RAINBOW THEATER 2014
TECH CREW
Technical Directors Programs A/B: Alex Colbert, Abrianna Hall
5th Element/Dance Technical Directors: Sergio Flores, Bryan Fuentes
Lights: Victor Torres, Tracey Curry, Albert Ellis, Carlos Ocampo
Sound: Tracey Curry, Albert Ellis, Maimouna Camara, Carlos Ocampo
Set: Monica Gallegos, Nicole Neal, Dillyn Adamo
Props: Monica Gallegos, Jamie Lee, Vanessa Mariscal
Run Crew: Jamie Lee, Esmeralda Argueta, Vanessa Mariscal, Nicole Neal, Demi Moore
Costumes: Dillyn Adamo, Nikki Moralez, Celia Olivas
Hair/Make-Up: Esmeralda Argueta, Celia Olivas, Nikki Moralez
Program Design: Sofia Johnston, Leilani Salvador-Jones, Precious Wingo
Technical Directors Programs A/B: Alex Colbert, Abrianna Hall
5th Element/Dance Technical Directors: Sergio Flores, Bryan Fuentes
Lights: Victor Torres, Tracey Curry, Albert Ellis, Carlos Ocampo
Sound: Tracey Curry, Albert Ellis, Maimouna Camara, Carlos Ocampo
Set: Monica Gallegos, Nicole Neal, Dillyn Adamo
Props: Monica Gallegos, Jamie Lee, Vanessa Mariscal
Run Crew: Jamie Lee, Esmeralda Argueta, Vanessa Mariscal, Nicole Neal, Demi Moore
Costumes: Dillyn Adamo, Nikki Moralez, Celia Olivas
Hair/Make-Up: Esmeralda Argueta, Celia Olivas, Nikki Moralez
Program Design: Sofia Johnston, Leilani Salvador-Jones, Precious Wingo
Program A: November 13, 15, 21
AFRICAN AMERICAN PRODUCTION
INTIMATE APPAREL In Intimate Apparel, Lynn Nottage imaginatively envisions a lost part if her history. Drawing from little bits of history she was able to come across about her grandmother who was also a seamstress like Esther, the main character. Esther is a young woman who makes a living by sewing intimate apparel for many of the wealthier women of New York city, She spends much of her time alone, unless she is with client, When she gets a letter from a young Panama digger, she finds herself longing for a love and intimacy that is not so easily attainable. As their relationship continues, she begins dreaming of sewing a trousseau that she may also wear one day. DIRECTORS: Xochitl Clare, Scotty Lewis, & Jessica Malbrough STAGE MANAGER: Tanya Magaña ESTHER: Kathryn Douglas MR. MARKS: Ian Gozner MAYME: Olivia Carrington GEORGE: Jesse Perkins VAN BUREN: Arina Guimaoutdinova MRS. DICKSON:Taylor Davis |
ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLANDER PRODUCTION
GOODBYE MY FELENI Goodbye My Feleni is set in 1942 and takes place at Trentham Army Camp in Wellington, New Zealand. In D "Ngati Walkabout" Company of the 28th (Maori) Battalion, the youthful confidence of three young soldiers is shaken by the last minute replacement of their lieutenant. Their new leader may well be a battle- hardened veteran but he is also an unwelcome reminder of the soldiers' mortality. DIRECTORS: Jack Stewart & Nicole Menez STAGE MANAGER: Elizabeth Mendoza CORPORAL SIMI BISHOP: Maria Krisha (MK) Veniegas PRIVATE IOANE CHURCHWARD: Kevin Martinez PRIVATE TAMA APALA: Hector Contreras-Ramazzini LIEUTENANT ETE MASANI: Matthew Sanchez |
Program B: November 14, 16 and 22
XHICAN@/LATIN@ SHOW
RADIO MAMBO CULTURE CLASS INVADES MIAMI "Radio Mambo" was adapted from weeks of taped interviews culled from Miami's ethnic stew - Cubans, Haitians, Bahamians, blacks, white Southerners, gays and expatriate Jews from the north. Each vignette delves into the lives of each individual, drawing from their personal and sociological history, highlighting their individuality and the commonality of being Miami citizens that brings them together. DIRECTORS: Fortino Vasquez and Gabriela Espinal STAGE MANAGER: Dyanne Carrazana HERBERT/ WAITER/ SOUNDMAN/ MR. ROMERO: Samuel Ponce RIGHT WING CUBAN/ TORINO/ CAMERA MAN: Alex Garcia Luna RIGHT WING CUBAN/ MAMBO/ LILIBETH/ LIZ: Aleya Caballero DEEP SOUTH/ DOROTHY/ CON: Mesha Levvi MARGO/ CON: Nu James NOTION LADY/ PACO/ ARCHITECT: Yoceline Lucero CHE/ DEVELOPER/ BLINDMAN: Scott Sweet DRAG QUEEN/ MRS. ROMERO/ FRANCIS: Isabel Leal DRAG QUEEN/ LA AMBIENTISTA/ SHRINK: Morgan Lester CHARLIE CINNAMON/ TODD: Jeffrey Sosa RICHARD: Alex Colbert OMAR/ PACO: Miguel Hernandez |
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POET'S CORNER
Poet's Corner is a student written poetry show that brings a diverse collection of stories to the stage. Through poetry, Poet's Corner aims to promote growth and give voice to stories that are not heard. Directors: Autumn Johnson & Miguel Sarabia Stage Manager: Samantha Ridolfi Poets: Gabriel Pulido, Kaelyn Treggs, Shabir Ahmed, Thais Hogarth, Michael Rangel, Tianna Bratcher, Chris Limon, Nadia Karapetian, Julien Clark, Bray Monterrosa, Jamie Kraft, Jensu Morena, Missy Magdalera |
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Program C: December 5, 6, 7
FIFTH ELEMENT
BIG, BAD AND BEAUTIFUL Big, Bad and Beautiful presents a collection of vignettes, poetry, and comedy sketches about being an overweight woman, highlighting their beauty by giving them voice and embracing their individuality. DIRECTORS: Shawn Heron & Unique Thomas STAGE MANAGER: Randy Carlson OLIVIA/POET: Raney Diamond-Wilds DRAG QUEEN/ ALICIA: Amir Williams REPORTER/ PRINCESS/ MELISSA: Emily LONGJA WOMAN/ELENA'S MOTHER: Carly Tello IRVANKA/ MARI: Jazmine Lopez ELENA/CRYSTAL: Cipi Espaldon ALICIA/REPORTER: Nikole Hill POET: Eli Omar Guzman-Martin RODRIGO/ YOGA INSTRUCTOR: Paul Justiniano MARK/BOY: Uchenna Ajaelo SEXY VOICE-OVER: Cody |
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RAINBOTS DANCE TROUPE
Our dance segment is the newest addition to Rainbow Theater and this year we have decided to invite other UCSC dance group as well. The Rainbots create a show that represents the dance styles of many different cultures. DIRECTORS: Sierra Joy Varela & Gena Hoggard STAGE MANAGER: Sally Yilma DANCERS: Daneya King, Tiara Harvey, Kejare Ray James, Yuvia Marie Enriquez, Asia Skinner, Zayana Ross, Dominique Herskind, Adriana Perez, Sarah Horwitz, Hannah Abuhay |
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