CHARLES M. SCHULZ
DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATE R
By CHARLES M. SCHULZ
DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER 2024-25 SEASON
SUPPORTED BY
O ce of Arts & Culture
TEXAS TRAVEL INDUSTRY RECOVERY PROGRAM
MARCH FAMILY FOUNDATION
THE THEODORE AND BEULAH BEASLEY FOUNDATION
THE CARL B. AND FLORENCE E. KING FOUNDATION
GENERAL SPONSORS INCLUDE
Dallas Tourism and Public Improvement District
The Koz Foundation
Jane and Bill Travis
Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts
TXU Energy
The Carlson Foundation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY
TACA, Inc.
Holloway Family Foundation
Laurie Sands Harrison
Ellen and Jim Markus
Becky and Everett Spaeth
Melinda and Jim Johnson
Emily Jefferson
Sarah Freedman and Chris Skoog
Anonymous Donor
Joan Becker
Central Market
Margot B. Perot
The Stephen M. Seay Foundation
The Strake Foundation
Karen and Ken Travis
Green Mountain Energy
DCT’s official renewable energy partner
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SPONSORS FICHTENBAUM CHARITABLE TRUST
Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
First Unitarian Church of Dallas
BUILDING FUND SUPPORT
The Carlson Foundation
March Family Foundation
Laurie Sands Harrison
The Rosewood Corporation
Anonymous Family
Elizabeth and Bart Showalter
Karen and Ken Travis
The Hersh Foundation
Everett and Becky Spaeth
The Cast
Charlie Brown MAXIMILIAN SWENSON*
Snoopy .................................................. MICHAEL ALONZO*
Lucy EMILY FRERICH
Linus .....................................
Pig-Pen
Frieda/Dance Captain ANIA LYONS*
Schroeder ................................................. CARSON WRIGHT
Violet ..................................................................
Sally LILY GAST
Shermy ......................................................
Understudies
Charlie Brown Tommy Stuart
Snoopy Ania Lyons*
Linus Jude Laine Lewis*
Pig-Pen/Schroeder/Shermy K. Doug Miller*
Lucy/Frieda/Violet/Sally Sydney Hamil
Musicians
Conductor/Piano
Production Manager
Janel Villatoro
Assistant Production Manager CaitLyne Martin
Technical Director Josh Smith
Assistant Technical Director Nolan Moralez
Staff Carpenter Jesus Gonzalez
Master Electrician Vinchenzo Locascio
Sound Engineer
Original Scenic Artist 2023
Brian Christensen
Emily Haueisen
Scenic Artist 2024 Michelle Mackey
Costume Shop Manager Lyle Huchton
Asst. Costume Shop Manager Glory Sprinkle
Asst. Stage Manager
Becca Bongiorno*
Run Crew Dallas Cochrum
Carpenters
Electricians
Marc Kidwell, Danelle Morrow, Ziggy Renner
Austin Bender, Allie Butemeyer, Troy Carrico, Kat Fahrenthold, Laz Jarrell
Production Apprentices Nick Cardenas, Ronnie Jackson, Samantha Swasso
Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.
A Message from our Executive Director
I am thrilled to welcome you to another exciting season for young audiences! At DCT, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and entertain. This season, we have curated a delightful lineup of plays that are sure to spark joy, empathy, and imagination in children of all ages.
Kicking off our season is Grace for President, which presents valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and the importance of every voice in a community through the trials and tribulations of running for class president.
Next, we will celebrate the holiday season with A Charlie Brown Christmas. Join Charlie Brown and his friends as they discover the true meaning of Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This beloved classic will remind us all of the joys of friendship, love, and the spirit of giving.
New this season is Dino-Light, presented by Lightwire Theater. This immersive experience will captivate audiences and create incredible visual landscapes, providing a magical atmosphere for families to enjoy together.
We will also continue our long tradition of presenting plays based on cherished books. This year audiences will get groovy with Pete the Cat and go on an adventure with James and the Giant Peach.
We are excited to embark on this journey with you and your children, and we look forward to seeing you at the theater! Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this season a memorable one.
Samantha Turner DCT Executive Director
About the Performance/Author
This production of A Charlie Brown Christmas is based on the 1965 animated television special by Charles M. Schulz. Born on November 26, 1922, in Minneapolis, Schulz dreamed of becoming a cartoonist from a young age, publishing his first drawing, a picture of his dog Spike, at 15. He introduced Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang in his 1950 comic strip Peanuts, with many characters inspired by real people and events, such as Snoopy, based on Schulz’s childhood dog, Spike. A Charlie Brown Christmas, the first TV special based on the comic, premiered on December 9, 1965, and won both an Emmy and a Peabody Award, becoming an annual holiday tradition on U.S. broadcast television.
Other Peanuts Holiday Specials Include:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Christmas
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) – Halloween
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) – Thanksgiving
It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) – Easter
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975) – Valentine’s Day
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! (1986) – New Year’s
It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992) – Christmas
A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002) – Valentine’s Day
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales (2002) – Christmas
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003) – Christmas
DON’T MISS THE REST OF THE 2024-25 SEASON
MICHAEL ALONZO* Snoopy
Michael Alonzo is thrilled to return to DCT! Previous DCT appearances include Grace for President, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!, The Happy Elf, and Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School Regional appearances include Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Under The Stars, and Casa Mañana. Michael holds a BA in Music from The University of North Texas. Grateful for this cast and crew, and much love to Kevin and my family.
EMILY FRERICH
Lucy
Emily Frerich is so excited to return to DCT as Lucy! She received her theatre performance degree from Oklahoma State University in 2020 and has enjoyed roles in Xanadu (Kira) at Backdoor Theatre; Big Fish (Jenny Hill) at Plaza Theatre Company; and Newsies (Katherine) at both Plaza Theatre Company and The Firehouse Theatre. Emily would like to give a huge thank you to God, her family, friends, doggy, the amazing team at DCT, and YOU for joining in on our Christmas fun!
LILY GAST
Sally
Lily was last seen on Dallas Children’s Theater’s stage in The Magician’s Nephew (Polly). She holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of Northern Iowa. Select credits: Cinderella (Joy) at Casa Mañana, Athena (Jamie) at Undermain Theatre, Seussical the Musical (Gertrude McFuzz) at Casa Mañana, A Charlie Brown Christmas (Sally) at Dallas Children’s Theater, and His Story The Musical (Mary Magdalene) at Visceral Entertainment. Trademark: Red hair and one lung.
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MARY KIM*
Violet
Mary is thrilled to be back as Violet at Dallas Children’s Theater! She has her BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University, and notable credits include Mary Poppins, Goin’ Hollywood, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at WaterTower Theatre; Mary Poppins and Grease at Casa Mañana; The King and I (Lady Thiang) at Plan-B Entertainment; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) at Landers Theatre. When she’s not onstage, Mary loves to travel and help others do so as a travel agent. All the love and gratitude to Josh, Mom, Dad, and Matthew! You can follow Mary’s work at @
JUDE LAINE LEWIS*
Pig-Pen/Understudy
Jude is thrilled to spend the holidays with DCT this year! You may have seen them last on the DCT stage in Grace for President (Sam) and Charlotte’s Web (Avery Arable). Credits include Seussical The Musical (Jojo) at Casa Mañana, Alice in Wonderland (Alice) at Theatre Arlington, and The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne) at Plaza Theatre Company. “I would like to thank our fantastic directors and production crew for all their hard work, my fellow castmates who always amaze me with their talent, and most of all my family for always showing me so much love and support!”
ANIA LYONS*
Frieda/Dance Captain/Understudy
Ania Lyons is a local theater artist and is excited to collaborate with Dallas Children’s Theater once again after playing Grace in Grace for President. They have performed, choreographed, and assistant stage managed all over the DFW Metroplex. Previous experience includes work at Dallas Theater Center, Casa Mañana, WaterTower Theatre, Prism Movement Theater, Theatre Three, Lyric Stage, and more. Notable favorite credits at Dallas Children’s Theater include Dragons Love Tacos (Blue Dragon); Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” (Squirrelle #2); The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe (Susan); Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School (May); and more. Much love to the DCT team for the incredible opportunities! Catch Ania’s adventures @lyons.dance543.
ETHAN RODRIGUEZ-MULLINS*
Linus
Ethan Rodriguez-Mullins is excited to be back as Linus at Dallas Children’s Theater. Last seen in Boys in the Band (Emory) at Uptown Players; and Sweeney Todd (Tobias Ragg) and Rocky Horror (Riff Raff) at Lyric Stage. Favorite roles include: Diary Of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly [National Tour] (Spider); Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (LeFou); and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Mr. Tumnus) at Dallas Children’s Theater; Hamlet (Hamlet) and Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth) at Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival; Grease (Doody) at The Firehouse Theatre; and Yellow Boat (Benjamin) at Resolute Theatre Project. Thanks to my friends and family for everything.
TOMMY STUART Shermy
Tommy Stuart is delighted to return to Dallas Children’s Theater after appearing in Grace for President, A Charlie Brown Christmas (in 2023), and Charlotte’s Web. He holds a BFA in Drama from the University of Oklahoma. As an actor, he has performed locally with Casa Mañana, Cara Mía Theatre Company, Shakespeare Dallas, Circle Theatre, and regionally with The Alley Theater, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and Oklahoma Shakespeare. Tommy has worked as a Teaching Artist in Independent School Districts all over Texas. He thanks his family for their never-ending support.
MAXIMILIAN SWENSON* Charlie Brown
Maximilian Swenson is beyond thrilled to return to Dallas Children’s Theater to reprise his role as Charlie Brown! His recent productions include Elektra (The Jester) at The Dallas Opera, The Magician’s Nephew (Narnian Bear) at Dallas Children’s Theater, and Addams Family (Ancestor) at The Firehouse Theatre. He would like to thank his friends, family, and dogs for their constant love and support!
CARSON WRIGHT Schroeder
Carson Wright is grateful to be returning to Dallas Children’s Theater for the return of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Other credits include The Magician’s Nephew with Dallas Children’s Theater; Venus in Fur with Theatre Three; and Imposter! Hypocrite! Tartuffe! and Artemisia with Circle Theatre; The Odyssey, King Lear, Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, and Othello with Shakespeare Dallas; One Flea Spare with Second Thought Theatre; Harvey with WaterTower Theatre; and The Thrush and the Woodpecker with Kitchen Dog Theater. His voiceover work can also be heard in Spice and Wolf, The Wrong Way To Use Healing Magic, Kingdoms of Ruin, Kaiju No. 8, and other anime distributed by Crunchyroll. He holds a B.F.A. in Theatre from Southern Methodist University and is represented by the Kim Dawson Agency. You can follow Carson’s work at carsondwright.com and on Instagram at @ carsondwright.
SYDNEY HAMIL Understudy
Sydney is thrilled to return to Dallas Children’s Theater and Charlie Brown! Within the last year, she became a Gunfighter at Six Flags Over Texas participating in their summer and fall shows. Other credits include participating in the staged reading of Say Goodnight at WaterTower Theatre, understudying Leading Player in Pippin at Theatre Frisco, and playing Gypsy in MainStage Irving-Las Colinas’s production of Gypsy. You can also catch her jazz singing across the DFW area with Just Jazz and PJZ Big Band.
Meet the Artistic / Production Staff
SAMANTHA TURNER
Executive Director
Samantha Turner is a leader in both the non-profit and corporate sectors with expertise in performing arts administration, business management, and marketing. In June 2023, she was named Executive Director for Dallas Children’s Theater after serving as Executive Director for Ballet Arizona for six years. During her tenure, the professional ballet company achieved its greatest levels of financial and creative health. Before Samantha was appointed Executive Director, she served three years as Ballet Arizona’s Director of Marketing, achieving record earned revenue for several productions. Prior to joining Ballet Arizona, Samantha held leadership roles in both non-profit and Fortune 500 companies. She served as Head of Business Operations and Finance for CAP21, a New York-based musical theatre conservatory and theatre company. Samantha moved into that role after a year-long sabbatical immersed in acting, singing, and dance training that allowed her to gain a deep understanding of the arts and artists. She integrated those insights with her 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience to transition to a career focused on the strategic management of arts organizations. Samantha’s for-profit career includes high-level marketing and business management roles at Aflac, Assurant, and other organizations of national and regional scope. In addition to her professional experience, Samantha holds MBAs in marketing and international business/ecommerce, and an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism.
K. DOUG MILLER*
Director/Understudy
Doug is proud to be DCT’s Musical Theater Conservatory Director. His DCT national tour directing credits include Stuart Little, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, How I Became a Pirate, Miss Nelson Has a Field Day, and others. Other directing projects at DCT include Grace for President; A Charlie Brown Christmas; The Addams Family; The Happy Elf; Willy Wonka, Jr.; Into the Woods, Jr.; Little Women; Annie, Jr.; Alice in Wonderland; ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas; Next Stop Broadway; and Miracle on 34th Street. Doug was Performance Director for Barney & Friends (PBS) and has directed and performed at most professional theaters in DFW, including Theatre Three, Uptown Players, WaterTower Theatre, Kitchen Dog Theater, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, Second Thought Theatre, and The Firehouse Theatre. Doug has received the Dallas Theatre League, The Column, Dallas Observer, and the prestigious DFW Critics Forum awards for Acting & Directing. “Mr. Doug” is committed to enhancing and changing the lives of young performers. He is incredibly proud of these actors and the production team.
ADAM C. WRIGHT Music Director
Adam C. Wright is a prolific pianist, composer, accompanist, and director who has maintained a lengthy and abundant career across North Texas. Music directing productions at Dallas Children’s Theater, WaterTower Theatre, Uptown Players, Imprint Theatreworks, and Theatre Three, to name a few, he rarely finds a moment when his fingers are away from the keys. Completed original works include A Taste of Beauty, Mama: A Musical, If a Frog Had Wings, and Another Night at the Starlight Lounge. He also worked as Betty Buckley’s rehearsal pianist for her show The Other Woman – The Vixens of Broadway. You can find him collaborating with vocalists at various cabaret venues and piano bars across the Metroplex.
LAUREN WHEAT
Scenic/Video Designer
Lauren Wheat, she/her, is excited to be a part of DCT’s 2024-2025 season and to help bring A Charlie Brown Christmas to life for another holiday season! She is in her second year of the MFA Entertainment Design program at SMU, and she received her BFA from Baylor University in Theatre. Recent roles at DCT include scenic and projections designer for The Secret Life of Girls; scenic designer/artist for Andi Boi; and props designer for Last Stop on Market Street and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She has designed at various DFW theater companies including Theatre Three, Stage West, Dallas Theater Center, and Shine Performing Arts Studio. Lauren would like to thank her family and her parents for their endless love and support. See more of her work at LaurenWheat.com.
VINCHENZO LOCASCIO
Lighting Designer
Vinchenzo is excited about the opportunity to design the lighting for this season’s holiday show again. After joining the theater full-time last season, he has as worked on several productions as DCT’s Master Electrician. A special thanks goes to his friends and family who continue to support him in his artistic endeavors.
SALLY FIORELLO
Props Designer
Sally began her association with Dallas Children’s Theater in 1984 and has served as a director, designer, actor, and consultant for numerous DCT productions. She is a master puppeteer and senior designer with the critically acclaimed Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts and has designed and performed in over 40 original puppet productions including such DCT favorites as The Nutcracker and The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She most recently designed props for last season’s The Magician’s Nephew Sally is a recipient of the Dallas-Fort Worth Theatre Critics Forum Award.
MARCO SALINAS
Sound Designer
Marco has designed many, MANY shows for DCT over the last 22 years. He is also a recipient of numerous awards for his sound design work in the Dallas/Fort Worth theater scene and has designed for shows as far away as New York City and even Ireland. He is also the Director of Educational Tours with Shakespeare Dallas where he writes and directs local area tours that teach children and teens about William Shakespeare.
LYLE HUCHTON
Costume Designer
Lyle has been a working costumer in the Dallas area for over 30 years. He has designed over 50+ shows for Dallas Children’s Theater. Some of his favorites include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Ella Enchanted: the Musical; Treasure Island Reimagined!; Jungalbook; James and the Giant Peach; Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane; Pinkalicious, The Musical; and Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale. Other regional credits include The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Shakespeare Dallas, San Antonio Opera, and The Dallas Arboretum’s The 12 Days of Christmas. National tours for HIT Entertainment include Barney Live! and The Wiggles. He also worked on the locally produced PBS television show, Barney and Friends receiving two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Costume Design/Styling. He is in his 11th year as the Resident Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Manager at Dallas Children’s Theater.
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CAITLYNE MARTIN*
Stage Manager
CaitLyne is the Assistant Production Manager and Resident Stage Manager at Dallas Children’s Theater. Recent productions include DCT’s 2023 A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Secret Life of Girls (Lighting Designer), Charlotte’s Web (Stage Manager), Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Deck Manager), and Last Stop on Market Street (Deck Manager). She was also a Production Apprentice during the 2021-2022 season. CaitLyne has a BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
BECCA BONGIORNO*
Assistant Stage Manager
Becca is excited for her 10th season with Dallas Children’s Theater and being ASM for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Becca graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Hendrix College. She completed an internship with Dallas Children’s Theater from 2014-2015 and has worked professionally on production teams around DFW since 2015. Recent productions include The Little Dog Laughed (Deck Crew and A2), Kinky Boots (Spot Op), Broadway Our Way (Spot Op), and The Prom (Spot Op) at Uptown Players; Jesus Christ Superstar (ASM), Goin’ Hollywood (Deck Crew) and Ann (ASM) at WaterTower Theatre; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters (Deck Crew Head/ASM), A Charlie Brown Christmas (ASM), and Life Doesn’t Frighten Me (Deck Crew Head/ASM), and Grace For President (ASM) at Dallas Children’s Theater; and Death Express! (Deck Crew) at Pegasus Theatre. She would like to take this opportunity to thank her family, theater families, and friends for their encouragement, love, and support. A special shout out to her dad, hoping he is watching and proud of all she has accomplished.
January 25 – February 23 2025
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond Music by Will Aronson Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean
Explore a wondrous world illuminated by cuttingedge puppetry, technology, and dance as featured on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
March 28 – 30 2025
Presented by Lightwire Theater
Created by Ian Carney and Corbin Popp
by Roald Dahl
Adapted by David Wood
For the Ride Home
Keep the fun going with a special activity for everyone!
1. If you’ve seen A Charlie Brown Christmas before (either in play form or the animated version), what did you find similar to this DCT production? What differences did you notice?
2. The actors on stage at Dallas Children’s Theater are adults, but they portray children in A Charlie Brown Christmas. What kinds of things did the actors do to seem more kid-like?
3. Describe the stage. What things did you first notice when the play began? Were there any surprises in the way the setting was shown?
4. Which Peanuts character is your favorite? Why?
5. Did the actors use any other space besides the stage during the performance? How did this affect you as an audience member?
6. Think about the music in the performance…how did it add to the show? How would it have been different if there wasn’t music?
7. Charlie Brown tells Lucy “I feel depressed. I know I should be happy, but I’m not.” Have you ever had an experience where you felt down during what you thought should have been a happy time? Why do you think this is? Did anything help you during that time?
8. How do you think the characters changed by the end of the play? What inspired this change?
9. What is your favorite holiday?
10. At Dallas Children’s Theater, you may have interacted with different staff members or volunteers. What kinds of things did you see DCT staff or volunteers doing? Is there something you could see yourself doing at the theater someday?
Photos by Karen Almond, Lawrence Jenkins, and Danny Hurley
PHOTO BY Lawrence Jenkins | Lawrence Jenkins Photography
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DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER THANKS YOU!
Reflects gifts received through October 31, 2024.
On behalf of the 90,000 children and families served annually, we gratefully acknowledge our donors who through their contributions made it possible for DCT to present over 500 performances of high quality, professional theater for youth and families. Although program space limits our ability to publicly recognize only donors of $500 and above, we deeply and sincerely appreciate every contribution. As ticket sales cover a small percentage our costs, your annual financial support is critical to introducing North Texas children to the magic of live theater. Should you wish to be added to this extraordinary list of donors or suggest corrections to our list, please contact the DCT Development Department at 214.978.0110 and THANK YOU!
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
$100,000 +
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Crawley Familly Foundation
Hoblitzelle Foundation
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$50,000-$99,999
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$10,000-$24,999
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Leah Mora* PRESIDENT
Todd Ranta* CHAIRMAN
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Everett Spaeth* VP FACILITIES
Lauren Herrington* VP FINANCE/TREASURER
Camelia Shoemaker* CO- VP GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING
Martha Barrios* CO- VP GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING
Mar Howard* CO- VP SOCIAL OUTREACH
Amanda Schnetzer* CO- VP SOCIAL OUTREACH
Julie Parolisi* SECRETARY
Alencia DeAnda-Gregg
Bonnie DePasse
Noa Dowl
Angela Downes
Kelly Fijolek
Sarah Freedman*
Jennifer Garratt
Brooks Hall
Tiffini Hall
Helen Harris-Allen
Scott Hudson
Stephanie Jeffery
L B Jeter, Jr.
Robin A. Ladd
Lisa Lee
Jacqueline Mackewicz
Corale Madden
Adam Mora Jr., MD
Rachel Orr
Liliana Rivera
Nima Rohani, DDS, MS
Sarah Salmon
Lacy Sands
Deborah Stanford
Jasmine Tobias
Shanti Shahani Venegas
DCT Staff
Samantha Turner
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Artie Olaisen
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Coy Covington
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Robyn Flatt
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Roxie King
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
Development
Joey Hamilton
GRANTS MANAGER
Elizabeth Ross
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT / RECORDS AND VOLUNTEER
COORDINATION
Artist-in-Residence
Karl Schaeffer
ACTING / VIDEO
Board of Advisors
Lorlee Bartos
Joan Becker
Nancy Carlson
Mary Covington
Yvonne Crum
Paul Daugherty
Betsy Fijolek
Jane Kennedy Greene
Rocky Howard
Sharron Hunt
Vibeke Jarnum
Emily Jefferson
Margaret Keliher
Tara Lewis*
Peter Martin
Teresa Parravano
Todd Ranta
Christa Sanford
Sally Schopmeyer
Elizabeth Showalter
Laurie-Jo Straty
Craig Sutton
Bill Travis
Karen Travis
Emeritus Members
Melissa Deakins CHAIR EMERITUS
Laurie Sands Harrison CHAIR EMERITUS
Julie H. Kosnik CHAIR EMERITUS
Carole Jordan CHAIR EMERITUS
Carol March* CHAIR EMERITUS
Board Liaison
Mickie Bragalone OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
* Executive Committee
Education
Julianna Wright
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Terry Feagin
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Gina Waits
PROJECT INCLUSION COORDINATOR
K. Doug Miller
MUSICAL THEATER
CONSERVATORY DIRECTOR
Raven Lanuza-Brown ACADEMY COORDINATOR
Marketing & Public Relations
Mallory Coulter
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Steve Jones
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES
Jazmine Hill
SENIOR MANAGER OF DIGITAL AND GROWTH MARKETING
Rachel Wells
MARKETING AND TESSITURA ASSOCIATE
Douglass Burks
BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Joanna Coogan
FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR
Facilities
Aaron Rodriguez
NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMIN. / IT / FACILITIES
Production
Janel Villatoro
PRODUCTION MANAGER / RENTAL COORDINATOR
CaitLyne Martin
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER / RESIDENT STAGE MANAGER
Josh Smith
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Nolan Moralez
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Lyle Huchton
RESIDENT COSTUME DESIGNER / COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
Brian Christensen SOUND ENGINEER
Marco Salinas
RESIDENT SOUND DESIGNER
Vinchenzo Locascio MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Jesus Gonzalez STAFF CARPENTER
Glory Sprinkle
ASSISTANT COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
Sally Fiorello
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN
How your gifts make a difference
Each year, Dallas Children’s Theater supporters help us carry out our mission to enrich and educate 90,000 youth and families through the power of live theater. Contributions from these generous donors help produce a complete professional season each year, and our education initiatives exist only through the support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. When you give, you introduce a child to the endless possibilities of the arts, creating moments they will never forget.
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