Welcome to Our 2025–2026 Season
Welcome to a brand-new season with the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation! I’m honored to step into the role of Board President as we continue TOCA’s proud tradition of celebrating the arts in all their beautiful diversity.
For over three decades, TOCA has been a cornerstone of creativity and connection in the South Bay. That legacy continues today because of the passion and dedication of our community—our artists, audiences, partners, donors, and volunteers. Together, we make it possible to bring inspiring, thought-provoking, and joy-filled performances to our stages.
At TOCA, we believe the arts are for everyone. Whether it’s your first time in the theater or you’ve been with us since the beginning, we invite you to explore this season’s lineup and find something that speaks to you. From laugh-out-loud comedy to moving musical performances and cultural celebrations, there’s truly something for every taste.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support. I hope you’ll consider deepening your connection with TOCA— subscribe to our season, become a donor, or lend your time as a volunteer. However you choose to engage, know that you are a vital part of our mission.
I look forward to seeing you at the theater—and to all the unforgettable moments we’ll share this season.
Warmly,
Camilla Seferian President, Board of Directors Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
Welcome to the 2025/2026 season at the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation!
As we turn the page from our milestone 30th year and look ahead, I’m filled with gratitude— not only for where we’ve been, but for where we’re going. Each season is a new opportunity to bring people together, spark meaningful conversations, and celebrate the incredible power of live performance.
At TOCA, we’re not just curating a season— we’re creating space for discovery, connection, and joy. Whether it’s world-class music, laugh-out-loud comedy, soul-stirring theater, or family programming that ignites young imaginations, our goal remains the same: to offer something memorable for everyone who walks through our doors.
I continue to be inspired by the artists we work with, the team behind the scenes, and especially you—our audience, donors, and community partners—who make it all possible. Your enthusiasm and support are what keeps TOCA vibrant and thriving.
Please explore this brochure and find the shows that speak to you. And as always, if there’s anything we can do to make your experience better, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@TorranceArts.org.
Let’s make this season one to remember. See you at the theatre!
Chris Wolf Executive Director
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Nutcracker The
ACT I, SCENE I: The Stahlbaum House on Christmas Eve
CLARA .................................................................................................
Seina Winans
SECOND ACT CLARA ................................................................... Maya Winans
FRITZ Raul Navarro
FRAU STAHLBAUM David Estrada
HERR STAHLBAUM Giovanna Lauro, Citlalli Moglianesi
MAID Daniela Sinay
DR. DROSSELMEYER Wolf Bradley
COLUMBINE DOLL.....................................................................Madison Correa
HARLEQUIN DOLL............................................... Camila Long, Olivia Obuljen
PARTY SCENE WOMEN Alexis Adams, Emily Aguilera, Sydney Baune, Shasta Blaustein, Leah Dillon, Alexis Motley
PARTY SCENE MEN Eric Adams, Joseph Aguilera, Lance Dillon, David Estrada, Joel Torrez
NUTCRACKER
MOUSE KING
NUTCRACKER PRINCE
PARTY SCENE BOYS
....... Olivia Alvarez, Joliene Bermudez, Cash Blaustein, Vladimir Gonzales, Penelope Guzman, Grayson Motley, Ruby Rackemann, Hailey Rodela, Marcelo Ruggiero, Hailey Wright
PARTY SCENE GIRLS Jamie Agahan, Lauren Baker, Kelsey Cook, Charlotte D’angelo, Kazidy Gonzales, Penelope Guzman, Autumn Hobson, Emma Kooper, Grace Minnich, Amelia Newbold, Victoria Oden, Claire Pesic, Leyla Tufekcoiglu, Cate Wiley, Caroline Wiley, Talullah Zeigler
ADVANCED PARTY SCENE Stella Adams, Maisie Baca, Jayne Hilberg, Mia Moglianesi, Robyn Ponce, Avalon Sarmento, Rose Strelich, Maya Winans
ACT I, SCENE II: Midnight at the Stahlbaum House on Christmas Eve
Hannah Scherp
Lauren Baker, Charlotte D’Angelo
Enrique Anaya
BIG MICE
LITTLE SOLDIERS
CAVALRY.............................................................
Grayson Motley, Victoria Oden
LITTLE MICE ...................................Eva Carter, Giana DePaola, Amelia Fischer, Luciana Gonzalez, Valentina Hernandez, Mia Helms, Sofia Jaques, Olive Juge, Marlie Lewis, Zelda Light, Mila McIntyre, Kaia Nip, Magnolia Montoya
SNOW QUEEN
SNOW KING
BIG SOLDIERS
Jamie Agahan, Penelope Guzman, Claire Pesic, Avalon Sarmento, Rose Strelich
Anastasia Hernandez, Aaliyah Helms, Daisy Hilberg, Izabella Leibmann, Malaun Lewis, Gianna Maestas, Caroline Rodela, Ellahe Sarrafieh, Emery Sollee, Willow Urso, Brooke Watts, Stevie Zavala
Stella Adams, Maisie Baca, Kazidy Gonzales, Jayne Hilberg, Mia Moglianesi, Robyn Ponce, Cate Wiley
ACT I, SCENE III: Land of the Snow
Marin Asano
Enrique Anaya
SNOWFLAKES
Nataliah Andrade, Madison Correa, Kaitlain Cullen, Isabella De Santiago, Samantha Helms, Olivia Hobson, Rosalie Ilgunas, Kailyn Kim, Maya Winans, Elle Witty
ICICLES Stella Adams, Maisie Baca, Jayne Hilberg, Mia Moglianesi, Robyn Ponce, Avalon Sarmento, Rose Strelich
ACT II: The Land of the Sweets
LEAD ANGEL
Emma Kooper, Daniela Sinay ANGELS
Olivia Alvarez, Eden Anger, Joliene Bermudez, Penelope Guzman, Aaliyah Helms, Anastasia Hernandez, Valentina Jerkov, Catherine Jurzykowski, Zoya Katsevich, Brooklyn Marchese, Grace Minnich, Mena Molles, Isla Momi
Victoria Oden, Ruby Rackemann, Hailey Rodela, Catalina Shipman, Kenzie Taylor, Sophia Trama, Hailey Wright, Norah Vergara CHOCOLATE Marin Asano, Carmen Callahan, Tracy Jones, Kailyn Kim, Emily Rupp, Seina Winans
TEA -(A) Stella Adams, Maisie Baca, Robyn Ponce, Avalon Sarmento, Daniela Sinay (B) ................................................... Tatum Gunn, Jayne Hilberg, Mia Moglianesi, Rose Strelich, Daniela Sinay
MARZIPAN Kaitlain Cullen, Rosalie Ilgunas, Emma Huff-Sifuentes COFFEE Enrique Ayala, Kailyn Kim, Seina Winans
LITTLE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY Nataliah Andrade
GUM DROPS
Aurora Carmichael, Emerson Dong, Olivia Garbiay, Sloane Gordon, Emma Granados, Eira Harrison,Eliyana Hencock, Katerina Hernandez, Charlotte Lopez, Camila Lucero, Alessia Maestas, June Montoya, Scarlett Morris, Christina Parada, Evie Rosales, Sophia Ruggiero, Blas Ruiz, Gia Scerra, Ava Tahsini, Mila Terzoli, Gigi Yerelian
TREPAK Kelsey Fox, Irene Lauro, Camila Long, Olivia Obuljen, Nicole Samia
MOTHER GINGER Wolf Bradley
CANDY CANES
Etta D’ Angelo, Ava Danelo, Flora Davis, Elliana Dillon, Vienna Farrow, Mimi Fleischli, Riley Gastelum, Edalena Jaramillo, Guilia Lo Grande, Camilla Lucero, Finley Newbold, Norah Perez, Jade Rackemann, Leah Seko
DEW DROP ................................................................................ Carmen Callahan
WALTZ CORPS
PRODUCTION
LIGHTING DESIGNER
David Zahacewski COSTUME DESIGN Hilde Byrne
STUDIO DIRECTOR
Matthew Accardo
Mary Armor
Jessica Bautista
Cindy Bradley
Patrick David Bradley
Carolina Brown
Nataliah Andrade, Kaitlain Cullen, Rosalie Ilgunas, Emily Rupp, Emma Huff-Sifuentes, Tracy Jones, Seina Winans, Kailyn Kim
COSTUME SUPERVISOR
Mary Rivera DANCE COACHES Enrique Anaya,Wolf Bradley, Khilea Jessup, Tracy Jones
ADMINISTRATION
Gabriella Herrera RECEPTIONIST
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Our fabulous stage crew and all of our wonderful volunteers San Pedro City Ballet Board of Directors
Becky Armor Campbell
Jessica Davies
Anne Dixon
Leslie Gomez
Milena Grgas
Sheila Hartley
Legacy Donor
Dr. Joseph Adan
Annual Sponsors
Emily Huff
Amanda Stewart
Angel Talley
Irvin Vodovoz
Nicole Maiden
GOLD SPONSORS $5,000
Paula and Matthew Accardo/ Paula R. Moore Family Fund at Long Beach Community Foundation
BRONZE SPONSORS $1,500
James & Mary Armor
Jessica Bautista
Carolina & Jeffrey Brown – Rok “N” Ell Baby Boutique
John & Lucrecia Jacobson
Physical Therapy San Pedro
John Wolczanski & Anne Dixon
Viviann Dixon & John Chappel
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
Ms. Nancy Derian
Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
For a full list of our supporters and upcoming events, please visit our website SanPedroCityBallet.org
What the Constitution Means to Me
Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 8:00pm
Sunday, January 25, 2026 • 2:00pm
Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee What the Constitution Means to Me is Heidi Schreck’s witty, deeply personal exploration of America’s founding document. Based on her own debate competition experiences, the play traces how the Constitution shaped four generations of women in her family, blending humor and humanity with sharp political insight.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 • 8:00pm
Megan Dolan’s solo show is a funny and heartfelt look at raising a son on the spectrum while navigating the chaos of parenthood. With warmth and honesty, she shares missteps and small victories on her journey, ultimately realizing she might be the exact right mom for her remarkable child.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 2:00 & 6:00pm
The Stunt Dog Experience delivers a thrilling mix of tricks, stunts, comedy, and heartwarming moments from rescue dogs turned superstars. Led by Chris and Suhey Perondi, the show has wowed audiences nationwide with its high-energy fun. Perfect for all ages, this “paw-some” event will have the whole family cheering.
Thank You
SEASON PARTNER
City of Torrance
Eleanor Marie Land Family Trust
$10,000 - $49,999 - STARS
Paul & Rita Keil
Pearlston Family Trust
Torrance Refining Company
$5,000 - $9,999 – CO-STARS
Sares-Regis Group
Supervisor Janice Hahn
Surf Management, Inc.
$2,500 - $4,999 - PRODUCERS
Jean Adelsman
Continental Development Corporation
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jane and Jim Isomoto
Dale Korman (In Memory of Maestro
Frank Fetta)
Lori Mizuguchi
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
$1,000 - $2,499 - DIRECTORS
Ann and Marty Gallagher
Nancy and George Mannon
Ted and Carolyn Porter
$500 – ANGELS
Tammy Khan
Rod and Crystal Macdonell
Gerald and Carol Marcil
Ellenmary Michel
William Oberholzer
Jim Olds (In Memory of A.Y. & Joyce Olds)
Athena Paquette Cormier
$250 - FRIENDS
Reuben and Sabrina Ayala
John and Louise Bye
Mary Hoffman and Bob Habel
Glen and Fumiko Isobe
Russell and Carole Lefevre
Frank and Marilyn Miles
Fred and Ann Peitzman
Andrea and Ron Perez (In Memory of John Popovich)
Nancy Richards
Laura Savitz
Winnie Seieroe
Sylvia Stadlman
Christian and Robin Wolf
$100 - FANS
Amy Blomgren
Janice Burrin
Ann and Victor Cooper
Helen Dennis
Lynn Fernandez
Judy Golden
Gary Hastings
Janet Johnson
Eleanor Jones
Pentti and Ginger Jussila
Lynda Kraemer
Kenneth and Doris Nakakura
George and Helen Nakano
Peter and Vicki Pellerito
Pamela Popovich
Maurine Swilley
Hazel Taniguchi
Paula and John Verbeck
Kurt Weideman and Sue Golden
TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION BOARD
Katy Geissert, Founding President
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Camilla Seferian, President
Heidi Cunningham, Vice President/Secretary
Winnie Seieroe, Treasurer
David Kartsonis, Immediate Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jean Adelsman
Sara Baillie
Liliana Dongo
Jim Olds
Peter Pettler
Rosemarie Piccioni, Ed.D.
Laura Savitz
ADVISORY BOARD
David Benoit
Shannon Dean
Scott Douglas
Donna Duperron
Steve Fechner
Patrick Furey
Ann Gallagher
Jonah Hirata
Sherry Kramer
Gesuina Lafayette
George Nakano
Steve Napolitano
Bill Oberholzer
Ted Porter
Ritas Smith
Kurt Weideman
STAFF
Christian Wolf, Executive Director
Sharon Sapigao, Administration
Susan Lyon, Artist Hospitality
Tes Schaff, Graphic Design
VOLUNTEERS
January
10 Broad Appeal, 8:00pm
16&17 Amanda Castro Band, 7:00pm
24 What the Constitution Means to Me, 8:00pm
25 What the Constitution Means to Me, 2:00pm
February
06&07 Honey Whiskey Trio, 7:00pm
21 Sounds of Laurel Canyon, 8:00pm
28 L’elisir d’amore, 7:00pm
March
01 L’elisir d’amore, 2:30pm
06&07 Yuko Mabuchi Trio, 7:00pm 14 Style Thief Fashion Show, 8:00pm 21 Magic Bingo, 8:00pm SOLD OUT!
April
11 Not the Right Mom, 8:00pm 26 Orchestra Collective of OC, 3:00pm
May
08 Because You’re Mine, 8:00pm 09 Stunt Dog Experience, 2:00 & 6:00pm June
16&17 Swan Lake (San Pedro City Ballet), 7:30pm
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (310) 781-7171 or visit TorranceArts.org
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