A Taffeta Wedding — Oct. 23–Nov. 21, 2009 
Extended One Week!
A Taffeta Wedding
Hear the ad now playing in selected movie theatres!
World Premiere!
Written by Rick Lewis
Director: Cathy Spielberger Cassetta
Choreographer: Dottie Lester-White
Vocal Directors: John A. Leslie & Diane Milo
Music Director: Becky Dugan
It’s 1964 & wedding bells are ringing for our favorite singing sisters, The Taffetas — and YOU're invited as they & their crooning beaus, The Cardigans, swoon and sway to favorite '50s and '60s pop tunes like Who’s Sorry Now, Sincerely and Locomotion in this nostalgically fun premiere musical about gals and the guys they love, written by Rick Lewis, creator of The Taffetas and A Taffeta Christmas.
Thursday, November 19, 8 p.m. Friday, November 20, 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 3 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 8 p.m. |
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Designated Charity for A Taffeta Wedding: |
| CAST | PRODUCTION STAFF | |||
| TAFFETAS | Director | Cathy Cassetta | ||
| Kaye | Diane Milo | Women's Vocal Director | John Leslie | |
| Peggy | Hayley Lovgren | Men's Vocal Director | Diane Milo | |
| Cheryl | Robyn Winslow | Music Director | Becky Dugan | |
| Donna | Shannon Ryan | Choreographer | Dottie Lester-White | |
| CARDIGANS | Stage Manager | Diana Turner | ||
| Chuck | Tim Reynolds | Costume Designer | Marilyn Watts | |
| Johnny | Mike Amaral | Set Designer | Gavin Takase-Sanchez | |
| Frankie | Greg Goebel | Lighting Designer | Beric Dunn | |
| Buddy | Ben D'Angelo | Sound Designer | John DiLoreto | |
| ADDITIONAL CAST | Tech. Director | Joe Cassetta | ||
| Delwood Kelby, TV Announcer | Ron Packard | Asst. Tech. Director | John Palmer | |
| BAND | Props | Aileen Menkin | ||
| Pianists | Becky Dugan | Asst. Stage Manager | Bonnie Turner | |
| Gary Dugan | Consultant | Kim Saunders | ||
| Bass | Terry Shoup | |||
| Drums | Michael Brillot | |||
| David Aguiar | ||||
| Rehearsal Pianists | John Leslie | |||
| Marge White | ||||
| Gary Dugan |
Brian Copeland’s
"Not a Genuine Black Man" — November 27–29, 2009
Tabard Too!
Still Tabard but PG-13
Written and Performed by Brian Copeland
Developed by David Ford and Brian Copeland
Directed by David Ford
Lighting Design by David Hines
In 1972, the National Committee against Discrimination In Housing called San Leandro, California, a racist bastion of White supremacy. It was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS NEWS and NEWSWEEK magazine covered the story. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings — And then, Brian Copeland’s family moved to town. "This is a wildly funny, agonizingly heart-wrenching presentation...a jewel of a show." — Pat Craig, Contra Costa Times. Silicon Valley — You've read the book — now see the show!
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Ted Kopulos’ "The Poptimists" — December 4–12, 2009
See the ad now playing in select movie theatres — Click Here!
World Premiere!
Tabard Too!
Still Tabard but PG-13
Be the first on your block to meet The Poptimists, a 1970s-era traveling pop group, spreading the patriotic word while entertaining at a high school assembly. Clean cut, optimistic and every bit as hip and relevant as the Brady Bunch. Stepford kids on amphetamines. The Poptimists is an affectionate and clever poke at the politics and perspectives that defined the decade — not-so-subtly wrapped in upbeat American clothing, and brought to you by their corporate sponsor, DynoSunCo, the leader in clean, environmentally friendly American nuclear power. Now that's something to sing about!
View an exclusive Interview with Ted Kopulos – writer of “The Poptimists” — Click Here
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Designated Charity for The Poptimists: |
| CAST |
| Jennifer Aguilar |
| Ben D'Angelo |
| John Eubank |
| Nes Fragoso |
| Lonnique Gennelle |
| Tori Klaben |
| Denise Lum |
| Shawn Miller |
| Breigh Zack |
Hold on to Love — Jan. 29–Feb. 20, 2010
Hold on to Love
Read David John Chavez' review in San Jose
Theatre Arts Examiner.
Bay Area Premiere!
A comedy by James M. Barrie, re-imagined
Director: Doug Baird
Imagine being given a second chance at life’s big decisions.
What would you do?
Discover what others do one Midsummer’s Eve at the country house of the mysterious and mischievous Lob. Experience the adventure and possibilities in this witty and whimsical comedy by James M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan. Join this journey filled with surprising revelations and touching twists – an opportunity of a lifetime.
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Designated Charity for Hold On To Love: |
| CAST | PRODUCTION STAFF | |||
| Mr. Dearth | Dirk Leatherman | Producer | Cathy Cassetta | |
| Mr. Jack Purdie | Tim Reynolds | Director | Doug Baird | |
| Mr. Coade | TBA | Assistant to Director | Dennis Elliott | |
| Matey (butler) | Charles Woodson Parker | Dialect Coach | Jenny Hollingworth | |
| Lob | Andrew Ceglio | Stage Manager | Diana Turner | |
| Mrs. Dearth | Leslie Hardy | Asst. Stage Manger | Bonnie Turner | |
| Johnny | Mike Amaral | Costumer | Carol Clever | |
| Mrs. Coade | Norma Hughes | Set Designer | Gavin Takase-Sanchez | |
| Joanna Trout | Barbara Reynolds | Lighting Designer | Beric Dunn | |
| Mrs. (Maybel) Purdie | Cathy Cassetta | Sound Designer | John DiLoreto | |
| Lady Caroline | Lucy Littlewood | Tech. Director | Joe Cassetta | |
| Margaret | Carolyn DiLoreto | Asst. Tech. Director | John Palmer | |
| Props | Aileen Menkin | |||
| Music Underscoring | Andrew Ceglio |
Lady, Be Good — March 5–27, 2010
Lady, Be Good
South Bay Premiere!
Songs by George & Ira Gershwin
Book by Guy Bolton
Director: Diane Milo
Choreographer: Dottie Lester-White
Music director: Anita H. Carey
Enjoy the Fascinating Rhythm of this fast-paced lighthearted musical comedy with songs by George & Ira Gershwin. Delight in their trademark wit and charm in this show that premiered on Broadway in 1924 starring Fred & Adele Astaire. This madcap mayhem of confused identities is jam-packed with stellar feel-good tunes like Fascinating Rhythm, Lady, Be Good, and I’d Rather Charleston — the kind of music you’ll hum all the way home — brought to life with show-stopping performances and dance numbers.
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Charity not yet designated for Lady, Be Good: |
| CAST |
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| Dick | Jason Arias | Producer | Cathy Cassetta | |
| Susie | Mary Kalita | Director/Vocal Director | Diane Milo | |
| Jack Robinson | Greg Goebel | Choreographer | Dottie Lester-White | |
| Shirley | Kristin Brownstone | Stage Manager | Diana Turner | |
| Josephine | Leslie Hardy | Asst. Stage Manger | Bonnie Turner | |
| Watty | Keith Pennings | Costumer | Carol Clever | |
| Daisy | Debra Crenshaw | Costume Assistants | Marilyn Watts | |
| Bertie | Gary Stanford Jr. | Hayley Lovgren | ||
| Jeff | James Creer | Set Designer | Gavin Takase-Sanchez | |
| Rufus Parke | Doug Baird | Lighting Designer | Beric Dunn | |
| Men's Ensemble: | Gary Daum | Sound Designer | John DiLoreto | |
| Nes Fragoso | Tech. Director | Joe Cassetta | ||
| Bobbie Giraudo | Asst. Tech. Director | John Palmer | ||
| Patrick Kelleher | Props | Aileen Menkin | ||
| Donnie Matsuda | ||||
| Women's Ensemble: | Carol Lanoie | |||
| Annette Stenger | ||||
| Jennifer Walsh | ||||
| BAND | ||||
| Piano | Bob Sunshine | |||
| Bass | Terry Shoup | |||
| Drums | David Aguiar |