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MUSiC & LYRiCS BY KRiSTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ
BOOK BY JENNiFER LEE
Based on the Disney Film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Frozen KIDS is based on the 2018 Broadway production of Frozen, directed by Michael Grandage and produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
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
DiRECTORʼS NOTE
One of the greatest joys working with young people in theatre is watching them make discoveries. Young people have an immense capacity to imagine and explore and believe in the impossible. They have no problems accepting a singing snowman or a queen with magical powers. In fact, they want to become those characters.
All of us want to believe that the things that make us different will one day make us special, or powerful, or loved. But, just like Elsa, when we fear the very things that make us different, we begin to cut ourselves off from the things we value most. We forget that our “magic” is so much stronger and more beautiful when we work together. Or, perhaps, like Anna, our magic shines brightest when we reach out a hand to someone we love and help them let go of their fear so they can be their best selves.
As an artistic director, it is my goal to provide opportunities for young people to explore theatre on stage, off stage, and on the directing and designing teams. We are extremely proud of our Junior Directors and Designers who have flourished through this production! It has been amazing to watch these young people - along with each member of both casts - explore and find their place in the story, adding their own creativity into the show that you will see today.
Maddie Benson (Sophomore) Stage Management and Directing
Jayleigh Hoskins (8th grade) Music Directing
Aliyah Kartes (7th grade) Directing
Elizabeth Johnsrud (8th grade) Choreography
Cassi Hanson (Freshman) Costume Design
Cheyenne Kowalczyk (8th grade) Costume Design & Creation: Hiddenfolk
Priya Castillo (7th grade) Costume Design: In Summer Chorus
We especially welcome our young audience members (and their parents) for which this production is their first experience with live theatre. We are thrilled that you have chosen to make “Frozen KIDS” your first and hope you join us for many more shows in the future. Perhaps someday we’ll see some of you up on the stage as part of the cast, crew, or directing team!
If you enjoy what you see today, we invite you to join us! Check out our website (www.daretodreamtheatre.org) to find out how you can become involved, onstage, offstage, in a class or workshop, or as a sponsor or donor.
RACHEL SCHMiDT
ARTiSTiC DiRECTOR & FOUNDER
DARE TO DREAM THEATRE
WWW.DARETODREAMTHEATRE.ORG
CAST LiST
Young Anna………………..………………….…..Briella Evenson
Young Elsa…………….……………………..……….Amelia Wray
Middle Anna……………………………….…..………Hailey Holm
Middle Elsa…………………………………...……….Myla Jaeger
Anna……………………………..…………….…Anna McCormick
Elsa……………………………………..……………..Aliya Malone
King Agnarr…………………………….……..……..Greta Simons
Queen Iduna……………………………....Anne Marie Ratajczak
Olaf………………………………………..……….Harlow Hedlund
Young Kristoff………………………..…….……Calloway Malone
Young Sven………………………………………….Vivian Nagode
Kristoff………………………………………....Thomas Kowalczyk
Sven………………………………………….…….….Mosi Simons
Hans………………………………………………....Josiah Winkel
Weselton…………….……………………….……..Caysin Neibert
Bulda……………………………………………....Aubree Serrano
Pabbie…………………...………………….………….Fritz Wilson
Bishop……………………………………………Lilyanna Serrano
TOWNSPEOPLE STORYTELLERS
Alyssa Kumpfer Lila Nagode Ava Kordus Hannah Holm
Oliver Wilson
Olivia Hackbarth
Lyla Buffington
Amaya Hernandez
Nora King
Kylie Jaeger
Aliana Hernandez
Emerald Allen
Aliana Hernandez
Hannah Holm
Kylie Jaeger
Millie Stowers
Vivian Nagode
Rosalie King
Kate McCormick
Amelia Dahmer
Mila Genske
Gideon Kumpfer
FLOWER MAiDENS
Nora King
Ava Kordus
Alyssa Kumpfer
Milo Stowers
Felicia Dahmer
Morgan Emmer
Caroline McCormick
Arima Seifert
Evalynn Vaughn
Kora Haag
Caroline McCormick
Lila Nagode
Ava Kordus
Lila Nagode
Caroline McCormick
CASTLE STAFF
Oliva Hackbarth
Oliver Wilson
Alyssa Kumpfer
HiDDEN FOLK
Emerald Allen Amaya Hernandez
Carleigh Bladorn
Blakely Bruton
Ophelia Cartwright
Uma Cartwright
Briella Evenson
Hailey Holm
Emalyn Hurst
Myla Jaeger
Anne Marie Ratajczak
SNOWFLAKES
Rowan Gumieny
Ginny Gumieny
Sylvie Nagode
Lucy Nelson
Presley Norwick
Lyla Buffington
Olivia Hackbarth
Amaya Hernandez
Kylie Jaeger
Caroline McCormick
Vivian Nagode
Emerald Allen
Amelia Dahmer
Mila Genske
Aliana Hernandez
Nora King
Remi Radebaugh
Nora Ries
Rosalind Ries
Everly Wilterdink
SNOW ENSEMBLE
Kora Haag
Felicia Dahmer
Morgan Emmer
Arima Seifert
Evalynn Vaughn
SUMMER ENSEMBLE
Rosalie King
Gideon Kumpfer
Julia Lepak
Calloway Malone
Kate McCormick
Greta Simons
Maya Steffensmeier
Dea Suma
Amelia Wray
GUARDS
Jaxxon Schmidt
Vivian Nagode
Lilyanna Serrano
Oliver Wilson
Callaway Malone
Vivian Nagode
Myla Jaeger
Hailey Holm
Harlow Hedlund
Anna McCormick
Jaxxon Schmidt
Lilyanna Serrano
Milo Stowers
Millie Stowers
Oliver Wilson
CAST
(in alphabetical Order)
EMERALD ALLEN (ENSEMBLE) is a 4th grader at Kohler Elementary with a passion for singing, piano, drawing, and the stage. A lifelong fan of Frozen, she is thrilled to finally be a part of this magical production. This marks Emerald’s 4th performance with Dare to Dream Theatre.
CARLEiGH BLADORN (HiDDEN FOLK) is a 4th grader at Northview Elementary. Frozen is her 5th play. In her free time, Carleigh enjoys playing with her dog Chloe, reading, and drawing.
BLAKELY BRUTON (HiDDEN FOLK) is an 8 year old 2nd grader at Lincoln-Erdman who likes warm hugs. She loves theatre and cheerleading. Blakely also enjoys making skits and dances with her friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
LYLA BUFFiNGTON (ENSEMBLE) is in 2nd Grade at Sheridan where she is learning in English and Spanish! She enjoys basketball, gymnastics, ballet, piano, and AWANA, crafts, playing outside, reading, games, puzzles, and playing with her sister and cats. This is Lyla’s stage debut!
OPHELiA CARTWRiGHT (HiDDEN FOLK) is 10 years old and in 4th grade. This is her 4th performance with Dare to Dream. She loves being on stage, spending time with her friends, and playing with her puppies at home. Ophelia is thrilled to be part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!
UMA CARTWRiGHT (HiDDEN FOLK) is 7 years old and excited to be part of this production! She loves art, playing soccer, and spending time with her friends and family. Uma is thrilled to be on stage and can't wait for everyone to see the show!
AMELiA DAHMER (ENSEMBLE) is so thrilled to be in her first Dare to Dream production. She can't wait to dance "In Summer." When she isn't rehearsing, she is practicing tap dancing or aerial. She also loves performing for family and friends at home.
FELiCiA DAHMER (ENSEMBLE) is performing in her 3rd Dare to Dream production - her 1st being a snowflake in Frozen Jr. in 2020. She is so excited to be in the ensemble of Frozen Kids. When she isnt doing productions, she is doing aerial or playing with her sister and dog.
MORGAN EMMER (ENSEMBLE) is a 5th grader at Riverview Middle School in Plymouth. This is her 5th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not on stage, she enjoys reading, drawing, and being with her friends. It’s Show Time!
BRiELLA EVENSON (YOUNG ANNA, ENSEMBLE) is a sweet, fun, art-loving, breakdancing, singing, dramaloving, ukulele-playing, animal-loving, soccer-playing 3rd grader. She has been in more than 15 Dare to Dream shows! She loves playing little Anna and hopes you enjoy the performance.
MiLA GENSKE (ENSEMBLE) a bright and spirited 1st grader at LCA, is shining in her very 1st production with Dare to Dream. Offstage, Mila loves dancing, singing and creating memories with family & friends. Mila is excited to perform and share her joy on stage.
GiNNY GUMiENY (SNOWFLAKE) is in 3K in ElkhartLake/Glenbeulah School District. This is her 1st production and she's just happy to be able to come along this time with her sister. Ginny loves to do imaginary play with her dolls, dancing to Danny Go, and playing outside!
ROWAN GUMiENY (SNOWFLAKE) is in 4k at Elkhart/Glenbeulah Elementary. She is over the moon to be in her 2nd play and especially Frozen as that is her favorite movie. Rowan's loves to play outside, art projects, gymnastics, and music.
KORA HAAG (ENSEMBLE) is a 2nd grader at SJL. She loves to perform. She’s so excited to be a part of her 4th production with Dare to Dream Theatre! When not performing, she loves singing, swimming, performing mini shows at home, and playing outside with her sister!
HARLOW HEDLUND (OLAF) is thrilled to be Olaf in her 2nd production with Dare to Dream. She is a spunky 5th grader at Kohler. When she is not on stage, Harlow loves being outside in nature, singing, drawing, reading and going to any Broadway production she can. Most of all, Harlow loves warm hugs!
ALiANA HERNANDEZ (FEATURED DANCER, ENSEMBLE) is a 5th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is excited to perform in her 3rd show with Dare to Dream. When she is not on stage, she enjoys riding her bike, hanging with friends, and traveling.
AMAYA HERNANDEZ (ENSEMBLE) is a 7th grader at Lake Country Academy. She is excited to perform in her 2nd Dare to Dream show. When not performing, she enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and hanging with friends.
OLiViA HACKBARTH (ENSEMBLE) is an 8-year-old with a creative mind. She loves drawing, running, and playing with her siblings. This is her 5th performance with Dare to Dream, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
HAiLEY HOLM (MiDDLE ANNA, ENSEMBLE) is a 5th grader at Howards Grove. She's very excited to be in her 9th Dare to Dream Production. When she's not performing, she also enjoys soccer, performing with the Howards Grove Middle School, and spending time with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
HANNAH HOLM (STORYTELLER, FEATURED DANCER) is a 2nd grader at Northview Elementary in Howards Grove. She is very excited to be in her 6th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When she's not on stage she loves soccer, basketball, softball, and playing with dogs. She hopes you enjoy the show!
EMALYN HURST (HiDDEN FOLK) is a 5th grader at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She is happy to be performing in her 8th and 9th musicals with Dare to Dream Theatre. When Emalyn is not on stage she enjoys doing gymnastics, playing outside, and cuddling with her dog, Mojo. Enjoy the show!
KYLiE JAEGER (FEATURED DANCER, ENSEMBLE) After helping back stage for a production, she’s excited to be on stage for her 1st show! She is a 1st grader at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary and she loves playing (especially with Legos) and acting.
MYLA JAEGER (MiDDLE ELSA, ENSEMBLE) is a 4th grader at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary. She loves to act on and off stage and this is her 3rd show through Dare to Dream. When she is not acting, she’s probably found reading, enjoying life, and being a kid.
NORA KiNG (FEATURED DANCER, ENSEMBLE) is a 4th grader at Jackson Elementary School. She enjoys sailing, playing soccer, flying on aerial silks, and singing. Nora is very excited to be in her 6th show with Dare to Dream Theatre.
ROSALiE KiNG (ENSEMBLE) is a 2nd grader at Jackson Elementary School. She enjoys fashion, playing board games with her family, flying on aerial silks, and playing soccer. Rosalie is very excited to be in her 5th show with Dare to Dream Theatre.
AVA KORDUS (STORYTELLER, FEATURED DANCER) is a 6th grader, she loves her cats and loves to dance and sing. Her favorite drink is Dr Pepper. This is her 3rd show. She performed with Dare to Dream Theatre in Aladdin and with KAYT in Beauty & the Beast.
THOMAS KOWALCZYK (KRiSTOFF) is a 6th grader at Bethlehem in Sheboygan. This is his 5th theatre production. He loves being on the stage dancing, making friends, and having fun. He likes time with friends and games with his family. He hopes you enjoy the show.
ALYSSA KUMPFER (STORYTELLER, FEATURED DANCER) is a 5th grader at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary. She has been part of 5 previous shows with Dare To Dream and is excited to be in another. When not on stage she enjoys reading and drawing. She hopes you enjoy the show!
GiDEON KUMPFER (ENSEMBLE) This is his 2nd show and he loves singing and dancing! If he’s not on stage, you can find him talking and doing all things Pokemon or puzzles (I love puzzles)! Enjoy the show!
JULiA LEPAK (ENSEMBLE) is a 6th grader at Kohler Middle School. She is very excited to be in her 3rd show with Dare to Dream Theatre and 5th overall production. When not performing, she enjoys figure skating, volleyball, reading, and being with friends and family.
ALiYA MALONE (ELSA) is in 6th grade and this will be her 16th show with Dare to Dream theatre. When not on stage, Aliya really enjoys being with her friends and family as well as reading, writing music, and her own plays.
CALLOWAY MALONE (ENSEMBLE) is 6 years old and this will be his 7th show with Dare to Dream. When not performing Calloway loves playing, hanging out with his sister and friends, and cuddling his pup Suzie Q.
ANNA MCCORMiCK (ANNA) is a 6th grader at Lake Country Academy. This is her 10th show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When she’s not having fun on stage, you can find her playing soccer, gymnastics, dancing, singing, playing piano, reading, and doing performances at home with her sisters. Enjoy Frozen!
CAROLiNE (CC) MCCORMiCK (FEATURED DANCER, ENSEMBLE) is a 4th grader at Lake Country Academy. This is her 9th show with Dare to Dream. When not performing, she enjoys reading, dance, playing cards, soccer, playing piano, and spending time with her family. Enjoy the show!
KATE MCCORMiCK (ENSEMBLE) is a 1st grader at LCA. This is her 8th show with Dare to Dream. Offstage, she enjoys reading, soccer, piano, dance, snuggling her cat, Hazel, and spending time with her amazing family.
LiLA NAGODE (STORYTELLER, FEATURED DANCER) is a 3rd grader at LCA. This is her 2nd show with Dare to Dream and she could not be more excited! When she’s not in the theatre she loves playing outside, singing, and collecting cheetahs.
SYLViE NAGODE (SNOWFLAKE) is a preschooler at LCA. She is so excited and proud to be in her 1st show with Dare to Dream. When she’s not on stage, she loves doing puzzles, riding her bike, and playing with her sisters.
ViViAN NAGODE (ENSEMBLE) is a 1st grader at LCA. She is thrilled to be in her first performance with Dare to Dream. In her free time, Vivian loves reading, riding her bike, and playing with her stuffed animals.
LUCY NELSON (SNOWFLAKE) is a kindergartener excited to be in her 3rd Dare to Dream production. She loves to sing, dance, spend time with her theatre friends, and be a big sister to Simon. She loves theatre and is always so happy to be performing onstage.
CAYSiN NEiBERT (WESELTON) is in 5th grade at Sheboygan Christian School This is his first time being in a play. He likes to play soccer, read and do art. Giraffes are his favorite animal.
PRESLEY NORWiCK (SNOWFLAKE) is excited to be in her 2nd show with Dare to Dream! A Kindergarten student at LCA, she loves being on stage. When not on stage, Presley enjoys playing with dolls, painting dad’s nails, relaxing in her robe with snacks, and spending time with her brother, 2 dogs, cat, and 6 chickens.
REMi RADEBAUGH (SNOWFLAKE) is in kindergarten at Jackson Elementary. This is her 2nd production with Dare to Dream Theatre.. Remi recently learned to ride her bike with no training wheels and looks forward to riding all summer long.
ANNE MARiE RATAJCZAK (QUEEN IDUNA, ENSEMBLE) is a 6th grade at Oostburg Christian School. She is very excited to be in her 2nd play with Dare to Dream Theatre. In her free time, Annie loves to read, be outside, play volleyball, and play the piano. She hopes you enjoy the show!
NORA RiES (SNOWFLAKE) is learning to swim. She enjoys dance and keeping up with her three older sisters. She adores her dog Molly.
ROSALiND RiES (SNOWFLAKE) is in Kindergarten. She loves learning new sight words and Alphafriends and can count to 200. She challenges her grandfather at chess.
JAXXON SCHMiDT (ENSEMBLE) This is Jaxxon’s 2nd musical. He can’t wait for you to see it! When Jaxx isn’t on stage, he loves playing video games and telling a good joke!
ARiMA SEiFERT (ENSEMBLE) is a homeschooler in 1st grade. This is her 1st production with Dare to Dream, which is inspired by her love of dance over the last few years. When not performing, she enjoys dressing up and play acting with her brothers. She loves anything arts and crafts and reading books.
AUBREE SERRANO (BULDA) is a 6th grader at LCA. She is very excited to be in her 2nd show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she loves to listen to music, ride bikes, and swim.
LiLYANA SERRANO (ENSEMBLE) Lilyana Serrano is a 4th grader at LCA. She is very excited to be in her 1st show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she loves to draw, play outside and play video games.
GRETA SiMONS (KiNG AGNARR, ENSEMBLE) is a 7th grader at Kohler Middle School. This is her 3rd show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She also does competitive dance and will try anything once.
MOSi SiMONS (SVEN) is a 4th grader at Kohler Elementary School. This is her 2nd performance with Dare to Dream Theatre. She also enjoys soccer, basketball and dance.
MAYA STEFFENSMEiER (HiDDEN FOLK) is a 3rd grader at Lake Country Academy. She is excited to be in her 2nd Dare to Dream production. When not performing she enjoys playing basketball, drawing, and reading.
MiLO STOWERS (ENSEMBLE) is in 4K at St. Paul’s in Falls. This is his 3rd show with Dare to Dream. Beyond his love for performing, Milo loves to play games and swim.
MiLLiE STOWERS (ENSEMBLE) is a 2nd grader at Howards Grove. This is her 6th show with Dare to Dream. Besides her love for performing, she loves dancing and art.
DEA SUMA (HiDDEN FOLK) This is Dea’s 1st production with Dare to Dream Theatre! She hopes you enjoy the show!
EVALYNN VAUGNN (ENSEMBLE) is a 4th grader at LCA. This is her 2nd theatre performance and her 1st with Dare to Dream! When she's not on stage, she loves playing with her animals, time with family & friends, games, reading, and Girl Scouts. She's thrilled to be part of this incredible production!
OLiVER WiLSON (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be in his 6th Dare to Dream production. He is in 2nd grade in SASD, and when not on stage, enjoys playing soccer, piano, and having popsicles melt on his clothing IN SUMMMMEERRRRRR!
FRiTZ WiLSON (PABBiE) is ready to “rock” and roll for his 7th Dare to Dream production as Pabbie in Frozen. In addition to acting, Fritz plays piano, soccer, and his artwork is good enough to be "a little outside of nature's laws." Fritz is a 4th grader in SASD.
EVERLY WiLTERDiNK (SNOWFLAKE) is a kindergartner at Oostburg Christian School. She is very excited to be in her 1st show with Dare to Dream Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys horses, dancing, and playing outside.
JOSiAH WiNKEL (HANS) is in 6th grade at Oostburg Christian School and is excited to be in his 1st production with Dare to Dream Theatre. When he's not performing, he enjoys playing sports, playing drums, and hanging out with friends.
AMELiA WRAY (YOUNG ELSA, ENSEMBLE) is a 2nd grader at Lincoln-Erdman, and is excited to be in her 4th show with Dare to Dream. In her free time, she enjoys ICE cream, FREEZE tag, SNOW fort building, and just generally CHILLing out. (She also loves singing, dancing, crafting, cooking, and playing with stuffies and squishies.)
Next month, June 5-8, a group of 10 talented young performers will be attending the inaugural Magic Fest at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We are very proud of these young performers who will be presenting a 20 minute cutting from this show for adjudication by Disney and Industry professionals. Check out the table in the lobby to learn more about the experience and how you can support their dreams!
JUNiOR PRODUCTiON TEAM
PRiYA CASTiLLO (JUNiOR DESiGNER) attends Lake Country Academy in the 7th grade. Although not in the cast, she is enthusiastic about being a part of the production behind the scenes. Although a party animal and diva, she still enjoys hanging with friends and being in sports.
CASSi HANSON (JUNiOR DESiGNER) is a freshman at Sheboygan Lutheran High School. She is excited to be performing in her 1st Dare to Dream Theatre production and this is her first time as JD. When she is not at the theatre, you will find her behind a good book.
JAYLEiGH HOSKiNS (JUNiOR DiRECTOR) has been acting in Dare to Dream shows for 4 years, has helped at some of the summer camps, and is excited to help as a Music JD for the first time in Frozen Kids. In her free time, she loves sketching, listening to music, singing, and spending time with friends.
ELiZABETH JOHNSRUD (STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHER) is an 8th Grader at Lake Country Academy and is very excited to be choreographing her 4th show for Dare to Dream. When not making dances, she enjoys being a performer in shows, reading and listening to music. Enjoy the show!
ALiYAH KARTES (JUNiOR DiRECTOR) is a 7th grader at Howards Grove middle school and this is the 2nd time she has been a Junior Director for a play through Dare to Dream. She loves helping the younger performers and enjoys watching them bring the show to life.
CHEYENNE KOWALCZYK (JUNiOR DESiGNER) is in 8th grade and enjoys working with Dare to Dream Theatre. She has been in 4 shows along with being a Jr director, when she’s not doing theatre she likes drawing, dancing, and athletic activities such as swimming and cross country.
PRODUCTiON TEAM
RACHEL ELiZABETH (DiRECTOR) 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, 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 25 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!
STEPHANiE STOWERS (MUSiC DiRECTOR) graduated from Lakeland University in 2014 with a General & Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance degree. She received a Masters of Music Education and Kodaly certification from Silver Lake College in 2020. She has been teaching choir and general music in the Sheboygan area for 10 years along with directing school musicals.
AMANDA JOHNSON DEWALL (COSTUME DESiGN) is a graduate of Valparaiso University. She’s worked with Dare to Dream Theatre on many shows over the years, including Frozen JR, 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.
REBECCA SHVARTSMAN (CHOREOGRAPHER) is beyond excited to be choreographing for Dare to Dream once again! She has helped out in other D2D shows such as Jungle Book, Finding Nemo, and with summer camps for the past few years. Fun fact: She started her journey here as little Anna in Frozen back in 2019! She hopes you enjoy the show and is so proud of all of the
work the kids have been putting into their dances. While she will miss choreographing, she is headed of to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in the fall to study journalism!
ERiCH SCHMiDT (TECHNiCAL DiRECTOR) has been running sound for 12 years, since taking a position as a teacher at Sheboygan Lutheran High School. This is his 11th production with Dare to Dream Theatre. He enjoys overseeing the technical side of productions - supporting the work of the professional staff while also working with the performers to
LEE KOEPPEN (MASTER BUiLDER) 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 Master Builder with us, but he has been backstage for 14 Dare to Dream Productions overall.
KEV KOLLMANN (LiGHTiNG) received his MFA in Lighting Design at Northern Illinois University and his BA in Theater from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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 work has been seen on the D2D stage for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Aladdin & Peter Pan.
MiRNA TORRES (MAKEUP) is honored to be a part of Dare to Dream since 2013, along with her family in D2D’s production of Shrek the Musical, helping with makeup and backstage with the set. She has done makeup for D2D in the National Performing Arts Festival and has even won an award for her original makeup design. She is excited to continue her journey with D2Dhelping bring magic and glitter to every show.
MADDiE BENSON (STAGE MANAGER/JUNiOR DiRECTOR) is a 10th grader at Port Washington High School. She is excited to be a Stage Manager/Director JD for her 3rd show with Dare to Dream Theatre. She was previously involved in Aladdin Jr (Kassim) and Peter Pan Jr (Wendy), as well as other shows with other theatre companies. She wants to pursue a career in theatre and/or music. Outside of theatre, she enjoys writing music, baking, and hanging out with friends. She hopes you enjoy the show and all the hard work these kids have put in, and that you come back to see more in the future!
Kohler School District
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
MAKAYLA HANSON
Lightboard Operator
SARA NELSON
Volunteer Coordinator
AUTOGRAPHS
