Digital playbill: THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald

Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald & Jonathan K. Waller

Music by Timothy Allen McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller, David Weinstein, Stephen Gabriel

Based on the book FLAT STANLEY by Jeff Brown

THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY was originally produced by Work Light Productions under license agreement granted by The Trust U/W/O Jeff Brown, Marc Ginsberg, Trustee. Flat Stanley books are published by HarperCollins Children's Books.

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

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SCERA President & CEO

Adam J. Robertson

Director/Choreographer

Brodee Ripple

Music Director

Kelsey Mariner Thompson

Stage Manager

Danielle Berry

Scenic Designer

Chase Ramsey

Costume Designer

Deborah Bowman

Lighting Designer Master Electrician

Chase Elison

Props Designer

Christy Norton

Sound Designer Audio Engineer

Chase Elison

Scenic Shop Manager

Zippy Hellewell

Carpenters

Zippy Hellewell

Victoria Larsen

Ethan Harrison

Carson Severts

Scenic Painters

Faith Sage

Kalicia Moore

Daisy Bailey

Madi Fontana

Olivia Kleven

Brighton Aland Stitchers

Kelsey Seaver

Deborah Bowman

Abigail Clay

Props Assistants

Kaysie Norton

Megan Bird

Deck Crew

Zippy Hellewell

This project is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Stanley ................................................................................................................................. BENJAMIN HANSEN

Arthur / Assistant Director ...................................................................................................... KOEN GREENE

Mr. Lambchop / Napoleon / Herb Wavecrest ........................................................... STEVEN GROSSEN

Mrs. Lambchop / Hollywood Assistant 1 / Sneak Thief / Bikini Wahini................. SAVANNAH GROSSEN

Mrs. Cartero / Bulletin Board / Hollywood Assistant 2 / Mona Lisa .......... MADELYN THOMPSON

Dr. Dan / Hollywood Agent / Samantha / O Jay D’Art / Officer Day ........................... SYDNEY WRIGHT

Photos by Alexa Begay

SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

Scene 1: Lambchop Neighborhood

Meet the Lambchops ..........................................................................................Company

Scene 2: Lambchop Home

Lambchop Lullaby .. ............................................................ Mr. & Mrs. Lambchop

I Wish I Were Pt. 1 .. ....................................................................... Stanley & Arthur

I Wish I Were Pt. 2 ......................................................................................... . Stanley

Stanley’s Wish ................................................................................... Bulletin Board

Flatcakes for Breakfast .. .......................................................... Lambchop Family

My Child is Flat .......................................................................... Lambchop Family

Scene 3: Dr. Dan’s Office

Scene 4: Lambchop Home

Funny Sunny Side ...................................................... Mr. & Mrs. Lambchop, Stanley

Scene 5: Arthur’s Monologue

Scene 6: Lambchop Neighborhood

In a Tree .......................................................................................................................Stanley

Travelin’ Through the Mail .................................................................................. Company

Scene 7: Los Angeles, California

Talent ........................................................................... Stanley, Hollywood Agent, Hollywood Assistants

Scene 8: A Letter to Stanley

Arthur’s Letter ................................................................................................. Arthur

Scene 9: Paris, France

Scene 10: Stanley Gets a Letter

Mom and Dad’s Letter ................................................. Stanley, Mr.& Mrs. Lambchop

Scene 11: Honolulu, Hawaii

Surfin’ the Mail ...................................................................................................... Company

Scene 12: Stanley’s Choice

Travelin’ Through the Mail .................................................................................. Company

CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

(in alphabetical order by last name)

DANIELLE BERRY

(Stage Manager) Danielle works as SCERA’s Production Manager and Administrative Assistant, and has stage managed more shows than she can count. A favorite experience was stage managing three shows at the 2018 Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe Festival. Danielle has costume designed shows for SCERA and COPA Youth Theatre. “Thanks to the cast and production team who remind me why I love this crazy world of theater, and the biggest thank you to my friends and family for supporting me in what I love to do.”

DEBORAH BOWMAN

(Costume Designer)

Debbie started singing and acting when she was four years old and has enjoyed the stage ever since. You've seen her as Mother Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life: The Musical , Sister Amnesia in Nuncrackers , in Sister Act and singing in SCERA’s Night of Broadway concert. Debbie feels blessed to have a high school hobby turn into her dream job these last 17 years working at the SCERA Costume Shop. She has costume designed many shows, with some favorites being Oklahoma, The Play That Goes Wrong,The SpongeBob Musical, Catch Me If You Can, The Drowsy Chaperone, Matilda The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Hairspray, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Newsies . But her favorite role to play is grandma to five beautiful grandbabies, mom to two great kids (and their spouses), and wife to her extremely supportive husband John!

CHASE ELISON

(Sound & Lighting Manager) Chase has been involved in theatre since he was 11 in SCERA’s Oliver . At age 15, he began working at the Lehi Arts Center, where he has run and designed countless productions in lighting and audio. Chase currently serves as SCERA’s Sound and Lighting Manager, and has designed lighting for many of SCERA’s Theatre for Young Audiences productions, and most recently for Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper and A Christmas Story: The Musical . “I dedicate my work to my grandparents Jerry & Barbara. They introduced me to theatre and music at a young age. My grandma taught me piano for many years, and I had the honor of working with my grandpa for several productions here at SCERA. Love and miss you guys, ‘Ya done good!’”

KOEN GREENE

(Arthur / Assistant Director) Koen is 13 and so excited to be playing Arthur! He loves being on stage, but he thinks the biggest perk to being in a show is not having to get haircuts. He loves animals, virtual reality, wearing sweatshirts in the summer, and sushi. He is a member of Rise Up Children's Choir. Other favorite roles include Nunzio in Newsies , Kurt Von Trapp in The Sound of Music , and the Lion in The Wizard of Oz

SAVANNAH GROSSEN

(Mrs. Lambchop / Hollywood Assistant 1 / Sneak Thief / Bikini Wahini)

Savannah works as a self defense instructor for girls and women. She enjoys riding horses, doing outdoor activities, and traveling. Her recent travels have taken her to Japan, India, Ireland, and a horseback safari in Africa. Savannah is excited to be in another musical at the SCERA with her husband, Steven. They had so much fun being in the cast of Elf the Musical at SCERA in 2019 and have been eager for another opportunity. This is Savannah's second time ever being in a musical or play! She's new to theater and having so much fun learning from her talented friends. “It's inspiring to be around such gifted and hard working people. It can be intimidating to try new things, but it's always worth it! Don't let the fear of trying something new stop you before you've even started. But most importantly, don't trust talking bulletin boards!”

STEVEN GROSSEN

(Mr. Lambchop / Napoleon / Herb Wavecrest) Steven is so excited to return to perform at SCERA alongside his (real-life) wife, Savannah. He has previously appeared at SCERA in Elf the Musical , where he was the Bad Mall Santa/ Ensemble. Steven is finishing up his last year of medical school and is planning on an internal medicine and pediatrics residency. After residency, he hopes to be as good a pediatrician as Dr. Dan! Steven loves games of all kinds - from board games to sports to video games. He also enjoys going on hikes and traveling to new places. He's grateful and excited for this opportunity to share this great story about going on adventures and exploring new places.

BENJAMIN HANSEN

(Stanley) Ben, from Ucon, ID, is beyond excited to make his SCERA debut with such an amazing cast and show! Ben currently studies at the BYU School of Music and when he’s not two dimensional, he enjoys writing music, playing volleyball, destroying his friends at Super Smash Bros., and performing with BYU’s hit mixed acapella group Amplifyre. A few of Ben’s favorite credits include Crazy for You (Junior), All Shook Up (Dennis), Brigadoon (Charlie Dalrymple), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), and Annie Get Your Gun (Roustabout) at the historic Jackson Hole Playhouse. “All our dreams can come true if we but have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney.

ZIPPY HELLEWELL (Scene Shop Manager)

Zippy graduated from UVU with an AA in Theatre Arts. He has been doing theater since 5th grade when he was in his elementary school's production of Guys and Dolls Jr. and has loved it ever since. Zippy started off acting, but he also found his love for backstage along the way. He started working in technical theater in junior high and high school, as well as some classes at UVU. He’s spent the past few years at SCERA working on sets and backstage, and recently designed the set for The Play That Goes Wrong, Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper and A Christmas Story: The Musical.

CHRISTY NORTON

(Props Designer) Christy grew up in Orem and remembers going to SCERA as a child. She taught dance for 20+ years and was the Youth Dance director at SCERA for four years. Christy started designing props for SCERA in 2014. Her first production was The Cat in the Hat and since that time

CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES CAST & STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

(in alphabetical order by last name)

she has designed more than 80 productions. Christy loves the unique creative challenge of designing props to help tell the story! Special thanks to her husband Ben and three children and to her SCERA family for believing in me and supporting me.

CHASE RAMSEY

(Scenic Designer)

SCERA directing credits include: Into The Woods, Oklahoma!, The Play That Goes Wrong, The SpongeBob Musical, Noises Off, Shrek, Cinderella, Tarzan , and My Fair Lady . He also wrote eight musicals along with David Smith that premiered here at SCERA. Chase can soon be seen in movie theaters for Kevin Costner's epic Horizon Series (WB) and a new thriller called The Roughneck. Recent movies are Falling for Christmas (Netflix), Sweet Pecan Summer (Hallmark), Yellowstone (Paramount), The Storied Life of AJ Fikry (Amazon), and Law & Order. Also known for his work as past Food Network host as well as a show director for the Walt Disney Company, The Guthrie Theatre, Berkeley Rep. and for feature films. Chase is a published playwright and produced screenwriter. Instagram: @chaseramseyreally

BRODEE RIPPLE

(Director / Choreographer)

Brodee is SO excited to be making his directorial debut with this awesome cast and creative team.

Brodee grew up at SCERA, participating in their youth theatre program from the time he was 8 years old. Brodee is now the Assistant Director and Choreographer for SCERA's national award winning high school team, Acting Up! He is also currently the Rentals and Special Events Coordinator for the SCERA. Brodee

spent the last two summers performing at the Jackson Hole Playhouse, and in addition to performing in their mainstage production, he served as the manager of the Saddle Rock Family Saloon. He was last seen at SCERA Shell in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Daniel Pontipee. Other favorite roles include: Steven Kodaly in She Loves Me , Judah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , and Centipede in James and the Giant Peach "I hope you have as much fun watching this show as I have had working with all these amazing people!"

KELSEY MARINER THOMPSON

(Music Director) Kelsey holds a bachelor of music in vocal performance from UVU. She has performed throughout the United States, as well as in the UK and Spain. In her career, she has directed, music directed, stage managed, and taught voice lessons; though her most fulfilling role is that of wife and mother. Favorite directing/music directing credits include: Mary Poppins, The SpongeBob Musical (SCERA Shell); The Addams Family (SCERA, CYT Houston); The Legend of Sleepy Hollow TYA; Rapunzel: A Very Hairy Fairy Tale TYA (SCERA). Favorite stage credits include: Marguerite St. Just in The Scarlet Pimpernel , Fantine in Les Miserables, Anita in West Side Story , Vi Moore in Footloose , Eliza Doolittle u/s in My Fair Lady (SCERA), Belle in A Christmas Carol (HCTO), Grandma in The Addams Family , Mrs. Dashwood in Sense & Sensibility (Lehi Arts), and Reverend Mother in Nuncrackers (PG Players). “Everything for Jake, Kody, and Jack. My absolute favorites.”

MADELYN THOMPSON

(Mrs. Cartero / Bulletin Board / Hollywood

Assistant 2 / Mona Lisa)

Madelyn recently graduated with honors from Orem High School. She lettered in Drama and was a Sterling Scholar finalist for english, vocal performance and theatre. Maddi has had the honor to play significant roles in over 45 theatrical productions over the past 17 years. Favorite roles have been Jo March in Little Women, Regina George in Mean Girls, Vi Moore/Urleen in Footloose, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Descendants, Eve in Children of Eden, Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting, and Mayzie in Seussical. When not performing on stage, Maddi works as a princess (and sometimes a villain ) for @magicalprincesspartiesutah. She is thrilled to return to SCERA again and is so grateful to be a part in bringing a favorite childhood story to life!

SYDNEY WRIGHT

(Dr. Dan / Hollywood

Agent / Samantha / O Jay

D’Art / Officer Day) Sydney has loved performing since middle school. She entered the community theater scene as a part of SCERA’s Youth Theater Program/Acting Up this last year. She was last seen on the SCERA stage in Seussical the Musical at the beginning of this year with Acting Up. Sydney was most recently seen in Newsies (Lehi Arts Council) as Ike. Sydney is now graduated from high school and loves to volunteer in community theater companies and schools as a theater teacher, asst. director, costumer, and choreographer. She is excited to play so many fun characters in this production of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. She’d like to thank the SCERA staff, especially the directing team that worked so hard to make this awesome show possible!

SCERA TEAM SCERA TEAM

SCERA Board of Directors

Jerry Loveland (Chair)

Karlyn Norton (Past Chair)

Nancy Hale (Chair Elect)

Bryan Pope (Secretary)

Heather Osmond (Treasurer)

Abbie Scott

Dave McCann

Delynn Rodeback

Jeanette Herbert

SCERA President & CEO

Marketing/Development

Adam J. Robertson

Operations Manager

Marketing/Development

April Berlin

Administrative

Services Manager

Lesa Pulham

House Manager

Linda Campbell

Production Manager

Administrative Assistant

Danielle Berry

Brandon Fugal

Bryan Farris

Craig Werner

Cynthia Gambill

Glen Overton

Project & Volunteer Coordinator

Rebecca Boberg

Rentals & Special Events Coordinator

Brodee Ripple

Costume Shop Manager

Kelsey Seaver

Costume Shop Staff

Deborah Bowman

Crysta Lamb

Abigail Clay

Scene Shop Manager

Zippy Hellewell

Prop Shop Manager

Christy Norton

Sound & Lighting Manager

Chase Elison

Box Office Staff

Melanie Holdaway

Tiffany Swank

Ali Pangan

Hadley Knight

Jeanette Smith

Kirstin Millard

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Greg Olsen

Greg Reed

James Clarke

Jason Craddock

Jeanette Bennett

Jennifer Durrant

Jim Evans

Mary Robinson

Laurie Stokes

Rita Wright

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

Asst. House Managers

Dahl Jenkins

Quin Swallow

Betty Sager

Julia Krebs

Jakob Ellinger

Facilities Staff

Natacia Buckner

Skyler Grant

Brandon Beard

Makay Anderson

Graphic Design

Stephanie Bird

April Berlin

Photographers

Rachael Gibson

Derick Wolsleger

Concessions/Ushers

SCERA Volunteers

scera.org/volunteer

Sam Cardon

Terri Lindorf

Will Fowlke

Yevon Romney

Jim Brickman

Composer/Entertainer

Ashly Delgrosso-Costa

Professional Dancer

Crystal Gayle Entertainer

Gary Herbert

Former Utah Governor

Michael McLean

Composer/Entertainer

Michael Martin Murphy Entertainer

Alan Osmond

Producer/Entertainer

Ben Vereen

Broadway Star