required for admission to the presence of the Emperor of China. Many Westerners thought

it was a sign of worship, but in this context it is only a sign of extreme reverence. After a

time its meaning came to include any abject submission or groveling.

A toad in this song is used instead of the more common toady, meaning a sycophant who

flatters others to gain personal advantage.

Moses is by tradition assumed to be the author of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis,

Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. So in many Bibles the book of Genesis

has the fuller title of "The First Book of Moses, called Genesis".

Now is always best time. This is perhaps the best line in the whole play!

Songkla, or more properly Songkhla, is a port city on the eastern side of the Isthmus of

Kra, which connects Thailand with Malaysia. It is located near the Malaysian border. The

British controlled Malaya at the time, so Sir Edward Ramsay would be on his way to

Bangkok.

The King refers to Edward Ramsay as Sir Ramsay. Properly, a knight is referred to by

"Sir" with his first name only, but not his last name only: "Sir Edward", not "Sir Ramsay".

The phrase post meridian is a variation of post meridiem (abbreviated "p.m.", meaning

"afternoon". [Origin: Latin post ("after") + merīdiēm, accusative singular of merīdiēs

("noon, midday").]

In this context, I assume penang means what Siamese women traditionally wore below the

waist

Bodice, in this context, means the upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction

to the skirt and sleeves; it would cover a woman from neck to waist.

The Indian city Bombay is now called "Mumbai". The name "Bombay" is from a Portu-

guese pronunciation of the name. The name is "Mumbai" in the Marathi language, but

"Bambai" in Hindi, Gujarati, and some other Indian languages. It was officially renamed

"Mumbai" in 1995.

Furtively means "stealthily" or "secretively."

Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly was published in 1852.

Now folds the lily is from the last stanza of Alfred Tennyson’s sonnet poem Now sleeps

the crimson petal, which was first published in 1847, in The Princess: A Medley.

Slavery existed in both Burma and Siam in the 19th century.

Dragon boat races are part of the Chinese celebration of the summer solstice, the Duanwu

Festival, also called the Dragon Boat Festival, or "Double 5", because it occurs on the fifth

day of the fifth month of the traditional Chinese lunar-solar calendar.

For more information, visit http://theater.aeaclubs.org/theater/byebyebirdie/ or

http://t_f_mcq.tripod.com/theater/birdie/birdie_gloss.html.

The Aerospace Players on the web: www.aeaclubs.org/theater

The Aerospace Players

Music by Richard Rodgers

Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, 2nd

James Armstrong Theatre Torrance, California

July 19-27, 2013

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Interesting facts A binnacle is a wooden housing for a ship’s compass.

Bangkok has been the capital of Siam (now Thailand) since about 1767.

A palanquin is a covered type of litter for a stretched-out passenger, carried on four poles

on the shoulders of four or more bearers, as formerly used (also by colonials) in eastern

Asia. (From Portuguese palanquim, ultimately from Sanskrit पल्यङ्क (paly-aṅka, “bed,

couch, bedstead”).

My Lord and Master here is using the two words as synonyms. But the original phrase is

from John 13:14; "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to

wash one another’s feet." Here, "master" means teacher, so many modern translations have

"master and teacher."

A hoop skirt is a woman’s undergarment formerly worn to hold the skirt extended into a

fashionable shape, typically consisting of a fabric petticoat with casings to hold a stiffening

material, variously rope, osiers, whalebone, steel, or nylon.

Pantalettes: a form of long underpants with a frill at the bottom of each leg, such as a

woman would wear under a hoop skirt.

When asked if she has children, Anna says she has "One little boy." The real Anna also

had a daughter, whom she sent to England while she was in Bangkok.

Home! Sweet Home! is a song written in the 1820s with lyric by the American John How-

ard Payne, with a tune probably by Englishman Sir Henry Bishop. It was supposedly

banned in the American Civil War in Union camps as being to nostalgic and likely to incite

desertions. It has been quoted frequently in operas and other classical music, as well as

many films and cartoons. It is also well known in Japan.

Bedlam originally was a contraction of the name St Mary’s of Bethlem in London, which,

for over 600 years, has been a hospital for the mentally ill. Originally located in the City of

London, it has been relocated to the Borough of Bromley, in the south part of Greater Lon-

don, and is today known as Bethlem Royal Hospital. Because of the chaotic conditions

inside at one time, the term bedlam came to mean "uproar and confusion".

The pound sterling is the monetary unit of the United Kingdom. Originally it was the

value of one pound troy of silver. But the country has gone on and off the gold standard,

and so the value has varied. In the twentieth century, it became fiat money, like most other

world currencies. Today it is the fourth most used currency in the world, after the U. S.

dollar, the Euro, and the Japanese Yen. During the 19th century the pound was valued at

$4.85 U.S., or about $1 = 4s 2d.

A concubine is a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife; especially Eastern

societies, a woman residing in a harem and kept, as by a king, for sexual purposes. [Origin:

1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, from Latin concubīna, equivalent to

concub- (variant stem of concumbō ("to lie together")) + feminine suffix -īna.]

A libertine is a person (especially a man) who takes no notice of moral laws, especially

those involving sexual propriety; someone loose in morals; a pleasure-seeker. [Origin:

Latin libertinus ("a freedman, prop. adj., of or belonging to the condition of a freedman"),

from libertus ("a freedman"), from liber ("free"); related to liberal, liberate.] {Usually pro-

nounced "LIB-er-teen".}

Anna was in fact not from Wales, but was born in India of English parents. Her husband,

however, was Welsh, at least in part, and had a Welsh name.

Gaol is the spelling of jail preferred in Britain.

In this song at least, ken means "knowledge"; a fossil word, surviving in ordinary usage

only in phrases like " beyond one’s ken." [Related to German kennen, meaning "to know."]

Kowtow is from a Chinese word 叩頭 (kòu tóu) meaning to bow so low as to touch one's

head to the floor or ground. The literal meaning is something like "bump head". It was

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Abbreviations used:

Aerospace = The Aerospace Corporation CLO = Civic Light Opera

H2$ = How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Joseph = Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

TAP = The Aerospace Players

Dan Ullfig (Captain Orton)—This is Dan’s 4th production with TAP, although

he has been performing in the South Bay Area for some time. He was the chief

nazi in Cabaret, and Street Cleaner, Jack Lapidus, and Patrolman O’Reilly in

The Producers.

Tim Wade (Palace Guard)—This is Tim’s 7th production for TAP. His previ-

ous productions are: South Pacific (ensemble), My Fair Lady (Zoltan Karpa-

thy), Brigadoon (Sword Dancer), The Producers (Kevin), Once Upon a Mat-

tress (Sir Studley), and Bye Bye Birdie (Harvey Johnson). He is once again

thrilled to be doing another production with TAP. And this also his second

Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

Travis Wheaton (Phra Alack)—Travis is pleased to see so many happy faces

to watch him in his glory. This is Travis’s 7th show with TAP, having been an

orphan in the children’s chorus of Oliver!, a guard in Joseph, Simon in Big

River, a sailor in South Pacific, as well as a paratrooper, a prisoner, and a jury-

man in The Producers. He graduated from California Lutheran University with

a B.S. in Mathematics, and soon will be attending Cal State Dominguez Hills

for a M. Ed.

Robin Wohlman (Artwork)—Robin is happy to return for Bye Bye Birdie after

appearing in TAP’s Camelot. Robin designed the Bye Bye Birdie logo. Favorite

past TAP roles include Princess #12 (Once Upon a Mattress), Kate

(Brigadoon), and the Painter (1776). She has illustrated a children’s book Tex

Rex: Octopus Rex Rides the Range by Barbara Hart and provides artistic sup-

port to the Sertoma Baseball Camp for hearing-impaired children.

John Woodcock (Asst. Tech. Director)—This is John’s 25th TAP show and

the second time he has directed: his first was the 2003 production of Guys and

Dolls. Favorite roles include the Fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof, Spats in

Sugar, and Sir Dinadan in Camelot, where he defeated the dreaded Sir Lionel

in hand-to-hand combat! John is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. Much love

and many thanks to his wife Susan—I couldn’t have done this without you!

Director’s Note

Melissa Geiger

ACT ONE

Overture ........................................................................... Orchestra

Scene 1 Deck of the ship Chow Phya I Whistle a Happy Tune ........................................ Anna and Louis

Intermediate Scene 1½ The Palace corridor

Scene 2 The King’s study in the Royal Palace My Lord and Master ........................................................... Tuptim

Hello, Young Lovers .............................................................. Anna

March of the Royal Siamese Children ............................ Orchestra

Scene 3 Exterior of the Palace A Puzzlement .......................................................................... King

Scene 4 Schoolroom in the Palace The Royal Bangkok Academy .......................... Anna and Children

Getting to Know You ....................................... Anna and Children

We Kiss in a Shadow ..................................... Tuptim and Lun Tha

Intermediate Scene 4½ The Palace corridor

Scene 5 Anna’s Bedroom in the Palace Shall I Tell You What I Think of You? ................................... Anna

Something Wonderful ................................................ Lady Thiang

Intermediate Scene 5½ The Palace corridor A Puzzlement (reprise) ................ Louis and Prince Chulalongkorn

Scene 6 The King’s study Buddhist Prayer .............................................. King and Ensemble

Intermission

Ariel Swift (Royal Wife)—Ariel is delighted to appear in her first TAP pro-

duction. She has been performing since elementary school, most recently in

South High School’s productions of Our Town (Mrs Gibbs) and Zombie

Prom (Sheila). An avid lover of cats and books, she is studying English: Lan-

guage and Linguistics at CSUDH. She thanks the production team for giving

her this opportunity, as well as her family, friends, and boyfriend for their love

Cathryn Starr (Anna)—Cathryn returns for her 10th show with TAP. Some

favorite credits include Brigadoon (Fiona), Hello, Dolly! (Irene Molloy), My

Fair Lady (Mrs Pearce), Kiss Me Kate (Lilly Vanessi/Kate), 1776 (Martha Jef-

ferson), H.M.S. Pinafore (Cousin Hebe), The Gondoliers (Tessa), Carmen

(Michaela), and Dialogues of the Carmelites (Blanche). She has also performed

as a soloist in such works as Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem.

James Starr (Videographer)—Freelance videographer specializing in live thea-

tre. Headed video committee at the Magic Castle in Hollywood for many years.

Consultant for special effects in several TAP shows. See sorcerer’s cauldron in

Mattress, exploding toolshed in City of Angels, video projections. Studied clas-

sical piano for 11 years. Played rehearsal piano in various TAP shows. Worked

at Aerospace in Astrodynamics Dept, and Titan/EELV program offices. Cur-

rently retired.

Marah Studer (Dancer)—Marah is originally from Seattle but now calls Her-

mosa Beach her home. She is thrilled to be a part of TAP and is excited to

participate in her 2nd production with such a fantastic group, following last

season’s Camelot. Marah continues to name 2012 as her renaissance year,

adding not only TAP musical theater to her list of new experiences but also

women’s surf camp in Costa Rica and Bar Method instruction in both Hermosa

Beach and Palos Verdes.

JoMarie Rosser (Assistant Producer, Costumes, Tickets)—JoMarie is happy

to be producing yet again another TAP endeavor. She is especially happy that

her sister Victoria and niece Ariel will be acting in this production. On-stage

credits with TAP include The Music Man, City of Angels, Brigadoon, and My

Fair Lady. Production credits include Little Shop of Horrors, City of Angels,

1776, Brigadoon, Damn Yankees, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Oklahoma!,

The Music Man, and The Producers.

Megan Stout (Ensemble)—

Benjamin Stout (Ensemble)—Benjamin is excited to be in his first big show.

This last year he performed with his fellow first graders in “The Three Piggie

Opera” where he played the stick peddler. Benjamin loves anything to do with

“Angry Birds,” ice cream, pizza, riding his scooter, playing tennis, and reading.

He is a great big brother and loves being in this show because he gets to spend

extra time with daddy.

Michael Stout (Ensemble)—

Lisa Stout (Ensemble)—Lisa is excited to be in her 3rd show with TAP. Last

year she performed in Mattress and Camelot. Some of her previous roles in-

clude Nerissa in The Merchant of Venice, Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s

Dream, and Gertie in Oklahoma! She also spent a few years performing with a

comedy/improv group. For real work Lisa is a stay-at-home mother of three (8,

6, and 4 years old). She also enjoys reading, teaching, dancing and learning to

fly on a trapeze.

Laura Pawlikowski (Royal Wife)—Laura Pawlikowski is excited to be sec-

ond performance with TAP, but she has been an audience member cheering on

her sister Jenn Greenwood and her father whenever she could since 2005. She

would like to thank her mother and father for encouraging her talents, and her

sister for persuading her to try out.

ACT TWO

Entr’acte ..........................................................................Orchestra

Scene 1 The schoolroom Western People Funny .......................................................... Wives

Scene 2 Exterior of the Palace I Have Dreamed ............................................. Lun Tha and Tuptim

Hello, Young Lovers (reprise) ................................................ Anna

Scene 3 Theater Pavilion in the Palace Small House of Uncle Thomas ..................... Tuptim and Ensemble

Scene 4 The King’s study Song of the King ...................................................................... King

Shall We Dance ....................................................... Anna and King

Intermediate Scene 4½ Exterior of the Palace

Scene 5 A Room in Anna’s House (Dismantled)

Intermediate Scene 5½ A Palace corridor

Scene 6 The King’s study I Whistle a Happy Tune (reprise) ........................................... Anna

Cast Captain Orton ................................................................ Dan Ullfig

Anna Leonowens ....................................................... Cathryn Starr

Louis Leonowens ..................................................... Logan Hannig

The Interpreter ...................................................... Michael Heidner

The Kralahome ..................................................... Bob Minnichelli

The King of Siam ................................................ Ronald M. Banks

Phra Alack, the King’s secretary ........................... Travis Wheaton

Tuptim ......................................................................... Keiko Clark

Lady Thiang ..................................................... Janet Arnold-Clark

Prince Chulalongkorn ........................................... Hollister Starrett

Princess Ying Yaowalak ............................................. Fiona Okida

Lun Tha ................................................................. Stephen Cathers

Sir Edward Ramsay ...................................................... John Nolan

Lun Tha stand-in ..................................................... Jacob Helfgott

PERSONS IN THE BALLET

Narrator .................................................................... Keiko Clark

Uncle Thomas ..............................................................................

Topsy ............................................................................................

Little Eva ......................................................................................

King Simon ..................................................................................

Angel ............................................................................................

PRINCES AND PRINCESSES Vikram Arora, Jordan Atkinson, Ivy Atkinson, Noelle Atkinson, David Con-

trers, Kami Danaei, Kimi Danaei, Tyler Goldstein, Olivia Gonser, Amelia Lu,

Tristan Lu, Milena Kerch, Nicholas Kerch, Arwen Lakandula, Yuha Lim, Shavit

Melamed, Daylin Nunez, Fiona Okida, Kimberly Pidazo, Benjamin Stout,

Megan Stout, Michael Stout

ROYAL WIVES Nancy Arnold, Gwendolyn Fleisher, Joyce Goffeau, Lisa Golden,

Jennifer Greenwood, Mary Kay, Sabrina Kerch, Laura Pawlikowski, Lisa Stout,

Marah Studer, Ariel Swift

“SMALL HOUSE” DANCERS Isela Fisher, Fiona Okida, Katie Neagle, Lisa Stout, Marah Studer,

Julia May Wong

PALACE GUARDS

Michael Heidner, Jacob Helfgott, Tony McQuilkin, John Nolan,

Tim Wade, Travis Wheaton

ENSEMBLE

Tony McQuilkin (Ensemble, Programs)—Tony is in his 13th show with

TAP, previously appearing in Bye Bye Birdie as the Trainman, The Produc-

ers, as Sandy Dean (Brigadoon), Counselor Robinson (Big River), Harrison

Howell (Kiss Me Kate), Witherspoon (1776), and Cord Elam (Oklahoma!).

Other productions include Amahl and the Night Visitors and Jesus Christ

Superstar. Tony sings with The Notables, The Concert Singers, and his

church choir. A college math teacher, he enjoys both Scottish and English

country dancing.

Ida Miller-Krause (Costumes, Properties)—Ida became involved with TAP

in 1997 as prop mistress for Hello Dolly. Since then she has worked on Little

Shop of Horrors, Damn Yankees, The Music Man, City of Angels, Oliver!,

H2$, Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, Joseph, Kiss Me Kate, Big River, South

Pacific, My Fair Lady, Cabaret, Brigadoon, and The Producers. She has

enjoyed her TAP experiences and made many great and lasting friendships

being involved with the group.

Flora Morin (Hair and Make-up)—Flora has been wiith TAP since the 1995

production of Sugar; time flies when you’re having fun! Daytime, a secre-

tary in the Navigation Div. at Aerospace. Favorite roles: Grandma Tzeitl–

Fiddler, Bag Lady–Little Shop, Aunt Eller–Oklahoma, Hattie–Kiss Me Kate,

and Bloody Mary–South Pacific. 1998 founding member of the DreaMakers

Center for Aspiring Performing Artists. 2001-2003 One Woman Shows;

local senior centers since 2005; 2001 & 2002 World Championships Of

Performing Arts (WCOPA).

John Nolan (Sir Edward Ramsay)—After dying on stage in Camelot, John

returns to a new and completely unimaginable role as the bartender. This

marks his 9th time on stage with TAP. Other favorite roles includes Pap Finn

(Big River), Dr Lyman Hall (1776), Cmdr Harbison (South Pacific), and

Bryan (The Producers). He wants to give a big shout out to his favorite fan,

Peggy. If not playing the role as rocket scientist Aerospace, he can be found

studying for his latest role in several South Bay establishments.

Bob Minnichelli (The Kralahome; Asst. Producer)—This is Bob’s 24th TAP

production in roles from Sound Board Operator to Director and many stage

roles. Favorite roles include Tevye, Max Bialystock, Nicely-Nicely, Smokey,

Harold Hill, Seymour, Ben Franklin, and directing Cabaret. He plays an engi-

neer in his day job as the Principal Director of the Architecture and Design

Subdivision at Aerospace. Bob appreciates the bellbanger in the pit for her

percussive love and support, and Joey’s patience tolerating many rehearsals!

Fiona Okida (Princess Ying Yaowalak)—This is Fiona’s 1st TAP show, al-

though she has been on stage for most of her life, having first appeared as a

babe in arms in Brigadoon. She has also appeared in The Music Man

(Amaryllis), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and many others.

Mary Kay (Royal Wife)—This is Mary’s 5th TAP show. She has been in Bye

Bye Birdie, Brigadoon, The Producers, and Once Upon a Mattress. Previous

Prime Time roles were in Good News, Kiss Me Kate, No No Nanette, 70 Girls

70, and the role of Mrs O’Malley in Funny Girl. She has performed at Carne-

gie Hall with the church choir. She thanks her husband, Howard for his love

and support.

Taryn Kamimoto (Royal Wife)—This is Taryn’s 6th show with TAP, having

previously appeared in Brigadoon and My Fair Lady as part of the chorus, as

Ngana in South Pacific, and in the children's choir of Joseph. Taryn loves to

sing, act, play the violin and double bass, compete in swim meets, and play

water polo. She would like to thank the cast and crew for this wonderful ex-

perience! Taryn has recently graduated from Mira Costa High School and will

be attending CSUN in the fall.

Courtney McManus (Assistant Choreographer)—Courtney is excited to be

back performing in her 8th show with TAP. She has been dancing and sing-

ing since she was little, and started performing with TAP at 13. She was

previously seen in Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, South Pacific, and as the

crazy showgirl in The Producers. Courtney is very thankful to be back per-

forming with her favorite TAPpers and would like to thank her family and

friends for their love and support, and her fabulous boyfriend.

Orchestra Conductor ............................................................................ Mark Aguero

Violin ..................... *Joseph Derthick, Colleen Okida, Ellen Woodyard,

Diane Bohl, Carol Ellis, Allyson Bates, Bianca Lara, Jesus Garcia

Cello ................................................................ Bob Boren, Audrey Irwin

Bass ........................................................................................... Steve Fry

Reeds ...................... Bill Malcolm, Jim Mack, Nick Sobko, Andy Meyer

Trumpets (3) ............ David Ploen, Tom Dufur, Vince Banim, Brian Lim

Horns (3) ..........................................................................RuthAnn Ploen

Trombones (2) ...................................... Hugo Vasquez, John Dusenberry

Piano (0) ................................................................................ Dave Boyer

Harp (1) .................................................................... Michael Cavanaugh

Drums .............................................................................. Arthur Garrison

Percussion ................................................................. Debbie Minnichelli

Orchestra Management ............................................. Debbie Minnichelli

Production Crew

Director .................................................................................... Melissa Geiger

Producer ................................................................................... JoMarie Rosser

Assistant Director ................................................................. Chuck Gustafson

Assistant Producer ................................................................. Bob Minnichelli

Musical Director ........................................................................Bob Brandzel

Choreographer ..................................................................... Drew Fitzimmons

Assistant Choreographer ................................................... Courtney McManus

Costumes .................................................................................. Kirk Stefferud

TAP Technical Director ........................................................ Chuck Gustafson

TAP Assistant Technical Directors ................ Tammy Choy, John Woodcock

Properties ............................................................................. Ida Miller-Krause

Publicity ........................................................................................ Kim Everett

Rehearsal Pianists ........................................ Dave Boyer, Debbie Minnichelli

Programs ................................................................................ Tony McQuilkin

Program Printing.............................................................................. Footlights

Photographers ............................................................ Kris Maine, Kathy Sena

Art and Graphic Design ......................................................... Robin Wohlman

Make-up and Hair ............................................................................ Karen Hill

Seamstresses .....................................................................................................

Videographer ................................................................................. James Starr

Tickets ..................................................................................... JoMarie Rosser

Concessions ............................................................................. JoMarie Rosser

Special Lighting ............................................................................ Mike Neary

Online Media .......................................................................... Stephen Cathers

AEA Liaison ............................................................................... Brian Kasper

House Managers ..............................................................................................

House Assistants ........................................ JoMarie Rosser, Marilee Wheaton

Stage Manager ............................................................................ James Harper

Lighting Design and Operation .............................................. Edgar Calderon

Sound Technician .................................................................. Tim Edmondson

Fly Rail ..................................................................................... Jimmy Zagala

Follow Spot Operators ............................... Janette Shugart, Christa Svorinich

Back-stage Crew ......................................................................... K. C. Hughes

Armstrong Technical Director ................................................. Jordan Rumery

Michael Heidner (Interpreter)—I feel truly blessed to be able to express my-

self onstage in the manner I do, because I would never be able to do such

things in real life. This is my 7th show with TAP and I am honored and hum-

bled to work with such a dedicated, professional, and usually zany group. I

love each and every one of you, as well as the people reading this message.

Thank you for your support.

Jacob Helfgott (Lun Tha Stand-in)—This is Jacob’s 3rd performance with

TAP, after Brigadoon and Once Upon a Mattress. At Mira Costa High School,

he is a member of band, choir, and the hockey, cross-country, and track teams.

His many hobbies include running, playing video games, watching movies,

pacing, drinking water, eating hummus, and referring to himself in third per-

son. He hopes that after the show, you find the time to rate, comment, and sub-

scribe.

Faye Gibson (Youngest Wife)—Faye is excited to join the cast of The King

and I. Faye lives in Colorado with her mom during the year, with this being

her 10th summer in California. Faye dreamed of one day participating in a

TAP production. Sincere appreciations to TAP, and especially deep gratitude

to JoMarie Rosser, for this dream opportunity come true. Hey mom, you’re

my hero!

Gwendolyn Fleisher (Ensemble)—

Joyce Goffeau (Ensemble)—This is Joyce’s 4th appearance with TAP, having

previously appeared in Bye Bye Birdie, The Producers, and Brigadoon. She has

performed with the Prime Time Players at the Norris Theatre in Funny Girl,

Kiss Me Kate, and 70 Girls 70. As a member of Tap Happy, a tap ensemble,

she has danced for local outreach programs. Recently she was seen in MBCC’s

production of Mame. It is a privilege to be a member of TAP and perform with

this outstanding cast.

Lisa Golden (Royal Wife)—I am astounded that this is my 5th show in a row

with TAP and I’ve pretty much done it all (though never in the orchestra—you

all are amazing!). I have worked at Aerospace for 9 years and have been study-

ing voiceover acting for the last eight years. Aerospace has heard my voice in

numerous online tutorials and orientation materials, and saw me in several

promotional commercials. This has been a great ride, TAP. Thanks for having

me. And Paul, my very own “Thai King”: I love you!

Tyler Goldstein (Ensemble)—Tyler has really enjoyed his second experience

with the TAP team! He is 10 years old and will be in the 5th grade at Seaside

Elementary School. He enjoys being active in Boy Scouts, Hapkido (a martial

art), and piano. He is a voracious reader, video game player and Lego engi-

neer.

Chuck Gustafson (Assistant Director)—Chuck is pleased to be a part of this

fine cast. Previous TAP credits are numerous and include directing Camelot,

1776, and Fiddler on the Roof; acting as Bud Frump in H2$ and Foist Gang-

stah in Kiss Me Kate, and assembling the massive sets of My Fair Lady.

Jennifer Greenwood (Royal Wife)—Jenn Pawlikowski is an Air Force brat

and has lived in seven states. She works for Contessa Premium Foods and is a

member of the Angel City Chorale. She thanks her sister for doing this show

with her and her mom and fiancé for always supporting her. She also thanks

her late father who taught her to love the stage.

Melissa Geiger (Director)—A “theater rat” since early childhood, Melissa has

performed in scores of plays and musicals in Southern California, the Bay

Area, Chicago, and the Southwest. Directorial credits include productions at

the Colony Theater in Burbank and the Zellerbach Playhouse in Berkeley.

Voiceover credits include Pier 1 Imports (multiple national campaigns), Dun-

kin’ Donuts, US Bank, Safeway, IBM, PBS, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

Graduate of UC Berkeley and Northwestern University. Special thanks to

Chuck, Ron, JoMarie, Mom, and Dad.

Set Construction

Set Design and Construction Lead .............................................................. John Bruner

Bob Borich

Delphi Borich

Crystal Boyer

Dave Boyer

Nancy Brennan

Sue Brennan

Mark Bruce-Casares

John Bruner

Tammy Choy

Tony Colee

Conna Condon

Jay Cutler

Joe Essner

Matt Everett

Drew Fitzsimmons

Kärin Frasier

Ted Greenwood

Lisa Golden

Chuck Gustafson

Laura Hecht

Michael Heidner

Cherise Kaiser

Taryn Kamimoto

Taylin Kamimoto

Mary Kay

Carol LeDoux

Anna Marotzke

Vasilli Martin

Bob Minnichelli

Debbie Minnichelli

Joey Minnichelli

Katie Neagle

Tony McQuilkin

Steve Norris

Ryan Raleigh

Regina Raleigh

John Ranaudo

Mike Riccio

Matt Sena

Donna Stogryn

Jason Stout

Marah Studer

Ariel Swift

Vickie Swift

Susan Tabak

Tim Wade

Kevin Wheaton

Travis Wheaton

Robin Wohlman

John Woodcock

Cast and Crew Biographies

Nancy Arnold (Royal Wife)—This is the fifth time around for Nancy in a

TAP production, and she is very happy to be back. She had a wonderful

career directing children's choirs and musicals, and now she's performing in

them. Her retired time is now spent with her two granddaughters, volunteer-

ing in the community and traveling the world with her boyfriend.

Ivy Atkinson (Ensemble)— Ivy has enjoyed every minute of rehearsals for

her first TAP production. Ivy is a talented singer who performs in a youth

choir. She also plays the piano and ukelele. She also loves to dance and stud-

ies ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip- hop, and gymnastics at the Just Dance Com-

pany. She has performed with Torrettes and Dance 1 companies. She

is excited for opening night!

Jordan Atkinson (Ensemble)— Jordan is excited to be in her first TAP

performance. Jordan is a talented dancer who studies ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,

hula,hip- hop, and gymnastics at the Just Dance Company. She has per-

formed with the Torrettes and Dance 1 dance companies. She also loves to

sing in a youth choir as well as play the piano and ukelele. She is thankful

Noelle Atkinson (Ensemble)— Noelle is thrilled to be in her first TAP per-

formance. She is a very talented 5 year old who loves to sing and act. She

studies ballet, tap, hip- hop, and gymnastics at the Just Dance Company. She

can also do an amazing one-hand cartwheel! She has enjoyed every rehearsal

for this show.

Janet Arnold-Clark (Lady Thiang)—

Mark Aguero (Conductor)—Mark has conducted most TAP shows since their

1994 production of Guys and Dolls. For many of them, he was the musical

director as well. Mark is the Director of Bands at Redondo Union High School.

He thanks Kerry, his family, and friends for their continued support.

Ronald M. Banks (King)—Bass-baritone Ronald M. Banks’s TAP roles:

Arthur, Camelot; Emile DeBecque, South Pacific; Fred, Kiss Me Kate. He

has been seen all over the country working in musical theatre, voice over,

and film. Ron currently stars as Jafar in Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at

Disney’s California Adventure. Voiceover: World of Warcraft, Quan Chi,

Mortal Kombat. Ronald is married to Anna (Cathryn Starr). They share

their home with 5 (yes, 5) cats.

Stephen Cathers (Lun Tha)—Stephen is happy to be back for his 5th TAP

production. He’s a software developer at Aerospace, but he’s been perform-

ing since grade school, whether singing in church and choir, acting in nu-

merous plays, or minoring in musical theater at USC. Favorite past shows

include Brigadoon (Tommy), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), Mattress (Minstrel),

Camelot (Lancelot), and Christmas In Never Never Land (Captain Hook).

Thanks to friends, family, and, most of all, the Lord!

Keiko Clark (Tuptim)—A native of Tokyo, Keiko Clark holds a MM from

USC, a BM New England Conservatory in Boston, as well as a teaching

credential from CSULB. She has been featured in many opera roles, includ-

ing Olympia in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Juliette in Roméo et Juliette, Queen

of the Night in The Magic Flute, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, and Adina

in L’esir d’amore. In addition to her live performances, Ms. Clark teaches

voice in her private studio.

Joseph Derthick (Concertmonster)—Joe has been associated with TAP since

Hello Dolly in 1997, usually as concertmaster in the pit orchestra. Bye Bye

Birdie is his 18th show. Joe plays for several musical theater companies, includ-

ing Musical Theatre West, Downey CLO, Fullerton CLO, and ECC Musical

Theatre. He has been the musical director of several other community produc-

tions, including Carnival, Oliver!, Anything Goes, and Little Women. Joe is a

David Contrers (Ensemble)—