ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOUNDATION Proudly Presents
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
BALBOA BAY RESORT | NEWPORT BEACH
Welcome to Our Seventh
We are thrilled to welcome you to our special season kick-off event, presented by the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Foundation! Get ready for an electrifying evening featuring the talented student artists of OCSA’s Ambassador Jazz Orchestra and MONTAGE!, performing alongside esteemed guest master artists and alumni. Sit back, relax, and enjoy tonight’s high-energy celebration of music, song, dance, and more!
Cocktail Reception Jazz Combo
Samuel Chung
Nicholas Doan
Danny Lee
Gianna Pedregon (IM, ‘21)
Nathan Tatsuta
Ambassador Jazz Orchestra
John Reynolds, D.M.A., Conductor
Ada Bevacqua
Samuel Chung
Mateo Cruz
James Dechary
Nicholas Doan
Megan Etzel
Kylie Heidal
Trent Horio
Miri Izenburg
Danny Lee
Aidan Luu
Ryder Mendelson
Allison Molin
Darren Qiu
Ian Shin
Leo Sui
Connor Taing
Nathan Tatsuta
Luke Toner
STUDENT PERFORMERS & CREW
MONTAGE!
Raven Alanes
Amy Aoki
Jonathan Archer
Thurman Arosteguy
Johann Avenido
Isabella Betancourt
Miranda Brockway
Chelsea Brown
Aaron Chang
Michelle Cheng
Ally Cheung
Casey Cheung
Gabriella D’Ambra
Dominic DeAugustine
James Dechary
Nicholas Doan
Caitlin Francisco
Guinevere Gale
Ashley Guo
Production
Claire Harmsen
Ava Hill
Trent Horio
Ella Jerrier
Gian Paolo Jimenez
Philly Kang
Lauren Kimball
Sasha Kingman
Brendan Knox
Olivia Knox
Gavin Lacanlale
Diego Legras
Logan Macy
Madeline Malo
Mallory McKenna
Jonathan Mizrahi-Aks
Allison Molin
Sarah Moore
Hugo Nguyen
& Design Crew
Domanik Avina
Sophie Cheng
Sophia Kang
Branden Kim
FEATURED GUEST ARTISTS & ALUMNI
Lauren Lim Jackson (CMD, ‘03), Host
Wayne Bergeron
Lacey Bihari (BR, ‘17)
Bernie Dresel
Eric Marienthal
Jamond McCoy
Gianna Pedregon (IM, ‘21)
John Swiger (BR, ‘17)
Fenella Nishigawara
Sebastian Padilla Alyssa Park
Joan Park
Giancarlo Perla
Mia Rinaldi
Jordan Seto
Alexandria Shehab
Ella Sheppard
Ian Shin
Jonah Smith
Amanda So
Erin Tardibuono
Natalie Tseng
Savannah Tweedt
Isabella Warfield
Luke Witting
Dominic Lindbeck
Gael Ortiz
Elizabeth Pittoors
Audrey Warne-McGraw
CREATIVE TEAM
Cindy Peca, Creative Director & Producer
Melissa Wackerman, Music Director
Jamond McCoy, Vocal Director
Tom Kubis, Composer & Arranger
Jacob Piattoni (CMD, ‘18), Choreographer
Julia Rudge (CMD, ‘16), Choreographer & Dance Captain
Jake Jacobs, Band Director
Kevin Cook, Director of Productions
Annual Season Premiere
This Evening’s Menu
Artisan Rolls
Whipped Creamy Butter
SALAD
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Dates, Pickled Fennel, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
Seared Filet Mignon and Half Lobster Tail
Creamy Polenta, Grilled Asparagus, Bordelaise
DESSERT
Caramel Pot de Crème
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream, Fresh Strawberries, Cookie Crumble, Dry Meringue
-Alternating WithTropical Torte
Vanilla Sponge, Mango Mousse, Strawberry Gelée, Dry Meringue
Coffee and Tea Service
HONORARY PRODUCER
Carole Pickup
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR
SILVER TABLE SPONSORS
Carole Pickup / Balboa Bay Resort
The Sternshein Family
BRASS TABLE SPONSORS
Burge, Belmer, Eisenstadt, and Jackson Families
City National Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Lamia Gabal (Shehab), MD, FPMRS / Prestige Medical Group
Kim-Marie Galloway / Greg McCollum and Jeff Van Hoosear / Samantha and Jonathan Stark
Gillian Hayes, Ph.D. and Ali Levin
Brian and Allison Herman
Dr. Kimberley Lakes and Dr. James Kay
Michael and Cheryl Laven
The Malo Family
Tita Nguyen and Michael Le (2)
Dr. Joe Rossini and Dr. Roxann Engle
Samueli Foundation
Kim and Bert Tavares
Russ and Liz Turner
PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITERS
Cherie and Scott Emigh
Roberta Estrin
The Harold Struck Charitable Fund
The Herthel Family
Rick and Rebecca Messina
Drs. Sherry and Ralph Opacic
Patterson
Custom Homes
Brianna and Teren Shaffer
Ling and Charlie Zhang
SPECIAL THANKS
The Herman Family
Sponsors current as of September 20, 2022
SEASON SPONSORS EVENT SPONSOR
LAUREN LIM JACKSON
Commercial Dance, 2003
Acclaimed television, film, and Broadway actress; director of OCSA’s Musical Theatre Conservatory
Guest Artists
WAYNE BERGERON
Grammy Award-nominated jazz trumpet player; renowned studio musician featured on more than 500 television and film soundtracks
LACEY BIHARI
Ballroom Dance, 2017
OCSA Ballroom Dance Conservatory instructor and recent graduate of California State University, Fullerton; Professional American Rhythm Finalist
BERNIE DRESEL
Highly sought-after drummer and percussionist; recognizable as a member of the Grammy Award-winning Brian Setzer Orchestra
SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE TALENTED GUEST ARTISTS AND ALUMNI WHO ARE PERFORMING WITH AND GIVING BACK TO OCSA STUDENTS AT THIS YEAR’S SEASON PREMIERE!
FEATURED OCSA ALUMNI
HOST
FEATURED
Artists & Alumni
ERIC MARIENTHAL
Two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist; has performed with Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, and many others
JAMOND MCCOY
Beloved music educator at OCSA; member of the internationally acclaimed pop/jazz vocal group M-Pact
GIANNA PEDREGON
Instrumental Music, 2021
Award-winning jazz violinist; currently studying music at University of the Pacific where she is a member of the Pacific Jazz Ambassadors
JOHN SWIGER
Ballroom Dance, 2017
OCSA Ballroom Dance Conservatory instructor; Professional American Rhythm Finalist and Under 21 Latin Junior Olympic Gold Medalist Visit www.ocsarts.net/SeasonPremiere to read full bios for our impressive featured artists.
ALUMNI GUEST ARTISTS FEATURED
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WAYNE BERGERON
Grammy Award-nominated jazz trumpet player; renowned studio musician featured on more than 500 television
KENDAL CRONKHITE
Highly regarded production designer for DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls and Madagascar series; art director for James and the Giant Peach
PAUL FRANK
Renowned artist, fashion designer, and cartoonist; best known for his apparel company Paul Frank Industries and his design for Julius the monkey
COURTNEY REED
Grammy Award-nominated actress who originated the role of Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway; currently touring as Satine with Moulin Rouge
STEPHEN CHBOSKY
Author, screenwriter, and director best known for The Perks of Being a Wallflower; directed the recent film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen
LACEY BIHARI (BR, ‘17)
Professional American Rhythm Finalist in ballroom dance; instructor for well-known dance studios throughout the community
ANDREW WINGHART
Acclaimed choreographer best known for his work at the 89th Annual Academy Awards and with Cirque du Soleil, Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Muse
JOHN SWIGER (BR, ‘17)
Professional American Rhythm Finalist in ballroom dance; Under 21 Latin Junior Olympic Gold Medalist
TED NASH
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger; long-standing member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT
OCSA ALUM
AMY CHAPMAN (MT, ‘04)
Certified speech and language pathologist and renowned vocal coach; has worked with numerous Grammy Award-winning artists and Broadway stars
JASON FREESE
Widely recognized musician, songwriter, record producer, and singer; has performed with Green Day, Pitbull, Dr. Dre, Goo Goo Dolls, and more
ERIC MARIENTHAL
Two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist; has performed with Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and many others
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOUNDATION
OCSA ALUM
OCSA ALUM
JAMOND MCCOY
Multi-faceted jazz and gospel vocalist and pianist; member of the acclaimed pop/jazz vocal group M-Pact
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TYLER LOGAN (MT, ‘13)
Esteemed actor known for his work on the U.S. tours of Cats and ELF: The Musical as well as the North American tour of Moulin Rouge
BERNIE DRESEL
Highly sought-after drummer and percussionist; recognizable as a member of the Grammy Award-winning Brian Setzer Orchestra
GIANNA PEDREGON (IM, ‘21)
Award-winning jazz violinist; currently studying music at University of the Pacific where she is a member of the Pacific Jazz Ambassadors
DENNIS KIM
Internationally acclaimed concertmaster currently leading the Pacific Symphony; has led orchestras in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia
KARA MACK
Choreographer, creative director, and expert on African Diasporic music and dance; has choreographed for Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and more
RICK MESSINA (MT, ‘95)
Acclaimed casting director; currently working on the Emmy Award-nominated series Severance and upcoming projects for Warner Bros. and MGM
SYNDEE WINTERS
Broadway actress and recording artist; known for her performance as Nala in The Lion King, as well as for her role in Hamilton
JACOB SUSTAITA
Assistant conductor for Pacific Symphony and conductor for Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
BENJAMIN SMOLEN
Principal Flute for Pacific Symphony; has recorded for celebrated composers such as John Williams, Danny Elfman, and Alan Silvestri
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