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Broadway’s Best Under the Stars!

PRODUCING SPONSOR The City of Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Moonlight Cultural Foundation Gratefully Acknowledge the Generous Support of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps.

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Broadway’s Best Under the Stars! 2021 SUMMER SEASON

JUN 16 - JUL 3

JUL 21 - AUG 7

Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm

AUG 18 - SEP 4

SEP 15 - OCT 2

Gates: 6:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm

Gates: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

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THE PIANO MEN THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN AND BILLY JOEL STARRING

CRAIG A. MEYER and GREGORY SCOTT and featuring THE ROCKET BAND

JULY 6 | 8 PM

Moonlight’s Friday, July 9 •7:30 pm Featuring Yächtley Crëw in Concert!

Tickets: $40 adults $35 children (reserved seating) $20 general lawn seating 4

WELCOME BACK TO THE MOONLIGHT! Dear Friends, We are thrilled to FINALLY welcome you to our highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Summer Season. After over a year of being shuttered, we cannot think of a better show to open our season than the beautiful Once On This Island. This retelling of The Little Mermaid fairytale celebrates two key components of our mission at The Moonlight, community and storytelling. For more than 40 years, The Moonlight has been a community hub where we have welcomed generations of families to delight in the magic of storytelling. The only thing more thrilling than welcoming new members through our gates is welcoming back audience members who were once brought here as children. Now, they are bringing their own children to experience the magic of theatre, continuing the legacy and ensuring the future of The Moonlight. For those of you who attend all four productions this summer, you will notice that the power of community and storytelling is a common thread running through the season. Tonight, with Once On This Island, you’ll experience the power of love while Beauty and the Beast conveys the message of acceptance. Later in the summer, A Chorus Line tells the real-life stories of the heroes of the theatre — the chorus dancers. The final show of the season, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, honors heritage and believing in those you love. At the end of the evening tonight, you will hear the cast sing about some of the reasons why “we tell the story” — among them, life, pain, love, grief, hope, and faith. As we reflect on our time away from the theatre this past year, each of these resonate deeply, but none more than the final reason. YOU are why we tell the story. Thank you for being with us tonight and part of our community. We’ve missed you. Sincerely,

Colleen Kollar Smith Executive Producer

Steven Glaudini Producing Artistic Director

Jennifer Bradford Foundation Executive Director

“Life is why, Pain is why, Love is why, Grief is why, Hope is why, Faith is why, You are why we tell the story.”

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VISTA CITY COUNCIL

We salute Mayor Judy Ritter, Deputy Mayor Joe Green and Council Members John B. Franklin, Corinna Contreras and Katie Melendez for their significant and enduring support of The Moonlight.

Judy Ritter Mayor

Joe Green Deputy Mayor

John B. Franklin Council Member

Corinna Contreras Council Member

Katie Melendez Council Member

CITY OF VISTA ADMINISTRATION Patrick Johnson City Manager Amanda Lee Assistant City Manager

MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE | CITY OF VISTA CULTURAL ARTS ADMINISTRATION COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH Executive Producer

STEVEN GLAUDINI Producing Artistic Director

MIKE BRADFORD Acting Technical Coordinator FRED TRACEY Marketing Director SHELBY CAUGHRON Ticket Office Supervisor CAROLE BERBAUM Office Manager The Moonlight is the cultural arts program of the City of Vista and a division of the Recreation and Community Services Department. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Moonlight Cultural Arts Foundation, our non-profit 501(c)(3) partner.

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KERI HOSTETLER Ticket Office Supervisor from 2012 - 2021

PRESENTS

Book and Lyrics by LYNN AHERNS

Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY

Based upon the novel, “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy

Starring

BROOKE HENDERSON EDRED UTOMI*

ANISE RITCHIE*

PATRICIA JEWEL

ALA TIATIA-GARAUD

NATHAN ANDREW RILEY*

LEO EBANKS

KEVIN “BLAX” BURROUGHS Scenic Design by STEPHEN GIFFORD

JODI MARKS

JOCLINE MIXSON

MAYA WASHINGTON Lighting Design by JENNIFER EDWARDS

Sound Design by JIM ZADAI

Projection Design by BLAKE McCARTY

Costumes Coordinated by FELICIA BROSCHART

Properties Coordinated by GABRIELLE TILLINGHAST

Stage Managed by STANLEY D. COHEN*

Music Director & Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA

Directed & Choreographed by PAUL DAVID BRYANT Producing Artistic Director STEVEN GLAUDINI

Executive Producer COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH

*Member of Actors' Equity Association

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND CAST THE COMPANY (in alphabetical order)

KEVIN “BLAX” BURROUGHS Armand LEO EBANKS Tonton Julian BROOKE HENDERSON Ti Moune PATRICIA JEWEL Mama Euralie JODI MARKS Asaka JOCLINE MIXSON Andrea NATHAN ANDREW RILEY* Agwe ANISE RITCHIE* Erzulie ALA TIATIA-GARAUD Daniel EDRED UTOMI* Papa Ge MAYA WASHINGTON Little Ti Moune * Member of Actors’ Equity Association

ADDITIONAL CREDITS Sets, Costumes and Properties provided by 3-D Theatricals.

Once On This Island is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com 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.

This production uses the Contract Management Program of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. (212) 221-1130

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR Why we tell the story…

Paul David Bryant

Unlike many of today’s modern-day musicals with their many twists and turns, Once On This Island is, at its core, a beautifully straightforward and human story of community, family, and loved ones. Tonight, we will take you to a beautiful Caribbean Island in the Antilles. Although its inhabitants may not have much in the ways of material possessions, they have an abundance of joy.

On the island, there is a historic division between islanders. Ti Moune, a member of the “peasant” class is our guide on this journey who teaches us that we all have fears and obstacles that we must face. She challenges us to follow our hearts against ALL odds and at any cost. She also proves without a doubt that “love is stronger than death.” I am deeply grateful that you have chosen to take this journey with us tonight. The company and I hope you can reflect upon the stories that you have woven together in your own life, so that you inspire future generations of loved ones and lead them towards hope, love, and faith. Why do you tell your story?

Paul David Bryant Director & Choreographer 10

SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS SETTING

An island in the French Antilles, then & now. “We Dance”….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….Company “One Small Girl”………Tonton Julian, Mama Euralie, Little Ti Moune, Storytellers “Waiting for Life”………………………………………………Ti Moune, Storytellers “And the Gods Heard Her Prayer”………………Asaka, Agwe, Pape Ge, Erzulie “Rain”………………………………………………………………Agwe, Storytellers “Discovering Daniel”…………………………………………Ti Moune, Storytellers “Pray”………………………Ti Moune, Tonton Julian, Mama Euralie, Storytellers “Forever Yours”…………………………Ti Moune, Daniel, Papa Ge, Storytellers “The Sad Tale of the Beauxhommes”………………………Armand, Storytellers “Ti Moune”…………………Mama Euralie, Tonton Julian, Ti Moune, Storytellers "Mama Will Provide"……………………………………………Asaka, Storytellers

- FIFTEEN MINUTE INTERMISSION – “Waiting for Life" (reprise)…………………………………………………Ti Moune ''Some Say”………………………………………………………………Storytellers "The Human Heart"……………………………………………Erzulie, Storytellers “Pray” (reprise)……………………………………………………………Storytellers "Some Girls"……………………………………………………………………Daniel "The Ball"…………………………………Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune, Storytellers "Forever Yours” (reprise)……………Papa Ge, Ti Moune, Erzulie, Storytellers "A Part of Us''………Mama Euralie, Little Ti Moune, Tonton Julian, Storytellers "Why We Tell the Story"………………………………………………Storytellers

THE BAND

Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA Woodwinds ARIANA WARREN Guitar PJ BOVEE Bass Guitar MARTIN MARTIARENA Keyboards LYNDON PUGEDA, KERIANNE BRENNAN 11

Percussion MIKE DOOLEY

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY KEVIN “BLAX” BURROUGHS (Armand) is a performer, director, choreographer and lighting designer. Performance credits: Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor & Adrian), In The Heights (Benny), Hairspray (Seaweed), Violet (Flick), title role in The Wiz, Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Les Misérables (Enjolras), Next To Normal (Henry) among others. Directorial credits: Carrie, Next To Normal, James...Giant Peach and an upcoming production of Songs For A New World. Choreographic credits: Little Shop Of Horrors, In The Heights, Carrie, Legally Blonde, All Shook Up, James... Giant Peach, Matilda, The Addams Family, Hairspray, The Wiz and others. Select lighting design credits: The Addams Family, Legally Blonde, All Shook Up, Matilda, Wizard of Oz, James…Giant Peach, Next To Normal, The Little Mermaid and his favorite, Carrie. Co-Founder of Teatro San Diego. @kevinblaxburroughs @teatrosandiego LEO EBANKS (Tonton Julian) is ecstatic to be making his Moonlight debut in Once On This Island. Recent credits include Benedick in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at SDSU, Billy in Carrie The Musical at OnStage Playhouse and George in Spring Awakening at Grossmont College. Leo is a U.S. Army Veteran and is currently a student at San Diego State University double majoring in Theatre Performance and Film Production. When he isn’t on stage, Leo focuses on videography, editing and producing short films. Most of his work can be found on IG: @itsjust_Leooo. BROOKE HENDERSON (Ti Moune) is excited to return to The Moonlight this summer! She just finished her freshman year at Columbia College of Chicago where she is getting her BFA in Musical Theater. Her previous credits include Lorraine in All Shook Up (San Diego Musical Theater), Katherine Plumber in Newsies (San Diego Junior Theater) and Viola in Twelfth Night (Old Globe Summer Intensive) as well as her five years in How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe.) She would like to thank Paul and Lyndon for trusting her throughout this process, as well as her family for the support. PATRICIA JEWEL (Mama Euralie) is delighted to return to The Moonlight in this magical production of Once On This Island. She was last seen on our stage in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She is an accomplished singer, ASCAP songwriter and actress based in Southern California. Patricia is a proud graduate of the University of Redlands where she earned her Bachelor’s in Music and Psychology. Some of her favorite previous roles include Matron Mama Morton in Chicago, Iemanja in Oliverio: A Brazilian Twist and Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Other theatre credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Ragtime, Shrek The Musical and Accelerate! The Magic of Making Musicals. @iampatriciajewel patriciajewel.com JODI MARKS (Asaka) is honored to be joining The Moonlight family. She graduated from AMDA with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Evita, Little Women, The Laramie Project and Xanadu. She is so grateful to be back on stage and would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this show one she will never forget. Most of all she would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous support and love. @jodimarks JOCLINE MIXSON (Andrea) is thrilled to make her Moonlight Stage debut! Past theatre credits include: Sister Act, Ragtime, Hairspray and Dreamgirls. When not on stage, she makes her living as a model and singer/songwriter. Check out Calamity J (@wearecalamityj) and their debut single Simple & Slow streaming on all platforms. In addition to her love for the arts, she is enjoying planning for her September wedding. Special thanks to her parents and fiancè Malcolm for their love and support. Follow her journey @ja.lyne. Psalms 119:113.

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY NATHAN ANDREW RILEY (Agwe) is honored to be a part of this summer’s season at The Moonlight having last been seen here as Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray! The Musical. Nathan performed extensively in theaters and cabarets in San Diego and Disney’s California Adventure before moving to New York City. Most recently, Nathan was touring the country as a Swing in the National Tour of Disney’s The Lion King. Favorite credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (1st & 2nd National Tours); High Button Shoes (Encores! at New York City Center); The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Radio City Music Hall); The Scottsboro Boys (Phoenix Theatre Company); Shrek and In The Heights (PCPA). Gratitude to the creative team, his family, and his Eternal Father. ANISE RITCHIE (Erzulie) is excited to return to The Moonlight after a LONG time off due to the pandemic. Her first performance here was in Tommy as the Acid Queen in 2013. Anise has also appeared with Pete Townsend and Des McAnuff in the staged reading of Tommy at the La Jolla Playhouse. She is also part of the national tour company of Menopause The Musical and is one of the original cast members of Disney’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at La Jolla Playhouse and Papermill Playhouse and can be heard on the original cast recording. Other appearances include Rock of Ages as Justice and A Little Night Music as Madame Armfeldt (Cygnet Theatre); Big Fish and Boomers (Lamb’s Players Theatre); Violet in Tommy (San Diego Rep); The Life Story of Sammy Davis Jr. and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Old Globe Theatre); Leap of Faith (Ahmanson Theatre); Nightmare Alley (Geffen Playhouse); Once On This Island (TheaterWorks); Caroline Or Change and Sparks (California Conservatory Theatre); A Grand Night for Singing and Smokey Joe’s Café (Woodminster Amphitheatre); Sophisticated Ladies (Sierra Repertory Theatre); Beehive-The 60s Musical (North Coast Rep). She recently debuted her cabaret talk show Live Laugh Love. Anise has toured Europe singing opera, gospel and many styles of music. Last year she was on tour in Marseille, France singing opera and gospel. Anise has also performed at the Redlands/San Francisco Theological Seminary for their Christmas programs. Her voice can be heard in many television commercials voiceovers, at the San Diego Zoo’s Africa Rocks and now on many Zoom performances. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. ALA TIATIA-GARAUD (Daniel) is so grateful to be returning for Moonlight’s reopening! Credits include the national tours of Evita (swing) and Sesame St. Live! (co-host Caleb); regional theatre productions of Mamma Mia! at East West Players; Pick Me Last (zoom workshop) and Towards Belonging (w/ Maraya Performing Arts) at La Jolla Playhouse; Guys & Dolls at the Old Globe; La Cage, 42nd Street, and White Christmas at SDMT; and Matilda (Rudolpho), Shrek, Peter Pan, The Music Man, All Shook Up, Catch Me If You Can, and Spamalot at The Moonlight. Theme park credits include Mickey & the Magical Map (Sebastian/Map Maker) at Disneyland and Disney Jr. Dance Party (Finn Fiesta) at California Adventure. Aloha nui loa to his family, friends, pug, dance students, MiraCosta mentors, Moonlight team and husband Dimitri! @AlaTiatia EDRED UTOMI (Papa Ge) is overjoyed to return to his "home theatre" aka The Moonlight! When not in a pandemic, he stars as Alexander Hamilton on the 1st National Tour of the musical Hamilton. Previous credits include Luce and peerless (The Old Globe’s Powers New Voices Festival), How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Old Globe Theatre), Weatherman (La Jolla Playhouse), Papa Ge in Once on This Island, Pharaoh in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (3-D Theatricals), Sister Act, Peter Pan, and Shrek The Musical (Moonlight Stage Productions), Willie in Pump Up the Volume: A ’90s Palooza (San Diego Musical Theatre), Jim in Big River (Performance Riverside), the national tour of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (McCoy Rigby Entertainment), My Mañana Comes (San Diego Repertory Theatre), and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Lamb’s Players Theatre). IG: @edredutomi

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY MAYA WASHINGTON (Little Ti Moune) is thrilled to be making her debut with The Moonlight. Some of her favorite credits include the title role in Annie and Matilda The Musical as Lavender. She also recently filmed a Men’s World Cup Experts commercial where she was able to utilize her competitive soccer skills. Big thanks to Mom, Dad, Ella, my vocal coach (Kayla Schaffroth), and the rest of my family!

PAUL DAVID BRYANT (Director & Choreographer) has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 40 years as a director, producer, singer, dancer, actor, and choreographer. He has been associated with the musical Ragtime from Broadway (Vacation Swing), the first and second national tours (Harlem Male Swing), the West End in London, to productions in Australia and Japan and all countries in between. His theatrical endeavors include work with Disney and Universal theme parks. His pride and joy of working in the industry is as a director and mentor to young people and helping them to map out their own journeys in the business. Paul is very excited about being back at The Moonlight and Once On This Island marks the fifth show he has helmed here. He is so proud to be part of kicking off The Moonlight’s 40th anniversary season in this momentous year. Many thanks to Steven Glaudini and the team and this amazing cast of talented performers. Once On This Island is truly “why we tell the story.” Thank you all for supporting live theatre and WELCOME BACK! LYNDON PUGEDA (Music Director & Conductor) is excited to be back for his 12th season with Moonlight Stage Productions! His work around Southern California, on both the professional and educational levels, has received much recognition, including a Craig Noel Award nomination and three National Youth Arts Awards for Outstanding Musical Direction. Credits include: Victor/Victoria, Mamma Mia!, Aida, Sister Act, All Shook Up, Spamalot (Moonlight); The Lorax, Picasso at the Lapin Agile (The Old Globe); Gutenberg! The Musical! (Backyard Renaissance); Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (New Village Arts); Man of La Mancha (Oceanside Theatre Company); American Idiot (Riverside City College); Freaky Friday (Moonlight Youth Theatre). He earned his B.A. degree in Music: Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from UC San Diego. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support. STEPHEN GIFFORD (Scenic Designer) is a designer for plays, musicals, operas, events and themed interiors. Originally from Missouri, where he spent many years working for such companies as The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and The MUNY, Stephen’s work has been seen on both coasts from New York City where he received his MFA in Scenic Design from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, to Alaska where he designed for Juneau’s Civic Light Opera. Now a resident of Los Angeles, Stephen has close relationships with La Mirada Performing Arts Center/ McCoy Rigby Entertainment, 3D Theatricals, Sacramento Music Circus, The Colony Theatre, A Noise Within, The Theatre @ Boston Court, The Antaeus Company, International City Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara and many more. JENNIFER EDWARDS (Lighting Designer) is so grateful to be a part of The Moonlight’s reopening production of Once On This Island with this incredibly talented company of artists. Some favorite lighting designs include Matilda and Newsies at The Moonlight; Mamma Mia! and Kiss of the Spider Woman at the Welk Resorts Theatre; Broomstick (L.A. Ovation Award Nominee) and My Mañana Comes (NAACP Theatre Award Winner) at the Fountain Theatre. Jennifer is also a proud AEA Stage Manager since 1994. Jennifer is forever grateful to all her theatre families for making the magic that enlightens, inspires and entertains. Enjoy! JIM ZADAI (Sound Designer) is happy to be back at The Moonlight for another amazing year. Jim is currently in his 9th year working with Moonlight Stage Productions. Recent Moonlight sound designs include: Victor/Victoria, West Side Story, Matilda, The Producers, Chicago, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies and Mamma Mia. He has also worked sound at The Old Globe Theatre on Othello and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the La Jolla Playhouse on Side Show, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Guards at the Taj and Palomar College’s Mamma Mia!, The Mental State, Goodnight Desdemona. 14

WHO’S WHO IN THE COMPANY BLAKE McCARTY (Projections Designer) is a multidisciplinary artist whose original work includes large-scale immersive projects, new musicals, devised theatre, and documentary plays. He is a two-time recipient of Outstanding Projection Design from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle and his work has been developed or commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, California Center for the Arts, Cygnet Theatre, New Village Arts, New York Theatre Barn, and New York University. He currently serves as the Director of Artistic Development at Blindspot Collective, the 'San Diego Union-Tribune's' 2020 Theater of the Year. STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager) keeps pinching himself that he is part of this 40th anniversary season. He has stage managed more than 70 Moonlight productions including most recently Victor/Victoria, Matilda, The Producers, Chicago, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Mamma Mia!. He has also worked at SDMT, MTW and Cygnet. Stan is grateful for his family’ support of his crazy passion. He thanks Anna, Caelan and Allison for their help and is so grateful to be working again with Steve, Paul and Lyndon. Thank you for supporting live theatre. FELICIA BROSCHART (Costume Coordinator) is marking her first time costuming for The Moonlight. She is honored and thrilled to be a part of this talented production team. Her costuming career to date has mostly been in the community theater world here in San Diego. Most recently she has been working with Moonlight Youth Theatre costuming such shows as Beauty and the Beast, Elf and Madagascar. Before the pandemic hit, she won awards for her costume designs in Little Women with Patio Playhouse and The Little Mermaid with Carlsbad Community Theater. GABRIELLE TILLINGHAST (Properties Coordinator) is thrilled to be returning for her fifth season at The Moonlight! Recent credits include Palomar College’s Oh, Beautiful (sound design), The Children’s Hour (stage manager), Sila (sound design), Welk Theater’s Menopause The Musical (ASM), Welcome Home For The Holidays (ASM), A Chorus Line (ASM), MYT’s Beauty and The Beast (wig assistant), Elf Jr. (sound design), Junie B. Jones (sound design), and Freaky Friday (orchestra sound mixer). She thanks her family and friends for their endless support. After this past year, it’s good to be back. Thanks for supporting live theatre! STEVEN GLAUDINI (Producing Artistic Director) It was twenty-five years ago that Steve made his Moonlight debut as Smee in Peter Pan and it has been a love affair ever since. Recent Moonlight credits have been Director of the recent hits: West Side Story (2020 Craig Noel Award Outstanding Resident Musical), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Big Fish, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Sweeney Todd, Hairspray (San Diego Critics Award Nomination for Best Director), Miss Saigon (San Diego Critics Award Nomination for Outstanding Musical), Cats, Les Misérables (2008 San Diego Critics Award for Best Director), West Side Story (2007 San Diego Critics Award Outstanding Musical), Cabaret, and Children of Eden. 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. At MTW, Steve has directed Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie (starring Andrea McArdle), Little Shop of Horrors, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, All Shook Up, The Pajama Game, The Pirates Of Penzance (starring Rex Smith), The Full Monty and five years as the Executive Director/Producer of Performance Riverside. Steven was honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle with the Craig Noel Award for Producer of the Year for 2014. COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH (Executive Producer) is honored to serve as the Managing Director for The Moonlight. 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 is thrilled to watch her own kids, Scottie and Pepper make their memories at The Moonlight.

WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES TECHNICAL CREW FOR ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Acting Technical Director MIKE BRADFORD Assistant Stage Manager ANNA KLEVIT Production Assistant CAELAN ROBERTSON Covid Safety Officer ALLISON BAILEY Orchestra Contractor BRYAN RANSOM Master Carpenter/Automation NATE WOODS Master Carpenter/Crew Chief ESTEFANIA VAZQUEZ Audio Engineers PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR., BRANDON BOOMIZAD Light Board Operator MEGAN MAHONEY Deck Crew JORDAN GALLOWAY, KIANA MARTINEZ, GABRIELLE TILLINGHAST Properties Runners KIANA MARTINEZ, GABRIELLE TILLINGHAST Follow Spot Operators PAUL ALLISON, SOOWAN AN, ROBERT TEMPLETON, EVA TRUNZO Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser JONATAN HERRERA

VISTIX BOX OFFICE STAFF

Ticket Office Manager SHELBY CAUGHRON Assistant Ticket Office Manager DUSTIN JENKINSON Shift Supervisor BEN SUTTON Ticket Agents LAURIE ALLEN, ELLIE BARRETT, MELISSA BONILLA, JILLIAN BOWMAN, BETH EWING, RACHAEL HODGE, TIFFANY LAND-WILLIS, ELISE MCCLELLAN, CHARLOTTE PERKIS, BRI RUSSAVAGE, HAYDEN SPROUL, BEN SUTTON

FRONT OF HOUSE

House Managers LEX BEZDEKA, HALEY CANALETTI, MAX DOTTS, CATHERINE LYNCH House Staff NICK AMORANTO, MARIE AQUINO, ELI CHAVEZ, CHARLOTTE CONLEY, JAKE CREV, RAY GARCIA, AJ GRANT, LINDA HARDING, MICAELA HECHT, CYRUS KHAN, IRA LEE, DANIEL L’HEUREUX, THANIA MAGADAN, ASHLYNN PLAMER, ISABELLE PIZZURRO, ALI ROHRBAUGH, CHRISTOPHER SAMMIS, DAN SOLARES, SAM TERRELL, BAILEY UNGARO, GEMMA WILLETTS, SOPHIE WRIGHT 16

GENERAL INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Please contact a member of our house staff for assistance. Accessible parking and seating is available. Listening System receivers are available free of charge at the sound booth (photo ID needed). Special seating needs? Contact VisTix Ticket 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 are available. ALCOHOL & BBQ’s: Outside alcohol, 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: 760.724.2110.

BREAD & CHEESE EATERY: Located on the Moonlight Patio, Bread

& Cheese Eatery offers pre-show and intermission concessions. Tables can be reserved pre-show for $5 per person. PETS: Service animals only.

RESTROOMS: Located to the north at the Bread & Cheese Eatery 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 ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Moonlight Amphitheatre is a smoke-free venue.

We acknowledge that the Moonlight Amphitheatre is standing on the traditional land of the Kumeyaay and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) peoples past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have been the stewards of this land throughout the generations.

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF

Broadway's Best Under the Stars!

Oliver!, The Moonlight’s inaugural production. July 1981.

It began with a walk in the park… On a breezy spring day in 1981, Kathy Brombacher took a walk in Brengle Terrace Park. Upon seeing a bare cement stage set against the Kathy Brombacher, backdrop of tall eucalyptus trees, she Founding Director Emeritus conceived the idea of summer musicals under the stars performed with live orchestras. Assembling a community of theatre makers, the “Vista Summer Theatre Festival” produced two musicals, Oliver! and The Boyfriend in 1981. From ever year on, except for 2020, The Moonlight has produced 219 musicals and plays in the Amphitheatre and the AVO Playhouse in downtown Vista. In our 40th anniversary summer season, we celebrate the gifts theatre bring, the great stories that unfold on our stage, the beauty of live music, and the people who make the magic happen. Thank you for taking this journey with us. “We tell the story.” Once On This Island

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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Pashby President

Dave Cowles, Ed.D Vice-President Carrie Foster Treasurer R. Kent Leithold Secretary

Bill Birnie Angel Mason Broadus Margo Cobian Ryan Coleman Lee Covell Aja Howell Carlton Lund Mary Lou Montulli Wesley McDonough Rita Geldert

FOUNDATION STAFF

Jennifer Bradford Executive Director 19

Emma Nossal Development Associate

Mike Bradford Director of Arts Education

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

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. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Become a donor and get closer to the magic!

All levels are listed in Moonlight’s show programs. Donors are the first to hear about upcoming events and happenings at the Moonlight. TOPAZ ($100-$249) Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for two (2) reserved seats for a summer production ($98 value)

EMERALD ($250 - $499) Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($196 value) SAPPHIRE ($500 - $1,499) Name in Moonlight Summer Program,

Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($196 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events

RUBY ($1,500 - $2,499) Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for four (4) reserved seats for a summer production ($196 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, One (1) VIP Summer Season Parking Pass DIAMOND ($2,500 - $4,999) Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for six (6) reserved seats for a summer production ($294 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, One (1) VIP Summer Season Parking Pass, Two (2) seats at Summer Season Opening Night Dinner ($70 value), Summer Season Swag Bag ($30 value) PEARL ($5,000+) Name in Moonlight Summer Program, Certificate for eight (8) reserved seats for a summer production ($392 value), Invitation to VIP Patron Events, Two (2) VIP Summer Season Parking Passes, Two (2) seats at Summer Season Opening Night Dinner ($70 value), Summer Season Swag Bag ($30 value)

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

LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE MOONLIGHT! Do you have special Moonlight memories? Help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary by naming a seat in the beautiful Moonlight Amphitheatre for you, a loved one, a business, or to commemorate a special date! A beautiful plaque will mark your seat and will remain until 2030! Seat donations are 100% tax-deductible and funds go to support the work you see on stage at the Moonlight. THE GREAT LAWN

Monthly Payment Plans Available

PRIME ORCHESTRA

$1,500

OUTER ORCHESTRA

$1,000

PRIME RESERVED

STAGE

$800

OUTER RESERVED

$500

PRIME RESERVED LAWN

$350

OUTER RESERVED LAWN

$250

For more information call the MCF office at 760-630-7650 or email Jennifer@moonlightfoundation.com

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your request; however, if your first preference is not available, the Foundation will work with you to find a comparable option.

Mamma Mia!

MOONLIGHT

NIGHT!

MONDAY, JUNE 21 8:00 PM $20 suggested donation - open seating $70 VIP Ticket includes reserved seating in orchestra rows D & G, charcuterie box, drink ticket and Moonlight lap blanket! The Moonlight Angels and Moonlight Youth Theatre Auxiliaries provide vital volunteer and fundraising support for Moonlight programs. Support the work of both groups and join us for this fun night under the stars!

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PRESENTS

Directed by Broadway’s GENO CARR!

OCTOBER 22 - 30 | 7:30 PM MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE Tickets on sale now! moonlightstage.com

SUMMER SEASON SUPPORTERS PRODCUING SPONSOR Dr. Bronners Magic Soap

DISTINGUISHED SPONSOR Frontwave Credit Union Issa Family Foundation Modern Builders Supply

HONORARY SPONSOR Datron World Communications Forté for Children Frazier Farms Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co, Inc. Vista Energy Storage

SHOW SPONSORS Covell, Jani & Pasch Dr. Robert Brombacher Moonlight Angels Auxiliary Pendelton Eye Center SDG&E

John & Altanna Piech Muriel & Hans Schiff Donald & Darlene Shiley Major General USMC (Retired) and Mrs. Wilber Simlik

BUSINESS SPONSORS EDCO Edward Jones - Ryan Coleman Polito, Eppich & Associates The Lund Team

Pearl ($5,000+) Lee Covell & Valerie Dolan Dr. Nancy Chen & Henry Chan Jim & Maureen Macdonald

GRANTS County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Vista Education Foundation PATRON DONORS LIFETIME PATRONS ($25,000) Diana Aaron Elaine & Bob Algeo The Barter Family The Beard Family – In Memory of Diane L. Beard Ray & Sara Botts The Brombacher Family 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

Diamond ($2,500 - $4,999) Dr. Dave & Janis Cowles Patricia & Trevor Daniel Carrie Foster Robert & Jean Gatzke Dale & Rita Geldert John & Nona Griffith Ralph Johnson Joseph & Regan Kerwin Colleen Locke Wes & Robin McDonough Jeff Pashby Ruby ($1,500 - $2,499) Bill & Linda Birni Sue Carr Ben & Joan Costantino The Claudia A. Scherer & H. Stephen Scherer Family Louann Gigante Barbara Mannino & Syd Harris Melissa & Mark Howard Jimmie & Christine Johnson Patrick & Jennifer Johnson luanncomic.com Jim & Leslie Massopust Angela Mol Mary Lou & Lou Montulli Alan Nakamura Kathy & Mike Naylor Hal & Carol Needham Gene & Adele Pane

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR Atlantic & Pacific Management Bread & Cheese Eatery Déjà Vu Love Boutique Edward Jones - Nicole White Viasat Wildwood Cantina

Darold & Barbara Pieper Carol Sanford Don & Becky Sciglimpaglia Paula Sims Maureen Stroud Curtis Thayer Sapphire ($500 - $1,499) Joann Bush & Bill Beckley Elizabeth Belfield Candace Curlee Denise & Alec Douglass Susan & William Glockner Candice & Alex Hamlow Judy & Bob Harris Linnea Hemenez Kim Hunt Ike & Natalie Ikizyan Larry & Shar Jorgensen Curt & Carol Jungerheld Pat & Dixon Lee Matt & Jennifer Lucy Rob McManus Robert & Happy Moore Russell Norris Dottie Pechek Dave & Jean Perry Joe & Joyce Quince Mayor Judy Ritter & Family Cheryl Robinson Dieter & Ingrid Schulz Diane Schwantes Teresa Shaffer Greg & Cindy Stearns Dr. Karen Seal Stewart Stephen & Carmella Wilson Emerald ($250 - $499) Margaret Ball Gary & Pamela Bland Richard Bruck Elizabeth Burmeister

Bob & Dee Campbell Katie Chen LeeRoy & Kathie Collins Debbie Cramer Lynn Davis Dianne Deuitch Eugene Zillgitt & Elizabeth Engelberg Jeff & Elaine Forman Gary & Allison Kawano Doug & Cindy Kosty Greg Kuziej Patrick S. Stalnaker & Marianne Lias Kenneth A. & Kay A. Love Nancy Martin Charlotte McConnell Pete & Lu McHugh Stan Levenson & Kay Pantelis Michelle Pokorny Terri Porter Linda Pupols Bradley & Sue Quick Margaret & Karl Ramsing Lou & Pat Rehberger Ron Riedberger Peter & Karen Schiff Kriss & Bruce Stewart Jackie Tipple Joanne Volpe Helga Weickgenant Topaz ($100 - $249) William Boston Bernie & Jewell Burke Leonard Campbell Carol Dickinson Carr CaLa Carroll R K Clark Sharon Collins Karen Cowles John Crawford Robert & Celeste Dennerline Thomas Denton Rita & Robert Digges

Philip Dowell Roberta Fields Thomas & Phyllis Fish Sharon Folmer Kathy Freeman James Gale Becky & Alex Gemmell Dwight Gordon Ed Gordon Pati Gutierrez Liz Harvey Bob & Diane Ryan Hodge Gisela Holladay Darold & Virginia Holten Robert Horning Shadowridge Family Vision, Inc. Marianne & Edward Jaehn Ruth James Jean Jantz Connie & David Jones Glenda & David Jones Elizabeth Kapel Susan Kusiak Barbara Lambell Jack Lamberson Robert Laney Jack & Sharon Larimer Jonathan & Lonna Leghart Raquel Lonas Debbie Lundberg Rachel Mace Jana & Jack Markley Stephen & Carol McCoy Craig McDonough James & Cheryl McGlocklin Phyllis Bettelheim Melton & Forest Melton Judy Miethke Michelle Mills Pat & Norma Morocco Marilyn Myers Ron Neuman Mark & Erin Olivier Timothy & Diana Peirce Jeff & Cheri Pryor Nancy Russian-Rodriguez Nancy Ruis Jacquelen Ruiz Barbara Scibetta Danny Sherlock Melissa Smith Patricia (Patti) Smith Dr. Nancy Solomon Gregory Spencer Anne Speraw Dagna & Joseph Stencel Richard & Susan Stokes

Susan Stuber Dean Turney Morris & Laureen Vance Justin & Michael Jorgensen Vierela Joanne & Dave Vivier Richard Walls Jerry & Janice Walter Alex & Lenore Wilkas Sandra Wilson Jeanette Wright Gregg Yonekura IN MEMORY OF: In Memory of Nils Anderson In Memory of Johnny Bisom In Memory of Sandra Ellis- Troy In Memory of Matthew Naegeli In Memory of Angel Debbie Olivier In Memory of Don Ward Ralph Johnson In Memory of Keri Hostetler David Beaver Bill & Linda Birnie Mike & Jennifer Bradford Cathy Brendel Kathy Brombacher Karen Cutler Nico Ferraro Dale & Rita Geldert Ralph Johnson Amanda & Emerick Lee Linnea Hemenez and Family Renetta Lloyd Carlotta & Jim Malone Jeff Pashby Joanne Principe Virginia Renda Colleen & Lance Smith Maureen Stroud Jeanette Woods Greg Yonekura Friends of Keri Hostetler* In Memory of Steve Bradford Lee Covell & Valerie Dolan Bob Beard & Janice Ephron Steve & Betsy Glaudini Carlton & Sandy Lund Wes & Robin McDonough Gil & Bonnie Noble Jeff Pashby Colleen & Lance Smith Friends of the Bradford Family*

In Memory of Jo Akers Family and Friends of Jo Akers* In Memory of Jane Bastien Bastien/Vickers Family Foundation In Memory of Charles (Chuck) Martin Nancy Martin In Memory of Richard Odneal Kathy Brombacher In Memory of Herman Mitchell Joe & Alyson Lamond

Mike and Kathy Naylor Change and Leadership Solutions

*Gifts of $100 and above are listed individually in show programs.

SPECIAL THANKS Nicole Jasso, Graphic Designer

IN HONOR OF: In Honor of Kathy Brombacher Ralph Johnson Cathy Bredel In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Ralph Johnson Alan & Dedee Cohen Joanne Don In Honor of the Onstage Style and Grace of the Incomparable Marilyn Sager Richard Sager 2021 MCF GALA SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS $10,000: Jane Ephron & Bob Beard SILVER SPONSORS $5,000: Atlantic & Pacific Management Lee Covell & Valerie Dolan Frontwave Credit Union BRONZE SPONSORS $2,500: Alan & Dorothy Cohen Tom & Betty Doerfler EDCO Frazier Farms The Lund Team Modern Builders Supply SDG&E

GALA UNDERWRITERS & TABLE SPONSORS Kathy Brombacher Lee Covell & Valerie Dolan Paul Eckert Gary & Cheryl Thibodo Jeff Pashby Carlton Lund Dale & Rita Geldert Bill & Linda Birnie Wes & Robin McDonough

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. List acknowledges Moonlight patrons as of May 15, 2021. Annual gifts of $100 and above will be listed in show programs.

THANK YOU to our subscribers who donated the value of their tickets back to the Moonlight in 2020 to help us navigate the financial challenges of the pandemic. You helped bridge the gap and we are extremely grateful.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors for supporting The Moonlight!

The Issa Family Foundation

Nicole White

VISTAEDUCATIONFOUNDATION

Become a corporate sponsor at The Moonlight and shine a spotlight on your local business to over 80,000 patrons each season! Sponsorships start at just $1,500! For more information visit www.moonlightstage.com or please contact jennifer@moonlightfoundation.com. 25

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

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The Issa Family Foundation Congratulates Moonlight Stage Productions for providing 40 years of award-winning theatre for our community at the Moonlight Amphitheatre!

Forte for Children proudly supports Moonlight Stage Productions and the arts education programs of Moonlight Youth Theatre. www.forteforchildren.org

SPOTLIGHT ON CORPORATE SPONSORS Corporate sponsors and individual donations are essential to deliver quality productions and children’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

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For 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 internship 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 environment. Educational opportunities are staffed by professional actors, directors, choreographers, musical directors, and technical professionals. Throughout the year, we provide opportunities to learn about, participate in, and experience the magic of live theatre and performance. Tickets to our upcoming productions are available at moonlightstage.com. For more information visit www.MoonlightFoundation.com or email Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education, at mike@moonlightfoundation.com.

Founded in 1992 as an auxiliary of the Moonlight Cultural Foundation, the Moonlight Angels provide fundraising and volunteer support to the Moonlight each year. Since 2000, the Angels have raised over $650,000 and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer labor. The Angels are active and dynamic, always ready to plan fundraising projects, usher for performances, and sell opportunity tickets at shows! The Angels annual membership drive, “Friends of the Moonlight Angels” is going on now and we encourage all members of the Moonlight Family to join! For more information visit moonlightstage.com.

ANNOUNCING OUR 41ST SEASON!

Broadway’s Best Under the Stars!

MAY 11 – 28, 2022

JUN 8 – 25, 2022

JUL 20 – AUG 6, 2022

AUG 17 – SEP 3, 2022

SEP 14 – OCT 1, 2022

OUR BIGGEST SEASON EVER! MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM

Shows and dates are subject to change.