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RANDAL K. WEST

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Randal K. West's Baccalaureate Degree was completed in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts with distinction from the University of Redlands in Redlands, California. Upon graduation, the University of Redlands hired him in a combined position as an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and the Assistant Dean of Admissions. During this three-year period, he also directed for a variety of professional Civic Light Opera, dinner theatre, and touring theatre companies.

In 1979 he was hired by the Desert Sun School, a college preparatory boarding school, in Idyllwild, California as the Dean of Admissions and chairman of the Theatre Arts Department. During his tenure at The Desert Sun School, he founded a Musical Theatre Touring company that toured throughout the Western States and his program was granted membership in the Inland Empire Theatre Guild. His school was the only member admitted below the college level and the school won 7 Inland Empire Theatre Guild Awards during his two year directing commitment.

In 1980, he was hired by the San Bernardino Unified School District to create and administer a magnet program in musical theatre, which was district-wide. Resources from all the area High Schools were pooled to create a district-wide program for which students from all the High Schools could audition and be selected to participate. This program was also accepted as the only pre-college member of the Inland Empire Theatre Guild and won 7 Inland Empire Awards for Excellence.

The City of Phoenix, Arizona conducted a National Search for a Theatre Coordinator and hired Randal in 1982. He spent five years in Phoenix in a split position administering the Performing Arts Building and as the Artistic Director for the Phoenix Performing Arts Theatre. Randal selected and directed five full seasons of Theatre for the City of Phoenix. He was chosen five times as the Outstanding Director of Musical Theatre for the state of Arizona by the Arizona Press Media. He guest directed a production of the musical "Working" which became the first community college production to win the American College Theatre festival and his production of "Working" was presented at the Kennedy Center. Two of the productions, which he guest directed for the Scottsdale Sagebrush Theatre, "I Do, I, Do" and "Man of La Mancha", were voted Best Production of the year. Randal's five-year tenure culminated in his collaborating with Stephen Sondheim and George Furth on their musical, "Merrily We Roll Along", and his directing the pre-Broadway workshop production. Mr. Sondheim mentioned that Randal consider changing markets and suggested San Francisco. Randal moved within months to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Randal continued to direct, choreograph and conduct for a variety of theaters in Northern California. He has won multiple Ely Awards, (Sacramento Area Regional Theatre) and Arty Awards, (East Bay Theatre).

In 1989, the Video Program Network as Head of Production hired Randal. Randal's academic preparation in technical television is strong, but Video Program Network chose to hire him based on his background as a director who works with people. Randal had directed over four hundred individual theatre pieces and one hundred commercial television projects before arriving at Video Program Network. Randal was promoted in 1993 to Executive Vice President/General Manager of VPN. He created all bids and budgets which VPN provided to clients and supervised the completion of those projects within those budgets. He supervised all elements of VPN as a medium sized business and functioned as the Creative Director for the company.

In 1996 VPN moved from Northern California to Santa Monica, California as part of a planned growth program designed to place VPN in the forefront of its industry.

Randal left VPN in 1997 and served as Creative Director for Sight, Sound and Imagination for one year during which he created Long and Short Form Direct Response advertising. He then moved to Cambridge Productions as their Creative Director/Director and Produced and Directed Image Advertising, Short Form Direct Response, and created the Fox Sports Special on the Premiere Classic Basketball Tournament.

In 2000 Hawthorne Direct Inc, in Fairfield Iowa, conducted a national search for a Creative Director. Randal was hired in May of 2000 and promoted to Vice President/Creative Director in December of 2000. Randal was hired to increase the amount of production accomplished by Hawthorne and increase the media dollars purchased through Hawthorne in support of successful shows and spots. Both of these goals have been accomplished and his third year promises to be the most significant increase in both areas since his arrival.

Randal has been awarded 20 Telly Awards, (an International competition in broadcast television), seven Vision Awards (an International competition in broadcast television and industrial video), twelve Aegis awards (an International television production), fifteen Videographer Awards, (an international competition in film and television), three Communicator Awards, (an international television competition), seven Awards of Excellence from the Iowa Motion Picture Awards, (statewide film and television competition), two ERA Awards, (National Organization of Electronic Retailers),one Jordan Whitney Award, (awards the highest achievement in Direct Response Advertising), one New York Film Festival Award, (outstanding achievement in film and advertising), nineteen WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Awards, (international film and advertising awards), four Accolade Awards, (Television Advertising Awards), four Aurora Awards, (international film and television awards), two Galaxy Award, (an international film and television competition), four Columbus Film and Video Festival Awards, (an international film and television competition), five Astrid Award, (international television competition), and six Axiem Awards, (international Video and Television competition)..

Randal’s first love remains musical theatre. He has been functioning as the Artistic Director for the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, which opened in 2007 and he became the Executive/Artistic Director for the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, (which houses the Sondheim Center as part of its complex), and he became responsible for the new facility artistically and administratively. He is the Director/Choreographer for the Sondheim Center’s Encore Players who are Iowa’s first professional musical theatre touring company which tours through out the state as the Cultural Ambassadors for the FA&CC and he also continues to direct, choreograph, conduct, and perform on a regular basis. Since the Sondheim Center has opened in December of 2007 he has presented the Opening Gala which was titled “A Little Sondheim Music which featured a 20 piece orchestra the best talent in the Midwest and Broadway powerhouses, Len Cariou, (the original Sweeney Todd), Broadway legend Liz Callaway, Richard Kind, (Bounce, the Producers and on TV Spin City), Pam Meyers, (the original production of Company), Kristin Huffman, (the most recent revival of Company), Donna Lynne Champlan, (the most recent revival of Sweeney Todd) and Metropolitan Baritone, David Malis. In January they presented, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with Richard Kind, Stephen DeRosa, Joel Blum, Steve Wilson and a cast of Midwest professionals. In February they presented the second professional production of the new musical “Edges” and in April they performed a reconceived version of Godspell. In the summer of 2008 they produced a workshop production of Robby Benson’s new musical “Open Heart” starring Robby Benson, Karla Devito, and Stan Brown,” Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with Randy Jones from the Village People as the Pharaoh and the world premiere of “Banjo Boys” Randy Hobler’s new musical. This fall Way Off Broadway, the residential theatre company for the Sondheim Center, founded itself as an independent entity and Randy continued as their Executive Director and Artistic Director and they produced “Peter Pan” with Jen Colella as Peter Pan and Stephen DeRosa as Capt. Hook and in January of 2009 the world premiere of a new revue of the music of Charles Bloom titled “In Full: Bloom” starring Brad Little. Way Off Broadway is currently planning its summer of 2009 season. He continues to share his approach to the audition process with theatre companies, universities and colleges throughout the United States. He writes articles for major Video and Marketing magazines and lectures at Video and Television expos. He lives in Fairfield Iowa with his wife of seventeen years and their two sons.

Newspaper Quotes
Regarding Randal K. West


Artistic Director

Sondheim Center
Wikipedia, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts
In January 2008, Sondheim Center produced A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with Richard Kind starring. In Feb. 2008, a new work called Edges was produced for on weekend. To close their spring season, Randal K. West directed a completely new vision of Godspell. Orchestrations were completely changed by Justin Hill, the musical director. It starred Ryan Gaffney as Jesus, Mason Davis and Judas, Alison Axelrad as "Mary" singing "By My Side" and Stephen Crisp as an apostle singing "All Good Gifts" and "Beautiful City".

Kenneth Jones, Playbill, “Near Cornfields Worthy of Hammerstein, a Theatre Named for Sondheim Rises in Midwest”
“A new American theatre named after composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim will open later this year in the last place you might expect it — southeast Iowa.
While Oscar Hammerstein II, Sondheim's mentor, wrote about Iowa passions in the musical "State Fair," and Meredith Willson's The Music Man is also set there, Sondheim is best known for writing about more urban and urbane characters and settings. Think of Company and Follies and Sunday in the Park With George.
The Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts is being built within the new convention center rising in arts-friendly Fairfield, IA Under construction is a 520-seat proscenium theatre with an orchestra pit, complete rigging and a modern sound and lighting system. The lobby will house an art gallery.
By 2006 Encore Players was formed by artistic director Randal K. West as an outreach arm of the planned center, and a tour of The Musical of Musicals! (The Musical!) set out to Iowa "feeder" cities to show audiences "the difference between community theatre and professional musical theatre."
West's vision for the resident company at the Sondheim Center includes new works, revivals, concerts and training programs — including a Performing Arts Conservatory connected to a Summer Musical Theatre Company.
The theatre's naming committee asked West to approach Sondheim — the Tony Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-honored songwriter of A Little Night Music, Into the Woods, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Passion, Gypsy and West Side Story, among others — to lend his name to the space. West, a Sondheim expert, had worked with Sondheim in the past, on a developmental production of a revision Merrily We Roll Along, so he made a pitch to the lifelong New Yorker.
"I'm honored and flattered that you would choose to name a building after me," Sondheim wrote. "What thrills me most is not the boost for my ego but the fact that I'm a part, no matter how distant, of your devotion to the development of professional musical theatre, especially as it contributes to the cultural landscape of the Midwest. Support for the arts on the East and West coasts is highly publicized, less so in your section of the country. I hope that the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts will prove to be a major contribution."
"The Sondheim Center will showcase the very best of talent from Broadway and Hollywood mixed with the best professional talent in the Midwest and local talent to present well known pieces of musical theatre as well as brand-new pieces that are work-shopping 'out of town' as they get ready to go back to Broadway," according to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center announcement.
"We will offer an environment where the individuals involved in creating new musical theatre productions can come develop and showcase that work in a creative, supportive and safe forum where the highest production standards are applied but the goal is always focused on the creative end-product not the financial bottom line.”











Broadwaymania.com, “New Theatre Named for Sondheim”
“With an ambitious vision for musical theater in the Midwest and a deep admiration for Sondheim’s work, West humbly approached the creative master earlier this year with a request to use his name for the new Fairfield theater. Sondheim graciously agreed, endorsing West’s far-reaching outlook for theater in middle America. “What thrills me most,” Sondheim replied, “is not the boost for my ego, but the fact that I’m a part, no matter how distant, of your devotion to the development of professional musical theatre, especially as it contributes to the cultural landscape of the Midwest.”
For his part, West aims to honor the Sondheim name with a full roster of inspiring programs. “Our theater carries the name of the man who has done more to advance contemporary musical theater than any other living musical theater artist and creator,” he says. “Sondheim’s work embodies the finest in emotionally moving and intellectual stimulating musical theater. We intend to live up to that legacy.”

Playbill, “The Grand Opening Gala for the Sondheim Center”
“To celebrate the opening of the theater, West enlisted the talents of seven world-renowned Broadway stars, each of whom has a strong connection to Sondheim’s work: Liz Callaway, Richard Kind, Pamela Meyers, Donna Lynne Champlan, Kristin Huffman and David Malis. They’ll be performing the Sondheim Center’s premiere production, A Little Sondheim Music, an original musical revue of the composer’s greatest hits. Sondheim granted grand rights to all of his works, which allowed producer and director Randal West and musical director Justin Hill to draw from the full body of Sondheim’s work for the show’s musical numbers. Joining the all-star Broadway actors will be the entire Encore Players touring company and a full 18-piece orchestra.”


DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

Peter Pan – Director –2008
Tena Nelson, Fairfield Ledger, “Peter Pan provides theatre bug with magic.”
“The pros are amazingly talented. The chorography is shockingly difficult and stunning to watch. The singing is strong, the songs are catchy, the sets are stellar, and the flying…when the darling children first took off it took my breath away. I could go on and on about the talent, professionalism, and entertainment value of the production. Randy West has once again sprinkled fairy-dust over the Sondheim Center and came up with a fabulous must see magical production of Peter Pan.”

Patrick Bosold, Weekly Reader, “Peter Pan”
The lead players in this cast are superb, they do a first rate job with songs, dances and fight scenes that come in rapid succession thanks to Randy West’s brisk, fast paced direction.

Godspell - Director/ Choreographer – 2008
Lacy Jacobs, Fairfield Ledger
“Randal K. West, the Artistic Director for the Sondheim Center will direct and choreograph this production of Godspell with Justin Hill, Resident Music Director for the Sondheim Center, providing the musical direction. West has directed many successful productions of Godspell in the past, but the Sondheim Center’s revival promises to be a version unlike any other. Bob Hoerlein is creating the scenic design which incorporates elements of impressionist art and even a touch of Doug Henning-style magic.
The modern, pop-rock score brims with a youthful sound and the performance features high energy musical numbers with fun and physical choreography. The dance encompasses jazz, show, soft-shoe and a little hip hop. West has been responsible for over 3,000 individual performances of Godspell. When asked how he could still conceive of a new approach for the current revival, West answered, “Godspell is always as new as the headlines and as fresh as the talented people featured in the cast. It’s always a thrill to create a new version of this ageless piece of musical theatre.”

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – Director –2008
Brian Scott Lipton, Playbill, “Richard Kind to Star in Fairfield Center's Forum"


“Richard Kind will star as Pseudolus in Stephen Sondheim and Burt Shevlove's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, Iowa, January 11-27. The production will be directed by Randal K. West, with choreography by Adam Cates, and musical direction by Justin Hill.
The show will also star Joel Blum as Senex, Stephen DeRosa as Marcus Lycus, Sean McCall as Hysterium, and Steve Wilson as Miles Gloriosus. Kind's stage credits include The Producers and Bounce, and he is well known for his work on the TV series Spin City and Mad About You. “

Baby–Director/Choreographer/Conductor
Max McQueen, Mesa Tribune, “Performing Arts Center players deliver a big, bouncing Baby”
“West has turned “Baby” into a big bouncing, buoyant salute to the magic of babyhood.”

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas-Director/Choreographer
Marilyn McElhaney, Times Herald, “Solano College rounds up a good musical”
“This exuberant, foot-stomping musical is an ambitious production with a cast of 50. The “Aggie Show” incorporates a country line dance and Director/Chorographer Randal K. West has turned these young gentlemen into a well-polished ensemble. Their high-energy routine is an Act One highlight.”

Chicago - Director/Choreographer
Max McQueen, Mesa Tribune, “Chicago a feast for fans of modern musical, dance”
“If nothing else Director Randal West is to be congratulated for his guts. Were it not for his willingness to do the work of America’s most innovative writers of musicals, local stages, (and playgoers) would not know the charms of Follies or the bitter passion of Sweeney Todd. Though it doesn’t reach the standard setting heights of Sweeney Todd, Chicago can be added to West’s growing tally of successes. It’s everything a Fosse musical should be: sexy, crude, blatant- and show-stopping.”

Dames At Sea -Director/Choreographer
Robert X. Planet, New Times “Hip Ship Hooray”
“Anchor’s aweigh! It’s time for a boisterous, tune-filled steamship cruise into a wacky parallel universe. We’re talking about Dames at Sea, a nautical-but-nice, razor-sharp parody of Hollywood’s splashy musical films of the Thirties. Randal K. West has obviously done his homework, capturing the wry spirit, quick exaggerated movement and serious yet tongue-in-cheek acting flair necessary to keep a show like this a float. Hey, it’s corny, it’s unreal, and it’s way, way out to sea. But it’s a lighting-paced, screamingly funny way to forget all your troubles.”

Follies-Director/ Choreographer/ Conductor
Max McQueen, Mesa Tribune, “Follies gain luster with Sondheim gems”
“We were dumbfounded when Carousel Summer Theatre chose Sondheim’s big brassy Follies as its first offering. This is the Valley’s premiere of this piece and congratulations to Director Randal West for making the moments work their magic.”

Godspell - Director/Choreographer/ Actor-Jesus
Jeff Smith, North Coast Review, “Godspell Comes to Del Mar”
“This is the first time that many of the cast members have worked with West. ‘A lot of these young people are not used to the perfection Randy expects,’ said Saunders. ‘He’s a wonderful Director but a perfectionist, if you want to be told you’re doing great when you’re not then you don’t belong here.’”

Pat Feldhaus, Mercury Register, “Godspell full of Zest and Exuberance”
“Randal K. West, a musical theatre veteran, brought the whole performance together as Jesus, Director/Choreographer and Musical Director…For an exciting evening of musical entertainment as well as a fresh look at the Bible, I highly recommend Godspell.”

Gary Krupp, Enterprise Record, “Fun Time with 60’s era musical- Godspell.”
“Under the steady and capable guidance of director Randal K. West they made the Gospel of Matthew come alive in a high-energy re-creation of Godspell. ..But what really kept this musical moving were two gifted performers- West himself as Jesus and Brian Richard Abascal as John the Baptist-Judas. Both have a naturalness on stage that is a joy to watch and I’m sure the cast picked up on their energy, which helped them have fun with the show. West has a flair for comedy and his strong comic ability came across in “All For the Best”. in which he is teamed with Abascal. Their song and dance routine was wonderful, and their comic interaction and interplay a sheer joy.”

Anne Rackham, Tribune, “Honesty is Policy for longtime Godspell performers”
“Why would anyone, let alone a troupe of performers, want to keep doing the same show, same songs, same story, year after year? It’s not hard to understand after speaking with Randy West who has been directing and playing the role of Jesus in Godspell for three years. “I don’t think you can be in this show and not be affected by it” said West.”

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat-Director/Choreographer-
Ted Hoffman, The Daily Republic, “The “Amazing” Director’s Dream”
“When Solano County can attract director-choreographers the caliber of Randal K. West you know you have arrived.”

Cindy Butts, Times-Herald, “SCT Presents heavenly production of Dreamcoat”
“The Bible according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber is this September’s hot ticket. The “Joseph” tunes carry added impact since they are choreographed as full-scale production numbers parodying the style of great dance directors, including Bob Fosse and Tommy Tune. The multi-talented director of this show puts in time as the choreographer as well.”

Ted Hoffman, Daily Republic, “Joseph is a dazzling diversion”
“I don’t think any theatre group anywhere could have done a better job producing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat than Solano College has. The choreography, the set, the lighting, the costumes, and the talent and the infectious enthusiasm of the cast make the most of this energetic musical. Webber and Rice supply the fireworks; but it’s the cast, crew and tireless, witty direction by Randal K. West, that ignites them. West’s choreography is as dynamic as his direction, as he leads the game cast through a multitude of dance styles from Bob Fosse to Jerome Robbins.”

Marilyn McElhaney, Times- Herald, “Joseph springs to life”
Pulsating with excitement, a cast of 50 dances the calypso in the extravaganza Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Two giant pineapples dangle overhead and seem to join in the spirit of the dance. Director Randal K. West decided to enhance the musical genre “spoofs” by creating musical theatre dance that parodies famous Broadway choreographers. The audience is treated to an amazing variety of dance styles. Last weekends performances were sold out and this feast of choreography is another hit for Solano College.

Into The Woods-Director/Chorographer/ Conductor
Charles Jarret, “Into the Woods handled Brilliantly”
“If you enjoy musicals and you’ve not seen the current production of Into The Woods under the masterful direction of Randal K. West in Benicia’s Old Town Theatre, then by all means this is the singular production of all productions absolutely worth the trip. The Staging and the musical direction are absolutely superb, the acting and singing talent first class, the sets and costumes exquisitely done, the supporting sound and lights handled with precision and near perfection.”

Painting Churches-Director
Pauline Yearwood, “New Times-Old Masters”
“It’s what keeps a weary theatre critic critiquing instead of moving on to something more respectable, like loan- sharking: the odd little production nobody thought would be a big deal that turns out to be absolutely delightful. Such is the case with Painting Churches. All three characters under Randal K. West’s direction create unusual yet believable characters.”


Peter Pan - Director/Choreographer/Capt. Hook
The Iowa Source, “Passion for Theater. Randal K. West to Direct Knight Light's New Production of Peter Pan"
“The director of Knight Light Family Theatre's upcoming production of Peter Pan is no stranger to musical theater. In fact, it's his life. Randal K. West has agreed not only to direct Knight Light's production of Peter Pan, but also to choreograph it and play Captain Hook.
West has directed, choreographed, or starred in more than 60 professional and community theater productions over the past 25 years. In fact West's entire career has centered on directing, choreographing, and performing live theater--especially musical theater--and directing video and television. He has directed more than 60 plays and musicals, and has won more than 25 awards for his creative efforts in both theater and television. Most of his work has been in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay area, and Arizona. He has also been a frequent guest lecturer at universities and theater arts festivals nationwide. West has played many roles professionally, including Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Jesus in Godspell, and Captain Hook in his own production of a musical he wrote, Time Out of Rhyme.”

Pippin-Director/Choreographer
Max McQueen, Mesa Tribune, “Pippin-East Valley Repertory pipes up in Chandler”
“Those who are aware that West just did The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas might wonder where Pippin is headed but those who know West have no such worry. In his four years in the Valley, he has established himself as a meat-and-potatoes director- one who is much sought after. His week has gone like this: Whorehouse closed its successful run on Sunday. He started rehearsals for Scottsdale’s Stagebrush Theatre’s production of Man of La Mancha on Monday and Pippin opens tonight.”

South Pacific-Director/Choreographer
Mary Connell, Novato Advance, “A Sensational South Pacific”
“At Least one of the three curtain calls that followed Friday night’s opening night performance of South Pacific had to be for the Marin Opera itself which showed that it knows how to produce great musical theatre.”

Sweeney Todd-Director/Choreographer
Dave Estes, Gazette, “Sweeney Todd honed to a fine edge”
“In fact, the entire cast was professional in what is surely a demanding play. Sweeney Todd is a winner- a play on the cutting edge in every respect.”

Vanities-Director
Jonathon Rauch, New Times, “The Awful Truths”
“It’s not often that Phoenix is the springboard for a genuinely innovative theatrical technique, but it does happen. The musical chairs approach to casting is Director and City of Phoenix Theatre Coordinator Randal West’s new way of solving an old problem, how do you double the number of parts in a show without adding a chorus? Vanities has only three characters and West found six talented actresses, rather than just alternating two casts West put two performers on each part and shuffled the six actresses so that over the eight nights no two audiences will see the same combination. West has done everyone a favor by playing down the psychodrama in the script and maintaining a crisp ironic tone.”

Westside Story - Director/Choreographer
Ted Hoffman, The Daily Republic, “Director Relishes ‘West Side’ Challenge”
West meets “West” in the premiere theatrical production in the new Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre…This from the man who, at just 38, not only has helmed complex local hits of Into The Woods and Peter Pan but who worked with George Furth and the legendary Stephen Sondheim on Merrily We Roll Along.


New Work

In Full: Bloom - Creator/Director – January 2009
Patrick Bosold, The Weekly Reader, “As Good As It Gets”
“Randy West and Way Off Broadway have choreographed and expertly staged a world premiere of a lively series of songs… The songs in this show range from romantic and poignant to comedic and even outrageous.
One of Way Off Broadway’s signature strengths is the company’s ability to bring in major league Broadway talent and integrate them with local and regional Iowa performers. ..
Don’t miss this show. It is extraordinary that this kind of talent and a world-premiere show of this caliber are on offer right in our own back yard.”

Tena Nelson, The Fairfield Ledger. “In Full: Bloom”
“Bloom has a gift for lyrics. I had no idea how I would laugh. It’s also exciting that Charles Bloom is actually here as part of the creative process working with Randy and Justin to shape his songs into a seamless night of entertainment. New Work is challenging and rewarding. It continually amazes me how Way Off Broadway brings New Work to Southeast Iowa, to be the beginning stop in a long road map of national successes.”

Michelle Tabnick, Broadwaymania.com, “In Full: Bloom”
“Way Off Broadway Musical Theatre Inc. (WOB) presents the World Premiere of In Full: Bloom, an evening of songs celebrating composer and lyricist Charles Bloom, one of musical theatre’s most significant new voices. In Full: Bloom deals with three relationships at different stages as examined through the prism and prison of show business. The show is a collaborative expression by Mr. Bloom, WOB’s artistic director Randy West, WOB’s musical director Justin Hill, and a national and regionally based cast. The musically diverse score includes solos, duets, trios, group numbers, medleys, as well as an overture. Music and lyrics by Charles Bloom, directed by Randal K. West, with music direction by Justin Hill. Featuring Margaret Clair, Brad Little, and Barbara McCulloh.”

Banjo Boy- World Premiere, Director – August 2008
Patrick Bosold, Weekly Reader, “Banjo Boy”
Solid local performers and strong out-of-town performers come together to make this production shine. The show’s tunes are outstanding, “Sears, dear Sears” itself is worth the price of admission.

A Time Out of Rhyme - Playwright/ Lyrist/Director/Choreographer-2007
“The Stephen Sondheim Center and GOVAP chose A Time Out of Rhyme as the premiere production for their Family Summer Theatre Program, one of the Sondheim Center's community outreach programs, and continues a GOVAP tradition of producing summer musicals.
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center executive and artistic director Randal K. West originally created A Time Out of Rhyme with Ken Helms of California in 1974 as part of their honors project at the University of Redlands. Since 1974, the musical has been rewritten and performed multiple times and has won many awards for its writing including a Best Un-produced Screenplay award from the Iowa Motion Picture Awards in 2006.
Patrick Bosold co-authored the screenplay with West, and Justin Hill became West's new musical collaborator, helping him to finish the score, when Helms died suddenly in 2002. A Time Out of Rhyme is a journey tale in the tradition of The Wizard of Oz. The plot revolves around Mother Goose characters trying to survive once Mother Goose leaves them to visit her brother Goosie Gander.”

Celebrate Sondheim - Creator/Director/ Choreographer - 2007
The Encore Players, Iowa's first professional musical theatre touring company, will once again tour Iowa with a piece of exclusive musical theatre. The group has been given the rights to create a new musical revue featuring the works of America’s most esteemed composer/lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. The music is being organized and arranged into medleys that feature how Sondheim songs can “Set the Story” of the musical, explore the “Romance” and “Humor” with which he writes, share the absolute “Genius of Stephen Sondheim” and reveal part of the creative process in the “Evolution of a Song.”
“This project would not have been possible without Sondheim’s support of having his name on our building, the only one of its kind in the United States,” West adds. The Encore Players’ performances at the new Fairfield Arts & Convention Center will give locals the chance to join the celebration and learn about Sondheim’s work before the show hits the road. “Our goal is to get Fairfield and all of Iowa as excited as we are about Stephen Sondheim.”

Musical of Musicals-Director/Choreographer
Nancy Pfoutz, Heartland Spirit, “They Got their Act Together-Encore Players Hit the Road.”
“In a press conference…a core team from New York’s original musical production expressed their enthusiasm and motivation for sharing The Musical of Musicals with Iowa.
‘Just to walk in and see the show…made us all a little nervous. The talent and passion here is amazing…”

Erika Richards, Ottumwa Courier, “Iowa State Tour of the Musical of Musicals in Fairfield”
Melanie Herman, producer, “…It took a lot to trust [our] ‘child’ to West… ‘We were really surprised and thrilled. I am a real fan of this talented group.’”

Music Most Foul- original Musical/Mystery - Director/Conductor/ Playwright/Lyricist
David Hagerty, The Herald, “The Music Plays On in Murder-Mystery”
“Nothing ruins a good opera performance like a murder. Music Most Foul is… an opera spoof, a musical and a mystery. If his [Randal K. West] past work is any indication, “Music Most Foul” should be a big success. “Into the Woods” was unquestionably the most professional production put on by the Benicia Players last season. It must have helped that West is a personal friend of Stephen Sondheim and has even collaborated on rewriting one of his friend’s musicals.”

Maggie Crum, Time Out, “Benicia does original murder mystery”
“It’s a show written specifically for Benicia by playwright and director Randal West. West went to work and came up with an operatic mystery so engaging that the dinner theatre decided to do it. What results is an opera within a play within a play.”

All This and Touring Too!-Director/Choreographer/Playwright
Theresa Dale, Bulldog Review, “All This and Touring Too provides evening of Magic”
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but most of all you’ll enjoy. It’s a presentation of magic: and that’s what it is, pure magic. The uniqueness of the show comes in the finely woven script that comes with a fine array of music. The plot, which has “West”-ness written all over it, is well done and representative of the different ideas and personalities that make up a tour group. The choreography was superb, fluid and extremely pleasing to watch.”

Music Minus One/Off the Record/Happy Hour-Director/Choreographer/Collaborator
Gerald Nachman, San Francisco Chronicle, “A Tryout That’s in the Ivey League”
“Ivey’s innate wit and appealing husky voice rub off on the songs, she seems secure and polished and easily pleased a fond, indulgent audience with her funny, semi-flaky, sardonic nameless character.”
Charles Jarrett- East Bay Enterprise- Broadway-bound production shows up in Benicia-
“Off the Record is really an excellent musical, entertaining in it’s own right but superb when combined with the outstanding, multifaceted singing, keyboard playing and acting talents, co-mingled with the true comic genius of Judith Ivey.”

Roberto A. Masullo, Sacramento Bee, “Romancing a Musical”
“Off the Record a musical starring Judith Ivey, was offered to the world for the first time over the weekend. Although advertised as a work in progress, it had a more powerful story, more heartfelt emotion and more good music than some musicals considered standards.”

Ted Hoffman, Daily Republic, “Music Plus Three”
“It’s hard to imagine three more different people. Yet Gloria Loring, Randal West and Doug Katsaros will pool their talents and visions for Music Minus One a one woman-musical in progress that opens tonight.”

Lacey Jacobs, Fairfield Ledger, “Putting ‘Furth’ their best”
“Award-winning actor and playwright George Furth has been in town to workshop his new musical, which opens at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Furth has been attending rehearsals and tweaking the show with changes to lines or direction.”

Miami Lights-Director/Choreographer
Anne Gelhaus,Dramalogue, “A playboy in the Florida Keys”
“The sun-soaked party atmosphere of Miami Lights makes this TheatreWorks production the perfect summer musical. The show’s simple boy-meets-girl plot is superbly augmented by Latin- tinged melodies and salsa-soaked dance numbers, all performed with high energy and skill.”

Showstopper Revue with Alan Sues-Director
Larry Trip, Press Enterprise, “An Amazing Week in Local Theatre”
Veteran Comic and Actor Alan Sues’ one-man show, The Showstopper Review is a curious mixing of equal parts vaudeville absurdity and an almost dream-like stream-of- consciousness. Director Randal West was brought on board to keep order and Sues himself has framed the work within a concept that gives the show some semblance of a dramatic through-line.

Merrily We Roll Along-Director/Choreographer
Collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and George Furth Re-writing script
Max McQueen, Mesa Tribune, “Review: Merrily We Roll Along”
“Having a Sondheim musical in progress bowing in the Valley is a cultural coup as evidenced by Friday’s supportive opening-night crowd. In return for rallying around director Randal West, first-nighters were rewarded by a first rate production. Merrily’s score remains seductive, eliciting knowing smiles and reluctant tears at the drop of a note.”

Robert X. Planet, New Times, “Isn’t it rich?”
“Now, due in large measure to the extraordinary efforts of Director Randal K West a new incantation of the show has premiered right here in the Valley. The latest Merrily has a lot going for it, not the least of which is a plentiful supply of razor-sharp repartee and witty lyrics. And the characters in the play, as fleshed out in this production, are rendered as realistically as any we’ve seen within the conventions of musical theatre.”

Into the Woods-Director/Choregrapher
Pierce Carson, Register, “Benicia’s Into the Woods sparkles”
“Director/Conductor Randal K. West doesn’t accept second best. Each and every member of the cast does his or her role to a faultless turn. Voices are clear, diction is perfect, (despite the run-on lyrics that Sondheim revels in), acting is top notch and a collective spirit makes for outstanding ensemble efforts.”

Maggie Crum, Time Out, “Woods charms from beginning to The End”
“Randal K. West practices his magic as Director and Conductor. West’s sense of timing is superb. He has affected with easy grace the countless entrances and exits in the many brief scenes. And he has drawn bright performances from the well-rehearsed actors. Not for a long time have fairy tales been so engaging.”


Actor

Music Man-Marcellus
John O’Brien, Enterprise Record, “Music Man is a rousing success”
“Marcellus Washburn, as played by Randal K. West, a loose-limbed, light on his feet and a real hoot with “Shipoopi”. In the “Sadder but Wiser Girl” Hawkins and West embody the notion that for sheer fun there probably aren’t too many activities that can compete with singing and dancing on a stage in front of a lively audience.”

I Do, I Do!
Kyle Lawson, The Phoenix Gazette- “They Do, They Do!- Saens-West combo racks up the credits”
“Randy West and Marlene Saens aren’t the Lunt and Fontanne of local theatre but they are working on it. West is one of the best-known Directors in town. These are two people with big reps, lots of talent and firm convictions on how things should be done. It’s hard to believe they get along like- well, like they say they get along. “Believe it or not it’s true,” Marlene says, “I like working with Randy because he’s creative under pressure.”

Betty Webb, Tribune, “Say Yes to I Do”
“Randal West is eminently believable as Michael the young husband. He alternates between callow and self-confident as in the opening song- “I Do, I Do”, overbearing boorishness in “It’s a Well Known Fact”, to heart-wrenching tenderness in “This House”. He handles the transition from youth to old age well, both his voice and his acting reflecting capably the encroaching years. And his dancing skills are right up there with the best. His night-shirted pyrotechnics in “I Love My Wife” gained him both laughter and cheers.”

ANNIE-Daddy Warbucks
Kathryn Leibovich, Weekend Entertainment, “West shares talent, inspiration- Professional joins Annie cast”
“After a recent 7 hour rehearsal West shared his insights about the discipline, determination and commitment it takes to be a success. Uncovering the “magic” in musical theatre is the mission of Daddy Warbucks as he speaks to the students about the crucial elements for a successful show. Passion is a vital ingredient to success he tells them. West has had a standing love affair with the performing arts since the eighth grade and he infuses others with the love of music and theatre. Turning an ordinary opportunity into an extraordinary one is a knack, talent and specialty for West, who at 42 has more than 50 professional theatre credits to his name. For many student actors, this will be the beginning of a journey- an adventure that will lead them to their goal of passionately pursuing a love of theatre. For others this will be a chance to create an extraordinary moment in musical theatre- a chance to soar with Daddy Warbucks into the magical land of Annie”.


General Press Coverage

Mary Nugent, Daily Enterprise, “Randy West- Theatre Prodigy is Still Having Fun”
Randal K. West has directed hundreds of theatre pieces. He has conducted and choreographed, acted and sung, and during the past five years has garnered numerous Bay Area theatre awards. Most of all he has enjoyed himself and has developed his own personal philosophy: “When it stops being fun you should quit”.

Ray Cooklis, The San Bernardino Sun, “New program at Pacific a “Magnet” for performing arts”
Pacific’s brand-new musical theatre program designed to give talented students concentrated training in that specialty, already has attracted 200 students in its first year. Spearheading the fledging program is Randy West who was hired last fall to create a musical theatre arts curriculum. ”We feel very honored to have Randy here”, said Orval Winters, principal of Pacific, “He’s one of the best in the Inland Empire- actually in Southern California- in his field”. The first year program includes courses in musical theatre techniques and dance. Participants study musical theatre as an art form, concentrating on play analysis, acting, pantomime, improvisation and musical theatre history, as well as down to earth topics such as how to audition



HONORS AND AWARDS

2008 MUSIC MOST FOUL- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE- UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY-
Iowa Motion Picture Awards- Author

2007 A TIME OUT OF RHYME- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE- UNPRODUCED SCEENPLAY-
Iowa Motion Picture Awards- Author

2006 LAWNBOY INSIGHT MOWER – AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT-
Iowa Motion Picture Awards- Creative Director/ Director

2006 OXICLEAN TOSS N’ GO- AWARD OF DISTINCTION-
Videographer Award- Creative Director/ Director

2006 PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL- BRONZE AWARD
Telly Awards- Creative Director/ Director

2006 ROCKABILLY- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Videographer Awards- Creative Director/ Director

2006 WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY– AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
U.S. International Film & Video Festival/ Creative Director/Director

2006 PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL– AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/Director

2006 FURminator – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/Director

2006 WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/Director


2006 WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Iowa Motion Picture Awards/ Creative Director/Director


2006 WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Chicago International Television Awards/ Creative Director/Director

2006 WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Astrid Awards/ Creative Director/Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Accolade Competition/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – GOLD AWARD – VIDEO: INFOMERCIAL
Astrid Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – GRAND AWARD – VIDEO: INFOMERCIAL
Astrid Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – PLATINUM BEST OF SHOW - INFOMERCIAL
Aurora Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – SILVER PLAQUE AWARD- INFOMERCIAL
Chicago International Television Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – FINALIST - INFOMERCIAL
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 EVINRUDE E-TEC – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 A TREASURE’S TROVE - GOLD AWARD - INFOMERCIAL
Aurora Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 A TREASURE’S TROVE - FINALIST - INFOMERCIAL
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 A TREASURE’S TROVE – HONORABLE MENTION – VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 A TREASURE’S TROVE – BRONZE AWARD - INFOMERCIAL
World Fest-Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2005 KNOCKOUT HOUSEHOLD CLEANING SYSTEM – PLATINUM AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 MEETING DINAH – SILVER AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
Axiem Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 ANCHOR-TITE PERMANENT PATCH – HONORABLE MENTION – TV COMMERCIALS/OTHER
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 ICY HOT SLEEVE – HONORABLE MENTION – SHORT INFOMERCIAL
Accolade Competition/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 ICY HOT SLEEVE – SILVER AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
Axiem Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 ICY HOT SLEEVE – HONORS AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
Galaxy Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 STAR WARS LIGHT SABER – CERTIFICATE OF MERIT – INFOMERCIAL
Chicago International Television Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 STAR WARS LIGHT SABER – FINALIST – INFOMERCIAL
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 STAR WARS LIGHT SABER – BRONZE AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – HONORABLE MENTION – STUDENT PRODUCTION
Accolade Competition/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – FINALIST – DRAMA ENTERTAINMENT
Aegis Award/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – GOLD AWARD – ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE/SHORT
Aurora Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – PLATINUM BEST OF SHOW – STUDENT FILM
Aurora Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – SILVER AWARD – ENTERTAINMENT
Axiem Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM
Iowa Motion Picture Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – HONORS AWARD – ADOLESCENCE CATEGORY
Questar Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – FINALIST – ENTERTAINMENT
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – FINALIST – OUTTAKES
Telly Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – 3rd PLACE CERTIFICATE FOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE – ENTERTAINMENT
US International Film & Video Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – AWARD OF DISTINCTION – OTHER: PERFORMIG ARTS THEATER FOR STUDENTS
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 SMALL TOWN REALITY – AWARD OF DISTINCTION – STUDENT/MOVIE
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 VALET REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM – GOLD AWARD - INFOMERCIAL
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 YOU CAN TAN – SILVER AWARD - INFOMERCIAL
Astrid Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 YOU CAN TAN – CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - INFOMERCIAL
Chicago International Television Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 YOU CAN TAN – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – CORPORATE & COMMUNITY MARKETING
Iowa Motion Picture Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 YOU CAN TAN – AWARD OF DISTINCTION – TV COMMERCIALS/OTHER
Videographer Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2004 YOU CAN TAN – SILVER AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – FINALIST CERTIFICATE – TV PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTION
New York Festivals/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – NOMINATION BEST SHORT FORM OF THE YEAR
Electronic Retailing Association/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – GREENSHEET AWARD FOR BEST BRANDED SHORT FORM
Jordan Whitney Greensheet Awards for Infomercial Excellence/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – GOLD AWARD - INFOMERCIAL
Classic Telly Awards 25th Anniversary/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – WINNER - BEST CORPORATE SHORT FORM
Electronic Retailing Association/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 PROCTER & GAMBLE SWIFFER WET JET – WINNER - BEST SHORT FORM HOUSEWARES
Electronic Retailing Association/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 DENT OUT – HONORABLE MENTION – SHORT INFOMERCIAL
Accolade Competition/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 DENT OUT – HONORABLE MENTION – BUSINESS & INDUSTRY: ADVERTISING: TV COMMERCIALS
Columbus Film & Video Festival, Chris Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 ROADRUNNER- CORPORATE ADVERTISING - WINNER
Aegis Award/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 SCRAPBOOK FACTORY- SHORT FORM- WINNER
Aegis Award/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 SHARP VACUUM- SHORT FORM- WINNER
Aegis Award/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 MEETING DINAH - SHORT FEATURE - DRAMA/ENTERTAINMENT
Aegis Award/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 ROADRUNNER- SILVER PLAQUE AWARD- INFOMERCIAL
Chicago International Television Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 EPOWER AND PROFITS- LONG FORM- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Videographer Award/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 LIGHT N STRIKE FISHING LURES – GOLD AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
Aurora Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 LIGHT N STRIKE FISHING LURES – SILVER AWARD – INFOMERCIAL
Axiem Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 MEETING DINAH- SHORT FEATURE- AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Videographer Award/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 IDAPZ SUNGLASSES- PLATINUM AWARD- TV COMMERCIALS
World Fest- Houston Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 ROADRUNNER- GOLD AWARD- TV COMMERCIALS
WorldFest- Houston International Film Festival/ Creative Director/ Director

2003 VALET REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM – CRYSTAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INFOMERCIAL
Communicator Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2003 YOU CAN TAN – AWARD OF DISTINCTION - INFOMERCIAL
Communicator Awards/ Creative Director/ Producer/ Director

2002 SWIFFER WET JET- BEST BRANDED SHORT FORM
Jordan Whitney award for infomercial excellence/ Creative Director, Director

2002 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / CHRIS AWARD
Bronze Plaque-Columbus Film & Video Festival / Creative Director/ Producer/Director

2002 “FIGHT THE BITE” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Aegis Award Winner-International television production award / Creative Director/Director

2002 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / AEGIS AWARD
Winner-International television production award / Creative Director/Producer/Director

2002 “THE WHEEL” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Astrid Awards - Silver Award-International competition in design and communication / Creative Director/Producer/Director

2002 “LIGHT N STIKE” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Axiem Awards - Silver Award - International award in electronic media/Creative Director/ Producer/Director

2002 “ROAD RUNNER” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Axiem awards - Silver Award - International competition in design and communication/ Creative Director/ Producer/Director

2002 “THE WHEEL” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Videographer Awards - Award of Distinction - International television production award/Creative Director/Producer/Director

2002 “LIGHT N STRIKE” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Telly Awards Bronze Award - International television production award/Creative Director/ Producer/Director

2002 “FIGHT THE BITE” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Telly Awards - Bronze Award - International television production award/Creative Director/ Director

2002 “SUNSPOTS” - COMMERCIALS-HEALTH CARE /
Telly Awards - Bronze Award - International television production award/Creative Director/ Director

2002 “SUNSPOTS” - DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM /
Telly Awards - Bronze Award - International television production award/Creative Director/ Director

2002 “THE WHEEL” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM/ IOWA MOTION PICTURE AWARDS
Award of Achievement-State image production award / Creative Director, Director

2002 “QUICK SHINE” - DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM / Iowa Motion Picture awards -Award of Achievement - State image production award / Creative Director/Director

2002 “FIGHT THE BITE” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Galaxy Awards - Gold Award-International excellence in marketing/Creative Director/Director

2002 DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM /
Chris Award - Honorable Mention-Columbus Film & Video Festival/Creative Director/ Director

2002 DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM /
Chris Award - Honorable Mention-Columbus Film & Video Festival/Creative Director/ Director

2001 “The WHEEL” - DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM /
Communicator Awards - Award of Distinction - international television production award/ Creative Director/Producer/ Director

2000 “BY GEORGE” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD - Outstanding Editing - International television production award / Concept/Editor.

2000 “DARE TO WISH” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
Telly Award - Artistic Achievement -International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer/Director

2000 “DARE TO WISH” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
Aegis Award - Artistic Concept - International television production award/Concept/Writer/ Producer/Director

2000 “CLOSE-UP” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
Telly Award - Artistic Achievement-International television production award /Concept/Writer/ Producer/Director

2000 “CLOSE-UP” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
Aegis Award - Artistic Achievement - International television production award/Concept/ Writer/Producer/Director

2000 “CLOSE-UP” - VIDEO PRESENTATION /
Communicator Award - Honorable Mention - International television production award / Concept/Writer/Producer/Director

1999 PSA SERIES "S.O.F.T" /
Aegis Award - Series Concept - International television production award/Concept/Writer/ Producer/Director

1999 PSA SERIES "THE S FILES" / AEGIS AWARD
Artistic Achievement-International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer, Director

1999 "THE S FILES" VIDEO PRESENTATION / AEGIS AWARD
Artistic Execution-International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer, Director

1999 PSA SERIES "THE S FILES" / TELLY AWARD
Series Concept-International television production award / Concept, Writer, Director, Producer

1999 "THE S FILES" VIDEO PRESENTATION / TELLY AWARD
Artistic Achievement-International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer, Director

1997 BEST CHOREOGRAPHER / ELLY AWARD
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Association. - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

1997 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1997 DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1996 SERIES PILOT "ARTS AMERICA" / TELLY AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Director, Editor

1996 CULTURAL PROGRAMMING "ROAD TO THE CHICHEN RANCH" /
TELLY AWARD- “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”-Documentary
International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer, Director

1996 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / TELLY AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1996 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / TELLY AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1995 DIRECT RESPONSE LONG FORM / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1995 DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Producer, Director

1995 ARTS - "BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS" DOCUMENTARY / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Writer, Producer, Writer

1995 SALES - CROSSON EYE CLINIC / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Director

1995 DIRECT RESPONSE DEMO / VISION AWARD
International television production award / Concept, Editor

1994 DIRECT RESPONSE SHORT FORM / TELLY AWARD
International Direct Response television competition / Concept, Writer, Director

1994 DIRECT RESPONSE DEMO / TELLY AWARD
International Direct Response television competition / Concept, Editor

1992 BEST DIRECTOR / ELLY AWARD
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Association - "Peter Pan."

1992 BEST MUSICAL / ELLY AWARD
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Association - "Peter Pan."

1992 BEST CHOREOGRAPHER / ELLY AWARD
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Association - "Peter Pan."

1991 BEST CHOREOGRAPHER / ELLY AWARD
Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Association -
"Joseph and The Amazing Technical Dreamcoat."

1991 BEST CHOREOGRAPHER / ARTY AWARD
East Bay Theatre Award - "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

1991 Selected as collaborator and Director for the pre-Broadway workshop production of "Merrily We Roll Along." Production created with Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, which eventually became 'the recreated' YORK theatre production.

1984 -- 1988 OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR OF MUSICAL THEATRE FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA - Selected by the Arizona Press Media, presented annually 5 times.

1986 -- 1987 BEST PRODUCTION - "I Do! I Do!"
Scottsdale Stagebrush Theatre.

1985 -- 1986 AMERICAN COLLEGE THEATRE FESTIVAL, NATIONAL FINALIST, WESTERN REGIONAL FINALIST - "Working"
Co-Director Scottsdale Community College (1 of 6 chosen from 600 plays by the National Endowment for the Arts to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. First community college production to receive this honor).

1985 -- 1986 BEST DIRECTOR - "Man of La Mancha"
Scottsdale Stagebrush Theatre.

1982 OUTSTANDING DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD, BEST PRODUCTION, BEST MALE LEAD, BEST FEMALE LEAD, BEST SUPPORTING ROLE AND BEST MINOR ROLE IN A MUSICAL - "Jesus Christ Superstar"
Inland Empire Theatre Guild Awards (Southern California).

1981 BEST DIRECTOR, BEST LEAD IN A MUSICAL, BEST TOTAL CAST ENSEMBLE - "Pippin"
Inland Empire Theatre Guild Awards (Southern California).

1979 BEST NEW PLAY - "Time Out of Rhyme"
Western Regional Writing Awards.

Love to play softball and with my family

PUBLISHED ARTICLES
VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
Let’s Make a Documentary Part 1 April 2006 “ Recording Special Events” January 2006

VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
“Fulfillment of the Dream” May 2006 “How Did They do That?” April 2006

VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
“Five Steps to Great Video Production” October 2005 “Communication: The Foundation of Production” November 2003

VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
“Finding Talent for Video’s” November 2002 “Live Multiple Mikes for Video Presentation” 2002

THE DIRECTORS CHAIR EZINÉ
“Film Making” November 2001 “The Art of Directing” November 2001

THE DIRECTORS CHAIR EZINÉ
“Film Making” August 2001 “Directing Direct” August 2001
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VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
“The Art of Directing” October 2000 “Creating Memorial Videos” September 1999

DIRECT MARKETING MAGAZINE VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE
“Directing Direct Response” June 2000 “How To Coach Actors” January 1999


PROFESSIONAL WRITING
“GEEZER” / Author - Book
A contemporary adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” A two-act multi-media musical comedy.
First Performed November 2000.

“A TIME OUT OF RHYME” / Author - Book and Lyrics
A two-act musical fantasy. Performed consistently from January 1975 to May 1999.

“MUSIC MOST FOUL” / Author - Book and Lyrics
A two-act musical murder mystery. First performed March 1997.


THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
An award-winning Director/Choreographer of Theatre and Musical Theatre for over 30 years. Personally directed/choreographed more than 250 plays and musicals for Professional Equity Theatres, Civic Light Operas, Dinner Theatres, Universities/Colleges and Community Theatres. Have taught Theatre and Musical Theatre at the college level.


LECTURES AND SPEECHES
Frequent Guest Lecturer and Speaker throughout the last 25 years.

Sampling of Institutions: Videomaker Magazine National Expos, The University of Redlands, The School of Film and Television, Fullerton College, The Professional Actor Training Program, The California State Thespian State-Wide Convention, Arizona State University, Scottsdale Community College and The Marin Opera Association.

Sampling of Topics: “How To Audition for Musical Theatre”, “Contemporary Musical Theatre” “The Musical Theatre of Stephen Sondheim”. “Writing Musical Theatre”, Directing Musical Theatre”. “Children’s Theatre” “ Creative Dramatics”, “Marketing Video,” “Marketing Concepts,” “Creating a Successful Demo Tape,” Breaking into Television”, “Directing Live Shoots,” “Film Style Directing,” “Coaching Actors,” “How to Audition,” “Television Marketing and Advertising” and “Preparing for the Professional World.”

Define the Dream

Mission-
1. To create enough financial support to run the Company.
2. Create Iowa’s first professional musical theatre company.
3. Found a Musical Theatre Conservatory for the instruction of Musical theatre performing and technical skills
4. Support the development of new musicals and provide a workshop environment for them to be mounted and audience tested.
5. Create a mix of Celebrities and Broadway talent in order to market both Concert Musicals and fully mounted musicals in both a year round a summer stock season.

Musicals
1. Musicals with exclusivity to Way Off Broadway
2. New Work that is being developed and work shopped in preparation for a return to New York.
3. The very best in traditional and contemporary musical theatre.





Actors
1. Professional Actors from Broadway and Hollywood. Some
that are celebrities and some who are just the very best
talent available.
2. Professional talent from the Midwest.
3. Paid non-union talent from the Mid-west
4. Interns from Colleges and Universities that that are not paid but receive “room and board” if they are signed for the entire summer season
5. Volunteers from the local region

Designers
1. Professional Designers from Broadway and the West Coast to both design and mentor.
2. Professional designers from the Midwest
3. Apprentice Designers from the Midwest and locally

Directors, Musical Directors, Choreographers, Conductors

1. Broadway professional creators of musical theatre.
2. West Coast and Midwest creators of musical theatre.
4. Apprentices and interns who are studying with the
professionals

Audience

1. Create a local, statewide and regional audience which supports our programming.


Educational Programs
1. Found a Performing Arts Institute, which through lecture and mentoring teaches the Performing Skills, Design Skills and Technical Skills required to explore a position in the Professional Musical Theatre.
2. Offer workshops and seminars to those individuals who are interested in the art of musical theatre.
3. Create an outreach program for schools and communities to share the joy of musical theatre.
4. Offer children matinees to begin the process of creating excitement over the performing arts.
5. Invest talent and energy in order to create a true interest in the Middle Schools and High Schools in Iowa over musical theatre.
6. Coordinate with the Iowa Thespian Societies in order to bring High School Theatre students to Way Off Broadway to learn about professional level musical theatre.
7. Offer workshops that “open up” the creative process and how “New Work” is created and performed.
8. Create and Internship program for both High School and College Students.

Relationships
1. Continue to strengthen our relationships with Iowa’s Colleges and Universities.
2. Establish a relationship with Iowa’s Public Schools and the Statewide Thespian Societies.
3. Continue our relationships to professional Broadway and Hollywood talent and creators.
4. Continue to evolve our relationships with the community of Fairfield and all its citizens and arts organizations.
5. Become a cultural center for all of Iowa’s Performing Arts organizations.
6. Begin to develop a National reputation that will allow national relations in the performing Arts to be established and to be nurtured.