JANUARY 21-FEBRUARY 18, 2024 NEWMARK THEATRE
Happy New Year and Welcome to OCT’s 35th Anniversary Season! My name is Jenn Hartmann Luck, and I am thrilled to be here as the new Producing Artistic Director for Oregon Children’s Theatre! I have been eager to finally welcome you to an OCT show since my arrival in Portland and what better way to kick off the new year, than with TWO beloved titles for youth and families! As we all continue to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, I believe it is more important than ever before to gather in community and celebrate the human spirit. That’s why I love live theatre and why it is our mission to create exceptional theatre experiences that transform the lives of young people. When I think about how excited I am that The Lightning Thief is my Portland Directorial Debut as Producing Artistic Director at OCT, the songwriter in me always return to these lyrics: SALLY Normal is a myth Everyone has issues they’re dealing with PERCY Mom, if you’re weird, you’re weak SALLY That’s where you’re wrong The things that make you different Are the very things that make you Strong So be strong. Lyrics from “STRONG” from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
This is the moment when Sally Jackson, Percy’s mom, explains to him that his differences are what make him strong, not weak. That being “normal” is a total myth and that we are all stronger when we lean into the things that make us different. I relate to these lyrics on so many levels. As a human, as an artist, as an educator, and as a mother of two. Percy is such a raw, vulnerable character, thrown into a situation he wasn’t even remotely prepared for. Struggling in school, struggling with friends, struggling at home – he could have never imagined the greatness that lied ahead of him. That is my wish for us all. For every person - young & old – to know that there is greatness within. We don’t even have to fight monsters to prove it. Thank you for going on this awesome, dangerous, scary, and thrilling heroes quest with us. It’s going to rock!
Jenn Hartmann Luck Producing Artistic Director
Oregon Children’s Theatre presents
January 21-February 18, 2024 • Newmark Theatre Book by Joe Tracz • Music, Lyrics, and Orchestrations by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Director Jenn Hartmann Luck Music Director Addison DeSantis
Sound Designer Rory Stitt
Scenic Designer Alex Meyer
Properties Designer Emily Rusmisel
Costume Designer Sydney Dufka
Choreographer Kristen Paige
Lighting Designer Carl Faber
Stage Manager Emily Trimble
CAST
Tyson Thames Percy Grace Farrell* Annabeth Terry Kitagawa Grover, Mr. D Adam Roper Chiron, Mr. Brunner, Poseidon, Hades, Cyclops, Gabe Jayna Sweet Sally, Mrs. Dodds, Clarisse, Aunty Em, Thalia Alanna Fagan Luke, Ares, Minotaur Henry Findtner Understudy: Percy, Grover, Chiron, Luke tracks Bailey McIlroy* Understudy: Annabeth, Sally tracks
PRODUCTION CREW Ian Anderson-Priddy Emily Horton Alea Tran Amalea Krill* Cate Bonner* Chloe Wilson* Liz Schachterle Drew Simpson Rowan Spiers-Floyd
Production Electrician Wardrobe Manager Assistant Stage Manager Directing Apprentice Stage Management Apprentice Costume Design Apprentice Costume Engineer and Puppet Creator Costume Engineer and Puppet Creator Fight Choreographer
NEWMARK THEATRE HOUSE CREW Tim McGarry Danny Cook Duane Rodakowski Lorin Sly
Head Carpenter Head Flyman & Head of House Head Sound Engineer Head Electrician
Rehearsal Tracks & Software provided by Right On Cue Services Stage labor for this production is provided by IATSE Local 28.
*Member of the Young Professionals Company OCT's award-winning teen program form students seeking advanced training through exposure to a wide range of college-level workshops, professional development, resources, and information. Learn More Here!
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Oregon Children’s Theatre’s box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at octc.org or by calling (503) 228-9571. Oregon Children’s Theatre does not have a physical box office at this time; please contact us by phone or email at info@octc.org if you need additional support. Wheelchair seating is available at all performances and should be reserved in advance through the box office. Select performances will be sign interpreted and are indicated on OCT’s website. Infrared audio enhancement, children’s booster seats, and sensory bags (equipped with noise cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads) are available at the Hatfield Hall coat check, located on the main floor of the venue.
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Welcome to the Theatre! We’re so happy you’re here! Whether this is your first time at a play, or you’ve seen many before, here are a few things to expect and ways to enjoy the show! Be Attentive: Look and listen to the actors and musicians on stage. Notice how the costumes, scenery and music help tell the story. You may even be invited to sing along! Be Careful: Remember that, during the performance, the lights in the theater will be dark, so if you need to move around it is best to go with a parent. Be safe by walking instead of running in the theater. Staying seated in your chair (or on a parent’s lap!) while keeping your hands and feet to yourself (not kicking the seat in front of you) will make sure everyone around you has a safe space to enjoy the show! Be Kind by laughing when something is funny and applauding after songs! This lets the actors know you’re having a good time. We can also be kind by making sure the folks around us can see and hear the show. It’s easier for everyone to see and hear when we’re in our seats and listening carefully.
Remember that no food or drinks are allowed inside the theater during the performance, so enjoy your snacks outside before the show begins. If you feel overwhelmed and need to take a break, you can leave the theater at any time, just make sure you go safely with a parent. When you’re ready you can come back to see the rest of the show! Parents, please remember that the video or audio recording of this performance by any means is strictly prohibited. Please turn off or silence any mobile devices that may make noise during the performance.
Thanks for coming, and enjoy the show!
CAST Tyson Thames Percy
Tyson is a 16-year-old junior at Nelson High School. Some of his previous credits include Buddy the Elf (Elf Jr.), Troy Bolton (High School Musical Jr.), and Pippin Understudy (Pippin). He’s very excited to be playing Percy! When Tyson was in elementary school, the Percy Jackson books were his escape and the first books he really loved. Now, to bring this character to life onstage is one of those full circle moments. Hey there, little Tyson. Look at you now. I’m proud of you.
Terry Kitagawa Grover, Mr. D
Terry Kitagawa (he/him) is a PNW based actor, director, and musician. This is his second OCT production and he is so excited to be performing with The Lightning Thief team. Credits include: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, OCT; The Winter’s Tale, Struts and Frets; Ring of Fire, Stumptown Stages; Baseball Saved Us, 5th Ave Adventure Musical Theatre; Cambodian Rock Band, Oregon Shakespeare Festival; We Are Not Free by Traci Chee, audiobook. Thank you to all my loved ones! IG: @the_terrence
Grace Farrell* Annabeth
Grace is so excited to bring this amazing story to the stage as one of her alltime favorite characters! She saw her first OCT show when she was 7 and is excited to now be taking the stage! She has been doing theater since she was 8 and is currently in OCT’s Young Professional Company. Some of her past favorite shows have been Frozen Jr (Sven) and Bye Bye Birdie YPE (Margie). She would like to thank her amazing family and the cast and crew of Lightning Thief for all their support! Lamentations 3:22-23
Adam John Roper Chiron, Mr. Brunner, Poseidon, Hades, Cyclops, Gabe
Adam Roper is a performer originally from the East Coast. He holds a BFA in Theatre from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, having studied both at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Experimental Theatre Wing. Recent roles include Florizel in The Winter’s Tale, Jasper in The Inheritance (Parts 1 and 2) and The Red Dragon in last year’s Dragons Love Tacos at OCT. When not performing, Adam spends his time teaching yoga, going to Crossfit, and working as a Realtor for Works Real Estate. Many thanks to his friends and family for all of their support.
CAST Jayna Sweet Sally, Mrs. Dodds, Clarisse, Aunty Em, Thalia
Jayna Sweet is a Portlandbased actor, writer, and producer, originally from Phoenix. Recently, Jayna has been seen on stage with Bag&Baggage, Lakewood, and Gallery Theatre, where in 2022 she earned the BroadwayWorld Regional Award for Best Performer in a Play. With a decade-long career in LA, Jayna contributed to countless projects, including Disney’s Lemonade Mouth. Additionally, she endeavors to enrich the lives of young artists as a Teaching Artist here at Oregon Children’s Theatre. Jayna is also the Founding Artistic Director of development theatre Stomping Grounds Arthouse. Thanks to Jenn & the team for entrusting me with these characters! Big hello to Kinsey and Judah!
Henry Findter Understudy
Henry is ecstatic to be making his OCT mainstage debut! Past productions include Matilda (NWCT) and Christmas Story: The Musical (Elsinore). He is a senior at Tualatin High School who in his free time loves listening to music and watching movies with friends. He would love to extend a huge thank you to his mom and to the show team!
Alanna Fagan Luke, Ares, Minotaur
Alanna Fagan isn’t sure if it pays to be a good kid, but is thrilled to make their OCT debut with these ones. Graduated from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), Alanna is a performance artist and writer who recently made a very large ceramic duck to represent the tenacious and unwavering presence of nature across both land and sea (just kidding, it represents their dad.) Huge shoutout to scenic designer Alex Meyer for being incredible in everything, especially living together. Recent credits include: In a Different Reality She’s Clawing at the Walls (Shaking the Tree) and Lora Grasshopper Kittycat (New Room Studios) @avelyesqe
Bailey McIlroy* Understudy
Bailey McIlroy is thrilled to join the cast of The Lighting Thief as a swing in her debut season with OCT. She is also a new YP this year and eager to get involved with YP productions in the future. Notable past roles include Dragon in Shrek, Ida in Honk!, and most recently, The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. Bailey loves reading and writing fantasy, thrifting, and playing with prop swords. She’d like to thank God for this opportunity, as well as the folks at Journey Theater Arts for helping her to get this far.
CREATIVE TEAM Jenn Hartmann Luck Director Jenn is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist, educator, director, producer, songwriter/composer, and arts leader who has been working in the Arts Education and Theatre for Young Audiences space for 25 years. As Director of Partnerships and Programming for Education at the Paramount Theatre in Austin for almost a decade, Jenn presented full seasons of live performing arts programming for young audiences and built an Education Department that served over 22, 000 students per year. She holds a BA in Theatre Performance from Arizona State University and an MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from The University of Texas. Prior to her time in Austin, she was part of P.L.A.Y (Performing for Los Angeles Youth); the award-winning Education Department at Center Theatre Group. As a creator of new musical theatre, Jenn is the composer and colyricist of Gretel! The Musical, co-written with awardwinning playwright Suzan Zeder. Gretel! premiered at Austin’s Paramount Theatre in 2019 and had its regional premiere at First Stage Milwaukee in 2020. Jenn is thrilled to be named the new Producing Artistic Director of Oregon Children’s Theatre and is enjoying her new home with her husband, her two children, Lucy and Wyatt, their dogs Maple, Wonder, and Waco, and their cat, Rooney.
Addison DeSantis Music Director Addison grew up in Northern California and earned his BA in Music Composition from California State University, Chico in 2012. There he served as Music Director for The Blue Room Theater Young Company from 2016 to 2019. Since relocating to Portland in 2020, Addison has been enamored by the local theater community and feels extremely grateful to be a part of the team at Oregon Children’s Theatre.
Sydney Dufka Costume Designer Sydney Dufka Forchielli is a visual storyteller and costume designer. She is interested in exploring the motivation of characters through the details in the clothing. Her work is rooted in research, and finding the silhouettes and shapes through sketching. Sydney believes art is a universal form of communication that is vital to humanity. Sydney is also an accomplished craftsman and seamstress, spending much of her spare time behind the sewing machine building her fashion designs. As well as occasional costume builds for fellow designers. Additionally Sydney is an Associate Designer with LDC Design Associates in NYC. Educated in Chicago and based in Portland Oregon and New York City. Sydney holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Costume Design from The Theatre School at DePaul University. For more examples of Sydney’s work visit sydneydufkadesigns.com
Carl Faber Lighting Designer Carl is delighted to return to OCT after designing Merry Happy Everything upstairs and Ella Enchanted back in 2018. Recently around town: Hair (Portland Center Stage), Absence: Terence Blanchard (Portland Opera), Snapshots (Broadway Rose), Sanctuaries (Third Angle), Elephant & Piggie (NWCT), and Portland Revels. Outside of Portland: Arena Stage, Boston Institute of Contemporary Art, Ars Nova, American Dance Festival, Eaux Claires Festival, and Oklahoma Contemporary, as well as touring production for Bruce Springsteen, Bon Iver, and The National. Member: United Scenic Artists Local USA 829.
Alex Meyer Scenic Designer Alex is happy to be working again with Oregon Children’s Theatre! Recent favorite projects include Our Dear Dead Drug Lord at Crave Theatre and California at The Theatre Company. She has designed for Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Bag&Baggage Productions, Portland Shakespeare Project, Broadway Rose, Imago Theatre, Salt and Sage Productions, Fuse Theatre Ensemble, CoHo Productions, Enlightened Theatrics, Roots and All Theatre Ensemble, and Experience Theatre Project. Her artwork has most recently been shown with Lunaria Gallery and Blackfish Gallery. Alex holds a Bachelors Degree in Art and Theatre from Augustana University (SD). More at www.designbyalexmeyer.com.
CREATIVE TEAM Rory Stitt Sound Designer Active primarily as a composer and sound designer, Rory has also worked extensively as an actor, orchestrator, and music director. He has performed his solo work at the Kennedy Center (D.C.) and Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre (NYC), and been represented at the MIDEM music festival in Cannes. Hear his work at www.rorystitt.com
Kristen Paige Choreographer Kristen is grateful to be choreographing once more for OCT! In 2019, she had the honor of choregraphing former Artistic Director Stan Foote’s final show, The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Kristen also teaches theatre and dance all over Portland, including OCT. She can occasionally be seen on stage such as “She” in Stage Kiss at Twilight and “Mom” in Lakewood’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It’s been a privilege for her to work with Jenn and the incredible performers in The Lightning Thief.
Emily Trimble Stage Manager Emily Trimble earned her BA from The University of Texas at Dallas and spent several years working in Dallas after graduation. In Portland she has worked at Bag&Baggage, Broadway Rose, Corrib Theatre, and was a core member of OPS Fest. Emily has been stage managing for OCT since 2017! Some of her favorite shows she’s worked on at OCT include: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, Frog & Toad, Cassius Clay, and Dragons Love Tacos. In her free time, Emily enjoys crocheting, watching bad action movies with her husband, and hanging with her kittens, Mal and Wash.
Emily Rusmisel Properties Designer On staff with Oregon Children’s Theatre since 2017, Emily’s been prone to paint, carve foam, sew curtains, and do the occasional taco related scenic design! Working throughout the Willamette Valley, Emily’s design recognitions include the 2020 PAMTA for Outstanding Scenic Design for Footloose with Broadway Rose Theatre Company, the 2019 Sparkle Award for Outstanding Set Design for Wolf at the Door with Milagro Theatre, the 2018 PAMTA for Outstanding Scenic Design for Trails with Broadway Rose Theatre Company, and the 2018 Drammy for Outstanding Achievement in Properties Design for Men on Boats with Third Rail Repertory Theatre. Before hitting the PDX arts scene in 2014, Emily spent three seasons with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, led public arts projects, and taught puppetry workshops at public schools, libraries, and the Children’s Discovery Museum. www.emilyrusmisel.com
Alea Tran Assistant Stage Manager Alea Tran is excited to return for their second show with OCT. As a child they were an avid fan of the Percy Jackson books, so being here is a real treat. In addition to their work backstage, Alea is a member of the PATHWAYS mentorship program through Artists Repertory and on staff at Third Rail Repertory Theatre. Recent productions include Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (assistant stage manager, Oregon Children’s); Liberace & Liza: Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute) (production assistant, Portland Center Stage); Adam’s Run (stage manager, Renegade Opera); American Fast (production manager, Artists Repertory).
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Founded in 1988, Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT) has served well over two million children, teachers, and families. Its mission is to create exceptional theater experiences that transform lives. OCT is Oregon’s largest non-profit professional theater for young audiences and a resident company of Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Performances are held weekdays for school audiences and on weekends for family audiences. OCT offers numerous school services including study guides, teacher professional development opportunities, in-school workshops, and an extensive outreach program. OCT’s Education Department offers year-round theater classes for children ages 3-18 and the Young Professionals Company, a year-round mentoring program for teens that includes professional level training, education, and public performances. Funding for Oregon Children’s Theatre’s 2023-2024 season is provided in part by the National Endowment of the Arts, Shubert Foundation, the Regional Arts & Culture Council, the James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation, Ronni Lacroute, the Oregon Dept. of Education, Maybelle Clark MacDonald Fund, and the Oregon Arts Commission.
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