CSUF DEPARTMENT of THEATRE & DANCE presents
November 18, 2020
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 Alaidrian Clark, Support Group Coordinator 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 Cathi Craig, Lead House Manager
WELCOME Hello, and welcome to the Department of Theatre & Dance virtual presentation of LIZZIE: The Musical. 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 thoughtprovoking 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 Scenic Lab Foremen/ Supervisors Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator
Directing Mark Ramont•*
Lori Koontz, Costume Lab
Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Jim Volz
Russell Mackensen, Technical Director
Voice and Movement Evelyn Carol Case Anne James David Nevell•
Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer
FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado
Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician
Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator Cathi Craig, Box Office Supervisor *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)
Music Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt Lyrics Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner Book Tim Maner Director Sarah Ripper* Musical Director Jennifer Lin^ Choreographer Courtney Ozovek * Scenic Designer Hellen Pham
Costume/Makeup Designer Tori Martinez Lighting Designer Hunter Tannery, Taylor Olson** Sound Designer Grant Sterling Director of Photography Sydney Fitzgerald ^ Stage Manager Makenna Green
* Faculty/Staff ^ Guest Artist ** Names kept with respect to their contributions pre-COVID-19 pandemic, as their hard work was built upon to bring this production of LIZZIE: The Musical to film.
LIZZIE: The Musical Cast LIZZIE BORDEN…............. ............................................................Sidney Aptaker EMMA BORDEN...............................................................................Jessica Pierini BRIDGET/MAGGIE….....................................................................Maddie Delgros ALICE RUSSELL….........................................................................Amanda Domb Band JENNIFER LIN……………………………........................................................Keys JACOB WAYNE……….....................................……………………................Guitar MATT GENDAL…………………………….....................................................Drums
TIME August 1892
PLACE Fall River, Massachusetts
Musical Numbers Act I “Forty Whacks” (Prologue)………………………….....Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “The House of Borden”…………………….................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “This Is Not Love”………………………….....................................................Lizzie “Gotta Get Out of Here”…………………………..................................Lizzie, Alice “If You Knew”…………………………..............................................................Alice “The Soul of the White Bird”…………………………..Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Maybe Someday”…………………………......................................................Alice “The Will”………………………….........................................Emma, Bridget, Lizzie “Sweet Little Sister”…………………………......................................Emma, Lizzie “Shattercane and Velvet Grass”…………………………...................Lizzie, Bridget “The Milk”…………………………........................................................Lizzie, Alice The Captive Bird…………………………....................................Edward Rochester “Will You Stay”…………………………................................................Lizzie, Alice “Why Are All These Heads Off”……………………….Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Mercury Rising”….………………………...................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Somebody Will Do Something”………………………Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice
Act II “Forty Whacks” (Entr’acte)………………………….........................................Band “The Fall of the House of Borden”…………………………..........................Bridget “What the Fuck Now, Lizzie”………………………….........................Emma, Lizzie “The Dress”……………………...…….........................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice
“Burn the Old Thing Up”.......……………………........Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Questions Questions”………….……………….........Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Will You Lie”..............................................................…………….......Lizzie, Alice “Watchmen for the Morning”………………………….........................Lizzie, Emma “Maybe Someday” (Reprise 1)…………....................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Thirteen Days in Taunton”………….…………….…..Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Maybe Someday” (Reprise 2)..................................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Into Your Wildest Dreams” (Epilogue)…………….…Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice “Forty Whacks” (Curtain)………….............................Lizzie, Emma, Bridget, Alice
Director’s Thank You Special thanks to: Paisha Bleich, Lois Bryan, Casey Collaso, Sydney Fitzgerald, Jennifer Frauenzimmer, Jonathan Herrera, Dave MacEwan, Dave Mickey, Stephanie Tancredi, Noe Venegas, Casey Wathen, and to all those who volunteered to come back and help make this production possible.
About Sarah Ripper Sarah Ripper earned her MFA in Directing at California State University Fullerton, an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU, and received a 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. Along with choreographing and directing, Sarah developed new works while living in NYC. She has assisted Jessica Kubzansky at Pasadena Playhouse and Mark Ramont at Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. Directing credits include: 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. She is currently Associate Artistic Director with The Wayward Artist theatre company, as well as the Greater LA Area circuit coordinator for KCACTF. More information: www.sarahripper.org About Jennifer Lin Jennifer Lin works as a music director, accompanist, and teacher throughout Southern California. She is the resident music director for Color and Light Theatre Ensemble. Recent productions include Matilda (first at 5 Star Theatricals, then at La Mirada Theatre with McCoy Rigby Entertainment), The Last Five Years (After Hours Theatre - Ovation Nominee for Musical Direction), The Bully Problem (NMI at Hollywood Fringe), XY (NAMT Festival of New Musicals), LIZZIE (Color and Light Theatre Ensemble), Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Celebration Theatre – Ovation Nominee for Musical Direction, Ovation Winner for Best Intimate Theatre), and Hit the Wall (LA LGBT Center). During this period, Jennifer has been working on creating content for streaming musicals with After Hours Theatre and Pixel Playhouse on platforms such as Twitch and Vimeo. She has worked at UCLA, CSUN, CSUF, and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and is currently teaching at USC and Geffen Academy.
LIZZIE: The Musical Student Production Staff, Crew, and Faculty Mentors Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Manager(s) Guadalupe Garcia, Jacob Ibarra Technical Director/Production Manager Hunter Tannery** Prop Master Griffin O’Connor, Natalie Silva Assistant Lighting Designer Jonathan Lay** Assistant Costume Designer Emma Alani, Miranda Lennert** Production Office Assistant Carol Smith Sparkman Box Office Supervisors Celeste Salas, Marcus Beebe Crew Light Board Operator Lois Bryan Sound Board Operator Thomas Pike Scenery Kelly Kudlik, Emmy Girouard, Lexie Watkins Faculty Mentors Lighting Design Scott Bolman, Stacy Fireheart** Sound Design Rebecca Kessin Stage Management Jamie Tucker
* Faculty/Staff ^ Guest Artist ** Names kept with respect to their contributions pre-COVID-19 pandemic, as their hard work was built upon to bring this production of LIZZIE: The Musical to film.
R E G I O N A L F O C U S | N AT I O N A L I M PA C T
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 & Dr. Håkan O. Rosengren Christine A. Rhoades Mary & William Sampson Ann & Thad Sandford Donna L. & Ernest W. Schroeder Sue & Dr. Edward A. Sullivan 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 Orosco 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*
*deceased
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
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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™ 52, 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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(Image) William Camargo, “We Gunna Have To Move Out Soon Fam,” 2020. Digital inkjet print. Courtesy of the artist.
WILLIAM CAMARGO: Origins & Displacements, Vols. 1 & 2 October 3 – December 31, 2020 This exhibition is an on-going body of work examining Orange County’s history through contemporary photographs, videos, and performance produced by artist William Camargo. On display outdoors at Grand Central Art Center and MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center due to ongoing Covid-19 safety protocols.
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