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Presents
Book by Joe Masteroff
Based on the play by John Van Druten and
Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Originally Directed by Sam Mendes
Directed by
ALEX MUNRO
Choreographer
Dwayne Sakaguchi
Musical Director
Maika’i Nash
Production Manager
Janine Myers
Technical Director
Shell Dalzell
Set Designer Willie Sabel
Lighting Designer Janine Myers
Sound Designer Lock Lynch
Costume Designer Maile Speetjens
Prop Designer Caitlin Tong
Hair & Make-up Design Lisa Ponce de Leon
Stage Manager Aly Sutton
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome.. to Manoa Valley Theatre’s 54th season. I’m so glad you’re joining us tonight for an evening of fantastic musical theatre. For the past 53 years we’ve had the privilege to have you in our house and on our lanai, and we intend to host you for the next 53. Tonight, we are pleased to present to you, Cabaret. Given its subject matter, it’s hard to believe it was 1966 when Cabaret made its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre- yet, its themes continue to resonate even today. It’s even more unbelievable that the creative team, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Joe Masterhoff based the musical on John Van Druten’s 1951 play I Am a Camera. Due to its “perceived immoral content” Cabaret was not an immediate success. When Cabaret opened in Boston, Masterhoff recalled “there were a lot of walk outs.” With Some of the themes Cabaret explores are love, sexuality, honesty, politics and pragmatism. No doubt, these universally human qualities and quandaries have contributed to the musical’s timelessness. The unlikely romance of American writer Cliff Bradshaw and English cabaret singer Sally Bowles; Cliff’s exploration of sexuality and personal honesty; the looming storm of fascism and what one is willing to do to survive. As Fräulein Schneider posits, “what would you do?” What we will do, is to continue to bring you first-class theatre that both entertains and provokes. We do, however, need your help. It’s your ticket purchases and generous donations that have seen us through the pandemic and will continue to make it possible for Manoa Valley Theatre to thrive. Willkommen, and enjoy the show! Kip
CAST
Emcee Gage Thomas
Cliff Bradshaw Nick Amador
Sally Bowles Marisa Noelle
Fraulein Schneider Susan Hawes
Herr Schultz Mo Radke
Fraulein Kost Sally Swanson
Ernst Rob Duval
Frenchie Alexandria Zinov
Lulu Emily North
Rosie Taylan Claro
Fritzie Asha DuMonthier
Texas Chloe Tower
Max Sean Kaya
Bobby Marcus Stranger
Victor Eriq James
Female Swing Olivia Manayan
MUSICIANS
Piano/Conductor Maika’i Nash
Drums Darin Ujimori
Double Bass Benjamin Gascon
Guitar/Banjo Jason Nomura
Synth Justin Garde
Trumpet Wyatt Nagao
Reed 1 Gordon Tokishi
Reed 2 Jonathan Cabagbag
Trombone Samuel Hesch
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
“Willkommen”
Emcee and Kit Kat Dancers
“So What?”
Fraulein Schneider
“Don’t Tell Mama”
Sally and the Kit Kat Girls
“Mein Herr”
Sally Kit Kat Girls
“Perfectly Marvelous”
Sally and Cliff
“Two Ladies”
Emcee, Frenchie, Lulu
“It Couldn’t Please Me More”
Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz
“Tomorrow Belongs to Me”
Nazi Youth and Emcee
“Maybe This Time”
Sally
“Money”
Emcee and Kit Kat Dancers
“Married”
Herr Schultz and Fraulein Schneider
“Tomorrow Belongs to Me” (Reprise)
Fraulein Kost, Ernst Ludwig, Company
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT II
"Married"
Herr Schultz
"If You Could See Her"
Emcee
"What Would You Do?"
Fraulein Schneider
"I Don't Care Much"
Emcee
"Cabaret"
Sally
PRODUCTION CREW
Assistants to the Director
Assistant Music Director
Dialect Coach
Scenic Artist
Technical Assistant
Set Construction
Master Electrician
Lighting Crew
Lightboard Operator
Assistant Sound Designer &
Sound Board Operator
Follow Spot Operators
Stage Crew
Dresser
Aiko Denise Chinen
Olivia Manayan
Justin Garde
Malia Wessel
Willie Sabel
Jax Pitts
Willie Sabel
Paul Barthel
Isaac Pomper
Ansel Bliemeister
Theo Bliemeister
Janine Myers
Ansel Bliemeister
Louie Bliemeister
Kathy Morphis
Brandon Rivera
Sue Juskowich
Sarah Velasco
Tanyah Tavorn
Kathy Morphis
Cara Sumida,
Jax Pitts
Valerie Ho
2022.2023
SEASON SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS
Andrew Doan
Rachael Uyeno
Brandon Miyagi Still Photography
Howard Rosen PSA Videography
Antique Alley
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Kawaiaha'o Church for leasing MVT the beautiful grounds it occupies.
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc for permitting our patrons to park at the Mānoa Marketplace and for support of MVT's education program.
Nathan Sult & Beth Tarter for enhancements to the theatre.
Mahalo to the Cabaret
Adoptive Parents
Barbara Nickerson – Head Parent
Ramona Sayre
Jeff Portnoy
Matt Mishina & Riley
Tom Ishii
George Apter
2022.2023
SEASON SPONSORS
SEASON BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
SEASON PRESENTER SPONSORS
SEASON SPONSORS
STAFF
Executive Director
Director of Development
Production Manager
Technical Director
Business
and Operations
Box Office Manager
and Admin Assistant
Costume Supervisor
Public Relations Director
and Social Media
Education Coordinator
House Manager
Assistant House Manager
Evening Box Office
Bar Staff
Graphic Design
Kip Wilborn
Kathleen Young
Janine Myers
Shell Dalzell
Hope Laidlaw
Erich Steinwanlt-Gudoy
Jennifer Hart
Kristin Jackson
Julia Ogilvie
Hope Laidlaw
Alten Kiakona
Brandon Rivera
Carey Smith
Jennifer E. Muehle
Thomas Pang
Jamie Brice
Dan Connell
Ikaika Lum
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman of the Board
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Jeffrey S. Portnoy
David Kennedy
Peter Ehrman
Lori Sun
Bob Taylor
George B. Apter
Norbert M. Buelsing
Hank Chapin III
Blenn Fujimoto
Wendy Goodenow
Tom Ishii Jr.
Melanie Kosaka
Mary Kubota
Scott D. Larimer
William Lindemann
Maleko McDonnell
Matthew Mishna
Amy Monk
Richard Morris
Karen Mukai
Alyson J. Nakamura
Barbara Nickerson
Ramona Sayre
Mark Taylor
Jean Trapido-Rosenthal
Alice Tucker
JD Watumull
Dave Wilson
MAHALO TO OUR
ANNUAL FUND CONTRIBUTORS
2022-2023
Stage Manager's Circle $500+
Alexander & Baldwin Inc.
Norb & Jill Buelsing
Richard & Myrna Cundy
Alyson Nakamura & Craig Nakanishi
Leading Players Circle $250+
George & Sandy Apter
Lisa A. Tom
Supporting Cast $150+
Barbara Nickerson
Contributor's $50+
Lisa & Leo Amador
Heidi & John Cregor
Mike Durant
Heidi & John Cregor
Frances Hartmann
2021-2022
Lead Gift $25,000+
Atherton Family Foundation
Estate of Julia Schoen
Marquee Circle $5,000+
Foodland Give Aloha
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
HawaiiUSA FCU Foundation
John R. Halligan Charitable Fund
Kip Wilborn and Jan Yokota,
In Memory of Gerald Wilborn
Producer's Circle $2,500+
Estate of Sylvia Cook
Catherine Cooke
HMAA
HWMA
The Michael J. Marks Foundation
Barbara Nickerson
Sarah Richards
Jhamandas Watumull
Paul Weissman
Director's Circle $1,000+
Howard and Roberta Bishop
Fedrico Biven
Norb and Jill Buelsing
Hank Chapin III
Peter and Karen Ehrman
Sandra Finney
Glenn Cannon Foundation
Thomas and Sally Ishii
Mark and Linda Kuklinsky
David Lee
Aaron Mahi
Ken and Diane Matsuura
Amy and David Monk
Alyson Nakamura and Craig Nakanishi
David Oifer and Linda Zarchin
Patrick and Noreen Sinko
Jennifer Taylor and Paul White
Mark and Traci Taylor
Robert and Lynne Toyofuku
Miles and Susan Wagner
Walmart
JD and Julie Watumull
Kip Wilborn and Jan Yokota
David Wilson and Carolyn Berry Wilson
Michael and Joanne Wood
Stage Manager's Circle $500+
Janis Akuna
Paul Allen and Darrell Chun
George and Sandy Apter
Marc Asano
Patricia Barron
Felice Brault
Leonard and Charlotte Chow
Ben Dookchitra
Ann Marie and Jim Duca
Renee S. Evans
Fritz Family Charitable Fund
Wendy and Stephen Goodenow
Gregory Wrenn and The Robert Pyburn
Charitable Fund
Jeffrey Harris
Hazel H. Takumi Foundation
John W. and Victoria Whiteʻs
Left Wing Right Brain Fund
Linda and Creighton Lee
John and Heather Maughan
Carol Ai and Mike May
Mark Wong and Guy Merola
Riki and Karen Morimoto
David J. Randell and Rosemary T. Fazio
Ramona Sayre
Frank and Loyce Stepo
Robert Durkin and Paraluman Stice-Durkin
Jane Sugimura
Glenn and Elizabeth Tango
Bob and Corrine Taylor
Eunice Tom
Alice K. Tucker
Rochelle Uchibori
Stephen Ugelow
Mike and Suz Weitzel
Carol and Norman Young
Leading Player's Circle $250+
John Baleix and Alan Hikida
Liana Benn, In Memory of Eunice Tom
Michael Bennett
Joan Nakamura and Donald Bondarenko
Tahmi Brodhead
Barbara Cargill
Elaine ML Chang
Darrell Chun and Paul Allen
Sharon M. Crofts
H. Dwight Damon
E. A. Buck Insurance, Inc.
Keoni Fairbanks
Neil and Kathy Field
Helen Godwin
Frances Hartmann
Ron and Rachel Heller
Harold and Gloria Henderson
Jillian Moul
Ed and Joleen Kemper,
In Memory of Sandi Portnoy
Bill and Judy Kern
Kay and Bill Kibby
Gail and Joseph Kiefer
David Hudson and Dana Kokubun
Dexter and Mary Kubots
Bill Lindemann
Mark and Janie Davis Charitable Fund
Dwight T. Martin
Bruce McEwan
Paul and Joel Mochida
Richard Morris
Karen Mukai
Jennifer Oyer
Sharon and Niklas Schneider
Pat Shine
Jean and Hank Trapido-Rosenthal
Gary Tucker
Kathleen Young
Supporting Cast $150+
Lex and Gerry Alexander
Larry L. Anderson
Maureen and Robert Ballard
Dennis and Karen Blake
Alison Maldonado
Marjorie De Santis
Peter H Ehrman
Katherine Dean and Howard Fisk II
Cecilia H. Fordham
Mary Jo Freshley
Paticia Hashimoto
James Hasselman
David and Robynne Heulitt
Cody Higaki
Norene Ihori
Al and Carla Joaquin
Lissa Kam
Calvin and Kathleen Lum
Kapiolani and Wallace Ma
Dennis Randall and Marilyn McCormick-Randall
Charles Rod and Anne Miller
Matthew and Eileen Mishina
Aiko Oda
Sheri Ritter
Kevin P. Sayre
Nancy and Eugene Shen
Barbara Shrader
Lynne and Tom Sugiyama
John B. and Rita Thompson
Dick and Nancy Tudor
Contributors $50+
Argyl Bacon
Kim Baker
Merle and Werner Beuggert
Karen Boyer and Korynn Grenert
David and Karin Brown
Darlene Chee
Angela Chock
Justin Chun
Douglas and Cathy Davenport
Lea Del Castillo
Benjamin and Anna Dunn
Carol Egan
Evans K. and Marianne K. Whiting Fund
Dimpna Figuracion
Ronald Fitzgerald
Teresa Fowler
Ronny S. Fujimoto
Sharon Gordon
Genevieve Goto
Josh and Jaime Green
Ted and Christine Grisell
James and Patricia Harwood
Lani Hearn
Laurel and Itaat Husain
Wayne and Eunice
Lisey Kimsey
Ann Kobayashi
Carolyn M. Koehler
Eleanor and Mervyn Kokubun
Evelyn Lance
Mary Lewis
Dennis and Judith Lind
Leighton Liu
Charles Neal and Maria Felix-Neal
Gary Mau
Maleko McDonnell
Lynn Murakami-Akatsuka
Connie Muse
Nick Nakamura, In Memory Stuart Roy Yammer
Sally Narey
Allan Okubo
Gina Overton
Paul Pancho
Joyce Pavlis
Annie Renick
Daniel and Kathleen Sanchez
Robert and Mary Schornstheimer
Beth Seymour
Marilyn Stassen-Mclaughlin
Ann Stegmaier
John and Ruth Stepulis
Donna and Scott Sullivan
Gail Takagi
Patsy Tom
Kazuko Tonoike
John Townsley
Johnny Tran
Melinda Walker
Elli Winnik
Chloe Wurr
Rhea Yamashiro
Dr. Alan Yoshida
Carolyn Yoshihara
Lean Young
Show Sponsors
CS Wo & Sons
Richard Q.Y. & Esther A. Wong Fund
Ramona Sayre
Music & Comedy Series Sponsors
Alaska Airlines
Break N Anger
David Wilson and Carolyn Berry Wilson
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Welcome to the ohana!
Terence Knapp Visiting Artists Endowment Fund
MVT LEGACY
DONORS CIRCLE
Mahalo to these donors who have included MVT in their estate planning
Estate of Richard Aadland
Timothy L. Archer
Michael Beard
Roger and Felice Brault
Hank Chapin
Estate of Jim Connors
Richard and Myrna Cundy
Don Flaminio
Victoria Gail-White and John Wythe White
Estate of Gaye Glaser
Estate of Gail M. Hudson
Estate of Dorothy Ireland
Estate of Jerome and Jura Landfield
Estate of Roger Long
Dwight T. Martin
Estate of Elaine Martin
Donald E. Morgan
in Memory of Beverly J. Morgan
Richard S. Morris
Estate of Leon J. Munson
In Honor of Eleanor Fisher Pence
Estate of Martin Pence
Jeffrey S. and Sandi Portnoy
Estate of David M. Reed
Michael and Alberta Rosenberg
Clint Schroeder
Alice and Jerry Tucker
Estate of Angeline Walther
Estate of Herbert Walther
2022.2023
SEASON SPONSORS
