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He Spends Summers ‘Bowl’-ing With Some of Entertainment’s Biggest Stars
by Gail Matsunaga

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From Dateline (March 18, 2004)

Q: Any memorable moments from throughout the years?
   
A:

They’ve just torn down the Bowl, and I was recently there for the first time. It’s 50 percent completed. There is a lot more stage space for us, which is good. It’s on schedule and people are going to love it.

 

   
Q: Why was it torn down?
   
A:

As a person who works there, I was surprised that every fireworks show didn’t destroy the old shell. It’s basically asbestos and hanger wire [laughs] – this little paper mâche covering over some metallic structure that we were always pasting new technology into it, over it, on top of it. The venue itself is what’s historic – the magic of being outdoors in Southern California and the natural acoustics are wonderful. We kept the look of the shell. It will look a little bit more high tech.

   

   
Q: What were some of the sound challenges on stage as a musician in the old shell?
   
A:

It wasn’t even. Sections closer to the back, like percussion – their sound bounced very hard on the shell, and the violin section could barely hear themselves play. Now we’ve got a new sound design. That’s probably the real difference – that the Bowl now can incorporate more of the current technology, lighting and sound, and will finally have backstage facilities that we don’t have to apologize for.

   

   
Q: And what about highlights here at Fullerton?
   
A:

Sharing with people who care about what I care about, which is musical theater. They have a passion for performing and they understand that I’m a link. Even though I take summers off I start thinking about my next year’s seniors around June. I think about them all summer, looking forward to what project we’ll be working on.

   

 

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