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The Playwright & Songwriter

Joe Syiek is a published poet and songwriter who has carried this story and its songs around in his head for many years. This is the first musical he has written and is pleased to have found an enthusiastic theatre company to assist with the development and production process. he is currently collaborating with Erik again on another new musical entitled Flying.
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The Composer & Musical Director

Erik Przytulski studied music and composition at the Berklee College of Music where he was president of the Songwriters' Forum and was recipient of the prestigious Songwriting Achievement award. He is an accomplished musician and composer with many songwriting and performance credits to his name. www.pretzyl.com

 

The Director

Stephen Reifenstein has directed numerous musicals including Guys and Dolls at Orange County Children's Theatre and the sell-out show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, for La Habra Depot Theatre. Other directing credits include Annie, Aladdin, Bye, Bye Birdie and Oklahoma. An experienced actor as well, Stephen also works with the Irvine Public Schools Foundation and the Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County.

  

 

In addition, many other talented individuals gave their time and energy to help make the original production of The Golden Dream a success. They included:

Edward Bangasser – Choreographer

Jonna Hutchison – Stage Manager

Angie Mello – Assistant Stage Manager/Set Painter

Andrew Otero – Set & Costume Design/Scenic Artist

Chris Love – Set Design/Master Carpenter

Kiana St. Laurent – Lighting Design/Light Board Operator

Philip Presentadi - Lighting Electrician

Jon Hyrkas - Sound Designer/Sound Board Operator

Dan Baird - Audio Engineer/Sound Board Operator

Shelly Garcia - Spot Operator/Product Sales

Dallas Lucero - Spot Light Operator

Kimberly Mitchell - Make-Up/Hair Stylist

Joanna Syiek - Production Intern

Avis Rueweler - Photographer

June Chow – HBPH Office Manager

Carpenter Helpers
Greg Frank
David Karian
Ken Mattfeld

Light Board Operators
Kim Bower
Beverly Lucero

Seamstress/Stitchers
Jennie McGee
Patti Wiebe

Audition Assistants
Bess Burke
Jan Fournier

Choreographer's Audition Assistant
Shelley Millet

Artwork, Logo, Program & Website Design
Joe Syiek