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The West Valley Light Opera Associationpresents the award winning musical

Based on the film "ALL ABOUT EVE" and the original story by MARY ORRBook by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN Music by CHARLES STROUSE Lyrics by LEE ADAMS

DIRECTED BY/ARMAND PLATOMUSIC DIRECTOR/WILLIAM RESCHCHORAL DIRECTOR/STELLA WOOD

CHOREOGRAPHY/BARBARA VALENTE

"APPLAUSE" is produced by arrangement with the music and dialogue materialfurnished by TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, Inc., 757 Third Avenue, New York,N.Y. 10017

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CAST OF CHARACTERSIn Order of Appearance

Tony A wards HostMargo Channing, Queen of the Theatre

Thomas Love. Roberta Viscovich

Eve Harrington, a generation younger than Margo Jeannie TrainaHoward Benedict, a theatrical Producer . S. John SmithBert, theatre stage manager Jeffrey P. GouldBuzz Richards, a playright Thomas G. HortiDuane Fox, Margo's hairdresserBill Sampson, Margo's lover and Direc torKaren Richards, Buzz's wifePeter, Margo's AgentBob, Margo's lawyerStan Harding, a newspaper columnistBonnie, principal gypsy singerBartender/WaiterDebi, show biz gypsyTelevision Director

Joseph DiMarco· Rich Ames

. Norma HughesBuddy Borowski

· Irving Siegel· Jim Whittle· Patty Cutler

Sol AlmesEunice WahltonRuss Davenport

ORCHESTRA

UNDERSTUDIES: MARGO, Laurie Ricketts; EVE, Lee Garay; BONNIE, Cathy Spielberger

. William ReschSheila Robinson, Marty Schwimmer

. . . . . Jim ThompsonLaura Howell, Tom Serpa, John Fox

Mary Rose, Al Raimondi. . . . . . Steve Parker

Carl Leach, Bob Sakoi, Nick PolitoClare Carlson, Robbi Hioki

. Pat Luna. Nate Wilson

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Terri BeckelhymerCarol Bellah

Ann BrimberryKim Bullian

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Erin McBratneyHeidi ParsonsLaurie RickettsBarry RobinsonRandi Robinson

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ARMANDPLATO·DIRECTORThis production marks Mr. Plato's third musical with West ValleyLight Opera, his most recent being this season's highly successfulopener "CAROUSEL". His lone list of directorial credits, include"The Music Man", "Plaza Suite''!', "Wait Until Dark", "Owl and thePussycat", "We Have Alwavs Lived in the Castle", and "Marne" forthe Metropolitan Operetta Guild. He lives in San Jose with his wife,Jo, and' three children and is an Account Executive with KSJORadio.

WILLIAM RESCH· MUSICAL DIRECTORMr. Resch makes his debut as Musical Director with West ValleyLight Opera. An accomplished musician, he has been active in theBay Area music and theatrical circles, having performed in manyproductions including "South Pacific", "Company", "Fiddler Onthe Roof', "Sound of Music" and most recently "Hello Dolly" forSan Jose Music Theater. William has also had the distinction ofperforming with Woody Herman, Sophie Tucker, Wayne Newton,Frankie Lane and Barbara McNair. He is a graduate of San JoseState University with a Master's Degree in Composition and iscurrently. teaching music in the San Jose Unified School District.

,STELLA LOFF WOOD· CHORAL DIRECTORWe welcome Stell back to her second West Valley Light Operamusical. She was Choral Director for our production of "CAR·OUSEL" in which the choral work was outstanding. Prior tomoving to this area, Stell had acquired experience as concertpianist, newspaper music critic, director of church choirs andcommunity choruses. She was a public school music teacher andhas taught English and Drama through all grade levels, includingcollege. Stell has had her own weekly piano radio program and iscurrently teaching piano in Los Gatos.

BARBARA VALENTE· CHOREOGRAPHERBarbara returns to West Valley Light Opera for her fourth musicalas Choreographer, her most recent being "I DO! I DO!". Her otherchoreographical credits include "Carousel", "Fiddler On theRoof' and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" for WVLOA, and "KissMe Kate" and "Of Thee I Sing" for Saratoga Drama Group. She isalso the choreographer for WVLO's performing group, "THEOVERTURES". Prior to moving to this area, Barbara was Directorand Choreographer of the Valente TV Dancers, performing onSacramento TV and at Lake Tahoe with George Liberace.

ROBERT A VISCOVICH . Margo"APPLAUSE"not only marks Roberta's debut with West VLight Opera, but it is her first musical comedy role. She is anexperienced actress with a long list of dramatic credits, includingperformances in "Plaza Suite", "Blythe Spirit", "Cat on a Hot TinRoof', "A Night With Cole Parter", "You Can't Take It WithYou", and "Norman, Is That You?" for which she won an award asthe best supporting actress. Roberta lives in Santa Clara with herhusband, Charles, and three children.

SYNOPSIS OF SCENES&MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT I

Scene 2 - Margo's Dressing RoomReprise- "The Best Night Of My Life"Scene 3 - Joe Allen's"She's No Longer a Gypsy"

Eve

OVERTUREScene 1 - The Tony AwardsScene 2 - Margo's Dressing Room"Backstage Babble" ,"Think How It's GonnaBe""But Alive"Scene 3 - The Village BarScene 4 - Margo's Living Room"The Best Night of My Life""Who's That Girl?"Scene 5 - Margo's Dressing RoomScene 6 - Joe Allen's"Applause"Scene 7 - Margo's Bedroom"Hurry Back"Scene 8 - Margo's Living Room"Fasten Your Seat Belts"

, The Orchestra

First Nighters" BillMargo & Boys

EveMargo

, Bonnie & The Gypsies

Margo

Margo, Bill, Karen, Buzz, Duane,Howard, and Guests

Scene 9 - Backstage"Welcome To The Theatre" Margo

ACT IIENTR'ACTE , The Orchestra

, Scene 1 - Buzz & Karen's Connecticut HomeScene 1 - Buzz & Karen's Connecticut Home"Inner Thoughts'" , Buzz, Karen &Margo"Good Friends" Margo, Karen and Buzz

Bonnie, Duaneand the Gypsies

Scene 4 - Margo's Living Room"One of aKind"Scene 5 - Backstage"One Halloween"Scene 6 - Margo's Dressing Room"Something Greater"Scene 7 - BackstageFINALE- "Applause"

, Margo & Bill

Eve'

, Margo & Bill

Entire Company

Assistant to the DirectorTechnical DirectorSet & Scenic DesignerSet & Scenic ArtistCostume DesignerAssistant Costume DesignerLighting DesignerReservationsStage ManagerAssistant Stage ManagerSet DecorationWardrobe MistressDialogue CoachMake-upPropertiesProperties AssistantRehearsal PianistScript SecretariesPhotographySupervisor of UshersTicket SalesHair StylistBox Office

Edward Hand & Capt. R. P. MauriceMarilyn Willis· Lee Toney

. Mary Ann Crowell. Anthony BakerDwight McBride

Donna Baker. Jo Plato

. Rita WhisenantJoe CardinalJi

Enid Maurice, Gladys MacArthur· Gene Eberts· Gene Pincus

Kay Gray· Rusty OlsenIrma JacksonNancy Howie

Bettye McMillien· Cele Pincus· Nate Wilson

Judy Waters, Lea WoodsJack Parsons· Jack ToneyEdward Hand

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Donna, Paul & Anthony Baker, Edward, Jean & Linda Hand,Dan Raby, Cele & Gene Pincus, Lee Toney, Bettye McMillien,

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GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSLos Gatos Elementary School District, Saratoga Union School District, Jim Skeel,Jerry Everett, Edwina Collett, Linda Jansen, C. Michael Traw, Cherry Cox, LindaMorrow, KBAY, KSJO, KLIV, KNTV, KEEN, Los Gatos Pharmacy, Saratoga DrugStore, Karex, Inc., Teleprompter. The Tuxedo worn by Rich Ames, Courtesy of RoosAtkins. Furnishings, courtesy of Custom Furniture Rental. Television Equipmentprovided by Video Tape Sales Co., Akai TV Cameras, and Photo-Scan: Tech. Dir.Andrew Moore.

And a special THANKS to PAT McCAUGHEY.

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JEANNIE TRAINA - EveJeannie was seen earlier this season as Louise in WVLOA'sproduction of "CAROUSEL" and before that as a dancer in"Music Man". She also appeared locally as Susie in "Babes InArms", "South Pacific" and was understudy for the lead role inMetropolitan Operetta Guild's production of "Marne".

RICH AMES - BillThis is Rich's third appearance with WVLOA, having portrayed Sidin "Pajama Game" and the understudy for Professor Harold Hill in"The Music Man". He has also appeared in supporting roles in"Most Happy Fella", "Man of La Mancha" for San Jose MusicTheater and recently played the leading role of Brother Jonathanin their original musical "Vibrations". Rich studied voice atHumboldt State College and is currently enrolled in the GeorgeCosta School of Music and Acting. He is a stock broker with Firstof California in Los Gatos.

JOSEPH DIMARCO -DuaneEven though this is Joe's third appearance in a WVLOA pro-duction, this marks his first supporting role. In "Anything Goes"and "Music Man" he was one of the main dancers. Locally, he hasbeen seen in leading and supporting roles in "Annie Get YourGun", "Sound of Music" and "Li'l Abner". He was AssistantChoreographer for Metropolitan Operetta Guild's "Marne" and is amember of San Jose Music Theater's "The New Entertainers"

TOM HORTI -BuzzThis is Tom's eleventh musical with West Valley Opera, his mostrecent portrayal as Nish in "The Merry Widow", last season'shighly successful operetta. His other appearances include memor-able supporting roles in "Pajama Game", "Kismet", "AnythingGoes", "South Pacific", "Clear Day", "Gypsy", "Once Upon aMattress" and "Bells Are Ringing". Tom is a member of the WestValley Board of Directors and was co-producer for the successfulproductions of "Music Man" and "Carousel". He livesin San Josewith his wife, Hazel and works for Lockheed.

NORMA HUGHES - KarenWe welcome Norma back to WVLOA after several seasons'absence. Her last appearances with us were as Daisy Gamble in "Ona Clear Day" and Miss Cratchitt in "Gypsy". She has alsoperformed locally in such popular musicals as "Marne", "Okla-homa", "My Fair Lady", and San Jose Music Theater's "SweetCharity" , for which she won the best actress award. Most recentlyloal theater-goers saw her in Phoenix Production of "BlytheSpirit" and "Where's Charlie?". She is a graduate of DrakeUniversity in Des Moines, Iowa and her husband, Bob, works for3MBusiness Products.

WEST VALLEY LIGHT OPERA ASSOCIATIONThe object of the Association is to promote cultural activity in thearea and to provide opportunities for drama students and others whohave dramatic aspirations to take part in theatrical productions underthe guidance of experienced directors. We sincerely hope that youenjoy our productions.

Should you feel inclined to become a member, our representative willbe happy to explain the advantages of membership.

P. O. Box 779, Los Gatos, CA 95030 - 408/356-6410

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 1972-73CAPTAIN ROSS P. MAURICEMR. EDWARD W. HANDMR. MARTIN S. BOSTWICKMR. EUGENE C. FRANCISMR. THOMAS G. HORTIMR. E.J. PINCUS ....MRS. MARILYN WILLISMR. WILLIAM G. ZOLLER

Gladys MacArthur - Secretary

PresidentVice-President

TreasurerMembership

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THE AUXILIARYThe WVLOA Auxiliary's greatest challenge lies in hostingthe Champagne Gala for Members' Night (usually theopening night of each production). Other activitiesinclude operation of the refreshment concession in thelobby, helping backstage in many areas, ushering, andmany other rewarding functions. The Auxiliary wouldwelcome new members; for information please call ...

Mrs. Flo Co Ivan at 867-9460 or WVLOA Office, 356-6410

S. JOHN SMITH - HowardRegular members of WVLOA will remember John's recent por-trayal of Baron Popoff in "The Merry Widow". He has alsoappeared as Prez in "Pajama Game", Ralph Rackstraw in "HMSPinafore" and the Padre in San Jose Music Theater's production of"Man of La Mancha". His long list of credits include performanceswith the Hollywood Bowl Opera Association and a number of lightopera groups in Southern California. John lives in San Jose with hiswife, Betty Lou, and is an employee of Lockheed.

PATRICIA CUTLER - Bonnie

At age 12 Patty tried out for a WVLO play and received aletter of rejection; to a 12 year old this indicated recognition,and she still has that letter. Since then Patty has been on stagein 20 productions.

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