THE COMPANY
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NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
NOAH ARCHIBALD
ANTHONY CARRO TAUBERT NADALINI*
JOHNNY DiGIORGIO*
MARLANA DUNN*
MAGGIE EK
SKYLAR GAINES
CHISTOPHER JAMES HESTER
CLAIRE MARSHALL
DONOVAN MENDELOVITZ
STEFAN MILLER
SARAH PIERCE
ANDREW SATTLER
LANCE ARTHUR SMITH*
“Ces Soirees-La (Oh What a Night)”
MUSICAL NUMBERS
PLACE & TIME 1950s to early 2000s
Various locations, especially around New Jersey
ACT I
French Rap Star, Singers “Silhouettes”
Tommy, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, Frankie “You’re the Apple of My Eye”
“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”
“Earth Angel”
“A Sunday Kind of Love”
Tommy, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, Frankie
.Tommy, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, Frankie
Tommy, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, Judge, Detective
Frankie, Tommy, Nick Massi, Nick’s Date “My Mother’s Eyes”
“I Go Ape”
“(Who Wears) Short Shorts”
“I’m in the Mood for Love/Moody’s Mood for Love”
“Cry For Me”
“An Angel Cried”
“I Still Care”
Frankie
Tommy, Nick, Frankie, Hank
The Royal Teens
Frankie
.Tommy, Nick, Frankie, Bob, Joey
Hal Miller and The Rays
Miss Frankie Nolan and The Romans “Trance”
“Sherry”
“Big Girls Don’t Cry”
“Walk Like a Man”
“December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)”
“My Boyfriend’s Back”
“My Eyes Adored You”
Billy Dixon and The Tropix
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Tommy, Bob, Nick, Party Girls
The Angels
Frankie, Mary, Tommy, Bob, Nick “Dawn (Go Away)”
There will be one 15-minute intermission during this performance
ACT II
“Big Man in Town”
“Beggin’”
“Stay”
The Four Seasons
.The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons
Frankie, Bob, Nick “Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)”
“Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)”
“Bye Bye Baby”
“C’mon Marianne”
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”
“Working My Way Back to You”
“Fallen Angel”
Frankie, Bob
Frankie, Bob, Joe, Charlie
Frankie, Joe, Charlie, others
Frankie, Joe, Charlie, others
Frankie
Frankie and The Four Seasons
Frankie “Rag Doll”
Frankie, Tommy, Bob, Nick “Who Loves You?”
THE ORCHESTRA
Music Director/Keyboard 3: Lyndon Pugeda
Flute/Oboe/Clarinet/Soprano Sax/Alto Sax: Greg Armstrong
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Tenor Sax/Bari Sax: Rob Elinson
Trumpet: Joe Harris
Guitar 1 (Electric 6 and 12 String/Steel String Acoustic): Charles Jirkovsky
The Four Seasons, Company
Guitar 2 (Electric 6 and 12 String/Steel String Acoustic/Mandolin/Baritone/Electric Sitar): Andrew Ginzel & Mike Reyes
Electric Bass: Jared Pasimo
Drums: Brian Dall
Keyboard 1: Benjamin Goniea
Keyboard 2: Michelle Gray
Music Contractors: Lyndon Pugeda & Jordan Beck
WHO’S WHO
NICHOLAS ALEXANDER he/him (Frankie Valli) is ecstatic to be joining this fantastic cast of Jersey Boys, crossing a role off of his bucket list. Some of his favorite credits include: In the Heights (Sonny), Mamma Mia (Pepper), All Shook Up (Ensemble) (Moonlight Stage Productions); Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon), Bright Star (Max), Beauty & the Beast (Lefou) (Candlelight Pavilion); Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Buzz Who/Papa & Max US) (The Old Globe); Big River (Tom Sawyer), Rent (Roger) (Performance Riverside); Spring Awakening (Otto) (Barn Stage Company); Sweet Charity (Daddy Brubeck) (The Welk). He is the Artistic Director for a children’s Theatre organization and would like to thank his wife and daughter for being the reason why he continues to create art. www.theaterartsproject.org
NOAH ARCHIBALD (Nick Massi) is thrilled to be making his CCAE Theatricals debut! National Tour: Grace for President. Regional: Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon, Grace for President (Casa Mañana). International: The Abode (Edinburgh Fringe). Selected TV/ Film: Lost Soulz (TRIBECA/STARZ), Into the Wild Frontier (INSP), Vindication (ReedemTV). Upcoming TV/ Film: Porch Pirates, Stan the Man, The Boyfriend Trap, Triumph of the Heart. BA Pepperdine University (Theatre and Music). Follow Noah on Instagram @noaharch82
ANTHONY CARRO he/him (Tommy Devito) is thrilled to be making both his professional and CCAE Theatricals debut in Jersey Boys, a dream show of his. He graduated from Hussian College Los Angeles with a BFA in Musical Theater and Film. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support, allowing him to do what he loves. He would also like to dedicate his performance to his late grandfather, Tony “Poker” Carro, a true Italian-American.
JOHNNY DiGIORGIO* (Norm Waxman & others) is thrilled to be making his CCAE Theatricals debut. A native New Yorker, he’s always excited about heading through the Lincoln Tunnel here to Jersey. He’s especially proud to be returning to the Jersey Boys famiglia, having just performed in the La Mirada production. A recent USC grad, favorite credits include Urinetown, The Seagull, and Troilus & Cressida. Many thanks to family, friends, and mentors, and immense gratitude to TJ, Dana, Lindsay, and the entire team. www. johnnydigiorgio.com. Grazie mille a tutti voi e Salud’!
MARLANA DUNN* (Mary Delgado & others / Dance Captain) is a Los Angeles based actress and filmmaker/documentarian (PBS, AppleTV, OTPYM, Maestra Productions, Skin Deep Productions). She is thrilled to be at CCAE Theatricals, returning to Jersey Boys (National Tour, Vegas, La Mirada - Mary). This show truly has a special place in her heart. A few past favorite theatre roles: Always…Patsy Cline (Patsy Cline, PCLO), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou, PCLO), Ruthelss… (Judy/Ginger, PCLO), Reefer Madness (Mary Lane, Pittsburgh Playhouse), All Shook Up (ensemble/dance captain, NSMT), A Musical Christmas Carol (Belle/dance captain, NSMT). As an educator at heart, Marlana is excit-
edly starting this school year on the conservatory staff at California School of the Arts. She holds a BFA(PPU), an MFA (USC, SCA) and is a proud member of AEA. Thanks to agent FSE. And as we say in Jersey, “Family is everything.” Much love. Enjoy! @marlanadunn www.marlanadunn.com
MAGGIE EK she/her (Francine & others) is beyond excited to be making her CCAE Theatricals debut! Regional credits include: Inga (Young Frankenstein) and Francine (Jersey Boys) at La Mirada, Katherine (Newsies) and Myra Bruhl (Deathtrap) at the Woodstock Playhouse, and Phyllis (42nd Street) at Musical Theatre West. Maggie would like to thank the cast and crew of Jersey Boys, her family, and friends for all their support. maggieek.com @maggie.l.ek
SKYLAR GAINES they/him (Bob Crewe & others) is thrilled to be making their CCAE Theatricals debut in this stellar show! Regional credits include Newsies (Morris Delancey), Mack & Mabel (Freddie/Villain), Little Shop of Horrors (Orin & Others), Great Age of Sail (Sidney Kanon), Assassins (John Wilkes Booth) and a few select shows in which they didn’t play jerks, like Love! Valor! Compassion! (Bobby) and debatably Tabletop: the Musical (Luke/ Paladin). They’d like to thank their family and friends for their support and for trusting that this villain trend is only a phase. SkylarGaines.com IG: @skylarcardigan
CHRISTOPHER JAMES HESTER (Hal Miller & others) is thrilled to be making his CCAE Theatricals debut! After moving to California in 2020, Hester has been honored to perform and follow his dreams. Recent credits include: Norwegian Cruise Line (lead vocalist), Oliver (5 star theatricals), NAACP’s 2024 award-winning Carmen Jones (Santa Barbara Ensemble Theater), Omar (LA Opera debut), Pirates of Penzance (Pacific Opera Project), Disney’s Philly Phonics (Disneyland Resort), Sound of Music (La Mirada Theater), Polar Express (Perris CA), Camille (Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival) and solo performances at “Broadway at the Bourbon Room”. Hester can also be seen on television in music videos (Fridayy), national commercials (Torrid), and supporting roles on Netflix (Woman in the House), HBO max (Gwen Shamblin), and MTV (Date My Playlist). In addition to entertainment, Hester holds a master’s degree from Boston Conservatory in vocal pedagogy and continues to teach in the Los Angeles area. When Christopher is not singing, he loves hikes, playing with his adopted dog Dolce, and going out with friends.
CLAIRE MARSHALL she/her (Angel & others) is thrilled to be movin’ and groovin’ for a bit back in SoCal! She recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre & Minor in Dance from Missouri State University (go bears!). When not onstage she is probably learning something new to be mediocre at. Claire enjoys furry four-legged friends, more than people sometimes. Favorite credits include Xanadu (Kira), Anything Goes (Virtue, Reno U/S), A Chorus Line (Judy Turner), and Crazy for You (Dance Captain). Say hi at @claire.m__ and learn more at claire-marshall.net. Thank you for supporting the arts!
DONOVAN MENDELOVITZ (Joey & others) is so thrilled to be joining the cast of Jersey Boys at CCAE Theatricals! Recent credits: Rock of Ages (SABT), Mack & Mabel (ARTCO) and La Cage Live! (Hollywood Roosevelt). After swinging the show on Norwegian Cruise Lines, he has been itching to get back to Jersey and is so grateful to do it with this team. Big thanks to TJ, Dana, Lyndon, and Lindsay. Love to his parents, partner, and pretty pals in the cast! Rep: ATB Talent. donovan-mendelovitz.com
STEFFAN MILLER (Swing) is thrilled to be joining CCAE Theatricals for this production of Jersey Boys. Recent credits include: National tour: The Spongebob Musical (Electric Slate; Plankton and Perch Cover) Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (swing), Off-Broadway: Queen Esther (Teresh) Regional: Interstate, East West Players (Pastor Fred) Tenor By Night, El Portal Theater (Mike), State Fair, Sierra Repertory Theatre (Fairtone), Little Women, The Chance Theatre (John Brooke), West Side Story, Theatre Royale (A-rab), Oklahoma!, Opera San Luis Obispo (Will Parker), Of Thee I Sing, Bear Valley Music Festival.
TAUBERT NADALINI* (Bob Gaudio) grew up with three Italian American brothers - this is familiar. Theatre: Jersey Boys (McCoy-Rigby/3D Theatricals), Mamma Mia! (McCoyRigby), The Angel Next Door (North Coast Rep, world premiere), Georgia McBride (International City Theatre, Robbie Award for Best Actor), Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Pacific Resident Theatre), The Lion in Winter (Laguna Playhouse), Bright Star (Musical Theatre West), Bronco Billy (Skylight Theatre, world premiere), Shooting Star! (Hudson Theatre, world premiere), The Fantasticks (CB Mountain Theatre), Evita (PV Performing Arts), Metamorphoses (Theatre 68), Frozen (Disneyland). TV: “This is Us” (NBC), “Sterling” (HBO), “Deviants” (Showtime). Taubert recently directed Cock at the L.A. LGBT Center and premiered his one-man musical, Unnerving Berlin!, at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in L.A. Alum of USC’s School of Dramatic Arts and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Represented by Denny Sevier at The House of Reps and Heidi Rotbart Management. Immense gratitude to Sean, Heidi, Jim & Shan for their support. @taubertnadalini
SARAH PIERCE she/her (Lorraine & others) is so excited to be a part of Jersey Boys at CCAE! Selected regional credits: Little Women (Jo March), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), and Hairspray (Penny) at Chance Theater; Xanadu (Erato) and The Addams Family (Ancestor/ Understudy for Morticia) at San Diego Musical Theatre. Sarah holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University and is proudly represented by ATB Talent. Many thanks to her loved ones for their incredible love & support, especially her grandparents! sarahkpierce.com
ANDREW SATTLER (Nick DeVito & others) This is Andrew’s first production at CCAE Theatricals and his first musical on stage in a very long time! He’s been spending the last few years singing and sailing along with Norwegian Cruise Line, and also creating magic for families at Disneyland in Anaheim and Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. He is a father to 1 year old kitten, Byzantine (Byzzy) and an uncle to his adorable nephew, Milo.
Big thanks to my family and friends for all the love and support, and my agency FSE for believing in me!
LANCE ARTHUR SMITH* he/him (Gyp DeCarlo & others) CCAE Theatricals debut. Broadway LAB: October Sky (also Fight Director). San Diego: Redwood, Like They Magical (La Jolla Playhouse); How the Grinch Stole Christmas, October Sky, Life After (Old Globe); Spamalot, The Bodyguard, Mamma Mia!, My Fair Lady (Welk); Million Dollar Quartet, Around the World in 80 Days (Lamb’s Players); La Cage aux Folles, Bed and Sofa (Cygnet); Victor/Victoria, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls (Moonlight); Intimate Apparel (San Diego Rep); Tomfoolery, Romance/Romance (North Coast Rep); A Piece of My Heart (Mo`olelo); Tuesdays with Morrie (Vista’s Broadway Theater). Regional: Julius Caesar (Kingsmen Shakespeare); The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Merchant of Venice, Return to the Forbidden Planet (ARK); Carousel, Grease (PCPA). Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. www.lanceasmith.com
MARSHALL BRICKMAN (Book) Films (Author or co-author): Sleeper, Annie Hall, Manhattan, Manhattan Murdery Mystery, For the Boys, Intersection; (as writer/director): Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (head writer), “The Dick Cavett Show” (head writer/co-producer). He has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy and other periodicals and was the 2006 recipient of the Writers Guild of America’s Ian McClellan Hunter Lifetime Achievement Award. Jersey Boys, his first venture into musical theatre, won four Tonys including Best Musical. The Addams Family, his second Broadway venture (with co-author Rick Elice), is currently playing on national and international tours. He lives in New York City and hopes to die in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones and their attorneys.
RICK ELICE (Book) co-wrote Jersey Boys (winner 2006 Tony Award, 2007 Grammy Award and 2009 Olivier Award for Best Musical) with Marshall Brickman. His play, Peter and The Starcatcher, received nine 2012 Tony Award nominations (including two for Rick) and won five - more than any play of the season. Also on Broadway, Elice wrote The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa) with current productions in Europe and South America. In 2014, the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego presented the world premiere of his new musical, Dog and Pony (musical and lyrics by Michael Patrick Walker). Rick is currently writing a musical for Disney Theatricals with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, based on the film Make Believe, and Super Fly (co-written with Seth Zvi Rosenfeld), directed and choreographed by modern dance legend, Bill T. Jones. Heartfelt thanks to those whose work in the theatre makes him grateful for the day he was born: Sondheim, Stoppard, Bennett, Prince, Fosse, Robbins, Nichols, Tune, Nunn, Laurents, Stone, Kushner, Taymor, Papp, Schumacher, Schneider, Coyne, Brickman, Timbers and Rees. Rick thinks about them a lot. He never thought about Jersey much. He does now.
BOB GAUDIO (Composer) wrote his first hit, “Who Wears Short Shorts,” at 15, for the Royal Teens, and then went on
to become a founding member of The Four Seasons and the band’s principal songwriter. He also produced the hit “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” for Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand (Grammy nomination, Record of the Year) as well as six albums for Diamond, including The Jazz Singer. Other producing credits include albums for Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and the soundtrack for the film Little Shop of Horrors. With his wife, Judy Parker, Gaudio produced and co-wrote the Who Loves You album for The Four Seasons and one of Billboard’s longest-charted singles (54 weeks), “Oh, What A Night.” A high point in his career came in 1990 when, as a member of the original The Four Seasons, Gaugio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1995, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which hailed him as a “quintessential music-maker.” To this day, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli still maintain their partnership… on a handshake.
BOB CREWE (Lyricist) “New York was pregnant in the fifties,” says Bob Crewe, “gestating with possibilities.” Crewe and his music partner Frank Slay became independent writer-producers when the category hadn’t been invented. Crewe’s 1960s unprecedented producing success with The Four Seasons birthed a new sound, striking a major chord in American pop. “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Candy Girl,” “Ronnie” - all smashes! When lead Frankie Valli demanded a solo turn, Crewe and Bob Gaudio wrote (and Crewe produced) “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” which eventually became the century’s fifth most-played song. Crewe ran hot with artists from Vicki Carr, Oliver and Lesley Gore to Mitch Ryder, co-writing with Charles Fox for the soundtrack for Jane Fonda’s film Barbarella. Then his own Bob Crewe generation exploded with Music to Watch Girls By. In 1972, Bob was in L.A., where he revived Frankie Valli with “My Eyes Adored You” by Crewe and Kenny Nolan. They also co-wrote Patti LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” (#1, July ‘75), which was a hit again on the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge (#1, June ‘01)... David Ritz.
T.J. DAWSON (Director) is thrilled to be back at CCAE Theatricals having last directed Sunday in the Park with George which was the most nominated musical for the San Diego Critics Choice Awards winning several, including Best Resident Musical! T.J. received Ovation nominations, as well as an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Lifetime Achievement Award for his direction of the 3-D Theatricals’ critically acclaimed productions of Parade and Ragtime. Select directing credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (w/ Sally Struthers), Avenue Q (Ovation Nomination), 9 to 5 (staring Tony Nominee Beth Malone), Side Show (Robby Award - Best Director, Best Musical), The Addams Family (staring Bronson Pinchot & Rachel York), The Secret Garden, Cabaret A huge thank you to Jeremy and Jordan for constantly raising the bar and providing a supportive and perfect environment to create & to this brilliant Jersey Boys cast, crew & incredible team. “Thank you to Jeanette for stepping up for our kids while I was working. Jude, Isaac and Haven, you are my every breath and I am the luckiest dad alive. Mi amor, mi corazón, Ander... I love you with all that I am. Lastly, thank you to God for being my constant source of love, inspiration and above all strength.” IG: @tjdawson81
LYNDON PUGEDA (Musical Director/Conductor) is excited to be making his CCAE Theatricals debut! Music Director credits include The Lorax, Picasso at the Lapin Agile (The Old Globe); School of Rock, Jesus Christ Superstar, Memphis, On Your Feet!, Once on This Island (Moonlight Stage Productions); Legally Blonde (San Diego Musical Theatre); Gutenberg! The Musical! (Backyard Renaissance); Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (New Village Arts); Man of La Mancha (Oceanside Theatre Company); The Bodyguard (Theatre at the Welk). Associate Music Director credits include Redwood, The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, Bhangin’ It (La Jolla Playhouse); Benny & Joon, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe). Lyndon’s work has earned several honors including a Craig Noel Award nomination, BroadwayWorld Award and three National Youth Arts Awards for Outstanding Musical Direction. He received a B.A. degree in Music: Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from UC San Diego. Following this run, Lyndon will be traveling to Canada to serve as the Music Director for The Ballad of Johnny and June, directed by Des McAnuff, at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support. @lyndonpugeda on Instagram
DANA SOLIMANDO (Choreographer) is excited to be making her CCAE debut. She has won several awards, including three Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, seven Ovation nominations, a NAACP nomination, and three L.A. Drama Critics Circle nominations. Credits include: World Premier of Irena - The Irena Sendler story for Teatr Muzyczny Poznan (2023 Koryfeusz award and 2022 Kiepura award nom), Cabaret (2019 Ovation and L.A. Drama Critics Circle nominations), Rebel Genius (2019 World Premier), American Idiot (Ovation Award nom.), Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (5th Ave Theater), Parade (Ovation nom.), Spring Awakening (Ovation nom), Mamma Mia!, Rent, The Addams Family (with Rachael York & Bronson Pinchot), Billy Elliot (L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award nom.), Ragtime (Ovation nom.), Damn Yankees (Ovation award nom.), Urinetown, Hairspray, All Shook Up, Swing! (L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards— Best Choreography). Miss Saigon at Macau International Arts Festival/McCoy Rigby Ent, Jesus Christ Superstar national tour (NAACP Theatre Award nomination). La Cage aux Folles, The Wizard of Oz, Hair (Sacramento Broadway Music Circus); Little Miss Scrooge (world premiere). As a performer her Broadway performance credits include Peter Pan (Tiger Lily), Cats (Rumpleteazer), and Swing! (West Coast/Country girl). Dedicated to the memory of her Bergen County born father Frank “Butch” Solimando. Salute!
BETHANY SLOMKA (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be back at CCAE Theatricals, but this time on the other side of the table. Bethany is an actor and was seen most recently in our SRS Festival’s production of Call Your Mother, and on our main stage in Every Brilliant Thing, and Sunday in the Park with George. She has been performing professionally for the better part of the last 15 years at various theaters such as The Old Globe and Tuacahn Center for the Arts, but also has spent many years as a theater educator, audition coach, and youth theater director. She has always been interested in the other side
of the table and has a passion for learning all aspects of this art form. She cannot wait to learn from and work alongside TJ, Lyndon, Dana, this gorgeous cast, and the entire Theatricals team. Bethany would like to THANK YOU for supporting live theater! You can follow her journey both on and off stage on instagram at @beeslom.
CAITLIN MUELDER (Dialect Coach) Dialect Coaching Credits include: The Light in the Piazza, Once at CCAE Theatricals, Our Town at South Coast Rep, Oklahoma, Parade, Spamalot, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Young Frankenstein at 3D, A Secret Garden, The Sound of Music, The King & I, Cabaret, Mamma Mia at McCoy Rigby/ LA Mirada Theatre, Oliver, An American In Paris at Musical Theater West, The OA, 47 Meters Down, False Colors, Under Milk Wood, Cabaret, Nicky, My Mother’s Daughter. Caitlin is a writer, director, actor repped by Heroes & Villains Ent. & CAA. More info@: caitlinmuelder.com
STEPHEN GIFFORD (Scenic Designer) is happy to return to CCAE after having designed Ain’t Misbehavin’ in 2022. His designs have been seen on stages across the country and internationally including: The Grand Ole Opry, The Chicago Theatre, Madison Square Garden, The El Sett & Abdel Halim Theaters (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Sacramento Music Circus, The Walnut Street Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Juneau Lyric Opera, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts/McCoy Rigby, and many more. He has garnered many awards and nominations for his work. He was awarded The Bob Z Award for career achievement in set design by the Los Angeles Drama Critic Circle, has been awarded the Scenie Award for LA Scenic Designer of the Year every year since 2008, and was awarded Scenic Design of the Decade for Cabaret, in Los Angeles by Broadwayworld. com. In addition to scenic design for theatre, Stephen has also designed for live immersive events, themed interiors, nightclubs, and cabarets. He holds an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829. www.stephengifforddesign.com
JON INFANTE (Projection Design) is a multimedia designer and artist based out of Southern California. Owner of Infante Media, a boutique production company, that has developed video content for television, film, museums, concert tours, plays and musicals around the world. Jonathan is also the Artistic Director of Southgate Productions and has been producing and directing shows with the Curtis Theatre for the past eleven years. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support. Most recent design credits: The Cher Show (1st US National Tour), Legally Blonde 2022/23 US National Tour, An American in Paris / South Pacific 2022 Tour. Dreamgirls 2020 Asia Tour. Regional Credits: Jersey Boys (MRE), Shrek (3D-T), Matilda (Tuachan), Prince Of Egypt (Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (MRE), Newsies (Moonlight), Big Fish (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MRE), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Circus) American Idiot (LMT).
JANET PITCHER (Costume Coordinator) is excited to work on one of her favorite musicals for CCAE Theatricals! She has costumed over 100 professional productions throughout San Diego. Favorite productions include: Sunday in the Park with George, Witnesses, Bottle Shock!, The Light in the
Piazza, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time , Once, Joseph… (CCAE Theatricals), In the Heights, A Christmas Story, All Shook Up, Sister Act, Young Frankenstein, Full Monty, 9 to 5, Billy Elliot, West Side Story, La Cage Aux Folles and Chicago (SDMT); Elf, The Bodyguard, A Chorus Line, Addams Family, Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol, My Fair Lady, Sweet Charity, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, Hairspray, Anything Goes, Rent (Welk Theatre) Awards: SD Theater Critics Circle winner (Sunday in the Park with George) nomination (The Light in the Piazza).
PETER HERMAN (Hair & Wigs Designer) is proud to be part of the design team for Jersey Boys. He has previously designed wigs for Curious Incident, Bottle Shock!, Sunday in the Park with George, The Light in the Piazza and Ain’t Misbehavin’ and some consultation work on Witnesses. Peter has designed wigs all over the Southern California area. Some of his work has been seen at Cygnet Theater, The La Jolla Playhouse, The San Diego REP, Moonlight Stage Productions, Diversionary Theatre, North Coast Rep as well as some design work for film, television, and various theme parks. Peter currently teaches wig and makeup design at San Diego State University.
JEAN-YVES TESSIER (Lighting Designer) was born quite small but thanks to advances in medical, evolutionary, and nutritional science grew into a larger version of himself. He hails from the cold reaches of Canada and once had a sexy french accent. He has since lost it. If found, please take good care of it. He has been rained on exactly 1,452 times. Incredibly this is also his PIN number. The universe is weird that way.
JOSHUA HEMING (Associate Lighting Design) is a lighting designer based in San Diego, CA. Design Credits include tick,tick... BOOM! (Cygnet Theatre), In a Sunshine State, Love’s Labor’s Lost, A Raisin in The Sun (San Diego State University), Birds of North America (Moxie Theatre), Associate and Assistant Design Credits include DMC Lighting Assistant for The Who’s Tommy (Broadway, 2024), Associate Lighting Designer for Is It Thursday Yet? (PACNYC, 2023), Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson Apt 2B (The Old Globe, 2024), Great Comet (2024), Evita (2023) (Cygnet Theatre), and Assistant Lighting Designer for The Ballad of Johnny & June (2024), Redwood (2024), Babbitt (2023) (La Jolla Playhouse), Twelfth Night and Cabaret (The Old Globe, 2023). He would like to thank his partner for all the love and support she provides. For more information please visit his website at www.joshuahemingld.com & @joshuahemingld across all socials.
PAUL DURSO (Sound Designer) is a musician, composer, and creative engineer across many mediums, with a particular focus on audio engineering and sound design for themed entertainment and theatrical productions, and enjoys making the impossible happen to support the art of the show. He has written, lectured, and taught on aesthetics, themed design, audio engineering and music electronics, and comparative religion. He is an Aspirant to AA and serves as an officer at a local level for Ordo Templi Orientis. His music is available on Meaning Through Form Records. Recent theatrical credits include: The Polar Express Train Ride (national team),
Ain’t Misbehavin’, Hand To God, The Savoyard Murders, Iron, Catch Me If You Can, Disney’s Freaky Friday, In The Car.
CECILIA CRON (she/her) (Props Coordinator/Production Assistant) Select credits include: Vanity Fair (ASM, SRT), Clyde’s (ASM, Moxie Theatre), Nashville Nights (PSM, CCAE), 42nd Street (Spot Op, Moonlight Amphitheater), Saturday Night Fever (Deck Crew, Moonlight Amphitheater), Anything Goes (A2, SDMT), and Xanadu (ASM, SDMT). Additionally, she was the Assistant Choreographer for Moonlight Youth’s production of Seussical last Fall. Cecilia has most recently been working as an after school dance teacher with Moonlight Studios. She hopes you continue to support live theater and enjoy the show!
LINDSAY BROOKS (Casting Director) has worked in casting for almost 10 years with credits including The Office! A Musical Parody (Off-Broadway, 1st National), Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical (Off-Broadway, 1st National, 2nd National, Grand Ole Opry), Friends! A Musical Parody (1st National), The Simon & Garfunkel Story (1st National, 2nd National), Musical Thrones: A Parody of Ice & Fire (1st National), Peter Pan (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Greater Tuna (National Tour), The-Pout-Pout Fish (TheatreWorksUSA), multiple stage productions, tours and readings for McCoy Rigby Entertainment and is currently the resident casting director here at CCAE Theatricals. She is also a working improv comedian and a pretty cool mom. IG: @lindsaykbrooks
AARON RUMLEY (Production Manager) is excited to be working again with CCAE Theatricals. Previous productions include Every Brilliant Thing, Curious Incident, Witnesses, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Sunday in the Park with George. He is also a stage manager, lights, sound, and projection designer. He is thankful to the Theatricals Team, Cast, Designers, and Crew for all their hard work.
TERRY HANRAHAN (Production Manager) has been active in the world of performance for roughly 100 years, beginning as an actor up through her years at UCI, and then as a Properties Designer for both theater and television. After lots and lots of infomercials and any number of Children’s Video Series with the Olsen Twins and Elijah Wood (as Pinocchio) she moved into the Art Departments of Children’s TV for Disney Channel (Kids Incorporated) and Nickelodeon (All That, Kenan and Kel, The Amanda Show) as Art Department Coordinator. Many years as an Equity Stage Manager followed for several southland theaters, mainly 3D Theatricals, McCoy Rigby Entertainment and Fullerton Civic Light Opera, eventually evolving into being Production Manager for 3DT for a number of years. And the joy of working with TJ Dawson and being a part of 3DT through all the many wonderful shows of the last 12 years has led to being a part of this very fun evening with Jersey Boys at CCAE. The joys just keep coming!
JULIAN OLIVE (Production Stage Manager) is excited to be making his CCAE Theatricals debut! Selected credits include Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer National Tour, Geffen Playhouse: The Lonely Few; MTW: Newsies!, MRE: The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys; 5-Star: Shrek, Matilda, West Side Story, The Music Man, Something Rot-
ten, Newsies, The Addams Family, Oliver!; Forestburgh Playhouse: Jersey Boys, Spamalot, Pelkey; 3DT: Newsies, South Coast Repertory: Alice’s Wonderland; Bay Street Theater; Paper Mill Playhouse: The Honeymooners.
GAVIN LATTIMER (Assistant Stage Manager) is an ASM and trainer on various shows and annual events for the Disneyland Resort. Other credits include I Need That, Thirst, Back Together Again, and Wait Until Dark for the Dorset Theatre Festival, Ragtime and Tigers Be Still for the Chance Theater, and shows and events for the Kitchen Theatre Company, State Theater of Ithaca, and the Curtis Theatre. Proud graduate of Fullerton College and Ithaca College.
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA) founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org
3-D THEATRICALS (Producer) has established itself as one of Southern California’s premiere professional theater companies and has earned a reputation for fresh interpretations of Broadway shows featuring the highest caliber of talent. The company seeks to provide Southern California with professional theater that includes Broadway musicals, readings and new works. They have received many awards, recognitions and nominations including Saturn Awards, Ovation Awards and LA Drama Critics Circle Awards, including the prestigious Joel Hirschhorn Lifetime Achievement Award. It is 3-D Theatricals goal to increase arts awareness throughout the community and to nurture our youth with culture and education. The company is committed to excellence and bringing new life and demand to the arts.
CCAE THEATRICALS (Producer) strives to be a place where artists and audiences come together to ask challenging questions, making space to contend with our past, our shared present and to collectively envision our future. Since its inception in 2020, CCAE Theatricals has quickly become one of Southern California’s must-see professional theatre companies earning rave reviews from critics and multiple nominations and awards from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle: the 2022 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding New Production (Witnesses) and the 2023 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Resident Musical (Sunday in the Park with George) among others. CCAE Theatricals brings people together to inspire discussion and open pathways to new ways of thinking. In July 2023, CCAE Theatricals embarked on a new chapter by establishing itself as an independent non-profit organization. With unwavering dedication and a vision to further our mission, we are now registered as a 501c3 Charitable Organization, providing us with the autonomy to continue nurturing the arts and culture in our community and fulfilling our commitment to producing exceptional theatrical and educational experiences for years to come.
JERSEY BOYS PRODUCTION STAFF
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Assistant Director
Dialect Coach
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Projection Design
Associate Lighting Design
Sound Design
Costume Coordinator
Dressers
Hair & Wig Design
.T.J. Dawson
Lyndon Pugeda
Dana Solimando
Bethany Slomka
Caitlin Muelder
Julian Olive*
.Gavin Lattimer
Stephen Gifford
.Jean-Yves Tessier
Jon Infante
Joshua Heming
Paul Durso
Janet Pitcher
Max Cadillac, Liberty-Belle Garza-Omae
Props Coordinator/Production Assistant
Casting Director
Production Manager
Peter Herman
.Cecilia Cron
.Lindsay Brooks
Aaron Rumley, Terry Hanrahan
HOUSE CREW
IATSE Steward
Head Electrician
Head Flyman
Head Video
Head Audio
Head Props
Assistant Audio
Audio Crew
Deck Crew
Nate Woods
Oliver Hammel
Matt Wetherholt, Thomas Rhoades
Cody Glauch
Julia Hill
Tessia Ladicicco
Rose Deveson
Danika Collier
Josh ‘JD’ Noland, Silas Foster, Ryan Gordon, Erick Rosales Follow Spots
Lillie Fletcher, Josh Kirkbride Electrics
Amber Steinbeck, Nick Shelton, Marthea Rogers, Joey Prete, Oliver Hammel, Silas Foster, Matt Jenkins
Carpenters . . David Johnson, Ryan Gordon, Josh ‘JD’ Noland
Rigger
Audio
Video
Vince Jolley
Victoria Rodriguez, Rose Deveson, Julia Hill
Cody Glauch, Josh ‘JD’ Noland
PRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Production Photos
Media Filming
Design + Art Direction
Rehearsal Photography
Ken Jacques
Stephen Daniels
J. Scott Lapp
Holly Lapp
CCAE THEATRICALS STAFF
Executive Director
Artistic Director
Managing Producer
Director of Education & Engagement
Non-Profit Board Consultant
Philanthropy Consultant
Marketing Consultant
Box Office Associate
Camp Director
Arts Admin Fellow .
Julianna Crespo
J. Scott Lapp
Jordan Beck
Tom Abruzzo
Cindi Phallan
Marianne Pekala
Lesley Russe
Holly Lapp
Sebastian Montenegro
Christina Charlene Quintana Olague
Senior Marketing Apprentice
Senior Marketing Apprentice
Mariana Perezchica
Jayden Smith
The actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers of the United States. This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
The following employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Machine Operators, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC, Stage Crew Local 33, Treasurers and Ticket Sellers Local 852, Wardrobe Crew Local 768, Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists local 708.
The House Managers and Press Agents employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States.
United Scenic Artists represents designers and scenic artists for the American Theatre.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
To contact the CCAE Theatricals Ticket Office, visit www.Theatricals.org boxoffice@theatricals.org or call (442) 304-0500 Ext. 1
MISSION STATEMENT
CCAE Theatricals celebrates the human connection through theater and education by sharing stories that illuminate the individual experience and cultivate a collective voice.
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube & TikTok @CCAETheatricals #ccaetheatricals
SPECIAL THANKS
• Stephen Daniels • Sara Matta • Cheryl West • • Dan & Verna Sundquist • 4Wall Entertainment • • TC Furlong • Copymat • Grand Restaurant Group • • Bellamy’s Restaurant • 3D Theatricals • Panorama • • Escondido Union School District • Seven Interpreting • • California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation •
Set, Costumes, Wigs and Props provided by 3D Theatricals
MUSIC CREDITS
“Ces Soirees-La (Oh What a Night)” (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker, Yannick Zolo, Edmond David Bacri), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP)
“Silhouettes” (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), Regent Music Corporation (BMI).
“You’re the Apple of My Eye” (Otis Blackwell), EMI Unart Catalog Inc. (BMI).
“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), EMI April Music Inc., Aldi Music Company, Cotton Club Publishing (ASCAP).
“Earth Angel” (Jesse Belvin, Curtis Williams, Gaynel Hodge), Embassy Music Corporation (BMI).
“Sunday Kind of Love” (Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard Nye, Stan Rhodes, Louis Prima), LGL Music Inc./Larry Spier, Inc. (ASCAP).
“My Mother’s Eyes” (Abel Baer, L. Wolfe Gilbert), Abel Baer Music Company, EMI Feist Catalog Inc. (ASCAP).
“I Go Ape” (Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, Jr.), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
“(Who Wears) Short Shorts” (Bob Gaudio, Bill Crandall, Tom Austin, Bill Dalton), EMI Longitude Music, Admiration Music Inc.,Third Story Music Inc., and New Seasons Music (BMI).
“I’m in the Mood for Love/Moody’s Mood for Love” (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh), Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP).
“Cry For Me” (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“An Angel Cried” (Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI).
“I Still Care” (Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Trance” (Bob Gaudio), Hearts Delight Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Sherry” (Bob Gaudio), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), MPL Music Publishing Inc. (ASCAP).
“Walk Like a Man” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), Gavadima Music, MPL Communications Inc. (ASCAP).
“December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Season Music Company (ASCAP).
“My Boyfriend’s Back” (Robert Feldman, Gerald Goldstein, Richard Gotteherr), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI).
“My Eyes Adored You” (Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan), Jobete Music Company Inc., Kenny Nolan Publishing (ASCAP), Stone Diamond Music Coporation, Tanny Boy Music (BMI).
“Dawn, (Go Away)” (Bob Gaudio, Sandy Linzer), EMI Full Keel Music, Gavadima Music, Stebojen Music Company (ASCAP).
“Big Man in Town” (Bob Gaudio, EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP).
“Beggin’” (Bob Gaudio, Peggy Farina), EMI Longitude Music, Season Four Music (BMI).
“Stay” (Maurice Williams), Cherio Corporation (BMI).
“Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)” (Bob Crewe, Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), EMI Longitude Music, Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me)” (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Everybody Knows My Name” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Bye Bye Baby” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“C’mon Marianne” (L. Russell Brown, Ray Bloodworth), EMI Longitude Music & Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” (Bob Gaudio, Bob Crewe), EMI Longitude Music, Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Working My Way Back to You” (Denny Randell, Sandy Linzer), Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc., Seasons Four Music (BMI).
“Fallen Angel” (Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett), Chrysalis Music (ASCAP).
“Rag Doll” (Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio), EMI Longitude Music (BMI), Gavadima Music (ASCAP).
“Who Loves You?” (Bob Gaudio, Judy Parker), Jobete Music Company Inc., Seasons Music Company (ASCAP).
THANK YOU for your generous annual support.
As we emerge from this period in CCAE Theatrical’s history, we recognize our generous individual donors for their annual and event support.
VISIONARY CIRCLE | $25,000+
Association of Arts Administration Educators
David T. & Dorris E. Staples Foundation * Empower Me Up *
The Fischer Ritchey Foundation * Delnora & Tom Janecek * Hayley Janecek & Ross Caleca*
Irving Z. & Anne D. Sigele Foundation *
Jay & Gale Stienon *
INSPIRER CIRCLE | $10,000-$24,999
Concannon Family Foundation * Susan DeDiminicantanio & Greg Conley * Robert Dudley *
John Hyland *
Audrey Conley & Gertrude & LJ Whitaker Charitable Fund in honor of Lyn and Audrey Conley
Lois Jones*
Robert Will *
ILLUMINATOR CIRCLE | $5,000-$9,999
Murriel & Gary Coleman *
Marcelle & Adam Rossman *
Cynthia & George Weir *
INNOVATOR CIRCLE | $2,500-$4,999
Lois Brossart *
Ken & Pat Denecke * Cheryl Gallant *
Robert Mogg & JoAnn Onishi-Mogg *
Connor Schon* - Kevin & Suzanne Schon Foundation
Scott Vincent & Steve Vanderwal *
Frank Yubeta & Rodney White *
CREATOR CIRCLE | $1,000-$2,499
Tom Hammond & David Adams*
Juith & Chris Hamilton
Pat & Rick Harmetz
Gerry & Mildred Mikas *
Marianne & Michael Pekala *
Jay & Julie Sarno*
George Seymour *
LeAnn & Sam Williams *
Linda Wolff *
MOTIVATOR CIRCLE | $500-$999
Bob Lynch & Dianne Brace *
Kathy Brombacher *
Michael Cachat
Jennifer & Robert Cole *
John Collins
Kurt & Bonnie Engel *
Marsha Engquist *
Norman & Patricia Gillespie
Amy & Gregg Herman *
Nicole Johnson *
Jane LaFazio & Don Strom *
Lisa Lemay *
James & Angela McCormick *
Steven Park *
John Tartaglia
Lawrence & Carol Trautner *
ADVOCATE CIRCLE | $100-$499
Anonymous
Amir & Amy Aminlari
Traci Barker-Ball *
Jeffery W. Barnett
Roy Batchelor *
Diane Benaroya - L’Chaim Magazine
Denise Bevers *
Gregory Block
Marilyn Bohle
Susan & Jim Boland *
Ed Brand & Associates
Scott Anthony Brennan *
Judy Brown *
Clark Burnett *
Daniel P. Calvillo
Domenico & Kim Camplisson
Marcelo Carrejo
Gina Castriotta & Family *
Lori Champagne *
George Cosentini *
Stephen Daniels *
Scott & Laura Deyarmond *
Melora Dietz
Lisa Donahey *
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Drexler
Clifford Elliot *
Richard & Lauraine Esparza *
Marcia Fernando *
Dr. James R. Finnerty *
Joseph Fischer *
Sharon Garza
Michael J. Gervais *
Mr. & Mrs. James Gesvelle *
Jeff Goyette
Kristy Grant-Hart *
Jason & Rachel Green *
Margaret Guy *
Lori Hindenach *
Richard & Donna Horne *
Thomas Hurt
David Johnson *
Marcia Karadashian & Family *
Elizabeth Kaye *
Christopher & Linda Khoury *
Kathleen Kildoo *
Glenna Long *
Amy Levin
Rose Lizcano
Lawrence & Marilyn Lynch *
Janet Mebane *
Michael & Chris O’Donnell *
Ronald Ottinger *
Benita Page
Don & Kathy Piller *
Mark & Janet Pitcher *
Bill Ray
Susan Remery *
John & Teri Rigby *
Carolyn Royer *
Terri Jean Rude *
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ruhe *
Robin Rusinko *
Lesley Russe *
Rick & Leila Sackfield *
Linda Schechner *
Guy & Barbara Shaw
David Leigh Shearer
DeAndre Simmons *
Ann & Julia Smith *
John & Jeane Stevens *
Michelle Sugarman *
Leslie Tobias
Jerry & Kathy Van Leeuwen *
Laura Vedra *
Lydia Vogt
Ruth Voorhies *
Andrew & Nazarena Washburn *
Karen Wooten *
James Wray *
Gregg Yonekura
Janice Young *
Sandra Zautcke *
* Indicates an Original Founders Circle Member
This donor list includes contributions received as of August 19, 2024.
Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us at the Table or by email at jcrespo@theatricals.org.
At CCAE Theatricals, our Department of Education & Engagement encompasses both Workforce Development and Creative Youth Development initiatives. Central to this department is the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory, our premier professional Workforce Development program. The Conservatory’s mission is to create access to and pathways for careers in the arts, ensuring that the industry is inclusive and welcoming to all. This important work is supported by the generous gift from the David T. and Dorris E. Staples Foundation.
As we gear up to introduce the second cohort of apprentices in the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory, we bid farewell to a few folks who finished the inaugural year of the program. Their dedication to the craft and values-driven work has forwarded CCAE Theatricals’ mission of celebrating the human experience. Two of our apprentices are embarking on a second year of the program and launching our Senior Apprenticeship program. Additionally, we remain excited to host our Arts Administration Fellow who is spending the year working on a poetry education project designed to help educators teach this art form. This fellowship is made possible through a grant from the California Arts Council and the Association of Arts Administration Educators.
We offer a special round of applause to these individuals, who are the future of our industry.
Mariana Perezchica, Senior Marketing & Community Engagement Apprentice
Jayden Smith, Senior Marketing & Community Engagement Apprentice
Yoni Kruvi, Artistic Apprentice
Thaise Jenkins, Education Apprentice
Lauryn Vicencio, Production & Company Management Apprentice
Christina Charlene Quintana Olague, Arts Administration Fellow
Stay tuned for the introduction of two brand new apprentices working in the artistic and philanthropy departments. Are you interested in contributing to the impact of the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory?
There are several ways to support through a philanthropic gift that will ensure more access to careers in the arts to more individuals.
Sponsor an Apprentice
$20,000
Sponsor an Intern
$5,000
Sponsor a Staged Reading
$10,000
Sponsor a Teaching Artist
$1,000
We’d also like you to meet Sebastian Montenegro, the Camp Director for our premier Creative Youth Development program, Camp ¡Exprésate! Sebastian is a Colombian American actor, dancer, singer, and creative artist. Raised in Bogotá and Scotland, he immigrated to the U.S. and graduated from the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. He attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and has been performing professionally in San Diego since 2009. Sebastian won a 2023 Craig Noel Award for his performance as Usnavi de la Vega in In The Heights. He now focuses on art, theatre, and education to promote equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
For information about future camp opportunities for our elementary-aged youth, visit theatricals.org.
