Freaky Friday - July/Aug 2023

book by Bridget Carpenter

music by Tom Kitt • lyrics by Brian Yorkey

produced by Luana Bossolo & sheri ratick stroud

assistant produced by Karen Maline & Zell Murphy

directed by Joanna Henry

music direction by Christopher A. Tomasino

choreography by Stefan Sittig

JUL. 22 – AUG. 12, 2023

www.thelittletheatre.com

written by Mary Lynn Dobson

“An amusing, energetic jolt that skewers directors, yet has a soft spot for actors and techies”– David A. Rosenberg, NY Times

book by Bridget Carpenter music by Tom Kitt • lyrics by Brian Yorkey produced by Luana Bossolo & sheri ratick stroud assistant produced by Karen Maline & Zell Murphy directed by Joanna Henry music direction by Christopher A. Tomasino choreography by Stefan Sittig

Based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney films. Freaky Friday is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShowscom

PRESIDENT Frank D. Shutts II

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ARTISTIC SUPPORT Beverley Benda

BOX OFFICE ............................................................................................................ Lloyd Bittinger

BUILDING ................................................................................................................... Myke Taister

DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................... Christopher A. Tomasino

EDUCATION .................................................................................................... Heather Sanderson

FRONT OF HOUSE ...................................................................................................... Genie Baskir

MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................................................................ TBD

PRODUCTION .................................................................................................... Rachael Hubbard

PUBLIC RELATIONS Fred C. Lash

SEASONAL PLANNING Eleanore Tapscott

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................... Ken Crowley

Treasurer Christopher A. Tomasino

Secretary to the Board Lynn O’Connell

Executive Secretary Jamie Blake

Archivist Charles Dragonette

Business Manager Kim Smith-Salmon

Box Office Manager Jeffery Westlake

Legal Counsel ............................................................................................................. Brian T. Goldstein, Esquire

The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Public Performances: Wed.–Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sun. at 3:00 p.m.

Director’s Notes

“Go where you never thought you’d go.”

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before Mom’s big wedding. Mother and daughter learn what it is to be a family and to experience each other’s lives firsthand, if only for a day.

Freaky Friday was presented at Signature Theatre in Shirlington several years ago, which is when I first saw it. I immediately knew this was a show I wanted to direct. I had the opportunity to speak with Signature’s then-Artistic Director at a Virginia Theatre Association conference a few weeks later, and he promptly introduced me to a representative from Disney Theatricals. We discussed Freaky Friday, and that conversation confirmed what I felt. I needed to direct this show. I love its message. How would we learn to understand one another if we truly had the chance to walk in each other’s shoes for a day?

Christopher Ashley, the director of the Signature production of Freaky Friday, said, “It’s one of those shows that really cries out to be a musical. It’s so hard to really understand what’s happening in someone else’s reality, inside someone’s head, and there’s something enduringly powerful about the idea that for a day you can live someone else’s life, inside someone else’s body, and be inside their viewpoint. And it’s amazing to tell that story with music, because musicals get inside people’s heads uniquely well.”

Freaky Friday takes place in today’s Chicago. A contemporary musical with a variety of music genres, it reflects individual styles that both are universal and echo the diversity of today. The fun and spontaneous teenagers are prominently displayed against the more cautious and practical parents and teachers. Misconceptions, disagreements and compassion are notably evident, just as they are in life.

Freaky Friday is a challenging show in many ways but also a most rewarding one. It’s been exhilarating to work with this cast and production team and to experience their enthusiasm and inventiveness. The themes of appreciating others, self-acceptance and mutual respect were demonstrated by every cast member, designer, crew member, musician and production team member throughout our rehearsal process. I am especially grateful to our inspiring Music Director, our creative Choreographer, our intrepid Stage Managers and our steadfast Producers, as well as our remarkable cast. You all brought the vision to life.

I would like to thank everyone who worked on this show for their perseverance, support and talents. It definitely “takes a village,” and I am grateful for this Freaky Friday “village” and the LTA Board of Governors for trusting me with this production. I am so indebted to you for all you give to keep our theater alive.

Joanna Henry, Director

“It’s not the finding; it’s the searching; it’s the hunt for who you’ll be; not the seeing, but the looking for the things you just can’t see”

SYNOPSIS

“Freaky Friday is about a mother and daughter, Katherine and Ellie, who magically switch bodies for a day. Chaos ensues as they experience life from each other’s perspective and learn valuable lessons about empathy, understanding, and the importance of family. This musical captures the challenges and joys of navigating relationships while reminding us of the importance of walking in someone else’s shoes.” — Theatre Trip

TIME PERIOD AND SETTING

A Freaky Friday in April in suburbs of Chicago

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS IN ART

Friday, July 21 • King Street Cats

Tuesday, July 25 • Woodbridge Woman’s Club

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Cake created and provided by Gabrielle Grafrath of GiGi’s Workshop. Hourglass provided by Ophelia and Friends, LLC. We could not function without the help of LTA office staff

Kim Smith-Salmon and Jeffery Westlake. Auditions would not be possible without our accompanist, Tom Fuller and Francine Krasowska. Double Tech Dinner sponsored by Chas Harris.

Freaky Friday is performed in two acts. There will be one 15-minute intermission between acts.

Cast (in order of appearance)

Ellie Blake ......................................................................................................................Sofia Cruz

Katherine Blake ............................................................................................ Kristina Friedgen

Torrey.............................................................................................................. Lourdes Turnblom

Catering Staff Kai Avila, Patrick Byrns, Tucker Eskew, Brenda Parker, Eileen Parks

Fish Vendor ................................................................................................................ Luke Martin

Florist Molly Johnson

Fletcher Blake ..................... James Campione (July 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, Aug. 3, 5, 9, 11)

Kiril French (July 23, 25, 26, 29, Aug. 2, 4, 6, 10, 12)

Mike............................................................................................................................... Paul Caffrey

Grandpa Gordon Peter Fannon

Grandma Helene ................................................................................................ Brandy Reece

Hannah ................................................................................................................... Michelle Stein

Gretchen ................................................................................................................ Hannah Taylor

Danielle Brenda Parker

Louis (Photographer) ......................................................................................... Patrick Byrns

Wells ................................................................................................................................... Kai Avila

Parker ......................................................................................................................... Patrick Byrns

Adam................................................................................................................ Joshua Mutterperl

Savannah.................................................................. Naja Bates, Eileen Parks (Aug. 4, 5, 6)

Laurel ..................................................................................................................... Molly Johnson

Students Tucker Eskew, Luke Martin, Eileen Parks

Dr. Ehrin ....................................................................................................................... Luke Martin

Mr. Blumen ............................................................................................................. Peter Fannon

Pastor Bruno.............................................................................................................. Luke Martin

Adam’s Mom Lourdes Turnblom

Gretchen’s Mom ................................................................................................... Brandy Reece

Savannah’s Mom ................................................................................................ Brenda Parker

Parker’s Dad ........................................................................................................... Peter Fannon

Wells’ Dad .................................................................................................................. Luke Martin

Señor O’Brien......................................................................................................... Peter Fannon

Mrs. Luckenbill .................................................................................................... Brandy Reece

Ms. Meyers

Brenda Parker

Officer Kowalski .....................................................................................................

Luke Martin

Officer Sitz ............................................................................................................ Brenda Parker

Security Guard ...................................................................................................... Peter Fannon

Mrs. Time Brandy Reece

Scenes and Musical Numbers

ACT ONE

Prologue

Scene 1 – Blake House .................... Just One Day (Ellie, Katherine, Company) The Hourglass (Ellie, Katherine) I Got This (Ellie, Katherine)

Scene 2 – High School Hallway ................. I Got This (Ellie, Adam, Savannah, Students)

Scene 3 – Blake House ... What You Got (Katherine, Torrey, Danielle, Louis)

Scene 4 – High School Biology Lab....................................................... Oh, Biology (Ellie, Wells, Hannah, Savannah, Parker, Adam, Students)

Scene 5 – Blake House............................................................................. Vows (Mike)

Scene 6 – High School Hallway/ Blake House ............................................ Busted (Ellie, Katherine, Parents, Students)

Scene 7 – High School Hallway

Scene 8 – High School Counselor’s Office ... Somebody Has Got to Take the Blame (Katherine, Ellie, Dr. Ehrin, Señor O’Brien, Mrs. Luckenbill)

Scene 9 – High School Hallway

Scene 10 – Secondhand Mose................... Shoppin’ With My Mom (Fletcher) I Got This Reprise (Katherine)

Scene 11 – High School Gymnasium ........................................ Watch Your Back! (Ms. Meyers, Gretchen, Hannah, Ellie, Adam, Students)

Scene 12 – Katherine’s Car ..............................Drivin’ With My Mom (Fletcher) Parents Lie (Katherine)

Scene 13 – Blake House/Elsewhere ........................... Just One Day (Company)

Scene 1 – Blake House ............................................................I’m Not Myself Today (Katherine, Ellie, Torrey, Mike, Ensemble)

Scene 2 – Bus Stop ......................... Women and Sandwiches (Adam, Fletcher)

Scene 3 – Blake House ......................................... Bring My Baby (Brother) Home (Ellie, Katherine, Officer Kowalski, Officer Sitz, Mike)

Scene 4 – The Hunt/Blake House ........................................................................... Go (Adam, Hannah, Gretchen, Ellie, Savannah, Students, Torrey, Katherine, Fletcher, Mike, Danielle, Parker, Wells)

Scene 5 – Blake House ............... After All of This and Everything (Katherine)

Scene 6 – Mrs. Time ................................................................... No More Fear (Ellie)

Scene 7 – Blake House .................................... Transition to Wedding (Fletcher)

The Other Hourglass (Ellie, Katherine) Today and Ev’ry Day (Katherine, Ellie)

Scene 8/Epilogue – Blake House ................. Today and Ev’ry Day (Company)

LTA COVID Pandemic Health and Safety Standards

Effective immediately, our performances, like all other programs in our theater, are MASK OPTIONAL in all of our public spaces, including our auditorium. This decision was made upon the recommendation of our Safety Committee. Though masking is now optional in our facility, we support and encourage those who feel the need to continue to mask to do so. If you have any symptoms of a respiratory illness, please continue to mask to protect others. Patrons with an active case of COVID should reschedule their tickets. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where the value of masking for some members of our community is recognized and mask-wearing is welcomed.

Orchestra

Conductor, Christopher A. Tomasino

Reed, Alisha Coleman, Gwyn Jones

Trumpet, Terry Bradley

Violin, Steve Natrella

Cello, Joan Burdette, Kevin Uleck

Bass, Ruben Vellekoop

Keyboard 1, Mia Jones, Francine Krasowska

Keyboard 2, Matt Jeffreys, David Weinraub

Guitar, Sam Jones

Percussion, Emilie Mitchell Taylor, Guido Vitullo

(Some of the musicians will alternate performances.)

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

A Christmas Carol

Producer Mary Beth Smith-Toomey and Director Jonathan Mulberg are pleased to announce auditions for A Christmas Carol.

Dates: Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023

Performance dates: December 2 – 16, 2023

Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions

From the book by Charles Dickens. Adaptation by Donna Ferragut.

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For your own safety, look for your nearest EXIT. In case of emergency, WALK, DO NOT run, to the exit.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHORITY’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW.

Crew

Producers .........................................................Luana Bossolo, sheri ratick stroud

Assistant Producers .................................................. Karen Maline, Zell Murphy

Director ...................................................................................................... Joanna Henry

Music Director .................................................................. Christopher A. Tomasino

Choreography ............................................................................................ Stefan Sittig

Fight Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer ....................... Stefan Sittig

Dance Captain............................................................................................Eileen Parks

Assistant Director ............................................................................ Katie Beth Hicks

Stage Managers ............. Melissa Dunlap, Christine Farrell, Jennifer Rhorer

Assistant Stage Managers ......... Ramah Johnson, Alex Kluck, Jamie Wolfe

Production Assistant .................................................................... Kristin McGregor

Set Design .................................................................................................... Myke Taister

Set Construction ........................................................... Jim Hutzler, Jeff Nesmeyer

Assisted by Shah Choudhury, Michael deBlois, Shannon Doyle, Chris Feldmann, Julie Fischer, Angela Lambert, Greg Matthes, Rebecca Pfeil, Dan Remmers, Kenneth Zabielski

Lighting Design ............................................................................................. JK Lighting (Jeffrey Scott Auerbach and Kimberly Crago)

Master Electrician ............................................................................ Kimberly Crago

Assisted by Silas Andrews, Lloyd Bittinger, Pam Leonowich, Caroline

Pade, Emilie Pade, Jason Pade, Cleo Potter, Donna Reynolds, Sherry

Singer, Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Marg Soroos, Adrian Steel, Isabella

Sursi, Danielle Taylor, Matthew Trowbridge, Alan Wray

Sound Design ................................................................................................. Alan Wray

Assisted by Keith Bell, David Correia, Robert Gabriel, Janice Rivera, Matthew Smith, Matthew Trowbridge

Costume Design ......................................... Judy Whelihan, Robin Worthington

Set Painting ........................................................................... Kathy Murphy

Assisted by Luana Bossolo, Gloria Del C. Delabert, Shannon Doyle, Robin Fradkin, Rebecca Harrison, Bobbie Herbst, Mary Hutzler, Stephanie Köhler-Backus, Patty Lord, Diane Nesmeyer

Set Dressing ..................................................................................... Kacie (KC) Carlyle

Properties Design ....................... Helen Bard-Sobola, Margaret Chapman, Heather Plank

Assisted by Shelby Baker, Bobbie Herbst, Phyllis L. Johnson, James Lee, Donna Reynolds, Christine Tankersley

Meet the Cast

Hair and Makeup Design .......................................................... Natalie Turkevich

Assisted by Diamond Marshall, Eleanor Schmutz

Wardrobe Coordinator ................................................Robin Worthington

Assisted by Beth Adler, Alisa Beyninson, Maria Ciarocchi, Elspeth Grindstaff, Caroline Pade, Emilie Pade, Eleanore Schmutz, Margaret Snow, Fiona Stevens

Rehearsal Accompanists .............................. Mia Jones, Francine Krasowska

Audition Accompanist ................................... Tom Fuller, Francine Krasowska

Rigging ............................................................................................. Russell M. Wyland

Photographer .............................................................................................. Matt Liptak

Double Tech Dinner ..................................... Ronnie Hardcastle, Benny Robles

Sponsored by Chas Harris

Audition Coordinators ...................................... Sherry Clarke, Brendan Quinn

Assisted by Sarah Bueter, Kimberly Crago, Robin Gold, Patricia Spencer Smith

Our special thanks to all those people whose names were not available when this program went to press.

Theater Abbreviations Used in LTA Playbills

ACCT – Aldersgate Church Community Theater

ACT – Alliance of Community

Theaters

AP – Anacostia Playhouse

AS – Arena Stage

ASC – Annapolis Shakespeare Company

ASGT – Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre

BC/EFA – Broadway Cares/Equity

Fights AIDS

BCT – Bowie Community Theatre

BST – Baltimore Shakespeare Factory

CCP – Chevy Chase Players

CFTC – City of Fairfax Theatre Company

CPA– Colonial Players of Annapolis

CRT – Castaways Repertory Theatre

CT – Chalice Theater

DTC – Damascus Theatre Company

DS – Dominion Stage

ES – Encore Stage

ESP – Elden Street Players (now NST)

FCT – Fauquier Community Theatre

FP – Foundry Players (now CCDC)

FST – First Stage Tysons

FT – Ford’s Theatre

GAC – Greenbelt Arts Center

GFP – Great Falls Players (now MCP)

GMU – George Mason University

GSP – Good Shepherd Players

HBP – Hard Bargain Players

IS – Infinity Stage

KAT – Kensington Arts Theatre

KT – Keegan Theatre Company

LMP – Laurel Mill Playhouse

LST – Loudoun Centre Theater

LTA – The Little Theatre of Alexandria

MCP – McLean Community Players

MP – Montgomery Playhouse

MTA – McLean Theatre Alliance (now MCP)

MVCCT – Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre

NNT – NOVA Nightsky Theater

NST – NextStop Theatre

NVP – Northern Virginia Players

NVTA – Northern Virginia Theatre Alliance

OTC – Olney Theater Center

PCP – Port City Playhouse

PGLT – Prince George’s Little Theatre

PPF – Providence Players of Fairfax

PTC – Potomac Theatre Company Inc.

PTP – Port Tobacco Players

PWLT – Prince William Little Theatre

RCP – Reston Community Players

RHT – Round House Theatre

RLT – Rockville Little Theatre

RMT – Rockville Musical Theatre

SCT – Springfield Community Theater

SFTC – Stage Faces Theatre Company

SMP – St Mark’s Players

SP – Sterling Playmakers

SSS – Silver Spring Stage

ST – Signature Theatre

STC – Shakespeare Theatre Company

STC – StageCoach Theatre Company

TACT – The American Century Theater

TAP – The Arlington Players

TAT – The Alliance Theatre

TBP – The British Players

TCP – Tantallon Community Players

TTL – The Theatre Lab

2FT – Second Flight Theatre

VC – Vpstart Crow

VLOC – Victorian Lyric Opera Company

VPT – Vagabond Players Theatre

VTC – Vienna Theatre Company

WAC – Workhouse Arts Center

WATCH – Washington Area Theatre

Community Honors

YAA – Young Artists of America

ZS – Zemfira Stage

Meet the Cast (in alphabetical order)

Kai Avila (Catering Staff/Wells) is thrilled to be making his LTA debut in Freaky Friday. He is a graduated senior and is quite new to theatre but has performed at Alexandria City High School in Sister Act and in its one-act competition. Kai is going to major in theatre at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall. Kai would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him throughout his theatre journey. To the Cast: Break a Leg!

Naja Bates (Savannah) is excited to be making her LTA debut in Freaky Friday. Naja has been performing since she was 2 and found her passion in dance at a very early age. Pursuing her B.F.A. in musical theatre at Shenandoah University, Naja has performed in productions such as Hair, Reefer Madness and Tuck Everlasting. Regionally she has had the opportunity to be part of 42nd Street and Cinderella at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. She wants to thank her friends, family and teachers for supporting her and helping her reach her goals.

Patrick Byrns (Catering Staff/Louis [Photographer]/Parker) is excited to be part of this cast.

Paul Caffrey (Mike) is excited to be working with LTA again! He played Brother Jeremiah in last year’s summer musical, Something Rotten!. More recently he was Curtis in Sister Act this past winter. As we all know, it takes a village. There are so many amazing people who make this show possible. And the vast majority you will never see.

James Campione (Fletcher Blake) is ecstatic to be in his first LTA production. His previous productions include The SpongeBob Musical (MVCCT), Legally Blonde The Musical JR. (ACCT) and his favorite, The Music Man at Bishop Ireton, where he played Winthrop. He would like to thank his family and LTA.

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Sofia Cruz (Ellie Blake) is thrilled to be making her LTA debut! Recent credits: Chicago at James Madison University (Swing), Anastasia at Bishop Ireton High School (Anya), Billy Elliot at Signature Theatre (Tracy Atkinson), Annie at Olney Theatre Center (Duffy). Sofia is currently a rising sophomore at James Madison University getting her B.A. in musical theater. She would like to thank her family for all their support and Joanna Henry and Chris Tomasino for always believing in her. Sofia hopes everybody enjoys the show!

Tucker Eskew (Catering Staff /Student) is psyched to be part of the Freaky Friday production at the Little Theatre of Alexandria. After participating in summer camps as a middle schooler, and as a camp counselor at LTA during his high school days, he is eager to take the stage at 20 years of age.

Peter Fannon (Grandpa Gordon/Mr. Blumen/Parker’s Dad/ Señor O’Brien/Security Guard) portrays some of the so-called adults in this super high school musical and is relieved they are all only middle-aged. Last seen in LTA’s Sister Act (Monsignor O’Hara), Peter is delighted to be part of this very un-cloistered, terrific cast and crew!

Kiril French (Fletcher Blake) is thrilled to play Fletcher in his LTA debut production! In the past, Kiril appeared in various musicals produced by different theatres, with Newsies (Les) and The Little Mermaid (Flounder) being his favorite roles. When not in theatre, Kiril loves to sing and write songs, play his piano and rock with his band. He is thankful to the audience, his castmates, the production crew and his family for making this experience a most enjoyable one and hopes that you enjoy this show!

Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association invites you to visit www.artseventsalexandria.com to view the arts calendar and schedule of events.

Meet the Cast (continued)

Kristina Friedgen (Katherine Blake) is delighted to make her LTA acting debut, having previously directed The Woman in Black, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Producers (WATCH winner for Outstanding Musical). TV: Who the Bleep Did I Marry?! Theatre: Marta in Company (MCP), Petra in A Little Night Music (DTC), Belle in My Favorite Year (DTC) and Mary Sunshine in Chicago (ASGT). Selected Directing and Choreography credits: Everybody (Arizona State University), ariZoni winner Best Musical and Best Director, The Drowsy Chaperone (DTC), 42nd Street (ASGT) and Wonderland (YAA).

Molly Johnson (Florist/Laurel) is delighted to be in her second LTA show! She recently appeared as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical JR. at ACCT and has been doing theater since the age of 5. Molly is a rising senior at Bishop Ireton High School. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support.

Luke Martin (Fish Vendor/Student/Dr. Ehrin/Pastor Bruno/ Wells’ Dad/Officer Kowalski) is so excited to be back on the LTA stage in Freaky Friday! His recent credits include Ensemble in Singin’ in the Rain (TAP), TJ in Sister Act (LTA) and Tom Snout/Ensemble in Something Rotten! (LTA). Luke is thankful to the DC theatre community for continuing to provide him with the opportunities to hone his skills in acting, singing and dancing (especially tap dancing). Luke hopes the show makes you laugh, dance and get a little “freaky!”

Joshua Mutterperl (Adam) is thrilled to be returning to LTA for this show! He previously performed in Something Rotten! and The History Boys here at LTA, and elsewhere he has recently appeared in the title role in Henry V and as King Arthur in Camelot. Josh is a rising senior at William and Mary, double majoring in (Oh,) Biology and Classical Studies. He would like to thank his family, friends and amazing girlfriend for all their support. Much like his character, Josh LOVES a good sandwich. Method acting.

Brenda Parker (Catering Staff/Danielle/Savannah’s Mom/ Ms. Meyers/Officer Sitz) is psyched to have been invited back to “play” at LTA! Her first performance in the DMV was as the bold blonde Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray. Her last show was The Color Purple (SMP) as Church Lady Darlene. Her favorite shows include Kiss Me, Kate (2nd Star), Steel Magnolias, To Kill a Mockingbird and Fences (all at LTA). Brenda thanks her husband, James, and her family for all the support and care.

Eileen Parks (Savannah Understudy/Catering Staff/Student/ Dance Captain) is so excited to be part of this cast and making her LTA debut! Favorite roles include Jo March in Little Women (Bishop O’Connell), Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Pickwick Players), Natalie in Next to Normal (Ovations) and Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (Theatre Lab). She also had the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Jimmy Awards. She will be attending Coastal Carolina University to pursue a B.F.A. in musical theatre and would like to thank Erin Gardiner and Gretchen Midgley for all of their love and support.

Brandy Reece (Grandma Helene/Gretchen’s Mom/Mrs.

Luckenbill/Mrs. Time) is delighted to be performing in her first production in a very long time. She also sings in Several Species, a Pink Floyd tribute band. Brandy would like to thank her husband, Robb, for his love and support, particularly while she sings incessantly throughout the house.

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IS HE DEAD

Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love with Marie, but he’s in debt to a villainous art-dealer. The artist realizes the only way he can pay his debt and keep Marie to himself is to die, as only dead artists achieve fame and fortune. He fakes his death, while passing himself off as his own sister! Now rich, Millet must find a way to get out of a dress, return to life, and marry Marie! Mon Dieu!

AND OUR HOLIDAY SHOW DEC. 2 – 16, 2023

A Christmas Carol

LTA’s own version of Dickens’ yuletide tale returns! From the first “bah humbug” to the final “wassail,” this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit.

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Meet the Cast (continued)

Michelle Stein (Hannah) is in 10th grade at Robinson High School and is excited to make her LTA debut! She fell in love with acting at a very young age and loves making people smile. Credits include Lilia, original cast of On National Road – The Musical, Annie in Annie (PWLT) and Duffy (Riverside Center for Performing Arts). Also, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (SFTC) and other shows with MVCCT and Sterling Playmakers. Michelle has also taken part in commercials and short-film opportunities that she has enjoyed. Michelle loves spending time with family and friends, writing stories and making art.

Hannah Taylor (Gretchen) is a Washington, DC-based actress, and she is so excited to make her Little Theatre of Alexandria debut this year! Recently, she portrayed Hildegard von Bingen in Rejoicing in Broken Pieces (Catholic University of America) and Juror 8 in 12 Angry Jurors (Catholic University of America). She thanks her family for their support (mainly because they are the only people reading this).

Lourdes Turnblom (Torrey/Adam’s Mom) is delighted to be returning for her third show here at LTA. Most recently she performed in LTA’s Sister Act and Something Rotten!. Her previous credits include Shrek The Musical (Gingy), She Kills Monsters (Vera) and Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller). She would like to thank all her friends and family for always cheering her on and especially her love, Alex, for always supporting her. Lourdes hopes you all enjoy the show!

In case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs (automated external defibrillators) They are located as follows:

1. in the lobby, near the Council Green Room

2. in the cast entrance hallway, near backstage door

3. in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor

Meet the Crew (in alphabetical order)

Helen Bard-Sobola (Co-Properties Design) is very happy to be working with such a great team, especially Mac and Heather. LTA has been Helen’s home for more shows than she can count. WATCH Awards for Spamalot and The Great American Trailer Park Musical (DS). Other nominations include Something Rotten! (LTA), Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and The Boys in the Band (DS). Backstage is a delight, but many moons ago, the spotlight was my home. Love always to my family: Ally and Mike. Support local theatre where and when you can!

Luana Bossolo (Co-Producer) is a longtime LTA member, having produced and assistant produced several shows for LTA, including A Fox on the Fairway, The Fabulous Lipitones and To Kill a Mockingbird. She has been painting LTA sets since 2010. Recent sets include Mary Stuart and Something Rotten!, for which she received a WATCH nomination.

Kacie (KC) Carlyle (Set Dressing) is delighted to be working on this wonderful production, which is her first as set decorator. She thanks Luana, Joanna, Zell and especially MYKE for their patience and guidance.

Bridget Carpenter (Author) created the 2016 miniseries “11.22.63” for Bad Robot and Hulu from Stephen King’s bestselling novel. “11.22.63” premiered at the Sundance Festival, was nominated for a Writers Guild Award, and won the Saturn Award for best limited series. Prior to “11.22.63,” she wrote and co-executive-produced all five seasons of the Peabody Award-Winning series Friday Night Lights . She was a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Westworld and a CoExecutive Producer for Parenthood . In 2013 she was the Executive Producer/Showrunner for the Sundance Channel drama series The Red Road . Carpenter’s plays have been produced by Steppenwolf, the Public Theater, the Alley Theatre, La Jolla Rep, Berkeley Repertory Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and many other theaters across the country. She has written several songs for film ( Basmati Blues ; Dear Dumb Diary ) and has adapted Freaky Friday as a

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movie musical for the Disney Channel, airing in 2018. Most recently, she was awarded the Princess Grace Statue. Awards: a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Jerome Fellowship, a McKnight Grant, the Princess Grace Award, the Kesselring Prize, and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. WGA and Emmy nominations for Friday Night Lights . Her plays Fall, Up and The Faculty Room are published by Samuel French. An alumna of New Dramatists, Carpenter received her BA and MFA from Brown University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Chris Harrison, and their children, Rita and Henry.

Margaret Chapman (Co-Properties Design) is happy to be back making all the arts and crafts with Helen and Heather after most recently producing Mary Stuart (LTA). The past few years, she has been designing props and producing shows for LTA, St. Mark’s Players and The Fat and Greasy Citizens Brigade, including Blue Stockings, You Can’t Take It with You, August: Osage County, Sister Act, Evita and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). She also serves as the Vice Director of the LTA Council and as the President of the SMP Board of Directors.

Kimberly Crago (Master Electrician) See JK Lighting.

Melissa Dunlap (Co-Stage Manager) Previous stage management credits: The Fabulous Lipitones, Driving Miss Daisy and A Christmas Carol, all at LTA. If her name looks familiar, you may have seen her in local productions as Rose in Enchanted April (ACCT), Jean Louise Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (LTA), Sarah in Laughing Stock (LTA), May in Fool for Love (PCP) or Margaret in Silent Sky (ACCT).

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Christine Farrell (Co-Stage Manager) is proud to be a member of the production team for Freaky Friday. Favorite past production team credits include: King Hedley II , Heathers: The Musical , Snakebit, Urinetown : The Musical, Bent and Love! Valour! Compassion! with DS; Harvey, The Audience, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged ), The Odd Couple: Female Version, 33 Variations, Rabbit Hole and Company with LTA; and The Color Purple, Sister Act, Parade and The Wiz with SMP. Happy to be back doing live theater again!

Joanna Henry (Director) has worked on almost 100 productions and directed more than 80, recently Doubt at VTC and The Best Worst That Can Happen at ACCT. Directing at LTA: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), 33 Variations (LTA Outstanding Production), Rabbit Hole (Ruby Griffith Award), Gypsy, Company, Into the Woods (Best Director), The Music Man. Regional Directing: W;t, three benefits: BC/EFA, Olney Theatre, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She’s also received three WATCH nominations (Director). Four of her productions have received Ruby Griffith Awards. A retired theatre educator, she is a private acting coach.

Katie Beth Hicks (Assistant Director) enjoys being surrounded by creativity, whether on stage (including roles as Julia in The Wedding Singer at Diamond Head Theatre; Judge in Legally Blonde The Musical at LTA; and Illona in She Loves Me at Manoa Valley Theatre) or off (including Les Misérables for Peter Lockyer and Anything Goes for Stefan Sittig). A huge mahalo to Joanna, Stefan, et al., for making this a fun experience!

Jim Hutzler (Co-Set Construction) has worked on many LTA sets as master carpenter and set construction crew, often alongside the set painting of his wife, Mary. Recent WATCH Award nominations with co-builder Jeff Nesmeyer include Something Rotten! and Design for Murder. Thanks to all those volunteers who make LTA the special place that it is.

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Meet the Crew

Tom Kitt (Music) received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as two Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Orchestrations for Next to Normal. Next to Normal also received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Score. He is also the composer of If/Then (Tony Nom., Outer Critics Nom.); High Fidelity (Broadway); Bring it On, The Musical (co-composer with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Broadway); Superhero (2nd Stage); Disney’ s Freaky Friday (Stage Production and Original Disney Channel Movie Musical) ; Dave (Arena Stage); The Winter’s Tale , All’s Well That Ends Well, and Cymbeline (The Public›s NYSF); From Up Here and The Madrid (MTC); Orphans (Broadway) The Retributionists (Playwrights Horizons) and As You Like It (Toho Co., Japan). As a music supervisor, arranger, and orchestrator, credits include SpongeBob Square Pants , The Musical (Tony Nom., Outer Critics Nom, Drama Desk Nom.); Head Over Heels; Jagged Little Pill; Grease Live!; Rise (NBC); and American Idiot. His work with Green Day also includes additional arrangements for their Grammy Award-winning album 21st Century Breakdown and their album trilogy, ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! Tom received an Emmy Award as co-writer (with Lin-Manuel Miranda) for the 2013 Tony Award opening number, Bigger . Other Television Songwriting credits include a musical episode of Royal Pains , and songs for Penny Dreadful, Sesame Street, and Julie’s Greenroom. As a musical director, conductor, arranger and orchestrator, credits include the Pitch Perfect films , 2Cellos featuring Lang Lang (Live and Let Die), The Kennedy Center Honors, 13, Debbie Does Dallas, Everyday Rapture, Hair, Laugh Whore, Pippin (Deaf West), and These Paper Bullets. Upcoming projects include musical adaptations of the films Almost Famous, Magic Mike, and The Visitor.

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JK Lighting (Jeffrey Scott Auerbach and Kimberly Crago) is an awardwinning lighting design duo active at LTA, ACCT, DS, TAP and other local theatres. Recent productions at LTA include The Nacirema Society … and Lettice and Lovage. Jeff and Kimberly are delighted to be working on such a fun show with such fun and talented friends. They would like to thank Joanna, the producers, the cast and the crew. Jeff thanks David and Katie Clement for their patience and support. Kimberly thanks Steve for being a real swell guy. Jeffrey and Kimberly both hope you enjoy the show.

Ramah Johnson (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is an accomplished Stage Manager with four years of experience in Northern Virginia community theater. She has successfully stage managed several notable productions, including the award-winning Newsies! (TAP), Lettice and Lovage (LTA), Ordinary Days (NOVA Nightsky), Bright Star (LTA) and The Drowsy Chaperone (SMP) and also provided valuable assistance on Prelude to a Kiss (LTA). Ramah is grateful for the unwavering support of her husband, David, and daughters, Kendall and Casey. She is proud to share her love of theater with them, and thanks them for their enthusiastic encouragement.

Alex Kluck (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is working his second show at LTA. He wants to thank his beautiful and talented girlfriend, Lourdes, who helped him get into the community.

Kristin McGregor (Production Assistant) is so happy to be returning to the LTA family after 15 years away. Previous LTA credits include The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Helena), Into the Woods (Lucinda) and The Will Rogers Follies (Ziegfeld’s Favorite – WATCH nomination). She is looking forward to directing Annie at LTA later in the season. Lots of love to Scott, Colton and Liam.

Karen Maline (Co-Assistant Producer) is excited to be producing for the first time! Since 2017, Karen has been on tech crews (set painting, hair and makeup, wardrobe and sound) for shows at LTA and, more recently, at TAP. Among her favorites are The Producers, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Bright Star, Something Rotten! (even with the dancing omelets!) and Singin’ in the Rain. Karen thanks her family for their support, especially her daughter Robin (and other daughter, Lanae), and husband, Rob, whose support makes everything possible. Enjoy the show!

Kathy Murphy (Set Painting Design) has been happily painting sets with Little Theatre of Alexandria for eight years—finally able to use all her art classes! It is a team effort and possible only with the support of our terrific volunteer painters. In this production, we worked with 3D elements and imagery in a creative collaboration with the designer and builders to make the magic of a set. It is always a joy to work at LTA. “Nothing’s better than an adventure with your best bucket of paint!”

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

Young Frankenstein

Producers Rachel Alberts and Russell M. Wyland and Director Frank D. Shutts II are pleased to announce auditions for Young Frankenstein

Music Director – Christopher A. Tomasino; Choreographer – Stefan Sittig

Dates: Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2023

Performance dates: October 21 – November 11, 2023

Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions. From the book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.

Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Zell Murphy (Co-Assistant Producer) has been actively involved in some capacity with LTA since the fall of 2011, when he ASM’d on Rabbit Hole, another Joanna Henry production. Since then, he has filled all sorts of roles backstage, including running props, lights and sound in addition to ASM duties. This is his second foray into the world of producing, and he extends his “thanks” to both Luana and sheri for their guidance through this Fun and “Freaky” process.

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists, and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.

Jeff Nesmeyer (Co-Set Construction) is pleased to be working again with Jim Hutzler and the great group of set construction volunteers. Jeff has been involved in set builds at LTA, PCP and DS since 2006. He was nominated for five WATCH Awards and has won LTA Excellence in Set Construction awards for Harvey, Dracula, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Design for Murder. He thanks LTA for its confidence in his carpentry abilities, Jim for his camaraderie, and his wife, Diane, for her support.

Eileen Parks (Dance Captain) See Cast Bio.

Heather Plank (Co-Properties Design) Although more often performing onstage than working backstage, Heather has years of experience with props, set building and painting, stage managing and assistant stage managing since her theatre beginnings in grade school. She worked on props at LTA for Something Rotten! and Mary Stuart. She most recently appeared onstage as Claire in Boston Marriage at Dominion Stage.

Jennifer Rhorer (Co-Stage Manager) is looking forward to working on another musical at LTA. She previously co-stage managed Something Rotten! (LTA) and worked as an assistant stage manager for Sister Act (LTA). Thanks always to Mom and Dad for their love and support.

Stefan Sittig (Choreographer/Fight Choreographer/Intimacy Choreographer)

100+ productions Off-Broadway, internationally in Canada, Brazil and Uruguay, in DC at The Kennedy Center, Studio Theatre, 1st Stage, NextStop Theatre Company, Workhouse Arts Center, ATLAS, The Washington Savoyards, Open Circle Theatre, The American Century Theatre and regional theatres, colleges/universities. For LTA: Something Rotten!, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Producers, The Nance, Legally Blonde, Anything Goes (also Director), West Side Story, In the Heights, The Rocky Horror Show and Into the Woods. He received a Broadway World Award for Best Director and three nominations for Best Choreography, and two WATCH awards and 11 nominations. www.stefansittig.com

sheri ratick stroud (Co-Producer) is thrilled to be co-producing her second show at LTA. After a 40-year hiatus, she is BACK! When not at LTA, sheri has a film company, WONDER PICTURES, that creates award-winning shorts for festivals. Recently, WONDER PICTURES won a Telly Award for a documentary they did. sheri thanks Luana for this opportunity, Zell and Karen for their support, and the whole cast and crew for a great experience, once again, at LTA.

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Myke Taister (Set Design), also known by the mononym “MYKE,” is a retired forensic artist who fell into set design and decoration as a hobby some 30 years ago. He served as LTA’s president in the late ’90s and currently serves as its building governor. MYKE has won several awards for his theatrical endeavors. When not designing or decorating a set, he can be found procuring items in area antique stores for his Victorian home on Main Street in Midland, Michigan. As always, he dedicates this show to his mentors and friends Anne Lash and Jean Stuhl. Love to Frank.

Christopher A. Tomasino (Music Director) returns to LTA with Freaky Friday, having been music director for last summer’s show Something Rotten!. He is very excited to be working once again with Joanna and Stefan, our fantastic producers and stage managers, as well as a highly talented cast, orchestra and crew. Freaky Friday is the 36th production Chris has music directed at LTA since starting in the fall of 1988 with Chicago. Chris has been honored to receive the WATCH Music Direction award for LTA productions of In the Heights, Hairspray, Cabaret, Das Barbecü and Tommy. He has also been the recipient of the LTA Demaine Award for Music Direction, as well as the Alliance of Community Theaters (ACT) music direction awards for numerous productions. In addition to LTA, Chris has been the music director for Bishop Ireton High School’s Theater Arts program for over 35 years. In real life, Chris is a vice president with Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria.

Natalie Turkevich (Hair and Makeup Design) is a recent West Virginia University (WVU) grad with a B.A. in Theater. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include Airness (WVU), Assassins (WVU) and The Magic Flute (West Virginia Opera). She hopes you sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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Judy Whelihan (Co-Costume Designer) has been dressing people for the stage for nearly 30 years. Favorite shows include Amore, Blood Brothers, Greater Tuna, W;t and Doubt with ESP and 1776, Les Misérables, The Full Monty, Cabaret and many others with RCP. She received 13 WATCH nominations and two awards.

Jamie Wolfe (Co-Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to join the crew in her first LTA production! She has performed onstage in numerous shows in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Jamie, now an Alexandria resident, is eager to assist backstage for this LTA musical!

Robin Worthington (Wardrobe Coordinator /Co-Costume Design ) is delighted to organize the crew to dress the cast of Freaky Friday. Co-Chair of LTA’s Wardrobe Committee, Robin has been a wardrobe mistress, assisting challenging quick changes behind the scenes for LTA plays, and has worked with local costumers to dress actors in many theaters and schools since 2015, most recently LTA’s Mary Stuart. A Ph.D. in Biology, she is retired from implementing FDA international food safety initiatives, teaching in universities and high schools, assisting personal injury legal cases and organizing international scientific conferences.

Alan Wray (Sound Design) is excited to be working with Joanna on this production of Freaky Friday as well as the fabulous production team, cast and crew. He most recently designed sound for Doubt at VTC. Working with Joanna, Alan has designed sound for productions of The Desperate Hours, Rabbit Hole and 33 Variations (LTA Award). Additionally for LTA, he has designed sound for The Producers (WATCH Award), Picnic (WATCH nomination) and the chilling Widdershins (LTA Award).

Russell M. Wyland (Rigging) has been an LTA member and volunteer for more than 30 years. During that time, he has worked in numerous capacities, including seven years as President and eight years as Governor for Production. However, his first love is rigging, the art of masking the stage with drapes, and making things fly from above and travel across the stage.

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Brian Yorkey (Librettist/Lyricist) received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score, for Next to Normal. Brian is currently the Executive Producer and Showrunner of 13 Reasons Why for Netflix, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. Brian was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical for Next to Normal, and his work on the show earned him the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Score. He partnered again with the Next to Normal team on If/Then (Tony Award Nominee for Best Score) starring Idina Menzel. Brian co-wrote the libretto for The Last Ship (Outer Critic’s Nomination, with John Logan), with a score by Sting. His musical adaptation of Freaky Friday for Disney Theatricals enjoyed a National Tour before being adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie. Current theatrical projects in development include the original musical Jesus in My Bedroom, with composer Tim Symons, as well as stage musical adaptation of Magic Mike. Additional theatre credits include Making Tracks, which has played off-Broadway and regionally, the musical adaptation of Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet and the play, Book of Jobs with Alex Glover. Brian has directed off-Broadway and regionally and for seven years was associate artistic director at Village Theatre in Washington state, one of the nation’s leading producers of new musicals. He’s a graduate of Columbia University, where he was artistic director of the Varsity Show, an alum of the BMI/Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop and a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and the WGA.

FUTURE AUDITIONS AT THE LITTLE THEATRE OF ALEXANDRIA

Annie

Producers Mariana Bagneris, Jaclyn Robertson and Monika Stumpo and Director Kristin McGregor are pleased to announce auditions for Annie.

Dates: Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, 2023

Performance dates: February 10 – March 2, 2024

Additional info will be posted on thelittletheatre.com under Auditions

Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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The Council of The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Rachael Hubbard............................................................................................................................. Director

Margaret Chapman ................................................................................................................ Vice Director

Donna Hauprich Secretary

Lloyd Bittinger*................................................................................................................ Financial Officer

Frank D. Shutts II ........................................................................... Honorary Member, LTA President

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