TVS Middle School Theatre presents "Matilda, Jr." 2022

TVS Middle School Theatre production of

Stephen Seleny Theater February 17 - 19, 2022

TVS Middle School Theatre production of

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Director.....................................................................Justin Flowers Technical Director....................................................VanAnthony Williams Music Director..........................................................Ashley Owen Production and Costume Managers..........................Julia Yorkston and Audrey Davis Stage Manager..........................................................Flower Avila Costumes..................................................................Beth Thomason Assistant Technical Director.....................................Marily Gonzalez Choreographer..........................................................Christi Lea Assistant Director.....................................................Hannah Timson Assistant Music Director..........................................Lauren Kochan Production Stage Manager and Props Master..........Peyton Vlasow-Gillen Costume Designer, Hair & Makeup Designer,.........Chelsea Morrow and Assistant Lighting Designer Scenic Designer........................................................Itzel Munoz Lighting Designer.....................................................Marga Lee Sound Designer........................................................Tatum Duncan Assistant Sound Designer.........................................Catherine Zarr Set/Show Crew.................................. Itzel Munoz, Shawn Young, Marga Lee, Eleanor Walker, Mallory Turner, Hailey Murrin, Jessica Lucas, Xin Li, Lanie Lorimer, Emerson Johnson, Zoe Davis, and Kate Demchuck Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

PRODUCTION STAFF BIOGRAPHIES Mr. Justin Flowers (Director) joined Trinity Valley School as Middle School Drama Teacher in August of 2018. Mr. Flowers served the previous seven years as drama teacher at W.C. Stripling Middle School in Fort Worth. Since 2006, Mr. Flowers has served as an educational director at Stage West Theater, where he leads classes for pre-k through adult students and acts as a director in their summer conservatory program. In addition to teaching, Mr. Flowers works frequently in Fort Worth stage productions. Mr. Flowers holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Wesleyan University.

Mrs. Ashley Owen (Music Director) is in her eighth year teaching Music at Trinity Valley School. This is Mrs. Owen’s fifth year to direct music for the 7th-8th grade musical, and she has directed the music for Drama Club musicals since she has been here.

Prior to joining TVS, Mrs. Owen taught eight years of Middle School Choir and had the opportunity to conduct district-wide 250 voice choirs on the Bass Hall stage. Mrs. Owen also taught Elementary School Music for eight years and had a private piano studio for 13 years. She enjoys singing in her church choir and ringing in the handbell choir, after having been the Director of Music for Saginaw United Methodist Church for 12 years. Mrs. Owen holds a Bachelor of Music from TCU and has many graduate hours from SMU Music as well.

Mr. VanAnthony Williams (Technical Director) started working at TVS in August of 2018. Mr. Williams served as Theatre Production Manager at Arts Council of Fort Worth, Adjunct Professor at TCU, Technical Director at African American Repertory Theatre in Dallas, and Deputy Production Manager at Carnival Corporation. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre production from Tarleton State University. Mr. Williams had the privilege of working with TVS students while the Theatre Production Manager for the Arts Council of Fort Worth. He enjoyed seeing the spark of inspiration in the students and looks forward to that every day.

Ms. Marily Gonzalez (Assistant Technical Director) is in her first full year as Assistant Technical Director at Trinity Valley School. Ms. Gonzalez has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas State University.

Ms. Flower Avila (Stage Manager) has worked on multiple musicals with TVS. Ms. Avila has worked in the DFW area as a Stage Manager and Stage Hand for over seven years. She is currently working with Stage West Theatre’s education programming and with Six Flags Over Texas as an entertainment technician. Ms. Avila holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Texas Wesleyan University.

Mrs. Christi Lea (Choreographer) is Co-Director of the award winning Bruce Lea Dance Factory. She has been a professional performer and teacher for the past 20 years. Mrs. Lea has performed with the Charlie Daniels Band in concert, was a featured dancer at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas and is Co-Choreographer of the Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant. Mrs. Lea, along with her husband Bruce, teaches at 1012 dance conventions throughout the country every year.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT TEAM Marketing and Social Media...........................................Ashley Robinson Fine Arts Chair................................................................Marcy Roten Arts Booster Club (ABC) Board President.....................Monika Worsley ABC Board President Elect............................................Audrey Davis ABC Board MS Theatre Liasons....................................Shannon Moore,

Stephanie Christopher,

and Susie Ursprung ABC Board Ticket Sales Co-Chairs................................Kim Zavaleta and

Laura Everett ABC Board Banners Chair..............................................Natalya Cherry ABC Board Programs Committee..................................Jen Munro,

Linda Kiraly, and

Tina Goss ABC Board Volunteer Wrangler Brigade........................Audrey Davis and

Mona Agarwal

CAST Agatha Trunchbull..........................................Laura Montgomery and

Jeff Snyder Erica................................................................Simone Christopher Tommy............................................................Adam Getz Amanda...........................................................Kaylee Crain Bruce...............................................................Carlos Lee Lavender.........................................................Marcy Everett and

Thrisha Sukesh Alice................................................................Adelyn Cox Hortensia.........................................................Niya Talati* Eleanor............................................................Eva Mederos* Matilda............................................................Sivani Subramanian and

Addy Thomann Mr. Wormwood...............................................Julian Gerstle* Mrs. Wormwood.............................................Dalya Chandler* and

Nori Hamilton* Michael...........................................................Zacharias Wormley Mrs. Phelps.....................................................Sarah Connally* and

Matilda Flowers* Escapologist....................................................Micah Price Acrobat............................................................Audrey Nolet and

Saanvi Pathikonda Cook................................................................Meghan Clark Miss Honey.....................................................Madeline Yorkston** Mechanic.........................................................Gillian Young*** Rudolpho.........................................................Dana Schrock Sergei..............................................................Adam Getz* Svetlana...........................................................Fiona She

* Drama Club Officer ** Drama Club President *** Drama Club Vice President

CAST continued ENSEMBLE Little Kids Angelina Bwimbo, Simone Christopher, Adelyn Cox, Kaylee Crain, Marcy Everett, Adam Getz*, Lucy Johnston*, Carlos Lee, Katelyn McCracken, Eva Mederos*, Saanvi Pathikonda, Dana Schrock, Sivani Subramanian, Thrisha Sukesh, Niya Talati*, and Addy Thomann Big Kids Izzy Bachim*, Dalya Chandler*, Meghan Clark, Sarah Connally*, Matilda Flowers*, Adam Getz* (held back), Julian Gerstle*, Nori Hamilton*, Claire Kauffman, Audrey Nolet, Micah Price, Fiona She, Zacharias Wormley, Madeline Yorkston**, and Gillian Young*** Dads & Mums Izzy Bachim*, Dalya Chandler*, Meghan Clark, Sarah Connally*, Matilda Flowers*, Adam Getz*, Julian Gerstle*, Nori Hamilton*, Claire Kauffman, Audrey Nolet, Micah Price, Fiona She, Zacharias Wormley, Madeline Yorkston**, and Gillian Young***

Big Kid 1................................................................Gillian Young*** Big Kid 2...................................................................Izzy Bachim* Big Kid 3................................................................ Claire Kauffman Rudolpho’s Backup Dancers Claire Kauffman, Gillian Young*, Izzy Bachim*, and Adelyn Cox * Drama Club Officer ** Drama Club President *** Drama Club Vice President

SCENES AND SONGS Prologue: Birthday Party Miracle........................................................... Erica, Tommy, Amanda,

Bruce, Lavender, Alice,

Hortensia, Eleanor, Mums,

Dads, Kids, Matilda Scene 1: The Wormwood’s Living Room Scene 2: Matilda’s Bedroom Naughty.......................................................... Matilda Scene 3: The Library Acrobat Story I (Parts 1 snd 2)............................. Matilda, Acrobat,

Escapologist Scene 4: The School Gates School Song.................................................... Eleanor, Tommy, Lavender,

Erica, Amanda, Alice, Bruce

Big Kids, Little Kids The Hammer................................................... Trunchbull, Little Kids,

Big Kids Scene 5: The Wormwood’s House Naughty - Superglue (Parts 1 and 2)............... Matilda Scene 6: The Playground at School Chokey Chant................................................. Matilda, Eleanor, Big Kids Scene 7: Wormwood Motors

SCENES AND SONGS continued Scene 8: The Wormwood House Loud................................................................ Miss Honey, Mrs. Wormwood, Rudopho This Little Girl................................................ Miss Honey Scene 9: The Library Scene 10: Miss Honey’s Classroom Bruce (Part 1)

Tunchbull, Lavender, Eleanor, Hortensia, Amanda, Tommy, Miss Honey, Kids

Scene 11: The Library Scene 12: A Park When I Grow Up............................................. Bruce, Tommy, Amanda,

Erica, Alice, Lavender,

Eleanor, Hortensia,

Miss Honey, Matilda Scene 13: The Wormwood House Scene 14: School Gymnasium The Smell of Rebellion.................................... Trunchbull, Kids Quiet............................................................... Matilda Scene 15: Miss Honey’s Classroom Revolting Children.......................................... Bruce, Kids, Tommy, Erica,

Lavender, Hortensia,

Eleanor, Alice Epilogue: The Wormwood House Bows............................................................... All

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Zacharias -We are Superfans of Superman! We love you and are excited for the show -- break a leg!

Love, Dad, Mom, and Faith

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To Addy, our jumped-up little germ of a revolting child: Break a leg and never let a little thing like ‘little’ stop you!

Into the eye of the storm with all our love, Mummy and Daddy

You are courageous, beautiful, brave, and talented! Keep believing in yourself and shoot for the stars.

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Kaylee, Your hard work and dedication never cease to amaze! We’re so proud of you!

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Simone, We are all so proud of your hard work and dedication.

You never gave up, you gave it your all, and now it’s your time to shine!

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Thrisha, We have enjoyed seeing you shine on stage since Kindergarten!

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Katelyn, We are so thankful that God has blessed us with a smart, creative and very thoughtful daughter. This 7th-grade year has been full of activities and trying new things! We are excited to see you perform in Matilda.

Love, Mom, Dad and Courtney

Dalya, We are so proud of you and all the hard work you have put into Matilda!

Watching you sing and perform makes our hearts so happy!

You will always be our shining star. We love you, Dalya bug!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, & Sissy

Tenacious but whimsical, Fierce but kind, Guts of iron, An ebullient mind; To our hearts Nobody claims A greater share Than Eleanor James.

Love, Mom & Dad & Riley & Henry & Beckett

Congratulations, Gillian!

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Love, Mom, Dad, and Shawn

Mr. Flowers and Mrs. Owen, Congratulations on another successful TVS Middle School production! Thank you both for sharing your talent and guidance. And thank you most of all for encouraging Addy’s continued love for all things theatre. She is fortunate to have had such exceptional teachers! ~The Thomanns

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