The University of La Verne
Departments of Music and Theatre Arts
present

AWAKE!
A Subliminal Opera
in a prologue & three acts

Written and Directed by
Sams & Sellers

inspired by a dream of Beth Ann Brown

March 1996

Librettist
Mary Anne Sellers

Composer
Lawrence Paul Sams

Additional Libretto
Newmark Livingston and L. P. Sams

Additional Music
Newmark Livingston

Conductor
Dr. Reed Gratz

Set Designer
S. Baker Eatmon

Lighting Designer
Stacey Williams

Costume and Makeup Designer
Udit de Gratz

Bat Dance Choreography
Angela Blakely

Butterfly Dance Choreography
Lisa Peak

Cast
Paul.......................................Skip Sams
Elizabeth.....................Gina Marie Spiotto
Aunt..............................Mary Todhunter
Samuel............................C. J. Robertson
Lizard....................................Ray Garcia
Bird...................................Angela Blakely
Tree of Life.........................Micheal Blade
Bat.....................................Melissa Dillon
Dragonfly........................Joseph Martinez

Dancers
Bat Dance..............Angela Blakely, Jamie Bigornia
Butterfly Dance....................Lisa Peak, Kim Kelly

ALIVE! Orchestra
Piano.......................................Reed Gratz
Drums....................................Tony Sandel
Harp...................................Lisa Anderson
Guitar........................................Rick Flom
French Horn...........................Rachel Berry
Bass.......................................Mario Lopez
Flute................................Stephanie McNab

Additional Credits:

Stage Manager............................. Elizabeth Halterman
Sound Engineer......................................Bob Mathieson
Property Master..............................................Lisa Manley

Running Crew...........S. Baker Eatmon, Chris Robertson

Technical Director.......................................S. Baker Eatmon
Assistant Director.............................................Margo Fiorito
Assistant Musical Director...................Elizabeth Halterman
Assistant Lighting Designer.........................Isela A. Griffith
Assistant Technical Director......................Chris Robertson
Scenic Artist, Set Decorator.................Jennifer Rodriguez

Crew
S. Baker Eatmon, Chris Robertson, Chryseis Alexander,
Matthew Morse,Christopher Shulty, Nicole Isaacson-Hill,
Wendy Rockenbaugh, Laura Ambriz, Marlene, Jits Bersma

Faculty Advisers........................Dr. Reed Gratz, Jane Dibbell

Special Thanks
Dr. David "the G Man" Flaten, Jane Dibbell, Steve Kent, Mark Pietrzak,
Sean Carlson and Ani Markarian at ULV Graphics, The Brothers Of Phi Delta Theta,
the theatre ghost for keeping Baker company on late nights,and the cast crew of AWAKE!

Special Thanks from Sams and Sellers
To everyone listed in the credits, Laundress/ Chauffeur/ Plaything Beckett,
Peggy Dillon for donating her first born,
the Absolutely Fabulous "Sweetie" Herman, and our cupid copy boy.

The song "Doors Open" always seemed to pop up and carry us through the rough spots.
From the chorus: "God never closed one door without opening up another for us to walk through.
Had it not been for the following people, the Dailey Theatre doors would not have opened.

Thank you:
Dr. Kathleen Lamkin..............................................for directing us to the door
Dr. David Flaten and Dr. Jean Runzo..............for helping finance the door
Mark Pietrzak..................................................for help in getting the door built
Deborah Mandabach.........................for getting people to knock at our door
Dr, Reed Gratz..........................................................for taking care of the keys
Jane Dibbell..............................................................for keeping the door open
Most of all, our families teaching us about love, belief, support

Thanks for walking through the door with us.
You really came through!