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PRODUCTION TEAM
Director
Music Director
Choreographer
Production Stage Manager
Lighting and Sound Designer
Set Designer
Properties Designer
Costume Designer
Kathleen Sullivan-Coombs
David Zizic
Katie Denten
Jeffery Todd Parrott*
Kurt Ottinger
Spencer Donovan
Dave Wisniewski
Sara Morrison
*Member of Actors’ Equity, the Professional Union of Actors and Stage Managers
NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT TEAM
Executive Director
Director of Recreation
Superintendent of Arts and Recreation
Visual & Performing Arts Manager
Performing Arts Supervisor
Leisure Center Facility Supervisor
Technical Theatre Specialist
Technical Staff
Performing Arts Coordinator
Costume Coordinator
Chris Leiner
Eileen Loftus
Erin Sweet
Drew Kambach
Melody DeRogatis
Melanie Alexander
Kyle Gyondla
Rob Proce & Dave Wisniewski
David Zizic
Sara Morrison
Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences presents
Based on the book “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed” by
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Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Mo Willems
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Naked Rules! The Cast
Time To Get Dressed Wilbur and The Cast
Scandal! The Cast
Hats & More The Cast
Grand-Power-Jam Secret Service and The Cast
Proclamation The Cast
Should I Get Dressed? Wilbur
Why Not? Grand-Pah and The Cast
Fashion Show Finale The Cast
CAST
Aaron Davidson*
Quinn Kelch
Tony Carter*
Katie Bates*
Lincoln Skoien
Wilbur
Grande / H&M Singer
Venti / H&M Singer
Tall / H&M Singer
GrandPah / H&M Singer / StarkNaked / Announcer
Melanie Vitaterna Weather Mole / H&M Singer / Potential Customer / Secret Service
Ben Weiss*
Lily Cox
Understudy
Understudy
*Member of Actors’ Equity, the Professional Union of Actors and Stage Managers
CAST & PRODUCTION BIOS
Aaron Davidson* is an actor, musician, and educator originally from Denver and now based in Chicago. He is thrilled to share Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience with you all, and to return to working with NTYA for his eighth production! He has a passion for performing theatre for young people. His work as a stage actor has brought him to school cafegymatoriums, national tours and just about everything in between. When he’s not doing theatre, Aaron works as a pianist and tours all around the world singing the music of Frankie Valli as a member of the The Four C-Notes. Love to Zoe, Dinah and Hoagie!
Tony Carter* is thrilled to return to Northbrook Theatre after appearing in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Tony’s Chicago credits include Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (Drury Lane), Oliver in As You Like It and Kowalski in Madagascar (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Carl in Ghost (Theatre at the Center), Guys and Dolls (Music Theatre Works), Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Lucentio in Shrewd (First Folio Theatre). He was most recently seen in Chicago Children’s Theatre’s production of Mesmerized! He has also worked across the country at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, California Theatre Center, Pickleville Playhouse and the Utah Festival Opera. You can follow him (and his ongoing quest to eat his own body weight in Nutella) on Instagram @tonyscarter.
Katie Bates* is so excited to be at Northbrook Theatre for the first time sharing this story with you! She has recently performed at The Fulton Theatre, The Little Theatre On The Square, Ivoryton Playhouse, Quisisana Resort and on-board Celebrity Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages. When she’s not performing, she loves caring for her precious nephews, Westin and Theo. Enjoy the show!
Quinn Klech is thrilled to be back at Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences where he was previously seen in Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Other Chicago credits include American Psycho (Kokandy Productions), The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Lookingglass Theatre Company ’21, ’22), Spring Awakening (Porchlight Music Theatre) and The Land of Forgotten Toys (Greenhouse Theatre). Quinn is a dual-degree graduate of Northwestern University, an avid charcuterie enthusiast and is represented by Big Mouth Talent. Enjoy the show and always remember to ROCK!
Melanie Vitaterna is an actor, singer, musician and educator in Chicago. Most recently, she was onstage in Gift of the Magi (Oil Lamp Theater). Other favorite credits include Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (Strawdog Theatre), Hundred Days (Kokandy Productions), Haymarket (Underscore Theatre, Jeff-Award Nominated), A Christmas Carol (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), Murder on the Nile and It’s a Wonderful Life (Oil Lamp Theater). Mel teaches music, drama and art at Bubbles Academy and plays bass, accordion and many other instruments with the band THEM. Much love to Quinn, Lola and Jane!
Lincoln Skoien received his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from CCPA last spring. Some of his school credits include Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along, Pat Denning in 42nd Street, and Hubert in The Life and Death of King John. Most recently he was a part of the New London Barn Playhouse’s 91st summer season performing in Guys & Dolls, Beautiful: The Carol King Musical and The Wedding Singer. Upcoming: Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Music On Stage and Otto/Ulbrecht in Spring Awakening at Flint Repertory Theatre. ig: lincoln.skoien
Ben Weiss* (He/They) is incredibly excited to be making their Northbrook Theatre debut! Professional credits include Is You Is (Chicago Musical Theatre Festival), Trial in the Delta (Collaboraction) and Bright Lights Big City (Beautiful City Project). Ben also serves as a teaching artist at the Paramount School of the Arts, a marketing volunteer for the Beautiful City Project and is a proud member of AEA. Ben wants to thank their family, friends and partner for their endless support and love. IG: Ben_Ryan_Weiss_2001
Lily Cox is so excited to be making her NTYA debut, and is thrilled to be back onstage for the first time since 2020! She has previously performed with Citadel Theatre, Chicago Theatre Workshop, Quest Theatre Ensemble and Movies: LIVE! Catch her next in the Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Patchwork Festival this winter. Thanks to all who’ve made her return to the arts possible, especially Edmund and Evangeline.
Kate Sullivan Coombs (Director) is thrilled to rock out with the talented team at Northbrook Theatre. A Chicago-based playwright, director, songwriter and performer, Kate is an advocate for the power of representation. Kate served as Resident Director of Chicago’s Drunk Shakespeare from 2019–2023, crafting jokes and curating debauchery for a rotating cast. Previous directing projects include Avenue Q (Redhouse Arts Center), The Maid (NHSI), Finding Belief (Ghostlight Ensemble’s Make/ Believe Festival), LezSing (PrideArts), Spring Awakening (glory|struck productions) and the immersive cabaret send-up A Day at The Beaches in Los Angeles. Kate is the creator of The Album Project, under which she created and directed Los Angeles stagings of Rumours, Jagged Little Pill, and Ed Sheeran’s +. Playwriting credits include Snow White (Orphan Girl Children’s Theatre), Click (Fireflower Productions), Family Reunion (Chicago Children’s Theatre) and Sat Nam (MACHA Theatre). Ghostwriting and Script Doctor Credits: [redacted]. Working with screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, Kate co-wrote 8, the Play, which debuted at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre in 2011 (dir. Joe Mantello) followed by a Los Angeles benefit. Kate also produced and directed the Sacramento premier of 8, which has now been performed in hundreds of cities across the world.
David Zizic (Music Director) is delighted to return to NTYA after music directing many previous productions. He most recently music directed the Jeff Award Nominated She Loves Me at Citadel Theatre. David currently works at Northbrook Theatre as music director and Performing Arts Coordinator. For many years David was Director of Music & Theatre at Virtuoso Performing Arts. In that capacity, he has had the pleasure of teaching many acting, voice and musical theatre students and administered the music and theatre programs. David is the music director/accompanist at The Historic Bethany Union Church of Chicago. Performing credits include shows with Theatre at the Center, Music Theatre Works, Imagination Theatre, Bailiwick and Illinois Theatre Center. He dedicates this show to his niece and nephew: Teagan and Jake.
Katie Denten (Choreographer) is so excited to return to the NTYA company after previously choreographing Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Katie works for the Northbrook Theatre as a choreographer and director. She has worked with the Kipling Theatre Workshop and Columbia College Dance Program. She has also choreographed and taught at New Trier High School. Performing credits include Heather Hoffman Dancers, Janice Skidmore Dance Company and Starlight Theatre at the Wallace Bowl. Katie would like to thank her husband Ted for his continuous support!
Jeffrey Todd Parrot* (Stage Manager) is a theatre professional originally from Dalton, GA. He was most recently seen at Northbrook Theatre performing as “The Pigeon” in Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! He has worked as an actor, director and teaching artist for over a decade at companies across the country including Asolo Repertory Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare, Peninsula Players, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, Theatre Raleigh, The Chicago Fringe Festival, Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre and more. He earned his BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University, and his MFA in Acting from DePaul University. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Thanks to Northbrook Theatre for the opportunity to come back and play! Follow him at @jeffreytoddparrott
*Member of Actors’ Equity, the Professional Union of Actors and Stage Managers
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS
Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences presents Across the Sand Performances: April 14 – April 28
Designed for children and families, this immersive theatrical experience will bring the story of Passover to life using performance, live music and sensory storytelling . The performance includes moments of sensory engagement between the performers and audience members . Purchase tickets for $17 at nbparks.org/theatre .
PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCED. PASSIONATE.
The Northbrook Park District is proud of our commitment to the Arts . The Northbrook Theatre was created to give Northbrook residents the opportunity to enjoy and participate in quality, local productions . We appreciate your support of the production . Thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoy the show!
Board of Park Commissioners
Lisa Chalem, President • Michael Goodman, Vice President Mary Ann Chambers • Edward Chao Beverly Kumar • Michael Schyman • David Silverman
