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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte SHOWGUIDE Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2019| McColl Family Theatre

The Musical

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Robin & Bill Branstrom, Jami & Bryan Farris, Danielle & Ryan Hutcheson, LaKeisha & William Jefferson, Parker Poe

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, with funding from the Arts & Science Council and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. St. Ann | St. Gabriel | St. Matthew Welcome St. Patrick | St. Mark | Holy Trinity Charlotte Catholic | Christ the King Each and every day, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is focused on fulfilling our Our Lady of Assumption mission by creating exceptional theatre experiences, inspiring generations to explore the wonder of their world. This work is grounded in innovation, ensuring we approach all aspects of our work with curiosity, imagination and wonder.

The new year has much in store. Peter Pan will help us soar into our 72nd Togeth We Excel season. The Kindness Project (ctcharlotte.org/kindness) will remain center stage with the reprise of A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the world premiere Mecklenburg of The Invisible Boy in November. The fourth installment, Tropical Secrets: Adam Burke, Linda Reynolds, Holocaust Refugees in Cuba, is currently in development. Area Catholic Artistic Director Managing Director Education programs offer a wide array of programming to help young Schools people discover their talents, build self-confidence, develop leadership and problem-solving skills and inspire their thinking about the world.

We continually seek opportunities to more fully engage all parts of our community - forging new partnerships and listening intently to the voices of all young people as we plan for the future.

Thank you for joining us – we hope to see you often this season!

Adam Burke, Artistic Director Linda Reynolds, Managing Director Tour 2020-21 Applications multiple schools, watch fine arts, Available online meet teachers, From the Board of Directors December 16, 2019 visit booths On behalf of the board of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, welcome to our 72nd season.

More than 250,000 exceptional theatre experiences are created each year, serving students and families from across our region. Whether it is enjoying a professional Admissions: production in our theatres…participating in an education class or camp at ImaginOn… or being part of a program in a community location, we are dedicated to being an discovermacs.org organization that helps people connect, collaborate and grow together. 704.370.3273 Our board is inspired to work with a team that continually strives to provide our Watch our community as well as the national field for theatre for young audiences with new and musical promos innovative theatre and education programs. Each year, more than 60,000 school students attend performances at greatly-reduced cost; families receiving public benefit Financial Aid vimeo.com/ may become subscribers and pay only $2 for their tickets; education program scholarships ensure students have Available discovermacs an opportunity to participate; Theatre 360 provides access to extended programming; and sensory-friendly performances are available for families with children or adults on the autism spectrum or other sensory sensitivities.

We’re grateful that you are part of this extraordinary organization. Special thanks to our donors, who take the important step of making a philanthropic investment in the amazing work of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. You help ensure we remain positioned to provide you with the excellent programs you have come to expect.

See you at the Theatre!

By Jahnna Beecham and Malcolm Hillgartner Adapted from the play by Barbara Robinson Orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

Nov. 29 to Dec. 29, 2019 McColl Family Theatre

Director/Choreographer Ron Chisholm Music Director Charlene Thomas Stage Manager Brenna Skinnon Scenic Designer Tom Burch* Costume Designer Magda Guichard Lighting Designer David Fillmore* Sound Designer Jason Romney Properties Master Cassie Ward

* Represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA 829 Celebrating All of Life’s Stages of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stagehands Wherever your charitable interest lies, you have the power to create a better SHOW SPONSORS community. From establishing your first charitable fund to planning your estate – and every generous act in between – FFTC helps you make a lasting impact.

Robin & Bill Branstrom, Jami & Bryan Farris, Danielle & Ryan Hutcheson, LaKeisha & William Jefferson, Parker Poe Inspiring the Art of Philanthropy

Videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is prohibited. www.fftc.org | 704.998.6412 | [email protected] Running time approximately 70 minutes

4 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 5 When I grow up I want to be...

Ready. For. Anything.

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6 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 7 • Appreciation of a child’s

individuality

• Lively, joyful learning

• Real world experiences

• A legacy of consistent

educational excellence

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Subscriptions and single tickets on sale now Children’s Theatre CLT 2019-2020 SEASON “Cinderella KIDS” 7.75” x 4.75”

A Sick Day for Amos McGee Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2019 / ages 2 and older (PreK) Part of The Kindness Project Themes: compassion, friendship and kindness

Peter Pan Strut your stuff Oct. 4 to Nov. 3, 2019 / all ages Themes: growing up, imagination, adventure At Providence Day, we encourage our The Invisible Boy students to step out of their comfort Nov. 1 to Nov. 24, 2019 / ages 6 and older zones and harness their creativity as Part of The Kindness Project Themes: acceptance, exclusion and inclusion forms of self-expression and discovery.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Pictured above: Providence Day lower school musical “Cinderella KIDS” www.ProvidenceDay.org/CelebrateTheArts Nov. 29 to Dec. 29, 2019 / all ages Themes: community, traditions, empathy

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Jan. 4 to Jan. 18, 2020 / ages 4 and older Themes: differing viewpoints

Akeelah and the Bee Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2020 / ages 8 and older In 2018, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte launched a unique Themes: fitting in, community and belonging endeavor called The Kindness Project. Since then, we’ve commissioned four world-premiere plays with kindness as the GRIMMZ Fairy Tales that serving the central theme. We’ve also created a special bracelet that Feb. 21 to Mar. 15, 2020 / ages 6 and older you and your family can Themes: the power of music, helping others community makes request (for free) from our Box Office and wear as a Havana Hop a lasting impact . reminder and a symbol to Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 2020 / ages 4 and older be kind, spread kindness Themes: family values, cultural appreciation and live kindly.

Dragons Love Tacos We truly believe kindness is Apr. 3 to May 3, 2020 / ages 4 and older a team effort, and we hope you’ll join us. Themes: traditions, new friends pnc.com Share your stories of kindness: Visit ctcharlotte.org/kindness A SEASON Afflicted: Daughters of Salem Apr. 17 to Apr. 26, 2020 / ages 12 and older TO SOAR Spread kindness: Use #CTCKindnessProject Themes: social pressures, psychology TO NEW We want kindness to spread beyond our stage. So, in your Balloonacy ©2019 The PNC Financial Services Group, travels, or wherever life takes you, take photo and upload it HEIGHTS May 27 to June 7, 2020 / ages 2 and older (PreK) Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, explaining how you wove kindness into your day. Themes: friendship, imagination, acceptance National Association. Member FDIC

10 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 11 Kylie Wooden (Alice Armstrong) a senior About the show For this production cont'd Cast and creative team at Carmel Christian School, is so excited to make her debut on the CTC stage as Cast Student Supervisor...... Steven James Emma Engel (Beth Bradley) is thrilled to be Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Electricians.....Dani Delrio, Joshua Lucero, Marc Suits, debuting in her first Mainstage Production The Musical. Kylie has enjoyed musical Beth Bradley...... Emma Engel* Brandy Brogden, Michael Swager, David Sebren, at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Emma theater from a young age and she hopes Charlie Bradley...... Ryan Campos* Jordan Garon also participated in OnStage this past this performance will inspire audience Grace Bradley...... Danielle Rhea spring in Anything Goes as Luke, and in members of all ages! Kylie is grateful to the CTC 2017 summer production of Bat the CTC staff for all their hard work and Bob Bradley...... Paul Montagnese For a list of full-time production staff who contributed Boy as Reverend Hightower. Emma is a Alice Armstrong ...... Kylie Wooden to this production, please see page 16. dedication. She also thanks her family Junior theater student at Central Academy for their undying support. Timothy 1:7 Helen Armstrong...... Lucianne Hamilton of Technology and Arts, as well as a Imogene Herdman...... Charli Head A digital version of this program is available online Conservatory student at CTC. She would Ralph Herdman...... Tim Colberg at ctcharlotte.org. like to thank all the amazing teachers and mentors at CTC who are helping her Lucianne Hamilton (Helen Armstrong) is Leroy Herdman...... Jack Tyrell happy to be back at Children's Theatre of Claude Herdman...... Will Higginbotham* grow and develop her passion for Musical Theater. Special thanks to Mom and Charlotte, especially for the Christmas show! Ollie Herdman...... Jocelyn Spivey* Band Some past credits at Children's Theatre Gladys Herdman...... Allie Joseph* Dad for the endless love, support, and (until recently) driving! of Charlotte include: Mrs. Wormwood in Elmer Hopkins...... Anthony Dominick Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Private Teddy...... Luke McCammon Conductor...... Charlene Thomas Ryan Campos (Charlie Bradley) in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Guitar...... John Sharp is excited to return to Children’s and Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians. Ivy...... Chloe Heffernan Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) after Reverend Hopkins...... Tony King Drums...... John Hogan She was also seen this past summer at having performed the role of Bruce Central Piedmont Community College Betty...... Janeta Jackson Reeds...... Jack Murray Bogtrotter in last season’s as Elly May Chipley in Showboat and Connie...... Allison Snow Rhinehardt Reeds Sub...... Jeff Tippett production of Roald Dahl's Matilda Miss Evangeline Barley in A Gentleman's Luanne...... Jennifer Poarch the Musical. Past credits include Bass...... Dan Reiter Guide to Love and Murder; which were Ensemble...... Kodi Yara, Bailey Wray*, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Fun both a lot of fun! Lucianne would most Sophie Miller*, Ella Dorsch*, CJ Higginbotham* Home (John Bechdel) and CTC’s Disney definitely like to thank her amazing family for their support and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary and understanding. Thank you Kristian, moms, dads, diglets Poppins (Michael Banks). Ryan has (and Matt), and the amazing Martina!! You make it possible! Understudies Musical numbers enjoyed performing other roles through CTC’s OnStage program, most recently as Charlie Bradley and Teddy...... Kodi Yara Charli Head (Imogene Herdman) is a Perfect Little Town Moonface Martin in Anything Goes. Ryan is sophomore at Northwest School of the Claude and Ollie Herdman, Elmer Hopkins...... in the 7th grade at Williams Montessori and is currently enrolled in Arts and is excited to return to Children’s Bailey Wray* The Horrible Herdmans CTC’s School of Theatre Training (SOTT) program. In his free time, Counting On You Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage. Head’s Gladys Herdman...... Jocelyn Spivey* he enjoys reading, recording videos, and hanging out with his credits include Gladys Herdman in Imogene Herdman...... Sophie Miller* Take My Lunch sisters and pets. Ryan would like to thank his parents and family for Children’s Theatre’s world premiere of Alice Armstrong and Ivy...... Ella Dorsch* being supportive in this process and Ron, Charlene, Brenna, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Hey, Mrs. Bradley the whole cast and crew for making The Best Christmas Pageant Beth Bradley...... CJ Higginbotham* Problem/Baskets For The Needy Musical, Kathy Cratchit in Scrooge! at Ever: The Musical an amazing experience and a fantastic show! CTC, and has been in productions at Grace Bradley...... Jennifer Poarch Helen Armstrong...... Allison Snow Rhinehardt Silent Night Transition Central Piedmont Community College and My Mother Said Danielle Rhea (Grace Bradley) The gasps Theatre Charlotte. Head thanks her family of excitement, the palpable energy of the *Indicates a Children's Theatre of Charlotte Problem Reprise and friends for their unending support, crowd and the gleeful giggles of young Jahnna and Malcom for writing such a School of Theatre Training student or alumnus Maybe audiences are the things that Danielle special show, and the creative team for Die, Herod, Die loves about performing. She is ecstatic this wonderful opportunity. This is Charli's 4th Christmas show at to be returning to Children's Theatre of CTC. It has truly become part of our family's holiday tradition. Creative Team Baskets For The Needy Reprise Charlotte's stage. You may remember The Best Gift of All her from other performances at Children's Tim Colberg (Ralph Herdman) is thrilled to Director/Choreographer...... Ron Chisholm The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Theatre of Charlotte which include: Disney be returning to The Best Christmas Pageant Music Director...... Charlene Thomas and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, The Pageant Ever: The Musical. Tim also had the pleasure Stage Manager...... Brenna Skinnon (Bird Woman), Elephant and Piggie's We of taking part in Children’s Theatre of Scenic Designer...... Tom Burch On a Night Like This Are in a Play! (Squirrelle), and Jackie and Charlotte’s Shakespeare Summer Camps, Let There Be Joy Me (Mom/Mrs. Herskowitz). Other local in productions of As You Like It and Twelfth Costume Designer...... Magda Guichard work includes performances at Actor's Lighting Designer...... David Fillmore Night. He has appeared in productions Theatre of Charlotte, Lee Street Theatre, and Three Bone of Les Misérables and Mamma Mia at Sound Designer...... Jason Romney Theatre. When not onstage, she works teaching and directing Properties Master...... Cassie Ward Spotlight Performing Arts Academy. Tim Special Thanks children in the wonderful art of Musical Theatre. She received is a sophomore at Grace Academy in her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona (Bear Stallings. Tim enjoys serving at the Charlotte Down Wildcats!). She would like to give a big shout out to all Julie Higginbotham of Precious Developments. Julie has Mecklenburg Dream Center where he leads of her students past and present and a HUGE thank you to worship and volunteers in their Adopt-A- For this production worked as our consultant in the creation and preparation her amazing family for their continued love and support. for our sensory-friendly performances. We're grateful for this Block program. Tim sends a special thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their love and encouragement. Deck Chief...... Chris Hanson continuing and valued partnership. Paul Montagnese (Bob Bradley) With Run Crew...... Joshua Lucero, Connor Runde, the enjoyment and experience he had Dylan Rutemiller Jack Tyrell (Leroy Herdman) is thrilled to in last year’s Roald Dahl's Matilda the be making his debut at Children’s Theatre Substitute Run Crew...... Michael Swager Musical, Paul has returned to Children's facebook.com/ctcharlotte as Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Sound Mixer...... Brandy Brogden Theatre for another show. With over 26 Pageant Ever: The Musical. He is typically Deck Sound Engineer...... Marc Suits years’ experience in ballroom dancing, seen on stage in the Lake Norman area in Sound Team...... Brandy Brogden, Marc Suits, Paul loves to perform and has been recent favorites Xanadu (Young Danny), Will Joseph twitter.com/ctcharlotte learning a lot about how different that Addams Family, and Tuck Everlasting. First Hand ...... Mary Hunting can be in a theater setting. He is looking A freshman at Northwest School of the forward to being able to continue to Arts, Jack also enjoys camping, mountain Wig Supervisor...... Chelsea Raitor work in theater in future performances. Wardrobe Supervisor & Stitcher...... Chelsea Retalic instagram.com/ctcharlottenc biking, and learning to tap. Big thanks Wardrobe Crew...... Allison Collins, Beth Aderhold Team Tyrell who make this all possible. Wardrobe Swing...... Katy Sigmon Light Board Operator...... Robyn Warfield youtube.com/ctcharlotte

12 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 13 Will Higginbotham (Claude Herdman) is Luke McCammon (Teddy) is thrilled to be Kodi Yara (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be Ron Chisholm (Director/Choreographer) has performed in nearly so excited to be back for his third year of performing in his first show at Children’s in his 1st production at CTC after years every type of entertainment venue: Broadway, Radio City Music Mainstage productions at Children’s Theatre Theatre of Charlotte. He has enjoyed of being in the audience. Kodi is in 6th Hall, cruise ships, theme parks, music videos, television, industrial of Charlotte! Previously, he has been part the opportunity to work and get to know grade at Randolph Middle and has shows and movies. Broadway: assistant choreographer/ of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The many new people. Luke most recently been performing since he was 7 at local performed in Into the Light with Dean Jones. Regional: Assistant Musical as Charlie Bradley (2018) and Teddy performed the role of Michael Banks in theaters including Theatre Charlotte and choreographer/Young Vincent in Follies starring Juliet Prowse (2017). Will is currently in the 8th grade Mary Poppins Jr. at Ballantyne Arts Center. Matthews Playhouse. Past roles include and John Cullum, and toured with Gavin MacLeod in High at Ardorview Academy. He would like to He is currently homeschooled and in 3rd Tommy Djilas in Music Man, Fagin's gang Button Shoes. T.V. specials with: Carol Burnett, Dolly Parton, thank his epic voice teacher, his family (love grade. Luke would like to thank his family, member in Oliver!, Jasper in 101 Dalmations Shirley MacLaine, Ben Vereen and The Pointer Sisters. Directed, to the Higginjosephs!), and most of all the friends, and teachers for always supporting and tons of fun ensemble roles where choreographed and/or produced over 300 shows and events. artistic team for giving him the opportunity him, and especially thank Mr. Sidney Horton he has played a lot of dancing animals Locally: Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), to be a part of such a great production. for his encouragement and inspiration. and orphans. Thanks to Ron Chisholm Matthews Playhouse, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Opera Additionally, he would love to give a shout for the opportunity and to his family and Carolina, Theatre Charlotte, the Arts & Science Council of out to all of the wonderful Teaching Artists theatre "village" for carpools and support! Charlotte, Blumenthal Performing Arts. National Youth Theatre who have guided him throughout the last six years as a School of Tony King (Reverend Hopkins) a Charlotte, Award for A Year With Frog and Toad at CTC (2009). CTC shows Theatre Training student here at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. NC native, is excited to make his Children’s Bailey Wray (Ensemble) an 8th grader at include: Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella, Good Night Theatre of Charlotte debut as Reverend Northwest School of the Arts, is elated to Moon, Peter Pan, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Jocelyn Spivey (Ollie Herdman) is excited Hopkins in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, and Roald to be performing in Children’s Theatre The Musical production this Holiday season. Mainstage production of The Best Christmas Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Ron's also directed/choreographed of Charlotte’s production of The Best Tony began his theatre journey at Winston- Pageant Ever: The Musical. Recent at North Carolina Shakespeare Festival; Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a Salem State University (WSSU), where his performances this year include Oliver! (Artful City; Opera House Theatre Company, Wilmington, NC. show she has enjoyed attending for the credits include Broke-ology, Dreamgirls, Dodger), Beauty & the Beast, Jr (Ensemble) Adjunct faculty in the dance/theatre department at CPCC. past three years. Jocelyn also appreciated and Flying West. When Tony is not on stage with Theatre Charlotte; Anything Goes (Eli Thanks to his family, Angie, Caroline, Bryan and Jeannetta. and enjoyed the experience of performing he enjoys working as a commercial/film Whitney), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: in CTC’s OnStage production of The actor and creating jarring new stories to The Musical (Ollie) with CTC. Bailey thanks his Charlene Thomas (Music Director) is blessed and honored to Odyssey as Argos, the faithful dog. Other tell with friends. Tony is an upcoming Acting friends, family, and his wonderful teachers return to Children’s Theatre as Music Director, after being the local performances include: Indecisive MFA ‘23 at the University of Connecticut at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s School Music Director for Madagascar: A Musical Adventure and Bob Goldilocks in Fairy Tale Misfits with the (UCONN) in Storrs, CT. In contrast to of Theatre Training and Northwest School Marley's Three Little Birds. Charlene has over 25 years of experience Pineville Players; Curly, the Lost Boy, in his upcoming role, Tony hopes to one-day grace a feature of the Arts for their support and guidance. as an arts educator and musician. She continues to work as a Peter Pan at Matthews Playhouse; Duloc film (or series) as the first black Joker from The DC universe. teaching artist for Children’s Theatre and is also the Director of Performer/Young Fiona (US) in Shrek – The Sophie Miller (Ensemble) is ecstatic to Contemporary Music at Pineville United Methodist Church. Some Musical TYA at Rock Hill Community Theatre. Janeta Jackson (Betty) is returning for return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s of her other music directing credits include: Music Director for Jocelyn is a homeschool student in the 4th grade, who enjoys her second holiday season as a church Mainstage for the second year as part of Carmel Christian School’s production of Honk Jr, You’re a Good crafting. Jocelyn would like to thank the many adults, including lady. Since graduating from Florida the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Man, Charlie Brown, and Madagascar Jr. Previously she worked her parents and previous directors, for getting her to this point, International University with a Bachelor of Ever: The Musical. Sophie is in the 8th as Music Director for their production of Dear Edwina Jr and Big as well as the staff at CTC for giving her this amazing opportunity. Music in Voice Performance, Janeta has grade at Northwest School of the Arts. Her Fish. At Arborbrook Christian Academy she was the Director for traveled worldwide sharing her gifts and recent roles include Mrs. Potts in Beauty their musical production of Shrek the Musical. Prior to that she Allie Joseph (Gladys Herdman) is excited to talents. Her favorite show credits include and the Beast, Jr. and an ensemble was the Theatre Director at Covenant Day School. Her directing return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Sister Act, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, member in Young Frankenstein, both at credits there include: Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, Seven Mainstage! Allie has previously been Dreamgirls, and Shrek: The Musical. She is Theatre Charlotte and the Jester in Once Brides for Seven Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof, Mulan Jr., and seen here in Roald Dahl's Matilda The most recognized for her portrayal of the Upon a Mattress at the Levine Jewish Shrek Jr. just to name a few. She has also directed middle and Musical (Matilda), multiple years of title role in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's Community Center. She would like to high school choirs. Her theatre and choir students have received The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The production of Disney and Cameron thank her family for their constant support numerous awards for their performances and many have gone Musical (Various) and many educational Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, for which she and all of her teachers and directors on to pursue careers in the arts. Prior to moving to Charlotte, NC productions. Most recently, she performed earned a Broadway World Award as Best for helping her grow. Happy Holidays! she was the Vocal Director at Brooklyn High School of the Arts in in Fun Home (Small Alison) at Actor’s Theatre Actress in a Musical. When she’s not on stage, this newlywed is Brooklyn, New York. When Charlene is not teaching or leading of Charlotte. Allie began Creative Drama most likely spending time with her family or embarking on new Ella Dorsch (Ensemble) is beyond thrilled worship you can find her rehearsing some funky tunes with classes at a very young age and entered adventures. Janeta would like to dedicate this performance to be back in her second Mainstage her band, writing, recording or spending time with her family. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s School of to her late mother, Janice J. Jackson, “The sweetest, most production at Children’s Theatre of Theatre Training (SOTT) at 7. She is incredibly humble and gracious church lady I’ve ever known.” Follow Charlotte. She was last seen in the kid’s Brenna Skinnon (Stage Manager) is a Charlotte native who grateful to all of the teachers, mentors and Janeta’s journey to her dreams on Instagram @janetasvoice. ensemble in Roald Dahl's Matilda the grew up watching Children’s Theatre of Charlotte productions. directors who have helped her along the way. Allie also thanks Musical. Ella’s most recent role at CTC was She holds a BFA from University of North Carolina School of the her family for their support and patience. Allie attends 7th grade Allison Snow Rhinehardt (Connie) is happy playing Franvera in the OnStage production Arts. Other Children’s Theatre of Charlotte of credits include at Northwest School of the Arts and majors in Musical Theatre. to return for a 3rd year with Best Christmas of Red, Red Shoes. She has also been in stage managing Pete the Cat, ASM/Student Supervisor for Pageant Ever after just closing Peter Pan Xanadu Jr. and Honk Jr. Ella is in 7th grade Roald Dahl’s Matilda and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Anthony Dominick (Elmer Hopkins) is as Mrs. Darling (and Cecco the pirate). at Northwest School of the Arts. She would Some of her favorite credits include stage management always excited to be on stage at Children’s Some favorite past shows have been A like to thank her friends and family and her intern for Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles LOVE and Making Wishes Theatre of Charlotte. At the age of six (6), Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder CTC family for all their love and support. Grow an annual variety show for a Make a Wish she does his talent to sing was discovered in his (Miss Shingle), Annie (Ms. Hannigan) and every year. Special thanks goes out her family and friends. church’s children’s choir. With no fear of Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks). When not the stage, soon after, an actor was born! performing on stage, Allison spends her Tom Burch (Scenic Designer) Previous credits at CTC CJ Higginbotham (Ensemble) is beyond include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The After performing in several productions time as a Teaching Artist encouraging ecstatic to be returning t Children’s Theatre with SMACK Theatre, he starred as Young others to perform, and also promoting Arts Musical; Journey to Oz; Bud, Not Buddy; Coraline, Jackie & of Charlotte's stage! Previous CTC credits Me, and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds. He's also designed for Simba in The Lion King, Jr. It was then Integration in schools with Wolf Trap. Allison include The Best Christmas Pageant that his passion to entertain with musical has a wonderful husband of 25 years and TYA at Childsplay (Arizona) and Stage One (Louisville), Chica- Ever: The Musical, (Ensemble), as well go TYA and Chicago Children's Theatre. Regionally for adults theatre became an absolute must. 4 amazing children who are her inspiration. as many OnStage student productions. Anthony has been very busy his work has been seen off Broadway, as well as Berkeley She has also gotten involved with the Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, St. Louis performing, including this year’s Jennifer Poarch (Luanne) is honored wonderful productions with JStage at productions- CTC’s Roald Dahl's to be delivering such a wonderful Repertory Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Actors The- Levine Jewish Community Center and the atre Louisville, American Repertory Theatre, Arizona The- Matilda The Musical, lead role as Mowgli in Davidson’s message this holiday season. Thank you homeschool theatre group, Rise and Shine Community Players & Matthew’s Playhouse, The Jungle Book. for celebrating the magic of Christmas atre Company and others. He began his career in Chica- Players. CJ is a sophomore at Ardorview go where he designs regularly for The Hypocrites, Northlight Anthony is grateful to CTC for the blessing of this here with your CTC family. Sit back, Academy and is currently in her 6th year opportunity once again. He sends special thanks to God, relax, and let the spirit of love fill your Theatre, and has designed for Chicago of School of Theatre Training classes here Shakespeare, The Goodman, Court, and many others. He's his family, friends, musical teachers and church family, hearts and help spread joy to the world. at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. She Our Lady of Consolation, for their continued support. received 4 nominations (1 win) for Chicago's Jeff Award. would like to thank her current and past theatre teachers, her Upcoming projects include shows at Skirball EPIC voice teacher, the production team, and most of all her Center (NYC), Pasadena Playhouse (LA), Olney Theatre parents for allowing and helping her to pursue her passion. Center (DC), and the upcoming Aristophanesathon for The Hypocrites (Chicago). He teaches scenic design at UNCC.

14 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 15 Magda Guichard (Costume Designer) has been working with Staff Board of Directors Children's Theatre of Charlotte for seven years, designing We offer discounts for groups of 10 or more costumes for such shows as The Best Christmas Leadership Chair...... Tim Rogers Pageant Ever: The Musical, The Cat in the Hat, Artistic Director...... Adam Burke Chair Elect...... Ashley Gigandet Joseph Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Roald Dahl's Matil- da the Musical, The Ghost of Splinter Cove and Coraline Managing Director...... Linda Reynolds Secretary...... Angela Scholl GROUP SALES as well as the designing and creating of Dragon in Treasurer...... Ryan Hutcheson The Reluctant Dragon. Magda earned her Master of Administration Past Chairs...... Florence Kim & Brian Murdock Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in Finance Director...... Tracy Chandler production design with a costume design focus. Staff Accountant...... Nancy Deel AVAILABLE Magda is thrilled to call Children's Theatre of Charlotte home and thanks her friends and, above all, her par- Human Resources Manager...... Carolyn Lugo-Allred ents for their love and supporting her artistic journey. ImaginOn Partnership Coordinator...... Maryann O’Keeffe Sallie Beason Mallory Navin ImaginOn Administrative Support...... Casey Kaufmann Kristin Black Kerbie Neal David Fillmore (Lighting Designer) is Associate Professor Community Initiatives Leader...... Arlethia Hailstock and Lighting Designer at the University of North Carolina Mary Alice Boyd Stacia Neugent at Charlotte. Designing for all forms of dance and theatre, Julio Colmenares Tim Rogers Fillmore’s regional design credits include American Stage Production (St. Petersburg, FL), Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre (St. Director of . Production...... Steven Levine Jonathan Crotty Kristen Sario George, UT), The Tennessee Repertory Theatre (Nashville, Assistant Production Manager...... Chasmin Hallyburton Ryan Hutcheson Angela Scholl TN), Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD), and The Straw Costume Shop Manager...... Bina Bieker Hat Players (Moorhead, MN). Highlights include the world William Jefferson Brittany Smith premieres of My Way (2000), The Christmas Doll (2007), Design Assistant and Crafts Specialist...... Magda Guichard Surviving the Applewhite’s (2008), The Drama Club (2009), Cutter/Draper...... Colette Adatto Ashley Gigandet Joseph Sherese Smith 101 Dalmatians (2014/tour), Ella’s Big Chance (2015), The Properties Manager...... Cassie Ward Sarah Kaminski Chris Socha Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (2016/17), and Resident Stage Manager...... Katie Pohlheber an international debut of The Laramie Project (2006), in Mitchell Kelling Bradley Vineyard Technical Director...... Andrew Gibbon Tours, France and Lullaby – The Stories We Tell (2018), in Florence Kim Nichelle Weintraub Pietrasanta, Italy. Lighting Designs with Children’s Theatre of Master Carpenter...... John Slechta Charlotte also include The Magician’s Nephew, Go, Dog. Scenic Artist...... Tim Parati Catherine Malone Judith Whelan Go! (2007/2017), The Wizard of Oz, The Lion, the Witch and House Carpenter/Deck Chief...... Christopher Hanson Brian Murdock Thomas Whitlock the Wardrobe, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Resident Sound Designer/A-V Supervisor...... Tyler Knowles Seussical the Musical, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Maddie Myers You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Reluctant Master Electrician...... Robyn Warfield Dragon, Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Tarzan, Scrooge! (2010/2014), Swing Technician...... Jordan Garon and Treasure Island. His kids, currently 3, 7 & 11, all started enjoying CTC productions at 3 months old. David is a mem- Education ber of the United Scenic Artists local 829. He holds an M.F.A. in Scenic and Lighting Design from Northwestern University, and Director of Education...... Michelle Long a B.A. in Theatre from The University of Minnesota, Moorhead. Early Childhood & SOTT Manager...... Adam Montague Camps & Community Programs Manager...... Micah Hein Jason Romney (Sound Designer) is thrilled to be back Administrative Assistant...... Stephanie Hurtado-Hoyos for his 9th season and 24th production at ImaginOn Members Emeritus Resident Teaching Artists...... Mavis Scully, Karen Steele Peter Pan with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has also Robin Branstrom, Carla DuPuy designed sound for productions at Triad Stage, Alliance Theatre, Piedmont Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, Advancement Cynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks Imagination Stage, No Rules Theatre, Hot Summer Nights at the Associate Director of Advancement...... Cherise Clark Kennedy, Playmakers Repertory, Weston Playhouse, Ravinia Fes- Grants Manager...... Scott Tynes-Miller Visit ctcharlotte.org or contact the tival, Utah Festival Opera, Unicorn Pillow Theatre, Elon University, ENCORE! President Development Coordinator...... Olivia Horton and others. He is a Professor of Sound Design and Assistant Dean of Tammy Jones Box Office at 704-973-2828 Design and Production at the University of North Caroli- na School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Marketing and Communications He is a proud member of the Theatrical Sound Designers Director of Marketing and Communications...... Cindy Taylor Advisory Board and Composers Association, and serves as a Vice Associate Director of Marketing...... Rob Odum Commissioner for Sound Design and Technology at Robin Branstrom, Tom Eiselt, Jami Farris, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. Box Office Sales Manager...... Jayke Watson Peter Flur, Gina Lawrence ENJOY THESE BENEFITS: PR and Social Media Manager...... Sarah Kasper Cassie Ward (Properties Master) is ecstatic to be working on Sales and Marketing Analyst...... Nick Taylor Easy payment plans her first show at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Cassie started School Performance Coordinator...... Dallas Morris working in props at her high school in 2002, where as a cast member she helped acquire and build items needed for the Touring Performance Coordinator...... Margot Parrott plays. After discovering that props were her true passion, Cassie IT Coordinator...... Claire Whitworth-Helm graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre and Audience Service Coordinator...... Louise Lawson Accompanying ImaginOn activities Design at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008, and then Customer Sales Associate...... Kerstin VanHuss went on to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre from House Managers...... Titus Quinn, Kerstin VanHuss, (when available) the Professional Theatrical Training Program at the University of Delaware in 2011. Cassie is originally from Jackson, MS but is Megan Lank, Julie Murray, Susan Scherer, Maddie Willard, currently living in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Cameron Drayton, KaShara Davis, Greg Franklin Stephen, and her two amazing Yorkies, Crumpet and Biscuit. Convenient rescheduling if needed

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16 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 17 Activities for the whole family! Accessibility and inclusion Whether it's reading a book together or exploring the themes from the show through a game, we've designed Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is committed to making our facilities, programs and services accessible and these activities with families in mind. welcoming for individuals of all abilities. If you have any questions about accommodations for attending our performances, participating in our classes or camps, or volunteering with us, please contact our Additional Pinterest activities are available at ctcharlotte.org. Click on Shows & Tickets > Resource Guides. Box Office at 704-973-2828.

Recommended reading Questions for families Sensory-Friendly Performances Sensory-Friendly Performances If you enjoyed the show, travel to the Spangler 1. In our play, the Christmas pageant does not Through Theatre 360, Children's Theatre of Charlotte go as originally planned. Has something you offers a sensory-friendly performance for each of its Library at ImaginOn and check out these books. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical planned ever not gone the way you expected? Mainstage productions. We adjust these shows for Check availability at cmlibrary.org. Sunday, December 8 @ 4 p.m. How did this make you feel at first? Did you families and friends with children or adults on the learn anything because something unexpected autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. The Farolitos of Christmas The True Story of the Three Little Pigs happened? Sunday, January 12 @ 4 p.m. by Rudolfo A. Anaya ● We train staff to meet the needs of those 2. Musical theatre combines songs, spoken attending. With her father away fighting in World War II and Akeelah and the Bee dialogue, acting and dance. Each element ● Before attending the performances, families her grandfather too sick to create the traditional Sunday, February 16 @ 7 p.m. helps tell the story. Did any one song from the can walk through virtual tours online and get to luminaria, Luz helps create farolitos, little lanterns, musical stand out to you in particular? Which know ImaginOn’s public space, including the GRIMMZ Fairy Tales for their Christmas celebration instead. song was it, and why? interior of the McColl Family Theatre and the Sunday, March 8 @ 4 p.m. Wells Fargo Playhouse. The Best School Year Ever ● At the performance, we soften theatre lighting Dragons Love Tacos Sunday, April 26 @ 4 p.m. by Barbara Robinson and dim the house lights. ● Guests will have extra room in the house to When anything goes wrong at Woodrow Wilson Meet the Author: Barbara move around as needed during the Elementary School, it’s sure to have a Herdman Robinson performance. behind it. Then a school project forces the Barbara Robinson began ● Quiet spaces, fidgets and headphones will also students to think of compliments for all their writing stories in elementary be available. classmates—including the Herdmans. school and credits her mother, a schoolteacher, in getting her Christmas In Camelot started. Robinson’s favorite thing Learn more and buy tickets to next season's performances at ctcharlotte.org. by Mary Pope Osborne about writing stories is creating Click on Shows & Tickets and look for Accessibility & Inclusion. true-to-life characters, and she Jack and Annie are transported to the legendary believes studying theatre in college helped her in kingdom, which has been put under a spell by bringing those characters to life in her books. ASL Sign-Interpreted Performances King Arthur’s enemy, Mordred. Together, they journey to the Otherworld to find the items that Robinson wrote The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language- interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage will break the spell. in 1972 and also wrote the adaptation for the productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early television movie and the stage play. access to the show to ensure his or her interpretation is accurate.

Horrid Henry’s Christmas In addition to her children’s books, Robinson The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical by Francesca Simon wrote many short stories for McCall’s, Redbook Saturday, December 14 @ 3 p.m. and Ladies Home Journal and has some books of Self-centered Henry wreaks total havoc at the poetry. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Nativity play, destroys the Christmas tree and Saturday, January 18 @ 3 p.m. almost ruins the holiday lunch. You won’t believe what he’ll do next! Akeelah and the Bee Saturday, February 8 @ 4 p.m.

GRIMMZ Fairy Tales Saturday, March 14 @ 3 p.m.

Dragons Love Tacos Saturday, April 18 @ 3 p.m.

18 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 19 Classes, camps and more! One-Day Mini-Camps We offer a wide range of classes organized around creative drama, acting, musical theatre and more in both our Full-day theatre experiences offer families a “stay-cation” option during holiday breaks and Charlotte facilities at ImaginOn and our satellite locations. Mecklenburg Schools teacher workdays. Reserve your child's spot today at ctcharlotte.org.

Award-winning education programs Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tuition: $70/day

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers a wide variety Full and partial scholarships are available to of classes and camps for your family. Through our qualifying students for programs including Creative education programs, your child will build confidence, Drama, School of Theatre Training Classes and November 27 - Tall Tales and Other Legends April 10 - Unicorn Sparkle! develop speaking, leadership and problem- Summer Camps. Scholarship space is limited. January 2 - Ring in the New Year April 13 - Platform 9 3/4 solving skills, appreciate collaborating as a team January 3 - Superheroes Unite! April 14 - The Jungle Book member and value the feeling of commitment and Learn more by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking accomplishment. on Classes & Camps > Scholarships & Payment January 24 - Frozen Castles April 15 - Dragons Love Tacos Plans. February 17 - Fairytales with a Twist April 16 - Wide-eyed in Wonderland Creative Drama (Ages 2 to 5th grade) Theatre 360 provides a way to March 27 - Rhyme Time April 17 - Treasure Island Students explore their imaginations, build interact with Children's Theatre of April 9 - April Showers confidence and develop important social skills Charlotte by extending the theatre while investigating theatre concepts and activities experience for children and in five- and 10-week classes. Explore new stories and families and providing access to all. concepts each session. Best of all, many programs are free.

School of Theatre Training (3rd to 12th grade) One of our most popular events, Education Nights, invites families to join the teaching artists and staff School of Theatre Training (SOTT) is a comprehensive for a night of backstage tours, cast meet-and- 20-week program for studying the skills and greets, workshops and a great show. Families techniques of acting and musical theatre. Class enrolled in our Education programs receive special offerings vary at every age level, guaranteeing discounts to these performances. Buy your tickets an entry point for students in the class progression. and enjoy free programs offered before and after We structure our curriculum around the Stanislavski the show. System, a method of performing truthfully onstage through a created set of imaginary circumstances. For more Telling an authentic story is part of our mission, and information, our Teaching Artists provide the tools to tell that visit: story and meet the students where they are in their ctcharlotte. development. org and click on Classes Mini-Camps (K to 5th grade) & Camps > Theatre 360. Mini-Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full-day theatre experiences offer families a “stay- cation” option during holiday breaks and Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools teacher workdays.

Summer Camps (Ages 3 to 18)

From June to August, we offer one- and two-week camps and teen studios. Professional teaching artists lead each camp and provide age-based experiences to educate and inspire all children from ages 3 to 18.

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20 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 21 Our supporters Our supporters Corporate and foundation partners help Children’s Theatre of Charlotte extend our excellent programming to The support of the following community leaders enables us to hire the best artists, designers and directors, bring more than 250,000 young people and families throughout our region. new stories to life on our stages and support access initiatives like sensory-friendly performances and our $2 ticket program for families who receive public assistance. Our donors enjoy access to exclusive benefit packages that extend the magic of our work beyond the stage and classroom. We thank you for your kindness.

Corporate and foundation partners Collins Aerospace Brad & Whitney Vineyard Patrick & Elizabeth Vaughn Lucy Bush Executive Producing Partners Cherise Clark ($50,000 and more) ECM Solutions Greg & Susie Wilcox Amy Vitner Lancaster County Community Foundation Nichelle & Sasha Weintraub Rachel & Michael Coyne Arts & Science Council Mary Katherine Dubose New Day Wellness Center ($1,000 to $2,999) Judith & Matthew Whelan Mecklenburg County Steve Dunn North Carolina Arts Council Union County Community Foundation Omid & Julie Ahdieh April & Thomas Whitlock Alice & Kevin Eckenrode Reemprise Fund Wells Fargo Bank NA Sylvia & Randy Allen Jennifer Plyler & Bert Wray Dianne English The Shubert Foundation Stephen & Carolyn Allred Mr. & Mrs. Bert Franks Individual and family donors Anonymous Become a member of the John & Doreen Gibbon Pam & Bill Giono Producing Partners Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Babcock Leading Players Society Dr. Kristin Black Call our Development Office at John & Mara Gose ($25,000 to $49,999) Marcie & Robert Haines The Bolton Family Foundation Bank of America Foundation Leading Players Society 704-973-2804 or make your gift Sally & Drew Harriss BlackArch Partners ($25,000 and more) Crandall Bowles online at ctcharlotte.org. Tammy & Greg Jones THRIVE Fund Rob & Kate Buckfelder** Stoke & Julie Caldwell** Gina & George Jurch Dorlisa & Peter Flur John & Tracy Chandler Douglas LaBrosse Supporting Players Society Megan Martin Jack & Kim Cobb ($500 to $999) Directing Partners Andy & Shelley Misiaveg ($10,000 to $24,999) Lisa & Jonathan Crotty Sallie & Gary Beason ($10,000 to $24,999) Carmalita & Tripp Monroe Anonymous Amy & Alfred Dawson Mary Alice Boyd Ally Financial Todd Murphy Stephanie Castles The Hensley Family Ryan Deal & John Leonard Lee & Beth Neale The Cam Newton Foundation Jessica & Alex Churchill Edward & Florence Kim Jessica & Craig DeLucia The Porter Family Carolina Panthers Charities Bita Clark The Sario Family Sidney & Andres Echevarria Rich & Woods Potts C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. Veruska & Julio Colmenares Tom & Julie Eiselt Jim Putnam The Watts Family Rob & Caryn Craige Continental Tire the Americas, LLC Sally & Russell Robinson Christi & Will Farr Barry & Nancy Deel Daniel, Ratliff & Company Allison Sable ($5,000 to $9,999) Patty & Alex Funderburg Diane & Bill Denton PNC Silverman Foundation Robin & Bill Branstrom Beth & Gaston Gage** Paul Dryden Rodgers Howard Sendrovitz & David Sinclair Patrick & Doreen English Danielle & Adam Burke Jeff & Lindy Gignac Molly & Matt Smith SPX Corporation Riley Fields Bryan & Jami Farris Matthew & Maggie Greenlee Jennifer & John Snyder Vanguard Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fischer Travis & Lise Hain Watts & Carol Hamrick State Employees Giving Campaign Jill & Andrew Halverstam Shandra Stout Ryan & Danielle Hutcheson Brad & Karen Harris Renee & Chris Hobart Standing Ovation Partners Rosalind & Joe Taylor Ashley & Matthew Joseph David & Marti Head Thomas & Kristina Hoops ($5,000 to $9,999) Jeffrey Texeira Mitchell Kelling Scott & Claire Helm Kazuo & Miwa Ideshita Atrium Health Robin & Scott Tynes-Miller Bruce & Anita LaRowe** Steve & Mary Hunting Julie Key The Brite Foundation Inc. Daphne Williams Jonathan & Anika Kim Gina & Tom Lawrence Tonya Jesso Brett & Karri Williams Capital Bank Foundation Zack Kosofsky Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Howard & Julie Levine Rebecca Steen-Jorgensen Katherine Williams Arrington & Burch Mixon Cynthia & Dave Lank** Charles & Brenda LaBorde Cornwell Foundation David Lund ($100 to $249) Brian & Laura Murdock** Tara Garrity Lebda Allison & Mike Malloy CPI Security Leah & Jay Abraham Linda Reynolds** Bruce & Michelle Long Jermeliah & Larry Martin The Dickson Foundation, Inc. Karen Aman Michelle & Tim Rogers Heather & Scott McAllister Susan & Franklin McClelland Edifice, Inc. Dylan Anderson Jennifer & Jack Ross Lewis & Eleanor McCurdy Jenny & Bill Merlo ENA Consulting, Inc. Anonymous Ken & Lisa Miller Angela & Josh Scholl Doug & Mary McCurry Kellye & Mike Arning Metrographics Mel & Paul Norris Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola Mallory & Kevin Miller Kimberly Augenbraun Parker Poe Mr. & Mrs. David Royer Quanteer Williams Teri Miller Mary & Clint Barlow PwC Rebecca Schultz Paul & Cynthia Beuger In Memory of Jesse Mills by her John & Christy Shea Robinson Bradshaw Bina Bieker ($3,000 to $4,999) family Brittany & Sam Smith SteelFab,Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Joan Martin & Patrick Burgess Kerbie & Brandon Neal Cindy & Rob Taylor Betsy & Chris Bohannon* Herb & Gina Clegg** Anna & Tom Nelson Jennifer Bridges Center Stage Partners ($250 to $499) John & Nancy Dickson John & Suzy Nurkin Anna & Matthew Brothers Mary-Stuart Parker Alderman Fund ($3,000 to $4,999) Dr. Daniel Donner Allison & Jonathan Reece Jan & Bill Sims, in Honor of Patrick & Emily Agnew Deloitte & Touche LLP Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gonzalez Carla & Ed Rose Katharine Cowan Elizabeth & Benjamin Allison K&L Gates Rennie Cuthbertson LaKeisha & William Jefferson Lisa & Glenn Sherrill Kathy & David Bakke Diane Davis Moore & Van Allen PLLC Sarah & Mike Kaminski Greg Sizemore Katie & Hutch Bannister Bill & Janny DeLoache SentryOne Catherine & Jerry Malone Janet & Joshua Smith The Dale Beachum Family** Blair Donald** Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Maddie & Brian Myers Matt & Sherese Smith** Melissa Dorsch Family Foundation Leading Role Partners Charlie & Stacia Neugent Laurel & Christopher Socha The Duda Family Courtenay & Brooke Beyer ($1,000 to $2,999) Kathleen & Anthony Sciacca Susan & Al Stafford** The Campos & Flansburg Family Charlotte Roller Derby Eric Burgess

22 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 23 Donors ENCORE! By joining our family of supporters, you are linking arms with more than 300 families across the region who believe ENCORE!, our volunteer organization, is comprised of nearly 200 individuals of all ages and backgrounds who play a in the power, relevance and positive impact of exceptional theatre experiences. Together, we inspire generations vital role in the theatre’s success. In addition to ushering at performances, ENCORE! coordinates Santa’s Bag, one of to explore the wonder of their world. our largest annual fundraising and charity events. They also plan and host Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's annual gala, Celebrate! and our annual Women’s Doubles Tennis Tournament.

Roberta Gamble* Sally Daggett Laura Shwedo Tammy Jones, 2019-2020 Meredith Sorrell Cynthia & Henry Gass Charles Decker John Slechta ENCORE! President Jennifer Engel Mitzi Lynch Susan Speckman Andrew Gibbon Dennis Delamar Danielle Smith Patty Adams Heather Feldman Michele Mangan Gina Spence Magda Guichard Emily McCurdy & Joe Denneny Patricia St. Clair, in Honor of Julie St. Clair Emily Agnew Sharon Ferris Cindy Markey Susan Stafford Arlethia Hailstock Robin Dicker Diane Stocker Mary Stuart Alderman Susan Floyd Evaline Marshall Patricia Stenhouse Christina Heggins Shirley Dowling* Everett & Katrinka Talbot* Donna Alliotti Sally Fochtmann Claire Marston Pam Stowe Jonah Hein Dave & Eileen Dunlap Sylwia Thornton Cammie Anderes Amy Franklin Heather Martin Becky Stowe Martha Hirsch Chris & Sharon Ferris Lakiesha Torrence Tina Apostolopoulos Patty Funderburg Mary Brooks Maund Caryl Stribling J.T. & Jo-Ann Holzinger Bill & Susan Floyd* Laura Walger Mitzi Arzani Beth Gage Heather McAllister Virginia Sutton Olivia & Andrew Horton Heather Fox Marsha Wiggins Mary Jo Ashcraft Gayle Gage Jennifer McCabe Nancy Targgart Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Johnson Rosemary Graidage Laura Williams Mary Babcock Gyni Garner Jane McColl Carol Thomas Grayson Jordan Gary & Pushpa Gross Lynne Williams Pam Bailey Cynthia Gass Mary Ellen McElroy Reaves Thompson The Kalyon Family Amanda & Mark Guile Catherine Woolner Mary Barlow Tracy Geisel Liz McIntosh Marsha Thrasher Ann Kimbro & Mark Smith Patrick Hamrick The Wray Family Mindy Bass Ellen Gibson Debbie McNealy Lisa Tomchin Ben King Nicolette Harris Vicki Beachum Amy Godwin Kim McSwain Marrene Twery Kathi & John Knier** Bonnie Hart Sallie Beason Julia Golonka Jenny Merlo Cathlean Utzig Adam McBroom & Lee LaBorde Micah Hein Mary Martha Beecy Lizz Gregg Lindsay Merritt Alison Van Pelt We appreciate your support. If we have misspelled or omitted your name, please Katy Beltz Anita Griffin Utahnah Miller Sarah & Tony Lathrop Chip & Kristine Lofton, in contact our Development Office at 704-973-2804. Gifts current as of Nov. 4, 2019. Elizabeth Vaughn Jenny Bonack Gayle Hackney Mallory Miller Louise & Jerry Lawson Honor of Claire Helm Lori Veith Karla Lever Steven Ivey Cindy Booke Lise Hain Karen Miller Sandy Vlahos + Denotes deceased Janet & Rich Lyman Chandra Johnson Whitney Bouknight Marcie Haines Jennifer Miralia Margaret Wagers Robin & John Maxwell Johnny Johnson * Donations made to the Sarah Leggett Mary Boyd Shannon Hall Catherine Monroe Kristine Wahr Elliott & Jennifer McCabe* Susan & Rob Johnson Peacock Memorial Fund. Robin Branstrom Jill Halverstam Kim Moore Laura Walger The Merklein Family Ronald & Mary Margaret Kantor **Indicates additional support to the Anne Brooks Paige Hamilton Kelly Mosby Julie Wall-Burris Linda Miller* Connie & George Knight Sarah Leggett Peacock Memorial Fund. Kate Buckfelder Julie Hammond Michelle Mulligan Nichelle Weintraub Claire Buie Kimberly Hanson Laura Murdock Nancy Morris, in Honor of Tim Waples & Anne Lambert Other donations include: Ginny & Roger Cobb, Michele & Stephen Betsy Westerberg Kelly Carder Morris Jake Leblanc Mangan, Woodie & Shep Robinson, and Lynn & James Pope. Emmy Lou Burchette Terrill Hardaway Tara Murphy Lois Wharton Rob Eastman-Mullins Page Leggett Ann Burton Sally Harriss Beth Neale Debbie Whelchel Tom & Grig Murdock Michael Leith Shirley Byrd Jennie Hawes Suzy Nurkin Debbie White Kara Olsen Rebecca Levy Julie Caldwell Merritt Hazzard Jean Odom Virginia White Caroline Olzinski Brooke Lowry Shawn Caldwell Catherine Hensley Lori O'Keefe LeeAnne Whitley Michael & Allison Ortlip Charlotte & Dung Ly Ansley Calhoun Claire Herring Allison Ortlip April Whitlock Tim & Kim Parati Suzette McDaniel Rebecca Canady Tammy Herrmann Angie Packer Marsha Wiggins Jerry & Cookie Parnell** Valecia McDowell Nancy Carlton Christie Hinshaw Catharine Pappas Susie Wilcox Jena & Joe Pedroli John McIntosh Cristi Carras Amy Hitchens Marnie Park Katherine Williams Catherine Philpott Nicole Mims Lori Carter Kathy Horvath Cookie Parnell Karri Williams Steven Levine & Shawnna Pledger David Miller* Lisa Cashion Jane Hunter Dore Pellicciotta Sara Willis Alicia & Jay Powers Lori Molitor Katie Charlebois Laurie Hutchins Phyllis Perry Kelly Young The Qasim Family Adam Montague Leesa Clardy Gibbs Ives Kerri Porter Jennifer & Sam Reaves Lexin Murphy Gina Clegg Susan Johnson Mary Margaret Porter Shannon & Rob Reichley Amanda & Charles Murphy Ginny Cobb Diana Jones Susan Porter Mr. & Mrs. Jason Rhymer Elisabeth Nardony Sydney Coffin Jessie Jones Woods Potts Lucy Robinson Catherine & Rob Odum Ruthie Constine Kendall Jones Ann Ranson Rebecca & Jay Scroggins Harriet Ollman Stephanie Cornett Mindy Jones Donna Rasile Melissa Shelley Sarah & Joseph Parisi* Karen Cotchett Tammy Jones Mimi Rees Karen Steele Margot & Steve Parrott Katharine Cowan Jenny Joyner Ruby Reinhard Wendy Strickland Emily Pasour Nicole Cox Mimi Kane Judy Robinson Wes & Claudia Sturges Sarah+ & Robert Peacock Caryn Craige Mary-Margaret Kantor Woodie Robinson Sheri & Chris Tatum Katie Pohlheber Kathy Craven Emily Kennedy Ellie Rose Jason Thrower Emily Porges Liz Crowther Joy Kenney Nancy Ruane Greg & Sandra Vlahos Teresa Powell Susie Culp Florence Kim Sarah Ryan Elizabeth Waller Valerie Preston Patti Daniel Sallie Klingman Samantha Schmerge Anne Warren Tommy Prudenti Lisa Daniels Kathi Knier Ginger Seabrook Jayke Watson Mary Pugh Jennifer Davis-Martin Joye Lamberth Tessa Shane Alston O. Wolf Elizabeth Ricks Mary Day Elizabeth Langston Claire Shapack Brooke Ruggles Nancy Deel Perrin Langston Ann Shea ($50 to $99) Stanley Ruppe Janny DeLoache Cynthia Lank Catinna Sideris Carol Adler Anat Russell Stowe Demarest Ginna Laporte Julie Simmons Katrina Burrett Roxanne Russell Savany Demmink Sarah Lathrop Ashley Smith Russ Cearley Rebecca Schuman Ina DeRochi Sharon Levine Dorothy Smith Donna Chambers Mavis Scully Blair Donald Linda Love Sherese Smith Brent Clevenger Ginger & John Seabrook Sloan Dudley Mary Louise Lowe Mary Beth Snyder Michael & Katharine Cowan* Sara Seelapasay ImaginOn at night Stacy Ellyson Mary Lunsford LeAnn Sommerkamp Ann Crehore Kathryn Shaw

24 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 25 We're celebrating these birthdays! Special shout outs to family and friends Donors can wish their child a happy birthday in our playbills. Find out how you can participate by visiting Donors can share a message in our playbills. Find out how you can participate by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking ctcharlotte.org and clicking on Get Involved > Make a donation or by calling our development office at 704-973-2804. on Giving> Giving Levels and Benefits or by calling our development office at 704-973-2804.

Evan & Zoe, Carrie-Anne and Noelle, Theatre will spark your imagination and fill You are AMAZING. You are BRAVE. November December you with wonder. Enjoy every minute! You are STRONG! Leighton Morris Lucas Elford Love, Mom & Dad Much love from, Mom and Dad XOXO Kate Hurd Drew Misiaveg Jack Rea Atlas Beachum Brantley and Brody - you light up our lives! Hall LaBrosse Elliott Schuman Ella, Charlotte and John... Mom & Dad Jillian Star Kevin Miller May you always be lovers of the arts and Maggie Williams Davis Wiggins-Moore share your love with others. We LOVE you! Whitten Rea Ellie Wiggins-Moore Mommy and Daddy Celebrating the love of theater together! Zoe Scholl Evelyn Beachum The Stout Family Caroline Key Elias Humphrey Danny & Wilson, Oliver Brooks Caitlyn Endy We love you and are so excited to share Benjamin Smith Olivia Campos Davis, Ellie & Nicolas: the new CTC Season with you. Owen Stafford James Murdock To my wonderful grandchildren! Love, Mom & Dad Connor Stout Alex Stiefel Nana loves you! Kayra Kalyon Anna Dorsch Wyatt Gray Evan Scholl Dream big, Max! Charlie Arning Harper, Mary Elliott & William: "Be who you Addie Bowles Everett Hughes are and say what you feel because those Ryland Weintraub who mind don't matter and those who Eric Dryden Caroline and Zachary - you are our stars. matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss Cassie Odum Keep shining brightly. Sarah Craige Love, Mommy and Daddy Sloan Ellison Dear Buggy, You shine so bright, on stage Kate Seaman Enjoy the excitement of theatre and grow in and off. We love you to the moon and your love for learning through the power of back! xo, mama doll & dada the arts. Charles & Brenda LaBorde Sakari, You are smart, happy, beautiful and Kendall and Tommy, loved. Never forget it. Believe in yourselves and do great things! Much love, Mom and Dad Oscar and Charlie, We hope you will cherish these theater experiences and develop a We love you Myra & Ellie. lifelong love of the arts. We love you! Love Mom & Dad.

A big thank you to CTC for all you do for our community! The Wray Family

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28 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte tcs-ctcAd.indd 1 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 7/31/19 29 3:43 PM WHERE LEARNING Providing access to all IS SOMETHING OUR $2 TICKET PROGRAM YOU CAN SEE, HEAR, & TOUCH. Within our Children's Theatre of Charlotte provides $2 tickets to productions and special events for families receiving public multisensory assistance and organizations helping under-served communities. Families with EBT cards can apply and request K-12 curriculum, up to six tickets per production, available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis for productions through- students with out the season. For more details, visit ctcharlotte.org > Financial-Aid - Reduced-Cost Tickets. learning differences experience the many ways to make connections with concepts, grow in their unique learning style, and reach their potential.

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"We’re excited to see the great shows for this season - starting with Peter Pan! And what a treat it is that we’ve been, literally, afforded the opportunity to do so through CTC’s truly kind and remarkably generous financial aid programs, including ticket sales. It is no small thing that CTC has chosen to reach out and be accessible to everyone within Charlotte, and give children and their families the immeasurably valuable gift of the arts by making ticket prices so affordable! CTC walks-the-talk, and we say BRAVO and a multitude of heartfelt thanks for that. Take good care and blessings to you all!" - A grateful family

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