Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre, Inc presents Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose by Max Bush 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 dur- ing 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 be- loved 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