2021-22 season OnStage

McColl Family Theatre May 20 - 22, 2022

Note From the Education Director

Only one word comes to mind as we find ourselves at OnStage weekend 2022 and that word is grateful. None of us were sure what the last two years would bring, but having students in rehearsal rooms and back on stage performing in plays and musicals has caused us to breathe a collective sigh of relief. Our toes are once more tapping, young voices are once more singing, and the collective and palpable experience of live theatre has once more filled our theatre spaces. More importantly, we have been able to step back into community. Many of these students are walking onto a stage for the first time ever, while others are seasoned performers who have worked alongside professional actors on our Mainstage. We don’t take that opportunity for mentorship for granted. So let this weekend be one of celebration! We celebrate our seniors who are moving out into the world. We celebrate our students who continue to grow and learn as they train in our School of Theatre Training and Conservatory programs, we celebrate those brave souls who are stepping onto stage for the first time, and we celebrate the dedicated directing and creative teams who have given of their time and talents to make this amazing weekend happen.

How refreshing to have this place that celebrates young people, their love for theatre, and all of the life lessons that this art form teaches them. We are grateful for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and that you are a part of our theatre family.

Michelle Long, Director of Education 2

Show Schedule Friday, May 20

6 PM

Captain Louie Jr

8 PM

Maricela de la Luz Lights the World

Saturday, May 21

11 AM 42nd Street

2 PM Captain Louie Jr

5 PM Still Life with Iris

8 PM Maricela de la Luz Lights the World

Sunday, May 22

2 PM Still Life with Iris 4 PM 42nd Street

Education Team Director of Education............................................................................Michelle Long Early Childhood & SOTT Manager...................................................Adam Montague Camps & Community Programs Manager.............................Mary Katherine Smith Education Administrative Assistant...............................................................Cat Koski Resident Teaching Artists........................................Karen Steele, Kaitlin Gen“Tree” Production Team Director of Production............................................................................Steven Levine Interim Costume Shop Manager & Crafts Specialist.....................Magda Guichard 3 Cutter/Draper........................................................................................Colette Adatto Properties Manager...................................................................................Cassie Ward Technical Director...............................................................................Andrew Gibbon Master Carpenter ....................................................................................John Slechta Charge Scenic Artist......................................................................................Tim Parati Resident Sound Designer/A-V Supervisor..............................................Tyler Knowles Master Electrician.................................................................................Robyn Warfield 3

Show Credits

42ND STREET: YOUTH EDITION Music & Lyrics by HARRY WARREN AL DUBIN Book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE Based on the Novel by BRADFORD ROPES Direction and Dances by GOWER CHAMPION Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Bros., the owner of music publishers’ rights CAPTAIN LOUIE JR Based on “The Trip” by Ezra Jack Keats Book by ANTHONY STEIN Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Produced in New York at The Little Shubert Theatre

by Meridee Stein, Kurt Peterson & Bob Reich Directed by Meridee Stein Original New York production at the York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Meridee Stein, Pam Koslow & Kurt Peterson Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

STILL LIFE WITH IRIS (ONE-ACT)

By Steven Dietz Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois First commissioned and produced by Seattle Children’s Theatre MARICELA DE LA LUZ LIGHTS THE WORLD A Play in Two Acts by José Rivera Produced with special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois This play was originally commissioned by Seattle Children’s Theatre World premiere produced as part of the La Jolla Playhouse POP TOUR, a professional children’s theatre touring production, and a program of the Playhouse Education & Outreach Department 4

Show Descriptions 42nd Street: Youth Edition At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.”

Captain Louie Jr Louie has just moved to a new town and is nervous about making new friends. Alone in his room, he takes flight in his imagination, back to his old neighborhood, where he spends Halloween with his colorful crew of chums. Over the course of trick-or-treating and being introduced to the new kid in that neighborhood, Louie discovers that making new friends is nothing to be afraid of.

Still Life with Iris Set in Nocturno, “Still Life With Iris” chronicles a young girl’s quest to regain her memory and with it her home. With the help of the incredible people she meets along the way, Iris’ crusade recovers more than her past. She succeeds in finding herself: the power of faith and the courage of persistence.

Maricela de la Luz Lights the World A few days before Christmas, as Maricela de la Luz and her brother Riccardo come out of a San Diego mall, the world suddenly changes. It starts off slowly. First it’s the unexplainable snowfall. Then it’s all the adults disappearing. Then it’s the polar bear that appears out of nowhere, followed by the penguins. On the radio the governor of California is urging everyone not to panic. Realizing the safest place to be is home, the kids decide to hit the road, but instead find themselves on a magical and unusual journey where they learn the meaning of heroism, sacrifice, and commitment as they work together to save the world.

Shout Outs Congratulations to the Kim Fiola Scholarship Winner Jackie Cooper and the Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominees: Zakary Clausell-Santos, Jordyn Mae Friedman, Caitlyn Anderson, and Savannah Heacock.

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CREATIVE TEAM Director Danielle Burke Music Director Matthew Primm Choreographer Tammy Fox Stage Manager Mandy Liles Assistant Stage Manager Layne Harder Scenic Design Andrew Gibbon Lighting Design Robyn Warfield Sound Design Tyler Knowles Costume Design Kristin Grieneisen Cutter/Draper Collette Adatto Props Design & Deck Chief Josh Lucero Technical Student Crew Seth Burke, Zach Helm, Riley Theriault, Leighton Cooper, Ariana Hindman Sound Board Operator Brandy Brogden A2 Maddi Penn Light Board Operator Amber Bidwell

Warnings: Flashing Lights, Haze, Fog Run Time: 65 minutes Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.

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CAST Dorothy....................................................................................................Abby Johnson Winnie.......................................................................................................Anaiah Jones Pat.....................................................................................................Will Higginbotham Evelyn.....................................................................................................Bailey Carrozzo Rose.............................................................................................................Emoni Taylor Billy………………………………………………………………………………Sammari Tate Margaret………………………………………………………………………Shiloh Camilus Abner…………………………………………………………………………Dashiel Dunbar Phyllis………………………………………………………………………………...Eva Hurley Peggy…………………………………………………………………………..Gracie Bryant Irene.......................................................................................................Pearle Kendrick Helen/Doctor........................................................................................Rosie Cudabac Lorraine...............................................................................................Addison Richards Catherine…………………………………………………………………………Madi Higley Alice……………………………………………………………………………....Megan Pigg Bert........................................................................................................Thomas Gordon Maggie……………………………………………………………………………Allie Joseph Olivia……………………………………………………………………………..Isis Chandler Mary………………………………………………………………………..Flora Jane Snyder Annie…………………………………………………………………………….Kiearra Garry Shirley……………………………………………………………….……..…..Maye Glessner Florence…………………………………………………………..Natalia Grzzegorzewska Julian…………………………………………………………………Zakary Clausell-Santos Mac………………………………………………………………………..Emma Rhinehardt Frankie………………………………………………………………………...Olivia Nasmyth Ruth…………………………………………………………………….……...Mya O’Connor Andy…………………………………………………………………….……..Jackie Cooper Doris…………………………………………………………………..………Scarlett Gerrard Gladys………………………………………………………………….………..Maura Grout Maxine, Thug 2, Waiter 1…………………………………………..………..Lauren Parrish June, Thug 1, Waiter 2……………………………………………………...……..Syl Potter Sara, Young Woman………………………………………………………......Seona Gosu Congratulations to Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Zakary Clausell-Santos.

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CREATIVE TEAM Director/Choreographer Kaitlin Gen”Tree” Music Director Amanda Sessler Davis Assistant Director/Stage Manager Jessica Yagoda Assistant Stage Managers Angela Arnold, Andrew Henderson Scenic Design Andrew Gibbon Lighting Design Robyn Warfield Sound Design Tyler Knowles Costume Design Chelsea Retalic Cutter/Draper & Wardrobe Collette Adatto Props Design Josh Lucero Deck Chief Josh Lucero Technical Student Crew Zach Helm, Seth Burke, Leighton Cooper, Hanna Atilano, Riley Theriault Sound Board Operator Brandy Brogden A2 Maddi Penn Light Board Operator Amber Bidwell

Warnings: Moving lights Run Time: 45 minutes Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.

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CAST Captain Louie.......................................................................Jordyn Mae Friedman The Cat (Sack).....................................................................................Bailey Fischer Ziggy (Monster)...... ...................................................................Leah Nazemzadeh Mikey......................................................................................................David Lavins The Dog (Robot)........................................................................................Lilly Staub Julio (Bat).........................................................................................Analia Moscoso Louie’s Mom....................................................................................,,,Avery Smulktis Lemon Ice Kid...................................................................................,,,Araiya Webb Roberta (Mouse)...............................................................................Sophia McGirt Julio’s Mom..................................................................................Gabriella Williams Amy (Broom)..............................................................................................Ava Knox Archie (Flower)...................................................................................Aiden Denton Red.....................................................................................................Lucille George Ensemble........................................................................................Annabel Trzndel, Bailey Layne, Journey Franklin, Lara Swartz, Sarah Pineno, Chapman Weil, Pranika Bahl, Eliza “Corndog” Clarkson, Zoe Aiken, Amelia Karpiel, Deetya Giridaran, Easton Phillips, Saylor Vitale, Isy Cooper, Palmer Wilson, Talia VanBuren, Hannah Frierson, Mason Porter, Livi Mason, Toni Wilburn, Lillian Heath

Congratulations to Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Jordyn Mae Friedman.

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CREATIVE TEAM Director Adam Montague Assistant Director/Assistant Stage Manager Christian J Williams Stage Manager Miles Thompson Movement Choreographer Caitlyn Joyce Leach Scenic Design Andrew Gibbon Lighting Design Robyn Warfield Sound Design Benjamin G. Stickels Costume Design Kristin Grieneisen Cutter/Draper Collette Adatto Props Design Zoe Harrison Deck Chief Josh Lucero Technical Student Crew Hanna Atilano, Leighton Cooper, Ariana Hindman, Zach Helm Sound Board Operator Zachary Helm Light Board Operator Amber Bidwell

Warnings: Haze Run Time: 65 minutes Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.

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CAST Iris..........................................................................................................Nevaeh Moultrie Mom/Miss Overlook............................................................................Carson Whitlock Man/Mister Matternot/Dad..........................................................................Elliot Reali Leaf Monitor........................................................................................Broughton Taylor Hazel......................................................................................................Amisha Ghelani Arno…………………………………………………………………..………..Ronak Ghelani Elmer…………………………………………………………………………...Beckett Briggs Flower Painter…………………………………………………………………Julian McCoy Bolt Bender 1………………………………………………………………......Mallory Harris Bolt Bender 2………………………………………………………………...…..Clara Fuchs Memory Mender………………………………………………………….........Maya Fuchs Mister Otherguy..................................................................................................EC Tate Mister Himtoo............................................................................................Amie Hanson Grotto Good...............................................................................................Owen Tesch Gretta Good……………………………………………………………………..Lexi Carlton Echo……………………………………………………………………………….Rei Dawson Mozart.........................................................................................................Kate Hughes Annabel Lee………………………………………………………………….Ruby Mangan Captain Also…………………………………………………………………..Eleanor Dean Third String……………………………………………………………………Graham Bryant Book……………………………………………………………………………...Anna Dorsch Drape……………………………………………………………………………..Mae Jambe Chair………………………………………………………………………..Caitlyn Anderson Rays………………………………………………………………………...Graham Buckley, Camille Daley, Finn Chandry, Lyla Cleaver, Kaydian Allen

Congratulations to Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Caitlyn Anderson.

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CREATIVE TEAM Co-Directors Julie Gaines, Julie Weir Stage Manager Alison Wieder Assistant Stage Manager Haley Sanders Scenic Design Andrew Gibbon Lighting Design Robyn Warfield Sound Design Benjamin G. Stickels Costume Design Jessica Clapper Cutter/Draper & Wardrobe Collette Adatto Props Design Zoe Harrison Deck Chief Josh Lucero Technical Student Crew Riley Theriault, Hanna Atilano, Seth Burke, Ariana Hindman, Zach Helm Sound Board Operator Zachary Helm Light Board Operator Amber Bidwell

Warnings: Haze, Flashing light, Fog Run Time: 58 minutes Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is not allowed.

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CAST Maricela....................................................................................................Aneela Desai Riccardo............................................................................................Lucca Amortegui Loki/Snow Woman....................................................................................Anna Bonner Adriana, Ofelia 1.................................................................................Seren Dornsmith Adriano..................................................................................................Anthony Tronzo Jason……………………………………………………………………,,CJ Higginbotham* Orpheus………………………………………………………………………Maeve Merrick Hercules……………………………………………………………………...Nora Yesowitch Hunahpu…………………………………………………………………………..Lyrik Burney Xbalanque…………………………………………………………………………Savy Fields Cyclops, Hydra (Gluttony)......................................................................Chris Nichols* Cyclops, Hydra (Wrath).....................................................................Hanna Norander Cyclops (Envy).......................................................................................Tatiana Collins Ofelia 2, Lead Hydra (Lust)……………………………………………………Frida Secrist Hydra (Greed), Penguin, Snow Wolf, Ensemble………………………….Julia Pearce Hydra (Pride), Penguin Snow Wolf, Ensemble...........................Savannah Heacock Hydra (Sloth), Penguin Snow Wolf, Ensemble.................................Alexander Hruby Lead Fog, Ensemble...................................................................Leyla Bonilla-Forgacs Penguin, Snow Wolf, Fog, Ensemble.....................................Jaden Beschea-Fache, Maddie Pasour, Nahla Cook, Reese Williams, Stella Simonsen *Denotes senior student

Congratulations to Marcus Sherman Scholarship Nominee Savannah Heacock.

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