PRESENTS
JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Music & Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN AND ROBERT B. SHERMAN
by Special Arrangment with SONY/ATV PUBLISHING
Choreography by ALYSSA HAKAN
Adapted for Stage by JEREMY SAMS
Based on the MGM Motion Picture. Licensed Script Adapted by Ray Roderick
Direction by JESSICA BOWER Associate Direction by JAMIE BOWER
Lighting & Sound Design
JAMIE BOWER
Music Direction by CARLA WOOTTON
Scenic
Design JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS
Costume Design KALEY JACKSON
This production would not be possible without the generous support of our underwriters.
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Music
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Truly Scrumptious ....................................................................................................................................
REBECCA CLABORN*
Caractacus Potts ......................................................................................................................................................... TOM BAKER* Grandpa Potts ................................................................................................................................................................... RON SENEY
Jemima Potts AVA BARTLETT Jeremy Potts CAEDMON WILCOX Baron Bomburst DEAN PRICE Baroness Bomburst SARIAH LEE WERTMAN* Boris JOSEPH GALETTI Goran .......................................................................................................................................................................... MASON BROWN Coggins
FRANK CONNELLY* Miss Phillips
CAROLYN GRACE BILLINGSLEY
Lord Scrumptious BOB UTHOFF, JR. The Toymaker ZETH GREGG The Childcatcher ALLEGRA SCHAEFFER Sid JIM PRICE* Violet KELLY RAPP Turkey Farmer....................................................................................................................................................... BILL STRATTON
FEATURED DANCERS ENSEMBLE
NATALIE HAKALA, ALYSSA HAKAN, HAILEY HAKAN, ALEX KENNEDY, GRACEN MILLER, EMILIA RICCOMINI*
ADULT/TEEN ENSEMBLE
SAM BAKER*, CAROLYN GRACE BILLINGSLEY, BRADY BOAZ, AVERY BUENING, FRANK CONNELLY*, STEPHANIE DERRICK*, PARKER DUCKETT*, DANIEL GIMLIN, ZETH GREGG, ERIN HILLIS*CAROLINE KELLY, ELLA KROLL, EMMA LEWIS, ELLA MAUZEY, CHARISSA MOSER, JIM PRICE*, JENNA PRUITT*, KELLY RAPP, ALLEGRA SCHAEFFER, AMY LYNNE SORENSON*, EMILY STINE, BILL STRATTON, BOB UTHOFF, JR. CHILDREN ENSEMBLE
MAKENZIE DERRICK, EVVIE HILL*, VIOLET HILL, KINSELY HILLIS, FINN IMEKUS*, MIA MCCLANAHAN*, LUNA MESICK, CHARLIE TEAGUE, KENDALL VINSON*, JERRYTT
CAST
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UNDERSTUDIES: Truly understudy ALLEGRA SCHAEFFER Jemima understudy ..................................................................................................................................................... KINSLEY HILLIS Jeremy understudy JERRYTT YOUNG Childcatcher understudy ..............................................................................................................................................ELLA MAUZEY *denotes Springfield Little Theatre mainstage debut Keys 1 KRIS LANGSTON Keys 2 ..................................................KIMBERLY HOGSETT Reed 1 ................................................... MICHELLE DRAPER Reed 2 JEFFERY WATERS Reed 3 ....................................................... SUZANN BREWER Trumpet 1....................................................KENNEDY RYAN THE ORCHESTRA Trumpet 2 KYLE FABERMAN Horn ..................................................................LAURA MUDGE Trombone/Euphonium ........................ BOB SWANSON Bass LISA FENT Percussion 1 .......................................................DAVID NACE Percussion 2 ............................................. CLAYTON AVERY Piano/Conductor CARLA WOOTTON
YOUNG
SCENES/MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Scene 1: Coggins Garage “Opening ” .......................................................POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA, BARON, BARONESS, BORIS, GORAN, COGGINS, JUNKMAN, ENGLISH CROWD “You Two” ...............................................................................................................................................POTTS, JEREMY, JEMINA
Scene 2: Windmill House “Them Three”....................................................................................................................................................................... GRANDPA Scene 3: Lord Scrumptious’ Sweet Factory “Toot Sweets” ..................................................................................... LORD SCRUMPTIOUS, TRULY, MISS PHILLIPS, POTTS, JEMIMA, JEREMY, FACTORY WORKERS Scene 4: English Countryside “Act English” ............................................................................................................................................................... BORIS, GORAN “Scene 5: Windmill House “Hushabye Mountain” POTTS, JEMIMA, JEREMY, DANCERS Scene 6: The Fun Fair “Me ‘Ol Bamboo” POTTS, VIOLET, SID, MORRIS MEN, ENGLISH CROWD Scene 7: Outside the Windmill House “Posh” GRANDPA, JEREMY, JEMIMA Scene 8: English Countryside & Seaside “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (Reprise).................................................................POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA, TRULY “Truly Scrumptious TRULY, JEREMY, JEMIMA “Nautical” (Reprise) POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA, TRULY Scene 9: The War Room BARON, BARONESS, SOLDIERS, CHILDCATCHER Scene 10: Outside the Windmill House .............. GRANDPA, BORIS, GORAN, POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA, TRULY
will be
1: Vulgarian Town Square........... BORIS, GORAN,
“Roses of Success”...............................................................................................................................
Scene 2: The Toy Shop THE TOYMAKER, POTTS, JEREMY, JEMIMA, TRULY,
“Lovely, Lonely Man”......................................................................................................................
Scene 3: Baronial Apartment “Chu Chi Face” .................................................................................................................................................BARON,
4: The Sewers “Teamwork” ........................................................ THE TOYMAKER, POTTS, TRULY,
5: Vulgarian Castle
Samba” ............................................................................
Box”
There
one 15-minute intermission. ACT TWO Scene
BARON, BARONESS, VULGARIANS, CHILDCATCHER TOYMAKER, GRANDPA, INVENTORS
GRANDPA, INVENTORS
CHILDCATCHER
TRULY, JEREMY, JEMIMA
BARONESS Scene
CHILDREN OF VULGARIA Scene
“Bombie
BARON, BARONESS, PARTY GUESTS, DANCERS “Doll on a Music
TRULY, POTTS “Fight & Finale” FULL COMPANY
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SAM BAKER (Ensemble) is making his Landers stage debut! Past credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Logan-Rogersville HS), The Sound of Music (LoganRogersville HS). Sam enjoys writing film scripts and playing guitar. He would like to thank “My Mom, Dad and sister Cecilia.”
TOM BAKER (Caractacus Potts) is making his Landers stage debut! Past credits: Race (SCT), The Sound of Music (BRAC), Man of LaMancha (CCP) Tom has a BS in Business Management and currently works as a Director/Producer/ Cinematographer for Mission Roll Call. He would like to thank “Michelle and Cecilia. I’m excited to be performing on the Landers stage and this is the first show I am getting to share the stage with my son, Sam. It’s been a dream come true.”
AVA BARTLETT ( Jemima Potts) is excited to be back on the Landers stage. Past credits: Shrek The Musical, JR. (SLT), James and the Giant Peach (The Judy), Seussical Jr. (SLT), School of Rock The Musical (SLT). Ava is a fifth grade AFPA student who loves all things theatre and would like to thank, “my family and friends for being so supportive as well as Jessica and Carla for giving me this opportunity as well as the wonderful crew with this production.”
CAROLYN GRACE BILLINGSLEY (Miss Phillips, Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage after a long history of shows with Springfield Little Theatre. Past credits: Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (SCT), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (BRAC), Wednesday in The Addams Family (MCT). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT), Classes (SLT Education) Carolyn first met director Jessica Bower during Les Miserables in 2012! She is the Education Administrative Director at Marshfield Community Theatre.
BRADY BOAZ (Ensemble) is excited to be returning to the Landers stage. Past Credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT), Shrek The Musical Jr., (SLT), The Little Mermaid, Jr. (SLT) Training: Vocal, Dance and Acting Classes (SLT Education). Brady has made so many friends through SLT and encourages you to audition for upcoming shows. He would like to thank, “Mrs. Jessica and Alyssa for teaching me everything! This show would not be possible without them! Also, to my Parents for encouraging me to audition and giving me their all.”
MASON BROWN (Goran) makes his return to the Landers stage with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Past credits: The SpongeBob Musical (SLT), Seussical The Musical (PHS), Peter and the Starcatcher (PHS), Cinderella (PHS), The Diviners (PHS), Rick Dickson: Barely Noir. (PSH). Mason is a current student at Missouri State University where he also works in the box office. He would like to thank, “My friends, family, my former drama teachers, Parkview Theatre, and Missouri State University. Hi Mom! Look, I am up on stage!
AVERY BUENING (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the Landers stage. Past credits: Frozen Jr. (SLT) Education Series Shows (The Judy). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (The Judy), Summer Camps (SLT Education). Avery would like to say, “Thank you Jessica, Carla, and Alyssa for this opportunity! Thank you to my parents for constant transportation!”
REBECCA CLABORN (Truly Scrumptious) is excited to be making her SLT debut! Past credits: Sweeney Todd (SCT). Training: B.M. Vocal Performance (Simpson College), M.M. Vocal Performance (Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music). Rebecca is an Administrative Assistant for the Fine and Performing Arts and Vocal instructor at Drury University. She would like to thank, “the Creative Team of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and my friends and family who have encouraged me to get back in the game.”
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FRANK CONNELLY (Coggins, Ensemble) is making his SLT debut! Past Credits: Anyone Can Whistle, Rocky Horror, Guys and Dolls, Pippin, 1776, Sense and Sensibility, Six Degrees of Separation, Picnic. Frank has a degree from James Madison University and currently works as a computer consultant. He would like to thank, “My wife Cindy who allows me to pursue my passion in theatre.”
MAKENZIE DERRICK (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage! Past credits: Freckleface Strawberry the Musical (The Judy), The SpongeBob Musical (SLT), Seussical The Musical Jr. (SLT), Once Upon a Mattress (The Judy). Training: Aerial Silks classes (Dance Mission), Youth Performance Troupe (The Judy). Makenzie attends Pleasant View Middle School and would like to thank, “Jessica for this opportunity, my family for all their support and encouragement, and all of my SLT instructors for their encouragement.”
STEPHANIE DERRICK (Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut! Past credits: Freckleface Strawberry the Musical (The Judy). Stephanie is a Preschool Teacher with Springfield Public Schools and would like to thank, “Jessica Bower for this opportunity, my husband for helping hold down the fort at home, and my family and friends for their support.”
PARKER DUCKETT (Ensemble) is making her Springfield Little Theatre debut! Past credits: The Addams Family (Springfield Catholic H.S.), Oklahoma! (Springfield Catholic H.S.), Romeo and Juliet (Theatre Squared). Training: NYU Preforming Arts Program, Musical Theatre and Stage Fighting workshops. Parker would like to say, “a special thanks to my friends and family for your constant support especially my dad! i love you all, thank you so much!”
JOSEPH GALETTI (Boris) is making his return to the Landers stage. Past credits: Cinderella (SLT), The Lightning Thief (SLT), The SpongeBob Musical (SLT), Something Rotten (SLT), White Christmas (SLT), Exit the King (MSU), Carrie (MSU). Joseph is a recent MSU graduate and a nightlife performer around Springfield and KC. He would like to thank, “All of my friends and family, the entire team at SLT, my nightlife friends at The Outland and Martha’s, and the Cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
DANIEL GIMLIN (Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT) High School Musical, Jr. (SLT), The Wizard of OZ (RHS), Beauty and the Beast (RHS). Daniel is an eighth grader at SLT Academy and enjoys playing piano and the ukulele. He would like to thank, “my parents for staying up until 10:00 pm to pick me up after rehearsal.
ZETH GREGG (The Toymaker, Ensemble) returns to the Landers stage with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Past credits: Miracle On 34th Street (SLT), A Christmas Story (SLT), Amadeus (SCT) Zeth has acted professionally in two short films and two independent films. He would like to thank, “my mother, stepfather, grandmother, and grandfather. I love you all very much.”
NATALIE HAKALA (Featured Dance Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage in her 15th show with Springfield Little Theatre! Past credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT), Willy Wonka, Jr. (SLT), Sweet Louisa: A Gothic Opera (Gillioz Theatre) Natalie would like to thank, “my parents for their love and support of all my time-consuming passions.”
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ALYSSA HAKAN (Featured Dance Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage. Past Credit: White Christmas (SLT), The SpongeBob Musical (SLT), Matilda the Musical (SLT), Nutcracker (Springfield Ballet), Lucky Stiff (CHS) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (CHS), and Springfield Dance Alliance. Training: Trained under Chole and Maud Arnold (Syncopated Ladies), IPUSH hiphop co, and Rhythmic Souls Company. Alyssa would like to thank, “my family and friends for the love and support. I am thankful to SLT for this opportunity.”
HAILEY HAKAN (Featured Dance Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage! Past credits: Shrek The Musical Jr. (SLT), The Snow Globe (The Judy), The Lightning Thief (SLT), Little House on the Prairie (SLT), The Nutcracker (Springfield Ballet, Rhythmic Souls Tap and Moscow Ballet). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education), Competition Dancer (Studio 3), IPUSH hip-hop company member in KC, and Rhythmic Souls Tap Co. Hailey would like to thank, “My mom and dad for the love, her friends, and teachers for the support, and SLT for this amazing opportunity.”
EVVIE HILL (Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut! Past credits: Matilda The Musical JR. (AFPA). Evvie is currently a student in the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts through Springfield Public Schools housed in The Judy. She loves all things fine arts and would like to thank, “God for allowing me to be a part of this, my family, friends, and teachers for helping me build confidence.”
VIOLET HILL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the Landers stage! Past credits: Shrek The Musical Jr. (SLT), Bye Bye Birdie (The Judy), It’s Elementary (The Judy), Annie Jr. (Crowder College), Frozen Jr. (Crowder College), and Junie B Jones The Musical (Crowder College) Violet would like to say thank you to, “my family for their support.”
ERIN HILLIS (Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut! Past credits: Agnes of God (Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg, TN). Erin has her Master of Education from William Woods University and has previously volunteered with SLT assisting with props and costumes for The Lightning Thief. She would like to thank “Jessica and Carla for making my first Springfield Little Theatre production a wonderful experience! I have been a theatre mom for the past six years, and I am so happy that I finally get to share the stage with my daughter, Kinsley Hillis. It has truly been a magical experience.”
KINSLEY HILLIS (Ensemble/Jemima U/S ) is returning back to the Landers stage. Past credits: Freckleface Strawberry The Musical (The Judy), Willy Wonka, Jr. (The Judy), The Lightning Thief (SLT). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education). Kinsley attends Walnut Grove Elementary and enjoys art, theatre, and anything creative. She would like to thank “Everyone for making my second mainstage production a blast!”
FINN IMMEKUS (Ensemble) is making his Landers stage debut! Past credits: Seussical JR. (AFPA). Finn attends Pipkin Middle School and enjoys playing cello, building Lego sets, playing video games, shooting hoops and hiking with family. Finn would like to thank, “My mom for her help, my dad and sister for encouragement, and all my teachers and instructors at AFPA.
CAROLINE KELLY (Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: A Christmas Story (SLT), Tony and Tina’s Wedding (Old Glass Place), Assassins (Theater Tallahassee), Music Man (Theater Tallahassee ), Our Town (Theater Tallahassee). Caroline would like to thank “All my family and friends who supported my return to theatre. It’s been 5 years since my last show. I would also like to thank everyone in the cast and crew”.
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ALEX KENNEDY (Featured Dance Ensemble) Past credits: White Christmas, Something Rotten!, Seussical Jr, The SpongeBob Musical, Shrek Jr, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (SLT). Alex is a junior at SLT Academy and would like to thank, “my parents and family for their constant support. As well as all the instructors at SLT for believing in me.”
ELLA KROLL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers Stage. Past credits: The Lightening Thief (SLT), Willy Wonka Jr. (SLT), The Little Mermaid, Jr. (SLT), Frozen Jr. (SLT), Frozen Jr. (BRAC). Ella would like to “thank Jessica for giving her this opportunity. She would also like to thank the entire SLT community for their support and encouragement.”
EMMA LEWIS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: Elf Jr. (SLT), Madagascar Jr. (SLT), The Little Mermaid Jr. (SLT), Frozen Jr. (SLT), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (SLT), The Lightning Thief (SLT). Emma is an eighth grader in the Scholars Program at Central High School and would like to thank, “My family for all their support, and of course everyone at SLT!”
ELLA MAUZEY (Ensemble, Childcatcher U/S ) is returning to the Landers stage after performing in 26 shows with Springfield Little Theatre. Past credits: My Son, Pinocchio (SLT), The Little Mermaid, Jr. (SLT), Madagascar (SLT). Ella would like to thank, “Jessica for being an inspiration, Jacoby for all his support and love, my parents for pushing me to be my best and Jonathan Miller for believing in me.”
MIA MCCLANAHAN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Landers stage debut! Past credits: James and the Giant Peach (SLT On Wheels), Seussical JR. (AFPA). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education). Mia is looking forward to the rest of her SLT adventure and would like to thank, “Mrs. Jessica, SLT staff and my family for encouragement during my journey.”
LUNA MESICK (Ensemble) is returning to the landers stage! Past Credits: The Lightening Thief (SLT), Freckleface Strawberry (The Judy), Seussical Jr. (SLT), The Lion King Jr. (MCT) Luna would like to “thank all of the staff at SLT and he family for their continued support and encouragement.”
GRACEN MILLER (Featured Dance Ensemble) Past credits: Seussical Jr. (SLT), I nto The Woods (SCHS). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education). Gracen has been involved with SLT since she was five years old and in troupe for ten years. She is an active member in Girl Scouts, on her school’s dance team, and plans to go to school for film after graduation. She would like to thank, “my family, friends, teachers, and mentors for being so supportive of me!”
CHARISSA MOSER (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: Frozen Jr. (SLT). Training: Multiple Education Series shows (The Judy), Summer Institutions (SLT Education). Charissa is an eighth grader at Springfield Lutheran School and enjoys piano, band, and basketball. She would like to thank, “My parents for their support, and God for all the opportunities He has given me.”
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DEAN PRICE (Baron Bomburst) is returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: Oliver! (The Omaha Playhouse). Dean has appeared in many Springfield Little Theatre shows. In 1971, Dean appeared in a production of Oliver! with his older brother, Jim. After more than 50 years, he finally gets to appear in a show with him, again.
JIM PRICE (Sid, Ensemble) is making his Landers stage debut! Past credits: Finian’s Rainbow (Fort Eustis Little Theater), Oliver! (The Omaha Playhouse). Jim graduated from SMSU then joined the Army to see the world. After 38 years, including seven combat deployments and visits to 32 countries, Jim retired to Ozark with his wife Christy. Jim is thrilled to be part of this great cast and is “excited to be sharing the stage with my brother Dean for the first time in over 50 years!”
JENNA PRUITT (Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut! Past credits: Freckleface Strawberry The Musical (The Judy). Jenna attends Pershing Middle School and has appeared in seven Springfield Little Theatre Education shows. She would like to thank, “My parents for getting me to every rehearsal, and Jessica, Alyssa, and Carla for the wonderful opportunity.”
KELLY RAPP ( Violet, Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: Blow Ye Winds Blow (The Judy), Willy Wonka Jr. (SLT), Zombie Corpse dancer (Thriller on C-Street). Training: UpStage adult dance troupe (The Judy). Kelly is the Director of The Career Center at Missouri State University and would like to thank, “my family - I could not do this without the support of my husband Kevin and the inspiration from my children Bennett and Avery.”
EMILIA RICCOMINI (Featured Dance Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut! Past Credit: Sister Act, The Addams Family, Puffs, Ranked, C.R.A.P. (OSH). Training: Advanced Acting, Varsity Chorale, Varsity Speech and Debate, and Varsity Dance. Emilia is a freshman at MSU and would like to thank, “My mom, dad, and Brian for always supporting me.”
ALLEGRA
SCHAEFFER (The Childcatcher, Ensemble, Truly U/S ) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT), Sweet Louisa (Ozarks Lyric Opera), Sleeping Beauty (Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre). Training: BFA Musical Theatre and BS dance (MSU), Pilates and Assisted Isolated Stretching Certification - Mixed Method. Allegra is a Pilates Instructor at The Body Smith, a dance instructor both at The Judy and Elevation Studio. She has had her dance film featured in two festivals and has a passion for choreography. Allegra would like to thank “The production team and cast, especially Jessica, Carla, and Alyssa.”
RON SENEY (Grandpa Potts) Is excited to return to the landers stage. Past Credit: Joseph and the Amazing Technology Dream Coat (SLT), It’s a Wonderful life (SLT), Miracle on 34th Street (SLT), Oliver (SLT), multiple productions at SCT, and multiple seasons at MSU Tent Theatre. Training: USO tour, teacher of Theatre and Speech for 40 years. Ron is so thrilled to be back on stage because “I first got involved with SLT in the 60’s and 70’s acting and directing.”
AMY LYNNE SORENSON (Ensemble) is making her Landers stage debut. Past credits: The Sound of Music (BRAC), Cabaret (CSC), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (CSC), So, I Married A Pope (CSC). Amy owns Bramy Entertainment, a mobile DJ company. She would like to thank, “My family, my husband Brad, my dogs, Sasha and Kanye, for their love and support. Also, thanks to Jacob & Caitlin for their help with getting me prepared for the Chitty audition!”
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EMILY STINE (Ensemble) Past credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT), Freckleface Strawberry (The Judy), Bye Bye Birdie (The Judy), Descendants (SLT). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (The Judy). Emily is an 8th grade at Ozark Junior High School and would like to thank, “my family for their support and Carla, Jessica, and Alyssa for this amazing opportunity.”
BILL STRATTON (Turkey Farmer, Ensemble) is making his return to the Landers stage. Past credits: Guys and Dolls (SLT), The Wizard of Oz (SLT), Damn Yankees (SLT), Over Here (SLT), Sophisticated Ladies (SLT), Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (SLT), Gypsy (SLT), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (SCT), Company (SCT). Bill would like to thank, “My wife, Debby for her patience and support during this entire process. I love you, Deb, and I will be home as soon as we are done.”
CHARLIE TEAGUE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: The Lightning Thief (SLT), Willy Wonka Kids (The Judy), Freckleface Strawberry The Musical (The Judy), Seussical Jr. (GHS), Seussical Kids (AFPA). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education) Charlie enjoys acting, dancing, singing and he would like to thank, “Mrs. Jessica and Mrs. Carla for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful show, my parents and grandfather for driving me to rehearsal, and my family and friends for their support.”
BOB UTHOFF, JR. (Lord Scrumptious, Ensemble) is returning to the Landers stage. Past credits: Little House on the Prairie - The Musical (SLT), The Sound of Music (SLT) Several productions at the Grand Theatre in Iowa. Bob would like to thank, “God, my family for their support, my directors, cast mates and crew for putting up with me and my bad “Dad” jokes.”
KENDALL VINSON (Ensemble) is making her SLT debut! Past credits: James and the Giant Peach Jr. and 101 Dalmatians Jr. (The Judy). Training: Youth Performance Troupe training through SLT. Kendall is excited to make her Landers Theatre debut and would like to thank, “my sister for introducing her to musical theatre, Mrs. Jessica, and SLT for this opportunity.”
SARIAH LEE WERTMAN (Baroness Bomburst) is making her SLT debut! Past credits: Hello Dolly! (BRAC), Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret (NYC), pre-show performer (Hughes Brothers). Training: formal training with Dallyn Bayles. Sariah currently works at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in Branson as a Singing Waitress and is releasing her first Christmas single, “Icicles” later this year. She would like to say, “The mix of talent, professionalism, and community found in this production are unmatched, and I am so grateful to be a part of it!”
CAEDMON WILCOX ( Jeremy Potts) is excited to be returning to the Landers stage! Past credits: Kinky Boots (SLT), The Lightning Thief (SLT), Seussical Jr. (SLT), Sweeney Todd (SCT). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education), JTSD Discovery Singers Choir. Caedmon is a fourth grader at John Thomas School of Discovery and enjoys reading, singing, and SCUBA Diving. He would like to thank, “Jessica Bower, Carla Wootton, and the creative team for the opportunity to be part of this production.”
JERRYTT YOUNG (Ensemble/Jeremy U/S ) is thrilled to be back on the Landers stage. Past credits: The Full Monty (SLT), School of Rock (SLT), The Wizard of Oz (WHS), Newsies (Willard High School), Tarzan (WHS). Training: Youth Performance Troupe (SLT Education). Jerrytt is a seventh grader at Willard Middle School and enjoys voice, piano, and theatre. He would like to thank, “The directors, cast, and crew of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
CREW SPECIAL THANKS PLAZA THEATRE COMPANY ANTHONY MENARD VOGUE CLEANERS cOSTUMES Costume Designer KALEY JACKSON Costume Shop Volunteers AVA GRAHAM, ANGELA RECORD, LEE-ELLEN STARKS, GRETCHEN TEAGUE, KAI BUFFINGTON, NICHOLAS BURGHARDT, SHANTEL DOYLE, ALLIE WILLIAMS Sound Board Operator .............. GARTH DOMES Light Board Operator.... GARRIN ROSEBROUGH Follow Spots .................................... AVA GRAHAM, ASPEN MITCHELL Flies KAY LANGSTON Deck Crew GRAYSON JOHNSON, HANNAH MARRS, JUDE ERNST, LEO WRIGHT Technical Directors JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS & JAMIE BOWER Set Construction ..........................CODY GUINN, BARBARA PARKER, TRUDIE COURTNEY, MELISSA BRIGGS, CELINE DANIELS, SAIGE ADCOCK, MICHELLE STURM, CRYSTAL PETRU Technical Assistants CODY GUINN, MICHELLE STRUM Scenic Artist BARB PARKER, MELISSA BRIGGS Assistant Stage Manager NATALIE WEILER Production Stage Manager MOLLIE-LEE GLENN ACKNOWLEDGMENT KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING: KEYBOARDTEK, KEVIN ROLAND PERCUSSION PROGRAMMING/CONSULTING: PARKER PAYNE BOMBIE SAMBA PERCUSSION: DAVID AND DANIEL NACE Assistant Costume Designers BAILEY DORAN, BECKY SMITH Prop Construction JAMIE BOWER, MICHELLE STURM, MOLLIE-LEE GLENN, SHANTEL DOYLE, NICHOLAS BURGHARDT Thank you so much for supporting live theatre at the Landers. We are so proud to be Your Legacy Theatre.
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