Canyon Theatre Guild

Canyon Theatre Guild
presents HAPPY DAYS A NEW MUSICAL Book by Garry Marshall Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams “Happy Days -­ A New Musical (Full Length Version)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Presented in part by and Directed by Ingrid Boydston 1st Assistant Director ............................................................ Ines Roberts 2nd Assistant Director .......................................................... Nancy Lantis Choreographer ........................................................ Annette Sintia Duran Mentor Choreographer ..................................................... Musette Caing Fight Choreographer ............................................................ Brad Sergie Vocal Directors ..................................... Carla Bellefeuille & Jack Matson Stage Manager .................................................................... Ines Roberts Assistant Stage Manager ......................................................... Kait Lavo Costumes ........................................................................... Nancy Lantis Set Designer ....................................................................... Jim Robinson Set Decorator ..................................................................... Patrick Rogers Sound Design ............................................. Steven “Nanook” Burkholder Sound Technician .................................................................. John Boyer Co-­Lighting Designers ................. Mackenzie Bradford & Jacob Pearlman Executive Artistic Director ........................................... TimBen Boydston Director’s Notes I loved watching Happy Days when I was a kid. All those cool teenagers hanging out at Arnolds, drinking milkshakes and dancing all the time-­ I couldn’t wait to be a teenager! When I heard Garry Marshall had turned it into a musical, I was excited but nervous… Would the play capture the magic of the show? Would the charm of the 50’s endure into 2016? I decided to do some research. First, I tested out the series on my own teenage daughter. After a few episodes it was obvious that she enjoyed Richie and his gang of friends, but she had two favorite characters -­ Fonzie and Mr. C.! Fonzie was (and still is) more than just cool! He has depth and an ability to communicate that goes far beyond the few words that he actually says. And Mr. Cunningham-­ talk about your ordinary hero! The father who could have solved all the problems, but still believed in his kids enough to let them work through them on their own-­ he’s an incredibly comforting figure to watch and cheer on. And all that charm from the TV series is fully captured in the musical! What I didn’t expect was the touching storyline of good ol Mrs. C., the infamous Pinky Tuscadero and Joanie. But I shouldn’t have been surprised. If you go back and watch the show, the early seasons in particular were always addressing deeper issues. Issues like, where do I fit in? What if I’m not exactly who people think I am or think I should be? But my favorite part of the show is still all the dancing and romancing. Will Richie, Ralph and Potsie ever get girlfriends? Will the Fonz ever settle down? And how about Joanie and Chachi? But truly, the COOLEST thing about this show is, you can watch it WITH YOUR WHOLE FAMILY! That just isn’t too common anymore. So grab your girl and/or the kids, and get ready to rock and roll back in time with Happy Days-­ the Musical! My special thanks to Jeff & Jenn Lucas for use of the jukebox and to Marlowe & Lisa Wiseman for use of the stove and fridge. With thanks to Government Support
LA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Special thanks to Ollie Blanning, Commissioner This performance is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission LOS ANGELES COUNTY Michael D. Antonovich, Supervisor, 5th District Special thanks to Rosalind Wayman, Senior Deputy CITY OF SANTA CLARITA: Mayor: Bob Keller Mayor Pro-­tem: Dante Acosta Council Members: TimBen Boydston, Marsha McLean, and Laurene Weste Foundational Support
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Special thanks to Tony Newhall
Jack Oakie Charitable Foundation
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2015 -­ 2016 CTG Board of Directors Doug Holiday .......................... President
John Alexopoulos .... 1st Vice President
Patrick Mannion .... 2nd Vice President
John Fortman ........................ Secretary
Julie Roberts .......................... Treasurer
Members-At-Large:
Mike Davies ................ Donna Manfredi
Jackie Mellor-Guin ......... Jim Robinson
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SCENES and MUSICAL NUMBERS Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 1959 ACT I Scene 1, A Milwaukee Street & Arnold’s “Welcome to Wisconsin” .......................................................... Company “Snap” ....................................................................... Fonzie & Car Hops Scene 2. Cunningham Back Yard “The Thing About Girls .............................. Richie, Potsie, Ralph, Chachi “Romeo Midnight” ........................................................... The Dial-­Tones “Ooooooh Box ................................................. Fonzie & The Dial-­Tones Scene 3, The Leopard Lodge “Leopards Are We” ............................................ Howard & The Leopards “The Plaque” ..................................................... Howard & The Leopards Scene 4, Arnold’s “The Pink is in Town” ........................................... Pinky & The Pinkettes “Malachi’s” ......................................................... Jumpy & Count Malachi Scene 5, Bronko’s Garage “Heartbeat .................................................................... Fonzie & Chachi “The Famous Bronze” ...................................................... Howard Scene 6, The Cunningham’s House “What I Dreamed Last Night” ......................................... Marion & Joanie Scene 7, Arnold’s “Message in the Music” ................................................ Pinky & Company “Maybe It’s Time to Move On” ......... Fonzie, The Dial-­Tones & Company ACT II Scene 1, Arnold’s & the Road “Run” .......................................................... Richie, Potsie, Ralph, Chachi “Legend in Leather” .......................................................................... Pinky “Aaay’mless” ...................................................... Fonzie, Pinky, Car Hops Scene 2, Arnold’s Malachi’s” (Reprise) ............................................ Jumpy & Count Malachi Scene 3, The Cunningham’s House “What I Dreamed Last Night (Reprise) ................ Pinky, Marion, & Joanie Scene 4, The Cunningham Back Yard “Guys Like Us” ........................................................... Fonzie & The Guys Scene 5, Pfister Park “Hot Love” ........................................................................ The Dial-­Tones “Dancing on the Moon” ..................................................... Fonzie & Pinky “Ordinary Hero” ......................................................................... Company Scene 6, Jefferson High Prom “Finale” ...................................................................................... Company Introducing the Cast of HAPPY DAYS the NEW MUSICAL Joe Aboulafia (HOWARD CUNNINGHAM) This is Joe’s ninth season at the CTG. Joe was honored last year with the Irwin G. Wallpaper award for his effort with set builds. He was last seen as the Indian chief and a pirate in Peter Pan. Thanks to Ingrid, Ines and the entire production team. I am beyond excited to play Mr. C. Christina Afetian (MARTI/FONZETTE/ENSEMBLE) is so excited to be in Happy Days! This is Christina's 4th main stage production at CTG. She is a freshman and in the show choir at Hart High School. "I want to thank Mrs. Boydston, Mrs. Roberts, and Mr. Matson for this great opportunity!" #HoneyBunchesOfOats
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Kathryn Afetian (FLO) Kathryn is excited to be in her 1 show at CTG. Happy Days was one of her favorite shows growing up and she is thrilled to join this talented cast for this rockin' musical. Thanks to Ingrid for this opportunity and to her family for their support!
George Chavez II (ARTHUR “THE FONZ” FONZARELLI) CTG credits include Conrad Birdie, Phantom, Snoop, Horton and Nicely-­Nicely Johnson. REP credits include Jerr in Full Monty, Santaland Diaries (a one-­man show by David Sadaris) and I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change. SCRT credits include Disney’s Beast, Shrek, Sancho Panza, Thenardier, and Kinickie. SVCAC credits include Tom Collins, The Butler in La Cage Aux Folles. ARTS credits include Gomez Addams in Addams Family, (Boy) George in The Wedding Singer, Shrek, Voice for Audrey II, Aldolpho in Drowsey Chaperone, and Barfee in Spelling Bee. Favorite roles include Freddy in NoisesOff and Ellard in The Foreigner. TRIBE credits include Hair (in Hollywood and San Francisco). Tara Cox (PINKY TUSCADERO) is making her Canyon Theatre Guild debut as Pinky Tuscadero in "Happy Days the Musical." She is a graduate of UCLA with a BA in theater, a student at the Groundlings, and has performed at Disneyland, in student films, and in plays such as Comedy of Errors as Dromio of Syracuse, and in musicals such as "Jesus Christ Super Star" as Simon Zealot. Tara is so honored to work with such a talented cast and crew. Special thanks to Ingrid for being such an encouraging and supportive director. Come say hi after the show!
Lori D’Itri (MARION CUNNINGHAM) was last seen on the CTG stage in The Hallelujah Girls as Carlene. She enjoys baking pies much like her character, but her dream is to start her own hardware and tool company targeting working single women. A good name might be From Aprons to Hammers. Any ideas? Eddy Franco (CHARLES “CHACHI” ARCOLA) is hyped to return to the mainstage this season as Chachi! Eddy was last seen in West Side Story in the Shark ensemble. He would like to thank Ingrid, Ines, and the rest of the crew, and his supporting family! #BlessUp #HoneyBunchesOfOats
Timothy Hart (ARNOLD DELVECCHIO) previously appeared as Gladhand in West Side Story, and as Dicky Bell in Fox on the Fairway. "Thanks to my son Casey for getting me back into the theater, and to my lovely Musette for talking me off the ledge, and attempting to teach me how to dance."
Nancy Lantis (MADGE / MIDGE) The last musical Nancy was in was the Fantasticks … in which she played the Mute. “I can’t believe I’m allowed to sing and dance with all these crazy talented people!” She is indebted to Ingrid, Carla, Annette & Muse for their patient, inspired direction and her family for their patience and inspiration. Jeff Lucas (COUNT MALACHI, ELVIS) was heavily included in the Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez 2012 memoir, Along the Way. Thank you to Ingrid and her genius for blocking out scenes and songs. I'm so excited to be part of this show and its talented cast. You can call me Pally! Laine Matkin (PINKETTE / TINA) has been with CTG for almost a year and has loved it since she first got here. She has been in Into the Woods Jr., A Christmas Carol, and the 2015 Holipalooza. She would like to thank Ingrid for casting her in Happy Days and being such a wonderful director.
Jack Matson (PRINCIPAL MANNY MOON / LEOPARD / ENSEMBLE VOCAL DIRECTOR) has been involved with many CTG show over the years, doubling his roles both onstage and off as part of the ensemble and vocal directing. He would like to thank Ingrid for the opportunity to work with this fantastic cast and crew. Ember Miller (SANDY / ENSEMBLE) has been performing since age four! She dreams of Columbia University and Broadway. A few of her recent shows include: "My Son Pinnochio" (Blue Fairy), "The Little Mermaid" (Chef Louis), "Into the Woods" (Wolf), and Holipalooza! She thanks her family for their support and Barrett Wilbert Weed for inspiration.
Riley Milton (JENNY PICCOLO / ENSEMBLE) has made several appearances at CTG, E.S.C.A.P.E Theatre, & school productions. Not to mention Dance Studio 84’s The Nutcracker Ballet. When she grows up, Riley hopes to pursue a career as a Sign Language teacher. “Thanks to my cast for all the memories! Enjoy the show!”
Steven Milton (LEOPARD / EUGENE PICCOLO) Believe it or not, this is his first stage performance, and he’s very excited to share the stage with his lovely and talented daughter Riley. I'd like to thank Ingrid Boydston for taking a chance on an unknown talent and Musette for giving me mad dancing skills.
Gabriella Roberts (PINKETTE LOLA) is excited to be a part of this production! She has done commercials, films and television but the stage is where her heart is! The one place she can enjoy singing, acting and dancing. Special thanks to family, friends and mentors.
Kelly Roberts (JUMPY MALACHI/JAMES DEAN) has been in various productions at the CTG and other stages around Southern California. Some memorable shows: Beauty and the Beast, The Full Monty, 1776, The Producers, Damn Yankees, Oliver!, Thanks Ingrid! Break a leg, Gabriella! and a special wink to the AD.
Patrick T. Rogers (SAM SICERO/LEOPARD/ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to make his third appearance on the CTG stage, having previously appeared as Paul in Barefoot in the Park (Goldie Award) and Eddie in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 -­ a role he reprised this past Fall. For Mom, his niece Eily and Grandma Simonetti, always.
Gage Rothstein (RALPH MALPH) is very excited to be part of this show. He has been featured in many shows such as Legally Blonde (Nikos), Rent (Roger) and HAIR(Berger). He wishes to continue his career in musical theatre and hopes to do many more shows at the CTG.
Kaitlyn Ruben (LORETTA / ENSEMBLE) is so excited to be part of Happy Days. She has been performing all her life and has been doing shows with the Canyon Theatre Guild since she was 8 years old. She would like to thank the whole cast and crew for this wonderful opportunity!
Sarah Sherwood (LORI BETH ALLEN) is thrilled to be included in this wonderful production of Happy Days! Previous CTG shows include The Miracle Worker, and The Giver for which she received a Best Youth Actress Goldie Award nomination. She thanks the cast and crew and hopes you are blessed with many Happy Days ahead!
Jacob St. Aubin (WARREN “POTSIE” WEBBER) Having received his BFA in Stage Management from Ohio University, this is his first show NOT backstage! He would like to thank Aunt Tammy and Paige for inviting him into the CTG Family, as well as Ingrid for giving him his first chance on stage! All my love to cast/crew!
Jack State (LEOPARD MAC/ENSEMBLE) his previous stage experience was performing in the Passion Play at Grace Baptist Church for ten years. Many thanks to Ingrid for the invitation. Also thanks to my wonderful wife Cindy for putting up with all the time away from home. What a blessing to be a part in this production. Matt Swanson (RICHIE CUNNINHAM) First and foremost, thank you to my director and all the Staff! I really am lucky to be a part of such an amazing cast. I have been in several workshops here at the Canyon Theater Guild. My most Recent Production was the CTG's Les Miserables I am 17 and this is my last year in High School. It is almost sad, but In all honesty they were for sure, happy days. Lena Torluemke (JOANIE CUNNINGHAM) is super excited to be in her 2nd production at Canyon Theater Guild. Her past theater productions include Into the Woods Jr, Shrek the Musical, The Miracle Worker, and Annie. Lena would like to thank her friends, family and the Happy Days cast and crew.
INTRODUCING THE PRODUCTION STAFF OF HAPPY DAYS Ingrid Boydston (DIRECTOR) An award winning director and actor, Ingrid has been with the CTG for 25 years. Shows she has directed include Grease, Joseph, Bye Bye Birdie, Seven Brides, Leading Ladies, Fox on the Fairway and Over the River, just to name a few. Ingrid is also a kindergarten teacher, aspiring picture book author and former California Teacher of the Year. She sends special thanks to her family, TimBen and Analyn, for their unending love and support. Ingrid also thanks everyone who has been involved with Happy Days in any way saying “This show has been a true joy! And always, thanks and glory to God for allowing me to live this dream come true!”
Ines Roberts (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ STAGE MANAGER) is so excited to be a part of this great show! This is the first time she is working side by side with husband, Kelly and daughter, Gabriella. Also, this is the 9th rodeo with Ingrid. Great to be working with you again! When not volunteering at this great theatre she is also the Director of Administration. Someone has to pay the light bill, right? Cast and Crew … thanks for a great ride!
Annette Sintia Duran (CHOREOGRAPHER) This is Annette's second show at CTG. She is thrilled to be involved in the creative process this time around and choreograph! Thanks to the cast, crew, the CTG, and especially Ingrid and Musette, who she learned so much from. Past shows include: West Side Story (CTG), Cabaret (MTLA), Hair (GTG). It's showtime!
Musette Caing (MENTOR CHOREOGRAPHER) An award-­
winning choreographer, Musette has been with the CTG for 13 years. Having owned and operated 3 competition dance studios in MI she now spends time both on stage and off. Special thanks to Ingrid who’s been patient with my many duties, Annette for sharing choreographer duties, the cast & crew for their hard work, my children and family for their love and encouragement always, and to Timothy who shares in all things good/bad and despite everything never leaves my side.
Carla Bellefeuille (VOCAL DIRECTOR) has been vocal director for shows such as Little Shop of Horrors, Music Man and Jesus Christ Superstar. She sings with the SCV Master Chorale, where she recently shared the stage with Stephen Schwartz. She would like to thank her husband, daughter, and the wonderful cast and crew!
Mackenzie Bradford (CO-­LIGHTING DESIGNER) made her first appearance with the CTG as the littlest munchkin at the age of 5 in The Wizard of Oz. She has since decided she prefers to be behind the scenes and is truly enjoying designing lights. She is an 11th grade hybrid-­schooler and plans to attend college for astrophysics. She wants to thank her family for their love and support.
Jim Robinson (SET DESIGNER) has been in and worked on many CTG productions. He won a Best Actor in a Cameo Performance Goldie award for IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. He was awarded the Irving G. Wallpaper award for his many contributions at the CTG, and has earned many set design Goldies.
Also playing at CTG now until April 30th PRODUCTION STAFF OF HAPPY DAYS THE NEW MUSICAL Director ................................................................................. Ingrid Boydston st
1 Assistant Director .................................................................. Ines Roberts nd
2 Assistant Director ................................................................ Nancy Lantis Choreographer .............................................................. Annette Sintia Duran Mentor Choreographer ........................................................... Musette Caing Fight Choreographer .................................................................. Brad Sergie Vocal Directors .......................................... Carla Bellefeuille & Jack Matson Stage Manager .......................................................................... Ines Roberts Assistant Stage Manager ............................................................... Kait Lavo Costumes ................................................................................. Nancy Lantis Set Designer ............................................................................. Jim Robinson Set Decorator .......................................................................... Patrick Rogers Sound Design ................................................... Steven “Nanook” Burkholder Sound Technician ........................................................................ John Boyer Co-­Lighting Designers ....................... Mackenzie Bradford & Jacob Pearlman Lighting Operator ................................................................. Jacob Pearlman Set Construction ............................... Jim Robinson, Cast, Crew, Gg Chavez, Analyn Boydston, & Jordan Harris
Program Editor .......................................................................... Musette Caing Assistant Program Editor ............................................................ Timothy Hart
Graphic Artist ............................................................................. Michael Keane Headshots ................................................................................... Gary Choppé
Signboards ................................................................................ Doreen Barsky
House Manager ....................................................................... Barbara Yeager
Volunteer Coordinator ...................................................... Claudia Alexopoulos
Usher Coordinator ....................................................................... Marla Khayat
** A Special Thank You to all who volunteered after this program went to print. CTG EXECUTIVE/PRODUCTION STAFF Executive Artistic Director ................................................... TimBen Boydston
Director of Administration ............................................................ Ines Roberts
Youth Theatre Director ......................................................... Rosemary Moffat
Costume Director ......................................................................... Jill McGlynn
Box Office Manager ................................................................. John Lucewich
Box Office ........................................... Sam Novak & Shawnie Wise-­Hawkins
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