Book, Music & Lyrics by JOAN CUSHING
Adapted from the book Grace for President by KELLY D iPUCCHIO
Illustrations by LeUYEN PHAM © 2012 KELLY D iPUCCHIO, LeUYEN PHAM
Available from DISNEY-HYPERION
By special arrangement with GURMAN AGENCY LLC.
Original Orchestrations by DEBORAH WICKS L a PUMA
SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 20 2024
PRESENTS
Book, Music & Lyrics by JOAN CUSHING
Adapted from the book Grace for President by KELLY D iPUCCHIO
Illustrations by LeUYEN PHAM © 2012 KELLY D iPUCCHIO, LeUYEN PHAM Available from DISNEY-HYPERION By special arrangement with GURMAN AGENCY LLC. Original Orchestrations by DEBORAH WICKS L a PUMA
DIRECTED BY K. DOUG MILLER *
MUSIC DIRECTION BY ADAM C. WRIGHT
SCENIC/VIDEO DESIGN BY KRISTINA M. MILLER
LIGHTING DESIGN BY TROY CARRICO
PROPS DESIGN BY SALLY FIORELLO
SOUND DESIGN BY MARCO SALINAS
COSTUME DESIGN BY LYLE HUCHTON
STAGE MANAGED BY MADDIE COLLINS*
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGED BY BECCA BONGIORNO*
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
Mrs. Barrington/Clara/Hannah ............ MYIESHA
Rose ........................................................... TARA PARK
Sam JUDE LAINE LEWIS
Thomas/Henry ................................ MICHAEL ALONZO*
Mr. Waller/Anthony .............................. BRANDEN LOERA
Robbie ............................................... TOMMY STUART
Mr. Waller
K. Doug Miller*
Female Swing Johanna Nchekwube
Male Swing Mark Quach
Dance Captain Ania Lyons*
Production Staff *Indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association
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 Brian Christensen
Scenic Artist Michelle Mackey
Costume Shop Manager Lyle Huchton
Assistant Costume Shop Manager Glory Sprinkle
Run Crew Dallas Cochrum
Carpenters
Austin Bender, Becca Bongiorno, Noel Hawthorne, Alex Lorrain-Hill, Tommy Stuart
Electricians Austin Bender, Jeremy Claycamp, Kat Fahrenthold, Noel Hawthorne, Juan Miguel, Ash Wilson
Production Apprentices Nick Cardenas, Bridget Colatruglio, 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.
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
Grace for President is adapted from the same name book by Kelly DiPucchio. The book was inspired by a real-life event that happened to DiPucchio’s former editor’s daughter, Grace. When she was in preschool, her teacher showed the class a poster of all the Presidents of the United States, making her ask, “Where are the girls?” becoming Kelly’s inspiration and an important scene in the play. Once Kelly heard the story, Grace for President created to help children see themselves in leadership roles. It was published in 2008 and listed on York Times Best Seller list that same year.
Other books by Kelly DiPucchio:
Grace Goes to Washington (A follow-up to Grace for President)
Becoming Charley
Crafty Chloe
Crafty Chloe: Dress-Up Mess-Up
The Sandwich Swap
Super Manny Stands Up!
Super Manny Cleans Up!
This production is on the stage today thanks to playwright Joan Cushing, who passed away on May 21, 2024. DCT has produced and toured several of her works and will always be grateful for her visits to the theater. She was a lovely, funny, bright, & creative spirit that will be missed. Thank you, Joan, for creating great stories, and shaping young audiences for a brighter future.
DON’T MISS THE REST OF THE 2024-25 SEASON
Thomas/Henry
Michael Alonzo is thrilled to return to DCT! Previous DCT appearances include A Charlie Brown Christmas, 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.
Mrs. Barrington/Clara/Hannah
Myiesha J. Duff is excited to return to the DCT stage!! She was last seen in John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Manyara/Old Woman) and Charlotte’s Web (Charlotte). She has also performed in several local productions such as Trouble in Mind (Understudy), Sister Act (Deloris), Elf (Mrs. Hobbs), and The Wiz (Glinda). She holds many titles including wife, songwriter, educator, and author, but her favorite title is Mom. Huge heartfelt thanks to God, family, and friends! FB & IG: @myieshajduff
Jude Laine Lewis is thrilled to be back on the DCT stage! You may have seen them last in 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!”
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Mr. Waller/Anthony Branden is thrilled to make his debut at DCT! He mainly performs in voice-over, but credits include theater: Dogfight at WaterTower Theatre; Big, Scary Animals at Dallas Theater Center; Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare Dallas; Love’s Labour’s Lost at Shakespeare Everywhere; Opera: Moby-Dick and Don Giovanni at The Dallas Opera; and a myriad of voices at Crunchyroll and OkraTron 5000. Thanks and love to my family for their support, and Shawn and Marcus, my mentors.
Ania Lyons is so happy to return to the DCT stage. She’s been in Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” (Squirrelle #1 ); A Charlie Brown Christmas (Frieda); John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Hungry Boy, Villager, Snake Puppeteer); Charlotte’s Web (Understudy); The Happy Elf (Bubbles); Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School (May); The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Susan); and Dragons Love Tacos (Blue Dragon)! She returned to LIVE THEATRE in Dallas Theater Center’s A Christmas Carol (Female Swing) and Theatre Three’s touring production of The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn). Ania has also worked onstage and backstage with other DFW theaters, such as Prism Movement Theater, Uptown Players, Casa Mañana, Lyric Stage, and more. Follow her adventures @Lyons.dance543.
Johanna Nchekwube is thrilled to be part of the cast and crew of Grace for President with Dallas Children’s Theater. She recently performed in Gods and Heroes (Nina) at Theatre Three’s FIT Festival. Her previous notable productions include The Prom at Uptown Players, The Visit at Amphibian Stage, This Time at Undermain Theatre, Miracle on 34th Street (Doris Walker) at The Firehouse Theatre, Manic Monologues and Jesus Christ Superstar at WaterTower Theatre, and Memphis the Musical at Theatre Three. She holds her BFA from NYU-Tisch School of the Arts. A huge thanks goes to all who brought this courageous piece of art together and to my beautiful family and friends. You can follow her at @jolove1 on Instagram.
Tara Park is thrilled to be making her Dallas Children’s Theater debut! She grew up watching shows here as a little girl, so it feels very full circle getting to perform on the Baker stage. Previous credits include: Giraffes Can’t Dance (National Tour), Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Dallas Theater Center, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Lyric Stage! Tara would like to thank her friends and family for all of their wonderful support. Enjoy the show! You can follow her at @tarampark on Instagram.
Mark is a DFW native who has performed on many stages across the Metroplex and is excited to return to DCT for this show. Theater credits include Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Clue at Dallas Theater Center, Kinky Boots at Uptown Players, and Last Ship to Proxima Centauri at Kitchen Dog Theater. He has also been on the National Tour of Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer and sailed on Disney Cruise Lines as a Mainstage Performer. You can follow him at @ Markquach on Instagram.
Tommy Stuart is delighted to return to Dallas Children’s Theater after appearing in Charlotte’s Web and A Charlie Brown Christmas. 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 neverending support.
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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.
Doug is proud to be DCT’s Musical Theater Conservatory Director. His directing credits at DCT include the national tours and local productions of 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 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 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.
Author
Kelly DiPucchio is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 30 stories for children. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over one million copies worldwide. Kelly’s titles include Grace For President, Gaston, and The Sandwich Swap – a picture book she co-authored for Queen Rania of Jordan. Her books have appeared on Good Morning America, The Oprah Show, and The View and have received numerous starred reviews and awards. Kelly travels the country speaking to kids about the importance of kindness, overcoming adversity, and personal empowerment. She lives in southeastern Michigan with her family.
Joan Cushing was a former elementary school teacher and cabaret performer, best known for her political satirical revue Mrs. Foggybottom & Friends. She adapted 16 popular children’s books as musicals, receiving over 400 productions and five national tours: Miss Nelson Is Missing!, winner of the 2003 National Children’s Theatre Festival; Junie B. Jones & a Little Monkey Business!; Miss Nelson Has a Field Day!; Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood (2007 NY Musical Theatre Festival); Heidi (with playwright Martha King De Silva); and George & Martha: Tons of Fun, all commissioned by Imagination Stage; Lawrence, commissioned by Gabrielino High School; Brave Irene, commissioned by Adventure Theatre; and Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly, commissioned by Oregon Children’s Theatre. According to TYA Magazine, she was “the most produced playwright in children’s theatre” and Miss Nelson Is Missing! is “the most produced play.” Her work has been produced across theaters nationwide.
Scenic/Video Designer
Kristina is thrilled to be back at Dallas Children’s Theater and to be a part of this production. Previous credits include John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (scenic designer); Last Stop on Market Street (scenic/video designer); Stages: Houston for the Holidays with DeQuina Moore (costume design); MacGyver The Musical (costume designer); NSFW (costume designer); Panto: Wonderful Wizard (scenic designer); End of the Rainbow (scenic designer); Girls Night (scenic designer); Sexy Laundry (scenic designer); AD Players at the George: A Texas Carol (costume designer); Dear Jack, Dear Louise (costume designer); and Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (costume designer). Kristina lives in Ft. Worth with her husband and her three kids.
Lighting
Troy Carrico is a Dallas-based designer who is excited to return to DCT. He has worked around the DFW Metroplex. Some of his favorite work done here at DCT includes Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School, The Addams Family, The Magician’s Nephew, and several Next Stop Broadway showcases. He has also designed Mislead with Verdigris Ensemble and was the ALD for Booker T. Washington’s 100th Anniversary celebration at Fair Park. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support. See more of his work at troycarricodesign.com.
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.
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.
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.
Stage Manager
Maddie is so excited to be back for another show with Dallas Children’s Theater! She has worked with various local theaters, including Dallas Theater Center and Uptown Players. Some of her previous shows with DCT include Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”; The Happy Elf; Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Some other places she has worked locally include Lyric Stage, Garland Summer Musicals, and Uptown Players. Maddie has been with DCT since her internship in the 2018-2019 season and would like to thank her DCT family for all of their support.
Assistant Stage Manager
Rebecca Bongiorno is excited for her 10th season with Dallas Children’s Theater and being ASM for Grace for President. 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 been working professionally around DFW since 2015 as Deck Crew Head, Deck Crew, Spot Op, Box Office staff, Balloon wrangler, Production over-hire, ASM, and other roles. Recent shows she has worked on include The Little Dog Laughed (Deck Crew and A2), Kinky Boots (Spot Op), and Broadway Our Way (Spot Op) at Uptown Players; Jesus Christ Superstar (ASM), Goin’ Hollywood (Deck Crew), and Ann (ASM) at WaterTower Theatre; John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Deck Crew Head/ ASM), A Charlie Brown Christmas (ASM), Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: I Am Fearless Royalty (Deck Crew Head/ ASM), and The Magician’s Nephew (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, theatre families, and friends for their encouragement, love, and support.
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1. Have you read the picture book Grace for President? How was the play different from the book? How was it similar?
2. Compare and contrast the two candidates, Grace and Thomas. Who would you have voted for if you were a character in the play?
3. Grace was inspired to run for president after learning there had never been a female president. Have you ever been inspired to make a difference like Grace? Describe what happened.
4. This kind of play is called a musical. How did the songs help tell the story of Grace for President?
5. What did you think of the set? What do you think the set designer had to consider when creating a set that looked like an elementary school?
6. What did you learn about elections while watching Grace for President?
7. Although the actors in this play are adults, the characters they play are mainly children. What things do you think the actors had to work on in order to make you believe they were the young characters?
8. If you were running for president (of the United States or of your class), what would be your platform?
9. Why was Sam’s vote so important? Why do you think he chose the candidate he did?
10. Many theater artists, from the director to the designers, work together to help tell a story on stage. What sounds like an interesting theater job to you?
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On behalf of the 250,000+ 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 only half 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 Donor & Corporate Relations Department at 214.978.0110 and THANK YOU!
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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
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
Melissa Deakins
CHAIR EMERITUS
Laurie Sands Harrison CHAIR EMERITUS
Julie H. Kosnik CHAIR EMERITUS
Carole Jordan CHAIR EMERITUS
Carol March* CHAIR EMERITUS
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
Mallory Coulter DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Steve Jones
DIRECTOR OF TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES
Jazmine Hill
SENIOR MANAGER OF DIGITAL AND GROWTH MARKETING
Douglass Burks
BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE
Rachel Wells
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
Each year, Dallas Children’s Theater supporters help us carry out our mission to enrich and educate 150,000 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.
