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DIRECTOR'S NOTES I am honored to bring Miss Saigon to Broadway By the Bay. It is a landmark moment for me, both professionally and personally. One of my earliest memories of live theater was attending San Francisco Opera's production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, on which the story of Miss Saigon is based. At its core, this is Kim’s love story. We first see her fall in love with Chris and hope is empowered by that love and briefly lifted from the poor and tragic conditions of her own life. When the realities of war separate them, we then experience a mother’s fearless and unconditional love for the son she believes deserves a better life than she experienced. She pursues that outcome with a visceral drive and shows us the true strength of the human spirit. I have been inspired by the vast research I have done on the history of this period. There are many untold stories of tragedy, travesty, and triumph, and these truths have informed my vision. I have created a narrative that does not politicize these events, but allows us to see the common humanity not only in these characters, but in the parallels that are present in today’s global society. I have loved getting to know the BBBay audiences through my past work (2015's Les Misérables and 2014's In the Heights), and look forward to sharing this piece with you. It has been my pleasure to collaborate with this outstanding production team, and incredibly talented cast, all of whom have poured their passion into this project. Broadway By the Bay creates an outstanding environment for creativity and collaboration, allowing our artists to truly create a unique experience for you, our audience. Enjoy the show!.

Jasen Jeffrey Director

A NOTE FROM THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Welcome to Broadway By the Bay’s 2016 season! I am thrilled to welcome you back to the historic Fox Theatre for the first of our four productions - Miss Saigon, Oklahoma!, Broadway By the Bay - In Concert, and our final musical which will be announced on April 5, 2016 (due to a marketing restriction, we cannot announce the title until then, but we invite you to Be our Guest for this Tale as Old as Time)! We firmly believe that community theatre deeply enriches the lives of those who take an active part in it, as well as those whoa attend the productions. On either side of the footlights, those involved represent a diversity of age, culture and life experience. That diversity, combined with our shared passion, appreciation and belief in the importance of the arts, allow us to create meaningful theatrical experiences. The Bay Area is blessed with a wealth of artistic talent, and we are fortunate to have so many within the BBBay family. The shows you see here at BBBay are not a replica of the Broadway production - they are crafted to showcase our local talent, to compliment our beautiful historic venue, and to honor the source material on which they are based. We engage staff, directors, designers, and artists who are ready to take on this challenge and create a unique experience for you - our dedicated and loyal audience. It is a truly inspiring process to be a part of. It is my honor and privilege to work as your Interim Executive Artistic Director. The community of BBBay inspires me on a daily basis, and I am humbled by the opportunity to serve them, and you. Please do take a moment to stop by our lobby table, meet our lovely staff, and share your thoughts about the show and BBBay. We would love the chance to connect with you!

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presents a new production of

Miss Saigon

music by Claude-Michel Schonberg lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil adapted from the original French lyrics by Alain Boublil additional material by Richard Maltby Jr. orchestrations by William D. Brohn

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The Engineer....................................................Anthony Rodriguez III Kim........................................................................ Danielle Mendoza Gigi................................................................... Vida Mae Fernandez Mimi............................................................................. Alysia Beltran Yvette.........................................................................Camille Edralin Yvonne..................................................................... Cheyenne Wells Bar Girls......................................... Pauli Amornkul, Leslie Chocano, Katie Edralin, Kathryn Han Chris........................................................................Terence Sullivan John........................................................................... Aaron Grayson Marines................................................. Chris Aceves, Jesse Cortez, Alexander Gomez, Efrain Lazcano-Ibarra, Brendon North, Jay Thulien People of Vietnam..................Clint Calimlim, Doy Charnsupharindr, Neal Pascua, RJ San Jose Thuy................................................................................. Brian Palac Ellen......................................................................... Catherine Brady Tam............ Isaac Taylor “Buggy” Beltran (3.19, 3.26 - M, 3.27, 4.03) Nicolas Maggio (3.18, 3.20, 3.26 - E, 4.02) Asst. Commissar..............................................Doy Charnsupharindr Club Owner.................................................................... Neal Pascua Captain Schultz.......................................................... Brendon North Ensemble...................Chris Aceves, Pauli Amornkul, Clint Calimlim, Doy Charnsupharindr, Leslie Chocano, Jesse Cortez, Katie Edralin, Alexander Gomez, Kathryn Han, Efrain Lazcano-Ibarra, Brendon North, Neal Pascua, RJ San Jose, Jay Thulien Pit Singers....................................... Jennifer Martinelli, Lizzie Moss, Glen Riggs, Abdon Santiago, Gabbi Traub U/S: Kim................................................................... Cheyenne Wells

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Originally produced on the stage by Cameron Mackintosh. Miss Saigon licensed by Music Theatre International (MTI) mtishows.com by arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.

Performances:

March 18 to April 3, 2016

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The performance runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. There will be one intermission.

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PRODUCTION STAFF Director................................................................................. Jasen Jeffrey Musical Director......................................................................... Sean Kana Choreographer......................................................................Nicole Helfer Associate Director............................................................... Estelle Mocny Fight Choreographer............................................................ Jasen Jeffrey Fight Captain...........................................................................RJ San Jose Dance Captain........................................... Camille Edralin, RJ San Jose Production Manager.............................................................. Alicia Jeffrey Associate Production Manager...................................... Michelle Klingler Stage Manager............................................................................ Kat Pruyn Scenic Designer............................................................Kelly James Tighe Projection Designer........................................................... Steve Channon Lighting Designer...............................................................Michael Oesch Costume Designer........................................................... Leandra Watson Costume Supervisor..................................................................Nic Nelson Sound Designer.....................................................................Jon Hayward Sound Assistants..........................Mackenzie Haynes, Brigitte Wittmer Properties Designer........................................................Gabi Immelmann Technical Director..................................................................Jon Hayward Technical Advisor................................................................... Eric Johnson Master Electrician...........................................................Andrea Schwartz Light Board Operator.........................................................Renae Davison Assistant Stage Managers....................Michelle Klingler, Tim Niupalau Rail Mistress................................................................... Angie “Bob” Woo Rail Dog................................................................................................Mako Child Wrangler...............................................................Jeannette Jeffrey Follow Spot Operators................................ Phillip Davis , Eddie Rayner Social Media Coordinators........................Camille Edralin, Neal Pascua Key Art Designer..................................................................August Laguio Photographer.........................................................................Mark Kitaoka Promotional Videographer..................................................... Tracy Martin House Manager.................................................................... Dana Morgan

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Gee, president Robert Sullivan, vice president Stephen Tabler, treasurer John Blatt Karen Schwartz

STAFF Alicia Jeffrey

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Sean Kana

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Samantha Cardenas

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Neal Pascua

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Conductor, Keyboard................................................................. Sean Kana Keyboards..........................................................Eryn Allen, Alicia Jeffrey Percussion..................................................... Greg Messa, Lane Sanders Bass............................................................................................ Danny Min Violins....................................................... Lucas Gayda, Brendon Morris Viola.................................................................................Christina Owens Cello....................................................................Joshua Mikus-Mahoney Trumpet......................................................................... Marvin McFadden Trombone............................................................................. Ken Sablinsky Horns..........................................................Carrie Campbell, Diane Ryan Reeds......................................................... Larry DeLaCruz, Gina Gulyas Audrey Jackson, Ryan Zwahlen SPECIAL THANKS: ABS-CBN, American Conservatory Theater, BATCO Trailer, Broadway By the Bay League, Center Repertory Company, Desired Effect, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Island Creative Management, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, Portobello Grill, San Francisco Opera, Spark of Creation Studio, TheatreWorks, VietNet, Audrey Banez-Beltran, Lyle Barrere, Sarah Dunn-Rankin, Henni Espinosa, Jessica Gallegos, Nancy M. Gray, Lori Harrison, Jon Hayward, Lance Huntley, Elizar Ivanov, Lily and Jeannette Jeffrey, Michelle Lacewell, Dave LeBlanc, Marilou Ubaldo Lafon, Christine Leslie, Chris Lochtefeld, Eric and Lori Lochtefeld, Jennifer Maggio, Steve Mannshardt, Nigel Pearmund, Sam and Doris Pledger, Ernie Schmidt, Robert Sullivan, Sterling Sullivan, Le Quoc Tran, John Wallau, Jeffrey Whittier, Bridget Wylie, backstage, load-in and load-out crews, Fox Theatre owners and staff, our fabulous volunteers and ushers, and most importantly: YOU, our audience! 2016.03 • BAYSTAGES.COM

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MUSICAL NUMBERS R E C O M M E N D S

ACT ONE Saigon, Viet Nam | April, 1975 “The Heat is On in Saigon”........ The Engineer, The Girls, The Marines “The Movie In My Mind”....................................... Gigi, Kim, The Girls “The Transaction”..................... John, The Engineer, Chris, Company “Why God Why?”........................................................................ Chris “Sun & Moon”.................................................................... Kim, Chris “The Telephone Song”...............................John, Chris, The Engineer “The Ceremony”................................................ Kim, Chris, The Girls “The Last Night of the World”............................................ Kim, Chris Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam | April, 1978

THE ESSENTIAL STEPHEN SONDHEIM

These 30 cast album tracks make a great introduction. (masterworksbroadway.com)

“The Morning of the Dragon”.............. Company, Thuy, The Engineer “I Still Believe”....................................................................Kim, Ellen “Coo Coo Princess”...................................... Kim, The Engineer, Thuy “If You Want to Die In Bed”........................................... The Engineer “I’d Give My Life For You”........................................... Kim, Company ACT TWO United States | September, 1978 “Bui Doi”....................................................................John, Company Bangkok, Thailand | October, 1978 “Bangkok”................................................. The Engineer & Company “Please”........................................................................... John & Kim

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME The Oscar-nominated Menken-Schwartz score re-imagined for the stage. (sh-k-boom.com)

Saigon, Viet Nam | April, 1975 “Kim’s Nightmare”....................... Thuy, Kim, Chris, John & Company Bangkok, Thailand | October, 1978 “Sun & Moon” (Reprise)................................................................ Kim “Room 317”.........................................................................Ellen, Kim “Now That I’ve Seen Her”.......................................................... Ellen “The Confrontation”................................................Ellen, Chris, John “The American Dream”.................................The Engineer, Company “Finale”.............................. Kim, Tam, Chris, John, Ellen, The Engineer

ALAN CUMMING SINGS SAPPY SONGS

The Cabaret star shares his cabaret act, live from the Cafe Carlyle . (yellowsoundlabel.com)

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John Michael LaChuisa's score with Alison Fraser and the Off-Broadway cast. (sh-k-boom.com)

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES CHRIS ACEVES (Ensemble) is unbelievably excited to make his BBBay debut! Favorite credits include Ren in Footloose (Stars 2000), Cousin Kevin in The Who’s Tommy and Lamar in Godspell (OMG, I Love That Show! Productions), Tony in West Side Story (Stars 2000). This past summer Chris took part in creating the original cast recording for The Fourth Messenger, a new musical that recently debuted in Berkeley. He is currently studying dance at Diablo Valley College. Thanks to family and friends for their continuous love and support for his musical theater career!

PAULI N. AMORNKUL (Ensemble) elatedly returns to BBBay with this incredible cast and creative team! Theatre credits include How to Succeed… (Bay Area Musicals), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Amah, 2014 TBA Award winner, Bay Area Children's Theatre), A Chorus Line (Connie, BBBay), West Side Story (TVRT), The Producers and Spamalot (Hillbarn Theatre), and A Little Princess, Annie, and Cinderella, Enchanted! (Berkeley Playhouse). Offstage roles include physician/AIDS epidemiologist in Africa and professor at UCSF Medical School. Deeply indebted to Diane Bissell (dance), Ava Victoria (voice) and family and friends (life).

ALYSIA NOE LLE BE LTR AN (Ensemble) is excited to make her BBBay debut in Miss Saigon. Some of Alysia's favorite performances include Maria in West Side Story, Daniela in In the Heights and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She has trained and performed with Westlake School for the Performing Arts, Spark of Creation Studio and Westmoor High School. Alysia wants to thank her family, friends and teachers for their support and guidance in her journey and hopes that you enjoy the show!

ISA AC TAY LO R “BUG GY” BELTRAN (Tam) is excited to perform in his first BBBay production. It’s

one of many milestones for him this year. In addition to performing in Miss Saigon, he also performed in Kawayan Folk Art's production Kadiliman, turned five , danced hip hop in Spark of Creation's 2015 holiday show and this June he graduates from Pre-K!

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CATHERINE BRADY (Ellen) is making her BBBay debut. Recent theater credits include Diana in Next to Normal (SVCT), Mother in Ragtime (CMTSJ Marquee), Cathy in The Last Five Years (i.e.Presents), Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (CMTSJ Marquee), Martha Jefferson in 1776 (Tabard) and Yellow Girl in Shout! The Mod Musical (The Retrodome). She has performed with Opera San Jose and is a proud alumna of the Chapman University Conservatory of Music.

CLINT CALIMLIM (Ensemble) is extremely excited to be back with BBBay. His credits here include Graffiti Pete in In The Heights, West Side Story, Cats and A Chorus Line. Other credits and tours include Angelina (Upstairs Records) and The Great Liberation Upon Hearing (Dance Brigade). Clint would like to thank his family, friends, BBBay family and Doy for all of their love and support. Clint dedicates his performance to his Dad, who served in Vietnam.

DOY CHARNSUPHARINDR (Ensemble) is honored to be back at BBBay after appearing in last year's Les Misérables. His journey started with a single piano lesson as a kid that eventually led to a lifelong love of music and theater. He incorporates everything he’s learned as a performer into his work as leadership/communication instructor and coach, helping others bring out their voice and authentic leadership presence. Love and gratitude to Clint, my family and friends!

LESLIE CHOCANO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her debut with BBBay in Miss Saigon. Some of her 2016.03 • BAYSTAGES.COM

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past productions include Wednesday in The Addams Family, Daniela in In the Heights, Maria in West Side Story, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors and Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. A big thank you to my family and friends for their endless love and support!

JESSE CORTEZ ( Ensemble) is honored to be a part of this production of Miss Saigon. Favorite credits include West Side Story and Les Misérables (BBBay), Yeast Nation (Ray of Light) and Pearls Over Shanghai (Thrillpeddlers). He will next be seen in Rock of Ages at Center Rep. Along with his roommate, Tim Wagner, he continues to perform cabaret around the Bay Area. He thanks his family and friends for their support! jessecortezmusic.com

CAMILLE EDRALIN (Ensemble, Dance Captain) started dance and voice lessons at five and, after joining WSPA in 1998, studied ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, Polynesian and theater dance. She is currently a choreographer and musical theatre instructor in Daly City. Recently seen as Rosalia in West Side Story, Camille is thrilled to perform with this phenomenal cast of Miss Saigon! Favorite roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

KATIE EDRALIN (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to BBBay for the second time! She grew up training in various styles of dance such as ballet, contemporary, tap, jazz, hip hop and Polynesian. Credits include The King and I, Cosette in Les Misérables, Nina in In The Heights and Francisca in West Side Story (BBBay). She is extremely excited for everyone to see Miss Saigon! Katie would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in everything she does!

VIDA MAE FERNANDEZ (Gigi) is thrilled to make her BBBay debut. Recent credits include Pirate/Warrior in Peter Pan and Dynamite in 6

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Hairspray (Berkeley Playhouse). Originally from Hawaii, Vida holds a degree in communications and music from the University of San Francisco. Other credits include Cabaret (Rosie), A Chorus Line (Maggie), The Wild Party (Queenie), Grease (Rizzo) and Aladdin (Jasmine). By day, Vida manages properties throughout the Bay Area. Thanks to family and friends for all of their endless support and the BBBay team for this gracious opportunity.

ALEX GOMEZ (Ensemble) was last seen as Usnavi in the TBA Awardwinning musical In the Heights and is excited to make his return to BBBay. He has performed throughout the U.S. Favorite roles include A Chorus Line (Paul), In the Heights (Usnavi), West Side Story (Chino) and Grease (Sonny). Thanks to friends and family, Encore Gymnastics (for working around his crazy schedule) and to the artistic staff for being amazing. Much love to best friend Nephi and to his heart Max. Thanks for being so supportive!

AARON GRAYSON (John) is humbled to play this role. He was featured in Higher Ground, an original production by a classmate at Stanford University and also in the ensemble of Dreamgirls in 2014 at BBBay and in 2015 at Stage 1 Theatre. He expects that this story and music will stir and inspire you and and is excited to be a part of that inspiration. Aaron is from San Jose and lives on the Peninsula.

KATHRYN HAN (Ensemble) returns to BBBay where she appeared in Anything Goes and The Music Man. She studied musical theatre and Shakespeare at A.C.T. and dance at Stanford University. Favorite credits include Aphra Behn in Or, (Dragon Theatre), Ana Smith in The Book Club Play (Center REP), Du Barry Was A Lady with comedian Bruce Vilanch (42nd Street Moon) and Christmas Eve in Avenue Q (Los Altos Stage). Offstage, she practices internet law and dances Argentine tango.

E F R A I N L AC A N O - I B A R R A (Ensemble) received a BFA in musical theatre from Notre Dame de Namur University. Credits include Courfeyac in Les Misérables, Piragua Guy in In the Heights, Gypsy, The Full Monty, Crazy for You, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast and Annie Get Your Gun (BBBay), Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee and Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown (Coastal Repertory Theatre) and Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (PACT-Wingspread). He is thrilled to be a part of Miss Saigon and would like to thank his mentors, family, friends, wife and daughter for their unconditional love and support.

NICOLAS MAGGIO (Tam) is excited to be in his first show. Full of energy, he attends pre-kindergarten and takes classes in dance, swimming and soccer. When at home, he loves to play video games, eat fruit and leave Legos all over the house. Special thanks goes to the cast, staff and crew for letting him be a part of this amazing production. He dedicates this performance to his grandparents: Lalu, Lolo, Mema, Nana and Pop-Pops.

DANIELLE MENDOZA (Kim) is so thankful and excited to be making her BBBay debut with Miss Saigon. My love goes out to this talented production team and supportive cast. She is a Bay Area native from Sunnyvale. She is a graduate from California Polytechnic State University with a BA in music. Recent credits include Anita in West Side Story (City Lights Theater Company), Vanessa in In the Heights (CSUEB), Christmas Eve in Avenue Q (New Conservatory Theatre Center), Suffragette Ancestor in The Addams Family (Palo Alto Players) and Bebe in A Chorus Line (SVCP).

BRENDAN NORTH (Ensemble) is making his BBBay debut. Bay Area credits include being a principal performer in Beach Blanket Babylon, Melchior in Spring Awakening

(Altarena Playhouse), Riff in West Side Story (Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre), Bud Frump in How to Succeed... (Bay Area Musicals), Miss Deep South in Pageant (OMG, I Love That Show! Productions) and Ethan in The Full Monty (Contra Costa Music Theatre). Other selected credits Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and Freddy in My Fair Lady. Up next, BBBay's yet-to-be announced fall musical. All my love to Gianni.

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BRIAN PALAC (Thuy) is happy to return to BBBay after appearing in Hairspray. His favorite and wellreceived performances include Freddy in My Fair Lady (West Valley Light Opera),Carmen Ghia in The Producers and Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (South Bay Musical Theater), Roger in Rent (City Lights Theater Company), Cinderella's Prince in Into The Woods (SVPA); Jim Conley in Parade and The Engineer in Miss Saigon (Palo Alto Players) Enjolras in Les Misérables and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (Stage1) which earned him a 2015 TBA Award nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Musical, Luntha in The King and I (Tri-Valley Repertory), Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and, recently, Che in Evita. Brian has an engineering degree and works at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

NEAL PASCUA (Ensemble) is bringin' the heat to Saigon for his sixth production with BBBay where his credits include West Side Story, Dreamgirls, In The Heights (2014 TBA Award winner for Outstanding Musical Production), Hairspray and The King and I. Other favorites include John in Anything Goes (Center Rep), Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Wiz (Berkeley Playhouse), Asher in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Disney’s Tarzan with Contra Costa Musical Theatre. 2016.03 • BAYSTAGES.COM

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ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ III (The Engineer) has performed in Miss Saigon across the USA and Canada on the national tour and in various regional productions. Favorite performances include The Engineer and Thuy in Miss Saigon, Che in Evita, Nanki-poo in The Hot Mikado and Wang-ta in Flower Drum Song. When not performing, he works as a physical therapist. Tony is ecstatic to be back working alongside a very talented group of actors and creative team and would like to thank all of you for coming and supporting BBBay!

RJ SAN JOSE (Ensemble, Dance Captain, Fight Captain) is excited to return to BBBay! A Bay Area native from Union City, RJ started performing in the James Logan High School Color Guard, spinning and twirling flags and rifles. He then performed with the San Jose Raiders, Concord Blue Devils and Santa Clara Vanguard. Combining dance, theatre and color guard, RJ was grateful to be a part of the cast of Blast!, where he spent three summers touring Japan. Favorite BBBay preformances include West Side Story, In The Heights (2014 TBA Award), Cabaret, Cats and Hairspray. Other local faves are A Chorus Line (Woodminister, PCRT) and The Rocky Horror Show (Ray of Light Theatre). Peace & OM. Love to my family and friends. rjsanjose.com

TERENCE SULLIVAN (Chris) is thrilled to be making his Bay Area debut with BBBay. Some of Terence's favorite recent professional credits include Burrs in The Wild Party, Gabe in Next to Normal, Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (*Best Actor by RTCCA) and Roger in Rent. Terence has been honored as Style's “Top 40 Under 40” and “Top Artists Under 30” for his work as both an actor and visual artist. Terence would like to deeply thank Jase and his family for their endless love and support.

JAY THULIEN (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be making his BBBay debut in Miss Saigon. He recently relocated from Canada to enjoy the Bay Area for the housing prices? Previous musical theatre 8

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credits include Peter in Company, Lounge Singer in Dogfight, Pseudolus in …Forum, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Performer in Forbidden Broadway, Mark Cohen in Rent, Ralph Wiley in Reefer Madness, Frederick Fleet in Titanic, Simon Stride in Jekyll & Hyde and Simeon in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . Jay is also a classical pianist, stage director and musical director.

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Kim) is excited to be a part of her first BBBay production! Some of Cheyenne’s past performances include Lorraine in All Shook Up, Bird Woman in Mary Poppins and Peter in Peter Pan. She has trained with Starstruck Theatre in Fremont. Cheyenne would like to thank her teachers, friends and family for their amazing support and she hopes you all enjoy the show!

CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG (Music) began his collaboration with Alain Boublil in 1973, writing the musical score for La Revolution Francaise, the very first French musical. After two years work, Les Misérables opened in Paris, then London, and has since been a worldwide phenomenon. He has been involved in casting all the major overseas productions, received two Tony Awards in 1987 for Best Score and Best Book for the Broadway production of Les Misérables and received a Grammy for Best Cast Recording. Following the creation of Miss Saigon in 1989, he co-produced the gold original London cast album.

ALAIN BOUBLIL (Lyrics) began his collaboration with Claude-Michel Schoenberg in 1973, writing the book and lyrics for La Revolution Francaise, the first French musical. After opening Les Misérables, Mr. Boublil was personally involved in the British adaptation of Les Misérables and the recording of the London and Broadway cast recordings. The Broadway production earned Mr. Boublil two Tony Awards in 1987 for Best Score and Best Book, as well as a Grammy for Best Cast Recording. Miss Saigon marks his first work as an English lyricist, in collaboration with Richard Maltby, Jr.

the 1978 Tony Award as Best Director of a Musical for conceiving and directing Ain't Misbehavin'. He has directed and conceived numerous Broadway and off-Broadway hits including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Song & Dance, Starting Here, Starting Now, Baby and Closer Than Ever. He is a Grammy nominee for the original cast recording of Starting Here, Starting Now. has worked on the original London production of Miss Saigon and New York's Jerome Robbins' Broadway, in addition to contributing to solo artists such as Mandy Patinkin. He has orchestrated for the Metropolitan Opera, Placid Domingo, Marilyn Horne and Frederica von Stade. Brown also orchestrated Agnes de Mille's The Informer and Twyla Tharp's Everest, both for American Ballet Theatre.

JASEN JEFFREY (Director) directed Les Misérables and In The Heights (Broadway By The Bay), Dogfight and Thrill Me (OMG, I Love That Show! Productions), Disney’s Tarzan and Little Shop Of Horrors (Contra Costa Musical Theatre) and three different versions of Rent (Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre and Stars2000). Jasen is also an award-winning actor, as well as a musician, puppeteer and production stage manager around the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a proud member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Special thanks to his family, especially Alicia, Jeannette and Lily for continuing to support his love for the arts.

SEAN KANA (Resident Music Director) is an award-winning Bay Area musicand vocal director. Recent credits include West Side Story and Les Misérables (TBA Award nominees), Anything Goes, Dogfight (TBA Award winner and Shellie Award winner), Dreamgirls (TBA Award nominee), In the Heights (TBA Award winner) The Great American Trailer Park Musical (TBA Award nominee), It’s a Wonderful Life, Cabaret, Cats, Smokey Joe's Cafe and more. Sean

holds a Bachelor of Music degree from SFSU and has toured and recorded internationally. Upcoming projects include Oklahoma! and BBBay's TBA fall musical.

NICOLE HELFER (Choreographer) choreographed the West Coast premiere of School of Rock, Lizzie (Ray of Light Theatre), Peter Pan (Mountain Play), Kiss Me, Kate, West Side Story and the TBA Award winning In the Heights (BBBay), Dogfight (OMG, I Love That Show! Productions), Disney's Tarzan (Contra Costa Musical Theater) and Rent (Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre). Up next is West Side Story for the Mountain Play.

STEVE CHANNON (Projection Designer) desined projections for A Bed and a Chair starring Bernadette Peters (New York City Center), Patti’s Turn featuring Patti LuPone, The Nutcracker and I (George Street Playhouse), Pauly Shore’s Pauly~tics (Showtime) and Les Misérables (Contra Costa Musical Theatre). Steve also created animations and worked as associate for Broadway shows Memphis, The Mountaintop and Colin Quinn: Long Story Short, as well as The History of Invulnerability (Cincinnati Playhouse), Judy Garland in Concert (Boston Pops) and Tears of Heaven (National Theatre of Korea). Steve is excited to be back in the Bay Area where he performed in many shows at AMTSJ, WVLO and SBMT.

JON HAYWARD (Technical Director, Sound Designer) has always had a passion for great-sounding theater. His shocking level of acting talent his first time in the spotlight in 8th grade solidified his career off-stage, and he’s thankful for every minute of it, especially working with the very community-oriented BBBay and Fox Theatre! Outside the theater he can be found cruising the roads of the Bay Area or the skies above! His favorite shows include Little Shop of Horrors and Beauty and the Beast!

GABI IMMELMANN (Properties Designer) is an award-winning theatremaker from South Africa new to the U.S. She has worked in various aspects of theater with involvement in over 50 productions including South African national award-winning productions of The Seagull and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Her most recent work includes My Fair Lady (BBBay), Charlotte's Web and The Little Prince (Marin Theatre Company), Faultline Theatre’s TBA-nominated production of Shiner, Hight Jinx (Word for Word) and The Death of the King, which premieres at ODC Theater this spring. She is thrilled to be apart of the Miss Saigon creative team!

“oh, what a beautiful mornin’” “people will say” “i can’t say no” “the surrey with the fringe on top” “kansas city”

ESTELLE MOCNY (Assoc. Director) At 19 years old, Estelle was lucky enough to tour the U.S. in the national tour of Miss Saigon (credited as Omi Fernandez). She is extremely excited to be on the production side this time around, bringing her back to the show she had fallen in love with at 15. She dedicates this show to her very own Tams: Troy and Tyson. Favorite credits include Miss Saigon (AMTSJ, U/S Kim), Miss Saigon (National Tour, Kim - Matinees/Ensemble), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Narrator), Rent (Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, Joanne), Disenchanted (OMG, I Love That Show! Production, Hua Mulan/ Pocahontas).

MICHAEL OESCH (Lighting Designer) is a San Francisco-based lighting designer for dance, theatre, opera, musicals and film. He has worked with Smuin Ballet since 2004 as the Lighting Director, where he has designed lighting for many world premieres for that company. He has also designed lighting for many other companies in the Bay Area including San Francisco Playhouse, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Magic Theatre, 13th Floor Dance, Trinity Lyric Opera, Pacific 2016.03 • BAYSTAGES.COM

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KAT PRUYN (Stage Manager) is excited to be working with BBBay! She graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2014 with her BA in theatre and a minor in philosophy. Since then she has worked in stage management and/or costumes for Impact Theatre, Bay Area Children's Theater, Marin Theatre Company, Berkeley Rep, OMG, I Love That Show! Productions, BBBay, Island Shakespeare Festival and Center Rep.

KELLY JAMES TIGHE (Scenic Designer) worked Off-Broadway and on national tours of Martin Luther on Trial, The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, The Fantasticks, Almost Heaven, Movin’ Out, Shear Madness and Cats. Regional credits include Paper Mill Playhouse, Fingerlakes Musical Theater Festival, San Jose Rep, Laguna Playhouse, Center Rep, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sacramento Theater Company, Gateway Playhouse, Contra Costa Musical Theater, Diablo Theater Company and Ray of Light Theatre. Mr. Tighe’s theatrical work is published in the text book Scene Design and Stage Lighting and his work as an illustrator has been published in Mooseltoe, A Moose and a Dream. Awards and recognitions include the San Francisco Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, DramaLogue and Shellie awards. kellyjamestighe.com

LEANDRA WATSON (Costume Designer) is thrilled to join the BBBay team. She studied costume design at Western Michigan University. Post graduation she worked for Disney Cruise Line and Goodspeed Musicals before landing in California. She now designs all around the Bay. Leandra's recent design credits include Il Ritorno

d'Ulisse in Patria, Heathers: The Musical and The Mariners.

ALICIA JEFFREY (Interim Executive Artistic Director, Production Manager) has served as the artistic associate and resident production manager for BBBay since 2014. Productions include Evita, In the Heights (TBA Award winner, Best Production of a Musical, Tier II), Dreamgirls, Anything Goes and Les Misérables. She has served as production manager, associate director, musical director, stage manager and orchestra member for various other companies throughout the Bay Area including Contra Costa Musical Theatre, OMG, I Love That Show! Productions, Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, Contra Costa Civic Theater and Diablo Theater Company. She has served on the board and as Vice President of Contra Costa Musical Theatre and is currently the Vice President of OMG.

MICHELLE KLINGLER (Assoc. Production Manager) is a graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in theatrical arts and performance as well as the exclusive Make Up For Ever Academy in Manhattan, completing their masters program in beauty, fashion, runway and special effects for theatre, television and film. She freelances with several Bay Area theaters including Hillbarn Theatre, Educational Theatre Company (resident makeup artist) and BBBay (assistant stage manager for West Side Story, Les Misérables, Anything Goes and Dreamgirls). She is currently stage managing the school tour of Oskar and the Countless Costume Changes for TheatreWorks.

SAMANTHA ROSE CARDENAS (Marketing & Events Coordinator) is proud to work with BBBay, both on and off the stage! She enjoys spending every day supporting, promoting, and producing BBBay and its production of engaging musical theatre. A familiar

face to BBBay, you may recognize her as Maria from West Side Story, Cosette from Les Miserables or Nina from In The Heights. In her spare time, you may find her hitting stages throughout the Bay Area, binge-watching Shonda Rhimes TV shows, or eating great food and drinking great beer and wine. She is grateful that she has found a workplace with strong and fun women, where blasting show tunes and breaking out into song is not only condoned but encouraged!

LIZZIE MOSS (Patron Services Coordinator) is honored to join the lovely ladies at BBBay as the Patron Services Coordinator, making theatre her “day job!” A TBA Award nominated performer, Lizzie has been hitting the Bay Area stages since the ripe old age of two with companies such as The Gary Palmer Dance Company, Ray of Light Theatre, Lamplighters Music Theatre, Douglas Morrisson Theatre and, of course, BBBay! Lizzie is a graduate of the New York City campus of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. In her spare time Lizzie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, binge watching The Office, being a pescatarian, and volunteering on the animal care crew every week at The Marine Mammal Center.

SARAH DUNN-RANKIN (Volunteer Coordinator) is delighted to be a part of the BBBay family, that focuses on supporting local artists and providing the Bay Area with high-quality musical theatre. She previously worked for California Theatre Center in Sunnyvale, coordinating their touring shows for young audiences. Performance credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Titania) and The Threepenny Opera (Lucy Brown). Directing credits include The Tramp and the Roughrider, an original play by Lee Stetson about John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt. Sarah graduated with a BA in theatre arts from Sewanee, University of the South.

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