May 19 - 21, 2023
Show Credits
CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’ by T.S. Eliot
Presented by Arrangement with Concord Theatricals on Behalf of The Really Useful Group
www.concordtheatricals.com
BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION
A Musical Comedy
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Presented by Arrangement with Concord Theatricals on Behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC
www.concordtheatricals.com
THE BIG MAGIC
By Brendan MurrayProduced by Special Arrangement with Plays for New Audiences SUZETTE
By Finegan Kruckemeyer2
WHO SET TO SEA
Friday, May19 6 PM The Big Magic 8 PM CATS: Young Actors Edition Saturday, May 20 11 AM Suzette Who Set to Sea 1 PM CATS: Young Actors Edition 4 PM The Big Magic 6 PM Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition Sunday, May 21 1 PM Suzette Who Set to Sea 3 PM Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition
Schedule
Show
Show Descriptions
CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION
CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, BYE BYE BIRDIE remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.
THE BIG MAGIC
Inspired by the paintings of Marc Chagall, THE BIG MAGIC is about when the world stops turning, and the desperate, dangerous search to find what will make it start again: the Big Magic that makes the world go round. This sometimes funny, sometimes scary story of Bombo’s quest explores the relationship between fear and selfishness.
SUZETTE WHO SET TO SEA
In a small seaside village where men build boats and women do not, young Suzette knows she is different – she longs for the sea and believes she is meant for something greater than a life on land. So when a mysterious event occurs, Suzette is forced to do that most difficult thing
prove herself worthy of her destiny. Loading her loved ones onto a boat she has secretly built, Suzette, she sets to sea.
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Early Childhood & SOTT Manager..................................................Adam Montague
Camps & Community Programs Manager.............................Mary Katherine Smith
Education Administrative Assistant...............................................................Cat Koski
Resident Teaching Artist...........................................................................Karen Steele
Seasonal Resident Teaching Artists.........................Caitlyn Leach, Jess Yagoda
Education TEAM TEAM Production
Director of Production...........................................................................Steven Levine
Artistic & Community Relations Fellow..................................................Alicia Tafoya
Costume Shop Manager........................................................................Anna Klinger
Resident Designer & Crafts Specialist............................................Magda Guichard
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
Resident Lighting Designer/Master Electrician.................................Robyn Warfield
Production Assistant......................................................................................Ali Wieder
Swing Tech..............................................................................................Vince Aycock
FOR THESE PRODUCTIONS
Stitchers......................................Rosibel Hernandez, Loren Moody, Emily McCurdy
Carpenters...................................................................Mandy Peeler, Landon Peeler
Head Electrician....................................................................................Amber Bidwell
Sound Mixer................................................................................................Maddi Penn
A2...........................................................................................Neifert Cornejo-Ordonez
OnStage Class Assistants.........................CJ Higginbotham & Mary Kathryn Brown
Student Supervisors.....................Angela Arnold, Morgan Wakefield, Deanna Sipe
Student Technicians..................................Daniel Straley, Audrey Pickering, Charlie Zeller, Madeleine Leonard, Matthew Coakley, Lucca Amortegui, Elle Stout, Zach Helm
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Shout Outs
TALENTED STUDENTS
Congratulations to the Kim Fiola Scholarship Winner: Sophie Henry and the Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominees: Will Higginbotham, Kate Hughes, Frida Secrist, and Avery White.
PASSIONATE PARENTS
A huge thanks to Dawn Spivey and Teri Miller for coordinating food and flowers to make the OnStage experience even more memorable for all families and students.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Much appreciation to our friends at Geno D’s Pizza in 7th Street Market for preparing over 50 pizzas for the weekend!
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CREATIVE TEAM
Director Kaitlyn Gen”Tree”
Choreographer Renee Welsh-Noel
Music Director Gabrieal Gonzales
Stage Manager Seth Nelson
Costume Designer Kristen Griniesen
Prop Designer Josh Lucero
Sound Designer Tyler Knowles
Co-Lighting Designers Robyn Warfield & Katy Sigmon
Scenic Designer Andrew Gibbon
Run Time: 65 minutes
Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.
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CAST
Bailey Layne…………………………….........……………….…..................................Cassandra
Bailey Carrozzo………………………………………………………………………....Bombalurina
Harper Kuehnle……………………………………………………………………………….......Elvie
Thomas Gordon…………………………………………………………………………..Asparagus
Presley Fink…………………………………………………………………Alonzo : Voice Captain
Lillian Staub……………………………………………………………………………………Gemma
Rachael Husak…………………………………………………………………………………Bassey
Addison Richards…………………………………………………………………Rum Tum Tugger
Leighton Cooper………………………………………………………………………......Jellylorum
Seren Dornsmith……………………………………………………………………………..Demeter
Lauren Parrish………………………………………………………………………....Jennyanydots
Palmer Wilson……………………………………………………………………………….Tantomile
Rowan Barwick………………………………………………………………………………..Wendy
Tatum Moxley……………………………………………………………………..Grizabella/Briony
Seth Burke……………………………………………………………………………………Admetus
Tripper Lavins……………………………………………………………………………………Gizmo
Dylan Hakeem……………………………………………………………………………………Plato
Katelyn Urbain…………………………………………………………………………...Pushdragon
Suzanne Nesbitt………………………………………………………………………………..Poppy
Khloe Clyburn……………………………………………………………………………………….Tilly
Jaden Beschea-Fache……………………………………………………………………….Electra
Paige Olson…………………………………………………………………………………Pettipaws
Mya O’Connor……………………………………………………………………………….Jemima
Jocelyn Spivey…………………………………………………Rumpleteazer : Dance Captain
Elliot Reali……………………………………………………....….Quaxo: Ensemble Co-Captain
Ava Knox………………………………………………………………………………...Carbucketty
Maeve Santoro……………………………………………………………………………....Bramble
Morgan Smith………………………………………………………………………………..Cordelia
Ellie Callaway…………………………………………………………….Victoria : Kitten Captain
Will Higginbotham*…….…………………………Old Deuteronomy: Ensemble Co-Captain
Ford Bobick…………………………………………………………………………………..Bill Bailey
Emeline Hindman………………………………………………………………………Rumpus Cat
Ariana Hindman………………………………………………………………………….....….Jamie
Andrew Ahdieh……………………………………………………………………….....Mungojerrie
Luke McCammon…………………………………………………………………....Skimbleshanks
Liam Hatch-Mayer……………………………………………………………………………..Gilbert
Sofia Cardenas………………………………………………………………….Mister Mistoffelees
Lucille George………………………………………………………………………………….Wiscus
Kiearra Gary……………………………………………………………………………...Munkustrap
Camilla Flowers-Nutt…………………………………………………………………………..…Ace
Erin Evans…………………………………………………………………………….....Tumblebrutus
Chappell Harmeling……………………………………………………………………...Coricopat
Liv DeBlander……………………………………………………………........Macavity/Scrummy
Ava Reese Williams…………………………………………………………………………Augustia
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Congratulations to *Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Will Higginbotham.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Danielle Rhea
Choreographer Tammy Fox
Music Director Matt Primm
Stage Manager Mandy Liles
Student Stage Manager N’shama Pledger-Levine
Costume Designer Magda Guichard
Prop Designer Josh Lucero
Sound Designer Tyler Knowles
Co-Lighting Designers Robyn Warfield & Katy Sigmon
Scenic Designer Andrew Gibbon
Run Time: 75 minutes
Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.
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CAST
Aidan Conway...............................................................................................Harvey Johnson
Aiden Denton..........................................................................................Ed Sullivan / Freddie
Aimee Boles.......................................................................................................................Patty
Allie Joseph..........................................................................................................Ursula Merkle
Analia Moscoso................................................................................................................Laura
Angel Corthell................................................................................Mrs. Thomas /Guardsmen
Anna McCarty................................................................................................................Grace
Annabel Trznadel........................................NY Times Reporter / Policeman / Mrs. Jackson
Anthony Tronzo...................................................................................................Conrad Birdie
Araiya Webb.................................................................................................................Cynthia
Bailey Fischer............................................................................................Randolph Macafee
Broughton Taylor..................................................................NY Post Reporter / Mrs. Robbins
Camille Daley.................................................................................................................Brenda
Celeste Catoe..................................................................................................................Linda
Easton Phillips...............................................................................................Mr. Johnson / Karl
Eliza Clarkson....................................................................................................Gloria Rasputin
Emery Tillman.......................................................................................................Mayor / Mike
Emily Grace Cassano................................................................................Mayor's Wife Edna
Emma Currence...............................................................................................................Janet
Eva Hurley.........................................................................................................................Helen
Frida Secrist*.......................................................................................................................Suzie
Hanna Atilano.....................................................................................................Deborah Sue
Izzy Pozzuto....................................................................Trainman / Policeman / Mrs. Waters
Jackie Cooper............................................................................................Mrs. Mae Peterson
Jordyn Friedman.............................................................................................................Nancy
Julia Straley................................................................................................................Penelope
Leia Stout............................................................................................................................Betty
Madi Higley...............................................................................................Mrs. Doris MacAfee
Maura Grout.......................................................................................Alice / Dance Captain
Maye Glessner................................................................................................................Margie
Nina Davis.........................................................................................................................Karen
Nora Yesowitch.............................................................................................................Jennifer
Olivia Nasmyth...............................................................................................................Rachel
Owen Tesch.....................................................................................................Albert Peterson
Reece Garrison..................................................................................................................Ethel
Ryan Campos..................................................................................................Hugo Peabody
Sammari Tate.............................................................................................Mr. Harry MacAfee
Sarah Pineno.....................................................................................................................Clara
Savannah Heacock...............................................................................................Mrs. Merkle
Sophie Henry**....................................................................................................Kim MacAfee
Sophie Miller.........................................................................................................Rosie Alvarez
Stella Simonsen...............................................................................................................Donna
TJ VanBuren........................................................................................Mrs. Smith /Guardsmen
Vivian Kuba.........................................................................................................................Sally
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Congratulations to *Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Frida Secrist and **Kim Fiola Scholarship Recipient Sophie Henry.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Jess Yagoda
Assistant Director Caitlyn J. Leach
Stage Manager Regina Epps-Hoyt
Assistant Stage Manager Andrew Henderson
Costume Designer Angeli Novio
Prop Designer Vince Aycock
Sound Designer Benjamin G. Stickels
Co-Lighting Designers Robyn Warfield & Katy Sigmon
Scenic Designer Andrew Gibbon
Run Time: 70 minutes
Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.
The following music was used for this production: Music: Townsong, Entertainment, The Lone Wolf by Alexander Nakarada
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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CAST
Aneela Desai..............................................................................................................Full Moon
Belle Hillard........................................................................Silence Leader, Animal Ensemble
Benna Chandry.........................................................Darkness Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Caitlyn Anderson...............................................................................Waxing Crescent Moon
Chapman Weil.............................................................Fish In A Bucket, Darkness Ensemble
Charlotte Holcman.............................................Ethereal Animal (Dog), Animal Ensemble
Chase “Vibes” Drye.................................................Darkness Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Clara Fuchs........................................................................................Waxing Gibbous Moon
EC Tate.........................................................................Silence Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Eleanor Dean.............................................................................................................Bombo 1
Emma Rhinehardt......................................................................................First Quarter Moon
Flora Jane Snyder.............................................................................................................Tinker
Gabriel Bryant..................................................................................Dog, Darkness Ensemble
Graham Bryant..............................................................Darkness Leader, Animal Ensemble
Graham Buckley................................................................................Waning Gibbous Moon
Hanna Norander...................................................Ethereal Animal (Bird), Animal Ensemble
Hannah Frierson...................................................................................Bird, Silence Ensemble
Kate Hughes*..............................................................................................................Bombo 2
Kellan Bennett.............................................................................................................Bombo 3
Lara Swartz.................................................................Darkness Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Lexi Carlton.................................................................................................................Bombo 4
Lyla Cleaver..................................................................Silence Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Madelyn Pasour...........................................................Silence Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Peyton Nelson..............................................................Silence Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Robbie Stoffel....................................................................................Waning Crescent Moon
Ronak Ghelani...........................................................Darkness Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
Savvi Fields.............................................................Ethereal Animal (Fish), Animal Ensemble
Seona Gosu.............................................................................................................New Moon
Syl Potter.....................................................................................................Last Quarter Moon
Zoe Aiken......................................................................Silence Ensemble, Animal Ensemble
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Congratulations to *Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Kate Hughes.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Julie Gaines
Assistant Director Leslie Cossor
Student Assistant Director Tessa Fulcher
Stage Manager Miles Thompson
Costume Designer Beth Levine Chaitman
Prop Designer Vince Aycock
Sound Designer Benjamin G. Stickels
Co-Lighting Designers Robyn Warfield & Katy Sigmon
Scenic Designer Andrew Gibbon
Warnings: Strobe effects
Run Time: 50 minutes
Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.
The following music was used for this production: Music: One Bard Band, Frost, Woods Of Imagination, Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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CAST
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Abigail Collins Frempong.................................................................................................Pearl Alexander Hruby...............................................................................................................Fisher Amisha Ghelani...............................................................................................................Sandy Ana Faulk-Rivera..........................................................................................................Hawkins Anna Bonner..............................................................................................................Flint/Fish 2 Avery Smulktis........................................................................................................Roger/Fish 3 Avery White *....................................................................................................................Duffle Beckett Briggs.................................................................................................................Patrick Carson Whitlock...........................................................................................................Captain Carter Thomas................................................................................................................Patchy Charlie Fenstermacher.....................................................................................................Gary Elizabeth Hackney..............................................................................................Gilligan/Fish 1 Erin Acker............................................................................................................................Pete Erin Dawson...................................................................................................................Gulliver Finn Chandry........................................................................................Moody/Bone Holder 3 Georgia Sarris...................................................................................................................Jones Grace Pearce....................................................................................................................Jack Isabel Cooper.................................................................................................................Marina Julia Pearce.......................................................................................................................Piper Keira O’Neill.........................................................................................................................Willy Kian Kosari....................................................................................................................Swabbie Laing Bitters......................................................................................................................Davey Leyla Bonilla-Forgacs.....................................................................................................Darwin Lillian Heath........................................................................................................................Mary Luke Berke........................................................................................................................Nemo Luna Crespo.....................................................................................................................Sunny Mae Jambe...................................................................................................................Jeanne Mallory Harris..................................................................................................................Wendy Mary True Tang..............................................................................................................Skipper Ruby Mangan.........................................................................................Gibbs/Bone Holder 2 Zakary Clausell-Santos........................................................................Conroy/Bone Holder 1
Congratulations to *Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Avery White.
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