A Special Thank You from the Alban to our Producer-Level Sponsor! The companies of the Bayer CropScience Institute Industrial Park are proud supporters of our local communities, where our neighbors and employees live and play. We salute the Alban Arts & Conference Center The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus By Pat Cook Based on the Book by L. Frank Baum Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing of Woodstock, Illinois Directed by Adam Bryan Still photography and video recording of this production strictly prohibited by law. For your own enjoyment and those around you, please turn off all mobile devices. Thank you, West Virginia Commission on the Arts and West Virginia Division of Culture and History for supporting the Alban’s 2013-2014 Season! Director’s Notes It’s been four years since I accepted the joyous task of transforming a historic movie house into a flourishing arts center . During this holiday season, I am especially pleased with my decision to move to this beautiful city and make a commitment to share any talent, knowledge or passion for theatre and the performing arts, that lives inside me, with members and supporters of the Alban arts community and the citizens of St. Albans. Before learning about the gift of sharing from L. Frank Baum’s Santa Claus, we must first acknowledge that the world is not always so generous and kind, and people can sometimes be big Awgwas. But just as Santa made the decision to claim and share a joyful attitude, so should we develop inner joy that can explode into something way bigger than any of us. When that joy is shared and shared again, good spirit is vast and the power of belief is relentless. Inner joy gives people hope for brighter futures and stronger friendships. Just as people believed in me, so are others believing in you. As we enjoy this tale about “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,” believe in the spirit of Claus and the mighty joy associated with giving and receiving blessings and a true appreciation for the arts. Merry Christmas to all, and to all, an Alban good night. THE CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Frank Baum - Wyatt Hannah Necille - Izzy Hewitt THE CREW Ak - Tony Slack Director Queen - Nikki Williams Adam Bryan Will - Devin Ellis Assistant Director Sami Miller Younger Claus - Ethan Lyvers Technical Director Old Man Claus - John Johnson John Halstead Weekum - Asa Lyvers Costume Designer Mayrie - Chloe Ferrell April Slack Jack Frost - Kyle Casto Prop Master Maid - Ashley McCann Sami Miller Reindeer 1 - Olivia McCoy Light / Sound Operator Reindeer 2 - Madison McNeil Jennifer Carpenter Barlo - Camryn Toney Lem - BB Clark King Awgwa - John Halstead Queen Awgwa - Michelle Goins Alban Arts Center A Ryl -Ashley Miller Board of Directors A Knook - Lauren Duespohl President A Nymph - Brynn Stevens Norman Clerc Faeries - Hannah Handley, Lauren Casto Vice President Ryls - Meridith Shuff, Ivy Caplinger Paige Chpman Nymphs - Asa Lyvers, Chloe Ferrell Treasurer Knooks - Anna Shuff, Ila Iniyavan Sami Miller Awgwa 1 - Bri Murphy Secretary Awgwa 2 - Katlyn French Anne Marie Elliott Awgwa 3 - Aria Cowder Awgwa 4 - Ostin Williams MEMBERS Awgwas - Cherie Cowder, Jillian Southhall, Deborah Pack Jamie Shuff Child 1 - Lauren Casto Lynn Browder Child 2 - Meridith Shuff Janet Cable Child 3 - Ivy Caplinger Patty Chandler Water Sprite Queen - Anna Shuff Wyatt Hanna King Gnome - Asa Lyvers John Johnson Queen Imp - Lauren Duespohl Libby Londeree Prince Flash - Ashley McCann Brian McCann Bo - Ila Iniyavan Virgil Lee Roberts Faerie 1 - Ashley Miller Nikki Williams Faerie 2 - Brynn Stevens Best wishes, Chloe Ferrell for a spectacular performance. With love, from your family who loves and supports your artistic passion. Ashley, Break a Leg! Love You, Mommy and Daddy Congratulations to our Shining Star, Miss Ostin Williams “Break-A-Leg” to the entire cast of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus from a proud supporter of the Alban Arts Center Wyatt Hanna Good Luck, Devan and Ivy From MaMa Pam Spring 2014 Semester Begins January 7, 2014 Arts Academy Brochure, Registration Form and Scholarship Application available online albanartscenter.com Serving Seafood and Italian STYLISTICS II HAIR DESIGN Your Complete Family Hair Care Salon 76 Olde Main Plaza St. Albans, WV 25177 304) 722-2212 Phone: (304) 756-3600 Fax: (304) 756-2911 Cell: (304) 545-3645 MICHAEL D. 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