YOU RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Original Direction for this version of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Michael Mayer
Originally Produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts
gang explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
School Administration
Dr. Mitchell Salerno ............................................................................ Head of School
Alex Birchenall Assistant Head of School
Angel Nguyen Director of Admissions and Marketing
Rosemarie Redman................................................................ Director of Fine Arts
Pat Hollern......................................................................................Director of Athletics
Nick Purdue........................................................................... Director of Technology
Stephanie Jackson ..............................................................Lower School Director
Mary Beth Davies ...............................................................Middle School Director
Steve Murphy High School Director
Production Staff
BambiEllen Fadoul ....................................................... Director/Choreographer
Nick Prowse Technical Director
Ledean Williams......................................................................................Music Director
Sophia DiMarzio...............................................................Scenic Artist/ Technician
Riley McKenzie.............................................................Student Lighting Designer
Hidaya Bakeer.........................................................................................Stage Manager
Crew
Hidaya Bakeer.........................................................................................Stage Manager
Taylor Salamon........................................................................Microphone Operator
Maria Franck Braga QLab / Audio
Riya Patel, Avni Patil Props
Riley McKenzie..................................................................................Lighting Operator
Neela McLein, Samantha Miller..........................................Spotlight Operator
Mia Sanchez, Aven Samaroo,
Caroline Schools, Sophia Wai, Sophia Yu........................................Deck Crew
Danica Damon, Hallie Golden, Nicole Lima.........................Dressing Team
Dominic Tarantino .................................................................................Charlie Brown
Sarah Jordan................................................................................................Lucy Van Pelt
Ryan Souza Linus Van Pelt
Ava Curtis............................................................................................................Sally Brown
Jax Thompson.....................................................................................................Schroeder
Dan Goebel Guzman.............................................................................................Snoopy
Charlotte Black.................................................................................Peppermint Patty
Carrington Meyer......................................................................................................Marcie
Alexa Stewart Little Red Headed Girl
Elliott Davidoff Lucy/Sally Understudy
Elliott Davidoff, Rachel Dowling, Nancy Smith, Alexa Stewart.................................................................Woodstocks
Charlotte Black, Julia Clemmons, Elliott Davidoff, Rachel Dowling, Gaby Juron, Carrington Meyer, Nancy Smith, Alexa Stewart, Emma Suarez, Ally Zhao Ensemble
Elliott Davidoff............................................................................................Show Captain
Proud participants of the Applause Awards at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Arts: competition honoring high school students in musical theatre.
Director’s Note
Welcome to the High School Theatre Production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Windermere Preparatory School! We are thrilled to celebrate the timeless charm and wisdom of Charles Schulz’s beloved PEANUTS characters. This musical, based on the original comic strip, not only offers a delightful portrayal of childhood, but also imparts meaningful lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the simple joys of life.
Our decision to produce this show stems from our commitment to community engagement, particularly with our lower school students. We believe that the messages conveyed through Charlie Brown and his friends resonate powerfully with young audiences, and we are excited to create a bridge between our high school performers and the younger students at WPS
Charlie Brown wouldn’t be possible without the amazing team at WPS. Thank you to the WPS administration, staff, and community for your unwavering support. To the parents, your continued encouragement of your students' love for the theatre is invaluable. To my wonderful students: thank you for your trust and respect; I love you all dearly!
A special shoutout to my incredible team, who make this journey so rewarding. Nick Prowse: we make great theatre! Thank you for nurturing and developing our exceptional high school technical theatre team. Thank you to the wonderful, Ledean Williams; your commitment to the students and this production is truly appreciated. To my wonderful leader, Rosemarie Redman, thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration can flourish. Jonathan and Cooper, your support means the world to me thank you for being my biggest fans and supporting my love for high school theatre.
We are excited to transport you into the world of Charles Schulz as we celebrate friendship, laughter, and the universal experiences of growing up. Together, let’s embrace the spirit of Charlie Brown and his friends, reminding ourselves that, despite life’s challenges, we are all truly good in our own ways.
COMING SOON
FAMILIES OF THE ARTS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
AS WE ELEVATE THE FINE ARTS AT WPS!
Masterpiece Level
The Dowling Family
The Beears Family
The Sislyan - Kruse Family
Maestro Level
The Juron Family
The Braun Family
The Richter Family
The Casper Family
Fazoli’s of Clermont & the Clemmons Family
Producer Level
The Dao Family
The Bjerken Family
The Samaniego Family
The Quege Family
The Curtis Family
The Salamon Family
Artist Level
Director Level
The Saft Family
The Bakker Family
The Goldberg Family
Armstrong & Sinoff Financial
The Sparacino Family
The De la Riva Family
The Tharoo Family
The Fujinaga Family
The Harry - Bhagwandin Family