Fly Guy - Oregon Children's Theatre by Artslandia

Based on the scholastic book series by Tedd Arnold!

JANUARY 14–FEBRUARY 12, 2017 NEWMARK THEATRE

Book, music, and lyrics by Austin Zumbro ™ & © Scholastic Inc. SCHOLASTIC, FLY GUY, and associated logos are trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Art © 2016 Tedd Arnold. Based on the book FLY GUY by Tedd Arnold. All rights reserved. Originally commissioned by Oregon Children’s Theatre, Stan Foote, Artistic Director and Bay Area Children’s Theatre, Nina Meehan, Artistic Director.

Director Stan Foote

Musical Director Jeffrey Childs

Scenic Designer Tal Sanders

Lighting Designer Kristeen Willis Crosser

Costume Designer Emily Horton

Choreographer Kemba Shannon

Props Master Emily Wilken

Sound Designer John Berendzen

PRODUCTION CREW

SUPPORTING SEASON SPONSORS

Production Manager Kira Lombardozzi

Company Manager Olivia Murphy

Technical Director Morgan A. Yeates

Assistant Stage Manager/ Youth Coordinator Ann Moore

Production Electrician/ Production Associate Don Crossley

Wardrobe Manager Emily Horton

Stage Manager Kim Freimoeller

MARKETING SPONSORS

NEWMARK THEATRE HOUSE CREW John Rourke Head Carpenter Danny Cook Head Flyman Duane Rodakowski Head Sound Engineer Glenn Mazuras Head Electrician The January 21, 2:00pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates.

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

Fly Guy: The Musical is a Ticket to Read production.

CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Lydia Ellis-Curry.................................................................. Buzz’s Mom/Liz’s Mom Andy Haftkowycz........................................................ Roz/Fred the Fly/Ensemble Marcelino Lauren Hernandez............Jamie/Superswatter 6000/Ensemble Luisa Kashiwabara............................................................................. Riley/Ensemble Clayton Lukens �� Buzz Gerrin Mitchell.....................................................................................................Fly Guy Allison Parker......................................................................................Boots/Ensemble Macy Pofahl............................................................................................... Liz/Ensemble Claire Rigsby...............................................................Fly Girl/Principal/Ensemble James Sharinghousen......................... Buzz’s Dad/Factory Owner/Ensemble

A MESSAGE FROM OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE Welcome to Fly Guy: The Musical, the second world premiere musical in Oregon Children’s Theatre’s 2016–2017 season. I really didn’t know who Fly Guy was until a year ago when the rights became available to adapt the book series for the stage. I asked a first grade teacher about the books and the next day I had two dozen drawings of Fly Guy on my desk. The teacher said to his class, “OCT is thinking about doing a play about Fly Guy. Can you draw them some pictures of Fly Guy?” As I understand it, they did not even go to the books for reference, they just started drawing. Kids love Fly Guy and, more importantly, they love to read the books. OCT is so passionate about linking literacy to theater that we have created a program called Ticket to Read. This program will bring 47 classrooms from 14 schools to Fly Guy: The Musical for free. Each of these children, 1,250 to be exact, will receive their own copy of Fly Guy with a bookplate in the front that says, “This book belongs to__________.” I have helped deliver books to schools and it amazes me each time how thrilled kids are to own their own book. I also get a little overwhelmed with emotion because many of these kids immediately want you to read to them. I forget the genuine magic that is released when you read out loud to a child. Both

books and theater open the door to worlds that you could never imagine. Together, giving children a book and a ticket has the potential to create a reader for life. OCT has many dedicated partners who help us bring Ticket to Read to schools, including; Scholastic Books, PGE, The Timbers, KPMG, US Bank, Summer Lea Hillman Foundation, Firstenburg Foundation, and Umpqua Bank. They, like us, believe in the power of this program. The heart and soul of OCT is to serve the children of our region with theatrical programs that unleash their imagination. In the audience today you may be sitting next to a group from St. Mary’s Home for Boys, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Friends of the Children, or Children’s Cancer Association. These are just a few of the organizations we support with tickets to the theater, because at OCT we believe that every child should experience live professional theater and have the opportunity to open up their worlds a little bit wider.

Stan Foote Artistic Director Oregon Children’s Theatre

CAST (in alphabetical order) MUSICAL NUMBERS Fly Guy: An Introduction Fly Guy, Buzz Have You Heard the Buzz? Ensemble School is Not for Pets Buzz’s Mom, Buzz’s Dad Let’s Get Cooking Roz, Fly Guy School is Not for Pests Factory Owner Fly Girl: An Introduction Fly Guy, Fly Girl, Buzz, Liz You’re So Great Fly Guy, Fly Girl Factory Song Factory Owner, Ensemble History of Flyswatters Factory Owner, Fred the Fly Flies Should Not Be Pets Fly Guy, Fly Girl Finale Ensemble

LYDIA ELLIS-CURRY

Buzz’s Mom/Liz’s Mom Lydia graduated from Columbia College in 2012. During her time in Chicago, she was a member of Trip Theatre Company, did an east coast tour of Stinky Cheese Man, and founded an after school drama club before moving back to Portland in 2014. Recently, Lydia has become a board member for Jester Educational Theatre that tours Portland Public Schools. She is represented by Q6 Talent Agency. Lydia is incredibly grateful to make her Portland debut with OCT after a 3-year acting hiatus to battle chronic illness. She dedicates this performance to the magical healing that theater brings to each of us—whether you are 5 or 95.

ANDY HAFTKOWYCZ

Roz/Fred the Fly/Ensemble Andy is delighted to be returning to OCT. You may have seen him in Goosebumps the Musical as the rambunctious night janitor, Emile. Other Portland credits include Hawthorne, All’s Faire (Action/ Adventure Theatre), Love’s Labour’s Lost, Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew (PAE), Remme’s Run (CoHo), A Christmas Carol, How to End Poverty (Portland Playhouse), and Every 28 Hours (Confrontation Theater). Andy hails from Cleveland, OH (Go Cavs) and received his BFA from Ohio University. He also spent two incredible summers at Monomoy Theater on Cape Cod, working with many incredible Broadway actors, including a Disney villain you may have heard of. He hopes you enjoy the show, and is so fortunate to work with a company like OCT where actors truly are ageless.

MARCELINO LAUREN HERNANDEZ

Jamie/Superswatter 6000/ Ensemble Marcelino’s hobbies consist of acting, singing, dancing, and drawing. He is also very passionate about basketball and skateboarding. He has been a part of several shows, such as Madeline as The Clown; Annie as Daddy Warbucks; Alice as Gardener; and Shrek

the Musical as Shrek. OCT has brought such an amazing opportunity for him to be a part of an amazing company. He thanks OCT for providing so much love and support!

LUISA KASHIWABARA

Riley/Ensemble Luisa is so excited for her first OCT production! She is a 6th grader at West Sylvan Middle School. Previously she has played Young Fiona in Shrek the Musical Jr. and was an ensemble member in Honk! (West Sylvan Drama junior cast). Luisa enjoys singing, piano, reading, and writing stories. She is a First Degree Black Belt in Yong-In Taekwondo. Luisa thanks her family for supporting her and helping her to be her very best. She also thanks Stan Foote for believing in her and she thanks the Fly Guy cast and crew.

CLAYTON LUKENS

Buzz Clayton is a 14-yearold freshman at Camas High School. He’s been participating in theater for the past six years and last year he was in his first show at OCT as Herb in Junie B. Jones. Favorite past roles have been The Artful Dodger in Oliver! (Journey Theater) and Troy Bolton in High School Musical Jr. (Liberty Middle School). In his free time he also enjoys long walks on the beach and spending time with friends and family. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

GERRIN MITCHELL

Fly Guy Gerrin is delighted to be back with OCT for another season! Some of his recent favorite productions are Alice in Wonderland (NWCT), Dreamgirls (PCS), James and the Giant Peach (OCT), and Hands Up! (August Wilson Red Door Project). Fly Guy is all about love and friendship in the most unlikely of places. This performance is dedicated to the strange and random acts of kindness that bring together unlikely friends.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM ALLISON PARKER

Boots/Ensemble Allison is thrilled to be a part of the Fly Guy production. She became addicted to musical theater last year when she had the chance to play a roustabout in OCT’s James and the Giant Peach. Other than theater, Allison enjoys cooking, eating, loving animals, playing the violin, and has dreams of traveling and fighting the injustices she sees in the world. She thanks Stan Foote for having confidence in her and giving her this experience of a lifetime.

MACY POFAHL

Liz/Ensemble Macy is from Bend, Oregon and thrilled to be making her OCT debut in Fly Guy. Recently, she performed in Tarzan, Music Man, Seussical (BEAT Children’s Theater) and Les Misérables (Shoreline Prod. in Bend). She trained at Broadway Artists Alliance in NYC for two summers and is excited to train and perform at Stage Door Manor in New York this summer. Macy is in 7th grade and enjoys volleyball, photography, singing, dance, acting, and hanging out with her friends (especially her Raccoon Squad). She would like to thank Stan Foote, everyone at OCT, her family, BEAT, and her friends in Portland and Bend for supporting her in this adventure.

CLAIRE RIGSBY

Fly Girl/Principal/ Ensemble Claire is thrilled to return to OCT for Fly Guy! An Atlanta native, Claire has made Portland her home for the past three years. You may have seen her on stage at Broadway Rose, Live Onstage, OCT, Profile Theater, & Arists Rep. When she’s not on stage, Claire enjoys yoga, dancing, traveling, and being a nanny. Thanks so much to Stan & everyone at OCT, and her amazing friends and family for their support.

JAMES SHARINGHOUSEN

Buzz’s Dad/Factory Owner/ Ensemble Welcome to the theater! James was recently the lighting and animatronics lead for a seasonal haunted house called Fright Town, and when he’s not a zombie, he loves working with OCT and other theaters in Portland. A former OCT Young Professional, he also just performed his first One Person show, Buyer and Cellar (Triangle Productions!). After Fly Guy, he’ll dive back into animatronics work, and then puppeteer in Avenue Q this spring! Thank you for supporting the arts!

STAN FOOTE

Director/ 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 were 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.

JEFFREY CHILDS

Musical Director Originally from Chico, CA, Jeffrey has been the staff accompanist at CSU, Chico, as well as the co-founder of Theatre ETC, a musical theater program for children. He has also helped to develop shows with the Broadway Junior program at Music Theatre International in New York. He served as assistant MD for Sweeney Todd, Fiddler on the Roof, Dream Girls, and was conductor for Little Shop of Horrors (Portland Center Stage). Some favorite productions he’s music directed in Portland are 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Oklahoma!, and The World Goes Round (PAMTA, Drammy) at Broadway Rose. Some other credits include: A Year with Frog and Toad and James and the Giant Peach (OCT); and Violet (Staged!). Jeffrey also teaches classes and camps at OCT and Spotlight Academy.

TAL SANDERS

Scenic Designer Tal holds an MFA in design from California Institute of the Arts. An assistant professor of theater, he serves as faculty scenic and lighting designer as well as technical director for Theatre & Dance at Pacific University. Tal is an acclaimed designer with numerous national credits. He is a member of the United Scenic Artists, and has designed lighting and scenery for many aspects of entertainment. Tal’s work has been awarded The Independent Theatre Award (7X), LA’s Garland Award, and The Drammy Award (2X). His Regional Theatre designs include: Mark Taper Forum, the Ahmanson Theater, Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts, North Shore Music Theatre, Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera, Long Beach Civic Light Opera, and others. In New York City, Tal has worked both on and off-Broadway including: the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, the Vineyard Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, and the Irish Arts Center. Personally, Tal enjoys fly-fishing, visiting museums, traveling, and painting.

CREATIVE TEAM KRISTEEN WILLIS CROSSER

Lighting Designer Kristeen is excited to be working with OCT again, having previously designed lights for The Stinky Cheese Man and Fancy Nancy, as well as scenery for Ivy + Bean and Bad Kitty. She has designed lighting and/or scenery for several area and regional theaters including Artists Rep’s Eurydice, Foxfinder, and The Understudy; Miracle Theatre’s Mariela in the Desert and Oedipus El Rey; Profile Theatre’s The Road to Mecca and My Children My Africa, Third Rail’s The New Electric Ballroom; and NWCT’s Snow White. She is a 2012 Drammy winner for “Outstanding Lighting Design” for Miracle Theatre’s Oedipus El Rey and a 2013 Drammy Winner for “Outstanding Scenic Design” for Profile Theatre’s Master Harold and the Boys, and a 2014 Drammy winner for “Outstanding Lighting Design” for Third Rail’s A Bright New Boise and “Outstanding Scenic Design” for Third Rail’s Gidion’s Knot. She would like to thank her husband Mike for all of his love and support.

EMILY HORTON

Costume Designer/Wardrobe Manager Emily is thrilled to be returning to OCT for another season. Credits include Artists Repertory Theatre, Michael Curry Design fiber artist, seven seasons with Third Rail Repertory Theatre, multiple productions with OCT, King Hedley II and The Left Hand of Darkness (Portland Playhouse), 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.

KEMBA SHANNON

Choreographer Kemba received her BFA from Towson State University and trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham School, the Edge, Lula Washington, Peridance, and Morgan State University. She has taught dance classes at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, El Camino College, and Portland State University, among others. Kemba’s stage credits include: The Lion King (LA cast), The Color Purple (Broadway cast),

Cirque du Soleil (Zumanity), Aida, and FAME. Kemba’s ambition and drive have won her world recognition with icons Madonna (“Drowned World Tour”), Pink (“Try This World Tour”), Celine Dion (“Taking Chances World Tour”), Rihanna (Nike “Rockstar World Tour”), Kanye West, R. Kelly, and Fantasia just to name a few. Her television credits include: American Dreams (NBC), The Oscars (Chicago Performance), MTV Music Awards (Pink performance ), the Emmys (Kristin Bell performance), World Music Awards (Kanye West & R. Kelly), NAACP Awards, and the Grammy’s. Kemba’s multifaceted dance style continues to inspire her students to be fierce and dance with their heart and soul.

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

JOHN BERENDZEN

Sound Designer John is thrilled to be back with OCT. He serves as co-Artistic Director for Liminal and has collaborated with Hand2Mouth Theatre, Imago Theater, Linda Austin Dance, Mary Oslund and Co., and others. An avid singer, John studied Indian classical music with La Monte Young and Terry Riley, and sings shapenote music with Portland Sacred Harp. He is an electronics technician and creates his own electro-acoustic musical instruments for use in live performance.

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 A. 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 or Memphis. She has also studied Technical Theater at Linfield College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.

DON CROSSLEY

Production Electrician/ Production Associate 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 2016–17 season. Previously for OCT, Don has been the Lighting Designer for such notable 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 stage managing shows for OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheese

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CREATIVE TEAM 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.

fishing, kayaking, camping, backpacking, cheese, and anywhere where there is no cell service. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support in all her artistic endeavors.

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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.

ANN MOORE

Assistant Stage Manager/ Youth Coordinator Ann is thrilled to be back at OCT. Most recently she was the Properties Liaison for Portland Opera’s 2016 season. Ann also worked on Laika’s feature films The Boxtrolls and Kubo and the Two Strings, where her department won a technical Oscar for 3D printing technology. When not working on a show, Ann enjoys

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.

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AUSTIN ZUMBRO

Book, Music, and Lyrics Austin is the Information Services Director at Bay Area Children’s Theatre in Oakland, CA. He writes, performs, and teaches classes all around the Bay Area. For the Bay Area Children’s Theatre main stage, Austin wrote and composed The Day the Crayons Quit - the Musical, and wrote Rudolph the Ugly Duckling. He was also the author and composer of The Gold Rush Musical, Labcoats and Scapegoats: A Science Musicalamity, and Rock the Block: A Walk ‘n’ Roll Musical—all of which toured to schools throughout the Bay Area. He is in a bluegrass band. He is learning to juggle. He graduated from Stanford with a BA in Human Biology.

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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 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 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 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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PORTLAND’5 CENTERS FOR THE ARTS Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) is Oregon’s largest nonprofit professional children’s theater company. OCT’s mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT annually reaches 120,000 children, parents, and educators from more than 18 Oregon and four Washington counties. OCT offers a year-round Acting Academy for students ages 3–18 and the unique Young Professionals mentoring program. The company also offers a range of services to schools and the community, including teacher professional development, resource guides and suggested lesson plans, Loud & Clear (a public speaking workshop), an extensive outreach program, and student internship and apprenticeship opportunities. 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 200,000 students since its inception in 2006. Oregon Children’s Theatre is a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and a member of Theatre Communications Group, Travel Portland, and ASSITEJ, the international children’s theater association.

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 Jessica Poehler Rebecca Semper

Sondra Pearlman, Founder

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAFF Robi Arce ETP Teaching Artist Dani Baldwin Education Director Joe Bolenbaugh Marketing Associate Ava Brogi Marketing Assistant Cat Brooks Grant Writer/Programs Associate Tamara Carroll ETP Program Director Stephanie Cordell ETP Teaching Artist Don Crossley Production Associate Marci Crowson Associate Artistic Director Jeff Desautels ETP Teaching Artist Ticia Evans Finance Manager Stan Foote Artistic Director Jessy Friedt Development Director RJ Hodde Development Associate Savira Kambhu ETP Teaching Artist Kira Lombardozzi Production Manager Sharon Martell Communications & Marketing Director Ross McKeen Managing Director Olivia Murphy Company Manager Emily Newton ETP Teaching Artist Zoë Rudman Acting Academy Manager Kerry Ryan ETP Administrative Manager Kay Spielman Business Analyst Chrissy Sukboriboon ETP Teaching Artist Allison Wales Patron Services Assistant Blake Wales Acting Academy Assistant Lucas Welsh Finance Assistant Randi Wigginton Box Office Manager Morgan A. Yeates Technical Director

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts includes the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall, comprising the Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, and Brunish Theatre. All are public facilities owned by the City of Portland and managed by Metro through the Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission. Each year approximately one million people attend more than 1,000 performances in these facilities.

Metro Tom Hughes, Metro Council President

City of Portland Charlie Hales, Mayor

Metropolitan ExpositionRecreation Commission Elisa Dozono Terry Goldman, Chair Damien Hall Judie Hammerstad Deidra Krys-Rusoff, Vice-Chair Ray Leary Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer Teri Dresler, Visitor Venues General Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Robyn Williams, CFE, Executive Director Jason Blackwell, CFM, Director of Operations Joe Durr, Director of Event Services Tom Sessa, Director of Booking Sales and Marketing Stephanie Viegas Dias, Director of Ticket Services Dave Woodman, pacificwild, General Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Advisory Committee Jim Brunberg Gus Castaneda, Chair Greg Danielson Susan Hartnett Gary Maffei Susan Nielsen Brian Sanders Pablo Solares Daniel A. Sullivan George Taylor Richard Wattenberg