Dragons Love Tacos Playbill

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Dragons Love Tacos By Ernie Nolan. Based on the book by Adam Rubin with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. Published by Penguin Group. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences

Dear friends:

Welcome along, as we once again take a dance-filled journey into the field of Dragonology! This production holds a special place in our hearts at OCT, as it was the last full production we produced before the COVID-19 pandemic forced our doors shut for several years. So, why bring it back so soon? Well, there is a reason this is one of our most popular and top-selling shows of all time. Do you want to know the reason? Do you REALLY want to know? Are you ready? OK…it’s because…dragons LOVE tacos! Yes, it’s as simple as that. This show transports us to a fantasy world where the problems we face aren’t quite so complicated. It’s a world where dragons come to life with ONE burning desire, where temporary chaos ensues as a result, and where a young child becomes the hero of the story. So, for the next hour, I invite you to sit back, enjoy the show, don’t think too hard about it, and let the young people be in charge for once. I promise that, beyond all the silliness, special effects, and the stunning, larger-than-life costumes, there’s a simple lesson to be learned: Let’s not take life too seriously, one taco at a time.

Thank you for being here!

Michael Hammerstrom Director of Marketing & Development

Land Acknowledgment

Every community owes its existence and vitality to those who came before us, and whose lives created the story that has led us to this moment now.

Oregon Children’s Theatre respectfully acknowledges that we are on the unceded traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Cowlitz, Clackamas, Kalapuya, Molalla and many others who made their homes along the Columbia River.

We respectfully acknowledge the stewards of the land and continue the practice of Land Acknowledgment to offer recognition, respect, and remind us of the true story of the people who were already here, and broaden our perspective on our collective history.

In this spirit, Oregon Children’s Theatre pays respect to their elders, past and present. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies that bring us together here today.

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

CAST

Phillip Wells-Benitez Boy

Josh Caveney Boy

Mila Kashiwabara Leroy

Ava Wilken Leroy

Matt Sepeda Man in Suit

Adam Roper Red Dragon

Tess Raunig Yellow Dragon

Annabel Cantor White Dragon

Liberty Dolence Blue Dragon

Jessica Curtiss Dragon Understudy

Laura Loy Man in Suit Understudy

PRODUCTION CREW

Liz Schachterle

Costume Construction

Ian Anderson-Priddy Production Electrician

Emily Horton Wardrobe Manager

Sky Armstrong Directing Apprentice

Esther McFaden Assistant Stage Manager

NEWMARK THEATRE HOUSE CREW

Tim McGarry Head Carpenter

Danny Cook Head Flyman & Head of House

Duane Rodakowski Head Sound Engineer

Lorin Sly Head Electrician

Special Thanks & Acknowledgments:

Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.

Patron Information

OCT would like to thank Sony Music Publishing.

Patron Information

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box o ce hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at octc.org or by calling (503) 228-9571. Oregon Children’s Theatre does not have a physical box o ce at this time; please contact us by phone or email at info@octc.org if you need additional support.

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at octc.org or by calling (503) 228-9571. Oregon Children’s Theatre does not have a physical box office at this time; please contact us by phone or email at info@octc.org if you need additional support.

Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through the box o ce. Select performances will be sign interpreted and are indicated on OCT’s website. Infrared audio enhancement, children’s booster seats, and sensory bags (equipped with noise cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads) are available at the Hatfield Hall coat check, located on the main floor of the venue.

Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through the box office. Select performances will be sign interpreted and are indicated on OCT’s website. Infrared audio enhancement, children’s booster seats, and sensory bags (equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads) are available at the Hatfield Hall coat check, located on the main floor of the venue.

We’re so happy you’re here! Whether this is your first time at a play, or you’ve seen many before, here are a few things to expect and ways to enjoy the show!

Be Attentive: Look and listen to the actors and musicians on stage. Notice how the costumes, scenery and music help tell the story. You may even be invited to sing along!

Be Careful: Remember that, during the performance, the lights in the theater will be dark, so if you need to move around it is best to go with a parent. Be safe by walking instead of running in the theater. Staying seated in your chair (or on a parent’s lap!) while keeping your hands and feet to yourself (not kicking the seat in front of you) will make sure everyone around you has a safe space to enjoy the show!

Be Kind by laughing when something is funny and applauding after songs! This lets the actors know you’re having a good time. We can also be kind by making sure the folks around us can see and hear the show. It’s easier for everyone to see and hear when we’re in our seats and listening carefully.

Remember that no food or drinks are allowed inside the theater during the performance, so enjoy your snacks outside before the show begins. If you feel overwhelmed and need to take a break, you can leave the theater at any time, just make sure you go safely with a parent. When you’re ready you can come back to see the rest of the show!

Parents, please remember that the video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Please turn off or silence any mobile devices that may make noise during the performance.

Phillip Wells-Benitez | Boy

Phillip is thrilled and grateful to be back again as The Boy! He is a high school junior who loves dancing, singing, and Star Wars. Some past professional productions include Mary Poppins (Michael Banks – PAMTA Nomination) and Peter Pan (Michael Darling) at Northwest Children’s Theater, Sweeney Todd (Tobias Ragg) at Enlightened Theatrics, A Christmas Carol (Various) at Portland Playhouse, Annie Get Your Gun (Little Jake) at The Elsinore, Gypsy (Newsboy) at Broadway Rose and Matilda (Eric). He was also the Prince in The Nutcracker at Oregon Ballet Theatre, where he’s currently a scholarship student. Thank you to the creative team, and his family! James 3:17

Mila Kashiwabara | Leroy

Mila (she/her) is thrilled to be part of this production, which is also her debut with OCT! You may have seen her previously in A Christmas Carol (Portland Playhouse, 2019, 2021, 2022), as Young Lucius in Titus Andronicus (Portland Playhouse, 2022), or as Oli in the filmed piece 545 (Portland Playhouse, 2020). When she isn’t acting, she can be found dancing, researching fashion trends and drawing. She thanks Jessica and the OCT team for this opportunity, and the cast and crew for being so nice. She also thanks her family for their support.

Matt Sepeda | Man in Suit

Matthew Sepeda is an actor and fight choreographer here in Portland and is very excited to be here with Oregon Children’s Theatre again! A few roles/ shows he’s been particularly proud to be a part of are Macedonio Guerra in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity with Profile Theatre, Diego Moreno/CP Conyers in Bella: An American Tall Tale with Portland Playhouse, Leaf Coneybear in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with The Anonymous Theatre Company as well as one of the actors in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show with Oregon Children’s Theatre. He hopes you enjoy all the fun and whimsy in this kooky show!

Josh Caveney | Boy

Josh Caveney is a 15-year-old Freshman at West Linn High School. In the last year Josh has done several shows including Suessical the Musical as Horton the Elephant; Shrek Jr the Musical as Donkey; and most recently as Bruce in Matilda. When he’s not rehearsing for a show, he enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with friends. He wants to thank OCT for the opportunity to play the role of boy.

Ava Wilken | Leroy

Ava is excited to be performing for the first time with Oregon Children’s Theatre. She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where she has participated in stage productions since she was 5. Some of her favorite productions have been in the musicals Madagascar and Annie with Portland Parks & Rec. Ava’s latest stage role was in Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing at DaVinci Arts Middle School. She is very grateful to be at a school where she can do what she loves every day: Theater! She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her with everything she does.

Adam Roper | Red Dragon

Adam John Roper is a performer originally from the East Coast. He holds a BFA in theatre from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, having studied both at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Experimental Theatre Wing. Favorite roles include Apollo in The Oresteia, Uncle Sam in The Revolutionary Revue, Cocky in The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd, Raskolnikov in Crime and Punishment, Sanjar in The Apple Tree and Florizel in The Winter’s Tale. When not performing, Adam spends his time teaching yoga, going to Crossfit, and working as a Realtor for Works Real Estate. Adam is very excited to be part of Oregon Children’s Theatre production of Dragons Love Tacos! Many thanks to his friends and family for all of their support.

Tess Raunig | Yellow Dragon

Tess Raunig is so excited to be returning as the Yellow Dragon! Previously, they were seen as Buck in Teenage Dick at Artists Repertory Theatre. Other recent credits include The Poet’s Shadow, a collaborative world premiere rock opera, between PHAME Academy and Portland Opera, and Again and Again, a short film produced by the Couch Film Collective. When they aren’t acting, Tess works as a teaching artist at PHAME. They also play in the band Sasha and The Children, named after their fur baby, Sasha kitty. They wish to thank their friends, family, and community.

Liberty Dolence | Blue Dragon

Liberty is thrilled to be making her Oregon Children’s Theatre debut. She worked for OCT as an assistant teaching artist this fall. She recently performed at Gallery Theater in Mamma Mia! as Ali and at Miller Theater as Frog in A Year with Frog and Toad. Liberty just moved back to Oregon after getting her B.A. in Theater and B.A. in Dance at MU. She thanks her family and the many people who have poured into her life as a performer. Soli Deo Gloria!

Laura Loy | Man in Suit Understudy

Laura Loy is an actor-creator who believes passionately in theatre’s power to foster empathy and community. Laura has devised, directed, taught, and performed at venues across North America and around the world. Her award-winning physical theatre company Box of Clowns has been featured on The Gong Show and America’s Got Talent. Portland credits include shows with Imago Theatre, Broadway Rose, Tears of Joy, Lakewood Theatre Co., Speculative Drama, and Sir Cupcake’s Queer Circus. She holds a B.A. in Theatre & Dance from the University of New Hampshire and is a graduate of the professional training program at Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre. Her favorite taco topping is guac.

Annabel Cantor | White Dragon

Annabel is thrilled to be making their return to OCT after a long hiatus. A former YP, her previous OCT credits include Beezus in Ramona Quimby and Pinkalicious/Allison in Pinkalicious! More recently, they received a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and certificates from the Accademia Dell’arte and PETE’s Institute for Contemporary Performance. In her spare time, she likes to read, dance, watch movies, and ride her scooter. Annabel would like to extend deep gratitude to Jessica and Andrea for this once in a lifetime opportunity to grow some scales, boogie, and chow down! *crunch*

Jessica Curtiss | Dragon Understudy

Jessica Curtiss (she/her/they) is a performer from Kansas, where she received her BFA in Theatre Performance from Wichita State University. While in the Midwest she worked with Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center. Since moving to Portland she has been onstage at Imago (Voiceover) and Broadway Rose (Sleeping Beauty). She is so grateful for the opportunity to support this joyous production at OCT!

Jessica Wallenfels | Director

Jessica Wallenfels is a freelance director/choreographer and educator. Past projects have included The Wolves at Portland Playhouse and direction/choreography of Into the Woods at Broadway Rose. She co-directed Everybody at Artists Repertory Theatre, and Scarlet at Portland Playhouse. Wallenfels creates new work that is music and movement driven with her company, Many Hats Collaboration. Selected choreography credits include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Portland Center Stage. Wallenfels currently teaches at Portland State University and Mt Hood Community College. She holds a BFA from California Institute of the Arts and an MFA in directing from the University of Portland.

Andrea Parson | Choreographer

Andrea began choreographing at a young age, making dances for friends and family, and often improvised down grocery store aisles. As an adult she danced 11 seasons with Northwest Dance Project, as well as choreographed for the project company and students. Recent work includes choreography for Mr Burns, a Post Electric Play with Reed College, as well as a one woman show, You Can’t Be Serious, that she wrote and performed while in residence with Portland based organization, From the Ground Up. She also teaches contemporary dance throughout the greater Portland area and is on faculty at Pacific University.

Sydney Dufka | Costume Design

Emily Rusmisel | Set Design

On staff with Oregon Children’s Theatre since 2017, Emily’s been prone to paint, carve foam, sew curtains, and yes, do the occasional taco related scenic design! Working throughout the Willamette Valley, Emily’s design recognitions include the 2020 PAMTA for Outstanding Scenic Design for Footloose with Broadway Rose Theatre Company, the 2019 Sparkle Award for Outstanding Set Design for Wolf at the Door with Milagro Theatre, the 2018 PAMTA for Outstanding Scenic Design for Trails with Broadway Rose Theatre Company, and the 2018 Drammy for Outstanding Achievement in Properties Design for Men on Boats with Third Rail Repertory Theatre. Before hitting the PDX arts scene in 2014, Emily spent three seasons with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, led public arts projects, and taught puppetry workshops at public schools, libraries, and the Children’s Discovery Museum. www.emilyrusmisel.com

Sydney Dufka is a visual storyteller and costume designer. She is interested in exploring the motivation of characters through the details in the clothing. Her work is rooted in research, and finding the silhouettes and shapes through sketching. Sydney believes art is a universal form of communication that is vital to humanity. Sydney is also an accomplished craftsman and spends much of her spare time behind the sewing machine building her fashion designs. In addition to her own work Sydney is an Associate Designer with LDC Design Associates in NYC. Educated in Chicago and based in Portland Oregon and New York City. Sydney holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Design from The Theatre School at DePaul University. For examples of Sydney’s work visit: sydneydufkadesigns.com

Emily Trimble | Stage Manager

Jennifer Lin | Lighting Design

Jennifer Lin is a freelance lighting designer, stage technician, and theater maker who has been working behind the scenes for Portland theater, opera and dance since 2008. Her lighting designs have spanned a wide range of venues, disciplines and styles, from site-specific dance, to opera in bars and children’s theatre. She is as thrilled as a dragon with a boatload of tacos to be able to light this show again.

Emily Trimble earned her BA from The University of Texas at Dallas and spent several years working in Dallas after graduation. In Dallas she worked at Dallas Children’s Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, Nouveau 47, and Undermain Theatre as a Stage Manager and an Assistant Stage Manager. Previously in Portland she has worked at Bag&Baggage Productions, Broadway Rose, Corrib Theatre, and was a core member of OPS Fest. This is Emily’s (lucky) thirteenth show with OCT! Some of her favorite shows she’s worked on at OCT include: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, Frog & Toad, Cassius Clay, Judy Moody, and 2020’s version of this very show. In her free time, Emily enjoys crocheting, watching bad action movies with and her husband, and hanging with her cat, Korben.

Jeff Duncan | Props Designer

Jeff is excited to join his friends again at Oregon Children’s Theatre after doing props for Twelfth Night, Ella Enchanted, and A Year with Frog and Toad. Other local prop credits include The Wolves at Portland Playhouse and several shows at Broadway Rose, including Analog & Vinyl, Murder for Two, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Whodunit, and more. When Jeff isn’t inside a theatre, you can usually find him outside in his garden, in his garage making things, or throwing quarters in pinball machines around town. Thanks to Jessica, the creative team, and OCT staff. Love to Jeffrey and Judi.

Rory Stitt | Sound Design

Active primarily as a composer and sound designer, Rory has also worked extensively as an actor, orchestrator, and music director. He has performed his solo work at the Kennedy Center (D.C.) and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre (NYC), and been represented at the MIDEM music festival in Cannes. Hear his work at www.rorystitt.com

Liz Schachterle | Costume Construction

Liz Schachterle is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus in puppetry. She has created, performed, and built puppet shows for over 25 years. She recently moved here from Minneapolis, MN to pursue work in stop-motion animation. When not working on stop-motion productions, she builds commissioned puppets and creates her own original work to tour under the name liz HOWLS.

Esther McFaden | Assistant Stage Manager

Esther McFaden is a freelance stage manager and proud member of IATSE Local 28 working with the Oregon Symphony. She is thrilled to be back with OCT for this production! She has worked as a production assistant stage manager and stage manager at various east and west coast theaters, including Trinity Repertory Company, Northern Stage, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, The Old Globe, Artists Repertory Theatre, and Profile Theatre. In addition to her theatrical pursuits she is also a multi-class in Rogue with proficiency in archery and knife work. She was raised on The Sound of Music, soccer, and a love of reading nerdy things. She bleeds coffee and Shakespeare. Philippians 3:7-9.

About Oregon Children’s Theatre

Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) has served well over two million children, teachers, and families. Its mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT is Oregon’s largest non-profit professional theater for young audiences and a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Performances are held weekdays for school audiences and on weekends for family audiences. OCT offers numerous school services including study guides, teacher professional development opportunities, in-school workshops, and an extensive outreach program. OCT’s year-round Acting Academy offers theater classes for children ages 3-18 and the Young Professionals Company, a year-round mentoring program for teens that includes professional level training, education, and public performances.

OCT Staff

Eric Adams, Master Carpenter, Interim Technical Director (he/him/his)

Nick Altishin, Donor Relations & Events Manager (he/they)

Dani Baldwin, Artistic Director, Young Professionals Company (she/her/hers)

Nick Condon, Education Programs Coordinator (he/him/his)

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Please contact Board President Dré Slaman at dre@octc.org for more information.

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Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel by Adam Rubin

Gladys the Magic Chicken by Adam Rubin

Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin

Those Darn Squirrels! By Adam Rubin

Dragonboy by Fabio Napoleoni

Dragons are the Worst by Alex Willan

Iguana be a Dragon by Maddie Frost

Llama Rocks the Cradle of Chaos by Jonathan Stutzman

Monsters Love Cupcakes by Mike Austin

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Jodi & Brett Ballard-Beach

Kira Smolev

Michael Olfert

Sarah Hadley Beth Zastrow

Krissy Yetman

Rebecca Phillips Robin Ng Sarah Marcus

Aja Appel

Alison Davis

Alison Tarka

Alyssa Corning

Amanda Hull

Amanda Moore

Amber Erwin

Amy Harshfield & Jim Matinson

Amy Uyehara

Andrea Edgecombe

Andrea Lombardo

Angela Zahas

Ann Marie Paulsen

April Sartorius

Ariana Banuelos

Arianna Maag

Aubrey Mann

Austin Ernesti

Ava Guanga

Betsy Houghton

Beverly Lofton

Brianne Balasubramanian

Cameron Rhyne

Cara J Suter

Carla Bunting

Carla Montrose

Carly Nelson

Carrina McNerney

Chelsea Campbell

Cheri Lowe

Cherris Romano

Cheryl Fretz

Cheryl Halvorson

Chloe Spagnola

Corrie Podolak

Dan Ozborne

Daniel Harold

Daniel Yaeger

Deanna Janes

Devan Oliver

Dominique Greco

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Ohlmann

Emily Keller

Emily Yeomans

Erica England

Gabe Blair

Gina Patrick

Hasin Metzler

Heidi Boehme

Holley Wenter

Jackie Devereaux

Jacob Dunn

Jaime Mikelich

Jake Acree

James Dewar

James Lange

Jana Paleck

Jana Powell

Janita James Jennifer Fedoroff

Jolene Pursell

Judy Rhodes

Julie Lyke

Kara Benton

Karli Hayden

Kate Wurster

Kathryn Richter

Katrina Blackwell

Kimberley Savage

Kristin Van Buskirk

Larissa Smith

Lesley Merrick

Lia Kashdan

Lilah Van Auken

Linda Fields

Lisa Determan

Lisa Macaya

Lori Russell

Maggie McQuade

Mai Ide

Maya Zahm

Megan Wardrop

Melissa & David Burkee

Melissa Healy

Michele Powers

Mindy Wentworth

Monique La Croix

Nicole Mills

Nicole Russo

Nikki Jaworski

Nita Pecos

Olivia Bass

Pamela Simpson

Patrick Synon

Peggy McLemore

Rachel Leiber

Rachel True

Rebecca Cherry Rebecca Chmela

Rene Barrientos

Richelle Johnson & Michael Short

Rochelle Morris

Sara Blasing

Sara, Ryan & Ava NewstrumSnedeker Sarah Miller Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nguyen Shari Gomez

Siriyakorn Marquardt

Tabitha Speasl Tara O’Brien

Tasha Gilchrist

Udom Linthavong

Jennifer Rollins Kathleen Bruns

Lauren M Wood

Lea Snyder

Monica & Ian McSparron Amy Edmonson Brandy Jordan Broc Van Vleet

Caitlin Sappington Daniel Huffaker

Fahmida Ferdousi Hsu-Feng Shaw Jane & Ted Snyder

Janice Chow-Ng Jonathan Geyer Kassie Auler

Katie Hayes

Michela Navarria

Monica & Ian McSparron Nicole Johnson

Tom Riley

Amy Carnahan

Carley Field

Cedar Rupp Chih-Heng Tseng Dasha Foerster Erin Erickson

Janice Pinhero

Jenna Gamlin

Jim Keehn

Kevin Gilfillan

Maja Emerson Melissa Farin

Zina Parks

Anthony Bardi Anton Smith

Emily Klasson Jennifer Charlo

Kendra Mochamps Nicole Rosenow Scott Gong Sharon Stotler

Stephanie Amargi Thomas Martin

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts includes the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall, comprising the Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, and Brunish Theatre. All are public facilities owned by the City of Portland and managed by Metro through the Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission. Each year approximately one million people attend more than 1,000 performances in these facilities.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts

Robyn Williams, CVE, Executive Director

Brian Wilson, Deputy Director

Chewi Lockhart, Director of Events and Production

Stephanie Viegas Dias, Director of Ticket Services

Ruby Joy White, Director of Education & Community Engagement

Ed Williams, Director of Operations

Heather Wilton, Director of Programming, Booking, & Marketing

Dave Woodman, Levy Director of Operations

METRO

Advisory Committee

Greg Brown

Jim Brunberg

Gus Castaneda, Chair

Elisa Dozono

Greg Heinze

Heather Kmetz

Jessica Lagunas

Lynn Peterson, Metro Council President

Ted Wheeler, Mayor of Portland

Metropolitan Exposition-Recreation Commission

Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Chair

John Erickson, Vice-Chair

Deidra Krys-Ruso , Secretary-Treasurer

Damien Hall

Dañel Malán

David Martinez

Deanna Palm

Steve Faulstick, Visitor Venues General Manager

Antonio Lara

Karl Lisle

Ombrea Moore

Brian Sanders

Daniel A. Sullivan

Richard Wattenberg

Steve Wenig