Theatre Guild of Rockingham County Production
of
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Reidsville High School
Theatre Guild of Rockingham County Production of
Dahl’s MATLIDA
The Musical
Book
Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics
Tim Minchin
Orchestration & Additional Music
Chris Nightingale
Director’s Note
Thank you all for coming to see our show!
I am so excited you decided to spend your evening with us and to see this wonderful show that so many people have worked so hard on to perform for you. In fact, years ago this show was on TGRC’s roster and I was set to direct it but COVID happened. I am deeply honored that TGRC thought of me when they put this show on their roster and even more honored to have this show at Reidsville High School where I teach Theatre, Technical Theatre, and IB Theatre.
I wanted this show to be a product of everyone and not just from one source. To that end, we as a production staff opened up to each other, the cast, the crew, and the community for ideas and feedback as we went through the process. This group has been an absolute pleasure to work with and are an extremely talented group of people. We truly have honored the concept of community in this community theatre production. We hope you sit back, watch, enjoy something from the encore cafe, and appreciate the love and effort put into this production.
Tom Murphy
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The recording of the production is strictly prohibited.
CAST
Matilda: Aubrey McGehee
Erica: Tessa Ore
Amanda: Lily Barnett
Bruce: Ricky Greenway
Hortensia: Maya Coleman
Alice: Mo Overman
Tommy: Ross Ammons
Lavender: Haley Newsome
Nigel: Liam McCraw
Mr. Wormwood: Brandyn Myers
Mrs. Wormwood: Shauna Overman
Michael: Samson Kubit
Mrs. Phelps: Adrianne Hensley
Escapologist: Braeden Seacat
Acrobat: Lily Evans
Miss Honey: Erica McDonough
Trunchbull: Ashley Greenway
Rudolpho: Bryan Overman
Sergei: Colton Seacat
CAST
Bulgarian Henchman #1: Katherine Bradford
Bulgarian Henchman #2: Celena Atkins
Bulgarian Henchman #3: Katie Wrenn
Bulgarian Henchman #4: Marlo Nall
Bulgarian Henchman #5:
November Gorrell
Big Kid #1: Alexus Mabes
Big Kid #2: Logan Overby
Big Kid #3: Melody Nall
The Cook: Ingrid McCraw
Mechanic: Stephanie Ham
Doctor: Laurie Suthard
Judge: Emily Hodges
Children’s Entertainer: Celena Atkins
Kids Ensemble: Gwyneth Mize, Harper Murphy, Leighton Royster, Essie Swisher, Kensleigh Meeks, Sofia Chalco, Mallory Marion, Asher Evans, Delana Jones, Colbi Riddle
Teen Ensemble: Logan Overby, Braeden Seacat, Lily Evans, Alexus Mabes, Melody Nall, Sofia Bennett, Ally Hobbs, Liz Kratz, Ana Hazelwood, Lilly Taylor, Bella Bolden (Dance Captain), Amelia DeFalco, Chandler Poindexter
Adult Ensemble: Katherine Bradford, Celena Atkins, Marlo Nall, November Gorrell, Emily Hodges, Quintessa Monterroso
STAFF
Director:TomMurphy
MusicalDirector:EmilyBridges
Choreographer:AshleyBrown
StageManager:DannyTanner
Costumer:RobinT.Rich-McGhie
LightDesign:BrandynMyers
LightEngineers:LeilaMonday
&ChrisWright
PropMaster:KellyCole
SetDesign/Build:CollinMcGhie
SoundTech:CrossHairston
&DaleMcCraw
Producer:AmyDowdle
&ClaireMurphy
you! you!
Thank Thank Thank you!
Academy of Dance
Bella Bolden
Brigetta Bennett
Celena Atkins
Dancing Goat-tique of Ruffin
Danny Tanner
Erica Blackwell
Gene Kelly
Justin Brown
Katelyn Mitchell
November Gorrell
Omar Monterroso
Quintessa Monterroso
Rachel Dunlap
Reidsville High School
Reidsville High School Drama Club
Rockingham County Schools
Roy Sawyers
The McGhee Family
The Murphy Family
The Newsome Family
The RHS Administrative Team
The RHS Tech Crew
Woodmont United Methodist Church
Thank Thank Thank you! you! you!
Crew:
Aaron Evans
Allan Gwynn
Ariana Smithy
Brittany McGhee
Caiti Apple
Celena Atkins
Chloe Patterson
Claire Murphy
Gabriel Patterson
Katelyn Mitchell
Omar Monterroso
Paul Talbert
Rachel Lamberson
Rebekah Dowdle
Sharry Barnett
Tara Monday
TGRC would also
like to thank the families of our
cast and crew for their help building, costuming, painting, rigging, and bringing this
show to life!
CAST BIOS
Ross Ammons (Tommy)
Ross is 11 and about to start middle school. He loves using his imagination through the characters he’s played the past four years with TGRC. Ross believes there are definitely times when it’s okay to be "a little bit naughty!"
Celena Atkins (Entertainer/Henchman)
Celena is excited to perform in Matilda! An alumni of Reidsville High School, she is now teaching theatre and chorus at Southeast Alamance High School. She is thrilled to return to the stage she started on!
Sofia Bennett (Teen Ensemble)
Sofia attends Page High School IB and is in the 9th grade. This is her 6th year in community theater and she has been in numerous productions across the Triad. Her most recent role was as Piglet in Winnie the Pooh, Jr.
Lily Barnett (Amanda)
Lily is thrilled to play Amanda! At 8 years old, she loves art, dancing, & animals. Lily is excited to be back on stage and hopes you enjoy the performance as much as she loves being in it!
Bella Bolden (Teen Ensemble)
Bella is performing in her tenth TGRC production! When she is not being mischievous, she finds herself behind her guitar learning a new song. She recently finished her freshman year at RECHS! She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Katherine Bradford (Henchman)
A Rockingham County native, Katherine graduated with highest honors in Theater and went on to study acting at AMDA in New York City. Past credits include many roles with TGRC and commercial appearances for Core Life Eatery and 1618 Midtown.
Sofia Chalco (Kid Ensemble)
Sofia loves music, acting, and crafting. She has a blast playing with all her pets. Sofia enjoys gardening with her dad and eating her brother’s baked goods. She’s super excited to continue in theatre with TGRC and to be in Matilda.
Maya Coleman (Hortensia)
Maya is thrilled to be cast in her first show with TGRC! Her previous shows include Lion King Jr., Wizard of Oz, Winnie the Pooh Jr. and some smaller productions. She thanks everyone that came out to support her!
Amelia DeFalco (Teen Ensemble)
Amelia is proud to be in her 10th TGRC show as part of the Matilda ensemble. Amelia, about to start high school, loves discovering new musicals, especially ones like Matilda. She hopes you love this show as much as she does!
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Asher Evans (Kid Ensemble)
Asher, age 10, is excited to be in his fourth TGRC production. Asher is a MPDC competitive dancer, and as a regional title winner, loves to show people boys can dance too! When not on stage, he likes to play his banjo and video games.
Lily Evans (Acrobat)
Lily, 12, is joining the cast of Matilda as the acrobat and member of the teen ensemble. This is her 6th TGRC production. A seasoned performer, Lily is a MPDC competitive dancer and local award winning singer. She has trained in dance for the last decade with no plans of stopping!
Reginald "November" Gorrell (Henchman)
November enjoys drawing, painting, sculpting, puppet building and singing. He's always had a passion for theatre and acting so he is incredibly happy to finally be able to feed this passion by being in his first show with TGRC and his first show ever!
Ashley Greenway (Trunchbull)
Ashley is thrilled the share the stage with her son Ricky who is playing the part of Bruce! Past credits are Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Rose in Bye Bye Birdie during high school. She's also a member of the her church's choir.
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Ricky Greenway (Bruce)
Ricky is excited to be a part of his 2nd production with TGRC! He has been a Narrator in CTGs Winnie the Pooh Jr. and various performances at both his school and his church.
Stephanie Ham (Mechanic)
Stephanie is performing in her second TGRC production, her first musical. You usually can find her backstage or helping out somewhere during the run of a show. She promised her boys she would join them on stage again so here she is!
Ana Hazelwood (Teen Ensmble)
Ana is super excited to be back in the TGRC family for yet another show. This has been her “theatre family” since she was 7 and she loves to be part of this group. Ana enjoys marching band, drawing, and spending time with friends.
Adrianne Hensley (Mrs. Phelps)
Adrianne is no stranger to the stage. She is returning after two years off. She was last seen in A Raisin in the Sun. She loves doing things back stage as well as producing and ASM. She’s excited to be part of her first musical on the Reidsville High School stage.
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Ally Hobbs (Teen Ensemble)
Ally is a rising Junior at Dalton McMichael High School. This is her 2nd performance with TGRC. A few of her past performances were Finding Nemo Jr., Matilda (with DMHS), and Aladdin Kids.
Delana Jones (Kid Ensemble)
Delana is 9 years old and lives with her Maw Maw, Papa, and her dog Winn Dixie. Winn Dixie loves the water and they go to the beach together. Delana is excited to meet everyone. She loves meeting new people and is so happy to be in this show.
Elizabeth Kratz (Teen Ensemble)
Liz was previously Nemo in Finding Nemo Jr., and had roles in Descendants and Akeelah and the Bee. A rising 9th grader at Community Baptist, Liz enjoys singing, acting, traveling, being with her friends, and is actively involved in her church.
Samson Kubit (Michael)
Samson is excited to play Michael, his first named role in his fourth TGRC show. Offstage, he’s usually busy saving worlds in video games, getting lost in comic books, or making people laugh whether they want to or not.
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Alexus Mabes (Big Kid #1 / Teen Ensemble)
Alexus is excited to be part of this production, building on four years of theater experience. She has performed with TGRC outside of school and earned two Excellence in Acting awards at NCTC. She is also grateful for God's guidance.
Mallory Marion (Kid Ensemble)
Mallory is thrilled to be a part of the ensemble in the musical, Matilda! This is her second show with TGRC. She is a third grade student at Bethany Elementary. Mallory enjoys crafts, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Ingrid McCraw (The Cook)
Ingrid got involved because of her son, Liam. She was in TGRC’s Oklahoma. She has served as Assistant Stage Manager, and is chairperson for the Encore Café. She owns a bakery in Eden, is wife to Dale and mom to twins, Liam and Spencer.
Liam McCraw (Nigel)
Liam is a 6th grader at Holmes Middle School. He loves to make videos, go to the movies, and spend time with his family. His favorite show thus far was Finding Nemo, Jr. He started with TGRC in 2023 as a part of the Summer Camp program. This will be his seventh show.
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Erica McDonough (Miss Honey)
Erica is excited to return to the stage for another show with TGRC. She currently works as a media coordinator at Douglass Elementary School. Erica enjoys reading and spending time with her family and three dogs.
Aubrey McGehee (Matilda)
Aubrey is thrilled to be playing Matilda in her first show! She is a 3rd grader at MES and enjoys competing in gymnastics, drawing sketches, doing makeup and playing with her dogs. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kensleigh Meeks (Kid Ensemble)
Kensleigh is very excited to be included in Matilda the Musical! This will be Kensleigh’s 5th TGRC production and looks forward to more opportunities with TGRC in the future. Kensleigh loves doing makeup, dancing and singing!
Gwyneth Mize (Kid Ensemble)
Gwyneth is in her fifth production with TGRC! She enjoys being on stage in chorus as well as school based productions! Her other favorite things include doing hair/ nails/make up, singing, and spending time with her friends.
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Quintessa Monterroso (Adult Ensemble)
Quintessa is super excited to be a part of the Matilda Ensemble. She enjoys reading, writing, making art and listening to music. She hopes you enjoy the show! :)
Harper Murphy (Kid Ensemble)
Harper is excited to work on her 2nd show with her father. Harper’s first acting experience was as Gary the Snail in Reidsville High School’s production of The Spongebob Musical. Harper would like to tell her mother, “I love you, Mom!”
Brandyn Myers (Mr. Wormwood)
Brandyn serves as the Director of Technical Theatre for TGRC Board of Directors and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Greensboro College. He is a local photographer, lighting designer, and professional actor. Follow his theatrical journey online @brandyn.myers.
Melody Nall (Big Kid)
Melody is thrilled to be in her third TGRC show! Currently a rising 7th grader at RCMS, she enjoys reading, painting, horseback riding, playing video games, playing alto saxophone, singing, and cuddling her dogs Hershey & Addie.
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Marlo Nall (Henchman)
Marlo has been involved with TGRC off and on for nearly 20 years, both acting and musical directing. She is excited to finally be on stage together with her daughter Melody for the first time since she was born!
Haley Newsome (Lavender)
Haley just finished 5th grade at Greensboro Day School. Past roles include JoJo in Seussical and Descendants. Haley loves all things drama and brings big energy to the stage. She also enjoys tumbling, triathlons, and lacrosse. She's grateful for the warm TGRC welcome in her 1st show!
Bryan Overman (Rudolpho)
Bryan is proud to perform in his second show with his wife, Shaunna, and daughter, Mo. Last fall, they appeared in Disney’s Descendants.
Mo Overman (Alice)
Mo is excited to be on stage for her 3rd TGRC show! Performing with her friend Mal, and with her Mom and Dad makes this show extra special! Prior shows include: The Lion King, Descendants, and Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Shaunna Overman (Mrs. Wormwood)
Shaunna is excited to return to the TGRC stage as Mrs. Wormwood! She would like to thank Mrs. Pyrtle for voice lessons that have helped her grow. Big hugs to her husband Bryan & daughter Mo. Special thanks to TGRC for making dreams a reality!
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Tessa Ore (Erica)
Tessa is very excited to make her acting debut in Matilda. She is a 4th grader at Dillard Academy. Tessa enjoys dancing, singing and playing with her friends. She hopes you love the show as much as she does.
Logan Overby (Big Kid/ Teen Ensemble)
Logan recently graduated from Morehead High School. This fall, she plans on attending RCC for one year, majoring in Teaching Education, and transferring to ECU to continue a major in Teaching Education & minoring in Musical Theatre! This is her second year in Theatre.
Chandler Poindexter (Teen Ensemble)
Chandler is 19 and a rising sophomore at Greensboro College where she is obtaining her BFA in Musical Theatre. She has been doing shows with the Guild since she was 13. She is excited for everyone to see Matilda!
Colbi Riddle (Kid Ensemble)
Colbi is so excited to be a part of TGRC. This will be her fifth play with them! When not performing, she enjoys dancing, running track, being creative and spending time with family. She is thrilled for you to be here for her and her castmates.
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Leighton Royster (Kid Ensemble)
Leighton is so happy to be part of another TGRC show! She appeared in Beauty and the Beast Jr., Frog and Toad, and Descendants. She loves to dance and perform onstage! “Even if you’re little you can do a lot!”
Braeden Seacat (Escapologist/ Teen Ensemble)
Braeden is a junior at RCHS and has been involved with TGRC since Peter Pan in 2014. He enjoys marching band, theatre, and hanging out with his friends. He looks forward to bringing the Escapologist to life on stage.
Colton Seacat (Sergei)
Colton is a junior at RCHS and has also been involved with TGRC since Peter Pan in 2014. He has the exact same interests as his twin brother, shocking right? He can't wait to play Sergei and bust some kneecaps!
Laurie Suthard (Doctor)
Laurie is excited to be back on stage for the final show of our 36th season. She loves meeting new people and hopes you will consider joining us next season as a performer, patron, or volunteer. Community Theatre is for everyone and we have a place for you!
CAST BIOS
Essie Swisher (Kid Ensemble)
Essie is very excited to be a part of Matilda, her 5th TGRC production. Essie loves learning, sports, art, watching the Twilight saga, baking, cooking, and sleepovers. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Lilly Taylor (Teen Ensemble)
Lilly has been with TGRC since the 2024 season. This is her 5th production plus summer camp. She loves being part of TGRC and being on stage. She is thankful for every opportunity to be part of a production.
STAFF BIOS
Emily Bridges (Musical Director)
Emily, an elementary music teacher at Monroeton Elementary School, is so excited to be music directing her first show with TGRC! While teaching music is her passion, when she isn’t teaching she enjoys reading, time with her family and pets, and being a part of the choir at her church. Emily hopes that you enjoy this wonderful show and the beautiful music it has to offer!
Kelly Cole (Prop Master)
Kelly Cole has been volunteering with TGRC for 6 years. She has been a theatre mom, child wrangler, photographer, decorator, “hey can you sew my costume” helper, show producer and is excited to be the Prop Master for Matilda. In her free time, she likes hanging out with her cats and puppy Frank. Also in her free time, she likes to do absolutely nothing.
Rebekah Dowdle (Assistant Stage Manager)
Rebekah is a rising junior at Rockingham Early College High School and has been performing with TGRC since The Lion King Jr. in 2016. Recent roles include Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition and SpongeBob in SpongeBob the Musical at Reidsville High School. She’s also appeared in TGRC's Moana Jr., Descendants, and Finding Nemo Jr. Bekah is excited to be working on Matilda and plans to pursue a career in performing arts.
STAFF BIOS
Rachel Lamberson (Assistant Stage Manager)
Rachel is thrilled to be wrangling props, people, and the occasional rogue sequin backstage! Previous adventures include Aida and The Little Mermaid, where she mastered the fine art of fast changes and keeping calm under glitter storms. Huge shoutout to her amazing friends for their constant support and to the director for trusting her with the chaos. If you see her running don’t worry, everything’s fine. Probably.
Dale McCraw (Sound)
Dale McCraw got involved with TGRC because of his son, Liam. He has a background in electronics and has worked with sound and production elements for youth camps, churches, and several bands. He works in Winston-Salem as Traffic Signal Systems Operations Manager and is husband to Ingrid and dad to twins, Liam and Spencer.
Collin McGhie (Set Builder)
Collin McGhie (Set Builder) has recently worked with TGRC on Steal Away and A Raisin in the Sun and with Gallery Players on Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and CROWNS. He has been building and designing sets for over 20 years getting his start under the tutelage of Joe Nierle with Open Space Cafe Theatre and perfected his craft working with Elise Jonell Perforance Ensemble, City Arts and The Pointe!
STAFF BIOS
Robin T. Rich-McGhie (Costumer)
Robin T. Rich-McGhie (Costumer) is an Acting Instructor at The POINTE!. Acting and the stage are her first loves. She has directed several productions in the Triad. Robin is the CEO & Artistic Director of Elise Jonell Management, Talent Agency & Performance Ensemble.
George T. Murphy, Jr. (Director)
Tom is a graduate of UNCG’s Theatre Education program in 2006 and the Theatre teacher at Reidsville High School since November of 2010. This will be Tom’s 4th show he has directed with TGRC. He would like to thank his loving, supporting, and effervescent wife, Claire Murphy. Without her, he would be a lost mess of a human being. He is ecstatic to work with his daughter, Harper Murphy, for their second production together!
Danny Tanner (Stage Manager)
This is Danny's 21st production since moving to NC. Danny started out as an actor on stage but since then has moved to fulfill multiple roles such as backstage crew, assistant stage manager, stage manager, and hopefully soon will move into a directors seat. Danny is finishing up his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology this semester where he will hopefully move onto his Master's in Counseling. Danny has a passion for working with youth and young adults and helping them journey through life and to live life to the fullest!
Mo, Mal & Ricky,
We thought we were proud of your first shows together, and yet your talent and love for theatre continues to grow and shine brighter. Break legs, have so much fun, & eat the cake!
Bryan & Shaunna
Aubrey, I’m so excited to see you in your very first stage role! You’re going to be a great MATILDA!
I Love You and I’m so proud of you!
BREAK A LEG!
Love, Nanny
Mattingly Tai,
Don't ever forget you are a MIRACLE. Chase your wildest dreams and love each person you encounter like Jesus. We love you to the crab star and beyond.
Mom & Dad
Break a leg, Erica!
We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see you shine as Miss Honey in Matilda. This role was practically made for you as a former teacher and now librarian, you already embody the spirit and kindness of Miss Honey every day. From your first TGRC performance in 101 Dalmatians to your memorable role as Roxie Hart in Chicago, it’s been a joy to watch your passion for the performing arts grow. We’re amazed by your ability to juggle each new role—on stage and off—while navigating a career transition and pursuing your Master’s in Library Science. We’re so glad to see you back on stage doing what you love, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way.
With love,
Mom, Dad, Dylan, Sarah, Landon, Kyle, Melanie, Colton, and Papa
Break a leg Tessa Ore!
You are our STAR. Let your light shine and spread your joy!!
Love Mom and Dad
Aubie Lynn, We are so incredibly proud of you for taking the leap to perform in your first ever play! We know you will be amazing playing as Matilda! We love you! Break a leg!!
Love, Mama, Daddy and Alivia
My Dearest Rudolpho (Bryan), Dancing through life with you is my favorite.
Thank you for supporting your LOUD girls and our audacious dreams!
I can't wait to see what the next act holds.
LEIGHTON, YOU ARE A SHINING STAR! WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! KEEP REACHING FOR THE STARS AND NEVER GIVE UP!
“EVEN IF YOU’RE LITTLE YOU CAN DO A LOT. YOU MUSTN’T LET A LITTLE THING LIKE LITTLE STOP YOU!”
LOVE, MOM, DAD, NANA AND PAPA
BreakalegAubrey!
You'resmallbutmighty,clever andbold--justlikeyour characterMatilda!Wecan'twait toseeyouworkyourmagicon stage.Havefun,shinebright, andshowthemwhatastaryou are!Weloveyousomuch!
next season starts in two weeks! next season starts in two weeks!
This project received support from the Rockingham County Arts Council, the NC Arts Council an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources, and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
