2023-24 season Pigs is Pigs

Wells Fargo Playhouse

May 29 - June 9, 2024

Photo of ImaginOn courtesy of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

ADAPTED BY MICHELLE HOPPE-LONG FROM THE STORY BY ELLIS PARKER BUTLER

Director Steven Levine

Scenic Designer Andrew Gibbon

Costume Designer Katy Sigmon

Sound Designer Tyler Knowles

Lighting Designer Sidney Bing

Run time approximately 45 minutes

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

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The Season 2023-24

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

Maddie & Brian Myers

John & Nancy Dickson

PNC Foundation

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, by the Infusion Fund and its generous donors. This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

2024 Summer Camps

Experiences for students ages 3 to 18 at ImaginOn I CPCC Matthews I Queens University

• Early Childhood Camps

• Primary Camps

• Performance Camps

• Teen Studios

Cast & Creative Team

CAST

Ericka Ross......................................................................................................................Farmer

Isabel Gonzalez.................................................................................................Mike Flannery

Ryan Miles......................................................................................................................Worker

CREATIVE TEAM

Director...............................................................................................................Steven Levine

Scenic Designer.............................................................................................Andrew Gibbon

Costume Designer...............................................................................................Katy Sigmon

Sound Designer...................................................................................................Tyler Knowles

Lighting Designer...................................................................................................Sidney Bing

Meet the Cast

ERICKA ROSS (Farmer)

Ericka is excited to be part of the 2023-24 season at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Ericka was recently seen as Mrs. Beaver in the season opener of NARNIA THE MUSICAL. Ericka has also performed in LETTERS ALOUD (NYC) 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), Donna Scott Production of EAT THE RUNT (8 Characters), BOB MARLEY’S THREE LITTLE 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.

Meet the Cast

ISABEL GONZALEZ (Mike Flannery)

Isabel is thrilled to be back at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Isabel is a graduate from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and not a stranger to our theatre! Audiences may have seen her work with us throughout the years in a variety of different shows, including originating the role of Mike Flannery TWO YEARS AGO!!! Most recently, she was The Lion in THE LION AND THE LITTLE RED BIRD. When not on stage, Isabel works as a Choreographer around the area. She would like to thank everyone for supporting her journey thus far!

Meet the Cast

RYAN MILES (Worker)

Ryan is an Actor and Director from Charlotte NC. From stage to film, musicals to stunts, Ryan previous roles include Danny Zuko (GREASE), Dr. Frankenstein (FRANKENSTEIN), and multiple shows on the ID channel. He also has directed and performed in WAIT UNTIL DARK which won best show in 2023. He’s very happy to be performing in his first production with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and thanks his loving parents for all of the support he’s received over the years.

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 Production 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 (Costume Designer) is so happy to be returning to work with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte on this production! 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. 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

Creative Team Cont’d

Carolinas. She is Co-Founder and Production Designer of Sigmon Theatrical, Co-Founder of GiggleBox Circus, and full time mama to Levi and Charlie.

Tyler Knowles (Sound Designer) is thrilled to be returning to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for his sixth season! Tyler received his BFA and MFA in Sound Design and Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tyler has recently worked on THE VELVETEEN RABBIT and PIGS IS PIGS at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has also worked at Hope Summer Reparatory Theatre on shows such as SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, GO DOG. GO!, and DR. SEUSS’S THE CAT IN THE HAT. He is also a member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association.

Sidney Bing (Lighting Designer) is happy to shine light on this fun show and grateful to be part of the team at CTC. Favorite lighting design credits include BRIGHT STAR, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, NEWSIES, JEKYLL AND HYDE, MEAN GIRLS, THE SECRET GARDEN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FREAKY FRIDAY, and HELLO, DOLLY!

A scene from Pigs is Pigs, 2021-22 season

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

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

Lead Electrician - Amber Bidwell

Education

Director of Education - EG Engle

Camps & Community Programs Manager - Mary Katherine Smith

Education Program Manager - Morgan Southard

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

Special Events & Individual Giving Manager - Kenneth Rosander

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

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

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 Daniel, Edward, Cora & Strickland Foundation

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)

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 May 16 2024. Our annual donors are recognized at the most current giving level.

LEADING PLAYERS SOCIETY

($10,000 - $24,999)

Dorlisa & Peter Flur

Mitchell Kelling

Linda Reynolds

Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola

($5,000 - $9,999)

Omid & Julie Ahdieh

Dr. Daniel Donner

Andrew and Stephanie Fulford

Travis & Lise Hain

The Hensley Family

David Holland

Bruce & Anita LaRowe

Brian Litwak

Jennifer & Eric Madara

Ann & Scott Manning

Arrington Mixon

Rosemary Morgan & Fielding Huseth

Brian & Laura Murdock

Jennifer & Jack Ross

Sandy & Greg Vlahos

April & Thomas Whitlock

($3,000 - $4,999)

Herb & Gina Clegg

Rob & Caryn Craige

Stephanie Couch

Davant Family Charitable Trust

John & Nancy Dickson

David & Marti Head

Ben & Christy Hume

LaKeisha & William Jefferson

Pat Burgess & Joan Martin

Heather & Scott McAllister

Ken & Lisa Miller

Maddie & Brian Myers

Stacia & Charlie Neugent

Stephen & Stephanie Sorenson

Erik & Amelia Peterson

Kristin Tokic

Rosa Maria Vega

Lauren & William Voorhees

Nichelle & Sasha Weintraub

Judith & Matthew Whelan

($1,000 - $2,999)

Stephen & Carolyn Allred

Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Babcock

Cynthia Banks

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

Mary Coyle

Amy & Alfred Dawson

Elizabeth Devenney

Tom & Julie Eiselt

Dr. Gloria Ann Evans.

Christi Farr

Bryan & Jami Farris

Beth & Gaston Gage

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gonzalez

Watts & Carol Hamrick

Brad & Karen Harris

Lisa and Mark Hedrick

Scott & Claire Helm

Anne Henderson*

Lesley Herrera

Leigh Hickman

Ryan & Danielle Hutcheson

Timothy James

Tonya Jesso

Laurie Johnston*

Ashley & Matthew Joseph

Cole Kissam in memory of Talia Petoia

Andrew Kott

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Lamberth

Jeff & Deborah Long, In Honor of Miss Penelope Long

Bruce & Michelle Long

Michael and Leslie Marsicano

Seah & Robert McCammon

Our Supporters cont’d

Salem & Sean McMullan

Gary Monie

Mallory Navin & Joe Shreve

Anna & Tom Nelson

John & Suzy Nurkin

Allison Rauch

Ed & Tari Schutzman

Janet & Joshua Smith

Michael Tarwater

Patrick & Elizabeth Vaughn

Laura & Brian Walger

Jodi Warner

Katie & Jason Weeks

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

Jennie McGuire

Megan McKeever

Renee Miller

Elizabeth Murphy

Eileen Manlove O’Brien

Jerry & Cookie Parnell

Christian & Denise Pineno

Allison & Thad Reece

Benjamin & Rebecca Schultz

Kindra Shah

Nedra Tawwab

Cindy & Rob Taylor

Tanya Taylor

Carrie & J.T. Teixeira

Robert & Leslie Tesch

Brandon Williams

*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

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