2019-20 Winter, Issue 2- Addams Family

MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE ARTS in Partnership with Santa Ana College Theater Arts

PRESENTS

WINTER 2019-20, ISSUE 2

MONARCH

SPOTLIGHT

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Patrons of the Arts

Drew & Corinne Adams

The Goodkind Family

The Ambrose Family

The Gregor Family

Asada Tacos & Beer

Gustavo Guillen

The Menzia Family

Bi Shen

Janet Balsis

Habeeb Family

Middle Earth Geo Testing

The Shepherd Family

David and Nicole Barry

Amanda Hancock

Cindy Millsap Zarate

Leslie and David Seidner

Dana Barton

Greg & Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey

Christine M. Monge

Cindie and Bert Selva

Kellie Bauer

Louie and Bita Hernandez

Jim and Elizabeth Moos

The Shiley Foundation

Mary & Todd Beld

Philip Hiestand

The Morales Family

The Silva Family

Katherine Bermudez-Huie

The Hinz Family

Mary Ellen & Matthew Moschetti

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd

Margaret Brown

Timothy Hirota

The Mulholland Family

The Shepherd Family

Scott Brown

Aaron & Jane Hodgdon

The Murillo Family

Larry Silva Family

The Calvert Family

Debra Hoffmeyer

Grizelda Navarro

Maria Silva

The Carroll Family

David and Beth Hopkins

Cate Neushauser

Brian Smith

Cynthia E Cattern

Stephanie Hopkins

Kimberly Neuhauser

The Solano Family

The Cefalu Family

Julie and Mark Hughes

Mark Nialis

The Solis Family

The Chamberlain Family

Mark and Joanne Hulme

Nina Gibson Designs

The Sparks Family

The Ciachurski Family

Mr. and Mrs. Imhoff

Sarah Novak

Ellen Stanley

The Clark Family

Melissa B. Jacobson

Roger and Michelle Nieves

Michael and Julie Stewart

Clark Commercial Development

The Josten Family

The O’Day Family

The Strader Family

Frank Conway

The Kalczynski Family

The Osuna Family

The Sullivan Family

Maria Corazon Meris, MD.

The Kawabe Family

Arnold & Teresa (Clare) Pinkston

Maurissa Talarico

Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne

The Keating Suh Family

The Poliquin Family

Theresa Thompson

Gary Coronado

Robert Kessler

Manuel Porto

The Trotter Family

Carol M Cox

Carmina Kissinger

Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli

Georgina and Anthony Ty

The Cullen Family

Guy & Jennifer Klingler

Ron Bruder & Kimberly Prado

Quang Uong

The Curley Family

Lorrain and Kevin Kramer

Brittany Railey

Sheila Uribe

The Dahl Family

The Kridle Family

Reunion Kitchen + Drink

The Van Dalsem Family

The Dang Family

Ralph C. Kuhen

The Reyes-Franco Family

James Van Eenenaam

The Delfin Family

The L’Heureux Family

The Riedl Family

Al and Yvonne Verkuylen

The DeLong Family

Elisabeth Leandro

The Rimicci Family

The Villanueva Family

The Duron Family

Ledesma Family

The Rubio Family

Tana Walsh

The Eastman Family

The Lefebvre Family

The Rojek Family

Warburton Family

Jesse & Mike Ellison

The Lilly Family

Carie Ross

Warnock Family

The Elsenpeter Family

The Lising Family

Angelo J. Ruta

The Warnock Family

Abel Estrada

The Ludovico Family

Jose and Cynthia Salazar

Ken and Deonna Watkins

James & Margaret Ettinger

Christina Lyon

JA Salazar Construction

Patricia Weed

The Fancher Family

Michele MacAller

and Supply Co.

The Whitley Family

Tony Ferrero

The McGee Family

The Salcedo Family

The Whittaker Family

Mark & Lony Fiduccia

The McGrath Family

Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello

John & Leslie Widera

Erica & Jerry Fink

The McIntosh Family

Jeff and Christine Sarmiento

Thomas Williamson

Ted & Beckie Flati

Dennis McKee

Ed & Carine Savard

Susan Wojtaszek

Bernadine Fraser

Julie Maglione

Andy and Karen Schickling

Todd Woody

Bob & Christina Gannon

The Matlock Group

The Schulist Family

The Yocam Family

GSF Marketing, Inc.

Joy & Victor Mena

Linda Shoaff

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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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE

WINTER

2019-20 ISSUE 2

How to Order Tickets ONLINE: V isit www.MaterDeiPerformingArts.org

and select “Tickets” at top of page

2019-2020 Season Schedule........................................ 5

PHONE: ( 714) 957-3784 from Mon–Fri 10am–3pm

Letter from the Director.............................................. 7

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.

Letters from Our President & Principal....................... 8 Monarch Masterpiece................................................ 10 The Addams Family Program..................................... 11 Seasonal Spotlight..................................................... 22 Performing Arts Faculty and Staff............................. 24 Outreach Spotlight.................................................... 26

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DEC 6 & 7 • 6:30PM DEC 8 • 5:30PM MADRIGAL FEAST

MAR 10 • 3PM COMEDYSPORTZ SPRING SHOW

Choral & Vocal Music Chapman University

SEP 26-29 • 4PM THEATRE IN THE GROTTO’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

DEC 10 • 3PM COMEDYSPORTZ CHRISTMAS SHOW

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OCT 4 • 7PM PERFORMING ARTS UNITY ROUTINE Performing Arts Santa Ana Bowl

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J A N U A RY

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MAR 12 • 7:30PM CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC SPRING CONCERT

Choral & Vocal Music; Jazz Band Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

MAR 21 & 22 • 7PM SPRING DANCE CONCERT SOUL STORIES Dance Meruelo Athletic Center

OCT 10 • • 6:30PM CHORAL MUSIC FRIENDS FESTIVAL

JAN 10 • 2PM LOVE DANCE FESTIVAL

MAR 27 • 7PM INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC’S LA PRIMAVERA

OCT 13 • 7:00PM CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC FALL CONCERT

JAN 18 • ALL DAY MATER DEI DANCE CLASSIC

APRIL

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OCT 17 & 18 • 3PM OCT 19 • 2PM & 5PM SHORTSFEST Theatre Little Theatre

OCT 26 • 7PM INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC’S HAUNTED EVE Instrumental Music Grotto

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NOV 9 • ALL DAY WESTERN BANDS ASSOCIATION SOCAL SUPER SHOW! Instrumental Music El Camino College

NOV 14 & 15 • 7PM NOV 16 • 2PM & 7PM NOV 17 • 2PM ALL SCHOOL PLAY THE DIVINERS

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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, 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 The Kawabe Family Lead - $500+ Dana Barton The Ledesma Family The Solano Family Supporting - $300+ Eric & Joni Dahl

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

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Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to the 2020 Performing Arts Season.

Our school theme this year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership are working together to inspire all of our students to “be the light” of integrity and respect as a young man or woman of service to others. In the beautiful tradition of Honor, Glory and Love, we encourage all of you to support our Monarchs with great pride and spirit.

We thank and salute our Performing Arts Executive Director Mr. Scott Melvin, Director of Choral & Vocal Music Mrs. Jodi Reed, Director of Theater Mrs. Lissa Slay, Director of Instrumental Music Mr. Fernando Martinez, Director of Dance Ms. Kristina Marquez and Song Coach Mrs. Aubrey Price and the other members of the Performing Arts Department Staff for their dedication, diligence and skill in the preparation of our Performing Arts 2020 season. Thank you to the students who perform with such skill, passion and enthusiasm at so many MDHS events and functions. A sincere thank you to the tremendous Monarch Den of parents, alumni, benefactors and friends who continue to faithfully support the Mater Dei Performing Arts programs year in and year out.

Finally, we wish good luck and Godspeed to all of our Performing Arts students who represent our great school with such Honor, Glory and Love. We hope and pray for successful performances and that you all achieve your personal and group performance goals this season.

Our Lady Queen of Peace and Victory: Pray for Us!

Fr. Steve Sallot 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.

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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.

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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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THANK YOU

The Performing Arts Department would like to sincerely thank Mr. Patrick Murphy, former President of Mater Dei High School, for his years of unending support.

Although you will be greatly missed at our school as you continue on a new chapter in your life, you remain in our hearts a true Patron of the Mater Dei Arts.

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MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE ARTS in Partnership with Santa Ana College Theater Arts PRESENTS

The Addams Family A New Musical Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman,

Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical

DIRECTOR.............................................................Mrs. Andrea Fouts

MD PRESIDENT......................................Fr. Steve Sallot ‘72

MUSICAL DIRECTOR............................................. Mr. Kent Helwig

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

CHOREOGRAPHER............................................... Ms. Emily Coffey

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

PRODUCER...............................................................Mr. Scott Melvin

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

PRODUCTION MANAGER........................................ Mrs. Lissa Slay PRODUCTION ASSISTANT................................. Ms. Alexi Thomas ASSISTANT DIRECTOR......................................................Ben Cruz STAGE MANAGER............................................................ Ava Walters ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS....................................JD Houston

Rachel O’Sullivan

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

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

Mr. Miguel Gutierrez

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

ASSISTANT STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHER........ Lindsay Aquino MUSIC: Musical recording provided by The MT Pit L.L.C. — www.themtpit.com

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A SINCERE THANK YOU TO THE FACULTY & STAFF AT SANTA ANA COLLEGE. RSCCD Board of Trustees President, Claudia C. Alvarez Vice President, Nelida Mendoza Clerk, Phillip E. Yarbrough Arianna Barrios, Member Claudia C. Alvarez, Member John Hanna, Chair Larry Labrado, Member Nelida Mendoza, Member Phillip E. Yarbrough, Member Zeke Hernandez, Member Theodore D. Moreno, Student Trustee

Santa Ana College Fine & Performing Arts Dean, Kellori Dower, Ed.D. Theater Arts Dept. Chair, Chris Cannon Asst. Professor, Amberly Chamberlain Technical Director, Sean Small FPA Office, Vanessa Urbina & Toni Withey

THANK YOU! Santa Ana College, Mr. Rice, Mr. Barsuglia, and the Events and Media Services Team, Mrs. Winch, MDHS Theatre Committee Members, Mr. Bellemo, Mr. Ritter, and the Facilities Team, Mr. Tom Duffy, All Crew Member and All Cast Member Parents (Thanks for the food!). Mr. and Mrs. Contreras for loaning equipment. And thanks to our Theatre Parents for the 2019-2020 School Year, Albert and Yvonne Verkuylen, for always being so amazing and willing to help with the program!

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

CHANCELLOR: Marvin Martinez SANTA ANA COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Linda Rose, Ed.D.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES Welcome to the 2020 All-School Musical, The Addams Family! We are so pleased to be presenting this musical on the beautiful Phillips Hall Stage at Santa Ana College. We have been warmly welcomed by the Santa Ana College Theatre Department, and we are grateful for the ability to produce our All-School Musical here. Not only were our students given the opportunity to produce their musical in a beautiful, professional space, but they have also been working closely with faculty from Santa Ana College, learning new technical and design techniques to contribute to this evening’s show.

For the past three months I have had the pleasure of working with the most stellar cast and crew. They are truly one of the most dedicated, talented and hardworking groups of students I have seen. The cast has fully embraced these wacky characters, and I can tell you that there has been plenty of laughter throughout the process. The storyline is simple: Boy meets girl. Girl introduces boy to her morbid family. Chaos ensues. But even through this simple plot we can see that the strangest of families have the same fears and joys that we all do. They learn to choose their battles wisely, to overcome their challenges and do what’s best for the family. Lessons we can all take to heart.

At the end of the day, love wins, family is important, being normal is no fun… and pay no attention to what’s hiding in the basement. It is my hope that you will laugh along with this eccentric crew of characters, and take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication these students have put into the performance.

Enjoy the show!

Mrs. Andrea Fouts Director, The Addams Family

The Addams Family Musical Numbers ACT I

“Opening Act II”.................................................................... Ancestors

“Fester’s Manifesto”.................................................................... Fester

“Just Around the Corner”......................................Morticia, Ancestors

“Two Things”...............................................................................Gomez

“The Moon and Me”..................................... Fester, Female Ancestors

“Wednesday’s Growing Up”.......................................................Gomez

“Happy Sad”..........................................................Gomez, Wednesday

“Trapped”................................................................... Gomez, Morticia

“Crazier Than You”.................................Wednesday, Lucas, Mal, Alice

“Honor Roll”.............................................................................. Pugsley

“Not Today”.........................................................Gomez, Lurch, Fester

“Pulled”................................................................. Wednesday, Pugsley

“Live Before We Die”.................................................. Gomez, Morticia

“Four Things”.............................................................. Gomez, Morticia

“Tango De Amor”....................................................... Gomez, Morticia

“One Normal Night”.......................................................Full Ensemble

“Move Toward The Darkness”.........................................Full Ensemble

“But Love Reprise #1 & #2”....................................... Fester, Ancestors

“Bows”.............................................................................Full Ensemble

“Secrets”.......................................... Morticia, Alice, Female Ancestors “Gomez’s ‘What If’”....................................................................Gomez “What If”................................................................... Pugsley, Grandma “Full Disclosure- Part I”.............................Full Ensemble except Lucas “Waiting”....................................... Alice, Mal, Lucas, Lurch, Ancestors “Full Disclosure- Part II”..................................................Full Ensemble

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ACT II

“When You’re An Addams” ................ Full Ensemble except Beinekes

Cast List

(In Order of Appearance) Gomez............................................. Sebastian Ledesma

Grandma................... Fiona Mulholland G / Lily Ponce S

Morticia.......................Stella Pozuolli G / Gwen Smith S

Lurch.............................................................Noah Dang

Fester......................................................... Dario Rimicci

Lucas.........................Owen Logan G / James Mitchell S

Wednesday...Maureen Beld G / Annemarie Verkuylen S

Mal.......................................................... Connor Bogart

Pugsley.............. Dominic Contreras G / Paige Solano S

Alice........................ Evelyn Taylor G / Reese Wineroth S

G: Ghost Cast- Performs Friday and Sunday

S: Spirit Cast- Performs Thursday and Saturday

Ensemble and Ancestors Fester's Gal/Flight Attendant................... Aurora Ferrell

Maiden....................................................... Erin Lustado

Fester's Gal/Southern Belle...........................Alizea Hinz

Sock Hop Girl...........................................Emily Manney

Fester's Gal/Bride................................ Caroline Kawabe

Hippie.......................................................Kimmy Pidazo

Fester's Gal/Saloon Girl............................. Clare Vincent

French Maid.............................................. Jessica Porras

Gibson Girl.............................................. Amanda Assaf

Caveman............................................. Patrick Rimlinger

Sailor Girl...................................................... Leah Bostic

Flapper...................................................... Kemper Rodi

Ballerina.................................................. Isabella Botero

Flamenco Dancer......................................Beth Romeyn

Hollywood Starlet...................................... Imani Brutlag

Soldier......................................................Benjamin Thai

Roman Empress...................................Dagny Canzoneri Cowgirl................................................... Eliza Contreras Egyptian Princess........................ Ciara Corbett-Browne Nurse..........................................................Reese Davey Conquistador............................................. Henry Erhard Nun.......................................................... Natalie Erhard Prairie Girl....................................... Colleen Angel Fano Pirate............................................................. Kira Imhoff Chef............................................................... Mariya Jim Puritan Woman........................................... Kaly Keating Elizabethan Woman..........................Kirsten Kowalewski Native American Girl.....................................Jillianna Le

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Cast Bios Amanda Assaf

(Gibson Girl Ancestor)

(Wednesday/Ensemble)

Amanda is a freshman and is thrilled to be in Mater Dei’s production of The Addams Family. Previously, she has performed in The Sound of Music, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, and more. She thanks everyone in the Theatre Department for their hard work and dedication.

Maureen Beld is a junior and is thrilled to be playing Wednesday! She has been performing for 7 years and some of her favorite roles include the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical and the “Bless the Lord” soloist in Godspell. Maureen is currently a part of the Chambers Singers and Girls Barbershop. She would like to thank the amazing directors, her close friends, and her family. Enjoy the show!

Connor Bogart

Leah Bostic

(Mal)

(Sailor Girl Ancestor)

Connor hasn’t done theatre before, but it’s always interested him; that’s the reason he auditioned. He always loved the idea of being able to stand up on stage and entertain a crowd of people, and now he actually gets the chance to do it!

Leah is super excited to be part of the Addams family cast. Leah is part of Mater Dei’s choir, so she is very excited to sing for you all. This is not her first time doing a play. She has done Shakespeare in the Grotto and other plays during summer camps. She is so excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy it.

Imani Brutlag

Isabelle Boterro

Imani is delighted to play an ancestor in this production. She has acted in four productions, and she has been a crew member in six. Imani is also a member of Bel Canto. Imani is thankful for all the hard work of the cast, crew, and directors. Enjoy the show!

Isabelle’s past experience includes Little Red Riding Hood, Pig in The Three Little Pigs, Fairy 2 in Haphazardly Ever After, the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, and the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins. She thanks her parents for encouraging her every day.

(Hollywood Starlet Ancestor)

Dagny Canzoneri

(Roman Empress Ancestor) Dagny is ecstatic to be in her first Mater Dei production. As a freshman, she is just starting to involve herself in the arts here.

Dagny thanks her friends for supporting her, the directors for their great teaching, and her parents for always supporting her. She hopes you love the show!

Eliza Contreras

(Cowgirl Ancestor) Eliza has been involved in theatre since the 5th grade. She fell in love with musical theatre during The Drowsy Chaperone. She has acted in A Comedy of Errors, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Godspell. Eliza would like to thank her parents and brother for supporting her.

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Maureen Beld

(Ballerina Ancestor)

Dominic Contreras (Pugsley/Ensemble)

Dominic is a freshman and is very excited for the opportunity to play the role of Pugsley in The Addams Family Musical.

Dominic joined theater in middle school because he wanted to try something different, and he immediately fell in love with it.

Ciara Corbett-Browne

(Egyptian Princess Ancestor) Ciara is a senior and is thrilled to be in her first theatre production. Being in choir all four years, she is excited to branch out.

She would like to thank her family for their support and Mrs. Slay, Mrs. Fouts, and Mr. Helwig for their dedication. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cast Bios Noah Dang

Reese Davey

Noah will be performing as Lurch in Mater Dei’s production of The Addams Family.

His previous experience includes acting in Fools, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Diviners. He would like to thank everyone who has taught and guided him along the way.

Enjoy the show!

Reese is excited to play nurse ancestor in her first show at Mater Dei, The Addams Family. Her favorite previous productions include Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan, and Hairspray. Reese would like to thank her friends for introducing her to musicals and her parents for encouraging her to audition.

Henry Erhard

Natalie Erhard

Henry Erhard is a freshman playing the Conquistador Ancestor. He has played several roles in productions at Saint John the Baptist, including Michael Darling in Peter Pan and Bert in Mary Poppins.

Henry would also like to thank Mrs. Fouts and Mr. Helwig for their contributions to the show.

Natalie is a junior. Her favorite roles include Wendy in Peter Pan and the “Day

By Day” soloist in Godspell. Her favorite crew experiences include lighting for Fools and building The Addams Family set. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and friends for supporting her in all her performing arts endeavors.

Colleen Fano

Aurora Ferrell

Singing and performing has always been one of the biggest parts of Colleen’s life.

She is involved in Bel Canto, Musical Theatre, and is also a tenor in the acapella group, Vocal FX. Mater Dei’s opportunities have truly helped Colleen grow her love and passion for music.

Aurora is excited to be playing an ancestor and a Fester’s girl in The Addams Family! You may have seen her drinking coffee, singing with Chambers, in court with Mock Trial, or dancing in the halls, but her greatest joy comes from performing with her friends. She hopes you enjoy!

Alizea Hinz

Kira Imhoff

(Fester’s Gal/Southern Belle Ancestor)

(Pirate Ancestor)

Alizea Hinz is very excited to be in The Addams Family as the Southern Belle Ancestor as well as a Fester’s Gal! She has been in past musicals, including featured dancer and ensemble in The Drowsy Chaperone and Godspell, and worked as a spot light operator #1 for Guys and Dolls.

Kira Imhoff loves musicals and filling the audience’s heart with joy. Previously, she attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School where she played Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins. She also was in Lion King and Peter Pan. She loves music and portraying characters through song. “To touch the hearts of others” is her motto for theatre.

Mariya Jim

Caroline Kawabe

(Lurch)

(Conquistador Ancestor)

(Prairie Girl Ancestor)

(Chef Ancestor) Mariya, a sophomore at Mater Dei, will be playing the chef ancestor and is also a “Secrets” vocalists. Outside of school, Mariya sings in the Diocesan Children’s Choir, dances, and plays volleyball. She was previously in the productions of The Fiddler on the Roof and Annie. Mariya would like to thank her parents and sisters for supporting her.

(Nurse Ancestor)

(Nun Ancestor)

(Fester’s Gal/ Flight Attendant Ancestor)

(Fester’s Gal/Bride Ancestor) Caroline is so excited for Mater Dei's production of The Addams Family! This is her eleventh production at MD. She would like to give a big thank you to Mrs. Fouts, Mrs. Slay, Ms. Thomas, Mr. Helwig, cast, and crew! Additionally, thank you to her family and friends for their support!

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Cast Bios Kaly Keating

(Puritan Woman Ancestor)

(Elizabethan Ancestor)

Kaly Keating is so excited to have the ability to be in this amazing musical with such an outstanding group of people!

Kaly has been in Godspell here at Mater Dei and she had such an awesome time that she’s here again to perform in The Addams Family. Kaly would like to thank her family and friends as well as Mr. Helwig and Mrs. Fouts for working with this cast! Thank you so much for coming, and enjoy the show!

Kirsten is stoked to be playing an Ancestor in Mater Dei's production of The Addams Family. Kirsten would like to thank her fellow ancestors, who really made this a memorable experience, Mrs. Fouts, Mrs. Slay, and everyone else who made this show possible and all her friends who helped her to push through and work harder when she felt like giving up. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jillianna Le

Sebastian Ledesma

(Native American Girl Ancestor)

(Gomez)

Jillianna is thrilled to be in Mater Dei’s The Addams Family Musical. She is currently a freshman and this will be her first ever production. She participates in Concert Choir and choirs at Christ Cathedral. Jillianna would love to thank everyone who made this show possible and hopes you enjoy the show!

Sebastian Ledesma is a Junior at MDHS. He is so excited to be a part of yet another MD production. His favorite roles include Pugsley in The Addams Family and Man in Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone. He would like to congratulate the cast and crew for their incredible amount of positivity!

Owen Logan

Erin Lustado

Even though it’s Owen’s second MD show, he’s performed since Kindergarten. Roles like Edmund in Narnia, and Captain Hook during Middle School took his acting to another level.

Over the last two summers, he performed daily full-stage productions for 2000 kids- a highlight for his acting journey.

He’s thankful for this opportunity and hopes you enjoy Addams!

Erin is part of the Bel Canto Choir.

She was in Our Lady Queen of Angels Children’s Choir and was in many of its musical productions. Her most notable performances were playing the lead role of “Daniel” in OLQA’s production of Rescue in the Night, and “Ursula” in Center Stage’s The Little Mermaid.

(Lucas/Ensemble)

Emily Manney

(Sock Hop Girl Ancestor) Emily is excited to be playing the sock hop girl ancestor in Mater Dei’s production of The Addams Family. Some of her previous roles are ensemble in Love's Labour's Lost, Verges in Much Ado About Nothing, and Dewey in The Diviners. She’s thankful to her family for being so supportive.

Fiona Mulholland

(Grandma Addams/Ensemble) Fiona Mulholland is thrilled to be playing Grandma in Mater Dei’s The Addams Family! She would like to thank the production team for their constant support, her friends for all the laughs, her family for their love, Trader Joe’s for making such fantastic yogurt, and you for being here!

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Kirsten Kowalewski

(Maiden Ancestor)

James Mitchell (Lucas/Ensemble)

Having played Simba in Lion King Jr. and Jesus in Godspell, among others, James Mitchell is ecstatic to now be playing Lucas in The Addams Family. A member of Mater Dei’s Chamber Singers, visual arts, and Campus Ministry, James would like to sincerely thank his family for their eternal support.

Kimmy Pidazo

(Hippie Ancestor) Kimmy is a sophomore and is grateful to be a part of Mater Dei’s production of The Addams Family. Outside of theatre she is involved in the guitar program as well as the Advanced Women’s Ensemble, Bel Canto. She is also a member of Mater Dei’s own Thespian Troupe #3464!

Cast Bios Lily Ponce

(Grandma Addams/Ensemble)

Jessica Porras

Lily is thrilled to be in Mater Dei’s production of The Addams Family.

Lily’s previous experience in Theatre includes Ensemble in Godspell, Guard #2 in Antigone, Jaquenetta in Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing. Lily is a member on the ComedySportz team. She would like thank her family and friends for supporting her, and Mrs. Fouts and Mr. Helwig for supporting and teaching her more about musical theatre. Enjoy the show!

(French Maid Ancestor)

Stella Pozzuoli

Dario Rimicci

(Morticia/Ensemble)

(Fester)

Stella is so excited to be a part of her favorite musical, The Addams Family.

She is even more excited to be playing her dream role, Morticia. Stella has been doing musical theatre since she was in 6th grade and hopes to continue to study next year in college.

Dario Rimicci is extremely excited and honored to be playing Fester Addams in this production of The Addams Family.

He has been a part of many plays and musicals since the sixth grade. Dario has also participated in tech crew for numerous shows. He is dedicating this performance to his loving family, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Patrick Rimlinger

Kemper Rodi

Patrick is excited to perform in his first show at Mater Dei as the Caveman Ancestor. He wants to thank his friends, and his Mom and Stepdad for supporting him in all his crazy adventures. And to his brother Mitchell, “thanks for always looking out for me.”

Kemper is a freshman here at Mater Dei and is excited to be a part of The Addams Family. Kemper loves theatre, and she would like to thank Mrs. Fouts, her friends, cast and crew for helping her along the way.

Beth Romeyn

Gwen Smith

Beth is a senior and is excited to be a part of the ensemble for The Addams Family. This the first musical she has performed in, and she is eager to take on this new endeavor. Beth would like to thank her friends involved in theatre for encouraging her to join.

Gwen is very excited to play Morticia/ Ancestor in our rendition of The Addams Family. She has been involved with many Mater Dei theatre productions and is ready to be a part of one more.

She hopes you enjoy being a part of this show just as much as the cast and crew do!

Paige Solano

Evelyn Taylor

(Caveman Ancestor)

(Flamenco Dancer Ancestor)

(Pugsley/Ensemble) Paige, a senior, has been involved in eighteen shows at Mater Dei. She’s thrilled to be Pugsley in The Addams Family. Being in the Theatre Program for four years, she’s currently President of Thespian Troupe #3464 and taking the Advanced Theatre class. Paige thanks everyone for helping in this production.

Jessica is a junior this year and has been involved in the theatre program since freshman year. She is also involved in theatre outside of school. She’s been in choir since she was a sophomore and enjoys writing songs and listening to music in her free time.

(Flapper Ancestor)

(Morticia/Ensemble)

(Alice/Ensemble) This is Evelyn’s second show at Mater Dei, and she is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of Alice. She is the ASB senior class secretary, an Honors Chambers singer, and a member of the musical theatre course. She would love to thank Mrs. Fouts for her endless support.

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Cast Bios Benjamin Thai

Annemarie Verkuylen

(Soldier Ancestor)

(Wednesday/Ensemble)

Benjamin Thai is very excited to be in the ensemble of The Addams Family.

This is his first year and first production here at Mater Dei. He has been in choir since third grade. It is Ben’s dream come true to be in a production like Addams Family.

Annemarie, a senior, is thrilled to be playing Wednesday. Her other favorite roles include Lucy Van Pelt and Elle Woods. Annemarie is involved as an Honor Thespian, Honor Chambers Singer, Rally Commissioner, and a member of the Rubies. Love & thanks to Mom & Dad, Mrs. Fouts, Mr. Helwig, Ms. Coffey, Mrs. Slay, Ms. Thomas, and the cast & crew for your support. Enjoy the show!

Clare Vincent

Reese Wineroth

(Fester’s Gal/Saloon Girl Ancestor)

(Alice/Ensemble)

Clare is thrilled to be performing in The Addams Family this year! She is a sophomore and loves theatre, singing and acting. She is in Theatre II and choir.

She hopes you enjoy the show.

Reese Alana is a junior and is excited to be playing Alice. She was in the Drowsy Chaperone, played Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and played Goldie Short in the play The Diviners.

She sings soprano in the Chambers Choir, Girls Barbershop, and serves as the Chambers librarian. Reese has been classically trained in voice and is a soloist at Our Lady Queen of Angels. Reese would like to Mrs. Fouts, Mr. Helwig, and the entire cast and crew.

Production Teams Costume Managers Megan Yglesias

Costume Crew Cassie Butscher Kathy Cruz Genevie Vu Joshua Weed

Lighting Design & Board Operator Casey Fort

Audio Lead

Sebastian Saintignon

Scenic Manager/Deck Team

Michael Fraher

Properties Manager Cambria McKee

Properties Team Isabelle Buchanan Natalie Coffeen

Hair/Makeup Lead Sofia Moreno

Hair/Makeup Team

Assistant House Manager Jennie Greco

Publicity Manager Mia Hawkins

Publicity Team Katie Lowe Ruby Mejia

Concessions Co-Leads Mrs. Rocio Ledesma Mrs. Sonia Ponce

Programs

Ms. Nicole Howard

Maggie Inge Hohenstein

Sophia Gonzalez Emma Rowden

Deck Lead

House Manager

Mrs. Marisa Winch '96

John Warburton

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Scenic Team Member/Deck Team Member

Chloe Savard

Box Office

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 work hours and service to the program.

Thespian Troupe Members Annemarie Verkuylen*

Caroline Kawabe*

Megan Yglesias

London Coco Griffin*

Ava Walters*^

Cynthia Garcia*

Natalie Coffeen

Cambria McKee

Ben Cruz*

Imani Brutlag*

Natalie Erhard

Eliza Contreras

Carson Alanes*^

Isabelle Buchanan*

Nick Quattrocchi

Noah Dang

Casey Fort*^

John Warburton*

Rory Dahl*

Reese Wineroth

Dario Rimicci*^

Josh Weed*

Sebastian Ledesma*

JD Houston

Fiona Mulholland*^

Kelli Chamberlain

Sebastian Saintignon

Gwen Smith*^

Lily Ponce*

Erin Lustado

Mrs. Lissa Slay+,

Paige Solano*^

Lindsay Aquino*

Kimberly Pidazo

Troupe Director

Sofia Moreno*

Maureen Beld

Katie Lowe

Mater Dei Thespian Troupe #3464 is proud to recognize our newest inductees into the International Thespian Society: Maggie Hohenstein

Chloe Savard

Beau Calvert

James Mitchell

Evelyn Taylor

Colleen Fano

Emily Manney

Katherine Cruz

Kira Imhoff

Stella Pozzuoli

Jennie Greco

Owen Logan

Aurora Ferrell

Alizea Hinz

Kaly Keating

Mater Dei Thespian Troupe #3464 recognizes our Thespian alumni: Betty Pham* Daniella Arcila Danika McKee* Dominic Delfin Erik Doty

Gwyneth Stolo+* Jonathan Lefebvre Kalusha Brutlag+*^ Kiana Hernandez Lauryn Lilly

Leah Sparks Maria Contreras Megan Jones+* Michael Woodard Miranda Vazquez+*

Naea Lautenschlager+ Nick Van Dalsem+* Sam Enriquez+* Sarah Schulist Victoria Lopez

Thespian of the Year 2019: 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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THANK YOU Thank You Thank Mater You Dei! Mater Dei! MATER DEI! Alizea Hinz Alizea Alizea Hinz

Hinz Class of 2020 Class of 2020 Class of 2020

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DANCE SEASONAL SPOTLIGHT

For 10 days this summer, members of our Mater Dei Dance Program will travel to London to get a different perspective of dance culture abroad. “Students will gain exposure into the arts culture beyond Orange County,” says Mater Dei Director of Dance, Ms. Kristina Marquez. Among other dance activities scheduled, students will participate in a two-day Dance Science Intensive, hosted by Ms. Marquez’ alma mater, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in London. In doing so, they will gain access to cutting edge equipment, facilities & faculty members who will illuminate career options in the sports & dance medicine fields as well as enhance their overall knowledge of the dance world.

Senior Talia Solis and sophomores Kelley Rood & Angelina Lyon gave us insight as to what they expect to gain from this cultural and academic adventure.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ON THIS TRIP? Rood: Overall, I am most looking forward to expanding my horizons during this trip. I cannot wait to try new things, take risks, and experience unique opportunities.

HAVE YOU EVER STUDIED DANCE INTERNATIONALLY BEFORE? Lyon: I have studied dance internationally once in Switzerland. It was a great experience for me, and I hope I will receive the same impact from this trip.

Rood: I have never studied dance internationally before, and I am beyond excited to do so for the first time!

Solis: I studied dance internationally [on our team trip] last year in Cabo San Lucas at Gala de Danza. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences for me because it helped me appreciate the universality of dance. Because of the language barrier, love of dance was almost everyone’s only common trait. I was able to create lasting friendships and memories with the dancers there, even without being able to verbally communicate with them.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING FROM THE CLASSES AT TRINITY LABAN AND THE LOCAL DANCE STUDIOS? Lyon: I am looking forward to learning to push my limits when dancing and going out of my comfort zone.

Rood: I am looking forward to learn all about dance science and injury prevention because they are two topics that I believe are necessary to deeply understand in order to fulfill a healthy, successful career. I am also really looking forward to taking classes at the local dance studios to get a glimpse into styles that are new and different than what I am used to at my home studio.

HOW DO YOU THINK THIS TRIP WILL IMPACT YOUR DANCE EDUCATION? Solis: I think this trip will allow me to dance to the best of my ability by utilizing the science behind it and teach me how to protect my body as a dancer. This trip will give me insight into various cultures and differences in the dance world. I am excited to expand my knowledge and appreciate new cultures.

Lyon: I think this trip will expose me to new views of dance and different ways of thinking about my movement.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE? Solis: I’m looking forward to being able to understand the science behind what I do almost every day and to broaden my knowledge of dance science. Develop friendships with the dancers in London. I love learning about similarities and differences of life in different parts of the world.

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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.

If there is one word that defines our Mater Dei community, it is Family; and as the Kooky Cast sings, "It's family first, and family last, and family by and by," we are reminded of this great love and support. We all bring special gifts to the table, creating the beautiful fabric which envelops us all, and this is the great power of the arts. Full disclosure, we guarantee this night to be a hauntingly grand time - enjoy!

Mr. Scott Melvin Executive Director, Performing Arts

CHORAL & VOCAL MUSIC

Jodi Reed

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

Collaborative Pianist

Fatima Rizvi

Tyler Wolsten

Vocal Instructor

Anna Kietzman

Vocal Instructor

DANCE

Kristina Marquez Director of Dance

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Essence Jasperse

Kai Cameron

Dance Instructor; All Male Hip Hop Coach All Female Hip Hop Coach

Sara Gentile

Dance Assistant

Vocal Instructor

FACULTY & STAFF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Fernando Martinez Director of Instrumental Music

Taylor Smith

Associate Director of Instrumental Music; Director of Music Academy

Matthew Lopez

Music Academy Staff; Flute Instructor

Kaho Akiya

Colorguard Instructor

Ken Parker

Guitar Instructor

Jinah Chung

String Instructor

Jared Roberto

Low Brass Instructor

Bruno Cilloniz

Percussion Instructor; Marian Alliance Band Director

Marianne Wightman Music Academy Staff; Clarinet Instructor

Amanda Cruz

Colorguard Coach

Steve Viau

Director of Liturgical Music

SONG

Aubrey Price

Head Song Coach

Jennifer Galvan

Varsity Song Coach

Taylor Smith

JV Song Coach

THEATRE

Lissa Slay

Director of Theatre

Andrea Fouts

Theatre Instructor

Alexi Thomas

Production Assistant

Suzanna Vaughan

Voice and Dialects Coach

SUPPORT STAFF

Casey Rice

Technical Director

Marisa Winch

Performing Arts Department Assistant

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MUSIC ACADEMY 2019-2020 OUTREACH 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 SILVER Recipient for Recruitment & Retention 2019 GOLD Recipient for Recruitment & Retention

MUSIC CLASSES OFFERED Recorder

Drumline

Beginning Band

Jazz Band

Advanced Band

Beginning String Ensemble

Junior Colorguard

Advanced String Ensemble

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...

Mater Dei gets a write-up in Yamaha SupportED!!

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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Become a donor to help fund scholarships, new instrument purchases, staffing, private lessons, and honor band audition fees.

Contact MusicAcademy@materdei.org more information!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mangia Mangia Italian Restaurant 16079 Goldenwest St Huntington Beach, CA 92647 714 841-8887 Open Monday-Sunday for Dinner Monday- Friday for Lunch We take reservations for parties of 4 or more

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