Mary Poppins - NW Children's Theater by Artslandia

DECEMBER 8, 2019 – JANUARY 6, 2019

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A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, New York, NY. Tel 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.mtishows.com

DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sarah Jane Hardy MUSIC DIRECTOR: Tracy Ross SCENIC & PROPERTIES DESIGNER: John Ellingson COSTUME DESIGNER: Mary Eggers WIG DESIGNER: Jessica Carr LIGHTING DESIGNER: Carl Faber SOUND DESIGNER: Jake Newcomb

MANAGING EDITOR Kristen Seidman MEDIA DIRECTOR Chris Porras SALES DIRECTOR Lindsey Ferguson DESIGNERS Lisa Johnston-Smith Dan Le Jackie Tran ARTSLANDIA BOX MANAGER Bella Showerman PUBLISHER'S REPRESENTATIVE Nicole Lane PUBLISHING COORDINATOR Sara Chavis NEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATE Ashley Coates PHOTOGRAPHERS Christine Dong Max McDermott PODCAST HOST Susannah Mars

PROJECTION ARTIST: Andrés Alcalá FLYING DIRECTOR: Johnny Pickett

Flying by Foy

Approximate run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There will be one 15 minute intermission.

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Mary Poppins............................... Chrissy Kelly-Pettit Bert.............................................Alec Cameron-Lugo George Banks ��Andrés Alcalá Winifred Banks �� Elizabeth Hadley Jane Banks �� Minna Sneed Michael Banks �� Phillip Wells Mrs. Brill / Bird Woman �� Caren Graham Robertson Ay / Ensemble ��Django Boletus Admiral Boom / Bank Chairman................. Erik James Miss Andrew / Mrs. Corry / Queen Victoria �� Signe Larsen Policeman / Park Keeper / Northbrook / Ensemble �� Ken Yoshikawa Fannie / Ensemble ��Justine Beall Katie Nana / Ensemble ��Chase Kerman Purple Doll / Ensemble ��Colette Mayer Miss Lark / Ensemble �� Charlotte Sanders Blue Doll / Ensemble �� Crea Sisco Neleus / Ensemble ��Harrison Talcott Valentine / Ensemble �� Ryder Thompson Von Hussler / Ensemble ��Jasper Warhus Annie / Ensemble ��Melody Wells Mary Poppins Understudy / Ensemble Swing........................ Lavinia Martin-Weber Ensemble Swing �� Riley Holmes Ensemble Swing �� Grace Malloy Ensemble Swing �� Ellie Smith

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Roger Monroe

Jean Hardy, Jane Pivovarnik, Carrie Anne Huneycutt, Claudia La Rue, Wendy Meehan, Tevis Hockenbury, Renee Seed, Meera Nair, Gowri Ganesh, Keshav Ganesh, Cindi Kinder, Nancy Kurkinen

Claire Aldridge, Kat Bora, Molly Gilbert, Joe Rogers

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Steve Hambrick MASTER CARPENTER

Paul Brown PRODUCTION MANAGER

WARDROBE

Jennie Spector

Jean Hardy

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER

CRAFTS AND FABRICATION

Nancy Christy

Dustin Brown

ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER

Camille Trinka PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Henry Martin

SOUND TECHNICIAN

Jake Newcomb LIGHTBOARD OPERATORS

Paul Brown, Steve Hambrick

ASSISTANT WIG DESIGNER

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Roger Monroe, Joe Rogers, Ken Yoshikawa INTERN TECHNICIANS

Claire Churchill, Samuel Cohen, Alexa Lagesen, Max O’Hare, Bergen Patokoski, Maggie Stanton SEASON CARPENTERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND PAINTERS

Mikal Von Borg, Corey McCarey, Mark Schwan, David Pritchard, Sam Burns, Kay Conneely, Signe Larsen, Jennie Spector, Laine Wagner, David Pritchard, Corey McCarey, Bryan Ringsted SCENIC ARTISTS

John Ellingson, David Pritchard VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & HOUSE MANAGER

Becca Reyes-Geislinger SCHOOL MATINEE MANAGER

Cindi Kinder ASL INTERPRETERS

Dot Hearn, Kassie Hughes, Stephanie Bessinger AUDIO DESCRIBER

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ACT I Prologue (Chim Chim Cher-ee) BERT Cherry Tree Lane MRS. BRILL, WINIFRED, JANE, MICHAEL, ROBERTSON AY, GEORGE

The Perfect Nanny JANE, MICHAEL

Practically Perfect MARY POPPINS, JANE, MICHAEL

All Me Own Work

SONGS ACT II

Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise) MRS. BRILL, ROBERTSON AY, MICHAEL, JANE, WINIFRED

Brimstone and Treacle MISS ANDREW

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

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BERT, MARY POPPINS, PARK KEEPER, MICHAEL, JANE, KITE FLIERS

Jolly Holiday

Good for Nothing / Being Mrs. Banks

BERT, PARK KEEPER, JANE, MICHAEL, NELEUS, MARY POPPINS, ENSEMBLE

GEORGE AND WINIFRED

Cherry Tree Lane / Jolly Holiday (Reprise) GEORGE, WINIFRED, JANE, MICHAEL

Let’s Hope She Will Stay GEORGE, WINIFRED, JANE, MICHAEL

Winds Do Change

Brimstone and Treacle part 2 MARY POPPINS, MISS ANDREW

Practically Perfect (Reprise) JANE, MICHAEL, MARY POPPINS

Step in Time

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BERT, JANE, MICHAEL, MARY POPPINS, SWEEPS

A Spoonful of Sugar

Down the Chimney

MARY POPPINS, JANE, MICHAEL, ROBERTSON AY, WINIFRED

SWEEPS, BERT, JANE, MICHAEL

Precision and Order / A Man Has Dreams CLERKS, CHAIRMAN, VON HUSSLER, NORTHBROOK, GEORGE

Feed the Birds

A Man Has Dreams / A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise) GEORGE, BERT

Anything Can Happen

BIRD WOMAN, MARY POPPINS, ENSEMBLE

MARY POPPINS, JANE, MICHAEL, WINIFRED, BIRD WOMAN, ENSEMBLE

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Give Us the Word

MARY POPPINS, MRS. CORRY, BERT, MICHAEL, JANE, ENSEMBLE

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The Winds May Blow / Twists and Turns

Anything Can Happen part 2

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MARY POPPINS, BERT, MRS. CORRY, JANE, MICHAEL, ENSEMBLE

Playing the Game

A Spoonful of Sugar / Finale

MARY POPPINS, VALENTINE, BLUE DOLL, PURPLE DOLL, TOYS

MARY POPPINS, COMPANY

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CAST BIOS ANDRÉS ALCALÁ MR. BANKS For NWCT, Andrés most recently played Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Old Wise in The Starlings Present: The Tail of Sleeping Beauty, Zeke/Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Shrek, and Tlememe in The Sun Serpent. Other credits include Exiles at ART, Eyes for Consuela at Profile Theatre, and The Giver with OCT. Andrés was the recipient of a TCG New Generations grant and an NEA grant. This support enabled him to spend 6 years in Arizona as an Associate Artist working alongside David Saar, Artistic Director for Childsplay, where he directed the west coast premiere of Getting Near to Baby, With Two Wings, and the national tours of Go Dog Go! and Ferdinand the Bull in which he also played Ferdinand. He is also known for his work with Oregon Shakespeare Festival as an actor and as a touring Educating Artist. He holds a BFA in Acting from Southern Oregon University in Ashland.

JUSTINE BEALL FANNIE/ENSEMBLE Justine-Elise is an 8th grader at the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy focusing on dance. She appeared as Nibbs in NWCT’s Peter Pan last spring and has performed roles in many many Second Stage shows, such as Ida in Honk! Jr. Justine loves any opportunity to entertain, whether it’s singing and dancing on the kitchen counter, writing and performing social awareness raps, or speaking in an array of accents. She wishes to thank her family, teachers and directors for this opportunity.

DJANGO BOLETUS ROBERTSON AY/ENSEMBLE NWCT welcomes Django for his Mainstage debut! A senior at Franklin High School, Django is a member of OCT’s Young Professional program. When he’s not onstage, Django enjoys freelance photography, singing in his

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school choir, and listening to musicals. He thanks his friends and parents for helping throughout his growing acting career.

ALEC CAMERON-LUGO BERT Alec is excited to be making his NWCT debut in Mary Poppins! A 2016 Pacific University graduate, recent credits include HURL (Corrib Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Anonymous Theatre), Cabaret (Fuse Theatre Ensemble), and Merrily We Roll Along (Staged!). He is also a graphic designer and artist, and his work has been featured in theaters both locally and regionally. As always, thank you to Victor and Mary.

CAREN GRAHAM MRS. BRILL/BIRD WOMAN NWCT is delighted to welcome Caren back to the stage, where she previously appeared as Mrs./Grama in Junie B. Jones and Glinda/Aunt Em in The Wizard of Oz. Other favorite roles include Miss Maudie in To Kill a Mockingbird at Lakewood Theater Company, Beverly in The Receptionist at Interplayers’ Company, and Paulina in The Seagull at Artists Repertory Theater. Caren holds an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Washington, and also works as a teaching artist with Young Audiences and the Right Brain Initiative. Thanks to my dear family for their loving support.

ELIZABETH HADLEY WINIFRED BANKS Elizabeth has most recently performed in Portland with Stumptown Theater. She played the boisterous Carlotta in Phantom of the Opera, a jolly Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol and an evil mayor in The Toxic Avenger. A graduate of George Fox University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Performance and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Elizabeth is known by some for her gleeful appreciation

of anything Christmas. When she isn’t performing she enjoys painting and crunching through fall leaves. Elizabeth is thrilled to reprise her role as Winifred at NWCT in this delightful holiday romp filled with magic and imagination.

RILEY HOLMES ENSEMBLE SWING Thrilled to be back on the Mainstage, Riley previously played a Bandit in Chitra: The Girl Prince and Gray in Robin Hood. She also recently appeared as Olive in Ella Enchanted at Oregon Children’s Theatre. Riley is a second year member of both Interns NW and OCT Young Professionals, and enjoys dancing, drawing, and surfing. A junior at Sherwood High School, Riley sends endless thank yous to the village of supporters and teachers who guide her and continue to grow her.

ERIK JAMES ADMIRAL BOOM/ BANK CHAIRMAN Always happy to be back on the stage that’s been his home for 26 seasons now, this marks Erik’s 56th show with NWCT. Last year he was the King in Cinderella, and before that, Turtle in Snow White. Other past roles include Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Little John in Robin Hood, and Daniel Webster in The Devil & Daniel Webster. He’s performed with most Portland theaters, as well as others across the country. In addition to being an actor all his life, he’s also an established playwright, film scholar, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. He dedicates his performance to his late Mom, who took him to see Mary Poppins at a local drivein when it was first released in 1964.

SIGNE LARSEN MISS ANDREW/MRS. CORRY/ QUEEN VICTORIA Signe is thrilled to back at NWCT for Mary Poppins after performing in the 2014 production. This year she was also seen in such roles as

CAST BIOS Madame Bernadette in Cinderella (NWCT), Phoebe in As You Like It (Bag&Baggage), and Ensemble in Cabaret (Fuse Theater Ensemble). Also a stage combat choreographer, makeup artist, and costumer, Signe holds a BFA in Acting from Cornish College of the Arts.

GRACE MALLOY ENSEMBLE SWING Grace recently won a PAMTA Award for her performance as Wendy Darling in NWCT’s Peter Pan. Other favorite roles include Ozian Guard/Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz (NWCT), Judy in Judy Moody (Oregon Children’s Theater), and Keeley Gibson in Billy Elliot (Pixiedust Productions). She is in eleventh grade at Forest Grove High School, an OCT Young Professional, and a Kids Co. and Studio NW alumnus. A few of her favorite things are showtunes, mini sour gummy worms, and getting to meet and interact with the audience after a show! Special thanks to her parents, and everyone who loves and supports her.

COLETTE MAYER PURPLE DOLL/ENSEMBLE Returning to the NWCT stage, Colette was most recently seen as a puppeteer in The Starlings Present: Amelia Earhart’s First Flight, an ensemble member in Shrek the Musical, the Knight of Ni in Studio NW’s Spamalot, and in the ensemble of Annie at Broadway Rose. A ninth grader at Lakeridge High School and former member of Studio JR and Studio NW, she sends special thanks to her mom and dad, and to Sarah Jane for the wonderful opportunity.

LAVINIA MARTIN-WEBER MARY POPPINS UNDERSTUDY/ ENSEMBLE SWING A homeschooled high school senior, the theater feels like a second home to Lavinia, whether she’s on stage performing or backstage as crew. Lavinia

is grateful to add Mary Poppins to her list of favorite roles, including Hermia in a Midsummer Night’s Dream; Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; Mom’s Leg in Cat in The Hat; and ensemble roles in Shrek, Wizard of Oz, and Chitra. Lavinia recently danced her way through John Hughes High as Samantha with Staged! In addition to her theatrical pursuits, Lavinia sings with the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Trebles. Lavinia lives with her parents and six sisters in Northeast Portland, bursting out in song and dance with full harmony akin to a real life musical.

CHRISSY KELLY-PETTIT MARY POPPINS NWCT is delighted to welcome Chrissy back to Cherry Tree Lane after her 2014 performance as Mary Poppins which garnered a DRAMMY nomination and a PAMTA win for Outstanding Actress! Other favorite roles include Marian in The Music Man at Broadway Rose, Luisa in Nine at Lakewood Theater Co., Amanda in Private Lives at Bag & Baggage, and Mermaid Sister in The Little Mermaid at NWCT. Chrissy holds a BA in Theater Arts from SUNY New Paltz and studied abroad at Middlesex University of London. More info at ChrissyK-P.com Special thanks to Jake, Josie, Mom and Dad.

CHASE KERMAN KATIE NANA/ENSEMBLE Chase is excited to return to the Mainstage after appearing in the ensembles of Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz. A Studio NW and Summer Days! alum, Chase also appeared as Tessie in Annie and a Featured Soloist in Godspell at the Broadway Rose Teen Camp. A freshman at Jesuit High School, she sends special thanks to her friends and parents for their support, and Sarah Jane for the opportunity.

CHARLOTTE SANDERS MISS LARK/ENSEMBLE Mary Poppins marks Charlotte’s fourth appearance on the NWCT Mainstage, after performing as Tootles in Peter Pan, an Ensemble Member in The Wizard of Oz, and as Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical. Charlotte is 13 years old, a member of Studio NW and Kids Co., and a science nerd. She thanks her family and friends, and especially her friends at school for “listening to me when I talk about theatre, even if they don’t know what I’m saying.”

CREA SISCO BLUE DOLL/ENSEMBLE Crea is thrilled to be back on the Mainstage after playing Sid in last season’s Cinderella. An NWCT student since age 3, she played Ugly in Honk! with Studio Jr, and recently joined Studio NW. Crea is in the eighth grade at SES, and loves to sing, dance, and act. She thanks her mom, dad, grandma, and little brother for supporting her, Sarah Jane for this amazing opportunity, and NWCT for a trusty ten years of her life.

ELLIE SMITH ENSEMBLE SWING Happy to be back on the Mainstage, Ellie previously appeared as a Red Bird in The Starlings Present: Amelia Earhart’s First Flight and in the ensemble of The Wizard of Oz. Ellie has participated in multiple NWCT training programs, including two years of Kids Co. and Studio NW, and is currently a second year Intern. A junior at Lincoln High School, Ellie enjoys rock climbing and painting when she’s not onstage. She would like to thank everyone at the theater who has helped get her to where she is today.

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CAST BIOS MINNA SNEED JANE BANKS Minna is excited to spend the holidays with NWCT! She previously performed as a Billy Bird in The Starlings Present: Amelia Earhart’s First Flight and a Munchkin/Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz. Minna is 13 years old, and attends A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences. She also trains at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theater, and is a member of JCO at Polaris Dance Theater. Minna likes science and reading, and sends special thanks to her family, friends, and castmates.

HARRISON TALCOTT NELEUS/ENSEMBLE NWCT welcomes Harrison back to the stage after his performances in the

ensembles of Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz. As a member of Studio NW, he starred as Lieutenant Cioffi in Curtains the Musical, and also appeared as Warner in Legally Blonde with Spotlight Teen Intensive, and Corey in the webseries Rose City Underground. An eighth grader at West Sylvan, Harrison also runs cross country on the Lincoln Cluster Team. He thanks his mom, dad, and sister for always supporting and helping him.

RYDER THOMPSON VALENTINE/ENSEMBLE Ryder returns to the NWCT stage after playing the title role in last season’s Peter Pan. Other roles include Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz, Donald in Welcome to Willoughby with Kids Co., and an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with

Fowler Middle School, where he is in the eighth grade. Ryder enjoys playing French Horn and taking theater classes at NWCT, OCT, YPTP, and Bridgetown Conservatory. He thanks his family, friends, Rick Lewis, John Ellingson, and Sarah Jane Hardy for all their support!

JASPER WARHUS VON HUSSLER/ENSEMBLE Jasper, a 10th grader at Sunset High School, returns to the Mainstage after appearing in the ensemble of Cinderella. As a member of Studio NW, he played Aaron Fox in Curtains the Musical and Lancelot in Spamalot!, and also appeared as Duke Vincentio in Measure for Measure with Oregon Children’s Theater.

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CAST & CREATIVE TEAM BIOS MELODY WELLS ANNIE/ENSEMBLE Melody is delighted to make her Mainstage debut after performing in Summer Days! She’s performed in Billy Elliot at Pixie Dust Productions (Debbie Wilkinson), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Lakewood Theater (Imogene Herdman), Peter Pan at Journey Theater Arts Group (Tinkerbell), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Journey Summer Theater (Jemima Potts). Melody loves dancing, Disneyland, reading, and school. Thanks to her directors, family, and God. Psalms 7:17.

PHILLIP WELLS MICHAEL BANKS Phillip previously appeared on the NWCT stage as Michael Darling in Peter Pan, and in Summer Days! Other favorite roles include Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd with Enlightened Theatrics, Little Jake in Annie Get Your Gun with Elsinore, Assorted Featured Roles in A Christmas Carol with Portland Playhouse, and Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with Lakewood Theater. Phillip is 12 years old, and loves performing, Legos, books, and Disneyland. Thanks to directors, family, and God for this wonderful opportunity! James 3:17.

KEN YOSHIKAWA POLICEMAN, PARK KEEPER, VON HUSSLER Ken is thrilled to be back on the NWCT stage after appearing as Prince Arjun in Chitra: The Girl Prince. Other appearances include Soldier in Mojada, A Medea in Los Angeles with Portland Center Stage/Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Malvolio and Antonio in Twelfth Night with Oregon Adventure Theater, and Clerk in You For Me For You with Portland Playhouse. A Reed College Theater Arts and OSF Summer Seminar Alumnus, Ken can also be found reading his poetry around the city. He thanks his family and friends.

SARAH JANE HARDY DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER As the Artistic Director of Northwest Children’s Theater, Sarah Jane enjoyed directing the world premieres of Chitra: The Girl Prince, Cinderella, The Starlings Present: Amelia Earhart’s First Flight, Sherlock Holmes, The Jungle Book, El Zorrito, Rapunzel Uncut, Snow White, Robin Hood, Pinocchio, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Alice in Wonderland, and Hansel and Gretel; as well as The Wizard of Oz, Elephant & Piggie’s “We’re in a Play”, James and the Giant Peach, Seussical (2005/2012), Willy Wonka, Go, Dog. Go!, Annie, Narnia (2010, 2004), Goodnight Moon, The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet, Crazy for You, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and more. She also directed the 2014 production of Mary Poppins, which received 7 Drammy Awards including Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreographer, and Best Production of a Musical; and 6 Portland Area Musical Theater Awards including Outstanding Director and Outstanding Production. Other Portland work includes directing The Lesser Magoo for defunkt theatre (for which she received a Drammy) and The Secret Garden for Staged! As a 2017 recipient of the Theater for Young Audience’s Ann Shaw Fellowship, Sarah Jane traveled to Indonesia to study under Balinese shadow puppet master, I Made Sadia.

CARL FABER LIGHTING DESIGN Carl’s NWCT credits include Elephant and Piggie, Peter Pan, Chitra: The Girl Prince, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, and The Sun Serpent. Other recent Portlandarea credits include designs with Artists Rep (Magellanica, Between Riverside & Crazy, 4000 Miles, The Price), Third Rail (The Angry Brigade, The Realistic Joneses), Broadway Rose (Trails, Beehive - Drammy Best Lighting Design), Profile Theatre (Water by the Spoonful, The Happiest Song Plays Last, Orlando, Dead Man’s Cell Phone),

and Theatre Vertigo (Carnivora). Carl has designed regionally and internationally with Arena Stage, Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Ars Nova, Theater Freiburg, and Shanghai Centre Theatre. He has worked in Touring Production for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, The National, and Bon Iver, and he is a Founding Member of the NYC-based immersive theater company, Woodshed Collective. Other notable positions include: Light Artist at Eaux Claires Music Festival, Lighting Supervisor at the Williamstown Theatre Festival (2008-2009), Assistant Lighting Designer for the Portland Opera, and Assistant Lighting Designer for the Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and August: Osage County. He attended The Catlin Gabel School here in Portland and holds a B.A. in Drama from Vassar College where he was the recipient of the Kazan Prize. Member: United Scenic Artists Local USA-829. www.carlfaber.com.

ROGER MONROE COMPANY STAGE MANAGER Roger has served as NWCT’s resident stage manager for 19 seasons, including the last production of Elephant and Piggie, and five productions of Peter Pan. In addition to co-directing NWCT’s Interns NW, Roger designs sets, lights, and properties for Main and Second Stage productions and Playlabs. Previously his work was seen in Robin Hood (2016), Sherlock Holmes, El Zorrito, Busytown, Rapunzel Uncut, The Hobbit (2009), The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Seussical, and The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle (2002) for which he received a Drammy in Scene Design. Roger holds a B.S. in Theater Arts from Portland State University.

TRACY ROSS MUSICAL DIRECTION Tracy attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, U.C. Berkley and

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS the Manhattan School of Music in New York where he earned a Master of Music degree. He has worked with the San Francisco Opera, Lamplighters and the Western Opera Theater. Since moving to Portland, Tracy has worked with NWCT, Oregon Ballet Theater, Pacific Festival Ballet, Stumptown Stages, and Broadway Rose Theater as well as appearing frequently in recital as a vocal accompanist.

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MARY EGGERS COSTUME DESIGN NWCT welcomes Mary back this season for Mary Poppins. She is a recipient of several Drammy Awards for her costume designs for NWCT (Chitra: The Girl Prince, Snow White, Pinocchio, Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz, and Go, Dog. Go!), and for Les Miserables with Broadway Rose Theatre. Other memorable NWCT work includes the premieres of Alice in Wonderland, Hansel & Gretel, Robin Hood, and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mary is the former Costume Director for the La Jolla Playhouse and graduate of the renowned MFA design program at the University of California - San Diego.

JAKE NEWCOMB SOUND DESIGN Jake is thrilled to be back for another season at NWCT. There are few things he likes more than making a room sound great, and sharing his work with an audience. Jake has mixed shows at Portland Center Stage, The Newmark Theater, and has filled the role of Co-Sound-Designer for Artist Rep’s productions of Magellanica and their most recent work It’s a Wonderful Life. He recently worked on the audio team for the 2018 Pickathon music festival, which included 3 days of music and camping on a farm in Happy Valley, Oregon. In the summer of 2017, Jake served as the Chief Audio Engineer for the Tony Award winning show The Lost Colony, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. As a

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS freelance engineer, he records podcasts, voiceovers, commercials and musical acts within the Portland area. Some clients include BBC radio, Nike, The National Park Service, OCAC, and Music Together of Portland. He has recently begun designing sound for short film and animation. Jake has a B.S. degree in Audio Engineering, from Husson University, where he graduated with high honors. He was the recipient of the Spotlight Award at the 2016 Drammys, and a multiple time PAMTA nominee.

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JOHN ELLINGSON SCENIC AND PROPERTIES DESIGN John is NWCT’s Associate Artistic Director, and his artistic stamp has been on every NWCT production since 2006. For NWCT, John has acted, devised, codirected, taught classes, and designed and fabricated scenery, props, and puppets. Favorite productions include NWCT’s Starling series, for which John recently designed and fabricated over 25 original puppets, and the 2014 production of Mary Poppins, which was the recipient of 7 Drammy Awards including Outstanding Achievement in Properties Design; and 6 PAMTAs including Outstanding Set Designer. Other memorable productions include Elephant & Piggie, James and the Giant Peach (2013 Drammy recipient for Special Design), The BFG (2012 Drammy Award for Outstanding Mask Design), Busytown, Snow White, Pinocchio, The Wizard of Oz, Go, Dog. Go! and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. John studied puppetry in the U.K. as a recipient of the Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s Leslie O. Fulton Fellowship.

ANDRÉS ALCALÁ PROJECTION DESIGNER Andrés has designed video projections at NWCT for Chitra: The Girl Prince, Robin Hood, The Wizard of Oz, Rock the Presidents, Snow White (Portland Area Musical Theatre Award for Outstanding Visual Design), Shrek

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS the Musical, The Sun Serpent, The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins; for the Interns NW productions The Yellow Boat and This is Me; and Second Stage productions of Hair, Metamorphoses, The Tempest, The Studio Zone, and A Chorus Line. Most recently he did animation projection work at Artists Repertory Theatre for Feathers and Teeth. At Miracle Theatre he created projections for Into the Beautiful North and Learn to Be Latina. For Childsplay in Arizona he designed Goodnight Night Moon, The Never Ending Story, and Miss Nelson is Missing. For Stray Cat Theatre in Arizona he designed video for Columbinus which received best production of the year. He created video animation and design for a new piece at Repetorio Espanol in New York.

AndrĂŠs has received awards for acting and directing in Portland and Arizona, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southern Oregon University.

CAMILLE TRINKA ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER Camille is thrilled to be a part of this production! Working alongside Sarah Jane is a dream. Camille was last seen on the NWCT stage as Cinderella in Cinderella. She has also performed with Lakewood, Broadway Rose, and Enlightened Theatrics. Camille enjoys teaching and choreographing when she is not performing. She recently choreographed Shrek Jr. at Enlightened Theatrics

this past summer as well as assistant choreographed Lion King Jr. at Riverdale Grade School. Look for her in NWCTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next show, The Starlings Present: Dinosaurs!

JESSICA CARR WIG DESIGN Jessica Carr Miller is thrilled to be back at NWCT designing wigs. She has her BA in theatre from the University of Oregon. Her credits include, the previous Mary Poppins and Shrek the Musical at NWCT as well as 1776 and NINE from Lakewood Theatre. Jessica is currently working at Portland Center Stage as their wig supervisor.

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ept. 22 - Oct. 21, 2018 Feb. 2 “The - 24,Starlings” 2019 as your April With NWCT puppet troupe guides,20 - May 12, 2019 discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs!

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Hungry for more dinosaur facts? Don’t miss The Starlings! This interactive, puppet-fueled extravaganza is perfect for first-time theater-goers and parents alike. CATCH THESE FEATHERED THESPIANS IN THEIR BIGGEST ADVENTURE YET! FEB 2–24, 2019.

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ANNUAL FAMILY PLAYLAB

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honk! Ages 7 - Adult

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic duck-outof-water story is given the musical treatment in this fast-paced family playlab. Parents, grandparents, and children will unite to bring the story of “The Ugly Duckling” to life, complete with singing, dancing, and fantastic parts for all ages!

CAMPS M-F MAR. 25-29 BEFORE & AFTER CARE

A L L- DAY C A M P S : 9 A M - 4 P M

All-Day Camps include supervised lunch/ break time from 12:00-1:00 pm.

PLAYLAB

Mon.- Fri. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Mon.- Fri. 4:00-5:00 p.m.

$25 $25

Beauty and the Beast

Ages 7 - 11 “Be our guest” to this musical playlab event! Set off on an adventure through an enchanted castle, where the residents have been magically transformed through a horrible curse. Will the power of love and compassion be enough to break the spell before it is too late? Find out, in this “tale as old as time.”

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$295

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EXPLORE Wild Kratts to the Rescue Ages 6 - 9 Explore the secret lives of animals both exotic and familiar. Swim with the sea turtles or explore a bear’s cave. In the Kratt clubhouse, adventure is only a whisker away. Demonstration last class

$275

Myth(ology) Busters

Ages 9 - 11 Warning: This is a class for the brave of hear t. Hunt t hrough t he haunted halls of Northwest Children’s Theater in search of monsters, ghouls, and all things paranormal. The truth is out there…

Demonstration last class M O R N I N G CA M P : 9 A M - 12 P M

FIRST STAGE CAMP If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Ages 3 - 5 Never offer a mouse a cookie if you’re not prepared to give away a whole lot more! This is a tale of rascals, scamps, mischief makers, and one very savvy mouse. Are you ready to find out what really happens when you give a mouse a cookie?

Demonstration last class

$150

$275

Musical Mashups

Ages 10 - 14 Back by popular demand! NWCT’s Musical Mashups combines popular Broadway hits with your pop music favorites, then brings it all together with showstopping choreog raphy! The per fect camp for aspiring superstars.

$275

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W E LCO M E TO WI NTE R C L ASS ES! NWCT is excited to invite our families back for a new year of theater classes and camps! Tacky the Penguin returns for a First Stage encore, Cinderella tears up the dance floor in our original Playlab, and movie musicals take center stage in our musical theater Skills class. This year, NWCT’s always-popular family playlab is the heart-warming musical Honk! the story of the Ugly Duckling. For those interested in building up their backstage skillset, we have Theatrical Makeup with Signe Larsen, who can also be found playing the dreadful nanny Miss Andrew in our holiday production of Mary Poppins. Not to worry, Signe is much nicer in real life! Come in from the drizzle and brighten your day with a class at NWCT. We’re delighted to have you!

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The NWCT ambassador troupe performs their original holiday show on the main stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Who will win over the judges with their talent and pizzazz? Will it be the Sugar Plum Fairy with her sweet southern charm, the angel who can’t remember her lyrics, or Cindy Lou Who’s kung fu? Featuring the actual, and unusual, talents of the Kid’s Co. NW ensemble, this performance is sure to make your heart grow three sizes.

Jacob is an actor and educator in Por tland. He started his NWCT ca re er as a st udent i n t h e I nt e r n s N W program and went on to take theater classes, work backstage, class assist, perform in second stage shows, house manage, and volunteer before becoming a full-fledged Teaching Artist. He was last seen on the Mainstage in the ensemble for The Wizard of Oz (2016), and recently performed in t he immersive summer solst ice show Litha with Joy & Wonder Theatre. Jacob can also be found working in the box office and house managing shows! Jacob is also t he Env ironmental Educat ion Director at Tualatin Hills Nature Center where he coord i nates env i ronmental education activities for adults, children, and school groups.

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Favorite thing about working at NWCT: D iscover ing teachable moment s w it h passionate theater students!

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WINTER CALENDAR DECEMBER 8-31

Mary Poppins on Mainstage (Closes Jan. 6)

Kid’s Co. NW North Pole’s Got Talent on Mainstage

Poppins Girl Scout Workshop

17-21

Winter Break Camp: Jolly Holiday Camp!

JANUARY 6

Mary Poppins Closes

Winter Classes Begin

12-13

Elephant & Piggie Hillsboro Tour (Performs at The Vault)

FEBRUARY 2-24

The Starlings Present: Dinosaurs!

MARCH 5&7

Studio NW: Showcase

Winter Playlab Performances

2019-20 Season Announcement Party

25-29

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P L AYL A B S The following classes will end with a playlab performance. Students will audition, rehearse, and perform. Everyone gets a part! Size or nature of roles is at the professional discretion of our instructors. All roles provide a valuable learning experience. No refunds granted due to dissatisfaction with assigned roles.

Cinderella’s Dancing Slippers

Ages 7 - 11

The classic tale of hope, determination, and enchantment comes to life in this musical playlab. When a twist of fate saddles Cinderella with a cruel stepmother and a pair of selfish sisters, she plans her escape the only way she knows how — show-stopping dance numbers! (A) Sat. (B) Sat.

11:15 am -1:15 pm 3:45-5:45 pm

Performance 3/3 Performance 3/3

$190

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1/12-3/2 1/12-3/2

$190

H O N K! Honk! Ages 7 - Adult Hans Christian Andersen’s classic duck-out-of-water story is given the musical treatment in this fast-paced family playlab. Parents, grandparents, and children will unite to bring the story of “The Ugly Duckling” to life, complete w it h s i ng i ng , d a nc i ng , a nd fantastic parts for all ages!

Sat. 9:00 - 11:00 am Performance

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$190, Add an Adult $40

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Ages 7 - 11

The time has come for henchmen, cronies, and minions everywhere to hit the big city! When their former leader mysteriously vanishes, a stalwart crew of second fiddles sets out to find a new super-villain to serve. Filled with small, yellow bundles of humor and adventure, this playlab is perfect for any child drawn to the villainous side of the path.

1:30-3:30 pm

Performance 3/3

1/12-3/2

$190

Outlaws of Sherwood Forest

Ages 10 - 14

When Marion ventures into the wild Sherwood Forest, she meets an unlikely crew of merry bandits led by the infamous Robin Hood. She’s soon swept up in the heist to end all heists, as Robin and company seek to defeat the evil Sheriff and restore justice to the kingdom.

Sat.

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1/12-3/2

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Despicable Minions

Sat.

Ages 3 -4

Journey to the secret wintertime world of the snowmen. Every night, while we are sleeping, the snowmen come alive and play! This magical First Stage class is perfect for young performers to develop their imaginations while learning the building blocks of theater.

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3:45-5:45 pm

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Tacky the Penguin

$170 Ages 4 - 6

Tacky the Penguin is an odd bird. He’s loud, boisterous, and LOVES to do a good cannonball. Tacky doesn’t quite fit in. However, when trouble rears its head, it’s Tacky’s antics that always save the day. Explore the frozen world of Tacky and fr iends through crafts, song, and storytelling.

(A) Sat. (B) Sat.

11:15 am-12:45 pm 2:45-4:15 pm

Short demonstration on last day of class

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Students explore theater through creative drama — themed play, games, art and plenty of fun!

From intro level to advanced, the following classes are designed to help students hone specific theater skills. Size or nature of featured opportunities is at the professional discretion of our instructors. No refunds granted due to dissatisfaction with such featured opportunities.

Acting: Character Study

Ages 8 - 11

Learn the importance of NOT being yourself in this essential skills class! Develop complex, well-rounded characters, study objectives, and discover how characters maneuver around obstacles to get what they want.

Sat.

11:15 am-12:45 pm

1/12-3/2

Short demonstration on last day of class

$170

Musical Theater: Screen to Stage

Ages 8 - 11

Everything is better as a musical! In this skill-builder, students will tackle Broadway musicals that began as major motion pictures. Songs include selections from Mean Girls, SpongeBob, Waitress, Hairspray, and more!

(A) Sat. (B) Sat.

9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm

1/12-3/2 1/12-3/2

Short demonstration on last day of class

$170

Theatrical Makeup

Ages 10 - 16

Master the secrets of stage make-up! Students will learn the foundations of foundation, and cover the techniques required to create incredible characters and illusions onstage.

Sat.

3:45-5:15 pm

1/12-3/2

Short demonstration on last day of class

$170

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Roald Dahl’s Dirty Beasts

Ages 6 - 9

Explore the mixed-up, madcap world of Roald Dahl as we take on tales of unusual and extraordinary animals. Travel to Paris with a transforming toad, soar through the air with a flying cow, and do your best to avoid being lunch for a lion.

(A) Sat. (B) Sat.

9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm

1/12-3/2 1/12-3/2

Short demonstration on last day of class

Wreck-it-World

$170 Ages 7- 10

Welcome to the Game Central Station! Students will play their way through the video-game inspired worlds of Wreck-It Ralph, Minecraft, Super Mario Bros, and more as they solve puzzles, build structures, and level-up. Press Start to Play!

(A) Sat. (B) Sat.

11:15 am-12:45 pm 3:45-5:15 pm

1/12-3/2 1/12-3/2

Short demonstration on last day of class

$170

Theater on the Edge: Stage Combat

Ages 10 - 16

Back by popular demand! Trained fight choreographers will lead beginning students through the building blocks of stage combat as they learn how to stab, slap, tumble, and kick with control.

Sat.

1:00-3:30 pm

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