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Dancing Queens KC Bjornsen

& bestie (1968)

DEDICATION: 

To FAMILY in all forms (moms, dads, and even friends, who raise us) we LOVE you! 

DIRECTOR'S NOTE:

We each had our Mamma Mia connections. For me, it was my mamma, a dancing queen, author and artist, who inspired me with ABBA and so much more to become who I am today. ...and who I am is crazy about my students! I have had many honors this year and this play takes the cake! I cannot believe my luck to work with so many positive, hard working and passionate teens and adults, willing to ride this journey to find our magic. This truly is the BEST cast & crew! Their families and teachers know exactly how hard each member worked to create this. To them, I offer my most humble gratitude. We also had PREMIUM help along the way: Suzy Miller took us next level in ways far beyond dance. Daniel Geiger and his music boot camp trained these guys 'right' from Day 1. Sabrina Pratt coached humor and character, then Shea Turner brought in her polish. We had parents feeding us, friends & family encouraging us... it took a villiage. Go Team!

To my performers & guest alike... enjoy every minute of this show!

SPECIAL THANKS to:

SBCOE & SMJUHSD for valuing performing arts and supporting ALL theatre formats!

Righetti Admin, Maintenance & VPA departments for endless support & patience! 

Heidi Andree and RHS Culinary Arts 2 for your Greek cuisine!

Ries family (& student designer, Brody Ries) for constructing our trickiest pieces!

Guillermo Guerra and RHS Adv Ag Mechanics crew for extra building fun & aid!

Rachael Fernandez for your mad stichery and cosmtume magic!

ALL our parents, but especially those who fed us: April Smith, Christina Bailey, Rebecca Thomas, Buffy Harrington Guy, Sandy Rodarte, Ramona Souza, Elenita Chiong, Candy Carrera, Elaine Solano and Valerie Torres! 

My 'Drama Teacher support network' who started helping at it's conception a year ago: Michael Shaw, Daniel Geiger, Shawnah Van Gronigen, Jen Peterson, Sarah Barthel, Sabrina Pratt and Sam Van Patten. Adding to that my ongoing team: Kylie Clement and Shea Turner - RHS alumnae who rock my world! ...and the phenominal Suzy Miller for going way, way, WAY beyond chorography alone!

Choreo Duo Elizabeth Souza & especially student Choreographer, Elle Dela Cruz-  who worked tirelessly to keep everyone clean, tight & polished (N.B.)!

My scenic crew, who saw the 'vision' and brought it to life: Jena Rodarte (floor designer), James Perkins, Kendra Knocke, Nova Jebens, Zelli Coats, Elizabeth Pierce, Malia Kase, Teya Nastaskin & Evelyn Miller!

Nathalia Herrera for her custom digital art poster/props - wow!

Kylie & the amazing Dad Clement for handmade props that rock!

Foremost: My hubby Dave, 'Baby Carlson' and Roxy for puting up with me!

YOU- our patrons & guests... thank you for supporting the arts & LIVE theatre

I truly hope you 'get' what's so special about this experience, group & space!