Flora & Ulysses - Oregon Children's Theatre

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WELCOME TO OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE! On January 19, OCT joined 500 theaters nationally and many theaters locally for The Ghostlight Project to affirm our commitment to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We were honored to have OCT staff, board, friends, teachers, students, Young Professionals, cast members, and the brothers

and sisters of IATSE stagehands union gather with us at OCT Headquarters (1939 NE Sandy Boulevard). What struck me most about the gathering was that it was about empathy, love, and affirmation of our values.

These values are expressed and represented in Flora & Ulysses and Tomás & the Library Lady. Flora’s world is filled with oddities and outsiders. It is a world that we could easily dismiss, but embracing it is so joyous and fun, that to dismiss it would be our loss. Tomás’ world is full of hardship and barriers, yet he and his family remain kind and loving and they inspire us to grow and achieve.

We embrace the values of The Ghostlight Project because it is who we are as an organization. As human beings, we are all different, but when we gather together as a community to tell and listen to stories, we illuminate our similarities.

At OCT, we believe in and nurture the human potential of the youth we serve.

STAN FOOTE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

BRAVERY LEARN IT HERE.

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FEBRUARY 25–MARCH 26, 2017 WINNINGSTAD THEATRE FLORA & ULYSSES. © 2013 by Kate DiCamillo. Illustrations copyright © 2013 by Keith Campbell. Originally published by Candlewick Press.

Used with the permission of Pippin Properties, Inc. Book by John Glore.

Director Marcella Crowson

Scenic Designer Kaye Blankenship

Lighting Designer Jennifer Lin

Costume Designer Jenny Ampersand

Props Master Emily Wilken

Composer & Sound Designer Rory Stitt

Projection Artist Sarah Kindler

SUPPORTING SEASON SPONSORS

TICKET TO READ SPONSORS Flora & Ulysses is a Ticket to Read title. Ticket to Read is a 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

MARKETING SPONSORS

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

CAST (in alphabetical order) Bryce Duncan............................................................................................... Ulysses Heath Koerschgen........................................................................George Buckman Diane Kondrat..........................................................................Dr. Meescham/Rita Claire Rigsby.................................................................................Phyllis Buckman Matt Sunderland...........................................................................Ernie/Mr. Klaus/ Donald Tickham Darren Sze........................................................................................William Spiver Aida Valentine..................................................................................Flora Buckman Danielle Valentine...........................................................................Tootie Tickham

PRODUCTION CREW

Kira Lombardozzi............................................................................................... Production Manager Morgan Yeates...........................................................................................................Technical Director Don Crossley..................................................Production Associate/Production Electrician Olivia Murphy...........................................................................................................Company Manager Emily Trimble....................................................................................................................Stage Manager Laura Fraley................................................................................................. Assistant Stage Manager Emily Horton............................................................................................................Wardrobe Manager James Mapes............................................................................................................Media Programmer Kate Petralia....................................................................................YP Apprentice Stage Manager Matt Sunderland................................................................................................................ Puppet Coach

WINNINGSTAD THEATRE HOUSE CREW Jen Raynak, Department Head Stagehand The March 4th, 2:00 pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates.

Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

PATRON INFORMATION Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office is located at 1939 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, Oregon. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Tickets can be ordered online at www.octc.org or by calling 503-228-9571.

Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office. Selected performances are sign language interpreted. Infrared audio enhancement and children’s booster seats are available at the cloakroom.

CAST (in alphabetical order) BRYCE DUNCAN

(Ulysses) Bryce is delighted to return to the stage with OCT. Last year you may have seen him in Geronimo Stilton as Benjamin and this upcoming spring you may see him in Robin Hood at NWCT. He is a third-year member of OCT’s Young Professionals Company and a junior at Liberty High School. When not on stage, Bryce enjoys solving Rubik’s cubes and singing in Liberty’s choir. Bryce would like to thank Marci, Stan, Dani, and of course, his family, for encouraging him through this marvelous show.

HEATH KOERSCHGEN

(George Buckman) Heath has been active in the Portland theater scene for the last 3 1/2 years.

Theatrically, Heath has worked at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage, Theatre Vertigo, Lakewood Theatre, NWCT, Corrib Theatre, Post5, Jewish Theatre Collaborative, Portland Shakespeare Project, and was nominated for a Portland Drammy Award for Best Actor in 2015. His TV and Film credits include Grimm and By God’s Grace. He is a graduate of Southern Oregon University (BFA). He would like to dedicate his performance to the three ladies in his life: Mom, Clara, and Nyx for their support, strength, and unyielding love.

DIANE KONDRAT

(Dr. Meescham/Rita) This is Diane’s first show with OCT and she’s very happy to be playing for you. Since moving to Portland in 2013, she has performed a marriage on Grimm, tended the library in Middletown, obsessed over cake in The New Electric Ballroom (Third Rail Rep), and impersonated world leaders (Queen Elizabeth, Ronald Reagan, Adolf Hitler) in Passion Play (Profile Theatre). Years of performing, from skillful professional productions to bare-bones shows in prisons, have instilled in her a steadfast respect and an unquenchable yearning for the mystery and inspiration of theater.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM CLAIRE RIGSBY

(Phyllis Buckman) Claire is thrilled to be playing a human being (and a pretty quirky one at that) in Flora & Ulysses. Previous OCT roles include Fly Girl (Fly Guy) and Spider (James and the Giant Peach). In her spare time, Claire enjoys practicing yoga, dancing like a crazy person, and walking a bunch of miles while listening to podcasts.

Special thanks to Marci, Stan, and her favorite Valentine family.

MATT SUNDERLAND

(Ernie/Mr. Klaus/ Donald Tickham) Matt is a local Portland artist, who’s very grateful to be making his OCT debut. Originally hailing from Chicago (Fly the W), Matt graduated from Linfield College with a degree in theater arts. He has worked with companies such as Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Post5 Theatre, CoHo Productions, and others. When not on stage, Matt likes to explore the outdoors, write, and work on local and national liberal campaigns. Thank you for your support in helping to bring theater and the arts to the next generations.

DARREN SZE

(William Spiver) As a fan of Kate DiCamillo’s books, Darren is thrilled to join this cast! Darren is a fifth grader and Spotlight Musical Theater student who loves singing, song writing, dancing, and gymnastics. His favorite subject in school is math. What Darren likes most about acting is that each role brings a new personality for him to experiment with. When he grows up, he’d like to be an actor, musician, and a jewelry designer. Darren would like to thank Marci for giving him this opportunity and his family and friends for supporting him.

AIDA VALENTINE

(Flora Buckman) Aida is so happy to be back at OCT, playing a girl this time! You may have seen her last season as James in James and the Giant Peach. She has enjoyed working with many theater companies around Portland including NWCT, Broadway Rose, Lakewood, Stumptown, and

Portland Opera. She thanks Marci for the opportunity to play such an amazing character and her family and friends for their amazing support. She dedicates her performance to Flora Belle, her mini pig.

DANIELLE VALENTINE

(Tootie Tickham) This is Danielle’s third show at OCT and she is excited to be part of such an amazing, creative team! Danielle has enjoyed working with various theater companies around town including Broadway Rose, Lakewood, Stumptown Stages, Hillsboro Actors Rep, and others. When not acting, Danielle enjoys teaching preschool and musical theater to young artists. She is supported by her husband, kids, family, and friends. She dedicates this performance to Choo Choo Tre.

MARCELLA CROWSON

(Director/OCT Associate Artistic Director) Marcella was fortunate to be steeped in theater from a young age, growing up in Ashland, Oregon. For OCT, she has directed The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Timmy Failure, Zombie in Love (for which she won the Drammy Award for Best Director of a Musical), The Stinky Cheese Man, The Storm in the Barn, A Wrinkle in Time, On the Eve of Friday Morning, Dis/Troy, and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. She has had the great privilege of working for such theaters as Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Portland Center Stage, CoHo Productions, Live on Stage, Oregon Repertory Theatre, and Eugene Festival of Musical Theatre, among others. She is on the board of Theatre for Young Audiences/USA.

STAN FOOTE

(OCT Artistic Director) Stan has worked for OCT for 20 years and has been the Artistic Director since the 2001–2002 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. 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 Awardwinning 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.

KAYE BLANKENSHIP

(Scenic Designer) Kaye is a scenic, lighting, and props designer. She graduated from Lewis & Clark College in 2012, and after a year working in New York, she is back in Portland and excited to be working on her second OCT show of the season! Favorite past shows include: Goosebumps (OCT), Annapurna (Third Rail), Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE (Mills Entertainment), A Winter’s Tale (Anon It Moves), Ramona Quimby (OCT), Snowstorm (CoHo), and Waxwing with String House Theatre, where she is also a founding company member.

JENNIFER LIN

(Lighting Designer) Jennifer is a freelance lighting designer and stage technician who has been working behind the scenes for Portland theater, opera, and dance since 2008.

She attended Portland State University and in 2007 received The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Achievement Award for her lighting design in the production of Electra (PSU). Jennifer is a company member of Third Rail, and a member of IATSE local 28.

JENNY AMPERSAND

(Costume Designer) Jenny is a designer based in Portland.

She created costumes for OCT’s The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.

She is an associate artist with Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble and often collaborates with Shaking the Tree, Liminal, Third Rail, Profile, and

CREATIVE TEAM Wobbly. When her hands aren’t busily building things for the theater, she can be found in her garden planting veggies and talking to squirrels, or at the coast searching for whales and interesting marine debris. For more go to www.jennyandfern.carbonmade.com.

EMILY WILKEN

(Props Master) A graduate of Illinois State University’s Scenic Design Program, Emily works with a variety of materials and with various age groups, musicians, organizations, and budgets. She enjoyed three seasons in Illinois Shakespeare Festival Prop Shop, has led mural & public arts projects, and has spearheaded puppetry workshops at public schools, libraries, and the Children’s Discovery Museum. She works with several companies in the area including Artists Repertory Theatre, Lincoln High School, Milagro, Action/Adventure, Valley Repertory Theatre, Profile Theatre, Third Rail, Enlightened Theatrics, and Theatre Vertigo. Navigating the Northwest arts scene, she takes every opportunity to broaden her reach! www.emilywilken.com

RORY STITT

(Composer/Sound Designer) Active primarily as a composer and sound designer, Rory has also worked as an actor, orchestrator, and music director. As a singer-songwriter, he has performed at the Kennedy Center (D.C.) and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre (NYC) while touring in support of his three solo albums. He’d like to thank OCT for the rare opportunity to compose superhero squirrel music.

SARAH KINDLER

(Projection Artist) When she’s not painting big things, Sarah is often drawing small things.

She also loves to cook meals for friends, drink coffee, and pet dogs. She has been painting scenery for three years at Artists Repertory Theatre, and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.

KIRA LOMBARDOZZI

(Production Manager) This is Kira’s 18th 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.

MORGAN YEATES

(Technical Director) Morgan 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 of 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. Don has been the Lighting Designer for such notable OCT productions as The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2016 Drammy Award for Lighting Design); Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made; The Storm in the Barn (2012 Drammy); Alice & Wonderland; Einstein is a Dummy (2008 Drammy); and It’s A Wonderful Life. 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 1996–2007.

OLIVIA MURPHY

(Company Manager) Olivia is so excited to be a part of all the fun OCT has to offer. For the last five years, she has worked at theaters all over Portland as a stage manager and production manager, including shows for OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheese Man 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.

EMILY TRIMBLE

(Stage Manager) This is Emily’s second production working with OCT. She graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a BA in Arts & Performance. When

working in Dallas, she worked at a number of theatre companies including WaterTower Theatre, Undermain Theatre, and Dallas Children’s Theatre. Recently, she has worked for Bag&Baggage as Stage Manager for their 2015/16 and 2014/15 seasons. She has also worked for Broadway Rose. When not in a show she likes to climb rocks, cross stitch, and crochet. As always, huge thanks to her wonderful mother.

LAURA FRALEY

(Assistant Stage Manager) Laura is excited to be returning to OCT for her third season. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. When not in the theater she can often be found roller skating or exploring Forest Park. Enjoy the show!

KATE PETRALIA

(YP Apprentice Stage Manager) Kate is currently a junior at Grant High School. When she’s not doing theater, she loves getting out in the fresh air and skiing. You may also find her with a wood cookie around her neck working with kids at camp and outdoor school.

She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her aspirations!

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. Recently, Ross celebrated his 20th anniversary as a Portlander, having moved to here for a job as General Manager at Portland Center Stage. 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.

! s n o i t s e u Q n o i Discuss

1

Have you ever wished you had a superpower? What would your superpower be?

2

Could this superpower help you be a hero? How would you use this superpower for good? What positive things could you do in the world if you had this superpower?

Who would you save?

3

Is there a time when you were heroic? OR a time when someone was heroic for you?

4

Have you ever experienced a big change—something that changed what your daily life looked like, such as moving, getting a new baby sister or brother, starting a new school?

5

What was hard about that change?

What didn’t you like about it, or what was difficult to get used to?

• What was good about that change?

• How did that make you feel?

• What new strengths did you get from that change?

By Pat Mora Adapted for the stage by José Cruz González APRIL 1–23, 2017 WINNINGSTAD THEATRE Used with permission of Curtis Brown, Ltd. Copyright © 1997. All Rights Reserved.

The Tomás Rivera archive images and speech is used with permission of the Special Collections, University Library, University of California, Riverside.

Director Rebecca Martínez

Scenic Designer Kaye Blankenship

Lighting Designer Rose Etta Venetucci

Costume Designer Sarah Gahagan

Props Master Sarah Andrews

Composer & Sound Designer Rodolfo Ortega

SHOW SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SEASON SPONSORS

TICKET TO READ SPONSORS Tomás & the Library Lady 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.

The Autzen Foundation

MARKETING SPONSORS

Summer Lea Hillman Foundation

CAST (in alphabetical order) Marcelino Lauren Hernandez Young Tomás

Daniel Lazcano-Villanueva Enrique

Carlos Manzano

Florencio/Papa Grande/Adult Tomás

Kate Mura

The Library Lady

Alex Leigh Ramirez Josefa

PRODUCTION CREW Production Manager Kira Lombardozzi Technical Director Morgan Yeates Production Electrician/ Production Associate Don Crossley Company Manager Olivia Murphy Stage Manager Kim Freimoeller Wardrobe Manager Emily Horton Media Programmer James Mapes Assistant Stage Manager Laura Fraley Assistant Costume Designer Janey Dutton

WINNINGSTAD THEATRE HOUSE CREW Department Head Stagehand Jen Raynak The April 8th, 2:00 pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates.

Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) MARCELINO LAUREN HERNANDEZ

(Young Tomás) Marcelino has loved acting and singing ever since he could listen to Michael Jackson, and watch The Wizard of Oz with his grandmother. As he got older, his interests evolved into the love for stage performance and the art of telling a story. He got involved with shows such as Annie, Alice in Wonderland, Shrek the Musical, Jungle Book, and Fly Guy: The Musical. Marcelino loves OCT to the moon and back! The drive and passion that the actors bring in performance create a wonderful atmosphere for Marcelino. He hopes that he can continue acting for the rest of his life.

DANIEL LAZCANOVILLANUEVA

(Enrique) Daniel is a fifth grader at Atkinson Elementary School. He loves to read, draw, cook Mexican food with his mom, and play videogames. He is also in Boy Scouts.

When he grows up, he wants to be an actor, artist, scientist, and robotic engineer. A few years ago, he was in his school play, The 3 Wise Men. This is his first time doing an actual play with a giant audience in front of him. He would like to thank his family for their support.

CARLOS MANZANO

(Florencio/Papa Grande/ Adult Tomás ) Carlos is thrilled to be performing for the first time with OCT! Born and raised in Venezuela, Carlos made his artistic debut in Oregon at Milagro Theatre, where he performed in three shows last year, including the devised piece for The Day of the Death play: El Muerto Vagabundo. Carlos loves going to the theater as much as he loves performing. He also enjoys singing, dancing, improv, and being inspired by theater colleagues and the artistic community. He thanks his friends and family for being always there for him.

Vero, te amo.

KATE MURA

(The Library Lady) Kate is thrilled to make her OCT performance debut, having entertained children (and adults!) previously in The Jungle

Book (NWCT) as well as multiple Tears of Joy tours: The Reluctant Dragon, Pinocchio, and When Animals Were People. Her solo mask show, Suburban Tribe, has toured throughout the US, Bali, Australia, and France (travel is a theme in her life, more please!) winning a Theatre Jone’s Top Five Small Tours Award. For more of her on, back, and off-stage lives, check out her website, www.katemura.com.

ALEX LEIGH RAMIREZ

(Josefa) Alex is an actor, singer, theater-maker, and professional goofball. Alex is super DUPER excited to play onstage with OCT again. She is a founding company member of String House Theatre and has worked with companies as diverse as Portland Center Stage, Portland Playhouse, Milagro, and Shaking the Tree. She loves cuddling with her two dogs and cat. She would like to thank Lava for being so wonderful and supportive. Disfrute del espectáculo!

REBECCA MARTÍNEZ

(Director) Rebecca is a New York-based creator/performer, director, and choreographer. A onetime Portlander, Rebecca has performed in Pedro’s Path to Power, Gossamer, and Holes (OCT). She is writing the book for the musical Oye Oyá (music by Rodolfo Ortega) at Milagro and has worked with ART, Portland Playhouse, Signature Theatre, the 52nd Street Project, INTAR, the Lark, Cherry Lane, and Working Theater (NYC). Rebecca is a member of Sojourn Theatre, the Latinx Theatre Commons and The Ghostlight Project Steering Committees, and an associate member of SDC. Rebecca’s favorite vegetable is broccoli. She dedicates this performance to the people in this country who work so hard to grow and pick our food.

KAYE BLANKENSHIP

(Scenic Designer) Kaye is a scenic, lighting, and props designer. She graduated from Lewis & Clark College in 2012, and after a year working in New York, she is back in Portland and excited to be working on her third OCT show of the season!

Favorite past shows include: Flora & Ulysses (OCT), Annapurna (Third Rail), Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

CREATIVE TEAM LIVE (Mills Entertainment), A Winter’s Tale (Anon It Moves), Ramona Quimby (OCT), Snowstorm (CoHo), and Waxwing with String House Theatre, where she is also a founding company member.

SARAH GAHAGAN

(Costume Designer) Sarah is a costume and set designer for theater, dance, festivals, and stop-motion animation film, as well as being adjunct theater instructor and resident designer at Portland Community College. She has worked with many arts organizations including: Artist Repertory Theatre, OCT, Miracle Theatre Group, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Michael Curry Design.

Sarah has received Drammy Awards for her costume design work on Eurydice, James and the Giant Peach (OCT), Trojan Women, El Quijote, and A Year With Frog and Toad (OCT). Sarah is always thrilled to return to OCT as the creative process of making children’s theater is one of her favorite things.

SARAH ANDREWS

(Props Master) Sarah has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She wrote, produced, and

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directed an original adaptation of Life is a Dream, and the children’s show, Pearl and the Five-Headed Dragon.

Since moving to Portland in 2014, she has worked with Tears of Joy, Staged!, Post 5 Theatre, Imago, Milagro, and defunkt theatre. Recently, Sarah worked on pieces for an event called Behind These Walls about solitary confinement.

She also works in community-based projects such as Buskers in the Burg in Ellensburg, WA and the Summer Solstice in Seattle, where she mentored students on how to build giant puppets.

She has also taught workshops on puppetry at the Kennedy Center Theatre Festival in Boise, ID.

RODOLFO ORTEGA

(Composer/Sound Designer) Rodolfo received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the University of Arizona and his Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music where he studied piano and composition. He has composed music and designed sound for the recent productions of Trevor, Feathers and Teeth, Exiles, and Intimate Apparel (Artists Repertory Theater).

He has also composed many of the productions at Santa Cruz Shakespeare including their recent productions of Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and Midsummer Night’s Dream. Additionally, he has composed the music for the productions of Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet (Denver Center Theater Company) and for Tenth Muse (Oregon Shakespeare Festival).

KIRA LOMBARDOZZI

(Production Manager) This is Kira’s eighteenth 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.

MORGAN YEATES

(Technical Director) Morgan 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 of 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. Don has been the Lighting Designer for such notable OCT productions as The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2016 Drammy Award for Lighting Design); Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made; The Storm in the Barn (2012 Drammy); Alice & Wonderland; Einstein is a Dummy (2008 Drammy); and It’s A Wonderful Life. 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 1996–2007.

OLIVIA MURPHY

(Company Manager) Olivia is so excited to be a part of all the fun OCT has to offer. For the last five years, she has worked at theaters all over Portland as a stage manager and production manager, including shows for OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheese Man 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) This is Kim’s fourth season with OCT, and she couldn’t be more excited to work with such a talented group of people.

In her free time, Kim enjoys walking on stormy Oregon beaches, reading, and writing. She would like to thank her wonderful husband for all of his support, love, and amazing cooking; she couldn’t do it without him.

LAURA FRALEY

(Assistant Stage Manager) Laura is excited to be returning to OCT for her third season. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. When not in the theater she can often be found roller skating or exploring Forest Park. Enjoy the show!

A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS Oregon Children’s Theatre is grateful for the support we receive from the community we serve, including the seven sponsors of Tomás & the Library Lady. All share our belief in the power of theater in transforming lives and improving our community.

OREGON CULTURAL TRUST At the Oregon Cultural Trust, we envision an Oregon that champions and invests in creative expression and cultural exchange, driving innovation and opportunity for all. Our support for the production of Tomás & the Library Lady speaks to our mission for Oregon—to cultivate, grow, and value culture as an integral part of communities. We are proud to partner with Oregon Children’s Theatre and their tremendous contribution towards that end.

JOSIE MENDOZA & HUGH MACKWORTH In these controversial times, we’re so pleased to support Oregon Children’s Theatre in bringing the wonderful story of Tomás to life. As immigrants ourselves, the story naturally appeals to us on a very personal level. We love that this play demonstrates the importance of our public libraries and public education to our nation. And the play’s message is especially timely in remembering the enduring value that immigrants bring to our American society.

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Our support of their production, Tomás & the Library Lady, which celebrates cultural differences and the power of reading, is a terrific message for all children.

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THANKS

AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM THE BOARD, STAFF, CAST & CREW TO:

Bud’s Lites Chris Balo Conor Eifler Tiffany Groben IATSE Local 28 Lynn Jeffries Misty Tompoles, Artslandia Multnomah County Library Multnomah County Library School Corps

Partners at Melvin Mark Companies Portland Public Schools Jenessa Raabe Austin Raver David Saewert Jake Simonds Title Wave Used Book Store Ethan Thompson A program of the Regional Arts & Culture Council

TOMÁS & THE LIBRARY LADY IN REAL LIFE Tomás Rivera was born in Texas to migrant farm workers in 1935. In 1944, he moved with his family to Iowa to work in the fields. While he was there he met a kind librarian, Bertha Gaukle, who helped instill his love for reading. Rivera grew up to be a high school teacher, then a professor, and ultimately the chancellor at University of California, Riverside, where the campus library is also named after him. The library houses an archive of his work, including 85,000 pieces donated by his wife after his death in 1984.

Throughout his life, Rivera was a strong advocate of the power of education for Mexican-Americans. He was given an award from the Chicano News Media Association for outstanding achievements and contributions to the Chicano community, and also received an award from the Riverside Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for his leadership as Chancellor at the Riverside Campus.

TOP: Chancellor Tomás Rivera at University of California, Riverside L TO R: Young Tomás; Chancellor Tomás Rivera; Young Bertha Gaukle, The Library Lady

The Tomás Rivera archive images and speech are used with permission of the Special Collections, University Library, University of California, Riverside.

Discussion Questions!

1. Tomás learns English as his second

language. Does your family speak a language other than English at home?

Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t understand the language someone was speaking? How did it make you feel?

2. Tomás develops a special relationship with the librarian. Is there an adult who has influenced your life or shared something special with you?

3. When Tomás reads, his

imagination takes him right into the story. If you could become a part of one of your favorite books, which book and what part of the story would it be?

4. When did you first learn to read? What was the first book you read by yourself?

5. Tomás tells the library lady he would like to read about tigers and dinosaurs. What do you want to learn about? Could you learn about any of those things in a book?

Questions from www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/documents/resources/67.pdf

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PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL. Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. Music by John Gregor.

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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTOR LIST Oregon Children’s Theatre is proud to acknowledge the support of the many individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies that make our work possible. With the support of our community, we can provide exceptional artistic, educational, and outreach programs that reach more than 120,000 people every year. Thank you!

All names listed represent donations made as of February 1, 2017. Email corrections to rj@octc.org or by calling 503-228-9571 extension 105.

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT $25,000+ James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency The Oregon Community Foundation The Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund The Shubert Foundation

$10,000–$24,999 Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation of the Oregon Community Foundation Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund National Endowment for the Arts Oregon Cultural Trust PGE Foundation Portland Timbers Summer Lea Hillman Foundation The Standard Trust Management Services U.S. Bank Umpqua Bank Work for Art including contributions from more than 75 companies and 2,000 employees

$5,000–$9,999 The Autzen Foundation Bill Healy Foundation The Boeing Company Juan Young Trust J.W. & H.M. Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Kaiser Permanente Ritz Family Foundation T.B. Walker Foundation Wyss Family Foundation

$2,500–$4,999 Bank of the West Jackson Foundation KPMG Morel Ink NW Natural Portland Trail Blazers

$1,000–$2,499 Barran Liebman LLP Gerding Edlen KeyBank Paint the Town Red Productions Stoel Rives LLP

$500–$999 Academy Mortgage Corporation Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Delap CPA LLP Heffernan Insurance Brokers McDonald Jacobs, P.C. Northwest Women’s Clinic

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Scott Edwards Architecture, LLP

Under $500 Equity Foundation Fred Meyer Heffernan Foundation Rampant Creative, Inc.

Matching Gifts from These Generous Companies: Ameriprise Financial Bank of the West The Boeing Company Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest NIKE NW Natural Portland General Electric & the PGE Foundation The Standard Umpqua Bank

INDIVIDUALS $5,000+ The Arntson–Fettig Family Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzalez Andrew & Nita Gibson Vatea Herman & Jonny Jessie Jonas KelliAnn Klindtworth & Travis Paakki Ronni Lacroute Hugh Mackworth & Josie Mendoza Stanley & Susanne Penkin Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein Kyle & Sophia Spencer

$2,500–$4,999 Bill & Kate Bowman Amanda Carter–Jura & Britt Jura Kathleen & Dan Drinkward Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Jessica & Steve Poehler Alice & Michael Shiffman

$1,000–$2,499 Clare & Matt Abbene Karla Arria–Devoe Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Sarah & CJ Barkema Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Pam Caldwell Duncan & Cindy Campbell Ginger Carroll Stephanie Coates & Gregory Tanksley Evie Crowell Jami Curl Lori & Lee Davies Iain Demarest Bill Dickey Margaret Dixon Derek & Rachel Ellerbrook Stan Foote Ben Furr Brian Haliski Brett & Jessica Hamilton

Jim & Sylvia Jura Jill Long & Ben Lenhart Andrew, Nichole & Lauren Martin Craig Norman & Luke Gilmer Jim & Judy North Alex & Brian Owens Kahren Oxner Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Rebecca, Felipe & Alexandra Semper Bob Speltz Kean Spencer Nancy Stevens Marilyn & Gene Stubbs Dan & Linda Sullivan Laura Thalacker & Kyle Iboshi Barb West & John Taylor

$500–$999 Anonymous Richard Andler & Carole Rush Bill & Margaret Antilla Joel & Miriam Brandenburg Aaron Caughey & Susan Tran Shawna & Mike Davis Dan Field Frederick & Cheryl Grossman Angela & Nathan Hult Brian Johnson & Johnny Huang Lisa & Luci Kovacevic Joyce & Stanley Loeb Teri & Randy Lund Ray & AnnBritt Mathis The Murawski– Demarest Family Craig & T. Norris Eric & Kelly Oliverson Dan & Roseanne Powell Jeanie–Marie Price & Erik Christensen Brennan Randel & Matthew Corwin Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler Robin Remmick & Ross McKeen Sonrisa Sonnleitner Charles & Nancy Tauman Marc & Nicky Timm Jay & Kristin Tinker Sandy & Elaine Weinstein Mark & Brenda Whitlow Heidi & Mark Wilcox Brody & Traci Wilson

$100–$499 Anonymous David O. Adams Joan Ambrose Alison Arella & Kathleen Meyer Nelson Atkin Sharon & Martin Baggs Brian & Lisa Baker James Bartroff & Marci Clark Doris Benedict JoAnne Beringer Adriane Blackman Stu Blighton Marc Byrne & Kayce Wheeler Byrne Chris & Jackie Boaz Stephanie Burchfield TJ Browning & Scott Pratt James Bryan Kristen Callahan

Nathan & Lyndsay Christensen Sheldon Clark Terry & John Clelan Thomas & Linda Cook Jennifer Covarrubias James Cox & Brenda Nuckton Aaron Creurer & Fredrick Ross Sarah Crooks Marcella Crowson Tim & Melanie Dabareiner Wendy Deckard Katherine De La Forest & Zachary Reichert Rachel DeRosia Amy Drake Campbell Kim Drake Dominic & Megan Duchesneau The Earhart Family Jean Edmison Kathleen Ellig Christine Everett Stephanie Fernandes Shawn & David Filippi Alan & Jayce Ford Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Kathy Friedt & Paul Seabert Patricia Frobes & Richard Smith Gabriel Garney The Gassner Family Marie Godbey Laura Goodman & Jeff Fish Rosalie Goodman Amy Graham Ann Greenhill Deanna Haley Val Harder Lisa Harley Joan Hartzell Kathleen Harwood Jonathan & Molly Haynes Casey Hazlett Dan & Ashley Heichelbech Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Nancy Hill Todd Hobson Dennis Hodge Robyn Hodges Kimberly Howard Maureen Huntley Jon & Alexis Ingram Paula Janz Kavita Jhaveri Wendy Jones Jill Karmy John & Linda Keeter Robert Kennedy & William Wishart Eric & Doris Kimmel Emily King Jean Krosner Joan Larson The Lee & Sawicki Family Stephanie Leeper Michelle Lee–Veentjer The Leffler Family James Lindquist Kira & Ida Lombardozzi Kim & Lindsey Lundin Caitlin Mac Neill & Keith Kroeger Leonard & Susan Magazine Migdalia Maldonado

Mandy Mayer Beth Melix–Stanciu David Markham & Kim Reis Markham Eric Martin Bev & Myron Masters Arlene Matusow Jay & Laurie Maxwell Mindy Mayer Louise McDonald Ken & Kristen McIntyre Sara Merten Alexandra Merrin Roger & Teresa Michaelis Crete Anne Miller Seamus & Selka Miller Sherry Mills Walleska Mirandas Ryland Moore Matt & Courtaney Morton Harriet Moses Tiffini Mueller & Joel Warnock Helle Nathan Jesse & Carrie Nehring Dalene Neville John Niemer Jennifer Nordstrom Dom & Shawn O’Dierno Gay G. Otey Glennellen Pace Lou Pallotta Michael & Kelly Partlow Cynthia Peele Anthony & Suzanne Peerenboom Analene Pentopoulos Mark Pierce Victoria Pratt Russell Boyd Quinnell & Brian Shnipper Doug & Sally Remmick Bob & Elaina Ritchie John & Polly Riutta Janelle Rohrback Joseph & Nicole Rosevear Wendy & Steve Rudman Lisa Sanman & Ebbe Roe Smith Carolyn Savage Duane & Marcia Schaefer Val Schaffroth Cynthia Schnabel Jeanette Sharinghousen Stephanie Sheldon Robyn & Kemp Shuey Lars Smeenk Melissa Sircy Anne Mette Smeenk Ed & Sarah Smith Dennis Sparks Tina Spencer Alice Spitzer Harry & Sharon Stathos Emma Stewart & Ethan Thompson Brian & Joy Strull Deann Sullivan & David Fuks Kimberly Takla Karin & Andre Taylor Brad Tebo & Margo Haygood Mike & Heather Thomas Ken & Teri Tomizawa Misty Tompoles Danielle & Jared Valentine Debra Vinikour & Jeff Mazer The Walker Family

Karin Wandtke & Rick Smith Christine Warden Hayden Wilcox Ryan & Kelly Wilde Roger Scarbrough & Robyn Williams Delores Wilson Kristel & Mark Wissel Joe & Sherry Wonderlick Dave & Jenny Woodman John & Karen Woolley Emily Wright Philip Wu Rebecca Wusz & William Mitchell Mark Yamagishi & Kamala Hurst Monty & Maggie Zach

IN-KIND GIFTS $10,000+ The Oregonian Scholastic Inc.

$5,000–$9,999 Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Stan & Susanne Penkin

$2,500–$4,999 Artslandia Cupcake Jones Grace & Ken Evenstad Union Wine Company

$1,000–$2,499 Joan Hartzell KPMG Rick Linn McDonald Jacobs, P.C. Portland Trail Blazers QUIN Candy Heidi & Mark Wilcox YMCA Camp Collins

$500–$999 Bethany Vineyard & Winery TJ Browning & Scott Pratt Vatea Herman House Spirits Distillery Kaiser Permanente Northwest Morel Ink Philips Distilling Company Widmer Brothers Brewing Winemaker Tours LLC

Under $500 Action Adventure Theater Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Sarah & CJ Barkema Barran Liebman LLP Bishops Barbershop Mississippi Bill & Kate Bowman Burnt Spur Ranch Pam Caldwell Carioca Bowls Amanda Carter–Jura & Britt Jura Chamber Music Northwest Champoeg Wine Cellars CHELSEA Salon Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzalez Columbia Distributing Columbia Sportswear Curious Comedy Theater Shawna & Mike Davis Rachel DeRosia Duke’s Putter Dennis Edwards Elements Massage Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Jeff Geiger

RJ Hodde Lakewood Theatre Company Carla Lichter McKenna Ryan LLC Milagro Theatre Jim North Oblique Coffee Roasters Olympia Provisions Oregon Caves National Monument, United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Oregon Culinary Institute Oregon Garden Resort Oregon Symphony Oregon Zoo Foundation Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Jessica & Steve Poehler Portland Art Museum Portland Center Stage Portland General Electric Portland Timbers Rainy Day Ponies LLC Recreation Department LLC RedTail Golf Center Savage Chips Teote Restaurant The Portland Ballet Darren Thompson TRIbella LLC Vanity Junkie White Bird Dance

IN TRIBUTE Richard Andler & Carole Rush, in honor of the Andler–Renfro Family James Bartroff, in honor of Forrest Franklin Christoph Stu Blighton, in honor of Kyle & Sophia Spencer Stephanie Burchfield, in honor of Melissa Moore Amy Drake Campbell, in honor of Emily Campbell Linda Hallett, in honor of Pat Moran The James Hayes Family, in memory of Lawrence Magdovitz John & Margaret Hodde, in honor of RJ Hodde Rhonda Hodde, in honor of RJ Hodde Jay Maxwell, in honor of Sondra Pearlman Mindy Mayer, in memory of Allison & Trevor Smith Harriet Moses, in honor of Liza & Mike Moses Jennifer Nordstrom, in honor of Jacqueline Firkins Sharyn Park, in memory of Sylvester S. Dolinar, Jr. Aaron Pearlman, in honor of Sondra Pearlman Sondra & Gordon Pearlman, in memory of Charles Cook Wendy & Steve Rudman, in honor of Zoë Rudman Andrea Seabert, in honor of Jessy Friedt Charles & Nancy Tauman, in honor of Brett Hamilton

In Memory of Danny East David Braun Caitlin Mac Neill & Keith Kroeger, Eileen & John Cawley, Melissa Howe, and Heather & Aaron Racicot Sara Merten

SPOTLIGHT STARS THESE DONORS ARE LEADERS IN SUPPORTING OUR VISION OF A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW THROUGH THEATER AND THE ARTS.

$5,000 & ABOVE

$2,500–$4,999

The Arntson-Fettig Family Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzalez Andrew & Nita Gibson Vatea Herman & Jonny Jessie Jonas KelliAnn Klindtworth & Travis Paakki Ronni Lacroute Hugh Mackworth & Josie Mendoza Stanley & Susanne Penkin Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein Kyle & Sophia Spencer

Bill & Kate Bowman Amanda Carter-Jura & Britt Jura Kathleen & Dan Drinkward Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Jessica & Steve Poehler Alice & Michael Shiffman

Clare & Matt Abbene Karla Arria-Devoe Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Sarah & CJ Barkema Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Pam Caldwell Duncan & Cindy Campbell Ginger Carroll Stephanie Coates & Gregory Tanksley Evie Crowell Jami Curl Lori & Lee Davies Iain Demarest Bill Dickey Margaret Dixon Derek & Rachel Ellerbrook Stan Foote Ben Furr

Brian Haliski Brett & Jessica Hamilton Jim & Sylvia Jura Jill Long & Ben Lenhart Andrew, Nichole & Lauren Martin Craig Norman & Luke Gilmer Jim & Judy North Alex & Brian Owens Kahren Oxner Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Rebecca, Felipe & Alexandra Semper Bob Speltz Kean Spencer Nancy Stevens Marilyn & Gene Stubbs Dan & Linda Sullivan Laura Thalacker & Kyle Iboshi Barb West & John Taylor

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Under the shared vision of healthier kids and communities, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and OCT are delivering free Educational Theatre Programs to schools and community organizations in Oregon and SW Washington. This innovative collaboration helps catalyze healthy life choices. Through free touring productions, residencies, workshops and after-school programs, the Educational Theatre Program has served over 300,000 students since its inception in 2006.

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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stanley Penkin President C. Andrew Gibson Vice President Sonny Sonnenstein Treasurer KelliAnn Klindtworth Secretary Amanda Carter-Jura Jennifer Cies Jami Curl Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Rachel Ellerbrook Stan Foote Yasodha Gopal

Brett Hamilton Vatea Herman Jeff Hurder Ross McKeen Patricia Nimelman Jessica Poehler Rebecca Semper

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