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Table Of ContentsDecember 2008Features16 A Tale of Two Sound DesignersTwo heads are better than one when you take a famous literaryclassic and turn it into a Broadway musical. By Bryan Reesman18 A Very Kerry ChristmasSan Diego’s Lamb’s Players Theater’s Kerry Meads gives thegift that keeps on giving to the community — an originalChristmas show with music every year. By Kevin M. Mitchell20 Setting Roots for a Malleable FormLegendary improv guru Charna Halpern talks to SD about hertraining methods and how she continues to lead the way onthe improv scene. By Bret Love24 Tending to a High School MusicalHigh School Musical 2: On Stage makes its debut at Green ValleyHigh. By Geri JeterSpecial Section: Renovations &Installations28 Twisted VictorianIllusionist Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil joined forces for theshow Criss Angel Believe in Las Vegas, and made a set that goesback to basics with a twist. By Jacob Coakley32 A Mid-Century Landmark Faces aNew CenturyDesigners faced the challenge of keeping all the hallmarks ofthe iconic Mark Taper Forum in L.A. while enhancing the spaceduring the $30-million renovation. By David Koteles35 Flooring, Seating and StagingDirectoryA listing of flooring, seating and staging manufacturers fromthe 2008 Theatre Resources Directory.32