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March-April1997

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Based on an idea byWalton Jones and Carol Lees,as originally produced by theEnsemble Company and YaleRepertoryTheater, and furtherdeveloped by the Arena Stagein Washington D.C. Broadwayproduction presented byJujamcyn Productions,Joseph P.Harris, Ira Bernsteinand Roger Berlind.

Featuring (Alphabetically)FRANCO M. BERNARDI • ROBERT P. BERGMAN

GORDON P. BOWMAN • DREW CAMPBELL • JOE COLLETTIBEN KANTER • HEIDI KOBARA • IAN LEONARDDAN MEAGHER • DIANE MILO • RON PACKARD

DESI THOMPSON • CAROLYN TIDWELL

Director: KEVIN CORMIERMusic Director: JASON SHERBUNDYChoreographer: BRAD HANDSHY

Producer: JANET MILLER

Gala Opening: Saturday, March 22Friday: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25Saturday: April 5Saturday: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26Sunday: March 23, April 6, 13, 20Thursday: April 24

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"The 1940's Radio Hour" is produced through special arrangement withSamuel French, Inc., 45 West 25th St. New York, NY 10010

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Dear Audience Members,

Thank you for attending this performance of "1940'sRadio Hour".

I wasn't born anywhere near the 1940's-neither weremost of the cast members. Yet in spite of having no livingexperience with that era, I found myself feeling that I was inquite familiar territory. The period references, the slang(both p.c. and not), the characters-everything in the showis so evocative of the times that it is hard not to feel asthough one had experienced it all first hand.

And of course the music. The glorious, sing-able,recognizable, wonderful music. I think we on thisproduction have developed a kind of nostalgia for a time wenever lived. And we have the luxury of selective nostalgia:since we were never there, we don't remember any of thehardship. Many of you do remember the times from firsthand and the related sacrifices you made to see us win anunprecedented war against tyranny. Let's hope that tonightbrings back only fond memories for you youngsters whomade the '40s happen, and that our show happily transportseveryone to one of the most complex simpler times inrecent history.

For me, it is appropriate to do a show which looks atthe past as this year marks my twentieth as a musicaltheatre director. I'm happy to be working with some folksin this cast who have known me for many of those years.While 20 years of community theatre may be some kind ofminor accomplishment, knowing some one in communitytheatre that long is a major one. My thanks to all the actors,producers, staff members, musicians, and techies withwhom I have worked who have devoted so many hours oftalent to make the magic. I couldn't-a done it wid outcha.

Please enjoy our show and thanks again.

Kevin Cormier, Director

Pops Bailey, the stage doorman Ben KanterStanley, the radio station "gofer" Drew CampbellClifton A. Feddington, coproducerannouncer, & general manager Dan Meagher

Zoot Doubleman, the bandleader Jason SherbundyWally Fergusson, the drug store delivery boy Ian LeonardLou Cohn, the stage manager Joe CollettiJohnny Cantone, the featured vocalist............................Robert P.BergmanGinger Brooks, the bubble-headed waitress-turned-star .....Heidi KobaraConnie Miller, the bobbysoxer from Ogden, Utah Desi ThompsonB.].Gibson,preppy student from Yale Franco M. BerardiNeal Tilden, the comic who drives a cab Ron PackardAnn Collier, their main female vocalist since 1936 Diane MiloGeneva Lee Browne, the songwriterand jazz & blues singer Carolyn Tidwell

Biff Baker, the band member who goesoverseas tomorrow Gordon P.Bowman

CAST OF CHARACTERS(in order of appearance)

THE MUSICIANSBand Leader (Zoot Doubleman),Jason Sherbundy

-Reeds--Art Dias

Bobby HoweMarty McHan

Claudia Zornow-Trombones--Garo GaglianoCraig Whitwell-Trumpets--

Dan CoyleLarry McGowan

Jim Rollins-Bass--

Steve Adkins Linda Jansen Jim Willoughby-Drums--

Tom Eschenfelder Jim Hurt

Mark ByerSteve HolmesMike Maida

Jordon Selburn

Gordon P.BowmanWally Wells

Shawn CollinsBill Hunsicker

-Piano--Jason Sherbundy

Steve FernbachArlene JacobsMike Potel

Grant Hill

Clay FosterJohn Morillas

(Not all musicians will play each performance.)

THE MUSICAL NUMBERS

PLACE: The seedy studios ofWOY, a S,OOO-watt local New YorkCity radio station, about an hour before a Monday night broadcast of aweekly variety show, "The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade."

TIME: December 21,1942

THE BROADCAST

ACT ONE"Kalamazoo" The Company"Pepsi Cola" .]ohnny,Wally, B.]., Connie, Ginger"Daddy" Connie &Men"WOV" Ann, Ginger, Neal, Wally"Our Love is HereTo Stay" Johnny"That Old Black Magic" Ann"Ain't She Sweet" Anne, Geneva, Lou,Wally, & B.].

SKIT: Diction Coaching Clifton, Neal

"How About You" B.]. & Connie"Blue Moon" Neal & CompanyDance Neal & Ginger

- -15-Minute Intermission--

ACT TWO"Chiquita Banana" Women"Rose Of The Rio Grande" Geneva &Men"I'll Never Smile Again" Johnny & Company"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" B.]., Connie & Ginger"Blues InThe Night" Ginger & Men"Jingle Bells" Company"I Got It Bad" Geneva"You Go To My Head" : B.]."Five O'Clock Whistle" Connie & Men

SKIT: Mysterious Curtains .. Geneva, B.]., Clifton, Connie, Neal & Johnny

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Ann"Strike Up The Band" Company"I'll Be Seeing You" Company

Producer Janet MillerStage & Choral Director Kevin CormierMusical Director Jason SherbundyChoreographer Brad HandshySet Designer Gary MitchellTechnical Director/Master Carpenter Ed HandAssistant Bill ShepardLighting Designer Dina MyersCostumer Debbie OwensSound Designer Jon WengerStage Manager Elaine Anderson MathewsAssistant Stage Manager/Light Operator Larissa NorthProperties Kris DudleySpecial Sound Props Les Dale, RayVargus, & Bill ShepardHouse Manager Phyllis ChrismanProgram & Publicity Marge HandRehearsal Pianist Jason SherbundyPromotional Designs Gene PincusLighting Operator Jennifer RoderickSpotlight Operator Bobby GiraudoHair & Make-up Becky RopaStage Crew Becky Ropa"WOV"-ly Set Construction & Painting Crew Gene Collinge,

Drew Campbell, Les Dale, Ed Hand, Ben Kanter,Heidi Kobara ,Hugh Mecum, Ron Packard,

Gene Pincus, Bill Shepard, RayVargus & Cast MembersReservations & Box Office Marge & Ed Hand, Liz DaleOpening Night Refreshments Dawn Meidinger &Angels UnlimitedLobby Refreshments Angels UnlimitedPhotography Carl BallouLobby Design & Display Dawn MeidingerPoster/Flyer Design Nuberry AdvertisingPoster/Flyer/Program Printing Simpson Printers

PRODUCTION STAFF

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Grateful Acknowledgements:ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL

SARATOGA DRAMA GROUP

THEATREWORKS

SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY THEATER

GENE PINCUS

SALLYHOWE

& JASON WINTERS

Coming Soonto this Theater

Saratoga Drama Group"Hello, Dolly"May/June 1997

WVLOA"Me & My Girl"June/Aug 1997

BEN KANTER ("Pops" Bailey). Ben is a real veteranof WVLOA.Regular subscribers will remember himas Herbie in last season's production of "Gypsy" andas Gladhands in "West Side Story" as well as his direc-tion of" Show Boat" ,"Anything Goes" and" Girl Crazy" .Ben holds a Master of FineArts in stage directing fromFSU as well as 3 other college degrees in theater. Heserved his internships in professional regional the-aters atArena Stage inWashington, DC, Seattle Rep inSeattle, and Old Globe in San Diego. Ben is currently

a college professor of speech communication and theatre at De Anza Col-lege. His long list of theatrical credits began at the age of 7 on radio andthe next year in elementary school. He has performed in over 60 produc-tions as an actor and over 50 as a director, his most recent being "LittleMary Sunshine" for SCP last year.Through the years, Ben has had the privi-lege of working with some of the "giants" in this business, including MaeWest, Caesar Romero, Martha Ray,LilyTomlin and even feasted on friedchicken with Helen Hayes. But the highlight of his career has been work-ing with daughter,]ulie, now 14 in three productions.Always glad to haveyou on our stage, Ben!

JOE CqLLETTI (Lou Cohn). Joe returns to our stagefor his second appearance and his second show ofour season, having just performed the role ofHysteriurn in "AFunny Thing Happened On The WayTo The Forum". Previously he had been seen in therole of Nicely Nicely Johnson in SDG's production of"Guys & Dolls". His impressive list of theatrical cred-its include leading and supporting roles in FMT's pro-ductions of "The Music Man", "The Three Penny Op-era", "ALittle Night Music", "Fiorello", "The Boys From

Syracuse", and "Carousel" .Ioe graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BAinTheatre/Film and has worked on several student films as well as ApplyIndustrial Videos. He has also performed with Mystery By Design. In hisspare time.Joe likes to play racquetball, date, go web surfing or cycling,and maybe even read a good book, not necessarily in that order! Some ofhis ambitions are to do more Shakespeare, opera and more film work.When we hoped he would perform with us again in the near future, wehad not idea it would be so soon. But Joe's timing and comedic talent arealways welcome on our stage.

DAN MEAGHER (CliftonA. Feddington). Dan, a SanFrancisco native and making his debut with WVLOA,was most recently seen in the two sold-out runs of"Party of One" at the Hillbarn Theater. He has alsobeen seen in "Red, Blonde, and Blue" at Bella Mia Res-taurant, "Show Boat" with DLO, "Into The Woods","Grease" and Sondheim's "Assassins" atACT.Dan was ascholarship recipient to the AMTS]'s Theater Artistsinstitute and recently took first place in the MusicalTheater vocal contest at SFCC.He holds a Masters in

Broadcast journalism from USF and has worked on shows for KPIX,KGO,KCBS,andA&E's Cable. His ambition is to appear in a Broadway musicalso we wish him well, then we can say we knew him "when"!!

RON PACKARD (Neal Tilden). Another Californianative, Ron may be making his debut with WVLOA,but he is no stranger to television or theater. His firstappearance was Papa Bear in SJCMT's "Goldilocks &The Three Bears". Since then his credits include "BellsAre Ringing" for Foothill College, "Inspecting Carol"for Bus Barn Stage and most recently in "Crazy ForYou"with PCLO.In addition,Ron has appeared in twonational commercials and two television specials withsuch celebs as Joe Piscopo and Pee-wee Herman! As a

Property Claims Representative for Farmers Insurance, Ron says the high-light of his life is surviving the rainstorms of the last two years! With hob-bies like skiing, traveling and golf, we are grateful that Ron sacrificed manyrelaxing hours to be in this cast.

DIANE MILO (Ann Collier). Diane is another new-comer to WVLOA,but has been performing since shewas 14 when she was a finalist in the Ted MackTalentShow. At 16 she performed in night clubs as a leadvocalist with various pop and jazz bands. Her long listof theatrical credits include roles in "Kiss Me, Kate"and "The Most Happy Fella" at FMT;"Evita", "Me & MyGirl", Laurey in "Oklahoma!", Irene Malloy in "Hello,Dolly" and Babe in "Pajama Game", her most recentbeing the "City ofAngels "for the Pleasanton Playhouse.

Diane is a Electronics Sales Representative for Engineering Associates, aposition which brought her to the BayArea two years ago. The highlightof Diane's career was singing with a choir at Carnegie Hall and her ambi-tions are to headline in a LasVegas showroom and to record an album ofold standards with a big band.With her talent, she certainly has the poten-tial so we look forward to seeing her in LasVegas soon!

CAROLYN TIDWELL (Geneva Lee Browne). Anothernewcomer to WVLOA, but no stranger to this stageCarolyn was seen here as Rose in SDG's"Steppin'Out"and as Kate in "Oklahoma". Carolyn holds a BSin Edu-cation and is currently Director of Career Services atMenlo College in Atherton. She began her theatricalcareer in the 6th grade as the Dawn Fairy in "Hansel &Gretel" and most recently appeared as Olive in thefemale version of "The Odd Couple" at Hillbarn Theater.She has also appeared in "She Loves Me" for Theatre-

works and "Blues In The Night" for PAP Her ambition is to work atDisneyland as a cabaret/jazz singer and she's getting a head start on thatgoal as a featured vocalist with the Mike Sloan Big Band. Carolyn's biggestthrill to date was singing in concert with LiveTaylor (Iames'Iaylor's brother).Her hobbies are dancing & photography, husband,Jeff, son, Sherman, andGreat Dane,Ansel, not necessarily in that order! We are delighted to haveCarolyn in our cast!

DESI THOMPSON (Connie Miller). Another new per-former to WVLOA,Desi is attending West Valley Col-lege majoring inAdministration ofJustice. If you thinkthat sounds "legal", you're right! Her first stage appear-ance was at Flint Center as a street urchin in "AChrist-mas Carol." Since then she has performed with SJCMTas Kathy Seldon in "Singin' In The Rain" & Judas in"Godspell". She played RoseAlvarez in "Bye,Bye,Birdie"for PYT and Val in Bellermine's "Chorus Line." Desi'smost recent performance was in PAP's production of

"Mack & Mabel". We think she has a great future outside the courtroom!

ROBERT P. BERGMAN (Iohnny Cantone). Although"Bob" has not been on our stage for over 2 years, thiswill be his tenth production with WVLOA, his mostrecent in "Where's Charley?" in the role of Sir FrancisChesney. Bob's other credits for us include principleroles in "Oklahoma!", "The Pajama Game", "PerfectlyFrank", "The Music Man", and an ERMAaward for hissupporting role of Sancho in "Man of LaMancha". Bobperformed in several productions during the last twoyears: "Princess Ida" with G&S, "The Sorcerer" ,

"Ruddigore" & "The Zoo" with Stanford Savoyards, "H.M.S. Pinafore" withLamplighters and in the role of Edward Rutledge in "1776" with SDG.Agraduate of De Anza College, SJSU,and SC Law School, Bob is a licensedattorney, life insurance agent and securities agent, specializing in estateand investment planning. What a joy to have Robert P back on our stage!

HEIDI KOBARA (Ginger Brooks). Wewelcome Heidiback for her second production with WVLOA. Lastseason's subscribers will remember her for her "elec-tric" performance as Electra in "Gypsy". Heidi earnedher AAin interpreting for the deaf. She has been per-forming or training in all facets of theater since shewas 10 years old when she played David in "The SmallOne". She credits her mother for driving her to everyclass and performance during her formative years andfor putting up with her ever since. In her spare time,

when she isn't performing as an exotic dancer, Heidi likes to play herceltic harp and her ambition is to stay in the theater and not starve. Wefeel very fortunate to have Heidi back on our stage again!

FRANCO M. BERARDI (BJ Gibson). This is Franco'ssecond production with WVLOA, for he played therole of Riff in "West Side Story" in 1995.As a student atWest Valley College, he has take jazz & tap at AMTSJand performed in their productionsd of "Rags" and"My Fair Lady". He has also been featrued as Tony in"West Side Story" and Jesus in "Godspell". Franco justrecently appeared in PAP's "Mack& Mabel." His ambi-tion is to be a police officer and production manager.We don't know how he will do both, but we certainly

hope he sticks to acting with us in the future.

IAN LEONARD (Wally Fergusson). Ian also makeshis debut with WVLOAand as a native San josean be-gan his theatrical credits in high school in "Guys &Dolls."His favorite roles have been Will Rogers in "WillRogers Follies", Conrad Birdie in "Bye,Bye Birdie", andNeal Tilden in "1940's Radio Hour." His most recentstage appearance was in SJCMT's "Annie Warbucks"and recently acted as assistant director for "TheEmperor's New Clothes." Ian attended USF for twoyears and is currently a part-time student working at

the SJ Public Library. He says the highlight of his young career is beingpunched by Annette Bening's brother on stage.We trust he'll replace thathighlight with a pleasanter experience, hopefully, in this production! Wel-come, Ian.

DREW CAMPBELL (Stanley). We welcome Drew toour stage for his first appearance with WVLOAin thisproduction, but he is no stranger to theater. His cred-its include his debut as a Siamese child in "The King& I",his favorite roles: Harold Hill in "The Music Man",Max in "Lend MeATenor" ,Jack Rover in "Wild Oats" &Jonathan Whittaker in "EasyVirtue." He most recentlywas featured as ElGallo in "The Fantastics."Drew listshis profession as an actor, singer, dancer, magician,musician, computer technician and freelance writer

(his first book will be published in April-watch for it at Crown Books!)and coffee drinker. Is there anything you can't do, Drew??

GORDON P. BOWMAN (Biff Baker). Even though • Vmany subscribers won't recognize Gordon, he hasbeen with WVLOAsince he made his first appearancein "The Sound of Music" in 1988. In 1991 he was aRussian soldier in "Fiddler OnThe Roof" and for manyother productions, he was playing trombone in ourorchestra. He last appeared in SCP's production of"1940's Radio Hour." He sings tenor as a member ofSTOCtet,the chorus group ofSTOC,loves rollerbladingand works for Courtesy Tow as an automotive trans-

port technician. Gordon comes from a very musical family, all play musi-cal instruments and all have been members of our orchestras through theyears. They have been referred to as the "Bowman Family Players" andTerri, Gordon's Dad, who plays bassoon, served as Music Director forWVLOA's"Where's Charley?"Gordon's trombone has also been in the "pits"for SDG,SCp,PAp,and PCS since the early 1980's, thanks to the encourage-ment of his family.He plays roles of the basic bad guy, but he is certainlyan asset to any production.

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32 Years of Hits (1964-1997)

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...FORUM 96ANNIE 84ANNIE GET YOUR GUN 96ANYTHING GOES 70, 87APPLAUSE 73BELLS ARE RINGING 67BRIGADOON 69,80CAMELOT 79, 94CAROUSEL 72DAMES AT SEA 86DESERT SONG, THE 78, 87FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 71, 90FLOWER DRUM SONG 8142ND STREET 88GEORGE M! 76GIGI75GIRL CRAZY 88GOOD NEWS 80GUYS & DOLLS 68, 89GYPSY 68,95HELLO DOLLY 86HERE'S LOVE 67HOWTO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS 76H.M.S. PINAFORE 69I DO! I DO! 73, 94INTO THE WOODS 90IRENE 86KING & I 93KISMET 70, 91KISS ME KATE 81,89LOVELY LADIES, KIND GENTLEMEN 75MAME 83MAN OF LA MANCHA 83, 92ME AND MY GIRL 97MERRY WIDOW, THE 72, 91MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 93

MUSIC MAN 71, 90MY FAIR LADY 78, 85, 94MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD 92NAUGHTY MARIETTA 75NEW MOON, THE 74NO, NO, NANETTE 74NUNSENSE 93NUNSENSE II 96OKLAHOMA! 65, 80, 91OLIVER 65,74ON A CLEAR DAY 68ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 67PAINT YOUR WAGON 78PAJAMA GAME, THE 72,82PAL JOEY 77PERFECTLY FRANK 83ROBERT & ELIZABETH 77RODGERS & HART REVUE 84ROSE MARIE 79SHOWBOAT 84SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 92SOME ENCHANTED EVENING 85SOUND OF MUSIC, THE 78,89SOUTH PACIFIC 69, 79, 88STOP THE WORLD 64STUDENT PRINCE, THE 70,82SUGAR 85SWEET CHARITY 87SWEETHEARTS 76THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR 97UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN 65,71VERY GOOD EDDIE 77WEST SIDE STORY 82,95WHERE'S CHARLEY? 95WONDERFUL TOWN 81

KEVIN CORMIER, Stage & Choral Director. Kevinreturns to us for his ninth production forWVLOA andregular subscribers will recall his excellent staging of"My Fair Lady", "Nunsense", "The Mystery of EdwinDrood" ,"Sound of Music" ,"Fiddler OnThe Roof" ,"IntoTheWoods"and"Man of LaMancha"which he directedtwice. Kevin most recently directed "Baby" for SCPOSince he directed "MyFair Lady",Kevin has been play-ing Mr.Mom to his 3-year old son ,William,while Claire(William's mom) continues her legal career. Kevin &

Claire, along with several other Campbell residents, recently founded agroup called STOC,which stands for Studio Theater of California. Kevindirects the STOCtet or "musical arm" of the group which is comprised of17 members who present two annual concerts as well as performing forvarious groups during the holiday season. Kevin earned his MA in Direc-tion at Cal State Fullerton where he had the privilege of working withJose Quintero, internationally renowned stage director. Kevin began hisdirecting career in Sunnyvale with SCP's "Guys & Dolls" ,"Annie Get YourGun", "Gypsy", "Brigadoon" & "Hello, Dolly!". His complete list of theatri-cal credits are too numerous to mention but we appreciate his tremen-dous versatility and wealth of talents which include choral direction, cho-reography, acting, designing sets and make-up.We are delighted that Kevinwas able to include this production in his busy schedule.

JASON SHERBUNDY, Musical Director.Jason makeshis debut as aWVLOAstaff member. He has recentlyworked as assistant conductor and repetiteur in "Mi-kado" and" MerryWidow" for SJLT,and in"Magic Flute"for LVO.He just remounted a musical version of "Jackand the Beanstalk" (which he composed) that is tour-ing schools and youth assemblies. He played on the1995-1996 national tour of the San Francisco MimeTroupe, was composer and music director for "Milena"at Sonoma State University, and for "Jason and Medea:

Can This Marriage Be Saved?" at Cinnabar Opera Theater, and was musicdirector for Western Union Theater's "Wise Man of the West". He is pres-ently playing in six bands ranging from straight-ahead jazz to funk, discoto rock. It is a pleasure to have such a versatile and talented musician onour staff!

BRAD HANDSHY, Choreographer.This is Brad's thirdproduction with WVLOA in a staff position, havinglast choreographed "My Fair Lady" in 1994 and "TheMystery of Edwin Drood" in 1992. He had also ap-peared in our productions of "Fiddler On The Roof"and "Anything Goes". Other performing credits include"Seven Brides For Seven Brothers", "42nd Street","Gypsy", "My One & Only", "Fiddler On The Roof", &"Camelot" for PCLO.Brad also danced in SJCLO's (be-fore it becameAMTSJ) productions of "Fiddler OnThe

Roof" ,"0liver" ,"Showboat" &"Damn Yankees" .He most recently appearedin "Anything Goes" atAMTSJand "KissMe,Kate!" at FMTand choreographed"Baby"for SCP.Brad has studied ballet, jazz, tap, modern &flamenco dancewith numberous local teachers. He wants to thank both Jennifer Roderickand Reggie Reynolds for their assistance at the" 1940's Radio Hour" audi-tions and to Nicole Andrews for her pre-rehearsal help in working outsome of the dance routines. Welcome back, Brad! We are always gratefulthat you make time to share your terpsichorean talents.

JANET MILLER, Producer. Janet makes her debut asProducer, after having served on our Board of Direc-tors since 1993, but regular subscribers will recog-nize her as a "performing" cast member in eight ofour productions, including "Oklahoma!" (for which shereceived the Captain's Cape Award),"MerryWidow","Music Man", "Sound of Music", "South Pacific", "TheMystery of Edwin Drood" (for which she was nomi-nated for an ERMAaward), "Meet Me In St.Louis" and"The King & I". Her most recent stage appearance

was in "MerryWidow"for G&SLyricTheater.With a BAin Classics and a BSin Education from Ohio State University, she feels fortunate to have al-ways been employed as a Latin teacher since her college graduation andis currently teaching Latin & English at Lincoln High School. Janet is ac-tive in her Church choir, sings for weddings, belongs to the STOCtet, isstill a Giants fan and follows Ohio State sports with her husband, Steve.Even though her previous staff positions have been as assistant to theproducer, Janet has done an excellent job and we congratulate her andher staff on an outstanding production.

If you or your group need costumes for a special event, youmight find exactly what you want in the West Valley Light Operaworkshop. For costume availability and/or an appointment, callElizabeth Dale, Costume Coordinator, at (408) 749-8437.

At the end of the 79-'80 season, WVLOA Board initiated a special award inmemory of its late President, Captain R.P Maurice. The "Captain's Cape" award, selectedby the Director, is presented to a member of the chorus who has made an outstandingcontribution to the success of the production. After 15 seasons of memorabilia, thecape was retired and a new one replaced it. The following are the recipients of this

award for the past seven seasons.

Fritz Allmon .. "KIss ME KATE';Len Jacobson "FIDDLERON THE ROOF"John Ladasky "THE MUSIC MAN"Anneka van Mastrigt/Christopher Thompson .. "INTOTHEWOODS"Cosmo Hom/Roy Shimada "KISMET"Janet Miller "OKLAHOMA!"Susan Sanders/Jay Torr "MERRYWIDOW"Nick Manis "MAN OF LAMANCHA"Stephen Maddox "SINGIN' IN THE R.,\lN"Geri Schneider "DROOD"Anneka van Mastrigt "NUNSENSE"

Russell Galloway/Lisa Ellison "THE KING & I"Reggie Reynolds "MEET ME IN ST. LoUIS"Jennifer RoderickGeri Schneider ..Barbara Cowie/Shari Yankovich "WHERE's CHARLEY?"

.... "My FAIRLADY"

. "CAMELOT"

Erin McKevitt "WEST SIDE STORY"Molly Dixon "GYl)SY"

Kristy Hughes "NUNSENSEII"Simone Skeels "ANNIEGETYOUR GUNShellisha Evans/Tony Gonzales ..... "FORUM"

ORCHESTRA VEST AWARDSArlene Jacobs "Kiss ME KATE"Terry Bowman "FIDDLERONTliE Roor"John P Healy "THE MUSIC MAN"Myndall Maurer "INTOTHEWOODS"Panl Sakai ... "KISMET"

Linda Bloomquist "OKLAHOMA!"Bonnie Bowman "MERRyWIDOW"Linda Black "MAN OF LAMANCHA"Mike Sloan "SINGIN' INTIIE R.,\lN"Dori Shimer "DRooD"Gladie Tuscher "NUNSENSE"Linda Clements "THE KiNG & I"

Merle Knouf "MEET ME IN ST. LoUIS"Eileen Bowman-Wickemeyer. "I Do! I Do!"John Morillas "My FAIRLADY"Max Alford "CAMELOT"Marilyn Anderson "WHERE'S CHARLEY?"Tim Down "WEST SIDE STORY"Trevor Albrecht..... . "GyPSYKirk Berkland/Ian Turnage "NUNSENSEII"Bonnie Bowman/Dori Shimer "ANNIEGETYOUR GUN"Jim Corrigan "FORUM"

IN MEMORIAM

BONNIE BOWMAN,a dedicated orchestra

member for several years.

VIRGIE JEWEL GEIB,our volunteer "cookie lady"

who served AngelsUnlimited for many years.

These two wonderful ladies with their infectious smiles, gracious mannerand dedication to the theater will be missed by all of us whose lives theytouched. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families.

West Valley Light Opera Association, Inc.A Non-Profit Organization

The object of this Association is to promote cultural activity in thearea and to provide opportunities for anyone with dramatic aspirationsto take part in theatrical productions under the guidance of experi-enced Play Directors.We sincerely hope you enjoy our musical comedyseason. Should you wish to become a subscriber, just call our Box OfficeVoice Mail at (408) 268-3777 for information.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Telephone: Workshop (408) 371-7379

Fax (408) 358-1896 (with previous notice)

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMr.Edward Hand PresidentMrs. Elizabeth Dale Vice PresidentMr.Hugh Mecum SecretaryMr.]ay Sternin TreasurerMr.Richard Meidinger Member & Chairperson of Angels UnlimitedMrs.]ean Hutchins MemberMr.Gene Pincus Member & Chairperson of Data ProcessingMs. Donna Stuefloten MemberMrs.]anet Miller MemberMr.Michael MacKenzie MemberMr.]une Romeo Milanes MemberMr. Stephen EVon Till Counsel

Corporate Bonus

Whenever you donate to a non-profit arts and cultural programs such as ours.group like WVLOA,you can double your Here in the BayArea, we are fortunate tocontribution to the organization by tak- have many companies that have initiateding advantage of your company's match- such programs. Remember, matchinging gift program (even after retirement). contributions are not automatic. YOUPerhaps the most popular way for com- must notify your employer of your dona-panies to make charitable contributions tion, usually at the time you make it. Ifis through a matching contribution pro- you are employed by one of these com-gram wherein the company will match, panies and are one of our supporters, takeusually one-to-one, the donation one of advantage of this wonderful way to sup-their employees gives to a favorite char- port one of your favorite non-profit asso-ity.And often, these companies will only ciations, WVLO. It isn't too late to matchmatch contributions made to develop your contribution for this season.

WVLOInformationSARATOGA CMC THEATER13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070In the City of Saratoga Office ComplexLobbyTelephone (408) 741-9508

BOX OFFICEIn Saratoga Civic TheaterAcross from West Valley CollegeTickets & Information (408) 268-3777 (Voice Mailavailable 24 hours daily.) Theater Box Office opensone hour before showtime.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICESMailing AddressPO. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031Fax: (408) 358-1896 (with prior notice)

PERFORMANCE TIMESFri/Sat EvesSat/Sun MatineesThurs Eves

8:00 PM2:30 PM8:00 PM

TICKET PRICES'Gala Openings S17(Includes champagne & reception)Fri/Sat Eves $15Sat/Sun Matinees $14Thurs Eves $14Seniors $1 offStudents (Except Gala) $ 1 off(16 & under or with valid ID)*Prices include City Surcharge of $1.00

GROUP DISCOUNTSAre available for all productions except OpeningNights. Contact Ed Hand at (408) 268-3777. Specialbookings for fund-raisers are also available.

TICKET EXCHANGESSeason ticket holders can exchange their tickets atany time up to 24 hours before a performance, freeof charge. Subscription tickets for missedperformances may NOT be exchanged. Non-subscription tickets may be exchanged up to 24hours before a performance for another seat to thesame production free of charge. Non- subscribertickets for missed performances may NOT beexchanged.

To exchange: Call the Box Office (408) 268-3777 ormail to:\WLOA,P.O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95031.Exchanges received through the mail will be heldfor pick up at the Saratoga Civic Theater Box Office

on the night of performance unless accompaniedby a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

All exchanges are subject to availability. Sorry, noticket refunds.

HANDICAPPED SEATINGSpecial seating is available for differently-abledpatrons. Please notify the ticket seller in advancewhen purchasing tickets, or ask the house managerfor more information.

HEARING IMPAIREDA hearing-impaired, Sennheiser, infrared enhance-ment listening system has been installed in thistheater for all WVLOA performances. Hearing-impaired patrons may obtain personal headsetswith individual volume controls in the lobbyrefreshment area next to the Box Office.

LATE ARRIVALSCurtain times are prompt.As a courtesy to ouraudience and performers, late arrivals will be seatedby an usher at an appropriate time and may not beseated in their exact seats until intermission.

REMINDERS• No smoking in the theater or lobby.• No cameras, video or audio-tape recorders arepermitted in the theater.

• WVLOA is not responsible for theft or for loss ofpersonal property.

• Food and beverages are permitted in the lobbyonly.

• Family & guests wishing to greet performers areasked to wait in the lobby.

• Patrons are discouraged from bringing toddlersand infants to any regular performance. Everyperson, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket.

• Schedules are subject to change.• As a courtesy to all patrons, please turn off allwatch alarms, paging devices, & cellulartelephones upon entering the theater.

• Please note the nearest exit from your assignedseat. In the unlikely event of an emergency, pleaseWALK to an exit.

• Doctors or parents wishing to leave anemergency number while attending a perfor-mance should refer callers, whenever possible, tothe lobby telephone, (408) 741-9508, and leavetheir seat location with the paging service orbabysitter.

West Valley Light Opera Subscribers 1996-1997 SeasonOriginal Subscriber.Annalee Poole

REPORT OF SUBSCRIBERNAMES AS OFSEPTEMBER 14, 1996Aanenson,Jim & Marl' AnnAbel, George & PatriciaAhnberg, Marl'Allender, VirginiaAltouney, EdwardAnderson, SandyAnderson, Richard & DianaAndrus, Lydell 'The

Westmont'Anselmo, LindaArmstrong, Don &AliceArno, Roger & KathleenArnold,JaneAsh, ArleneBacon, Don &AnnaBaggerly, BarbaraBailey, Mr & Mrs FrankBarth, DickBaxter, David & InaBays, DonaldBeam.james & HelenBell, IreneBlice, Marl' AliceBoben, Stan & EvelynBoenig, Leonard & PhyllisBoettcher, JeanetteBoisen, Mr & Mrs MonteBonkosky, Don & LaVonneBoyd, Dan & NanBoyd.jack & SueBoyd, Leo & DorisBoyer, ChesterBrandenburg, Warner &

AnneBretzke, Duane & LouiseBrown, Kathleen & RalphBrown.jeanBuchanan, Lee & HelenBufkin, Costin & BeverlyBurd, LouBush, MidgeCampbell, RobertCarlstrom, GloryaCarpignano, NancyCarson, Mike & PatChappell,JackChesanek,AndrewChristiansen, Kenneth &

MargaretClahsen, Mr & Mrs

HermannClemens, Roger & Marl'Clerk, Mr & Mrs KentConn, MonaConroy, Francis & PatriciaContino, JeffCook, ShermaCooke, Mr & Mrs FranklinCorchero, Mr & Mrs DanielCorr, Margaret

Creedon, WilmaCreighton, AnneCremmensen, PaulCroft, HelenCunningham, WD.Dahlin, NancyDallas, Herb & LillianDe Long, Mr & Mrs JohnDeMuth, DorothyDePhillips,JoanDella Bona,Alvin &AnneDenny, JeanDeschenes, Donat &YvetteDeshon, GeorgeDias,Art & JanDirks, Harlan & JoanDixon.AlbertaDoll, RosalieDominguez, MichaelDonovan, Mr & Mrs ThomasDoyle, KayDunnett,JDusel, Mr & Mrs WilliamDye, Mr & Mrs DonaldEbright,A1an & BettyEdiger, BarbaraEdis, M. LucilleEilert, BeverlyElledge, CindyEmbree, PatriciaEskeldson, Mr & Mrs

joersee Spoon)Farran, LaurieFarran, FrankFerguson, Lester & AliceFiehmann, Don & MarlaFields, KarenFieidsFigone, ErnestFong, Larry & RubyFraenza, GloriaFraser, Mr & Mrs CliffordFrench, AllanFroid, Mr & Mrs StanleyFucile, RoseGarcia, EliasGarzoni, FrancesGiles, BeulahGoodacre,James &

FlorenceGoodhart, Mr & Mrs

TheodoreGordon, Mr & Mrs ErnestGraff, MargaretGreenley, Dr Robert &

DonnaGreenmun, Charles & RuthGrellman, Mr & Mrs WalterGriffin, Rose & MelGriffith, BerniceGrossi, PatriceGrueneneich, StellaGuerrera, Bob & LodiBays

Hack,IryneHaines, VickiHall, LaVerneHallman, HarryHalterbeck, AnnHamann, Marl' JaneHand, Edward & MargeHansen, Bob &AliceBaysHarvey, MichaelHassett, Fred & KatieHatcher, ArlieneHauser, JohnHeian, Robert & JoanHeld, PearlHenwood, Mr & Mrs

WallaceHerschkorn.Iohn & GloriaHinds, MargaretHodos,Abe & DorothyHoff, RitaHolleuffer, VeraHopkins, ClaraHorner, Byron & BettyHorrobin, W GHowell,Tom & EdyBaysHuesby, Ernie & MarjorieHughes, Brian & JanetHuntley, HaroldHurley, Michael & VivianHurt, DeeHutchins.jeanHuxtable, Wendell & JaneIrwin.jr, ConradIsbell, Mr & Mrs RalphJacobson, Lenore[ebb, Ina & JackieBaysJenkins, Dr PhilipJensen, Marl'Jesser, Ed & ChristineJohnson, MarionJones, Mr & Mrs W DavidJudd, GayleKaiser, AugustKaplan, Loric.Al & ShariKatusha, LorraineKeith, NellKent, Helen & EdKiel, HansKincaid, Dick & GerryKing, Bill & KateKlumpp.jamesKnight, GraceKnowlton, HaroldKorten, Sandra & DouglasKosser, MaryKotila,JeanKrag-Petsche, GraceKuntz, TerryKurt)', MichaelKurtz, Cynthia & MichaelLager, MarthaLappin, GerryLatshaw, Bob

Lawrence, Frank & MarieLawrie, Don & HarrietLawson, HankLeufgen, MarieLewis, Mr & Mrs FloydLiang, KingLianides, SylviaLiebmann, AnnLittle, WilliamLopez, DoloresLozito, S. & M.Lucas, DaleLuft, ErnestMacKenzie, LorraineMacMitchell, JillMackel, HelenMaita, MildredMapes, RobertMarcolina, Louis & JeanMarino, Mr & Mrs DanielMarkham, RuthMartin, BarbaraMason, JimMasters, H L &VeraMathes, EdithMathlin, DorisMcAnally, MyrtleMcBride, RA & M HMcCutcheon, Mr & Mrs

GaryMcDonough, BernardMclaughlin, ElizabethMCNulty, NancyMcQueen, AlbertMeadows, DeloresMecum, Hubert & JudithMeidinger, Dick & DawnMerino, CarlyleMerslich, BettyMikesell, D & CMilIer,Anna MaeMiller, DorothyMiller, Norman & NoreenMiller, Dr & Mrs LewisMiller, AustinMoore,]amesMowery, LillianMullin, Gordon & ClaudiaMulvey, Kathie & GerryMyers, BarbaraNear,A1ice & DwightNewton, E. DoreenNickel, ConstanceNicolaisen, DorisNielsen, DorothyNissen, Mr & Mrs HenryO'Brien, Ray & GenO'Brien, TiltonO'Hare, PatriciaOlds, Fred & NancyOliveira.A. R.Otto Jr, Mr & Mrs HenryPanighetti, Irene

Parkman, RalphParsons, ShirleyPatton, LoisPepitone,AIPereira, Manuel & IdaPeterson, MariePetski,MJPherigo,JohnPierce,W MPincus, Cele & GenePollard, Chris & MaureenPomposo, TomPower, Mr & MrsWilliamPrasek, Bert & MarilonPrince, DorisProuty, FlorenceRamsay, CarolRasmussen, Fred & NormaRasmussen, Mr & Mrs Wm.Ray, David &AliceRea, PaulReed, Bill & JaneReinegger, Glen & EthelReinhardt, MarilynReis, Howard & EvelynReynolds, DorothyRhodes, PamRichards, PascalRickabaugh, WhilmaRiley, RichardRinsky, Harry & Lee AnnRock,S BRodden, JoanRoderick, NormaRodrigues,James & EllenRoland, Bunny & TedRondiak, Peter & LynnRonsheimer, Warren &

DianeRoof, Richard & BarbaraRoome, Bert & KatherineRosenbaum, StanRush,WERuss, Myron & HelenRyan, RichardSager, Mr & Mrs EdwardSaia, MelSandecki,AlSanders,JosephSawyer, BarbaraScheler, Mr & Mrs BillSchmidt, MarianSchmidt, Wally & BeaSchmitz, Janice & StefanSchunk, Ms RuthSeacrist, RuthSedler, SteveSell, Marilyn & DarrellSemanek, WilliamSermersheim,Anne &AndySimons,JeanetteSinozich, Jean

Smoller, Mr & Mrs LeoSobin, MurraySouthard, RuthSpitzer, EstherSpoon, Mr & Mrs DaveSprock, PaulineStafford, Ed & EllieStafford Jr,Mr & Mrs CAStall, RaymondStallman, Julie & JimStarry, NicholasStege, HelenWOWStephens, DianeSternin, JayStevens, Bill & DelphieStieper,V EStuefloten, DonnaSturm, ArleneSuits, RosaSullivan, MargotSupan, RosemarySwanson, Mr & Mrs

AlexanderSwanson, DavidTakahashi,AkikoTengelsen, RoyTeresa, MichaelTerry, Richard & MarionThompson, C.]. & PatriciaThoms, Mr & Mrs CarltonTillman, Mr & Mrs H.WTischler, Warren & ElaineTonini,ViTraber, Bill & DorisTramer, DoloresTraw, C. MichaelTyson, BettyTyson, Pamela &VincentUhrik, ErnestUlrich, JosephVerga, MargeVidlock, RevaVithanage, Niran &

KathleenVogel, DorothyVreeland, RonVuksich, Mr & Mrs D.B.Wade, WalterWallace, Rosamond & KenWalters, MarilynWarren,J AWatt, Mr & Mrs JamesWaugh, RobertWebb,PatWestendorf, Mrs G.Wight, Robert & BettyBaysWilds, Robert & NatalieWiIliams,JudyWilliams, RosalieWilliamson, Mr & Mrs

RobertWilloughby, Darlene

Wonnell, LorraineWoods, OrlettaYamagami, Roberta & RonYeadon, HelenYoung.johnYue, Mervin & EmilyZeider, Annette

ADDITIONALSUBSCRIBERS:Allione,ArtAnderson, DonaldApple, Charlene M.Barr, BeverlyBelshaw, DanielBiegun, Barry & MarthaBlackstock, ToniBolloten, Mrs. BettyBosecker,Jeanne A.Bradley, Edward & BettyBrendler, MerleBrock, RichardBrovold, FredBrown,AI &AliceCarlisle, Caren E.Carpenter, HalChamberlin,AbigailChesarek,RuthCokash, \V.A.Coleman, Patrick & CathyCorbalis, LindaCronquest, BobbieDavis, FlossieDequine, Dale WDick,]. GlennDowning, BettyDraper, PaulaEilers,John S.Erickson, SherryEspiritu, SonnyFinestein, MaryFoshe, BarbaraFry, Bert & MarianneGagnon, SandiGano, ShirleyGaubatz, DonaldGerth, MaryGleeson, Jim & RuthGo, RosemaryGordon,Jack & FlorenceGordon,John A.Gurries, Mr& Mrs Robert H.Hanhisalo, BeverlyHicks, GraceHodges, Bill & KayHopkins, MalcolmHuber,AmyJackson, StephenJessup, William H.Jewish Community CenterJohnson,JoAnn BlackwellJohnson-Skinner, SueJohnson, Virginia

Komar, MaryKurihara, Steve & KathyKwong,MayLafayette, LenoreLandin, Les & BettyLanglois, CeilLimoge,JoanLord, Richard & MarianLowd, Mr & Mrs RalphMaciel,Tony & RitaMahoney, MichaelManniello, Mr&Mrs Robert EMazzella, JohnMerrihew, Kenneth &

PamelaMoran, Gene &TamiMortenson, RuthMyers, Paul R.Naskren t, Larry & MarcyNixon, Robert B.Ocean Path, Ine.O'Shaughnessy, CarlaOustad, Bjorn & RosemaryParker, RebeccaPopenhager, EvelynPotter,JunePrescott, Mary AnnRhodes.jeanRobertson ChristineRoy, Linda EScholl,JeanScholz, CarolShepardson, Keith & LisaSmith.jack & LovinaSnyder, CharlesSoule,]onathan & LindaSpeers, G.H.Squires, EthelStepanek, Bert & BettyStrickland, JamesSullivan, Fletcher & AliceTeicher, SheldonThompson, IreneThompson, PamTronson, Lane C.Tsai, RoyVon Till, Stephen EWaiter, Richard & NancyWatson, Mark & CindyWilliams, RichardWong,]uneWood, Lee & Helen

Actors Conservatory TheaterAmerican Musical Theater of San JoseDiablo Light OperaFoothill Music TheaterFlorida State UniversityGilbert & SullivanLivermore Valley OperaPalo Alto PlayersPeninsula Civic Light OperaPeninsula Center StagePeninsula Youth TheatreSunnyvale Community PlayersSaratoga Drama GroupSan Francisco City CollegeSan Jose Children'S Music TheaterSan Jose State UniversityStudio Theater of California

010 t(()tf /(;1/()kI?*that the four major publishers ofstage musicals in the USAare MusicTheatre International, Rodgers &Hammerstein Theatre Library,SamuelFrench, Inc. andTams-Witmark MusicLibrary, Inc. with offices in New YorkCity?

* that the Saratoga Civic Theater wasconstructed in 1964 by the City ofSaratoga for City Council & PlanningCommission meetings (which areheld on most Wednesdays) with thecitizens of Saratoga and for use by liveperforming arts groups?

* that every Sunday after a matinee per-formance, the theater groups are re-quired to close their lobby box office& remove all refreshments from thelobby as well as to remove all setsfrom the stage and to set up the heavycouncil chambers for use on the fol-lowing Wednesday?

*that the infrared, hearing-impairedsystem was installed and provided byWVLOA at no cost to the patronswith hearing disabilities? That themonies earned from our past musi-cal productions funded the originalcost of $3,000? Try a headset if youneed sound enhancement!

* that the scenic drops used in our pro-ductions are made from theatricalmuslin, measure 16'X36', and arepainted with water-based paints?That the current cost of a drop is$400 and, depending upon the num-ber of times it is painted and numberof shows for which it is used, can lastfor 4-5 years?

* that our volunteer organization, An-gels Unlimited, hosts our gala open-ing nights and, with volunteers,provides refreshments in the lobby

for each performance and that theproceeds from these sales providesthe drinks & refreshments for thecast, crew, orchestra as well as ouropening night food, beverages andflowers?

* that the ushers who assist with yourseating and pass out programs at thedoor are all unpaid volunteers; manyfrom our subscribers, cast membersand good friends? Call the Voice Mail,(408) 268-3777 if you would like tohelp. There is no charge for training.

*that many costumes used in ourmusicals come from our own cos-tume shop and that we welcome anydonations of clothing and accesso-ries? That unique requirements andavailabilities of size sometimes dic-tate that we borrow or rent fromother theater groups and/or profes-sional costume rental companies?

* Anything else you'd like to know???Ask us!!

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