CSUF DEPARTMENT of THEATRE & DANCE presents
January 22-24, 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 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
WELCOME Hello, and welcome to the Department of Theatre & Dance virtual presentation of Songs for a New World. 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, 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 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)
Musical Director Corey Hirsch* Technical Director JR Luker* Director of Photography Libby Nicolay Scenic Designer Jordan L. Kirby Costume Designer Dianne Graebner* Lighting Designer Jackson Halphide**
Makeup/Hair Designer Dianne Graebner* Sound Designer Madison Siedschlag** Stage Managers Brittany Pereyda, Grace Coil Editor Michael Hofacre
Filming, light, and sound provided by Bright Ideas Because of Covid-19 restrictions Songs for a New World was filmed at the Brite Ideas sound stage. Lighting, sound and projections were designed and executed by their staff.
**Names kept with respect to their contributions pre-COVID “purple tier,� as their hard work was built to bring this production of Songs for a New World to film. * Faculty
* Staff
^ Guest Artist
Songs for a New World Cast Woman 1 Allison King Woman 2 Madison Stirrett Man 1 Christopher Mosley^ Man 2 Enrique Dueñas Man 3 James Meske ^Guest Artist
Performance Orchestral Tracks created by Bobby Nafarrete. Place & Time Right here, right now
Songs ACT I OPENING SEQUENCE I: THE NEW WORLD Company OPENING SEQUENCE II: ON THE DECK OF SPANISH SAILING SHIP, 1492 Christopher Mosley and Company JUST ONE STEP Madison Stirrett I’M NOT AFRAID Allison King THE RIVER WON’T FLOW James Meske, Christopher Mosley, Allison King, and Madison Stirrett TRANSITION: “STARS AND MOON” Madison Stirrett STARS AND MOON Allison King SHE CRIES Enrique Dueñas STEAM TRAIN Christopher Mosley, Enrique Dueñas, Madison Stirrett, and Allison King
ACT II THE WORLD WAS DANCING James Meske, Enrique Dueñas, Madison Stirrett, and Allison King SURABUYA SANTA Madison Stirrett CHRISTMAS LULLABY Allison King KING OF THE WORLD Enrique Dueñas I GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU James Meske and Madison Stirrett TRANSITION: INTO “THE FLAGMAKER, 1775” Christopher Mosley THE FLAGMAKER, 1775 Allison King FLYING HOME Christopher Mosley, James Meske, Madison Stirrett and Allison King FINAL TRANSITION: THE NEW WORLD Company HEAR MY SONG Company
*** There will be no intermisson ***
..... Director’s Note
While researching Songs for a New World I came across a wonderful excerpt from Scott Miller’s book: Rebels with Applause: Broadway’s Ground-Breaking Musicals that was published online at newlinetheatre.com. With the world battling the Covid-19 pandemic, this passage seemed to sum up what many of us are experiencing and ultimately became the catalyst that our production was founded upon.
Inside Songs for a New World by Scott Miller [In the opening number, Jason Robert Brown’s] “lyric tells us explicitly what the show is about: “It’s about one moment . . . And just when you’re on the verge of success, the sky starts to change and the wind starts to blow.” In each song we will meet someone who has reached a defining moment in his or her life. It’s a moment almost everyone encounters, when you feel like you’ve finally made it, you’ve finally crossed the last mountain and there are only good times ahead. But at this particular moment, suddenly everything changes. The environment (whether physical or emotional) transforms, becoming something new and unknown. Things look different and feel different. Forces beyond your control force you off your safe path, making things more difficult, perhaps making it impossible to continue on the road you’d chosen.” Thank you for taking the time to watch. Jim
About Jim Taulli Before returning to his roots in the classroom, Jim Taulli held administrative positions as Theatre and Dance Department Chair, Associate Dean and Interim Dean for the College of the Arts. As a Professor of Theatre, he specializes in the areas of Stage Direction, Musical Theatre Performance and Acting. Professor Taulli has directed over 200 productions and events for various professional and university theatres across the country and internationally. Along with his work as a theatre director he also stages concerts and tours for university and professional choirs. His professional staging and directorial credits include: The Bernstein Mass (Segerstrom Concert Hall); Broadway Here I Come and Rob and Friends: A Little Night Music (Samueli Theatre); Spring Awakening (Chapman University); Les Misérables (Anseong, South Korea); The Little Match Girl Passion (Spain Tour, Segerstrom Hall and Paris, France); The Radio Hour (Segerstrom Concert Hall); The musical 24 Hours (Stella Adler Studio), for which Professor Taulli was nominated for an NAACP award for his direction. He is the recipient of two Gold Medallions for his work with Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
In his 23 plus years at CSUF, Professor Taulli has directed over 50 productions for the university including plays, musicals, concerts and special events. Director’s Thank You Jim would like to thank all those who worked on this production during such trying times.
About Corey Hirsch Corey Hirsch is humbled and honored to have this opportunity to musical direct Songs for a New World 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. He has won several awards as a Musical Director, including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award and LA Weekly Award but is most proud of the continuing success of his current and former students. His greatest opus, however, is his family of two magnificent children Kaydence and Camden, and his beautiful wife Kimberly.
Songs for a New World Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Manager CJ Lazatin Lighting Assistant Hunter Tannery Production Office Assistant Carol Smith Sparkman
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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 & 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*
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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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™ 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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SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 AT 3:00 P.M. Our students are on the cutting edge of remaking theatre for this new era as they adapt and rewrite the rulebook on how theatre is produced, performed and conceived. We invite you to join us behind the scenes - come support the students and celebrate the timelessness and joy of theatre in this special presentation of “Beyond Broadway.� https://events.fullerton.edu/beyondbroadway