2021 Family Series

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MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 1 Welcome to Market House Theatre! MHT had its beginning in 1963 when a small acting troupe had the vision to transform the 1905 public market house into a theatre. Since then, the Theatre has seen phenomenal growth and draws audiences from across the region.

The mission of the Market House Theatre is to develop and share the creative abilities of children and adults through arts education classes and the production of plays. The organization also brings theatre into the schools as a teaching tool for math, science, social studies, history and literacy.

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Jessica Vasseur, President Phillip Chesnut, Vice President Jason Hibbs, Treasurer Chris Beal, Secretary Scott Johnston, Past President Directors: Allison Rains, Lakilia Bedeau, Dia Canter, Clint Combs, Meg Mulry, David Black, Kathy Caruthers, Tim Durbin, Kathleen Gillespie, Jon Oliver, Denise Romanak

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MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 3 Market House Theatre presents

Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL Director, Emily Griffin Technical Director/Lighting Design, Michael Cochran Costume Design, Angela Hoerner Set Design, Tom Hansen Stage Manager, Caleb Buford Program/Publicity, Alex Hilkey

CAST Abbie Dawson, Wilbur Jalin Burnette, Edith Addyson Johnson, Goose Jude Williams, Gander Ashlyn Garner, Fern Kara Brien, Sheep Aspyn Burnett, Narrator Karly Jones, Charlotte Carson Chesnut, Avery Morgan Workman, Martha Christopher Burnett, John Nate Blossom, Lurvy CoyOn Brooks, Narrator Phillip Chesnut, Homer Zuckerman C.S. Page, Lamb Wilson Page, Templeton Dagny Page, Narrator

PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES. NO PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. ENJOY THE SHOW!

4 MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 5 Director’s Notes Emily Griffin “Anyone who writes down to children is simply wasting his time. You have to write up, not down. Children are demanding. They are the most attentive, curious, eager, observant, sensitive, quick, and generally congenial readers on earth. They accept, almost without question, anything you present them with, as long as it is presented honestly, fearlessly, and clearly. I handed them, against the advice of experts, a mouse-boy, and they accepted it without a quiver. In Charlotte’s Web, I gave them a literate spider, and they took that.”

This quote by E.B. White says so much about the importance of stories and the way we tell them to children. In particular, that what we tell them is absorbed by curious and attentive minds who have yet to know much more than trust in the adults around them. But also, that they can handle reality be it within the context of a story or their own lives. That is to say, we can tell sad stories to children because sad stories encompass a part of life they are still curious about, and because within the sad story there is great joy as well. When you show them the ugly, they will find the beautiful.

That may be what makes Charlotte’s Web such an enduring and beloved story. There is sadness. There is joy. There is commitment to the kind of truth telling we all long for. We hope we were able to capture the spirit of this story the way E.B. White intended and that you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed creating.

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MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 9 Market House Theatre gratefully acknowledges the individuals, businesses, and organizations who have contributed to The Next Stage, a $5.6 million campaign to expand performing arts programming for children and adults by creating classroom, rehearsal, and performance spaces for theatre, music, and dance. By renovating and revitalizing nine historic buildings, this expansion will have the significant additional benefit of continuing the economic growth and development of our community. We are truly grateful for the abundant generosity of those who support Market House Theatre, this project, and our community.

The following list reflects gifts and pledges received as of January 27, 2021.

$500,000+

Anonymous

$250,000+

Dr. Sharron Butler Bill and Meredith Schroeder Jeane and Joe Framptom John and Vivian Williams

$100,000+

Billy and Mary Sue Brooks Merle W. Fowler Family Fund City of Paducah Dr. Wally and Gerry Montgomery CSI Paducah Bank & Trust Company

$50,000+

Dr. Chip and Denise National Endowment for Drs. Blair and Rheanel Bohle the Arts Tolar Pat Brockenborough Paducah Bank & Trust Kristin and John James DeCillis Company Williams, Jr. Thomas A. DeCillis Richard and Cheri Todd and Kim Yocum J.P. and Kelley Kelley Paxton Ron and Sandra Miller Kent and Julie Price

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$25,000+ Anonymous Four Rivers Nuclear Ray Black & Son, Inc. Barbara & Jimmy Allen Partnership Linda & Jerry Severns Pat & Carney Allen Harper Industries Larry Stovesand Don & Renie Barger Dr. Keith & Robin Kelly Automotive Group Heath & Tara Bowling Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mark Whitlow The Brien Family Meredith Ralph & Stephanie Paula & Don Connell Mary Allison Ogden Young $10,000+ AllianceBernstein Bill Ford Interiors, Inc. Dr. James & Debbie Anonymous (2) Hal Ford & Anita Long Glen & Vicki Anderson Fleenor-Ford L.V. & Barbara McGinty Chris & Nancy Black Doris Glaz The Menendez Family The Black Family Golden Eagle Tom & Cindy Miller Alison & Wade Bramlitt Distributing Peggy Paxton George P. Bray Rowland & Susan Heather & Neil Pierce Jim & Brenda Brown Hancock Allan & Johanna Dia Mitchell Canter Sid & Justin Hancock Rhodes Phillip & Amy Chesnut Jason & Toni Hibbs/ Jerry & Jean Michael & April Hibbs Insurance Smallwood Cochran Agency, Inc. Laura & Michael Taylor Dr. William and Teri Donnie James UBS Matching Gifts Coscarelli Mary Louise Katterjohn Program Joe & Audie Craft Mark & Mary Keef Buddy & Mary Ann Delta Regional Wendy & Kliff Kester Upshaw Authority Claire & Dan Key Chuck & Lisa Wilkins David & Ann Denton Hon. & Mrs. Tony Sandra & Ed Wilson Genie & Basil Drossos Kitchen Jim & Elayne Zellmer Nancy K. Duff Drs. Carl & Polly Gene & Ann Edwards LeBuhn $5,000+ Anonymous Richard L. Holland Charles & Gail Ransler Bill & Carla Bartleman Scott & Lori Johnston Dan & Debbie Reynolds David & Lindsay Black Larry D. Jones Buddy & Ann Rushing Lars & Molly Blythe Dr. John & Fran Kraus Hon. Tom & Phyllis Denise Bristol Bill & Anita Lentz Russell In Honor of Olivia & Lydia C. May George & Lana Sirk Edward Cave Joshua Morehead & Dr. Richard & Leigh by Shelby Cave Cobb Clinton Warf Smith Clinton Franklin Combs Megan Mulry & Terry Victor Sredl Tim & Kelly Durbin Pagel Steve & Renee Tilley Nick & Kathleen Don & Judy Oliver Dr. Daniel & Ingrid Gillespie Marsha Wilkins Hurt Tkach Adrianne Gleeson Orr Jessica Perkins Juliette & Paul Grumley Lee & Sharon Powell Vasseur Mark & Michelle Drs. Martin & Allison Belinda Weitlauf Hequembourg Rains

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$2,500+ Anonymous (5) Jackie East & Valerie Al, Dana & Jensen Atmos Energy Pollard Knudsen Corporation Beth & Chris Haas Dawn & Jerry Lamb Chris Beal In Memory of Kaye Haas Maurie McGarvey Pamela Benzing by Laura & Terry Haas Sara & Jerry Page Fowler & Emily Black Roy Hensel Denise & Eric Romanak Kathy & John Caruthers Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Johnson U.S. Bank Foundation Cathy Crecelius Roger Kellner C. K. & Carolyn Davis $1,000+ Amy & Stan Allen Terri Grief Rob & Judy Milford Ed & Diane Bach Mary Hammond In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Marie Baggett Joan F. Hank Arthur F. Rasche, Jr. In Memory of Paul George & Sandy Harben by Rasche Cycle Beane Paul & Carole Haywood Company by Cathy Beane Travis & Emi Hensel Saladino & Schaaf, Ronald & Paula Jean F. Hipp PLLC Beshears Frances L. Johnson Betty Schuppert Yvette Brehm Mary & Brian Katz Hal & Debe Sullivan Jane Bright Jim & Tammie Langston Millard & Kim Jay & Pam Collins Dr. Brian & Krista Lea Summarell Rick & Ginny Coltharp Phillip & Vida McClure Lee Titsworth Elizabeth Edwards Jason & Kathy McHaney Scott & Kelly Walker Amanda & Josh Esper Doug & Becky McKee Scott & Kellie Wilferd Sandy Farmer Al & Mary McKeown Anita Williams Art Feather Gary & Lupe McMillan Bill & Mary Ann Graves Anne T. McNeilly Under $1,000+ Anonymous (4) Pat Gregory Bob & Martha Miller Katie Baker Drew & Amy Grey Susan S. Odum Vickie Bilski Ed & Carolyn Grogan Janice Overstreet Ben & Ann Boone Judy Forney-Hantle & Nita Park Seth & Mary Bowden Larry C. Hantle Don O. & Martha Peck Rick & Gaye Brewer Linda Hart Adelia Sams Cecilia Brown In Memory of Katie Baker Ana M. Sredl Jan Burnett In Memory of Tami Kevin & Mary Stigall Dr. Jim & Sandra Cargill Brewer Kelley Sullivan Suzanne Clinton by Jan and Jim Hylko Ray & Shirley Sweany Glenda Collins Julia Johnson Bettye Switzer Ann & Phil Counts Kathryn & Mark Joyner William & Delores Bill & Polly Courter Pat Kalicki Tankersley Toby & Debby Dulworth Bill & Carol Kaszubski Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Frank & Sue Fletcher David & Edie Keeney Williams Patricia Goddard Mike & Mary Legendre Robert C. & Betty Wise Pat Gottschalk Soncie Martin Barbara Worthen Rev. Lora Jean Gowan Stephanie McGlenon

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CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Market House Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generosity of these individuals, businesses, organizations and agencies. The following list reflects contributions received as of January 27, 2021.

Producers | $5000

Dr. Sharron D. Butler • Community Foundation of West Kentucky* • Jeane & Joe Framptom • The Johnston-Hanson Foundation • Kristin & John Williams • Stephanie and Ralph Young*

Directors | $2500

Don & Renie Barger* • Denise Bristol* • Tom DeCillis* • David & Ann Denton • Fred and Peg- gy Paxton Non-Endowed Fund of the Community Foundation of West Kentucky, Inc.

Benefactors | $1000

Cathy & Paul Beane Fred Johnston Kent & Julie Price* Diane Byrd Mark & Mary Keef Diane & Paul Quayle* Rubena Cope Keith & Robin Kelly* Shirl & Chas Scharine Jim DeCillis* Bill & Anita Lentz Betty Schuppert Jeff & Sharon Douthitt Barbara McGinty Scott Summarell Genie & Basil Drossos* Ron & Sandra Miller* Mary Kay Washburn* Nancy Duff* Tom & Cindy Miller* Shawn & Lonna Washer* Leigh Forbush Network for Good Tammy West Nick & Julie Jaeger Sara & Jerry Page John & Vivian Williams

Underwriters | $600

Bill Bartleman* Claire & Dan Key* Jessica Perkins Vasseur* Brian & Paula Bell Molly Kelley Anita Williams Dia Mitchell Canter* Doug & Becky McKee* Todd & Kim Yocum Michael & April Cochran* Denise & Eric Romanak* Debra & Mark Curtis Linda & Jerry Severns

Patrons | $300

Joan & Winston Adams Phillip & Amy Chestnut Martha Emmons & Hutch Chris Beal Clinton Franklin Combs Smith Lakilia Bedeau Ross & Bonnie Daniels Sandy Farmer David & Lindsay Black Michael & Rene Dawson Art Feather* Ray Black & Son, Inc.* Rev. Paul & Carol Donner* Anita Gale Mr. & Mrs. Ken Bougher Dr. Roberto & Julie Dos Robert & Debbie Gandy Heath & Tara Bowling Remedios Bill & Mary Ann Graves* Rick & Gaye Brewer Tim & Kelly Durbin* Drs. Thomas & Aimee Dr. Jim & Sandra Cargill* Stan & Missy Eckenberg* Gruber Johnny & Kathy Caruthers* Mark & Karen Edwards Juliette & Paul Grumley*

* Includes 2020 Fred Paxton Challenge For Charities Donation

MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 13 DONORS Patrons | cont. Anne & Jim Gwinn Al, Dana, & Jensen Knudsen East* Michelle Hellinger Dr. Robert & Lisa Kupper Dr. Charles & Gail Ransler Jean F. Hipp* Jim & Tammie Langston* Charles & Nancy Reeves Richard Holland Dr. Jim & Debbie Long* Alice Robertson Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd W. Gary & Lupe McMillan Phil & Linda Roof Housman L. A. Miller CPA Jerry D. Smith Jan & Jim Hylko* Megan E. Mulry* Buddy & Mary Ann Upshaw* Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Johnson Diva & Suzi Narayanan Richard & Barbara Veazey Scott & Lori Johnston* Jonathan & Brooke Oliver* Scott & Kelly Walker Larry D. Jones* Opera in Overalls Gene & Pam Whelan Pat Kalicki Paducah Printing Gabriel & Sally Ann Willett Michael & Gena Karnes Joyce W. Paxton* Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Williams Roger Kellner Valerie Pollard & Jackie Chuck & Lisa Wilkins Performers | $150 Barbara & Michael Adams Glenn & Heather Denton Pat Kalicki Glen & Vicki Anderson Captain & Mrs. Dave Dewey Louis Kirchhoff Frank & June Baggett* Denise Dillard* Mike & Mary Legendre Thomas Ballowe Tom & Lois Dolan Leslie Leidelmeier* Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Bassi June & Allen Dossey Jerry & Ann Mansfield Benita Black* Ray & Kris Duncan Jenny Mariner Pamela Benzing* James & Michele Eastwood Brenda & Brad McElroy* Jeanetta Berry Edward & Lyndia Elder Robert & Charlotte Midnight Vickie Bilski Nancy Effinger* Eric Miller Will & Sarah Black Karen Falder Steven & Shana Page Lars & Molly Blythe Sue A. Fendley Eunice D. Poore Chip & Denise Bohle David Fentress Ralph & Anne Prince Ben & Ann Boone Frank & Sue Fletcher David & Sonya Rambo Suzanne & Ted Borodofsky Ronda & Brian Gibson* Rotary Club of Paducah Jane Bright Patricia Goddard Buddy & Ann Rushing Susan & Bradley Brown* Roger & Sueann Good Betty Schuppert Pat Bruce* Jo Green June Stewart Patrick Burba* Pat Gregory Bettye Switzer* Mike & Caroline Cappock Debra E. Harned* William & Delores Tom & Signe Clayton Dr. Robert & Dabney Haugh Tankersley Shelby Cave Cobb Craig & Janice Housman Jennifer Watkins Jay & Pam Collins* Lisa Holm Dwayne & Tonya Watson Ginny & Rick Coltharp* Roxie & Larry Jarvis Sandra & Ed Wilson* Ross & Bonnie Daniels Wayne, Elizabeth & Emma C.K. & Carolyn Davis Johnson Friends | $50 Jennifer Beyer Martha Copeland Ronnie & Marsha Golden Anne Bidwell Cathy Crecelius & Steve Pat Gottschalk Benita Black* Parrott* Les & Susan Grimm* Maria Blades Toni G. Darnall Friend of MHT Ben & Ann Boone Genet Davenport George & Sandra Harben Yvette Brehm Dan & Holley Dickens Linda A. Hart Michael & Robin Brewer Carrie Dillard Sid & Justin Hancock Bradley & Susan Brown* Kathryn Dukes Family* Wanda & Wayne Bullock Andrew & Catherine Judy Forney-Hantle & Larry Jan Burnett* Duperrieu* Hantle Sheila W. Butler Edward & Lyndia Elder Edward & Lisa Hely* Willodine Cagle Paula Englert Tim & Deanna Henschel Barry & Donna Chapman Dr. D. Preston Figge* Roy Hensel* Donna Chu & Mark Diane Fischer Nancy Hobgood Crawford* Elaine Fletcher Ava Nell Hornsby* Camy & Mike Clark Beverly Ford Carl & Patti Hosford Diana Clayton Bill Ford Interiors, Inc. Jennie Hughes* Linda Cocke Janet Foster Lisa Humphrey* Susan Copass Cynthia Gardner Ron & Linda Jackson

* Includes 2020 Fred Paxton Challenge For Charities Donation

14 MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 DONORS DONORS Friends | cont. Fran Johnson* Neil & Heather Pierce* Rick Straub Julia Johnson Susan Piland Dean Stow Nancy Jones Joe & Vickie Pittard Millard & Kim Summarell* Mary Ann Kelly Eunice Poore Ray & Shirley Sweany* Christine M. Krueger* J. Brandon & Jo Beth Price* Todd & Betsy Taber* La Petite Fleur Garden Club Sherry Rasmussen Amber Taylor Laurie Lathan Bill & Patience Renzulli Marcia Thacher Lech, Lynn * Lori Ridgeway Patrick Thrasher* Daniel Lee Lorena M. Ritter Gary & Janice Threw Leslie Leidelmeijer* Dale & Charlotte Roberts Steve & Renee Tilley Marsha Leonard Crystal Rose Heather Tomko Melinda Martin Ron & Fran Russell* Donna Trampe Soncie Martin Mary H. Shelby Carolyn Viens Phillip & Vida McClure Lorraine Schramke* Lenora Webb Christine McDougal W. Fletcher & Bonnie Libby Wade Jason & Kathy McHaney Schrock Kate & Jacob Waid Anne McNeilly* Deedee and John Shadrick John & Barbara Webster Shirley Menendez, Ph.D.* Mary H. Shelby Ryan & Natalie White* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Meredith* Faye & Clifford Shreve Max & Lucy Wilson Bob & Martha Miller Samantha Shumate Bob & Betty Wise Charles Miller Mary Ann Smith Barbara Worthen Dale & Frances Mittendorf Ray Smith Tom & Maxine Wynn Nora Nicoletti Pat & Kambria Spoden Clarence A. Woodall, III* Rosemary O’Keefe Ana Sredl Kelly Workman Shawnda Pacheco Victor Sredl Velva Yeomans* Mr. & Ms. William Paxton Jenny’s Reflexology Jim & Elayne Zellmer* Don O. & Martha Peck* Whitni Stratemeyer Supporters | Under $50 Jerry Bayne Rea Golas Samuela Newman Christy Blackburn Mary Golden Marsha Wilkins Hurt Orr Nancy Bloodworth Amy Hardin Jean Owens Janet Bloominburg Carol Harmon David Peeples Dawn Boatman Nick Harnice Frances Pierce Kenny Boaz Merrel & Sharon Henson Barbara Rees Mary Boaz Phillis Herring Kathy Ryan Lisa Bradley Connie Holley Dan Salsbury Karolyn Brown Mark & Beth Holmes Adelia Sams Paul Brown Cynthia & Wayne Hopkins Ellen Schaaf Tracie Case Vicki Hunkler Sherry & John Shadle Angela Carnes Elizabeth Hunter Tiffany & Brian Shemwell Laurie Carner Mary Jane Igleheart Darla Simmons Keith & Marilyn Chapman Brian & Vicki Johnson Amy Smallwood Rebecca Chell Sylvia Johnson Suzanne & Dale Smith* Dick Cook Nancy Jones Beverly Solomon DiAnna Corrigan Fran & John Kraus* Sonia Stahr Bill & Polly Courter Mary Kucharik Nancy Stalion Jeaneen Crocker Lori Kuta Pauline Teeters Karla Cunningham William Lambert Julie Tennyson Ellen F. Dahlen* Shirley Trail Lanier* Jane Thomas Annita Hollowell Deming Alice Ledbetter Jessica Thomas Reid Draper Leslie Leidelmeijer Julie Thomas Hannah Dyer Dixie Lynn Troy Truitt Walter & Mary Lou Elfen Vicki & David Madison Judith Tuggle Bryce & Beth Eichelberger Mike Martin* Rob and Ann Utley Pamela Fee* Jennifer Miller Janelle Veazey Ashely Finch Joan Miller William & Marie Wade* Maria Flynn Kyndra Miller Stacy Walker Susie Foreman Melissa Miller Judy Warmath George & Doreen Gates* Kym and Mark Mizell Gerald & Kathleen Weir Kim Glover Nancy Murphy Brittany Wentworth

* Includes 2020 Fred Paxton Challenge For Charities Donation

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Scholarship Donations Don & Renie Bargar Victor Sredl Samantha Veal Betty & Bob Wise Tributes

In memory of Jack Butler In memory of Billy D. Hart The Johnston-Hanson Foundation Linda Hart

In memory of Nancy Carver In honor of Roy Hensel Laurie Carver, Keith & Marilyn Chapman, Todd & Kim Yocum Annita Hollowell Deming, Mary Kucharik, Christine McDougal, Frances Pierce In memory of Janice Kitchen Chip & Denise Bohle In honor of Olivia and Edward Cave Shelby Cave Cobb In honor of Phil Lutin Louis Kirchhoff In honor of Michael and April Cochran Jennifer Beyer In honor of Solomon McKeel Jenny Mariner Scott & Julie McKeel

In memory of J.C. Dudley In memory of Dr. Wally Montgomery Kiwanis Club of Downtown Paducah Chip & Denise Bohle Rev. Paul & Carol Donner In honor of Bill Ford Beaux Ties Day Jason & Kathy McHaney In memory of Mary Lee Nuckols Don & Renie Barger In honor of Bill Ford Claire and Dan Key Tom & Cindy Miller La Petite Fleur Garden Club Barbara Worthen In honor of Mr. George Garatt Ana Sredl In honor of Kent Price ANONYMOUS In memory of my dearest husband, Charles E. Gregory, & my beloved son, Benjamin C. In loving memory of Ken Schuppert Gregory Betty Schuppert Pat Gregory

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Meet the talented people who are involved in bringing you this production! Listed in alphabetical order

Abbie Dawson (Wilbur) is in the 6th grade at Lone Oak Middle School and is the daughter of Rene and Michael Dawson. Abbie has previously been seen on the MHT stage in James and the Giant Peach and Ramona Quimby. She likes to draw and animate, roller skate and play video games. Abbie wanted to be a part of Charlotte’s Web because she really enjoys participating in theatre and wanted to do this show again at MHT.

Addyson Johsnon (Goose) from Metropolis, is in the 6th grade at Unity Elementary. Daughter of Charles and Kami Johnson, Addyson is making her MHT debut on the Family Series stage! Some of her hobbies include writing lyrics, tumbling, listening to J-Pop and K-Pop. When asked why she wanted to be a part of Charlotte’s Web, she said “I have always loved coming to Market House plays and I wanted to be a part of the experience!” Ashlyn Garner (Fern) is the daughter of Hank and Dawn Garner and is in the 7th grade at Community Christian Academy. Her MHT credits include Stuart Little and Junie B. Jones The Musical, JR. Ashlyn also participates in choir, volleyball, soccer, and her church youth group. She wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web because she “loves the story and it looked like a really fun play to be in!”

MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 17 CAST | CREW Aspyn Burnett (Narrator) is a sophomore at Marshall County High School. Daughter of Chris and Teresa, Aspyn has acted in several MHT murder mysteries including Bumped Off On Bourbon Street and Jazz Age Jeopardy, while also working stage crew for Something Dark and Native Gardens. She is a stilt walker and scare actor at Talon Falls. When asked about the show, Aspyn said “I loved the book when I was younger so being a part of the show is making my favorite childhood book come to life.”

C.S. Page (Lamb) is in the 1st grade at Clark Elementary and is the son of Shana and Steven Page. C.S. is making his debut on the MHT Family Series stage! He enjoys playing games with his friends and playing Minecraft and Roblox. He wanted to be a part of Charlotte’s Web because he’s “never done a play before this, and I think it will be really fun!”

Carson Chesnut (Avery) is in the 6th grade at Paducah Middle school and is the son of Phillip and Amy. Carson is an MHT veteran with some of his favorite past credits including The Rainbow Fish, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, JR., and Junie B. Jones the Musical, JR. Carson’s hobbies include singing, acting, playing video games, watching YouTube and sports, and playing basketball. He wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web because he loves the story and he thinks bringing it to life is so much fun. This is also his 9th straight Family Series production at MHT!

Christopher Burnett (John) is a self-employed accountant and also works for Murray State University as an accountant. His past MHT credits include Making God Laugh, Something Dark, and The Hobbit. He decided to audition for Charlotte’s Web for the pure enjoyment of theatre and performing. He also loves sharing the stage with his daughter, Aspyn.

CoryOn Brooks (Narrator) is in the 8th grade at Paducah Middle and has previously been seen on the MHT stage in The Rainbow Fish and Disney’s Frozen, JR. Other than acting, CoryOn enjoys writing and participates in speech and debate, band, and choir. He wanted to be a part of Charlotte’s Web because of the amazing story it presents and he loves the farm environment!

Dagny Page (Narrator) is in the 6th grade at Paducah Middle and is the daughter of Shana and Shawn Page and sister to C.S. and Wilson Page. Dagny is a MHT veteran with past credits including Junie B. Jones The Musical, JR., Disney’s Frozen, JR., and the Signature Series production of Something Dark. She enjoys playing the harp and the oboe as well as reading and drawing. Dagny is on her school’s academic team and she participates in DanceMHT. She says, “I love performing and due to the quarantine, I haven’t been able to do any real productions for over a year. Charlotte’s Web is also one of my favorite shows and I remember watching it when I was little at the Market House Theatre.”

18 MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 CAST | CREW CAST | CREW Jalin Burnette (Edith) is a 4th grade Language Arts teacher at Lone Oak Intermediate. She returns to the MHT stage with past credits including The Outsiders, The Secret Life of Girls, and The Grapes of Wrath. Jalin loves to paint, sing, watch Netflix and play with her animals! She is also one of the teachers over the drama club at LOI. She wanted to be a part of Charlotte’s Web at MHT because, “the book is such a classic and I thought it would be fun. I have missed acting and wanted to be a part of this great play!”

Jude Williams (Gander) is the son of Randi and Andy Williams and is a homeschooled 7th grader from Paducah. He returns to the MHT Family Series stage having previously been seen in Ramona Quimby. Jude enjoys reading, playing video games, and hiking. He says, “I enjoy being in plays and a part of Market House Theatre!”

Kara Brien (Sheep) is in the 7th grade at Paducah Middle and is the daughter of Jennifer and James Brien. While having credits outside of MHT, Kara is making her debut on our stage! She is a part of the beta club, GTC drama, choir, band, leadership, improv, and volleyball. She wanted to participate in Charlotte’s Web at MHT because she thinks “it would be a great opportunity to do something, and I think it would be fun!”

Karly Jones (Charlotte) is a senior at Marshall County and is the daughter of Jo Beth and Ricky Jones. Karly previously acted on our stage as Elsa in Disney’s Frozen, JR. and Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Other previous theatre roles include Roxie in Chicago, Sandy in Grease, Marian in The Music Man. Karly is an alumna of 2020 GSA in Musical Theatre and 2020 GSP at Centre College. She is also co-captain of the MCHS Speech Team and is a Paducah Bank Teen Ambassador. When asked why she wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web, she said, “It’s a beloved story that can be enjoyed by everyone. I remembered it from my childhood so I jumped at the opportunity to help tell this classic story. Plus, this will be the first play I have ever performed in!”

Morgan Workman (Martha) is from Paducah and is a content writer with ProBlogger. She previously participated in The Rainbow Fish at MHT as Ms. Minnow/Octopus. Other than acting and writing, Morgan enjoys hiking and playing with her dog. Morgan wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web because she has loved the story for many years! She says, “I will never get tired of the beautiful themes and loveable characters.”

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Nate Blossom (Lurvy) is in the 6th grade at South Marshall Middle School and is the son of Jamie and Shelly Blossom. Nate has past MHT Family Series credits including James and the Giant Peach and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, JR. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, reading, and writing, and spending time with his friends. Nate says, “I wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web because I loved the cartoon and the live-action films as a kid. I wanted to try it at the Market House Theatre!”

Phillip Chesnut (Homer Zuckerman) is the Engineering Manager at Paducah Power System. He enjoys sharing the stage with children in our Family Series and has previous credits including James and the Giant Peach and Ramona Quimby. Phillip enjoys spending time with his family and being on the MHT Board of Directors. When asked why he wanted to be in Charlotte’s Web, he said because loves this story and loves sharing the stage with his son, Carson.

Wilson Page (Templeton) is in the 5th grade at Clark Elementary and is this son of Shana and Steven page and brother to C.S. and Dagny. His past MHT Family Series credits include James and the Giant Peach, Stuart Little, and Ramona Quimby. Wilson likes to play video games and play piano and play with his seven siblings, two of which are in this play! He also likes riding his bike, eating, and sleeping. Wilson says, Because of this quarantine I haven’t been able to do shows so I thought this would be a good opportunity!”

Emily Griffin (Director) Emily Griffin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Communication and Theatre Education. She was also the recipient of the Purple and Old Gold Award for Conspicuous Achievement in Performance Studies. She completed her student teaching in St. Paul, Minnesota at Central High School working with the Central Touring Theatre. In addition to her student teaching, Emily completed two summer internships at the Des Moines Playhouse. She continued to teach for the Playhouse’s Education Department for ten years after her internships. Emily’s first teaching job was at Central Middle School in Columbia Heights, Minnesota before returning to Iowa to take over as the director of Hoover Drama at Hoover High School in Des Moines Iowa. In addition to directing an award-winning theatre program, Emily taught classes in performance, technical theatre, and musical theatre. Outside of the classroom Emily enjoyed acting, stage managing, choreographing, costuming, and doing props around the community with the Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines Community Theatres. She also enjoys writing plays for young actors and has had several plays receive All-State nominations with the Iowa High School Speech Association. She comes from a wonderful family back in Iowa and loves to spend time with her three nephews, Arlo, Hayes, and Gabriel.

20 MARKET HOUSE THEATRE SEASON 57 CAST | CREW CAST | CREW Michael Cochran (Technical Director) Michael is in his 37th year with MHT and has a Bachelors in theatre from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. He attended Graduate school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in theatre from Southern IL University at Carbondale. Michael is a past board member of Arts KY and the Kentucky Theatre Association and is currently on the board of American Association of Community Theatre. He has worked in a variety of professional theatres and theme parks. In addition, Michael has worked professionally in dance, television, and film and has won awards for design and acting. His original play, Eternity, was selected as one of the winners of the AACT NewPlay Fest 2018 and was published by Dramatic Publishing. He is married to April Cochran. Michael and April were awarded the City of Paducah Mayors Award of Merit and the Chamber of Commerce Summit Award for their 30+ years of work at MHT.

Angela Hoerner (Costume Designer) has been sewing since she was fifteen, and designing professionally since 2004. She and her sister opened Costume Builders, a costume design and rental house in Harleysville, PA in 2013. In 2017, she began a long-distance relationship with Market House Theatre, designing and building The Addams Family, The Hobbit, The Mountaintop and Sister Act. She fell in love with Paducah and Market House and, when offered the job as Costume Director, didn’t hesitate to say YES! She arrived in time to build Mamma Mia in August 2018 and has been living the dream ever since in beautiful Western Kentucky.

Tom Hansen (Set Designer) Award credits: Singing In the Rain, Oklahoma!, Harvey, Philadelphia Story, The Sound of Music, Beauty & the Beast, The Great Sebastians, Mornings At Seven, Big River, and Crazy For You (nominated 2010 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Council). Favorite shows: Frankie & Johnny (American Stage), Grey Gardens (FreeFall Theatre), Chicago (Eight O’clock Theatre), 42nd Street (Sarasota Players), Hairspray (Peach State Summer Theatre), and Joseph...Dreamcoat (Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center).Tom dedicates his work to you, The Audience. ENJOY THE SHOW!

Caleb Buford (Stage Manager) is thrilled be a part of The Christmas Book. Caleb graduated from WKCTC and is currently studying Communications Studies at Northern Kentucky University. He is an active member of the Boy Scouts of America and loves to volunteer in the community. Past technical credits include Making God Laugh, Disney’s Frozen Jr., Something Dark, Clemens Fine Arts Center’s Art in Focus series (2018-2020), A Gentleman’s Guide, Sister Act, and Hello, Dolly!. Caleb would like to thank Alex Dycus for teaching him the ways of technical theatre and to all his friends and family for supporting him.

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