a note from the director

Dear Friends,
Panto at The Playhouse and the holidays are back. How wonderful it is to proclaim that phrase
once again!
As many of you know, it was long my hope to create an ongoing theatrical holiday tradition
here at our beautiful theatre. As you also know, I am always interested in doing something
slightly different than you might find at other much-to-be-admired theatres in our community.
So, while I greatly appreciate that well-known tale by Mr. Dickens, my hope was for us to go in
another direction. I could not be more pleased that we found our own special way to celebrate
the holidays at our theatre, in collaboration with Lythgoe Family Productions.
For the third year in a row, we bring the delights, frivolity, visual splendor, and musical magic
of Panto to our stage, unveiling this new production of Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight.
I am especially pleased that for the first time, the Panto is deservedly a part of our regular
subscription series. And I am even more thrilled that this choice has been so warmly greeted
by our subscribers, many of whom will experience this delightful theatrical form for the first
time—hopefully along with other members of their family! We welcome our regular patrons and also those of you who are
here for the first time. We are delighted to have you at home here at The Playhouse for the holidays.
Many thanks to Bonnie, Kris, and Becky Lythgoe for all that they do to bring this holiday magic to OUR theatre. And my
gratitude to our wonderful cast and all of the artists involved in bringing this “Beauty” to life. These tales often inspire us to
make a wish. One of my wishes is that our partnership will allow us to share the joys of Panto on our stage for many, many
seasons to come!
Happy Holidays,
Sheldon Epps
Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Pasadena Playhouse is just the best place to be during holiday time. This is my winter,
my love, my place. I can hardly believe this is our third season as it seems like only yesterday
when I walked through the doors of darkness into the light of the magical theatre. This is
where it all happens with the stage, the technical team, the volunteers, the office team, the
actors, the audience, and the man at the helm, Sheldon Epps.
Now my goal is to make the Opening Night a night to remember and hope the audience
members clap, cheer, and walk away laughing and happy. Not an easy task! Throughout
rehearsals I go from worried, to worried, to maybe, to yes. Then I wonder why I put myself
through the same anxiety every year and go back for more. But then I walk outside to the
Courtyard and see the rosy cheeks and wonderment on the children’s faces and know all the
stress and hard work was worth every dollar. All the show needs is a sprinkle of fairy dust
throughout the air and the actors to remember their lines! So knowing there is no way back,
I walk into the theatre and take a breath.
For this year's Christmas season, we bring you the magical story of Sleeping Beauty and Her
Winter Knight with a stellar cast. Children: think of your fairy tales, sit back, and enjoy the
story coming to life. Adults: remember your childhood memories. This is as much your show
as ours, and without you, this could never happen. So I hope you have rehearsed your lines and are ready to enjoy the
show of your life. Thank you, Pasadena Playhouse, for your loyalty and your love of the Lythgoe Family Productions team.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Lythgoe
Director
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Sheldon Epps
Elizabeth Doran
Artistic Director
Executive Director
Presents
Lythgoe Family Productions'
and Her Winter Knight
Written By
Kris Lythgoe
Starring
Olivia Holt Lucy Lawless Garrett Clayton
Patrick Cassidy David Engel Ben Giroux Tamyra Gray
and
Audrey Case
Emma Degerstedt J.P. Dubé Tyrone A. Jackson
Ricky Jaime Ali Nagy Clarice Ordaz
Producers
Musical Director/Arrangements
The Lythgoes
Jason Haigh-Ellery
Set Designer
Michael Orland
Costume Designer
Ian Wilson
Albermarle Productions
Production Stage Manager
LFP Technical Director
Michael Vitale
Choreographer
Spencer Liff
Lighting Designer
Chris Wilcox
Company Manager
Phil McCandlish
Kristen Hammack
The Michael Orland Band
Music Supervisor
Nancy Severinsen
Sound Designer
Steven Cahill
Casting Director
Becky Lythgoe
Brian Boyce (Drums/Percussion) and Keith Harrison (Assistant Musical Director, Keyboards)
Directed By
Bonnie Lythgoe
OPENING NIGHT DECEMBER 11, 2014
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
AURORA ........................................................................................................................... Olivia Holt
CARABOSSE ................................................................................................................... Lucy Lawless
PRINCE ..................................................................................................................... Garrett Clayton
KING OF PASADENA................................................................................................. Patrick Cassidy*
NANNY TICKLE ............................................................................................................. David Engel*
SILLY BILLY ....................................................................................................................... Ben Giroux
GOOD FAIRY ................................................................................................................ Tamyra Gray*
DANCERS ............ Audrey Case, J.P. Dubé, Tyrone A. Jackson*, Ricky Jaime, Ali Nagy, Clarice Ordaz
AURORA U/S ...................................................................................................... Emma Degerstedt*
KIDS
SILVER TEAM ......................................................... Matt Moseley, Scarlette Palacios, Bailey Sok,
Philip Solomon, Nadia Turner, Ruby Turner
BLUE TEAM ..................................................... Rachael Anderson, Yasmine Arya, Shanivan Epps,
Joshua Guerrero, Alexa Jozuka, Daisy Stoneman
PERFORMANCES
SILVER TEAM: December 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 27, and 29; January 3 and 4 (4:00 p.m. show)
BLUE TEAM: December 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28 and 30; January 4 (12:00 p.m. show)
Taking pictures and/or making visual or sound recordings is expressly forbidden.
Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight is a professional production employing members of Actors' Equity Association.
Please check houseboards for any program changes.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
SCENE BREAKDOWN
ACT ONE
Prologue:
Scene One:
Scene Two:
Scene Three:
Scene Four
Scene Five:
Scene Six:
Town Center
Town Center
Outside Town
The Castle
Outside Town
Town Center
Outside Town
ACT TWO
Scene One:
Scene Two:
Scene Three:
Scene Four
Scene Five:
Scene Six:
Scene Seven:
Carabosse Castle
Outside Carabosse Castle
Carabosse Castle
Outside Town
The Castle
Song Sheet
Town Center Wedding Finale
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NOTE TO OUR AUDIENCE
Pantos are interactive shows. We encourage you to shout and participate. We
encourage you to BOO evil Carabosse and CHEER for Aurora and her Prince. SING
ALONG to songs you know and above all, enjoy yourself! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
SONG LIST
ACT ONE
Party Rock Anthem
I'm Here for the Party
Best Day of My Life
One Way or Another
Domino
What’ll I Do
All of Me
Happy
Footloose
Hero
Ensemble
Nanny Tickle
Aurora
Carabosse
Aurora
King of Pasadena
Prince
Ensemble
Ensemble
Good Fairy
ACT TWO
Dark Horse
The Man
All of Me (Reprise)
Eye of the Tiger
Happy Together
Marry You
O Holy Night
Carabosse
Silly Billy
Prince
Prince
Prince and Aurora
Prince and Aurora/Ensemble
Good Fairy/Ensemble
SING-ALONG
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle as they wed,
Aurora marries the prince today, we’ve awesome times ahead.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, the Evil Fairy’s done,
We broke the curse of one hundred years and now we’re having fun!
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WHO'S WHO
Patrick Cassidy
Audrey Case
Emma Degerstedt
Garrett Clayton
Lucy Lawless
Olivia Holt
David Engel
J.P. Dubé
Ben Giroux
Tyrone A. Jackson
Ricky Jaime
Tamyra Gray
Ali Nagy
Clarice Ordaz
Silver Team
Matt Moseley
Scarlette Palacios
Bailey Sok
Philip Solomon
Nadia Turner
Ruby Turner
Alexa Jozuka
Daisy Stoneman
Blue Team
Rachael Anderson
Yasmine Arya
Shanivan Epps
Joshua Guerrero
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WHO'S WHO
OLIVIA HOLT (Aurora) Olivia Holt,
from Tennessee, can be seen as Lindy
Watson in Disney’s original series “I
Didn’t Do It.” Other credits include
Kim in Disney XD’s hit series “Kickin’
It,” Skylar in Disney Channel’s original
movie “Girl vs. Monster,” and recently,
Regan in Paramount Pictures’ “Same
Kind of Different as Me” alongside
Renée Zellweger. Olivia’s a Hollywood
Records recording artist and can
be heard on the “Girl vs. Monster”
soundtrack with three singles and
also on the theme song for the
DISNEYnature film “Bears.” Olivia holds
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
close to her heart. Olivia is very close to
her family and is grateful for their love
and support.
LUCY LAWLESS (Carabosse) Lucy
Lawless, best known for playing bad
girls from ancient Greece (“Xena:
Warrior Princess”) to galaxies far, far
away (“Battlestar Galactica”), is now
delighted to break the mold utterly
by joining in the Lythgoe Family
Production's Sleeping Beauty and Her
Winter Knight. Needless to say, her
character won't be doing a whole lotta
sleeping. Carabosse Rules Okay!
GARRETT CLAYTON (Prince) Born and
raised in Michigan, Garrett first made
waves as Tanner, the young 1960s
surfer who captured the hearts of
young girls everywhere, in 2013's “Teen
Beach Movie.” The film soon became
one of the most watched movies in
cable TV history and led Garrett to
a major arc on ABC Family's “The
Fosters.” 2014 has been a busy year for
Garrett, who starred in the indie slasher
film “Don’t Hang Up” and reprised his
lead role in the sequel to “Teen Beach
Movie,” both of which will be released
in 2015.
PATRICK CASSIDY (King of Pasadena)
Broadway: 42nd Street, Aida, Annie
Get Your Gun, Assassins, Leader of
the Pack, and Pirates of Penzance.
Off-Broadway: Lady in the Dark (City
Center’s Encores!). National Tours:
"The Music Man" concert tour (2014),
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat (2000 and 2006), and Aida.
Regional theatre: Martin Guerre, I
Love My Wife, and Three Penny Opera.
Films: “Longtime Companion,” “I’ll Do
Anything,” “I Won’t Dance,” and “Love
at Stake.” Television series: “Castle,”
“Perception,” “The Neighbors,” “ER,”
“CSI: Miami,” “Smallville,” “Law &
Order: SVU,” “Crossing Jordan,”
“Without a Trace,” “According to
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Jim,” etc. Master Teacher: Cassidy
Acting Academy. Director: The Music
Man (John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts). Producer: "The Music
Man" concert tour (2014).
DAVID ENGEL (Nanny Tickle) Though
it's rare to catch him out of a dress,
David returns to Pasadena direct from
playing two famous Dads: Gomez in
The Addams Family and Mr. Banks
in Mary Poppins. In the spring David
was honored to star opposite Leslie
Caron in the two-hander Six Dance
Lessons in Six Weeks at the renowned
Laguna Playhouse. Broadway credits
include Putting It Together, Seussical,
and the original production of La
Cage aux Folles. David created the
role of Smudge in the original New
York production of Forever Plaid and
reprised it in Plaid Tidings and “Forever
Plaid: The Movie.” David was also
paired romantically opposite RuPaul in
the award-winning cult musical short
film “Zombie Prom.”
BEN GIROUX (Silly Billy) Ben Giroux
recurs as Little Zach on “Hart of Dixie”
(CW) and Dark Warrior on “Mighty
Med” (Disney XD). Other notable
television: The Toddler on “Henry
Danger” (Nickelodeon), “2 Broke Girls”
(CBS), “Bones” (Fox), “House” (Fox),
“Psych” (USA), “Family Tree” (HBO),
“Sam & Cat” (Nickelodeon), “Weird
Loners” (Fox), “Happyland” (MTV),
“Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures”
(Nickelodeon), “Pair of Kings” (Disney
XD), “Happily Divorced” (TV Land),
“Unhitched” (Fox), “The Fresh Beat
Band” (Nick Jr.), “Fred: The Show”
(Nickelodeon), “The Annoying Orange”
(Cartoon Network), and “Death Valley”
(MTV). Notable theatre: Aladdin
and His Winter Wish (The Pasadena
Playhouse), Dead End (Center Theatre
Group), and School for Suckers (Lillian
Theatre). Subscribe to Ben’s original
comedy: YouTube.com/BenGirouxTV.
TAMYRA GRAY (Good Fairy) is happy
to return to The Pasadena Playhouse
where she and her family have made
such great memories. Christmas is her
favorite time of year, a time that is full
of magic and wonder. She has always
dreamed of being a fairy and secretly
believes she is. After “American Idol,”
she has been blessed to grace the
small screen with shows like “What
I Like About You,” “Boston Public,”
“Half & Half,” “Tru Calling,” and “Las
Vegas.” The big screen: “The Gospel”
and “Rachel Getting Married.” Stage:
Twist: An American Musical, Rent, and
Bombay Dreams. She gives thanks for
her family and for the magic that swirls
around us all.
AUDREY CASE (Dancer) is from
Edmond, OK. She started dancing at
age 3 and trained in all styles at Kim
Massay Dance Productions. In 2012,
she auditioned for Fox's “So You Think
You Can Dance” and became one of
Season 9's top 10 finalists. Audrey and
the top 10 toured 30 cities following
the show’s finale. She now lives in
North Hollywood and is continuing
her dance career doing company-style
shows, including dancing for Andrew
Winghart, Conteur Dance Company,
and Revolution, as well as pursuing
commercial work, teaching, and
assisting with Adrenaline Dance and
Soul de Soul Dance Convention.
EMMA DEGERSTEDT (u/s Aurora)
Emma is thrilled to be performing
as another princess this year! Emma
recently played Ariel in the musical
The Little Mermaid after receiving
her degree from UCLA. Emma spent
three years as a series regular on
Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous” and
originated the role of Kendra in the
pre-Broadway production of Jason
Robert Brown's 13 (Mark Taper Forum),
earning a Los Angeles Drama Critics
Circle Award. Last fall, Emma received
a Best Leading Actress Ovation Award
nomination as Elle Woods in Legally
Blonde: The Musical. Television/Film:
“The Big Bang Theory,” “Hannah
Montana,” “Life,” “Monk,” “Samantha
Who?,” and “The Curious Case of
Benjamin Button.” Många tackar till
mama, papa, och Mats!
J.P. DUBÉ (Dancer) is a dynamic dancer
and performer, touched with a unique
artistry. Born and raised in Montreal,
J.P. made the move to Los Angeles
to pursue his career in dancing and
acting. He has appeared in numerous
music videos, TV shows, and movies.
He most recently worked on the new
Disney Channel movie “Descendants”
and Season 6 of the hit TV show “Glee.”
With his hard work and determination,
he will certainly reach all the goals he
sets for himself! www.jpdube.com
TYRONE A. JACKSON (Dancer) Tyrone
is a native of Chicago. Broadway credits
include Memphis, The Little Mermaid,
and Equus and assistant choreographer
for Baby It's You!. He was on the first
National Tour of Disney’s The Lion
King and on Gloria Estefan's Live & ReWrapped tour. He has also been seen
on Seasons 1 and 2 of NBC’s “Smash.”
RICKY JAIME (Dancer) specializes in
contemporary dance and was a Top
WHO'S WHO
6 finalist on “So You Think You Can
Dance” (Season 8). He moved to Los
Angeles to pursue his dance career and
has had the opportunity to work on
two films. Ricky was a featured dancer
in the new Disney musical “Teen
Beach Movie” and a dancer in the
Emmy Award-winning film “Behind the
Candelabra.” Ricky toured the world
on Taylor Swift's Red Tour. With Taylor,
Ricky performed on numerous award
shows such as the Grammys, the Brits,
and the Billboard Music Awards. Post
Red Tour, Ricky was a part of Taylor’s
newest music video, “Shake It Off.”
ALI NAGY (Dancer) Ali grew up in
Morgantown, WV, where she trained
at Kat & Co. Dance Studio. She
competed in many different styles
of dance, receiving top awards and
scholarships. In 2012, she began
assisting the choreographer Tokyo as
well as the Artists Simply Human Dance
Convention. In 2013, Ali was cast in the
On the DL show “Working America”
in Baltimore, MD. She is currently a
member of Tokyo the Company and
has danced in Move the World charity
events in Louisiana and Houston. After
graduation, Ali moved to Los Angeles to
pursue her career in dance.
CLARICE ORDAZ (Dancer/Dance
Captain) From Los Angeles, Clarice
trained at the West Coast School of the
Arts in Orange County. With all of this
training at hand, Clarice made the Top
10 of the Fox show “So You Think You
Can Dance” (Season 8). She toured and
danced in 32 different cities around the
country! Clarice began her professional
dance career in 2011 and since then
has danced on TV shows like “The X
Factor” and “Shake It Up.” She danced
in Lythgoe Family Production's A Snow
White Christmas and Princess and
Pirates. She recently completed The
Red Tour, dancing behind Taylor Swift
around the world!
BONNIE LYTHGOE (Director, Producer)
is an entertainment industry success
story. Bonnie’s achievements as a
dancer, choreographer, director, TV
presenter, and producer are second to
none. Choreography and directing roles
in London include Snow White, Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers, Grease,
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,
The Real Monty, Cinderella, Peter Pan,
Aladdin, West Side Story, and even
the Royal Variety Performances for
HRH Queen Elizabeth. As an actress,
credits include the film “To Sir, With
Love,” starring Sidney Poitier. She
also presented on the children’s TV
series “The Sooty Show.” Bonnie was
a producer on a BBC search for new
junior talent, “American Idol,” and “So
You Think You Can Dance,” and was
also a judge on the U.S. and Australian
productions of “So You Think You Can
Dance.”
KRIS LYTHGOE (Writer, Producer)
credits: “So You Think You Can Dance”
(Fox), “Corkscrewed: The Wrath of
Grapes” (Fox Reality), “Who Are You?”
(Fox), “On The Nose” (TVG), “My
Beautiful Game” (Fox Soccer), “A Snow
White Christmas: Opening Night”
(Ovation), and “Soccer Superstar”
(Nickelodeon). His first love is theatre
and he has produced several musicals,
including Footloose and The Wedding
Singer. Kris wants you to check out
www.americanpanto.com for other
Panto productions across the country.
He dedicates his writings to his
beautiful wife Becky, his son George
who is a goal-scoring wizard, and “No
Name” Lythgoe. New York, New York.
BECKY BAELING-LYTHGOE (Producer,
Casting Director) Bringing Panto
to America with the inception of
Lythgoe Family Productions. B.F.A. in
Musical Theatre from the University
of Michigan and studied at the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art. Performed in
numerous stage productions regionally
and in New York City. Co-executive
producer on Universal Records debut
album “Becstasy” (two #1 Billboard
Dance hits). TV Guest Star: “How I
Met Your Mother,” “House,” and “All
of Us.” TV Host: “Stars in Danger”
(Fox), “CD USA” (DirecTV), and “G
Word” (Discovery Channel). EVP, Magic
Pictures International: “My Beautiful
Game” (Fox Soccer) and “Opening
Night” (Ovation). Thank you, Sheldon,
Elizabeth, and Seema for your passion
with Panto at The Playhouse. To Yaffe,
Sweet George, and Baby Lythgoe,
arriving spring 2015.
JASON HAIGH-ELLERY (Producer)
West End Theatre: Lifecoach; Wolfboy;
Footloose: The Musical; Shout! The
Mod Musical; A Christmas Carol;
Third Floor; Shoshana Bean at the
Ambassadors Theatre; Idina Menzel at
the Royal Albert Hall; WhatsOnStage
Awards (since 2007); Take That's Never
Forget the Musical; Yes, Prime Minister
(Theatregoers' Choice Award – Best
New Comedy); The Ladykillers (4 Olivier
Award nominations); and the sold-out
West End debut of Nicholas Hoult in
New Boy. Animation: CEO of Planet 55
Studios in Sydney, Australia. Presently
producing the animated version of
Doctor Who's "The Moonbase" for BBC
Worldwide. A 26-part new animated
drama series has been commissioned
by ABC for 2014. Previous work
includes Douglas Adams' "Shada" as
well as "Ghosts of Albion."
MICHAEL ORLAND (Musical Director,
Arranger & Keyboards) Pianist,
arranger, vocal coach, and associate
musical director for the hit Fox TV
series “American Idol.” Michael has
appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey
Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and
“Access Hollywood” and has a record
number of appearances on “The
Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Michael also
accompanies the top contestants
from “American Idol” to New York
for appearances on “Live with Kelly
and Michael” and concerts on “The
Today Show.” In addition he plays and
conducts for many artists, including
Kristen Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, and
Idina Menzel. Every winter, Michael
musical directs one of the touring
companies of the “Radio City Christmas
Spectacular” starring the world famous
Rockettes. He is a published author of
the best-selling book “Chicken Soup
for the American Idol Soul.” Please visit
www.michaelorland.com. Twitter:
@MichaelOrland
SPENCER LIFF (Choreographer)
Spencer’s choreography can be seen
in Broadway’s Tony Award-winning
Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He
choreographed the last six seasons of
Fox's hit show “So You Think You Can
Dance,” earning an Emmy nomination
for Outstanding Choreography. Other
TV: “How I Met Your Mother,” “Parks
and Recreation,” “Mike and Molly,” “2
Broke Girls,” the 2013 Emmy Awards,
and the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards.
Other favorite theatre choreography:
Spring Awakening (Deaf West Theatre),
The Circus in Winter (Goodspeed
Theatre), Sleepless in Seattle – The
Musical (The Pasadena Playhouse), Two
Gentleman of Verona (a rock opera at
The Shakespeare Theatre Company),
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
(Musical Theatre West, Director/
Choreographer), Saturday Night
Fever (Royal Caribbean Cruises), and
Broadway by the Year (The Town Hall,
New York City).
PHIL McCANDLISH (LFP Technical
Director) He gained a degree in
Technical Theatre and Design in
London. He went on to work in a
number of theatres around the U.K.
before becoming stage manager at
London’s Young Vic in 1984. He has
since worked in the industry at the
very top level in theatre production
and management, working in every
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WHO'S WHO
corner of the globe. Phil has worked
within U.K. regional theatre, London’s
West End, national and international
touring shows, television, music
concerts, sporting events, festivals,
and theme parks. For over 15 years,
he was production director for Qdos
Entertainment, the U.K.’s largest
producer of live entertainment.
NANCY SEVERINSEN (Music Supervisor)
Daughter of famed trumpeter and
“The Tonight Show” band leader “Doc”
Severinsen, Nancy comes to music
naturally, having worked as a backup
singer/dancer before moving to the
other side of the footlights as a music
supervisor on projects that include
“Dancing with the Stars,” “So You
Think You Can Dance,” and “American
Idol.” Working with Lythgoe Family
Productions is a joy that brings out the
kid in everyone!
CHRIS WILCOX (Lighting Designer)
Chris Wilcox has been involved with
the traditional British Pantomime for
the past 35 years. He has designed and
programmed the lighting for over 100
productions. In his younger years, Chris
toured with Paul McCartney and Wings
and was responsible for keyboards and
a very large grand piano. Unfortunately,
this World Tour came to an abrupt
end in Japan! Currently, Chris is the
lighting consultant for the Thursford
Christmas Spectacular, England's
biggest Christmas Show. It runs twice
daily from November 8 until December
23 for 1,400 people each performance.
Chris is really looking forward to
working on Sleeping Beauty and Her
Winter Knight here in Pasadena and
spending time in California.
STEVEN CAHILL (Sound Designer)
The Pasadena Playhouse: A Song
at Twilight, Fallen Angels, Intimate
Apparel, Private Lives, The Constant
Wife, Doubt (Regional Theatre
Premiere), As Bees in Honey Drown,
and Bi-Coastal Woman. Off-Broadway:
A Woman of Will (Daryl Roth Theatre).
Recent credits: Amadeus (Maltz Jupiter
Theatre) and Sense and Sensibility
(Milwaukee Repertory Theater).
Regional theatre: Much Ado About
Nothing and The Merchant of Venice
(Shakespeare Theatre Company), The
Trinity River Plays (Goodman Theatre
and Dallas Theater Center), The 39
Steps and The Miracle Worker (Denver
Center Theatre Company), Cornelia
(The Old Globe), and Shipwrecked
(Geffen Playhouse and South Coast
Repertory). Awards: 1 Helen Hayes
Award nomination, 3 Los Angeles Stage
Alliance Ovation Award nods, and 2
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N.A.A.C.P. Image Award nominations.
Steven also works as a composer,
arranger, and sound designer for
television series, commercials, web
series, and film. www.stevencahill.com
MICHAEL VITALE (Production Stage
Manager) Michael is thrilled to be
returning to the Lythgoe Family
Production’s Panto for his fourth year!
He has been working professionally
in the Los Angeles area for the past
eight years. Some favorite productions
include “The Simpsons Take the Bowl,”
Hair, Chicago, The Producers, Hairspray,
and Rent (Hollywood Bowl/Los Angeles
Philharmonic); The Black Suits and Race
(Center Theatre Group); The Birthday
Party and Rapture, Blister, Burn
(Geffen Playhouse); “Così Fan Tutte”
and “Le Nozze di Figaro” (Los Angeles
Philharmonic); and “I Due Foscari”
and “La Bohème” (Los Angeles Opera).
Michael holds an M.F.A. in Stage
Management and currently teaches at
California State University, Fullerton.
KRISTEN CRUZ (Assistant Stage
Manager)is thrilled to be joining
Lythgoe Family Productions for this
holiday season. She holds an M.F.A. in
Stage Management from the University
of California, Irvine, and a B.A. in
Theatre Arts and minor in Music from
Vanguard University. Other theatre
credits: South Coast Repertory, The
Laguna Playhouse, Irvine Barclay
Theatre, The Wooden Floor, Little
Fish Theatre, American Coast Theater
Company, and Chance Theater. Cruz
is a proud member of Actors’ Equity
Association.
BRIAN BOYCE (Drums/Percussion)
UCLA (B.A., Music Performance and
Ethnomusicology) and University
of Virginia (M.A., Musicology).
Recent theatre: “A Night at Sardi’s:
Showstoppers” (2012 Alzheimer’s
Foundation fundraiser with David
Hyde Pierce, Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel,
Taye Diggs, and more); Rated RSO:
The Music and Lyrics of Ryan Scott
Oliver (Boston Court Performing Arts
Center and Joe’s Pub at The Public);
Lesli Margherita’s All Hail the Queen;
The Coco & Ruby Variety Hour; Dames
at Sea (Colony Theatre); Kiss of the
Spider Woman (Ovation Award winner);
Little Shop of Horrors (National Tour);
Jingle Bell Rock (National Tour); and
Shenandoah, One Touch of Venus,
Hello Again, Bat Boy, and Blood
Brothers (Musical Theatre Guild). TV:
In a national Honda commercial and
sidelined with Diddy, Rick Ross, T.I., and
Nicki Manaj at the 2010 BET Awards.
KEITH HARRISON (Assistant Musical
Director, Keyboards) Keith Harrison is a
composer, pianist, music director, and
performer. Broadway: Million Dollar
Quartet. Off-Broadway: Heathers: The
Musical, One Day, and Falling for Make
Believe. TV: “American Idol,” “Access
Hollywood Live,” “Abby's Ultimate
Dance Competition,” and Radio Disney
Music Awards. Film: “Kristin's Christmas
Past,” “A Snow Globe Christmas,” “The
Letters,” “Prom Ride,” “Ever Eve,”
and “Seaglass.” Keith has enjoyed the
privilege of making music for Pantoland
since 2012. Love to Laura.
www.keithharrison.tv
MARIO MOSLEY (LFP Kids
Choreographer/Dance Casting Director)
attended the UCLA School of Theater,
Film and Television. Choreography
credits include the World Music
Awards, Nickelodeon, “Castle,”
“MADtv,” several commercials,
live shows, and music videos. He
has recorded and performed as a
background vocalist for many artists,
including Kelly Clarkson. Some film
credits include “Dreamgirls,” “The
Famous Joe Project,” “Walk Hard: The
Dewey Cox Story,” and “BASEketball.”
Television credits include “iCarly,”
“Mulaney,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “RuPaul’s
Drag U,” “Dance Your Ass Off,”
“Malcolm & Eddie,” “Hype,” and “The
Parkers.” He is currently on the National
Tour of It Gets Better. Other stage
credits include Michael’s Jackson’s
Sisterella, Wedding Band, Play On!,
Notre Dame de Paris, and Joe’s Garage.
DONNA MAAS (Wardrobe/Additional
Designs) Regional theatre (select
credits): Annie, Cinderella, Grease,
Peter Pan, Camelot, A Chorus Line,
The Sound of Music, The Wizard of
Oz, Chicago, and You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown. Wardrobe Supervisor:
National Tours for Cabaret and ScoobyDoo Live! Musical Mysteries. Wardrobe
Assistant: National Tours for 42nd
Street and Show Boat. Wardrobe
Director: “Glory of Christmas” and
“Glory of Easter” (Crystal Cathedral).
Television and film: “American Idol”
(2004) and “Body of a Poet” (BBC).
Star Dress: National Tours for Sally in
Cabaret, Christine in The Phantom
of the Opera, and Magnolia in Show
Boat. Member of Local 768 since
1992. Head seamstress for Academy
Awards. Owner of Sew2rock; designed
costumes for rock bands and dance
troupes.
FLORENCIA M. CARRIZO (Wardrobe/
Additional Designs) Sleeping Beauty
WHO'S WHO
and Her Winter Knight is Florencia’s
third show with Lythgoe Family
Productions. Born and raised in
Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she
developed her love for costumes,
and moved to Los Angeles to pursue
her dream. Previous Pasadena
Playhouse credits include Sleepless
in Seattle – The Musical, Under My
Skin, Dangerous Beauty, and Amahl
and the Night Visitors. Currently she
works as a first hand at the Los Angeles
Opera. Florencia says, “Thanks to my
family and the Lythgoe family. Happy
Holidays!”
THE 12 COMPANY (Marketing Services
for Lythgoe Family Productions)
The 12 Company Inc. is a marketing
consultancy specializing in the
entertainment and lifestyle industries.
Managed by Lesley-Anne Stone, The 12
Company offers a wealth of expertise,
efficiency, and individualized attention
to clients. Recent clients include
Lythgoe Family Productions, Alberta
Ballet, Shakespeare Center of Los
Angeles, Break the Floor Productions,
50 Shades! The Musical – The Original
Parody, The Springs, STOMP, Arcadia
Performing Arts Foundation, and Val
Kilmer in Citizen Twain. Account Team
for Lythgoe Family Productions: LesleyAnne Stone and Kristen Humphrey.
www.the12co.com
JOE WITT (General Manager/
Production Manager) is in his fourth
season at The Pasadena Playhouse.
Other credits include Eric Idle’s An
Evening Without Monty Python (Los
Angeles and New York), Mr. Idle’s
What About Dick?, and the original
production of Baby It’s You! (before
it moved to The Pasadena Playhouse,
then Broadway). He managed the stage
of the music/stand-up venue Largo
at the Coronet, working with artists
such as Eddie Izzard, Sarah Silverman,
Patton Oswalt, Louis C.K., Fred Armison,
Fionna Apple, Jackson Browne, and
Aimee Mann. He helped develop Will
Farrell’s Broadway debut in You’re
Welcome, America. A Final Night with
George W. Bush, and was involved with
the incredibly puppeteered Stuffed
& Unstrung with the Jim Henson
Company (Los Angeles and New York).
Stage Management credits include
George Gershwin Alone (Broadway)
and the original New York productions
of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Four
Guys Named José, Stonewall Jackson’s
House, and Blown Sideways Through
Life. Los Angeles credits include The
Pee-wee Herman Show Live, The Vagina
Monologues, Culture Clash’s Zorro in
Hell, Mask (The Pasadena Playhouse),
Lydia (Mark Taper Forum), Much Ado
About Nothing (featuring Lyle Lovett
and Helen Hunt), and the original
Los Angeles production of the OffBroadway hit Jewtopia.
BRAD ENLOW (Technical Director)
hails from Cleveland, Ohio, which is
where he began his career in technical
theatre. His experience has taken
him across the country to theatres
throughout. He worked as the TD for
the University of the Pacific for six years
and was the TD at several other theatre
and opera companies before moving
to Los Angeles four years ago. In Los
Angeles, he became the TD for several
small companies, including Reprise!
Broadway’s Best. He has been here at
the historic Pasadena Playhouse since
January 2012 and is excited to return
for his third full season. He wishes his
family well and hopes you enjoy the
show.
KRISTEN HAMMACK (Producing
Associate/Company Manager) is in her
fifth season at The Pasadena Playhouse.
Kristen holds her bachelor’s degree
in Theatre Arts from California State
University, San Bernardino, and has
stage managed in Hollywood and
Los Angeles. Credits include RENT:
Downtown L.A. (Over the Moon
Productions), Room Service (Open Fist
Theatre Company), The Limitations
of Genetic Technology (Theatre of
NOTE), The Position (Asylum Lab),
and Phenomenon of Decline (Son of
Semele). Other productions include The
Woman in Black, Expressions, Scapin,
The Wiz, and Barefoot in the Park.
In memory of William R. Hammack
Sr., who worked for The Pasadena
Playhouse for 15 years (1944–1959). To
The Dash!
SHELDON EPPS (Artistic Director) has
been Artistic Director of the renowned
Pasadena Playhouse since 1997. Before
beginning his tenure at The Playhouse,
he served as Associate Artistic Director
of the Old Globe Theatre for four
years. He was also a co-founder of the
Off-Broadway theatre The Production
Company. Mr. Epps has directed both
plays and musicals at many of the
country’s major theatres, including
Roundabout Theatre Company,
Manhattan Theatre Club, Guthrie
Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, Seattle
Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, and
Goodman Theatre. He conceived the
highly acclaimed musicals Play On! and
Blues In the Night, which both received
Tony Award nominations. He directed
productions of both of those shows on
Broadway, in London, and at theatres
throughout the world. Mr. Epps also
has had a busy career as a television
director, helming episodes of shows
such as “Frasier,” “Friends,” “Everybody
Loves Raymond,” “Girlfriends,” and
many others. For more than a decade,
he has served as a member of the
Executive Board of the Society of
Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Mr. Epps received the James Irvine
Foundation Leadership Award for
his efforts and accomplishments at
The Pasadena Playhouse. Under his
leadership, The Playhouse has earned
distinction for productions of artistic
excellence, critical and box office
success, and highly praised theatrical
diversity. He also Co-Directed the
Broadway production of Baby It’s You!,
which premiered at The Playhouse.
ELIZABETH DORAN (Executive
Director) hails from Patchogue, New
York, where she began her career in
theatre as a writer and performer. After
earning her B.A. in theatre arts at SUNY
Fredonia, she became interested in
building and sustaining great theatre
companies. She earned her M.B.A.
in Entrepreneurship and Strategy at
Rensselaer in Troy, New York. She
has served as Director of Finance
and Planning for La Jolla Playhouse,
was Managing Director for Capital
Repertory Theatre (a LORT regional
theatre in Albany, New York), and most
recently was Managing Director of Los
Angeles’ own The Actor’s Gang. She and
her husband, Kwinn Doran, a college
professor and historian, have made
themselves at home in South Pasadena
with their two young sons, Giacomo
and Ely, and welcomed a third child,
Calypso.
SEEMA SUEKO (Associate Artistic
Director) joined The Pasadena
Playhouse staff in January as Associate
Artistic Director. For the past nine
years, she served as the Executive
Artistic Director of Mo`olelo Performing
Arts Company, a community-focused,
socially conscious Equity theatre
company she cofounded in San Diego.
In addition to directing at Mo`olelo,
Seema developed Mo`olelo’s greening
initiative and consensus organizing
methodologies. She led the company to
its selection as the inaugural Resident
Theatre Company at La Jolla Playhouse
and to awards from the American
Theatre Wing, the National Endowment
for the Arts, Actors’ Equity Association,
and the N.A.A.C.P. San Diego Branch,
among others. Other directing and
acting credits include The Old Globe,
Yale Repertory Theatre, 5th Avenue
Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, San
Diego Repertory Theatre, and Native
Voices at The Autry, among others.
She was the recipient of the inaugural
Leadership U[niversity] grant from
Theatre Communications Group/The
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which
took her to Arena Stage in 2013 as a
Visiting Artistic Associate in mentorship
with Molly Smith. She holds an M.A.
in International Relations from the
University of Chicago.
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WHAT IS A PANTO?
A
Panto is derived from the British institution, which is a
musical show based on fairy tales. Historical fairy tales
include Cinderella, Snow White, Aladdin, Jack and the
Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, and Mother
Goose. Panto scripts are rewritten every year and include
ever-changing music sourced from Billboard charts so that
each production remains current.
Another contemporary Panto tradition is the inclusion of celebrity guest
stars. Past Panto stars include Stephen Fry, Sir Ian McKellan, Eartha Kitt,
Henry Winkler, George Takei, Joan Collins, Patrick Duffy, Priscilla Presley
(pictured at right), and many more.
The focal point of a Panto, though, is how it brings together the family
unit by way of entertainment. Whether young or old, all members of the
family can enjoy a Panto!
Priscilla Presley as the Wicked Queen in an
English Snow White Panto
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PANTO AT THE PLAYHOUSE COMMITTEE FOR
Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight
Co-Chairs: Darrell Brooke and Julietta Perez
Sheri Ball
Donna Barry
Mary Lea Carroll
Yvonne Tsai Chen
Cristina Perez Gonzalez
Ylianna Perez Guerrero
Jean Karasek
Pam King
Emilie Lanstra
Diana Lau
Lily Lee
Amy LoCascio
Becky Lythgoe
Rachel Quaintance
Jennifer Rogers
Liz Silveri
Laurie Smith
“ALL OF ME”
Words and music by Tobias Gad, John Roger Stephens
All rights owned or administered by EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself & Gad Songs (ASCAP), John
Legend Publishing (BMI) c/o BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
“I’M HERE FOR THE PARTY”
Words and music by William Kenneth Alphin, John D. Rich, Gretchen Frances Wilson
All rights owned or administered by Reservoir 416 (BMI), Reservoir Media Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV
Cross Keys Publishing (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
“BEST DAY OF MY LIFE”
Words and music by Aaron Accetta, Zachary Michael Barnett, Shep Goodman Shelley
All rights owned or administered by Drawroc c/o EMI April Music, Inc. c/o EMI Music Publishing
(ASCAP), Eedledown Publishing c/o Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Sony/ATV Allegro (ASCAP), Round Hill
Works (BMI) o/b/o itself Dave Rublin Publishing (BMI) and Owl and Fox Publishing (BMI), Round Hill
Copyrights (SESAC) o/b/o itself, James Adam Shelley Publishing (BMI) and Zac Barnett Publishing
(BMI)
“THE MAN”
Words and music by Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Daniel Seeff, Bernie Taupin, Sam
Barsh
All rights owned or administered by Aloe Blacc Publishing, Inc., WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Like a Ship
Music (ASCAP), HH Worldwide Music (BMI), Barsh Music (BMI), Songs of Universal, Inc., Jaleesa and
Mahdi’s Music, Universal Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. (BMI)
“THE CHICKEN DANCE”
Words and music by Werner Thomas, Louis Julien Van Rijmenant
All rights owned or administered by Intervox-Music (SABAM), September Music Corp. (ASCAP)
“DOMINO”
Words and music by Jessica Cornish, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Martin Karl Sandberg, Henry
Russell Walter
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Publishing, Maratone AB & Prescription Songs (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited
(ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. o/b/o itself & Studio Beast Music (BMI)
“EYE OF THE TIGER”
Words and music by James Michael Peterik, Frank Michael Sullivan III
All rights owned or administered by Rude Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Melody, Three Wise Boys Music LLC
(BMI), WB Music Corp. obo itself & Easy Action Music (ASCAP)
“FOOTLOOSE”
Words and music by Kenneth Clark Loggins, Dean Pitchford
All rights owned or administered by Milk Money Music, Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP)
“HAPPY”
Words and music by Pharrell L. Williams
All rights owned or administered by EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself & More Water From Nazareth
Publishing Inc. (ASCAP), Universal Pictures Music c/o UMPG (ASCAP)
“HAPPY TOGETHER”
Words and music by Garry Bonner, Alan Lee Gordon
All rights owned or administered by Alley Music Corp. (BMI), Trio Music Company (BMI)
“HERO”
Words and music by Walter N. Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
All rights owned or administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) obo Wally World Music (ASCAP),
Universal Tunes obo Beyondidolization (SESAC)
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“MARRY YOU”
Words and music by Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin Lawrence, Ari Levine
All rights owned or administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) obo itself, Roc Nation Music,
Northside Independent Music Publishing LLC & Music Famamanem LP (ASCAP), Round Hill Songs
Arthouse Entertainment (ASCAP), BMG Gold Songs, Bughouse, & Toy Plane Music (ASCAP) admin
by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
“MOON RIVER”
Words and music by Henry N. Mancini, John H. Mercer
All rights owned or administered by Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP)
“ONE WAY OR ANOTHER”
Words and music by Nigel Douglas Harrison, Deborah Harry
All rights owned or administered by Chrysalis Music, Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation
(ASCAP) c/o BMG Rights Management (US) LLC
“PARTY ROCK ANTHEM”
Words and music by Skyler Husten Gordy, Stefan Kendal Gordy, David Jamahl Listenbee, Peter
Schroeder
All rights owned or administered by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. obo Eskaywhy Publishing,
Party Rock, Yeah Baby Music (ASCAP)
“ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE”
Words and music by John Marks
All rights owned or administered by St. Nicholas Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
“WHAT’LL I DO”
Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin
This selection is used by special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein: an Imagem Company,
on behalf of the Estate of Irving Berlin, www.irvingberlin.com. All Rights Reserved. Used by
Permission.
ALL SONGS USED BY PERMISSION
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Robert and Sharon Novell
Josephine Ochoa
Thuy and Joseph Onstott
Debbie and Greg Oppenheimer
Joan Wojslaw Oppenheimer
Edward Parker
Joan Parker
Gina and James Pickens Jr.
Leonard and Jennifer Pihlak
Lucy Pliskin
Florence Reese
Christopher Rhea
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rich
Barbara Rosenthal
Mr. Ric Ross
Dana and Eileen Roth
Mark P. Saltzman
Mrs. Charon Sandoval
William Sargent
Kate Vosburg Schlepp
William Schreiber
Lou and Nancy Schweiner
Dorothy Shepherd
Laurie and Robert Silton
Grant and Liz Smith
Judy Smith
Lella Smith
Sue Spence
Ms. Maryan Stephens
Ann Stewart
Victoria Stratman
Dottie and Walt Sumner
Mrs. Linda Thomas
Shari Thomas
Eileen T’Kaye and David Bischoff
Janet and Robert Tranquada
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Traver
Judi Twomey
Kenneth and Sharon Varden
Ms. Teresa Wallette
Edward Washatka
Cortez Wilks
Women in Action
Roxanne Wong
Deborah Wycoff
All donors listed gave at least $250 since
September 1, 2014.
Contributions received after November
10, 2014, will be acknowledged in the
next program.
GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS
Our thanks to the following individuals and companies that donated gifts-in-kind to The Pasadena Playhouse since September 1, 2014.
Any gifts-in-kind received after November 10, 2014, will be acknowledged in the next program.
Lenore Almanzar
Bittersweet Treats
Claire Trevor School
of the Arts at the
University of
California, Irvine
Ross Clark
Easy Parking Service
El Portal Restaurant
Fox Rothschild LLP
Friends of The
Pasadena Playhouse
Ann and Robert
Hamilton
Teena Hostovich and
Doug Martinet
Patti La Marr
little junebugs
Maison Akira
Mary Falkingham
Floral Design
O’Melveny & Myers
LLP
Printefex
Debby Prohias
David Rambo and Ted
Heyck
redwhite+bluezz
Robert and Carol
Shapiro
Stone Brewing Co.
TechFirmation LLC
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MUSIC RIGHTS
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Artistic Director
Elizabeth Doran
Executive Director
ARTISTIC
Associate Artistic Director....................................... Seema Sueko
Community Organizers............. Alison De La Cruz, Peter J. Harris,
Nijeul X. Porter, Victor Vazquez
Education Programs Consultant ......................... Alexis Chamow
Producing associate/Company Manager ........ Kristen Hammack
2014–2015 Teaching Artists Corps....................... Daniel Chacon,
Anastasia Coon, Kim Dilts,
Tim Fannon, Deepti Gupta, Nedra Gallegos,
Kate Jopson, Kellen Law, Joan McConacha,
Robert Paterno, Michael Yurchak
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Director of Finance................................................ Meredith Min
Controller .............................................................. Anna Panoian
Accounting Consultant................................ Mary Ann Heidsman
Executive Assistant...................................... Whitney Fortmueller
IT Consulting Firm................................................. TechFirmation
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Institutional Advancement .......................... Jan Saiget
Major Gifts Officer ................................................ Christine Franke
Special Events Coordinator ............................... Julia Fitzgibbons
Donor Services Associate ........................................... Ben Torres
MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & SALES
Marketing, Communications & Sales Director......... Patty Onagan
Marketing & Promotions Manager ................... Jonathan White
Subscription Services Manager.................................Elias Feghali
Group Sales Associate ......................................... Susan Von Tress
Marketing & Communications
Assistant.............................................................. Kareem Cervantes
Press Representative........................... Davidson & Choy Publicity,
Tim Choy, Peter Goldman
Production/Subscription
Graphic Designer....................................... Halogen Design Lab
Broadcast Advertising ................................... Nancy’s Media Buys,
Nancy Pank
Program Coordinator/Copyeditor ...................... Nicole Fanning
Program Design............................................... Kareem Cervantes
Production Photography ................................................ Jim Cox
Telemarketing......................................................... Theatre Direct
Box Office Managers.............. Louis Douglas Jacobs, Shelby Page
Senior Box Office Associates............................ Whitney LaBarge,
Brandon Massey
Box Office Associates............................ Rafael Goldstein, Sara Kea,
Nathaniel Peterson, Colby Salmon,
Tyler Ware, Bonnie Williams
House Managers...................................... Lenore Bond Almanzar,
Sue Haynie-Horn, Patrick J. Oliva,
Steven M. West
SLEEPING BEAUTY PRODUCTION STAFF
Producer ......................................................... Jason Haigh-Ellery
Associate Sound Designer ................................. Daniel Lundberg
Production Stage Manager .................................. Michael Vitale
Assistant Stage Manager .......................................... Kristen Cruz
LFP Production Manager........................................ Dorian Mapp
Production Assistant......................................... Jessica Standifer
Drums/Percussion..................................................... Brian Boyce
2nd Keyboards ....................................................... Keith Harrison
Assistant to Bonnie Lythgoe .......................... Georgina Morrison
Additional Alterations ........................................... Jennifer Ladd
Additional Vocal Coaching .......................................... Eric Vetro
Deck Head ................................................................... Matt Petosa
Deck Crew.................... Chris Cook, Gabe Holguin, Michael Turner
Rail ............................................... Sean Lewellyn, Hethyr Verhoef
Master Electrician ................................................ Cameron Zetty
Light Board Operator ........................................ Mark Dougherty
Spot Operators ...................................Darci Murphy, Lauren Tyler
Audio Supervisor................................................... Eric Thompson
A2 ........................................................................... Joey Cleveland
Wardrobe Supervisor/Dresser .......................... Marie Growden
Wardrobe.............................................................. Jana Morimoto
Wig/Makeup Supervisor........................................ Raenae Kuaea
THANK YOU
Ravi Singh (and Maya Singh) for your passion in making the
show possible! Everyone at The Pasadena Playhouse, thank you,
especially to Sheldon for originally bringing Panto to the Families
of Pasadena, and Elizabeth and Seema for their continued
passion for Panto! Eric Vetro for your stable of clients in our
show and your passion in all you do! Jason Haigh-Ellery, Wylleen
May, and Ovation for your generous donation to cover buses for
underserved kids so they can see the production. Jason Bellamy
and the Soundtronics Wireless Team, John Fekas for the additional
sound equipment, Dan Krisher and Roland USA, Michael Rozman
Photography, Jason Paige, Eileen Lee, Patrick Lee, Tom Carpenter
and everyone at Actors' Equity Association. To the parents for
driving their kids to all of the rehearsals. M·A·C for the donations
and Carabosse’s fantastic look! To Nancy Severinsen, Don Hostler,
and the clearance team, and to all the record labels for allowing
us to do this - you make kids happy. Thanks to redwhite+bluezz
and everyone else who makes Panto at The Playhouse come to
life each year!
LEGAL COUNSEL
Pamela M. Golinski, Esq. Beigelman, Feiner & Feldman P.C.
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The Actors and Stage Managers employed in
this production are members of Actors’ Equity
­Association, the Union of Professional Actors
and Stage Managers in the United States.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT/PRODUCTION
General Manager/Production Manager....................... Joe Witt
Associate General Manager.............................. Brandon Dobbins
Technical Director ..................................................... Brad Enlow
Producing Associate/Company Manager........ Kristen Hammack
Associate Company Manager ................................ Stacey Castillo
Facilities/Maintenance Manager...................... Mark Maldonado
Facilities/Maintenance.................................................. Sal Fariaz,
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Danilo Ramos
SLEEPING
BEAUTY
SPONSORS
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES
Executive Board
President............................................................... Valerie Amidon
Vice President........................................................... Anne La Rose
Administrator.................................................. R. J. Muehlhausen
Recording Secretary.................................................. Marje Cates
Treasurer ...................................................................... Eric Johns
Directors.............................. Lenore Bond Almanzar, Ellen Bailey,
Ross Clark, Charlyn d’Anconia, Ross Eastty,
John McElveney, Jaclyn Palmer, Pete Parkin
Emeritus - Past President............................................... Jim Kent
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FRIENDS OF THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Executive Board
President................................................... Lenore Bond Almanzar
1st Vice-President.............................................. Sue Haynie-Horn
2nd Vice-President................................................ Nancy Ashcraft
Treasurer ..................................................................... Yvonne Lai
Recording Secretary.............................................. Sharon Zaslaw
General Board .............................. Eugenia Amodei, Doris Arima,
Ellen Bailey, Mary Basile, Virginia Browning,
Bonnie Davis, Bob DeWees, Jerri Faust,
Patti La Marr, Beverly Meissner, Shirley Miller,
Patrick J. Oliva, Frances Olson, Betty Parnell,
Beverly Simone, Jayne Thomas, Grace Woo
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of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes
WARNING: The photographic or sound recording of any ­performance or
the possession of any device for such ­photographic or sound recording
inside the theatre, without ­written permission of the management, is
prohibited by law. ­Violators may be punished by ejection and violations
may render the offender liable for money damages.
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