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by SARAH HAMMOND
by WILL ARONSON
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DALLAS
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Ellen and Jim Markus
Harry S. Moss Foundation
Melinda and Jim Johnson
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The Cast
Pete the Cat MICHAEL ALONZO*
Jimmy Biddle .............................................
LOGAN DOLENCE
Olive Biddle ....................................... AMBER
MARIE FLORES*
Mom ............................................... RACHEL
NICOLE POOLE
Dad
/ Dance Captain JONAH MOON*
Understudies
Pete / Jimmy / Dad
Tommy Stuart
Olive / Mom .......................................................................................................... Gena Loe
Production Staff *Indicates member of Actors’ Equity Association
Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager
Janel Villatoro
CaitLyne Martin
Technical Director Josh Smith
Assistant Technical Director Nolan Moralez
Staff Carpenter Jesus Gonzalez
Master Electrician Vinchenzo Locascio
Sound Engineer Brian Christensen
Scenic Artist Michelle Mackey
Costume Shop Manager Lyle Huchton
Asst. Costume Shop Manager Glory Sprinkle
Run Crew Dallas Cochrum
Carpenters
Austin Bender, Bridget Colatruglio, Alex Lorrain-Hill, Danelle Morrow, Marc Kidwell
Electricians Austin Bender, Allie Butemeyer, Troy Carrico, Laura Claycamp, Emma Derr, Kat Fahrenthold, Brayden Young Stitcher Mabeline Hoang
Production Apprentices
Ronnie Jackson
Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions.
A Message from our Executive Director
I am thrilled to welcome you to another exciting season for young audiences!
Kicking off our season is Grace for President, which presents valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and the importance of every voice in a community through the trials and tribulations of running for class president.
Next, we will celebrate the holiday season with A Charlie Brown Christmas. Join Charlie Brown and his friends as they discover the true meaning of Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This beloved classic will remind us all of the joys of friendship, love, and the spirit of giving.
New this season is Dino-Light, presented by Lightwire Theater. This immersive experience will captivate audiences and create incredible visual landscapes, providing a magical atmosphere for families to enjoy together.
We will also continue our long tradition of presenting plays based on cherished books. This year audiences will get groovy with Pete the Cat and go on an adventure with James and the Giant Peach.
We are excited to embark on this journey with you and your children, and we look forward to seeing you at the theater! Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this season a memorable one.
Samantha Turner DCT Executive Director
About the Performance/Author
Kimberly and James Dean are the authors behind the Pete the Cat book series. James, a self-taught artist with a background in engineering, first brought Pete to life through his paintings based on a scrawny black kitten he rescued from a shelter and named Pete who became the cool blue cat in his drawings. Kimberly, a former teacher and New York Times bestselling author, brings her passion for storytelling and education to the series. Based in Savannah, Georgia, the Deans bring Pete’s adventures to life to encourage children to explore their imaginations, face challenges, build confidence, and approach life with a cheerful perspective. Since their first book, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, 87 Pete the Cat books (including picture books, songbooks, board books, and more) have been published, along with two musicals: Pete the Cat and Pete the Cat’s Big Hollywood Adventure.
Check Out These Other
Fun Pete the Cat Books:
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
Pete the Cat Treasury
Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
DON’T MISS THE REST OF THE 2024-25 SEASON
MICHAEL ALONZO*
Pete the Cat
Michael Alonzo is thrilled to return to DCT! Previous DCT appearances include A Charlie Brown Christmas, Grace for President, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!, The Happy Elf, and Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School. Regional appearances include Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Under The Stars, and Casa Mañana. Michael holds a BA in Music from The University of North Texas. Grateful for this cast and crew, and much love to Kevin and my family.
LOGAN DOLENCE
Jimmy Biddle
Logan Dolence is thrilled to be making his debut at DCT. He was born and raised in Zeeland, MI, but now calls Dallas, TX home. Logan was recently seen performing as a Vocalist with Princess Cruises aboard the Island Princess. Other credits include originating the role of Joseph in His Story the Musical, Newsies (Finch/Jack Understudy) at Casa Mañana, as well as Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince) at Timber Lake Playhouse. Additionally, Logan has performed at Cedar Point and Six Flags over Texas Amusement Parks, as well as performed as a puppeteer with the Dallas Puppet Theatre. “I’m so grateful for all of the friends and family in my life that surround me with love and support. And, special shoutout to Matty & Petey!
AMBER MARIE FLORES*
Olive Biddle
Amber Marie Flores is ecstatic to be working at DCT alongside this amazing cast and creative team! Her previous work includes The Amazing, Fabulous, and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia (Jacinta) at Amphibian Stage; The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolen), First Date (Casey), A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy), and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Nina) at Stage West; The Little Mermaid, Into the Woods (Lucinda/Baker’s Wife Understudy), and A Christmas Carol (Lucy/Guitarist) at Dallas Theater Center; Charlotte’s Web (Charlotte), West Side Story (Rosalia), and Jekyll and Hyde at Casa Mañana; A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), The Winter’s Tale (Perdita), and The Comedy of Errors (Luciana) at Trinity Shakespeare Festival; Lover’s and Executioners (Constance) at Circle Theatre; and The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Newsies at Lyric Stage. Amber is a proud graduate of TCU (B.F.A. Musical Theatre ’14) and a real estate agent with Helen Painter Group, Realtors. Instagram: @Ambermarieacts
JONAH MOON* Dad/Dance Captain
Jonah Moon is thrilled to be kicking off the new year with DCT! Jonah was last seen in last season’s production of The Magician’s Nephew (Aslan), and it is great to be back with DCT in this rockin’ show! Jonah has performed with Lyric Stage, Theatre Three, Stage West, and others, and is excited to continue the work of bringing joy to audiences in this new year. Let’s Rock!
RACHEL NICOLE POOLE Mom
Rachel Nicole Poole is excited for her first show with Dallas Children’s Theater! She was last seen in A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit) at Dallas Theater Center. Her other recent credits include: KHAN!!! The Musical (Saavik) with MusicalWriters.com, The Pirates of Penzance (The Pirate King) at Theatre Three, A Bronx Tale (Frieda) at Seven Angels Theater, and the title role in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Lyric Stage. As a Teaching Artist, Rachel has worked with students in several theaters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including Coppell Music Academy, Casa Mañana, Dallas Theater Center, and Broadway Dallas. Rachel is grateful to her family & friends for their love and support! Go Frogs & Enjoy the Show! www.rachelnicolepoole.com IG: @poolerthanyou
GENA LOE
Olive/Mom Understudy
Gena is excited to return to the DCT stage! Her previous work with DCT includes Charlotte’s Web (The Goose), Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical! (Bus Engine & More), and many more. Outside of children’s theater, Gena has been seen in Clue, A Christmas Carol, and The Little Mermaid at Dallas Theater Center; Rocky Horror at Lyric Stage; and Head Over Heels, Kinky Boots, and Disaster! at Uptown Players. She would like to thank her family for encouraging her to always dance her heart out!
TOMMY STUART
Pete/Jimmy/Dad Understudy
Tommy Stuart is delighted to return to Dallas Children’s Theater after appearing in Grace for President, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Charlotte’s Web. He holds a BFA in Drama from the University of Oklahoma. As an actor, he has performed locally with Casa Mañana, Cara Mía Theatre Company, Shakespeare Dallas, Circle Theatre, and regionally with The Alley Theater, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and Oklahoma Shakespeare. Tommy has worked as a Teaching Artist in Independent School Districts all over Texas. He thanks his family for their never-ending support.
Meet the Artistic / Production Staff
SAMANTHA TURNER
Executive Director
Samantha Turner is a leader in both the non-profit and corporate sectors with expertise in performing arts administration, business management, and marketing. In June 2023, she was named Executive Director for Dallas Children’s Theater after serving as Executive Director for Ballet Arizona for six years. During her tenure, the professional ballet company achieved its greatest levels of financial and creative health. Before Samantha was appointed Executive Director, she served three years as Ballet Arizona’s Director of Marketing, achieving record earned revenue for several productions. Prior to joining Ballet Arizona, Samantha held leadership roles in both non-profit and Fortune 500 companies. She served as Head of Business Operations and Finance for CAP21, a New York-based musical theatre conservatory and theatre company. Samantha moved into that role after a year-long sabbatical immersed in acting, singing, and dance training that allowed her to gain a deep understanding of the arts and artists. She integrated those insights with her 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience to transition to a career focused on the strategic management of arts organizations. Samantha’s for-profit career includes high-level marketing and business management roles at Aflac, Assurant, and other organizations of national and regional scope. In addition to her professional experience, Samantha holds MBAs in marketing and international business/ecommerce, and an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism.
ALLI BETSILL
Director & Choreographer
Alli Betsill is thrilled to work with DCT for the first time! Recent credits include The Sound of Music (Assistant Director/Understudy), Clue (Assistant Director/Understudy), and Into the Woods (Associate Director) at Dallas Theater Center; Seussical (Cat in the Hat) and Charlotte’s Web (Wilbur) at Casa Mañana; Manic Monologues (Co-Choreographer/Associate Director) and Mary Poppins (Dance Captain) at WaterTower Theatre; Broadway Our Way ‘24 (Choreographer) at Uptown Players; Bright Star (Choreographer) and Sister Act (Choreographer) at Texas Christian University; Black Comedy (Carol) at Theatre Arlington; The Addams Family (Director/Choreographer), Beauty and the Beast (Associate Director/Choreographer), Legally Blonde (Associate Director/Choreographer), and Matilda (Acrobat/Dance Capt) at The Firehouse Theatre; and Puffs (Sally/Others) at Imprint Theatreworks. She choreographed Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park, as well as completed Frantic Assembly’s TRAIN movement program. Other credits include: Circle Theatre, Amphibian Stage, Garland Summer Musicals, and Prism Movement Theater. Alli has a BFA in Theatre with an Acting Emphasis from TCU where she focused her honors thesis on Musical Theatre Dance and Choreography.
ADAM C. WRIGHT
Music Director
Adam C. Wright is a prolific pianist, composer, accompanist, and director who has maintained a lengthy and abundant career across North Texas. Music directing productions at Dallas Children’s Theater, WaterTower Theatre, Uptown Players, Imprint Theatreworks, and Theatre Three, to name a few, he rarely finds a moment when his fingers are away from the keys. Completed original works include A Taste of Beauty, Mama: A Musical, If a Frog Had Wings, and Another Night at the Starlight Lounge. He also worked as Betty Buckley’s rehearsal pianist for her show The Other Woman – The Vixens of Broadway. You can find him collaborating with vocalists at various cabaret venues and piano bars across the Metroplex.
KATHERINE STEPANEK
Scenic Designer
Katherine Stepanek is a Professor of Theatrical Design and Technology at Maryville College. Selected designs include Million Dollar Quartet at the Clarence Brown Theatre in Knoxville, TN; Miracle on 34th Street at Crane River Theatre in Kearney, NE; and The Hobbit at Lexington Children’s Theatre in Lexington, KY. She has also worked in the art department for Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War.
LAUREN WHEAT
Projection Designer
Lauren Wheat, she/her, is excited to be a part of DCT’s 2024-2025 season and recently helped bring A Charlie Brown Christmas to life for another holiday season! She is in her second year of the MFA Entertainment Design program at SMU, and she received her BFA from Baylor University in Theatre. Recent roles at DCT include scenic and projections designer for The Secret Life of Girls; scenic designer/ artist for Andi Boi; and props designer for Last Stop on Market Street and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She has designed at various DFW theater companies including Theatre Three, Stage West, Dallas Theater Center, and Shine Performing Arts Studio. Lauren would like to thank her family and her parents for their endless love and support. See more of her work at LaurenWheat.com.
AARON JOHANSEN
Lighting Designer
Aaron Johansen is pleased to be returning to Dallas Children’s Theater!! Previous collaborations have included: Dallas Theater Center, Second Thought Theatre (Artistic Associate/Resident Lighting Designer), Kitchen Dog Theater (Company Member), Stage West, Uptown Players, Cry Havoc Theater Company, Theatre Three, and Sweet Tooth Hotel Art installation. Aaron recently became the colighting director for The Drone Racing League where he lights drone races for television around the country. Follow my work and me on Instagram: @Famoustrendywizard. Enjoy the show!
SALLY FIORELLO
Props Designer
Sally began her association with Dallas Children’s Theater in 1984 and has served as a director, designer, actor, and consultant for numerous DCT productions. She is a master puppeteer and senior designer with the critically acclaimed Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts and has designed and performed in over 40 original puppet productions including such DCT favorites as The Nutcracker and The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She most recently designed props for this season’s A Charlie Brown Christmas and Grace for President. Sally is a recipient of the Dallas-Fort Worth Theatre Critics Forum Award.
MARCO SALINAS
Sound Designer
Marco has designed many, MANY shows for DCT over the last 22 years. He is also a recipient of numerous awards for his sound design work in the Dallas/Fort Worth theater scene and has designed for shows as far away as New York City and even Ireland. He is also the Director of Educational Tours with Shakespeare Dallas where he writes and directs local area tours that teach children and teens about William Shakespeare.
LYLE HUCHTON
Costume Designer
Lyle has been a working costumer in the Dallas area for over 30 years. He has designed over 50+ shows for Dallas Children’s Theater. Some of his favorites include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Ella Enchanted: the Musical; Treasure Island Reimagined!; Jungalbook; James and the Giant Peach; Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane; Pinkalicious, The Musical; and Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale. Other regional credits include The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Shakespeare Dallas, San Antonio Opera, and The Dallas Arboretum’s The 12 Days of Christmas. National tours for HIT Entertainment include Barney Live! and The Wiggles. He also worked on the locally produced PBS television show, Barney and Friends receiving two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Costume Design/Styling. He is in his 11th year as the Resident Costume Designer/ Costume Shop Manager at Dallas Children’s Theater.
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LEAH FITZGERALD*
Stage Manager
Leah is SO excited to be back at Dallas Children’s Theater! Regional credits: His Story the Musical (PSM), Dallas Theater Center (PSM/ASM/PA), Theatre Three, Dallas Children’s Theater, Lyric Stage (SM), and WaterTower Theatre (ASM). She would like to thank Jake, Firefly, and her friends for their support and encouragement. Extra thank you to Mom & Barry, love y’all always!
BECCA BONGIORNO*
Assistant Stage Manager
Becca is excited for her 10th season with Dallas Children’s Theater and being ASM for Pete the Cat. Becca graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Hendrix College. She completed an internship with Dallas Children’s Theater from 2014-2015 and has worked professionally on production teams around DFW since 2015. Recent productions include The Little Dog Laughed (Deck Crew and A2), Kinky Boots (Spot Op), Broadway Our Way (Spot Op), and The Prom (Spot Op) at Uptown Players; Jesus Christ Superstar (ASM), Goin’ Hollywood (Deck Crew) and Ann (ASM) at WaterTower Theatre; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters (Deck Crew Head/ASM), A Charlie Brown Christmas (ASM), and Life Doesn’t Frighten Me (Deck Crew Head/ASM), and Grace For President (ASM) at Dallas Children’s Theater; and Death Express! (Deck Crew) at Pegasus Theatre. She would like to take this opportunity to thank her family, theater families, and friends for their encouragement, love, and support. A special shout out to her dad, hoping he is watching and proud of all she has accomplished.
DCT Academy classes are taught by DCT professional artists; our classes help develop children with an interest in drama and performing arts in a hands-on environment where participation is encouraged and essential for learning.
Photos by Sylvia Elzafon, DCT staff, and Danny Hurley
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For the Ride Home
Keep the fun going with a special activity for everyone!
1. Did you participate in any of the pre-show activities before watching Pete the Cat? What was your favorite?
2. Describe some of the costumes from the show. What kinds of things do you think the costume designer had to think about in order to create costumes based on a picture book?
3. Compare the Pete the Cat books to the Pete the Cat performance at Dallas Children’s Theater. What was the same? What was different?
4. In the show, Jimmy gets anxious and has to crawl under the couch. Do you ever feel anxious or nervous? What do you do to help relieve your stress?
5. Pretend you have magic glasses on (use your hands to make a binocular-type shape to look through)…what beautiful things do you see around you?
6. Would you consider Pete’s bus to be a character in the play? Why or why not?
7. Do you think that Pete the Cat has a message to share with the audience? What would that message be?
8. Pete and Jimmy have a special relationship (Jimmy even calls Pete his best friend). Do you have a pet? What makes that relationship special to you?
9. Imagine you have to write a review of Pete the Cat. How would you describe what you saw onstage at Dallas Children’s Theater?
10. Have you ever considered a career in the theater? What sort of theater-related job sounds the most interesting to you?
DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER THANKS YOU!
Reflects gifts received through January 11, 2025.
On behalf of the 90,000 children and families served annually, we gratefully acknowledge our donors who through their contributions made it possible for DCT to present over 500 performances of high quality, professional theater for youth and families. Although program space limits our ability to publicly recognize only donors of $500 and above, we deeply and sincerely appreciate every contribution. As ticket sales cover a small percentage our costs, your annual financial support is critical to introducing North Texas children to the magic of live theater. Should you wish to be added to this extraordinary list of donors or suggest corrections to our list, please contact the DCT Development Department at 214.978.0110 and THANK YOU!
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Leah Mora* PRESIDENT
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CaitLyne Martin
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Josh Smith
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Nolan Moralez
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Lyle Huchton
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Marco Salinas
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Glory Sprinkle
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Sally Fiorello
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN
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