CSUF DEPARTMENT of THEATRE & DANCE presents
June 3–6, 2021
California State University, Fullerton
UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Danny C. Kim, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement
C OL L E G E O F T H E AR T S Dale A. Merrill, Dean Arnold Holland, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Jade Jewett, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Dave Mickey, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Katherine Powers, Director, School of Music Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist; Theatre & Dance program designer Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano Social Media Strategist
WELCOME Hello, and welcome to the Department of Theatre & Dance virtual presentation of 35MM. We are so excited to share this performance with you! First, I want to thank all of the students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to make
this possible. I’ve personally witnessed our college rise to the challenges of these times to reach far above expectations. Our performing arts students continue to thrive, delivering some of the most heartfelt and thought-provoking performances I’ve seen. This semester has demonstrated one thing loud and clear: the arts are active, vibrant, and resilient here at Cal State Fullerton. Just as the arts continue to adapt and evolve, so have our students. These Titans of the Arts – unwavering in their passion and commitment to their craft – are the reason we do what we do as educators, administrators, and staff. I look forward to seeing theatre, dance, and music students rehearsing throughout the performing arts building, and visual arts students creating in the breezeways and art courtyard once again. It’s so quiet here without them! Until we see each other again face-toface, stay safe, stay strong, and keep creating. We hope you enjoy the show! Sincerely,
Dale A. Merrill Dean, College of the Arts
Dave Mickey Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Debra Noble,* Vice Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance FULL-TIME FACULTY | Theatre
FULL-TIME STAFF Department of Theatre & Dance
Acting Maria Cominis Svetlana Efremova• Eve Himmelheber John Short Jim Taulli
Administration Hilda Aboytia Technical and Production Staff
Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman Hyun Sook Kim Fred Kinney JR Luker Bill Meyer Dave Mickey Jamie Tucker• Kathryn Wilson
Mike August, Production Manager Lois Bryan, Master Electrician Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak, and Russell Mackensen Assistant Technical Director Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator
Directing Mark Ramont•* Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Jim Volz Voice and Movement Evelyn Carol Case Anne James David Nevell• FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado
Lori Koontz, Costume Lab Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator
*denotes program coordinator / •denotes area head
www.facebook.com/CSUFTheatre Instagram | @csuftheatre Twitter | @csuftheatre arts.fullerton.edu The Department of Theatre & Dance at California State University, Fullerton is fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (1974) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (1982)
Stage Manager Makenna Green Dramaturg Jennifer Burch Scenic Designer Antonio Beach Costume Designer Carina Holley Lighting Designer Jackson Halphide Lighting Programmer Jon Hyrkas ^
Makeup/Hair Designer Hayden Lalicker Sound Designer Mitch Tharp Projections Designer Colby Nordberg^ Video Editor Michael Hofacre^ * Faculty
* Staff
^ Guest Artist
Land Acknowledgement The Department of Theatre and Dance acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. We want to acknowledge that this space we are occupying today is not an invisible space, or an imaginary space-- it is a lived space, a physical space, a stolen space. We pay our respects to the Indigenous land caretakers past, present, and emerging. We invite you to acknowledge the land in which you occupy and their respective Indigenous stewards in the comments/chat before the performance. If you’d like to know more information on Indigenous communities in our area or your own, please utilize the resource below and consider giving back to Indigenous Communities during these difficult times. Resources https://native-land.ca/ https://gabrielinotribe.org/ http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/tribal-atlas-pages/gabrielino-tongva-nation/
Cast AMANDA DOMB LAYLA ELEFANTE TAYLOR EVANS WILLIAM HAWKES JAMES MESKE JONAH MEYER BROOKE OLIVIA GATTO+ KATHERINE PALADICHUK KAI ROSALES AILIE WOOD +
Dance Captain
Band Corey Hirsch ...................................................................................................Keyboard Jeff Askew ..........................................................................................................Guitars Zach Rudolph .........................................................................................................Bass Emmanuel Cervantes ..........................................................................................Drums Nolan Livesay ...............................................................................................Violin/Viola Mark Bassett ..........................................................................................................Cello Setting and Act/Scene Stop Time ...................................................................................................................All Crazytown .....................................................................Kai, Ailie, James, Jonah, Taylor Transition 1 ........................................................................................Katherine, William On Monday..........................................................................................................Brooke Caralee ...............................................................................................................William The Party Goes With You .....................................................................Amanda, James Good Lady .............................................................................Jonah,Brooke, Kai, Layla,
Taylor, William
Transition 2 ....................................................................................Katherine, Kai, Layla Make Me Happy ..............................................................................................Kai, Layla The Seraph .............................................................................James, Kai, Ailie, William Immaculate Deception ........................................................Katherine, Amanda, Jonah,
Layla, Brooke, Taylor
Transition 3 .............................................................Ailie, Kai, Katherine, James, William Leave Luanne .................................................................Brooke, Katherine, Ailie, Layla
Mama Let Me In .................................................................Amanda, Kai, Jonah, Taylor Why Must We Tell Them Why ...........................................James, Jonah, William, Ailie,
Brooke, Layla, Taylor
Twisted Teeth ........................................................................................Amanda, Jonah Hemming & Hawing .................................................................................Taylor, William Transition 4 ..............................................................Amanda, James, Jonah, Kai, Layla Cut You A Piece ........................................................................Katherine, Ailie, Brooke The Ballad of Sara Berry ............................................................................................All Finale ..........................................................................................................................All
About the Director Sarah Ripper earned her MFA in Directing at California State University Fullerton, a MA in Educational Theatre from NYU, and received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University. In 2008-2009 she traveled all over Asia in Broadway Asia’s production of Cinderella, starring Tony Award Winner, Lea Salonga. After appearing in the Off-Broadway show, Looking For Billy Haines, she became a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She has assisted Jessica Kubzansky at Pasadena Playhouse and Mark Ramont at Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. Directing credits include: Lizzie: The Musical, 9 to 5, God of Carnage, Maple and Vine, Bye Bye Birdie, Godspell (A.D. and choreographer), Cry-Baby: The Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dancing at Lughnasa, and Really Really. Sarah currently teaches directing, musical theatre, and acting at CSUF, and serves as the Associate Artistic Director with The Wayward Artist theatre company and Wayward Voices, as well as the KCACTF Region 8 Coordinator for the Greater LA Area. Sarah approaches her teaching and art through the lens of empathy and love. www.sarahripper.org Director’s Thank You
A huge thank you to the students and production staff members for their collaboration and can-do attitude (even through the challenges of a pandemic!) Thank you to my students and colleagues for challenging me and inspiring me on a daily basis. And finally, thank you to my husband, Chris Buttars, for the love and support, as well as helping me stay hydrated and fed during all of my hectic days.
About the Music Director Corey Hirsch is humbled and honored to have this opportunity to Musical Direct 35MM at CSUF. Originally from Tustin, Orange County, Corey has earned critical acclaim throughout Southern California as an ardent advocate of local productions and local talent. A graduate of the Juilliard School (B.M. Composition) and the University of Southern California (Adv. Cert. Scoring for Film and TV), Corey is a commissioned composer/arranger, Conductor of the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, Music Director/Arranger for Disney, Professor of Musical Theatre at CSUF and a Musical Director for several production companies in Southern California. Maintaining a busy schedule, he can be seen performing as a conductor, pianist, or singer throughout the year. He has won several awards as a Musical Director, including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award and LA Weekly Award. His greatest opus, however, is his family of two magnificent children Kaydence and Camden, and his beautiful wife Kimberly. Abingdon Theater, both based in New York. And, Amador’s Fresno at The Road Theater Company of Los Angeles where she also directed Jennifer Maisel’s Bubble for their Under Construction Series. All streamed online.
About the Choreographer Courtney Ozovek is a dance artist, choreographer, educator, and lighting designer rooted in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. Currently, she is a company member with Keith Johnson/Dancers from Long Beach and BARE Dance Company, based out of NYC. Her personal concert dance work has been presented in California, Arizona, Alaska, and Guantanamo Bay as well as in shows at Universal Studios, Disneyland and private corporate events. Recently, she worked alongside award-winning Broadway choreographer, Patrick McCollum, as Assistant Choreographer, in the LA Philharmonic’s
production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Her musical choreography credits include Heathers, West Side Story, Lizzie, The King and I, Carousel, and more. She earned her M.F.A in Dance Choreography and Performance from CSU Long Beach and her BA in Dance from CSU Fullerton. She is proud to be in her fifteenth year on faculty at CSU Fullerton supporting a variety of students on their individual journeys through dance. Courtney is grateful to have the opportunity to work with the artists here at CSU Fullerton and watch their growth throughout this process. “Thank you, Sarah, the cast, and the entire artistic staff for bringing me into the fold and for wholeheartedly investing in this work.”
Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Managers Grace Coil, Olivia Huntley Scenery/Props Crew Kai Rosales Camera Operators Yaesol Jeong, Griffin O’Connor Lighting Assistants Hunter Tannery Assistant Costume Designer Fallon Heaslip Assistant Hair/Makeup Designer Timothy Lee Sound Operators Riley Byrnes, Michael Nickel Production Office Assistant Carol Smith Sparkman Faculty Mentors Scenic and Props Design Mentor Yuri Okahana-Benson Costume & Makeup Design Mentor Hyun Sook Kim Lighting Design Mentor Scott Bolman Sound Design Mentor Rebecca Kessin Technical Direction Mentor JR Luker Production Manager & Stage Management Mentor Jamie Tucker Production Staff Assistant Staff Technical Directors Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak, and Russell Mackensen Production/Business Coordinator & Supervisor Jen Frauenzimmer Master Electrician & Supervisor Lois Bryan Properties Master & Supervisor Bob West Box Office Manager Stephanie Tancredi Lead House Manager Cathi Craig Scenic Artist Heidi Enzlin Cole Safety Liaison Stephanie Tancredi
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INSPIRING TITANS TO REACH FORWARD The College of the Arts creates a unique learning environment, encouraging individual achievement and artistic expression in 2,700+ student artists, performers, and scholars. As a college, we inspire our students to reach not only higher but forward as they take steps toward realizing their full potential as artists and innovators through a rich variety of artistic opportunities. This takes exceptional faculty members, state of the art facilities, and support from community members like you. The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides resources for students to engage with leading artists through masterclasses and artists’ residencies; travel to competitions and workshops; and the practical application of industry-standard technology and equipment in the classroom, all of which have a huge impact on the educational experience of our students. Change the lives of these aspiring artists by making a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence. G E T I N V O LV E D . G I V E T O D AY ! Ann Steichen, Director of Development 657-278-7124 • asteichen@fullerton.edu Thank you for giving your time and financial support to the student artists G I V E O N L I N E arts.fullerton.edu/giving
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DONOR APPLAUSE
The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.** $50,000+ Anonymous Lori & John Loftus MAMM Alliance Music Associates Dwight Richard Odle Estate Orange County Community Foundation $25,000+ Art Alliance Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Mary A. Lyons Alan A. Mannason Estate Terri & Bob Niccum Frank J. & Jean Raymond Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward $10,000+ Affordable Housing Access Inc. Anonymous Brite Ideas, Inc. California Bank & Trust Marilyn Carlson Darryl Curran Friends of Jazz, Inc Michael Horn Isabel G. James Robin & Steve Kalota Morningside of Fullerton Eleanore & James L. Monroe Ann & Douglas Myles Dr. Katherine S. Powers & Håkan O. Rosengren Christine A. Rhoades Mary & William Sampson Ann & Thad Sandford Donna L. & Ernest W. Schroeder Sue & Dr. Edward A. Sullivan Dr. Marc R. Dickey $5,000+ Daniel Barsky Terry D. Ching Jones Edward
MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac Ellen M. & William A. Groves Karen & Todd Miller Nancy J. & Robert F. Rennie Jeanie Stockwell OC Alumni Assoc Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia $1,000+ Barbara Arms Drs. Voiza & Joseph Arnold Judy Atwell Lois Austin Katherine M. & David J. Baab Tanya Michnevich Bracco Janet & Allan Bridgford Jane & Vincent Buck Julia A. Christy Harriet & William S. Cornyn Wanda Lau & William H. Cunliffe Jane Deming Fund Susan & Richard Dolnick Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna & Greg Ellis Desiree Engel John R. Fisher Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. & Leon J. Gilbert Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Barbara Gregory Jill & Christopher Gwaltney Theresa Harvey Bruce A. Healey James L. Henriques Dr. Dean W. Hess Patricia J. Hicks Frank A. Hinojoz Adleane & Dr. Jerome Hunter Beth & Robert Jahncke Catherine Jeckovich Michelle Jordan Sandy & Norm Johnson Joven Orozco Gretchen Kanne Gladys M. Kares Ray Kawase Barbara Kingsbury
Meredith Kleinman Eugene Laroff Marilyn Little John M. Martelli & Paul Coluzzi Karen & George Mast Irene & Mac McCormick Thelma & Earl Mellott Patricia & Carl Miller Mary E. Moore Norma Morris Lucina Moses Music Teachers’ Association of California Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble Jill Kurti Norman Deanna & Arie Passchier Geoffrey S. Payne Kerry and John Phelps Phi Mu Alpha SinfoniaOmicron Pi Chapter The Presser Foundation Sharon & Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary & Jerry Reinhart Robin Riggle Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Sandra Rhone Cassandra Sanders-Holly Ann & Thad Sandford Jim & Lahoma Schulze D. Barry Schmitt Merle Sepel-Wagner Louise Shamblen Martha & Bill Shaver John Short Ingrid R. Shutkin Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Douglas G. Stewart Elizabeth G. Stiles Dale Raoul & Raymond L. Thompson Tom & Carolyn Toby Tam T. Tran John Van Wey Verne Wagner Debra Winters Abel A. Zeballos Dr. Wayne Zemke
Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing. Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. **Gifts received from July 1, 2019 through October 2020
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts: Anonymous Lee & Dr. Nicholas A. Begovich* Gail & Michael Cochran Marc R. Dickey Betty Everett Carol J. Geisbauer & John Geisbauer* Sophia & Charles Gray MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac Gretchen Kanne
Dr. Burton L. Karson Anne L. Kruzic* Loreen & John Loftus Alan A. Mannason* William J. McGarvey* Dr. Sallie Mitchell Eleanore P. & James L. Monroe Lynn & Robert Myers Dwight Richard Odle*
Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak* Mary K. & William Sampson Douglas G. Stewart Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward Richard J. Taylor Verne Wagner Richard Wulff Dr. James D. & Dottie Young*
The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS
ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus. Special support and event underwriting Fay Colmar & Vincent Preece* John DeLoof
Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington
MAMM ALLIANCE: The MAMM Alliance for the Performing Arts unites like-minded members who enjoy fun and fellowship, while benefiting the students through underwriting visiting artists, special theatre, dance and music performances, and other unique experiences. Special support and event underwriting Judy Atwell Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold Ebell Club of Fullerton
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues. Special support and event underwriting Marilyn & Jack Carlson* Evelyn K. Francuz Sandy & Norm Johnson Marti & Bill Kurschat Karen & George Mast
Thelma & Earl Mellott Bettina Murphy Grace & Ujinobu Niwa Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart
Ann & Thad Sandford Dodo V. Standring Carolyn & Tom Toby John Van Wey
MORE INFORMATION: Ann Steichen • 657-278-7124 There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts: Student Scholarships Unrestricted Gifts Designated Gifts
Endowment Support Planned Giving
Support Group membership Dean’s Fund for Excellence
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Department Notes & Policies Covid-19 Safety Protocols • • •
Venue capacity is 50 students, seated singly and socially distanced. Masks must be worn at all times. The entire presentation must be attended from start to finish due to safety protocols.
Commitment to Diversity The Department of Theatre & Dance affirms its commitment to inclusiveness in student learning and success in all areas of theatre based on merit and achievement, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental or physical disability, marital status or age. Cell Phones & Electronic Devices Cellphones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to the start of the performance and at the beginning of the second half to minimize disruptions in the theater and ensure the enjoyment of all patrons in attendance. The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited, and any recordings will be asked to be deleted. Food & Drink Policy Food and drink is not allowed in the venue, with the exception of bottled water. If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave. *** Faculty, Staff and Guest Artists of the Department of Theatre & Dance are specialists in their respective disciplines. Within these groups, the following professional artist unions are represented: • • • • • •
SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists) SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society) USA (United Scenic Artists) AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) AGVA - American Guild of Variety Artists
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival™ 53, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David and Alice Rubenstein. Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Hilton Worldwide; and Beatrice and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation. Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels. Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance. Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.
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