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Mission Statement Young Auditorium serves as a presenting organization for the performing arts and as an educational and cultural center enriching the lives of the campus and regional communities. Vision Statement Young Auditorium: Artstanding in Creativity, Artstanding in Collaboration, Artstanding in Education, Artstanding in its Field. Non-Profit Status Young Auditorium is a non-profit organization under Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code. A Note To Our Patrons: • Latecomers will be seated at the first convenient interval at the discretion of the audience services staff. • Patrons are requested to turn off pagers, cellular telephones, and hourly signaling watches during the performances. • Photography or video/audio recording of the performance is strictly prohibited. • No smoking or food allowed in the theater. Only beverages purchased in the reusable cups available in the lobby will be allowed. • Personal hearing enhancement devices are available at the information desk. • No state tax revenue supported the printing of this program. Ordering Tickets Group Ticket Sales UW-Whitewater Ticket Services Groups of 10-24 = 10% discount Voice & TTY: 262-472-2222 Groups of 25+ = 20% discount Fax: 262-472-1329 For more information call 262-472-5705. Purchase tickets in person at two locations Greenhill Center of the Arts Box Office M-F 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Short term, metered parking at this location) University Center- Information Services Desk UC 159 on the main floor lobby of the University Center. M-F 9:30 am – 8:30 pm Sat 8:00 am – 8:30 pm Sun Noon – 8:30 pm Young Auditorium Lobby at 5:00 pm prior to performances. Contact Us Young Auditorium 930 West Main Street • Whitewater, WI 53190-1790 Phone: 262-472-4444 • www.uww.edu/youngauditorium E-mail: youngaud@uww.edu
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013 • 7: 30 PM
BALLET FOLKLORICO “QUETZALLI” DE VERACRUZ With special musical guests Tlen-Huicani
ANCIENT MEXICO-- DANZAS DE CONCHEROS Paso de Camino (Pass in the Road) Aguila Blanca (White Eagle) Ozomatli Xipe GUERRERO— Musical Interlude Tierra De Revolucion (Land of Revolution) El Becerrero (The Calf ) La Gallina (The Hen) MUSICAL INTERLUDE—TLEN-HUICANI BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE La Loba Del Mal (The bad wolf ) Arrieando Vacas (Rounding up the cows) Sopa de Pelícanos (pelican soup) INTERMISSION VERACRUZ, HUASTECA (INDIGENA) Procesion de la Virgen Danza de Chules Fandanguito MUSICAL INTERLUDE—TLEN-HUICANI VERACRUZ, SOTAVENTO (JAROCHO) Musical Interlude El Jaqueton (the braggart) El Trompo (the spinning top) La Bruja (the witch) La Bamba (traditional) (Program subject to change without notice.) 2
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PERSONNEL Dancers
SANDRA PATRICIA GANDARA JIMENEZ WENDY MAX RAQUEL GONZALEZ ARACEN PAULINA GARCIA BANUELOS DIANA LUZ GONZALEZ ALEJANDRA NARANJO RODRIGUEZ
CESAR ANTONIO CAZAREZ MEZA SERGIO IVAN RUEDA GARRIDO JOSE MIGUEL MONTANO FERNANDO ISAI MARTINEZ CAZARES DAVID MARTINEZ CAZARES PABLO GUZMAN MARTINEZ
Musicians— Grupo “Tlen-Huicani” ALBERTO DE LA ROSA—harp, requinto, vocals RAUL MONGE—percussion, jarana, vocals RUBEN MELGAREJO—bass, violin, vocals MIGUEL LOPEZ SANCHEZ –guitar, vocals Artistic Director—Maestro Hugo Betancourt Morales Musical Director—Alberto De la Rosa Sanchez Assistants—Saul Ceballos, Carlos Soto Tour Coordination—Alma Artist Booking Tour Production Manager—Debra Hyslop Special Thanks—Department of Tourism and Culture, State of Veracruz Governor Lic. FIDEL HERRERA BELTRAN, ANGEL ALVARO PEÑA, Secretario De Turismo Y Cultura. Artist Management--Steve Heath, At Home Artist Management steve@almaartistbooking.com For information on musical recordings or videos of “Quetzalli” performances please contact: Alma Artist Booking PO Box 203, New Boston, MI 48164 email: info@almaartistbooking.com Web: www.almaartistbooking.com
P R O G R A M N O T E S - B A L L E T F O L K L O R I C O “Q U E T Z A L L I ” D E V E R AC R U Z ANCIENT MEXICO—Danza de Concheros The danza de concheros or danza de conquista is one of the most vigorous and faithfully preserved traditions that exist in Mexico today. This dance is only one of numerous ceremonies that make up a great complex ritual. The dancers are descendents of the prehispanic populations that existed in the country and the dances were employed as a way to spread the Christian religion by the Spanish conquerors. With the shout “He is God!” the dance would begin accompanied by the guitars made from the shells of armadillos, from which comes the name of the dance, (concha means shell). It is believed that this dance originates from the early time of the Spanish conquest. According to legend, when the most ferocious part of the battle between the Spaniards and the indigenous Chichimecas was taking place, a cross appeared in the sky followed by the figure of the apostle James. These dances can
still be witnessed today in the sacred places of the indigenous populations such as the Cathedral in Mexico City (built over an ancient temple) and in front of the pyramids. GUERRERO The state of Guerrero lies along the West Coast of Mexico and includes the colorful mountain town of Taxco and the tourist capital of the country, Acapulco. These dances come from the region known as tierra caliente, (or hot land), and includes the eastern part of the state, as well as parts of Michoacan and Morelos. The most popular forms of music in the region are the sones and gustos. The instrumentation is normally violins, guitars, and a drum with a snare or rasp and sometimes harp. The dances are always performed by couples and demonstrate the flirtatious relationship between the man and woman. The dress is very colorful, as is the region, indicating the Young Auditorium
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P R O G R A M N O T E S - B A L L E T F O L K L O R I C O “Q U E T Z A L L I ” D E V E R AC R U Z close relationship to nature as indicated by the names of the dances like: the calf, the hen, etc. BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE The baile del calabaceado is a very popular manifestation of the cattlemen of this region, the northern part of the Baja peninsula which borders southern California. This dance, also known as the “cowboy dance”, was born in the late 50’s as the norteña musical style began to gain popularity. The rhythm allows the dancers to interpret various movements of the cowboys including jumps, turns and kicks all with the intention of creating a cloud of dust underneath their boots. VERACRUZ Huasteco Region (Indigenous) This region which encompasses several states is the home of the Huastec culture which dates back to the early part of the millennium. The Christian religion was introduced to the indigenous cultures in the 1500’s by the Spanish conquerors but the ceremonies retain elements of the native American culture. The procession parades the Virgin of Guadalupe on a platform, or in this case her image on a banner, around the town, she then takes her place on a pedestal to preside over the festivities. The participants render their tribute the “Queen of the Americas” with their contrite but rhythmic passes. These are often celebrated on December 12th, the day of the Virgin. SOTAVENTO--Fandango Jarocho The jarocho people, cheerful by nature, make their day-to-day lives a continual fiesta--each street, and each home is a likely place to celebrate. In February, the Adoration of the Virgin of the Candelaria; the Fiesta of the Crosses in May; in December, Las Posadas or La Rama; a birthday, or a wedding; all are celebrated to the rhythm of the son. The celebrations are still faithfully preserved in communities such as Tlacotalpan and Boca del Rio; a young child easily remembers her grandmother dressing her in a new white 4
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outfit and sandals urging, “Hurry little one, we’re going to the Fandango, the fiesta is about to start!” The strong influence of the Spanish is evident in the music, the dance steps, and in the dress. The term, jarocho, was used to describe the native mestizo population living around the port city of Veracruz and the coastal plain region. The name comes from an Arabic word meaning “filth” or “dirty,” which is how the conquering Spaniards viewed the natives. But over the years the term has come to be recognized as a source of pride for the people of Sotavento whose ancestry is a mix of European, African and indigenous peoples. The music is gay and lively and led by the harp, the characteristic instrument of the region. La Bamba, also known as el hymno veracruzano, (anthem of Veracruz), is one of the world’s oldest and most recognized melodies. Its origin dates back at least 300 years and incorporates the use of the bright ribbons which the dancers delicately maneuver into a bow--using only their feet!
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B A L L E T F O L K L O R I C O “Q U E T Z A L L I ” D E V E R AC R U Z Founded in 1985 by Maestro Hugo Betancourt, Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” makes its home in the state capital, Xalapa, Veracruz. They have toured internationally performing traditional folkloric dances, as well as their Afro-Caribbean spectacular, “Carnaval Veracruzano”. The company has been the official representatives for Secretary of Tourism and Economic Development for the State of Veracruz since 1986 having given hundreds of performances across Mexico and the United States, South America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. They have performed at the Carnaval of Veracruz every year since 1991, as well as taking their famous comparsa xalapeña to the Carnaval of Havana in Cuba on three different occasions. Other important appearances include the Miss Mexico
pageant in Cancun, TV appearances on “Siempre en Domingo” from Mexico City, the Festival Cervantino in Guanaguato, and at the Festival of Culture in Koala Lumpur, Malaysia. They have also recently performed in Peru, Spain, Germany, Taiwan and Canada. Currently the group has grown to more than 45 dancers and 10 musicians and operates its school and training program for young dancers in Xalapa. “Quetzalli” continues to be one of the great cultural treasures of Veracruz, performing to thousands of people every year. “Quetzalli” will host the National Association of Grupos Folkloricos (ANGF) for the third time in the summer of 2003. 2010 marks the group’s 25th anniversary which includes a U.S. tour as well as a gala performance in the home city of Xalapa, at the Teatro del Estado.
H U G O B E TA N C O U R T Born in the northern region of Veracruz known as La Huasteca, Maestro Betancourt was exposed to folk music and dance at an early age. His uncle, Humberto Betancourt was a well-known musician and composer, and he shared his great passion for the art and culture of his homeland with his nephew, Hugo. Hugo studied folklorico dance under Maestro Alejandro Gomez Solis in the Ballet Folklorico “Veracruz” sponsored by the department of popular education. He toured the United States on several occasions with that group and with Ballet Folklorico Tonanzintla. In 1985, along with Rosalinda Perez and Manuel Vasquez, formed “Quetzalli” and began
to put together a repertoire and collect costumes and resources. He has served on the board for the National Association for Grupos Folkloricos (USA) and coordinated their international conference on two occasions in Xalapa. Under the direction of Maestro Betancourt “Quetzalli” has grown from 8 dancers to a company of more than 40 with their own training school. Hugo has been recognized by the Veracruz government for his great contribution to the company and to the cultural panorama of Veracruz. Hugo and his wife, Alejandra, are the proud parents of two children, Arantxa, and Hugo de Jesus.
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T L E N - H U I C A N I C O N T. Founded in 1973 at the State University of Veracruz in Jalapa, Tlen-Huicani has been considered one of the most faithful representatives of the folklore of Veracruz existent today. Under the direction of Maestro Alberto de la Rosa Sanchez, Tlen-Huicani, which means “the singers” in the indigenous Nahuatl language, has performed in more than 50 different countries and has captured and preserved much of the music of the “Jarocho” and “Huasteco” styles in a number of recordings, and radio and television performances. While specializing in the music of their homeland, Grupo Tlen Huicani has also explored many different musical genres in Latin America especially those expressions which incorporate the folk harp. Most recently, Tlen-Huicani has added concerts with orchestra to their long list of experiences, performing special arrangements of traditional melodies of Veracruz with symphonies from both Mexico and the United States. The arrangements have been created especially for the group by Maestro Mateo
Oliva taking advantage of the unique style and sound of the group. The group has made numerous recordings including four releases in the United States. Their long-standing contribution to the musical landscape in Mexico resulted in their being named “best folk music group in Mexico” by the Union of Music and Theater Critics of Mexico. In 1998 they were honored for celebrating 25 years of service to the development of the cultural life of Veracruz with declarations from the governor of Veracruz, the rector of the state university and many distinguished guests. They have also been invited to represent Mexico on several occasions at the World Harp Conferences including the 2002 Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In 2005, The Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, in coordination with the National Endowment for the Arts, provided funding for two regional tours as part of the Mexican Initiative Program. At the 2007 San Jose Mariachi Festival, Tlen-Huicani performed along with Linda Ronstadt and Los Lobos.
A L B E R TO D E L A R O S A S A N C H E Z - D I R E C TO R Among the high artistic values (especially in folkloric music) of Veracruz and Mexico, Alberto de la Rosa stands out as one of its shining stars. In 1973 he created the group, “Tlen-Huicani” dedicated to the folkloric music of Mexico and Latin America and with whom he has traveled over much of the modern world. His travels to South America with the group “Veracruz” had a great impact on the type of musicians who would enter the group and, in fact, led to the group becoming specialist in the folklore of South America (as well as that of Mexico). The contacts established on the continent have been very valuable in offering authenticity to their magnificent interpretations. “Tlen-Huicani” was established with its entire thrust revolving around the harp, and it is a beautiful gift to 6
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the mind and spirit to hear them perform. Besides his duties with Tlen-Huicani, Maestro Alberto is also musical director for the Ballet Folklorico of the Universidad Veracruzana (State University of Veracruz). He has been an invited soloist at festivals and concert halls around the world and has also been a sought-after instructor and clinician specializing in the music of the Latin American harp. He also has been influential in establishing the Encuentro de Harpa in his home town of Xalapa, and for bringing internationally recognized harpists from around the world to perform there. Through the success obtained from the group and as a soloist, Alberto de la Rosa remains in great demand throughout Mexico, the Americas, and the world.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 • 7: 30 PM
PROGR A M INTRODUCTION O What a Night (Acappella) TEMPTATIONS Get Ready Just My Imagination Truly Believe Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone Can’t Get Next to You SUPREMES You Can’t Hurry Love Baby Love Stop! In The Name of Love FOUR TOPS Reach Out It’s the Same Old Song Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch Ain’t No Woman MARTHA REEVES Dancing in the Street Jimmy Mack Heat Wave INTERMISSION 8
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MARVIN GAYE What’s Going On? MARVIN GAYE AND TAMMI TERRELL You’re All I need MARY WELLS My Guy SMOKEY ROBINSON AND THE MIRACLES Going to a Go-Go Tears of a Clown Tracks of My Tears Shop Around THELMA HOUSTON Don’t Leave Me This Way GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE PIPS I Heard It Through The Grapevine Neither One of Us Midnight Train to Georgia JACKSON 5 I Want You Back The Love You Save Dancing Machine M A S T E R S O F M O TOW N Masters of Motown has been called the most entertaining history lesson ever performed! This show authentically reproduces the look, choreography, style and sound made famous by a record label that was relatively unknown at the time but went on to profoundly influence the history of popular music. The performance goes beyond the music to preserve the integrity of the entire Motown experience. For many, Masters of Motown is the ultimate stroll down memory lane. For younger generations, the show offers a way to experience a period in our country’s past that produced many of the greatest music acts ever recorded. The show features a completely live performance with seasoned musicians and worldclass performers from The TFC Band. This group has toured extensively world-wide for more than 30 years, performing at private events, festivals, casinos, corporate events and military bases from coast to coast and overseas, including tours of Europe and Africa. After having toured together for decades, The TFC Band created the Masters of Motown show in 2008 as a way to heighten the experience for their fans and deliver the full package—a stage show which captures the sights, sounds and feel of the Motown era. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the 10-person cast of Masters of Motown has performed to numerous sold-out audiences and garnered rave reviews across the country at venues ranging from community theaters and universities to performing arts venues and concert halls. Young Auditorium
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I N D I V I D UA L B I O G R A P H I E S JOHN HODGES (lead vocalist) - John has been performing as a full-time professional musician his entire adult life. During his career he has toured extensively across the US and overseas, including a recent five-month tour of Africa. For years, John has acted as band leader for The TFC Band, one of the most successful private party bands in the country. Building on the success of TFC, John was instrumental in creating the touring show Masters of Motown. When not touring with Masters of Motown, The TFC Band performs at major corporate events, personal celebrations and festivals from coast to coast. Thanks to his rich bass baritone vocals, John has often been compared to Melvin Franklin of the Temptations and the incomparable Barry White. A life-long resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, John enjoys spending his life with his family and is active in his local church. John’s hobby is fishing.
and singing with Masters of Motown or The TFC Band, he loves to spend time with his wife and family. Smitty has a vocal range that demonstrates a falsetto to second baritone range. His favorite hobby and enjoyment is cooking.
DARIO OUTLAW (lead vocalist) - One of Dario’s main high points in life is his love for music. Dario demonstrates on stage his talent and ability to connect with the audience. His energetic moves always keep the crowd amazed and entertained! He is the choreographer for Masters of Motown and The TFC Band. His primary focus is the perfection of the product. Dario has been performing as a professional singer his entire adult life. Dario’s performance has been compared to Prince and specifically to the song “Kiss.” He is a life-long resident of the Tidewater area of Virginia and is very active in his local church. When he is not touring he enjoys spending time with his family and his six-year-old godson. He also produces music in the gospel genre.
OSCAR WATERS (bassist) - Oscar is a seasoned performer, singer and bassist with Masters of Motown and The TFC Band. He was born in a small town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Oscar has worked and appeared with many national artists and various other acts and legends. He has been touring with Masters of Motown and The TFC Band for the past 18 years. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife and family. He is active with his local church and lends his talents musically.
RONALD SMITH (lead vocalist) - Ronald was born a twin and has resided in Norfolk, Virginia his entire life. Ronald, lovingly known as “Smitty,” started singing with his twin brother at an early age. He has also been singing professionally his entire adult life with various bands, vocal groups, and recording artists. When he is not touring 10
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JERMAINE NEWSOME (keyboardist) - “Jay,” as he is known, is the music director and keyboard player for Masters of Motown and The TFC Band. Jay currently lives in the Tidewater area of Virginia. His many talents include producing for national and international acts. He is a full-time musician with Masters of Motown and The TFC Band. When not touring, Jay is the organist for his local church, and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Jay has been active in music since he was five years old. He is an accomplished piano player, bass guitarist and drummer. He also brings a host of technical talents to the table.
DARRELL BALLARD (guitarist) – Darrell was born in Las Vegas with show business in his blood. He was raised in the Tidewater area of Virginia and started playing lead guitar at a young age. Darrell has been steadily employed as a musician his entire adult life, spending thirteen years with a local group in the Hampton Roads area prior to joining Masters of Motown in 2011. His passion for music truly shows through in his performances. Motown is Darrell’s favorite genre of music, so he was especially delighted when he got the opportunity to join this talented group and keep the sounds and styles of Motown alive.
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AL HUNDLEY (drummer) - Al started his music career at the age of 13 in middle school and has been performing ever since. He decided to pursue a full-time music career in 1995, and he has played with various bands during his career. He has traveled throughout this country and abroad, including a five-month tour in Africa. Al currently performs with Masters of Motown and The TFC Band, and he states that this experience has brought him great successes and a positive change in lifestyle. His talents have garnered rave reviews. When not touring he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family. DENEEN (Lady D) (lead vocalist) - A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Deneen started singing at a young age in church. “Lady D,” as she is called, has been singing professionally with various vocal groups for most of her adult life. She is also a gospel recording artist. Lady D has performed at the Virginia Governor’s Mansion and has toured in Africa with The TFC Band. When not touring with Masters of Motown and The TFC Band, she loves spending time with her family and singing with her gospel group. She is also active in her local church. Lady D astounds audiences with her incredibly powerful vocals. She will bring you to your feet with her stirring rendition of Gladys Knight’s “Neither One of Us.” SHINEE CRUISE (lead vocalist) - A native of the Hampton Roads area in Virginia, Shinee knew very early on that music was her passion. She got her start in the business as an intern for Red Diamond Studios in 1999. She worked there in demo singing, adding background vocals and arranging music. She was able to work with producers Jack Knight and Q-Tip, among others. After six months, she was signed by an independent local label. She was featured on a few songs by Pusha-T and Pharrell, performing vocal hooks and background singing. Over the years, she assisted other studios and mentored them in the ups and downs of the music industry. She is now proud
to be touring with Masters of Motown, performing tributes to The Supremes as Diana Ross and to Mary Wells. JOYCE BOWERS (lead vocalist) - Singing in front of audiences since the tender age of five, Joyce got her early start in the church choir and subsequently with the family group, “The A-Z trio.” Soon thereafter, she got her professional start with “Frank Carballo and the Dukes of Rhythm.” Joyce has also been a featured performer with “Happiness” and “The Gentlemen and Their Lady,” both established local groups in the Tidewater area of Virginia. Throughout her career, Joyce has proven herself to be an extremely solid live vocalist. Currently you can catch her touring with Masters of Motown, performing tributes to Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and Thelma Houston.
Take Me Home The Music of John Denver
Saturday, Mar. 9 - 7:30 pm Jim Curry’s tribute to John Denver includes: Rocky Mountain High, Annie’s Song Country Roads and more.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 • 3 : 00 PM Sponsored by:
Program Information Theatreworks USA Barbara Pasternack Artistic Director
Ken Arthur Producing Director Presents
MARTHA SPEAKS Adapted from the MARTHA SPEAKS series of books by Susan Meddaugh Used with permission Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music by Brad Alexander
Lyrics by Jill Abramovitz
Scenic Design by Rod Odorisio
Costume Design by Lora LaVon
Music Direction by Matt Castle
Orchestrations by Frank Galgano & Matt Castle Stage Manager Nia Sciarretta
Co-Director/Choreographer Veronica Reyes
Co-Director Nick Saldivar
CAST (alphabetical by role) Dad.......................................................................................................................................................................... Joel Sparks Helen................................................................................................................................................................Nastasia Green Innkeeper.....................................................................................................................................................Christian Castro Martha.........................................................................................................................................................Shayna Gabrielle Mom.............................................................................................................................................................Cassi Quinn Kohl Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Watch MARTHA SPEAKS on PBS Kids ® The taking of pictures and/or making of visual or sound recording is expressly forbidden. Please check the houseboard for any program changes. The activities of Theatreworks USA are made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
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MUSICAL NUMBERS “The Most Amazing Dog”.......................................................................................Dad, Helen, Martha, Mom “Mailman/Neighbor”.................................................................................................................Dad, Helen, Mom “Phone”............................................................................................... Martha, Family, Daisy, Maurice, Butcher “Radio”............................................................................................................Martha, Family, Radio Announcer “Bienvenue À Chez Swanky”...............................................................Maître d’, Martha, Helen, Mom, Dad “Fine”..............................................................................................................................Dad, Helen, Martha, Mom “Fly the Sky”..............................................................................Flight Attendant, Martha, Helen, Mom, Dad “Fine (Reprise)”................................................................................................................................................Martha “Come On Inn”....................................... Martha, Helen, Mom, Dad, Innkeeper, Spanawick, Terrington “My Grandma”............................................................... Martha, Helen, Innkeeper, Spanawick, Terrington “Achoo”........................................................................................................................................Innkeeper, Martha “Just Say No”....................................................................................... Martha, Helen, Spanawick, Terrington, “Finale”...................................................... Martha, Helen, Mom, Dad, Innkeeper, Spanawick, Terrington
W H O’ S W H O I N TH E C A S T (a l p h a b e ti c a l JOEL SPARKS (Dad/Terrington) is a graduate from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He recently music directed The King and I for The Harbor Lights Theater Company. Favorite roles: Laurie (Little Women), Ernest (Gibson Fleck premiere), and Seymour Krelborn (Little Shop of Horrors). Many thanks to my family and Theatreworks USA! Go Blue! NASTASIA GREEN (Helen) is excited to be making her Theatreworks debut. She is a graduate from the University of Northern Colorado. Previous credits include Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Hay Fever. Thanks to her family for all their love and support. CHRISTIAN CASTRO (Innkeeper) Theater credits: Come Blow Your Horn (Buddy), Seussical (Cat in the Hat). Christian is also a host and comedian. In addition to theater, he studied voiceover and clowning. He’s excited to make his TWUSA debut with Martha Speaks. Thanks to family and Oprah. @TheCCastro SHAYNA GABRIELLE (Martha) is so honored to be making her Theatreworks Debut. She recently returned from performing at Hershey Park in the show A Rock N Roll Homecoming this past summer. She would like to thank her wonderful mother, Lynn, and godmother, Miriam, for inspiring her every day, and Theaterworks for giving her this amazing opportunity. CASSI QUINN KOHL (Mom) was most recently seen Off-Broadway in Soul Doctor. She graduated from the University of Washington
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(Vocal Performance) and was a Mainstage performer with Disney Cruise Line (Fairy Godmother, Ariel U/S). Regional credits: Motherhood the Musical (Amy), Camelot (Morgan le Fey), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), and Les Miserables (Drammy-Outstanding Production). KEVIN DEL AGUILA (Book) is bookwriter of the hit musical Altar Boyz (NY Outer Critics Circle Award, Lortel and Drama Desk nominations) and lyricist of Click Clack Moo (Lortel and Drama Desk nominations). He received the Heideman Award for his play The Greekest of Tragedies (Actors Theatre of Louisville) and took top prize at the NY Fringe Festival with his comedy 6 Story Building. Other works include his stage adaptation of the DreamWorks film Madagascar and Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live, both of which played engagements at Radio City Music Hall. Kevin has been commissioned to write several pieces for Theatreworks USA including Skippyjon Jones, Lilly’s Big Day, I Have To Go, Duck For President and The Velveteen Rabbit. Current projects include his middle-aged superhero musical The Astonishing Return of The Protagonists! BRAD ALEXANDER (Music) is the composer of See Rock City & Other Destinations, which won the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book and received five additional nominations including Outstanding Music. He also received the Richard Rodgers Award, BMI Foundation’s Jerry Bock Award, and The Anna Sosenko Young Auditorium
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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST Assist Trust Award for his work with Adam Mathias on See Rock City…, available for licensing through Samuel French, Inc. Brad wrote the music for Theatreworks USA’s Click, Clack, Moo (Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee) and Just So Stories, as well as songs for Duck For President, If You Give A Pig A Pancake, and We The People (Lortel Award nominee). Upcoming projects include Bread & Roses with lyrics and book by Jill Abramovitz, The Original off-Broadway Cast Recording of See Rock City… on Yellow Sound Label, and an album of new original songs. Brad’s music has been featured on Sony Records, Select Records, Showtime’s The L Word, and VH1’s “Celebreality” campaign. He is a member of The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, National Alliance for Musical Theatre and The Dramatists Guild of America. www.bradalexander.com JILL ABRAMOVITZ (Lyrics) In addition to Martha Speaks, Jill is the lyricist and cobookwriter of The Dogs of Pripyat, winner of the Weston Playhouse New Musical Award and featured at the 2011 NAMT Festival of New Works as well as Goodspeed’s 2012 Festival of New Artists. She’s a contributing lyricist on It Shoulda Been You (George Street, Village Theatre), directed by David Hyde Pierce and starring Tyne Daly. She and composer Brad Alexander are currently developing an adaptation of the film, Bread and Roses, and are also the proud parents of Leo Alexander. As an actress, Jill has appeared on Broadway in Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, 9 to 5, and the upcoming Cinderella. Jill is a proud member of the BMI workshop, where she received a Harrington Award for outstanding achievement, and a past Dramatists Guild fellow. Jillabramovitz.com VERONICA REYES (Co-Director/ Choreographer) has been an actress/director/ producer in NYC for the last 10 years. She has assisted Dev Janki on the Theatreworks tour of Yellow Brick Road and the Martha Speaks mini-tour. She has also directed several projects for Unity Stage Company in Queens. www.imveronicareyes.com
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NICK SALDIVAR (Co-Director) His work has garnered the recognition of the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival, where he was an SDC Fellow. Directing credits include, Seussical Jr. (Hangar Theatre), Gra’Ma Say & Mama’s Laundry Starch (Juneteenth Legacy Theatre), Baby with the Bathwater (Surfside Playhouse), The Trojan Women 2.0 (Orlando Fringe), and ORAL (Orlando Fringe). Nick is also the Literary Manger at the Hangar Theatre and an SDC Associate Member. www.Nick-Saldivar.com NIA SCIARRETTA (Stage Manager) is excited to join Theatreworks USA. Touring credits include SM for A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ). Regional credits include ASM for My Fair Lady (Asolo Repertory Theatre), The Trip to Bountiful, Spelling Bee, The 39 Steps, and Penelope, of Ithaca (Hangar Theatre). Ithaca College graduate. THEATREWORKS USA (Producer), founded in 1961, is America’s foremost professional theatre for young and family audiences. Its mission is to create imaginative and thoughtprovoking shows that are educational, entertaining and thought-provoking. Their 2012-2013 touring repertoire includes Bunnicula; Charlotte’s Web; A Christmas Carol; The Civil War; Click, Clack, Moo; Freedom Train; If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books; Junie B. Jones; Martha Speaks; Seussical; Skippyjon Jones; The Velveteen Rabbit and We the People. Theatreworks’ honors include a Drama Desk Award, Off-Broadway’s Lucille Lortel Award, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the William M. Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence given by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and the Medal of Honor from the Actors’ Fund of America. www.TWUSA.org ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the U.S. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. www.actorsequity.org
M E M B E R S 2 012 - 2 013 Director’s Council James R. Connor Lolita Kachel Francine L. Pease Michael Ross Director’s Circle Ron & Ann Abele James & Julie Caldwell Robert & Yvonne Fiskum David & Kathy Granum H. Gaylon & Hannah Greenhill John & Sandra Heyer Dr. Beverly Kopper Mark McPhail Kenneth & Dorothy Otting Julian & Anne Stinson Chuck & Barb Taylor Richard & Veronica Telfer Ambassador Craig & Bonnie Anderson Richard & Kathy Haven Dawn & Lyle Hunter Mitzi Joseph Ken & Susie Kidd Ken Kohberger Everett & Ellen Long Craig Matzinger Dennis & Margaret Rohrs Carole Scharinger Betty Schoonover Richard & Judy Triebold Elmer Werhane Patron Bill & Karen Bohn Robert & Marion Burrows Winona Campbell James Carlson Rollin & Nancy Cooper Jo Coulthart Donna G. Fox Jack & Betty Frawley Thomas Grotelueschen Ginny Hall Glenn & Christine Hayes John & Nancy Hoffmann Geraldine & Robert Jennings Arthur Kolb & Dorothy Kopp
Orville & Carol Larson Nels & Gloria Madsen Connie & Alan Marshall Rowland & Audrey McClellan Michael & Jean Morrissey Margaret Mueller John & Arlene Newhouse Terry & Arlene Ostermeier Jerry & Jan Palzkill Gordon & Helen Parks Lyn & Mary Kay Piatt Mary Hill-Roth & Ted Roth Jim & Sue Schlough Jerry & Bunny Schoen Dennis & Evelyn Schulz Lewis & Kathleen Scott Cynthia Smith Ben Strand & Kari Borne Dean & Shirley Taylor Patricia Townsend Donald & Marjorie Triebold Pamela & David Van Doren David Veith Robert Wright & Elizabeth Asher Karl & Doris Zahn Supporter Curtis & Diane Abendroth Helmut & Martha Ajango Stanley & Ann Alger Jackie Amundson & Dean Zweifel Rod Anderson Julia Armstrong Michael & Karen Atwood Steve & Pam Barnes Patricia & Thomas Bauhs Thomas & Christine E. Beckman Dale Benson James & Ginger Best Lynn & Cheryl Binnie Ron & Marilyn Binning Elizabeth Blumberg Forrest Bright Susan Burkhardt Mary Beth Byrne Patricia Caldwell Gerald & Lois Caslavka
Ann Chester Steve Cline Mr. & Mrs. Cohen Marilyn & Richard Coogan Antionette Czebotar Dean & Bonnie Dahnert Jacqueline Dailey Audrey & Christian Gatz Nancy & Leo Geidel Mary Godfrey Norm & Polly Godfrey Barry & Margo Goldberg Karla Goodman Kathy & Jim Gross Skip & Carna Grover Carol Guequierre Mark Gustafson & Su Ash Gustafson Hans & Carla Hahn Margaret Hancock Diane Hanson John & Jean Henderson Mark Hildebrand Lloyd & Daphne Holterman Gene & Charlotte Huntley Helene Hurdis Martha Johnson Richard & Susan Kaja Debra & Ken Kirkeby Sharon & Jeff Knight Bob & Gloria Knipschild Paul & Sue Kremer Steven Landfried Leota & Steve Larson Leece & Phillips Law Offices Laura Lester Luann Livingston Dr. Steven & Larissa Lyon Sandra Matson Jeffrey McKinney Rosemary Metzdorff Michael McGoff Jim & Carol Miller Bob Mischka Lois O’Brien Tom & Mary Oehler Kim & Denise O’Keefe Michael & Marie Olson Richard & Judy Owens Terrie Parenteau Larry & Mary Peiffer Young Auditorium
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M E M B E R S 2 012 - 2 013 Astrid Peterson Kirke & Elaine Plank Dale & Colleen Riggs John & Julie Ripley James Rogers Dick & Julie Ruhe Daniel Sable Dennis & Mary Salverson Kathleen Salzwedel Doug & Karen Saubert Alice Scherer Ervin Schlepp Robert & Sharon Schweitzer William & Marlyne Seymour Roger & Helen Shimon Larry & Edie Simons Patrick & Luly Snyder Thomas Spiegelhof Barbara Stallman Dave & Bonnie Stanley David & Cheryl Stedman Ann & Howie Stiff Lee Stoneking David & Merri Stoneman Charles Taggart Russell Treiterer Yvonne Treiterer Richard & Arlene Trewyn Marc & Nancy Turner
Ron & Sandra Van Able Carleen & Arthur VanderKoy John & Darlene Varnes Mary Lynn & Dennis Vogel John & Lila Waldman Vivian & Fred Welch Eda Wilson Carole Witkowski Rod & LaVonne Wittwer Mark & Peggy Wuenstel Charles & Barbara Zidek Contributor Mary Adams Carl W. & Melba Bradberry Wendy Brown Carol Christ Kathleen Eisenmann John Finney Dale C. & Margaret C. Fose Carol Grulich Richard Haney Susan Hiscox Eleonora Jedrysek Henry Kenyon Kristin Koeffler Dr. & Mrs. Robert Koenitzer Dian LaFontaineAschmann
Barbara McGlynn Tammy McElwee Susan Mealy Rosemary Metzdorff Henry Mol Barry Mullen Maureen Nielson Thelma Robbins Philip Roou James & Cheral Sadler John & Mary Ellen Sanderson Rod & Sue Scherer Merle & Mary Lou Schinke Susan Sims Steve & Linda Steinhoff Miles A. & Nancy Stejskal Gayle & Dale Stettler Bridget Trewyn Marge Ware Nettie Weber Matthew Winden James & Mary Jo Wooldridge Student Owen Kirkeby Matthew Knudtson Bryan McConnell Lisa Tessene-Martin
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Terri Pratesi Roger & Lillian Punzel Thomas & Sharon Tenuta Chuck & Barb Taylor Karolyn & Hugo Tscharnack James & Marie Rubietta James & Linda Santy Richard & Ruth Schauer Jeannean Spaulding A. Robert Taylor Steve & Sherry Van Dyke Constance & Joseph Vitale Victoria on Main Bed & Breakfast