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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

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6 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte When I grow up

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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 Jackson Miss Honey...... Bailey Rose Percussion 1...... Josh Walker Mrs. Wormwood...... Lucianne Hamilton Percussion 2...... Eric Chang Mr. Wormwood...... Caleb Sigmon Cello...... Liz Burns Miss Trunchbull...... Tommy Foster Cello Sub...... Jennifer Frisina Acrobat...... Charlee Beth Haddock Violin...... Leigh Marsh Photographer/Sergei...... Traven Harrington Doctor/Escape Artist...... Adrian Thornburg Teen girls...... Miia Harris, Bailey Musical Numbers Greemon, Haley Vogel Teen boys...... Austin Bridger, John McManus, Act 1 Act 2 Jordan Long Miracle When I Grow up Ensemble...... Ella Dorsch, Anthony Dominick, Austin Bridger, John McManus, Jordan Long, Miia Harris, Naughty Acrobat Story III Bailey Greemon, Haley Vogel, Paul Montagnese, Acrobat Story I Acrobat Story IV Charlee Beth Haddock, Adrian Thornburg, School Song Smell of Rebellion Traven Harrington Pathetic Quiet Hammer My House Creative Team Naughty Reprise Revolting Children Director...... Adam Burke Choky Chant Bows Choreographer...... Ron Chisholm Loud Music director...... Drina Keen This Little Girl Scenic designer...... HannaH Crowell Acrobat Story II Costume designer...... Magda Guichard Lighting designer...... Aimee Hanyzewski Bruce Sound designer...... Jason Romney Projection designer...... Kelly Colburn Special thanks to: Stage manager...... Katie Pohlheber Actor's Theatre of Charlotte CPCC Department of Visual and Performing Arts For this production Julie Higginbotham of Precious Developments UNC Charlotte Robotics Club Deck chief/House carpenter...... Christopher Hanson UNCC Department of Design and Production Carpenters...... Mandy Peeler, Josh Lucero, Jason Loughlin, Joe Watson Assistant scenic artist...... Beth Aderhold Running time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes First hand...... Mary Hunting There will be one 15-minute intermission. Wardrobe supervisor...... Allison Collins Wig stylist/Wardrobe run crew...... Clara Abernethy The videotaping or other video/audio recording or Crafts artisan/Wardrobe run crew...... Katy Sigmon photography of this production is strictly prohibited. Wardrobe run crew...... Beth Aderhold, Chelsea Retalic Electricians...... Katy Sigmon, David Sebren, Amanda Please do not use your cell phone during the performance. June DiNicola, Josh Lucero We hope you enjoy the show. Light board op...... Brandon Johns Spotlight op...... Amanda June DiNicola, Addie Moore Projections op...... Will Joseph facebook.com/ctcharlotte Sound mixer/Board op...... George Antczak Deck sound engineer...... David Sebren twitter.com/ctcharlotte Stage crew...... Jacob Reyes, Josh Lucero, Daniel Delrio Dialect coach...... Emma Moriaty instagram.com/ctcharlottenc Assistant stage manager/ Student supervisor...... Brenna Skinnon yelp.com/biz/childrens-theatre-of-charlotte-charlotte

10 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Director's Notes

Why are Roald Dahl's stories so timeless? He clearly created stories that continue to resonate with children of all ages. Each world he creates to frame the story is unique, ridiculous, and honest. There is something uniquely wonderful about a world where elevators can fly, or a fox can outwit a horrible farmer, or a giant and a young girl can save the world. There is something about the ridiculous and grotesque that somehow elevates, defines and punctuates the truth of the world. And always, that truth is authentically viewed from the perspective of a young person, like Matilda. Roald Dahl's granddaughter, Chloe, said of his work, "So many of his books revolve around child heroes changing the world through their own creative powers." Therein lies the power of Dahl's stories - they are written about young people…for young people.

While Matilda the Musical is certainly a story about a little girl who is a hero, it is also a story about a world that is failing some children. Matilda is five years old. Matilda is smart. Matilda is clever. Matilda is bullied. Matilda is different. What happens to the child with special needs? What happens to the extraordinary child who struggles because they need something more? What happens when Miss Honey tries to plead for Matilda to an administration unwilling to bend the rules in order to support her? Even more disturbing, what happens when Miss Honey stops trying? This creates a frightening world for a child to navigate. This is why Matilda is a hero. In her moment of greatest need she is not defending herself, but rather other young people. And she finds within herself the power to speak up. She conjures within herself the power to inspire a revolt. As Chloe Dahl says about her grandfather's stories - Matilda finds deep within herself the power to change the world.

A storm can begin With the flap of a wing The tiniest mite packs the mightiest sting.

With these words Matilda is empowering young people everywhere to not settle for something that is clearly wrong.

That's not right, And if it's not right You have to put it right.

In this moment Matilda becomes not just a hero, but a superhero.

- Adam Burke, Director Cast and creative team Allie Joseph (Matilda) is ecstatic to Jeannie Ware (Lavender) is happy to be be playing her dream role at age back on Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 11! Allie has previously been seen on stage. Her previous shows include the Mainstage at Children’s Theatre Tarzan and The Best Christmas Pageant of Charlotte in The Best Christmas Ever: The Musical. Other theatres she Pageant Ever: The Musical. When she’s has performed at are Central Piedmont not on stage, Allie can most often be Community College and Matthews found on the softball field (Go Sharks!). Playhouse of the Performing Arts. Allie would like to thank her teachers Jeannie is an avid reader and Roald and mentors at Children’s Theatre of Dahl is one of her favorite authors. It has Charlotte’s School of Theatre Training been a dream of Jeannie’s to perform (SOTT), her friends and her family for in Matilda since she first saw it on their love, support and countless rides to Broadway. Jeannie would like to thank rehearsals! Allie is in the 6th grade and is home schooled. Ron Chisholm, Adam Burke, Drina Keen and the rest of the production staff for making this moment possible for her. Annabel Lamm (Amanda) is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre of Holliday Grow (Hortensia) has always Charlotte! Previous credits include enjoyed singing, dancing and the Scrooge the Musical and Seussical the stage! She is thrilled to be in this Musical. Annabel has also appeared production for her debut at Children’s in numerous productions at Central Theatre of Charlotte - as Matilda was the Piedmont Community College’s Halton first Broadway show she ever attended Theatre and Matthews Playhouse. at age 7. She has had many roles at She is a 6th grader at South Charlotte Matthews Playhouse, performing in Middle School and a Jr. Company Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, James member at Jami Masters School of and the Giant Peach, and Junie B Jones Dance. Annabel would like to thank the Musical. When she is not acting Adam, Ron, and Drina for giving her she also enjoys guitar and gymnastics. this great opportunity, her family for their endless support, and especially her mum for driving her to/from many long rehearsals and still believing she is an angel, even when she is a revolting child and a little bit naughty!

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 11 Gracie Bryant (Alice/Understudy Max Joseph (Eric/Understudy Bruce) Matilda) is thrilled to join Children's is thrilled to return to the Mainstage Theatre of Charlotte for the first time at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, with this production. She was recently having performed in The Best Christmas seen in the role of Anna from Frozen, Pageant Ever: The Musical. for the Jr., a Disney pilot production at North- past two years. When he’s not on west School of the Arts. Other re- stage, Max enjoys video games, using cent roles include the Mayor’s Wife in power tools, and playing with his Seussical, Jr. at Theatre Charlotte, dogs. Max would like to thank all of Centipede in James and the Giant his teachers and mentors Children’s Peach at Northwest School of the Arts, Theatre of Charlotte's School of and Annie in Davidson Community Theatre Training (SOTT), his friends and Players’ production of Annie. Gracie is in 7th grade and family, and his adoring weiner-dogs for their love and attends Northwest School of the Arts as a musical theatre support! Max is in the 8th grade and is home schooled. major. She would love to thank her friends and family for all their love and unforgettable support. She also sends Pryor Rhinehardt (Michael) Pryor is a special thank you to her musical theater teachers and ecstatic to return to the Children’s her voice coach. She wouldn't be here without you all! Theatre of Charlotte stage! As a 14 year old boy, he has been training Ryan Campos (Bruce) is excited for the role of Michael his whole life to return to Children’s Theatre of and feels ready to watch tele and Charlotte after having performed the drool in a professional setting. Pryor role of Michael Banks in last season’s is a freshman at Northwest School of production of Mary Poppins. Ryan has the Arts. His other great love is soccer enjoyed performing other roles through which he has enjoyed playing for the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s last 10 years. Some of Pryor’s favorite OnStage program, most recently as shows have been Bat Boy, The Yellow Cade in Snow Queen. Ryan is in the Boat, Lucky Stiff, Emma the Musical, Little Shop of 6th grade at Park Road Montessori Horrors, and Miracle on 34th Street. Pryor thanks Mom, and has been active in singing and Dad, Jackson, Bella, and Trulyn for all their acting productions at the school. In support. They don’t think he’s revolting at all. his free time, he enjoys reading and hanging out with his sisters and pets. Ryan thanks his parents and family Paul Montagnese (Rudolpho) Originally for being supportive in this process and Adam, Ron, from Melbourne, Australia, Paul Drina, Katie, and the whole cast and crew for making has made a career out of Ballroom Matilda an amazing experience and a fantastic show! Dancing for the past 26 years. Being placed 2nd in the country, Paul Justice Thomas (Tommy) is a 7th had been given opportunities in his grader who is thrilled to return to professional competitive career to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Recent represent Australia at international Roles: Ensemble/Claude understudy events in Japan, Russia, Canada and (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: England. Currently, Paul has established The Musical), King Julien/Mason himself here in Charlotte with his team the monkey (Madagascar: A - Ballroom V as an instructor/coach. Musical Adventure), Royal Cards- Looking for a new challenge, Paul has looked to move man/Rock Lobster/Wonderland into theater as a way to broaden his horizons for the future. Character (Alice in Wonderland). Justice loves singing, acting, Janeta Jackson (Mrs. Phelps) Janeta dancing and serving the Lord. He is Jackson is excited to return to grateful to be a part of Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Since graduating from Florida International Calvin Jia-Hao Mar (Nigel) is a 6th University with a Bachelor of Music grader at Northwest School of the in Voice Performance, Janeta has Arts, majoring in Musical Theatre. He is traveled worldwide sharing her gifts elated to appear on Children’s Theatre and talents. Show credits include of Charlotte’s stage for the first time. Mary Poppins, Shrek the Musical, Prior to his family’s move to Charlotte, Dreamgirls and Crowns. When he spent his life in Sydney, Australia, she’s not on stage, this newlywed and in Los Angeles, California. is most likely enjoying a delicious He loves to entertain and is super pizza with an ice cold ginger ale. Janeta is thankful to excited to perform for everyone here. her family and friends for all of their love and support along this journey toward her dreams. She is especially thankful for her husband who is her #1 fan :) Follow her journey on Facebook and Instagram @janetasvoice.

12 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Bailey Rose (Miss Honey) is making Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting, and her debut with the Children’s Theatre a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. of Charlotte this season. Originally from Louisville, KY, Bailey couldn’t be Charlee Beth Haddock (Acrobat/ happier to return to the city after ap- Understudy Miss Honey, Mrs. pearing as Sophie Sheridan (Mamma Wormwood) appears on Children's Mia) and Sheila Bryant (A Chorus Line) Theatre of Charlotte's stage for the in the Central Piedmont Community first time in this show, and she isso College summer ’17 season. Bailey is a excited for her debut. Charlee Beth proud graduate of Wright State’s Mu- is a senior BFA Musical Theatre Major sical Theatre BFA program. She would and Dance minor at Catawba like to thank the creative team & crew, College. She is very grateful for the her mom and sister, the Chisholm’s, opportunity to be a part of this show and God. 1 Corinthians 10:31. and thanks her friends and family for their continued love and support. Lucianne Hamilton (Mrs. Wormwood) is delighted to be back at Children’s Traven Harrington (Photographer/ Theatre of Charlotte! Some of her Sergei) is excited to be returning past credits include Frog and Toad, to Children's Theatre Charlotte this Coraline, and 101 Dalmatians season for this production of Matilda! (Cruella), and Madagascar: A Musical Originally from Raeford, NC, he is a Adventure. She is a certified Ballroom graduate of UNC Charlotte, where he Dance instructor and has a Musical majored in Music with a concentration Theater degree from Shenandoah in voice. Previous productions that he University. She would like to thank her has performed in, include, but are not family for their time and support: her limited too, The Wiz as The Wizard, the awesome Moms and Dads, hubby world premiere of the Opera I Dream, Kris, and the Diglets, and Lara!! You make it possible! Memphis the Musical as Bobby Dupree, CATS as Old Deuteronomy, Gus, and Growltiger. In the most recent past season at Children's Caleb Sigmon (Mr. Wormwood) Theatre of Charlotte, he was afforded the opportunities favorite credits with Children’s to perform in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure as Alex Theatre of Charlotte include sweeping the Lion, And in this Corner: Cassius Clay as Cash Clay, The the rooftops of London as Bert in Mary Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical as Bob Bradley, Poppins, chasing balloons as the old and Mary Poppins as Admiral Boom, Chairman, and man in Balloonacy, walking on stilts Ensemble. Traven is extremely grateful for this opportunity, as Melman in Madagascar: A Musical and continues to thank God, for always opening the doors Adventure, and pulling mischievous of opportunity. Don't just dream, capture the dream! tricks as the title role in Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat. He has worked as an Adrian Thornburg (Doctor/ actor, director, designer, and teacher Escape Artist/Understudy Miss across the southeast. Caleb and his Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood) is high school sweetheart, Katy, are thrilled to make his Charlotte proud to be a part of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Children’s Theatre debut, and in a family, and are overjoyed that their brand-new son, show that means a great deal to Levi, is growing up in a world of imagination and true him! He is a graduate from The Uni- wonder. Visit his website: www.CalebSigmon.com versity of North Carolina in Greens- boro, and has appeared in numerous shows there, including Hairspray, Hello Tommy Foster (Miss Trunchbull) is Out There!, and Into the Woods. His honored to return to the Children’s professional credits include Sweeney Theatre of Charlotte stage in this Todd (Toby) at North Carolina Reper- dream role after two seasons away. tory Theatre, and South Pacific (The Professor) at Triad He has appeared in Schoolhouse Stage in Greensboro. He will also appear in the upcom- Rock Live!, Journey to Oz, Elephant ing Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad & Piggie’s We Are In A Play!, Ella’s Treasure Hunt and Pete the Cat. He is a proud Hufflepuff. Big Chance, Jackie & Me, Scrooge, and The Hundred Dresses. Other Haley Vogel (Teen ensemble/ local credits include River City, The Understudy Acrobat) is excited to be Great American Trailer Park Christmas in her 3rd production with Children’s Musical, and tick, tick…BOOM! with Theatre of Charlotte. You might have Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte; Big Fish seen her in last season’s production of and Next to Normal with Lee Street Theatre; The Scarlet Mary Poppins as Jane Banks or in the Pimpernel with CPCC Summer Theatre; and The Normal world premiere of The Best Christmas Heart with Theatre Charlotte. After spending 15 years Pageant Ever: The Musical. She is pursuing his career in NYC, he returned home to Concord a junior at Hough High School and in 2013 to settle down. He is married to Wesley with whom would like to send a special thanks he has two Jack Russell Terriers, a Pit/Boxer, a Great Dane, to the cast and crew for becoming and now two beautiful human boys! He is currently an such a close family and to the Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Catawba College, production team for another amazing has an MFA in Classical Acting from the Shakespeare opportunity! haleyvogelmusic.com

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 13 Bailey Greemon (Teen ensemble/ production roles include The Pirate King in The Pirates of Understudy Mrs. Phelps) is delighted Penzance Jr. and in the ensembles of Oliver! and Urine- to be back at Children’s Theatre! town the Musical. Jordan’s greatest love is ballet, and he Greemon was most recently in trains during the year with the Charlotte Ballet Academy Oklahoma! and Grease this past and was a part of the 2016 production of The Nutcracker summer at CPCC and was last seen at the Belk Theater. He is grateful to his directors, teaching on the Children’s Theater stage as artists, and parents for all they have done to support him. Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Other favorites Ella Dorsch (Ensemble) This is Ella’s include: Debbie Allen’s Brothers of debut in one of Children’s Theatre of The Knight National Tour, A Christmas Charlotte’s Mainstage productions Carol at Flatrock Playhouse, Shrek, and she is thrilled for this opportunity. Oliver!, and Beauty and The Beast. Ella’s previous roles include Xanadu She would like to thank Adam, Ron, Drina and the rest Jr., Honk Jr. and The Wizard of Oz of the creative team and her wonderful castmates for where she played her dream role as making this show so special. She would also like to thank the Wicked Witch of the West! Ella her family for being the absolute best she could ask for. attends Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School and she sends a special “thank Miia Harris (Teen ensemble) is very you” to her family, friends and teachers excited to make her Children’s Theatre for supporting her during this journey. of Charlotte debut. She attends Central Academy of Technology and Arts where Anthony Dominick (Ensemble/ she is a part of the theatre academy. Understudy Eric) is excited about his Her favorite roles include Peter Pan in debut on the Children’s Theatre of Peter Pan Jr. and Mrs. Potts in Beauty Charlotte stage. At the age of six (6), and the Beast Jr. She was last seen in his talent to sing was discovered in On The Town at Central Academy his church’s children’s choir. With of Technology and Arts. She thanks no fear of the stage, soon after, an her parents for their constant support. actor was born! After performing in several productions with SMACK Austin Bridger (Teen ensemble, Theatre, he starred as Young Simba Understudy Sergei) is so excited to be in The Lion King , Jr.. It was then that performing for Children’s Theatre of his passion to entertain with musical Charlotte for the first time. Previously, he theatre became an absolute must. has performed in Cox Mill High School’s He is grateful to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte productions of The Wizard of Oz and for the blessing of this opportunity. He sends special Tarzan, where he attends high school. thanks to God, his family, friends, musical teachers He would like to thank his sister for and church family for their continued support. encouraging his involvement in theatre and his family aiding in making his Adam Burke (Director) is overjoyed to be in his sixth commitment to this production possible. season as the artistic director at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where he gets to come every day and do John McManus (Teen ensemble/ what he loves. Prior to this role, Adam was the artistic Understudy Doctor, Photographer) is director of the Scioto Society, which produces the so excited to make his debut on the outdoor drama Tecumseh. Before that, Adam was Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Stage. the artistic director of the Chicago Theatre for Young John is currently a senior at Carmel Audiences, an artistic associate at Childsplay Theatre Christian School and has been doing in Tempe, Arizona under the Theatre Communications theatre locally for the past 5 years, Group's New Generations fellowship program and the and he plans to go to college to director of theatre programs at the Jewish Community study musical theatre. Some of his Center in San Antonio, Texas. Adam earned his Bachelor past roles include Charlie Brown in of Fine Arts in acting/directing at the University of Arizona You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and his Master of Fine Arts in directing at Northwestern Earthworm in James and the Giant University. During his tenure in Chicago, Adam worked at Peach, and Karl the Giant in Big Fish. the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and Northlight Theatres and as the resident director at Open Jordan Long (Teen ensemble/ Eye Productions. Adam participated in the International Understudy Rudolpho, Escape Directing Symposium, hosted by LaMama Theatre, in Artist) is thrilled to be back on the Umbria, Italy; the National Advanced Stage Combat Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage. Workshop, hosted by the Society of American Fight Previously seen on the Mainstage as Directors, ASSITEJ’s (International Association of Theatre for Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Children and Young People) One Theatre World and the Pageant Ever: The Musical, as Young ASSITEJ International Directing Symposium in Stuttgart, Tarzan in Tarzan the Musical, and in Germany. Adam is a past recipient of the ASSITEJ/USA the ensemble of the play The Best Ann Shaw Fellowship and of the Chicago Drama League Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. International Research Grant. While at Children’s Theatre Jordan has also been a student in of Charlotte, Adam has directed Miracle on 34th Street, Creative Drama classes and the School The Reluctant Dragon, Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, The of Theatre Training at Children's Theatre Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magic Kite and of Charlotte since 2011. Some of his favorite educational Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella. Adam thanks the production team, who works brilliantly and tirelessly

14 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte to bring these productions to life, and he sends much The Pauper (Imagination Stage), termiNATION (Joe’s love to his amazing children and wonderful wife. Movement Emporium), Alice In Wonderland (Nation- al Players T69), Still Life With Rocket (Theater Alliance), HannaH Crowell (Scenic designer) comes to Children’s Untitled Homage To My Twenties In New York City Theatre of Charlotte from right down the road where (UMD), The Hard Problem (Studio Theatre), Kiss works as the Exhibition Designer at The Mint Museum. (Woolly Mammoth), and Anne Frank (Olney Theatre She spent many years working as a designer in theatres Center). Kelly was a 2017-2018 NextLOOK Resident and throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area at venues a recipient of the 2018 Jim Henson Puppetry Grant. including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, BFA Tisch '11 | MFA UMD '18. www.kellycolburn.com Ford’s Theatre, Folger Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Adventure Theatre, and Imagination Stage. Scenic Ron Chisholm (Choreographer) has performed in near- design credits include Locomotion and the 2012 US ly every type of entertainment venue: Broadway, Radio National Tour of Locomotion (Kennedy Center Theatre City Music Hall, cruise ships, theme parks, music videos, for Young Audiences), In Darfur (Theatre J), If You television, industrial shows and movies. Broadway: as- Give A Cat A Cupcake, Spot's Birthday Party, Holes sistant choreographer/performed in Into the Light with and If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (Adventure Dean Jones. Regional: Assistant choreographer/Young Theatre), and Forever Plaid (Olney Theatre Cen- Vincent in Follies starring Juliet Prowse and John Cullum, ter). HannaH most recently designed Avenue Q at and toured with Gavin MacLeod in High Button Shoes. Appalachian State University. She received her degree T.V. specials with: Carol Burnett, Dolly Parton, Shirley Ma- from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. cLaine, Ben Vereen and The Pointer Sisters. Directed, cho- Come see more of her design work at The Mint Museum. reographed and/or produced over 300 shows and events. Locally: Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Magda Guichard (Costume designer) has official- Matthews Playhouse, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Opera ly worked at Children's Theatre of Charlotte for five Carolina, Theatre Charlotte, the Arts & Science Council years, but she has been working with Children's of Charlotte, Blumenthal Performing Arts. National Youth Theatre of Charlotte for seven years, designing Theatre Award for A Year With Frog and Toad at CTC costumes for such shows as The Best Christmas (2009). CTC shows include: Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Pageant Ever: The Musical, The Cat in the Hat, Cinderella, Good Night Moon, Peter Pan, The Best Christ- Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, and Coraline mas Pageant Ever: The Musical and Mary Poppins. Ron's as well as the designing and creating of Dragon in also directed/choreographed at North Carolina Shake- The Reluctant Dragon. Magda earned her Master of speare Festival; Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City; Opera Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in House Theatre Company, Wilmington, NC. Adjunct fac- production design with a costume design focus. ulty in the dance/theatre department at CPCC. Thanks Magda is thrilled to call Children's Theatre of Charlotte to his family, Angie, Caroline, Bryan and Jeannetta. home and thanks her friends and, above all, her parents for their love and supporting her artistic journey. Drina Keen (Music director) is always happy to return to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Some of her previous shows include Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmations, Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting designer) is glad to be Pinkalicious, Ella's Big Chance, A Year With Frog and back working with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Toad, The Secret Garden, Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast for her third year. She has designed such hits for the and Peter Pan. She has also music directed for Ac- Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Grace for Presi- tor's Theatre of Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte and Old dent and Mary Poppins. Aimee is the Resident Lighting Courthouse Theatre of Concord. She was music direc- Designer at Edgewood College, a liberal arts college in tor/conductor for Central Piedmont Community Col- Madison, WI. Other theaters Aimee has designed for are lege's Les Misérables, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, A Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, In Tandem Theatre, Next Chorus Line, Mamma Mia, Evita and Newsies. Hear- Act Theater, Forward Theater, UW-Madison, UW-White- ing the laughter of children is a treasured moment. water, Madison Savoyards Ltd, and The Legacy Theatre. Katie Pohlheber (Stage manager) Her favorite peo- Jason Romney (Sound designer) is thrilled to be back ple in the world are her nieces and nephews. Their for his 8th season and 22nd production at Imagi- imagination and energy fill her with joy. Having stage non with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has also managed with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for the designed sound for productions at Triad Stage, past five years has allowed her to share the amaz- Alliance Theatre, Piedmont Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, ing stories on stage and the excitement of theatre Imagination Stage, No Rules Theatre, Hot Summer magic with her family and hundreds of other audi- Nights at the Kennedy, Playmakers Repertory, Weston ence members. Among the shows she's worked on at Playhouse, Ravinia Festival, Utah Festival Opera, Uni- Children's Theatre of Charlotte include And In This corn Pillow Theatre, Elon University, and others. He is Corner: Cassius Clay, Disney and Cameron Mack- a Professor of Sound Design and Assistant Dean of intosh's Mary Poppins, The Miraculous Journey of Design and Production at the University of North Caro- Edward Tulane, The Red Badge of Courage, Junie lina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem North Carolina. B. Jones is Not a Crook and Madagascar: A Musical He is a proud member of the Theatrical Sound Designers Adventure. Some of her other show credit favorites and Composers Association, and serves as a Vice include Shilo Rules and The Book of Liz (Donna Scott Commissioner for Sound Design and Technology at Productions), Much Ado (Paperhouse Theatre), How the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. I Learned to Drive (University of North Carolina at Charlotte Theatre Department) and working on the Kelly Colburn (Projection designer) is thrilled to be Nickelodeon Family Cruise where Katie worked multi- at CTC! A Washington DC-based designer, Kelly’s ple shows with Tom Kenny, the Voice of Spongebob selected credits include The One Mile Radius Project Squarepants. Katie's very thankful for her family, friends and (Orange Grove Dance, NextLOOK Residency), Roz mentors for their constant love and encouragement. & Ray (Theater J), Organic (UMD), The Princess and

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 15 Board of Directors Staff

Chair...... Florence Kim Leadership Chair elect and Treasurer �� Tim Rogers Artistic director...... Adam Burke Secretary...... Angela Scholl Managing director...... Linda Reynolds Past Chair...... Brian Murdock Administration Finance director...... Tracy Chandler Staff accountant...... Nancy Deel Sallie Beason Sarah Kaminski Human resources manager...... Carolyn Allred Kristin Black Mitchell Kelling ImaginOn partnership coordinator...... Maryann O’Keeffe Julio Colmenares Catherine Malone ImaginOn administrative support...... Casey Kaufmann Melissa Countryman Stacia Neugent Jonathan Crotty Kathleen Sciacca Production Peter Flur Lisa Sherrill Associate artistic director...... Mark Sutton Maggie Greenlee Sherese Smith Production manager...... Steven Levine David Head Bradley Vineyard Costume shop manager...... Bina Bieker Catherine Hensley Greg Wilcox Assistant costume shop manager and cutter draper.....Emily Ryan Hutcheson Judith Whelan McCurdy William Jefferson Thomas Whitlock Design assistant and crafts specialist...... Magda Guichard Ashley Gigandet Joseph Properties supervisor...... Marshal Kesler Props artisan...... Khalil George, Joseph Watson Resident stage manager...... Katie Pohlheber Members Emeritus Technical director...... Andrew Gibbon Robin Branstrom, Carla DuPuy Master carpenter...... John Slechta Cynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks Scenic artist...... Tim Parati House carpenter/deck chief...... Christopher Hanson ENCORE! President Resident sound designer/Audio supervisor...... Tyler Knowles Nichelle Weintraub Master electrician...... Robyn Warfield Core artist and company manager...... Steven Ivey

Advisory Board Education Robin Branstrom, Cynthia Bush, Jami Farris, Gina Lawrence Director of education...... Michelle Long Education programs coordinator...... Tommy Prudenti Education curriculum coordinator...... Adam Montague Education systems coordinator...... Micah Hein Resident teaching artist ...... Mavis Scully Resident teaching artist...... Karen Steele

Advancement Did you know? Director of advancement...... Ryan Deal Associate director of advancement...... Cherise Clark Children's Theatre of Charlotte works Development and volunteer coordinator...... Vicki Beachum Grants manager...... Scott A. Miller with designers from across the country, including in-house designers, to create Marketing and Communications costumes for each show. Director of marketing and communications...... Cindy Taylor Associate director of marketing...... Rob Odum Analytics manager...... Robin Tynes Box office manager...... Dee Burrell We're proud to be a former recipient of PR and social media manager...... Sarah Kasper School performance coordinator...... Arlethia Hailstock the prestigious Harold Oaks Award that Touring performance coordinator...... Margot Parrott recognizes individuals and organizations IT coordinator...... Claire Whitworth-Helm for exemplary contributions to theatre for Audience coordinator...... Louise Lawson Customer sales associates...... Cameron Drayton, young audiences. Kerstin Vanhuss House managers...... Cameron Drayton, Fallon McKeon, Titus Quinn, Kerstin Vanhuss, Shelby Ray

16 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 2018-2019 Get your family's tickets to our 2017-2018 shows today. SEASON For great seats, visit ctcharlotte.org or call 704-973-2828.

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Step Afrika! Musical March 8 and March 9, 2019 Sept. 28 to Oct. 21, 2018 For ages 6 and older For ages 6 and older

Last Stop on Market Street The Ghost of Splinter Cove Nov. 2 to Nov. 18, 2018 Mar. 22 to Apr. 7, 2019 For ages 6 and older For ages 8 and older Part of The Kindness Project

The Best Christmas Pageant Pete the Cat Ever: The Musical Apr.12 to May 5, 2019 Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, 2018 For ages 4 and older For all ages

Spelling 2-5-5 Picaro Dec. 7 to Dec. 16, 2018 Apr. 27 and Apr. 28, 2019 For ages 8 and older For ages 8 and older

Judy Moody and Stink: The A Sick Day for Amos McGee Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad May 29 to June 9, 2019 Treasure Hunt For ages 2 to 5 Jan. 18 to Feb. 10, 2019 Part of The Kindness Project For ages 5 and older

Bob Marley's Three Little Birds Subscribe and save Feb. 8 to Feb. 24, 2019 For ages 6 and older up to  free ticket exchanges when your schedule changes 20%  discounts on additional tickets for your friends and family off  early registration for classes and camps

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 17 Unstructured Structure

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18 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Activities for kids! Explore the show with these fun activities and enrichment opportunities designed for kids! Although, grown-ups Unstructured Structure tend to enjoy them as well.

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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 19 Activities for the whole family! Whether it's reading a book together or exploring the themes from the show through a game, we've designed these activities with families in mind.

Recommended reading Questions for families If you enjoyed the show, travel to the 1. What does it mean to have freedom? Spangler Library at ImaginOn and check Imagine you’ve been given a magic out these books. Check availability at wand, and when you wave it, you will cmlibrary.org. truly be free. What would that mean for you? The BFG by Roald Dahl 2. Throughout the musical, Matilda tells the “Story of the Escapologist.” While The BFG–Big Friendly Giant–kidnaps watching the musical, what similarities Sophie from her bed in the orphanage do you see in this story and Matilda’s and takes her back to Giantland where story? she becomes involved in a scheme to end the loathsome activities of nine evil 3. Musical theatre combines songs, giants. spoken dialogue and dance. Each element helps tell the story. After Stuart Little watching the musical, did any one song by E.B. White stand out to you in particular? Which song was it and why? The adventures of the debonair mouse, Stuart Little, as he sets out in the world to Meet the Author: Roald Dahl seek his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family’s garden. Born in Llandaff, Wales in 1916 to Norwegian Half Magic parents, Dahl was named by Edward Eager after Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian who had Faced with a dull summer in the city, been the first man to Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha reach the South Pole just suddenly find themselves involved in a four years earlier. series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin He enlisted in the Royal Air Force at 23 that seems to grant wishes. years old. After sustaining injuries, he worked as an intelligence officer for MI6. In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1960 he helped invent the Wade-Dahl-Till by Ian Fleming valve, prompted by the need to alleviate head injuries endured by his young son. When the Potts go to buy a new car, they come back with a wreck. But then they While authoring many beloved children's find out she can fly. And swim. And has books, Dahl also enjoyed success as a a name! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a car television writer including episodes on on a mission to stop a criminal gang in its Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Tales of the tracks—and she is taking the Potts. Unexpected.

20 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Classes, camps and more! We offer a wide range of classes organized around creative drama, acting, musical theatre and more in both our facilities at ImaginOn and our satellite locations.

Award-winning education programs

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 develop speaking, leadership and problem- Summer Camps. Scholarship space is limited. solving skills, appreciate collaborating as a team member and value the feeling of commitment and Learn more by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking accomplishment. on Classes & Camps > Financial Aid.

Creative Drama (Ages 2 to fifth grade) Fall session (2018): Oct. to Dec. Winter session (2019): Jan. to Mar. Theatre 360 provides a way to interact with Children's Theatre of Students explore their imaginations, build Charlotte by extending the theatre confidence and develop important social skills experience for children and while investigating theatre concepts and activities families and providing access to all. in five- and 10-week classes. Explore new stories and Best of all, many programs are free. concepts each session. One of our most popular events, Education Nights, School of Theatre Training (Third to 12th grade) 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 information, we encourage you to visit: Telling an authentic story is part of our mission, and ctcharlotte.org and click on Classes & Camps > our Teaching Artists provide the tools to tell that Theatre 360. story and meet the students where they are in their development.

Mini-Camps (Kindergarten to fifth grade) 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.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 21 Accessibility and inclusion Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is committed to making our facilities, programs and services accessible and 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 Box Office at 704-973-2828.

Sensory-Friendly Performances ASL Sign-Interpreted Performances

Through Theatre 360, Children's Theatre of Charlotte Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language- offers a sensory-friendly performance for each of its interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage Mainstage productions. We adjust these shows for productions. These shows are interpreted by a families and friends with children or adults on the professional ASL interpreter who has read the script autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. and had early access to the show to ensure his or her interpretation is accurate. ● We train staff to meet the needs of those attending. Available performances ● Before attending the performances, families Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical can walk through virtual tours online and get to Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. know ImaginOn’s public space, including the interior of the McColl Family Theatre and the Last Stop on Market Street Wells Fargo Playhouse. Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. ● At the performance, we soften theatre lighting The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical and dim the house lights. Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. ● Guests will have extra room in the house to move around as needed during the Spelling 2-5-5 performance. Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. ● Quiet spaces, fidgets and headphones will also Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad be available. Treasure Hunt Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. Available performances Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Bob Marley's Three Little Birds Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Last Stop on Market Street The Ghost of Splinter Cove Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Mar. 30 at 3 p.m. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Pete the Cat Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. Apr. 27 at 3 p.m. Spelling 2-5-5 Dec. 16 at 4 p.m.

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt Jan. 27 at 4 p.m.

Bob Marley's Three Little Birds Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Learn more and buy tickets to these performances at ctcharlotte.org. Click on Shows & Tickets and look for The Ghost of Splinter Cove Accessibility and Inclusion. Mar. 31 at 4 p.m. You can also take a virtual tour of ImaginOn and download Pete the Cat resources to help your family enjoy the show. Apr. 28 at 4 p.m.

22 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Corporate and foundation partners Corporate and foundation partners help Children’s Theatre of Charlotte extend our excellent programming to more than 250,000 young people and families throughout our region.

Executive Producing Partners SteelFab, Inc. ($50,000 and more) The Dickson Foundation, Inc.

Arts & Science Council Center Stage Partners BlackArch Partners ($3,000 to $4,999) The Leon Levine Foundation - Sandra and Leon Levine Atrium Health Mecklenburg County Deloitte & Touche LLP Mecklenburg County ABC Board Grant Thornton LLP North Carolina Arts Council K&L Gates Reemprise Fund McGuireWoods LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Producing Partners SentryOne ($25,000 to $49,999) Leading Role Partners Bank of America Foundation ($1,000 to $2,999) The Cam Newton Foundation The Cannon Foundation ECM Solutions The Shubert Foundation Lancaster County Community Foundation Moore & Van Allen PLLC Directing Partners New Day Wellness Center ($10,000 to $24,999) Plym Family Foundation Speedway Children's Charities C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. The Charlotte Observer Continental Tire the Americas LLC The Hartford Daniel, Ratliff & Company Tile Collection HoopTee Charities, Inc. UTC Aerospace Systems Parker Poe PNC Radiator Specialty Company Rodgers Builders SPX Corporation THRIVE Fund Wells Fargo Foundation

Standing Ovation Partners ($5,000 to $9,999) Brixx Wood Fired Pizza CPI Security Systems Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Cornwell Foundation ENA Consulting, Inc. Metrographics Robinson Bradshaw

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 23 Donors The support of the following community leaders enables us to hire the best artists, designers and directors, bring 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.

Leading Players Society Crandall Bowles Brad & Whitney Vineyard ($25,000 and more) Sam & Laura Bowles Greg & Sandra Vlahos Patrick Burgess & Joan Martin Stoke & Julie Caldwell Kim & Karen Western Dorlisa & Peter Flur John & Tracy Chandler Judith & Matthew Whelan Jessica & Alex Churchill Greg & Susie Wilcox ($10,000 to $24,999) Lisa Cook Rob & Kate Buckfelder Melissa & Taylor Countryman Become a member of the The Hensley Family Rob & Caryn Craige Leading Players Society Edward & Florence Kim Lisa & Jonathan Crotty Call our Development Office at The Watts Family Amy & Alfred Dawson 704-973-2804 or make your gift Ryan Deal & John Leonard online at ctcharlotte.org. ($5,000 to $9,999) Diane & Bill Denton Robin & Bill Branstrom Jim Doyle & Susan Anfin-Doyle Supporting Players Society Cynthia & Ray Bush Sidney & Andres Echevarria ($500 to $999) Bryan & Jami Farris Tom & Julie Eiselt Omid & Julie Ahdieh Christi & Will Farr Randy & Sylvia Allen Travis & Lise Hain Stephen & Carolyn Allred Matthew & Ashley Joseph Patty & Alex Funderburg Gary & Sallie Beason Bruce & Anita LaRowe Beth & Gaston Gage Dean & Cristi Carras Tom & Gina Lawrence Jeff & Lindy Gignac Keith & Debra Clark Howard & Julie Levine Matthew & Maggie Greenlee Veruska & Julio Colmenares Marcie & Robert Haines Dallas & Kathy Craven Doug & Mary McCurry Pam Crewey Arrington & Burch Mixon Watts & Carol Hamrick Barry & Nancy Deel Brian & Laura Murdock Brad & Karen Harris Kathleen & Paul Dryden John & Suzy Nurkin David & Marti Head Kim & Ernest Ellison Linda Reynolds Scott & Claire Helm Patrick & Doreen English Thomas & Kristina Hoops Samantha & Adam Foodman Jennifer & Jack Ross John & Mara Gose The Sario Family Steve & Mary Hunting Sally & Drew Harriss Angela & Josh Scholl Hytham & Beth Imseis Renee & Chris Hobart Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola LaKeisha & William Jefferson Josh & Liana Humphrey Quanteer Williams Frank & Jessica Kuperman LaKeisha & William Jefferson Tonya Jesso Cynthia & Dave Lank Tammy & Greg Jones ($3,000 to $4,999) Tara Garrity Lebda George & Gina Jurch Danielle & Adam Burke Bruce & Michelle Long The Kalyon Family Herb & Gina Clegg Jerry & Catherine Malone Kathy Kates David & Laurie Martin, in Honor of Anika Kim John & Nancy Dickson Charles & Brenda LaBorde Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gonzalez Linda Reynolds Ann Lambiotte Ryan & Danielle Hutcheson Mallory & Kevin Miller Allison Malloy Sarah & Mike Kaminski In Memory of Jesse Millis by her Jenny & Bill Merlo Mitchell Kelling family Kirk Meyers Anna & Tom Nelson Mel & Paul Norris Charlie & Stacia Neugent Michael Parrish Tim & Michelle Rogers Dale & Larry Polsky Lisa & Jake Petkovich Kathleen & Anthony Sciacca Chuck & Kathleen Price Enid & Steve Randall Lisa & Glenn Sherrill Marcus & Jill Rafiee Rosalind & Jerry Richardson Michael Soistman Carla & Ed Rose Kevin & Sarah Ryan Fran Saunders Paulette & Ronnie Sherrill Rebecca Schultz ($1,000 to $2,999) Janet & Joshua Smith John & Christy Shea Anonymous Susan & Al Stafford Matt & Sherese Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Babcock Scott & Sarah Sutton Colby Snyder Jennifer & Jeffery Tackett Stephen & Stephanie Sorenson Dr. Kristin Black Michelle & Bragg Swain The Bolton Family Foundation Cheryl-Anne & Brian Thumm Cindy & Rob Taylor Patrick & Elizabeth Vaughn Amy Vitner

24 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Donors By joining our family of supporters, you are linking arms with more than 300 families across the region who believe in the power, relevance and positive impact of exceptional theatre experiences. Together, we inspire generations to explore the wonder of their world.

Daphne Williams Mr. & Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Diane Wielgel Laura Shwedo Brett & Karri Williams Simon & Jill Cann Alston O. Wolf Danielle Smith Jennifer Plyler & Bert Wray Nancy & Kern Carlton The Wray Family Wendy Strickland Richard & Kathryn Thigpen Dennis Delamar Amelia Sutton Bill & Janny DeLoache ($50 to $99) Julie Szeker ($250 to $499) Sarah Diener In Memory of Terry Loughlin Katy Thompson Anonymous Donor Blair Donald Dana & Jason Almes Lauren Thurmond Patrick & Emily Agnew Carla E. DuPuy Kelly Blitz Marcia Towler Taylor & Lauren Batten Cheryl Endy Tracy Brea Robin Tynes The Dale Beachum Family Brian & Brooke Francis Lori Bredder Laura Williams Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. R. Christopher Gammon Jenny Brunnemer Tracey Wopperer Family Foundation Darcy & Steve Garfinkel Mike & Jane Bufkin Paul & Cynthia Beuger Cynthia & Henry Gass Russ Cearley Steve & Jenny Bonack Andrew Gibbon Brent Clevenger Cherise Clark Arlethia Hailstock Bryan Denton Rennie Cuthbertson Andrew & Jill Halverstam Melissa Dorsch Craig DeLucia Heather & Dana Hanson Dave & Eileen Dunlap Ina DeRochi Christina Heggins Steve Dunn We sincerely appreciate your Mary Katherine Dubose Jonah Hein Ann Edwards support. If we have misspelled or omitted your name, please The Duda Family David Hinson Richard Fairclough call our Development Office at Carrie & Jeffrey Dunham Regina Howey Penelope Gaddy 704-973-2804. Gifts current as of Dianne English Steven Ivey Elizabeth Gibson September 10, 2018. Chris & Sharon Ferris Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Johnson Rosemary Graidage Frank & Melisa Galasso Adam McBroom & Lee LaBorde Gary & Pushpa Gross John & Doreen Gibbon Steven Levine & Shawnna Pledger Patricia Hamrick Benjamin Hippen & Lisa Rasmussen Louise & Jerry Lawson Christy Holden J.T. & Jo-Ann Holzinger Annabel Link Daniel Imoudu Riley Hughes & Kim Engel-Hughes Jon & Deion Martin Johnny Johnson Courtney Hurd John & Robin Maxwell Sam Judd Alan Jenkins Emily McCurdy & Joe Denneny Ronald & Mary Margaret Kantor William Jetton Valecia McDowell Brooke Keaton Kendall & Carroll Jones The Merklein Family The Kelly Family Dale Jones Scott Miller Connie & George Knight Mike & Jennifer Knapp Brooks & Courtney Mixon Anne Lambert Kathi & John Knier Adam Montague Tony & Sarah Lathrop Corrie Manis The Moreno Family Page Leggett Andy & Shelley Misiaveg Allison & Samuel Moss Karla Lever Carmalita & Tripp Monroe Tom & Grig Murdock Megan Lineberger Nikki Moore Lexin Murphy Charlotte & Dung Ly John & Meredith Murchison Lee & Beth Neale Megan Martin Liz & Jeremy Naman Caroline Olzinski Tim Miller Melissa Poovey Michael & Allison Ortlip Nicole Montgomery The Porter Family Tim & Kim Parati Will & Emily Mullinix Rich & Woods Potts Jerry & Cookie Parnell Rebecca Nash Jim Putnam Alicia & Jay Powers Elisabeth Nardony Mr. & Mrs. Jason Rhymer Mark Propst Catherine & Rob Odum Sally & Russell Robinson The Qasim Family Kara Olsen Vicki & Brian Schultz Shannon & Rob Reichley Margot & Steve Parrott Silverman Foundation, in Honor of Mary Elizabeth & Jefferson Rives Emily Pasour David Head Corey Roberson Elizabeth Peterson-Vita Molly & Matt Smith Howard Sendrovitz & David Sinclair Katie Pohlheber Jennifer & John Snyder Jan & Bill Sims Emily Porges Robert & Leslie Tesch John Slechta Valerie Preston Amy & Rick Wheaton Karen Steele Tommy Prudenti John & Angela Stokes Jennifer & Sam Reaves ($100 to $249) Wes & Claudia Sturges Andrea Reyes-Schettini Anonymous Krista & Gerald Terrell Blair Sanzone Elizabeth & Benjamin Allison Elizabeth Waller Lisa Schacher Emily & Lawrence Andress Dianne Weaver Mavis Scully Kimberly Augenbraun Donna Welch Martha & Jeff Seaman Benjamin Bartlett Judith & Matthew Whelan Susannah Sellar-Ryan Frank Ordonez & Liza Beth LeeAnne & Bill Whitley Lori Shaw

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 25 ENCORE! ENCORE!, our volunteer organization, is comprised of nearly 200 individuals of all ages and backgrounds who play a vital role in the theatre’s success. In addition to ushering at performances, ENCORE! coordinates Santa’s Bag, one of 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.

Nichelle Weintraub, 2018-2019 Catherine Deutsch Kathi Knier Mimi Rees ENCORE! President Judith Doerre Brooke Koppang Ruby Reinhard Blair Donald Joye Lamberth Judy Robinson Patty Adams Sloan Dudley Elizabeth Langston Woodie Robinson Emily Agnew Joyee Dunaway Cynthia Lank Ellie Rose Mary-Stuart Alderman Stacy Ellyson Ginna Laporte Nancy Ruane Donna Aliotti Jennifer Engel Sarah Lathrop Sarah Ryan Cammie Anderes Heather Feldman Sharon Levine Samantha Schmerge Tina Apostolopoulos Sharon Ferris Jenn Loeffler Ginger Seabrook Mitzi Arzani Christina Flansburg Jane Love Tessa Shane Mary Jo Ashcraft Susan Floyd Linda Love Claire Shapack Mary Babcock Sally Fochtmann Mary Louise Lowe Ann Shea Pam Bailey Amy Franklin Mary Lunsford Julie Simmons Mary Barlow Patty Funderburg Mitzi Lynch Ashley Smith Mindy Bass Beth Gage Michele Mangan Dorothy Smith Sallie Beason Gayle Gage Cindy Markey Sherese Smith Mary Martha Beecy Gyni Garner Evaline Marshall Mary Beth Snyder Katy Beltz Cynthia Gass Jane Marshall-McColl LeAnn Sommerkamp Vivian Berry Tracy Geisel Claire Marston Meredith Sorrell Courtenay Beyer Ellen Gibson Heather Martin Susan Speckman Jenny Bonack Perrin Gibson Mary Brooks Maund Gina Spence Cindy Booke Amy Godwin Heather McAllister Susan Stafford Whitney Bouknight Julia Golonka Jennifer McCabe Pat Stenhouse Mary Boyd Anita Griffin Birute McClain Becky Stowe Robin Branstrom Gayle Hackney Mary Ellen McElroy Pam Stowe Eliza Brenkus Lise Hain Liz McIntosh Caryl Stribling Anne Brooks Marcie Haines Debbie McNealy Gretchen Sullivan Kate Buckfelder Shannon Hall Kim McSwain Virginia Sutton Claire Buie Barbie Halpern Jenny Merlo Nancy Targgart Emmy Lou Burchette Jill Halverstam Lindsay Merritt Erika Templeton Ann Burton Paige Hamilton Karen Miller Leslie Tesch Shirley Byrd Julie Hammond Mallory Miller Carol Thomas Julie Caldwell Kim Hanson Utahnah Miller Reaves Thompson Shawn Caldwell Terrilll Hardaway Jennifer Miralia Marsha Thrasher Ansley Calhoun Sally Harriss Catherine Monroe Lisa Tomchin Rebecca Canady Jennie Hawes Mary Montague Marrene Twery Nancy Carlton Merritt Hazzard Kim Moore Cathlean Utzig Cristi Carras Marti Head Josie Morris Alison Van Pelt Lori James Carter Eryn Henry Kelly Mosby Elizabeth Vaughn Lisa Cashion Catherine Hensley Michelle Mulligan Lori Veith Katie Charlebois Claire Herring Laura Murdock Margie Wagers Leesa Clardy Tammy Herrmann Tara Murphy Kristine Wahr Gina Clegg Christie Hinshaw Beth Neale Laura Walger Ginny Cobb Amy Hitchens Emily Norris Julie Wall-Burris Sydney Coffin Kathy Horvath Suzy Nurkin Nichelle Weintraub Ruthie Constine Sarah Houston Lori O'Keefe Betsy Westerberg Stephanie Cornett Jane Hunter Jean Odom Lois Wharton Tammy Cornwall Laurie Hutchins PerMar Olin Debbie Whelchel Karen Cotchett Gibbs Ives Allison Ortlip Debbie White Katharine Cowan Amber Jenkins Angie Packer Virginia White Nicole Cox Susan Johnson Catharine Pappas Ina Whitley-DeRochi Caryn Craige Diana Jones Marnie Park Lee Anne Whitley Kathy Craven Jessie Jones Cookie Parnell April Whitlock Liz Crowther Kendall Jones Sarah Peacock Marsha Wiggins Susie Culp Mindy Jones Tressa Pearson Susie Wilcox Patti Daniel Tammy Jones Dore Pellicciotta Jessica Wilfong Lisa Daniels Jenny Joyner Phyllis Perry Karri Williams Jennifer Davis-Martin Mimi Kane Kerri Porter Katherine Williams Mary Day Mary-Margaret Kantor Mary Margaret Porter Sara Willis Nancy Deel Emily Kennedy Susan Porter Kelly Young Janny DeLoache Joy Kenney Woods Potts Stowe Demarest Florence Kim Ann Ranson Savany Demmink Sallie Klingman Donna Rasile

26 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte We're celebrating these birthdays! Donors can wish their child a happy birthday in our playbills. Find out how you can participate by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking on Get Involved > Make a donation or by calling our development office at 704-973-2804.

September October Josie Duda Aubrey Agnew Crandall Frasier Katie Batten Evelyn Galasso Tommy Beason Jack Glassner Mary Caldwell Ashe Hamrick Bentley Dawson A.J. Harriss Daniel DeLucia Chandler Head Sutton Ellison Zachary Helm Emmet Ellison Nate Humphrey George Glassner Kate Jones Amelia Gregg Jordan Long Charli Head Beatriz Ordoñez Blythe Hobart Hill Porter Sloane Hobart Henry Ryan Sophia Lebda Allie Schultz Charles McBroom Genevieve Schultz Sydney Meyers Samantha Anne Star Charlie Olzinski Owen Tesch Grayson Olzinski Bailey Wray Tessa Rafiee Carrie-Anne Rogers Maxwell Schultz Jack Shea Steven Shea Adam Tesch Marielle Thigpen Sophie Thigpen Toby Waller Fallon Williams

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 27 Thank you for helping to bring Matilda to our community

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28 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Catholic Schools Musicals Fun Finder

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Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 29 We are proud to support those who nourish

Nourishing communities.

because the stars who light up the stage are the people who light up our lives.

30 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte GROUP SALES

Groups of 10 or more are eligible for exclusive discounts and benefits:

• Up to 10% off on tickets • Convenient payment plans • Easy ticket exchanges Join Us for an Open House • Educational study guides TK/Kindergarten Upper School •Personalized planning assistance October 5, 2018 October 12, 2018 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

DID YOU KNOW? WE OFFER $2 TICKETS. Children's Theatre of Charlotte provides $2 tickets to productions and special events for families receiving public assistance and organizations helping underserved communities.

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