MPC Theatre Company:: About the Staff


About our Staff and Guest Designers
	Gary Bolen, Chairman - Theatre Arts Department Gary Bolen, Chairman of the Theatre Arts Department at MPC, holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Theatre from Cal State University Fullerton and an M.F.A. in Acting from UCLA. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors’ Equity and AFTRA as well as the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Mr. Bolen appeared in dozens of television dramas, sit-coms, soaps and national commercials prior to his employment at MPC. His most recent appearances on the Morgan Stock stage were in CHAPTER TWO and as a last minute replacement for one of his cast members in URINETOWN THE MUSICAL. Most recent directorial efforts include ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, RENT, COMPANY and BEYOND THERAPY. In addition to his directing, teaching and department chair duties he is husband to the world’s most patient woman – Sherie Bolen.
	GBolen@mpc.edu	831-646-4085

	Dan Beck, Technical Director - Theatre Arts Department Mr. Beck began his theater career as a student at MPC, he then transferred to San Francisco State where he received a double degree in Theater and Industrial Arts education. Dan is uniquely qualified for his role here where he teaches Theater Workshop and Lighting classes; designs scenery and lighting; is the Technical Director; and is in charge of everything technical in both the Main Stage and Studio Theater.
	DBeck@mpc.edu Learn some Beck-isms	831-646-4211

	Sky A. Rappoport, Theatre Manager Sky Rappoport has worked in Performing Arts administration for over 20 years. Mr. Rappoport has been with MPC Theatre Company since 1989, holding his current position of Theatre Manager since, 2007, prior to that he served as Box Office Manager and Special Projects consultant. Rappoport holds a Bachelors of Science degree in International Business from CSU Monterey Bay, where he was a founding ‘pioneer’ student, and served as the founding president for the CSUMB Alumni Association, also serving on the CSU state wide Alumni Council representing CSU Monterey Bay. In addition to his work with MPC he is a general partner in Box Office Guys, a full service box office consulting and service business specializing in New Concepts Software and Boca Systems; Maintains an active California Tax Practitioners license and practice; and serves as finance manager for Colleagues of the Arts.
	SRappoport@mpc.edu	831-646-4244 Box Office 831-646-4213 Fax 831-646-4277

	Bobbie Boes - Instructor, Theatre Arts Department Boes holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and a M.F.A. in Film and Screenwriting from UCLA. Having written and produced two seasons of a National Endowment and Student Emmy award winning television magazine program for UCLA in addition to her commercial music video credit. Boes has worked as a script doctor on several independent projects, including the recently released April Moon. Boes is a recipient of the Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award for her screenplay, Sacramento; in addition to receiving the Bridget and Bob Colleary Award for Best Romantic Comedy, as well as the Stephen Gershenson and a Screenwriting Diversity Award for the screenplay, White Trash Cooking.
	BBoes@mpc.edu	831-646-4200

	Lee Brady - Instructor, Theatre Arts Department Ms. Brady is an award winning San Francisco playwright who, like everyone else working in theatre, wears many hats. She is an actor, a director/producer, as well as a long time drama critic for the Pacific Sun newspaper. And, for the past twenty years, Lee has taught a popular playwriting course each Fall in the Theatre Dept of MPC.
	LBrady@mpc.edu	831-646-4200

	Laura Coté, Instructor - Theatre Arts Department
	LCote@mpc.edu	831-646-4200

	Constance Gamiere, Instructor/Costume Shop Manager Constance Gamiere is both a Theatre Arts instructor and a counselor. In the Theatre Arts department she teaches THEA 1, Theatre Appreciation, THEA 24, Beginning Costuming, and THEA 25, Makeup. Since 1974 she has designed the costumes for over 165 drama productions for the MPC stage as well as doing costumes and makeup for movies, television and other local film, stage and video productions. So, as a costume designer and makeup artist she has designed for over 200 professional theatre productions. A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (one of the "public ivy" schools) Constance has a Bachelor's degree in English/drama and a Master's in Arts Education. Her main focus in counseling is on the Creative Arts Division at MPC (those students majoring in Art, Theatre Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Photography) Fashion and Interior Design. She is a member of several professional organizations including the MPCTA, the NEA and the Costume Society of America. Recently in 2008, Constance was the recipient of the Allen Griffin Award for Excellence in Teaching.
	CGamiere@mpc.edu	831-646-4029 831-646-3052

	Henry Guevara, Box Office Manager
	HGuevara@mpc.edu	831-646-4244 Box Office 831-646-4213 Fax 831-646-4277

	Eric Maximoff, Instructional Aide / Master Carpenter Eric graduated from MPC's Technical Theatre program, and then began his career here at MPC as a scene shop assistant. From Monterey he traveled to Las Vegas to work at the MGM Grand, among other venues, before landing a gig with Cirque du Soleil. With the Cirque he helped install and run Alegria in Biloxi, Mississippi. Eric returned to MPC to work as a carpenter, and then became the Master Carpenter in 2008. He has designed several sets, including "Hansel and Gretel", "Company", and "Christmas Carol" among others.
	EMaximoff@mpc.edu	831-646-4293

	Steve Retsky, Instructional Aide / Master Electrician Mr. Retsky has been with MPC since 1989, currently he is an Instructional Specialist, Master Electrician, Lighting Lab Instructor, a carpenter, a Lighting Designer, a sometimes Sound Designer and/or Engineer, and a whole bunch of other things. Steve prepared for his multi-faceted role by earning his B.A. degree from Temple University and then freelancing in Southern California for 6 years. There he worked in legit Theatre, Movies, Music Videos, and all of the major Amusement Parks, ending up as the Master Electrician at South Coast Repertory Theatre. From there he went into educational theatre; first at Western Stage, then at the University of South Carolina, and finally here at MPC. In 2001 Steve became a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 611. In 2006 he earned his Masters of Arts in Education.
	SRetsky@mpc.edu	831-646-4293

	Ana Warner, Production Manager Ana graduated in 2004 with three degrees from MPC, Acting, Directing, and Technical. Before working as a scene shop assistant, she performed in several shows including "Rocky Horror Show", "Cabaret", and "Noises Off". Ana has also directed in the Studio Theatre, her favorite project being "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge". She has been working primarily as the Stage Manager for our big musicals, as well as working in the shop as a carpenter, wardrobe mistress, and properties designer.
	ana.cecille.warner@gmail.com	831-646-4293

	Peter DeBono, Chairman Emeritus Mr. Peter DeBono has recently retired as Professor Emeritus from the MPC Theatre Department where he has taught and directed for 40 years. He is the 2011 recipient of the Allen Griffin Award for Teaching Excellence. Peter received his BA in Theatre Arts from UCLA and he holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting - also from UCLA. He is a 42 year member of the Screen Actors' Guild. Some of Peter's directing credits include Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" and Chapter Two" "Our Town, "Death of a Salesman" and "Art". He has directed 152 plays in his career. Peter will continue to teach a special Director's Project and will direct a yearly show for the MPC Theatre season.
		831-646-4209

	Morgan Stock, Chairman Emeritus


	Guest Choreographers, Designers, and Directors
	Sherri Beck, Choreographer Sherri began her theatre career at MPC in 1975. She studied and performed in San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles for 8 years then returned to the Peninsula. She has been performing and choreographing ever since. Her favorite roles include The Beggar Woman in 'Sweeney Todd', Kathy in 'Company' and featured dancer in 'Tommy'. She looks forward to choreographing 'Musical of Musical, the Musical' and assisting Susan Cable with 'Cabaret'.

	Dustin Burns, Lighting Designer (Ant and the Grasshopper) Dustin is excited to be working on The Ant and The Grasshopper having just moved back to Monterey after living and working in Las Vegas in the Entertainment business. His theatrical experience started at TWS where at the age of 12 he was a follow spot operator. After that he was hook! Technical anything was were his interest lay. After high school he moved to Las Vegas and started working for Rhino Stage as a free lance stagehand. He then was hired at the MGM Grand as a Tech for the Convention center where he worked on major event such as the Country Music Awards. He is currently applying to colleges in hope of receiving his degree in Entertainment production or business.

	Susie Burns, Director (Ant and the Grasshopper) Susanne is currently in her 5th year as The Western Stages’ Young Company & Outreach Coordinator. She is also residents actor and director for TWS. Acting credits include; Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Lillie Vanessi in Kiss Me Kate and Agnes Gooch in Mame. Directing credits include; The Hostage, Rabbit Hole and Real Women have Curves. For the Young Company, Susanne has directed A Thousand Cranes, Heaven Help the Po’Taters, Animal Farm and A YC Odyssey. She is also an adjunct faculty member with Hartnell College teaching Beginning Acting, Intro to Theatre and History of Theatre. This past 2011 T W S season she Co-Directed & Choreographer Little Shop of Horrors and also got back on stage after a two year break and performed in Curtains. Susanne is thrilled to be directing for MPC almost feeling like she is coming home. She was last seen on the MPC stage as Miss Hannigan in Annie.

	Susan Cable, Choreographer “Rent”, “The Producers”, “My Fair Lady”, “Cabaret”, “Guys and Dolls”, and “Urinetown”, are just a few of the many shows Susan has choreographed for M.P.C.. She has choreographed throughout the United States and the Caribbean and has received the prestigious L.A. Drama-Logue Critics Award for choreography. Recently Susan choreographed a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As National Dance Director/Choreographer for the United States Men’s Olympic Gymnastic Team, she was invited to Italy to create their dance program. She has also coached in Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria, and Spain and was selected US Delegation Leader for the Pan American Games held in Brazil. Her career as a professional dancer encompassed Broadway, National Tours, ballet companies, TV and nightclubs. Teaching credits include UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, South Coast Repertory, Rancho Santiago College, Saddleback College and head of the Dance Department at Santa Catalina School.

	Carey Crockett, Scenic Artist, Designer, and Director

	Barney Hulse, Musical Director

	Gloria C Mattos Hughes, Costume Designer Peninsula native, Gloria, has been designing costumes for community theatre since 1968. She has designed for several theatre companies and directors in the bay area and locally. Most currently she has designed costumes for MPC Theatre Company: Anything Goes, RENT, Art, Grease and The Comedy of Errors. Gloria has also served the local community by providing leadership for the following arts organizations: Arts Habitat, Artists Equity Central Coast Chapter, City of Seaside Art Commission and Monterey Bay Center for the Arts. For Gloria, creativity is the soul of a community.

About our Staff and Guest Designers