39TH SUMMER SEASON AT THE MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE BROADWAY’S BEST UNDER THE STARS
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For an exceptional dining experience before a show, the Luna Café located on the Moonlight Patio offers an elegant menu. Make your next Moonlight experience an even more special one. Visit lunacafevista.com for menus. For reservations, call 619.450.4040. The Luna Café is operated by Kitchens for Good, voted Best Caterer by readers of San Diego Magazine.
VISIT THE MOONLIGHT YEAR-ROUND! The Moonlight Amphitheatre presents Broadway musicals, concerts, cabaret, and family film nights. Coming this Fall!
THE GOONIES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Family Movie Night
SWEET AND TENDER HOOLIGANS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
The Ultimate Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
THE DOO-WOP PROJECT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
The Best of Doo-Wop and Today’s Current Hits
…and more!
SIMON & GARFUNKEL LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK - REVISITED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Lee Lessack & Johnny Rogers re-create S&G’s historic concert
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JOHN WAITE SATURDAY, JULY 6 GATES: 6 PM SHOW: 7:30 PM TICKETS: $22 - $57 70s and 80s rock icon John Waite and his band will perform his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist and his time as lead singer of the bands The Babys and Bad English. His catalogue of hits includes the #1 worldwide hit Missing You, The Babys’ Isn’t It Time, and Bad English’s When I See You Smile, which rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others songs include Tears, Change, These Times Are Hard for Lovers, Every Step Of The Way, and If Anybody Had A Heart. John Waite’s talent for power ballads and driving arena rock occasionally touched on new wave-styled power pop making him a fixture of the rock and roll scene. John Waite continues to forge his own singularly personal path of celebrating the present while engaged by the promise of the future. The story is far from over for the Lancaster, England-born rock star/balladeer/storyteller who was inspired onto his musical path by blues, soul and country along with a deep connection to the Celtic folk music of his homeland.
FOUR VOICES WHO MADE HISTORY!
THE STORY OF
LAMB’S AT THE AVO PLAYHOUSE
303 Main Street, VISTA In December of 1956 these four musical legends met at Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio in Memphis. This delightful musical is a fascinating look at how they and their music would change the world.
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IN CONCERT OCTOBER 5 | 7:30 PM TICKETS: $10 - $55 James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece. This one-night-only fundraising concert version of this modern classic brings to life the story of a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. With an all-star cast of Moonlight favorites, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!
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OCTOBER 11 - 19 | 7:30 PM TICKETS: $13 - $24 When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
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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: Council Members Joe Green, Amanda Young Rigby, Judy Ritter (Mayor), Corinna Contreras, and John B. Franklin (Deputy Mayor)
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PATRICK JOHNSON City Manager ALY ZIMMERMANN Assistant City Manager THERRON DIECKMANN Recreation and Community Services Director
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 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: No outside alcohol permitted. 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: 760.724.2110.
LUNA CAFÉ: The Café offers pre-show dining for each show. View menu options at lunacafevista.com. The Café also sells concessions items of food and drinks before the show and at intermission. PETS: Service animals only. RESTROOMS: Located to the north at the Luna 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 ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Moonlight Amphitheatre is a smoke-free venue. 7
WELCOME TO THE PRODUCERS Dear Friends, Welcome back to The Moonlight where we open our 39th summer season with the outrageously hilarious The Producers. After writing three previous Broadway plays, Mel Brooks hit it out of the park with The Producers, which he based on his hit 1968 film of the same name (which starred Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder). The show swept the Tony Awards after its Broadway opening in 2001 winning a record-breaking 12 awards, more than any other musical in history, including Hamilton. It beat out Hello, Steven Glaudini and Dolly! which, until The Producers came along, had held the Colleen Kollar Smith title of the most winningest musical with 10 Tony Awards. The Producers went on to very successful and lengthy runs in London and in touring productions in the US and the UK. The seeds that eventually bore The Producers as a non-musical film were planted 57 years ago when, in 1962, Mel Brooks coined the phrase Springtime for Hitler as part of a joke at a press conference for one of his early Broadway shows. He came up with the idea of “two schnooks on Broadway who set out to produce a flop and swindle the backers” first as a novel, then decided to write a satirical play. It is a point of interest that Brooks used real-life people involved in Broadway as inspiration for his satire of the behind the scenes workings of theatre. In 1966, still undecided in which medium to place his originally titled concept Springtime for Hitler, Brooks, himself of Jewish descent, opted to create a film treatment of his work. Several producers and studios turned down Brooks’ idea of a film that satirized the leader of the Third Reich. Not until he met producer Sidney Glazier, himself raised in a Hebrew home as a youth, did Brooks’ newly titled screenplay The Producers come to life as a film (later to be placed in 11th position on AFI’s list of funniest movies). At The Moonlight, we are so pleased to have Larry Raben helming The Producers. You may remember Larry’s uncanny take on the Gene Wilder character of Frederick Frankenstein in our 2013 production of Young Frankenstein (Mel Brooks’ second musical). In that, he was partnered with the brilliant Jamie Torcellini who turned in a hilarious performance as Igor. Larry’s connection to Mel Brooks and Susan Stroman (the musical’s original director and choreographer) runs deep after having played Leo Bloom on Broadway, and in the entire run of the Las Vegas production. You’ll experience Broadway quality performances with Larry recreating the original direction and reprising the role of Leo, and Karl Warden bringing Susan Stroman’s original choreography to life. The Producers starts off the summer on a light note, to be followed by the San Diego Regional Premieres of Matilda The Musical and Victor/Victoria. Between them, get ready for our revival of West Side Story. Our summer of Broadway’s Best Under the Stars is sure to have you wanting more. If you are a single ticket buyer, consider applying tonight’s purchase to a subscription to the rest of the season. You’ll enjoy savings of up to 25% off over single ticket prices and you’ll lock in your seating for our 40th season next summer when you resubscribe. Check out our 2020 announcement on the back of this program. See page three for subscription information. We invite you to sit back and get ready to laugh along with us as we present The Moonlight premiere of Mel Brooks’ The Producers. Sincerely, Steven Glaudini Producing Artistic Director
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Colleen Kollar Smith Managing Director
presents
JAMIE TORCELLINI*
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LARRY RABEN*
Book by MEL BROOKS and THOMAS MEEHAN
Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS
Original Direction and Choreography by SUSAN STROMAN By special arrangement with StudioCanal
featuring JOSH ADAMSON* KATIE BARNA Based on Original Scenic Design by ROBIN WAGNER
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LUKE H. JACOBS
MAX CADILLAC
Based on Original Costume Design by WILLIAM IVEY LONG
Lighting Design by JENNIFER EDWARDS
Sound Design by JIM ZADAI
Costumes Coordinated by CARLOTTA MALONE, ROSLYN LEHMAN, and RENETTA LLOYD
Makeup Design by KATHLEEN KENNA
Hair Design by PETER HERMAN
Properties Coordinated by BONNIE DURBEN
Stage Managed by STANLEY D. COHEN*
Music Director and Conductor LYNDON PUGEDA
Original Choreography Recreated by KARL WARDEN Directed by LARRY RABEN*
*Member of Actors' Equity Association Larry Raben is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
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CAST
(in order of appearance) The Usherettes ELLIE BARRETT, MORGAN CARBERRY Max Bialystock JAMIE TORCELLINI* Leo Bloom LARRY RABEN* Hold-me Touch-me KARLA J. FRANKO Mr. Marks JOHNNY FLETCHER Franz Liebkind LUKE H. JACOBS Carmen Ghia MAX CADILLAC Roger De Bris JOSH ADAMSON* Bryan MATT CARVIN Kevin JOHNNY FLETCHER Scott LUCAS BLANKENHORN Shirley GERILYN BRAULT Ulla KATIE BARNA Lick-me Bite-me MORGAN CARBERRY Kiss-me Feel-me GERILYN BRAULT Jack Lepidus MATT CARVIN Donald Dinsmore LUCAS BLANKENHORN Jason Green JOHNNY FLETCHER Lead Tenor BRANDON TAYLOR JONES Sergeant JOHNNY FLETCHER O’Rourke JAKE BRADFORD O’Riley SIMONÉ SASSUDELLI O’Houlihan DEVON HUNT Guard LUCAS BLANKENHORN Bailiff JAKE BRADFORD Judge MATT CARVIN Foreman of Jury GERILYN BRAULT Trustee JOHNNY FLETCHER The Ensemble ELLIE BARRETT, NICHOLAS BEEKS, LUCAS BLANKENHORN, JAKE BRADFORD, GERILYN BRAULT, MAX CADILLAC, MORGAN CARBERRY, MATT CARVIN, BRIANNA CLARK, DEBORAH FAUERBACH, JOHNNY FLETCHER, KARLA J. FRANKO, DEVON HUNT, BRANDON TAYLOR JONES, SAMANTHA ROPER, SIMONÉ SASSUDELLI, ANDREA WILLIAMS *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.
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The Producers is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR My first experience with Mel Brooks was when I was a senior in high school and his movie History of the World, Part 1 came out. I had never laughed that hard at a movie and became an instant Mel Brooks fan. Of course, I then had to watch all of his movies. Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles both slayed me, and I fell in love with The Producers, the 1968 hit starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. Currently ranked as #11 on the American Film Institute’s funniest American movies of all time, Mel’s story of a down and out Broadway producer who would do anything to make money was outrageously brilliant and an equal opportunity offender. I was struck that Mel had taken the horrific events of WWII (which had only transpired 20 years earlier) and demystified Adolph Hitler by presenting him as one of the biggest buffoons in history. The Springtime for Hitler segment is still one of the funniest sequences ever filmed. When I heard that Mel had written a Broadway musical version, I had to get tickets and see one of the first performances. I got a ticket in the last row of the upper balcony (all that was available) for a preview performance before the opening on Broadway. Not only did I laugh until I nearly fell out of seat, I also watched Matthew Broderick’s performance as Leo Bloom and thought at every turn, “THAT IS WHAT I DO.” I set it in my mind while sitting in my seat that night that I needed to play that role on that Broadway stage. Two years later, my dream came true! It was life changing to make my Broadway debut in The Producers and play Leo Bloom. Getting to work with the genius director/choreographer, Susan Stroman, and to work with my idol, Mel Brooks, in his masterpiece was an experience I will always cherish. The show still holds the record for the most Tony Awards ever…12! In revisiting the show and now directing it for my second time, I am once again struck by the clarity and hilarity of Stro’s original staging which we are honoring in this Moonlight production. Mel’s music, lyrics, and book are all fresh and funny as ever. The incredible Moonlight cast of comic actors, singers, and dancers have had a joyous and hilarious rehearsal process. We are so excited to welcome you to the wacky world of late 1950s New York in The Producers! Larry Raben Director
MUSICIANS Violins MARINA HALL, MAYA GINSBERG Cello CAROL TOLBERT Reeds TRISH SCHENKELBERG, KATRINA EARL, AMY KALAL, CHRISTIAN ARROYO Horn JO ANITA WASHBURN Trumpets ALYSSA KEENE, ETHAN BRANDT, KENDALL ANDREWS Trombones MARK LEWIS, ANDREW MOREAU, CHARLES FRIEDRICHS Bass MARTÍN MARTIARENA Keyboard MICHELLE SORGER Drums STEVE WRIGHT Percussion DAN DOERFLER Harp KERIANNE BRENNAN 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
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SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE Scene I : Shubert Alley "Opening Night" ............................................................................................................... The Ensemble "The King of Broadway" ................................................................................................Max & Ensemble
Scene 2: Max's Office, June 16, 1959 "We Can Do It" ..........................................................................................................................Max & Leo Scene 3: The Chambers Street Offices of Whitehall and Marks "I Wanna Be A Producer" .................................................................................... Leo & the Accountants Scene 4: Max's Office "We Can Do It" (Reprise) ..........................................................................................................Max & Leo Scene 5: Max's Office Early the Following Morning
Scene 6: The Rooftop of a Greenwich Village Apartment Building "In Old Bavaria" ............................................................................................................................. Franz "Der Guten Tag Hop Clop" ............................................................................................Franz, Max, Leo Scene 7: The Living Room of Renowned Theatrical Director Roger Debris' Elegant Upper East Side Townhouse on a Sunny Tuesday Afternoon in June "Keep It Gay" ................................................ Roger, Carmen, Bryan, Kevin, Scott, Shirley, Max, Leo
Scene 8: Max's Office "When You Got It, Flaunt It" ............................................................................................................Ulla Scene 9: Little Old Lady Land ''Along Came Bialy" ...............................................................................................Max, Little Old Ladies "Act One Finale" ............ Max, Leo, Franz, Ulla, Roger, Carmen, Bryan, Kevin, Scott, Shirley, Ensemble
- FIFTEEN MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT TWO Scene I: Max's Office, late morning, a few weeks later "That Face" ....................................................................................................................... Leo, Ulla, Max Scene 2: The Bare Stage of a Broadway Theatre "Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band?" ................................................................... Jason, Franz
Scene 3: Shubert Alley "Opening Night" (Reprise) ............................................................................................ The Usherettes "You Never Say 'Good Luck' On Opening Night" ............................ Roger, Max, Carmen, Franz, Leo Scene 4: The Stage of The Shubert Theatre "Springtime For Hitler" ....................................................................Lead Tenor, Roger, Ulla, Ensemble
Scene 5: Max's Office, later that night "Where Did We Go Right?" ........................................................................................................ Max, Leo
Scene 6: The Holding Cell of a New York Courthouse, ten days later "Betrayed" ......................................................................................................................................... Max Scene 7: A New York Courtroom "'Til Him"......................................................................................................................................Leo, Max Scene 8: Sing Sing "Prisoners Of Love'' ........................................................................................................... The Convicts Scene 9: The Stage of The Shubert Theatre "Prisoners Of Love'' (Reprise) ......................................................................... Roger, Ulla, The Ensemble
Scene 10: Shubert Alley "Leo and Max" ............................................................................................................................ Leo, Max Curtain Call "Goodbye!" ........................................................................................................................ The Company
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
JOSH ADAMSON (Roger De Bris) is originally from Australia and started performing at the age of 13 in the starring role in Tom Sawyer. Josh moved to New York City to further his stage career and appeared in such shows as Hair, Blood and Fire, as well as the Broadway workshop of Taboo working with Rosie O’Donnell and Boy George. TV credits include Make It or Break It, Big Time Rush. TV movies include First Landing and The Clean-Up Woman. He’s also had leading and supporting roles in the feature films The Wedding Video, Unidentified, Look @ Me, Desert of Blood, Portal, and Painting in the Rain, working with directors such as Tim Miller (director of Deadpool). His stage credits include Lovelace by the Go Go's, Aida, Annie, the U.S. national tours of The Clean Up Woman, the London theatre production of Peter Pan starring as Hook, Nick Arnstein, in the Ovation winning, Funny Girl. He has performed in multiple Pantos, starring alongside the Tony Award winning Ben Vereen, Shoshana Bean, Morgan Fairchild to name a few. In Sydney, Australia, he starred alongside the likes of Magda Szubanski. Josh is thrilled to be back at Moonlight where he first performed in Catch Me If You Can in the role of Carl Hanratty, He received a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle nomination for “Outstanding Lead Actor” for his portrayal of Edward Bloom in Moonlight's production of Big Fish. Thanks to Ron, friends and family for their love and support! KATIE BARNA (Ulla) is delighted to be making her Moonlight Stage Productions debut! Favorite regional credits include Big Fish and Hello, Dolly! at Music Theatre Wichita, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Catch Me If You Can at Music Theatre West, and Will Rogers Follies at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Internationally, she had the incredible opportunity to perform Paris Merveilles at Le Lido in Paris, France. Proud OCU Alum! Grateful for the unconditional love and support of family and friends. ELLIE BARRETT (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Moonlight debut in The Producers. Growing up in Moonlight Youth Theatre, Ellie has dreamed about one day being cast at The Moonlight. Ellie is currently a sophomore at Arizona State University working on a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre Performance. Special thanks to Larry, Karl, Lyndon, Steven, and Stan, everyone at Moonlight Stage Productions for this amazing opportunity. NICHOLE BEEKS (Ensemble) is excited to be making her Moonlight debut! Other credits include: Frenchie in Cabaret (starring Joey McIntyre of NKOTB), Young Frankenstein (SDMT and 3DTheatricals), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Music Man (Musical Theatre West), Damn Yankees, Oklahoma! (Cabrillo Music Theatre), The Tales Of Hoffmann (LA OPERA). Favorite roles include “Iris Kelley” Fame and Tinkerbell in Peter Pan. Nichole is a graduate of The Alonzo King Lines Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University. LUCAS BLANKENHORN (Ensemble) is honored to be a part of Moonlight’s season this year! He is a SoCal native, an OCSA MT alumni, and holds a BFA in musical theatre from the Boston Conservatory. Credits: Hairspray (PVPA), 42nd Street (3DT), My Fair Lady (TBTS), The Little Mermaid (TBTS), Crazy For You (Reagle), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Reagle) Love to Mom, Dad, Bridgette, Heidi, Alex, and Grammy! @lucasblanken JAKE BRADFORD (Ensemble) is so happy to be spending his third summer at The Moonlight in The Producers! Regional: Mamma Mia! (Welk Resort), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Newsies, The Little Mermaid (Moonlight Stage Productions), James and the Giant Peach, Peter and the Starcatcher (Barn Stage Company), The 1940’s Radio Hour (New Village Arts), West Side Story (Lamb’s Players Theatre). Jake is currently majoring in Theatre at UC San Diego. We Will Soar On Wings Like Eagles.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) GERILYN BRAULT (Shirley/Ensemble) is happy to return to Moonlight. She was seen here last summer in Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. San Diego credits include: New Village Arts, San Diego Musical Theatre, Moonlight Amphitheatre, Diversionary, Intrepid Theatre Company, Oceanside Theatre Company, and North Coast Repertory Theatre. Gerilyn is an Associate Faculty member in Theatre at MiraCosta College. She has an MFA in Acting from Purdue University and a BA in Musical Theatre from Chico State. Enjoy the show! MAX CADILLAC (Carmen Ghia) is totally titillated to tread through this tremendous theatre with such talent on and off stage! He loves being at Moonlight, having worked on Big Fish, The Music Man, and The Wizard of Oz. Some of his other regional credits include; The Tragedy Of Carmen with San Diego Opera, West Side Story with San Diego Musical Theater, Pageant and Gypsy with Cygnet. TELEVISION - The Deuce, Younger, Succession, VIDA, Pitch, Blue Bloods, Law & Order: SVU. BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA. Complete gratitude to my dear family, friends, production, and cast! MORGAN CARBERRY (Ensemble/Lick Me-Bite Me) is thrilled to return to The Moonlight after playing a Congregant in The Hunchback of Notre Dame last summer, and to be back in the Mel Brooks world after appearing in Larry Raben’s Young Frankenstein at SDMT last year. Other regional credits include: Fern in Return Engagements (SRT); Clementine in BLISS (or Emily Post is Dead!) (MOXIE); Fraulein Kost/Music Director in Cabaret (ion); Dead Mum in Billy Elliot (SDMT) and many more. MFAs: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Drama Centre London. Thanks to Larry, Steve and all at Moonlight for this wonderful, wacky journey! @morgancarberry MATT CARVIN (Ensemble) returns to the Moonlight Amphitheatre in The Producers after appearing here in last summer’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Father Dupin. Recent Credits: Titanic (Edgar Beane) at the Candlelight Pavilion, Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens (Doug) with Theatre Out, and Ragtime (Tateh) at Performance Riverside. Matt is a painter and designer in addition to being a performer. His work can be seen on his website: www.TROUNCE.art. BRIANNA CLARK (Ensemble) is delighted to be making her Moonlight debut! Brianna is currently earning her BFA in Musical Theatre at CSU Fullerton. Previous credits include Eve in Children Of Eden for which she was nominated for the Irene Ryan KCACTF Award, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, Heathers, The Little Mermaid, and Crybaby. Brianna would also like to thank her loving family and mentors for all their support! DEBORAH FAUERBACH (Ensemble/Assistant to the Choreographer) is so happy to return after last summer’s productions of Chicago (June) and the record-breaking Mamma Mia! (Ensemble). Other favorite roles: Margaret Chalfont, Never Gonna Dance (West Coast Premier, Musical Theater West), Sweet Charity (Ponytail Girl, Candlelight Pavilion), Tess, Crazy for You (Moonlight Amphitheatre); Zelda Zander, Singin’ in the Rain (San Diego Musical Theater); Thoroughly Modern Mille (Pearl Lady, Performance Riverside) and Cats (Jennyanydots, Candlelight Pavilion) B.A. Dance and B.A. Drama, UCI. JOHNNY FLETCHER (Ensemble) is honored to be working at The Moonlight once again! Credits here and elsewhere: Sunset Boulevard (Manfred), Titanic (Murdoch), The Music Man (Olin), Big Fish (Don Price), Catch Me If You Can (Agent Branton), My Fair Lady (Harry), Young Frankenstein (Victor), South Pacific (Stewpot), Legally Blonde (Kyle) Oklahoma! (Curly). Venues: Moonlight, Sacramento Music Circus, MTW, SDMT, Performance Riverside, Candlelight Pavilion, Curtain Call, Disneyland. Many thanks to Larry, Karl, Lyndon and Steve for giving him this amazing opportunity.
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) KARLA J. FRANKO (Ensemble/Hold Me-Touch Me) has appeared regionally, including: Away In The Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas (Vivian Snustad/Sierra Repertory); Annie (Miss Hannigan/Chance Theatre); Sister Act (Sister Mary Laz/5 Star); Fiddler On The Roof (Yente/Norris); Damn Yankees (Doris/3DT); Mary Poppins (Bird Woman/Miss Andrew/Performance Riverside);Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher/Center Stage); The Drowsy Chaperone (Tottendale/ Performance Riverside); White Christmas (Martha Watson/SDMT/Cabrillo); Hairspray (MTW), Singin’ In The Rain (Dora Bailey/Miss Dinsmore/SDMT); IG: @karlajfranko, karlajfranko.com. DEVON HUNT (Ensemble/‛O’Houlihan) is a Musical Theatre MFA student at SDSU and is thrilled to be making his Moonlight debut in this fantastic show! He most recently appeared in SDSU’s production of James and the Giant Peach as Grasshopper. Theatre credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere, Monsieur D’Arque), Hairspray (Seaweed J. Stubbs), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Oberon), and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Devon also holds a Master of Music in piano performance from the University of Maryland. Thanks to everyone at Moonlight! devonhuntonstage.com. LUKE H. JACOBS (Franz Liebkind) "You're collectively my hero for supporting theatre!" Moonlight Credits: Mary Sunshine in Chicago, Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, Sunset Boulevard. Luke feels VERY fortunate to have performed at "The Moonlight" as well as at SDMT, Lamb’s, Cygnet, NCRT, the Welk, ion, Barn Stage, and Diversionary. Choreography credits: Sister Act with SDMT, The Legend of Georgia McBride at Cygnet. Upcoming choreography: La Cage... at Cygnet (2020). Luke holds his BFA in Musical Theatre from CSU, Fullerton. Scads of fondness to family and friends. BRANDON TAYLOR JONES (Ensemble) is stoked to be joining the Moonlight Stage Productions family this summer! Select regional credits include: The Secret Garden (3DT), Parade (3DT), Evita (Cabrillo), and Guys And Dolls (MTW). Brandon can currently be seen in Red Car News Boys at Disney’s California Adventure and was also a featured vocalist for the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Endless thanks to Mom, Dad, Brittany, OMP, friends and family for all your continuous love and support! @brandontaylorjones LARRY RABEN (Leo Bloom) returns to Moonlight after appearing here as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein and Sir Robin in Spamalot. He appeared on Broadway as Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks’ The Producers and also played Leo in the entire Las Vegas run. Favorite roles include Sparky in Forever Plaid (original OffBroadway company), Man in Dirty Blonde (Laguna Playhouse), Serge in Art (Coyote StageWorks), Albert in Bye Bye Birdie (Sacramento Music Circus), Ensign Pulver in Mr. Roberts, Grandpa Who in How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Old Globe Theatre), Man #1 in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Off-Broadway and LA Coronet Theatre), Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains and Gilbert in Betty Blue Eyes (MTWichita), Hysterium in …Forum (Reprise!/South Bay CLO/Cabrillo), Felix in The Odd Couple, Man-In-Chair in Drowsy Chaperone, and Robert in BoeingBoeing (Norris), Patrick in The Andrews Brothers, Forbidden Broadway Vols. I & II (Musical Theatre West), Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (Pittsburgh CLO), Ross in Bright Ideas (Laguna Playhouse), Jerry/Daphne in Sugar - The Some Like It Hot musical (Gateway Playhouse). He can be seen as Sparky in Forever Plaid – The Movie on DVD. He is the proud author of a children’s book, Ibby Makes A Wish, available at amazon.com. SAMANTHA ROPER (Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Moonlight debut in The Producers and to be returning later in the season in Victor/Victoria! She recently finished the Professional Semester Program at Broadway Dance Center and performances at Ailey Citigroup Theater. Having resided in NYC the past year, she looks forward to being back in her hometown on the West Coast. She thanks her incredible friends and family for all their support!
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST (in alphabetical order) SIMONÉ SASSUDELLI (Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of The Moonlight’s The Producers! Born and raised in Italy, he recently graduated in Musical Theatre at AMDA Los Angeles. International credits include: Romeo and Juliet, Funny Girl, The Full Monty, West Side Story and the Italian National Tour of Grease as Tom. Regional: Oliver! and Catch Me If You Can (MTW) and Moonlight’s upcoming productions of West Side Story and Victor/Victoria. Thanks to Steve, Larry, Karl, and The Moonlight for this incredible opportunity! JAMIE TORCELLINI (Max Bialystock) returns to The Moonlight where he has starred as Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl, Patsy in Spamalot, Igor in Young Frankenstein, and Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Broadway Credits include: Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees), Little Johnny Jones (standby to Donny Osmond), Me and My Girl (Standby for Jim Dale), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Man of La Mancha (Barber), Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), and the original company of Billy Elliot. Regionally and on tour, Jamie has starred in George M!, Little Shop of Horrors, La Cage Aux Folles, Fiddler on the Roof, Crazy For You, How To Succeed..., Where's Charley?, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, The Mystery of Irma Vep (Ovation Nomination), over 15 productions of Me and My Girl, and Pseudolous in A Funny Thing Happened… Television and Film: Law and Order, ER, Mrs. Santa Claus, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Disney’s Tarzan, Pocahontas, and Aladdin. As a Director/ Choreographer, Jamie has helmed several productions around the country. Next up, he will be directing Moonlight’s upcoming production of Matilda The Musical. ANDREA WILLIAMS (Ensemble) is very excited to be back at Moonlight this summer. Credits include Crazy For You (SDMT), Young Frankenstein (SDMT), Mamma Mia! (Moonlight), Annie Get Your Gun (Candlelight Pavilion), Sweet Charity (Welk), Cabaret (Welk), and West Side Story (SDMT). Other credits include stage work at Disneyland Resort, Knotts Berry Farm, Pirates Dinner Adventure, and The Grove. Andrea looks forward to being a part of this show at this incredible theater with such a talented cast, artistic team, and crew!
WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES STANLEY D. COHEN (Stage Manager) has stage managed over 70 Moonlight productions including last summer’s Chicago, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Mamma Mia!. He has also worked at SDMT, MTW and Cygnet. Stan is grateful for his family’s support of his crazy passion. He thanks Andrew for his help and is so grateful to be working again with Steve, Larry, Karl and Lyndon. BONNIE DURBEN (Properties Master) returns to The Moonlight having worked on 2018’s Mamma Mia!, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Chicago. Her association with The Moonlight started in 2007. Productions elsewhere: Animal Crackers, Legend of Georgia McBride, A Little Night Music, Wind and Breeze and numerous other productions at Cygnet; Pirates of Penzance, All My Sons, Hay Fever, and School for Scandal (MiraCosta College Theatre); and various productions at Diversionary Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Roustabouts and Backyard Renaissance. Member of Society of Property Artisans and Managers. JENNIFER EDWARDS (Lighting Designer) is so grateful to be a part of Moonlight’s production of The Producers with this incredibly talented company of artists. Some favorite lighting designs include: Chicago and Newsies - Moonlight Amphitheatre; Kiss of the Spider Woman (San Diego Critics Circle Nominee) - Welk Theatre; Broomstick (L.A. Ovation Award Nominee) and My Manana Comes (NAACP Theatre Award Winner) - Fountain Theatre; Broadway and Beyond - Alex Theatre; Step Up - Pasadena Playhouse; The Full Monty - SDMT; El Grande Circus - Skylight Theatre. Many thanks to Steve, Colleen, Larry and Karl. Love to Marc and Mom!
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STEVEN GLAUDINI (Producing Artistic Director) It was twenty-three years ago that Steven made his Moonlight debut as Smee in Peter Pan. It has been a love affair with The Moonlight ever since. Recent Moonlight credits have been Director of the recent hits: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, 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 thanks you for 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. At MTW, Steven directed Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie (starring Andrea McArdle), Little Shop of Horrors, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, the Regional Premiere of 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 in Riverside, CA. Steven was recently honored by the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle with the Craig Noel Award for the Producer of the Year of 2014. ANDREW GUTIERREZ (Assistant Stage Manager) was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and is a graduate of Texas State University with his BFA in Theatre. He is currently pursuing his MFA in Stage Management at University of California, San Diego. Select stage management credits include The Gradient, Everybody Black, A Beautiful Day…, All Shook Up, Hamlet, Zu’s Earth, Tartuffe, Evita, Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards, Las Quatros Eastaciones, Merge: Irretrievable, and The Countdown. Andrew-Gutierrez.com 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. KATHLEEN KENNA (Makeup Designer) most recently painted faces for San Diego Opera’s Carmen, Three Decembers, Rigoletto, and The Marriage of Figaro. She makes custom fitted beards for the various Santas at the San Diego Zoo, one hair at a time. She is excited to be a part of Moonlight’s summer season again this year. Thank you Steve and Colleen! Makeup can transform an actor to be a princess, a monster, and everything in between. It is exciting and fun to be a part of bringing the magic together to captivate an audience for a few hours. Among her favorite shows at the Moonlight are The Addams Family, The Little Mermaid, and Young Frankenstein. Cheers everyone! CARLOTTA MALONE, ROSLYN LEHMAN, RENETTA LLOYD (Costume Coordination and Execution) are marking their eleventh summer season that the talents of these three women have combined to clothe the Moonlight Family. Roz has been involved for the past 23 years, Carlotta has been involved since the first season, 39 summers ago. Renetta joined the team 10 years ago when she returned to live in Vista. Recent Moonlight shows which have benefited under their combined expertise are Mamma Mia, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Titanic, Big Fish, The Little Mermaid and Sunset Boulevard to name a few. Roz and Renetta have costumed shows at MiraCosta College, North Coast Rep, Oceanside Theater Company, Intrepid, San Diego Musical Theater, Scripps Ranch, The Welk, Cal State San Marcos, and Premiere Productions. Carlotta has worked at Coyote Stage Works, Musical Theater West, The Welk Resort, Starlight, and Performance Riverside. Carlotta was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Moonlight Angels. Earlier this year and at the end of last summer Roz and Renetta designed and built Chicago for the Moonlight, the stunning Pirates of Penzance at MiraCosta College, and have just finished designing Man of La Mancha at Oceanside Theatre Company. Renetta has recently built iconic “Action Figure” costumes for Wondercon and Comicon. These can be seen on her Instagram @natty.lou.creations.
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES LYNDON PUGEDA (Music Director and Conductor) is excited to be back for his 11th season with Moonlight! His work has received much recognition, on both the professional and educational level, including a Craig Noel award nomination and two National Youth Arts awards for Outstanding Musical Direction. Select credits include: 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); and Thoroughly Modern Mille (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. LARRY RABEN (Director) returns to Moonlight having previously directed Newsies, Sunset Blvd., Titanic, and Catch Me If You Can (also at MTW). He directed the world premiere of Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s Falling For Eve Off-Broadway at The York Theatre. He won the LA Ovation Award Best Direction Singin’ In The Rain. Recents: Sister Act (SDMT), Jersey Boys (Phoenix Theatre Co.), Mamma Mia! (Welk), Nice Work If You Can Get It (IRNE Nom Best Direction-Ogunquit Playhouse & MTW), 6 Dance Lessons In 6 Weeks, Buyer & Cellar, Tru (Coyote StageWorks) Young Frankenstein (SDMT-Craig Noel nom), Cabaret (Gateway Playhouse), La Cage Aux Folles (SDMT/ATI), Sunset Blvd., Hairspray, The Wedding Singer, Never Gonna Dance, The Thing About Men, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (MTW), Addams Family, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Performance Riverside), When You Wish, Love Makes The World Go Round (Phoenix Theatre), A Christmas Carol, Meet Me In St. Louis, Always Patsy Cline (Welk), The Producers, Cinderella (Gateway Playhouse), Plaid Tidings (Walnut Street Theatre), Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas (CSW), Bark! (IE Award Direction), Sweet Charity in Buenos Aires (Ace nomination). Thanks to Steve and the Moonlight family! COLLEEN KOLLAR SMITH (Managing Director) is honored to serve as the Managing Director for Moonlight Stage Productions. A native Vistan, she first performed at The Moonlight 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 their own kids, Scottie and Pepper make their memories at the Moonlight. KARL WARDEN (Choreographer) is proudly staging Susan Stroman's Tony Award winning choreography! Recent TV work includes choreographing the promos for American Horror Story: CULT (winning top honors at the BDA Awards), Fosse/Verdon, American Crime Story: Versace, and Legion. Upcoming: The Addams Family at the Welk and West Side Story at 5-Star Theatricals. Moonlight credits include Newsies (Craig Noel Award Nominee), The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Little Mermaid, and Catch Me If You Can (Craig Noel award winner); Mamma Mia!, Meet Me In St. Louis, and A Christmas Carol at The Welk Resort Theatre; Thoroughly Modern Millie, Big Fish, Big River, and The Addams Family at Performance Riverside; La Cage Aux Folles at SDMT. He has spent eight summers with the Musical Theatre Lab at Vineyard Arts Project. TV/Film: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Karl served as the Associate Director/Choreographer for the Broadway Sacramento, La Mirada McCoy Rigby, Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre, MSMT, and UK Tour of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. Karl is the owner of Gorgeous Bartenders, SoCal’s premier bartending and event staffing agency. karlwarden.com; @karlwarden. JIM ZADAI (Sound Designer) is happy to be back at The Moonlight for another amazing year. Jim has been sound designing for Moonlight Stage Productions for the past six years. Recent sound designs include Mamma Mia!, Newsies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Chicago, Aida, The Little Mermaid, Sunset Boulevard, In The Heights, Sister Act, Peter Pan, Titanic, The Addams Family, All Shook Up, and The Music Man.
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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES STAFF FOR THE PRODUCERS
Assistant Stage Manager ANDREW GUTIERREZ Assistant to the Choreographer DEBORAH FAUERBACH Crew Chief NATE WOODS Orchestra Contractor BRYAN RANSOM Audio Engineers PAUL A. CANALETTI, JR., VIOLET CEJA Wireless Runner CAELYN ROBERTSON Lighting Board Operator CHRIS WATKINS Fly System Operator RANDY WORKMAN Stagehands SAMANTHA JANE DAYNES, JUSTIN OLIVIER, AMANDA SEGOBIANO, ALEXANDER TYO, ESTEFANIA VAZQUEZ Properties Runners JEANNETTE OROZCO, GABRIELLA TILLINGHAST Follow Spot Operators PAUL ALLISON, RHETT SALERNO, ROBERT TEMPLETON Wigs and Makeup LINDSAY JOLIFF, ROSANNA OAKLEY, SHAYLA SHEDLEY Wardrobe Supervisor SANDY SHAY Dressers EMILY GAVIN, JONATAN HERRERA, NIKOLAI PERRY, JACKSON TAITANO
TECHNICAL STAFF
Master Electrician AUSTIN CLIFFORD Master Carpenter NATE WOODS Audio Supervisor VIOLET CEJA Technical Crew JAZRENE ABILDGAARD, SOOWAN AN, VIOLET CEJA, HEATHER MILLER, MARCUS RICO, EMILY SPERLING, ROBERT TEMPLETON, ESTEFANIA VAZQUEZ, CHRIS WATKINS, NATE WOODS, RANDY WORKMAN
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House Managers LEX BEZDEKA, MELISSA BONILLA, HALEY CANALETTI, SOPHIE CRAWFORD, CATHERINE LYNCH, SARAH PIZZUTO Usher Coordinators BETH EWING, BRI RUSSAVAGE House Staff SOPHIA ARCINIEGA, COLE CANALETTI, RAYNA CHAVEZ, RYAN DAVIS, MAX DOTTS, RAY GARCIA, AUDREY GOINS, JACK GRABLE, AJ GRANT, MICAELA HECHT, ELENA HUNT, SOPHIA HUTCHEON, LUCKY LESU, DANIEL L’HEUREUX, THANIA MAGADAN, LESLIE MARTINEZ, BRANDON MAUGHAN, KAYLA MCCULLEY, MARK MCGREAL, DIANA NOON, ALEX OCHOA, KAISON SHULTZ, BAILEY UNGARO, FRIDA VILLEDA, SOPHIE WRIGHT
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ABOUT THE MOONLIGHT
Forty years ago, Kathy Brombacher stood on what was then a concrete stage with officials from the City of Vista and the Vista Unified School District. With no electricity, running water, or bathrooms, Brombacher proclaimed that the small stage and grassy tiers could be home to musical theatre during the summer. The “Vista Summer Theatre Festival� was born and from 1981 through 1983, the city and the school district jointly produced the shows. In 1984, the festival was brought under the umbrella of the city and the theatre was renamed the Moonlight Amphitheatre. For 31 years, until her retirement on December 31, 2012, Brombacher led the development of what is now known as Moonlight Stage Productions as Producing Artistic Director. Today, Moonlight Stage Productions is recognized as one of San Diego County's major theatres, critically acclaimed for its Broadway-quality musicals. Led by Producing Artistic Director Steven Glaudini and Managing Director Colleen Kollar Smith, The Moonlight is experiencing an exciting period of audience growth and artistic vigor. Combined with Glaudini's artistic direction and buoyed by the reconstruction of the Moonlight Amphitheatre in 2008/09 with a state-of-the-art stage house, The Moonlight welcomes its audiences to experience Broadway's Best Under the Stars. In the fall of 2014, Moonlight Presents was inaugurated in order to present performing arts events year-round outside of the summer. Managing Director Colleen Kollar Smith curates the programming which has seen a 40% increase in attendance under her guidance. 20
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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 The Cohen Family In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Thomas & Betty Doerfler Paul & Diane Eckert
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Gene & Adele Pane Jeffrey Pashby* Dottie Pechek Darold & Barbara Pieper Carol Sanford Darlene Shiley Steve & Deborah Starkey Maureen Stroud Dal & Chris Williams
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TOPAZ ($100 - $249) Charles & Kathleen Ables John & Cheryl Allen Carol Brady & Carl Ames SAPPHIRE ($500 - $1,499) Elizabeth Belfield Linda Bomben Joseph Benoualid Van Ray Botts Lyn Berry Joann Bush Michael Bird William & Susan Glockner Terrance & Steven and Dawn Kastner Patricia Blessing Charline Kenney Julie Boyd Dixon & Pat Lee Tom & Linda Brault Matt & Jennifer Lucy Elizabeth Burmeister Maya & Steven Oberman Kathleen Cannon Doug Regin Lois Clow Mayor Judy Ritter Tom & Pat Denton Dieter & Ingrid Schulz Joy & Jim Deubig Diane Schwantes Linda Dicus FD & Jacquelyn Talbert Alec & Denise Douglass Kathy Waldner-Gourash Barry & Carol Farrell Stephen & Carmella Wilson George Ferrone Thomas & Phyllis Fish EMERALD ($250 - $499) Cecile & Arnie Forman Margaret Ball Laura Frontiero Celia Bartelme Betty Gunny Katherine Buie Alex Hamlow Debbie Cramer Mary B. Harrington Jeff & Elaine Forman Judy & Bob Harris Curt & Carol Jungerheld Elizabeth Harvey Susan and Duane Lawson Pamela Anne Herzog Stan Levenson Gisela Holladay Michelle and Hong-Shen Li Connie & Herb & Gerry Livsey David Jones, M.D. Nancy Martin Michael Kant/MJK Charlotte McConnell Architecture Lu and Pete McHugh Jerome & Shirley Lahr Beverly Mottino Robert & Leone Laney Mark & Erin Olivier Gene & Lynn Light John & Jane Ploetz Tom Little Jeffrey Pryor Jana & Jack Markley Patricia Raetz Gail McBride Karl & Margaret Jim & Cheryl McGlocklin Moser Ramsing
Phyllis Bettelheim & Forest Melton Kristin Merritt Judy & Blake Miethke Jim & Pamela Montoya Patrick Morocco John W. Mullender Barbara Nolan Michael Papalia Timothy & Diana Peirce Dr. Andrew & Kathy Perry Marilyn M. Porter Pat & Lou Rehberger Kathlyn Roberts Nancy & Jack Ruis Francine Silver Anne Speraw Joseph & Dagna Stencel Richard & Susan Stokes Mike & Julie Tenerowicz Ermine "Ermie" Terry Lorna Teverbaugh John & Sandy Todd Jerry & Jan Walter Don & Rosemarie Watson Lynn & Janice Wells Harriet Wicburg Alex & Lenore Wilkas Jeanette Wright Kristin Zink Bill & Katrina Zynda
GIVING TUESDAY DONORS $1,500 - 2,499 Stanley D. Cohen Lee & Valerie Covell David & Cheryl Morris $1,000 - $1499 Wes & Robin McDonough $500-$999 Ray & Sara Botts Larry & Shar Jorgensen Michelle Zuest $100-$499 Bob Beard Phylaine Bemel Bill & Linda Birnie* Robert & Doris Campbell Nancy & Mark Cochran David & Barbara Cooley Kara DeWitt Michael Flitterman Lynne Galli Elizabeth Gamble
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IN MEMORY OF In Memory of Lilly Nakamura Alan Nakamura 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 Eva Katz Lorna Sheedlo In Memory of Barbara Nani Lois Bernstein Elyn Gelson John & Nona Griffiths Betty Grofik In Memory of Diane Hilton Wendy Gray
IN HONOR OF In Honor of Kathy Brombacher Ralph Johnson In Honor of Kathy Brombacher Hemenez/Clark Family In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Ralph Johnson In Honor of Stanley D. Cohen Harriet Halpryn
2019 MCF GALA GOLD SPONSORS $10,000 Jane Ephron and Bob Beard BRONZE SPONSORS $2,500 Stanley D. Cohen Datron World Communications Frazier Farms Helga Rosser, Janice Ephron and Bob Beard The Lund Team Modern Builders Supply GALA UNDERWRITERS & TABLE SPONSORS Lee & Valerie Covell* Gary & Cheryl Thibodo Jeff Pashby* Mike & Kathy Naylor* Ken & Chrsitine Whitten* GALA DONORS $10,000 - $15,000 Datron World Communcations $5,000 - $9,999 Nancy Chen & Henry Chan Chip & Donna Gray Modern Builders Supply Mark & Melissa Howard $2,500 - $4,999 Stanley D. Cohen Alan & Dedee Cohen Robert Goldstein $1,500 - 2,499 Bill & Linda Birnie* Doug & Susan Brewer Lee & Valerie Covell* Matt Frazier Dale & Rita Geldert Todd Kern $1,000 - $1499 Mark Bradshaw Ralph Johnson Wes & Robin McDonough* Jeff Pashby Curt & Paula Thayer Gary & Cheryl Thibodo Ken & Christine Whitten*
$500 - $999 Lauren Tourtellotte Patrick & Jennifer Johnson Larry & Shar Jorgensen Dave & Janis Cowles* Carrie Foster $100 - $499 Kathy Brombacher Francine Busby Dr. Adam Dao Lina Diep Carol Elston Angie & Nick Frazier Steven & Betsy Glaudini David Gordon Rick & Jessie Hudson Curt & Carol Jungerheld Kent Leithold* Carlton & Sandy Lund Jennifer Lund Nancy Oeschli Annelisa Pessetto Scott Potter Chris & Libby Reiser Amanda Selby Paula Sims Colleen and Lance Smith Taryn Smith Anne Speraw Jose & Blanca Tagle David & Diane Zeiger
SPECIAL THANKS 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. List acknowledges Moonlight patrons as of May 23, 2019. Annual gifts of $100 and above will be listed in show programs.
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Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors for supporting The Moonlight!
Become a corporate sponsor at The Moonlight and shine a spotlight on your local business to over 65,000 patrons each season! Sponsorships start at just $1,500! For more information please contact the Moonlight Cultural Foundation at (760) 630-7650 or Justin@MoonlightFoundation.com.
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Helping future generations since 2001 Our mission at DEI’s Forte for Children is: “To improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children in the communities in which we do business with an emphasis on music education and therapy.” We have a passion for helping kids in need and know that whether it’s through instruments, dance, or other artistic expression, a child can be inspired through music. For more information about Forte, please visit us at www.forteforchildren.org.
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.
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The Issa Family Foundation Congratulates Moonlight Stage Productions for providing 39 years of award-winning theatre for our community at the Moonlight Amphitheatre!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Check out our location in Vista
700 E Bobier Ave. Vista, CA 92084
Homeschool:
TK-12, with classes available at the Vista Learning Center
Venture Online:
K-12, fully online program with credentialed teacher support
KEYS College and Career Prep: 9-12, independent study program with credentialed teacher support
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www.SpringsCharterSchools.org Parent Support: (951) 252-8888 Other Locations: Corona, Chula Vista, Hemet, Indio, Menifee, Murrieta, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Santa Ana, and Temecula
For 25 years, Moonlight Youth Theatre has provided awardwinning 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 vistixonline.com. For more information visit www.MoonlightFoundation.com or email Mike Bradford, Director of Arts Education, at mike@moonlightfoundation.com.
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. 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! For more information visit moonlightfoundation.com.
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ANNOUNCING OUR 2020 SEASON! CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF BROADWAY’S BEST UNDER THE STARS!
MAY 13 – 30, 2020
JUNE 10 – 27, 2020
JULY 15 – AUGUST 1, 2020
AUGUST 12 – 29, 2020
SEPTEMBER 9 – 26, 2020
SUBSCRIPTIONS GO ON SALE JANUARY 2020. SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE MARCH 2020. MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM | 760.724.2110 Shows and dates are subject to change.