2023-24 season Narnia the Musical

Music by ThOmas Tierney

Lyrics by Ted Drachman

McColl Family Theatre

September 22-October 22, 2023

BOOk by Jules Tasca

The cast rehearses a fight sequence.

Photo by Adam Burke.

Based on C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Book by Jules Tasca

Music by Thomas Tierney

Lyrics by Ted Drachman

Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock, Illinois

Sept 22 - Oct 22, 2023

McColl Family Theatre

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Director Adam Burke

Music Director Bill Congdon

Choreographer Ron Chisholm

Scenic Designer Robin Vest

Costume & Puppet Designer Magda Guichard

Sound Designer Jason Romney

Lighting Designer Aimee Hanyzewski

Projections Designer Kelly Colburn*

Fight Director Steven Levine

Dialect Coach Jill Bloede

*Member United Scenic Artists Local 829

Run time approximately 110 minutes

Videotaping, photography and other recording of this production is prohibited.

The Season 2023-24

BALLOONACY Aug 23-31, 2023

NARNIA THE MUSICAL Sept 22 - Oct 22, 2023

TIRED SOULS: THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT Oct 7-8, 2023

LIFE DOESN’T FRIGHTEN ME Nov 4-19, 2023

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Nov 17 - Dec 22, 2023

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Jan 13-28, 2024

PINOCCHIO Feb 3-18, 2024

CATCHING THE MOON: THE STORY OF A YOUNG GIRL’S BASEBALL DREAM Mar 9-24, 2024

DANNY, KING OF THE BASEMENT Apr 20-28, 2024

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!" Apr 13 - May 5, 2024

PIGS IS PIGS May 29 - June 9, 2024

DJEMBE FIRE! Mar 9, 2024

The Season 2023-24

Today’s celebration is brought to life, in part, by:

Mitchell Kelling

Jennifer & Eric Madara

Ken & Lisa Miller

Ann & Scott Manning

Pat Burgess & Joan Martin

Heather & Scott McAllister

Presenting Sponsor

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

For This Production

Stage Manager..............................................................................................................Steven James

Assistant Stage Manager................................................................................................Noah Tepper

Deck Chief......................................................................................................................Shane Burgett

Run Crew.......................................Keith Johns, Vincent Moody, Landon Peeler, Melissa Mendez

Wardrobe Supervisor......................................................................................................Loren Moody

Wardrobe Crew.........................................Angeli Novio, Valentine Barneycastle, Malia Santiago

Stitchers..Malia Santiago, Angeli Novio, Alyssa Whiting, Emily McCurdy, Beth Levine Chaitman

Props Assistant...............................................................................................................Felix Thompson

Prop Artisan........................................................................................................................Derek Helsel

Crafts.........................................................................................................Katy Sigmon, Allison Collins

Make-up Designer............................................................................................................Katy Sigmon

Assistant Scenic Designer..............................................................................................Ashley Jensen

Scenic Painter....................................................................................................Stephen West-Rogers

Scenic Carpenters.........................................Mandy Peeler, John Vanderwoude, Landon Peeler

Electricians............................................Maddi Penn, Josh Lucero, Landon Peeler, Amber Bidwell

Lightboard Operator.....................................................................................................Amber Bidwell

Sound Mixer........................................................................................................................Maddi Penn

Backstage Audio Technician............................................................................................Sidney Bing

Video Operator...............................................................................................................Conny Marsh

Video Associate............................................................................................................... Zavier Taylor

Spotlight Operators........................................................................Victory Johnston, Sage Espinosa

Dance/Fight Captain.................................................................................................Jennifer Poarch

Special Thanks

Gordon Olson and UNCC

Dalton Pledger-Levine

Charles Holmes and Free Reign Theatre Company

Jason Estrada

Danielle Rhea Coach Steve Marshall

St. Mark Catholic School

Judith Stewart 7

Behind the Scenes

All of the elements of the show from set design to costume design, lighting, props and sound, are all created at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte by a talented team of artists. Together, we bring stories like this one to life through the magic of theatre.

Scenic design by Robin Vest

Costume & puppet design by Magda Guichard

Behind the Scenes

The talented team in the Costume Shop work together to bring Costume & Puppet Designer Magda Guichard’s creations to life.

The show’s Director Adam Burke works with Director of Production Steven Levine and the cast to explore how the larger-than-life puppet will move on stage.

The mighty lion Aslan gets ready for his debut!

Photos by Adam Burke and Steven Levine

Behind the Scenes

A promotional photo shoot with members of the cast took place in August.

Make-up Designer Katy Sigmon puts the finishing touches on Morgan Wakefield’s character, the Queen Hag.

L to R: John DeMicco as Tumnus, Griffin Digsby as Eagle, and Jessi Little as White Witch

Behind the Scenes

Rehearsals get under way with adult and youth actors. The cast is comprised of 26 talented individuals.

Production creates and assembles a massive turntable to be used on stage.

Photos by Adam Burke, John Merrick, and Alex Aguilar

Meet the Cast

Tommy Foster (Aslan/ Professor Digory Kirke)

toured as Aslan in the TheatreworksUSA tour of this very musical over twenty years ago in the months following the tragic events of 9/11, and it remains one of the most meaningful experiences of his professional career. He is honored to be re-visiting the world of Narnia here in Charlotte, where he began studying acting in 1993 in the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Ensemble Company. After finishing high school at the NC School of the Arts and earning his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan, he performed in regional houses up and down the East Coast, internationally on the Norwegian Crown, in commercials for Nickelodeon and Food Lion, and won a Bistro Award from Backstage for his solo cabaret THE METHOD TO MY MADNESS. After earning his MFA in Classical Acting from Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting, Tommy returned home to the Carolinas where he has made a home as an actor, director, and teacher creating much of his favorite work right here - having played Miss Trunchbull in ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Gerald in ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”, the Cowardly Lion in JOURNEY TO OZ; directing a tour of LIARS, and the summer youth productions of CHICAGO, EVITA, SWEENEY TODD, and THE TEMPEST. Tommy and his husband of 18 years, Wesley, have two sons named Parker & Marshall, and six dogs: Brody, Marlie,

Duke, Lucy, Bingo, and Turbo. www.tommyfosternyc.com

Jessi Little (Mrs. Macready/White Witch) is over the wardrobe to be making her Children’s Theatre of Charlotte debut playing Aslan’s nemesis. In Charlotte she can be seen at Middle C Jazz Club or singing at her beloved retirement communities. She has been on the stages of the Alliance Theatre and Aurora TheatreGeorgia. Village Theatre, ArtsWest Gallery and Playhouse, and Taproot Theatre - Seattle, WA. New Village Arts - San Diego, CA. Casa Mañana, Circle Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, The Public Theater of SA - Texas. And, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre - Idaho. She is the production manager and kids choreographer for Charlotte’s first annual NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS opening this December. She is thankful for the magic that came from The Inklings #read. www.jessilittle.com; IG: jjessilittlee

Brandon J. Johns (Mr. Beaver) is so happy to be back in the theatre this Autumn after a summer performing at Carowinds. He was last seen at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Businessman in DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Brandon

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also played Bob in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER THE MUSICAL and Oliver Warbucks in ANNIE. Other roles at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte include Noodler in PETER PAN, White Dragon in DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, and Big Bad Wolf in SHREK THE MUSICAL. Brandon has done several national tours with Virginia Repertory Theatre, performing in many shows including SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, I HAVE A DREAM, and THE SHOEMAKER AND THE CHRISTMAS ELVES. Some favorite roles include Tonton Julian in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, and Monsieur D’Arque in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Virginia Repertory Theatre. Brandon is also a musician, arranger, and composer. Some of his original music and arrangements have been featured at Firehouse Theatre and Cedar Fair’s theme park, King’s Dominion. Brandon sends endless thanks to his mother and brother for their constant support and love. For DLJ.

Ericka Ross (Mrs. Beaver) is excited to be part of opening the 202324 season at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte with NARNIA! Ericka was last seen in New York in LETTERS ALOUD and the New York City Fringe Festival in CONGRESSWOMEN with Ducdame Productions (Coda). Other productions include Narroway Productions THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY (Soloist and Gabriel the Angel), the Donna Scott Production of EAT THE RUNT (8 Characters), BOB MARLEY’S THREE LIT-

TLE BIRDS (Cedella), AND IN THIS CORNER: CASSIUS CLAY (Odessa Clay), BUD NOT BUDDY (Deza Malone), and JUNIE B JONES IS NOT A CROOK (That Grace) at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Lucio and Mariana) in London, UK. Ericka is a graduate of UNC–Chapel Hill (Go Tar Heels) and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Ericka is grateful for the love of her family, friends and God, without them none of these adventures and opportunities would be possible.

Jennifer Poarch (Fenris Ulf) is delighted to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for another fantastic season. You may have spotted her as a tap-dancing chimney sweep, various faces in PAGEANT, a cute penguin, a grumpy toad, an ogre and a bear…oh my, a farmer, a librarian, a mom, and a birdseed dispenser! Some favorite regional performance credits include: Alice Murphy (BRIGHT STAR), Natalie/Ed (ALL SHOOK UP), Kala (TARZAN), Mary Poppins (MARY POPPINS), Lilli/Kate (KISS ME KATE), Cassie (A CHORUS LINE), Guinevere (CAMELOT), Mrs. Anna (THE KING AND I), Barbara (SHEAR MADNESS), Shelby (STEEL MAGNOLIAS), and Julie (PIZZA MAN). When Jennifer is not performing, she enjoys directing, choreographing, educating and managing for theaters across the country. Jennifer gives thanks to her family, friends and God for all their love and support.

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Trace Casanova (Dwarf) is stoked to be back performing on this stage! Last time he starred as The Pigeon in DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! Trace plays live music for ages 8-80 y/o. Instagram: @tracecasanova00.

John DeMicco (Tumnus/Bear) is thrilled to be making his debut at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Most recently he appeared as Jonathan in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at the Waterfront Playhouse in Key West. Charlotte highlights include: Kris Kringle in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and Clarence in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Matthews Playhouse; Hercule Poirot in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Amos in CHICAGO and Sir Galahad in SPAMALOT with Davidson Community Players. He has also appeared Off-Broadway, Off--Off-Broadway, regionally and on national tours. Favorite roles include Herr Schultz in CABARET and Actor One in A.R. GURNEY’S THE DINING ROOM. Thanks to his wife Carol and daughter for their support.

Griffin Digsby (Father Christmas/Eagle/ Understudy Mr. Beaver) is back for his third season at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and is glad to return. He was on stage many times last season, acting in ANNIE, ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION, and DON’T LET THE PIGEONS DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL! He’s very excited to get to work and put on great shows for you all.

Morgan Wakefield (Ensemble/Cruelie/ Understudy White Witch) is THRILLED to be a part of the NARNIA cast! Morgan has worked with Childrens’s Theatre of Charlotte as a Swing in DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!, DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, SHREK THE MUSICAL, ANNIE, and THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL. She also originated the role of Eva in ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION. Other credits include JULIUS CAESAR (Mark Antony), A CHORUS LINE (Judy), and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Hodel). All the glory to God!

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Kayla Simone Ferguson

(Ensemble/Leopard/ Understudy Mrs. Beaver) is excited to be returning to the CTC stage as a part of this production of NARNIA. Previous credits include ANNIE (Autumn), ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION (Allie Kazan), THE GHOST OF SPLINTER COVE (Sydney), THE INVISIBLE BOY, (Carla) and BOB MARLEY’S THREE LITTLE BIRDS (Nansi). Other credits include DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! THE MUSICAL!, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL, and MY WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY SUIT. Enjoy the show!

Zakary Clausell-Santos

(Peter) is thrilled to be returning to MainStage this season at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He is a 18-year-old college freshman, currently studying at Central Piedmont Community College. He performed as Leroy Herdman in last season’s Mainstage production of THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: THE MUSICAL. Outside of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, he has appeared in 42ND STREET (Julian Marsh), DISASTER! (Chad Rubik), and TUCK EVERLASTING (Constable Joe). Zakary would like to send a huge thanks to the entire creative team at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for giving him a space where he can perform and improve.

Anna McCarty (Susan) is delighted to be returning for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s production of NARNIA! Last season, she appeared in ANNIE, ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION, and in Onstage’s production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Anna is a senior at Northwest School of the arts and has appeared is numerous productions at the school. She is exceptionally grateful to be a part of this whimsical show!

Emanuel “Manny” Bly (Edmund) is thrilled to play the role of Edmund Pevensie in NARNIA. This will be his first performance with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and it has been an amazing learning experience. Prior to NARNIA, Manny was casted in two other school musicals. He performed in SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR as Donkey, and SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR. as Horton the Elephant. Manny wants to shout out his family, friends, and teachers and thank them for all of their support.

Watts Williams (Lucy) is very happy to be returning to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage as the youngest Pevensie, Lucy! She has grown so much as

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a performer through this show, alongside the best cast and production team. Prior to this, Watts played Kate in ANNIE here at CTC last year. She was also Amanda Thripp in MATILDA at Northwest School of the Arts, where she is a seventh grade Musical Theatre student. She would like to give a special thanks to Adam Burke for inspiring her and helping her prepare for this role. She would also like to thank the whole cast, crew, and production team for supporting each other in this amazing journey. Lastly, she wants to thank her friends and family, some of whom have traveled far, for their love, encouragement, and the joy they bring into her life.

Anthony Dominick (Cruelie/Wolf

Understudy Peter) is so excited to be back on Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s stage for his last run as a student actor. Over the years, the CTC stage has challenged Anthony into developing & mastering his talents. The CTC stage has revealed the true meaning of being a professional Musical Theatre Performer to Anthony. Anthony is grateful for the blessings God has poured into his life. He thanks all that have always supported him-family, friends, church, family, and teachers/ coaches. Anthony hopes you enjoy the production of NARNIA!

Luke McCammon (Cruelie/Understudy

Edmund) is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. His previous roles with CTC include Teddy and Charlie in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL and Mad Hatter in SHREK THE MUSICAL. He is currently a homeschooled 7th grader. Luke is grateful to all who have guided him on his theater journey. Luke would also like to thank his family and friends for their encouragement and support.

Eva Hurley (Cruelie/ Wolf/Understudy

Susan) is thrilled to make her Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Mainstage debut in NARNIA! She is in 11th grade and is a Musical Theater major at Northwest School of the Arts where she recently played Miss Honey in their production of MATILDA. Her school theater credits also include SISTER ACT and ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Lady Larken). She has attended French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts in New York the past 3 summers where she has performed in productions of CABARET, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SPAMALOT. Eva is an avid music lover and plays piano, guitar, bass, and drums. She would like to thank her family and friends for always

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supporting her, as well as the production team for this amazing opportunity.

Jocelyn Spivey

(Cruelie/Understudy

Lucy) age 13, an 8th grade homeschooled student, is grateful and excited to be returning to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage. She has previously played the roles of both Ollie Herdman and Gladys Herdman in THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL. Jocelyn has also previously participated in the OnStage productions of THE ODYSSEY as Argos and BEND IN THE ROAD: THE ANNE OF GREEN GABLES MUSICAL and most recently as Rumpleteazer in CATS. When she is not performing, Jocelyn enjoys riding and caring for horses, creating art and playing with her dog, Scruffy and her bunnies, Sox and Bean! Jocelyn would like to acknowledge and express appreciation for the production team as well as friends, family members and instructors who have helped her earn this opportunity.

Olivia Nasmyth (Raven/ Dryad) is so happy to experience professional theater for the second time as part of the Ensemble in NARNIA after playing Lizzie in ANNIE last year. She has had a blast working with all her castmates and NARNIA’S wonderful pro-

duction team. Olivia is so grateful to have grown in the community CTC creates and for the opportunities CTC has provided to learn and improve as a performer. Olivia would like to thank her parents for their carpool commitments and give a huge thank you to her fellow castmates for all the encouragement and support everyone showed throughout rehearsals and performances!

Elijah Phillips (Tortoise/ Dryad) is elated to be in the ensemble of the first professional production of NARNIA. Last year he did his first show ever at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in ANNIE where he played the role of Wacky, and he recently played Nick in THE PROM. He is in his junior year of high school at Northwest School of the Arts majoring in musical theatre where he works immensely hard to make his dreams come true.

Owen Tesch (Fox/ Dryad) is overjoyed to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and to bring his favorite story book to the stage. Most recently, he was in CTC’s THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL and was Albert Peterson in the CTC OnStage production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. He has appeared on stage at Theatre Charlotte in

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THE PROM and A CHRISTMAS CAROL as well as in Belmont Abbey Player’s BOOK OF WILL. He is a junior at Northwest School of the Arts and aspires to pursue a career in theatre. Owen would like to thank Adam, Ron, Steven, Bill, Steven James, Jill and the entire cast and crew for bringing this epic tale to the stage. He would also like to thank his parents for all their love and support and for introducing him to the Chronicles of Narnia.

Tatum Moxley (Hedgehog/Dryad) is excited to be in her second show at Children’s Theatre. She is a 10th grader at Northwest School of the Arts. Some of her most recent credits include Yvette in CLUE, Grizabella in CATS, Jen in SCROOGE, and Pepper in ANNIE. She has loved working with this amazing cast and crew of talented actors, directors, choreographers, and musicians.

Nyla Martin (Cruelie/ Wolf) is a 9th grader at Northwest School of the arts. She has been involved in Musical Theatre for 6 years in school productions. This is her second show with Children’s Theatre Charlotte and she is an aspiring singer/actress.

Syl Potter (Cruelie/ Puppeteer) is so excited to be making her Mainstage debut in NARNIA. The excellent instruction she has received at CTC’s School of Theatre Training has prepared her for a variety of roles, including OnStage participation and LE-

GALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Myers Park High School. She is grateful for all of the teachers and peer support she has found in the CTC community. Syl would like to thank her family and friends for their wonderful love and support through the entire process. She would also like to thank the production management and team for all of the work they have done for the show.

Erin Acker (Cruelie/ Puppeteer) is a junior at Hough High School and is ecstatic to be performing her first show on Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage. Her first experience with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte was in SUZETTE WHO SET TO SEA with the OnStage program this past spring. Erin has performed in school shows and is a member of her highschool’s showchoir team. Most recently, she performed in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER as a part of Davidson Community Players Teen Summer Stock Series. All of the staff has made this show such a wonderful experience.

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Camila Cham (Puppeteer) is an eighth grader from Bailey Middle School, with a talented gift in her voice. She practiced six years of Olympic gymnastics in Mexico, but then discovered her calling with Musical Theatre. She has taken private voice lessons at LKN Performance, and she is currently a student at Acting Out Studio where she was nominated for the Talent Inc. Development Program. She has performed in CHARLOTTE’S WEB, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and SHREK THE MUSICAL at Akimel Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona.

Musicians

Reed 1 - Jack Murray

Reed 2 - Jeff Tippett

Trumpet - Michael Casey

Trombone - Mac Willet

Keyboard - Jean Colgan Phillips

Percussion - John Hogan

Bass - Harley

Songs

Doors and Windows

Turkish Delight

Narnia

You Can’t Imagine

All of These

Turkish Delight (Reprise)

Witch’s Orders

At Last It’s Christmas

Wot A Bit A' Spring Can Do

Cair Paravel

Murder Today

From the Inside Out

Deep Magic

A Field of Flowers

Catch Me If You Can

To Make the World Right Again

You Can’t Imagine (Reprise)

Meet the Creative Team

Adam Burke (Director) is overjoyed to be in his 10th season as the Artistic Director at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where he gets to come every day and do what he loves. Prior to this role, Adam was the artistic director of the Scioto Society, which produces the outdoor drama TECUMSEH. Before that, Adam was the artistic director of the Chicago Theatre for Young Audiences, an artistic associate at Childsplay Theatre in Tempe, Arizona under the Theatre Communication Group’s New Generations fellowship program and the director of theatre programs at the Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas. Adam earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting/directing at the University of Arizona and his Master of Fine Arts in directing at Northwestern University. During his tenure in Chicago, Adam worked at the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and Northlight Theatres and as the resident director at Open Eye Productions. Adam participated in the International Directing Symposium, hosted by LaMama Theatre, in Umbria, Italy; the National Advanced Stage Combat Workshop, hosted by the Society of American Fight Directors, ASSITEJ’s (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) One Theatre World, and the ASSITEJ International Directing Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany. Adam is a past recipient of the ASSITEJ/USA Ann Shaw Fellowship and of the Chicago Drama League International Research Grant. While at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Adam has directed MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE RELUCTANT DRAGON, DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT, THE MIRAC-

ULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, THE MAGIC KITE, ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, ELLA’S BIG CHANCE: A JAZZ AGE CINDERELLA, SHREK THE MUSCIAL, and ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION. Adam thanks the production team, who works brilliantly and tirelessly to bring these productions to life, and he sends much love to his amazing children and wonderful wife.

Bill Congdon (Music Director) National Tours: MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MAMMA MIA!, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, LION KING, LAS VEGAS: MAMMA MIA! Music director and arranger for ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION at Childrens’ Theatre Of Charlotte. Assoc. Music Director for BROADWAY DREAMS since 2017. Many regional, stock and symphony orchestra credits, including CPCC Summer Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Greensboro Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Opera Carolina and the NC Ballet Theatre. BME from East Carolina University (NC), MM and Performer’s Certificate in Percussion from The Eastman School Of Music (NY).

Ron Chisholm (Choreographer) has directed and/or choreographed over 375 shows around the country. Shows at CTC over the past 3 decades include: THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (5 times), SCROOGE (5 times), NARNIA THE MUSICAL, ALADDIN, GOOD NIGHT MOON, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (National Youth Theatre Award), PETER PAN, MARY POP-

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PINS, PETE THE CAT, and PINKALICIOUS among many others. Ron has performed in every type of entertainment medium: Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, cruise ships, theme parks, music videos, TV, industrial shows and movies. Broadway: assistant choreographer and performed in INTO THE LIGHT with Dean Jones. Tours: assistant choreographer and Young Vincent in FOLLIES starring Juliet Prowse and John Cullum, HIGH BUTTON SHOES with Gavin MacLeod. TV Specials: with Carol Burnett, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Ben Vereen and The Pointer Sisters. Ron has directed, choreographed and/or produced shows for: CPCC Theatre , CP Summer Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Opera Carolina, Theatre Charlotte, North Carolina Shakespeare, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Opera House Theatre Company, Spirit Square and other companies in the Region. Ron and wife Angie recently moved to Nashville, TN to be closer to grandchildren Charlotte and Beau and family.

Robin Vest (Scenic Designer) In May 2021

Robin moved to Oklahoma City where she teaches at OCU and works with Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. Prior to the move Robin spent eight years at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina where she served as chair of the Theatre Studies department and associate professor. Robin has designed scenery and costumes in North Carolina with Triad Stage, UNCG, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Brevard Music Center, and Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Outside of North Carolina, Robin’s work has been seen recently at Tulsa

Performing Arts center, Oklahoma City Rep, Theatre Squared and Profile Theater Company in Portland, OR. She’s also deisgned with The Goodman, The Old Globe, Washington National Opera, Utah Opera, Vancouver Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Cleveland Playhouse, Merrimack Rep, Playmaker’s Rep, Barrington Stage, and Williamstown Theater Festival, Alpine Stage, and Opera House Arts. In New York, she has worked with Manhattan Theater Club, Lincoln Center, Manhattan Class Company, Playwright’s Horizons, Second Stage, The Cherry Lane and many others. www.robindvest.com

Magda Guichard (Costume & Puppet Designer) has been working with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for ten years, designing costumes and puppets for such shows as NARNIA THE MUSICAL, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL, MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE, ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, and THE GHOST OF SPLINTER COVE, as well as the designing and creating of the Dragons in both THE RELUCTANT DRAGON and SHREK THE MUSICAL. Magda earned her Master of Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in production design with a costume design focus. Magda is thrilled to call Children’s Theatre of Charlotte home and thanks her friends and, above all, her parents for their love and supporting her artistic journey.

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Jason Romney (Sound Designer) is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate once again with the team at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. A few of his favorite projects at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte include ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, CAT IN THE HAT, THE SECRET GARDEN, and THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL. He has also designed sound for productions at Triad Stage, Alliance Theatre, Piedmont Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, Imagination Stage, No Rules Theatre, Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy, Playmakers Repertory, Weston Playhouse, Lyric Repertory Company, Ravinia Festival, Utah Festival Opera, Unicorn Pillow Theatre, Elon University, and others. He is a Professor of Sound Design at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem North Carolina. He is a proud member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association.

Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting Designer) is glad to be back working with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for her eighth year. She has designed such hits for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!, SHREK THE MUSICAL, PETER PAN, ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL, GRACE FOR PRESIDENT and DISNEY AND CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S MARY POPPINS. Other regional theater’s Aimee has designed for

are Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Capital City Theatre, Media Theatre, Forward Theater, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Kelly Colburn (Projections Designer) is an interdisciplinary artist working as a producer, director, designer, and deviser. Kelly is glad to be back at CTC where her work has been seen on ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL and THE INVISIBLE BOY. Recent credits include: FELA! (Olney Theatre Center, Roundhouse Theater), PASSING STRANGE (Signature Theatre), THE SOUND INSIDE and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES STORY (Everyman), AMERICAN (TELE) VISIONS (NYTW). When not designing, Kelly is the Artistic Lead for Theatre at Flying V and the Digital Producer at Theater Alliance. She is a DCCAH Fellowship Awardee, a recipient of a 2019 Helen Hayes Award for Blood At The Root with Theater Alliance, a 2022 Helen Hayes Award Nominee, a 2017-2018 NextLOOK Resident and a 2018 Jim Henson Puppetry Grant recipient. BFA NYU Tisch ’11 | MFA UMD ’18. www.kellycolburn.com

Steven Levine (Fight Director) began his career in FightDirection in 1992 when he first attended the Society of American Fight Directors’ National Stage Combat Workshop. In the ensuing years, he continued -

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to study with SAFD Fight Masters both privately, and at various nationalworkshops. He is well-versed in the use of edged weapons, as well as quarterstaffsand unarmed combat. Steven earned a B.F.A in Acting from the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Dell’ Arte School of Physical Theatre. Here at CTC, he appeared as Mr. Banks in the 2017 production of DISNEY AND CAMERON MAKINSTOSH’S MARY POPPINS and directed the world premiere production of PIGS IS PIGS in the 2021season. Later this season, he will be directing CTC’s production of PINOCCHIO.

Jill Bloede (Dialect Coach) believes the greatest sounds are children laughing, gasping, and enjoying live theatre. She started out as artistic associate with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte where she directed Mainstage, Touring, and OnStage productions and has been acting since the world was young. Jill is currently tenured at Belmont Abbey College, having last directed the Regional premiere of THE BOOK OF WILL and teaches acting at UNC-Charlotte. Jill has coached dialect for HOMELAND, OUTCAST, SHOTS FIRED, and many local theatre productions. She is delighted to work with the cast of NARNIA THE MUSICAL, and she can’t wait to hear the audience enjoying the show.

Staff & Board of Directors

CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE

LEADERSHIP

Artistic Director - Adam Burke

Managing Director - Nao Tsurumaki

Administration

Human Resources Manager - Carolyn Lugo-Allred

Business Manager - Alex Doxey

Senior Accountant - Crystal Johnson

ImaginOn Partnership Coordinator - Maryann O’Keeffe

ImaginOn Administrative Support - Casey Kaufmann

Artistic & Production

Director of Production - Steven Levine

Artistic & Community Relations Fellow - Alicia Tafoya

Costume Shop Manager - Anna Klinger

Resident Designer & Crafts Specialist - Magda Guichard

Cutter/Draper - Emily Heilig

Technical Director - Andrew Gibbon

Resident Stage Manager - Steven James

Resident Sound Designer/AV Supervisor - Tyler Knowles

Charge Scenic Artist - Tim Parati

Master Carpenter - John Slechta

Deck Chief/House Carpenter - Shane Burgett

Properties Manager - Cassie Ward

Properties Assistant - Felix Thompson

Resident Lighting Designer/Master Electrician - Robyn Warfield

Assistant Electrician - Amber Bidwell

Education

Director of Education - EG Engle

Early Childhood & SOTT Manager - Adam Montague

Camps & Community Programs Manager - Mary Katherine Smith

Education Operations & Administrative Manager - Cat Koski

Resident Teaching Artists - Karen Steele & Breana Venablé

Education Assistant - Katie Kinser

Development

Director of Development – Emily J. Chuma

Associate Director of Development - Scott Tynes-Miller

Development Coordinator - Jean Edwards

Touring Coordinator, Front & Center Series - Madia Medico

Marketing and Communications

Director of Marketing & Communications - Cindy Taylor

Associate Director of Marketing - Rob Odum

Customer Experience Manager - Ashley Hughes

PR & Social Media Mananger – Alex Aguilar

Touring Performance Coordinator - Margot Parrott

School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator - Chris Stonnell

IT Manager - Claire Whitworth-Helm

Audience Service Coordinator - Louise Lawson

Marketing Assistant - Aaron Bunzey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mitchell Kelling - Chair

Sallie Beason - Chair-Elect

Stephanie Isham - Treasurer

Maddie Myers - Secretary

Cynthia Banks

Veronica Bell

Mary Alice Boyd

Mike Burgess

Stephanie Couch

Caryn Craige

Charlitta Hatch

Leigh Hickman

Ben Hume

Tim James

Rebecca Lindahl

Brian Litwak

Mitzi Lynch

Jennifer Madara

Scott Manning

Salem McMullan

Lisa Miller

Rosemary Morgan

Mallory Navin

Michael Tarwater, Jr.

Kristin Tokić

Rosa Vega-Vazquez

Nichelle Weintraub

Judith Whelan

April Whitlock

Honorary Lifetime Members

Robin Branstrom

Carla DuPuy

Peter Flur

Cynthia Lank

Linda Lockman-Brooks

ENCORE! President

Sandy Vlahos

Advisory Board

Robin Branstrom

Tom Eiselt

Jami Farris

Peter Flur

Gina Lawrence

Charlotte Latin School is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

9502 Providence Road

Charlotte, NC 28277

Charlotte Latin’s Middle School Spring 2023 production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr. included a cast and crew of more than 50 students.

Our Supporters

EXECUTIVE PRODUCING PARTNERS

($50,000 and more)

Bank of America

North Carolina Arts Council

PNC Foundation

The Shubert Foundation

The Infusion Fund and its generous donors

PRODUCING PARTNERS

($25,000 to $49,999)

C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc.

First Horizon

National Endowment for the Arts

DIRECTING PARTNERS

($10,000 to $24,999)

Autism Strong Foundation

Clear Blue Insurance Group

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC.

Cornwell Foundation

Paige Johnston Thomas Giving Tree

SPX Corporation

Triad Foundation

STANDING OVATION PARTNERS

($5,000 to $9,999)

Carolina Panthers

The Dickson Foundation, Inc.

LendingTree

Offit Kurman

Parker Poe

Publix Super Markets Charities

South Arts

Wells Fargo

CENTER STAGE PARTNERS

($3,000 to $4,999)

The Daniel, Edward, Cora & Strickland Foundation

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Gerrard Builders

QRCA

Social Venture Partners

LEADING ROLE PARTNER

($1,000 to $2,999)

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dickens-Mitchener & Associates

Our Supporters cont’d

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY DONORS

We recognize and thank our generous donors who gave as of August 14, 2023. Our annual donors are recognized at the most current giving level.

LEADING PLAYERS SOCIETY

($10,000 - $24,999)

Dorlisa & Peter Flur

Mitchell Kelling

Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola

($5,000 - $9,999)

Omid & Julie Ahdieh

Dr. Daniel Donner

Travis & Lise Hain

The Hensley Family

David Holland

Bruce & Anita LaRowe

Brian Litwak

Jennifer & Eric Madara

Ann & Scott Manning

Brian & Laura Murdock

Jennifer & Jack Ross

April & Thomas Whitlock

($3,000 - $4,999)

Herb & Gina Clegg

Rob & Caryn Craige

Stephanie Couch

John & Nancy Dickson

Ben & Christy Hume

LaKeisha & William Jefferson

Pat Burgess & Joan Martin

Heather & Scott McAllister

Ken & Lisa Miller

Rosemary Morgan & Fielding Huseth

Maddie & Brian Myers

Stacia & Charlie Neugent

Stephen & Stephanie Sorenson

Erik & Amelia Peterson

Kristin Tokic

Rosa Maria Vega

Sandy & Greg Vlahos

Lauren & William Voorhees

Nichelle & Sasha Weintraub

Judith & Matthew Whelan

($1,000 - $2,999)

Stephen & Carolyn Allred

Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Babcock

Sallie & Gary Beason

Veronica Bell

Robin & Bill Branstrom

Susan & Richard Buckley

Craig & Mary Bunzey

Mike & Katie Burgess

Julie & Stoke Caldwell

Zoe & Lewis Chandry

Spencer Clair & Chris Loyd

Amy & Alfred Dawson

Tom & Julie Eiselt

Bryan & Jami Farris

Beth & Gaston Gage

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gonzalez

Watts & Carol Hamrick

Brad & Karen Harris

Scott & Claire Helm

Anne Henderson*

Lesley Herrera

Leigh Hickman

Ryan & Danielle Hutcheson

Tonya Jesso

Laurie Johnston*

Jeff & Deborah Long, In Honor of Miss Penelope Long

Bruce & Michelle Long

Salem & Sean McMullan

Gary Monie

Mallory Navin & Joe Shreve

Anna & Tom Nelson

John & Suzy Nurkin

Linda Reynolds

Ed & Tari Schutzman

Janet & Joshua Smith

Michael Tarwater

Patrick & Elizabeth Vaughn

Laura & Brian Walger

Katie & Jason Weeks

Our Supporters cont’d

SUPPORTING PLAYERS SOCIETY

($500 - $999)

Dora Abraham

Sylvia Bartee

The Staub Family

Marian Clark

Veruska & Julio Colmenares

Rachel & Michael Coyne

Dallas & Kathy Craven

Ina DeRochi

Bryan & Jamie Gerrard

John & Mara Gose

Sally & Drew Harriss

Soraja Helac

Mr. Frank Hruby & Mrs. Tatyana Rector

Kate Land

Cynthia & Dave Lank

Catherine LeCompte

Louis Leone

Craig & Mitzi Lynch

Michele & Steve Mangan

Seah & Robert McCammon

Jennie McGuire

Megan McKeever

Renee Miller

Elizabeth Murphy

Jerry & Cookie Parnell

Christian & Denise Pineno

Allison & Thad Reece

Benjamin & Rebecca Schultz

Kindra Shah

Carrie & J.T. Teixeira

Robert & Leslie Tesch

Cindy & Rob Taylor

Brandon Williams

($499-$50)

Elizabeth Abernathy

Heidi Acker

Lauren Agans

Alex Aguilar

Minha Ahmend

Paige Ahmed

Mary-Stuart Alderman

Allyson & Scott Anderson

Anonymous Donor

Robert Antoine

Dimitri & Tina Apostolopoulos

Susan Arcuri

Phil & Tracey Arnone

Karen Atilano

Arlene Augat

Kimberly Augenbraun

Elizabeth Baker

Ronald Baldwin

Liz & Mark Ball

Cynthia Banks

Holly Baran

The Dale Beachum Family

Marian Beane

Kevin Bell, In Honor of Mallory Navin

Kara Benjamin

Lindsay Betzel

Sekiya Billman

Tracy Blando

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal

Paige Bobick

Jim & Kathryn Bohmer

Lyvonne Bovell

Margaret Bradley

Dan & Julianne Gold Brunson*

Cristina Buckfelder

John Burak

Abigail & Gray Caldwell

Bobbie Campbell*

Daphne Capek

Lynn Carlson

Elizabeth & Anthony Cassano

Amber Cassar

Erin Cassell

Alison Chafin

The Chuma Family

Roberta Cianfrone

Kelly Clarkson

Holt Cleaver

Tobi Colbert

Stephanie Collins-Frempong

Lisa Beth Cooper

Katie Cornwell

Lisa & Jonathan Crotty

Joshua Darnell

Simone Davis

Sary De La Rosa

Bill & Janny DeLoache

Hank & Stowe Demarest

Dana Demick

Barbara Dickie

Kendra Dodds

Our Supporters cont’d

Kirsten Dodd

Suzanne & Eddie Dornsmith

Magdeline Drozd

Kathleen Dryden

Sidney & Andres Echevarria

Christina Eckley

Elizabeth Edwards

Cheryl Endy

Rebecca Ennis

Max Everett

Michelle Fabrize

Lauren Farber

Desmond Fernandez

Cynthia Fetter

Jami & Matt Fischer

Wendy Fishman-Pentes*

The Campos & Flansburg Family

Curt Flood, Kay James & Berri Flood

Alisha Gale

Cynthia & Henry Gass

Stephanie George

Alicyn Gilbert

Adam & Patti Glassner

Jim Gooden*

Michelle Gore

Ellen Graham

Gayle Grannum

Elizabeth Gregg

Savannah K Gress

Gary & Pushpa Gross

Robin Growley

Alexa Hack

Deedee Hagner*

Emma Hanson

Linda Harrelson

Katherine Hartness

Christina Heacock

Carly & Brian Hensley

Brian Herbst

Susan Heydon

Kate Hill

Will Higginbotham

Jessica Hindman

Lynn & Charley Hodges

Lauren Hood

Lucy Horenstein

Lauren Horton

Michael & Stacie Hughes

Laura & Steven Hughes

Josh & Liana Humphrey

Steve & Mary Hunting

Edward & Deirdre Hurley

Judith Husak

Joy Hutchinson

Nicholas & Kira Imholte

Stephanie & Ryan Isham

Beatrice Jackson

Timothy James

Jessica Johnson

Tammy & Greg Jones

Katherine Justice

Charity Karwowski

Jennifer Kassos

Catherine Kieffer

Ann King

David Knott

Ramina Kosari

Caroline Kraich

Chris & Lynn Lakin

Tony & Sarah Lathrop

Allyson Lavins

Paul Lawrenchuk

Louise & Jerry Lawson

Amanda Layne

Sandra & William Leach

Lauren Lebioda

Ava & Jake Leblanc

Steven Levine & Shawnna Pledger

Kenneth Lewis, In Honor of Paula Welter

Rebecca Lindahl

Wil Brooks & Linda Lockman-Brooks

Phyllis Lupton

Bella, Sophie & Gabe Maas

Divya Mahadevia

Jerry & Catherine Malone

Lynn Manock*

Bill Martin & Jennifer Davis-Martin

Tracey Martin

Ariel McBryde-Gritter

Amaris McComas

Lewis & Eleanor McCurdy

Dan McDonough*

Valecia McDowell

Paul McKinstry

Jenny & Bill Merlo

Megan & Mike Meuse

Danielle Miller

Teri Miller

Karen Millham

Brooks & Courtney Mixon

Our Supporters cont’d

Tracy Montross & Jesse Munoz

Alex Moser

Matthew Mrosek

Cynthia Mynatt

Rob Nanfelt

Lee & Beth Neale

Marcy Neale

Kristin Nicholls

Adam Nicholson

Michelle O’Connor

Laura Olson

Caryn Overbey

Tim & Kim Parati

Max Parmacek

Margot & Steve Parrott

Lynne Parshall

Emily Pasour

Katie Pasour

Reanna Patterson

Warren & Elissa Pazyk

Anne Philpott

Catherine Philpott

Kirsten Pittman

Stephanie Pons

Rich & Woods Potts

Dannye Powell, In Honor of John & Laurie Johnston*

Jesse Powers

Ana Espinosa Prado

Shannon Privette

Rachel Pyles

Amanda Ravin

Ann Renko

Emily Reynolds

Mary Rice

Jamie Rimany

Claudia Sandoval

Patricia Schilz

Angela & Josh Scholl

John & Ginger Seabrook

Jenna Shaw

Molly Shaw & David Webb

Brendan Shea

Cara Shields

Lavanya Shivkumar

Carol Shrum

Laura Shwedo

Cassie Sigmon

Molly Sims

Priya Sircar

Sarah Smulktis

Jennifer & John Snyder

Dawn Spivey

Robbie & Eva Squibb

Susan & Al Stafford

North Carolina State Employees

Combined Campaign

Phyllis Stokes

Kim Stover

Ruth Straley

Claire & John Tate

Linda & Sid Tate

Elizabeth & David Taylor

Lauren Taylor & David Rivero

Colleen Terschluse

William Thames

Jay Thomas

Matt Thompson

Kate Timmons

Emily Tolsma

Cassandra TriggsTucker

Norty & Brooks Turner

Scott & Robin Tynes-Miller

Steve Umberger

Catherine Van Doninck

Brad & Whitney Vineyard

The Waller Family, In Memory of Glynis Robbins

Lauren Walls

Catherine Wares & Neil Cottrell

Jen Waters

Theresa Webb

Kimberly Werner

Suzanne Williams

Brian White

Angus Whyte

Margaret Wilbur

Katie & Drew Williams

Laura Williams

Abbie Wilson

Sarah Wilson

Alston O. Wolf

Danielle Wolpa

Jean Wright

Brian Yesowitch

*Indicates those who support the Paige Johnston Thomas Directing Assistantship.

Our Supporters cont’d

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte receives support from the Infusion Fund, a partnership between the City of Charlotte, Foundation for The Carolinas and generous donors to support the arts and cultural sector. Contributors to the fund include:

Multimillion Dollar Commitment City of Charlotte

$1.5 million and above Bank of America

C.D. Spangler Foundation / National Gypsum

Company

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Trane Technologies

$600,000 - $1 million

Albemarle Foundation

Atrium Health

Barings

Duke Energy

Honeywell

JELD-WEN, Inc.

LendingTree Foundation

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Novant Health

Red Ventures

Truist

$300,000-$600,000

Ally Financial

The Centene Charitable Foundation

Childress Klein Properties

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Deloitte

EY

The Gambrell Foundation

Moore & Van Allen

PwC

Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.

Rodgers Builders

Wells Fargo

Up to $300,000 Fifth Third Bank Foundation For The Carolinas

Deidre and Clay Grubb

Leslie and Michael Marsicano

Jane and Hugh McColl

Nucor Corporation

PNC Bank

Premier, Inc.

Jane and Nelson Schwab

Classes and Camps

AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers a wide variety of classes and camps for your family. Through our education programs, your child will build confidence, develop speaking, leadership and problemsolving skills, appreciate collaborating as a team member and value the feeling of commitment and accomplishment.

Creative Drama (Ages 2 through 9)

School of Theatre Training (4th through 12th Grade)

Dance Classes (5th through 12th Grade)

Supplemental Training (4th to 12th Grade)

ENCORE! Our Volunteer Community

Be a part of the wonder. Volunteers help in many areas across the Theatre from Production to Education to Development to Outreach. JOIN US

Based on Life Doesn't Frighten Me from the book "And Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou

Save the Date

Exciting events at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

THE WINTER WONDERLAND SHOP

Thurs, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 2, 2023

Spread cheer as children shop for pre-wrapped gifts at low-cost to give to their loved ones. This is a free event open to the public.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! ADULT NIGHT

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

Grab your (adult) friends and get ready to rock! Join us for lite bites and drinks followed by an evening performance of the hit musical. This is a ticketed event.

CELEBRATE! WITH YOUR VALENTINE

Sat, Feb 10, 2024

Join us for a fun night out at ImaginOn as we come together during our annual fundraiser. This is a ticketed event.

POETRY OUT LOUD

Sat, Feb 24, 2024

As the NC partner, we’re proud to host high school students for this statewide recitation contest. This is a free event open to the public.