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Curiosity is for
IMAGE: Sheila Gallagher (American, 1966–). Ghost Orchid Plastic Nebula (detail), 2018, plastic. Museum purchase with funds provided by Wells Fargo. 2018.48
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Jan 4-26, 2025 | For Ages 4+
There are three sides to every story. Theirs. His. And the truth.
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A Note From the Creators
Caleb Sigmon and Steven Levine
During these winter months, when we’re feeling festive and joyful, it’s a cliche to say that this season is about more than gift giving, but is that really true? As any child knows, gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are wrapped in bright, colorful paper adorned with bows. Some in recycled brown paper grocery bags, or newspaper. These days, some might even be wrapped in an Amazon gift bag.
Is there anything better than unwrapping presents on Christmas morning? Is there anything more exciting than sitting around the tree in our pajamas - hot chocolate for the kids, and coffee for their parents - anticipating what may be in those magical boxes, ribbons and paper flying through the air as their mystery is revealed? It’s hard to think of a more joyous tradition. But have you ever received a present that wasn’t wrapped at all?
We give gifts to those we love on a daily basis, and they are rarely wrapped. We give of ourselves: our time, our laughter, our tears, our attention. No wrapping paper. No Amazon gift bag. No gift receipt required. These gifts never break, or run out of batteries. They always fit, and seldom disappoint. The connections we make with one another are the most precious gift of all, and in the giving of these gifts we are gifted in return, for as Juliet says to Romeo at the end of the famous balcony scene:
The more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.
It is those unwrapped presents that Doggie on my Doorstep is about.
The Cast
Caleb Sigmon (Old Man)
is a producer, director, and performer based out of Charlotte, NC. With credits ranging from national tours (JOURNEY TO OZ) to directing for television (Life in the Carolinas) and teaching in the classroom (UNC School of the Arts), Caleb’s career has taken him across America, sharing his passion with millions of people. He is the founder of Giggle Box Circus, a humor therapy program at Levine Children’s Hospital, served for ten years as Artistic Director for Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama, and travels as an illusionist and storyteller, sharing magic and true wonder.
Alongside his wife, Katy, he operates SIGMON THEATRICAL, an interactive and immersive production company, collaborating with nationally recognized theatre companies, partnering with communities, and empowering students in the classroom. Projects include national tours (DINOSAURS ALIVE!), immersive productions (THE WONDERLAND EXPERIENCE, THE SLEEPY HOLLOW ADVENTURE, DREAMWORKS ADVENTURE TO SANTA), and festivals (Carolina Pumpkin Spelltacular, Winterfest), along with dozens of educational touring productions. Sigmon Theatrical designs and produces bespoke stage shows and live entertainment for large-scale festivals, parades, and events across the Southeast, and have produced the televised opening number for the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. Caleb and Katy also presented a series of workshops and masterclasses in conjunction with the North American Tour of Disney’s The Lion King.
Together, Caleb and Katy are proud to call the Carolinas home, where they live in a house jam-packed with magic tricks, costumes, puppets, and their two sons, Levi and Charlie.
Learn more about SIGMON THEATRICAL online: www.SigmonTheatrical.com Follow us on social media: @SigmonTheatrical
The Cast
Mark Woodard (Dog)
is thankful to be making his debut with Charlotte Children’s Theatre alongside his longtime friend and collaborator, Caleb Sigmon. Acting credits include appearances with NCStage (AMADEUS, BOOK CLUB PLAY), Ensemble Stage (MINDGAME, DISTANT MUSIC, THE LOVE LIST), NCShakes (A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, A CHRISTMAS CAROL) Temple Theatre (DRACULA) and many other regional venues across the country. His most recent performance was as Ebeneezer Scrooge in the Carolina Ensemble Theatre’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Burlington, NC. Mark holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Catawba College and currently lives in Morganton, NC with his wife, Beth and an awesome doggie named Ziggy.
The Creative Team
Steven Levine
(Director) A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Steven has enjoyed a 30-year career as an Actor, Director, Fight Choreographer, and Movement Coach. He trained at the University of South Carolina, and the Dell’ Arte International School of Physical Theatre. Steven served as Artistic Associate at the dearly departed Bathhouse Theatre in Seattle. It is there that he launched his directing career with productions of ENDGAME and THE BELLE OF AMHERST. While on the West Coast, he served as a Guest Artist at Cornish College of the Arts, where he Directed THE THREEPENNY OPERA; acted in the world premiere of LILY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE at Seattle Children’s Theatre, directed by Steven Dietz; performed the roles of Fred & Marley’s Ghost in A CIRCUS CHRISTMAS CAROL at San Diego Repertory Theatre; and created the role of the Soldier in the world premiere of Philip Glass’ opera, IN THE PENAL COLONY – a production directed by JoAnne Akalaitis at A Contemporary Theatre in Seattle. Since moving to Charlotte, Steven has directed SEMINAR for Three Bone Theatre, BAR MITZVAH BOY for J-Stage and the world premiere of PIGS IS PIGS here at CTC. As an actor, Charlotte audiences may have seen him as Mr. Banks in CTC’s MARY POPPINS, or as Oberon/Theseus in Actors Theatre of Charlotte’s outdoor production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S
DREAM. Steven is Director of Prodution at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
Andrew Gibbon
(Scenic Designer) started scenic design at West Charlotte High School and then went to study at North Carolina School of the Arts and the At-lanta College of Art. As well as serving as Children’s Theatre’s Technical Di-rector, Andrew has designed several Mainstage shows for Children’s Theatre including HOLES, DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT, SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS, DANNY, KING OF THE BASEMENT and co-designed with Tim Parati, PETITE ROUGE and LILY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE. Andrew also has had the great joy of designing over fifty shows for our Education department’s OnStage program.
Katy Sigmon
(Lighting & Costume Designer) is thrilled to be returning to work at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte with her husband on this magical show! Recent Professional Credits include: Costume Design for A SICK DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE, and DANNY, KING OF THE BASEMENT with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD and THE UGLY DUCKLING (Jim Henson Award Winner) with the North Carolina Theatre for Young People as well as DR.
The Creative Team
SEUSS’ THE CAT IN THE HAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, MARY POPPINS, and TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at The Green Room. Wig & Makeup Design/Artist at Ghost Train Halloween Festival, The Carolina Pumpkin Spelltacular, and Carl White’s Life in the Carolinas. She is Co-Founder and Production Designer of Sigmon Theatrical, Co-Founder of GiggleBox Circus, and full time mama to Levi and Charlie.
Caleb Sigmon (Sound & Puppet Designer) is a producer, director, and performer based out of Charlotte, NC. With credits ranging from national tours (JOURNEY TO OZ) to directing for television (Life in the Carolinas) and teaching in the classroom (UNC School of the Arts), Caleb’s career has taken him across America, sharing his passion with millions of people. He is the founder of Giggle Box Circus, a humor therapy program at Levine Children’s Hospital, served for ten years as Artistic Director for Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama, and travels as an illusionist and storyteller, sharing magic and true wonder. (Read Caleb’s extended bio under Cast on Page 10.)
