Pete the Cat

MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS TALLAHASSEE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS

Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond

Music by Will Aronson

Based on the Pete the Cat series of books

by Kimberly and James Dean Originally Commissioned, Developed and Produced

by TheaterWorksUSA Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Director Joe Svisco Assistant Director Margaret Giles

Music Director Erica Dowling

Choreographer Zola Geyer

Lighting Design Walter Pasco

Sound Design Joe Svisco

Lighting Operator Niva Geyer

Sound Operator Riley Kesten

Scenic Design and Construction Jack Jammer

Operator Trainee Pearl Hogan

Costume Design Tonya John

Graphic Design Pearl Hogan

Costumer Tonya John

Scan the QR code to view cast bios.

Scenic Charge Dianna Baxter Properties Design Tonya John Properties Construction Tonya John and Dylan Chapman

CAST

Pete the Cat ________________________ ALDEN HUTCHISON Dad (Arthur Biddle) ________________________ KEVIN JOHN Mom (Sandy Biddle) ____________________ JULIET YAQUES Jimmy Biddle _________________________ WALTER PASCO Olive Biddle/Cat Catcher/Eloise _____________ LILY ZUEHLKE

Mrs. Creech/Mona Lisa/Grumpy Toad ___________ ERIN JOHN Gus the Platypus/Barnaby/Shark _____________JACK JAMMER SONGS Life Is An Adventure __________________________ Company Life Is An Adventure (Playoff) _________________ Instrumental Pete Philosophy ___________________________ Jimmy & Pete Happy Roommates ________________________ Jimmy & Pete School ____________________ Mrs. Creech, Eloise & Barnaby Painting ____________________________________ Company After School / Family Jam _______________ Olive, Mom & Dad The Sneezing Song _________________________ Olive & Pete After Sneezing Song ________________________ Instrumental Happy Housecat _________________________________ Pete To Couch _________________________________ Instrumental Under the Couch _____________________________ Company Bus Reveal _______________________________ Instrumental It’s a VW Bus _____________________________ Pete & Jimmy Paris Magic ________________________________ Instrumental Jimmy Philosophy _______________________________ Jimmy Jam Jam (Transition 1) ______ Grumpy Toad, Gus the Platypus, Jimmy & Olive Jam Jam (Transition 2) _____ Grumpy Toad & Gus the Platypus Magic World _________________________________ Company A Cat Named Pete ____________________________ Company Bows ______________________________________ Company

WHAT TO EXPECT AT PETE THE CAT

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Pete the Cat is about one hour long with no intermission.

This show includes music, singing, talking, and applause. Some parts may be loud, and some parts may be quiet. You may cover your ears, wear headphones, move quietly, or take a break if you need one.

You may leave the theatre at any time and come back when you are ready.

Bathrooms are located in the back left corner.

If you need help, ask a Making Light Productions staff member or volunteer; they wear yellow name badges.

WHAT THIS SHOW IS ABOUT

Pete the Cat is about a cool, groovy cat named Pete who comes to stay with the Biddle family. Jimmy Biddle is a very good student, but he is worried about a big test at school.

Pete helps Jimmy see that life is not just about being perfect. Together, they go on a big adventure with music, art, imagination, and new friends. Along the way, Jimmy learns that mistakes are okay, trying new things can be fun, and sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to look at it in a new way.

By the end of the show, Jimmy, Pete, and the whole family learn to be brave, creative, and a little more groovy.

THIS PRODUCTION IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY

OUR LUMINARIES

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Recognition below reflects total giving over the past 12 months.

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ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS (AS OF MAY 31, 2026) Show Sponsors ($5,000+) Anonymous Producer’s Pals ($2,500–$4,999) No donors at this level yet.

Enthusiasts ($1,000–$2,499) Anonymous 7 Eric Cheng M. Mathewson Patrons ($750–$999) Anonymous 8 Associates ($500–$749) Gail Cauthen Grant Geyer Linda Christian Erin Gillespie Jennifer Coviello Jeff and Jessica Kahn CopyFax 2000 Mark and Marilyn Seastrom Debut ($250–$499) Anonymous 5 Anonymous 6 Protivity Julia Sloan

Lane Williams Lauren McIver Woman’s Club of Tallahassee Juliet Yaques

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L. Christian Mark and Marilyn Seastrom Juliet Yaques BE PART OF THE LIGHT

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