"The Music Man": Meet The Staff

Presents

M E E T T H E S T A F F

TED DESEL
(Stage Director, Scenic Designer)

VERONICA GLUSTEIN
(Production Stage Manager, Makeup, Costume, and Set Crews)

"Vero" was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now makes Salem her home. She is a student at Chemeketa and is taking college transfer courses toward her associate degree. In Oregon she has worked on productions of Our Town, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Diary of Anne Frank at Chemeketa; in Argentina she appeared in Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sister Act.
"I'd like to thank my parents for giving me the chance to move to the US from Argentina, and being with me all the way, in everything I do. I also want to thank my boyfriend Jesse and his family for all the support and love they've given me as my second family in Oregon, and for which I'll never be able to thank them enough. I would like to thank Ted for being so understanding and patient with me in this and all the shows I've been in since I came to Chemeketa, and also for giving me the chance to prove myself by letting me take on the challenge of being the stage manager. And last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my best friend in the whole world, my dear April. She's been the one to pull me through the hard times in and outside of theater, and gave me the support and confidence I needed to keep on going. I would not be here today if it weren't for all of you: I love you all!"

JUDY DYER
(Vocal/Musical Director, Conductor)

Judy received her degree in music from the University of Nebraska and began her professional career as a performer. She has sung leading roles in Die Fledermaus, Cosi Fan Tutti, Sweetwater Affair, South Pacific, and Oklahoma!. She was a soloist with the Omaha Symphony and sang the soprano lead in the premiere of Dave Brubeck's La Fiesta de la Posada.
She has been on staff at Chemeketa for 13 years teaching music and directing a variety of choral groups. She is currently the Director of Music and Worship at the First Christian Church and is a private voice instructor. She has served as musical director for many Chemeketa theater productions including Annie Get Your Gun; Romance, Romance; Dracula: The Musical, and two original productions: Global Warming and Life in Three-Quarter Time. She has gained national recognition for original compositions in the religious music and drama fields.
"I owe the success and rewards I have received in music to the encouragement and support of my family and friends. I am especially grateful to the many talented and enthusiastic performers I have been privileged to work with throughout my career. They are directly responsible for the love and satisfaction I get from my work. The directors, cast, and crew of The Music Man are the best example of this that I can recall."

SANDEE SCHADDOCK
(Vocal/Musical Director, Conductor)

Currently living in Salem, Sandee is originally from Pennsylvania and has lived all over the world. She is currently a vocal, piano, and music instructor at Chemeketa. She is currently serving at the conductor and artistic director for the Salem Madrigal Singers and the Salem Women's Chorus. She is also president of SCOVA--The Salem Consortium of Vocal Artists.
Sandee has been seen locally as Little Buttercup in HMS Pinafore. Other favorite roles include Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, and the Narrator in Sweet Betsy from Pike. She has also been involved as musical and vocal director for productions of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Wiz; The Pirates of Penzance; and Hair.
"Loving, special thanks to my parents who have encouraged me in music since before I was born, who watched me start "conducting" before I could walk, who left the house when I was five to buy a piano for me to learn to play (after 3 years of begging) and came back home with a new car instead (who can blame them?), who have stood vigil through the darkest of nights to protect, guide, and love their family. To Peter, Flossie, Jerry, Clemente, Ellie, and Lee for helping me get on the right track, Ruby Sue for steering me back to that track, and my loving relatives, superb teachers, wonderful students, and colleagues--heartfelt thanks."

DEE MONTGOMERY-SMITH
(Choreographer)

A native of Dallas, Oregon, Dee now makes her home in Salem with her husband and daughter, Melody. In addition to choreographing countless productions in the area over the past 24 years, Dee teaches dance and aerobics courses at Chemeketa. She most recently choreographed Bye Bye Birdie at McKay High School and The Music Man at South Salem High School. She has choreographed at every area high school at one time or another and has also worked on productions at Pentacle Theater. She has been a member of the Dart Dance Theater Company and the Salem City Dance Company. She has also performed at the world's fair in Canada and has traveled to California to perform with the dance company.
"Thanks to my husband, Russ Smith, and my daughter, Melody, who really enjoyed dance rehearsals."

AMANDA LEWIS
(Costumer)

Born in Ukiah, California, Amanda (Amy) now lives in Salem. She describes herself as "a stay-at-home mom--when she's not doing costumes!" In addition to costuming this show, Amy has directed a number of shows including The Miracle Worker, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Little Princess, and Esther.
"Thanks to Stephen, for being flexible and encouraging; Kyrie, for living in a backpack while I work; Ariadne, for playing creatively; Nadine; and all my volunteer seamstresses: Marilyn, Connie, Barbara, Oleta, Vicki, Staci."

JUDITH SCHAUB
(Accompanist)

APRIL JONES
(Stage Manager)

DENISE MACIAS
(Stage Manager)

JERRY ROBINSON
(Still Photographer)

Originally from Renton, Washington, Jerry is currently a part-time student at Chemeketa. He has taken hundreds--perhaps thousands--of photos of this production of The Music Man. A sampling of his work can be seen here.

This page was updated on
Wednesday, May 9, 2001


	TED DESEL (Stage Director, Scenic Designer)

VERONICA GLUSTEIN (Production Stage Manager, Makeup, Costume, and Set Crews) "Vero" was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now makes Salem her home. She is a student at Chemeketa and is taking college transfer courses toward her associate degree. In Oregon she has worked on productions of Our Town, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Diary of Anne Frank at Chemeketa; in Argentina she appeared in Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sister Act. "I'd like to thank my parents for giving me the chance to move to the US from Argentina, and being with me all the way, in everything I do. I also want to thank my boyfriend Jesse and his family for all the support and love they've given me as my second family in Oregon, and for which I'll never be able to thank them enough. I would like to thank Ted for being so understanding and patient with me in this and all the shows I've been in since I came to Chemeketa, and also for giving me the chance to prove myself by letting me take on the challenge of being the stage manager. And last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my best friend in the whole world, my dear April. She's been the one to pull me through the hard times in and outside of theater, and gave me the support and confidence I needed to keep on going. I would not be here today if it weren't for all of you: I love you all!"

	JUDY DYER (Vocal/Musical Director, Conductor) Judy received her degree in music from the University of Nebraska and began her professional career as a performer. She has sung leading roles in Die Fledermaus, Cosi Fan Tutti, Sweetwater Affair, South Pacific, and Oklahoma!. She was a soloist with the Omaha Symphony and sang the soprano lead in the premiere of Dave Brubeck's La Fiesta de la Posada. She has been on staff at Chemeketa for 13 years teaching music and directing a variety of choral groups. She is currently the Director of Music and Worship at the First Christian Church and is a private voice instructor. She has served as musical director for many Chemeketa theater productions including Annie Get Your Gun; Romance, Romance; Dracula: The Musical, and two original productions: Global Warming and Life in Three-Quarter Time. She has gained national recognition for original compositions in the religious music and drama fields. "I owe the success and rewards I have received in music to the encouragement and support of my family and friends. I am especially grateful to the many talented and enthusiastic performers I have been privileged to work with throughout my career. They are directly responsible for the love and satisfaction I get from my work. The directors, cast, and crew of The Music Man are the best example of this that I can recall."

SANDEE SCHADDOCK (Vocal/Musical Director, Conductor) Currently living in Salem, Sandee is originally from Pennsylvania and has lived all over the world. She is currently a vocal, piano, and music instructor at Chemeketa. She is currently serving at the conductor and artistic director for the Salem Madrigal Singers and the Salem Women's Chorus. She is also president of SCOVA--The Salem Consortium of Vocal Artists. Sandee has been seen locally as Little Buttercup in HMS Pinafore. Other favorite roles include Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, and the Narrator in Sweet Betsy from Pike. She has also been involved as musical and vocal director for productions of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Wiz; The Pirates of Penzance; and Hair. "Loving, special thanks to my parents who have encouraged me in music since before I was born, who watched me start "conducting" before I could walk, who left the house when I was five to buy a piano for me to learn to play (after 3 years of begging) and came back home with a new car instead (who can blame them?), who have stood vigil through the darkest of nights to protect, guide, and love their family. To Peter, Flossie, Jerry, Clemente, Ellie, and Lee for helping me get on the right track, Ruby Sue for steering me back to that track, and my loving relatives, superb teachers, wonderful students, and colleagues--heartfelt thanks."

	DEE MONTGOMERY-SMITH (Choreographer) A native of Dallas, Oregon, Dee now makes her home in Salem with her husband and daughter, Melody. In addition to choreographing countless productions in the area over the past 24 years, Dee teaches dance and aerobics courses at Chemeketa. She most recently choreographed Bye Bye Birdie at McKay High School and The Music Man at South Salem High School. She has choreographed at every area high school at one time or another and has also worked on productions at Pentacle Theater. She has been a member of the Dart Dance Theater Company and the Salem City Dance Company. She has also performed at the world's fair in Canada and has traveled to California to perform with the dance company. "Thanks to my husband, Russ Smith, and my daughter, Melody, who really enjoyed dance rehearsals."

AMANDA LEWIS (Costumer) Born in Ukiah, California, Amanda (Amy) now lives in Salem. She describes herself as "a stay-at-home mom--when she's not doing costumes!" In addition to costuming this show, Amy has directed a number of shows including The Miracle Worker, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Little Princess, and Esther. "Thanks to Stephen, for being flexible and encouraging; Kyrie, for living in a backpack while I work; Ariadne, for playing creatively; Nadine; and all my volunteer seamstresses: Marilyn, Connie, Barbara, Oleta, Vicki, Staci."

	JUDITH SCHAUB (Accompanist)

APRIL JONES (Stage Manager)

	DENISE MACIAS (Stage Manager)

JERRY ROBINSON (Still Photographer) Originally from Renton, Washington, Jerry is currently a part-time student at Chemeketa. He has taken hundreds--perhaps thousands--of photos of this production of The Music Man. A sampling of his work can be seen here.