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President’s Message Dear Front Row Centre Players Supporters, Thank you for joining us to experience Evita! Over the last 17 years, FRC has entertained many thousands of theater lovers, just like you. We hope you enjoy this show as much as we love bringing it to the stage. Our actors and their extensive support staff are all key components of our theater, but without your continued support, all their hard work would be in vain. I applaud and thank you. Enjoy. Les Sorenson President – Front Row Centre Players

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May 26-June 10, 2006 Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado; Lyrics by Galt MacDermot Directed by Joey Sayer

The 1960s and flower power live again in this classic musical, celebrating the age of "Aquarius". Hair has no storyline to speak of. Unlike most musicals of its period, it was based on a vision -- a sense of a particular time and place -- rather than a plot. Hair presents a series of incidents in the lives of a tribe of hippies, all non-collegiate dropouts devoted to a philosophy of "make love, not war".. In the course of the play, the characters reject the values of their parents and the establishment, lashing out at pollution, war, the draft, racial bigotry, and what they see as mindless patriotism, rigid sexual standards, and middle-class hypocrisy. The tribe finally groups together at the end to lament the "Flesh Failures" and to "Let the Sun Shine In".

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Director’s Notes Our "Team Evita" has shown phenomenal care and talent and patience in the mounting of a production as ambitious as this. Cast, crew, orchestra and production team have been very much tried in the crucible of challenges originating from bringing life to so complicated a score and script. And, as you no doubt will concur, we've succeeded! Jim's musical direction, Joanne's orchestral direction and vocal assistance, Karen's choreography,

Darren's essential rehearsal piano plunking and then performance, Faith's create-a-costuming magic along with Darren, Roberta, Rachel and crew, Ryan's hairstyling, Mary-Anne's magic with the children's choir, Pasqualina and crew's stage-management, Lynda as producer and Tim as director's assistant, Paul and crew's lighting, and John's and crew's sound design, along with Bill's sets, added to the very many others who've shared time, talent and expertise, are all integral parts of our success. Note the very many names in the program, cast and crew, one by one: it is to them all that we give heart-felt applause and gratitude. Bravo! We’re participating in a dream. The cultural icons of Che and Eva most likely never met; he was fully nine years younger than she. In this production Che Guevara’s overriding narrative along with Eva Peron’s arising from her own funeral gave rise to the S.H.E. principle of staging: Simple, Honest, Effective. Inasmuch as the genre of minimalist theatre requires great imaginative participation from the audience, it does evoke a dream-like quality of instantaneous transitions from place to place despite little more than rostrum blocks and light. Given the magic of the choice of light, the design herein serves specifically to bathe the action and its individuals in the hierarchical principles of Spiral Dynamics, as colours all of our lives, whether we know it or not. (We recently applied these principles to our productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, and Iolanthe, and Fiddler on the Roof). (For an overview by this writer of Graves’ theory as it applies to both stage-craft and life please see: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca/news/colourofcharacter.pdf Evita’s continuing fame, as well as Che Guevara’s, appears to arise predominantly out of our fascination with our continuing inability to integrate the whole person with our polarized expectations of the essential controversy between good and evil. So too for the continuing iconoclasm we perpetuate in our times. However, this prevalent struggle to give unqualified approbation to our heroes, past and present, is likely a good thing ~ integration is about the continuing acceptance of all. In our doing this production and by your very attendance, we give the lives of Che and Eva continuing credence; so may it be for all of us. As Eva herself chants, for “All of us!”

Richard Michelle-Pentelbury Director

“EVITA” Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Show Synopsis Argentina's controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen-year-old, Eva Maria Ibarguren Duarte escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty-two, the president's mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva Peron - saint to the working-class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military - was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, Evita creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself. Songs from this show include "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina", "High Flying, Adored" and "Another Suitcase in Another Hall".

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Show Synopsis Time: 1950s

Place: Argentina Warning: We will be using a fog machine in two scenes and we

are using a mirror ball in one scene.

MUSICAL SCORE

ACT I

A Cinema in Buenos Aires Eva, Carlos Requiem-Oh What a Circus Che, Eva, The Players On This Night of a Thousand Stars Magaldi, Eva, Che, Eva’s Family Buenos Aires Eva Good-Night and Thank You Che, Magaldi, Eva, Eva’s Lovers Lady’s Got Potential Che, Peron, Officers The Art of the Possible Officers, Eva Charity Concert Magaldi, Eva, Peron Another Suitcase Eva, Mistress, Che, Lovers Peron’s Latest Flame Che, Aristocrats, Officers, Eva A New Argentina Peron, Eva, Che, The Players

15 MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT II

Balcony-Casa Rosada Peron, Eva, Che, The Players Don’t Cry For Me Argentina Eva High Flying Adored Che, Eva Rainbow High Eva, Eva’s Dressers Rainbow Tour Peron, Che, Assistants, Eva The Actress Hasn’t Learned Aristocrats, Eva, Che And the Money Kept Rolling in Che, The Players Santa Evita Children’s Choir, The Players Waltz for Eva and Che Eva, Che She is a Diamond Peron, Officers Dice are Rolling Peron, Eva, Officers You Must Love Me Eva Eva’s Final Broadcast Eva Montage Che, Magaldi, Peron, The Players Lament Eva

Cast of Evita Principles

Eva Peron Deanne Matley Christine Horne (Alternate)

Che Guevara Levon Yon Juan Peron Richard Heyman Augustin Magaldi Chris Willott Mistress Amanda Lottermoser

Players Kate Archer Briane Petraschuk Dennis Daly Kyle Tenove Lara Forbes Jenn Pierce TimElliott Heimen Van Essen Kira Lynn Daly Lynn Rowley Mike Johnson Bill Watson Jeri Guenter Sylvia Schmidt Ryan Ledaire Raymond Wells Judith Guenther Gina Stewart Zach Main Graham Wrightson Maddie Krentz MaryAnne Tenove Ashton McElroy David Young Jillian Long Terri Thompson Peter Minnema Randy Young Valeria Maraboli Paige Underhill Christi Neahr Tanner Yzerman Carly McKee Erin-Lynn Ward Brad Simon Mary Anne Pentney Kathryn Waters Darren Stewart

Orchestra Lisa Britton Flute/Piccolo Brad Moodie Trumpet Lee-Anne Chernick French Horn Darren Pawlick Piano Kim Dixon Clarinet Paula Nieckar Oboe/English Horn Rob Eberhardt Trombone/Bass Tb Dave Ramsey Percussion Ken Hare Percussion Jim Schultz Lead Guitar Shirley Huchcroft Violin Margaret Stephens French Horn Erin Madill Bass Guitar Jennifer Vance Clarinet/saxophone Brian McGregor Trumpet Myrna Weiden French Horn Manon Mitchell Violin

Children’s Choirs CHOIR 1: Katie Hands Katie Kraus Alex Grassby Brennah Robinson Charlotte Rollett Amy Tenove Christina Skalicky Sarah Walker Natalie Mack Taylor Steedman Melina Toy Lauren Engelking

CHOIR 2: Jennifer Pelham Tama Parsons Kelsey Chomistek Alexa Borden Adam Sondergard Manesha Sidhu Melodie Corbett Ali Silver Becky Medeiros Allison Medeiros Arriel Edwards

CHOIR 3: Quinn Baxter Kaeleb Gartner Carolyn Ruether Jennifer Busser Kaitlyn Busser Christina DeBiasio Hannah Burne Jessica Aitchison Anyssa McKee Amanda Iandolo Sara Bramall Kayla Jordison

THE PLAYERS

DEANNE MATLEY (Eva Peron) Deanne would like to thank everyone involved with Evita. She feels very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to play this role with such a talented, and warm cast and crew. “Not just for Eva….for Everybody” Hugs to all…Love, your Santa Evita CHRISTINE HORNE (Alternate: Eva Peron) Christine is enjoying working with wonderfully giving and talented people, learning brilliant music, and performing. Recent credits include Iolanthe in Iolanthe, and Kate in Kiss Me Kate. Special thanks to Richard and crew for the opportunity to play Evita, and, as always, to Terry and my boys for "coming to watch Mom’s play – again!" LEVON YON (Che Guevara) Levon last heckled Pippin in a production of the same name as the Cirque du Soleil/Charles Manson-ish The Leading Player. Keeping the protagonist on their toes seems to be Levon’s gig these days…mwhahaha! He is very grateful for the opportunity to tell such an amazing story through the eyes of Che Guevara. RICHARD HEYMAN (Colonel Juan Peron) Richard has been seen in many productions in Calgary, including Danilo in The Merry Widow, Don Giovanni in Don Giovanni, Jeff in Bells are Ringing, Emile de Becque in South Pacific, and, most recently, DonQuixote/Cervantes in Man of La Mancha, for which he was nominated for the 2005 CAT award for best leading man in a musical. CHRIS WILLOTT (Augustin Magaldi) Chris is proud to be performing in his tenth show with FRC. Some of his past credits include: Padre, Professor, Ernst Ludwig, and Brad Majors. While in Toronto last year Chris performed in his film debut as part of the Inside Out Film Festival and has appeared for 2 years now as a cast-member of the Oh Canada Eh Dinner Show in Canmore. AMANDA LOTTERMOSER (Mistress) Amanda currently sings with Calgary Opera Chorus in Tales of Hoffman, Lakme and the Jubilee re-opening Gala. Previously, Amanda played Tessa in Gilbert & Sullivan's Gondoliers She has thoroughly enjoyed her role as "the Mistress" and looks forward to working with all the cast members in future shows.

THE PLAYERS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) KATE ARCHER Kate is excited to be in her first production with her step-dad Mike, and FOH Manger mom, Caren. She loves literature and using her creativity through various forms of art JORDAN DALLEY Jordan comes to FRC with experience and talent. Her past accomplishments include: Pepper in Annie, Dance Captain in Grease, and Director in Hamlette, a recent internship with YPCO Neptune theatre in Nova Scotia and can be seen in the cast of Calaway Park entertainment, appearing as the Princess in The Butterfly Princess.

DENNIS DALY Dennis is indeed grateful to be a part of such a talented and supportive cast. He & his daughters have gotten superb instruction and have seen wonderful role models. He hopes you enjoy our production of Evita and hopes to have continued support from the audience to see more live theatre and artistic endeavors in our city.

KIRA DALY Kira has been involved with Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar and this is her 4th show with Richard. There are long rehearsals and she’s up late but her whole family is involved and in the end it is all worth it.

TIM ELLIOTT Tim was long enjoyed working in musicals and was most recently seen as Charlemagne in the FRC production of Pippin. It is with a good deal of pleasure and relief that he returns to a relaxing part in the chorus. His ambition is to work, in some capacity on every Gilbert and Sullivan opera. He is half way there.

LARA FORBES Lara has most recently been seen in Sandstone Cowboys produced by Epcor Center for the Performing Arts. She has also performed as a guest for Sherry Kennedy In Concert at the Engineered Air Theatre. She is terribly proud to be involved with Evita. Special thanks goes out to all of Lara's friends who have had to play second fiddle to Eva Peron.

THE PLAYERS CONT…(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) JERI GUENTER Jeri is very excited about being in the cast of Evita. There are always new experiences, and new friendships made. She has loved being a part of Iolanthe, Grandma Tzeitel inFiddler On The Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Gondoliers, Big Jule in Guys and Dolls, Pirates Of Penzance, and Carousel . A motto she trys to live by...No Day but Today!

JUDITH GUENTHER It has been Judith’s very great pleasure to have performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler On The Roof and in Iolanthe. The opportunity to work with Director Richard Michelle-Pentelbury again, and his wonderful Cast and Crew and Orchestra of Evita was just too good to pass up. Enjoy the show and welcome to ‘Evita’!

MIKE JOHNSON Most recently The Lord Chancellor in Iolanthe and Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Most notable accomplishment: playing Lord High Chancellor (multiple characters all rolled into one!), Saying: Happy Wife, Happy Life.

MADDIE KRENTZ Maddie’s musical interest was born at a young age. She began singing with the West Side Children's Choir at age 9 and sang with them for 5 years. Previous productions include: Much Ado About Nothing, Honk, The Pied Piper and Lunch With Munsch. She would like to thank her family, friends and Frank Zotter.

RYAN LEDAIRE Still an amateur to theatre, his past experience includes playing MacBeth at a summer camp, and his high school drama classes. Just recently, he received the Pierson's Funeral Home Bursary for a continuing education in music. His motto is “You don't have to live life on the edge to live life to the fullest. Just be yourself and have no regrets."

JILLIAN LONG Jillian was most recently seen as Zabina in Tamurlaine the Great with Big Thyrsos Productions. Her most notable accomplishment in life thus far, was getting out of high school alive. Her motto? “If I wasn't such a bad woman on the page, I couldn't be such a good woman in life”.

THE PLAYERS CON’T… (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

ZACHARY MAIN Zachary’s past productions include Oliver, Pink Panthers and A tribute to Disney. Proudest moment…without a doubt, being a part of this great cast!

VALERIA MARABOLI Valeria has an extensive background in the performing arts both in music and dance, affording her opportunities to travel & work as a performer. This is her first jaunt into musical theatre. She is very happy to be part of Evita and to have the opportunity to work with so many amazing and wonderfully talented people. VIVA EVITA! ASHTON MCELROY Ashton is a grade 10 student at Centennial High School. He has taken part in the drama camp put on at the Pumphouse Theatre. His most memorable moment was receiving honors in school, and his motto is “Life is short so make the best of it.” CARLY MCKEE Carly has been chasing her dreams of the stage ever since she was three, acting out The Wizard of Oz in her living room. She was last seen in FRC’s A New Brain and was awarded the Marilyn Potts Scholarship for the Pursuit of Fine Arts in 2004. Carly's words to live by, "Do what makes you happy". PETER MINNEMA Peter has been in several productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, and My Fair Lady. He has enjoyed spending his free time with the extremely talented cast of Evita, and looks forward to an exciting, and successful run. CHRISTI NEAHR Christi’s past Productions include Iolanthe, Gondoliers and Peter Pan. His most notable moment is cracking a smile at a serious moment during Gondoliers. Favorite saying “Life is what happens when you’ve made other plans”

THE PLAYERS CONT... (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) ANNIE PENTNEY Annie is 14 years old and attending grade 9 at John Ware Jr. High School. She was last seen as Bielke, the youngest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof. Annie loves dancing, singing, basketball and a bunch of other sports. BRIANE LYNN PETRASCHUK This is Briane’s first show with FRC. Her greatest theatre accomplishment was Adelaide in Guys & Dolls under the tutelage of Scott Drewitz. She studies dance at Expressions Dance Gallery, and dreams of a career on Broadway. JENN PIERCE Jenn is currently studying at Centennial High School, and most recently was Stage Manager for her school’s production of Our Town. She has had an awesome time making new friends and learning new techniques for the stage in this fabulous show called Evita.

LYNN ROWLEY Lynn is pleased to join fellow musical theatre lovers in Evita. She has appeared in a number of productions with Calgary G&S Society, Cappuccino Musical Theatre and Storybook Theatre. She was most recently seen as the Fairy Queen in Iolanthe. Her motto is "Sing and your soul will soar."

SYLVIA SCHMIDT Sylvia has performed roles in numerous musicals and groups. She played the role of Bloody Mary in FRC’s South Pacific. She performs with "The Gospel Girls" and has extensive stylized dance training. Favorite saying: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

BRAD SIMON Brad recently relocated from Toronto where he graduated from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. Past productions include: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Marat/Sade, Joseph, and Much Ado about Nothing. Giant cosmic hugs to Kat, Matt, and JDS for imparting.

THE PLAYERS CONT... (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) DARREN STEWART T-shirt = $22.00. Make Up = $20.00. Too little time; too much fast food = $50.00. The experience = Priceless

GINA STEWART Gina has been involved in theatre in Calgary for 5 years working mostly with Scorpio Theatre, for whom she is also the producer. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to sing with cast of Evita. It's also been a wonderful treat for her to do a show where she didn't also have to do all the organization. MARY ANN TENOVE Mary Ann is a teacher assistant who has, until now, spent much of her after work time providing taxi service for her two wonderful children, Kyle and Amy. This is Mary Ann's first stage performance since college. She is thrilled to be in Evita, and thanks her family, especially her husband Wendell, for being so supportive of her foray into theatre. KYLE TENOVE This is Kyle's 2nd community theatre performance. Last year he acted in Storybook Theatre's Robin Hood, and now he's hooked on performing! He is a grade 9 student, and an accomplished guitarist. He hopes to make a living playing guitar someday.

TERRI THOMPSON After a long absence, Terri is elated to be back in musical theatre. As a recent resident (transplant? migrant? citizen?) of Calgary, she enjoys all this beautiful city has to offer, including a dynamic theatre scene.

PAIGE UNDERHILL Paige’s theatre credits include: Young Mary & Janie in It’s A Wonderful Life, and multiple characters in Aesop’s Fables. She also was a principal in a Lexus commercial, and in Derek Ruttan’s Unbeatable music video. She love’s saying “I don’t need your attitude; I have one of my own!”

THE PLAYERS CONT... (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

HEIMEN VAN ESSEN Appearing in his 5th production, Heimen debuted in Jesus Christ Superstar as an Apostle, and played Avram in Fiddler on the Roof , and a lord in Iolanthe. He also worked as an Assistant stage manager in The Mikado. Proudest accomplishment - Learning to Tango without hurting my partner! Favorite saying - "Lo siento Senora" Ole

ERIN WARD Erin has a great passion for the performing arts, and is excited to share it with the cast of Evita. She is currently writing a musical. After high school, she plans on pursuing music at Mount Royal College. KATHRYN WATERS Kathryn graduated from York University in 2004 with an honors degree in theatre. After 6 years in Toronto, she is pleased to return to the Calgary stage with Front Row Center Players. Thanks to family, MN & BS, LR, and her cat Boots.

BILL WATSON In his year of doing 65, Bill got in touch with his inner rage as Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor last September. This followed his upper class twit debut as a Lord in Iolanthe April 2005. Now Evita calls on him to dance, sing and be a crowd – a true acting challenge. Motto: Enjoy Life! This is not a rehearsal!

RAYMOND ESAU WELLS Evita is his first show with FRC, and his past performances include, Prince and the Pauper, Peter Pan, Burt Healey in Annie, and Anne of Green Gables. Motto to live by is, “Do no intentional harm.” Favorite Saying; “Welcome to growth, growth is messy.” GRAHAM WRIGHTSON Graham’s past shows include Iolanthe, Trial by Jury, Thespis, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, Fiddler on the Roof and many pantomimes in good old England! He is making sure he enjoys his last few months in Canada and occasionally finds time to write his Master's Thesis. He looks forward to performing Evita with such a wonderful cast.

THE PLAYERS CONT... (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) DAVID YOUNG This is David’s 2nd FRC musical after Jesus Christ Superstar. He also has been in several Morpheus Productions. His last appearance was in Storybook’s Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure. He welcomes the opportunity to sing and dance along with such a great cast, orchestra and production team. They are awesome!

RANDY YOUNG Randy most recently sang in the chorus of Morpheus Theatre’s Iolanthe. He is enjoying learning to Tango, and picking up new foreign languages. Randy’s words to live by: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a dream, there is only right now."

TANNER YZERMAN Tanner again finds it a pleasure to work with such talent. This is his 3rd show with Richard, having been in Jesus Christ Superstar and Fiddler on the Roof and recently played leads in both Pippin and Into the Woods.

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ORCHESTRA

Orchestra Members from left to right Paula Nieckar, Shirley Huchcroft, Rob Eberhardt, Manon Mitchell, Ken Hare, Myrna Weiden, Erin Madill, Darren Pawlick, Brad Moodie, Lee-Anne Chernick, Margaret Stephens, Jim Schultz, Joanne Sampson, Lisa Britton, Brian McGregor, Dave Ramsey Missing: Kim Dixon, Jennifer Vance LISA BRITTON (Flute/Piccolo) Lisa loves music! Between working at The MRC Conservatory with the Academy for Gifted Youth and playing the flute, Lisa has little time for anything else! This is Lisa's 4th show and she loves every minute of it! She would like to say thanks to her friends and thanks again to FRC for inviting her to play again. LEE-ANNE CHERNICK (French Horn) Lee-Anne has spent a lifetime listening to music and in particular listening for the Horn part in music. She became involved in community bands 10 years ago. She has enjoyed lessons from Keon Berney and Heather Wootton. A special thank you for the fantastic opportunity and pleasure of being part of the Evita Production. KIM DIXON (Clarinet/Eb Clarinet) Kim has been playing clarinet for 13 years and still loves it. She studied at the U of L and since graduating has been playing with the Calgary Concert Band and the Westwinds Symphonic Band. She has played in more than 15 productions. Kim has had a lot of fun working on Evita and hopes that everyone enjoys it.

THE ORCHESTRA CON’T ROB EBERHARDT (Trombone/Bass Trombone) In addition to the Trombone parts, Rob is covering some of the Cello parts in Evita. Rob also performs with the Foothills Concert Band and the St. John's Brass Ensemble and played in the pit orchestra of last year’s production of G & S's Iolanthe KEN HARE (Percussion) Ken has played drums for over 20 years. During this time he has played virtually all styles of music whether he liked them or not. When he is not playing drums Ken enjoys vacuuming and rolling around on the ground. SHIRLEY HUCHCROFT (Violin) In the spring of 2005, Shirley played viola in Seussical, the Musical. In real life, she is an epidemiology consultant, writer and editor. Her favorite saying is "Before enlightenment, chop wood and haul water; after enlightenment, chop wood and haul water." ERIN MADILL (Bass) Erin thinks it is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious to be part of this show! Back on the bass after a year of being on stage and loving it. Erin just recently performed in FRC’s Leader of the Pack. I am pleased to return to my true calling, helping provide a solid foundation for another excellent cast. BRIAN MCGREGOR (Trumpet) An almost native Calgarian Brian started playing the French Horn in school later switching to trumpet and continuing to play with The Westwinds Music Society. Most recent productions include: Fiddler on the Roof, Man of La Mancha and Iolanthe. MANON MITCHELL (Violin) Manon's 1st performance with FRC was in Jesus Christ Superstar. She has since played the Fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof,,and can be seen in the TV special Karrol's Christmas. She provided musical interludes in Tom Smith's Hating Dating at the Big Secret Theatre last June and is a regular member of the Calgary Civic Symphony BRAD MOODIE (Trumpet) Brad moved to Calgary from Dundee, Scotland in 1997. He plays trumpet with Westwinds Music Society’s Symphonic Band, and has played in the pit for several shows including Fiddler on the Roof, How to Succeed in Business, Cinderella, Man of La Mancha and Jesus Christ Superstar.

THE ORCHESTRA CON’T PAULA MIDORI NIECKAR (Oboe/English horn) Paula teaches oboe in the Calgary and Banff areas, as well as performing with various ensembles in Calgary including Westwinds Music Society, chamber group, and The U of C Wind Ensemble. Past theatre shows: Seussical the Musical, Iolanthe, Man of La Mancha, Fiddler on the Roof, Joseph and…Dreamcoat, Oklahoma!, and The Music Man DARREN PAWLIK (Piano) Darren is frequently found playing piano and clarinet in the orchestras of many local community groups (like FRC, Morpheus and Storybook Theatre). He's played for shows like Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and My Fair Lady to name a few. DAVID RAMSEY (Percussion) Since Dave returned to musical theatre in 1998, with Oliver. Evita is the largest pit band with which he has had the pleasure to perform. That was his first musical since high school. This cast is excellent and he looks forward to a sold out run. JIM SHULTZ (Lead Guitar) Jim plays in several jazz and dance bands. Recent highlights include performing in Cuba and Europe with the Westwinds Music Society. This is his sixth musical in two years. Evita is full of amazing, talented folks. Thanks especially to Joanne and Jim for their great musical direction. MARGARET STEPHENS (French Horn) Margaret Stephens has enjoyed a life-long love of music. She has played horn in several community bands in Ontario and Alberta and is currently a member of the Foothills Concert Band. Her interest in participating in musicals began in The Pirates of Penzance. Margaret is excited to be a member of the Evita orchestra. JENNIFER VANCE (Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone) From Vancouver, Jennifer attended UBC where she studied Clarinet with Gene Ramsbottom. She was also a member of the BC Chamber Orchestra, Peace Arch Musical Theatre Society, North Shore Light Opera Society, and Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS). Jen is currently a member of the Calgary Concert Band and Alberta Winds. MYRNA WEIDEN (French horn) Myrna Weiden has played in concert bands, college bands and community orchestras in Edmonton, Southwest Florida, and Calgary. She has performed in musical theatre productions including church pageants (Southwest Florida, 1994-2000), HMS Pinafore (Naples, Florida, 1999), and Iolanthe (Morpheus Theatre, spring 2005).

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PRODUCTION TEAM Director/Set Designer Richard Michelle-Pentlebury Assistant to the Director Tim Elliott Producer Lynda Elliott Assistant to the Producer Deanne Matley Musical Director Jim Sarantis Orchestral Director Joanne Sampson Children’s Choir Director Mary-Anne Wilson Children’s Choir Director Claire Breen Choreographer Karen Iwanski-Doutre Stage Manager Pasqualina Iapolo Stage Manager Trish Befus Assistant Stage Manager Angie Yzerman Set Builder Bill Brown Set Painter / Construction Nancy Wiswell Lighting Designer Paul Hilton Lighting Crew John Nairn, Steven Peard, Dave Butt,

Jeff Winer, Sabrina Miko, Nick Schesnuk, Mike Mueller

Props Manager Angie Yzerman Props Assistant Karmen McNamara Technical Manager John Edmonds Sound Operator Andrea Katz Follow Spot Operator Alexis Fullencamp Front of House Manager Caren Johnson Costume Designer Faith Casement Costume Construction Frank McLeod, Rachel Millard,

Roberta Fernandes, Christine Horne, Lynn Rowley, Darren Snopek

Jr. Costume Crew Nola Daly/Zach Main Hair Designer Ryan Oakley Hair Stylists Cat Bentley/ Rubie Sidhu/ Angela Stele Makeup Consultant Lucy Proudlock Marketing Laura Nelson, Deanne Matley, Bill Watson Program Design Les Sorenson, Deanne Matley, Laura Nelson Backstage Crew Amy Sparrow Video Production Stuart Bentley

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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ☺ StoryBook Theatre – Music Stands and Lights ☺ Valeria Maroboli - movie-scene Spanish dialogue, and other translations ☺ Graham Wrightson - Latin translations ☺ Randy Young - set construction assistance ☺ Lynn Rowley -set construction assistance ☺ Dennis Daly – construction of the tape-deck set piece ☺ Claire Breen - Childrens' chorus pianist ☺ John Nairn for many things! ☺ Century Floor Coverings – David Matley and Ches Bennett ☺ Chevron Canada Resources for their generous donation ☺ The Honorable Gene Maurice for his generous donation ☺ Phillip Liesemer of Hole In The Wall Studios for the loan of props ☺ Lara Forbes of Redken/Summit Salon Services ☺ Redken & Summit Salon Services for the supply of hair products. ☺ JP Thibodeau and Oh Canada Eh! for our poster design and printing ☺ Long and McQuade Music for the Microphones ☺ Dana Cook of Storybook Theatre for last minute costumes. ☺ Kelly Medeiros of Bonavista Players for costume loans. ☺ Christmas Cheer for costume loan ☺ To all the fingers that assisted with costume designing and sewing

Front of House Volunteers

Kate Ahlf Steve Archer Crystal Balint Jo-Ann Biener Rick Braco Michelle Briltz Cyndi Capri Anne Chicoine Virginia Clark Fred Clemens Yvonne Currie Shanna Daly Carine Desender Yconne Donahue Carey Donkervoort

Dave Freeman Holly Freeman Blair Gallant Margaret Harper Jevon Hills Steven Johnson Mrs. Clyde Kelly Bharti Keshavan Hart Krentz Eleanor (Ellie) Lamm Lillian Latham Sylvia Madder Mashon Madison Jodi McAmmond Heidi McClintock

Stephanie Main Linda Michelle-Pentlebury Jeanette Murrell Julie Murrell Naomi Murrell Carmen Portelli Caroline Richards Val Rielly Tarra Riley Stephania Romaniuk Les Sorenson Greg Speilman Cathy Swanberg Trish Sweep Teresa Tadman

Wendell Tenove Bob Thiessen Arleen Tripp Michelle Tripp Rosemary Van Dyk David Volhoffer Matt Volhoffer Michelle Volhoffer Tim Volhoffer Candy Watson Sherry West Sherry Wong Michele Woodward Shelby Zang

A SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED IN ANY WAY WITH THIS PRODUCTION BUT WHOSE NAMES DO NOT

APPEAR.

Front Row Centre Players Executive Committee

2005-2006 President Les Sorenson Vice President Laura Nelson Treasurer Marina Ibragimova Secretary Sherry West Artistic Director Joey Sayer Past President Pasqualina Iapaolo Past Treasurer Patricia Sweep Members at Large Michael Brown Ron Seidel

Mac Tetley

FRC Mission Statement Front Row Centre Players Society, Calgary's premier community musical theatre group, is a charitable organization dedicated to making musical theatre experiences available to as many people as possible - affording an outlet for creative expression on stage and behind the scenes. Our auditions are always open to the public, announced through Calgary's free media. Everyone associated with the company is a volunteer. Our only pre-requisite for participation is enthusiasm. FRC is always looking for new members, especially backstage, producing and Front of House. Put those creative talents to good use. You don’t have to be an expert ... just willing and able. Set construction, painting, lights, sound, props, costumes, make up, ticket sales, and even in front of the bright lights on stage. Interested?

To contact us: Phone - 246-8505

E-Mail - info@frontrowcentre.ca Website - http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/index.php

Front Row Centre Players

is proud to announce the final fantastic show in our 2005/2006 season, which has delivered a celebration of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s (or 40s, 50s and 60s, depending on how you count!). All of our shows have open auditions, announced through Calgary's print media, Calgary-ACTS and the FRC website at www.frontrowcentre.ca.

May 26-June 10, 2006 Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado; Lyrics by Galt MacDermot Directed by Joey Sayer

The 1960s and flower power live again in this classic musical, celebrating the age of "Aquarius". Hair has no storyline to speak of. Unlike most musicals of its period, it was based on a vision -- a sense of a particular time and place -- rather than a plot. Hair presents a series of incidents in the lives of a tribe of hippies, all non-collegiate dropouts devoted to a philosophy of "make love, not war".. In the course of the play, the characters reject the values of their parents and the establishment, lashing out at pollution, war, the draft, racial bigotry, and what they see as mindless patriotism, rigid sexual standards, and middle-class hypocrisy. The tribe finally groups together at the end to lament the "Flesh Failures" and to "Let the Sun Shine In".

Tickets available through the Pumphouse Theatre Box Office Phone – 263-0079 or online @

http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca

Our special thanks to Chevron Canada Resources whose generous donation helped make Evita possible