
SPECIAL
PARTNER AND SPONSORS
SEASON PARTNER
SPONSORS
PEARLSTON Family Trust

Jean Adelsman
Dale Korman (In Memory of Bob Josefek)
Brian and Heidi Cunningham
Ann and Marty Gallagher Jane and Jim Isomoto
Rod and Crystal Macdonell
Ted and Carolyn Porter
Nancy and George Mannon


30 years of connecting our community through culturally enriching experiences. Looking forward to 30 more!
TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION
In partnership with the City of Torrance, The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation’s mission is to enrich the community through the performing arts by providing diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences of the highest quality.
OUR VISION
The vision of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is to connect our community through culturally enriching experiences.
THANK YOU TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF TOCA AND THE ARTS IN THE SOUTH BAY
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation would like to acknowledge that the Armstrong Theatre is located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Tongva people in the Swaanga Village. We ask you to join us in acknowledging the Tongva community, their elders both past and present, as well those of future generations. www.tongvapeople.com

Welcome to the 30th Season of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation (TOCA)! Since its inception, TOCA has ensured that the South Bay has access to high quality culturally enriching experiences. We do this because we believe that the cultural arts are uniquely able to bring us together while also celebrating our differences. My colleagues on the Board of Directors and I are honored to continue the meaningful work that was started by visionary city leaders decades ago when they built the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.
We work in close collaboration with the City of Torrance, private donors, corporate partners, community partners, and our patrons to ensure that our shows are inspiring and accessible to all audiences. Our staff and Board of Directors believe that there is a certain experience that can only be fully enjoyed in a theater, surrounded by others, watching a live performance. Browse our season brochure and you’ll find shows that will make you laugh, cry, think, be inspired, dance in the aisles, and everything in between!
We encourage you to join our mailing list and take advantage of our season subscriber discount. TOCA relies on the financial support from people like you who see the value in our mission, and there are many ways to support us. Consider becoming a volunteer or committing to a one-time or regular monthly donation. The latter is as simple as texting TOCA30 to 44321. TOCA is grateful for the generosity of those who make what we do possible.
We can’t wait to share another season of new and familiar experiences with you!

David Kartsonis President

At a time of celebration like this, we can’t help but look back on all that TOCA has accomplished and impacted. Starting with all the amazing artists, mentorship of young performers, partnerships with local arts organizations, to our friends and audience members who have been with us on this journey.
There are so many people who have helped us get to where we are today. From our staff (Susan & Sharon), graphic designer (Tes Schaff) and video artist (Brian Singer) who’ve worked tirelessly on so many projects including our streaming shows during the pandemic. Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board continue to be an inspiration and beacons of support. Thank you all.
At TOCA, we are committed to providing our patrons a space with unforgettable and accessible cultural experiences. We are proud to offer a diverse range of experiences including music, theatre, dance, comedy and family programming. As always, if there is anything we can do to make your time with us more enjoyable, please let us know by emailing is at info@torrancearts.org.
See you at the theatre!

Chris Wolf Executive Director

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THE CAST
Snow White ......................................................................................S.J. NELSON
Cinderella...................................................................... MARYANN DIPIETRO
Sleeping Beauty ............................................................ EMILY QUALMANN
Pocahontas/Princess Badroulbadour .......... STEPHANNY NORIA
Little Mermaid/Belle.................................................................. KATIE DAVIS
The Princess Who Kissed the Frog .................. KATRICE JACKSON
Hua Mulan/Rapunzel ..................................................................... KAT GOLD
THE BAND
Piano ................................................................................. XANDER MCCOLLEY
Percussion ......................................................................................ZACH LEVINE
CREATIVE STAFF
Director/Choreographer JONATHAN VAN DYKE
Musical Director XANDER MCCOLLEY
Scenic/Lighting Designer JORDON ARMSTRONG
Dance Captain/ Associate Director ASHLEY RUBIN
Props Designer MARYBETH SCHUETTLER
Costume Designer ................................... DAISY MCCARTHY TUCKER
Wig Designer .............................. JUSTIN LORE/TEASE & FLOOF LLC
Audio Engineer ........................................................................ KYLEE TAYLOR
Stage Manager ..................................................................FRANK MASTRAS
Assistant Stage Manager ............................................... KATIE GORDON
PRODUCTION STAFF
Executive Producer .......................................................MARCIE GORMAN
Producer ..................................................................... JONATHAN VAN DYKE
Technical Director ........................................................................... JB GREEN
Booking Agent/General Manager ........................... KRISTEN ERNST
Production Manager.........................................JORDON ARMSTRONG
Public Relations/Marketing ...................................... KEITH SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES
Graphic Artist/Social Media ............................. MARC CHRISTOPHER
Casting WOJCIK CASTING
Illustration Projections SPENCER MEYERS
THE MNM SCENIC SHOP
Shop Foreman....................................................................... JACOB ALTMAN
Carpenters ........................ ABEL DESIR, MARYBETH SCHUETTLER, NOAH GRANGER
Painters ............................ SYDNEY KAYE, MARYBETH SCHUETTLER



WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

KATIE DAVIS (Belle/ The Little Mermaid) is so excited to be making her National Tour debut! Katie is a Tampa Bay native and received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University.
Regional Highlights: Bridges of Madison County (Tampa Rep), Sunday In The Park (Axelrod PAC), Legally Blonde (Lauderhill PAC), Miracle on 34th Street; A Christmas Carol (Wagon Wheel Professional Theatre), Pippin (Garden Theatre), The World Goes Round (Florida Studio Theatre) Much love to her family and friends. katiegdavis.com @thekatiedavis


MARYANN DIPIETRO (Cinderella) National Tours of Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story (Vi Petty); The Sound of Music (Maria); National Tour of An Irish Christmas (as seen on PBS); Mamma Mia (Donna) on both coasts; Miracle On 34th Street (Doris); Cinderella (Madame), Once; I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change; Company; & more! @maryanndipietro
KAT GOLD (Hua Mulan/Rapunzel) is delighted to be back with the Princess Posse and this team after working on the prior productions of Dis! in South Florida. Kat is a Filipino-Portuguese actress based out of Rhode Island. BFA Musical Theatre from UWF. Select Credits: 42nd Street (Theatre By The Sea), La Cage Aux Folles (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Chicago (Winnipesaukee Playhouse, NHTA Nomination), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Outre Theatre Co.), Nine (Broward Stage Door, Silver Palm Award Winner/ Carbonell Award Nomination). Everything is dedicated to Sydney and Erick. @thegoddesskat

KATRICE JACKSON (The Princess Who Kissed the Frog) is ecstatic to be a part of the princess posse in her second tour! She is extremely honored to portray The Princess Who Kissed The Frog. She believes it is so important for young black women not only to see people who look like them on stage, but to see them celebrated as well and she hopes to inspire other young black women to continue to chase their dreams!
Previously: Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour (SoulSinger/Ensemble; Mary Magdalene cover) @katricejackson5
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TUCKER(Costume Designer/Social Media Manager)

Disenchanted as an infant. Princesses have always been career she has designed for Disney, Freeform, Sea over the years. She’s been grateful to create custom for clients across the globe. Helping actors tell their thrilled to be on the team bringing this raucous show to
Engineer) is a Sound Engineer and Lighting Designer currently a Production Coordinator for The the Stage Manager for BlueLaLa Entertainment. VarieTEASE XX with The Imagination House and Engineer/Stage Manager), Pete the Cat at Orlando and Orlando Fringe Fest (Technical Director).

S.J. NELSON (Snow White) is elated to be making her National Tour Debut with Disenchanted! Some of her most recent credits include Maureen in RENT at The Carnegie and Queenie in The Wild Party at CCM. She is a recent graduate of The College-Conservatory of Music and gives her many thanks to her parents, The Collective Talent Agency, Jonathan, Marcie, and of course, Anna and Zach. @sarahjanelson, sj-nelson.com
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Awards in Topeka KS, and nominations for Soberano Awards in the Dominican Republic, Argentina. Giacino continues to work on (and Off-Broadway director of Disenchanted!) has directed the Pacific Northwest Tour of Disenchanted! 10th Anniversary Studio Recording.
STEPHANNY NORIA (Pocahontas, Princess Badroulbadour) “Noah” is a Venezuelan-Lebanese performer who is delighted to be back with the Princess Posse. Favorite credits: In the Heights (Nina, Invision Theatre), Anastasia (Anya US/Ensemble, Slow Burn Theatre), The Play that Goes Wrong (Annie, Colony Theatre), RENT (Maureen, Lakeworth Playhouse), 25th Annual Spelling Bee (Olive, Quincy Music Theatre),
(Director/Choreographer/Producer) began his as the Casting Director for the out of town Off Center for the Performing Arts. As a work includes Pippin, I Love a Piano, Beehive, (w/Barry Pearl and Christine Pedi) Beehive, Closer Than Ever, The Hot Shoe Shuffle, My One and Society, Boeing, Boeing and recently directed and The Laguna Playhouse, ushering in their 100th season. Magnolias for Surflight Theatre’s 75th anniversary productions of Disenchanted at The Kravis Center PAC and member of The Dramatists Guild, Jonathan is the play Spring at the Willowbrook Inn, the 80's musical Duplex in NYC, Holiday Inc has become a seasonal Straz Center PAC and has since been adapted to a 2023. He
TUCKER(Costume Designer/Social Media Manager) Disenchanted as an infant. Princesses have always been she has designed for Disney, Freeform, Sea the years. She’s been grateful to create custom for clients across the globe. Helping actors tell their thrilled to be on the team bringing this raucous show to (Director/Choreographer/Producer) began his as the Casting Director for the out of town Off Center for the Performing Arts. As a work includes Pippin, I Love a Piano, Beehive, (w/Barry Pearl and Christine Pedi) Beehive, Closer Than Ever, The Hot Shoe Shuffle, My One and Society, Boeing, Boeing and recently directed and Laguna Playhouse, ushering in their 100th season. Magnolias for Surflight Theatre’s 75th anniversary productions of Disenchanted at The Kravis Center PAC and member of The Dramatists Guild, Jonathan is the play Spring at the Willowbrook Inn, the 80's musical Duplex in NYC, Holiday Inc has become a seasonal Straz Center PAC and has since been adapted to a 2023. He is founder of Van Dyke Productions which
Disenchanted! (Pocahontas/Badroulbadour, Disenchanted SOUTH FL Bios MNM Theatre), Spring Awakening (Wendla, Slow Burn Theatre). It’s
DENNIS T. GIACINO (Book, Music, & Lyrics): A full Guild of America, Giacino created and wrote the book, Off-Broadway musical hit Disenchanted! The show has continents, garnered a ‘Best Of’/‘Unforgettable Theatre Playbill, and is a 4-time nominee for New York City Outer Critics Circle nomination for ‘Outstanding New Broadway Alliance for ‘Best New Musical,’ and two DIS!, as the show is affectionately known, has been recognized awards for ‘Best Musical’ at the MINDIE Awards in Playwright’s Competition, the MCFTA Awards in Midland Awards in Topeka KS, and nominations for ‘Best Musical’ Soberano Awards in the Dominican Republic, and Pre Argentina. Giacino continues to work on new musicals (and Off-Broadway director of Disenchanted!) Fiely Matias. has directed the Pacific Northwest Tour of Disenchanted! Disenchanted! 10th Anniversary Studio Recording.
FIELY MATIAS (Developer) co-created Broadway. As a member of the Stage Directors directed countless musicals and comedies international Fringe Theatre Festival Productions. Actors Equity Association, and has performed States, Canada, and internationally. He originated the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and with IMAGO Theatre Mask Ensemble.
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Association, and has performed in theatres internationally. He originated the Washington, DC and has toured (Director/Choreographer/Producer) began his as the Casting Director for the out of town Off Center for the Performing Arts. As a includes Pippin, I Love a Piano, Beehive, (w/Barry Pearl and Christine Pedi) Beehive, Closer Than Ever, The Hot Shoe Shuffle, My One and Society, Boeing, Boeing and recently directed and Laguna Playhouse, ushering in their 100th season. Magnolias for Surflight Theatre’s 75th anniversary productions of Disenchanted at The Kravis Center PAC and member of The Dramatists Guild, Jonathan is the play Spring at the Willowbrook Inn, the 80's musical Duplex in NYC, Holiday Inc has become a seasonal Straz Center PAC and has since been adapted to a 2023. He is founder of Van Dyke Productions which
DENNIS T. GIACINO (Book, Music, & Lyrics): A full Guild of America, Giacino created and wrote the book, Off-Broadway musical hit Disenchanted! The show has continents, garnered a ‘Best Of’/‘Unforgettable Theatre Playbill, and is a 4-time nominee for New York City theatre Outer Critics Circle nomination for ‘Outstanding New Broadway Alliance for ‘Best New Musical,’ and two Lortel DIS!, as the show is affectionately known, has been recognized awards for ‘Best Musical’ at the MINDIE Awards in Italy, Playwright’s Competition, the MCFTA Awards in Midland Awards in Topeka KS, and nominations for ‘Best Musical’ Soberano Awards in the Dominican Republic, and Premios Argentina. Giacino continues to work on new musicals (and Off-Broadway director of Disenchanted!) Fiely Matias. has directed the Pacific Northwest Tour of Disenchanted! Disenchanted! 10th Anniversary Studio Recording.
FIELY MATIAS (Developer) co-created and directed Broadway. As a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers directed countless musicals and comedies over the past
FIELY MATIAS (Developer) co-created and directed Broadway. As a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers directed countless musicals and comedies over the past international Fringe Theatre Festival Productions. He is Actors Equity Association, and has performed in theatres States, Canada, and internationally. He originated the role the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and has toured with IMAGO Theatre Mask Ensemble.


