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A MESSAGE FROM OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE Welcome to the world of Geronimo Stilton. I have to say this has been one of the most interesting journeys I have been on in a long time. My journey included an Italian Guide, a guidebook, and a huge responsibility to make sure we honor this character and the vast world where he lives. According to Rachele Geraci, our representative from Atlantyca Entertainment, Italian children believe Geronimo Stilton is real and we must never do anything to destroy that illusion. In fact, if you look up the author credited with writing the Geronimo Stilton series you will find that it is credited to Geronimo himself. Rachele traveled from Italy to approve costume and set designs and meet with us to help assure that this play/production honors Geronimo in a manner befitting his iconic status. Geronimo is a beloved character in Italy. I like to think of him in regards to our own “famouse” character, Mickey Mouse.

However, Geronimo’s world is far more complex than Mickey’s. OCT received a detailed guidebook of Geronimo’s world, including Maps of Mouse Island and New Mouse City. We have histories of all the characters, images of their homes, family trees, insights into their relationships and very specific ways Geronimo Stilton behaves in his world. He is truly a “Gentlemouse!” I love Geronimo Stilton. He is a gentle hero who helps his community even when he is frightened—because he feels responsible for the greater good. He solves most of the obstacles in his stories by a combination of intellect and luck. This journey has made me a fan and I too believe, just like the children of Italy, that Geronimo Stilton is real.

Stan Foote, Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre

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JANUARY 16–FEBRUARY 14, 2016 NEWMARK THEATRE Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space. Based on an original idea by Elisabetta Dami. © 2015 Atlantyca Entertainment S.p.A. All rights reserved. Adapted by John Maclay.

Director

Scenic Designer

Stan Foote

Tal Sanders

Lighting Designer/ Multi-Media Programmer Ian Anderson-Priddy

Costume Designer

Sound Designer

Composer

Emily Horton

Em Gustason

Rory Stitt

YP Apprentice Director

YP Apprentice Costume Designer

Amber Kiara Mitchell

Kaylee Bair

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TICKET TO READ SPONSORS Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space is a Ticket to Read title. Ticket to Read is a new program linking literacy to live theater by providing students from low-income schools with a free theater ticket and a companion book to take home and keep. Summer Lea Hillman Foundation

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CAST (in alphabetical order) Brian Burger...........................................................In the role of Geronimo Stilton Maya Caulfield................................................................................................ Thea Stilton Bryce Duncan........................................................................................Benjamin Stilton Scott Engdahl..............................................................................Dr. Wicked Whiskers Dennis Kelly...........................................................Kornelius Von Kickfur aka 00K Gary Norman...............................................................Professor Astrofur/Grandpa Rusty Tennant..................................................................................................Trap Stilton Emma Younger................................................................... Suzy Slyrat/The Shadow Video Guest Appearances................ KelliAnn Klindtworth, Helen Raptis, Tammy Schlaadt Voiceovers........................................................Joe Bolenbaugh and Zoë Rudman

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Kira Lombardozzi......................................................................Production Manager Morgan A. Yeates...........................................................................Technical Director

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Don Crossley.........................Production Associate/Production Electrician Olivia Murphy................................................................................. Company Manager Kim Freimoeller......................................................................................Stage Manager Emily Horton...............................................Make-up Artist/Wardrobe Mistress Laura Fraley...........................Assistant Stage Manager/Youth Coordinator Kate Petralia...........................................................YP Apprentice Stage Manager The January 23, 2:00 pm performance is sign language interpreted by Don Coates. Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

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CAST (in alphabetical order) BRIAN BURGER

(In the role of Geronimo Stilton) Brian is thrilled to be making his OCT debut with such a wonderful cast and crew! Brian received his B.A. in Drama from the University of Portland in 2011 and completed his Acting Apprenticeship at Florida Studio Theatre the following year. Brian has been seen with numerous local companies, including Post5; Bag&Baggage, Staged!; Milagro; and the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival, of which he is a Core Company Member. Recent credits include Ben in Bite Me (A Little) presented by Arlie Conner, Tranio in The Taming of the Shrew (Portland Actors Ensemble), and Dromio of Portland’ja in The Comedy of Errors (Post5). Much love to his fiancée, Heidi, and the rest of his friends and family for their continual support!

MAYA CAULFIELD

(Thea Stilton) Maya is over the moon to be a sister in space. As an OCT Young Professional and a junior at Oregon Episcopal School, she has been in OCT mainstage productions as Fern in Charlotte’s Web and as Nassrin in On the Eve of Friday Morning and cherished her part in Impulse Improv Troupe last year. She has been part of student government for three years, is an Outdoor School counselor, and runs varsity track. Maya has taken OCT classes since age six. Special thanks to Stan, Dani, Jake, Marci, Lava, and The Fam.

BRYCE DUNCAN

(Benjamin Stilton) Bryce is a sophomore at Liberty High School and a second year Young Professional. He is elated to make his first onstage appearance with OCT! Last year he was on the documentary team for the YP production of columbinus. When not involved in productions, Bryce

enjoys guitar, running, and playing tabletop games. He would like to thank his family, friends, and Stan for this marvelous experience.

SCOTT ENGDAHL

(Dr. Wicked Whiskers) Scott is happy to be returning to OCT after his role as Rollo in Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. Recent stage roles have included Max in Lost Boys Live (Siren Theater), and Rose in The Golden Girls (Funhouse Lounge). He performs improv with the Knockouts and the Brody Theater, where he also teaches.

DENNIS KELLY

(Kornelius Von Kickfur aka 00K) Dennis is proud to be working again with OCT, where he played Christopher in Gathering Blue. Calling Portland his artistic home, Dennis has performed for Clackamas Repertory Theatre, Our Shoes are Red/The Performance Lab, Profile Theatre, and Post5 Theatre, among others. Favorite roles include Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Hypnotist in An Oak Tree, Ray Sullivan in This Lime Tree Bower (Drammy, Outstanding Actor), and Paul Bonin in A Lesson Before Dying. Dennis holds a master’s in Theater Arts from Portland State University.

GARY NORMAN

(Professor Astrofur/ Grandpa) Gary is delighted to be working for OCT again. Gary is also a professional photographer and dog lover (he has three of them). He is also terrified of mice. Hopefully working on this show will be like therapy.

RUSTY TENNANT

(Trap Stilton) Rusty is Artistic Director of Fuse Theatre Ensemble and CoArtistic Director of Post 5 Theatre. He has an MFA in Directing and Performance from the University of New Orleans. A well-traveled director/actor/choreographer/ designer/writer/educator, you can never be sure where you’ll find his name popping up in a program. Rusty also serves as a regular adjunct faculty and guest artist at numerous local colleges.

EMMA YOUNGER

(Suzy Slyrat/The Shadow) Although Emma has been a Young Professional at OCT for four years, Geronimo is Emma’s first show on the OCT mainstage. She is ecstatic to have the chance to work with such talented individuals, and would like to thank Dani Baldwin and Stan Foote for all their guidance and support. Besides participating in theater at OCT, she also is the thespian troupe president at her high school. After graduating next year, she hopes to take on the Chicago theater scene. She sends kisses to her little sister and her parents as a thank you for supporting her dreams, no matter how large they are.

STAN FOOTE

(Director/Props Master/OCT Artistic Director) Stan has worked for OCT for 20 years and has been the Artistic Director since the 20012002 season. Stan is a Drammy and PAMTA award-winning director. His production of Kiss of the Spider Woman, originally produced by Miracle Theatre and remounted for Borderlands Theater in Tucson, was named the Outstanding Drama of the 2002-2003 Tucson season.

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CREATIVE TEAM Stan has served on the Board of Directors for Theatre for Young Audiences/USA. His passion for creating new works has led to directing staged readings at the Kennedy Center’s New Visions/ New Voices Festival and NYU’s New Plays for Young Audiences. He had the privilege of working with two Newbery Award-winning authors— Lois Lowry and Louis Sachar—to adapt their novels for OCT’s stages. In addition, Stan’s direction and guidance was instrumental in bringing Eric Coble’s adaptation of Lois Lowry’s The Giver to audiences in Portland and around the country. Stan loves teaching and mentoring young people in our community. He is grateful to work with a brilliant staff, an amazing board, and the incredible theater artists in Portland, Oregon.

TAL SANDERS

(Scenic Designer) Tal Sanders holds an M.F.A. in Design from California Institute of the Arts. An Assistant Professor of Theatre, he serves as Faculty Scenic and Lighting Designer as well as Technical Director for Theatre & Dance at Pacific University. An acclaimed designer with numerous national credits, his work has been awarded The Independent Theatre Award (7x), The Garland, and The Drammy (2x). He is a proud member of the United Scenic Artists, and has designed lighting and scenery for many aspects of entertainment including: theater, film, television, theme parks, mall décor, and zoos. In his spare time Tal enjoys painting and fly-fishing.

IAN ANDERSON-PRIDDY

(Lighting Designer/Multi-Media Programmer) Ian last worked with OCT as the Production Electrician for A Year with Frog and Toad in 2013 and is happy to return as a designer. He has lived in Portland for 15 years as a designer, stage technician, actor,

singer, illustrator, IT nerd, gamer, finder of cats, sorter of things into bins, educator, spreadsheet color scheme enthusiast, chess player, live streamer, impromptu pratfaller, uncle, husband, and father of two organisms that which require feeding. So happy to support and be supported by a community of dedicated theater artists.

EMILY HORTON

(Costume Designer) Emily is delighted to return to OCT, where she has also worked on The Giver, Zombie in Love, The Magic School Bus Live, and On the Eve of Friday Morning. Additional projects include Third Rail Repertory Theater (2009-2014), Michael Curry Design fiber and crafts artist, Portland Playhouse productions of King Hedley II (2012) and The Left Hand of Darkness (2013), as well as multiple private and corporate clients. Emily holds a BFA in Costume Design and Construction from Webster University in St Louis, MO as well as a certificate in technical theater from PCPA Theaterfest. See her portfolio online at www.m-horton.com.

EM GUSTASON

(Sound Designer) Em is glad to be back with OCT for another amazing season of shows. He has recently been recognized at the Drammy’s for his work on The Sweatermakers, for which he won Outstanding Sound Design. His previous work with OCT includes Schoolhouse Rock, The Giver, Fancy Nancy, Charlotte’s Web, and A Year With Frog and Toad. He holds a BA in technical theater and audio recording from The Evergreen State College.

RORY STITT

(Composer) Active primarily as a sound designer and composer, Rory has also worked extensively as an actor, orchestrator, and music director. Recent OCT projects include The Lion, the Witch

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and the Wardrobe and Ramona Quimby. He has performed his solo work at the Kennedy Center (D.C.) and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre (NYC). His first opera commission was produced last spring in his hometown of Juneau, AK.

AMBER KIARA MITCHELL

(YP Apprentice Director) Amber is a senior at West Linn High School who hopes to pursue theater, film, screen writing, and directing in college and beyond. This is her second directing apprenticeship with OCT, having first been lucky enough to learn from Matt Zrebski on the set of The Giver. When she’s not at the theater she is probably cooking, reading, writing, singing or sleeping (because what else is there to do?) She thanks Stan for this opportunity and the OCT YP team for their constant support.

KAYLEE BAIR

(YP Apprentice Costume Designer) Kaylee is so happy to be involved with Geronimo Stilton! She was recently in OCT’s production of Junie B. Jones, and is in the Young Professionals program as well. Kaylee is enjoying getting to work backstage and learning about another side of theater.

KIRA LOMBARDOZZI

(Production Manager) This is Kira’s seventeenth season of professional theater here in Portland, and she’s been doing shows with OCT, the most FUN company in town, for a decade now! She is a board member for Many Hats Collaboration, and has been backstage at Broadway Rose Theatre Company, BodyVox Dance, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, and Oregon Ballet Theatre over the years. Kira wants to thank the fantastic collaborators on this production for sharing their great talent with the young people in our community. Thanks to Ida for bringing to life imaginary adventures full of color and fun!

CREATIVE TEAM MORGAN A. YEATES

(Technical Director) Morgan is excited to come back home to Oregon and work with OCT. She was the Assistant Technical Director at James Madison University from 2010 to 2014. She has a master’s degree in Technical Production from The University or Memphis. She has also studied Technical Theater at Linfield College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.

DON CROSSLEY

(Production Associate/ Production Electrician) Don has been working in theater in Portland for over 20 years and is excited to be part of the OCT Production Team for the 2015-16 season. Previously for OCT, Don has been the Lighting Designer for such notable productions as Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were

Made, The Storm in the Barn, Alice & Wonderland, and Einstein is a Dummy, as well as serving as the Production Electrician for several other wonderful OCT productions. Don was a Company Member and Production Manager for Third Rail Repertory Theatre from 2008-2015, and was the Master Electrician for Portland Center Stage from 19962007.

OLIVIA MURPHY

(Company Manager) Olivia has just joined the staff at OCT and is so excited to be a part of all the fun. For the last four years, she has worked at theaters all over Portland as a stage manager and production manager, including stage managing shows for OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (2013). Her favorite thing

about theater is moments of small magic; her favorite thing about OCT is all the dinosaurs in the office.

KIM FREIMOELLER

(Stage Manager) Kim is thrilled to be joining OCT for a third season. She is proud to be a part of such a fantastic production with incredible people. In her free time Kim loves exploring the shelves at Powell’s, cuddling her cats, and writing. She would like to thank her wonderful husband for all of the support he has given her; she would not be here without him.

LAURA FRALEY

(Assistant Stage Manager/Youth Coordinator) Laura is excited to be working on her second show with OCT. She primarily works at Action/ Adventure Theater where she is a company member, and has recently

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CREATIVE TEAM done shows with Artists Repertory Theater and Portland Actors Ensemble. When not in the theater she can often be found roller skating or exploring Forest Park.

KATE PETRALIA

(YP Apprentice Stage Manager) Kate is a sophomore at Grant High School and a member of the YP Company. Kate is a board member of the Grant Thespian Troupe and sings in the a cappella choir. When not involved in a production she likes going on adventures with her friends and playing the piano. Kate would like to thank all of her drama teachers/directors for inspiring her to pursue theater professionally.

ROSS MCKEEN

(Managing Director) Ross has served as OCT’s Managing Director since 2008. He has over 30 years of experience in planning, financial analysis, communications, and fundraising for nonprofits and public institutions. This summer, Ross celebrated his 20th anniversary as a Portlander, having moved to here for a job as General Manager at Portland Center Stage in 1995. From 1999 until 2008, he worked as a writer and an independent fundraising and planning consultant specializing in arts and cultural organizations. Ross also served as the first Executive Director of the Oregon Cultural Trust, guiding that organization through its inaugural year in 2002. He is thrilled to be working with a team of fun, creative people to carry out OCT’s mission of transforming lives through exceptional theater experiences.

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ABOUT ATLANTYCA ENTERTAINMENT: A trans-media entertainment company, Atlantyca Entertainment maintains Production & Distribution, Licensing, Publishing and Foreign Rights sales divisions. The company maintains and manages the IP rights for the Geronimo Stilton brand and all of its franchises. Atlantyca is the co-producer of “Geronimo Stilton” the animated series featuring the adventures of the most famous mouse journalist. Seasons 1 and 2 have been sold in more than 130 countries around the world. Atlantyca’s Production & Distribution arm is producing 26 x 22 min. of “The New Adventures of Geronimo Stilton,” a co-production with France’s Superprod along with the participation of RAI and France TV for 2016. In addition, the company is currently in production on its new animated comedy adventure series “Bat Pat” (52 x 11min.) with co-production partners Imira Entertainment and Mondo TV. “Bat Pat” is a spooky animated adventure-comedy that proves the supernatural isn’t always evil – just misunderstood. Rai Fiction (Italy) and RTVE (Spain) are broadcast and participation partners with delivery scheduled for the end of 2015. Atlantyca’s distribution arm represents a growing library of entertainment properties for children which includes “The Fixies,” “Taka & Maka,” “Dive Olly Dive,” “Nutri Ventures,” and “Bolts and Blip.” The Licensing division manages the international licensing initiatives for all the “Geronimo Stilton” and “Bat Pat” brands and any character spin-offs. Atlantyca’s Foreign Rights division is specifically dedicated to securing sales of publishing rights for the Geronimo Stilton books and over 1700 additional titles for other IP owned properties, boasting 6.000 granted agreements for translations in over 46 languages.

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Discussion Questions 1. Do you think Geronimo is brave? Why or why not?

2. What qualities make

someone a hero? Who is a hero in your life?

3. Can you think of an

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example where an ad made you want to buy something? How did it make you feel? Name one way an advertiser might try to make their product appeal to you.

If you stopped by Art ala Carte’s pre-show art table, you created an awesome rocket ship! Now you can create a marbleized paper plate planet to travel to!

SUPPLIES NEEDED: • Paper Plate • Shaving Cream • Tray or baking pan • Food coloring or paints

4. Which do you think is

more important, privacy or safety? Why?

5. Would you ever want to

travel into space? Why or why not?

We used Crayola Finger Paints from Learning Palace. Lots of fun and very washable.

6. What advice would you

give to Geronimo before he launches into space on his mission?

Step 1: Pour shaving cream on tray. Drop a few colors of paint or food coloring on shaving cream. Step 2: Lightly stir the colors around to create a swirl. Do not over mix the colors. Step 3: Dip your paper plate in the mixture Step 4: Remove excess Step 5: Continue to layer as desired

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Project sponsored by Art ala Carte with help from Learning Palace.

Use this technique to create stationery and note cards!

Map of New Mouse City FIND AND CIRCLE THE HOMES OF ALL YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS!

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Geronimo Stilton (#36) Thea (#40) Benjamin (#63) Trap (#26)

• Grandpa (#62) • BONUS: The Rodent’s Gazette, where Geronimo works! (#25)

Explore the rest of New Mouse City! www.scholastic.com/titles/geronimostilton/pdf/ GeronimoCityMap.pdf

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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stanley Penkin, President C. Andrew Gibson, Vice President Vatea Herman, Treasurer KelliAnn Klindtworth, Secretary Kregg Arntson Sarah Barkema Jennifer Cies Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Yasodha Gopal

Brett Hamilton Nichole Martin Ross McKeen Jessica Poehler Rebecca Semper Sonny Sonnenstein

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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAFF Dani Baldwin Education Director Joe Bolenbaugh Marketing Associate Ava Brogi Marketing Assistant Tricia Castaneda-Gonzales ETP Teaching Artist Stephanie Cordell ETP Teaching Artist Don Crossley Production Associate Marci Crowson ETP Artistic Director Allison Davis School Services Director Ticia Evans Finance Manager

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Lee & Stephanie Auerbach Sharon Baggs Krista Bailey Tony & Leah Bailey Bob & Ann Bain Scott & Shauna Ballo Philip & Connie Barbur Brooke Baron James Bartroff & Marci Clark Adam & Claudia Batz Clarissa Benfield Patricia Bosh Barbara Breck Melissa & Gordon Brinser Matthew & Kimberley Brown James Bryan Beth Buffetta Stephanie Burchfield Kelly Burns Krissa Caldwell Emily Chessar Jane Childs Deniz Conger James Cox & Brenda Nuckton Marcella Crowson Patricia Cummiskey Keith & Jake Daly Greg Danielson & Steven Heinze Sahni Denton Jeannie DePinto Amy Drake Campbell Kim Drake Dominic & Megan Duchesneau Paul Earhart & Mary Minor Jocelyn Edelstein Jean Edmison Kathleen Ellig Kristine Emberlin Emma Stewart & Ethan Thompson Christine Everett Michael & Mary Fagan Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Kathy Friedt Cynthia Fuhrman Ben Furr Annabel Furry Michael, Michelle, Connor & Kyle Garcia The Gassner Family Ronda Gates Jeff Geiger Rosalie Goodman Ann Greenhill Scott Grupas The David and Erika Hammond Family Donna Haole-Valenzuela Kathleen Harwood Molly Haynes Katherine Heilman Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Nellie & Eric Hester Nancy Hill Dennis Hodge The Holbrook Family Carrie Hoops Angela & Nathan Hult Maureen Huntley Scott Huotari Matt Hushbeck Jon & Alexis Ingram Michou Jardini Ruth Jenkins Brian Johnson

Wendy Jones Jill Karmy Natasha Kautsky Alan Kerker Eric & Doris Kimmel Emily King Katrina & Calvin Klatt Finegan Kruckemeyer J.M. Larson Kirsten Lee Stephanie Leeper The Leffler Family Lana Lervick Steve Lesky & Greg Martin Shaunna & Joel Levy Scott Lewis Joyce & Stanley Loeb Kira Lombardozzi Kelley Marchant Susannah Mars Chris & Allison Martin Mindy Mayer Eileen & Sean McCarty Nancy McDonald & Laurence Overmire Linda McGeady Mary & Hoy McRobinson Tim & Miki McWilliams Roger & Teresa Michaelis Karl & Marsha Michels Seamus & Selka Miller Sherry Mills Mock Family Kristina Morris Carole E. Morse Carolyn Murphy Helle A. Nathan Jeanne Newmark Sara Nordhoff Jennifer Nordstrom Gay G. Otey Alex & Brian Owens Kahren Oxner Glennellen Pace Louis Pallotta Wendy Palmer Michael Partlow The Peebles Family Analene Pentopoulos Sara Petersen Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie Kay Phillips Mark Pierce Victoria Pratt Linina Ragan Sally & Doug Remmick Andy & Megan Reynolds Michelle Reynolds Karen Robertson Duane Rodakowski & Jen Raynak Janelle Rohrback Robert & Rosalie Rosenberg Fredrick Ross Wendy & Steve Rudman Michael & Linda Salinsky Catherine Samson Tad Savinar Jeffrey & Cynthia Schnabel Ross Schuchart Allen Shelby JoAnne Shepler Chip Shields & Shelda Holmes Alice & Michael Shiffman Nicole Shuba Melissa Sircy Leila Smith Allison Sneider

Maria Sosnowski Dennis Sparks Bob Speltz Tina Spencer Kristin Sponaugle Jenny Stadler Loralee Stapleton Harry & Sharon Stathos Rick Stawicki Chris Sullivan Marianne Sweeney Charles & Nancy Tauman Brad Tebo & Margo Haygood Denise Teixeira Christine Tell Mike & Heather Thomas Paul & Melinda Thompson Arline Toates Misty, Derek & Cash Tompoles Susan Tran Janine Twining & Lee Shapley Anne Wahr Debi Walery Walker Family Lisa Watson & Peter Shanky Lisa Whitcomb Matthew Wickline Heidi & Mark Wilcox Larry Williams Robyn Williams & Roger Scarbrough Delores Wilson Michael Wilson & Stella Voreas John & Karen Woolley Wendy & Carter Wray Emily Wright Phil Wu Rebecca Wusz & William Mitchell Cathy Yao

IN-KIND GIFTS RECEIVED FROM THESE GENEROUS DONORS: $10,000 and above The Oregonian

$5,000–$9,999 Morel Ink

$2,500–$4,999

Barran Liebman LLP Cupcake Jones KPMG Stan & Susanne Penkin

$1,000–$2,499

Garcia Seabold Investments LLC Kaiser Permanente McDonald Jacobs, P.C. Kasey Mills, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Mediterranean Exploration Company Mt. Hood Cleaners PosterGarden

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Brasada Ranch Cedar Creations EWF Modern Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Portland General Electric Portland Opera Portland Timbers Portland Trail Blazers Widmer Brothers Brewing

Under $500

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23Hoyt 24th & Meatballs 51Weeks Winemaking Arntson-Fettig Family Base Camp Brewing Co. Bedrock Labradoodles Pam Caldwell Jennifer Cies Columbia River Brewing Company Rachel Derosia Eastside Distilling Ethos Music Center Fat Head’s Brewery Stan Foote Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Gigantic Brewing Company Bethe Hayes Holloran Vineyard Wines I’ve Got Rocks In My Head White Bird Laurelwood Brewing Company Lompoc Brewing Loot Crate Milagro Pat Moran New Deal Distillery Oregon Culinary Institute Oregon Fencing Alliance Pho Van Fresh Portland Playhouse Portland Thorns Profile Theatre Proper Eats Market and Cafe Relish Gastropub See See Motor Coffee Co. Sesame Donuts Silk and Stone Simpatica Dining Hall Stone Barn Brandyworks The Pie Spot The Standard Darren Thompson Shannan Troyer Vanity Junkie Voicebox

MATCHING GIFTS RECEIVED FROM THESE GENEROUS COMPANIES: Ameriprise Financial Bank of the West The Boeing Company Genentech Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest MOZ NIKE Portland General Electric & The PGE Foundation The Standard Umpqua Bank

IN TRIBUTE:

Audrey Bailey, in honor of Cole Juran Campbell Pet Company, in memory of Sam Campbell Deniz Conger, in honor of Jessy Friedt James William Cox & Brenda Nuckton, in memory of Marta Mellinger

Marcella Crowson, in honor of The Hickey Family Douglas Davis, in honor of Allison Davis The Murawski-Demarest Family, in honor of Iain Demarest & Family Rachel Derosia, in honor of Carole Morse Amy Drake Campbell, in honor of Emily Campbell Linda Hallett, in honor of Pat Moran The James Hayes Family, in memory of Lawrence Magdovitz Mindy Mayer, in memory of Allison & Trevor Smith Ken & Kristen Mcintyre, in honor of Nick & Cash McIntyre Mock Family, in honor of Martin & Elizabeth Mock Louis Pallotta, in memory of Candi Pallotta Michael Partlow, in honor of Kregg Arntson Charles & Nancy Tauman in honor of Brett Hamilton Michael Wilson & Stella Voreas, on behalf of Maya Caulfield Wray Family, in honor of Nancy Fiene Wray Family, in honor of Stan Foote

In Memory of R. Dee Kelly Burns Campbell Pet Company Cynthia Fuhrman Annabel Furry Ronda Gates Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Kelley Marchant Robin Marchi Susannah Mars Michael Partlow Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler James Eikrem & Elizabeth Richard Fredrick Ross JoAnne Shepler Harry & Sharon Stathos Carol Ann Wohlmut

SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE OUR SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE HIGHLIGHTS GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS OF $1,000 AND ABOVE. These donors are leaders in supporting our productions, the development of original plays, education services for students and teachers, partnerships with social service agencies, free services to disadvantaged schools, and much more.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS $5,000 & above Arntson-Fettig Family Kenneth deLaski & Sarah Goracke Ronni Lacroute

Josie Mendoza & Hugh Mackworth Stan & Susanne Penkin Kyle & Sophia Spencer

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $2,500–$4,999 Dennis A. Edwards Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield

Jessie Jonas Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Andrew, Nichole & Lauren Martin Jessica Poehler Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein

SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE $1,000–$2,499 Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Sarah & CJ Barkema Kate Bowman Campbell Pet Company Duncan & Cindy Campbell Ginger Carroll Jennifer Cies Evie Crowell The Murawski-Demarest Family Bill Dickey Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Mark & Whitney Friel Andrew & Nita Gibson

Vatea Herman & Jonny Carrie Leonetti Jill Long & Ben Lenhart Teri & Randy Lund Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Jeanie-Marie Price & Erik Christensen Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler Kean Spencer Nancy Stevens Marilyn & Gene Stubbs Shannan Troyer Wendy Martel Vilkin

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VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 4

Welcome to Artslandia Kids at the Performance—a playbill and performing arts magazine. ENJOY THE SHOW!

I N T H IS IS SU E

Shawn Finnel works at an important new exhibit at the Oregon Zoo: Elephant Lands, an expanded 6-acre area where elephants can run and play.

When it comes to mac-andcheese, why not think outside the box? This simple recipe shows you how to bake a creamy, golden brown pan of this tasty favorite.

Geronimo Stilton is one mouse who stars in a show, but there are so many more! Check out our list of lovable mouse characters from cartoons, movies, and fairy tales.

Let it snow! Follow these easy instructions to transform a simple glass jar and your favorite figurines or toys into a winter wonderland; then shake it up and watch it snow.

WHAT A COOL JOB! ELEPHANT LANDS

HISTORY’S MOST FAMOUS MICE

WORD SEARCH: SNOW DAYS

Here at Artslandia, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that winter will bring us some white, fluffy snow! Get in the snowy spirit with a word search.

RECIPE: MACARONI & CHEESE

MAKE (AND SHAKE) A SNOW GLOBE

LUCY & SPARK DISCOVER PORTLAND’S PRESIDENTS

Our favorite explorers show us how to celebrate Presidents Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by visiting some statues around town. Which of our nation’s great leaders can you find?

I N E V E RY I S S U E 6 7 8 12

Out & About From the Ambassador What a Cool Job! Games

14 Kids Cook 15 Kids Create 16 Lucy & Spark Comic

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OUT & ABOUT Do you know what a “docent” is? It’s a person who helps show you around an art museum. PAM’s docents become your guides every Sunday for themed tours of the museum. January’s themes include stories found in art, “Wintry Scenes,” and “Short Days, Long Nights.” Tours are free for kids age 17 and under. EVERY SUNDAY; PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

BABY MORNINGS

PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

Portland Art Museum now offers babies under one year old a chance to get in on the First Thursday action by opening their doors an hour early exclusively to wee art lovers and their caregivers. A 45-minute, docent-led tour is followed by coffee and conversation. JAN. 7 & FEB. 4; PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

MEET A SCIENTIST

OMSI

Ever wanted to meet a scientist? You can! On the second Saturday of every month, local scientists share their research and knowledge by talking with kids and guiding hands-on demonstrations. Program included with general admission. JAN. 9 & FEB. 13; OMSI

MUSICAL ZOO

OREGON SYMPHONY

When it’s cold out, many zoo animals retreat into their caves. Let’s head indoors, too, for some music inspired by animals! The Symphony continues their Kids Concert Series, designed for kids ages 5–10, with songs from The Lion King, along with La Cucaracha and Haydn’s “Bear” Symphony. JAN. 17; ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL

WINTER DANCE RECITAL

JEFFERSON DANCERS

Based on their technical proficiency and poignant emotion, you’d never guess the dancers are in high school! Tonight all 150 of them perform a range of dance styles, which they’ve studied with world-renowned artists. JAN. 14; JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL 6

DANCE

THEATER

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL

PORTLAND AREA THEATRE ALLIANCE (PATA)

Do you like local? How about new? These are the only criteria for enjoying the Fertile Ground Festival, which includes works of all genres from large institutions to self-produced companies. Art groups and audiences alike marinate in the ever-evolving creativity. JAN. 21–31; CITYWIDE

IMPULSE! IMPROVISATIONAL TROUPE

OREGON’S CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Despite being new to the discipline of improv, these young adults compete against professionals—and win! After a year away, they return to the OCT stage, bringing fasterthan-you-can-believe games and impressive wit.

Photo by Owen Carey.

FAMILY TOURS

PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

MUSIC

JAN. 22–FEB. 6; YP STUDIO THEATER

LA COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI: WHAT THE DAY OWES TO THE NIGHT

WHITE BIRD

Twelve French-Algerian and African male dancers, under the direction of French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, integrate martial arts, gymnastics, and contemporary ballet into their evocative, fiery dance. JAN. 28–30; LINCOLN HALL, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

NW CHILDREN’S THEATER

Go behind the looking glass with Alice and visit the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and a whole cast of other kooky characters. This musical is infused with jazz to play up the pizzazz of Lewis Carroll’s vibrant story. JAN. 30–FEB. 28; NW CHILDREN’S THEATER

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PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC

This afternoon concert features four pieces, which include a fun divertimento and a world premiere from Czech-American composer Tomas Svoboda, Folk Concertino for Seven Instruments. JAN. 31; LINCOLN HALL, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

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BAD KITTY: ON STAGE

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

You might have more in common with this cat than you think! When a new baby and a new dog encroach on Kitty’s territory, Kitty feels unjustly edged out and needs a plan. A new dog might not upset us, but we’ve surely all felt jealous or unsure of our place at some point or other. FEB. 27–MAR. 27; WINNINGSTAD THEATRE

SUNDAY STORY TIME

GREEN BEAN BOOKS

Especially in the winter, sometimes all we want to do is curl up for a good story. This cozy book store adds one more story time— Sundays at 1:00—to its already generous schedule of Tuesdays at 11:00 and Thursdays at 3:30. EVERY SUNDAY; GREEN BEAN BOOKS

2016 PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL PDX JAZZ

One hundred events in 10 jazz-packed days include the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Grammy-Award winner Dianne Reeves, flamenco-rooted pianist Chano Dominguez, the Africa Bass Ensemble, and tributes to jazz greats like Freddie Hubbard and Alice Coltrane. FEB. 18–28; CITYWIDE

CUSHION CONCERT: HANSEL AND GRETEL

ARTSLANDIA KIDS

Bring a pillow to sit on and friends to giggle with as you listen to a storyteller sharing this beloved fairy tale while piano duo XX Digitus plays a classical German accompaniment. If the part about the candy house makes you hungry, don’t worry; we’ll have cookies and cocoa. FEB. 15; ARTSLANDIA HQ

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE

STUMPTOWN STAGES

Music enthusiasts of all ages can groove to this Grammy Awardwinning, seven time Tony Awardnominated revue—all music, no dialogue—of 39 classics, including Yakety Yak, Keep On Rollin’, Jailhouse Rock, and Stand By Me. FEB. 18–MAR. 6; BRUNISH THEATRE

Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.

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SNOW BAG! Yes I said, SNOW BAG! I am not calling you a “snow bag,” I am talking about one of the scenic artist’s favorite tools to create a snow scene onstage. My friends at Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) recently staged The Nutcracker, and it made me wonder: How do they create my favorite part of that ballet: SNOW? So I asked Bill Anderson, OBT’s director of production, and Shannon Goffe, OBT’s production administrator, to give me the behind-the-scenes scoop on what it takes to create an eight-minute snowstorm onstage. They shared with me the magic of snow bags and snail fans. A snow bag is a piece of canvas that spans the width of the stage hung from two battens, like a giant hammock. It’s loaded with small paper squares (aka, “snow”). The bag is rocked back and forth allowing the snow in the bag to spill over the edges. OBT used three snow bags for the Waltz of the Snowflakes. Three stagehands, one for each bag, rocked the snow bags—slowly at first—to release just a few paper snowflakes, and as the ballet progressed, they started rocking the bag more rapidly, eventually dumping 50 to 60 pounds of paper snow over the dancers. At the same time, two other stagehands had snail fans—quiet leaf blowers shaped like a snail—that they pointed at the snow as it was falling to make it flurry onstage. The light designer focused side lights just to make sure the snow in the air had light on it to make it twinkle as it fell to the stage.

I asked OBT dancer Katherine Monogue what it was like to dance in paper snow. Here is her response: “Dancing in paper snow is both magical and annoying! When I’m onstage with the paper snow, it really feels like I’m dancing in a blizzard and makes dancing in the snow scene that much more special. It’s so much fun to kick up the piles of snow when we’re dancing as well. Although, paper snow sticks to everything. As the dance goes on, I get profoundly more sweaty, and naturally, paper sticks to sweat. It also sticks to eyelashes, lipstick, teeth, and hair. I sometimes will find little pieces of snow in my bathroom months after The Nutcracker; it never wants to leave! During the last show, the stagehands put buckets of paper snow in the wings for us to grab and throw while we are dancing. It’s a super fun tradition that we all look forward to doing!”

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If you’ve seen OBT’s The Nutcracker, you may remember the 46 musicians, the conductor, and the 16 dancers, but don’t forget the five stagehands that put the icing on the cake with snow bags and snail fans! So snow bags and snail fans are for a scenic artist like paints and brushes for a painter: tools to create art. Here’s a great photo from OBT’s Nutcracker. The magical snowflakes floating in the air and on the stage itself are beautiful scenic brush strokes created by snow bags and snail fans.

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7'8"

what a cool job!

Rose-Tu’s height at the shoulder

Rose-Tu is the second-largest female elephant at the zoo.

THE OREGON ZOO'S

SHAWN FINNELL SHAWN FINNELL , senior

elephant keeper at the Oregon Zoo, shows off ELEPHANT LANDS , a new 6-acre space where elephants can play outside, come indoors for shelter, and sleep on mounds of sand. Keeping elephants comfy? What a cool job!

An adult elephant at the Oregon Zoo can eat up to

300

THIS ELEPHANT’S NAME IS ROSE-TU

pounds of food a day

Rose-Tu’s favorite food is apples. Lily’s favorite food is whatever Rose-Tu is eating!

28 baby elephants have been born at the Oregon Zoo

AND THIS IS ROSE-TU’S DAUGHTER, LILY!

‘03 the year Shawn became a zookeeper

30 Shawn’s age

age of the zoo’s oldest elephant, Packy

Photo by Michael Durham.

At Elephant Lands, the elephants sleep on sand that’s 3 to 4 feet deep, so they can push it around to make a comfy bed!

10'6" Packy’s height at the shoulder

the average life expectancy, in years, for female Asian elephants in zoos

average number of hours that the elephants sleep per night

Lily was

300

pounds when she was born on November 30, 2012

Do you know how elephants cool down? Since they don’t sweat or pant, elephants’ ears act as radiators that release heat from their giant bodies. One easy way to tell Asian and African elephants apart is the ears. African elephants have much larger ears, and Asian elephants, which inhabit cooler climates, have smaller ears.

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Now she weighs almost nine times that much

2.5

number of pounds that Lily gains every day

2,700 pounds

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e can hardly wait to see Oregon Children’s Theatre’s Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space. Why? Because it’s about a mouse, of course! Here at Artslandia, we got to thinking about all of the fame-mouse (ha!) mice we love from our favorite stories and cartoons. How many of these legendary mice do you know? How many can you find at the library or on the internet?

Mickey Mouse AGE: 88

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BY A.L. ADAMS. ILLUSTRATIONS BY ZELDA BURK.

Born on a steamboat. Excellent whistler with a happy-go-lucky attitude. Maybe the only mouse with a pet dog.

Speedy Gonzales AGE: 62

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The Rescuers

Fastest cartoon character since Road Runner, until the Tasmanian Devil. First Spanish-speaking mouse in American cartoons. Catchphrase: “Ándale! Arriba!”

AGE: 38

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Work at the Rescue Aid Society, a mouse U.N. that rescues kidnap victims. Fly on a bird—an albatross, to be exact.

Cinderella’s Friends AGE: 319

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Folk heroes who comfort the orphan Cinderella. Turn into carriage horses to carry her to the ball.

Mighty Mouse AGE: 74

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Last seen “saving the day” by flying, demonstrating his x-ray vision and super strength. Oh! And constantly singing opera.

MOUS MICE A H A N DY G UIDE

Stuart Little

Anatole

AGE: 71

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AGE: 60

Perhaps the only mouse ever born to human parents. He thinks he’s a person. Drives a car and paddles a canoe. All of his belongings are conveniently mouse-sized and so is his tiny human girlfriend, Harriet.

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The Mouse Who Gets a Cookie

Aesop’s Mouse

AGE: 30

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AGE: OVER 2500

Asks for a cookie and gets it, then can’t stop asking for additional gifts and favors. Makes a true nuisance of himself by asking, finally, for another cookie.

Jerry AGE: 76

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Tempts, tricks, and torments a cat named Tom. Can lift and use a sledgehammer and other large weapons. Sometimes pretends to be a ghost by dousing himself in flour.

French family man who frequents a cheese factory to get food for his wife and kids. Wears a beret on his head and a kerchief—or in French, a fanchon—on his neck.

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Wakes a sleeping lion and gets caught. Talks his way out of trouble. Comes back later to rescue the lion from a snare by gnawing through ropes.

Two Bad Mice AGE: 112

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Have the most fun mouse names to say, “Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca.” Burgle a dollhouse while its doll owners are away. Disappointed to find no real food, only colored beads, in the dolls’ pantry. ARTSL ANDIA KIDS AT THE PERFORMANCE • GERONIMO STILTON

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