PLAYBILL CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER - ONLINE SHOWS
CHRISTIAN FAMILY THEATER PRESENTS
NOV 20 - DEC 18, 2020 Our Pandemic Response
Dear CFT Family,
Thank you so much for your support of Christian Family Theater. This year has been a very challenging year for our world. On March 12 CFT made the call to halt rehearsals for High School Musical Jr. which was slated to open in April. It was one of the most difficult decisions we have ever made as an organization but we knew that no matter how hard, it was the right one. As we began to realize that organizations like ours we going to have to wait much longer than anticipated before we could resume live productions our staff began looking into ways to keep performing arts alive for our young actors.
Over the summer we, took online classes, learned new software platforms, purchased new equipment and services as well as putting new infrastructure in place. All these efforts would allow us to continue offering performance arts to our young actors by producing online musicals using the zoom platform.
As the year continued we began to realize that organizations like ours which depend on revenue from event ticket sales were going to be closed much longer than anticipated. But each month bills for our overhead expenses continue to arrive. Even as our executive staff has chosen not to be paid for the hours they working, we continue to pay out more than we can generate each month.
As we are coming to the end of 2020 we hope that you would consider a tax deductible gift to CFT to help us continue to pay the necessary overhead to keep our organization open. Any donation would be appreciated. We hope that some of you might consider a small $5 -$20 monthly donation. If we could have 25 families willing to support us with a $20 monthly donation we could cover mearly all our overhead expenses. Stop by the CFT website and click on the donate button to give today.
www.cftchattanooga.com/donate.html
Christian Family Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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Music by TIMOTHY ALLEN MCDONALD JONATHAN K. WALLER
Lyrics by TIMOTHY ALLEN MCDONALD JONATHAN K. WALLER DAVID WEINSTEIN STEPHEN GABRIEL Book By TIMOTHY ALLEN MCDONALD JONATHAN K. WALLER
Based on the Flat Stanley series of books written by Jeff Brown.
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3 PROLOGUE Meet the Lambhops...... The Cast
SCENE ONE – Stanley & Arthur’s Bedroom I Wish I Were Part 1...... Stanley I Wish I Were Part 2...... The Cast
SCENE TWO – Stanley & Arthur’s Bedroom Stanley’s Wish...... Bulletin Board
SCENE THREE – Stanley’s Flat!
SCENE FOUR – Doctor’s Office
SCENE FIVE – Arthur’s Monologue
SCENE SIX – Giant Tree by the Bus Stop In a Tree ...... Stanley Traveling Through the Mail ...... Mrs. Cartero, Stanley, & The Cast
SCENE SEVEN – The Louvre, Paris Letter from Mom & Dad...... Mrs. & Mr. Lambchop
SCENE EIGHT – The Lambchops House
EPILOGUE Epilogue...... Mrs. Cartero & Cast
4 THE CAST (In Order of Appearance)
Julia Itson...... Mrs. Cartero David Barr...... Mr. Lambchop Ella Davis...... Mrs. Lambchop Lawton Caldwell...... Arthur Lambchop Maxwell Stoll...... Stanley Lambchop Libbie Weaver...... Caleb Tytus Hayes...... Jackson Sarah Moss...... Cousin Sophie Laine Caldwell...... Joe Nadia Giles...... Bulletin Board Aleah Larson...... Dr. Dan Bethany Eversole...... Nurse Betty Nancy Piper...... King Cool Lucy Ireland...... Cool Chuck Bentley Pearson...... Cool Callie Gabrielle Stoll...... O Jay D’art Josie Jullienne...... Mona Lisa Cole Hayes...... Napoleon Ami Singer...... Sneak Thief Leah Brooks...... Gendarme
5 Name: Aleah Larson Hometown: Calhoun, TN Role: Dr. Dan Favorite Broadway Musical: Fun Home!! If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? That’s such a hard question!! I’d probably go to Greece, it’s so gorgeous. I would probably just spend time walking around, taking in the culture and everything. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Upcycling clothes! Cast Album on Repeat: I jam so hard to Mean Girls. Streaming/Binge Watching: rewatching feel good on Netflix! Dream Role: Medium Allison in Fun Home!! What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I’m creative in a lot more ways than I realized!! I’ve done sewing projects, made room decor, and done a ton of things outside of my normal Drawing Cartoons. I painted flowers on a pair of jeans the other day and I LOVE THEM. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Carrie Hope Fletcher!!! She’s so talented and i love how body positive she is on social media.
Name: Ami Singer Hometown: Los Angeles, California Role: Sneak Thief Favorite Broadway Musical: Bring It On If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do?? I would go to NYC, eat all of the food, and see all of the Broadway shows. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Making friendship bracelets Streaming/Binge Watching: Emily In Paris Dream Role: Heather McNamara (Heathers)
What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I am learning how much I genuinely love the arts. From broadway.com vlogs to classes with the hosts of those vlogs, I have really dedicated this time to improving my craft and learning little things about myself in the process. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Elle McLemore. I am lucky enough to be one of her students and she is the kindest and most generous person that I have ever met. She originated two of my dream roles, Eva Darlington in Bring It On and Heather McNamara in Heathers and I look up to her so much for that. She also has a company called Established Magic that is awesome.
6 Name: Bentley Pearson Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Cool Callie Favorite Broadway Musical: Three way tie between Mean Girls, Hamilton and Six If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? It’s hard to pick just one! My top two picks are Australia, and Paris. I want to go to Australia and Paris because of all the new experiences there. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Face Timing my friends to do school together. Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton! I can sing all of Schuyler sisters! Streaming/Binge Watching: I just finished binging Boy Meets World Dream Role: Eliza from Hamilton or Regina from Mean Girls What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: Probably that I need people! During quarantine I had to FaceTime one person a day! Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Lin Manuel Miranda or Jonathon Groff, there just both rays of sunshine!
Name: Bethany Eversole Hometown: LaFayette, GA Role: Nurse Betty If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would love to visit England to tour and experience all things Charles Dickens. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Using my costumes to make fun posts for friends. Cast Album on Repeat: The Big One-Oh Streaming/Binge Watching: Broadway’s Newsies Dream Role: Nancy in Oliver What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I thought it was the end of the world when theaters had to close. But I found that where there is a will, there is a way! I realize that I will push myself to learn a new way to do what we love. I learned that I can not only survive, but I can thrive because I am strong and have the most amazing family in CFT! Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Andrew Keenan Bolger as Crutchy, because he is extremely dedicated to conveying both the vulnerable and resilient encourager characteristics. Also, behind the scenes, he was a strong supporter of his fellow castmates success.
7 Name: Cole Hayes Hometown: Chico, CA Role: Napoleon Favorite Broadway Musical: Hamilton If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? Greece- I would explore all the sights it has to offer! Favorite Quarentine Activity: Reading the series Keeper of the Lost Cities Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton Streaming/Binge Watching: Dude Perfect Dream Role: Genie in Aladdin What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: Socializing is important. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Lin Manuel because he’s super creative. He couldn’t get a role so he wrote and starred in his own musical.
Name: David Barr Hometown: Beaufort, SC Role: Mr. Lambchop If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? Phantasialand in Cologne, Germany. I would love to visit this theme park and ride on their world class Roller Coasters. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Building and Designing K’NEX Roller Coasters Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton Streaming/Binge Watching: Finding Bigfoot Dream Role: Sponebob in Spongebob the Musical What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I have learned that a lot of activities I love are difficult to do right now, such as going to Theme Parks and traveling. However I have been able to mountain bike and camping by ourselves. I have also learned that I do not have the patience for fishing! Favorite Broadway Celebrity: I do not have a single favorite person but the casts of some shows such as Hamilton, and Spongebob the Musical seem very talented and focused.
8 Name: Ella Davis Hometown: Ooltewah, TN Role: Mrs. Lambchop Favorite Broadway Musical: Hamilton or Six If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would probably go to Paris. I would see the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre Museum, and go to Disneyland Paris. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Attempting to learn to play the piano Cast Album on Repeat: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Streaming/Binge Watching: Diary of a Future President Dream Role: Angelica Schuyler from Hamilton What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I should never take actually going to school, church, rehearsal, etc. for granted again. Also, I enjoy playing piano much more than I thought I did. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: I love every actor and actress from the original Hamilton cast. My favorites are probably Renee Elise Goldsberry and Leslie Odom Jr. They are both amazing singers and actors. I also love Jordan Fisher, who played John Laurens/Phillip in Hamilton at one point, and was going to be Evan Hansen before Broadway shut down. He is very talented.
Name: Gabrielle Stoll Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: O. Jay D’Art Favorite Broadway Musical: Amelie the Musical! I think it’s so beautiful. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would either go to Paris and pretend to be rich browsing all of the fancy stores or go to Paris and eat a loooot of food. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Learning new music on my instruments and sleeping. Cast Album on Repeat: Hadestown even though it always makes me sad. Streaming/Binge Watching: Sword Art Online because Max got me into it! Dream Role: Amelie! Even though the run was like a month long. What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I’m learning that even though I thrive in solitude I really need to stay connected to people to be truly happy. And that we take the arts for granted all too often! Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Andrew Barth Feldman! I feel like he would be a joy to have as a friend and he was the first 16 year old to play Evan Hansen! I think that’s so awesome!
9 Name: Josie Jullienne Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Mona Lisa Favorite Broadway Musical: Newsies If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would go to New York and watch a Broadway musical. I’d love to see Dear Evan Hansen, and see all the shops and stores. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Drawing Cast Album on Repeat: Newsies Streaming/Binge Watching: Nothing Dream Role: Donkey, Shrek What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I learned that I can’t function without social interaction, I was miserable in the first month, but now that I’m in a zoomsical and that I’m back in school, I’m doing much better. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: My favorite Broadway celebrity is Daniel breaker, he put so much effort and never fails to get me excited when watching his musicals, when I was given the role as Donkey in Shrek, watching him really helped to see what kind of energy I needed. He also played Aaron Burr in the 2019 Hamilton cast, who is my favorite characte
Name: Julia Itson Hometown: Cleveland, TN Role: Mrs. Cartero Favorite Broadway Musical: Anastasia If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? New Zealand!! I’d love to see the beautiful places where they filmed the Lord of the Rings movies!! Favorite Quarentine Activity: Baking Zucchini-Banana bread Cast Album on Repeat: The Addams Family Streaming/Binge Watching: Stranger Things Dream Role: Kathrine Plumber/Pulitzer What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I’m learning how much screen time my eyes can take. Newsflash: it’s not as much as I’d h op e d . Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Tough question. Probably Christie Altomare. She’s a complete powerhouse of talent as well as a wonderful, down-to-earth person. I’d love to act with her one day!
10 Name: Laine Caldwell Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Jacob Favorite Broadway Musical: Hamilton If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I’d go to Egypt and go see the pyramids. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Reading Cast Album on Repeat: Wicked Streaming/Binge Watching: The Investigators Dream Role: Elizabeth Skylar from Hamilton What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: That computers are way more complicated than I thought. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Idina Menzel
Name: Lawton Caldwell Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Arthur Lambchop Favorite Broadway Musical: Hamilton Favorite Quarentine Activity: Video games and coding on Scratch Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton Streaming/Binge Watching: : Avatar the Last Airbender Dream Role: Evan in Dear Evan Hansen What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I have discovered a new hobby: I love learning how to code! I’m also learning to get along with my sisters even when we are together A LOT.
Name: Leah Brooks Role: Gendarme Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton Favorite Quarentine Activity: Weaving Streaming/Binge Watching: Shark Tank Dream Role: Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: That I like to run. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Lin Manuel Miranda. Because I think he’s a brilliant man and I think he’s awsome.
11 Name: Libbie Weaver Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Caleb Favorite Broadway Musical: Matilda If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would go to Tokyo, Japan and while I was there I would got to Odaiba. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Bike riding with my friend Caroline. Cast Album on Repeat: Frozen the Broadway musical Streaming/Binge Watching: The Baby-Sitters Club Dream Role: Angelica Schuyler (Hamilton) What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I really like to draw and sing very very very loudly Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Sutton Foster because I love her voice. I also love how well she portrayed Fiona in Shrek.
Name: Lucy Ireland Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Cool Chuck Favorite Broadway Musical: Wicked If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would go to a Broadway musical in New York Cast Album on Repeat: Wicked Streaming/Binge Watching: High School Musical the Musical the Series Dream Role: Glinda from Wicked What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing? I can find very interesting and creative ways to entertain myself. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Kristin Chenoweth, because I love Wicked, and her voice is so cool. She has been in so many things, on Broadway and off and I just think she is super awesome!
12 Name: Maxwell Stoll Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Stanley Lambchop If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? Travel to Japan and study the culture. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Biking Cast Album on Repeat: Hadestown Streaming/Binge Watching: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Dream Role: Aladdin on Broadway What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing? How much I like playing guitar Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Ben Platt because he’s an excellent singer.
Name: Nadia Giles Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Bulletin Board Favorite Broadway Musical: Hamilton, Tuck Everlasting, and Cats If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would like to visit places I’ve never been before like South America and Africa. I would like to see the Rainforests of South America, the Sahara Dessert in Africa, and all the many beautiful native animals including: African Elephants, Antelope, Giraffes, large cats and Fennec foxes. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Extra time for singing, acting, and playing piano Cast Album on Repeat: Tuck Everlasting Streaming/Binge Watching: Star Wars Dream Role: Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing? I am highly creative and like to stay active. I have really missed seeing friends and family. At first, I did not enjoy using Zoom, but now I love musical practice with Zoom! When I leave musical practice I am energized! Favorite Broadway Celebrity: I really like Phillipa Soo! I enjoy her acting and singing in Hamilton.
13 Name: Nancy Piper Hometown: Ellsworth, Kansas Role: King Cool Favorite Broadway Musical: Phantom of the Opera If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would want to go to Paris and see all the sights and go to the Eiffel Tower! Favorite Quarentine Activity: Painting Cast Album on Repeat: Frozen 2 Streaming/Binge Watching: Friends Dream Role: I enjoy playing any role What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing? I am a people person! I love being around other people. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Hugh Jackman, he’s great on stage and he’s got a really good voice!
Name: Sarah Moss Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Role: Cousin Sophie Favorite Broadway Musical: Annie If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? I would go to Sweden and go to the ABBA museum. Cast Album on Repeat: Mamma Mia Streaming/Binge Watching: Gravity Falls Dream Role: Any role from The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: I have learned that I cannot be motivated without structure. I don’t feel creative unless I am in the right environment. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Julie Andrews because I love everything she’s starred in and she’s amazing.
14 Name: Tytus Hayes Hometown: Chico, CA Role: Jackson Favorite Broadway Musical: Matilda If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would yougo and what would you do? The island of Lanai in Hawaii - I would ride horses, play golf, and hang out at the beach. Favorite Quarentine Activity: Sketching characters Cast Album on Repeat: Hamilton Streaming/Binge Watching: Art things to do when you’re bored on YouTube Dream Role: Evan Hansen from Dear Evan Hansen What are you learning about yourself in this time of social distancing?: With all this free time in quarantine, I am finding new hobbies that interest me and learning how we take things for granted like being able to visit friends. Quarantine isn’t fun but I am learning so much from it. Favorite Broadway Celebrity: Lin Manuel because he didn’t let a few rejections get in the way of his dream. He wrote a musical more than three hours long that has crazy lyrics that not many people could think of.
15 THE CREATIVE TEAM DALE DYE (Director) Dale has been working with children and their families since 2003 when he began his employment as a Children’s Pastor. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Children and Family Ministries from Bethel Seminary. He learned the power of drama and what the stage can do for children and their self esteem and has developed several programs incorporating immersive drama elements geared for teaching children. In 2013 he directed a cast of 54 community actors in Seussical the Musical, his first full length Broadway musical. The following Spring he directed a cast of 66 in the Wizard of Oz. In 2015 Dale and his wife Denise, along with several area theater families formed Christian Family Theater with the goal of educating and producing top quality family and youth productions. Since CFT’s inception Dale has directed 16 productions with CFT. He is excited to be working with Karen, Judy, and Christi again as well as our newest production team member, Kayla Howard. “I want to thank the love of my life, Denise, and my daughter Suzi for believing in me, being my partners in crime, and supporting me to do something that I love. You make my dreams come true.”
KAREN STOLL (Assistant Director) Karen has loved theatre all her life and couldn’t be happier to be a part of the CFT production staff. Watching actors try on different roles and find new parts of themselves is one of her favorite things. Being able to work in theatre with her own children brings a fresh perspective and joy to the experience. She also enjoys being onstage and has worked with Back Alley Productions and Dalton Little Theater with her favorite role being Mom in Leaving Iowa. She loves songbirds, her back porch, and discussing theology and ethics around a fire. She adores her family and credits CFT with expanding her circle with family-by-choice from each show. She would like to particularly thank her older boys for being patient and helpful when she is in the midst of a show and her parents with all their logistical help with her crew. Thank you for supporting your local arts!
16 LINDSEY LIVELY (Musical Director) Lindsey has followed CFT productions for several years attending many of their performances. She is a recent Maryville College Graduate with a degree in vocal music education and has recently joined the staff at Jefferson Co. High School in their fine arts department leading their chorus and theatre departments. She sang in the choir and small ensemble at Maryville College. Lindsey also composed the musical, Study as a Rock, for the bicentennial of Maryville College.
GREER CALDWELL (Choreographer) Greer performed in CFT’s Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat as one of the Narrators. She trained and then danced with the Augusta Ballet Company. She received a B.A. from Berry College, majoring in theater, dance, and sociology. While living in Athens, GA she taught teaching ballet and pointe classes, as well as dance fitness classes at the gym. She’s an accomplished actress with many, many community theatre credits to her name.
DENISE DYE (Costume Coordinator) Denise is an extremely gifted costume designer. She’s been sewing since she was a young girl when she received her first little plastic sewing machine. She went on to take sewing in home ec classes, when that was still a thing. One of her biggest challenges was designing and sewing her own wedding dress. Denise has become a talented costumer putting together cohesive looks for shows and making the actors look phenomenal onstage.
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