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37 TH SUMMER SEASON AT THE MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE BROADWAYâ€™S BEST UNDER THE STARS

SEASON 37 OF BROADWAY’S BEST UNDER THE STARS AT THE MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE!

JUNE 14 – JULY 1

JULY 19 – AUGUST 5

AUGUST 16 – SEPTEMBER 2

SEPTEMBER 13 – 30

This epic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal features an unforgettable pop rock score with soaring ballads and rousing choral numbers. This Tony-winning musical is based on the Verdi opera.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicalized version of Billy Wilder’s classic film noir is theatre at its most dramatic. This magnificent musical weaves a tale of faded glory set against a soaring musical score.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the beloved Disney animated film.

From the creator of Broadway’s hit Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical is an exhilarating journey into one of New York’s most vibrant communities. With hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music, In the Heights is filled with incredible dancing along with a gripping story of hope and self-discovery.

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THE MOONLIGHT DOESN’T END WHEN SUMMER IS OVER!

Don’t miss these Fall events at the Moonlight Amphitheatre!

Take a trip back to the 80s and 90s with a fun weekend of entertainment for the entire family! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27: BETAMAXX

It’s 80s Night at the Moonlight when San Diego’s favorite band takes the stage for a journey back to when The Breakfast Club and Cabbage Patch dolls were the rage. Relive the decade of political change, memorable pop music, and bad fashion! We’ll have costume contests and more fun entertainment.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT FEATURING HOCUS POCUS!

Just in time for Halloween, it’s 90s Night with this great classic comedy starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. We’ll have pre-movie activities including face painting and more. Generously Sponsored by

WHAT’S GOING ON: THE MARVIN GAYE EXPERIENCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Celebrate the hits of the legendary Marvin Gaye in this tribute to the pioneering Motown singer-songwriter starring soul man Brian Owens. The show features a suite of pieces from Gaye’s What’s Going On album, which Brian counts as one of the most socially important artistic works in the history of American music.

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VISTA CITY COUNCIL

We salute Mayor Judy Ritter and the Vista City Council for their significant and enduring support.

Left to right: Deputy Mayor John B. Franklin, Councilmember John J. Aguilera, Mayor Judy Ritter and Councilmembers Amanda Young Rigby and Joe Green

CITY OF VISTA ADMINISTRATION

PATRICK JOHNSON City Manager ALY ZIMMERMANN Assistant City Manager THERRON DIECKMANN Director of Recreation and Community Services

GENERAL INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Please contact a member of our house staff for further information and assistance. Disabled accessible parking and wheelchair access is available. Listening System receivers are available free of charge at the sound booth (photo ID needed). Special seating needs? Contact VisTix Box Office at 760.724.2110. If a patron with mobility needs purchases a lawn ticket and cannot sit in a lawn chair, they may call the box office in advance to reserve a mobility chair that can be used to allow the patron to sit and be rolled onto the grass area in a safe manner. Any request made on the night of the event without advance notice will be handled if resources allow. ALCOHOL: No outside alcohol permitted. ARTISAN CAFÉ: Pre-show dining begins at 6:00 pm. Reservations at 760.828.0596. BBQs: BBQs or hibachis are not permitted. CHILDREN: Children must be supervised at all times. LAWN CHAIRS: Personal lawn chairs are not permitted inside the Amphitheatre.

LOST & FOUND: 760.643.5297. PETS: Service animals only. RESTROOMS: Located to the north at the Artisan Café patio and also located adjacent to the south box office. SAFETY: To prevent risk of injury, patrons must wear shoes at all times. SHUTTLE SERVICE: Service begins two and a half hours prior to performance. Transportation is from the grass parking lot to and from the North Gate. TICKET SALES: VisTix Ticket Office 760.724.2110. moonlightstage.com. Amphitheatre Box Offices open two hours prior to performances. Gates open 90 minutes prior to performances. VIDEO TAPING, AUDIO TAPING, AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE PERFORMANCE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Moonlight Amphitheatre is a smoke-free venue.

WELCOME TO THE MOONLIGHT! Dear Friends, Welcome to the first show of our 37th Season, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida! We are dedicated to bringing you an experience you won’t find elsewhere: Broadway and National tour sets and costumes, top professional actors, directors and other creative staff, and full orchestras. At the same time, we strive to turn your experience under the stars into a memory. We know a little something about making memories at the Moonlight. Combined, the two Colleen Kollar Smith of us have 57 years of history in this theatre – and and Steven Glaudini we’re not the only ones. Many of our patrons have been with the Moonlight since the beginning and have introduced their children and grandchildren to magic of theatre. We are proud to serve generations of families and welcome new patrons annually. As we approach our 40th Anniversary season, we encourage you to join the Moonlight Family if you haven't already. If you are a first time audience member, we hope you will consider becoming a subscriber. In fact, you can turn tonight's ticket into a subscription and enjoy the rest of the season at a discount (see page three for information). Becoming a subscriber secures your seats and puts you first in line for upgrades for Season 2018 and beyond. If you are a subscriber, we hope you will take the next step and become a donor by making a tax-deductible gift to The Moonlight Cultural Foundation. MCF is the fundraising arm of the Moonlight and provides volunteer opportunities as well as crucial financial support for our productions and programs. When you make a gift to MCF, you help guarantee that future generations will continue to experience the magic and make their own memories. Learn how to donate or to sponsor starting on page 21. If you are already a subscriber, donor, or sponsor – THANK YOU! We sincerely appreciate your patronage and support as we head into another season of Broadway’s Best Under the Stars. Lastly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Vista City Council and the City of Vista for their incredible support of the Moonlight. Enjoy your evening under the stars. We look forward to seeing you this summer and beyond for all that the Moonlight offers year-round. Sincerely, Steven Glaudini Producing Artistic Director 6

Colleen Kollar Smith Managing Director

PRESENTS A PRODUCTION OF ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICEâ€™S

AIDA

Starring DAEBREON POIEMA

RICHARD BERMUDEZ

BETS MALONE*

with BILL LEDESMA* TERRANCE SPENCER* Music ELTON JOHN

Lyrics TIM RICE

Book LINDA WOOLVERTON and ROBERT FALLS & DAVID HENRY HWANG Originally Directed on Broadway by ROBERT FALLS Originally Produced by DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS Lighting Design JEAN-YVES TESSIER

Sound Design Costume Coordination and Execution JIM ZADAI CARLOTTA MALONE, ROSLYN LEHMAN, and RENETTA LLOYD

Make-up Design GABE NUNEZ

Wig Design PETER HERMAN

Stage Manager STANLEY D. COHEN*

Musical Director and Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA

Directed and Choreographed by JOHN VAUGHAN *Member of Actor's Equity Association

Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. MTIShows.com

CAST Amneris BETS MALONE* Radames RICHARD BERMUDEZ Aida DAEBREON POIEMA Mereb TERRANCE SPENCER* Zoser BILL LEDESMA* Pharaoh GREG NICHOLAS Nehebka GABRIELLE JACKSON Amonasro MORIE WILLIAMS Ensemble MARQELL EDWARD CLAYTON, DEBORAH FAUERBACH, DESIREE NOEL GILLESPIE, REGGIE HUTCHINS, GABRIELLE JACKSON, ERIN LI, MILAN MAGAÑA, JESSICA MASON, SEBASTIAN MONTENEGRO, KODA MONTOYA, JOY NEWBEGIN, PIERRE-DANIEL PETIT FREŔE, MARCO PUENTE, KENNY RAMOS, JANISSA ROSE, CHAD TAKEDA, E.Y. WASHINGTON, MORIE WILLIAMS, ARIANNA YOUNG *Member of Actors’ Equity Association

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. actorsequity.org.

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

It is with great pleasure that I direct and choreograph this production of Aida for Moonlight. This modern rock opera, based on the classic opera by Verdi, is a timeless ode to the power of love against all odds. Aida premiered on Broadway on March 23, 2000 and ran for nearly 2,000 performances until September 5, 2004. It was nominated for five Tony Awards and won four including Best Original Score and Best Performance by a Leading Actress, and was also named by Time Magazine as one of the top ten theatre productions of the year. The score by Elton John does more than provide the listener with the pop melodies we have come to enjoy from him, it evokes a timeless roadmap of the passions that love can instill through the human condition. This production, led by an amazing group of performers is an evening brimming with passion, complete with soaring vocals and eye popping visuals that are sure to delight all of you. Enjoy! John Vaughan Director and Choreographer

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Sets and Costumes Provided by MUSIC THEATRE OF WICHITA Properties Coordinator BONNIE DURBEN Assistant Stage Manager EDEN MICHEL Production Assistant LAUREN PARIS Assistant to Choreographer DEBORAH FAUERBACH Fight Choreographer JANISSA ROSE Photography, Video, and Graphics ALAN CROSTHWAITE, PHILIP HOLDEN, JONATHAN INFANTE, KEN JACQUES, NICOLE JASSO, ADRIANA ZUNIGA Moonlight Stage Productions is a Cultural Arts Program of the City of Vista. The Moonlight Amphitheatre is a venue owned and operated by the City of Vista. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our non-profit fundraising partner, the Moonlight Cultural Foundation. This production uses the Contract Management Program of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. (212) 221-1130

SYNOPSIS AND MUSICAL NUMBERS

Conflict between Egypt and Nubia gives birth to a star-crossed love affair between Aida, the captured princess of Nubia; Amneris, an Egyptian princess; and Radames, the Egyptian captain who enslaved Aida’s people. With love and responsibility at odds, Aida and Radames must decide to follow their hearts or lead their people.

ACT I

EVERY STORY IS A LOVE STORY….…………….………………………….…………………Amneris FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE…………….…………….…….…………Radames and the Soldiers THE PAST IS ANOTHER LAND……………………………………………………………………Aida ANOTHER PYRAMID………….………………………….……………….…Zoser and the Ministers HOW I KNOW YOU…………………………………………….………………….…Mereb and Aida MY STRONGEST SUIT………………………………………Amneris and the Women of the Palace FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE (REPRISE)………………………………………………Radames ENCHANTMENT PASSING THROUGH……………………………………………Radames and Aida MY STRONGEST SUIT (REPRISE)……………………………………………………Amneris and Aida DANCE OF THE ROBE………………………………………………Aida, Nehebka and the Nubians NOT ME…………………………………………………………Radames, Aida, Amneris and Mereb ELABORATE LIVES…………………………………………………………………Radames and Aida THE GODS LOVE NUBIA……………………………………Aida, Nehebka, Mereb and the Nubians

ACT II

A STEP TOO FAR………………………………………………………Amneris, Radames and Aida EASY AS LIFE ……………………………………………………………………………………Aida LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON……………………………………………Zoser, Radames and the Ministers RADAMES' LETTER …………………………………………………………………………Radames HOW I KNOW YOU (REPRISE)…………………………………………………………………Mereb WRITTEN IN THE STARS…………………………………………………………Radames and Aida I KNOW THE TRUTH…………………………………………………………………………Amneris ELABORATE LIVES (REPRISE)……………………………………………………Aida and Radames ENCHANTMENT PASSING THROUGH (REPRISE)………………………………Radames and Aida EVERY STORY IS A LOVE STORY (REPRISE)…………………………………………………Amneris

ORCHESTRA

Violin MARINA HALL Viola JENNIFER WILLIAMS Cello CAROLYN SECHRIST Woodwind TRISH SCHENKELBERG, AMY KALAL Horn SCOTT MILLER Keyboard JD DUMAS, MICHELLE SORGER, KERIANNE BRENNAN Guitar PJ BOVEE, CHARLES KIRKOVSKI Bass SEAN HICKE Drums STEVE WRIGHT Percussion DANIEL DOERFLER

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) RICHARD BERMUDEZ (Radames) is beyond excited to return to Southern California’s most beautiful setting for live theatre. Richard was blessed to go down with the Titanic last summer as the stoker, Frederick Barrett. Other favorite Moonlight roles include Marius in Les Misérables, Frederic in Pirates of Penzance, Gerald in Me and My Girl and Himself in Route 66 at the AVO Playhouse. Select Regional credits: Ché in Evita (Musical Theater West, Candlelight Pavilion), The King in King and I (Welk Resort), Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Candlelight Pavilion), Houdini in Ragtime (MTW, Performance Riverside) and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing…(Welk Resort, Center stage). Huge thank you to Steve, John, Stan, Lyndon and the entire production team. God is good. MARQELL EDWARD CLAYTON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing at The Moonlight! He just earned his BFA in Musical Theatre at CSU Fullerton. His most recent credits include: Coalhouse in Ragtime, Gangster #1 in The Drowsy Chaperone and Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods. Marqell gives honor to God and his parents. Deuteronomy 31:6. marqelledwardclayton.com

DEBORAH FAUERBACH (Ensemble and Assistant to the Choreographer) has appeared in numerous shows at The Moonlight, favorites include Ethel Toffelmier in The Music Man, Tess in Crazy for You, and one of the “screalting” nuns in Sister Act. Other favorite roles include Margaret Chalfont in Never Gonna Dance (West Coast Premier, MTW), Jennyanydots in Cats (Candlelight Pavilion), and Zelda Zander in Singin’ in the Rain (San Diego Musical Theater). B.A. Dance and B.A. Drama, UCI. DESIREE NOEL GILLESPIE (Ensemble) marks her Moonlight debut in Aida. Hailing from Oxnard, CA, she has been blessed to perform in numerous theatrical and musical shows. Regional credits include: Ragtime (3DTheatricals), Thenardier's Inn (CAC Studios), and Midsummer (CAC Studios). She hopes you enjoy the show and dedicates all performances to her Aunties!

REGGIE HUTCHINS (Ensemble) is pleased to make his Moonlight Stage Productions debut in Aida. He has appeared elsewhere in Dreamgirls, Joseph… Dreamcoat, H.M.S. Pinafore, Daughters of the Regiment, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Smokey Joes Café, Little Shop Of Horrors, and many more.

GABRIELLE JACKSON (Nehebka) is so honored to be coming to the Moonlight stage for the first time. She is thankful to God, her family; Haley, Jackson and Peck, and the cast and creative team of Aida. Past roles include Estelle in 3D Theatricals' The Full Monty, and Ti Moune U/S in their production of Once on this Island; and Aretha Franklin in Sierra Rep's mounting of Beehive: The 60's Musical. Rev 4:11 gabbyjackson.com BILL LEDESMA (Zoser) is overjoyed to be part of this stellar cast and to be making his debut at The Moonlight, at last! Recent roles include Magaldi in Evita and Munkustrap in Cats. Other favorites: Joseph in Joseph…Dreamcoat, Al Deluca in A Chorus Line, Johnny Cantone in 1940's Radio Hour, and Sgt. Fogarty in Chicago (with Bebe Neuwirth). National Tours: The Will Rogers Follies, Pippin and Camelot. Bill has also performed for Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland and was a featured vocalist for Royal Caribbean Productions. Many thanks to everyone here at MSP for this fantastic opportunity. Huge thanks to all of my wonderful friends and family. Mom, Joe, ZT, MP, and most definitely my amazing TG. Thank you for your continued support and love on this wondrous, crazy journey of Life. I am so grateful. #ThankYouForSupportingTheArts 11

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) ERIN LI (Ensemble) will be a third-year Theatre and Communications major at UC San Diego. This is her first production with Moonlight. Past credits include: Simply Fried (Undergraduate New Play Festival - UCSD), Spring Awakening (Muir Musical - UCSD), The Vagina Monologues (UCSD), A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Miracle Worker.

MILAN MAGANA (Ensemble) has been involved with community theatre in Fallbrook since the age of six. This is her first show with Moonlight Stage Productions and she is honored to be working alongside such incredible talent. She would like to thank her family for their love and support.

BETS MALONE (Amneris) couldn’t be more proud of the journey she has taken thus far with Moonlight Stage Productions. She was a part of the very first production (Oliver) and has worked just about every year since in this beautiful amphitheatre. Four years ago, Bets was thrilled to move back “home” with her husband, producing artistic director Steve Glaudini, to start their next chapter. If you've been a patron long, you've seen her in Into The Woods, Grease, Big River, Evita, Children Of Eden, A Little Night Music, The Marvelous Wonderettes, The Will Rogers Follies, Oklahoma (all three times), Annie Get Your Gun, Sweeney Todd, Big Fish and last year’s Titanic to name a few. Thank you for keeping theatre alive in Vista. JESSICA MASON (Ensemble) is so happy to spend her summer here again after last being seen in Sister Act last summer on the Moonlight stage. She is so happy to work with such talented people and thanks John, Lyndon, and Steve for this wonderful opportunity to be back. Daily, you can catch her working at Legoland in LEGO Friends to the Rescue!, and later on this summer in Sunset Blvd. Jessica sends special love and thanks to her family and friends for their support. I hope you all enjoy! SEBASTIAN MONTENEGRO (Ensemble) is delighted to be back on the Moonlight stage this summer in Aida, The Little Mermaid, and In The Heights after a five-year hiatus during which he concentrated on his career in apparel design. He received his degree in Product Development from FIDM. Stage credits include Moonlight, Starlight, and SCPA. @PrinceSebastian.

KODA MONTOYA (Ensemble) has appeared at The Moonlight in The Music Man (Tommy Djilas) and All Shook Up. Elsewhere: Performance Riverside: Young Frankenstein, In the Heights, Legally Blonde, Les Misérables, Spamalot; Riverside Repertory Theatre: La Cage (Mercedes); Candlelight Pavilion: Mary Poppins (Neleus/Dance Captain), 42nd Street. Thank you to Steve, John and Lyndon for the opportunity. JOY NEWBEGIN (Ensemble) is ecstatic to spend another summer here at The Moonlight where she has appeared in The Addams Family, Peter Pan, and Big Fish. National Tour: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Favorite credits: 42nd St., Singing in the Rain, Cats, White Christmas (SDMT), West Side Story, Dames at Sea (UCI), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (La Jolla Playhouse-choir member). BFA from the University of California, Irvine.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) GREG NICHOLAS (Pharoah) is happy to be returning to the Moonlight Stage this season as The Pharoah in Aida, and in the ensemble of Sunset Boulevard. He was seen here last season as Joey in Sister Act and as Edgar Beane in the critically acclaimed production of Titanic. Some of Greg's recent roles include Mayor Shinn in The Music Man, Inspector Kemp/Hermit in Young Frankenstein, and The Constable in Fiddler on the Roof (PVPA/Norris Theater), and Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray, The King in Big River, and Amos Calloway in Big Fish (Performance Riverside). Greg worked for over 13 years for Cunard/Norwegian Cruise Lines as a principal singer performing alongside Joel Grey, Petula Clark, Maureen McGovern and many others. Thanks to Steve, John, and Lyndon for this fabulous opportunity. Enjoy the show! PIERRE-DANIEL PETIT FREŔE (Ensemble) past Moonlight credits: Hairspray! (Duane). Regional Credits: Shrek The Musical (Donkey), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), A Chorus Line (Richie), Seven Brides (Nathan/Dance Captain), Dreamgirls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Young Frankenstein, Sweeney Todd. Thanks to the entire production team. Love to my family! Be the change you wish to see in the world! DAEBREON POIEMA (Aida) would like to extend her gratitude to the Moonlight family for welcoming her back to the stage. Last season, she was blessed to take on the fabulous role of Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act. It was a truly life-changing experience, for which she whole-heartedly thanks Steve Glaudini, John Vaughan, and Lyndon Pugeda! From the pews to the pyramids, Daebreon is thrilled to be back with her dream team, again, for Aida. She believes God gave her a voice, and every opportunity to share it, is a gift, not to be wasted or taken for granted. All her love to her wonderful family and friends. With the Lord, ALL things are possible! daebreonpoiema.com MARCO PUENTE (Ensemble) is a San Diego native and is honored to be performing on the Moonlight stage. Thank you, creative team, for this opportunity. Marco has performed elsewhere for Starlight Musical Theatre, San Diego Musical Theatre and The Welk Theatre.

KENNY RAMOS (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to The Moonlight. Previous appearances include: Joseph…Dreamcoat, 42nd Street, and Cats. Raised on the Barona Indian Reservation, Kenny earned a BA in American Indian Studies from UCLA, and is a resident artist with the country’s premier Native American theatre company, Native Voices at the Autry.

JANISSA ROSE (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be returning to the Moonlight! Selected credits: Peter Pan (Moonlight) 9 to 5, 42nd St (SDMT), West Side Story (Lambs/Riverside Rep), The Oldest Boy (San Diego Rep), Rent (Mimi), and Chicago (Roxie). Theatre graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a Stage Combat Minor. Come back at see her in Moonlight’s In The Heights in September!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) TERRANCE SPENCER (Mereb) hails from Washington, DC with a BFA in Dance Performance and Education from Towson University. Terrance has appeared in: the Broadway musical Wicked, Rock of Ages (Vegas), Julie Taymor’s opera, Grendel, Dreamgirls (feature film), Adam Lambert’s World Tour, and has studied under Debbie Allen, who selected him for his first understudy role in Twist: The Musical (as Boston). Now focusing on acting, he starred in Celebration Theatre's productions of The Color Purple (as Harpo), Revolver (as Jesus Christ/ Patrick), Pasadena Playhouse’s Kiss Me Kate (as Bill/Lucentio), Performance Riverside’s In The Heights (as Benny) and just finished TUTS run of Dreamgirls. He dedicates his journey to his Grandmother. “Life’s the game made for everyone and Love is the prize.” Twitter @LoveMrSpencer CHAD TAKEDA (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be performing in his first production here at the lovely Moonlight Amphitheatre. Regional credits include: 42nd Street (Thief), La Cage Aux Folles (Mercedes), Hello, Dolly! (Waiter/Ensemble), and How to Succeed in Business (Tackaberry). Hope you enjoy the show!

E.Y. WASHINGTON (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be back at Moonlight in Aida. Recent credits include: Stooie in Hairspray, Cord Elam in Oklahoma!, and the ensemble in Spamalot. E.Y. would like to thank the team for their vision; the cast for their beautiful work; and you for supporting live theater. Seeking representation: EYWASHINGTON.com

MORIE WILLIAMS (Amonasro) started performing when he was 13, with San Jose Children’s Musical Theatre. Since then he has been blessed to perform his way across seven continents and over 200 countries. He has most recently performed in events with Lorna Luft, daughter of Judy Garland, Chita Rivera, Jennifer Hudson, Latin Pop Star Charo, Marty Thomas from Wicked and the late great Nell Carter. Morie is very excited to be making his debut with Moonlight! ARIANNA YOUNG (Ensemble) is delighted to make her debut on the Moonlight Stage! Professional credits include: Turandot, Carmen, The King and I, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Arianna would like to thank her family and friends for their support and love. Special thanks to Steven Glaudini, John Vaughan and Lyndon Pugeda.

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES JOHN VAUGHAN (Director and Choreographer) is a busy director/choreographer with over 300 productions to his credit. He is pleased to return to the Moonlight having choreographed or directed previous productions of Sister Act, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, Tommy, Legally Blonde, Crazy For You, The Will Rogers Follies and many others. His theme park shows have been seen from Knott’s Berry Farm to Sea World Texas. John has directed or choreographed many large corporate shows including events for WonderWare Software, NBC, The Broadway Department Stores, Mattel Corporation, Dick Clark Productions and Ogden Entertainment as well as international projects in Tokyo and Buenos Aires. He has directed “The CHOC Follies” for Children’s Hospital of Orange County for the past 20 years, raising over 10 million for this lovely organization. John is a full-time faculty member for Citrus College and has choreographed the acclaimed Citrus Singers for the past twenty-seven years. A big thanks to the entire Moonlight organization and supporters - especially Steve, Lyndon and this fabulous cast - it’s great to be back! LYNDON PUGEDA (Musical Director/Conductor) is excited to be back with Moonlight for another season! His work on Spamalot in 2014 garnered him a Craig Noel Award nomination for Outstanding Musical Direction. National Youth Arts has also recognized him with several nominations, as well as an award for his work on Ghost with Carlsbad High School. Credits include: Sister Act, All Shook Up, Nunsense (Moonlight Stage Productions); Picasso at the Lapin Agile (The Old Globe); Honky-Tonk Laundry, Tell Me On A Sunday (Vista’s Broadway Theater); Gutenberg! The Musical! (Backyard Renaissance); Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (New Village Arts); Curtains, Seussical (Rancho Buena Vista Drama); The Drowsy Chaperone (Carlsbad High Drama); Into the Woods (San Clemente High Drama); Thoroughly Modern Millie, Tarzan (Moonlight Youth Theatre). Associate Conductor: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe). He earned a BA Degree in Music: Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from the University of California, San Diego. He would like to thank John, Steve, Stan and the rest of the Moonlight team. He would also like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support. JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer) is a primate with a single opposable thumb. He hails from the cold reaches of Canada and once had a sexy French accent. He has since lost it. If found please take good care of it. Selected credits include: Dan Castellaneta’s For Piano And Harpo, Cirque Musica: Crescendo at the Hollywood Bowl. 3D Theatricals: Ragtime (2015 Ovation Award Nominee), Sideshow, Parade (2013 Ovation Award Nominee). Crystal Cruises: Maestro. McCoy-Rigby Entertainment: Ring of Fire (2012 Ovation Award Nominee), Boeing Boeing. A Noise Within: Antigone, Arcadia. DOMA: American Idiot, Young Frankenstein (2015 Ovation Award Nominee). 15

WHOâ€™S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES CARLOTTA MALONE, ROSLYN LEHMAN, RENETTA LLOYD (Costume Coordination, Design, and Execution) are marking the ninth summer that the talents of these three have combined to clothe the Moonlight Family. Roz has been involved for the past 21 years and Carlotta has been involved since the first season, 37 summers ago, and Renetta joined the team eight years ago when she returned to live in Vista. Recent Moonlight shows which have benefited under their combined expertise are Peter Pan, Titanic, Shrek, Big Fish, My Fair Lady, and Wizard of Oz, to name a few. Roz and Renetta have costumed shows at MiraCosta, North Coast Rep, Oceanside Theater, Intrepid, San Diego Musical Theater, Scripps Ranch, The Welk and Premiere Productions. Carlotta has worked at Coyote Stage Works, Musical Theater West, The Welk Resort, Starlight and Performance Riverside. Through the generosity of the Moonlight, many of their costumes have been shared with neighboring theaters. Recently Roz and Renetta built an original classical wardrobe for A Midsummer Night's Dream for Cal State San Marcos. Renetta's designs can be found on nattyloucreations.com. GABE NUNEZ (Make-up Designer) is thrilled to be back for his fifth full season. When he is not on the hill in Vista, he is working with San Diego Opera or Broadway San Diegoâ€™s tours coming through town. Other credits include: Makeup and Wig Supervisor for the national tour of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for the past two years. Thank you to those of you who have been there... you know who you are. PETER HERMAN (Wig Designer) has designed wigs for over thirty productions at Moonlight Stage Productions since 2002. Peter has designed wigs all over the Southern California area, including The Old Globe Theatre, The La Jolla Playhouse, The San Diego REP, as well as some design work for film, television, and various theme parks. Peter currently teaches wig and makeup design at San Diego State University. STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager) is proud to mark his 25th season at Moonlight. Recent Moonlight highlights: Addams Family, Titanic, Sister Act, Big Fish, Shrek, All Shook Up, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd. Other credits: 9 to 5, Ragtime, West Side Story, Cats, Chicago, Full Monty, Guys & Dolls (SDMT); 42nd Street, Man of La Mancha, Hairspray, Cats, Sweeney Todd, Pajama Game (Musical Theatre West); History Boys, A Little Night Music (Cygnet). He thanks Eden and Lauren for their help and is thrilled to work again with Steve, John and Lyndon. BONNIE DURBEN (Properties Coordinator) has coordinated properties for Moonlight Stage Productions, including Sister Act, Peter Pan, Titanic, Addams Family, Music Man, Shrek, All Shook Up and Big Fish. Elsewhere: Scripps Ranch (Skin Deep, Good People); Diversionary Theatre (Ballast, Mystery of Love and Sex, The Boy Who Danced on Air, Now or Later, She-Ranculas, Baby With The Bathwater, A New Brain and Amazons and Their Men); MiraCosta Theatre (Oklahoma!, These Shining Lights, Romeo and Juliet, Seven, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Urinetown). Member of the Society of Property Artisans and Managers. 16

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES STEVEN GLAUDINI (Producing Artistic Director) It was twentyone years ago that Steven made his Moonlight debut as Smee in Peter Pan and it has been a love affair ever since. Moonlight credits include Director of the recent hits: Peter Pan, Big Fish, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray, Miss Saigon, Cats, Les Misérables (2008 San Diego Critics Award for Best Director), West Side Story, Cabaret, and Children of Eden. He appreciates all of the support you give Moonlight Stage Productions…the theatre that started the career of his wife, actress Bets Malone. Steven credits the Moonlight with the start of his professional career, which has led him to several positions including: Five years as Artistic Director/Producer at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA. and five years as the Executive Director/ Producer of Performance Riverside in Riverside, CA. At MTW, Steve has directed Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie (starring Andrea McArdle), Little Shop of Horrors, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, Regional Premiere of All Shook Up, The Pajama Game, The Pirates of Penzance (starring Rex Smith), and The Full Monty. Steven was recently honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle with the Craig Noel Award for Producer of the Year of 2014. COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH (Managing Director) is honored to serve as the Managing Director for Moonlight Stage Productions. A native Vistan, she first performed here in the youth production of Cinderella, and over time became co-director for the same program. A graduate of USD’s Nonprofit Leadership and Management Master’s Program, Colleen has worked as the Executive Director of San Diego Musical Theatre and Director of Development for Lamb’s Players Theatre. While at Lamb’s, Colleen was also a member of the resident ensemble where she performed in/choreographed dozens of productions, co-created the long-running musical Mixtape, and orchestrated the Guinness World Record breaking event and fundraiser 100 Hours of Stories. She and her husband, Lance, are thrilled to watch her own kids, Scottie and Pepper make their memories at the Moonlight. JUSTIN A.M.M. HALL (Technical Director) is a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Arizona. He has worked with Arizona Opera, Arizona Theatre Company, and Upstairs Theatre Company. Locally, Justin has designed for Moonlight at the AVO, New Village Arts, La Jolla Stage Company, and Carlsbad Community Theatre. Justin has worked with Moonlight Stage Productions since 2003.

ABOUT AIDA

The opera and rock version of Aida share some commonalities: both share the plot and main characters, and both are spectacles. The Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, originally declined the commission of composing a new opera meant to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal and a new opera house in Cairo in 1869. Instead, Verdiâ€™s Rigoletto was performed and the opera house sought another composer for an original work. When learning that composers Gounod and Wagner were being considered, Verdi acquiesced and began to work on Aida in 1870. Aida had been planned to premiere in January 1871, but the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in Europe stranded the sets and costumes in Paris. The premiere at the Khedival Opera House in Cairo finally took place that December followed by the La Scala premiere 1872. It was a tremendous hit and made its United States debut in 1873 followed by London in 1876. Today, it is one of the most performed operas throughout the world. Fast forward 126 years to Elton John and Tim Riceâ€™s incarnation which took place in Atlanta in 1998, followed by the pre-Broadway run in Chicago. Aida landed on Broadway in March 2000 where it would play for nearly 2000 performances capturing several Tony Awards.

Composer Giuseppe Verdi conducting the 1880 La Scala premiere of Aida

An original set design by Philippe Chaperon for the 1871 premiere in Cairo

MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS STAFF PRODUCTION STAFF

Audio Engineers……………………………………………………PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR., JIM ZADAI Wireless Runner………………………………………………………VIOLET CEJA, TIMOTHY BECHTOLD Lighting Board Operator……………………………………………………………MATTHEW CHEWIWIE Fly System Operator……………………………………………………………………RANDY WORKMAN Stagehands………………………………………………………NOELANI MARTINEZ, SAMUAL WISDOM Properties Runners………………………………………………………………………SAMANTHA FOKOS Follow Spot Operators……………………………………JAZRENE ABILDGAARD, JAMIE GUEVARRA, MEGAN MAHONEY, ROBERT TEMPLETON Wardrobe Supervisor…………………………………………………………………………SANDRA SHAY Make-up and Wig Assistant…………………………………………………….…..…JAMES MASTERSON Dresser………………………………………………………………………………………..…JEAN HAMMER

TECHNICAL STAFF

Lighting Supervisor ……………………………………………………………………CAROLINE ANDREW Audio Supervisor……………………………………………………………………..…BRYON ANDERSON Technical Crew………………SARAH AHLQUIST, RICHARD ALBISTEGUI-DUBOIS, DAVID BEAVER, BRYSTAL GEU, GARY HAILSTONE, CHRISTINA HANSEN, NATHAN HARPER, KELLY KISSINGER, RYAN MARSH, RAUL MENDEZ, ALEXANDRIA MILLER, NANCY NGUYEN-DUONG, CARL PINAMONTI, GRIFFIN SATODA, STEPHEN SHAW, EMILY SPERLING, ERIC WARD, CHRISTOPHER WATKINS

ADMINISTRATION

Producing Artistic Director Managing Director STEVEN GLAUDINI COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH Technical Director………………………………………………………………………JUSTIN A.M.M. HALL Assistant Technical Director………………………………………………………………ERIC KABACINSKI Marketing/PR Director…………………………………………………………………………FRED TRACEY Office Manager……………………………………………………………………………CAROLE BERBAUM Program Specialist………………………………………………………………………ANDREW AMEZCUA

VISTIX BOX OFFICE STAFF

Ticket Services Manager……………………………………………………………………KERI HOSTETLER Assistant Ticket Services Manager……………………………………………………SHELBY CAUGHRON Shift Supervisors………………………………………… DUSTIN JENKINSON, MICHELLE THORNBURY Customer Service Representatives…………………………………GAIL ARCINIEGA, ERINA CHAVEZ, LETTIE DE ANDA, BETH EWING, SAM FOKOS, GINNY GREGG, LAURIE HILTBRAND, JANEY HURLEY, EDEN MICHEL, HALEY MULHALL, CHARLOTTE PERKIS, LANA PICCIANO, MEGAN ROUSE, JAN WILSON

FRONT OF HOUSE

House Managers……………………………MILES MONTGOMERY, SARAH PIZZUTO, TERI REMSBERG Usher Coordinators ……………………………………………ANDREW AMEZCUA, KAREN JOHNSON House Staff………………………………SOPHIA ARCINIEGA, JAKE BRADFORD, COLE CANALETTI, HALEY CANALETTI, SEAN CONLEY, SOPHIE CRAWFORD, RYAN DAVIS, NATALIE EWING, MCKINSEY FIDELLOW, CHRIS FORREST, LINDSEY GLEASON, AVA GLEESON, SAWYER HENDERSON, TIFFANY LAND-WILLIS, DANIEL L’HEUREUX, CATHERINE LYNCH, LESLIE MARTINEZ, WENDY MARTINEZ, MARK MCGREAL, DIRK REMSBERG, MCKENNA ROUDEBUSH, DAVID RUDOLPH, ALEX SMITH

NOTES FROM “THE HILL” WELCOME COLLEEN Earlier this year, the City of Vista appointed Colleen Kollar Smith as the new Managing Director of Moonlight Stage Productions. Colleen literally got her feet wet in theatre at the Moonlight when she performed in youth theatre productions on our stage as a youngster. She went on to become a co-director of that program and later assumed management positions at other theatres including San Diego Musical Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, and New Village Arts among others. Colleen enjoyed attending Moonlight shows with her grandmother and is now looking forward to doing the same with her own two children. Colleen will work side-by-side with Producing Artistic Director Steven Glaudini in shaping the future of the Moonlight in addition to programming Moonlight Presents offerings. Welcome back to Vista, Colleen! ARTISAN CAFÉ SERVES UP PRE-SHOW DINING One of the hallmarks of attending a show at the Moonlight is creating your own experience. You can bring your own picnic supper into the theatre, or enjoy a casual dining experience at the Artisan Café. Located near the North Entrance, the Café offers a three course menu which can be enjoyed starting at 6 pm on show nights. View the menu at moonlightstage.com and make reservations by calling 760.828.0596. EXTEND YOUR MOONLIGHT EXPERIENCE The shows don't end when summer is over at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Year-round, we offer entertainment including concerts and an indoor cabaret season. Three events from Moonlight Presents are offered this fall (see page four), and next month we’ll announce our 2018 cabaret series. Visit moonlightpresents.com for information. PLAYING ON THE HILL Veterans of Moonlight productions from long ago often referred to the amphitheatre as “the hill.” That name could have been earned because to access the theatre in the early days, one had to literally drive up a hill. Access was via dirt roads with the hillside lined with temporary fencing to separate the rustic backstage area from the audience. It is true that actors would hang their costumes in trees. While those trees have since been replaced, the spirit of bringing great musical theatre to “the hill” has not changed. 20

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Magic AT THE MOONLIGHT

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The Moonlight Cultural Foundation takes great pride in serving the

City of Vista and Moonlight Stage Productions. Ticket sales only cover a portion of the costs it takes to provide the Moonlight experience. Thanks to the continued generosity of donors and sponsors, the

Moonlight Cultural Foundation offers necessary additional funds to

support year-round programming at the Moonlight Amphitheatre as well as educational and community arts programs.

When you make a gift to the Moonlight Cultural Foundation you

help provide a place where generations can gather and delight in Broadway-caliber productions and cultural arts programming.

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Moonlight Donors are our By being a Moonlight donor, you impact the entire community. With your ongoing support we keep the Moonlight legacy alive and thriving and bring educational and community outreach center stage!

EVERY GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Please accept these beneﬁts for your generosity.

All levels receive Membership Beneﬁts consisting of a subscription to our newsletter and your name listed in the Moonlight’s show programs. Topaz ($100-$249)

Membership beneﬁts & 2 reserved lawn tickets to a summer production.

Emerald ($250-$499)

Ruby ($1,500-$2,499)

Sapphire’s membership beneﬁts & special recognition in event programs, and a summer priority parking pass.

Sapphire ($500-$1,499)

Emerald’s membership beneﬁts, an Membership beneﬁts, 4 reserved lawn tickets to a summer production, invitation to ‘Meet the Artists’ and ‘Meet the Directors’ VIP events. and an invitation to ‘Meet the Directors’ at a VIP event.

Diamond ($2,500+)

You’ll receive all of the Ruby membership beneﬁts, 2 seats for the Season Opening Night Dinner on the Moonlight Patio and more!

For more information contact the Moonlight Cultural Foundation 760.630.7650 | moonlightfoundation.com

SPOTLIGHT ON CORPORATE SPONSORS Corporate sponsors and individual donations are essential to deliver quality productions and childrenâ€™s outreach programs. Join corporate leaders in our region to make a serious investment in the arts and our community. Please call MCF Executive Director Toria Watson at 760.630.7650 or toria@moonlightfoundation.com to learn more. Toria Watson

Helping future generations since 2001 Forte for Children, formerly the DEI Childrenâ€™s Charitable Foundation, aims to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children in the communities in which we do business with an emphasis on music education & music therapy. Whether through instruments, dance, or other artistic expression, a child can be inspired through music.

Tonight we share an experience.

The more we share, the stronger our community grows. For this reason we are proud supporters of Moonlight Cultural Foundation and the work they do bringing us closer through the power of music and theatre.

SUMMER SEASON SUPPORTERS PARTNER SPONSOR Muriel & Hans Schiff

DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR Datron World Communications Forté for Children Issa Family Foundation Modern Builders Supply, Inc. Tri-City Medical Center ADVOCATE SPONSOR - $2,500 Brad Peterson-Edward Jones Moonlight Angels Auxiliary Dr. Robert C. Brombacher, D.D.S Dorothy “Bea” McLain Denso Wireless Systems J W D Incorporated Scatena Daniels Scripps Health SUSTAINING SUPPORTER $1,500 Todd H. Nalley, D.D.S GRANTS Bonsall Women’s Club County of San Diego Community Enhancement Grant IBM International Foundation Nordson Corporation The Air Products Foundation

PATRON DONORS:

LEGACY OF LIFETIME GIVING 1 Million & Above Muriel & Hans Schiff $1.1 Million $250,000 - $499,999 Modern Builders Supply, Inc. LIFETIME PATRONS - $25,000 Elaine & Bob Algeo The Barter Family The Beard Family – In Memory of Diane L. Beard Ray & Sara Botts The Brombacher Family

HONORARY SPONSOR Lili & Fletcher McIntire Pacific Marine Credit Union Vista Valley Country Club

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR Atlantic & Pacific Management

The Cohen Family - In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Thomas & Betty Doerfler Paul & Diane Eckert Janice & Dr. Eugene H. Ephron Tom & Jan Hurt The Issa Family Foundation Sandra & Rudy Kempter The Levi Family Dorothy “Bea” McLain Moonlight Angels Auxiliary Joe S. Mottino & Mary B. Mottino Muriel & Hans Schiff Donald & Darlene Shiley Major General USMC (Retired) and Mrs. Wilber Simlik DIAMOND $2,500 & Above Jane Smisor Bastien Stanley D. Cohen Lee Covell & Valerie Dolan* Phyllis & Perry Feuer John & Antonia Fischer Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation c/o Patricia Milligan Daniel Dale & Rita Geldert Ralph Johnson Maureen & James Macdonald Darlene Shiley RUBY – $1,500 & Above Bill & Linda Birnie* Sue Ann Carr and Family Deana Chenoweth

Ben & Joan Costantino Dave & Janis Cowles Hemenez/Clark Families Troy & Marie Ertel Escondido Dermatology, Inc. Edwin Estes, Sr. Greg Evans Robert & Jean Gatzke Susan & William Glockner Louann Gigante The Hass Team-Robbie & Keith Hass Elizabeth & Jon Paul Hunten* Jimmie & Christine Johnson Patrick & Jennifer Johnson Joseph Kerwin Bert Leithold Colleen Locke Jim & Leslie Massopust Wes & Robin McDonough* Herman & Jane Mitchell* Lou & Mary Lou Montulli* Richard & Peggy Muir Mike & Kathy Naylor* Hal & Carol Needham Gene & Adele Pane Jeff Pashby* Dottie Pechek Darold & Barbara Pieper Steve & Deborah Starkey Maureen Stroud Dal & Chris Williams

SAPPHIRE $500 & Above Celia Bartelme Joseph Bonanno Blythe & David Doane James Esch, MD. Judy & Bob Harris Linnea Hemenez Bob & Arlene Kennedy Bert Leithold Tom & Carol Lightner Tom Little Matt & Jennifer Lucy Amanda & Larry Lugo Cheryl Palmer Morrris Robert Pendleton The Ritter Family Helga Rosser Carol Sanford Dieter & Ingrid Schulz Addie Soo Morris Vance George Whiteman Stephen & Carmella Wilson EMERALD $250 & Above Patricia Gammie Anderson Jim Biever Gary & Pamela Bland Jeff & Elaine Forman Griffiths & Associates Larry & Shar Jorgensen Charline Kenney Susan Lawson Dixon & Pat Lee Robert Lin Nancy & Charles Martin

Charlotte McConnell Beverly Mottino Joe & Joe Quince Pat Rehberger Diane Schwantes Joseph Slobodny Judy L. Smith Greg & Cindy Stearns Bruce & Kriss Stewart FD & Jacquelyn Talbert Harry C. Walters Victoria Waufle TOPAZ - $100 & Above Charles & Kathleen Ables Diane Amatangelo Anonymous Margaret Ball Bo & Holly Barrett Elizabeth Belfield Joseph Benoualid Phyllis Bettelheim & Forest Melton Virginia Bitzer Julie Boyd Tom & Linda Brault Elizabeth Burmeister Kathleen Cannon Doris M. Campbell Lois Clow Debbie Cramer Fred Cutler Denise Day Tom & Pat Denton Richard Drutman The Douglass Family Charles & Terry Edwards Barry & Carol Farrell George Ferrone Cecile & Arnold Forman Laura Frontiero Gary Glaser Chari & Don Godard Ms. Georgia Griffiths John & Joy Hastey Richard & Julia Hemenz KW Hess Diane D. Hilton Gisela G. Holladay Ruth James Jean Jantz George P & Joan F Jones David & Glenda Jones

Rev. Patrick M. Jordan, D.D Pamela & Paul Kelley Kenny’s Kar Klinic Jerome & Shirley Lahr Evelyn Lamon Robert & Leone Laney Gene & Lynn Light Pam Lint Herb & Gerry Livsey Jana & Jack Markley Ron & Denise May Kristin Merritt Gail McBride Lu McHugh John & Judy Miethke Decatur Mitchell Richard & Pam Myers John Neil Barbara A. Nolan Tim & Joyce O’Neill Dee & Jeff Parks Ed Parish C.J. Patton Timothy & Diana Peirce Sondra & Fred Peppe Marilyn M. Porter Al & Wanda Prosser Bradley & Sue Quick Patricia Raetz Ron & Mary Riedberger Phylaine BemelSchermerhorn Barbara Snow Richard & Susan Stokes Cecil & Vivian Synder Anne Speraw Herb & Diane Spencer Joseph & Dagna Stencel Mike Tenerowicz Ermine Terry Lorna Teverbaugh John & Sandy Todd Jerry & Jan Walter Ron & Sybil Ward Don & Rosemarie Watson Harriet Wicburg Jeanette Wright George J. Woodridge Mary Jo Young Peggy M. Zachary Bill & Katrina Zynda

MEMORIAL GIFTS In Memory of Nils Anderson In Memory of ohnny Bisom In Memory of Sandra Ellis-Troy In Memory of Mathew Naegeli In Memory of Moonlight Angel Debbie Olivier Ralph Johnson

Lee & Valerie Covell* Datron World Communications, Inc. Forté for Children The Lund Team The McAllister Family Jane & Herman Mitchell* Modern Builders Supply Moonlight Angels Auxiliary Pacific Marine Credit Union Colonel (Retired) Mike & Kathy Naylor*

In Memory of Dave Cooley Barbara Cooley

GALA UNDERWRITERS Bill & Linda Birnie* Lee & Valerie Covell* Dave & Janis Cowles* Elizabeth Miller Hunten Gary Kawano* Lou & Mary Lou Montulli* Colonel (Retired) Mike & Kathy Naylor* Jeff Pashby*

In Memory of Bill Harvey Ray & Sara Botts Bob & Kathy Brombacher William & Catherine Brown James & Patricia Downs Maria Garrisi Beverly and Kathy Gorman John & Maureen Hartin Larry & Colleen O’Harra Raub Mathias Dottie Pechek Carol Sanford Steven & Diane Scholfield Susan Slade Lorna Stofer Mary Ann Truesdell Betty Santoro & Tom Vanecek Scott Harvey Woodhouse Peggy Zachary

HONORARIUM

In Honor of Kathy Brombacher In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Ralph Johnson

2017 MOONLIGHT CULTURAL FOUNDATION GALA DIRECTOR SPONSORS $10,000 Scatena Daniels

SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS $5,000 Forté for Children GALA TABLE SPONSORS $2,500 Bob Beard & Janice Ephron & Helga Rosser Stanley D. Cohen

SPECIAL THANKS

Modern Luxury San Diego Printing, Direct Mail, Graphic Design & Marketing

Nicole Jasso, Graphic Designer *Denotes MCF Board Member

We apologize in advance for any error or omission in the listing of our patrons. Please help us correct any mistakes by calling the Moonlight Cultural Foundation office at (760) 630-7650. Thank you Moonlight Patrons as of --May 15, 2017. Annual gifts of $100 and above will be listed in show programs.

The Issa Family Foundation Congratulates Moonlight Stage Productions for providing 37 years of award-winning theatre for our community at the Moonlight Amphitheatre!

Modern Builders Supply is proud to be in a Community Partnership with the exceptional programs of Moonlight Stage Productions. Ray Raub and Bill Gibney | Partners

Tonight we share an experience.

The more we share, the stronger our community grows. For this reason we are proud supporters

ABOUT TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER Tri-City Medical Center has served its community for over 50 years and is a 388bed full service, acute-care hospital in Oceanside, Calif. with a primary care clinic and over 700 physicians practicing in 60 specialties. Its Gold Seal of ApprovalÂŽ from the Joint Commission recognizes its commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community it serves. For more information about Tri-City Medical Center and Tri-City Healthcare District, please visit www.tricitymed.org.

LEAVE A LIVING LEGACY Members of the Moonlight Legacy Society ensure that the Moonlight will be here to delight, connect, and inspire our children, grandchildren, and beyond. Make a lasting impact on Moonlight’s bright future and fulfill your own financial goals and objectives by making a planned gift today!

Planned Giving can be easy. There are many ways you can make a gift: • • • •

Make a bequest through your will Create a charitable gift annuity Designate life insurance proceeds Name Moonlight Cultural Foundation as a beneficiary in your retirement plan • Design a trust-based gift If you’d like to learn tax-smart ways to make a bigger impact with less cost, we invite you to join us for a special evening of conversation led by qualified experts. For more information, please contact Jennifer Bradford at jennifer@moonlightfoundation.com 760.630.7650

This year the Moonlight Angels Auxiliary celebrates their 25th Anniversary! Since 1992, Moonlight Angels Auxiliary’s mission is to promote and assist Moonlight Cultural Foundation’s fundraising efforts in support of Moonlight Stage Productions’ quality programming at the Moonlight Amphitheatre. Members are offered various volunteer opportunities, special events, and fundraising activities. The Angels have provided funds and supported many projects at Moonlight via the efforts of wonderful volunteers. This year the Angels have been awarded the Moonlight Award of Excellence which honors an individual or individuals whose exceptional record of service and giving are an inspiration to others and demonstrates through sterling example a deep passion for Moonlight’s theatrical legacy. We encourage all members of the Moonlight Family to join the Auxiliary and connect with the Mission of Moonlight Cultural Foundation. We welcome your friends and family…the more the merrier! The Moonlight Angels is an auxiliary of Moonlight Cultural Foundation and is not organized for the private gain of any individual.

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MOONLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE

For almost 25 years, Moonlight Youth Theatre has provided award-winning theatrical training to the North County Community. MYT offers programs designed for youth from age 7 to 18 of various skill levels who are interested in all areas of theatrical performance. We also have a dynamic program for those who wish to remain “behind the scenes.” We are committed to providing an education in theatre that encourages teamwork and leadership skills and fosters the development of confidence, creativity, and consideration for others in the context of a professional theatre environment. Mike Bradford Director of Arts Education

JULY 17 – 21

GUAJOME PARK ACADEMY, VISTA

Award-winning MYT brings you a week of fun, immersive instruction in singing, dancing, acting and more! $195 Registration fee* includes: • 5 Camp instructional days • Camp T-shirt

• 1 Lawn ticket to MYT’s Fall production of Legally Blonde • A $20 credit towards a future MYT Master Class Workshop or Cast Participation Fee

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

OCTOBER 13 – 21 | MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE

A fabulously fun international award-winning show, Legally Blonde the Musical is the story of college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods, who tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law! Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Based on the Reese Witherspoon film, Legally Blonde the Musical earned seven Tony nominations and ten Drama Desk Award nominations during its Broadway run. TICKETS - vistixonline.com | 760.724.2110

THE CITY OF VISTA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2017 MOONLIGHT PRESENTS SEASON BY

drbronner.com Through their generous sponsorship, the Moonlight has been able to offer an entertaining season of concerts and other special events, including the July 4 Independence Day Celebration. Dr. Bronnerâ€™s sponsorship has underwritten hundreds of tickets that have been donated to the Vista and Oceanside Boys and Girls Clubs. We thank Dr. Bronner's for its significant contribution for helping to make magic and memories come alive at the Moonlight.

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2018 SEASON

June 13 – July 1, 2018

July 18 – August 4, 2018

August 15 – September 1, 2018

September 12 September 29, 2018

SUBSCRIPTIONS GO ON SALE JANUARY 2018. SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 2018. MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM | 760.724.2110 Shows and dates are subject to change.