Playbill - Pickwick Players

Check out what we have
planned for the rest of 2015!
June 18-July 12, 2015 Directed by Thomas Fitzpatrick
Note: This joint production with Coronado Playhouse
will include youth and adults.
August 2015
Directed by Frank Remiatte
Note: This will be a mentor production with
a youth cast and an adult cast.
We’re ready to make this a yearly tradition! Come join us again!
December 2015
Directed by Jennie Gray Connard
Note: This will be an all-youth production.
ABOUT PICKWICK PLAYERS
Formed in 2008, Pickwick Players brings affordable, high
quality community theater productions and classes to
communities in San Diego county.
Board of Directors:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Youth Ambassador
Publicity Director
Member-At-Large
Artistic Director
Jennie Gray Connard
Kirk Valles
Mark Genovese
Kyle Young
Nettie Allen
Debra Rodebaugh
Sheri Spector
Cameron Williams
Pickwick Players is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater
utilizing both adults and children with varying degrees of
knowledge and experience. Participation in our productions is
always free.
Box Office: 619-448-5673
Website: http://www.pickwickplayers.net
Pickwick Players is a proud member of
the Associated Community Theatres of San Diego (ACT).
Shine bright Stephanie! Expect
only the best of yourself and
your wonderful spirit will always
shine. We love you!
-Ty and Mom
Heartfelt thanks to the
marvelous directors, cast and
crew for such a wonderful
theatrical
and
magical
experience for everyone…
The Mysterious Man
Congratulations, Luke, on
Happy 13th Birthday Katelyn!
another fantastic show. From
We are so proud of you. Love
your biggest fans, Dad, Mom,
Mom, Dad, Kendall & Lincoln
and Wes
Jenn and Danielle,
We are so grateful for all the hard work
you have put in over the past year for to
make Pickwick shows look and sound
wonderful! Thank you!
AUDITONS!
Presents
We have a great opportunity coming in April! Pickwick Players
is partnering with Coronado Playhouse to produce this hit
Broadway musical. We will be performing for four weeks in
Coronado.
We will be casting age 10 up through adult. Full info is available
on our website: http://www.pickwickplayers.net
Directed by Kyle Young
Musical Direction by Kirk Valles
THE CAST
Check out our friends around the county
at the other ACT-member theatres!
(Associated Community Theatres)
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Our Lady of the Tortilla
Runs March 13 - April 4
Directed by Bryant Hernandez
http://www.onstageplayhouse.org
Boeing Boeing
Runs March 27 - May 3
Directed by Rob Conway
http://www.coronadoplayhouse.com
God Committee
Runs March 6 - 29
Directed by Jay Mower
http://www.powpac.org
Rhinoceros
Runs March 20 - April 19
Directed by Matthew Fitzgerald
http://www.patioplayhouse.com
(in order of appearance)
Narrator ……………...………………………………….…… Joy Feria
Cinderella …………………………………..………. Sarah Czarnecki
Jack ……………………………………….……….…….. Luke Babbitt
Milky White ……………………………………………….. Nettie Allen
The Baker ………………………………….……… Anthony Donovan
The Baker’s Wife …………………...………………….... Jordan Hall
Stepmother/Granny ………………………………...… Kat Fitzpatrick
Florinda …………………………………….……… Stephanie Nesbitt
Lucinda …………………………...………………… Andrea Pulliam
Jack’s Mother/Cinderella’s Mother………………… Heather Rager
The Witch …………………………………….……… Meredith Russo
Little Red ………………………………………………… Katelyn Katz
Mysterious Man/Cinderella’s Father ……...………… Steve Haiman
Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf ……………………………… Steve Lin
Rapunzel ………………………………………………… Katie Ward
Rapunzel’s Prince ……………...…………………..… David Gregory
Steward …………………….…………………..……….… Molly Adea
Non-White Cow/Giant’s Wife/Snow White …...……… Carly Messig
THE BAND
Goodbye Charlie
Runs March 6 - 29
Directed by George Bailey
http://www.onstageplayhouse.org
Check out the
ACT website
for information
http://www.actsd.org
SPONSORED BY STEVE HAIMAN AND BILL & JENNIE CONNARD
Conductor/Piano: Kirk Valles
Bass: Martin Martiarena
Keyboard: Hannah Johnson
Trumpet: Michael Fowler
Into the Woods is presented through
special arrangement with Music Theatre International
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
Act I Opening ………………….………….……………………… Company
Cinderella At the Grave …………….….. Cinderella, Cinderella’s Mother
Hello, Little Girl …………………………….………… The Wolf, Little Red
I Guess This Is Goodbye ……….…………………………….….…… Jack
Maybe They’re Magic …………….….…… The Baker’s Wife, The Baker
Our Little World ……………………………..……… Rapunzel, The Witch
I Know Things Now ……………………………………………… Little Red
A Very Nice Prince …………………..……. Cinderella, The Baker’s Wife
First Midnight ……………………………………….……………. Company
Giants In the Sky ………………………………………………….…… Jack
Agony …………………………… Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince
A Very Nice Prince (Reprise) …..………………...…………… Cinderella
It Takes Two …………………………...….. The Baker’s Wife, The Baker
Second Midnight ………………………………………………… Company
Stay With Me …………………………………….…. The Witch, Rapunzel
On the Steps of the Palace ………………………….………… Cinderella
Act I Finale …………………………………………….…………. Company
~There will be a 20-minute intermission.~
ACT II
Act II Opening ……………………………………….…………… Company
Agony Reprise …..…...………… Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince
Witch’s Lament ……………………………………….………….. The Witch
Any Moment ……………………… Cinderella’s Prince, The Baker’s Wife
Moments In the Woods ……………..……….…………. The Baker’s Wife
Your Fault ……….… Jack, Little Red, The Baker, The Witch, Cinderella
Last Midnight ……………………………………….……………. The Witch
No More ……………………………………… The Baker, Mysterious Man
No One Is Alone ……………….. Cinderella, Little Red, The Baker, Jack
Act II Finale …………..…………………………………………… Company
Please turn off all cell phones prior to the performance.
Taking of photographs and use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.
CAST PROFILES
ANDREA PULLIAM (Lucinda) is making her San Diego theatre debut
with this incredible cast. She recently moved to the area from San
Jose, where she was a part of Company One under the direction of
Janie Scott. She has both performed in and choreographed various
musicals, and is thrilled to see how she can contribute to the San
Diego theatre community. She thanks her family for their continued
support of her love for the performing arts.
HEATHER RAGER (Jack’s Mother) is excited to be making her on
stage debut with Pickwick Players. She has a Music Education
degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH. She taught
vocal music and drama for over twenty years in Maryland, as well as
two years in Ramona, CA. Currently, Heather is the Activities Director
at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community. Recent roles: Geneva
Musgrave in Coronado Playhouses’ Dearly Beloved and Violet in 9 to
5 the Musical at Onstage Playhouse.
MEREDITH RUSSO (The Witch) is thrilled to be going "into the
woods" for the third time having previously played The Witch
(Onstage) and Rapunzel (LJHS). Credits: Velma Kelly in Chicago,
Doatsey Mae in The Best Little Whorehouse, Maggie Jones in 42nd
Street, and Adela in The It Girl (Coronado); Miss Strict in Zombie
Prom (Pickwick); Rizzo in Grease (Onstage); Donna in A Taffeta
Christmas (Pickwick/OnStage); and Bonnie in Anything Goes! (Patio).
Many thanks to the wonderful production team, her sisters, Dad, and
squirrel!
SPONSORED BY PATTY FAY
KATIE WARD (Rapunzel) has been singing and performing since her
fourth grade debut in The Best Little Theatre in Town. Past roles:
Marta in Company, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, a Calliope in
Odyssey, and the girl who does the high C in Rent. She’s excited to
be debuting with Pickwick and do a musical again after focusing on
school and music. Thanks to her parents, Jerm, Jazz, and Misty.
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
“Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.”
- Stephen Sondheim
Into the Woods has always been a favorite of mine. Growing as a
performer and learning the production side of theatre, there was always
something new to discover whenever I would come back to Into the
Woods. It was, and is, one of the most multifaceted musical theatre
experiences: blending of well-known fairytales; the intricate, quirky and
ironic play on words; and the mirror being held up to the audience’s
feelings of life, death, love and loss has always been fascinating. The way
this show moves so quickly from character to character, song to song, and
fear to spine-tingling fear feels very chaotic, but it is deliberate.
As a kid I always loved seeing things reimagined. New versions of soda or
cereals, movies remade, recast, and redistributed. Taking something
wonderful and turning it on its head to reveal even more always intrigued
me, my favorite being Baz Lurhman’s modern adaptation of William
Shakespeare Romeo + Juliet. I watched that film over and over, and as a
teen and into my adult life, I would try to think of classic things in modern
terms. How would this go over in today’s world? If a modern handgun is
the equivalent of a sword, what is the equivalent of a cell phone, or a
laptop? Into the Woods as a “fairytale mash-up” was already high on my
list of favorite things, and when I got the chance to direct this show, I
couldn’t wait to put my own personal mark on it.
I believe that theatre is a living, breathing animal, and the different
emotions and interpretations that actors breathe into the lives of their
characters are what make live theatre so fascinating. Modernizing Into the
Woods was an expression of the creativity and timelessness of the themes
in this show. Making difficult choices, parenting and growing up too fast
through the maze of adolescence will always be matters that cannot be
ignored.
Pairing up with a team that had the same enthusiasm for possibilities
creativity was essential and having Manny in the role of Assistant Director
was the best thing that could have happened. Working
with a Costumer who knows modern fashion taste and
sensibility and who was ready to take risks was so
important, and Ellie delivered time and time again. I love
the fearlessness of this cast and crew, and how ready
everyone is to jump into the unknown. This is what
theatre means to me. This is how we express ourselves.
I cannot be more excited than I am right now to share
this Moment in the Woods with you. I wish.
Kyle Young
CAST PROFILES
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director
Kyle Young
Musical Director
Kirk Valles
Assistant Director
Manny Bejarano
Producer
Cameron Williams
Stage Manager
Kathy Parks
Set Design
Chad Oakley
Properties
Manny Bejarano, Kathy Parks
Lighting Design
Chad Oakley
Lighting Technician
Danielle Revilla
Sound Design
Steve Murdock
Sound Technician
Jennifer Bologna
Costume Design
Ellie Connard
Manny Bejarano, Andrea Pulliam,
Door Mat Clothing Company
Costume Assistants
Wigmaster
Manny Bejarano
Photography
Adriana Zuniga-Williams
Graphic Design
David C. Carnevale
Program Design
Cameron Williams
Refreshments
Mark Genovese
Box Office and House
Jim and Merrie Williams
THE PRODUCTION TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK:
Carlton Oaks School and the Santee School District
OnStage Playhouse
Scripps Ranch Theatre
Ben Winnick
Statewide Scaffolding
Perry Rodebaugh
Set Construction:
Ushers:
Nettie Allen, Steve Haiman,
Steve Lin, Steve Murdock,
Chad Oakley, Cameron Williams,
Kyle Young
Coreen Chiswell, Julie Cottam, Vicky Estrella,
Jaden Feria, Jake Grover, Stevin Henderson,
Nikki Katz, Barb Lauritzen, Jennifer Liss,
Tyler Moore
DAVID GREGORY (Rapunzel's Prince) is pleased to return to Pickwick
Players once again, after playing David Clemens in David and Lisa,
Jake in Zombie Prom, Sir Harry in Once Upon a Mattress and Charlie
Brown in both Snoopy!!! and A Charlie Brown Christmas. He thanks
anybody whose efforts have gone towards maintaining this wonderful
organization, which he and many others may call their home or family.
STEVE HAIMAN (Mysterious Man/Cinderella’s Father) is in his third
show with Pickwick Players after The Crucible and Bye Bye Birdie. A 70
year-old retired H.S. teacher, Trail Guide at MTRP, GUHSD Academic
League Co-coordinator, Wolf Center volunteer, he loves the challenge
of trying to reach the level of this truly talented/amazing cast. Special
appreciation to Kyle and Kirk for giving him this marvelous experience
and for making this show what it is: a wondrous/magical adventure.
JORDAN HALL (The Baker’s Wife) is a graduate of Utah Valley University (degree in theatrical performance and direction). Recent roles: choir
member in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Lucy in You're a
Good Man Charlie Brown, Medusa (as well as Director/Producer) in San
Diego Fringe Festival's Medusa's Tale. She will return to the festival in
Les Midge: An Unexpected Musical of Hobbit Proportions. Thanks to
her family and friends for all of their unending support.
KATELYN KATZ (Little Red), a 12-year-old seventh grader, was
recently Annie Who in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
Previous credits: Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird (New Village Arts) and
Brigitta in The Sound of Music (San Diego Musical Theatre), and other
shows at San Diego Junior Theatre and Actors’ Conservatory TheatreSan Diego. Katelyn enjoys singing and dancing, and is thrilled to be in
her first performance with Pickwick Players!
SPONSORED BY THE KATZ FAMILY
STEVE LIN (Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf) is excited to make his theatre
debut. Other stage experiences include a soloist in a song called “I Can
Get Along Without Music” in third grade, a variety show in college called
The 100th Night Show, and most recently in the Encore Vocal Ensemble
in Encore Rocks. Steve would like to thank director Kyle Young for
excellent direction and patience, and his friends and family for their
support and love.
SPONSORED BY ANTHRO.IS
CARLY MESSIG (Non-White Cow/Giant’s Wife/Snow White) is thrilled
to return to Pickwick for her third show! Carly is a senior at West Hills
High School where she will be playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde
with the Dramakids in April. She is grateful to have taken part in this
show with so many wonderful people. As always, love and thanks to her
parents, and special dedication to her number one fan, her grandma.
STEPHANIE NESBITT (Florinda) is enjoying her first role in San Diego
with Pickwick Players. In previous years, she has done productions with
theaters in both Hawaii and Georgia, where she was born. Stephanie is
an active member of her praise and worship group at Foothills
Methodist Church in La Mesa, and she thanks her mother for being a
huge supporter of her never-ending imagination.
CAST PROFILES
MOLLY ADEA (Steward) is so excited to be part of another show
with Pickwick and to be able to perform with such wonderful and
talented castmates. She would like to thank Kyle and Manny for all
of their hard work and guidance, as well as her family and Karyn
Overstreet for their support.
NETTIE ALLEN (Milky White) is overjoyed to be joining this
outstanding cast. A high school senior, Nettie will deeply miss
serving as the Youth Ambassador for Pickwick as she starts
college in the fall. Recent credits include Puck in A Midsummer
Night’s Dream and Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Much love
as always to cast, crew, friends, family and Ryan.
LUKE BABBITT (Jack) is thrilled to be making his Pickwick Players
debut. He has performed professionally in How the Grinch Stole
Christmas (The Old Globe 2011-2014) and The Sound of Music
(San Diego Musical Theatre). He was most recently seen as Evan
in 13: the Musical (CYC) and the Artful Dodger in Oliver! (PPJT).
Luke would like to thank the production team for giving him this
opportunity, and his friends and family for believing in him.
SPONSORED BY THE BABBITT FAMILY
SARAH CZARNECKI (Cinderella) is new to theatre in the San
Diego area. Having performed for several seasons with Encore
Vocal Ensemble, she's excited to dust off her character shoes (I
mean slippers) and be part of this talented cast. She thanks her
friends and family for their support and encouragement.
ANTHONY DONOVAN (The Baker) Stage: A Boy & Girl (original
cast), Five Course Love (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Encore Vocal
Ensemble & Orchestra Nova. Small Screen: Telly Award winning
writer/producer for his sketch comedy show THE HOUSE. Big
Screen: Eternity the Movie, Geek Sex. The Interwebs: “The House
of Pop Culture” (iTunes Podcast) and the food blog, “The Boy Who
Ate San Diego.” Big thanks to the usual suspects, Kyle, Kirk,
Manny, and this awesome cast.
JOY FERIA (Narrator) has been involved with CYT and her
school’s drama club helping run tech, stage managing, performing,
and assistant directing. For the past couple of years, she has been
working with Preposterous Films on local film projects. She is
excited to return to the stage, and would like to thank Pickwick
Players, the production team, and her castmates for making this
such a special experience. Soli Deio Gloria.
KAT FITZPATRICK (Stepmother/Granny) is thrilled to be
performing again with Pickwick Players. Previous Pickwick roles
include two of her favorite characters: Granny in Pippin and Mae
Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. Most recently, Kat performed as Yente
in Fiddler on the Roof (Pacco/Patio) and Roz Keith in 9 to 5
(OnStage). Other fun roles include Prudy Pingleton in Hairspray
(San Diego Rep) and Lita Encore in Ruthless the Musical
(Coronado Playhouse).
PRODUCTION TEAM PROFILES
KYLE YOUNG (Director) in his directorial debut, has been active with Pickwick the
last few years, serving as Secretary on the Board and producing Once Upon a
Mattress last spring. Kyle has enjoyed at Coronado Playhouse, co-producing last
fall's Spamalot, and Pageant: The Musical. On stage, he has enjoyed performing in
The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and All Shook Up. You can find him
performing with the Encore Vocal Ensemble. Much thanks and adoration to this
amazingly talented and patient cast, the phenomenal production team of
technicians and creative geniuses, and to his very understanding friends. Finally,
thanks to the ever-tolerant Benjamin. “I love you and I like you."
MANNY BEJARANO (Assistant Director) is excited to be back at Pickwick and work
with great cast and production team. Some of his onstage work includes Spamalot,
Pageant, Grease, The Drowsy Chaperone, Into the Woods and The It Girl. Thanks
to the cast for all their hard work. Have fun!
KIRK VALLES (Musical Director) teaches Vocal/General music in the San Diego
Unified School District and is Director of Music at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church. Avenue Q, Spamalot, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pippin, 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Sleeping Beauty are some of his latest
shows. Kirk also maintains private piano and voice coaching in San Diego. He is
honored to be working with this very talented cast and production team. Much
LOVE to baby Jocelyn and baby Jaden, Ana, Brooke, and Garner.
ELLIE CONNARD (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be costuming her first theater
production. She is a fashion blogger at longhairaffair.com and has been passionate
about fashion, both modern and vintage, ever since she can remember. Ellie would
like to thank Kyle for the opportunity and thank the cast for being so much fun to
work with.
CAMERON WILLIAMS (Producer) is a founding board member of Pickwick Players
and has produced here for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Shop of Horrors,
Seussical, and Joseph… Dreamcoat. Recent onstage credits include Albert
Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie (Pickwick), the Baker in Into the Woods (OnStage
Playhouse), and Sir Lancelot in Spamalot (Coronado Playhouse). Lot of love to wife
Alisa, daughter Bryn, and baby Jaden due any day now!
STEVE MURDOCK (Sound Design) is doing his second Pickwick show, having
contributed on Willy Wonka. Other work this season includes sound designs for
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Bell Book and Candle, and God of Carnage at
OnStage Playhouse; Postmortem, Absurd Person Singular, Tribute, and Sunset
Park at Scripps Ranch Theater; and Boeing, Boeing at Coronado Playhouse.
CHAD OAKLEY (Lighting and Set Design) Pickwick Players Lighting Design:
Charlie Brown Christmas and Thoroughly Modern Millie; Director: Pippin. Other
recent work: OnStage Playhouse Lighting Design: Disenchanted, God of Carnage,
It's Just Sex, Putnam County Spelling Bee; Director: The Violet Hour. Coronado
Playhouse Lighting Co-Design: Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty, Chicago, 42nd
Street (Aubrey Award winner). Lighting Design: Pageant (Aubrey Award). Chad
has done over 80 lighting designs or set designs for every ACT theater in town.
PICKWICK PLAYERS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Pickwick Players is dedicated to the aid and development of the
cultural and performing arts in San Diego County. Our programs help
counter-balance the severe budget cuts that have taken place in our
schools by offering educational theatrical experiences at no cost to the
performers. In addition, we offer low cost classes and workshops. We
ask that you consider helping Pickwick by becoming a sponsor for our
non-profit organization. Listed below are the different levels of sponsorship. We appreciate your support!
Individual & Corporate Sponsor Levels
“Title” Sponsor ($5000) 8 season tickets (includes opening); 4 Gala
tickets; 4 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; name & logo associated
with all advertising; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Opening Night” Sponsor ($2000) 4 season tickets (includes
opening); 2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; VIP seating; sponsor
listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Playbill” Sponsor ($1000) 2 season tickets (includes opening);
2 Gala tickets; 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby,
playbills, website.
“Break-a-Leg” Sponsor ($500) 2 season tickets (includes opening); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills, website.
“Backstage” Sponsor ($250) 2 tickets to 2 shows (excludes
opening); 2 Awards event tickets; sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.
“Star” Sponsor ($100) 2 tickets to any one show (excludes
opening); sponsor listing in lobby, playbills.
All benefits are valid for 12 months from donation date.
Donate online at www.pickwickplayers.net or send checks to:
P.O. Box 711064
Santee, CA 92072
Questions or more information:
info@pickwickplayers.net
501(C)(3) NONPROFIT SERVICE ORGANIZATION, TAX ID# 26-1931458
Providing love, a sense of security, warmth
and comfort to children who are seriously ill,
traumatized, or otherwise in need through
gifts of new, handmade blankets & afghans,
lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
Please help Pickwick Players as we help
Project Linus. This is the second production
in which we are collecting donations for this
worthy charity. During A Charlie Brown
Christmas, we raised $300.
Accepting cash and check donations now at
the concession bar. No amount is too small!
More info: http://www.projectlinus.org
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
“Opening Night” Sponsor
Raylene J. Wall
“Playbill” Sponsors
Gilly’s Bar
Steve Haiman
“Backstage” Sponsors
Art Allen
Patty Fay
The Genovese Family
Jeanvieve Lamoureux
Randy and Kim Prendergast
TraceySinger.com
The Summy Family
Kendra Thomas
The Jardel Family
“Break-a-Leg” Sponsors
Bill and Jennie Connard
Thomas Fitzpatrick and Barron Henzel
Danny Ingersoll
Kirk Valles
Cameron & Alisa Williams
“Star” Sponsors
anthro.is
The Babbitt Family
Sam and Lori Bologna
Richard and Paula Ciavarelli
Grace Cory
The Katz Family
The Krut Family
Kathy Stayner
Debbie and Bill O’Toole
The Rodebaugh Family
Michael Van Allen
Jim and Merrie Williams