Junie B. Jones - Oregon Children's Theatre

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A MESSAGE FROM OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE I’d like to turn over my Artistic Director’s message to Kai Tomizawa, the young actress who plays Junie B. Jones. I think it’s important to hear young people’s voices!

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Whether I’m in the audience or performing onstage, musical theater makes me so happy.

When my family moved to Portland a year ago, I learned about OCT and signed up for a couple of workshops. It was so good to find a space where I could be comfortable expressing myself. In the meantime, I met some wonderful students, learned new acting techniques, sang fun ensemble numbers, and felt my confidence soar.

Luckily, the workshops at OCT end in a little showcase for our friends and family. Thank goodness, because I sure do like an audience!

As I was heading out the door, a man stopped me and said, “Hey you! You should audition for OCT this summer.” My first thought was, “Who are you?” My second thought was, “Where do I sign up?” It turns out that man was Stan Foote, Artistic Director of OCT. So I auditioned. Would you believe me if I said I strutted into the audition room, blew everyone away, and was offered the role on the spot? I wouldn’t either. The truth is, for me, auditions mean a lot of work and preparation.

For weeks on end, you would find me singing nonstop. You could also catch me reciting my audition monologue over and over to anyone who would listen—basically to my reflection in the mirror. No amount of preparation helps

with the nerves.

So I didn’t strut, I quivered. And I auditioned even with the butterflies raging in my stomach.

I got called back for a second round of auditions along with a group of the most talented kids I’ve ever encountered. So being offered the role of Junie B. was a huge surprise! I’m so excited to be playing this character whom I have known since I was a 1st grader. The Junie B. Jones books have always made me laugh out loud!

But the best thing about being part of this production is getting to work with an amazing creative team and a cast of wonderful actors who bring so much humor and energy to the story.

And thanks to Stan Foote! I don’t know if he remembers telling me to audition but I can say that he most definitely changed the course of my year.

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–Kai Tomizawa

Yes, I do remember!

Stan Foote, Artistic Director, Oregon Children’s Theatre Oregon Children’s Theatre JUNIE B. JONES 3

OCTOBER 24–NOVEMBER 22, 2015

NEWMARK THEATRE BOOK AND LYRICS BY MARCY HEISLER MUSIC BY ZINA GOLDRICH Adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara Park.

Junie B. Jones: The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Phone: 212.541.4684, Fax: 212.397.4684, www.MTIShows.com

Director

Musical Director

Scenic Designer

Isaac Lamb

Mont Chris Hubbard

Larry Larsen

Lighting Designer

Costume Designer

Choreographer

Phil McBeth

Ashton Hull

Amy Beth Frankel

Props Master

Sound Designer

Lighting Programming Assistant

Deborah Dahling

Scott Thorson

Chynna Sing

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CAST (in alphabetical order) Kaylee Bair.......................................................Grace/Junie Understudy Lauren Burton............................................................ Bobbie Jean Piper Skylar Derthick.......................................................... Sheldon/Chenille Liz Ghiz................................................................................ Mother/May Clayton Lukens..................................................................Herb/Camille Grace Proschold........................................................................... Lucille Joe Theissen....................... Daddy/Mr. Scary/Mrs. Gutzman/Mr. Woo Kai Tomizawa....................................................................Junie B. Jones Ismael Samuel Torres......................................................................Jose David VanDyke............................................................................. Lennie

PRODUCTION CREW

Kira Lombardozzi.................................................. Production Manager Morgan A. Yeates......................................................Technical Director Don Crossley..................Production Associate/Production Electrician Kristen Mun................................................. Production Stage Manager

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Kimberlee Freimoeller...Assistant Stage Manager/Youth Coordinator Amanda Williams..................................................... Wardrobe Mistress Olivia Murphy..........................................................Company Manager The October 31th, 2:00pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates.

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Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office. Selected performances are sign language interpreted. Infrared audio enhancement and children’s booster seats are available at the cloakroom.

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KPMG KPMG is proud to partner with the Oregon Children’s Theatre and their Ticket to Read program in the fight against childhood illiteracy. Both Ticket to Read and KPMG’s Family For Literacy program, a collaboration with First Book, hope to ignite children’s passion to read through providing new books to children from low income families and bringing them to life through live theater. We know that strong reading skills are the basis for future success, and understand that the toughest roadblock to children’s literacy in low-income communities is a lack of books. We hope that by supporting this program, we can lower some of these barriers.

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CAST (in alphabetical order) KAYLEE BAIR

(Grace/Junie Understudy) Kaylee is very excited to be in OCT’s production of Junie B. Jones! She is a sophomore at Tigard High School and enjoys choir and math. Kaylee is in OCT’s Young Professionals program and was recently in Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid at NWCT. She loves chocolate and dancing and believes that everyone can make their dreams come true.

Special thanks to her parents, who are patient, kind, and wise. Enjoy the show!

LAUREN BURTON

(Bobbie Jean Piper) Lauren is thrilled to make her OCT debut with Junie B. Jones.

This year marks her first year as an OCT Young Professional. She has previously appeared in NWCT’s The Jungle Book and as a lost boy in their production of Peter Pan. Through Young People’s Theater Project Lauren was also recently seen in Big Fish. As a sophomore at Jesuit High School she enjoys playing softball and soccer.

SKYLAR DERTHICK

(Sheldon/Chenille) Skylar is extremely excited to be in his first production with OCT. You may have seen him in NWCT’s Peter Pan as Michael Darling. He has done several productions with Journey Theater. One of his favorite roles was in Aladdin as Iago. When he’s not busy acting you can find him behind the camera, writing, or singing. He would like to thank his family and friends for their years of continued support. He hopes that you’ll have a great time and enjoy the show!

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LIZ GHIZ

(Mother/May) Liz hails from Hood River, Oregon. In 2005, Liz graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and is deeply pleased to say that yes, you can make a living as an artist!

Portland has become Liz’s home and she is thankful for all the new friends she is meeting through her crazy theatrical endeavors. “If music be the food of love, play on.”

CLAYTON LUKENS

(Herb/Camille) Clayton is a 13-year-old 8th grader at Liberty Middle School. He has been involved in musical theater for the past five years, and is excited to be in his first OCT production. He has previously been seen as Charlie in Willy Wonka and as John in Peter Pan (both with Journey Theater). He would like to thank his friends and family (especially his Mom) for all of their support. Enjoy the show!

GRACE PROSCHOLD

(Lucille) Grace is absolutely ecstatic to be involved in OCT’s production of Junie B. Jones. Grace recently moved to Beaverton, Oregon from Sonoma County, California, and is now happily attending Southridge High School. She has 5 years of vocal training under her belt, as well as 7 years of acting coaching. One of her favorite experiences was performing in Henry V at Interlochen Arts Academy last summer, and The Little Princess the year before.

Some of her favorite roles have been Gertrude (Seussical), Gollum (The Hobbit), and Ti Moune (Once on This Island).

JOE THEISSEN

(Daddy/Mr. Scary/ Mrs. Gutzman/Mr. Woo) Joe is excited to be making his OCT debut in Junie B. Jones. In addition to performing,

Joe is a highly-regarded director, musician, and educator. Some recent acting credits include Thoroughly Modern Mille (Broadway Rose), La Cage Aux Folles (Lakewood & Pixie Dust Productions), The Music Man (Broadway Rose), [title of show] (Triangle), Beauty & the Beast (Pixie Dust), and It’s A Wonderful Life (Stumptown Stages). Joe has been honored with OTAS, PAMTA, and Drammy awards for his work as a performer and director. As an educator, Joe has been a fixture in the Lake Oswego community over the past decade, developing arts curriculum and programs in the schools.

KAI TOMIZAWA

(Junie B. Jones) Kai is overjoyed to make her mainstage debut as Junie B. She has been involved in musical theater since the age of four, and her earliest shows were The Sound of Music and Annie.

She most recently performed the role of Olive Ostrovsky in Spelling Bee. When not singing or acting, you will most likely see Kai riding her unicycle, making short films with her family or practicing with her rock band, Poke A Dot. She currently attends 7th grade at Beaumont Middle School. Kai sends a heartfelt thanks to her friends and family, and especially her sister Mika, for their love and support.

ISMAEL SAMUEL TORRES

(Jose) Ismael attends Woodburn High School where he is currently a freshman.

He has been in the Woodburn school district for 5 years now. Some of his interests include playing soccer, acting, and playing video games.

This is his first show with OCT and actually his first show in general!

Outside of school he usually hangs out with friends or helps his mother take care of his little brother and sister.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM DAVID VANDYKE

(Lennie) David is a 15-year-old freshman at Hillsboro High School and a first year OCT Young Professional. He is happy to return to OCT after previously performing in Ivy + Bean as Leo. He has also been fortunate enough to perform with STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy and Theatre in the Grove.

Though theater is his main hobby, he particularly enjoys spending his time reading and writing as well as creating awesome adventures with his brother. He would like to thank Isaac Lamb and Mont Chris Hubbard for this opportunity, and his family and friends for all of their support.

ISAAC LAMB

(Director) Isaac is a directing graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television and a proud company member of Third Rail Repertory Theatre. His directing projects have included Drammy-winning productions of Grounded (CoHo Productions), Mother Teresa is Dead (Portland Playhouse), and Sweet Charity (Lakewood Theatre), as well as the Drammy-nominated Band Geeks (Broadway Rose) and Ivy + Bean (OCT). He’s thrilled to be directing again at OCT as well as at Broadway Rose, where he’s directing Adrift in Macao this fall. Isaac is also an actor, educator, and a renowned creator of viral video content with over 30 million views worldwide.

STAN FOOTE

(OCT Artistic Director) Stan has worked for OCT for 20 years and has been the Artistic Director since the 20012002 season. Stan is a Drammy and PAMTA award-winning director.

His production of Kiss of the Spider Woman, originally produced by Miracle Theatre and remounted for

Borderlands Theater in Tucson, was named the Outstanding Drama of the 2002–2003 Tucson season.

Stan has served on the Board of Directors for Theatre for Young Audiences/USA. His passion for creating new works has led to directing staged readings at the Kennedy Center’s New Visions/ New Voices Festival and NYU’s New Plays for Young Audiences. He had the privilege of working with two Newbery Award-winning authors— Lois Lowry and Louis Sachar—to adapt their novels for OCT’s stages.

In addition, Stan’s direction and guidance was instrumental in bringing Eric Coble’s adaptation of Lois Lowry’s The Giver to audiences in Portland and around the country.

Stan loves teaching and mentoring young people in our community. He is grateful to work with a brilliant staff, an amazing board, and the incredible theater artists in Portland, Oregon.

MONT CHRIS HUBBARD

(Musical Director) Mont Chris is a performer, composer, and music director. He has released three CDs of solo piano improvisations, he is the creator and host of Portland’s most endearinglystrange variety show (The Mont Chris Hubbard Bonus Show), and he hosts an occasional late night piano bar around town. Thank you to Softball Saturday for keeping him sane! Find out more at www.montchrishubbard.com.

LARRY LARSEN

(Scenic Designer) Larry has been designing shows professionally in Portland for the last 28 years and is excited to be designing for OCT for the first time.

Recent scenic design work includes Adrift in Macao (Broadway Rose Theatre) and this past summer’s production of HMS Pinafore (Mock’s Crest Productions), for which he is also the Producing Artistic Director.

Last year’s designs included a new opera for Anima Mundi productions, The Canticle of the Black Madonna,

and Keep Magic (Portland Revels), where he has been the resident set designer since 2001. Larry has also designed for Artists Repertory Theatre, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Theatre Vertigo, Portland Repertory Theatre, Tygres Heart Shakespeare Company, NWCT, Summer Repertory Theatre in Santa Rosa, Portland Actor’s Conservatory, Portland Civic Theatre, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival/ Portland, where he was the Design Associate for 6 seasons. Larry is the Chair of the Department of Performing and Fine Arts at the University of Portland.

PHIL MCBETH

(Lighting Designer) Phil is always happy to be back with OCT. He is currently the technical director of Broadway Rose. He has been designing lighting for years at BRTC, including such shows as Bikinis, Who Done It, Christmas Survival Guide, and Grease. Musical theater and dance have always been a passion of his and he joined Broadway Rose a year ago and has found a real family there. Phil started his career at Sam Barlow High School and attended college at Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle. Upon his return to Oregon he served as the technical director of Majestic Theatre in Corvallis.

He has also worked with the Hult Center Resident Dance Company, Dance West, Stumptown Stages, and Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre. Phil recently married the love of his life and currently lives in Salem.

ASHTON HULL

(Costume Designer) Ashton is fascinated by the art(s) of storytelling. A hundred trips to Disneyland led her directly (paradoxically?) to the hallowed halls of Carnegie Mellon University and the study of creating complete worlds. She graduated in 2007 with a BFA: next stop LA. Los Angeles took her into the worlds of television (Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men) and feature film production Oregon Children’s Theatre JUNIE B. JONES 9

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CREATIVE TEAM (My Sister’s Keeper). In 2009, she returned to her rich and verdant Northwest roots and began freelance collaborations with local Portland theaters. Today her freelance work continues to grow, and Ashton also manages the Costume Shop for the Lewis and Clark College Theatre Department.

AMY BETH FRANKEL

(Choreographer) Amy is thrilled return to OCT, having choreographed Ivy + Bean just last season. Amy has choreographed numerous shows in the Portland area including Candide (Portland Opera); Grey Gardens, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and A Christmas Carol (Portland Center Stage); A Chorus Line and The King and I (Broadway Rose); and Beauty and the Beast (Pixie Dust Productions). Amy has won Portland Drammy Awards for her outstanding performances in 42nd Street, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and The Pain and the Itch. She is a company member of Third Rail Repertory Theatre. Before moving to Portland, Amy danced both on Broadway and in the national tour of 42nd Street. She recently returned to school to receive her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and is now working as a registered nurse at the Portland VA Hospital.

DEBORAH DAHLING

(Props Master) This is Deborah’s first show at OCT and she thanks Isaac for bringing her on board! Deborah has been designing properties in the Portland area for several years, most recently with Broadway Rose and Clackamas Repertory. When not at the theater, Deborah is the Admissions Director at The Franciscan Montessori Earth School and apparently an increasingly “unhip” mom to tweenage daughter, Macauley!

SCOTT THORSON

(Sound Designer) Scott has been living the dream as a sound engineer at Portland Center Stage since 2010. PCS credits include live audio engineer for the world premiere musicals of Somewhere in Time and Lizzie, sound designer for The Mountaintop, The Typographer’s Dream, and Sex With Strangers, live translations for Chinglish, associate sound designer for The People’s Republic of Portland and four seasons of JAW. Other Portland designs include Sweet and Sad, Noises Off, Middletown, and The Night Alive (all Third Rail Repertory); Ivy + Bean (OCT); Up the Fall (PHAME); Uncanny Valley and Fish Girl (Hand2Mouth, as part of the Fertile Ground Festival, Best in Fest, San Francisco Fringe). He holds a degree in architecture from the University of Oregon and is a proud Kenton resident.

KIRA LOMBARDOZZI

(Production Manager) This is Kira’s seventeenth season of professional theater here in Portland, and she’s been doing shows with OCT, the most FUN company in town, for a decade now!

She is a board member for Many Hats Collaboration, and has been backstage at Broadway Rose Theatre Company, BodyVox Dance, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, and Oregon Ballet Theatre over the years.

Kira wants to thank the fantastic collaborators on this production for sharing their great talent with the young people in our community.

MORGAN A. YEATES

(Technical Director) Morgan is excited to come back home to Oregon and work with OCT. She was the Assistant Technical Director at James Madison University from 2010 to 2014. She has a Masters Degree in Technical Production from The University of Memphis. She has also studied Technical Theater at

Linfield College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

DON CROSSLEY

(Production Associate/ Production Electrician) Don has been working in theater in Portland for over 20 years and is excited to be part of the OCT Production Team for the 2015–16 season. Previously for OCT, Don has been the Lighting Designer for such notable productions as Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, The Storm in the Barn, Alice & Wonderland, and Einstein is a Dummy, as well as serving as the Production Electrician for several other wonderful OCT productions.

Don was a Company Member and Production Manager for Third Rail Repertory Theatre from 2008–2015, and was the Master Electrician for Portland Center Stage from 1996–2007.

KRISTEN MUN

(Stage Manager) Kristen is originally from Hawaii, she moved to Oregon in 2005 and received her undergraduate degree from Southern Oregon University.

Locally she has been a production assistant at Portland Center Stage, Artists Repertory Theatre, and stage manager at Oregon Children’s Theatre and Portland Shakespeare Project. Outside of Portland she has worked for Idaho Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She is forever grateful to her family for loving and supporting her and her dreams.

KIMBERLEE FREIMOELLER

(Assistant Stage Manager/ Youth Coordinator) Kim is a stage manager here in Portland. She is thrilled to be doing her sixth show with OCT and she feels so lucky to have had the chance to work with such an amazing group of people. In her free time Kim enjoys a good book, walking on the waterfront, and writing.

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ROSS MCKEEN

(Managing Director) Ross has worked for nonprofit and public institutions for nearly three decades—with half of that time focused on the performing arts. A transplanted Californian (though with family roots in Oregon stretching back more than 150 years!), Ross moved to Portland in 1995 to become general manager of Portland Center Stage. In 1999, Ross became an independent fundraising and planning consultant working with dozens of the region’s cultural organizations. In 2002, he was recruited to guide the Oregon Cultural Trust through its inaugural year and launch a statewide promotional plan. Through his consulting practice and his work with the Trust, Ross has come to know and appreciate Portland’s vibrant arts and cultural community.

When the opportunity arose to join the OCT team in 2008, he gladly signed on to work with fun, creative people carrying out the mission of introducing children to the joy of theater.

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Discussion questions: 1. Junie B. Jones isn’t so sure about her first day of first grade. How did you feel on your first day of school this year?

2. Why do you think Junie B. Jones doesn’t want to show her classmates her glasses?

3. How are you different from Junie B.? How are you similar?

4. What is the difference between being a good leader and being bossy?

5. Junie B. has to adjust to many changes in first

grade: a new teacher, a new bus friend, and new glasses. What kind of changes have you experienced (for example, a new baby in the family, or moving to a different city or school)?

Can change be good? Bad? Both at the same time?

“I’ve never been sure whether Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her imperfections…or because of them.

But either way, she’s gone out into the world and made more friends than I ever dreamed possible.”

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–Junie B. author, Barbara Park

6. Junie B. and Sheldon perform at the

halftime show during the first grade kickball tournament. To prepare, Junie B. learns how to juggle, and practices constantly to get it right.

“Practice makes perfect!” Have you ever had to practice for something (for a soccer game, a piano lesson, or even your spelling words)?

Was that difficult for you? Did practicing help you achieve your goals?

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Read all about Junie B.! Write something about Y-O-U, you!

Me, JunieB.!

Me,

My middle name is: Beatrice.

My middle name is:

If I could have a different name, it would be: Pedro.

If I could have a different name, it would be:

My birthday is Junie the first.

My birthday is

The thing I like best about my family is:

The thing I like best about my family is:

They seem to enjoy me.

My best friends at school are: Herb,

My best friends at school are:

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Sarah & CJ Barkema Duncan & Cindy Campbell Campbell Pet Company Jennifer Cies Evie Crowell The Murawski-Demarest Family Bill Dickey Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Jim & Brenda Kehoe Teri & Randy Lund Wendy Martel Vilkin Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Carrie Leonetti Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler Robin Remmick & Ross McKeen Nancy Stevens Shannan Troyer

Directors Club $500–$999

Alison Bailey Marc Byrne & Kaycee Wheeler Byrne Pam Caldwell Shawna & Mike Davis Charles Frasier & Rick Taylor Mark & Whitney Friel Molly Haynes Leonard & Susan Magazine Ray & AnnBritt Mathis Mary Jo Murawski & Marc Demarest Charles & Ruth Poindexter Doug & Sally Remmick Carol Riggs

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Carole Rush & Richard Andler Kean Spencer Marc & Nicky Timm Heather & Carl Wilson

Backstage Pass $100–$499

William & Margaret Antilla Lee & Stephanie Auerbach Sharon Baggs Tony & Leah Bailey Bob & Ann Bain Scott & Shauna Ballo Philip & Connie Barbur James Bartroff & Marci Clark Adam & Claudia Batz Clarissa Benfield Joe Bolenbaugh Tracie Braun Melissa & Gordon Brinser Anita King & Howard Brockman Matthew & Kimberley Brown James Bryan Beth Buffetta Stephanie Burchfield Kelly Burns Emily Chessar Jane Childs Deniz Conger Drew & Sarah Corrigan James William Cox & Brenda Nuckton In Memory Of Marta Mellinger Marcella Crowson Patricia Cummiskey Keith & Jake Daly Jeannie Depinto Rachel Derosia In Honor Of Carole Morse Sue Dixon Jocelyn Edelstein Jean Edmison Emma Stewart & Ethan Thompson Michael & Mary Fagan Stan Foote Kathy Friedt Cynthia Fuhrman Ben Furr Annabel Furry Michael, Michelle, Connor & Kyle Garcia Ronda Gates Jeff Geiger Rosalie Goodman Ann Greenhill Anonymous Greg Danielson & Steven Heinze Linda Hershey Nellie & Eric Hester Carrie Hoops Angela & Nathan Hult Maureen Huntley Scott Huotari Matt Hushbeck Jon & Alexis Ingram Michou Jardini Ruth Jenkins Johnson Brian Jill Karmy

Natasha Kautsky Alan Kerker Eric & Doris Kimmel Emily King Katrina & Calvin Klatt Finegan Kruckemeyer J.M. Larson Kirsten Lee Jill Long & Ben Lenhart Carrie Leonetti Scott Lewis Joyce & Stanley Loeb Kira Lombardozzi Kelley Marchant Susannah Mars Chris & Allison Martin Steve Lesky & Greg Martin Mindy Mayer Sean & Eileen McCarty Linda McGeady Mary & Hoy McRobinson Tim & Miki McWilliams Roger & Teresa Michaelis Karl & Marsha Michels Sherry Mills Mock Family Kristina Morris Carole E. Morse Helle A. Nathan Jeanne Newmark Sara Nordhoff Gay G. Otey Alex & Brian Owens Kahren Oxner Glennellen Pace Wendy Palmer Michael Partlow Mike & Susie Peebles Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie Kay Phillips Andy & Megan Reynolds Michelle Reynolds Duane Rodakowski & Jen Raynak Robert & Rosalie Rosenberg Fredrick Ross Wendy & Steve Rudman Tad Savinar Jeffrey And Cynthia Schnabel Ross Schuchart Rebecca, Felipe & Alexandra Semper JoAnne Shepler Chip Shields & Shelda Holmes Nicole Shuba Melissa Sircy Leila Smith Maria Sosnowski Bob Speltz Jenny Stadler Loralee Stapleton The Stathos Family Chris Sullivan Marianne Sweeney Brad Tebo & Margo Haygood Denise Teixeira Christine Tell Arline Toates Janine Twining & Lee Shapley Anne Wahr Debi Walery

Walker Family Lisa Watson & Peter Shanky Lisa Whitcomb Heidi & Mark Wilcox Larry Williams Robyn Williams & Roger Scarbrough Delores Wilson Michael Wilson & Stella Voreas Dave and Jenny Woodman John & Karen Woolley Wendy & Carter Wray Emily Wright Rebecca Wusz & William Mitchell Contributions as of October 14, 2015.

IN-KIND GIFTS RECEIVED FROM THESE GENEROUS DONORS: $10,000 and above The Oregonian

$5,000–$9,999 Morel Ink

$2,500–$4,999

Barran Liebman LLP Cupcake Jones KPMG Stan & Susanne Penkin Poster Garden

$1,000–$2,499

Garcia Seabold Investments LLC Kaiser Permanente Kasey Mills, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Mediterranean Exploration Company Mt. Hood Cleaners

$500–$999

Brasada Ranch Cedar Creations EWF Modern Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Portland General Electric Portland Opera Portland Timbers Portland Trail Blazers Widmer Brothers Brewing

Under $500

10 Barrel Brewing Co 23Hoyt 24th & Meatballs 51Weeks Winemaking Arntson-Fettig Family Base Camp Brewing Co. Bedrock Labradoodles Pam Caldwell Jennifer Cies

Columbia River Brewing Company Rachel Derosia In Honor Of Carole Morse Eastside Distilling Ethos Music Center Fat Head’s Brewery Stan Foote Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Gigantic Brewing Company Bethe Hayes Holloran Vineyard Wines I’ve Got Rocks In My Head White Bird Laurelwood Brewing Company Lompoc Brewing Loot Crate Milagro Pat Moran New Deal Distillery Oregon Culinary Institute Oregon Fencing Alliance Pho Van Fresh Portland Playhouse Portland Thorns Profile Theatre Proper Eats Market and Cafe Relish Gastropub See See Motorcycles Sesame Donuts Silk and Stone Simpatica Dining Hall Stone Barn Brandyworks The Pie Spot The Standard Darren Thompson Shannan Troyer Vanity Junkie Voicebox

MATCHING GIFTS RECEIVED FROM THESE GENEROUS COMPANIES: Ameriprise Financial The Boeing Company Genentech Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest MOZ NIKE Portland General Electric & The PGE Foundation The Standard Umpqua Bank

SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE OUR SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE HIGHLIGHTS GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS OF $1,000 AND ABOVE. These donors are leaders in supporting our productions, the development of original plays, education services for students and teachers, partnerships with social service agencies, free services to disadvantaged schools, and much more.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS $5,000 & above Arntson-Fettig Family Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Ken deLaski Dennis A. Edwards Ronni Lacroute

Andrew, Nichole & Lauren Martin Josie Mendoza & Hugh Mackworth Stan & Susanne Penkin Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $2,500 & above Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Andrew & Nita Gibson Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Vatea Herman & Jonny Jessie Jonas

Alan & Sharon Jones Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Jessica Poehler Jeanie-Marie Price & Erik Christensen Kyle, Sophia, & Kean Spencer

SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE $1,000–$2,499 Sarah & CJ Barkema Duncan & Cindy Campbell Campbell Pet Company Jennifer Cies Evie Crowell The Murawski-Demarest Family Bill Dickey Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Jim & Brenda Kehoe Teri & Randy Lund

Wendy Martel Vilkin Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Carrie Leonetti Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler Robin Remmick & Ross McKeen Nancy Stevens Shannan Troyer

OCT is supported in part by grants from the following:

Oregon Children’s Theatre

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PORTLAND’5 CENTERS FOR THE ARTS Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) is Oregon’s largest nonprofit professional children’s theater company. OCT’s mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives.

OCT annually reaches 120,000 children, parents, and educators from more than 18 Oregon and 4 Washington counties. OCT offers a year-round Acting Academy for students ages 3–18 and the unique Young Professionals mentoring program. The company also offers a range of services to schools and the community, including teacher professional development, resource guides and suggested lesson plans, Loud & Clear (a public speaking workshop), an extensive outreach program, and student internship and apprenticeship opportunities.

Under the shared vision of healthier kids and communities, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and OCT are delivering free Educational Theatre Programs to schools and community organizations in Oregon and SW Washington. This innovative collaboration helps catalyze healthy life choices. Through free touring productions, residencies, workshops and after-school programs, the Educational Theatre Program serves 30–40,000 students per year.

Oregon Children’s Theatre is a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and a member of Theatre Communications Group, Travel Portland, and ASSITEJ, the international children’s theater association.

Stephanie Cordell

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.

Don Crossley

Metro

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAFF Dani Baldwin

Education Director

Joe Bolenbaugh

Marketing Associate

Tricia Castaneda-Gonzales ETP Teaching Artist ETP Teaching Artist Production Associate

Marci Crowson

ETP Artistic Director

City of Portland

Allison Davis

Charlie Hales, Mayor

Ticia Evans

Metropolitan ExpositionRecreation Commission

Ruben Fonseca

Elisa Dozono Terry Goldman, Chair Damien Hall Judie Hammerstad Deidra Krys-Rusoff, Vice-Chair Ray Leary Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, SecretaryTreasurer Teri Dresler, Visitor Venues General Manager

School Services Director Finance Manager Development Associate

Stan Foote

Artistic Director

Jessy Friedt

Development Director

Kira Lombardozzi

Production Manager

Sharon Martell

Communications & Marketing Director

Ross McKeen

Managing Director

Jake Michels

Educational Program Associate

Pat Moran

ETP Teaching Artist

Olivia Murphy

Company Manager

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Emily Newton

ETP Teaching Artist

Stanley Penkin, President C. Andrew Gibson, Vice President Vatea Herman, Treasurer KelliAnn Klindtworth, Secretary

Zoë Rudman

Kregg Arntson Sarah Barkema Jennifer Cies Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Yasodha Gopal

Business Analyst

Brett Hamilton Nichole Martin Ross McKeen Jessica Poehler Jeanie-Marie Price Rebecca Semper Sonny Sonnenstein

Sondra Pearlman, Founder

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Tom Hughes, Metro Council President

Acting Academy Manager

Kerry Ryan

ETP Administrative Manager

Kay Spielman

Chrissy Sukboriboon ETP Teaching Artist

Randi Wigginton

Box Office Manager

Morgan A. Yeates Technical Director

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Robyn Williams, CFE, Executive Director Tom Sessa,Director of Booking, Sales and Marketing Joe Durr, Director of Event Services Jason Blackwell, CFM, Director of Operations Stephanie Viegas Dias, Director of Ticket Services Dave Woodman, pacificwild General Manager

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Advisory Committee Jim Brunberg Gus Castaneda, Chair Mary Crist Greg Danielson Susan Hartnett Jennifer Kalez Gary Maffei Daniel A. Sullivan George Taylor Richard Wattenberg