Moonlight Stage Productions

$22-$45

"Impressively fresh and vibrant...Moonlight specializes in these classic musicals, and it throws the works at “Oklahoma!,” with a full orchestra, sprawling ensemble and reliably strong performers in the leads."

- San Diego Union-Tribune

"This is a big-cast, big-orchestra show and the production values here are high...this version has a lot of elements that are sure to surprise."

- North County Times

"This 'Oklahoma!' is one for the books...Overall this is one 'Oklahoma!' you won’t want to miss."

- San Diego Jewish World

"This “Oklahoma!” is more than OK; it’s a delightful evening’s entertainment."

- San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Rediscover your love of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s groundbreaking musical, Oklahoma! You’ll be swept down the plain by the spirit of the most American of American musicals. Winner of a Pulitzer, a Tony, and an Academy Award, Oklahoma! features one of the most beloved musical romances of all time set against the American prairie where cowhands and farmers are working towards community and statehood. Infused with energetic, breath-taking dancing, the show contains some of the greatest musical theatre songs of all time: Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’, I Can’t Say No, People Will Say We’re in Love and the rousing title song, Oklahoma!

Sponsors: Dorothy B. McLain / Pacific Western Bank / Donna Musarra / Edward Jones- Brad Peterson / Atlantic & Pacific Management.

The Buzz on "Oklahoma!"

San Diego Gay and Lesbian News - "Oklahoma!" is the place to be

San Diego Jewish World - Moonlight's "Oklahoma!" is OKLA...OK!

San Diego Union-Tribune - Moonlight Theater nicely tends its fresh crop of corn in 'Oklahoma!'

North County Times - Moonlight's mom-daughter Malone team are the perfect fit

North County Times - Moonlight opens summer season with new take on 'Oklahoma!'

BroadwayWorld.com - Moonlight Stage Productions Presents OKLAHOMA 7/14-31

Sandra Ellis-Troy, Brent Schindele, and Michaelia Leigh

Carlos Martin and Company

Brent Schindele and Michaelia Leigh

Bets Malone and Jason Maddy

The Company

Production Photos by Ken Jacques Photography

The "Oklahoma!" Principals

In Alphabetical Order

	STEPHEN BRANCH (Ike Skidmore) makes his Moonlight debut. Favorites elsewhere: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Goodman Theater, Chicago (Mr. Erlanson), DAMN YANKEES, Ascot Dinner Theater, Littleton, CO (Benny Van Buren), ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO, Cedar Rapids Symphony, IA (Pedrillo), LA BOHÈME, Opera San Benedetto, Chicago (Rodolfo). Stephen received his undergraduate degrees in Theater & Music from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, his Master's Degree & Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is currently Music Department Chair at San Diego Christian College in El Cajon.
	TOM BRAULT (Cord Elam) From a pirate in PETER PAN to a prisoner in LES MISÉRABLES, Tom has appeared in about a dozen Moonlight shows over the years. Other favorites here include: MAN OF LA MANCHA, CHILDREN OF EDEN and BEAUTY & THE BEAST. He performs often at MiraCosta College and recently played Uncle Archie in SECRET GARDEN at Patio Playhouse. Tom's day job is playing a 49'er in a Gold Rush living history presentation all over the county.
	JOEY DE BENEDETTO (Jud Fry) is excited to be making his Moonlight debut. From Las Vegas, Nevada, Joey has been seen in THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Jamie), 1776 (Thomas Jefferson), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (King Herod) MISS SAIGON (Chris), soloist in the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops Concert, BAT BOY (Bud/Pan), HAIR (Berger Cover), ANYTHING GOES (Purser), and the world premiere of two new shows: WHISPER, LOVE and PAINTED (Cincinnati Fringe Festival). Up next you can see Joey as Moose in Moonlight's CRAZY FOR YOU. Joey is a senior musical theatre major at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
	ALEXIS DILLARD (Dream Laurey/Choreographic Assistant/Emma) Recent Moonlight appearances: 42nd STREET (Choreographic Assistant/Ensemble) - Patté Award for Best Ensemble; WEST SIDE STORY (Betty). National Tours: CELTICFUSION (Irish Step Dancer). Favorites elsewhere: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (Vaudeville Showgirl/Ensemble); CAN-CAN (Colette/Mimi); ANYTHING GOES (Purity/Charity); MUSIC MAN (Dance Captain/Ensemble); PHANTOM (Gypsy/Ballerina); REFLECTIONS (Featured Dancer); GUYS & DOLLS (Agatha/Hot Box Girl); 8th & 9th WELK MUSICAL CHRISTMAS (Ensemble). Alexis is also a Judge/Announcer for SHOWSTOPPER-AMERICAN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, a National Dance Competition.
	SANDRA ELLIS-TROY (Aunt Eller) Moonlight Amphitheatre debut. Favorite AVO Playhouse appearances: DRIVING MISS DAISY and ON GOLDEN POND. Selected elsewhere: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, MATCHMAKER, Cygnet Theatre (Resident Artist); THE WAVERLY GALLERY, BULRUSHER, New Village Arts (Ensemble Member); AUNTIE MAME, RABBIT HOLE, NCRT (Resident Artist); EDITH STEIN, Lambs Players Theatre (Associate Guest Artist); GINGERBREAD LADY, Renaissance Theatre; CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Sierra Rep; LIGHT UP THE SKY, PCPA; THE BURNING DECK, La Jolla Playhouse; BARGAINS, Old Globe Theatre and THE SNOW BALL, Boston's Huntington Theatre, both directed by Jack O'Brien. A recipient of seventeen performance awards, Sandra's upcoming appearances are: INTO THE WOODS, New Village Arts; and SUPERIOR DONUTS, San Diego Rep. (AEA-Resigned, SAG, AFTRA).
	KARLA RUTH GILBERT (Gertie Cummings/ Ado Annie Understudy) Recent Moonlight appearances: CATS (Demeter); JOSEPH...(Wife/Potipharette). Favorite credits: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Welk Resort Theatre (Gloria); MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, Musical Theatre West; NINE, Starlight Theatre (Lady of the Spa); AIDA, Starlight Theatre; BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Court Theatre (Corie Bratter); HMS PINAFORE, CSUC (Little Buttercup); DAMN YANKEES (Lola). Karla holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre and is from beautiful Whidbey Island. Karla appears next as Minnie Fay in HELLO, DOLLY! for Starlight Musical Theatre.
	RALPH JOHNSON (Andrew Carnes) is very pleased to participate in his 14th summer season with Moonlight Stage Productions. Last summer he appeared as Abner Dillon in 42ND STREET. Favorite Moonlight productions over the years include RAGTIME, WEST SIDE STORY, LES MISÉRABLES, SWEENEY TODD, and 1776. In the past year he has appeared in ALL MY SONS and THE TEMPEST at Grossmont College, RING ROUND THE MOON with Moonlight at the AVO Playhouse, AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS with Lamb's Players Theatre (Associate Artist) and ANNIE with Starlight Musical Theatre.
	MICHAELIA LEIGH (Laurey Williams) is thrilled to be reprising the role of Laurey, and to be making her Moonlight debut! Southern California credits include MISS SAIGON (Ellen), HAIR (Sheila, Ovation nominee - Best Musical, LADCC nominee Best Ensemble), SCARLET PIMPERNEL (Marguerite), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Hodel), SEUSSICAL (Mayzie), OKLAHOMA! (Laurey), ANYTHING GOES (Hope), and ROMEO AND JULIET (Juliet), among others. Most recently she appeared as Hermia in Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. She has performed throughout the United States as well as all over Europe.
	NICK LORENZINI (Slim, Will understudy) is so happy to be spending another summer with the Moonlight family. Last year he was seen in 42ND STREET (Andy Lee) and CATS (Mungojerrie). Favorites elsewhere: RENT, Musical Theatre West (Steve); 42ND STREET, Cabrillo (Ensemble); GYPSY, Arizona Broadway Theatre (Angie); AZ Premiere of GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, Desert Stages (Gilligan). Nick recently made his choreographic debut with SOCSA's production of 42ND STREET.
	JASON MADDY (Ali Hakim) appeared recently in Moonlight's winter season production of YOU NEVER CAN TELL at the AVO Playhouse. Favorites elsewhere: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE, THE DRESSER, BABY, and most recently VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE at North Coast Repertory Theatre; WHITE CHRISTMAS and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Welk Resort Theatre; and GUYS AND DOLLS with San Diego Musical Theater. Favorites outside of San Diego include: the Utah Shakespearean Festival, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival. Jason Holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
	BETS MALONE* (Ado Annie Carnes) is thrilled to be back at the Moonlight where she began her theatrical journey the very year the Moonlight opened. Patrons here have seen her in such shows as EVITA, INTO THE WOODS, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, CHILDREN OF EDEN, CAROUSEL, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and more, adding up to over thirty productions. Last year, Bets originated the role of Suzy in the Off-Broadway production of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and recorded the original cast album. She can also be heard as Talulah the monkey in BARBIE, AS THE ISLAND PRINCESS. As daughter of the brilliant Jim and Carlotta Malone - and surrogate to the astounding Kathy Brombacher - working at the Moonlight simply means coming home. Husband and Moonlight favorite, Steve Glaudini, and Bets are beyond grateful to the Moonlight for shaping our careers. Happy anniversary!
	CARLOS MARTIN* (Will Parker) Moonlight appearances: EVITA, CRAZY FOR YOU, RAGTIME, FOOTLOOSE; Moonlight's AVO Playhouse appearances: FOREVER PLAID (Smudge). Favorites elsewhere: LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, Milwaukee Rep (Skip, Original Cast), MAN OF LA MANCHA North Coast Rep (Pedro); ZOOT SUIT ROMEO AND JULIET, East La Classic Theater (Mercutio); CUBICLES Alliance Rep (Hugh Stark, Original Cast). Others: WIZARD OF OZ (Tin Man); PHANTOM (Eric); JOSEPH (Pharaoh); ALTAR BOYZ (Juan); THE FANTASTICKS (El Gallo); SINGING IN THE RAIN (Cosmo); PAJAMA GAME (Sid).
	IAN PARMENTER (Fred/Curly Understudy) is proud to be making his Moonlight debut! Favorite roles include John Brooke (LITTLE WOMEN) at UC Irvine, Danny Zuko (GREASE) at Mendocino College, and Bobby Strong (URINETOWN) at Ukiah Players Theatre. Ian will be seen in Moonlight's upcoming production of MISS SAIGON. He is a very proud member of the Musical Theatre program at UC Irvine and thanks his teachers and family for their wisdom and support.
	BRENT SCHINDELE* (Curly McLain) Broadway-National Tour: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Peter, Simon the Zealot, Keyboards), WEST SIDE STORY (Tony). Off-Broadway: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS - THE MUSICAL! (the Leading Man). Recent L.A. Stage: SOUVENIR at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre, BUDDY at McCoy-Rigby, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Long Beach PAC, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (dir. Jason Alexander), CITY OF ANGELS and NO STRINGS at Reprise!, AND THE WINNER IS at Laguna Playhouse; Romeo in ROMEO & JULIET, Cinderella's Prince/the Wolf in INTO THE WOODS, and the title role in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL. Also Billy in ANYTHING GOES, Tommy in BRIGADOON, Cliff in CABARET, Joseph in DREAMCOAT, and the Guy in Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE. Film/TV: COLD CASE, IT IS WRITTEN, THIRTEEN DAYS with Kevin Costner. All-Ivy League water polo at Dartmouth, and two L.A. Drama Critics' Circle Awards (Acting, Music Direction).
	CLAY STEFANKI (Dream Curly/Mike) is excited to be joining the Moonlight family once again! Credits include: 42ND STREET (dir. Jon Engstrom), GUYS AND DOLLS (dir. Nick DeGruccio), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Cabrillo Music Theatre), CABARET (UCLA; chor. Jane Lanier), ANYTHING GOES (UCLA; chor. Peggy Hickey). Training: La Jolla Playhouse; UCLA Ray Bolger Musical Theatre Program.

* Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association.

The "Oklahoma!" Ensemble

Joy Allen	Justin Deater	Derrick Diazoni	Kaitlyn Etter
Amy Ganser	Lauren King	Chester Lockhart	Holly Long
Danny Moreno	Molly O'Meara	Hayley Palmer	Tiffany Renee Reid
Ashley Twomey	Bryan Vickery	Daniel Wargo