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A MESSAGE FROM OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE I am so excited that you are seeing James and The Giant Peach. I love this show! It’s got a great cast, beautiful music, and a story that has fascinated generations of children. That is the heart of Oregon Children’s Theatre: stories. Next season promises stories that will delight, amaze, inspire, and entertain you and your family.
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium is a slightly spooky musical that will be a perfect fall treat. We are so excited to present our first-ever mystery! Who is the strange new student auditioning for the school play? Is the school haunted? Is the play cursed? All will be revealed in this world premiere musical. Fly Guy: The Musical is a wacky story— and another world premiere musical. How many boys can say they’ve got a fly for a pet? A fly who also knows how to say the
boy’s name...“Buzzzz!” “And how many would enter their fly in a talent contest?! You won’t want to miss the crazy hijinks that ensue.
Flora & Ulysses is a Newbery Award winning book by Kate DiCamillo (the author of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane!). The story is so quirky and funny that I laughed out loud when I read it. Let’s just do a quick rundown of the plot: a squirrel (Ulysses) gets sucked up by a super suction vacuum cleaner. He’s saved by a girl named Flora and realizes he has been transformed into a super squirrel who can both fly and write poetry. The story is at once ridiculous, magical, and heartwarming. It’s also another world premiere. (If you’re counting, that’s THREE world premieres next season!) I have wanted to present Tomás and the Library Lady for years and it finally fits perfectly in a season. Tomás Rivera and his family are migrant workers. They spend long days in the fields harvesting
crops. It is hard work. But one day Tomás discovers the library and a whole new world of possibilities. Based on an inspiring true story, the play illustrates the power of positive encouragement and how believing in someone can motivate them to do exceptional things.
Pinkalicious is back and quite frankly this is not just a musical, it is an EVENT. Because our audience tends to dress thematically, the moment you enter the theater you will be engulfed in a joyous swirl of all things pink. The joy continues on stage in this fast-paced, totally silly musical. We are so grateful that you have joined us today. Please join us next season, it will be amazing.
Stan Foote Artistic Director Oregon Children’s Theatre
CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Victoria Blake.................................................................................................. Sponge Matthew Brown...................................................................................Grasshopper Theo Curl*.............................................................................................................James James Dixon.............................................................................................. Earthworm Stephanie Leppert...........................................................................................Spiker Gerrin Delane Mitchell....................................................................... Ladahlord Gary Norman..............................................................................................Centipede Allison Parker......................................................................................... Roustabout Claire Rigsby.......................................................................................................Spider Aida Valentine*..................................................................................................James Danielle Valentine..................................................................................... Ladybug Xavier Warner........................................................................................ Roustabout * Theo Curl performs as James on: 5/7 (2pm), 5/8 (11am), 5/15, 5/21, 5/28 Aida Valentine performs as James on: 5/7 (5pm), 5/8 (2pm), 5/14, 5/22, 5/29
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A New Musical
MAY 7–29, 2016 NEWMARK THEATRE Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach. Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald. Based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. James and the Giant Peach-TYA 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
Stan Foote
Jeffrey Childs
Mark Haack
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Choreographer
Daniel Meeker
Jason Bray
Kemba Shannon
Props Master
Sound Designer
Dialect Coach
Drew Dannhorn
Em Gustason
Val Landrum
SHOW SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SEASON SPONSORS
PRODUCTION CREW Production Manager Kira Lombardozzi
Company Manager Olivia Murphy
Technical Director Morgan A. Yeates
Assistant Stage Manager/ Youth Coordinator Laura Fraley
Production Electrician Don Crossley Stage Manager Stephen Kriz Gardner
Wardrobe Mistress Emily Horton
Puppet design and construction by Annett Mateo for Seattle Children’s Theatre.
NEWMARK THEATRE HOUSE CREW
MARKETING SPONSORS
John Rourke, Head Carpenter Danny Cook, Head Flyman Duane Rodakowski, Head Sound Engineer Glenn Mazuras, Head Electrician
Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.
The May 14, 2:00 pm performance is sign interpreted by Don Coates. The video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited.
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CAST VICTORIA BLAKE
(Sponge) Victoria was last seen at OCT as Edith and the Old Sheep in Charlotte’s Web. She’s also appeared locally in The Cherry Orchard and All My Sons (Artists’ Rep), and has a Best Supporting Actress Drammy for her role in To Kill a Mockingbird (Public Playhouse). Victoria has a BA in Drama from SDSU and is a Navy Veteran.
MATTHEW BROWN
(Grasshopper) Matthew recently performed in his very first children’s theater show as Lord Farquaad in Shrek (NWCT). Some of his other favorite roles include Marvin in Falsettos, Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (both with Live On Stage), and Sparky in Plaid Tidings (Broadway Rose). In addition to performing, Matthew enjoys petting every dog he meets, watching Star Wars over and over again, and singing along to 80s hair metal. Enjoy the show!
THEO CURL
(James) Theo’s greatest passions in life all involve music. Whether he’s composing his own songs or singing and dancing along to someone else’s, Theo has had a song in his heart from the very beginning. And when he grows up? Theo plans to do it all: ballet dancer, composer, actor, conductor, director there’s nothing he’s ruling out. A third grader at Ridgewood Elementary School, Theo wants to thank Stan for believing in him, and his mom and dad for driving him places.
JAMES DIXON
(Earthworm) James feels so honored to be joining such a talented cast and crew for his debut performance at OCT with such a fun, beautiful story! Favorite past credits include Parade (Staged! Theater), Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (Broadway Rose), and Show Boat (Portland Opera). This is going to be such a blast with one of his personal childhood favorites!
STEPHANIE LEPPERT
(Spiker) Stephanie is thrilled to be making her OCT debut with such a phenomenal group of artists! You may have seen Stephanie perform at other theaters around Portland such as Bag&Baggage (Lear, Julius Caesar), Broadway Rose (Taffeta Christmas), and Lakewood (South Pacific, White Christmas). In addition to being an actor, Stephanie is a licensed massage therapist in SE Portland with Lula Health Center. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, watching movies, eating good food, and going to Disneyland.
GERRIN DELANE MITCHELL
(Ladahlord) Gerrin is ecstatic to make his debut with OCT! Some of his favorite roles include Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland (NWCT), MC in Dreamgirls (Portland Center Stage), and Show Boat (Lakewood Theatre). This performance is dedicated to his nieces and nephews whom he loves very deeply, but sees very rarely.
GARY NORMAN
(Centipede) Gary is delighted to be working at OCT again after having recently been seen as Professor Astrofur in Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space! His work extends from the stage to television; he has appeared on Grimm, Leverage and The Librarians. In addition to being an actor, he is also an avid photographer and a dog lover. He is the proud poppa to Lady M, Elsinore and Lou, his 3 adorable pooches.
ALLISON PARKER
(Roustabout) Allison is in seventh grade, and loves animals and getting lost in nature. She plays the violin and enjoys horseback riding, acting, singing, traveling, reading, painting, writing stories, making movies on her mom’s iPad, yoga, chocolate, and Benedict Cumberbatch. She aspires to someday travel the world in order to help poor
MUSICAL NUMBERS Right Before Your Eyes
Ladahlord, James, Insects, Spiker, Sponge
On Your Way Home James
Property of Spiker and Sponge Spiker, Sponge
Shake It Up
Ladahlord, James, Insects
There’s Money On That Tree Garden Guild, Reporters, Buzz, Spiker, Sponge
Floatin’ Along James, Insects
A Getaway for Spiker and Sponge Spiker, Sponge
Everywhere That You Are Grasshopper, Earthworm, Spider, Ladybug
I Got You
Spiker, Sponge
Plump and Juicy James, Insects
On Your Way Home (Reprise) James, Insects
Welcome Home
James, Insects, Ladahlord
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CAST & CREATIVE TEAM people and endangered animals. She is grateful to Stan Foote for having faith in her and giving her this wonderful experience—it’s a dream come true for her to be a part of this production, surrounded by such amazing, supportive, and creative people.
CLAIRE RIGSBY
(Spider) Claire is thrilled to be making her OCT debut as Spider in James and the Giant Peach! A native of Atlanta, Claire has been living in Portland for two and a half years and loves it! Some past favorite roles include Rizzo in Grease (Broadway Rose), and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Live On Stage!). Thanks to this wonderful cast, crew, and her friends and family for all their support.
AIDA VALENTINE
(James) Aida is thrilled to be in her first production at OCT playing a character from one of her favorite books! She has enjoyed working with many theater companies around Portland including NWCT, Broadway Rose, Lakewood, Stumptown, and Portland Opera. Though her first love is musical theater, she just finished filming her first movie where she plays the title character, Zoe, in Zilla and Zoe. She thanks Stan for the opportunity and her family and friends for their amazing support. “I dedicate this performance to Mr. Cooke.”
DANIELLE VALENTINE
(Ladybug) Danielle is pumped to be in her second production with OCT! Even more exciting is the opportunity to perform alongside her daughter, Aida. Danielle has enjoyed working with various theater companies around town including Lakewood, Stumptown Stages, Hillsboro Actors Rep, and others. She feels privileged to be able to work with Stan and Jeffrey and an amazing cast to bring such a beloved story to life. Love to Jared, Elijah, Marmie, My Pa, Nani, and Fa.
XAVIER WARNER
(Roustabout) Xavier, age 15, attends Jesuit High and is dance captain for the cast. Xavier is a “triple threat,” with experience in singing, dancing, and acting. He has taken dance since he was three years old and has performed in OBT’s The Nutcracker for five years at the Keller auditorium. Recently Xavier has been in many shows with great roles. His latest was Carlos in Legally Blonde the Musical (Jesuit High School). Xavier is also part of the Young Professionals Company with OCT and the teen council with Portland Center Stage. You may have seen Xavier as Little Mac in OCT’s The Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans. His dream is to hit Broadway and share his talent with others. Many thanks to his family and friends for being there for him, for helping him develop his talent, and for supporting his dreams.
STAN FOOTE
(Director/OCT Artistic Director) Stan has worked for OCT for 20 years and has been the Artistic Director since the 2001-2002 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 Awardwinning 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.
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JEFFREY CHILDS
(Musical Director) Jeffrey has worked for Broadway Rose, Portland Center Stage, Staged, and is an instructor for OCT’s Acting Academy. He received the PAMTA and Drammy awards for his musical direction of The World Goes Round at Broadway Rose. Some past shows he’s music directed f or OCT are A Year With Frog and Toad and Skippyjon Jones. Special thanks to Saint Dani.
MARK HAACK
(Scenic Designer) James and the Giant Peach is Mark’s eighth show with OCT. He won a Drammy Award for his design of Lois Lowry’s The Giver (OCT). His other OCT designs were Skippyjon Jones, Charlotte’s Web, Gathering Blue, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Gossamer, and Einstein is a Dummy. His work can also be seen at Miracle Theatre.
DANIEL MEEKER
(Lighting Designer) Previous designs for OCT include: scenery for Ramona Quimby, Fancy Nancy, and The Stinky Cheese Man. Locally he has designed shows for Portland Center Stage, Portland Playhouse, Artists Rep, COHO, and Profile Theater among others. Daniel is a member of the faculty of Portland State University; he is a graduate of Ithaca College and the Yale School of Drama, and a member of United Scenic Artists.
JASON BRAY
(Costume Designer) Jason began his studies and costume career at University of Hawaii Manoa and has a Bachelor’s in Apparel Design from The Art Institute of Portland. He has worked as a First Hand and Assistant Costume Designer for Portland Opera and has returned to work for local theatrical designer Michael Curry making costume and puppetry for clients such as Disney/Dreamworks, Cirque du Soleil, Broadway, Universal Studios, The Olympics, Steve Wynn, Michael Jackson, and Blue Man Group. Jason made his independent design debut in 2008 designing and creating puppets for Boxcar Children’s Theatre in San Francisco (Where the Sidewalk Ends), and locally in 2012 designing
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KEMBA SHANNON
(Choreographer) Kemba received her BFA from Towson State University and trained at the Alvin Ailey American Theater, Martha Graham School, The Edge, Lula Washington, Peridance, and Morgan State University. She has taught dance classes at UCLA, Loyola Marymount, El Camino College, Portland State University, and others. Kemba’s stage credits include: The Lion King (LA cast), The Color Purple (Broadway cast), Cirque du Soleil (Zumanity), Aida, and FAME. Kemba’s ambition and drive have won her world recognition with icons Madonna (“Drowned World Tour”), Pink (“Try
This World Tour”), Celine Dion (“Taking Chances World Tour”), Rihanna (Nike “RockStar World Tour”), Kanye West, R. Kelly and Fantasia, just to name a few. Her television credits include: American Dreams (NBC), The Oscars (Chicago Performance), MTV Music Awards (Pink performance), the Emmy’s (Kristin Bell performance), World Music Awards (Kanye West, R. Kelly) NAACP Awards, and the Grammy’s. Kemba currently teaches dance to over 200 kids every day at Arts Communication Magnet Academy in Beaverton. She would like to thank her parents, teachers, and friends for believing in her.
DREW DANNHORN
(Props Master) Drew is an artist, tinkerer, and dreamer. He is a Drammy Award winning prop designer (The Giver) who has been involved in numerous local productions. Other prop credits include: Third Rail Repertory, Portland Center Stage, Mount Hood Repertory, Hand2Mouth Theatre, Bag&Baggage, Broadway Rose, and
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Gypsy Films. He occasionally shows up on stage as well—but that’s a different bio. Drew is a graduate of Northwestern University’s theater school and a former student of The Actor’s Gymnasium.
EM GUSTASON
(Sound Designer) Em is glad to be back with OCT for another amazing season of shows. His previous work with OCT includes Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space, Schoolhouse Rock, The Giver, Fancy Nancy, Charlotte’s Web, and A Year With Frog and Toad. He holds a BA in technical theater and audio recording from The Evergreen State College.
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
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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 Master’s Degree in Technical Production from The University or Memphis. She has also studied Technical Theater at Linfield College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.
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(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.
OLIVIA MURPHY
(Company Manager) Olivia has just joined the staff at OCT and is so excited to be a part of all the fun. For the last four years, she has worked at theaters all over Portland as a stage manager and production manager, including stage managing shows for OCT such as The Storm in the Barn (2012), Duck for President (2012), and The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (2013). Her favorite thing about theater is moments of small magic; her favorite thing about OCT is all the dinosaurs in the office.
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STEPHEN KRIZ GARDNER
(Stage Manager) Stephen is psyched to be back at OCT on the mainstage. Most recently with OCT, Stephen has stage managed columbinus with the YP Program and Pedro’s Path to Power. When not behind the scenes, Stephen enjoys hiking, bicycling, geeking out around dogs, and eating lots and lots of food. Stephen likes food.
LAURA FRALEY
(Assistant Stage Manager/ Youth Coordinator) Laura is excited to be returning to OCT for her second season. Laura is a company member with Action/ Adventure Theatre, and has recently worked with Artists Rep, and Portland Actors Ensemble. When not in the theater she can often be found roller skating or exploring Forest Park.
ROSS MCKEEN
(Managing Director) Ross has served as OCT’s Managing Director since 2008. He has over 30 years of experience in planning, financial analysis, communications, and fundraising for nonprofits and public institutions. This summer, Ross celebrated his 20th anniversary as a Portlander, having moved to here for a job as General Manager at Portland Center Stage in 1995. From 1999 until 2008, he worked as a writer and an independent fundraising and planning consultant specializing in arts and cultural organizations. Ross also served as the first Executive Director of the Oregon Cultural Trust, guiding that organization through its inaugural year in 2002. He is thrilled to be working with a team of fun, creative people to carry out OCT’s mission of transforming lives through exceptional theater experiences.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are the
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Critics Circle, London Evening Standard Awards nominations), James and The Giant Peach, and Edges. TV credits include Smash, Sesame Street and Johnny and the Sprites. They created the song “Unlimited” for Old Navy’s 2014 back-to-school campaign.
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Annett Mateo is the Master Puppet Artisan at Seattle Children’s Theatre and is the creator of the insect puppets for James and the Giant Peach! See how her sketches of Grasshopper and Ladybug come to life on stage and join James on his grand adventure.
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OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTOR LIST Oregon Children’s Theatre is proud to acknowledge the support of the many individuals, businesses, foundations, and government agencies that make our work possible. With the support of our community, we are able to provide exceptional artistic, educational and outreach programs that reach more than 120,000 people every year. THANK YOU. All names listed represent donations made as of February 16, 2016.
CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT $25,000 & above
INDIVIDUALS Supporting Sponsor $5,000 & above
The Hearst Foundations James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation Regional Arts & Culture Council including support from the City of Portland and Multnomah County The Shubert Foundation
Arntson-Fettig Family Kenneth deLaski & Sarah Goracke Ronni Lacroute Josie Mendoza & Hugh Mackworth Stan & Susanne Penkin Kyle & Sophia Spencer
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Producer’s Circle $2,500–$4,999
Summer Lea Hillman Foundation OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund National Endowment for the Arts Oregon Arts Commission PGE Foundation The Oregon Community Foundation The Standard Trust Management Services, LLC U.S. Bank Work for Art including contributions from more than 75 companies and 2,000 employees
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Backstage Pass $100–$499 Anonymous (6) William & Margaret Antilla Nelson Atkin Lee & Stephanie Auerbach Sharon Baggs Krista Bailey Tony & Leah Bailey Bob & Ann Bain Scott & Shauna Ballo Philip & Connie Barbur Brooke Baron James Bartroff & Marci Clark Adam & Claudia Batz Clarissa Benfield Patricia Bosh Barbara Breck Melissa & Gordon Brinser Matthew & Kimberley Brown James Bryan Beth Buffetta Stephanie Burchfield Kelly Burns Krissa Caldwell Amanda Carter-Jura Emily Chessar Jane Childs Deniz Conger James Cox & Brenda Nuckton Marcella Crowson Patricia Cummiskey Keith & Jake Daly Greg Danielson & Steven Heinze Sahni Denton Jeannie DePinto Robin Dittrich Amy Drake Campbell Kim Drake Dominic & Megan Duchesneau Paul Earhart & Mary Minor Jocelyn Edelstein Jean Edmison Kathleen Ellig Kristine Emberlin Emma Stewart & Ethan Thompson Christine Everett Michael & Mary Fagan Jessy Friedt & Benjamin Emerson Kathy Friedt & Paul Seabert Cynthia Fuhrman Ben Furr Annabel Furry Michael, Michelle, Connor & Kyle Garcia The Gassner Family Ronda Gates Jeff Geiger Rosalie Goodman Ann Greenhill Scott Grupas
The David & Erika Hammond Family Donna Haole-Valenzuela Kathleen Harwood Molly Haynes Katherine Heilman Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Nellie & Eric Hester Nancy Hill Dennis Hodge The Holbrook Family Carrie Hoops Angela & Nathan Hult Maureen Huntley Scott Huotari Matt Hushbeck Jon & Alexis Ingram Paula Janz Michou Jardini Ruth Jenkins Brian Johnson Wendy Jones Jill Karmy Natasha Kautsky Alan Kerker Eric & Doris Kimmel Emily King Katrina & Calvin Klatt Finegan Kruckemeyer J.M. Larson Kirsten Lee Stephanie Leeper The Leffler Family Lana Lervick Steve Lesky & Greg Martin Shaunna & Joel Levy Scott Lewis Joyce & Stanley Loeb Kira Lombardozzi Kelley Marchant Susannah Mars Chris & Allison Martin Mindy Mayer Eileen & Sean McCarty Nancy McDonald & Laurence Overmire Linda McGeady Mary & Hoy McRobinson Tim & Miki McWilliams Roger & Teresa Michaelis Karl & Marsha Michels Seamus & Selka Miller Sherry Mills Mock Family Kristina Morris Carole E. Morse Carolyn Murphy Helle A. Nathan Jeanne Newmark Sara Nordhoff Jennifer Nordstrom Gay G. Otey Alex & Brian Owens Kahren Oxner Glennellen Pace Louis Pallotta Wendy Palmer Michael Partlow The Peebles Family Analene Pentopoulos Sara Petersen Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie Kay Phillips Mark Pierce
Victoria Pratt Linina Ragan Sally & Doug Remmick Andy & Megan Reynolds Michelle Reynolds Karen Robertson Duane Rodakowski & Jen Raynak Janelle Rohrback Robert & Rosalie Rosenberg Fredrick Ross Wendy & Steve Rudman Michael & Linda Salinsky Catherine Samson Tad Savinar Jeffrey & Cynthia Schnabel Ross Schuchart Allen Shelby JoAnne Shepler Chip Shields & Shelda Holmes Alice & Michael Shiffman Nicole Shuba Melissa Sircy Leila Smith Allison Sneider Maria Sosnowski Dennis Sparks Bob Speltz Tina Spencer Kristin Sponaugle Jenny Stadler Loralee Stapleton Harry & Sharon Stathos Rick Stawicki Chris Sullivan Marianne Sweeney Charles & Nancy Tauman Brad Tebo & Margo Haygood Denise Teixeira Christine Tell Mike & Heather Thomas Paul & Melinda Thompson Arline Toates Misty, Derek & Cash Tompoles Susan Tran Janine Twining & Lee Shapley Anne Wahr Debi Walery Walker Family Lisa Watson & Peter Shanky Lisa Whitcomb Matthew Wickline Heidi & Mark Wilcox Larry Williams Robyn Williams & Roger Scarbrough Delores Wilson Michael Wilson & Stella Voreas John & Karen Woolley Wendy & Carter Wray Emily Wright Phil Wu Rebecca Wusz & William Mitchell Cathy Yao
IN-KIND GIFTS $10,000 and above The Oregonian Scholastic Inc.
$5,000–$9,999 Morel Ink
$2,500–$4,999 Barran Liebman LLP Cupcake Jones KPMG Stan & Susanne Penkin
$1,000–$2,499 Garcia Seabold Investments LLC Kaiser Permanente
McDonald Jacobs, P.C. Kasey Mills, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Mediterranean Exploration Company Mt. Hood Cleaners PosterGarden
$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 & Maria Gonzales Columbia River Brewing Company Rachel Derosia 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 McKenna Ryan LLC 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 Motor Coffee Co. Sesame Donuts Silk & 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 Bank of the West The Boeing Company Genentech Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest MOZ NIKE
NW Natural Portland General Electric & The PGE Foundation The Standard Umpqua Bank
IN TRIBUTE: Audrey Bailey, in honor of Cole Juran Campbell Pet Company, in memory of Sam Campbell Deniz Conger, in honor of Jessy Friedt James William Cox & Brenda Nuckton, in memory of Marta Mellinger Marcella Crowson, in honor of The Hickey Family Douglas Davis, in honor of Allison Davis The Murawski-Demarest Family, in honor of Iain Demarest & Family Rachel Derosia, in honor of Carole Morse Amy Drake Campbell, in honor of Emily Campbell Linda Hallett, in honor of Pat Moran The James Hayes Family, in memory of Lawrence Magdovitz Mindy Mayer, in memory of Allison & Trevor Smith Ken & Kristen Mcintyre, in honor of Nick & Cash McIntyre Mock Family, in honor of Martin & Elizabeth Mock Louis Pallotta, in memory of Candi Pallotta Michael Partlow, in honor of Kregg Arntson Charles & Nancy Tauman in honor of Brett Hamilton Michael Wilson & Stella Voreas, on behalf of Maya Caulfield Wray Family, in honor of Nancy Fiene Wray Family, in honor of Stan Foote
In Memory of Danny East
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 Kenneth deLaski & Sarah Goracke Ronni Lacroute
Josie Mendoza & Hugh Mackworth Stan & Susanne Penkin Kyle & Sophia Spencer
PRODUCER’S CIRCLE $2,500–$4,999 Dennis A. Edwards Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Jessie Jonas
Travis Paakki & KelliAnn Klindtworth Andrew, Nichole & Lauren Martin Jessica Poehler Sonny & Diane Sonnenstein
SPOTLIGHT CIRCLE $1,000–$2,499 Dani Baldwin & Tim Ferkel Sarah & CJ Barkema Kate Bowman Campbell Pet Company Duncan & Cindy Campbell Ginger Carroll Jennifer Cies & Maria Gonzales Evie Crowell The Murawski-Demarest Family Bill Dickey Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Mark & Whitney Friel Andrew & Nita Gibson
Vatea Herman & Jonny Carrie Leonetti Jill Long & Ben Lenhart Teri & Randy Lund Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Jeanie-Marie Price & Erik Christensen Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler Kean Spencer Nancy Stevens Marilyn & Gene Stubbs Shannan Troyer Wendy Martel Vilkin
David & Jill Braun John Cawley Eileen Cawley Melissa Have Caitlin & Keith Kroeger Sara & Chris Merten Heather & Aaron Racicot
In Memory of R. Dee Kelly Burns Campbell Pet Company Cynthia Fuhrman Annabel Furry Ronda Gates Drs. Yasodha Gopal & Todd Caulfield Linda Hershey & Neal Abrahamson Kelley Marchant Robin Marchi Susannah Mars Michael Partlow Sondra & Gordon Pearlman Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie Bobbie Regan & Barrett Stambler James Eikrem & Elizabeth Richard Fredrick Ross JoAnne Shepler Harry & Sharon Stathos Carol Ann Wohlmut
Oregon Children’s Theatre
P15
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 four 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 has served over 200,000 students since its inception in 2006. 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.
OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stanley Penkin, President C. Andrew Gibson, Vice President Vatea Herman, Treasurer KelliAnn Klindtworth, Secretary Kregg Arntson Sarah Barkema Jennifer Cies Dennis Edwards Andrew Eggert Stan Foote Yasodha Gopal
Brett Hamilton Nichole Martin Ross McKeen Jessica Poehler Rebecca Semper Sonny Sonnenstein
Sondra Pearlman, Founder
P16 Oregon Children’s Theatre
OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE STAFF Dani Baldwin Education Director Joe Bolenbaugh Marketing Associate Ava Brogi Marketing Assistant Tricia Castaneda-Gonzales ETP Teaching Artist Stephanie Cordell ETP Teaching Artist Don Crossley Production Associate Marci Crowson ETP Artistic Director Ticia Evans Finance Manager Stan Foote Artistic Director Jessy Friedt Development Director RJ Hodde Development Associate Kira Lombardozzi Production Manager Sharon Martell Communications and Marketing Director Ross McKeen Managing Director Emily Newton ETP Teaching Artist Zoë Rudman Acting Academy Manager Kerry Ryan ETP Administrative Manager Kay Spielman Business Analyst Chrissy Sukboriboon ETP Teaching Artist Blake Wales Acting Academy Assistant Lucas Welsh Finance Assistant Randi Wigginton Box Office Manager Morgan A. Yeates Technical Director
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.
Metro Tom Hughes, Metro Council President
City of Portland Charlie Hales, Mayor
Metropolitan ExpositionRecreation Commission Elisa Dozono Terry Goldman, Chair Damien Hall Judie Hammerstad Deidra Krys-Rusoff, Vice-Chair Ray Leary Karis Stoudamire-Phillips, Secretary-Treasurer Teri Dresler, Visitor Venues General Manager
Portland’5 Centers for the Arts Robyn Williams, CFE, Executive Director Jason Blackwell, CFM, Director of Operations Joe Durr, Director of Event Services Tom Sessa, Director of Booking Sales and Marketing 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 Greg Danielson Susan Hartnett Gary Maffei Susan Nielsen Brian Sanders Daniel A. Sullivan George Taylor Richard Wattenberg