Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose by Max Bush

Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre, Inc presents

Producing Artistic Director, Nina Schuessler

Directed with Scenic & Lighting Design by James P. Byrne

Costume Design Sound Design Claude Danner J Hagenbuckle

Technical Direction by Matt Kohler The Jester Speaks Welcome to our 70th Summer Season of wonderful plays, musicals, and class of- ferings. We are calling this year a Renaissance or rebirth after being shuttered during the pandemic. Thank you for coming to our first outdoor production of Sleep- ing Beauty, Briar Rose, the story of an extraordinary Princess Briar Rose who falls asleep, under the enchantment of wicked Erda, the Forest Fairy. During her long sleep she dreams the answers to life-long questions and awakens to a whole new world. All ages will be thrilled and delighted by this enchanting fairy tale.

Next, we present the The Boxcar Children who are orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes. The four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious strang- er, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together.

Peter Rabbit and Me performed by the Junior Players arrives on Wednesday and Friday Mornings at 10 AM, August 4 - 27 A delightful dramatization of the beloved story of Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter, age 13, is brought up in a strict Victo- rian household and creates her own excitement by inventing and illustrating stories about her pet animals and their uninhibited antics.

In August, we return inside with The Secret Garden, a musical true to the classic of children’s literature by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Mary Lennox is orphaned and bitter when she arrives at her uncle’s house. Through her discovery of a long-locked garden, Mary’s life blossoms with friendship, family, and love. The Secret Garden reveals a young person’s meaningful growth through imagination and ingenuity.

For our more adult audiences, Silver Threads, a Rockin’ tribute to Linda Ronstadt will be performed inside the theatre on Saturday and Sunday evenings July 10 – August 1, and a revival of the hit drama Doubt, a Parable runs August 7 - 29.

Summer classes are enrolling with rolling registration. Please remember to check our website www.capecodtheatrecompany.org. Also, please remember share our news on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Now it is time to wiggle way back in your seat and enjoy the show. Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose Cast (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Fairies...... Simone Messina, Tess O’Leary, Shiloh Pabst, Xevi Pina Parker

Queen of the Fairies �� Carryl Lynn

Prince Edmund...... Colin Bourget

Erdu...... Gracie O’Leary

Saru...... Trenton Hatch

King Charles...... Ed Donovan

Queen Frieda...... Diana Milkey

Briar Rose...... Olivia Thompson

Guard 1……………...... Shiloh Pabst

Guard 2...... Tess O’Leary

Cobb...... Xevi Pina Parker

Nell……………...... Simone Messina

The videotaping or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. PRODUCTION TEAM Producing Artistic Director ...... Nina K. Schuessler Director, Scenic and Lighting Design �� James P. Byrne Costume Design ...... Claude Danner Costume Assistant...... Robin Maguire Sound Design ...... J Hagenbuckle Technical Director ...... Matthew Kohler Assistant Technical Director ��Ciaran Cusick Production Stage Manager ...... Hannah McLaughlin Properties ...... Marybeth Travis Set Construction & Painting...... Matthew Kohler; James P. Byrne; Ciaran Cusick; Charlie Barrett; Patience Kum Lighting, Sound Operator: ...... Hannah Mclaughlin Crew ...... Ciaran Cusick, Patience Kum Sign Painting...... Marybeth Travis Poster Design ...... William Hopper Program ...... Terri Adamsons Box Office Manager...... Jennifer Hatch Director of Education and Outreach ��Tamara Harper House Manager ...... Abby Feinstein Usher Coordinator ...... Carryl Lynn Webmaster...... Louise Hopper Special Thanks:The Bilezikian Family Foundation; Massachusetts Cultural Council, Universal Participation Program; The Women’s Club of Chatham; Jenn Pina; The John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation; Arts Foundation of Cape Cod; Robin Maguire; Rob Zapple; The Town of Harwich; Tamara Harper; Abby Feinstein; Ciaran Cusick; Country Gardens; Sean Martin; Jim Pettibone; Bob Daley; Brendan Cloney; Ed Coppola; Josh & Kiera Brimdyr; Mike Regan; John Pomeroy; David Wallace; Carryl Lynn; Chris Powicki; Kristine Sawyer; Louise Hopper; William Hopper; Terri Adamsons; Jennifer Hatch; Hannah McLaughlin, and all of our wonderful supporters, members and volunteers. Who’s Who in the Cast

COLIN BOURGET (Prince Edmund) is as ready as ever to be back on stage! His most recent role was Crutchie in Newsies at Doherty Memorial High School, where he will be attending his senior year in the fall. Outside of theatre, Colin is active in student leadership, rows crew, and enjoys writing. He is so thankful to be back at the CCTC, doing what he loves most.

EDWARD DONOVAN (King Charles) is so grateful to be back on stage, and with this group! [He remembers acting here in The Borrowers with Xevi and Diana, Ramona Quimby with Diana and Olivia, A Little Princess with Olivia, Peter Pan with Tess and Colin, The Emperor’s New Clothes with Shiloh, Colin and Gracie, Tuck Everlasting with Olivia and Carryl, and The Wind in the WIllows with Gracie and Xevi. This is his first show with Trenton and Simone!] He’s grateful to Nina, Tammy, Matt, and everyone who’s been steering the theatre through this time. Including Jim and Hannah, thanks once again. Special thanks to Gracie for a nudge.

TRENTON HATCH (Saru) is 15 years old and started acting at The Cape Cod Theatre Company// Harwich Jr. Theatre six years ago. Coming to the Cape each summer from his home in Indiana, the theatre has always been a highlight of his year. Some of his favorite roles include Horton in Seussical, Lumiere in Beauty and The Beast, and Saru in Sleeping Beauty. He is excited to bring this show to life on an outdoor stage and help breathe life back into CCTC.

CARRYL LYNN (Queen of the Fairies) is delighted to be back on the Cape Cod Theatre Company/ Harwich Junior Theatre stage, opening the first show of it’s 70th summer season…on their brand new outdoor stage! And a big welcome back to all of you!! Carryl is a native of Boston and Cape Cod, where her recent theatre credits include Assassins (Emma Goldman) at Eventide Theatre Company, Tuck Everlasting (Granny Foster) at CCTC/HJT, Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island, the American Dream (Helen Rosenthal) with the Cape Symphony, and Wrinkles, the Musical (Ancient) with CCTC/HJT. In Los Angeles, she is recurring as Emma Skye in Season 2 of the award-winning independent series L.A. Macabre. Film and TV credits include Kevin Smith’s Red State, True Blood, and NCIS. Recent Los Angeles Theatre credits include Mary Maude in Coeurage Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ View Carré, and multiple roles in Next Arena’s Vonnegut, USA at Atwater Village Theatre. She studied with Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Excited to be working with this super talented multi-generation cast and crew In Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose!

DIANA MILKEY (Queen Freida) is thrilled to be fortunate enough to return to the CCTC stage after graduation from Lasell University. Her past credits on this stage include Mrs. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Beezus Quimby in Ramona Quimby, and a recent, outdoor production of Everyman in which she played the titular hero’s Good Deeds. She sends her love to friends and family near and far and hopes for a healthy return to theatre in 2021. SIMONE MESSINA (Nell/ Fairy) is really excited for her first production with the Cape Cod Theatre Company! Previously, they were in Fantastic Mr Fox and The Magic Cloak, both at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater outdoor stage. She’s been taking classes at CCTC//HJT since age 7. Simone’s entering seventh grade at Nauset Middle School this fall, where she is a high honor student. You will probably hear her singing ‘the room where it happened’ (Hamilton) on a daily basis.

GRACIE O’LEARY (Erdu) could not be more thrilled to be back on stage with her theatre family!! She most recently played Toad in Wind in the Willows on the CCTC stage, a role for which the Cape Cod Times recognized her as one of the top actors on Cape of 2019. Outside of theatre, Gracie enjoys dance, writing, and student leadership. She is so grateful to Jim, Nina, and the whole CCTC/HJT crew for bringing live theatre back to the Cape!!

TESS O’LEARY ( Guard 2/Fairy) is so excited to return to the CCTC stage! Most recently, Tess directed a production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and played Tilly in She Kills Monsters at Worcester Academy. She just completed her freshman year at Swarthmore College, and enjoys writing and playing the harp and piano in her free time. Tess is thrilled to be teaching classes at the CCTC, and is immensely grateful to be back on stage!

SHILOH OLIVER PABST (Guard 1/Fairy) (he/they) is a raised Cape Codder back for the summer after moving out to Philadelphia, to be a pioneer in the very first outdoor staged production here at CCTC/HJT!! He has been part of 20 other productions here between acting and tech, some of which including puppeteer for “Audrey 2” in Little Shop of Horrors, “Alphonso” in The Emperor’s New Clothes, “Karl” in Freaky Friday, “Black Dog” in Treasure Island, and originating a role in “CRUDE: The Climate Change Musical. He is grateful for every opportunity this theatre has given them and is working towards their goal of becoming a technical theatre director as well as a performer.

XEVI PINA PARKER (Cobb/Fairy) is a rising eighth grader. Her ideal summer afternoon would consist of reading an old book under a tree and eating crackers with Brie (or something just as yummy). And then, of course, heading to a rehearsal or a show or theatre class! She enjoys teaching herself Russian and Latin in her free time. Xevi has been in numerous plays at CCTC including The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan and Wendy, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Above all, she hopes you will enjoy the show!!

OLIVIA THOMPSON (Sleeping Beauty/ Briar Rose) is excited to be in her seventh show at CCTC. She is 15 and just finished 9th grade at Barnstable High School. She’s in many clubs, including DECA, FPS, and drama club. She just got her first job at Four Seas Ice Cream and is loving it. She is so happy to be back acting at CCTC and hopes you have fun and enjoy the show! Who’s Who on the Production Team

JAMES P. BYRNE (Director, Scenic and Lighting Design) is an actor/director/designer/teacher who grew up at CCTC/HJT. He has produced theatre from Boston to New Orleans, and New York to LA. Locally, Jim also worked extensively with Wheelock Family Theatre, The Gold Dust Orphans, and Provincetown Theater Company. Most recently Jim directed Pippin and Matilda the Musical for CCTC/HJT. Jim is working his way through the Shakespeare canon. He is currently working on a one-man King Lear.

CLAUDE DANNER (Costume Design) had a 31-year career with IBM as a development electrical engineering manager. She drifted back to her love and education in the needle arts and joined groups in embroidery, quilting and costume design. First doing the costumes of giant puppets with Karen Dowcett, then productions @ CCftA with Alan Trugman and all along supported CCTC for many shows including The Wiz, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Matilda and Elf.

J HAGENBUCKLE (Sound Design) is producer, writer and director for Cape Noir Radio Theater, a weekly show on WOMR 92.1 fm Provincetown, in partnership with Cape Cod Theatre Company/ HJT. All shows on demand at womr.org/podcast_category/cape-noir-radio-theater

MATT KOHLER (Technical Director) is CCTC/HJT’s Technical Director. He is a founder of the New Classics Company in the Guyer Art Barn in Hyannis and teaches stagecraft at Cape Cod Community College. Matt worked with theatre companies and schools in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Keene State College with a BA in theatre and dance; concentration in directing, design and technical theatre. He most recently filmed and directed Open Mic Night.

HANNAH MCLAUGHLIN (Production Stage Manager) is currently a graduate student at Bridgewater State University studying for her master’s in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Past stage management credits include Beauty and the Beast (CCTC/HJT), Mary Poppins (CCftA), Freaky Friday (CCTC/HJT) and most recently Pippin (CCTC/HJT). Throughout the pandemic she organized and co-hosted virtual cabarets that featured an all BIPOC and Asian cast. During the day she is a substitute teacher in many of the Cape’s school districts and finished the 2020-21 school year as a Kindergarten teacher. She would like to thank her family for their continuing support. NINA SCHUESSLER (Producing Artistic Director) has served as Producing Artistic Director for 25 years. She has been a driving force in Cape theatre for 45 years as a teacher, actress and director. She is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Wellfleet Harbor Actor’s Theatre’s Lifetime in the Arts Award. Nina has supervised the production of over 275 plays and musicals including world premieres by Cape and National Playwrights. She was also a founding member of Helikon Theatre Company. Under Nina’s artistic direction, the CCTC/HJT received many accolades including the Regional Award for Excellence in Educational Theatre by the New England Theatre Conference. CCTC/HJT was also nominated for the Presidential Coming Up Taller Award by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is a Cultural Investment Partner. Nina was selected as an established leader to participate in the AMEX/TCG Creative Leadership Conference, building upon the vision of HJT’s founder Betty Bobp

MARYBETH TRAVIS (Properties, Signage, Scenic Painting) happily has been applying her graphic arts, window dressing, and wild goose-chasing skills to sign painting, set dressing, and props at CCTC since 2007.

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Angel Director Florence Phillips, IHO Nina Schuessler Network For Good, Andrew & Mary Arnault Nancy Reardon Flynn IHO Nina Schuessler The Bartlett Family Richard Sementa, Jr. Bilezikian Family Foundation Naomi Turner & David Veach Diane Wells Patricia Cass Judith Davidson, Russell- The John K. & Thirza F. Davidson Foundation Davenport Foundation Paul & Helen Doane Designer James Harrington Robert & Mairead Doherty Andrea Arden Heidi Schuetz & Daniel Wolf Arthur & Barbara Fatum Sherill Baldwin & Kimball Cartwright Brendan Meehan David Gaetjens Osborne & Joyce Bearse Martha Murray Real Estate John & Elizabeth Holman Nora Brousseau The O’Leary Family Bruce & Carole Jaffa, Mass Cultural Council IMO Tony Gretchen Burleigh Johnson, IHO Nina Schuessler Holly Todd Susan Kosoff The Desmond Family Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Louise & Carol Maloof IMO Betty Bobp Executive Rogers/Gray Insurance Keith J. Driscoll Producer Pauline & Brian Neves Jacqueline A. Etsten The Women’s Club of Chatham Charlie Powicki Dick Morrill & Leslie Fish Amicangioli Family Kim Rust & Rupert Morrill Peter Arden Manderstam Larry & Aline Folding Carlyn M. Carey Sweeney Family J Hagenbuckle Patsy Gardner Berry & Zoogman Family Janet La Tanzi Samuel & Deborah Haines Karin & Jonathan Larson The Harper Family Foundation Choreographer Maria Sofia Guillot Dorothy Hemmings W. K. Kellogg Foundation Mary Francis McConville Jeff Pratt & Kurt De Vries Thomas & Patricia Hughes Melaleuca the Wellness Rosie the Bulldog: Dogs for Becky Alden Company Drama Claude Danner Greg Nash The Cooperative Bank of Cape Ralph Diamond Cod Sharen Howe O’Connell Dr. Robert & Mairead Doherty David & Gail Oppenheim Deborah O’Connor IMO Bernice Healy Martha & Michael Palermo Richard & Janine Perry D’Elia & Cavanaugh Rick & Louise Rust James Pettibone Sarah Gibbons Kristine Sawyer Keith & Laurie Phelan Terry & Judy Harrington Hy-Line Cruises David & Pamela Purdy Tim & Kay Healy Jane N. Staab Georgene Riedl, Carolyn Holden Barrett IHO Nina Schuessler Brent Stackhouse The Cronin Jackman Family Carla Rossiter Lois J. Kerbel Mary & Frank Rudewicz Lauren Meehan Marcum Frant & Carolyn Sorz Peter & Susan Milsky Heartfelt Thanks To All Our Supporters! Stage Manager Dorothy Hemmings Patricia Ares Marty & Lee Adams Kids on the Cape Guidebook Margaret Moore Barbara Amidon Beverly Hopkins The Murphy Family Carolyn Angelosante Jamieson Horton Pamela Newman, IMO Edward Etsten Sue Banchich Patrice Hovenesian, IHO Andrew Sivco Susan Oberlander Frank & Pat Barnhart Charlotte Huner Brendan & Claire O’Connor Debra L. Barrette Christina A. Joyce Carol O’Sullivan Jeff Beatty Eric & Carol Judson, Linda Owens Gerald Bender IMO June Douglas-White Maryellen Paquette Gail Berliner, IHO Brooks, Anne B. Kiefer Sullivan, Sam & Tatum Kate Pazakis Donna Kirchhoffer Henry & Christine Blenke Susan Picard, Walter & Cynthia Kosloski IMO Bernice Healy Polly Brazelton Vince & Julie Kraft Robert & Ann Prall Aunt Jo Jo William & Natacha Krum Diane Quaid, Rick Butler The Sean P. Casy ALS IMO Herny Morlock William & Mary Lou Cahalane Charitable Fund Nancy Alexander Randall Michael & Johanne Campbell Justin & Jill Labdon Mary Ellen Rayment Carnduff Tompkins Family Carol Laird, Peggy Rose, Richard & Paula Casey IMO June Douglas-White IHO Nina & Tammy Joanne & Doug Clingan Elizabeth Ann & Henry Scott & Stephanie Rostan Maureen Condon Larkowski Nina Schuessler Barbara A. Constance Lower Cape Kiwanis Fund Joanna Schurmann Ed & Jacqueline Coppola South Shore Bank, Larry A. Seberg IMO Bernice Healy Judy Cornwell Deborah Sementa Jeff Levin, Richard & Janet Cosgrove Patti Smith IMO June Douglas-White Noreen Couture Nina Stagakis Selena Sargent William D. Crowell, Esq. Roger K. Sullivan Peter & Elizabeth Davidian Susan Lumenello & Kelly Bennett Jesselyn L. Tobin Roger Di Gesu Lauren Mahoney Carmen A. Torres-Rodriguez Edward Donovan Family Patricia A. Mahoney Thomas & Elizabeth Treiber Daniel & Maryalice Eizenberg Michael Mahoney Elaine & Bill Trepicchio, Linda &Richard Fecteau IMO Bernice Healy Suzanne A. Martin, IHO Kelly; Kathleen Ferguson IMO Thomas F. Martin Dianne Wadsworth Bernard Gamache The Martin Family Tom & Nancy Whiteley Andi Genser & Sue Landers John & Doretta Mayer Edward Yasuna Cotuit Solar Donna McGuire Peter & Robbie Zapple Roger & Stephanie Gill Madeline McLaughlin Jack Zapple Scott & Kathy Hamilton Karen McPherson Jeff Zinn Kristin Harper Sarah Mitchell Heartfelt Thanks To All Our Supporters!

Lead Actor Bucky Cox Catherine Marshall Joanne Callum Powers Community Acupuncture of Richard & Judy McCoy, Cape Cod, Inc. IMO June Douglas-White Carmen & Janet Cortese Betsy & Raymond DiCarlo Devon McFadden, IMO Paul R. Devin Elain Dickinson John McFadden Jennifer A. DiMola Edward Donovan Joyce McIntyre Linda E. Field Perry Gill Alexena McKay Susana B. G. Lopakta, IMO Robin McLaughlin Chris Grueninger The Edwards Family Carol McNeill, IMO June Antonia Martin Chris Edwards Douglas-White Mary McLaughlin Ben Fatum Regina M. Mullen Robert C Moore Molly Forbush Madeline Murphy Joe & Anna Murphy Elizabeth Gawron & Kathy Bachman Micaela Palermo Elizabeth Pem Schultz Roger & Stephanie Gill Christine Potoczny Elizabeth Romano Robert B. Goldstein Carol A Rawlins Carol & Charles Salerno Louise Hopper Cameron Douglas, IMO Nicole Marshall Stefanowicz June Douglas-White Juan A. Irizarry Kathleen Teahan Sonia Schonning The Jones family Sylvia Sokol Gerald Kelley Ensemble Beverly Thacher, IMO R. Wendy Kesselman Julia Adams Lincoln Thacher Nancy Kimball William & Elaine Allard Lynn Travers Susan Lambert Peter H. Berasi Nancy Waldstein Dinah Lane Pam Bergeron John & Dona Webber Trish LaRose Sheila Brennan Gayle Williams Jacqui Levin Plummer, IMO Robert H. Carney Andrew, Stella, & Jasper Lauren Lo Levin Roslyn Coleman Stenz Alan Kratzsch & Linda Zoogman & Diamond Connors Shortis Family McDonnell Family Sue Cornet Florence B. Lofberg Deborah Cox Marianne Zullas

About the Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre The Cape Cod Theatre Company - Home of the Harwich Junior Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Established as the Harwich Junior Theatre in 1951 by founder Betty Bobp, a Wheelock College drama professor, the theater has become a Cape Cod landmark and nationally recognized year-round center for theater arts education, outreach, and entertainment for people of all ages. Cape Cod Theatre Company/ Harwich Junior Theatre Our 2021 Summer Season Outdoor Stage Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose June 29 – July 16; Tuesday – Friday evenings at 6 PM by Max Bush (based on tales by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm) and directed by James P. Byrne. The Boxcar Children July 22 – August 13; Tuesday – Friday at 6 PM The cherished the spirited Depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children, Story by Gertrude Chandler Warner, adaptation by Barbara Field and directed by Rob Zapple. Peter Rabbit and Me August 4 -27; Wednesday and Friday Mornings at 10 AM presented by the Junior Players. By Aurand Harris and directed by James P. Byrne A delightful dramatization of the beloved Beatrix Potter’s story of Peter Rabbit.

Inside the Theatre Masking recommended for children under 12 and unvaccinated. The Secret Garden August 19 – September 5*; Tuesday – Friday at 7 PM (*plus Saturday and Sunday on 9/4 and 9/5) Directed by Jane Staab. Susan Kosoff and Jane Staab (co-founders of Wheelock Family Theatre) have written a musical that is true to this classic of children’s literature by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Silver Threads, a Rockin’ Tribute to Linda Ronstadt July 10 - August 1. Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 PM. Three of the Cape’s great singers - Sonia Schonning, Marcia Wytral and Sara Sneed accompanied by a band led by musical director Robert Wilder. Songs include hits throughout the decades DOUBT, A Parable August 7 - 29. Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 PM. John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning provocative drama! Susan Kosoff directs this revival of the production that was a hit at the Arts Center in 2019

To purchase tickets: Box office: 508-432-2002 Online: www.capecodtheatrecompany.org