DARE TO DREAM THEATRE PRESENTS
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE and CHAD BEGUELIN
Book by CHAD BEGUELIN
Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker
Disney’s ALADDIN JR
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
Dare to Dream is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to giving youth and their families opportunities to learn, play, discover and grow through theatre. Programs are designed by formally trained and educated theater professionals to create nurturing opportunities for personal growth and stimulate creative thinking. Here, all children are equal and free to explore. There are no wrong answers, or unhealthy competition. Only the chance to explore imagination, exercise creativity, and discover a little more about oneself and the world around.
Dare to Dream offers a safe and caring environment for all children, whether healthy or at-risk, socially adept or challenged, to develop their imagination and creativity by learning fun theatre skills, making new friends and working together to perform for family and friends.
A child’s dreams are the foundation of her or his future life. We invite you to help the children of our community to dare to dream.
Please help more children realize the dreamers within themselves. Donate online at www.DareToDreamTheatre.org or mail your check to Dare to Dream Theatre, P.O. Box 482, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0482
Director's Note
It is with fond memories I welcome you to the theater today. In 2009 - the early years of Dare to Dream Theatre - Aladdin JR was the first Broadway Junior Musical we presented. It was a whole new world of adventure for usand still is!
Although much has changed since then, one thing remains the same: Our mission to bring joy through Theater. I am forever grateful and incredibly proud of the families, performers, and audiences that have joined us on this adventure over the years - and will continue to do so for many more years!
Today I see the dream from over 25 years ago growing strong because of all of you. It’s been fun taking a trip down memory lane while at the same time building the future of theater along the Lakeshore in Wisconsin. The performers that you see on stage this weekend are sure to grace many more stages over the next few years - the future of theater in the area is certainly bright!
If you enjoy what you see today, we invite you to come back and check out a KIDS cast performance - a completely different 40 minute telling of the tale based on the animated movie.
Want to join us? Check out our website (www.daretodreamtheatre.org) to become involved, onstage, offstage, in a class or workshop, or as a sponsor or donor.
We hope you will share your experience with your friends and family after the production and look forward to seeing you again soon!
Rachel Thuermer Artistic Director & Founder Dare to Dream Theatre
www.DareToDreamTheatre.org
CAST LIST
SCHEHERAZADE/GENIE Jayleigh Hoskins
ALADDIN ........................................................................................................................................................... Sydney Weber
BABKAK ......................................................................................................................................................... Jocelyn Fogarty
OMAR ...................................................................................................................................................... Elizabeth Johnsrud
KASSIM Maddie Benson
JASMINE Macy Koene
ISIR ............................................................................................................................................................................ Calyn Chancellor
MANAl ................................................................................................................................................................................Lucy Perez
RAJAH Aliya Malone
SULTAN Cheyenne Kowalczyk
JAFAR ....................................................................................................................................................................... Dakota Tyler
IAGO ......................................................................................................................................................................... Brooklyn Velier
RAZOUL .............................................................................................................................................................. Maris Vollmer
GUARD 1 Analiese Kregel
GUARD 2 ............................................................................................................................................................. Avery Wegner
PRINCE ABDULLAH ..................................................................................................................... Gavin Christel
ATTENDANT 1 .........................................................................................................................Karrington Haefke
ATTENDANT 2 Athena Stopar
CARPET ..................................................................................................... Emalyn Hurst, Emerson Huberty
AGRABAHN VENDORS .....................................................Juliana Molvano, Kennedy Bille, Emerson Huberty, Aliana Hernandez, Sydney Haefke, Cady Hemb, Amaya Hernandez, Katelyn Willoughby
CAST LIST
AGRABAHN BEGGARS
Fritz Wilson, Oliver Wilson, Juliana Fogarty Nolan Christel, Uma Cartwright, Blakely Bruton, Briella Evenson, Emerald Allen, Ophelia Cartwright, Emalyn Hurst, Felicia Dahmer, Campbell Weber, Calloway Malone, Lauren Crowns, Lucy perez, Cali Chancellor, Aliya Malone,
GENIE’S ENSEMBLE .....................................................................
Gavin Christel, Oliver Wilson, Fritz Wilson, Athena Stopar, Kennedy Bille, Sydney Haefke, Cady Hemb, Amaya Hernandez, Uma Cartwright, Blakely Bruton, Briella Evenson, Ophelia Cartwright, Emalyn Hurst, Katelyn Willoughby, Campbell Weber, Juliana Fogarty, Emerson Huberty, Calloway Malone, Lauren Crowns
PRICE ALI’S ENTOURAGE .....................................Juliana Montalvo, Emalyn Hurst, Karington Haefke, Kennedy Bille, Uma Cartwright, Emerald Allen, Aliana Hernandez, Felicia Rose Dahmer, Cali Chancellor, Aliya Malone, Lucy Perez, Nolan Christel, Emerson Huberty
WHOLE NEW WORLD DANCERS
Ophelia Cartwright, Sydney Haefke, Katelyn Willoughby, Cady Hemb, Amaya Hernandez, Athena Stopar, Gavin Christel
(In
CAST
Alphabetical Order)
Emerald Allen (Ensemble)
Emerald is in 4th grade at Kohler Elementary and this is her 3rd performance with Dare to Dream Theatre! Emerald is passionate about her two cats, singing, drawing, playing piano, reading and spending time with her friends!
Maddie Benson (Kassim)
Maddie is a 10th grader at Port Washington High School. She is very excited to be in her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She has also been in other shows with companies such as LPI, Crosstown Harmony, and school performances. When not performing she enjoys singing, baking, and crafting.
Kennedy Bille (Ensemble)
Kennedy is a 7th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She has been performing with Dare to Dream Theatre since she was 8 years old and performing in her middle school shows. She is excited for her 12th show! When not on stage Kennedy enjoys reading, playing tennis and hanging with her puppy Winston. Enjoy the show!
Blakely Bruton (Ensemble)
Blakely Bruton is a 2nd grader at Lincoln-Erdman. She is very excited to be in her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When Blakely isn’t performing she enjoys cheerleading, learning new dances, and being with her family and friends.
Ophelia Cartwright (Ensemble)
Ophelia is in 4th grade. This is her second production with Dare to Dream Theatre. She loves soccer, baking sweet treats, singing, and dancing on stage!
Uma Cartwright (Ensemble)
Uma is in 1st Grade. This is her second production with Dare to Dream Theatre. She loves soccer, playing with friends, spending time with family, and smiling on stage.
Cali Chancellor (Isir, Ensemble)
Cali is in 8th grade. She has been acting since age seven and also dances ballet. Some of her favorite roles have been as Matilda, Piglet, and in ensemble of Moana, Descendants, and Newsies, and in featured dance roles in Alice and Wonderland, both ballet and musical.
Gavin Christel (Prince Abdullah, Ensemble)
Gavin is an 8th grader at Trinity Lutheran Schools. This is his first musical and he’s been embracing singing and dancing. Outside of the musical He enjoys robotics, Legos, and time around a campfire with his family.
Nolan Christel (Ensemble)
Nolan is a 5th grade student at Trinity Lutheran School. He loves acting, singing and dancing. As this is his first musical with Dare to Dream he’s been enjoying the experience. He also loves to draw, make forts, and swim.
Lauren Crowns (Ensemble)
Lauren is in 4K at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah and this is her first show. When not singing with Genie and Aladdin on stage, she loves producing dramas with her Barbies and dancing on top of furniture.
Felicia Dahmer (Ensemble)
Felicia is excited to be back in a Dare to Dream Theatre production for her second show. When not in a theater production, she is usually busy training in aerial or playing with her dog, Max or her sister. She also loves practicing drawing and sketching.
Briella Evenson (Ensemble)
Briella is a 3rd grader, she loves doing crafts, reading and making up her own plays with her friends. Also she enjoys dancing to any random song and building complex Lego structures. She hopes to be a rocket scientist someday. This is her 13th performance!
Jocelyn
Fogarty (Babkak)
Jocie goes to Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School and is in 9th grade. She has been in 8 shows previous, but she enjoyed Finding Nemo the most. She was Professor Ray and Bruce the Shark. Jocie is currently involved in Cross Country but plans on focusing on soccer in the spring. She enjoys running, reading, laughing with her friends and family, and also loves to watch sports.
Juliana Fogarty (Ensemble)
Juliana is a first grader at Elkhart Lake Elementary School, and she’s super excited to be in her seventh show! When she’s not on stage, you’ll find her singing her heart out, kicking soccer balls, splashing in the lake, or spending time with her family and friends.
Karington Haefke (Ensemble)
Karington is an 8th grader at Oostburg Middle School and is excited to be performing in her fourth production with Dare to Dream Theatre! She loves the energy of being on stage and the friendships made behind the scenes. When she’s not acting, Karington enjoys playing the flute, practicing archery, camping with her family, and spending time with her lovable guinea pigs.
Sydney Haefke (Ensemble)
Sydney is a 6th grader at Oostburg Middle School and is thrilled to be performing in her third production with Dare to Dream Theatre! When she’s not on stage, Sydney enjoys running with the cross country team, playing soccer, camping with her family, and hanging out with her adorable guinea pigs.
Cady Hemb (Ensemble)
I’m a 7th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. I’m happy to be in my first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing video games, riding my e-bike and sketching, painting or drawing.
Aliana Hernandez (Ensemble)
Aliana is a 5th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is excited for her 2nd cast performance and she has also attended 2 summer camps as well!! When not performing she enjoys hanging with friends and playing soccer!
Amaya Hernandez (Ensemble)
Amaya is in 7th grade at Lake Country Academy. This is Amayas first performance after doing the lion king camp this summer. When not performing she enjoys playing soccer and hanging with friends.
Jayleigh Hoskins (Genie)
Jayleigh is an 8th grader at Oostburg Middle School. She is excited to be in her 9th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys drawing, listening to music, and singing.
Emerson Huberty (Magic Carpet, Ensemble)
Emerson is a 7th grade student at Horace Mann Middle School. She has been involved in Dare to Dream Theatre since 3rd grade, and has been in numerous shows, participated in camps (both on stage and backstage helping) and has attended the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando! Emerson is also in her middle school band, and loves being a “flyer” on Junior Raiders Cheer “Encore” Competitive Cheer!
Emalyn Hurst (Magic Carpet, Ensemble)
Emalyn is a 5th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. This is her 5th (and 6th) show with Dare to Dream Theatre! In her free time, she enjoys gymnastics, building LEGOS, reading, and playing outside. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Elizabeth Johnsrud (Omar)
Elizabeth s a 8th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is very excited to be in her 5th show with Dare to Dream Theatre as a performer. She has also choreographed several productions for Dare to Dream. When not performing she enjoys listening to music, dancing, playing volleyball, and reading.
Macy Koene (Jasmine)
Macy is excited to be participating in her first musical with Dare to Dream Theatre. Macy is a sophomore at North High. This will be her 5th musical overall. Outside of theatre, Macy is an elite aerialist with Warped Studios and part of North High’s show choir.
Cheyenne Kowalczyk (Sultan)
Hi, I am 13 years old and currently in 8th grade. I love acting, volleyball, and art. I go to Bethlehem Lutheran School and I am excited to go to LHS next year and explore new opportunities. I wanted to choose this play because it seemed fun and I love how this production brings an ancient presence to the stage.
Annalise Kregel (Guard 1)
Anna is a 10th grader at Howard’s grove high school, She is very excited to be in her 7th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing she likes to do art, play video games, and practice driving around in her mom’s car.
Aliya Malone (Rajah, Ensemble)
I am in 6th grade and this will be my 14th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. The role I wanted in Aladdin Jr was Rajah and that’s the role I got! When not performing I enjoy reading and drawing. But most importantly I enjoy performing with my friends!
Calloway Malone (Ensemble)
Calloway is 5yrs old and this will be his 5th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When he is not performing he loves playing with his sister and performing their own shows at home.
Juliana Montalvo (Ensemble)
Juliana is a 6th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is very excited to be in her first show with Dare to Dream Theatre. In her spare time Juliana enjoys to play soccer, do makeup, and make art.
Lucy Perez (Manal, Ensemble)
Lucy is an 8th grader at Kohler Middle School. She’s thrilled to have been is many musical productions with Dare to Dream Theatre, Kohler Middle School, and other theater companies. In her free time, Lucy loves figure skating, spending time with family and friends, and all things musical. Thank you for coming to see Aladdin!
Athena Stopar (Ensemble)
Athena is an 8th grader at Bethlehem Lutheran School. This is her 2nd performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. When she isn’t doing theater, she loves basketball, family time, and hanging with friends!
Dakota Tyler (Jafar)
Dakota is a freshmen in high school at Sheboygan Falls Highschool. He is very excited to be in a lead role for Dare to Dream Theatre, his first since Baloo in Jungle Book KIDS. When not performing, he enjoys being a member of stage crew, playing video games, and hanging out with his younger cousins.
Brooklyn Velier (Iago)
Brooklyn is a 5th grader at Trinity Lutheran School, Sheboygan. This is her 4th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. One of her favorite places to be is on stage with her friends. When not performing, she enjoys crafting, camping and family game nights. Brooklyn would like to thank her family for their support.
Maris Vollmer (Razoul)
Maris is a sophomore at Sheboygan Falls High School, and Aladdin Jr. is her 11th overall show and 6th with Dare to Dream Theatre. In her free time, she likes singing and being with her friends.
Averi Wagner (Guard 2)
Averi is a 7th grader at Sheboygan Christian School. She is excited to make her stage debut in her first play! When not performing she likes singing, art, hanging out with friends and family.
Campbell Weber (Ensemble)
Campbell is a 2nd grader at Parkview elementary. She is very excited for her third show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, Campbell enjoys dancing and cheerleading.
Sydney Weber (Aladdin)
Sydney is a freshman at Plymouth High School. She is excited for her 5th musical with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing with Dare to Dream, she enjoys doing show choir and traveling.
Katelyn
Willoughby (Ensemble)
Katelyn is a 6th grader at Oostburg Middle School. She is very excited to be in her 6th production with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys softball, dance, volleyball, swimming, hanging out with friends and family, and snuggling her cats.
Fritz Wilson (Beggar, Ensemble)
Fritz is a 4th grader who is ecstatic to be taking part in his 5th Dare to Dream Theatre production! Fritz enjoys drawing and playing soccer. He also honed his skills to play Beggar #1 by frequently requesting that his parents buy him an absurd amount of lego sets.
Oliver Wilson (Beggar, Ensemble)
Oliver is a 2nd grader who is participating in his 4th Dare to Dream Theatre adventure! Oliver loves listening and dancing to music, playing soccer, and frequently practices for his roll as Begger #2 in the grocery store checkout line “politely asking” his parents for Mr Beast Feastibles.
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to all the family members who helped in so many ways. Without the dedication and involvement of every cast family, what you see here today would not be possible. Our apologies and thanks to those who may have been omitted.
CARMEN DOLSON
And the entire staff of Sheboygan Lutheran High School
JOSH FOGARTY
Videography
DANAVID BLAS
Lightboard Operator
JANA FOGARTY
Volunteer Coordinator
PRODUCTION TEAM
RACHEL ELIZABETH THUERMER Director
Rachel is pleased to spend her time working with children and theatre, helping them find the magic in themselves and discover their dreams. With a lifelong passion for theatre and the wonder of the arts, Rachel spends time onstage (when possible) offstage (as Artistic Director for Dare to Dream Theatre) in front of the camera (as an actor in regional film/television projects) and backstage (doing whatever needs to be done!) Rachel has a BA in Theatre from Wisconsin Lutheran College. For over 24 years, Dare to Dream Theatre has been a labour of love for Rachel, and she treasures the many people who have joined her in this dream over the years. She is proud of the growth she sees every day from the talented young people she works with, and can’t wait to be a part of their journey as they continue to Dare to Dream!
KEV KOLLMANN
Lighting & Scenic Designer
Kev is a MFA student in Lighting Design at Northern Illinois University. He received his BA in Theater from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh focusing on Directing and Stage Management. Since his graduation he has turned his attention to the design aspects of the entertainment industry. Kev is an active advocate for folks of marginalized communities especially within the disabled community. He uses the artistic capabilities of design and his real life experiences as a disabled person to help create a more equitable theatrical experience. Kev’s most previous works have been: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for Dare to Dream Theatre.
REBECCA CHARBONNEAU
C0-Music Director
Rebecca graduated from Lakeland College in 2000 with a degree in Music Education. She received her other master’s degree in Leadership and Curriculum from UW Oshkosh in 2019. She has taught music for 23 years and has been a principal for 3 years at Random Lake Elementary. Rebecca loves music and has been featured as a mezzo-soprano soloist for the Sheboygan Symphony. For the past 25 years, Rebecca has been part of production teams as the director and/or music director for Sheboygan Falls Middle and High School, Dare to Dream, Lakeshore Productions Incorporated, and Sheboygan Theater Company. Rebecca has enjoyed working with the cast and crew.
BRIAN CHARBONNEAU
C0-Music Director
Brian graduated from Lakeland University in 2003 with a Music Education Degree and received his Kodaly Certificate from Silver Lake College in 2013. Brian is a general/choral music educator at Lake Country Academy in Sheboygan. He has been a member of the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus and conducted the Symphony Carolers from 2001 to 2003. For the last 25 years, Brian has been part of the production team as a musical director and/or set designer and builder for various organizations, including Sheboygan Falls Middle and High School, Woodlands School, Dare to Dream, Howards Grove Summer Program, Lakeshore Production Incorporated, and Sheboygan Theater Company. Brian is excited to be part of this production team.
AMANDA JOHNSON D e WALL
Costume Designer
Amanda is a graduate of Valparaiso University. She’s worked with Dare to Dream Theatre on many shows over the years, including Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Finding Nemo JR, Tuck Everlasting, The Wizard of Oz, and Descendants. She spends her spare time adding glitter and spikes to anything anyone leaves within arms’ reach.
GRACE RAUTMANN
Choreographer
Grace is a senior in highschool and a dancer/aerialist at Warped Dance Company. She has a love for performing, teaching dance, and caring for animals. Grace is incredibly excited to be involved in her second Dare to Dream Theatre production! She hopes you enjoy the show!
ERICH SCHMIDT
Technical Director
Erich has been running sound for 11 years, since taking a position as teacher at Sheboygan Lutheran High School. This is his 11th production with Dare to Dream Theatre. He enjoys overseeing the technical side of productions. This allows him to work with the performers to make their hard work heard and seen by everyone.
LEE KOEPPEN
Master Builder
Lee is handy with tools and happy when the set is safe and ready to go. He’s built sets, set pieces and occasional props for shows from Jungle Book to The Tempest. This is Lee’s 10th production as the Dare to Dream Theatre Master Builder, and 12th show with us, overall.
THANK YOU
To our show sponsors and partners, thank you for helping us bring joy to children.
Plus, a special thank you for the generous contribution of an anonymous donor.
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