2019-20 Fall, Issue 1- Much Ado About Nothing

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We Are Eternally Grateful to the Patrons Above for Their Support Over the Years — 2

You Ignite Our Artistry

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.

Our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Darlene Shiley and the Shiley Foundation for their generosity in underwriting this show.

We are so grateful for your unwavering support of the Performing Arts at Mater Dei High School!

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2019-2020 Season Schedule........................................ 5 Letter from the Director.............................................. 7 Letters from Our President & Principal....................... 8 Monarch Masterpiece................................................ 10 Much Ado About Nothing Program.......................... 11

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Seasonal Spotlight..................................................... 18

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome back to another year in the Mater Dei Theatre Program and to our 2019-2020 season!

This year’s theatre programming theme is “the ties that bind.” How are we, as friends, family, and humans, tied to one another? Our season opens by exploring this theme through William Shakespeare’s classic Much Ado About Nothing. How do language and communication bind us together - or tear us apart? Are respect and reputation more important than love? We then move on to the all-school play, The Diviners, where we examine the ties of friendship, faith, and fate in this tragic tale of a boy who has a gift for “divining” water and the preacher who befriends him. In our final production of the 19-20 season, we take a darkly comic look at the macabre family ties that bind in the all-school musical, The Addams Family.

Our program has adopted a mission statement that we, Mater Dei Theatre, are dedicated to telling authentic stories that engage, entertain, and enrich our community. In addition to our amazing scholar-artists, our theatre program is comprised of several wonderful people who dedicate themselves to the telling of these theatrical stories: Mrs. Andrea Fouts, the teacher of our newly-minted Honors Musical Theatre class and director of The Addams Family; Ms. Alexi Thomas as the production assistant on all of our productions in addition to serving as the program’s Theatre Assistant and teaching full-time English; we welcome back Ms. Susanna Vaughan, who previously directed voice and movement on last season’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and joins us this year as the director of Much Ado About Nothing; and as the Director of Theatre, I will continue as the mentor/advisor to our Cappies team, ComedySportz, and Thespian Troupe, and will direct The Diviners.

In a look ahead to other Theatre programming, Shortsfest will be presented by the Honors Theatre class, completely developed and devised as an ensemble. In addition, the Honors Musical Theatre will delight our community with performances throughout the year. The spring Children’s Theatre Tour, in honor of Read Across America, has already had booking requests to tour several of our local area schools. Our improv troupe has unanimously agreed to form a ComedySportz team and is looking forward to bringing matches to our Mater Dei community throughout the season. Our Thespian Troupe #3464 and Theatre Arts Club, under the excellent leadership of Paige Solano (President, ’20) will announce dates for Theatre-related social events, drives, and charitable events throughout the year. She is supported by Vice President Cindy Garcia (’20), Rory Dahl (ComedySportz Student Manager & Secretary, ’21), Caroline Kawabe (Treasurer, ’21), Fiona Mulholland (’20) and London Coco Griffin (‘22) as our Improv Liaisons, and Gwen Smith (Lead Cappies Critic, ’20).

I’d like to extend a warm salute of gratitude to our Mater Dei Administration, Mr. Scott Melvin, Mrs. Marisa Winch (‘96), our terrific Theatre Parents™ Al and Yvonne Verkuylen, and to all of our Theatre families and donors for their support of the Theatre Department. Your encouragement and nurturing of our scholar-artists is deeply appreciated and makes serving our community an absolute joy.

Thank you for joining us this season. We look forward to a wonderful year with these most talented Monarchs!

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

TH E ATRE SPONSORSHIPS We are eternally grateful to our generous donors. Your gift opens up doors for our student-artists to flourish.

Furthermore, donations made as a season sponsor have the opportunity to see an immediate impact.

Honorary Season Sponsor - $5,000+ The Calvert Family- Theatre Affinity Fund Donors Producer - $1,000+ Al & Yvonne Verkuylen- Season Sponsors The Kawabe Family- Season Sponsors Lead - $500+ Dana Barton- Season Sponsors Supporting - $300+ Eric & Joni Dahl Ensemble - $100+ The Ledesma Family

To learn more about supporting the Theatre Arts, visit www.materdeiperformingarts.org and click on “Theatre” or email theatre@materdei.org.

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Mater Dei High School 2018 Performing Arts President’s Message Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts, Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to the 2019 Performing Arts Season.

Welcome to the 2018 Performing Arts Season Our school theme this year is “Be the Light”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership willtheme be working cooperatively to inspire all of administration, our students to faculty, “be the light” of Our school this year is “Sharingtogether the Spirit”.

Our MDHS integrity andstudent respectleadership as a youngwill man woman of service totogether others. to In inspire the beautiful tradition of staff and be or working cooperatively all of our students learn through a strong all foundation integrity respectwith as they exhibit Honor, Glorytoand Love, we encourage of you to of support ourand Monarchs great pride and spirit. strong leadership in the discovery of their own very unique opportunities for their future as a young man or woman of service to others.

InDirector the beautiful Wegrowth thank and and development salute Performing Arts Executive Director Mr. Scott Melvin, of Choral & tradition of Honor, Glory and Love, we encourage all of you to support our Monarchs Vocal Music Mrs. Jodi Reed, Director of Theater Mrs. Lissa Slay, Director of Instrumental Music with great pride and spirit while attending our many activities throughout the year.

Mr. Fernando Martinez, Director of Dance Ms. Kristina Marquez and Song Coach Mrs. Aubrey Price andWe thethank otherand members the Performing Arts Department for their dedication, salute of Performing Arts Executive DirectorStaff Mr. Scott Melvin, as well diligence as the and skill in the preparation ourBand, Performing Arts 2019-2010 season.

Thank you to the students who Directors and Staff ofofour Color Guard, Dance, Song and Theatre programs.

A sincere thank you to the tremendous MonarchatDen of parents, benefactors andA sincere perform with such skill, passion and enthusiasm so many MDHSalumni, events and functions. friends who to faithfully the Mater Dei Performing Arts year thank you to thecontinue tremendous Monarchsupport Den of parents, alumni, benefactors andPrograms friends who continue in and year out. the Mater Dei Performing Arts programs year in and year out. to faithfully support Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing Finally, we thankwho andrepresent wish good and Godspeed to allHonor, of ourGlory Performing ArtsWe students Arts students ourluck great school with such and Love. hope who represent our schoolperformances with such Honor, and Love.

Weyou hope and pray for successful and pray forgreat successful for allGlory our artists and that all achieve your performances and that performance you all achieve yourinpersonal andscheduled group performance goals this season. personal and group goals all of your competitions.

Lady Queen of Peace Victory: for Us! OurOur Lady Queen of Peace andand Victory: PrayPray for Us! Sincerely, Sincerely,

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy President, MDHS President, MDHS

Dear Students, Parents and Alumni, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year with the theme of Be the Light. In what better way can we Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, share the light of Christ at MDHS than through Honor, Glory, Love in the Performing Arts. Our students to arethe skilled and talented all areas of the Artsofand they bring love, joy and beauty Welcome 2018-2019 schoolinyear with the theme Sharing the Spirit.

In what better through way their to all whom theyHonor, come in contact. can weperformances share the spirit of those MDHSwith than through Glory, Love in the Performing Arts. Our students are skilled and talented in all areas of the Arts and they bring love, joy and beauty I congratulate and thank to our of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the through their performances allExecutive those withDirector whom they come in contact.

Directors of each program for their outstanding commitment and dedication to our student artists.

I congratulate and thank our Executive Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the The opportunities which you provide are instrumental in the development of students’ skills and Directors of each program for their outstanding commitment and dedication to our student talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts artists. The opportunities, which you provide, are instrumental in the development of students’ programs. skills and talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts programs.

As the year unfolds, we look forward to the Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, Handbells, Hip Hop,we Song, Theatre in which our Comedy, student artists will perform.

As the year unfolds, lookStrings forwardand to the Band,activities Choir, Color Guard, Dance, Guitar, Through these spirited performances you frequently which may Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities intransform which ourlives, student artists willsometimes perform. be tainted by sadness, into beacons of hope, and joy.

We alsolives, look which forward to welcoming Through these spirited performances, you light frequently transform may sometimes alumni be back tobythese performances; it is of always great joy to so forward many alumni supporting these tainted sadness, into beacons hopeaand joy.

Wesee look also toartists welcoming alumni events. back to these performances; it is always a great joy to see so many alumni artists supporting these events.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance and To everyone Be involved in the Performing God’s eachinand every performance. remember, the Light of Christ to all Arts, people with blessings whom youon come contact.

FrancesClare Clare Frances Principal PrincipalMDHS MDHS

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Cost: $125 per person non-reserved seating reserved seating / sponsorships begin @ $1,000

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Rendering of the new Performing Arts Center

Monarch Masterpiece A COMMUNITY BASED CAMPAIGN FOR THE

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL

Rendering of Black Box Theatre

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MATERDEIPERFORMINGARTS.ORG

Written by William Shakespeare

DIRECTOR...........................................................Mrs. Susanna Vaughan PRODUCTION MANAGER.............................................. Mrs. Lissa Slay PRODUCER.................................................................... Mr. Scott Melvin PRODUCTION ASSISTANT....................................... Ms. Alexi Thomas ASSISTANT DIRECTOR...................................... Annemarie Verkuylen STAGE MANAGER..................................................................... Ben Cruz ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS...................................Lindsay Aquino

Dario Rimicci

John Warburton

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS

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

The Mater Dei Events & Media Services Team, Mrs. Winch, MDHS Theatre

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

Committee Members, Mr. Ritter, Mr. Bellomo and the Facilities Team,

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

Mr. Tom Duffy, All Cast & Crew Parents. Thanks to our Theatre Parents for

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

the 2019-2020 School Year Albert and Yvonne Verkuylen, and to all cast

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

and crew parents for always being so amazing and willing to help with

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

the Theatre program!

Mr. Miguel Gutierrez

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

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

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Director’s Notes Written toward the middle of his career, Much Ado about Nothing remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular works and one of my favorite plays of all time. The witty banter between Beatrice and Benedick is simply delicious to read and say. The way in which the play teasingly discusses marriage and gender roles makes it as timely a play as ever. That’s one reason why we decided to set the play in 1945, just as WWII is ending. That tumultuous time saw many men fighting and dying, while women were left to assume command of the home and the workplace. In this play, you’ll see a woman break convention by being the leader of her city, while simultaneously supporting tradition by securing an arranged marriage for her daughter; you’ll see an independent woman balk at the expectations set on her, preferring the life of a bachelor; you’ll see a man set against conventional marriage change his tune and pursue that which he despised.

Nearly every character has a complete change of heart by the end of the play – except the villain, of course. The villain cannot let go of others’ negative perceptions of her. Instead of accepting responsibility for her mistakes and moving forward, she is consumed by anger and loneliness and seeks to bring others into her misery. Another major theme of the play explores how rumors and gossip affect us.

For most characters, this plays out in a comedic fashion and works out in their favor in the end. The villain, however, allows the rumors to ruin her. This funny play has a deep message at heart: letting go of the misconceptions we have of others and ourselves allows us to discover new and exciting possibilities.

Thank you for supporting these students and their hard work. Enjoy the show!

- Mrs. Susanna Vaughan

Location

The Governor’s Villa in Messina, Italy

Time

Spring 1945

Cast List (In Order of Appearance)

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Leonata............................................. Kelli Chamberlain*

Dogberry...................................................... Lily Ponce*

Messenger/Girl.............................................Leah Bostic

Verges.......................................................Emily Manney

Beatrice..................................................... Gwen Smith*

First Watchman............................................. Ruby Pettis

Hero......................................................... Imani Brutlag*

Georgia Seacoal.....................................Emma Rowden

Prince Don Pedro........................................ JD Houston

Second Watchman......................... Maggie Hohenstein

Benedick.......................................................Noah Dang

Borachio.....................................................Beau Calvert

Lady Joan....................................................Coco Griffin

Conrade................................................ Cambria McKee

Claudio..................................................Ethan Ferguson

Friar Francis........................................ Anthony Kubasek

Balthasar............................................ Caroline Kawabe*

Sexton......................................................Yannik Fischer

Margaret................................................ Cynthia Garcia*

Antonia............................................ Isabelle Buchanan*

Ursula.............................................................Rory Dahl*

*d enotes member of International Thespian Society

Cast Bios Leah Bostic (Messenger/Girl) Leah is excited to perform in her first play at Mater Dei. She has previously performed in Aladdin and The Wizard of Oz over the past two summers for Center Stage Theatre. She has greatly enjoyed her time rehearsing for this production and learning from her great theatre teachers. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Imani Brutlag (Hero) Imani is extremely excited to play Hero in this production. Her previous experience includes Drowsy Chaperone, Antigone, and Comedy of Errors and she has been a crew member in four plays and musicals at Mater Dei. Imani is also involved in choir as a member of Bel Canto. She has always been heavily involved with choir and theatre all her life and puts her entire heart into it. Imani is so appreciative for all the hard work put into the show by all the cast, crew and directors. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for all their support. She is so glad to have been a part of this amazing cast and crew and hopes that you enjoy the show!

Isabelle Buchanan (Antonia) Isabelle is a junior and this is her fifth play at Mater Dei and third Shakespeare in the Grotto. She adores everything about theatre, whether it’s acting on stage or admiring from the audience. Other hobbies include laughing for hours and making unforgettable memories with her friends and family. She is beyond excited for her third Shakespeare performance and hopes everyone enjoys Much Ado About Nothing as much as she does. It has been such an incredible honor for her to work with this superbly talented cast and crew, and she especially wants to thank the outstanding and supportive audience for making it all worthwhile.

Beau Calvert (Borachio) Beau is super excited to be playing Borachio in Mater Dei’s production of Much Ado About Nothing! At Mater Dei he has previously performed as Anthony Dull in Love’s Labour’s Lost, and the magistrate in Fools. Outside of Mater Dei, Beau has played Sourdough Sam in South Coast Repertory’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 both 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 keeping him well. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Kelli Chamberlain (Leonata) Kelli Chamberlain is very excited to play Leonata in Mater Dei’s production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Her previous Shakespearean roles at Mater Dei include Dromio of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors and Boyet in Loves Labour’s Lost. Kelli is involved in both theatre arts and the music program, a member of both Chamber Singers and Advanced Theatre. Kelli would like to thank her family, friends, fellow cast and crew, and everyone else involved in this amazing production for their support. Kelli would especially like to thank Ms. Vaughan, Mrs. Slay, and Ms. Thomas for including her in this wonderful Mater Dei tradition.

Rory Dahl (Ursula) Rory Dahl, a junior at Mater Dei, is beyond excited to be playing Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing. Rory has been involved in the Theatre Arts Program at Mater Dei since her freshman year and has loved every second of it.

She’s a member of MD’s Improv Team, a Theatre Arts Club officer, and a Cappies critic. Outside of theatre, Rory enjoys playing guitar, reading, and discovering new ways to tie her shoes. She’d like to thank the cast, the crew, Ms. Thomas, Ms. Vaughan, and Mrs. Slay for all their hard work and support during the production.

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Cast Bios Noah Dang (Benedick) Noah Dang could not be more excited to perform as Benedick in Mater Dei’s production of the Shakespearean comedy Much Ado About Nothing. He is now in his sophomore year. His previous experience includes acting in the role of Mishkin in Fools and Dumaine in Love’s Labour’s Lost. He would like to thank his family for always supporting him in his artistic endeavors; Ms. Vaughan for being an amazing director who helped him grow and flourish as an actor; the designers, technicians, and artists for truly making this production possible; and finally, the cast. Though rehearsal could be painstaking and exhausting, they made each one an enjoyable experience.

He is glad you could come watch and hopes you enjoy the show!

Ethan Ferguson (Claudio) Ethan Ferguson is looking forward to playing Claudio in Mater Dei’s production of Much Ado About Nothing.

This is his first year and his first play at Mater Dei and he is very excited. Ethan has performed in the following plays/musicals, Annie (Rooster) - 2016, Wizard of Oz (The Cowardly Lion) - 2017, All Shook Up (Chad) - 2018, Aladdin (Aladdin) - 2018, Mary Poppins (Bert)- 2019. This is also his very first Shakespeare play which he has never done before and he is thrilled. He can’t wait to see what this year has in store for him at Mater Dei. He is also excited to join the theatre department. Ethan would like to thank his friends, family, and especially his parents for sending him to Mater Dei for a great education. He loves Mater Dei so far and can’t wait to see what happens next this upcoming year. He hopes that you all enjoy the show.

Yannik Fischer (Sexton) Yannik Fischer is playing Sexton in Much Ado About Nothing during his freshman year. He believes that he will do exceptionally well as playing Sexton since he is interested in law and Sexton is acting like a judge in Much Ado About Nothing. Yannik has previously played such roles as the Grinch in The Grinch and with Businessman #1 in Elf. Besides acting, he enjoys a game of soccer and outdoor activities, like archery. Yannik would like to thank his brother, and Mater Dei alumnus, Zigann, for getting him started in theatre at Mater Dei. Also, he would like to thank Ms. Vaughan and Mrs. Slay for accepting his audition and for giving him the opportunity to play Sexton. Lastly, he would like to thank the audience for coming out and watching the show. The audience is what makes him want to continue acting and gives him the courage to act as someone else.

Cynthia Garcia (Margaret) Cynthia is thrilled to be playing Margaret in this production of Much Ado About Nothing! Now a senior at Mater Dei, she has been a part of the Theatre Arts Program for all four years. Her favorite role to date is Yenchna in Fools. She is also this year’s Thespian Troupe Vice President. 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. She would also like to extend her gratitude to Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Vaughan, Ms. Thomas and the amazing cast and crew for all of their hard work in putting this show together. She could not have asked for a better show to initiate her last theatre season here at Mater Dei. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Coco Griffin (Lady Joan) London Coco is 15 years old and a very passionate performer. This year at Mater Dei, she is the Improv Liaison, on the Cappies team, and of course plays Lady Joan in Much Ado About Nothing! London Coco has trained in Acting and Performance at UCLA, Broadway Artists Alliance in NYC, UCI’s New Swan Shakespeare Festival, and so much more! She would love to thank all those involved in this production. Enjoy the show!

Maggie Hohenstein (Second Watchman)

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Maggie is so excited to play Second Watchman in Mater Dei’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. This is her first high school play and her first Shakespearean production. She has previously played Witch One in Haphazardly Ever After, Glenda in Dorothy in Wonderland, and Katie Nanna in Mary Poppins, and has been acting since the fifth grade. Maggie is eternally grateful to her junior high drama teacher, Mr. U, for putting up with her throughout the years; her oldest friend, Lindsay, for showing her what theater is all about; her dad, for supporting her and being her inspiration; her mom, for pushing her to always do her best and try new things; her siblings, just for being awesome; and Mrs. Slay, her current theater teacher, for welcoming her into the Mater Dei ensemble. She hopes you enjoy seeing Much Ado as much as she enjoys being a part of it.

Cast Bios JD Houston (Prince/Don Pedro) JD Houston is excited to be performing in another Shakespearean play at Mater Dei. Last year, he played King of Navarre in Love’s Labour’s Lost. He also plays football at Mater Dei. He was in Theatre 1 last year and is now studying Musical Theatre. He’s excited for this production because he’s a junior now and, since it’s his second show at Mater Dei, he is more familiar with the amazing cast and crew in this production. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Caroline Kawabe (Balthasar) Caroline Kawabe is more than excited to play Balthasar in Mater Dei’s production of Much Ado About Nothing during her junior year! She has been in many productions prior to her role in Much Ado. Some of her past parts include: Sophia (Fools), Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Lily (Annie), and one of the Witches (Macbeth). This is Caroline’s fifth time acting 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 Ms. Vaughan, Mrs. Slay, Ms. Thomas, and the cast and crew for making this show possible! Also, a huge thank you to her family, friends, and past theatre coaches for helping her along the way. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Anthony Kubasek (Friar Francis) Anthony Kubasek is a freshman at Mater Dei and is highly excited to be a part of Much Ado About Nothing, his first play at MD. He always enjoys participating in the arts, whether that be choir, dance, or acting. In the past, Anthony has participated in Mater Dei’s Junior High Honor Choir and achieved third place in Mater Dei’s Junior High Vocal Competition. He currently participates in Mater Dei’s Troubadour Groups and enjoys learning about the sciences and participating in MUN. He would like to thank his mother and sister for supporting and encouraging him to join this Much Ado About Nothing cast, and all the teachers who will guide him throughout his freshman year.

Emily Manney (Verges) Emily is very excited to play Verges in Mater Dei’s Shakespeare in the Grotto production of Much Ado About Nothing. Her previous experience in acting includes playing Ensemble in Love’s Labour’s Lost (Mater Dei) and various acting camps. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her love for acting. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cambria McKee (Conrade) Cambria McKee is excited to be Conrade in this year’s Shakespearean play Much Ado About Nothing. She was part of the ensemble for Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and was a stagehand during You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Cambria is also a member of Bel Canto Choir and ASB. She would like to thank Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Vaughan, and the cast and crew for making this such a fun experience. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ruby Pettis (First Watchman) Ruby Pettis is 14 years old and comes from The Pegasus School. This is her first year at Mater Dei. She has a lot of past experience with acting. She has performed in The Little Mermaid, Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, Annie, Macbeth, and many more. She is very excited to be in Much Ado About Nothing and she loves Shakespeare.

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Cast Bios Lily Ponce (Dogberry) Lily Ponce is extremely excited to be playing Dogberry in the Mater Dei production Much Ado About Nothing.

Lily’s previous experience in Theatre includes Ivy in The Boarding House, Guard #2 in Antigone, Ensemble in Comedy Of Errors, and Jaquetta in Love’s Labour’s Lost. Lily has also been on the production crew for the following productions: Seussical, Fools, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Much Ado About Nothing, and Guys and Dolls. Lily is also involved in Mater Dei’s Improv Team and the Bel Canto choir. She would like to thank her family for supporting her, her friends who are always on her side, and Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Vaughan for supporting and teaching her more about theatre. She hopes you enjoy this wonderful production.

Emma Rowden (Georgia Seacoal) Emma Rowden is very excited to be a part of this production of Much Ado About Nothing. Although this is her first play at Mater Dei, she has participated in eight plays during her time at The Pegasus School. One of her favorite plays that she’s been in was Into the Woods, where she played the witch. The first play that Emma was in third grade where she played an orphan in a production of Annie. She has only ever been in one other Shakespearean play, Macbeth, so she is very excited to be performing in Much Ado About Nothing. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Gwen Smith (Beatrice) Gwen Smith is very excited to play Beatrice in our rendition of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare.

She has been involved with numerous Mater Dei theatre productions, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, Winter’s Tale, Comedy of Errors, 12 Angry Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Fools and many more. 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 we do!

Production Teams Costume Managers

Scenic Manager

Hair/Makeup Lead

Ava Walters* Megan Yglesias*

Sebastian Ledesma*

Sofia Moreno*

Costume Crew

Scenic Team

Hair/Makeup Team

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Jennie Greco

Colleen Fano Erin Lustado

Rachel O’Sullivan Chloe Savard

Beth Romeyn Colleen Fano Fiona Mulholland* Kathy Cruz

House Manager

Carson Alanes*

Katie Lowe

Audio Manager & Soundboard Operator

Properties Team

Publicity Manager

Josh Weed*

Maggie Hohenstein

Lily Ponce*

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Erin Lustado

Lindsay Aquino*

Deck Lead

Casey Fort*

Casey Fort*

Lighting Design & Board Operator

Running Crew

Paige Solano*

Chloe Savard

Publicity Team

Sound & Lighting Support Mr. Brian Barsuglia Mr. Casey Rice Mr. Andrew Roberts

Concessions Lead Mrs.Yvonne Verkuylen

Programs Ms. Nicole Howard ‘85

Box Office Mrs. Marisa Winch ‘96

Imani Brutlag* Caroline Kawabe* Emma Rowden

Erin Lustado *d enotes member of International Thespian Society

Additional sound & lighting support provided by Mr. Robert Conrad and Calimesa Technical Services

MATER DEI THESPIAN TROUPE #3464 Mater Dei’s Thespian Troupe #3464, our own chartered troupe through International Thespian Society (ITS), is part of 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.

Thespian Troupe Members Annemarie Verkuylen*

Carson Alanes*

Fiona Mulholland*

Sofia Moreno

Ava Walters*

Casey Fort*

Gwen Smith*^

Ben Cruz

Dario Rimicci*

Paige Solano*

Mrs. Lissa Slay+, Troupe Director

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

John Warburton

Lindsay Aquino

Nick Quattrocchi

Cynthia Garcia

Josh Weed

Maureen Beld

Rory Dahl

Imani Brutlag

Kelli Chamberlain

Megan Yglesias

Sebastian Ledesma

Isabelle Buchanan

Lily Ponce*

Natalie Erhard

Sebastian Saintigno

And welcome to the troupe Natalie Coffeen Mater Dei Thespian Troupe #3464 wishes to recognize our first alumni class: Betty Pham*

Gwyneth Stolo+*

Leah Sparks

Naea Lautenschlager+

Daniella Arcila

Jonathan Lefebvre

Maria Contreras

Nick Van Dalsem+*

Danika McKee*

Kalusha Brutlag+*^

Megan Jones+*

Sam Enriquez+*

Dominic Delfin

Kiana Hernandez

Michael Woodard

Sarah Schulist

Erik Doty

Lauryn Lilly

Miranda Vazquez+*

Victoria Lopez

Thespian of the Year 2018-19: Kalusha Brutlag + Denotes Founding Member *D enotes Honor Thespian, a ranking reserved for those students achieving six or more Thespian stars. Ten stars are equivalent to 100 hours of theatre work. ^ Denotes National Honor Thespian. National Honor Thespian status is achieved when reaching 120+ points.

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MUSIC ACADEMY 2019-2020 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

6 – 8PM in Band Room Mondays: Red Band Thursdays: Monarch Band

CONTACT INFO

Mr. Taylor Smith tsmith@materdei.org (714)-641-5455 Visit www.materdeiperformingarts.org and select Music Academy from Programs tab at top 2018 Advocacy in Action Award Recipient for Providing Music Education for Every Student

MUSIC CLASSES OFFERED Recorder

Drumline

Beginning Band

Jazz Band

Advanced Band

Beginning String Ensemble

Junior Colorguard

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PERFORMANCES Mater Dei High School Home Football games (Pep Band) Mater Dei High School Home Basketball games (Pep Band) Christmas at the Corner @ Mater Dei HS Knotts Berry Farm Theme Park Disneyland Theme Park California Adventure Theme Park

Segerstrom Center of the Arts (Choir Concert) Chapman University Concert Band Festival Spring Concert All-Star Solo/Ensemble Recital 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)

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Thank you Mater Dei for giving our children so many opportunities!

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PERFORMING ARTS

2019 2020

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to what promises to be a year full of beauty, a year full of dialogue, a year full of joy. Through dance and song, the visual and aural, and playing in every sense of the word, it is our hope that you may quiet the cares of a noisy world behind and find peace in our halls. It is our mission here in the arts to empower ambassadors of change through artistic expression, engaging our community to experience, reflect and react. Just as a kaleidoscope, we pray our events shift the lens of your perception, adding new opportunities to wonder and dream.

And as we dream of the imminent construction of the Monarch Masterpiece, our new home for the performing arts, we give thanks for the countless patrons, alumni, grandparents and all who support our young artists down the path of excellence. They perform for you, they bring their greatest for you - thank you for being that stimulus for success.

So please, sit back and enjoy the beauty of our remodeled grotto bedecked with Shakespearean prose and wild antics. Let your time here be as “merry as the day is long,� as said by the Bard himself. Thank you again and God Bless!

Mr. Scott Melvin, Executive Director, Performing Arts

CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC

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Director of Choral and Vocal Music

Amanda Bistolfo

Associate Director of Choral and Vocal Music

Stefan Miller

Vocal Conservatory Director

Andrea Fouts

Kent Helwig

Vocal Instructor

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Tyler Wolsten

Vocal Instructor

Anna Kietzman

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Kai Cameron

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FACULTY & STAFF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Fernando Martinez Director of Instrumental Music

Taylor Smith

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Matthew Lopez

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Colorguard Instructor

Ken Parker

Guitar Instructor

Jinah Chung

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Jared Roberto

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Bruno Cilloniz

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Steve Viau

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Jennifer Galvan

Varsity Song Coach

Taylor Smith

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THEATRE

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Director of Theatre

Andrea Fouts

Theatre Instructor

Alexi Thomas

Production Assistant

Suzanna Vaughan

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Technical Director

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CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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DARIO RIMICCI

hy do you love choir? I love W expressing myself, and choir allows me to do this in a variety of ways. I am involved in Chamber Singers and Men’s Barbershop. The music we do here is always something magical, and our Chambers groups of past have always given us that magical gift. I too want to express myself that way and give others that magical experience.

Have you always been interested in singing? I have been participating in choir since the 5th grade and have always had a natural affinity for music.

Growing up, I admired my sister, who was in Chamber Singers, and I wanted to attain what she had. I love the emotional connection with music; it’s not just sound, but something tangible.

What is your favorite experience in the Choral and Vocal Music program? I’ve had so many great experiences, but I can never forget my first Fall Concert as a freshman.

I was blown away not only by the Chamber Singers’ performance, but also by the choral community and how inviting they were.

You are also in theatre. How do the theatre arts relate to choir?

They are both emotional activities they draw out different things from you. During choir, the emotional connection is your voice that you are putting out- unique to you. In theatre you have a different part to play, to be someone else. And doing technical theatre, I am able to bring different aspects to the show, which otherwise wouldn’t be noticed. I love being able to facilitate that.

What will you major in at college?

In college, I want to double major in computer science with an emphasis in game design as well as major in music composition.

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Where do you plan to attend college? My top choice is Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston.

I love oncology and am looking towards a career in oncology research or trauma surgery.

MATTHEW DELONG What draws you to choir? Choir is a great place to be where you can get to know people. As a freshman, I started in Concert Choir, became a founding member of Kingsmen, and am now in Chamber Singers.

We have fun and we work hard. It’s definitely a home away from home.

No matter who you are or what you do, everyone should try choir, even if you don’t think you are great. I love to encourage people to do choir, so they can enjoy all the joy it brings to people.

Do you participate in other activities on campus? I’m also the captain of the speech and debate team. I was the first member of Mater Dei to go to State. I am hoping to take more members this year.

What are your future plans? I want to go to school at Notre Dame; study history and go into academia. I would focus on modern history, with an emphasis on early 20th century.

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CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

MEET YOUR CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC MASTERS

We recently sat down with our new director and the rest of the faculty to find out a little more about their background and why they love being at Mater Dei. Here’s what they had to say.

JODI REED

Director of Choral & Vocal Music

AMANDA BISTOLFO Associate Director of Choral & Vocal Music

Q: Why do you love choral & vocal music?

Q: How has choral & vocal music affected your life?

A: I love choir! There is nothing like the feeling of voices coming together, could be ten voices or two hundred - usually with some of your best friends, singing, creating amazing harmony and beautiful music together. It’s incredible to be able to create something from nothing - no instruments you hold or play, just the sound of the human voice.

A: I love the choral community, the sound itself, and the ability to accomplish things in a group that I couldn’t possibly do alone.

While conducting during an assistantship after graduating college, I remember standing in front of a choir and realizing that I was truly happy and doing what I was meant to do, and I still feel that way when I get up in front of a choir today.

Q: What do you love most about working at MD?

Q: What do you love most about working at MD?

A: T he kids at Mater Dei are awesome! I love their dedication to everything they do!

A: T he students, of course! But also, the support from administration and the community. Plus, our students have access to so many opportunities within the program.

FUN FACT: I ’m obsessed with the ocean. I was a diver in high school and am currently an advanced scuba diver.

STEFAN MILLER

Vocal Music Conservatory Director

FUN FACT: I can juggle and have mean roundhouse and crescent kicks.

KENT HELWIG

Choral Accompanist

Q: How did you get into vocal music?

Q: W hy do you love working at Mater Dei?

A: I joined choir as a freshman in high school because my brother said it was cool. I was the worst of the worst, but I practiced before school, during lunch and after school to match pitch. As an adult, I can’t imagine doing anything else that brings me as much joy as singing & teaching voice. No where else do I feel as alive as when I’m on stage.

A: H ere at Mater Dei, as a working musician and educator, I really enjoy sharing my passion for music with students and strive to be creative in communicating musical concepts.

Q: What do you love most about working at MD? A: I love being able to impart knowledge & share my joy and passion with the students, while helping them find their own voice and passion.

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Q: What is the best part about working with students?

A: M ost of all, witnessing a student’s transformation, their commitment to excellence, seeing and hearing their artistic growth is exhilarating for me and is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

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