Message From the Director

It is my absolute pleasure, and with great honor that I welcome you to A

Chorus Line. It is without a doubt one of my all time favorite shows, and has

been a significant part of my professional career for many years. I have had the

pleasure of playing Mark, AI, and Paul (4x), and this is my third time Directingthis remarkable show. Most importantly, I've had the honor of working on this

show multiple times with the Original Broadway "Maggie", and dear friend,

Kay Cole. It is because of her guidance, her firsthand accounts, her passion

and respect for the piece, and her personal support that I am able to bring this

show to you.

~MUSICALE~THEATRE40 PRESENTS

Conceived and Originol(v Directed and Choreographed h.vMICI-IAEL BENNETT

Original Broadway Production produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival,

Joseph Papp, producer, in association with Plum Productions, Inc.

Co-Choreographed by BOB AVIAN

Original Direction and Choreography restaged by

ROBERT MARRA

When A Chorus Line opened on Broadway in 1975, winning 9 Tony Awards

and the Pulitzer, it was groundbreaking on so many levels. There had neverbeen a show Iike it before. Traditional musicals of that time usually had lead

ch:lr:lclers, a singing chorus, and a dancing chorus. Michael Bennett wanted to

hrillg 10 tilL: forell'ont those who usually ·'just danced" in a show - to tell theirslorics. YL:S,it is a show about dancers, but everyone, no matter what your

pmll:ssion or passion, can relate to the messages and the experiences of these

pL:oplc's livL:s.

TItL:t'e arc many people involved in the success of a show, and I could not have

done it without my Hmtastic team: Don, Jill, Meghan,Michele, Jared, Bethany,

Rogclio, Oelnora and Lori - and of course many, many thanks to Erin and Gary

for their passion and commitment to produce excellent Musical Theatre.

I mList thank my amazing cast as well. I have asked so much of them, and they

Iwve given even more back. They have attacked and embraced this material

with great respect, heart and soul. It has been ajoy to be able to experience this

show once again with them, and I thank them for taking this journey, trusting

Illl", sl:lying with me, and allowing me to push them beyond what they may11:1 VL:hel icycd their limitations to be.

/vlusic b.v

MARVIN HAMLISCH

Technical Director

ROGELIO ROSALES

Costume Co-Ordinator

MICHELE NINNESS

Book byJAMES KIRKWOOD

& NICIIOLAS DANTE

Lighting DesignJARED SAYEG

Properties Co-OrdinatorDELNORAJANECEK

Musical Director

DON LEMASTER

Lyrics hyEDWARD KLEBAN

Sound DesignLARRY ESA U

Stage ManagerMEGHAN BOURDEAU*

A Chorus Line

I ( 'IIII/'/I,\' 1)/1(' opL:ned on Broadway in 1975 and was awarded 9 Tony Awards

1111 IVIII:,dl'nl, I~ook, Score, Choreography, Director, Actress, Featured Actor,

1"('111111\'<1 I\l'Ircss and Lighting Design plus earned the Pulitzer Prize forI )1':111111. III I ()Xt,1, II Chorus Line became the longest-running show in

I\"o:ulw:IY hislory, playing for 6,137 performances.

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May 27 - June 12,2011A Chorus Line is presented by arrangement with Tams- Wi tm ark Music Library, Inc.

560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

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Musical Numbers

An Audition

The time: 1975

The place: A Broadway Theatre

Opening: 'TRope I Get It" Company"f Can Do That" Mike

" And , C0l11pany

"At the Ballet" Sheila, Bebe and Maggie

"Sing! , Kristine, Al and Company

Iv/ontage - Part I "Hello Twelve" Mark, Connie and CompanyA;fol1tage- Part 2 "Nothing" Diana

JHontage - Part 3 "JV/other" Don, Judy and CompanyA4olltag,e- Part 4 Judy, Greg, Richie and Company"!J({nce: Ten. Looks: Three" Val

"7'l1eIv/lisie:and the j\;firror" Cassie

"One" Company

"Tap Dance" Company"l¥hat 1Did For Love '.' Diana and Company

"Bo1vs , Conlpany

A Chorus Line is perfonned without an intermission.

A CHORUS LINE ORCHESTRA

ConductorDON LeMASTER

Keyboard: Steve Withers, Korrie Paliotto, Rayme SciaroniReeds: Amy Kalal, Matt Best, Jesse Audelo,Matt KalalTrllll1pet: Bill Caballero, Steve Ebner, Freddie Gonzales

TI'Olllhol1e: Patrick Yanni, Loren Wooley, Brandon JagowI)nllllS: Isaac Crow Percussion: Daniel Doerfler

Bass: P.I Bovee

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Company

(In alphabetical order)Frank RAUL AVINA

Maggie MEGAN CAMPANILE*Cassie ALEXIS CARRA *

Bebe BEATRICE CROSBIE

Bobby BRANDON DAVIDSON*Lois BETHANY ELKIN

Richie ROGER ELLIS

Vicki EMILY GORDON

Don LUKE JACOBS

Connie SHARLINE LIDTricia LA URA LOTHIAN

Mike MICHAEL MARCHAK

Zach CARLOS MARTIN*

Judy ASHLEY MATTHEWS

Roy CARSONMCCALLEYDiana JESSICA NAIMY

Larry CHARLIE NASHButch LONNIE RAMIREZ

AI THOMAS ROY

Greg : ERIK STAALBERGKristine RAYNA STARR

Sheila LESLIE STEVENS*

Val JILL TOWNSEND*

Paul GABRIEL VILLANUEVA

Mark MATTHEW WILLIAMS

*Indicates member (~fActor :s· Equity Association

UND ERSTUD IES

Understudies never substitute jhr listed players unless a specificannouncement for the appearance is made at the time o.lthe perjhrmance.

RAUL AVINA- AI; BETHANY ELKIN - Kristine; EMILY GORDON - Judy; LAURALOTHIAN - Bebe; CARSON McCALLEY - Mark; LONNIE RAMIREZ - Greg

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Cast Profiles

MEGAN CAMPANILE~: (Maggie) is ecstatic to join the line!Prior to her Broadway run in Disney's The Little Mermaid (Arielu/s), & starring as Laura Ingalls in the National tour of LittleHouse on the Prairie, the Musical, Megan attended theprestigious CoJlege Conservatory of Music (CCM). Member ofAEA. Love & thanks to Powerline Entertainment, Mama &Daddy, and Rogelio. 'Congrats Alex, You've finally got yourcanvas to paint on.'

ALEXIS CARRA~: (Cassie) received her B.A in 'fheatreStudies f1-<)]11Yale University, Aller graduating and moving toNYC, she began working extensively on and ofT Broadway inshows such as Wicked, S1W!et Charitv, Fosse and The PirateOueen. She is on the cast album recoi'dings of several of thoseshows and continucs to sing and dance Tlcr wav around LA.Alexis' film and 'rv credits~ include Hawthorn;; State o( theUnion. Convincing Clooney and numerous nationalcommercials. This is her first role at SDMT and she is thrilled toinhabit the stories and choreography in A Chorus Line. Ilugethank you to Robert and all my love and deep gratitude to myfamily and B. Om Shanti!

BRANDON DAVIDSON~: (Bobby) New York and TourCredits: No No Nunetfe (City Center Encores!), W'hiteChristmas (I st National Tour and various companies). Favoritesinclude Don Lockwood in Singi/? .In The Rain, ClifT in Cabaret,and Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees. Brandon has perfDrmedOff, Broadway, at the Goodspeed Opera Ilouse, BostonSymphony Hall, Stages St. Louis, and graduated fI'om BostonConservatory. In San Diego, he's been seen at the Welk,Moonlight Amphitheatre, and Casa del Prado. Brandon lives inNew York City and is thrilled to be reacquainted with the land ofsunnv beaches and real Mexican tDod. Gratitude to the SDMTfamify.

CARLOS MARTIN~' (Zach) is happy to take this journey withsuch amazing people! Favorite projects include - Film:F'inishing the Game (2007 Sundance Film Festival), Electronicu(Cannes Short Corner). Stage: Aldolpho The DrawsyChaperone, Skip Life Could Be a Dream with Milwaukee Rep,The Tin Man Wizard (~lOz, Sid The Pqjama Game, CosmoSingin' In The Rain, EI Gallo The Fantasticks Erik! ThePhantom Phantom, Will Parker Oklahoma, Joseph Pharaoh,P.T. Barnum Barnum, Smudge Forever Plaid, Pedro Alan of Lalvfancha. Carlos can also be seen and heard in commercials andvoice overs. He is an alumnus of Second Citv in Hollvwood,newly married, and prefers a thick crust pizza .••

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Cast Profiles

LESLIE STEVENS* (Sheila) On Broadway, Leslie originatedthe role of Anne in La Cage Aux Folies and appeared inVictor/Victoria with the delightful Julie Andrews. HerOff-Broadway credits include: James Lapine's TIvelve Dreamsat Lincoln Center, My Fair Lady with Kelsey Grammar at theNY Phil. In LA, she's appeared in Can Can and Ray CharlesLIVE at the Pasadena Playhouse, Nighmare Alley at the Geflen,and 4 productions with Reprise! Leslie was in the original castof Divorce the Aiusical which received 5 Ovation nominationsJDr 2009. Ms. Stevens has played Charity in S.veet Charitytwice, winning two regional Best Actress awards and a CTCritic's Circle nomination. Her TV and film work is on youtube(Leslie Stevens Actress)

JILL TOWNSEND* (Val) is thrilled to be back onstage withSDMT having played Kim MacAfee in their production of B}'eBye Birdie. 'fhis production marks Jill's seventh time doing ACho1'l/s Line in which she has played Maggie (Theatre League'rour, Santa Barbara CLO, Welk) and Val (AMT San Jose,Saddleback). Other favorites include: Dorothy in ThoroughlyModern Millie and Eileen in the west coast premiere off Love APiano (Musical Theatre West), Luisa in The Fantasticks (NorthCoast Rep), Columbia in Rocky Horror (Universal Studios),The IVlistress in Evita (Fullerton CLO) and touring the countrywith her husband in the National Tour of Camelot.\vww.J iIlandRobert.com

RAUL AVINA (Frank) is very excited to be a part of this cast.This is Raul's first show at San Diego Musical Theater, buthopefully not the last. Other credits include: Sudden Death theMusical Movie, A Funny Thing Happened On The Wa..vTo TheForum (Marcus Lycus) Rent, High School Musical, RockyHorror Picture Show. Grease. Taming ~f the Shrew and Fiddleron the Ro~( Raul would like to thank his friends and family forall they're suppOli.

BEATRICE CROSBIE (Bebe), currently a student atMiraCosta College and attending UCLA in the fall, is so excitedto make her debut with San Diego Musical Theatre! Her mostrecent roles include AmaJia in She Loves Me and Helen inMachinal. She would like to thank evervone at SDMT for thisamazing Oppoliunity and her entire fal;'ily tDr their constantlove and support!

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Cast Profiles

BETHANY ELKIN (Lois/Dance Captain) Recently played therole of Meg March in Little Women at San Diego StateUniversity. She served as Associate Director/Choreographer andGhost of Chrismas Yet to Be in A Christmas Carol at Gatewav

Playhouse. She also chreographed A Grand Night/or Singing atSDSU. Last summer she served as Associate

Director/Choreographer to Bob Durkin on I Love a Piano atGateway Playhouse. Bethany has worked as an associatechoreographer to Broadway Director and Choreographer DonaldSaddler and Broadway Choreographer Larry Fuller. Bethany isan alumni and adjunct professor at Marymount ManhatanCollege. She is currently attending the MFA Musical TheatreProgram at SDSU.

ROGER ELLIS (Richie) is excited to be performing with SanDiego Musical Theatre Ic)r the first time. A graduate student in

the ~ M FA M Llsical Thcatre program at -:~an Diego StateUniversity, Roger is pursuing his interest in the history andpedagogy of this uniquely Amcrican art form. SDSU MFAprogram: Little Women (John Brooke), A Grand Night fbrSinging. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: 42nd Street, Chitty ChittyBang Bang. OCU: Urinetown .... Most Happy Fella. WeirdRomance. 'rhanks to all who con-tributed to the success of this

show. MFA SDSU (2012), BA Theatre Perfc)J'Jnance, OklahomaCity University. www.rogerellisonline.com

EMILY GORDON (Vicki) is excited to be part of A ChorusLine! She was recently in Paradise Holel (Victoire) and Alvlidmmmer Night .<i Dream (Mustardseed) at SDSU. She hasperformed in [nlo the TlIood\'(Sno\v White) and Beauty and theBeast (Napkin) at Starlight Musical Theatre, and with theCalifornia Ballet Company in various productions around SanDiego. Emily is a very recent graduate of San Diego StateUniversity with a B.A. in Theatrc, Perrc)t"Jl1ance Emphasis!

LtJKE H.. JACOBS (Don) is thrilled to be back homeperforming in San Diego after a year and a halfabroad in both theNational Tour of All Shook Up and at sea with Holland AmericaLine. Education: BFA - CSU, Fullerton. Regional: SevenBrides ... (Gideon), A New Brain (Richard, the nice nurse), TheA;Jcm Who Came to Dinner (Beverly Carlton), Urinetown(Caldwell B. (]adwell), Guys & Dolls (Nicely-Nicely). He'd liketo dedicate this performance to Macarena Gandarillas, withoutwhom he'd never be able to dance this crazy show. "Thank youall so much for supporting the arts and besitos to friends andfamily."

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Cast Profiles

CARSON DANIEL MCCALLEY (Roy) attends the San DiegoSchool of Creative and Performing Arts where he studies acting.He is ecstatic to take part in this ~prodLlction of A Chorus Li;;eand, as a very young member of the cast, is thrilled to be workingalongside these greatly experienced actors. Some of his pasttheatre credits include Fleance in Macbeth, Sketch in Hainpray,Peter in Peter Pan, Evan in 13: 777emusical, and others. Hewould like to thank his parents f()r all of their support and theentire artistic team that makes this show so \vondcrful.

.JESSICA NAIMY (Diana) is so excited to be perlc)rming on theLyceum stage with San Diego Musical Theatre! A native of Troy,Michigan she now calls New York City her home. She graduatedwith a BFA in musical theater from Emerson college in 20 I O.

Regional credits include: The Armory "l'heater (WI), RockyMountain Repertory Theater (CO), and M<~jestic Theater (MA).TV credits: Are We 777cre }-et!, Celebrity Apprentice. You willalso be able to see Jessica pertc)l'!l1ing in the Soltfh PacUlcNational tour starting in September.

CHARLIE NASH (Larry) is thrilled to be, "back on the line" fora 3rd time! lIe graduated from the Visual and Performing ArtsAcademy where he studied vocal performance and received afull ballet scholarship for his performance, technique, anddedication. He appeared as a contestant on season 4 of AmericanIdol and now holds a degree in dance and choreography.Regional credits include RENT (Angel Dumott Schunard), 42ndStreet (Billy L<1\vlor), A Chorus Line (AI DeLuca, Mike Costa),and Fame (Schlomo Metzenbaum). Many thanks to his familyand friends tor all their support, the cast and crew for thisamazing experience, and God for being his solid rock to lean on.Enjoy the show! www.youtube.com/dryglitter

LONNIE RAMIREZ (Butch) is so excited to be performing inhis tirst show with San Diego Musica] Theatre. Other creditsinclude G()d~pell on Mt. Helix, Joseph CInd the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat as Joseph, Aladdin as Jafar, High SchoolMusical 3, Celebrate A Street Party at the Disneyland Resort andmany more. Lonnie is a musical theatre m<~or at GrossmontCollege and plans on attending SDSU in the fall. Lonnie wouldlike to thank his parents, brother and sister for aJways being thereIlx him and supporting him. 'rhank you to everyone in the shO\vtor making it so much fun. Lastly tc)r my brother Emilio, thisone's for you bud.

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Cast Profiles

SHARLJNE LIU (Connie) is ever so grateful to Robert and theLewis family for the privilege of performing again in thisextraordinary show! Stage: Rac/;o City Christmas SpectaclIlar(as singer; too short for Rockette!); Stephen Schwartz's worldpremiere Seance on a Wet .1fternoon (Opera Santa Barbara);Miss Saigon (SGVMT); Flower Drum Song ("Linda Low",FCLO); Pacffic Overtllres with Mako (SJCLO); leads in Grea<;e.The Wiz, and Sweet Chari(v; Dept. of Defense tour in PersianGullJEurope; and NBA cheerleader. TV: S'crubs. AI(v AlcBeal.Crossing Jordan. The Pmctice. U.c. Berkeley grad. Love toRick Simas, Jamily and Ron. All to His Glory!

LAURA LOTHIAN (Tricia) recently moved to the Los Angelesarea /I'om Sacramento, Calif(wnia, \vhere she earned a B,A. inboth Theatre Arts and Dance and a minor in Musical 'rheatre. ]nSacramento, some of her credits included "Lola" in DafllnYankees, "Janet" in The Rockv Horror Picture Show, and"Valerie Clark" in A Chorus 'Line. She spent two seasonsworking for CaliJornia Musical Theatre, fVlusic Circus inSacramento and is currently working fc)rthe La Jolla Playhouse.She'd like to give a special thanks to Lindsay and Josh, (love youguys!), and all of her new !J'iends ror being so supportive andcoming to the show!

MICHAEL MARCHAK (Mike) hails from this tiny state calledRhode Island, located in the nOliheast corner of the country. lieis a recent graduate of the University of Southern California,where he has a degree in theatre with a minor in chemistrv. PastLA credits includ; Footloose with Glendale Centre Theat~'e, MvFair Lady with Downey Civic Light Opera, The Wild Party withMusical Theatre Repertoire and then again with Still HungryTheatre Company, and A Chorus Line with Morgan WixsonTheatre. Michael is excited to share, once again, this story ofstruggling ,uiists pursuing their dreams. Enjoy! "You've gottalent. Don't give up."

ASHLEY MATTHEWS (Judy) 'rhis is Ashley's firstproduction with SDMT and is very excited to be on the line withsuch a talented & amazing cast! Ashley is a Southern Californianative and has been seen performing for various companiesthroughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Past credits includeA Chorus Line (Cassie), Lippa's Wild Party (Mae/Kate US),... Forum (Vibrata), Seussica/: the Musical, and Jekyll &Hyde.She was recently featured as a dancer in the commercial promofor Discovery Channel's The Fabulous Beeknzan Boys. She iscurrently a dancer & parade peformer tor Disneyland &Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Cast Profiles

THOMAS ROY (AI) can't believe he's putting himself "on theline" for the third time in his career! However, he is beyondexcited to be doing it in the beautiful citv of San Diego witl; thiswonderful prodt;Ction company. Thc)mas has been seenperforming in theaters throughout Orange County and the InlandEmpire, as wel] as dancing in various parades at the DisneylandResort. He was last seen at Performance Riverside as HarvFremont in the I.E. Regional Premiere of Curtains. Otherfavorite roles include: God\pell (Judas), Joseph ... Dreomcoat(Joseph) and My Fair Lac{v (Freddie). Thomas would like to sendhis love and thanks to his Mom, Dad, crazy fl'iends, and above allGod. TIIANK YOU for suppoliing the arts and enjoy this "OneSingular Sensation" of a show!

ERIK STAALBERG (Greg) is absolutely thrilled to be in thisproduction. After pursuing the costume world for the past fewyears he is glad to return to the stage in one of his dream roles.Previous perlormances include; West Side StOl:V(Diesel), Bew{(vand the Beast (Lumiere), Chicago (Ensemble), SH'eet Clzari(v(Dance Captain), and A lvfidsli/J/IIzer Night's DreamCrheseus/Oberon). Erik thanks his cast mates for all of the loveand support as well as the spectacular creative team Jor givinghim a chance at a fabulous experience. Lastly a thank you to hismother for her continued devotion which has played a huge partin his success. At age twelve Erik watched this musical and wasforever devoted to~the mis, He hopes that this divine cast cancarryon that tradition to you!

RAYNA STARR (Kristine) is excited to be a part of A ChorusLine. Growing up in San Diego she now will attend The BostonConservatory, BFA Musical Theatre program this fall. Shethanks her loving family, friends, and teachers for all theirsupport.

GABRIEL VILLANUEVA (Paul) is thrilled is to be making histheater debut with SDMT. Gabriel was last seen in the critical Ivacclaimed production of .Miss Saigon at MoonlightAmphitheater. Favorite theater credits include: Pqjama Game(Steam Heat), Joseph and. .. Dreamcoat (Benjamin), West SideStOl:V(Pepe), and Hello Dolly. TV credits: Gilmore Girls. Zoey101, Joan olArcadia. and Grev's Anatomv. Gabriel attended 'rheAmerican Musical and Drmll<lticAcaden1Y, NYC. He would liketo thank his Family, friends, and CC for all of your love andsuppOli.

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Cast ProfilesI

Artistic and Production Team ProfilesJ

MATTHEW WILLIAMS (Mark) is excited to be a pat1 of hisfirst SDMT production. 1·le has spent the last few years as acharacter performer and dancer for the Tokyo Disney Resort andDisneyland, CA. He would like to thank the cast and crew fortheir hard work, as well as, his friends and family here andabroad for their endless love and support. Sugoku arigatogozaimasu. Tanoshin de kudasai!

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SAN DIEGO lVIUSICAL THEATRE MISSION STATEMENT

San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) is an award-winning, non-profit, regionaltheater company that seeks to bring vibrant musical theatre to the San Diegocommunity. The mission ofSDMT is to impact audiences by producing a rangeof classic and contemporary musical productions that engage and enhance theoverall theatre experience. By partnering with professional actors, musicians,and technicians SDMT infuses momentum and energy into one of the only trueAmerican art forms. SDMT's vision is to create an environment where

high-quality musical theatre thrives in San Diego for generations to come.

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ROBERT MARRA (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to be directing A Chorus Line for SanDiego Musical Theatre. One of his favorite shows, and a significant part of his creative journey,Robert has played Mark, AI, and Paul (4x), and now directs his third production of the show. LosAngeles directing credits include Chess in Concert (Met 'fheatre), Spike Heels (Theatre 68),Oklahoma! (Met Theatre), Joseph ... Dreamcoat (James Armstrong 'fheatre), Bye Bye Birdie(Norris Theatre) A Chorus Line (Norris Theatre, Westridge Theatre), the LA premiere ofPetpourri (Marymount 'fheatre), as well as the DVD recording of Petpourri starring ChryssieWhitehead. Rober1 is currently in development directing the new musical The Devil alld Dais)'Jane, which will be performed this summer in Hollywood as part of the LA Festival of NewAmerican Musicals. New York credits include directing the world premiere of A HUI7/(/1I Shield(13th St. Theatre), Rwu!Wczvs (Play Group Theatre), Confection Pe/fection, Stalker. Bahy Blues(Access Theatre), as well as choreographing the world premiere of Finks, starring .lenni IeI'Westlcldt and Josh Radnor (New York Stage and Film). Other Choreography credits include WestSide Story, Grease, RZII101FcZVS,and.Ie. Superstar. In addition to the above, Robert has workedwith many wonderful theaters including: Reprise!, Musical Theatre West, MoonlightAmphitheatre, Welk Resort 'fheatre, ICT, Performance Riverside, The Actor's Co-Op, 'fheatreLeague, Glendale Centre 'fheatre, Downey CLO, Santa Barbara CLO, 'fhe Iiollywood Bowl, TheKennedy Center, and Lincoln Center.

DON LE MASTER (Musical Director/Conductor) A native of San Diego, Don has been aworking musician in the world of theatre fc)r25 years. He has musically directed and conductedmany shows: A Christmas Carol, / Love You You're Pelfect Now Change. Cabaret (San DiegoRep), American Rhythm. Boomers (Lamb's Players), Superstar, Once On This Island, Ragtimeand 1776 which earned him a 2004 Ovation nomination for best musical direction (PerformanceRiverside), and many others at Moonlight, Cygnet, Starlight, South Bay Cities, North Coast Repand McCoy Rigby. At the 2007 San Diego Theatre Critic Circle Awards, Don received an awardfor Outstanding Musical Direction for SDMT's production of The Full Mon(v and most recentlywas seen onstage in SDMT's ,Smokey Joe's Cqj'e. He was musical director for 'fhe Globe'sproduction of Plaid Tidings directed by Stuart Ross. He sings and plays at the Caliph Lounge andInn At The Park with the talented Nathan Fry and the talented and fabulous Ria Carey. Thank youto Robert, the Lewis', the cast and orchestra on an amazing show. "Without music my life wouldbe a mistake."

"ARED SA YEG (Lighting Designer) Jared's work has been represented throughout the U.S., onBroadway, OfT-Broadway, in London's WestEnd, Spain, Edinburgh, Las Vegas, theme parks, andon international tours. Regionally he's designed for International City Theatre, PasadenaPlayhouse/Intimate Opera Company, EI Portal Theatre, the Colony (Ovation Nomination f{)!'Trying), Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, LA Opera, Civic Light Opera of South Bay, RepriseTheatre Company, Cabrillo Music Theatre and the Ri-cardo Montalban Theatre, On the West-EndJared designed Rolling with Laughter at Her Majesty's 'fheatre. Broadway credits: BravoBel'l1stein (lludson Theatre) and Gotham GIOl~Vat Carnegie Iiali. Jared \vas the US AssistantDesigner lor the Broadway productions of Primo, The Woman in JYhite and the Radio CityChristmas Spectacular, Off-Broadway: Humble Boy, Fame. NobocO'Don't Like Yogi, & A1inistryc?fProgres.':l.Other design affiliations include: the 20 II NBA All Star Game, 2009 Neil Diamondworld tOllr, LA Auto Sho\v, and in 2008 had the honor of lighting Pope Benedict XVI in NY forthe Papal Rally. Recently, he was appointed principle designer of the prestigious 2010 USAInternational Ballet Competition. His architectural designs are seen regularly in restaurants andexhibits as well as the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Jared became the youngest memberof the United Scenic Attists-Local 829 and serves as a trustee.

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Artistic and Production Team ProFiles

MEGHAN BOURDEAU (Stage Manager) Meghan Bourdeau is delighted to be stagemanaging A Chorus Line with San Diego Musical Theatre! This is Ms. Bourdeau's firstproduction with San Diego Musical Theatre. Ms. Bourdeau has been stage managingprofessionally in San Diego for eleven years, and has worked at San Diego RepcI10ry Theatre,The Jolla Playhouse, and The Old Globe. She is very excited about this amazing production.

MICHELE NINNESS (Costume Co-Ordinator) has been married to her husband Gib for 34years. They have two sons, a daughter-in-law and first grandchild, her name is Natala and they arecopletely smitten with her. Michele has been working in Theater for the past 10 years and hascostumed many shows including Smokey .foe's Cqfe, j 3. Beauty and the Beast, The Sound ofMusic. My J?airLady. God5pell. West Side Story, and Traditions of Christmas. This is her secondproduction with SDMT. A special thank you to my husband who continues to love and support me.

LARRY ESAU (Sound Design) has designed the sound for over 40 productions for CYT andCCT. Lan)' has been the resident sound designer for SDMT' from it's inception. When he is notadjusting mics or behind the sound board, you can lind him at his door and window business,Esau Supply, solving problems for his customers. He has been married for 35 years to hiswonderful wife Mal)' and has 2 daughters, Mandie and Mollie, who love to perform in musicals

DELNORA JANECEK (Properties Co-Ordinator) is grateful to SDMT, Gary and Erin forallowing her to be a part of this production of A Chorus Line and wishes to thank Neal, Micheleand Erin for their help. Dclnora is one of the founders of the N011h County youth theatre groupCenter Stage Productions where she has been in charge of props since 2004. Thanks to mychildren Hayley and Ryan Michael for getting me into this business in the first place and lots oflove to my husband Tom for tolerating it.

r..q To "A Chorus Line" Cast, Orchestra and Artistic/Production Team:You are all incredibly talented, and are a special part of our SDMT family.

Thank you for bringing this beautiful musical to lifeand helping to make our dream a reality.

Love, Gary & Erin

San Diego Musical Theatre would like to thank the following fortheir support of this production of A Chorus Line:

Audrie Johnson Cinda Lucas Lori Toothacre Neal HydeDelnora & Tom Janecek Pattie & Steve Anthony David Freidman

Elizabeth Wright Lacy & Matt Seamons

A Chorus Line is funded in part by the Horton Plaza Theatre Foundation

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Production Staff

Director/Choreographer Robert MarraMusical Director Don LeMaster

Lighting Designer Jared Sayeg

Sound Designer Larry EsauCostume Co-Ordinator Michele Ninness

Assistant To Director .J ill Townsend

Stage Manager Meghan Bourdeau

Crew Chief Neal HydeWardrobe Mistress Kat Stallons

Properties Co-Ordinator Delnora Janecek

Technical Director Rogelio RosalesMaster Electrician DeeDee Barazza

Sound Engineer Carlton JonesDeck Crew David Freidman

Spot Operator Grant Gil1igan,Morgan Barraza, Matt Curly

SO Rep Audio Supervisor Tom Jones

Publicity and Cast Photos Ken Jacque

San Diego Musical TheatreBoys and Girls Clubs Outreach Program

San Diego Musical Theatre has added an additional performance, of each ofour shows, for our Boys and Girls Clubs, on the military bases to attend forfree. We had our first Boys and Girls Club performance during Smokey Joe'sCafe in September. It was so rewarding to watch the children as theyexperienced live theatre and were able to ask questions of the performersfollowing the performance. It is so important for children to be exposed to thearts and we want to do our part to help. As this extra performance is anadditional expense for SDMT we are looking for monetary support. If youwould like to help with our Boys and Girls Club performances, please contactour administrative office - 858-560-5740. Thank you!

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