Lion Witch Wardrobe

Aiken Community Theatre presents

Feb 17, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 pm

Feb 19 and 25 at 2:00 pm

ACT Mission

Aiken Community Theatre (ACT) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to entertain, educate, and enrich our community by providing a quality theatre experience.

ACT Board

Executive Director – Kyle Seconi

Artistic Director – JC Crider

Facilities Director – Thurmond Whatley

Secretary – Chrissey Morton

Treasurer – Jimmy Moore

Marketing Director – Dustin Turner

Marcia Harris

Wendy Dietzel

Jim Schroeder

Ellen Williams

Angie Galan

Collette Miller

Cory Herbst

Jeff Mastromonico

Anrenee Tucker-Brown

Jerry West Frances Fields

Theatre Operator: Whitney McDonald

ACT YW Mission

The mission of the ACT Youth Wing is to provide the broadest range of theatrical experience and education we can to the greatest number of young people we can while maintaining the highest level of quality we can in a safe and welcoming environment.

YW Leadership Team

Artistic Director – Stephen McKinney

Finance Director – Jimmy Moore

Education Director – Wendy Dietzel

Communications Director – Cory Herbst

Youth Wing Teachers:

Wendy Dietzel

Frances Fields

Shannon Huey

presents C. S. Lewis’

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Dramatization by Joseph Robinette

From the story by C. S. Lewis

Directed by Frances Fields

Performed by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing

Director

Welcome to Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing’s production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, part of our 70th Season! We are so glad you could join us for what promises to be wonderful production brought to you by your own talented community of young people.

The Youth Wing is a vital part of the education piece of ACT’s mission, and the young adults involved in this company have often been the rock upon which a mainstage production stands. The Youth Wing hosts free workshops on the second Saturdays of each month September – May. Check out our website for details on how to become involved.

With gratitude,

Kyle A. Seconi Executive Director

Coming Soon to ACT

Inspired by the T.S. Eliot's poem, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Lovesong revolves around a couple, William and Margaret/Billy and Maggie, who are depicted at two key stages in their lives. After forty years of marriage, Maggie is ill and riddled with pain. As they enter the final week of her life, the house becomes full with memories of their marriage and their desperation to conceive a child. Past and present literally intertwine as the older and younger couples move around each other across the stage.

Written by Noel Coward

Directed by Peg Tribert

The Story

This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-beforgotten Narnia. The action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

Ahh Sunshine! Beth Greene

Pat Tatum Rhiel

The Crew

Director..……………….……………………………..…Frances Fields

Assistant Director………………………………….…….Wendy Dietzel

Stage Manager.…..………………………………….Lori Mastromonico

Costumers...........................................................Ellen Williams, Renee Brown

Props...........................................Anita Hanna, Tatum Hanna, Harvey Kinder

Set Designer………………………………………….....Duane Berning

Set Construction…………………..…Duane Berning, Jim Schroeder

Set Dressing……………………………..…...Youth Wing Company

Lighting Designer………………………………………..…Cory Herbst

Operator……...…………………………………..Frank Fields

Projections Designer……………………………………….Cory Herbst

Operator………………………….…………..…Travis McNeil

Sound Operator……………………………………..Jeff Mastromonico

Puppet Designers/Builders………………...Frank Fields, Charles Inglett

Fight Choreographer………………………………… Wesslen Romano

ASL Interpreters…. ………………………..Lesley Klepac, Bridgett Krol

Student Assistant…………………………………………...…Eryn Fox

Frances Fields, Director

Frances Fields is a native of Columbia, SC. Bitten by the acting bug at an early age, Frances has spent her life in the theatre. She received a BA in Theatre at Coastal Carolina University and is a graduate of The Circus Centers Clown Conservatory in San Francisco, CA. The Clown Conservatory allowed her to study dance, body awareness, mime, Chinese acrobats and European-style clown culminating in five original shows and a touring show. She is a proud member of the SC Shakespeare Company and the locally based touring children’s theatre company, Porkchop Productions. Frances has performed in professional regional productions: Nunsense, The Nuncracker: The Nunsense Christmas Musical, Blythe Spirit (The Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC) as well as Click Clack Moo, Miss Nelson is Missing, Commedia Fairy Tails, (Children’s Theatre in Columbia, SC). She now lives in Aiken, SC with her husband and has been lucky enough to be part of several Aiken Community Theatre productions – Addams Family, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Silent Sky to name a few.

The Cast

Luke Williams, Angie Galan----------------------------------------------------Aslan

Audrey Dietzel Centaur

Elora Klepac Dwarf/Queen’s Evil Sidekick

Alex Mastromonico Edmund Pevensie

Wesslen Romano Edmund Pevensie, Adult

Liliana Henry Elf

Timothy Williams, Jr. Father Christmas

Abigail Turner - Fenris Ulf

Alena Crowley Unicorn

Alexandra Carr, Bridget E, Daniel Woodworth, Paige Scarlett,

Raymond Gibbs, Scott Woodworth Ensemble

Zephanae Liis Lucy Pevensie

Tricia Perea Lucy Pevensie, Adult

Caden Brown Mr. Beaver

Claire Woodworth Mrs. Beaver

Paul Hommel Peter Pevensie

Garret Maroney Peter Pevensie, Adult

Caroline Seawell Susan Pevensie

Melissa Henry Susan Pevensie, Adult

Dee Ateca Tumnus

Camden Hadley White Witch

Connor Daugherty, Patrick Creagh Wolf

Izzy Braun, Katie Kirk, Olive Dixon, Piper Kerlin Wood Nymphs

Abigail Turner

(Fenris Ulf) has grown up in theatre. Her favorite roles include The Wizard of Oz (Lullaby League/Poppy), Broadway & Beyond, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys), and Steel Magnolias (Annelle). She is a sophomore at Horse Creek Academy, a visual artist, and plans to earn a Ph.D. in Astrobiology.

(Unicorn) has grown up in theatre. Her favorite roles include The Wizard of Oz (Lullaby League/Poppy), Broadway & Beyond, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys), and Steel Magnolias (Annelle). She is a sophomore at Horse Creek Academy, a visual artist, and plans to earn a Ph.D. in Astrobiology.

Alena Crowley

(Edmund Pevensie) is an 8th grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy. You may recognize him from his role as Ralphie in ACT’s production of A Christmas Story, or his more recent role as Bruce in ACT’s production of Matilda the Musical. Alex hopes you enjoy the show. Long Live the TRUE King!

Alex Mastromonico

(Ensemble) is a 13-year-old in 8th grade at LBC Middle School. This is her debut at ACT.

Alexandra Carr

Galan

(Aslan) is a member of the ACT Board of Directors and mother of two Youth Wing alumni. Youth Wing productions are her favorite part of the theate,r and she is proud to get “behind” this one! During the day she works at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Angie

(Centaur) is excited to be involved in this show. She had so much fun. She was recently in Matilda the Musical, the library show, and many more. She is also involved in her school’s drama club.

Audrey Dietzel

Bridget E

(Ensemble) is a senior at South Aiken. Some of her previous shows at ACT include Murder’s in the Heir and Elf the Musical. She is very sad to be ending her time with Youth Wing, but very excited to do this show!

Caden Brown

(Mr. Beaver) is a freshman at Midland Valley High School. He began acting in the 6th grade at LBC in The Reality show of Prince Absurdly Handsome. He also played in different productions at ACgateway including Check Please, and 13 Ways to Screw up Your College Interview.

Camden Hadley

(White Witch) is 14 years old and very excited to be working with the Youth Wing again! This is her second show with Aiken Community Theater, and her first speaking role.

(Susan Pevensie) is a senior at Aiken High School, and is one of ACT’s Youth Wing officers. This lover-of-theater enjoys helping both on and off stage. You may have seen her previously in Matilda the Musical or Murder’s in the Heir. This fair lady desires thou to enjoy the showeth and all hail Queen Susan!

Caroline Seawell

(Mrs. Beaver) is a high school sophomore who's performing in her 9th play here at ACT. Her most recent credits include ensemble in Elf the Musical and Fiona Starkweather in Murder's In The Heir. When Claire's not spending the majority of her time at ACT, she enjoys Girl Scouts, babysitting, and hanging with friends.

Claire Woodworth

(Wolf) lives in Aiken SC, where he attends Tall Pines STEM Academy. At Tall Pines, Connor is part of the Drama Club, Beta Club, Cross Country and Soccer Teams. Connor’s hobbies include sports, acting, writing, sketching, piano and listening to music. Connor is extremely proud to be in the cast of the Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe.

Connor Daugherty

(Ensemble) is 14 years old and is homeschooled. He is in his 6th play at ACT including Christmas Story, Happily Ever After, Dragon Masters, The Frog Princess, and Elf the Musical. He has been in Youth Wing for 3 years. He enjoys doing magic and spending time with family.

Daniel Woodworth

Dee Ateca

(Tumnus) is a high school junior who is dual enrolled at Aiken Technical College. They most recently appeared in the ACT production of Murder’s In The Heir. Besides theatre, they also enjoy writing and producing music, and fine art. They hope you enjoy the show!

(Adult Peter) is so excited to play this role. To share the stage with such an amazingly talented group of young actors, if only for a moment, is a privilege and pleasure. His fellow adult siblings aren’t too shabby either. Break a leg, everyone!

Garrett Maroney

(Wood Nymph) is an 8th grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy. This is her second main stage play after Matilda the Musical. She is an active member of the Youth Wing and has been a part of many of their productions. She is also a member of the Tall Pines Drama Club. She hopes you will all enjoy the show!

Izzy Braun

(Wood Nymph) is currently in 8th grade at New Ellenton Middle School. She has been involved in ACT for the past five years and loves it! Her hobbies include reading, drinking tea, eating at Mi Ranchos, beating up her little brother, shopping, and going to church. Her past roles include, a Who in Seussical the Musical, Lucille in Junie B. Jones, and Vassalisa in The Frog Princess.

Katie Kirk

(Elf) is 11 years old and is a 6th grader at St. Mary’s Help of Christian School. Lili was last seen at ACT in Matilda the Musical as Nancy, and she is a member of the ACT Youth Wing. Lili loves to read.

Liliana Henry

(Aslan) is really excited to be playing Aslan for this show. He is the Youth Wing president. He was a Russian mafia member in Matilda the Musical and Jordan Starkweather in Murder’s in the Heir. Luke is also excited to be using a giant puppet.

Luke Williams

(Adult Susan) is thrilled to be working with the Youth Wing for the first time, especially because she gets to spend time with her oldest daughter, Liliana. This is also her first time on the ACT stage as an actress after choreographing Nunsense and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 2014.

Melissa Henry

(Wood Nymph) is an eighth grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy. This is her third show with ACT, following a Youth Wing Garden Theatre production and Matilda The Musical. Olive sings with the Belles Canto choir and enjoys martial arts, making art, and anything that does not involve writing.

Olive Dixon

Paige Scarlett

(Ensemble) is 18 years old. You may have seen her before in Miracle on 34th Street, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Murder’s in the Heir. This is her last year in Youth Wing. She hopes you enjoy the show!

(Wolf) began acting at Mead Hall. He performed in his first theatrical piece in 2021, and is very enthusiastic about showing his talent on stage for all to see. He is well-versed in voice impressions including ones he’s made up, accents, a few celebrities, cartoon and show characters. He wishes you to have an excellent time at ACT.

Patrick Creagh

(Dwarf, the Snow Queen’s evil sidekick) is homeschooled and in 5th grade. Her first role at ACP was Lil Roo in Seussical the Musical Jr. She went on to play an elf and security guard in Elf, the Musical. Although she attended Youth Wing workshops for over a year, this is Elora’s first Youth Wing play.

Elora Klepac

Hommel

(Peter Pevensie) is a senior in high school and has been involved with the theater for the past four years. He’s excited to play Peter, but he’s disappointed he didn’t get the title role of the Wardrobe. He super hopes you enjoy the show!

Paul

Piper Kerlin

(Wood Nymph/Witch’s Army) is 17 and a homeschool student. Piper loves acting. She has been in many plays including Through the Storybook, Wizard of Oz, The Jungle Book, The Secret Garden, Within the Reflection, Broadway and Beyond (at ACT), and Peter and the Starcatcher (at BJU).

(Ensemble) is a 6th grade student at Aiken Intermediate School and loves being a part of ACT. He made his debut during Garden Theatre when he was cast as Sascha in The Frog Princess. He looks forward to many more shows.

Raymond Gibbs

(Ensemble) is a senior who's performing in his seventh and final production as a Youth Winger, including Murder's In the Heir, Sleepy Hollow, and Cheaper By the Dozen. He's sad to be leaving, but excited to act in his final show with many of the friends he's made over the years.

Scott Woodworth

(Father Christmas) is working with the Youth Wing for the first time. Known as Son of Faith, Tim is a recording artist that has performed both nationally and internationally since 2006. Tim appreciates the Mastromonico family for the opportunity to work with such a talented team of creatives at ACT.

Timothy Williams, Jr.

(Adult Lucy) is excited to be reunited with cast members from other ACT plays, as she was Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mother in A Christmas Story and Mrs. McCarthy in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She looks forward to future performances with the young actors she met during this production.

Tricia Perea

Wesslen Romano

(Adult Edmund) is enjoying his fourth time on the ACT stage. His debut was as a gypsy in Paris, 1482. The second performance was as a boy with a sad little tree. The third was as a doctor and spicy Italian dancer. He feels blessed to be back on the stage with his theater family.

Zephanae Liis

(Lucy Pevensie) is a high school senior who has been a part of the Aiken Community Theater's Youth Wing for the past four years. She is honored to be playing the role of bright, wonderfilled Lucy. As much as she would love to share what is inside the wardrobe, it is simply "Narnia business.”

May 5, 2023

Doors open at 6:30. Grab some coffee and sweets. Seating is first come, first served. Open mic begins at 7:00 and The McDonald Boyd Trio featuring our own talented ACT Theatre Operator, Whitney McDonald will start by 8:00. We look forward to seeing you!