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Book By Sara Wordsworth Music and Lyrics By Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Original Broadway Orchestrations by Dave Metzger

Original Broadway Music Arrangements by Stephen Oremus

Additional Broadway Dance Music Arrangements by David Chase

CREATIVE AND CREW Director Stephanie Fox

Music Director Ariana Kroeger

Choreographer Todd Weeks

Stage Manager Kalia Pagano Production Assistants Katie Balinski, Abigail Bick, Cece Mohr Finley Mohr, Paige Presnall, Cora Will Lighting Design Tanner Douglas

Sound Design Russell Sides

Costume Design Nyssa Arnold

Props Design Joe Guzon

Artistic Director Stephanie Fox Marketing Carole Ann Miller

Set Design Stephanie Fox Scenic Artist Tobias Reynolds

Technical Director A. Merkt Production Photographer Lisa Teadt Photography

Crew Sophia Boulos, Adella Brauer, Oliver Garbus, Lily Teadt

Artistic Director’s Note Every season is magical but this season brings some really special productions that are close to my heart.

We begin our season with The Wizard of Oz which is my all-time favorite childhood classic. I was honored to play Dorothy as a senior in high school, and that experience left a lasting mark on my heart. I still have a full collection of Oz memorabilia. Beyond the nostalgia, it’s the story’s message that continues to resonate for me. No matter where life takes you, you can always find your people, your chosen family, and still stay connected to where you began. Also, GCPA is built around the pillars our four friends are seeking. We’re a community built on compassion, strength, and inquisitiveness, reminding each other that “there’s no place like home.”

From Oz’s timeless journey, we jump into the high-energy world of Grease. This one also holds a special place in my story as I’ve played Jan three times, the most memorable being where I met my husband and my core, life-long friend group. (Shout out to the Shawnees!) It’s a classic, and while some of its themes reflect a different era, at its core Grease is about young people figuring out who they are, how they fit in, and how to stay true to themselves in the process. That exploration is exactly what makes working with young artists so inspiring. They’re right in the middle of that same journey, discovering who they want to be both onstage and off.

Next up, we return to Frozen Kids and this one feels like a celebration. This is our firstever official repeat of a production. We first staged Frozen in 2021, just as we were finding our way back after COVID. It was a masked, limited performance, but it carried so much joy and healing at a time we needed it most. Bringing it back now for ages 6 11, along with Frozen Jr. for ages 11 - 16, gives us the chance to revisit that story of love, bravery, and sisterhood - this time, without barriers. For many of our students, Frozen is their “Oz,” and I can’t wait to see new performers find their voices in Arendelle with this registration-based production.

For our audition-based programs, we have a first! Our middle group will tackle a fulllength production of The Lightning Thief. This will be for ages 11–16 and gives this group a bigger stage and a bigger challenge. Very similar to Oz, The Lightning Thief follows a young person on an epic journey of self-realization along with loyal companions and a lot of magic. I’m excited to watch our young artists rise to the occasion.

And then there’s Rent. This one has been on our “dream show” list for years - and for good reason. It’s Executive Director Paul Pagano’s all-time favorite, and one that has shaped countless performers and theatre lovers alike. Rent is a rock musical that follows a group of young artists and friends in New York City as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of life and creativity while confronting the impact of the AIDS epidemic. Because of its mature themes, we extended the age range to 16–20, allowing older performers to take on material that pushes them artistically and emotionally.

Across every show this season, whether we’re skipping down the yellow brick road, dancing through Rydell High, or standing on the rooftops of New York, our performers are learning to take risks, tell stories, and find their people. As an artistic team, we’re constantly amazed by their growth, courage, and their ability to find joy in the work.

If you like what you see, please consider joining us on our mission to provide quality, challenging, and out-of-the-box theatre for St. Louis youth. See our shows, take our classes, spread the word, volunteer or donate. We’d love your GCPA story to begin today.

Stephanie Fox Artistic Director

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Director’s Note Welcome to Frozen Kids Session 2!

What a magical two weeks we’ve had in Arendelle! Each year I am amazed at the talent, focus, and tenacity of these young campers.

They come in on the first Monday, many not knowing a soul in the room, and by the final day they have accomplished something grander than they could have imagined while making so many friends along the way.

That’s apropos for the story of Frozen! Ultimately a story of sisters and their love, it’s also a story of realizing your potential and surrounding yourself with those who help you become your best self. Each day we see campers supporting each other and their accomplishments. Of course, they are learning to sing, dance and act, but more importantly they are finding their confidence and learning to collaborate and celebrate one another - just like Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven.

I did not lead (and could not lead) this camp alone! It was wonderful to work with two Alums (Ariana - Musical Director and Kalia - Stage Manager). Seeing them use their experience and training to lead the next group of students is incredibly rewarding.

Ariana stepped into her first director position, leading the students with fun, creativity, and high expectations. Kalia kept them (and me!) focused and on task while keeping all the parents in the loop!

One of our amazing dance instructors, Todd, led these young performers with kindness and structure - teaching them all about formations and being seen!

We also had the all-stars of Interns. Katie, Abby, Finley, Cece, Paige and Cora did it all from helping students feel comfortable to reviewing material with them to taking out their trash! And they did it all with such positive attitudes. We couldn’t have been luckier. Add to that some amazing crew (Sophia, Adella, Oliver and Lily!) and we have the recipe for a fantastic camp and production!

We hope you enjoy your jounrey to Arendelle! Please shut off your phones and enjoy this story as it is meant - live and not through a lens!

Stephanie Fox

SONGS Scene 1 - Arendelle, Summertime LET THE SUN SHINE ON...........................................................Storytellers, Young Elsa, Young Anna, Queen Iduna, King Agnarr & Company Scene 2 - The Castle A LITTLE BIT OF YOU...........................Young Elsa, Young Anna & Snow Chorus Scene 3 - The Castle DO YOU WANNA BUILD A SNOWMAN.....................Young Anna, Young Elsa, Middle Anna, Middle Elsa Scene 4 - The Castle, Three Years Later FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER.....................................Anna, Elsa & Company LOVE IS AN OPEN DOOR.......................................................Anna. Hans & Company Scene 5 - The North Mountain LET IT GO...........................................................................................................Elsa, Storytellers, Snow Chorus Scene 6 - The North Mountain IN SUMMER..............................................................................Olaf, Sven, Kristoff, Anna, & Summer Chorus Scene 7 - The Castle Scene 8 - The North Mountain Scene 9 - The North Mountain FIXER UPPER......................................................Pabbie, Bulda, Kristoff, Anna, Sven, Storytellers & Hiddenfolk Scene 10 - The Castle Scene 11 - Outside The Castle FINALE ............................................................................................................................Company

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CAST ELSA

ANNA

OLAF

SVEN

Luke L.

Jackie Ertle

MIDDLE

XOUNG

MIDDLE

ELSA

ANNA

ANNA

Lexie Dobson

KRISTOFF

Haseley Brauer XOUNG ELSA

Caroline Wojtyna

Daisy Erker

Winnie Youngblood

PABBI

Allison N.

WESELTON Finlay Clark

Elise L.

Emiline Knepper

HANS

Maggie McDonald

BULDA

Savannah Westbrook

KING AGNARR Annabelle Lacey

QUEEN IDUNA Scarlett Haxel

Cook Clara Beck Storyteller 1 Cecilia Merida Storyteller1 Handmaiden Mila S. Storyteller 2 Lillian Meer Storyteller2 Housekeeper Evie H. Storyteller 3 Anastasia Kirkou Storyteller3 Bishop Peter Goldkamp Storyteller4 Storyteller 4 Frances Goldkamp Butler Hadley Shaffer Steward Beau VanLeeuwen

Townspeople Cora Bochtler, Reese Bochtler, Karl B., Clara B., Catherine Gunther, Katie Kaplan, Frankie Manning, Rachel Martin, Priscilla Merida, Adalynn M., Hazel Walters, Veda W., Charlotte W., Rosemary Yaeger

Snow Chorus Margot Beye, Emma Brunel, Libby Bruning, Fiorella F., Harper Lewis, Mia McDonald, Betty Meer, Cali N., Alice Scharenborg, Grace Whealon

Castle Staff Ana I., Katharine Manning, Annie McDonald

Who's Who

Clara Beck

Margot Beye

Cora Bochtler

Reese Bochtler

Karl B.

Clara B.

Haseley Brauer

Emma Brunel

Libby Bruning

Finlay Clark

Lexie Dobson

Daisy Erker

Jackie Ertle

Fiorella F.

Frances Goldkamp

Peter Goldkamp

Catherine Gunther

Scarlett Haxel

Evie H.

Ana I.

Katie Kaplan

Anastasia Kirkou

Emiline Knepper

Annabelle Lacey

Elise L.

Who's Who

Luke L.

Harper Lewis

Frankie Manning

Katharine Manning

Rachel Martin

Annie McDonald

Maggie McDonald

Mia McDonald

Betty Meer

Lillian Meer

Cecilia Merida

Priscilla Merida

Adalynn M.

Allison N.

Cali N.

Alice Scharenborg

Hadley Shaffer

Beau VanLeeuwen

Mila S.

Hazel Walters

Veda W.

Savannah Westbrook

Grace Whealon

Charlotte W.

Caroline Wojtyna

Who's Who

Rosemary Yaeger

Winnie Youngblood

Musical Makers Musical Makers

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