You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Program

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You're a Good Man, based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz

direction and choreography by stephanie simmons musical direction by meg foster

book, music, and lyrics by clark gesner additional dialogue by michael mayer additional music and lyrics by andrew lippa you're a good man, charlie brown is presented by arrangement with concord theatricals on behalf of tams-witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com POWELL THEATER

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Wesleyan Wolf Jr. Players present:

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Original Direction for this verion of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

by Michael Mayer Originally produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson

Carter, It has truly been a blessing to watch you perform in each of the MS plays and musicals. Just like your character, Schroeder, you are an intelligent and talented young man. We could not be more proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jordan

Director’s Note One of my fondest memories of my Grandpa Frank was his chuckle when he would read the funny pages. For those of you who are too young to know what the funny pages are, it’s the cartoon strips in the newspaper. I remember sitting at an early morning table with him eating breakfast or—later on—sharing a cup of coffee. He’d get that twinkle in his eye then say, “Stephie, look at this one.” His favorite was Dennis the Menace, but he also loved Peanuts. What was so endearing to him, and now me, about The Peanut Gang, was their innocent outlook on life’s obvious. This always made him chuckle, and it has brought happiness to my life these past few months.

A great cartoon writer knows how to state the good and obvious of life in a simple manner. They aren’t going for the laugh, they are just commenting on life in a unique way. Charles M. Schultz did just that. As a result, we have these wonderfully empathetic kids with grown up thoughts. They are funny and sweet because they touch a piece of our soul that makes us say—“Yes, I totally get that!” I get that frustration, friend, confu sion, or happiness.

At the top of our story, you will note that our favorite Block Head is very hopeful and optimistic about his day. He says, “I get a very positive feeling about things.” What a great outlook to have! To begin every day in hope is a gift from God. No doubt as Charlie—and we—go about our days, the hope can ebb and flow. However, when we come to the end of it, if we can keep looking up knowing that our hope comes from the Lord, all those ebbs and flows wash away. We wake up again with a renewed hope the next day. In Romans 8:28, Paul writes, “And we know that all things come together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

When we are called to God’s purpose, we know that good is to come. Good is hope and peace and rest. Our love reflecting upward towards Him reminds us that it will all come together for our good.

Now, by the time you leave our presence today, you will have heard this phrase, “For happiness is anyone and anything at all, that’s loved by you.” Isn’t that the truth?

While that person, place, or thing might not always make us happy, if we truly love it or them, we are filled with happiness. For those of us who acknowledge Jesus Christ as our King, this phrase has a deeper meaning. We know that He loves us and has demonstrated that love to us again and again. In fact, “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). So, isn’t it cool that this Gang helps us make the connection that since we love Christ, happiness is just waiting there at the end of the day for us?

Ultimate happiness and hope is the One that’s loved by you.

Enjoy the Show!

Stephanie Simmons Middle School Director

Shout Outs Fiona, you are paws-itively special. We are so proud of you! As Snoopy once said: “Keep looking up; that’s the secret of life”. Love to you always, ZsaZsa and PopPop. Fiona, congratulations to the best Snoopy ever! With love, Nana and Da Jordan, our Lil’ Red Headed Girl, we are so proud of you for your hard work and dedication to this musical! We know you will shine on stage. Break a leg to the cast and crew. Love~Mom, Dad, & Carter Carter (Pig-Pen), we are so proud of all the hard work you have put in for this play. We know you will just shine on that stage. We love you!

Mom, Dad and Alexis Audrey - we are SO excited to be here LIVE and see you on the big stage! We are so proud of you for all you are doing. Love, Grammy and Boogie Caroline, we are so proud of your dedication and hard work! You have an amazing spirit that lights up the room...it brings us such joy to watch you do what you love!

We love you, Mom, Dad and E Ellie, we can’t wait to see you as Lucy on stage! We are grateful for the kind, encouraging NON-Lucy you are off stage. We love you, and break a leg!

Dad, Mom, Adam, Marcus, Lydia and Ozzy

Special Thanks

Chris Cleveland, Head of School Joseph Antonio, Middle School Principal Meg Foster, Director of Fine Arts Spencer Cornett and the wonderful facilities department Natalie Smith, WAA President Anna Hubbell, WAA Liaison Wesleyan Arts Alliance Andrew Blackburn Andrew Strayhorn Brad Meyer Monte Nichols

THERE's no team likE the best team featuring the eighth graders CARTER HUBBELL

ALLISON REDING

NORAH MUKANA

REBEKAH NIEMANN

ELLIE SIMMONS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, ATTITUDE AND COMMITMENT TO MAKING “YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN” A SUCCESS! WE HOPE YOU KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK IN HIGH SCHOOL!

Happiness is singing together when the day is through!

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

Colossians 3:14

Cast

In alphabetical order

Fiona Callahan (7)

John Copeland (7)

Sarah-Virginia Copeland (5)

Joseph Huynh (5)

Anna Claire Kadzis (5)

Rebekah Niemann (8)

Melanie Wadkins (5)

Katy Waldhauser (5)

Norah Mukana (8) Stage Manager

Meg Foster Music Director

Minoo Mayfield Assistant Director

Mitchell Mayfield Assistant Director

Cast

In alphabetical order

Audrey Foster (6)

Carter Hubbell (8)

Jordan Hubbell (5)

Carter Ratliff (5)

Allison Reding (8)

Ellie Simmons (8)

Caroline King (5) Costume Assistant

Nina Scott (7) Costume Assistant

Stephanie Simmons Director

Cast List IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE CHARLIE BROWN.......................................................................... John Copeland (7) SALLY BROWN................................................................................Allison Reding (8) LINUS VAN PELT............................................................................ Joseph Huynh (5) LUCY VAN PELT............................................................................. Ellie Simmons (8) SCHROEDER................................................................................... Carter Hubbell (8) SNOOPY...........................................................................................Fiona Callahan (7) PIG-PEN..............................................................................................Carter Ratliff (5) PEPPERMINT PATTY.............................................................. Rebekah Niemann (8) FRIEDA............................................................................................. Audrey Foster (6) MARCIE....................................................................................... Katy Waldhauser (5) PATTY.......................................................................................Anna Claire Kadzis (5) VIOLET........................................................................................ Melanie Wadkins (5) LITTLE RED-HEADED GIRL....................................................... Jordan Hubbell (5) WOODSTOCK..................................................................Sarah-Virginia Copeland (5)

Orchestra MEG FOSTER........................................................................................ Music Director DEB TERNING..................................................................................................... Piano JEFF MILLS.................................................................................................Percussion LAUREN MCCOMBE............................................................................................Bass MEGAN WILLIAMS.............................................................................................Reeds KENNETH LAMBERT.........................................................................................Violin

Acts and Scenes ACT 1 1. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN..............Charlie Brown & Company 2. LUNCH.......................................................................................Charlie & Company 3. SCHROEDER............................................................................... Schroeder & Lucy 4. SPAGHETTI...........Linus, Sally, Lucy, Charlie, Schroeder, Snoopy, & Woodstock 5. SNOOPY................................................................Snoopy, Woodstock, & Ensemble 6. MY BLANKET AND ME............................................................. Linus & Company 7. QUEEN LUCY & COAT HANGER............ Lucy, Linus, Sally, Snoopy, & Charlie 8. THE KITE...................................................................................................... Charlie 9. THE DOCTOR IS IN........................................................................ Lucy & Charlie 10. BEETHOVEN DAY............................................................. Schroeder & Company 11. RABBIT CHASE & THE WALL.............. Sally, Snoopy, Linus, Charlie, Lucy, & Schroeder 12. THE BOOK REPORT...............................................................................Company

10 MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT 2 1. THE RED BARON MELODRAMA......................................... Snoopy & Woodstock 2. MY NEW PHILOSOPHY..............................................................Sally & Schroeder 3. THE BASEBALL GAME...........................................................Charlie & Company 4. CRABINESS SURVEY............. Lucy, Schroeder, Charlie, Sally, Snoopy, & Linus 5. GLEE CLUB REHEARSAL.......................................................................Company 6. LITTLE KNOWN FACTS.....................................................Lucy, Linus, & Charlie 7. SUPPERTIME...........................................................................Snoopy & Company 8. HAPPINESS..................................................................Charlie Brown & Company

Production Crew DIRECTOR ............................................................................Stephanie Simmons MUSICL DIRECTOR .......................................................................... Meg Foster ASSISTANT DIRECTORS............................ Minoo Mayfield, Mitchell Mayfield TECHNICAL DIRECTOR.............................................................Chad Simmons ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR........................................Serena Wright STAGE MANAGER................................................................. Norah Mukana (8) COSTUME DESIGNERS..........................................Judy Beaman, Joan Rogers COSTUME ASSISTANTS................................ Caroline King (5), Nina Scott (7) COSTUME VOLUNTEERS............................................................Anna Hubbell HAIR & MAKE-UP LEAD........................................................Heather Niemann HAIR & MAKE-UP VOLUNTEERS.............. Jennifer Copeland, Kara Reding, Kirsten Scott CRAFTERS SPONSOR....................................................................Laura Archer CRAFTERS.................................................. Elizabeth Barrett, Ansley Bourque, Reagan Burnham, Yuna Cho, Olivia Justice, Madeline Grace Kennedy, Ariel Rajabi, Sydney Thomas PROPERTIES............................................. Serena Wright, Stephanie Simmons SET DESIGN............................................. Chad Simmons, Stephanie Simmons SET CONSTRUCTION....................................... Chad Simmons, Serena Wright SCENIC PAINTER........................................................................... Pam Nitzken SOUND MIXING.................................................................................Steve Ward LIGHTING DESIGN AND LIGHT OPS........................................Serena Wright POSTER DESIGN.....................................................................Norah Bishop (11) ONLINE TICKETING.................................Andrew Blackburn, Minoo Mayfield T-SHIRT DESIGN........................................Norah Bishop (11), Minoo Mayfield PROGRAM LAYOUT AND DESIGN.......... Heather Niemann, Minoo Mayfield AD SALES AND SHOUT OUTS......................................................... Meg Foster LIVESTREAM COORDINATOR............................................ Andrew Strayhorn LIVESTREAM OPS................................................................ Alemania Ayala (9) PROGRAM PRINTING.................................................................... Trinity Press PHOTOGRAPHY.............................................. Brian Morgan, Hannah Graham

Fiona: We are so proud of you and all the hard work you dedicate to your performances. Your energy and enthusiasm inspire us all. We even asked Snoopy what would make any play better, and she said “(fiooooooooooooooooonnnna), In my opinion, that’s exactly what it needed.”

Keep up the great work!!

Rebekah Niemann Honk!

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Love, Dad, Mom, Bird, and Bunny.

You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

Peppermint Patty

In no time you’ll be big time!

We are so proud of your commitment in pursuing theater over the past three years.

You’ve enchanted us with every performance. We can’t wait to see you soar in high school!

Love, Mom & Dad

Anna Claire, You’ve taken to the stage this year with confidence and grace, and we are so proud of you. Stay focused and diligent, and you will continue to shine.

Break a leg to you and the whole cast of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Love, Mom, Dad, Bradley, & Callie

Way to go, Joseph! We are so happy & proud to see you on stage.

Break a leg – we love you.

Mom & Dad

My dynamic duo, John & Sarah-Virginia!

I’m so proud of your hard work and I can’t wait to see you shine as Charlie Brown and Woodstock!

Love, Daddy

Nina! We are so proud of your commitment to each Wolf Jr. Players production! We love seeing your costuming creativity come to life.

Keep up the good work!!

Love you!

Mom, Dad, Dane, Oreo & Luna

Carter and Jordan, Break a leg in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! We cannot wait to see you share the stage. We love you, and we are so proud of you!

Marmee and Papa

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