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a musical based on the stories of p.l. travers and the walt disney film
November 14, 2018
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January 12, 2019
SFPLAYHOUSE.ORG • 415.677.9596 • 450 POST STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
D O U G L A S M O R R I S S O N T H E AT R E presents
THE MORRISSON THEATRE CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT SOPRANO Terri Castaneda Mary Cheung Jan Corpus Jean Davis Iris Goldman Sarah Goodspeed Julie Harkness Lois Hilton Bonnie Lowe Felice Marshall Miloe McCall Judith McGough Jo-Ann Murdach Mary Paterson-Bright Aurea Quintong Mary Lou Schuler Erma Smith Listy Strohbehn Linda Vasquez Susan Vitello Betsy Wong Beverly Worthington TENOR Barry Bailey Harris Chin Al Murdach Gerhard Paseman Troy Reilly Albert Wong Steve Wood
ALTO Veronica Burke Loretta Clifford Nancy Harrison Karen Johanson Priscilla Knippel Nanette Lechthaler Bonnie Lo Lynn Lobree Ilona Louis Jane Malmgren Sherry Mattson Samatha Nohr Gay Ostarello Sharon Ough Elaine Patience Linda Thorlakson Sue Vonnegut Dianne Warner BASS Dave Coleman Bill DeVore Rocco Franciosa Victor Fujii Len Gasiorek Paul Illingworth Dev Mahadevan John Marshall Tom Nohr Francisco Rico Robert Word
22311 N. Third Street Hayward, CA 94546 510.881.6777 theatre@haywardrec.org dmtonline.org
MISSION STATEMENT “The Mission of The Douglas Morrisson Theatre is to involve and enlighten the community through the experience of live theater. We do this by providing the performer with an opportunity for artistic expression and social participation; providing the highest quality theater experience for our audiences; and providing a creative and supportive professional staff.”
Cesar Cancino, music director PERFORMANCE DATES: December 13 to 16, 2018 DOUGLAS MORRISSON THEATRE 22311 N. Third Street, Hayward, CA 94546 The performance lasts approximately two hours. There will be one intermission. Please note the location of all exits. Please turn off your cell phones. Photography, videotaping, or recording of this production is strictly prohibited. You may bring your beverages (with lids) into the theater. 2018.12 • BAYSTAGES.COM | 1
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ACT I “Baroque Christmas Festival” Arranged by Audrey Snyder
“Cantemos Todos Cantemos” Anonymous Portuguese
Felice Marshall, vocalist Bill DeVore, guitarist
“All is Calm, Sleep in Peace” Music by Franz Gruber and J.S. Bach Arranged by Michael Ryan Featured Singers:
Susan Vitello • Listy Strohbehn • Miloe McCall • Dev Mahadevan • Frank Rico • Paul Illingworth
“Gloria in Excelsis” Attributed to W.A. Mozart
“The Coventry Carol”
Traditional English (16th Century) with additional music adapted from "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by J.S. Bach Arranged by Mark Hayes
Julie Harkness, vocalist
“Bidi Bom”
Music and lyrics by David Eddleman
“Pocket Full of Miracles” Music by James Van Huesen Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Sequoia, vocalist
“We Three Kings”
Music and lyrics by John H. Hopkins Arranged by Russell Robinson Featured Singers:
Susan Vitello • Terri Casteneda • Miloe McCall • Julie Harkness • Lynn Lobree Gay Ostarello • Paul Illingworth • Bill DeVore • Dave Coleman • Frank Rico
“The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” Trinidadian Traditional
Audience Participation:
REFRAIN: He come from the glory, He come from the glorious kingdom. He come from the glory, He come from the glorious kingdom. O yes, believer! O yes, believer! He come from the glory, He come from the glorious kingdom.
“O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures of Our God and King)” Music and lyrics by David Maddux, Marty McCall, Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy, and Asukulo Yunu Mukalay Arranged by Roger Emerson
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ACT II “Christmas Bells are Ringing” Arranged by Mark Hayes
“Eatnemen Vuelie (Song of the Earth)” By Frode Fjellheim Arranged by Emily Crocker
“The Secret of Christmas” Music and lyrics by James Van Huesen
Lynn Lobree, vocalist
“Boogie Woogie Santa Claus” Music and lyrics by Leon Rene
Barry Bailey, vocalist
“Sing of Thy Mercies” Psalm 89 Music by Rollo A. Dilworth
“We Wish You the Merriest” Music and Lyrics by Les Brown Arranged by Mac Huff Featured Singers:
Listy Strohbehn • Mary Lou Schuler • Sue Vonnegut • Linda Thorlakson Elaine Patience • Barry Bailey • Bill DeVore • Rocco Franciosa
“Baby, It's Cold Outside” Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser Arranged by Ryan O'Connell
“Angels We Have Heard on High” Traditional
Audience Participation:
VERSE I: Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains. REFRAIN: Gloria in excelsis Deo. VERSE II: Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladness tidings be which inspire your heav'nly song? REFRAIN: Gloria in excelsis Deo.
“South of the Border (A Christmas Celebration)” Music and lyrics by Linda Spevacek Featured Singers:
Julie Harkness • Susan Vitello • Bonnie Y. Lowe • Elaine Patience • Nancy Harrison Sue Vonnegut • Troy Reilly • Bob Word • Rocco Franciosa • Paul Illingworth
“We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman Arranged by Robert Sterling
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S H A W N R YA N L I V E | R Y A N The Bay Area native releases a two-disc set of live gigs - Shawn-anigans and Mistle-Ho - with The Kelly Park Band. ( shawn-ryan.com )
Music Director, Conductor........................................Cesar Cancino Production Manager.................................................. Terry Sullivan Lighting Designer...............................................Danielle Ferguson Sound Engineer........................................................ Paul Jameson Stage Manager...................................................Danielle Ferguson Master Electrician..............................................Danielle Ferguson Chorus Librarians....................................................... Iris Goldman Judy McGough Listy Strohbehn
MUSICIANS Piano........................................................................... Jesse Micek Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass........................................ Aaron Shaul Drums, Percussion..................................................... Taylor Rankin
DOUGLAS MORRISSON THEATRE
MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING
Michael Longoria’s winter wonderland love-note includes holiday standards and modern day classics. ( broadwayrecords.com )
Theatre Manager....................................................... Mary Jo Price Production Coordinator............................................. Terry Sullivan Technical Director............................................... Tom R. Earlywine Shop Foreman............................................................ Josh Wollam Master Electrician..............................................Danielle Ferguson Costume Shop & Rentals ............................................ Daisy Neske Wardrobe Assistant & Properties Rentals......................Larry Jeane Lead Box Office Clerk...............................................Laurie Gossett House Managers............. Robert Miller, Gene Szasz, Melanie Wiley Box Office Staff................... Priscilla Knippel, Lisa Maya, Lisa Saaz Marketing Coordinators........................ Cathy Barragan, Bob Miller
HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
CAROLS FOR A CURE | VARIOUS The Broadway holiday tradition features casts of Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and Pretty Woman. ( broadwaycares.org )
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President................................................................Carol A. Pereira Vice President............................................................ Rick Hatcher Secretary.......................................................... Paul W. Hodges, Jr. Director............................................................... Louis M. Andrade Director................................................................Minane Jameson S TA F F General Manager.....................................................Paul McCreary Superintendent of Recreation................................. James Wheeler Superintendent of Parks and Maintenance................. Larry Lepore All images and/or content provided by Douglas Morrisson Theatre staff, contractors, and/or creative artists unless otherwise credited. Opinions expressed by contractors, contributors, and/or creative artists do not necessarily reflect the views of Douglas Morrisson Theatre or VIA MEDIA. Photo credits are included as provided.
I T ’ S A L M O ST C H R I ST M A S E V E Cabaret king Steve Ross with SuEllen Estey, Ron Spivak, and Benjamin Weil, singing old and new holiday-themed songs. ( harbingerrecords.com )
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DONORS We gratefully recognize the following gifts given from October 2017 through November 2018 by our donors:
LEGACY [$1,000+] The Garrison Family, In memory of Viola Garrison
PRODUCER [$500+] The Ostarello Family • Richard Patenaude + Jim DeMersman DIRECTOR [$100 + ] Anonymous
Rita Washington Janis Whitmus
Rene Besold Donna Boyer Cathy Chow Clayton + Terry Cone Maria Crozier Jeff + Betty Cunniffe Vincent Dijanich Hilary Drake Joe + Ann Farias Rick Hatcher Renee Haynes Lavon Hodges Nancy Hollister Julius Kahn III + Jacqueline M. Ginn Sandy Kiyomuro Lillian Kline Jacqueline Kolm Robert + Jane Kraut Bonnie Lowe Sharon Luther, Realtor The McCrea Family Greg + Linda Orr Bud + Janet Pearson LeRoy + Carol Periera Bruce Roberts James + Muriel Sampson Catherine + Jeff Sketchley Nellie Smith Myrna Stephenson Bernie + Janice Thien Peggy Tuder Barbara Waldstreicher K. Nukka Wallace
LEADING PLAYER [$50 + ] Dr. Allen Amaro Anonymous Dorothy Ausmus JoAnn + Bill Bergesen Phil Brant + Grace Ragan Mildred Crabtree James + Erin Doeschot Bob + Geri Dows Natalie Forrest John + Marilyn Gage Carolyn Grieco Cathy Hess Galen + Lind Lowe Eleanor M. Manuel Mike + Sandy Mathews Janet McDonald Tom McElheney Tom Murray Harold + Mary Pratt Sarah Reyes Ray Russell Peter Sands Ginger Sire Diane + Richard Stein Jerali Swagerty Neil Toda Alan + Michelle Turner Morris E. Ward Patricia Woltersdorf Arlend + Wayne Yamada
In memory of Kip Wixson
ENSEMBLE [$25 + ] June Brown Robert Campbell Dale + Edith Carlson Marilyn Concepcion Al Cordano Patsy Crum Shirley Dayak Marilyn Goddard Irene Gregorio Jeanine Iturbide Gary Jensen Christoper Kelly Margarity Magallon Kathy Martin,
In memory of Susan Lewis
James McCrea Judy McKissack Veronica Mullins Alan + Regina Osofsky Thomas Pajak Linda Pasqual Nancy Pearson Marilyn Prows Alice Robie Dale + Dori Robinson Doug Rodgers Joy Faye Rowan Lori Ryan Preston + Patricia Spalding Barbara Sutter Don + Donna Upchurch Karen Van Zino Susan Ward Joan Wehr Arta Williams Jacquelyn Young
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