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Kander and Ebb’s THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND directed by Phil Randall (professional producer).

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN directed by Joy Demain, choreographed by Louis Kavouras (head of dance department at UNLV) and music directed by Pat Demain starred John Ivanoff, Louis Kavouras, Charles Young, Gina Schuster, Jim Green, and Joy Demain.

Joined the American Association of Community Theater, ODD COUPLE (The Female Version) directed by Joy Demain, “Movable Feast”, a dance concert featuring the dancers of UNLV under the direction of Louis Kavouras and Margo Mink Colbert, and “Jim Hodge and Friends” (a Broadway review–concert style) directed by Ray Favero.

FUNNY GIRL (February) directed by Gary Giocomo and music directed by Pat Demain, produced “Showstoppers” which was presented at the Pinnacle Theatre in Sun City in April and Joy Demain’s one woman show “Broadway Love & Ladies”, also at the Pinnacle Theatre in July.

HAUNTED THEATRE presented at Nevada Power in conjunction with ScareFaire ’99, directed by Joy Demain.

I DO! I DO! Presented at the Clark County Theatre in the Performing Arts Complex on Flamingo from March 16th through April 2nd, directed by Gary Giocomo.

LI’L ABNER, directed by Joy Demain, music directed by Pat Demain, in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation in October, 2000 at Valley View Recreation Center.

BABES IN TOYLAND, directed by Ed Humphrey and music directed by Pat Demain presented at Summerlin Performing Arts Center in December, 2000.

TIME AFTER TIME, directed by Joy Demain, in conjunction with Henderson Parks and Recreation at Valley View Recreation Center January 26th through February 4th.

I DO! I DO! was presented again (for the Summerlin audience this time) from April 20th through the 29th at Summerlin Performing Arts Center, again directed and choreographed by Gary Giocomo, music directed by Pat Demain.

SHOWTUNE, An Original Musical Review, conceived and directed by John Gillespie (for a Jade Productions debut) starred John Ivannoff, Ted Candalino, Martha Watson, Garry Leigh Douglas, and Joy Demain was presented in July at the Summerlin Performing Arts Center, music directed by Pat Demain.

The play EXTREMETIES was produced in conjunction with Teatro Angst in September at the Whitney Library Theatre. Jade Productions was on the cover of the August 11th edition of LAS VEGAS CITY LIFE, honored with a “Tony Award” for best production of the past theatre season in Las Vegas.

In October John Gillespies’ SHOWTUNE! toured to Sun City MacDonald Ranch and Sun City Summerlin and starred John Ivannoff, Colin Humphrey, Martha Watson, Garry Leigh Douglas, and Joy Demain.

A Revival of AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND Kander & Ebb’s Musical Revue, Directed by David Tapper and Joy Demain starred Russ Grieve, Keala Settle, Judy Lombino, David Tapper and Joy Demain. Jade Productions’ won Best Production of the Year by Las Vegas City Life’s Tony Del Valle and was presented in November at Summerlin Performing Arts Center.

January and February found Jade presenting Studs Terkel’s Musical WORKING at Summerlin Performing Arts Center. We ended our season with a One Night Only “Songs of Broadway–Jade & Friends Gala Fundraiser” on March 8th Summerlin, all music directed by Pat Demain.

In June we joined forces with Super Summer Theatre and presented LI’L ABNER at Spring Mountain Ranch. The show was directed by Joy Demain, music directed by Pat Demain and choreographed by Kristin Gressley.

In October we presented the off-Broadway hit PETE ‘N KEELY at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center. The show was directed by its author–direct from New York–Jim Hindman. Things slowed down a bit here for Jade Productions, as president Joy Demain was treated for breast cancer.

Presented an encore TIME AFTER TIME, directed by Joy Demain, this time at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center.

In November we co-produced TEXARKANA WALTZ with Greenhouse Theatre Company. It was presented in CCSN’s Black Box Theatre and directed by Byron Tidwell.

Joined forces again with Spring Mountain Ranch Super Summer Theatre and sold out houses for our August production of GUYS AND DOLLS. This great show was directed by Jim Carey, music directed by Pat Demain, and co-choreographed by Kristen Gressley.

In September, in response to our theatre community’s desire to put together a show to raise funds for the Katrina Hurricane Disaster, we worked with several theatre companies and individuals to bring on “What A Relief!” Fundraiser for Katrina. Together, we raised $6300.00.

Ten Year Anniversary Gala Celebration on January 15 at Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center. Jade Productions was the official sponsor of V-Day Las Vegas 2006 on Sunday, February 12th, again at Summerlin PAC. VAGINA MONOLOGUES was presented, and we raised $4500.00 for the Las Vegas Rape Crisis Center and the World V-Day Organization. In February and March, MAME, also at Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center was presented. We received grants from Reynolds Foundation and Nevada Arts Council. On Sunday, September 30, Jade Productions joined forces with “What A Relief” and other Las Vegas theatre companies and raised funds for Make A Wish Foundation. At our Anniversary Gala in January we were hired to create and perform a similar type show for the Westside Newcomers Club at the Redrock Casino on December 13. We created “Hits of Broadway”. The show starred Tony Blosser, Joy Demain, Russ Grieve, Jennifer King, and Martha Watson. Rob Kastil directed and music directed by Pat Demain. We performed the same show on December 14 at Starbright Theatre.

Jade produced A NEW BRAIN, directed by Rob Kastil music directed by Pat Demain. Lee Terry designed the lights–amazing. The show starred Michael Brown, Lamont Russell, Jennifer deAnne King, Drew Yonemori, Tracy Blackwell, Keith Dotson, Steve McMillan, John Ivanoff, Jennifer Dela Torre, and Joy Demain. Steve Palladie designed the sets.

WORKING produced by Jade Productions and Super Summer Theatre. This magnificent show, directed by Joy Demain, music directed by Pat Demain, choreographed by Kristin Gressley, starred a huge cast including Martha Watson, Stephen Macmillan, John Ivanoff, Kelly Edgar, Dawn Merritt, Wallace Broadnax, Kristin Gressley, Brian Gressley, Nate King, Rob Works and soooo many more.

TWISTED JOY DEMAIN at Starbright Theatre started out as a one woman show with music directed by Pat Demain. But the one woman wanted her friends to join her on the stage, so it became “Twisted!”

15th Anniversary Show featuring many of Jade’s performers through the years at Starbright Theatre. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF presented with Super Summer Theatre directed by Joy Demain, music directed by Pat Demain, starred Byron Tidwell, Jennifer deAnne King, Courtney Theriault, Amanda Kraft, Mia Mekjian, Jessica Phillips, Elliana Heller, Cass Van Gelder, Alex Cheney, Brian Gressley and John Wennstrom.

SHOWTUNE 10—Our original musical revue by John Gillespie—10th year anniversary starred John Ivannoff, Brian Gressley, Martha Watson, Garry Leigh Douglas, and Joy Demain played at Starbright Theatre and Sanders’ Winery in Pahrump. Directed by Joy Demain and music directed by Pat Demain.

BABY BOOMERS TOAST TO BROADWAY at Ron Decar’s Event Center an original musical revue conceived, directed and choreographed by Gary Giocomo. music directed by Pat Demain, starred Joy Demain, Garry Douglas, Gary Giocomo, Jenny Giocomo, Colin Humphrey, Jay Joseph, Lynda Laurin-Gramling, and Kellie Wright.

BABY BOOMERS TOAST TO BROADWAY restructured a bit for Summerlin Library Theatre starring Joy Demain, Garry Douglas, Gary Giocomo, Jenny Giocomo, and Jay Joseph. HOLIDAY FOLLIES Jade Productions, Inc. & Super Summer Theatre, an original musical revue conceived, directed and choreographed by Gary Giocomo. with music directed by Pat Demain ran at Super Summer Theatre Studios for their In City Performances. The show starred Wallace Broadnax, Joy Demain, Adriana Formisano, Andee Gibbs, Gabriella Giocomo, Gary Giocomo, Jenny Giocomo, and Shyra Hartley.