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YING QUARTET

JANET YING, VIOLINPHILLIP YING, VIOLADAVID YING, CELLO

FRANK HUANG, VIOLIN

Friday, January 8, 2010, 8:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Please hold your applause until after all movements of a work have been performed, and do not applaud between movements. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a courtesy to the performers and your fellow patrons, please mute all cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms prior to the start of the performance.

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PROGRAM

Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3, Clara Robert Schumann Andante expressivo: Allegro molto moderato (1810-1856) Assai agitato – Un poco adagio – Tempo Adagio molto Allegro molto vivace

Quartet No. 2, Intimate Letters Leoš Janáček Andante (1854-1928) Adagio Moderato Allegro

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Quartet in C. Major, Op. 59, No. 3, Hero Ludwig Van Beethoven Andante con moto – Allegro vivace (1770-1827) Andante con moto quasi – Allegretto Menuetto Allegro molto

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and a deep identification with the Czechoslovakian musical spirit. Considered by many to be one of the great composers of Eastern Europe, Janáček is often grouped with Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák as one of the “three pillars of Czech music.”

A vivid dynamic is at the heart of all of Janáček’s compositions, and this dynamic often originates in the spoken word. Janáček based many of his pieces on literary themes with an emphasis on the rhythms found in speech patterns. His two quartets, which both bear reference to written works, are often cited as his greatest Chamber pieces.

The first quartet, written in 1923, was based on themes found in the story The Kreutzer Sonata. Janáček was inspired by the passion in Leo Tolstoy’s tale of a woman’s tragic disillusionment in marriage and betrayal by her lover.

Intimate Letters is even more infused with romantic yearning. It describes the 64-year-old composer’s soaring passion for a young married woman, Kamila Stosslova.

The Andante first movement begins almost tentatively and then dances toward a burst of joy. A more lyrical Adagio, filled with almost unbearable tenderness, is followed by a bittersweet lover’s Waltz (Moderato). Slavonic tonalities are most obvious in the fourth Allegro movement. The mystical nature of Janáček’s work finds full expression as he struggles to express emotions beyond the limits of the musical form.

Janáček wrote, “The feeling is often so powerful that it even overwhelms the music. Love is vast and mighty, but composition is weak. Thus I wish that my work could be as strong as my love.”

Program notes by C. Graves

Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3, HeroLudwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

The subtitle Hero (or Eroica) refers to the last movement of the quartet and acknowledges its truly mighty conception. Just as Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony vastly expanded the scope of symphonic writing, so the grandiose finale of the third Rasumovsky Quartet made all previous string quartets seem modest by comparison.

The eerie introduction, without any forward motion and seemingly suspended in time, seems to contradict Beethoven’s tempo direction, Andante con moto (moderate

PROGRAM NOTESQuartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3, ClaraRobert Schumann (1810-1856)

Unlike many composers, whose developing styles can be traced over time, Robert Schumann wrote in sets of more than 100 songs, including the cycles Dichterliebe and Frauenliebe und Leben in 1840 (the year he finally married his beloved Clara), two symphonies in 1841, and most of his Chamber music in 1842.

The first movement opens with a slow introduction of the main theme, which seems to be calling out “Cla-ra.” The descending fifth motto occurs throughout the movement. If this theme is full of a lyricism that displays the composer’s songwriting skills, then the second theme – a lilting melody in the cello and first violin – shows the influence of Schu-mann the pianist. It works very well at the keyboard, but is unusual writing for a string quartet because of the unan-chored off-beat accompaniment.

The second movement is a theme and variations with a twist. The theme does not come at the beginning of the movement, but instead is played after three variations have already been heard.

The slow movement is one of Schumann’s finest com-positions. It is full of deeply heartfelt and intensely personal emotions that periodically overflow into passionate outpour-ings. The rhythmic accompaniment – almost military in its insistence – serves to highlight the romantic nature of the movement, where the same rhythmic figure, considerably accelerated, now predominates.

While it would have been quite common in a last movement to include a fugal section between statements of the rondo theme (as in the last movement of the Piano Quintet), Schumann instead introduces an elegant Gavotte in the finale, adding a nice contrast to an otherwise energetic rondo that kicks up its heels on the off-beats and gallops off to a rousing finish.

Program notes by Steven Miller (1996)

Quartet No. 2, Intimate LettersLeoš Janáček (1854-1928)

The three forces that strongly shaped Leoš Janáček’s work were a fascination with the patterns of spoken language, a mystical atmosphere steeped in the natural world,

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speed with motion). The jaunty first theme begins with a short upbeat and long arrival note – a rhythmic figure that remains important throughout the movement. Several other first group themes gradually lead to the start of the exuberant second subject – a sustained note, which is imitated in order by the viola, cello, and second violin. The development section provides flashy virtuosic passage work for all the instruments with frequent reappearances of the short-upbeat/long-resolution motto. The exposition skips the first theme and deals entirely with the triumphant second melody before the arrival of a brief sparkling coda.

The second movement has been described as a “lament” by Vincent D’Indy, as the “mystery of the primitive” by Joseph Kerman, and as “some forgotten and alien despair,” by J.W.N. Sullivan. These reactions are mostly evoked by the first theme – a heavy, despondent violin line over repeated cello pizzicato notes. The melodic interval of the augmented second, with its Middle Eastern overtones, adds to the poignancy of the effect. The dispirited opening serves as the perfect foil to the warm, frothy second theme that follows. Both themes are developed and returned according to traditional sonata form, but in a surprise move, the composer brings them back in reverse order.

Beethoven probably returned to the traditional 18th-century minuet style for the third movement because a brilliant scherzo would have been inappropriate before the monumental finale. The first part is gentle and languorous, despite a great deal of inner rhythmic drive. The sharper and more penetrating trio precedes a repeat of the Menuetto and the brief coda that leads, without pause, to the finale.

The last movement starts softly, but at a very fast tempo, with the viola playing the theme alone. The second violin enters with the same melody while the viola continues with a countermelody – a fugal treatment in which one theme is successively imitated by the individual players. The cello and the first violin join in with the original melody to bring the section to a powerful climax. As the movement proceeds, Beethoven audaciously juxtaposes homophony (accompanied melody) on the richly textured polyphony (independent voices) of the opening fugal section, with absolutely thrilling results. Beethoven endows every note, from first to last, with a force and energy that propels the musical line forward irresistibly. He also calls on the players to stretch their tonal resources to the very limit, to produce

the maximum sound possible. The result is a movement of stunning impact – a triumphant conclusion to this most impressive work.

Program notes from Guide to Chamber Music,by Melvin Berger ©1985

BIOGRAPHYUnmatched in its performance of Chamber music,

the YING QUARTET won a Grammy for “Best Classical Crossover Album” for 4 + Four, a collaboration with the Turtle Island String Quartet. Now in its second decade, the Ying Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest pedigree with various acclaimed tours across the United States and abroad. In April 2009, founding members and siblings David Ying (cellist), Phillip Ying (violist), and Janet Ying (violinist) welcomed violin virtuoso Frank Huang, who replaced original violinist Timothy Ying.

Called “ravishing” and “refreshing” by The Washington Post, the group earned a Grammy nomination for the Tchaikovsky: String Quartets; Souvenir de Florence Sextet in D Minor album and was honored with the 1993 “Naumburg Chamber Music Award.” With performances in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, schools, and juvenile prisons, the Ying Quartet emphasizes its belief that concert music is a meaningful part of everyday life, no matter where it is heard or by whom.

The Ying Quartet, now based at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, first emerged in the professional spotlight in the early 1990s, performing in Iowa homes, churches, schools, and banks. It eventually moved on to festivals, including the prominent Aspen Music Festival and the prestigious Bowdoin International Music Festival. The group’s recordings, reflecting many of its wide-ranging musical interests, have generated consistent, enthusiastic acclaim. The New York Times has enthusiastically raved about the quartet’s “agility and precision.” n

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SURF’S UP!Starring

JAN AND DEANFeaturing

DEAN TORRENCEand

PAPA DOO RUN RUNWith

COMEDY HOST JOHN WING

Sunday, January 10, 2010, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIESAs the sport of surfing’s popularity rose in the 1960s,

specifically in Southern California, so did Surf music, characterized mainly by catchy guitar riffs and vocal harmo-nies. SURF’S UP! highlights the vocal group Jan and Dean (featuring co-founder Dean Torrence) and the Grammy-nominated Papa Doo Run Run. Host John Wing provides laughs with his witty and funny routines.

The Surf-Rock duo JAN AND DEAN made a splash in the music world with the chart-topping hits Dead Man’s Curve, Little Old Lady From Pasadena, Baby Talk, and Surf City. Considered instrumental in immortalizing the era’s Cal-ifornia sound, the high school friends and football teammates often performed with Surf music pioneers The Beach Boys. On one break during a recording session, DEAN TORRENCE jammed with The Beach Boys, yielding the hit tune Barbara Ann. The song became a No. Two single with Torrence provid-ing lead vocal.

Often touring with Jan and Dean was the band PAPA DOO RUN RUN, which performs timeless tunes such as Be True to Your School and The Beach Boys’ hits California Girls,

Surfin’ Safari, and Good Vibrations. Known for its award-winning re-creation of songs by Jan and Dean and The Beach Boys, Papa Doo Run Run successfully delivers “lovingly crafty reproductions of the mid-’60s California sound,” hails Billboard magazine. The group, nominated twice for Grammy Awards – including one for the Gold-certified album Cali-fornia Project – has performed with Roy Orbison, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffett, and Chicago.

Host JOHN WING adds humor to the show with his witty comedy routine. For 15 years, Wing has entertained au-diences throughout Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States. His appearance at the 1993 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, earned him a Gemini nomina-tion, the country’s award for excellence in television.

Wing’s impressive career highlights include the Com-edy Network specials John Wing – Fly Me and John Wing – A Love Story. He has appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show, A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Fox’s Comic Strip Live, and ABC’s Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. n

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KEB’ MO’

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 8:00 PM

This performance will not include an intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

album Just Like You – which featured guest appearances from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne and nine-time Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt – permanently secured Keb’ Mo’s influence and standing in the musical realm. Billboard hailed the musician’s “gutsy guitar playing and impassioned vocals,” traits evident in his Suitcase album. His latest album, Live & Mo’, includes the Grammy-nominated “Country Song of the Year” I Hope, which was co-written with the Dixie Chicks.

Keb’ Mo’s acting credits include several episodes on the televised show Touched by an Angel, a role as a Delta Bluesman in the 1990 play Rabbit Foot, a portrayal of Robert Johnson in the docudrama Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl?, and singing America the Beautiful in the series finale of The West Wing. He also appeared in John Sayles’ film Honeydrip-per, Martin Scorcese’s PBS special Feel Like Going Home, and the concert documentary Lightning in a Bottle. n

BIOGRAPHYWhen KEB’ MO’ emerged on the music scene in the

’90s, he breathed new life into the acoustic Blues style. His distinctive sound embraced multiple eras and genres, includ-ing Pop, Rock, Folk, and Jazz colored with touches of Soul and folksy storytelling. His refreshing mixture of Pop music and understated Blues cemented his reputation as a major concert draw and earned him a string of Grammy awards for the albums Keep It Simple, Slow Down, and Just Like You.

Born Kevin Moore, Keb’ Mo’ grew up on Gospel music and played the guitar, trumpet, and French horn. Discov-ered by legendary Roots violinist Papa John Creach of the groups Hot Tuna and Jefferson Starship, Keb’ Mo’ earned the chance to tour and play with tremendous Blues talents like Big Joe Turner and Harmonica Fats.

His debut album, Keb’ Mo’, earned critical and popular acclaim and featured Bluesman Robert Johnson’s songs Come on in My Kitchen and Kind Hearted Woman Blues. His second

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WOODY HERMAN ORCHESTRADirected by

FRANK TIBERI

Orchestra

Tenor/Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet Trombone FRANK TIBERI JOHN FEDCHOCK MATT FINDERS Tenor Saxophone and Flute ROB LOCKART Bass Trombone JERRY PINTER RICH BULLOCK

Baritone Saxophone Piano MIKE BRIGNOLA ALAN BROADBENT

Trumpet and Flugelhorn Bass ROGER INGRAM TREY HENRY CARL SAUNDERS MARK LEWIS Drums KYE PALMER JIM RUPP BOB SUMMERS Vocals BRIENN PERRY

Sunday, January 17, 2010, 3:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

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PROGRAM

Blue Flame (Woody’s Theme)

Woody Herman and Joe Bishop

Things Ain’t What They Used to Be

Composed by Duke Ellington, Arranged by Dave Lalama

Four Brothers

Composed and arranged by Jimmy Giuffre

Early Autumn

Composed and arranged by Ralph Burns

Apple Honey

Composed by Woody Herman, Arranged by Ralph Burns

Laura

Composed by David Raksin, Arranged by John Fedchock

I’ve Got the World on a String

Composed by Harold Arlen, Arranged by John Fedchock

I Got News For You

Composed by Irene Higginbotham and Sydney Shaw, Arranged by Ralph Burns

After You’ve Gone

Composed by Henry Creamer and Turner Layton, Arranged by Bill Holman

Naima

Composed by John Coltrane, Arranged by Paul McKee

Woodchoppers’ Ball

Composed by Woody Herman and Joe Bishop

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Fried Buzzard

Composed by Lou Donaldson, Arranged by John Fedchock

Greasy Sack Blues

Composed and arranged by Don Rader

Sonny Boy

Composed by Al Jolson, Arranged by Ralph Burns

There’s a Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder

Composed by Dave Dreyer, Arranged by Nat Pierce

Theme for Ernie

Composed by Fred Lacey, Arranged by John Fedchock

Fanfare for the Common Man

Composed by Aaron Copland, Arranged by Gary Anderson

Blue Flame (Woody’s Theme)

Program subject to change.

BIOGRAPHYJazz clarinetist-saxophonist Woody Herman revolu-

tionized Swing music with a repertoire that embraced a wide spectrum of genres, including Blues, Bop, and Rock. The Big Band leader won Grammy Awards for Thundering Herd, Giant Steps, and the album Encore: Woody Herman, 1963. The WOODY HERMAN ORCHESTRA continues Herman’s legendary vitality and versatility, mixing clas-sics from the past – such as Woodchoppers’ Ball, I’ve Got the World on a String, Apple Honey, and the group’s theme song Blue Flame – with new tunes that suit the band’s exuberant, hard-swinging style.

Before Herman’s death in 1987, he designated Frank

Tiberi as the orchestra’s new bandleader. Under Tiberi’s charge, the Woody Herman Orchestra maintains the elec-trifying mixture of the old (such as Summer Sequence, Four Brothers, and Caldonia) and the new, constantly delighting and surprising audiences with an ever-evolving Jazz sound that unfailingly prompts standing ovations and thunderous applause. The Los Angeles Times praised, “Clearly this is not a band that is about to make history; it is rather the sign of a welcome continuum in the story of an orchestra that made its unique impact over a span of a half century. Tiberi deserves kudos for the honesty for which he is carrying forward the lingering blue flame.” n

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NOTES FROM THE EDGEWith

MARK GOVERNORTOM TALLY

KATRINA LENKKATHERINE LINER

Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

BIOGRAPHIESNOTES FROM THE EDGE is a concert of arrange-

ments for string quartet and vocals of songs by musical icons such as Radiohead, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Elvis Costel-lo, The Killers, and Joni Mitchell. Featuring Classical-Pop crossover arrangements by renowned film composer MARK GOVERNOR, the production offers audiences an original and exhilarating concert experience. In a show punctu-ated with world-class musicianship and sultry vocals, the audience is exposed to a mix of Pop and Alternative music, which is explored and reinterpreted in unexpected ways.

A student of prominent American composer Aaron Copland, Governor, who is a celebrated film and television composer and songwriter, has written music for roughly 20 films and more than 150 televised shows. He has collabo-rated with Johnny Depp, Iggy Pop, and Ringo Starr. In the Classical world, concert versions of Governor’s suite, On the Occasion of Falling Rain, have been performed by ensembles in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Boston.

The concert also features violist TOM TALLY, who has made a name for himself encouraging string players to embrace Rock guitar solos in their repertoire. His impres-sive résumé includes projects with Stevie Wonder, Elton

John, Macy Gray, Cher, and the late Michael Jackson. Tally is an in-demand studio musician and orchestral performer who has toured with Seal, Michael Crawford, and Marie Osmond.

KATRINA LENK has performed in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City on stage, television, and in films. She won a Garland Award and an L.A. Weekly Theater Award. Lenk received L.A. Drama Critics Circle and Ovation Award nominations for her performance in Lovelace: A Rock Opera. She has played the viola, provided vocals, and recorded with several bands in Chicago and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.KatrinaLenk.com.

Singer, songwriter, and arranger KATHERINE LINER began singing as a child with The Lyric Opera of Chicago. She has performed around the world in ven-ues ranging from small Jazz clubs to large stadiums. Liner has worked with the recording industry’s top writers and producers as a “go-to” session vocalist and writer. Cur-rently, she sings for Primary Wave Music, which represents her catalog of Electronic, Ambient, World, Pop, Soul, and Lounge music. n

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ROB KAPILOW’SWHAT MAKES IT GREAT?

ANTONIO VIVALDITHE FOUR SEASONS

With

CHEE-YUN, VIOLINand

THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC

Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7:30 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

PROGRAM The Four Seasons Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto No. 1 in E Major, Op. 8, RV 269, La Primavera

(Spring) Allegro Largo Allegro Pastorale

Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 8, RV 315, L’estate (Summer) Allegro non molto Adagio e piano – resto e forte Presto

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BIOGRAPHIESFor more than 15 years, ROB KAPILOW has brought

the joy and wonders of Classical music – and unraveled some of its mysteries – to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Characterized by his unique ability to create an “aha” mo-ment for his audiences and collaborators, whatever their level of musical sophistication, Kapilow’s work brings music into people’s lives – opening new ears to musical experiences and helping people to listen actively rather than just hear.

Kapilow’s range of activities is impressively broad, including his What Makes It Great? presentations, his family compositions and FamilyMusik events, and his Citypieces. The reach of his interactive events and activities is wide, both geographically and culturally – from Native American tribal communities in Montana and inner-city high school students in Louisiana to wine-tasters in the Napa Valley. From tots barely out of diapers to musicologists hailed from Ivy League programs, his audiences are diverse and unexpected, but invariably rapt and keen to come back for more.

Kapilow’s popularity and appeal are reflected in no-table invitations and achievements. He appeared on NBC’s Today Show in conversation with then-host Katie Couric; he presented a special What Makes It Great? event for broadcast on PBS’ Live From Lincoln Center in January 2008; and he has written a book, All You Have to Do Is Listen, which was pub-lished by the new alliance between Wiley and Lincoln Cen-ter and won a PSP Prose Award for “Best Book in Music and the Performing Arts” in 2008. A documentary film, Summer Sun, Winter Moon, named after Kapilow’s choral and symphonic work of the same title, aired on PBS nationwide last year.

Violinist CHEE-YUN has mesmerized audiences all over the world with her flawless technique, compelling tone, and gripping artistry. After winning the Young Con-cert Artists International Auditions in 1989, Chee-Yun has been showered with honors – including the 1990 Avery Fisher Career Grant – and critical accolade. The New York Times hailed, “This is a talented instrumentalist, with the kind of high-gloss tone that pulls sensuously at the listener’s ear.” Billboard magazine agreed, saying: “Chee-Yun stands out among most of her contemporaries for beauty of sound, engaging musicality and easy command of the instrument.”

Chee-Yun’s albums include Vocalise, The Very Best of Chee-Yun, and Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1; Debussy: Violin Sonata; Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1. She has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Toronto Symphony, the

Houston Symphony, and the National Symphony. Providing the musical accompaniment is the RIVER-

SIDE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC, which the Los Ange-les Times has called “a California success story” whose “lively performances have a conviction and tautness that compel … a high level of communication.” It is one of the leading regional orchestras in the Inland Empire. Its 72 members are some of the finest professional musicians in Southern Califor-nia. Originally founded as a recreational orchestra of volun-teer musicians in 1958, the Philharmonic’s many milestones include the West Coast premiere of William Kraft’s Renais-sance, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Pulitzer prize-winning Three Pieces for Orchestra, the world premiere of John Williams’ Clarinet Concerto, and the American premiere of Ruaumoko: Four Pacific Seasons by New Zealand composer Gareth Farr. The orchestra presents a season of eight performances in its home venue, the historic Riverside Municipal Auditorium in Downtown Riverside. It is also in high demand throughout the region, performing concerts in Cerritos, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Elsinore, Fallbrook, Rancho Cucamonga, and Temecula. n

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Each issue of the program is distributed to approximately 15,000 patrons. Placing an advertisement in On Stage for the entire season provides an opportunity to reach more than 135,000 theater patrons.

The CCPA attracts patrons from throughout Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Patrons have the discretionary income to enjoy dining and shopping excursions before and after attending performances.

For more information about advertising in On Stage, please call Account Executive Anna Jones at (562) 916-8510, extension 2520.

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Work Light ProductionsExecutive Producer Stephen Gabriel

presents

With

KERRI BRACKIN, NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK, BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA,JACQUELINE GRABOIS, JASON HEYMANN, LISA HELMI JOHANSON, TIM KORNBLUM,

CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM, JOSHUA HOLDEN, JULIANNA LEE, and ZACH TRIMMER

Puppets Conceived and Designed byRICK LYON

Set Design Costume Design Lighting Design ANNA LOUIZOS MIRENA RADA HOWELL BINKLEY

Animation Design Incidental Music Production Supervision Music Supervisor ROBERT LOPEZ GARY ADLER RHYS WILLIAMS ANDREW GRAHAM

Company Manager Head Carpenter Tour Marketing KATE EGAN DAVE SMITH ALLIED LIVE

Production Stage Manager Musical Director Associate Director Producer RYAN GIBBS MICHAEL McASSEY EVAN ENSIGN NANCY GABRIEL

Directed byJASON MOORE

Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:00 PMSaturday, January 30, 2010, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PMSunday, January 31, 2010, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

There will be one 20-minute intermission.The taking of photographs or use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.

Book byJEFF WHITTY

Music and Lyrics byROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX

Based on an Original Concept by ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX

Sound Design JON WESTON

in association withLEW MEAD

CastingCINDY TOLAN &

ADAM CALDWELL

Orchestrations and Arrangements bySTEPHEN OREMUS

ChoreographerKEN ROBERSON

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CAST(in order of appearance)

Princeton and Rod …………......…………………………….. BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA

Brian ………...……………………....……………………………………. TIM KORNBLUM

Kate Monster, Lucy, and others ……………….......……………… JACQUELINE GRABOIS

Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Bear, and others ……………….......…………. JASON HEYMANN

Christmas Eve ………………………………………….......……. LISA HELMI JOHANSON

Gary Coleman ………………………………………….......…….. NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK

Mrs. T., Bear, and others ………………………………........…………….. KERRI BRACKIN

Ensemble ………………………….........................………… CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM, JOSHUA HOLDEN, JULIANNA LEE, and ZACH TRIMMER

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thank you to Adam Caldwell, Evan Ensign, and Work Light Productions for this opportunity. Praise Jesus who makes the impossible possible.

BRENT MICHAEL DiROMA (Princeton and Rod) is happy to make his touring debut with Avenue Q. His regional credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Dauntless), Smokey Joe’s Café (Adrian), Battledrum (Jackson), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Snoopy), and Urinetown (Bobby). DiRoma performed Off-Broadway in Cabaret Girl (Quibb). Love and thanks to family and friends.

JACQUELINE GRABOIS’ (Kate Monster, Lucy, and others) credits include Hairspray; Shout! The Mod Musical; Double V; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Into

BIOGRAPHIESKERRI BRACKIN (Mrs. T., Bear, and others) por-

trayed Amber in the national tour of Hairspray. Her regional credits include Hula Hoop (Suzie), The Goodbye Girl (Lucy), Annie, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally), and Gypsy (June). Brackin received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma. She also received a master of science degree in psychology from Pace University. Many thanks to the Tolan office, Price Group, Molly, and VP. For Allie (W.T.O.A.).

NIGEL JAMAAL CLARK (Gary Coleman) feels blessed to be living on Avenue Q after competing in The 25th

Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee last year. All my love to my family for always encouraging me to persevere. A special

Place: An outer borough of New York CityTime: The present

UnderstudiesUnderstudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific

announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

Princeton/Rod – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, JOSHUA HOLDEN, and ZACH TRIMMER

Brian – JOSHUA HOLDEN and ZACH TRIMMERKate Monster/Lucy – KERRI BRACKIN and ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM

Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE, JOSHUA HOLDEN, and ZACH TRIMMER

Mrs. T./Bear – ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM and JULIANNA LEEChristmas Eve – ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM and JULIANNA LEE

Gary Coleman – CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE and ZACH TRIMMER

Dance Captain and Puppet Coach – ZACH TRIMMER

Avenue Q BandConductor and Keyboard – MICHAEL McASSEY

Associate Conductor and Keyboard 2 – BRENDAN WHITINGReeds – MAX ROBINSON, Drums – JAMIE GARRETT

Bass – KRIS ROGERS, Guitars – BEN HERZICK

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JOSHUA HOLDEN’s (Ensemble) puppet credits include The Selfish Giant (Chicago Children’s Theatre) and If All the World Were Paper (Oily Cart of London). His theater credits include The Nutcracker (House Theatre of Chicago), Kid Simple (American Theatre Company), and Cymbeline (Montana Shakespeare in the Parks). He is a Massachusetts native and Walnut Hill alumni. Holden received his bach-elor of fine arts degree in theater performance from Roosevelt University – The Theatre Conservatory.

JULIANNA LEE (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her professional debut with Avenue Q. She was born and raised in Northern Virginia and is currently studying musical the-ater at James Madison University. Love to Mom, Halmony, Dave, family, and friends for all of your support.

ZACH TRIMMER (Ensemble, Dance Captain, and Puppet Coach) is thrilled to be part of Avenue Q. He por-trayed Brad in the national tour of Hairspray. Trimmer’s favorite performances include Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith), Fiddler on the Roof (Motel), and My Way (Man No. 2). Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Steph, Nat, Nana, Evan, and Adam for making this possible.

ROBERT LOPEZ (Music and Lyrics, Original Con-cept, and Animation Design) won a 2004 Tony Award for “Best Score” for Avenue Q, received a 2007 Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his musical episode of Scrubs, and was awarded a 2008 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for the music in Wonder Pets. Lopez’ musical version of Finding Nemo, co-written with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, is featured in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. His upcoming projects include Up Here, a romantic comedy commissioned by the Roundabout Theatre Company, and a new stage musical written with the creators of South Park. Lopez grew up in Greenwich Village, graduated from Yale University with a bachelor of arts degree in English, and lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.

JEFF MARX (Music and Lyrics, Original Concept) makes his Broadway debut with Avenue Q. He never intended to be a writer, but found it more fun than practicing law. The best year of his life is documented in the film Show Business: The Road to Broadway. Marx is extremely grateful to the hundreds of people whose contributions helped make Avenue Q a reality. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is working on various projects. Marx thinks everyone should quit their jobs and start doing something they love.

the Woods; and The Secret Garden. Grabois performed vocals on StageStar Recordings of Spring Awakening and The Wizard of Oz. She is a member of the Academy for New Musical Theatre and a graduate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Love to Mom, Dad, and teachers.

JASON HEYMANN (Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Bear, and others) is honored to be a part of Avenue Q. His regional credits include Dangerous Beauty directed by Sheryl Kaller and Saved! directed by Gary Griffin. Heymann appeared in the television show Gossip Girl. He graduated from North-western University with a bachelor of arts degree in theater. Heymann’s university performance credits include Carousel, Holiday, The Boys From Syracuse, and Waa-Mu. Love and gratitude to Mom, Miles, Hunter, Bernie, Anna, and friends. For more information, visit www.jasonheymann.com.

LISA HELMI JOHANSON (Christmas Eve) is happy to personify her favorite holiday. Her Off-Broadway credits include Three Sisters and Women Beware Women. Her Off-Off-Broadway credits include Haters; T.A.B.; and Change. Johanson received a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance and a bachelor of arts degree in musical theater from Christopher Newport University. Sincere thanks to her family, friends, and the church. For more information, visit www.LisaHelmiJohanson.com.

TIM KORNBLUM’s (Brian) favorite credits include Laughter (Max Prince), Rumors (Lenny Ganz), and Les Mis-érables (Thenardier). Endless love and gratitude to his entire support system. Kornblum is dedicated to the King of Soft-shoe; Pop Pop; and his love, life, and purpose, Kyle.

CHARLES M. BASKERVILLE’s (Ensemble) credits include the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, the work-shop of PUNK: The Musical (Reggie K.), and Frank Wild-horn’s Havana. Thanks to Cindy Tolan Casting, the amazing company of Avenue Q, The Luedtke Agency, The Broadway Theatre Project, and my family and friends.

ASHLEY EILEEN BUCKNAM (Ensemble) is a New Jersey native and is thrilled to be back on the road with Work Light Productions. Her national tour credits include The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, The Ant and the Elephant, and Frankly Ben. Bucknam’s regional credits include The Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Angel), and Peter Pan (Peter). She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Shenandoah Conservatory. Love to friends and family. For more information, visit www.ashleyeileen.com.

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and co-orchestrator of 9 to 5 and All Shook Up, and vocal ar-ranger of High Fidelity. For Off-Broadway, Oremus was music supervisor, vocal arranger, and orchestrator of Tick, Tick … BOOM! and music director of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party. Oremus’ other credits include music director for the second national tour of RENT; music director and arranger for Broadway Meets Country; and music supervisor and vocal arranger of Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Music of Stevie Wonder. He was also music director/conductor for Rufus Wainwright’s re-creation of Judy Garland’s 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Palladium in London, the Olympia in Paris, and the Hollywood Bowl; and music director/conductor of Jerry Springer – The Opera. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.

RYAN LYON (Puppet Design) designed the puppets for Avenue Q and his company, The Lyon Puppets, built them. Lyon created the roles of Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Blue Bear in the original Tony award-winning Broadway pro-duction. A puppeteer and designer with more than 25 years of professional experience in television, film, and theater, Lyon is proud to have supplied the puppets for Avenue Q on Broadway, in London, Las Vegas, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and in the first national tour. He acknowledges the inspira-tion and encouragement of the late Jim Henson. Lyon is married to Tonya Dixon and is a first-time father to daughter Kennedy. For more information, visit www.lyonpuppets.com.

ANNA LOUIZOS (Set Design) designed the set for the Tony award-winning Avenue Q for Broadway, Las Vegas, and London. She received two Tony Award nomi-nations for High Fidelity (2007) and In the Heights (2008). Her other Broadway credits include Curtains (2007 Drama Desk nomination); Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical (2009 Drama Desk nomination), including the national tour and United Kingdom production; To Be or Not to Be; Steel Magnolias; and Golda’s Balcony. Louizos’ Off-Broadway credits include Vanities, a New Musical; Crimes of the Heart (directed by Kathleen Turner); The Foreigner (starring Matthew Brod-erick); Speech & Debate; Based on a Totally True Story; Birdie Blue; The Altar Boyz; and Tick, Tick … BOOM!

Her other U.S. tours and regional credits include Disney Live Winnie the Pooh, Minsky’s, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The Baker’s Wife, Much Ado About Noth-ing, Beyond Therapy, and Me and My Girl. Louizos’ film and televi-sion credits include Sex and the City and The Secret Lives of Dentists.

JEFF WHITTY (Book) won the 2004 Tony Award for “Best Book of a Musical” for Avenue Q. His plays include The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler, The Hiding Place, The Plank Project, Suicide Weather, and Balls. Theaters presenting his work include Atlantic Theater Company, South Coast Repertory, Vineyard Theater, New Group, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Whitty’s upcoming projects include Tales of the City: The Musical with music by Jason Sellards and John Garden of the Pop group Scissor Sisters, and a mu-sical version of Bring It On. As an actor, Whitty has appeared regionally, Off-Broadway, and in film and television. For more information, visit www.Whitless.com.

JASON MOORE’s (Director) Broadway credits in-clude Shrek the Musical (Outer Critics and Drama Desk nomi-nations for “Best Director”), Avenue Q (Tony Award nomi-nation for “Best Director”), and Steel Magnolias. He directed Jerry Springer – The Opera at Carnegie Hall and Avenue Q in London’s West End. Moore’s Off-Broadway directing credits include Speech and Debate, Avenue Q, Guardians, and The Crumple Zone. He was associate director for Ragtime and Les Misérables’ Broadway and national tour. His television credits include episodes of Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, One Tree Hill, and Brothers and Sisters. In addition to directing, he wrote The Floatplane Notebooks for Charlotte Repertory Theatre. Moore holds a bachelor of science degree in performance studies from Northwestern University.

KEN ROBERSON’s (Choreographer) New York City credits include All Shook Up, Purlie, Harlem Song, and Freak. His regional director/choreographic credits include Crowns, Lady Day at the Emerson Bar and Grill, Ain’t Misbe-havin’, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Once on This Island. Roberson’s regional choreographic credits include Ray Charles Live, The Color Purple, Purlie, Guys and Dolls, and She Loves Me. Rob-erson’s film credits include Preaching to the Choir and HBO’s Lackawanna Blues. He was nominated for an Emmy Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and a Drama Desk Award. Roberson has won two NAACP Awards, a New York City Council of the Arts Award, Audience Development Committee Award, Nashville Public Television Spirit Award, and Ourtime Life-time Achievement Award.

STEPHEN OREMUS (Orchestrations and Ar-rangements) is the music supervisor/arranger of the original Broadway and worldwide productions of Wicked and Avenue Q. For Broadway, he was music supervisor, vocal arranger,

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Charleston, South Carolina, and Julie Andrews – The Gift of Music. Mead’s touring credits include The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Frankly Ben, A Year With Frog and Toad, and Stormy Weather. He is one of the directors of Syntonic Design Group, an audio design and rental company, and Autograph A2D, an audio distribution company.

EVAN ENSIGN (Associate Director) serves as associ-ate director for Shrek the Musical (Broadway) and Avenue Q (U.S. tour). He was associate director for Avenue Q (Broad-way and London) and RENT (Broadway and U.S. tour), and co-associate director for Les Misérables (U.S. tour). He directed RENT in Montreal and the Far East, and Out of the Reach of Children and Womyn In Three in New York. Ensign was the production stage manager on Broadway for Exit the King; Avenue Q; Jerry Springer – The Opera; Imaginary Friends; Barbara Cook – Mostly Sondheim; Chicago; and Annie Get Your Gun.

ANDREW GRAHAM’s (Music Supervisor) national tour credits include Avenue Q, Pippin, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Oliver, Seussical the Musical, The Music Man, and Foot-loose. In Europe, he toured with Grease and Hair. Graham’s regional credits include Aida, Annie, Fame, Miss Saigon, Av-enue Q, and Spamalot. He holds music degrees from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and Trinity College of Music in London.

ALLIED LIVE (Tour Marketing) is a full-service en-tertainment marketing and advertising agency representing numerous Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions, and experiential entertainment entities through-out the United States and Canada. Its current clients include Avenue Q; Mamma Mia!; RENT; Hair; Legally Blonde; Billy Elliot; STOMP; In the Heights; Spring Awakening; August: Osage County; Cirque du Soleil; Million Dollar Quartet; Feld Entertainment; the Washington National Opera; Reprise Theatre Company; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Broadway by the Bay; the Music Center; and Hollywood & Highland Cen-ter. For more information, visit www.alliedlive.com.

MICHAEL McASSEY (Musical Director) has been the conductor for Chicago, The Will Rogers Follies, Smokey Joe’s Café, Cohoes Music Hall, Theater Barn, and The Crys-tal Palace in Aspen. He toured with Donny Osmond’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (keyboards). McAssey is a MAC award-winning vocalist (New York City Cabaret), an actor in Late Nite Comic (Broadway), and portrayed Edna

MIRENA RADA (Costume Design) has worked on Broadway, in Las Vegas, London, and on the first national tour of Avenue Q. Her other credits include SpongeBob Square-Pants: The Sponge Who Could Fly! A New Musical; Big Apple Circus’ Picturesque, Dreams of a City, Carnevale, and Big-Top-Doo-Wop; Collected Stores with Uta Hagen; Pera Palas (Connecticut Critics Award); Ballet Tech’s Lincoln Portrait; Moonlight with Jason Robards and Live Schreiber; and Tokyo Disneyland’s Jubilation Parade. Rada’s film credits include Coming and Going and Enchanted. She is the recipient of the 2004 Irene Sharaff Young Master in Costume Design Award.

HOWELL BINKLEY’s (Lighting Design) credits include In the Heights, LoveMusik, Jersey Boys, Avenue Q, Bridge and Tunnel, Dracula, Steel Magnolias, Golda’s Balcony, Hollywood Arms, The Best Man, Minnelli on Minnelli, The Full Monty, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Sinatra at Radio City Music Hall. He has also designed lighting for La Jolla Playhouse, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Alley Theatre, The Old Globe, Guthrie Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Hart-ford Stage, Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Kennedy Center’s Sondheim Celebration, and for dance companies Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet, and Parsons Dance. Binkley won the Helen Hayes Award five times, the 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier Award, the Canadian Dora Award for Kiss of the Spider Woman, the 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award, the 2006 Outer Critics Circle Award, and the 2006 Tony Award for Jersey Boys.

JON WESTON’s (Sound Design) Broadway credits include 13; Les Misérables; The Color Purple; The Glass Me-nagerie; Caroline, or Change; Nine; Imaginary Friends; Thor-oughly Modern Millie; The Green Bird; It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues; On the Town; and Man of La Mancha (starring the late Raul Julia and Sheena Easton). Weston’s Off-Broadway and regional credits include Parade; The First Wives Club; Rooms: A Rock Romance; A Little Night Music; Himself & Nora; The Thing About Men; Tick, Tick … BOOM!; Bright Lights, Big City; and Family Guy Live! He began his audio career at T.T.G. Studios in Los Angeles, recording music for the televi-sion shows The Love Boat and Dynasty.

LEW MEAD’s (Sound Design) Broadway design credits include Wonderful Town, The King and I, Urinetown, Onward Victoria, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. His event and concert credits include The Spoleto Festival in

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Theatre, and Peter and Wendy (Obie Award). For more infor-mation, visit www.technicaltheatersolutions.com.

WORK LIGHT PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is dedicated to creating and producing live entertainment. Its critically acclaimed productions reach tens of thousands of concertgoers and theater lovers each year. In keeping with its mission to develop original work, Work Light Produc-tions has launched three new musicals in the last two years and continues to seed new projects. The company has been honored to collaborate with world-class creative professionals whose artistry has inspired each and every production.

STEPHEN GABRIEL (Executive Producer) is a founding partner and president of Work Light Productions. He produced the national tours of Tony award-winning musi-cals Avenue Q and A Year With Frog and Toad and developed The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Frankly Ben, and The Ant and the Elephant. Gabriel produced Julie Andrews’ return to the concert stage in Julie Andrews – The Gift of Music, with performances at the Hollywood Bowl, London, and Austra-lia. Gabriel’s new musical, based on Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, will premiere at the Goodspeed Opera House in 2010. Gabriel serves on the board of International Per-forming Arts for Youth.

NANCY GABRIEL (Producer) joined Work Light Productions in 2007, following nearly two decades at IMG Artists as an artist manager and vice president and director of the dance division. Gabriel was responsible for the interna-tional touring and new project commissions for clients such as Pilobolus, Twyla Tharp Dance, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, and Soweto Gospel Choir. At Work Light Productions, she co-produced Julie Andrews – The Gift of Music and the na-tional tour of Avenue Q. Gabriel is proud to have served on the board of directors of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and is most grateful to her three young children for providing the daily inspiration to create quality theater. n

in Hairspray. He is thrilled to be on Avenue Q. For more information, visit www.michaelmcassey.com.

RYAN GIBBS (Production Stage Manager) is pleased to be part of the Avenue Q team. His national tour credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, RENT, Man of La Mancha, and The Will Rogers Follies. Gibbs has worked for NETworks Presentations, Phoenix Entertainment, the Fulton Opera House, and the Forestburgh Playhouse. Love and thanks to Mom, Sarah, and Amy.

CANDACE HEMPHILL (Assistant Stage Manager) hails from Des Moines, Iowa, where she received her bache-lor of fine arts degree from Drake University. She also holds a master of fine arts degree from Wayne State University’s Hil-berry Repertory in Detroit, Michigan. Hemphill has toured with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and RENT, and is loving life on the road. Her regional credits include Chautauqua Theatre Company, Barrington Stage Company, and Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

KATE EGAN (Company Manager) is delighted to be part of Avenue Q. With a varied career, including Rock ’n’ Roll promotions, venue management, presenting Broadway tours, and producing smaller shows, Egan has been company man-ager for the national tours of Gypsy and The Pajama Game. Deepest thanks to family and friends for their loving support, and Steve and Nancy Gabriel for this opportunity.

CINDY TOLAN (Casting) and Adam Caldwell have cast all of the productions of Avenue Q for the past six years. Her additional credits include All My Sons (associate producer), Xanadu, Medea, and A Year With Frog and Toad on Broadway and Resurrection Blues in London. Her film credits include It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Letters to Juliet, Blue Valentine, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Sugar, The Darjeel-ing Limited, The Namesake, Kinsey, Sherrybaby, The Ballad of Jack and Rose, Personal Velocity, Angela, Casa de Los Babys, and Loggerheads. Tolan’s television credits include Flight of the Conchords, Fringe, and The Return of Jezebel James.

RHYS WILLIAMS (Production Supervisor) is manag-ing partner of Technical Theater Solutions, LLC (TTS), based in Charleston, South Carolina. TTS provides pro-duction supervision for a wide variety of clients, including the annual Spoleto Festival USA; Mabou Mines DollHouse; Disney Cruise Line, Inc.; and Work Light Productions. Wil-liams’ past associations include the Broadway musical Plan On, multiple Broadway productions for the National Actor’s

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Company Manager …………….…..…...….. Kate EganProduction Stage Manager ………..…..…. Ryan GibbsHead Carpenter ………………….....……. Dave SmithAssociate Director ……………….…….... Evan EnsignAssistant Stage Manager ………… Candace HemphillPuppet Coach …………..….………….. Aymee GarciaAssociate Set Designer ……..……………. Todd PotterAssociate Costume Designer …... Karl A. RuckdeschelAssociate Lighting Designer …...………. Ryan O’GaraAssociate Sound Designer …....... Geoffrey D. FishburnAutomated Light Programmer ….…….….. Joe AllegroProduction Electrician ………... Heather Lentz HunterHead Electrician ………….……...….. Stephanie CookHead Audio ……………….………...…….. Ben PlasseProp Master ……………….….……….. Lonnie GoertzWardrobe Supervisor ………..….…… Heather YerrickSecond Carpenter …………….….………… Mike EastSecond Electrician …………....……… David SpirakesSecond Audio ……………………..…… Robert AllenSound & Video Design Effects…………....……….…… Syntonic Design Group, LLCPuppets By ……...……... Rick Lyon/The Lyon PuppetsMusic Supervisor …..………….……. Andrew GrahamMusic Copying/Preparation …...……. Emily Grishman

Legal Counsel ………..… Levine, Plotkin, Menin LLP Loren Plotkin, Cris Criswell

STAFF FOR AVENUE QGENERAL MANAGEMENT

Work Light ProductionsStephen Gabriel Nancy Gabriel Scott Seay

PRODUCTION SUPERVISIONTechnical Theater Solutions

Rhys Williams Chelsea Mylett Mike EastTOUR MARKETING - ALLIED LIVE

Tanya Grubich Laura MatalonMarya K. Peters John Gilmour

MERCHANDISECreative Goods Merchandise, LLC

Pete Milano, PresidentAmy Gibbs, Touring Representative

www.avenueqtourgoods.comCASTINGCindy Tolan

Adam Caldwell, Casting AssociateTOUR DIRECTION

The Booking GroupMeredity Blair

Mollie Mann Kara Gebhart Brian Brooks Richard Rundle

www.thebookinggroup.com

Photography/B-Roll ………...……….. KeyLight MediaWeb Design ………..………………...…… Allied LiveMerchandise ………..…. Creative Goods, Pete MilanoAccountant ………....….. Fried & Kowgios CPA’s LLP Robert Fried, CPABookkeeper ………..….. Galbraith and Company, Inc. Sarah GalbraithInsurance …………...……….. D.R. Reiff & Associates Sonny Everett, Dennis ReiffBanking ………………..……………………….. ChasePayroll …………………...…..….. CSI Payroll Services Lance CastellanaTravel ……………...….… Road Rebel/Claudine Kuhn Alicia Blonsky

CREDITSScenery constructed by Centerline Studios and adapted by Technical Theatre Solutions. 59th Street Bridge Photograph from Panorama New York used with special permission by Richard Berenholtz. Lighting Equipment from PRG LIGHTING. Sound and video equipment provided by Syntonic Design Group LLC. Costumes executed by John Kristiansen New York Inc. “Christmas Eve” Wedding Dress electrified by Tom Talmon Studio. Props built by The Spoon Group, Tom Carroll Scenery, and Sandra Chugkowski. Road Rebel Entertainment Touring. Cast bus provided by Croswell VIP Motorcoach. Crew bus provided by Hemphill Bros. Coach. Trucking provided by JANCO. TV Commerical produced by Cinevative. New York rehearsal space provided by Chelsea Studios.Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved in any manner by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.Quote from Something’s Coming (Bernstein/Sondheim) by permission of Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC. (ASCAP)

SPECIAL THANKSClemson University – Lillian Harder, Woody Moore, Richard GoodsteinAny monetary donations received during this performance will be passed on to MMCF/Valerie Center to support healthcare services for children with cancer and blood disorders. In honor of Ms. Tori Lee, a 6-year-old hero who inspires us every day. www.mmcvaleriecenter.orgWARNING: This production employs machines that create fog and smoke effect, and strobe lighting.

Exclusive Tour Direction: The Booking GroupAvenue Q was supported by a residency and public staged reading at the 2002

O’Neill Music Theater Conference of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Waterford, Connecticut.www.avenueqontour.com

THE TICKET OFFICE is open 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 Noon to 4 PM on Saturday. Hours are extended until one-half hour past curtain on performance days.

TICKETS can be charged to Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express by phoning (800) 300-4345 or (562) 916-8500, or online at www.cerritoscenter.com. Mail orders are processed as they are received. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment.

LOST TICKET AND TICKET EXCHANGE policies vary; however, there are no refunds. Call (800) 300-4345 for information.

GROUPS of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Call (800) 300-4345.

CHILDREN’S PRICES apply to children twelve (12) years of age and under. Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket, sit in a seat, and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. We do not recommend children under the age of six (6) attend unless an event is specifically described as suited to that age.

FREE PUBLIC TOURS are conducted by appointment only. Special tours can be arranged by calling (562) 916-8530.

PARKING is always free in the spacious lots adjacent to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

FULL-SERVICE BARS are located in the Grand Lobby on the Orchestra level and at the Gold Circle level. Refreshments are not allowed in the Auditorium.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED in any City facility.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL technicians are on duty at all performances. If you need first aid, contact an usher for assistance.

RESTROOMS are located behind the Grand Staircase on the Orchestra level and at the Grand Staircase Landing on the Gold Circle level.

Out of courtesy to the performers and fellow patrons, CELLULAR PHONES, PAGERS, AND ALARM WATCHES should be disconnected before the start of the performance.

DOCTORS AND PARENTS should leave their seating locations with exchanges or sitters and have them call (562) 916-8508 in case of an emergency.

THE COAT ROOM is located behind the Grand Staircase.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT ARE NOT PERMITTED in the Auditorium and must be checked at the Coat Room.

LOST ARTICLES can be claimed by calling (562) 916-8510.

ELEVATORS are located near the Grand Staircase and access each level of the Lobby.

PAY PHONES are located on the Orchestra level behind the Grand Staircase and near the restrooms on the Gold Circle level.

PHONIC EAR LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS HEADSETS for the hearing impaired are available in the Coat Room at no cost. To obtain a headset, a driver’s license or major credit card is required and is returned upon receipt of the equipment at the close of the performance.

WHEELCHAIR locations are available in various areas of the Auditorium. Please contact the Ticket Office at (800) 300-4345.

LATECOMERS will be seated at the discretion of the house staff at an appropriate pause in the program.

CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION VIEWING is available in the Lobby of each seating level and at the Lobby bar.

THE CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS’ Auditorium and Sierra Room are available for special events on a rental basis. For more information, please call Special Event Services at (562) 916-8510, ext. 2827.

BE THE FIRSTLEARN about upcoming events and other important information about the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA). Don’t spend time looking for CCPA news; let it come right to you as it happens! To be in-the-know, just fill out this form and hand it to any of our ushers at intermission or following the performance.

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Present a ticket stub AFTER the completion of any evening showto receive a 10% discount (food only, excludes alcohol).

Must be used same evening of the show.

Come in before the show and receive a 10% discount (food only,excludes alcohol) when you present a ticket for the show that day.

Present a ticket stub AFTER the completion of any evening showto receive a 10% discount (food only, excludes alcohol).

Must be used same evening of the show.

Come in before the show and receive a 10% discount (food only,excludes alcohol) when you present a ticket for the show that day.

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