DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER
WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF Jean Baptiste (Tad) Adoue III Fund at The Dallas Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts, TACA, and Texas Instruments PRESENTS
By Paige Hernandez with Music by Kris Funn
Based on “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” by Dr. Maya Angelou
From the book And Still I Rise
Used with permission of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC
Directed by Paige Hernandez “Life
Directed and Choreographed by PAIGE HERNANDEZ
Music Composed by KRIS FUNN
Scenic Design by ANDREW COHEN
Projection Design by BRITTANY MERENDA
Lighting Design by MATT BENES
Props Design by DEVON DENN-YOUNG
Sound Design by CHRISTY HERNANDEZ MIKE COOPRIDER
Assistant Costume Design by JOCELYN REED
Stage Managed by HAZEL DOHERTY
Run Crew BECCA BONGIORNO
Special Thanks: Capital One, Corale Madden, Lisa Lee, La Quinta Dallas North Central
THE VIDEOTAPING OR OTHER VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Doesn’t Frighten Me” from the book And Still I Rise Copyright © 1978 by Dr. Maya Angelou Used with permission of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC. Show logo © 2023 Dallas Children’s Theater 2
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THE CAST
ONE .................................................................................... LYDIA DANIELLE WILLIAMSON
TWO ..................................................................................................................... LEO MERRICK
THREE ..................................................................................................LAKEETHA BLAKENEY FOUR .............................................................................................................. RON LEE MCGILL
Dallas Children’s Theater is a proud member of TYA/USA, TCG and ASSITEJ, The International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. THE VIDEOTAPING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS A VIOLATION OF COPYRIGHT LAW AND AN ACTIONABLE OFFENSE.
PRODUCTION STAFF
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN .......................................... SALLY FIORELLO
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
PRODUCTION SOUND ENGINEER ........................... PAULA GARCIA
COSTUME SHOP MANAGER .................................. LYLE HUCHTON ASST. COSTUME SHOP MANAGER ..................... GLORY SPRINKLE DECK CREW HEAD ......................................... BECCA BONGIORNO CARPENTER ............................................. DEBORAH SAMUELSON
ELECTRICIANS AUSTIN BENDER, JEREMY CLAYCAMP, NOEL HAWTHORNE, ASH WILSON
PRODUCTION APPRENTICES ..... KACEE COCHRUM, THEO MOERS, DANI WILSON, NOAH WEEKS
This new work by Director and Choreographer Paige Hernandez was brought to life on the stage as part of a tour thanks to our commissioning and producing partners, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (NC), Children’s Theater of Madison (WI), and The Rose (NE).
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LYDIA DANIELLE WILLIAMSON
One
Lydia Danielle Williamson was raised in Wadesboro, North Carolina and has had the pleasure of debuting her professional career in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson (Grace) at Cape Fear Regional Theater. She was thrilled to begin her Children’s Theatre experience in The Snowy Day (Peter) at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Now, she is extremely grateful to grace four stages premiering Life Doesn’t Frighten Me during her 10-year professional career anniversary.
LEO MERRICK
Two
Leo Merrick is a New York-based actor, director, and writer specializing in Shakespeare and new works. He trained at Northwestern University and the British American Drama Academy. His recent theatrical credits include The Tempest ( Ferdinand) at Arachne Theater and directing Macbeth at The Flea Theater in New York. He helped launch Grass Studio Theatre in the summer of 2020 and is a founding member of the sketch comedy group PreHaste Authority. He is honored and excited to make his Dallas Children’s Theater debut.
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LAKEETHA BLAKENEY
Three
Lakeetha Blakeney is an actress, playwright, director, and author from Concord, North Carolina. She received her BA in Theatre and African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her MA in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Her debut children’s book, Princess Fearless, was adapted onto the stage and made its Midwestern debut this past September. Her recent theatrical credits include directing Danny King of the Basement at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and directing Matilda at Lycoming College. She is very grateful to work with this cast and director. She is so excited to be at Dallas Children’s Theater.
RON LEE McGILL
Four
Ron Lee McGill is an Actor, Writer, Musician, Comic, and Graphic Artist born and raised in Durham, NC. Ron was formally taught the dramatic arts as a graduate of Hillside High School’s theater program under the guidance of Mr. Wendell Tabb, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in Media Studies and Production at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ron’s stage and television credits include: Meals on Wheels’ national campaign, Grey’s Anatomy, Fatal Attraction, Just Listen: What Men Don’t Say Vol.2, and The Miraculous and Mundane. Ron is currently touring the nation with his co-created production of GRIMMZ Fairy Tales with Experiential Theater. Ron is very blessed to be a part of this world premiere, and thanks to all those involved at Dallas Children’s Theater.
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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.
NANCY SCHAEFFER
Artistic Director
Nancy has directed numerous DCT productions including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!; Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School; Dragons Love Tacos; Schoolhouse Rock Live!; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Ella Enchanted: The Musical; Magic Tree House’s Holiday Musical: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens; Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium; Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook; Teen Brain: The Musical; Skippyjon Jones; Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale; Go, Dog. Go!; Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat; Pinkalicious, The Musical; How I Became a Pirate; dont u luv me?; Madeline’s Christmas; EAT (It’s Not About Food); Goodnight Moon; The Secret Life of Girls; and 12 productions of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Nancy also directed DCT’s highly successful touring production of The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales which toured the U.S. and then traveled to Shanghai, China, playing at the 2006 Shanghai International Children’s Culture and Arts Expo. Nancy has directed for The Dallas Opera and Shared Stories for the Sixth Floor Museum. She has also directed the Christmas Celebration for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She serves as DCT’s Education Director and Artistic Director.
PAIGE HERNANDEZ
Director / Choreographer
Paige Hernandez, a Baltimore native, is a multidisciplinary artist critically acclaimed as a performer, director, choreographer, and playwright. Paige is most notably known for her effective fusion of theatre, hiphop, dance, and education. She has nearly 20 years of experience in arts administration, arts education, creating new works, producing, and performing. She is the recipient of an Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council and four Helen Hayes nominations for choreography, directing, and performance. Paige has also been named a “Classroom Hero” by HuffPost, a “Citizen Artist Fellow” with The Kennedy Center, “40 under 40” by The Washington Post, and one of “Six Theatre Workers You Should Know” by American Theatre Magazine. Her work on inclusive spaces and theatre-based trauma-informed practices has received international acclaim and garnered such acknowledgment as the inaugural Victor Shargai Leadership Award, and she is a repeat keynote speaker and presenter for Disney. Paige was recently appointed to the Maryland State Arts Council by Governor Wes Moore. She is elated to be the Associate Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre in her hometown of Baltimore, MD. With her company, B-FLY ENTERTAINMENT, Paige creates and tours multicultural and multigenerational theatrical experiences for the hip-hop generation. www.paigehernandez.com
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ANDREW COHEN
Scenic Designer
KRIS FUNN
Composer
Kristopher Funn is a critically acclaimed, award-winning double bassist from Baltimore, Maryland. A graduate of Howard University, Kris has played at every major jazz festival in the world, spanning two decades and six continents. Kris has performed with some of the biggest artists in jazz, including Christian Scott, Joey Alexander, Sean Jones, Kamasi Washington, Benny Golson, and many more. Kristopher appears on several Grammynominated albums but is most proud of his award-winning debut album, Cornerstore. He is currently a part of the jazz faculty at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.
Selected credits include: The Seafarer at Roundhouse Theatre; Murder Ballad at Studio Theatre; King John at Folger Theatre; Lend Me A Soprano and The Crucible at Olney Theater Center; The Chameleon and The Wanderers at Theater J. Monumental Travesties; The Till Trilogy at Mosaic Theater Company; Through the Sunken Lands and Earthrise at the Kennedy Center TYA; and Nate the Great and Mr. Popper’s Penguins at Imagination Stage. Regional credits include: The Book Club Play and Flyin’ West at Everyman Theatre; Red Riding Hood at Arden Theatre; It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play at Studio Tenn; and The Piano Lesson at Le Petit Theatre. Andrew received his MFA in Scenic Design from University of Maryland and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. His work can be found on www.andrewcohendesigns.com.
BRITTANY MERENDA
Projection Designer
Brittany Powell Merenda is a nationwide award-winning projection designer in theatre, opera, and dance. Favorite designs include ELF The Musical, Newsies, Spongebob and Matilda at The Rose Theater of Omaha; Magic Flute and La Bohème at Jacksonville Symphony; Cleveland Opera Theatre; Come Home Gala at The Washington National Opera; Macbeth at Opera Tampa; Carmen at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival; and Tosca at Opera Grand Rapids. Brittany received her Master of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida.
MATT BENES
Lighting Designer
Matt Benes is the Resident Lighting Designer at The Rose Theater of Omaha. He is excited to watch this project develop and grow across the collaborating venues. Matt’s recent projects include the world premiere production of Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: I Am Fearless Royalty (CTM, CTC, and The Rose Theater- Omaha, NE), as well as Mousetrap at LAMB Theatre, IA, and the world premiere production of Night at the Farm: A Bedtime Party at The Rose Theater of Omaha.
JOCELYN REED
Assistant Costume Designer
Jocelyn (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist born in the towering wheat fields of Southern Kansas. Based out of Omaha, Nebraska, Jocelyn’s main passion in life is costume design. They have had the opportunity to work with collectives such as BLUEbarn Theater (2021-2023), The Omaha Community Playhouse (2022), The Great Plains Theatre Conference (2019-2020), and the Ollie Webb Center (2022) in recent years. Fresh off The Rose Theater of Omaha’s Design Team for Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: I Am Fearless Royalty (2023) and saddled with a BA in Theatre with a concentration in costume design, as well as a BFH in Black Studies from the University of Nebraska Omaha, this dude stays busy. When they aren’t running around like a headless emu, Jocelyn manages The Venue at Millwork Commons in association with PJ Morgan Real Estate. They also haunt the Union for Contemporary Arts, where they will design costumes and makeup for Spunk this spring.
HAZEL DOHERTY
Stage Manager
Hazel is excited to travel the country to share these stories with you. As a native of Britain, she has toured the UK extensively and worked for several companies on this side of the Atlantic, but while working at Stagedoor Manor in NY she met her husband Chris, and together, they have made their
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MEET THE ARTISTIC / PRODUCTION STAFF
home in the US. Having spent five years with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Production Stage Manager and Associate Production Manager, she is enjoying the return to TYA. Hazel trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where in addition to theatre arts she studied radio, film, TV, and music video production. Some of her theatre credits include: SwimCap and Old Reliable at Mixed Metaphors Productions; Mary Poppins, Best Christmas Pageant Ever – The Musical, Jackie and Me, and The Night Diary at CTC; Singin’ In The Rain and My Fair Lady at Thin Air Theatre Company; My Favourite Summer, Me and Me Dad, and A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre; A Passionate Woman at Oldham Coliseum; Macbeth and The Changeling at Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory; 42nd Street, Piece of My Heart, As it is in Heaven, Evita, and Mack and Mabel at Stagedoor Manor; and The Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End.
BECCA BONGIORNO
Run Crew
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, Assistant Stage Manager, 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 (Assistant Stage Manager), Goin’ Hollywood (Deck Crew), and Ann (ASM) at WaterTower Theatre; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Deck Crew Head/ASM) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (Assistant Stage Manager) 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.
Did You Know?
Dr. Maya Angelou was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three essays, and several books of poetry and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: I Am Fearless Royalty drew inspiration from her children’s poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, published in 1993.
Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn’t frighten me at all
Bad dogs barking loud
Big ghosts in a cloud
Life doesn’t frighten me at all
Mean old Mother Goose
Lions on the loose
They don’t frighten me at all
Dragons breathing flame
On my counterpane
That doesn’t frighten me at all
Other children’s books from Maya Angelou include My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken and Me (1994), Kofi and His Magic (1996), and the Maya’s World series (2004): Angelina of Italy, Mikale of Hawaii, Izak of Lapland, Renee Marie of France and Cedric of Jamaica.
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By Paige Hernandez with Music by Kris Funn
