It is both fitting and ironic that In Motion Theatre (IMT) should launch itself on to the world's stage with A Zinful Murder. After all, this is a new and unique theatre company making it's debut with a new and unique play. Never mind that the playwright is my very own wonderful, beautiful, amazing & tal-ented daughter, Taralyn. This play is well-researched, well-thought-out, and well-written… it's also fun and entertaining! In Motion Theatre's journey to this moment has been chaotic and comical at times. Just as the mayhem and comedy ensue during the play. The madness of some false starts, some unexpected venue shifts, and a couple of cast turn-over's has resulted in an absolutely incredible cast… quite frankly, a director's dream cast!

One casting change resulted in S. Luis Bocardo joining the ranks as Henri bringing his talent, resources, and sheer awesomeness to IMT. Our tech crew of incredibly amazing and highly experienced local talent have been indispensable in creating a truly remarkable production. I am so very grateful to everyone who has played a part in making IMT and this production of A Zinful Murder a reality.

My personal thanks goes to Jim Chong for helping to build IMT into the theatre company of my dreams. Above all, many thanks to you for coming out to support us and Healings In Motion.

Now please sit back, relax, and enjoy. But stay on your toes as you enter this comical crime scene, for you may just be asked to solve a murder!

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

Directed By:

Cami Ferry

In Order of Appearance Christina Chavez Nelson ….…………..………..………….... Marguerite Cami Ferry ……………..………………..……..….......…….…… Desiree S. Luis Bocardo …………………………….…..………….…..…….. Henri Taralyn Ferry …………………………..……...….…….…………….. Rose Tim Koenig …………………..…...………….……. St. John / J. McHenry Eddie Gorman ……………….………......…...……………..………. Yves Harry Stoner …………………………….………...…………….. Seymour Jennifer Nelson-Burgher …..……….….……...……....…………..... Lotte J. Lee Vocque ………...……..………………..……………… Dr. Baptiste

CAST

Producer / Director …………..…....…………………..…… Cami Ferry

Producer ……………………...……....……………....…… Jim T. Chong

Producer …………………………..……….……....…… S. Luis Bocardo

Assistant Technical Director ……...……….… Christopher “CJ” Martin

Stage Manager .……….………..……..……….…….……. Cydney Lobb

Technical Director / Set Design .…………....………… Hugo Martinez

Set Decorator .…………………….…………….....………… Val Acoba

Costumes ……….…..…….…………………...…..…………. Elsa Fulton

Prop Master ………..……………………....……….….……… Val Acoba

Sound Design ……………….…………....…...……………... Jim Burton

Light Board ……………….………….….………...…….…. Cydney Lobb

Still Photography ……………….…………..……………... George Hong

CREW

SET CONSTRUCTION

HUGO MARTINEZ - CHRISTOPHER ‘CJ’ MARTIN - S. LUIS BOCARDO

VAL ACOBA - BENNY ACOBA - CYDNEY LOBB - CAMI FERRY

TARALYN FERRY - CHRISTOPHER FERRY

TIM KOENIG (without whom we would not have a set)

THAT’S SHOWBIZ!, BENNY & VAL ACOBA, RICHARD & CYNTHIA GOOD, STOCKTON YMCA

CHRISTINA NELSON (For providing an additional rehearsal space)

ANDY GOOD, MARK SHEASLEY, DELTA DRAMA

JEFF WOMBLE, LESSIE BOND, ROCKY RHOADES, STEVE GORI, S. LUIS BOCARDO, HUGO MARTINEZ

JIM & BETH GRADY (GRADY FAMILY VINEYARDS)

JERRY WOLFE & EMPLOYEES of THE WHISKY BARREL

JOE CARRANZA, JOHN FARRELL, CHRISTOPHER ‘CJ’ MARTIN JIM & SANDY BURTON, MARY NICHOLSON

An extra thank you to SHAWN CARRINGTON

for sharing his actors.

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Company Biographies

Christina Chavez Nelson - Marguerite Christina has worked with various local drama groups, most recently as Honey Rae Futrelle in Community Theatre of Linden's Southern Hospitality, and is extremely pleased to be part of In Motion's first production. She has been First AD on the short live-action films: Pidiendo Limosna, and The Big Adieu. She thanks her family, friends, her son, Nathaniel, and especially the cast & crew of SCT's The Red Velvet Cake War for sharing her with this theatre!

Cami Ferry - Desiree Cami has been working in Theatre for most of her life. She trained and worked as a classical actress, singer,& dancer in London, Eng-land and has performed in many local productions during the past 20+ years. She wishes to express her deep gratitude to her wonderful cast, crew and to all who have played a part in making In Motion Theatre a reality...and that includes YOU our wonderful audience!!

S. Luis Bocardo - Henri He began acting at the age of 7 with Teatro Tenoch-titlan, a Spanish language theatre troupe run by his father J. Luis Bocardo, where he discovered his love for theatre. In 2008 he broadened his skills to include Stand-up Comedy, Writing, Directing and Producing for both stage and film. In 2013, his first attempt at producing a stage production, 'The 24 Hour Theatre Challenge' was met with positive response. Most recently he was seen on stage at That's Showbiz! in their production of The Masked Canary where he got to share that stage with his sweetheart. - “Thanks for waiting.”

Taralyn Ferry - Rose Taralyn started her acting career as a young child. She grew up at Smiler’s Comedy Playhouse and later at Kiley’s Dinner Theatre where she stole the entire show of It’s A Wonderful Life with her performance of Zuzu and followed that with a myriad of other outstanding performances. She has adapted a number of books into stage plays and is very excited to have her first 2 Act play performed. She is currently looking to enter college to study Psychology & Law.

Tim Koenig - St. John / Det. McHenry Tim has been involved in theater since Junior High. His first role was Charlie Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Tim hit the big time when he began his tenure at the Pollardville Palace in Stock-ton. After the closure of The Palace, Tim went on to perform in two other local dinner theatres: Smiler’s Comedy Playhouse and Kiley’s Dinner Theatre. He is a published playwright with three plays being marketed through Pioneer Drama Services.

Company Biographies

Eddie Gorman - Yves Edward Gorman has always enjoyed the prospect of entertaining people. Ever since he starred in his middle school production of "Aladdin" , Eddie has dreamt of becoming an entertainer full time. He is thankful for the support of his friends and family.

Harry Stoner - Seymour Harry is an English teacher at St. Mary’s High School and Delta College, and a local actor. Some of his credits include, but are not limited to “Barefoot in the Park” at SCT, “Romeo & Juliet” at Changing Faces, “12 Angry Men” and “The Lion in Winter” at Kiley’s Dinner Theatre. He has performed in several plays at Delta College including “Macbeth”, “As You Like It”, and “A Lie of the Mind”. Most recently in Delta’s “Romeo & Juli-et”. Harry wishes to dedicate this performance to his beautiful wife, Denise, his wonderful children, and his new baby granddaughter, Isabella Rose.

Jennifer Nelson-Burgher - Lotte Her first "official" role was with SCT in the mid 70’s. Playing “Mole” in Toad of Toad Hall performing alongside her sister, Christina, who played “Toad”. She continued with live theater productions throughout High School, giving many thanks to Judy Caruso Williamson for help-ing her to evolve as an actress. At Delta she performed in Guys & Dolls, Flower Drum Song and Fiddler on the Roof, to name a few. Most recently, at SCT playing Frankie in Dearly Beloved and Chelsea in On Golden Pond. Now, she once again, happily shares the stage her sister! Jen would like to express her love & gratitude to her son, Lelan, for helping her memorize her lines in short order!

J. Lee Vocque - Dr. Baptiste Vocque is mainly found backstage as a direc-tor, designer, or writer. Sometimes he acts too. This is one of those times. As always he needs to thank his amazing wife for all that she is and does.

Jim T. Chong - Jim is an S4L Executive Speaker, published author, master collaborator, and a Financial Solutions Professional that has trained hundreds of individuals in advanced financial strategies. He is on the executive team of vari-ous chambers and multicultural groups, foundations, and non-profit organiza-tions. Jim specializes in collaborative partnerships as well as helping people design their personal message and create an effective speaking platform. He believes in promoting the greater good and creating "win for all" scenarios. He is the host of "Cha Ching with Chong: The Quest for the Cash Cow" and is current-ly working on establishing an entity that will support business owners as well as cause-based organizations.

Company Biographies

Christopher “CJ” Martin - Christopher "CJ" Martin has been involved in thea-tre for the last 10 years as running crew, stage manager, actor, sound designer and everything in between. He has sound designed many shows in the Central Valley and received an Elly Award Nomination for his design of Shrek: The Musi-cal. He recently assistant directed Spamalot at Stockton Civic. He loves wooden ducks and financial stability.

Cydney Lobb - Cydney has worked as sound and light board operator, dresser, spot light operator, scenic designer, deck manager and a stage manager for many shows at San Joaquin Delta College, Tracy’s Grand Theatre, Hutchins Street Square, Community Theatre of Linden and Stockton Civic Theatre including Any-thing Goes, White Christmas, Sweeney Todd and many more.

Hugo Martinez - Hugo received a BA in cinematography, and film studies from The LA Film School, where he honed his craft. He is also an alumni of The Actor’s Studio, and Technical Theatre Program at Delta College, as well as the Cal-Arts Acting Program in Valencia, CA. Hugo is a Pulitzer Prize winning author and has won The Walt Disney Award for comedic timing in a short film. He has worked with several theatrical and film companies all over California such as SCT, Kiley’s Dinner Theatre, The ABC TV Network, Warner Brother's Studios, A&E TV Network, and The History Channel. His favorite ice cream is Butter Pecan.

Val Acoba - Val recently directed "For Colored Girls..." for Domestic Violence Month. She is in charge of 3 youth theater groups, Stage Right Youth Theater in Linden, Be A Star Theater for Kids College at Delta College, and Red Dragon Youth Theater for the Chinese Benevolent Association.

Elsa Fulton - Elsa has performed on stage for many years, most recently in "South Pacific" for Modesto Performing Arts at the Gallo Center. She has also helped with costumes for different theaters, and found that it was exceptional fun. She learned to sew at age 10 with the 4H club and it has come in handy when fitting costumes for the actors. She helped with the costumes for The Fantas-ticks, Social Security, Death Trap, and Southern Hospitality in Linden, has costumed several shows at SCT and also for the Stage Right Youth Theater in Linden, Be a Star Theater at Delta College. and the Red Dragon Youth Theater.

Head shots courtesy of:

George Hong Photography, Sean Bocardo Photography & Ken Sato Studio

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to providing caused based organizations and individuals the opportunity for fundraising through entertainment events such as live theatre, dinner theatre, comedy/improv, dance showcases & workshops, etc. as we give a percentage of the prof-its from each event to a collaborating organization which supports a worthwhile cause.

We are also dedicated to creating win/win scenarios for small to medium sized local businesses through vending and advertising opportunities at our events. In short, In Motion Theatre Company brings people together to enjoy live entertainment while giving back to the community and supporting local commerce.

Healings in Motion

Patient-driven agency that serves a significant population of people who have had strokes, brain injuries and brain at-tacks. To prevent strokes, Healings in Motion also includes educa-tional support to focus on the symptoms that trigger strokes. Provides socially-conscious programs that increase self es-teem, promote self-advocacy and supports recovery and pre-vention.

Supported by socially-sensitive and positive focused busi-nesses interested in helping those with a life-changing ill-ness or disease.

The programs offered are established to address gaps within areas of health care.

Programs present opportunities for those with special needs to become engaged and occupied while healing. Through this effort support networks have strengthened and new ones have begun.