opening sequence of the Gala, held at the beautiful Viceroy Hotel Los Cabos. Our students will be exposed to rich collaborative affairs which transcend languages, movement styles, and cross-cultural backgrounds.

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