Children’s Theatre of Charlotte SHOWGUIDE Sept. 28 to Oct. 21, 2018 | McColl Family Theatre Sponsors C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. SentryOne Edward & Florence Kim, Patrick Burgess & Joan Martin, John & Suzy Nurkin Dreamer Series sponsored by Adventurer Series sponsored by The Leon Levine Foundation Sandra and Leon Levine 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. Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Learning That Inspires The Soul Faith & Service Technology STEM & Robotics Musical Theater Broadcast Journalism Band Athletics PK, TK, K - 8 Programs St. Ann | St. Gabriel | St. Matthew | St. Patrick St. Mark | Holy Trinity | Our Lady of Assumption Watch Admissions: our Musical Theater Promos: discovermacs.org vimeo.com/ 704.370.3273 discovermacs Financial Aid Available Play our puzzles 2 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte inside this program! presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical Book Music & Lyrics DENNIS KELLY TIM MINCHIN Sept. 28 to Oct. 21, 2018 McColl Family Theatre Director Adam Burke Choreographer Ron Chisholm Music Director Drina Keen Scenic Design HannaH Crowell Sound Design Jason Romney Costume Design Magda Guichard Projection Design Kelly Colburn Lighting Design Aimee Hanyzewski Stage Manager Katie Pohlheber Orchestrations and Additional Music - Chris Nightingale Matilda was first commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 9 November 2010. It transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in the West End of London on 25 October 2011 and received its US premiere at the Shubert Theatre, Broadway, USA on 4 March 2013. ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com Sponsors C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. SentryOne Edward & Florence Kim, Patrick Burgess & Joan Martin, John & Suzy Nurkin Dreamer Series sponsored by Adventurer Series sponsored by The Leon Levine Foundation Sandra and Leon Levine Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 3 Welcome Welcome to the 71st season of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Our legacy – and our future – is built on providing our region with theatre and education programs that transform and inspire young people. There is exciting work ahead of us this season. We will finalize our new strategic plan, laying the foundation for our work over the coming years. Our participation in the EMCArts New Pathways Incubating Innovation will continue to expand our thinking about how we approach our future. The Kindness Project, a collection of three new works based on books, will Adam Burke, Linda Reynolds, begin to come to life on our stages this season with Last Stop on Market Street Artistic Director Managing Director and A Sick Day for Amos McGee. The Second Story Project, a collaboration with Actor's Theatre of Charlotte and playwright Steven Dietz, also takes the stage with our production of The Ghost of Splinter Cove. A new season of exciting theatre education programs is ready to launch, providing young people with a wide range of classes to expand their horizons, both in theatre and in life. Our extraordinary staff, working with a team of inspired and engaged board leaders, will be the catalyst for a well-rounded and successful season. Thank you for joining us! Adam Burke, Artistic Director Linda Reynolds, Managing Director 4 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte From the Board of Directors Thousands of people come together to make this your children’s theatre: artists, staff, board members, ENCORE! and other volunteers, community supporters, audiences, students, schools, and our donors, who take the important step of making a philanthropic investment in the amazing work of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the teamwork involved to ensure this valuable community asset continues to thrive. Our board is honored to be associated with a nationally-recognized organization serving young people with exceptional live theatre and education experiences. The imaginative approach to creating these programs ensures more than 60,000 school students attend performances at greatly-reduced cost and that scholarships are available for those families who need them in order to participate. Sensory-friendly performances create a welcoming environment for many. Theatre 360 provides access to and extended theatre experience for all children and families. Thank you for being here with us. We hope you’ll join us often this season! Florence Kim Chairman, Board of Directors One small gesture can change the world. With this season, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte launches a unique endeavor, The Kindness Project. We’ve commissioned three world-premiere plays– two this season, Last Stop on Market Street and A Sick Day for Amos McGee, and The Invisible Boy in our 2019-2020 season– that feature kindness as the central theme. We’ve invested in this project because we recognize the power simple acts of kindness hold. And we did this for one simple reason: to spread kindness wherever we can and to encourage children to act kindly toward others. We truly believe kindness is a team effort, and we hope you’ll join us. Share your stories of kindness: Visit ctcharlotte.org/kindness Maybe you brought a neighbor’s newspaper to his or her door. Perhaps you volunteered in a classroom or paid for the coffee of the person in line behind you. Maybe you've seen someone else do something kind. Share your story. Spread kindness: Use #CTCKindnessProject We want kindness to spread beyond our stage. So, in your travels, or wherever life takes you, take photo and upload it explaining how you wove kindness into your day. Reach out to our Box Office if you're interested in getting a free Kindness Project bracelet to wear as a reminder to live kindly. They're awesome. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 5 Celebrating All of Life’s Stages Wherever your charitable interest lies, you have the power to create a better community. From establishing your first charitable fund to planning your estate – and every generous act in between – FFTC helps you make a lasting impact. Inspiring the Art of Philanthropy www.fftc.org | 704.998.6412 | [email protected] 6 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte When I grow up Your child’s I want to be... future is closer than you think. Experience how Country Day can help prepare your child to succeed in a world none of us can yet imagine. Open House Dates: October 4 (Junior Kindergarten – Kindergarten) October 11 (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 4) November 1 (Grades 9 – 12) Call or Come Visit: (704) 943-4530 charlottecountryday.org/OpenHouse Bring this with you on your visit. We would love to see your masterpiece. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 7 www.charlotteprep.org #TheFirstStepsTo... THE FIRST STEPS TO EXCELLENCE CONNECT WITH /CHARLOTTEPREP Imagine a classroom environment that embaces your child’s indiv duality. Dr. Maria Montessori imagined this over a century ago. 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As a community, 2830 Dorchester Place we place the best interests of the Charlotte, NC 28209 children first and foremost in our thoughts and actions. keystonemontessorischool.org Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 9 About the show Musicians Conductor........................................................Drina Keen Cast Keys 1.............................................................Bill Congdon Matilda...........................................................Allie Joseph Keys 2....................................................Amy Boger Morris Amanda....................................................Annabel Lamm Keys 2 Sub......................................Carol Anne Edmonds Lavender.....................................................Jeannie Ware Woodwind 1..................................................Jack Murray Hortensia.....................................................Holliday Grow Woodwind 2....................................................Jeff Triphett Alice.............................................................Gracie Bryant Trumpet 1...............................................Michael Murphy Bruce...........................................................Ryan Campos Tommy.......................................................Justice Thomas Trumpet 1 Sub.............................................Ken Edmonds Nigel...................................................Calvin Jia-Hao Mar Trumpet 2.........................................................Richard Dill Eric...................................................................Max Joseph Trombone..........................................................Mac Willet Michael...................................................Pryor Rhinehardt Guitar................................................................John Sharp Rudolpho..............................................Paul Montagnese Bass..................................................................Don Jaeger Mrs. Phelps...............................................Janeta