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Roald Dahl's

MATILDAThe Musical

BookDENNIS KELLY

Music & LyricsTIM MINCHIN

Matilda was first commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 9 November 2010. It transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in the West End of London on 25 October 2011 and received its US premiere at the Shubert Theatre, Broadway, USA

on 4 March 2013.

Orchestrations and Additional Music - Chris Nightingale

Sound Design Jason RomneyProjection Design Kelly ColburnStage Manager Katie Pohlheber

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Director Adam BurkeChoreographer Ron Chisholm Music Director Drina Keen

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Welcome to the 71st season of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte!

Our legacy – and our future – is built on providing our region with theatre and education programs that transform and inspire young people.

There is exciting work ahead of us this season. We will finalize our new strategic plan, laying the foundation for our work over the coming years. Our participation in the EMCArts New Pathways Incubating Innovation will continue to expand our thinking about how we approach our future. The Kindness Project, a collection of three new works based on books, will begin to come to life on our stages this season with Last Stop on Market Street and A Sick Day for Amos McGee. The Second Story Project, a collaboration with Actor's Theatre of Charlotte and playwright Steven Dietz, also takes the stage with our production of The Ghost of Splinter Cove.

A new season of exciting theatre education programs is ready to launch, providing young people with a wide range of classes to expand their horizons, both in theatre and in life.

Our extraordinary staff, working with a team of inspired and engaged board leaders, will be the catalyst for a well-rounded and successful season.

Thank you for joining us!

Adam Burke, Artistic DirectorLinda Reynolds, Managing Director

Welcome

Linda Reynolds, Managing Director

Adam Burke, Artistic Director


Thousands of people come together to make this your children’s theatre: artists, staff, board members, ENCORE! and other volunteers, community supporters, audiences, students, schools, and our donors, who take the important step of making a philanthropic investment in the amazing work of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the teamwork involved to ensure this valuable community asset continues to thrive.

Our board is honored to be associated with a nationally-recognized organization serving young people with exceptional live theatre and education experiences. The imaginative approach to creating these programs ensures more than 60,000 school students attend performances at greatly-reduced cost and that scholarships are available for those families who need them in order to participate. Sensory-friendly performances create a welcoming environment for many. Theatre 360 provides access to and extended theatre experience for all children and families.

Thank you for being here with us. We hope you’ll join us often this season!

Florence KimChairman, Board of Directors

From the Board of Directors

With this season, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte launches a unique endeavor, The Kindness Project. We’ve commissioned three world-premiere plays– two this season, Last Stop on Market Street and A Sick Day for Amos McGee, and The Invisible Boy in our 2019-2020 season– that feature kindness as the central theme. We’ve invested in this project because we recognize the power simple acts of kindness hold. And we did this for one simple reason: to spread kindness wherever we can and to encourage children to act kindly toward others.

We truly believe kindness is a team effort, and we hope you’ll join us.

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MusiciansConductor........................................................Drina KeenKeys 1.............................................................Bill CongdonKeys 2....................................................Amy Boger Morris Keys 2 Sub......................................Carol Anne EdmondsWoodwind 1..................................................Jack MurrayWoodwind 2....................................................Jeff TriphettTrumpet 1...............................................Michael MurphyTrumpet 1 Sub.............................................Ken EdmondsTrumpet 2.........................................................Richard DillTrombone..........................................................Mac WilletGuitar................................................................John SharpBass..................................................................Don JaegerPercussion 1....................................................Josh Walker Percussion 2......................................................Eric Chang Cello.......................................................................Liz Burns Cello Sub....................................................Jennifer FrisinaViolin................................................................Leigh Marsh

About the showCast

Matilda...........................................................Allie JosephAmanda....................................................Annabel LammLavender.....................................................Jeannie WareHortensia.....................................................Holliday GrowAlice.............................................................Gracie BryantBruce...........................................................Ryan CamposTommy.......................................................Justice ThomasNigel...................................................Calvin Jia-Hao MarEric...................................................................Max JosephMichael...................................................Pryor RhinehardtRudolpho..............................................Paul MontagneseMrs. Phelps...............................................Janeta JacksonMiss Honey......................................................Bailey RoseMrs. Wormwood.................................Lucianne HamiltonMr. Wormwood..........................................Caleb SigmonMiss Trunchbull............................................Tommy FosterAcrobat.......................................Charlee Beth HaddockPhotographer/Sergei..........................Traven HarringtonDoctor/Escape Artist...........................Adrian ThornburgTeen girls.............................................. Miia Harris, Bailey

Greemon, Haley VogelTeen boys.......................Austin Bridger, John McManus,

Jordan LongEnsemble...........Ella Dorsch, Anthony Dominick, Austin

Bridger, John McManus, Jordan Long, Miia Harris, Bailey Greemon, Haley Vogel, Paul Montagnese,

Charlee Beth Haddock, Adrian Thornburg,Traven Harrington

Creative Team

Director..........................................................Adam BurkeChoreographer..........................................Ron ChisholmMusic director.................................................Drina KeenScenic designer......................................HannaH CrowellCostume designer...............................Magda GuichardLighting designer...............................Aimee HanyzewskiSound designer........................................Jason RomneyProjection designer....................................Kelly ColburnStage manager.......................................Katie Pohlheber

For this productionDeck chief/House carpenter.........Christopher Hanson Carpenters..........................Mandy Peeler, Josh Lucero,

Jason Loughlin, Joe WatsonAssistant scenic artist................................Beth AderholdFirst hand.....................................................Mary HuntingWardrobe supervisor.................................Allison CollinsWig stylist/Wardrobe run crew............Clara AbernethyCrafts artisan/Wardrobe run crew.............Katy SigmonWardrobe run crew.................................Beth Aderhold,

Chelsea RetalicElectricians.........Katy Sigmon, David Sebren, Amanda

June DiNicola, Josh LuceroLight board op.........................................Brandon JohnsSpotlight op......Amanda June DiNicola, Addie MooreProjections op................................................Will JosephSound mixer/Board op.........................George AntczakDeck sound engineer................................David SebrenStage crew..........................Jacob Reyes, Josh Lucero,

Daniel DelrioDialect coach..........................................Emma MoriatyAssistant stage manager/Student supervisor..................................Brenna Skinnon

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Running time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutesThere will be one 15-minute intermission.

The videotaping or other video/audio recording or photography of this production is strictly prohibited.

Act 1MiracleNaughtyAcrobat Story ISchool SongPatheticHammerNaughty RepriseChoky ChantLoudThis Little GirlAcrobat Story IIBruce

Act 2When I Grow upAcrobat Story IIIAcrobat Story IVSmell of RebellionQuietMy HouseRevolting ChildrenBows

Musical Numbers

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CPCC Department of Visual and Performing ArtsJulie Higginbotham of Precious Developments

UNC Charlotte Robotics ClubUNCC Department of Design and Production


Allie Joseph (Matilda) is ecstatic to be playing her dream role at age 11! Allie has previously been seen on the Mainstage at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. When she’s not on stage, Allie can most often be found on the softball field (Go Sharks!). Allie would like to thank her teachers and mentors at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s School of Theatre Training (SOTT), her friends and her family for their love, support and countless rides to

rehearsals! Allie is in the 6th grade and is home schooled.

Annabel Lamm (Amanda) is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Previous credits include Scrooge the Musical and Seussical the Musical. Annabel has also appeared in numerous productions at Central Piedmont Community College’s Halton Theatre and Matthews Playhouse. She is a 6th grader at South Charlotte Middle School and a Jr. Company member at Jami Masters School of Dance. Annabel would like to thank Adam, Ron, and Drina for giving her

this great opportunity, her family for their endless support, and especially her mum for driving her to/from many long rehearsals and still believing she is an angel, even when she is a revolting child and a little bit naughty!

Director's NotesWhy are Roald Dahl's stories so timeless? He clearly created stories that continue to resonate with children of all ages. Each world he creates to frame the story is unique, ridiculous, and honest. There is something uniquely wonderful about a world where elevators can fly, or a fox can outwit a horrible farmer, or a giant and a young girl can save the world. There is something about the ridiculous and grotesque that somehow elevates, defines and punctuates the truth of the world. And always, that truth is authentically viewed from the perspective of a young person, like Matilda. Roald Dahl's granddaughter, Chloe, said of his work, "So many of his books revolve around child heroes changing the world through their own creative powers." Therein lies the power of Dahl's stories - they are written about young people…for young people.

While Matilda the Musical is certainly a story about a little girl who is a hero, it is also a story about a world that is failing some children. Matilda is five years old. Matilda is smart. Matilda is clever. Matilda is bullied. Matilda is different. What happens to the child with special needs? What happens to the extraordinary child who struggles because they need something more? What happens when Miss Honey tries to plead for Matilda to an administration unwilling to bend the rules in order to support her? Even more disturbing, what happens when Miss Honey stops trying? This creates a frightening world for a child to navigate. This is why Matilda is a hero. In her moment of greatest need she is not defending herself, but rather other young people. And she finds within herself the power to speak up. She conjures within herself the power to inspire a revolt. As Chloe Dahl says about her grandfather's stories - Matilda finds deep within herself the power to change the world. A storm can begin With the flap of a wing The tiniest mite packs the mightiest sting. With these words Matilda is empowering young people everywhere to not settle for something that is clearly wrong. That's not right, And if it's not right You have to put it right. In this moment Matilda becomes not just a hero, but a superhero.

Cast and creative teamJeannie Ware (Lavender) is happy to be back on Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage. Her previous shows include Tarzan and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Other theatres she has performed at are Central Piedmont Community College and Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. Jeannie is an avid reader and Roald Dahl is one of her favorite authors. It has been a dream of Jeannie’s to perform in Matilda since she first saw it on Broadway. Jeannie would like to thank

Ron Chisholm, Adam Burke, Drina Keen and the rest of the production staff for making this moment possible for her.

Holliday Grow (Hortensia) has always enjoyed singing, dancing and the stage! She is thrilled to be in this production for her debut at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte - as Matilda was the first Broadway show she ever attended at age 7. She has had many roles at Matthews Playhouse, performing in Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, James and the Giant Peach, and Junie B Jones the Musical. When she is not acting she also enjoys guitar and gymnastics.

- Adam Burke, Director


Max Joseph (Eric/Understudy Bruce) is thrilled to return to the Mainstage at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, having performed in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. for the past two years. When he’s not on stage, Max enjoys video games, using power tools, and playing with his dogs. Max would like to thank all of his teachers and mentors Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's School of Theatre Training (SOTT), his friends and

family, and his adoring weiner-dogs for their love and support! Max is in the 8th grade and is home schooled.

Pryor Rhinehardt (Michael) Pryor is ecstatic to return to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage! As a 14 year old boy, he has been training for the role of Michael his whole life and feels ready to watch tele and drool in a professional setting. Pryor is a freshman at Northwest School of the Arts. His other great love is soccer which he has enjoyed playing for the last 10 years. Some of Pryor’s favorite shows have been Bat Boy, The Yellow

Boat, Lucky Stiff, Emma the Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, and Miracle on 34th Street. Pryor thanks Mom, Dad, Jackson, Bella, and Trulyn for all their support. They don’t think he’s revolting at all.

Paul Montagnese (Rudolpho) Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Paul has made a career out of Ballroom Dancing for the past 26 years. Being placed 2nd in the country, Paul had been given opportunities in his professional competitive career to represent Australia at international events in Japan, Russia, Canada and England. Currently, Paul has established himself here in Charlotte with his team - Ballroom V as an instructor/coach.

Looking for a new challenge, Paul has looked to move into theater as a way to broaden his horizons for the future.

Janeta Jackson (Mrs. Phelps) Janeta Jackson is excited to return to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Since graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Janeta has traveled worldwide sharing her gifts and talents. Show credits include Mary Poppins, Shrek the Musical, Dreamgirls and Crowns. When she’s not on stage, this newlywed is most likely enjoying a delicious

pizza with an ice cold ginger ale. Janeta is thankful to her family and friends for all of their love and support along this journey toward her dreams. She is especially thankful for her husband who is her #1 fan :) Follow her journey on Facebook and Instagram @janetasvoice.

Gracie Bryant (Alice/Understudy Matilda) is thrilled to join Children's Theatre of Charlotte for the first time with this production. She was recently seen in the role of Anna from Frozen, Jr., a Disney pilot production at North-west School of the Arts. Other re-cent roles include the Mayor’s Wife in Seussical, Jr. at Theatre Charlotte, Centipede in James and the Giant Peach at Northwest School of the Arts, and Annie in Davidson Community

Players’ production of Annie. Gracie is in 7th grade and attends Northwest School of the Arts as a musical theatre major. She would love to thank her friends and family for all their love and unforgettable support. She also sends a special thank you to her musical theater teachers and her voice coach. She wouldn't be here without you all!

Ryan Campos (Bruce) is excited to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte after having performed the role of Michael Banks in last season’s production of Mary Poppins. Ryan has enjoyed performing other roles through Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s OnStage program, most recently as Cade in Snow Queen. Ryan is in the 6th grade at Park Road Montessori and has been active in singing and acting productions at the school. In

his free time, he enjoys reading and hanging out with his sisters and pets. Ryan thanks his parents and family for being supportive in this process and Adam, Ron, Drina, Katie, and the whole cast and crew for making Matilda an amazing experience and a fantastic show!

Justice Thomas (Tommy) is a 7th grader who is thrilled to return to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Recent Roles: Ensemble/Claude understudy (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical), King Julien/Mason the monkey (Madagascar: A Musical Adventure), Royal Cards-man/Rock Lobster/Wonderland Character (Alice in Wonderland). Justice loves singing, acting, dancing and serving the Lord. He is

grateful to be a part of Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Calvin Jia-Hao Mar (Nigel) is a 6th grader at Northwest School of the Arts, majoring in Musical Theatre. He is elated to appear on Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s stage for the first time. Prior to his family’s move to Charlotte, he spent his life in Sydney, Australia, and in Los Angeles, California. He loves to entertain and is super excited to perform for everyone here.


Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting, and a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan.

Charlee Beth Haddock (Acrobat/Understudy Miss Honey, Mrs. Wormwood) appears on Children's Theatre of Charlotte's stage for the first time in this show, and she is so excited for her debut. Charlee Beth is a senior BFA Musical Theatre Major and Dance minor at Catawba College. She is very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this show and thanks her friends and family for their continued love and support.

Traven Harrington (Photographer/Sergei) is excited to be returning to Children's Theatre Charlotte this season for this production of Matilda! Originally from Raeford, NC, he is a graduate of UNC Charlotte, where he majored in Music with a concentration in voice. Previous productions that he has performed in, include, but are not limited too, The Wiz as The Wizard, the world premiere of the Opera I Dream, Memphis the Musical as Bobby Dupree, CATS as Old Deuteronomy, Gus, and

Growltiger. In the most recent past season at Children's Theatre of Charlotte, he was afforded the opportunities to perform in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure as Alex the Lion, And in this Corner: Cassius Clay as Cash Clay, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical as Bob Bradley, and Mary Poppins as Admiral Boom, Chairman, and Ensemble. Traven is extremely grateful for this opportunity, and continues to thank God, for always opening the doors of opportunity. Don't just dream, capture the dream!

Adrian Thornburg (Doctor/Escape Artist/Understudy Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood) is thrilled to make his Charlotte Children’s Theatre debut, and in a show that means a great deal to him! He is a graduate from The Uni-versity of North Carolina in Greens-boro, and has appeared in numerous shows there, including Hairspray, Hello Out There!, and Into the Woods. His professional credits include Sweeney Todd (Toby) at North Carolina Reper-

tory Theatre, and South Pacific (The Professor) at Triad Stage in Greensboro. He will also appear in the upcom-ing Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt and Pete the Cat. He is a proud Hufflepuff.

Haley Vogel (Teen ensemble/Understudy Acrobat) is excited to be in her 3rd production with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. You might have seen her in last season’s production of Mary Poppins as Jane Banks or in the world premiere of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. She is a junior at Hough High School and would like to send a special thanks to the cast and crew for becoming such a close family and to the production team for another amazing opportunity! haleyvogelmusic.com

Bailey Rose (Miss Honey) is making her debut with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte this season. Originally from Louisville, KY, Bailey couldn’t be happier to return to the city after ap-pearing as Sophie Sheridan (Mamma Mia) and Sheila Bryant (A Chorus Line) in the Central Piedmont Community College summer ’17 season. Bailey is a proud graduate of Wright State’s Mu-sical Theatre BFA program. She would like to thank the creative team & crew, her mom and sister, the Chisholm’s, and God. 1 Corinthians 10:31.

Lucianne Hamilton (Mrs. Wormwood) is delighted to be back at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Some of her past credits include Frog and Toad, Coraline, and 101 Dalmatians (Cruella), and Madagascar: A Musical Adventure. She is a certified Ballroom Dance instructor and has a Musical Theater degree from Shenandoah University. She would like to thank her family for their time and support: her awesome Moms and Dads, hubby

Kris, and the Diglets, and Lara!! You make it possible!

Caleb Sigmon (Mr. Wormwood) favorite credits with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte include sweeping the rooftops of London as Bert in Mary Poppins, chasing balloons as the old man in Balloonacy, walking on stilts as Melman in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, and pulling mischievous tricks as the title role in Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat. He has worked as an actor, director, designer, and teacher across the southeast. Caleb and his high school sweetheart, Katy, are

proud to be a part of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte family, and are overjoyed that their brand-new son, Levi, is growing up in a world of imagination and true wonder. Visit his website: www.CalebSigmon.com

Tommy Foster (Miss Trunchbull) is honored to return to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage in this dream role after two seasons away. He has appeared in Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Journey to Oz, Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In A Play!, Ella’s Big Chance, Jackie & Me, Scrooge, and The Hundred Dresses. Other local credits include River City, The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical, and tick, tick…BOOM! with Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte; Big Fish

and Next to Normal with Lee Street Theatre; The Scarlet Pimpernel with CPCC Summer Theatre; and The Normal Heart with Theatre Charlotte. After spending 15 years pursuing his career in NYC, he returned home to Concord in 2013 to settle down. He is married to Wesley with whom he has two Jack Russell Terriers, a Pit/Boxer, a Great Dane, and now two beautiful human boys! He is currently an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Catawba College, has an MFA in Classical Acting from the Shakespeare


Bailey Greemon (Teen ensemble/Understudy Mrs. Phelps) is delighted to be back at Children’s Theatre! Greemon was most recently in Oklahoma! and Grease this past summer at CPCC and was last seen on the Children’s Theater stage as Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Other favorites include: Debbie Allen’s Brothers of The Knight National Tour, A Christmas Carol at Flatrock Playhouse, Shrek, Oliver!, and Beauty and The Beast.

She would like to thank Adam, Ron, Drina and the rest of the creative team and her wonderful castmates for making this show so special. She would also like to thank her family for being the absolute best she could ask for.

Miia Harris (Teen ensemble) is very excited to make her Children’s Theatre of Charlotte debut. She attends Central Academy of Technology and Arts where she is a part of the theatre academy. Her favorite roles include Peter Pan in Peter Pan Jr. and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast Jr. She was last seen in On The Town at Central Academy of Technology and Arts. She thanks her parents for their constant support.

Austin Bridger (Teen ensemble, Understudy Sergei) is so excited to be performing for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for the first time. Previously, he has performed in Cox Mill High School’s productions of The Wizard of Oz and Tarzan, where he attends high school. He would like to thank his sister for encouraging his involvement in theatre and his family aiding in making his commitment to this production possible.

John McManus (Teen ensemble/Understudy Doctor, Photographer) is so excited to make his debut on the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Stage. John is currently a senior at Carmel Christian School and has been doing theatre locally for the past 5 years, and he plans to go to college to study musical theatre. Some of his past roles include Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Earthworm in James and the Giant Peach, and Karl the Giant in Big Fish.

Jordan Long (Teen ensemble/Understudy Rudolpho, Escape Artist) is thrilled to be back on the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage. Previously seen on the Mainstage as Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, as Young Tarzan in Tarzan the Musical, and in the ensemble of the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Jordan has also been a student in Creative Drama classes and the School of Theatre Training at Children's Theatre

of Charlotte since 2011. Some of his favorite educational

production roles include The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance Jr. and in the ensembles of Oliver! and Urine-town the Musical. Jordan’s greatest love is ballet, and he trains during the year with the Charlotte Ballet Academy and was a part of the 2016 production of The Nutcracker at the Belk Theater. He is grateful to his directors, teaching artists, and parents for all they have done to support him.

Ella Dorsch (Ensemble) This is Ella’s debut in one of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage productions and she is thrilled for this opportunity. Ella’s previous roles include Xanadu Jr., Honk Jr. and The Wizard of Oz where she played her dream role as the Wicked Witch of the West! Ella attends Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School and she sends a special “thank you” to her family, friends and teachers for supporting her during this journey.

Anthony Dominick (Ensemble/Understudy Eric) is excited about his debut on the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte stage. At the age of six (6), his talent to sing was discovered in his church’s children’s choir. With no fear of the stage, soon after, an actor was born! After performing in several productions with SMACK Theatre, he starred as Young Simba in The Lion King , Jr.. It was then that his passion to entertain with musical theatre became an absolute must.

He is grateful to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for the blessing of this opportunity. He sends special thanks to God, his family, friends, musical teachers and church family for their continued support.

Adam Burke (Director) is overjoyed to be in his sixth season as the artistic director at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where he gets to come every day and do what he loves. Prior to this role, Adam was the artistic director of the Scioto Society, which produces the outdoor drama Tecumseh. Before that, Adam was the artistic director of the Chicago Theatre for Young Audiences, an artistic associate at Childsplay Theatre in Tempe, Arizona under the Theatre Communications Group's New Generations fellowship program and the director of theatre programs at the Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas. Adam earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting/directing at the University of Arizona and his Master of Fine Arts in directing at Northwestern University. During his tenure in Chicago, Adam worked at the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and Northlight Theatres and as the resident director at Open Eye Productions. Adam participated in the International Directing Symposium, hosted by LaMama Theatre, in Umbria, Italy; the National Advanced Stage Combat Workshop, hosted by the Society of American Fight Directors, ASSITEJ’s (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) One Theatre World and the ASSITEJ International Directing Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany. Adam is a past recipient of the ASSITEJ/USA Ann Shaw Fellowship and of the Chicago Drama League International Research Grant. While at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Adam has directed Miracle on 34th Street, The Reluctant Dragon, Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magic Kite and Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella. Adam thanks the production team, who works brilliantly and tirelessly


to bring these productions to life, and he sends much love to his amazing children and wonderful wife.

HannaH Crowell (Scenic designer) comes to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte from right down the road where works as the Exhibition Designer at The Mint Museum. She spent many years working as a designer in theatres throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area at venues including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ford’s Theatre, Folger Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Adventure Theatre, and Imagination Stage. Scenic design credits include Locomotion and the 2012 US National Tour of Locomotion (Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences), In Darfur (Theatre J), If You Give A Cat A Cupcake, Spot's Birthday Party, Holes and If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (Adventure Theatre), and Forever Plaid (Olney Theatre Cen-ter). HannaH most recently designed Avenue Q at Appalachian State University. She received her degree from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Come see more of her design work at The Mint Museum.

Magda Guichard (Costume designer) has official-ly worked at Children's Theatre of Charlotte for five years, but she has been working with Children's Theatre of Charlotte for seven years, designing costumes for such shows as The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, The Cat in the Hat, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, and Coraline as well as the designing and creating of Dragon in The Reluctant Dragon. Magda earned her Master of Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design in production design with a costume design focus. Magda is thrilled to call Children's Theatre of Charlotte home and thanks her friends and, above all, her par-ents for their love and supporting her artistic journey.

Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting designer) is glad to be back working with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for her third year. She has designed such hits for the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Grace for Presi-dent and Mary Poppins. Aimee is the Resident Lighting Designer at Edgewood College, a liberal arts college in Madison, WI. Other theaters Aimee has designed for are Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, In Tandem Theatre, Next Act Theater, Forward Theater, UW-Madison, UW-White-water, Madison Savoyards Ltd, and The Legacy Theatre.

Jason Romney (Sound designer) is thrilled to be back for his 8th season and 22nd production at Imagi-non with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has also designed sound for productions at Triad Stage, Alliance Theatre, Piedmont Opera, Florida Studio Theatre, Imagination Stage, No Rules Theatre, Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy, Playmakers Repertory, Weston Playhouse, Ravinia Festival, Utah Festival Opera, Uni-corn Pillow Theatre, Elon University, and others. He is a Professor of Sound Design and Assistant Dean of Design and Production at the University of North Caro-lina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem North Carolina. He is a proud member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association, and serves as a Vice Commissioner for Sound Design and Technology at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.

Kelly Colburn (Projection designer) is thrilled to be at CTC! A Washington DC-based designer, Kelly’s selected credits include The One Mile Radius Project(Orange Grove Dance, NextLOOK Residency), Roz & Ray (Theater J), Organic (UMD), The Princess and

The Pauper (Imagination Stage), termiNATION (Joe’s Movement Emporium), Alice In Wonderland (Nation-al Players T69), Still Life With Rocket (Theater Alliance), Untitled Homage To My Twenties In New York City (UMD), The Hard Problem (Studio Theatre), Kiss (Woolly Mammoth), and Anne Frank (Olney Theatre Center). Kelly was a 2017-2018 NextLOOK Resident and a recipient of the 2018 Jim Henson Puppetry Grant. BFA Tisch '11 | MFA UMD '18. www.kellycolburn.com

Ron Chisholm (Choreographer) has performed in near-ly every type of entertainment venue: Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, cruise ships, theme parks, music videos, television, industrial shows and movies. Broadway: as-sistant choreographer/performed in Into the Light with Dean Jones. Regional: Assistant choreographer/Young Vincent in Follies starring Juliet Prowse and John Cullum, and toured with Gavin MacLeod in High Button Shoes. T.V. specials with: Carol Burnett, Dolly Parton, Shirley Ma-cLaine, Ben Vereen and The Pointer Sisters. Directed, cho-reographed and/or produced over 300 shows and events. Locally: Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Matthews Playhouse, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Opera Carolina, Theatre Charlotte, the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte, Blumenthal Performing Arts. National Youth Theatre Award for A Year With Frog and Toad at CTC (2009). CTC shows include: Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella, Good Night Moon, Peter Pan, The Best Christ-mas Pageant Ever: The Musical and Mary Poppins. Ron's also directed/choreographed at North Carolina Shake-speare Festival; Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City; Opera House Theatre Company, Wilmington, NC. Adjunct fac-ulty in the dance/theatre department at CPCC. Thanks to his family, Angie, Caroline, Bryan and Jeannetta.

Drina Keen (Music director) is always happy to return to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Some of her previous shows include Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmations, Pinkalicious, Ella's Big Chance, A Year With Frog and Toad, The Secret Garden, Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan. She has also music directed for Ac-tor's Theatre of Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte and Old Courthouse Theatre of Concord. She was music direc-tor/conductor for Central Piedmont Community Col-lege's Les Misérables, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, A Chorus Line, Mamma Mia, Evita and Newsies. Hear-ing the laughter of children is a treasured moment.

Katie Pohlheber (Stage manager) Her favorite peo-ple in the world are her nieces and nephews. Their imagination and energy fill her with joy. Having stage managed with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for the past five years has allowed her to share the amaz-ing stories on stage and the excitement of theatre magic with her family and hundreds of other audi-ence members. Among the shows she's worked on at Children's Theatre of Charlotte include And In This Corner: Cassius Clay, Disney and Cameron Mack-intosh's Mary Poppins, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Red Badge of Courage, Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook and Madagascar: A Musical Adventure. Some of her other show credit favorites include Shilo Rules and The Book of Liz (Donna Scott Productions), Much Ado (Paperhouse Theatre), How I Learned to Drive (University of North Carolina at Charlotte Theatre Department) and working on the Nickelodeon Family Cruise where Katie worked multi-ple shows with Tom Kenny, the Voice of Spongebob Squarepants. Katie's very thankful for her family, friends and mentors for their constant love and encouragement.


StaffLeadershipArtistic director .........................................................Adam BurkeManaging director ............................................Linda Reynolds

AdministrationFinance director .................................................Tracy ChandlerStaff accountant ......................................................Nancy DeelHuman resources manager................................Carolyn AllredImaginOn partnership coordinator .............Maryann O’KeeffeImaginOn administrative support .................Casey Kaufmann

ProductionAssociate artistic director ........................................Mark SuttonProduction manager ............................................Steven LevineCostume shop manager ..........................................Bina BiekerAssistant costume shop manager and cutter draper.....Emily

McCurdyDesign assistant and crafts specialist...........Magda GuichardProperties supervisor ............................................Marshal KeslerProps artisan..............................Khalil George, Joseph WatsonResident stage manager ..................................Katie Pohlheber Technical director .............................................Andrew GibbonMaster carpenter ....................................................John SlechtaScenic artist ...................................................................Tim ParatiHouse carpenter/deck chief .....................Christopher Hanson Resident sound designer/Audio supervisor........Tyler KnowlesMaster electrician..............................................Robyn WarfieldCore artist and company manager.......................Steven Ivey

EducationDirector of education..........................................Michelle LongEducation programs coordinator...................Tommy PrudentiEducation curriculum coordinator................Adam MontagueEducation systems coordinator...............................Micah HeinResident teaching artist .........................................Mavis ScullyResident teaching artist.........................................Karen Steele

AdvancementDirector of advancement.........................................Ryan DealAssociate director of advancement..................Cherise ClarkDevelopment and volunteer coordinator......Vicki BeachumGrants manager....................................................Scott A. Miller

Marketing and CommunicationsDirector of marketing and communications.......Cindy TaylorAssociate director of marketing..............................Rob OdumAnalytics manager...................................................Robin TynesBox office manager...................................................Dee BurrellPR and social media manager............................Sarah KasperSchool performance coordinator................Arlethia HailstockTouring performance coordinator.....................Margot ParrottIT coordinator.........................................Claire Whitworth-HelmAudience coordinator ........................................Louise LawsonCustomer sales associates...........................Cameron Drayton,

Kerstin VanhussHouse managers...............................Cameron Drayton, Fallon

McKeon, Titus Quinn, Kerstin Vanhuss, Shelby Ray

Board of DirectorsChair .......................................................................Florence KimChair elect and Treasurer ........................................ Tim RogersSecretary ...............................................................Angela SchollPast Chair ............................................................ Brian Murdock

Did you know?

Children's Theatre of Charlotte works with designers from across the country, including in-house designers, to create

costumes for each show.

We're proud to be a former recipient of the prestigious Harold Oaks Award that recognizes individuals and organizations for exemplary contributions to theatre for

young audiences.

Sallie BeasonKristin Black

Julio ColmenaresMelissa Countryman

Jonathan CrottyPeter Flur

Maggie GreenleeDavid Head

Catherine HensleyRyan HutchesonWilliam Jefferson

Ashley Gigandet Joseph

Sarah KaminskiMitchell Kelling

Catherine MaloneStacia Neugent

Kathleen SciaccaLisa Sherrill

Sherese SmithBradley Vineyard

Greg WilcoxJudith Whelan

Thomas Whitlock

Members EmeritusRobin Branstrom, Carla DuPuy

Cynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks

ENCORE! PresidentNichelle Weintraub

Advisory BoardRobin Branstrom, Cynthia Bush, Jami Farris, Gina Lawrence


Get your family's tickets to our 2017-2018 shows today. For great seats, visit ctcharlotte.org or call 704-973-2828.

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Roald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalSept. 28 to Oct. 21, 2018For ages 6 and older

Last Stop on Market StreetNov. 2 to Nov. 18, 2018For ages 6 and olderPart of The Kindness Project

The Best Christmas PageantEver: The MusicalNov. 23 to Dec. 23, 2018For all ages

Spelling 2-5-5Dec. 7 to Dec. 16, 2018For ages 8 and older

Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure HuntJan. 18 to Feb. 10, 2019For ages 5 and older

Bob Marley's Three Little BirdsFeb. 8 to Feb. 24, 2019For ages 6 and older

Step Afrika!March 8 and March 9, 2019For ages 6 and older

The Ghost of Splinter CoveMar. 22 to Apr. 7, 2019For ages 8 and older

Pete the CatApr.12 to May 5, 2019For ages 4 and older

PicaroApr. 27 and Apr. 28, 2019For ages 8 and older

A Sick Day for Amos McGeeMay 29 to June 9, 2019For ages 2 to 5Part of The Kindness Project


At Providence Day, we inspire a passion for learning in our students.

So from time to time, we go where their curiosity and imagination take us.

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Unstructured Structure


At Providence Day, we inspire a passion for learning in our students.

So from time to time, we go where their curiosity and imagination take us.

www.providenceday.org/admissions

#PDSinnovates

Unstructured StructureActivities for kids!Explore the show with these fun activities and enrichment opportunities designed for kids! Although, grown-ups tend to enjoy them as well.

Word search

Find the words and characters from Matilda the Musical in the box below.

Customer service

Here is a game families can play together. Two people face each other. One person becomes Mr. Wormwood, the other person becomes his dissatisfied customer. The customer complains about everything wrong with the item, and Mr. Wormwood can only deflect. For example, the customer says the car is rusty but Mr. Wormwood says it’s vintage. The person who keeps going the longest wins.

Lavender

magic

trick

crime

chokey

car dealer

superglue

library

Roald Dahl

Miss Honey

Matilda

hair dye

ghost

revenge

Wormwood

books


Meet the Author: Roald Dahl

Born in Llandaff, Wales in 1916 to Norwegian parents, Dahl was named after Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian who had been the first man to reach the South Pole just four years earlier.

He enlisted in the Royal Air Force at 23 years old. After sustaining injuries, he worked as an intelligence officer for MI6. In 1960 he helped invent the Wade-Dahl-Till valve, prompted by the need to alleviate head injuries endured by his young son.

While authoring many beloved children's books, Dahl also enjoyed success as a television writer including episodes on Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Tales of the Unexpected.

Activities for the whole family!Whether it's reading a book together or exploring the themes from the show through a game, we've designed these activities with families in mind.

Recommended reading

If you enjoyed the show, travel to the Spangler Library at ImaginOn and check out these books. Check availability at cmlibrary.org.

The BFGby Roald DahlThe BFG–Big Friendly Giant–kidnaps Sophie from her bed in the orphanage and takes her back to Giantland where she becomes involved in a scheme to end the loathsome activities of nine evil giants.

Stuart Littleby E.B. WhiteThe adventures of the debonair mouse, Stuart Little, as he sets out in the world to seek his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family’s garden.

Half Magicby Edward EagerFaced with a dull summer in the city, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha suddenly find themselves involved in a series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin that seems to grant wishes.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bangby Ian FlemingWhen the Potts go to buy a new car, they come back with a wreck. But then they find out she can fly. And swim. And has a name! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a car on a mission to stop a criminal gang in its tracks—and she is taking the Potts.

Questions for families

1. What does it mean to have freedom? Imagine you’ve been given a magic wand, and when you wave it, you will truly be free. What would that mean for you?

2. Throughout the musical, Matilda tells the “Story of the Escapologist.” While watching the musical, what similarities do you see in this story and Matilda’s story?

3. Musical theatre combines songs, spoken dialogue and dance. Each element helps tell the story. After watching the musical, did any one song stand out to you in particular? Which song was it and why?


Full and partial scholarships are available to qualifying students for programs including Creative Drama, School of Theatre Training Classes and Summer Camps. Scholarship space is limited.

Learn more by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking on Classes & Camps > Financial Aid.

Theatre 360 provides a way to interact with Children's Theatre of Charlotte by extending the theatre experience for children and families and providing access to all. Best of all, many programs are free.

One of our most popular events, Education Nights, invites families to join the teaching artists and staff for a night of backstage tours, cast meet-and-greets, workshops and a great show. Families enrolled in our Education programs receive special discounts to these performances. Buy your tickets and enjoy free programs offered before and after the show.

For more information, we encourage you to visit:ctcharlotte.org and click on Classes & Camps > Theatre 360.

Award-winning education programs

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte offers a wide variety of classes and camps for your family. Through our education programs, your child will build confidence, develop speaking, leadership and problem-solving skills, appreciate collaborating as a team member and value the feeling of commitment and accomplishment.

Creative Drama (Ages 2 to fifth grade)Fall session (2018): Oct. to Dec.Winter session (2019): Jan. to Mar.

Students explore their imaginations, build confidence and develop important social skills while investigating theatre concepts and activities in five- and 10-week classes. Explore new stories and concepts each session.

School of Theatre Training (Third to 12th grade) School of Theatre Training (SOTT) is a comprehensive 20-week program for studying the skills and techniques of acting and musical theatre. Class offerings vary at every age level, guaranteeing an entry point for students in the class progression. We structure our curriculum around the Stanislavski System, a method of performing truthfully onstage through a created set of imaginary circumstances. Telling an authentic story is part of our mission, and our Teaching Artists provide the tools to tell that story and meet the students where they are in their development.

Mini-Camps (Kindergarten to fifth grade)Mini-Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Full-day theatre experiences offer families a “stay-cation” option during holiday breaks and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher workdays.

Summer Camps (Ages 3 to 18)From June to August, we offer one- and two-week camps and teen studios. Professional teaching artists lead each camp and provide age-based experiences to educate and inspire all children from ages 3 to 18.

Classes, camps and more!We offer a wide range of classes organized around creative drama, acting, musical theatre and more in both our facilities at ImaginOn and our satellite locations.


Accessibility and inclusionChildren’s Theatre of Charlotte is committed to making our facilities, programs and services accessible and welcoming for individuals of all abilities. If you have any questions about accommodations for attending our performances, participating in our classes or camps, or volunteering with us, please contact ourBox Office at 704-973-2828.

ASL Sign-Interpreted Performances

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language- interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early access to the show to ensure his or her interpretation is accurate.

Available performancesRoald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalOct. 20 at 4 p.m.

Last Stop on Market StreetNov. 17 at 3 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalDec. 15 at 3 p.m.

Spelling 2-5-5Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, MadTreasure HuntJan. 26 at 3 p.m.

Bob Marley's Three Little BirdsFeb. 16 at 3 p.m.

The Ghost of Splinter CoveMar. 30 at 3 p.m.

Pete the CatApr. 27 at 3 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Performances

Through Theatre 360, Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sensory-friendly performance for each of its Mainstage productions. We adjust these shows for families and friends with children or adults on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities.

● We train staff to meet the needs of those attending.● Before attending the performances, families can walk through virtual tours online and get to know ImaginOn’s public space, including the interior of the McColl Family Theatre and the Wells Fargo Playhouse. ● At the performance, we soften theatre lighting and dim the house lights.● Guests will have extra room in the house to move around as needed during the performance. ● Quiet spaces, fidgets and headphones will also be available.

Available performancesRoald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalOct. 14 at 6 p.m.

Last Stop on Market StreetNov. 11 at 4 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalDec. 9 at 4 p.m.

Spelling 2-5-5Dec. 16 at 4 p.m.

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, MadTreasure HuntJan. 27 at 4 p.m.

Bob Marley's Three Little BirdsFeb. 10 at 4 p.m.

The Ghost of Splinter CoveMar. 31 at 4 p.m.

Pete the CatApr. 28 at 4 p.m.

Learn more and buy tickets to these performances at ctcharlotte.org. Click on Shows & Tickets and look for

Accessibility and Inclusion.

You can also take a virtual tour of ImaginOn and download resources to help your family enjoy the show.


Corporate and foundation partnersCorporate and foundation partners help Children’s Theatre of Charlotte extend our excellent programming to more than 250,000 young people and families throughout our region.

Executive Producing Partners($50,000 and more)

Arts & Science CouncilBlackArch PartnersThe Leon Levine Foundation - Sandra and Leon LevineMecklenburg County Mecklenburg County ABC BoardNorth Carolina Arts CouncilReemprise Fund

Producing Partners($25,000 to $49,999)

Bank of America FoundationThe Cam Newton FoundationThe Cannon FoundationThe Shubert Foundation

Directing Partners($10,000 to $24,999)

C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc.Continental Tire the Americas LLCDaniel, Ratliff & CompanyHoopTee Charities, Inc.Parker PoePNCRadiator Specialty CompanyRodgers BuildersSPX CorporationTHRIVE FundWells Fargo Foundation

Standing Ovation Partners($5,000 to $9,999)

Brixx Wood Fired PizzaCPI Security SystemsCoca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Cornwell FoundationENA Consulting, Inc.MetrographicsRobinson Bradshaw

SteelFab, Inc.The Dickson Foundation, Inc.

Center Stage Partners($3,000 to $4,999)

Atrium HealthDeloitte & Touche LLPGrant Thornton LLPK&L GatesMcGuireWoods LLPPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPSentryOne

Leading Role Partners($1,000 to $2,999)

ECM SolutionsLancaster County Community FoundationMoore & Van Allen PLLCNew Day Wellness CenterPlym Family FoundationSpeedway Children's CharitiesThe Charlotte ObserverThe HartfordTile CollectionUTC Aerospace Systems


Leading Players Society($25,000 and more)Patrick Burgess & Joan MartinDorlisa & Peter Flur

($10,000 to $24,999)Rob & Kate BuckfelderThe Hensley FamilyEdward & Florence KimThe Watts Family

($5,000 to $9,999)Robin & Bill BranstromCynthia & Ray BushBryan & Jami FarrisTravis & Lise HainMatthew & Ashley JosephBruce & Anita LaRoweTom & Gina LawrenceHoward & Julie LevineDoug & Mary McCurryArrington & Burch MixonBrian & Laura MurdockJohn & Suzy NurkinLinda ReynoldsJennifer & Jack RossThe Sario FamilyAngela & Josh SchollTammy Stringer & Richard ViolaQuanteer Williams

($3,000 to $4,999)Danielle & Adam BurkeHerb & Gina CleggJohn & Nancy DicksonMr. & Mrs. Greg GonzalezRyan & Danielle HutchesonSarah & Mike KaminskiMitchell KellingCharlie & Stacia NeugentTim & Michelle RogersKathleen & Anthony Sciacca Lisa & Glenn SherrillMichael Soistman

($1,000 to $2,999)AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Richard R. BabcockDr. Kristin BlackThe Bolton Family Foundation

Brad & Whitney VineyardGreg & Sandra VlahosKim & Karen WesternJudith & Matthew Whelan Greg & Susie Wilcox

Become a member of the Leading Players SocietyCall our Development Office at 704-973-2804 or make your gift online at ctcharlotte.org.

Supporting Players Society($500 to $999)Omid & Julie AhdiehRandy & Sylvia AllenStephen & Carolyn AllredGary & Sallie Beason Dean & Cristi CarrasKeith & Debra ClarkVeruska & Julio ColmenaresDallas & Kathy CravenPam CreweyBarry & Nancy DeelKathleen & Paul DrydenKim & Ernest EllisonPatrick & Doreen EnglishSamantha & Adam FoodmanJohn & Mara GoseSally & Drew HarrissRenee & Chris HobartJosh & Liana HumphreyLaKeisha & William JeffersonTonya JessoTammy & Greg JonesGeorge & Gina JurchThe Kalyon FamilyKathy KatesAnika KimCharles & Brenda LaBordeAnn LambiotteAllison MalloyJenny & Bill MerloKirk MeyersMel & Paul NorrisMichael ParrishLisa & Jake PetkovichEnid & Steve RandallRosalind & Jerry RichardsonKevin & Sarah RyanFran SaundersRebecca SchultzJohn & Christy SheaMatt & Sherese SmithColby SnyderStephen & Stephanie SorensonMichelle & Bragg SwainCindy & Rob TaylorAmy Vitner

Crandall BowlesSam & Laura BowlesStoke & Julie CaldwellJohn & Tracy ChandlerJessica & Alex ChurchillLisa Cook Melissa & Taylor CountrymanRob & Caryn CraigeLisa & Jonathan CrottyAmy & Alfred DawsonRyan Deal & John LeonardDiane & Bill DentonJim Doyle & Susan Anfin-DoyleSidney & Andres EchevarriaTom & Julie EiseltChristi & Will FarrPatty & Alex FunderburgBeth & Gaston GageJeff & Lindy GignacMatthew & Maggie GreenleeMarcie & Robert HainesWatts & Carol HamrickBrad & Karen HarrisDavid & Marti HeadScott & Claire HelmThomas & Kristina HoopsSteve & Mary HuntingHytham & Beth ImseisLaKeisha & William Jefferson Frank & Jessica KupermanCynthia & Dave LankTara Garrity LebdaBruce & Michelle LongJerry & Catherine MaloneDavid & Laurie Martin, in Honor of Linda ReynoldsMallory & Kevin MillerIn Memory of Jesse Millis by her familyAnna & Tom NelsonDale & Larry PolskyChuck & Kathleen PriceMarcus & Jill RafieeCarla & Ed RosePaulette & Ronnie SherrillJanet & Joshua SmithSusan & Al StaffordScott & Sarah SuttonJennifer & Jeffery TackettCheryl-Anne & Brian ThummPatrick & Elizabeth Vaughn

DonorsThe support of the following community leaders enables us to hire the best artists, designers and directors, bring new stories to life on our stages and support access initiatives like sensory-friendly performances and our $2 ticket program for families who receive public assistance. Our donors enjoy access to exclusive benefit packages that extend the magic of our work beyond the stage and classroom. We thank you for your kindness.


Daphne WilliamsBrett & Karri WilliamsJennifer Plyler & Bert WrayRichard & Kathryn Thigpen

($250 to $499)Anonymous DonorPatrick & Emily AgnewTaylor & Lauren BattenThe Dale Beachum FamilyDonald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family FoundationPaul & Cynthia BeugerSteve & Jenny BonackCherise ClarkRennie CuthbertsonCraig DeLuciaIna DeRochiMary Katherine DuboseThe Duda FamilyCarrie & Jeffrey DunhamDianne EnglishChris & Sharon FerrisFrank & Melisa GalassoJohn & Doreen GibbonBenjamin Hippen & Lisa RasmussenJ.T. & Jo-Ann HolzingerRiley Hughes & Kim Engel-HughesCourtney HurdAlan JenkinsWilliam JettonKendall & Carroll JonesDale JonesMike & Jennifer KnappKathi & John KnierCorrie ManisAndy & Shelley MisiavegCarmalita & Tripp MonroeNikki MooreJohn & Meredith MurchisonLiz & Jeremy NamanMelissa PooveyThe Porter FamilyRich & Woods PottsJim PutnamMr. & Mrs. Jason RhymerSally & Russell RobinsonVicki & Brian SchultzSilverman Foundation, in Honor of David HeadMolly & Matt SmithJennifer & John SnyderRobert & Leslie TeschAmy & Rick Wheaton

($100 to $249)AnonymousElizabeth & Benjamin AllisonEmily & Lawrence AndressKimberly AugenbraunBenjamin BartlettFrank Ordonez & Liza Beth

Diane WielgelAlston O. WolfThe Wray Family ($50 to $99)In Memory of Terry LoughlinDana & Jason AlmesKelly BlitzTracy BreaLori BredderJenny BrunnemerMike & Jane BufkinRuss CearleyBrent ClevengerBryan DentonMelissa DorschDave & Eileen DunlapSteve DunnAnn EdwardsRichard FaircloughPenelope GaddyElizabeth GibsonRosemary GraidageGary & Pushpa GrossPatricia HamrickChristy HoldenDaniel ImouduJohnny JohnsonSam JuddRonald & Mary Margaret KantorBrooke KeatonThe Kelly FamilyConnie & George KnightAnne LambertTony & Sarah LathropPage LeggettKarla LeverMegan LinebergerCharlotte & Dung LyMegan MartinTim MillerNicole MontgomeryWill & Emily MullinixRebecca NashElisabeth NardonyCatherine & Rob OdumKara OlsenMargot & Steve ParrottEmily PasourElizabeth Peterson-VitaKatie PohlheberEmily PorgesValerie PrestonTommy PrudentiJennifer & Sam ReavesAndrea Reyes-SchettiniBlair SanzoneLisa SchacherMavis ScullyMartha & Jeff SeamanSusannah Sellar-RyanLori Shaw

Mr. & Mrs. Alan BlumenthalSimon & Jill CannNancy & Kern CarltonDennis DelamarBill & Janny DeLoacheSarah DienerBlair DonaldCarla E. DuPuyCheryl EndyBrian & Brooke FrancisMr. & Mrs. R. Christopher GammonDarcy & Steve GarfinkelCynthia & Henry GassAndrew GibbonArlethia HailstockAndrew & Jill HalverstamHeather & Dana HansonChristina HegginsJonah HeinDavid HinsonRegina HoweySteven IveyMr. & Mrs. Stuart JohnsonAdam McBroom & Lee LaBordeSteven Levine & Shawnna PledgerLouise & Jerry LawsonAnnabel LinkJon & Deion MartinJohn & Robin MaxwellEmily McCurdy & Joe DennenyValecia McDowellThe Merklein FamilyScott MillerBrooks & Courtney MixonAdam MontagueThe Moreno FamilyAllison & Samuel MossTom & Grig MurdockLexin MurphyLee & Beth NealeCaroline OlzinskiMichael & Allison OrtlipTim & Kim ParatiJerry & Cookie ParnellAlicia & Jay PowersMark PropstThe Qasim FamilyShannon & Rob ReichleyMary Elizabeth & Jefferson RivesCorey RobersonHoward Sendrovitz & David SinclairJan & Bill SimsJohn SlechtaKaren SteeleJohn & Angela StokesWes & Claudia SturgesKrista & Gerald TerrellElizabeth WallerDianne WeaverDonna WelchJudith & Matthew WhelanLeeAnne & Bill Whitley

Laura ShwedoDanielle SmithWendy StricklandAmelia SuttonJulie SzekerKaty ThompsonLauren ThurmondMarcia TowlerRobin TynesLaura WilliamsTracey Wopperer

We sincerely appreciate your support. If we have misspelled or omitted your name, please call our Development Office at 704-973-2804. Gifts current as of September 10, 2018.

DonorsBy joining our family of supporters, you are linking arms with more than 300 families across the region who believe in the power, relevance and positive impact of exceptional theatre experiences. Together, we inspire generations to explore the wonder of their world.


ENCORE!ENCORE!, our volunteer organization, is comprised of nearly 200 individuals of all ages and backgrounds who play a vital role in the theatre’s success. In addition to ushering at performances, ENCORE! coordinates Santa’s Bag, one of our largest annual fundraising and charity events. They also plan and host Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's annual gala, Celebrate! and our annual Women’s Doubles Tennis Tournament.

Nichelle Weintraub, 2018-2019ENCORE! President

Patty Adams Emily Agnew Mary-Stuart Alderman Donna Aliotti Cammie Anderes Tina Apostolopoulos Mitzi Arzani Mary Jo AshcraftMary Babcock Pam Bailey Mary Barlow Mindy Bass Sallie Beason Mary Martha BeecyKaty Beltz Vivian Berry Courtenay BeyerJenny BonackCindy Booke Whitney BouknightMary Boyd Robin Branstrom Eliza BrenkusAnne Brooks Kate Buckfelder Claire Buie Emmy Lou BurchetteAnn Burton Shirley Byrd Julie Caldwell Shawn Caldwell Ansley Calhoun Rebecca CanadyNancy Carlton Cristi Carras Lori James CarterLisa Cashion Katie Charlebois Leesa Clardy Gina Clegg Ginny Cobb Sydney Coffin Ruthie Constine Stephanie CornettTammy CornwallKaren Cotchett Katharine Cowan Nicole CoxCaryn Craige Kathy CravenLiz Crowther Susie Culp Patti Daniel Lisa Daniels Jennifer Davis-MartinMary Day Nancy Deel Janny DeLoache Stowe DemarestSavany Demmink

Catherine DeutschJudith DoerreBlair Donald Sloan Dudley Joyee Dunaway Stacy EllysonJennifer EngelHeather FeldmanSharon FerrisChristina Flansburg Susan Floyd Sally Fochtmann Amy Franklin Patty Funderburg Beth Gage Gayle GageGyni Garner Cynthia Gass Tracy Geisel Ellen Gibson Perrin GibsonAmy Godwin Julia Golonka Anita GriffinGayle Hackney Lise Hain Marcie HainesShannon Hall Barbie HalpernJill HalverstamPaige Hamilton Julie Hammond Kim Hanson Terrilll Hardaway Sally HarrissJennie Hawes Merritt Hazzard Marti Head Eryn HenryCatherine HensleyClaire Herring Tammy Herrmann Christie Hinshaw Amy Hitchens Kathy Horvath Sarah HoustonJane Hunter Laurie Hutchins Gibbs Ives Amber JenkinsSusan Johnson Diana Jones Jessie Jones Kendall Jones Mindy Jones Tammy Jones Jenny Joyner Mimi Kane Mary-Margaret Kantor Emily Kennedy Joy Kenney Florence Kim Sallie Klingman

Kathi Knier Brooke KoppangJoye Lamberth Elizabeth Langston Cynthia Lank Ginna Laporte Sarah Lathrop Sharon LevineJenn LoefflerJane Love Linda Love Mary Louise LoweMary Lunsford Mitzi Lynch Michele Mangan Cindy Markey Evaline MarshallJane Marshall-McColl Claire Marston Heather Martin Mary Brooks MaundHeather McAllister Jennifer McCabe Birute McClain Mary Ellen McElroyLiz McIntosh Debbie McNealy Kim McSwain Jenny Merlo Lindsay Merritt Karen Miller Mallory Miller Utahnah Miller Jennifer Miralia Catherine Monroe Mary Montague Kim MooreJosie MorrisKelly MosbyMichelle Mulligan Laura Murdock Tara Murphy Beth Neale Emily NorrisSuzy Nurkin Lori O'Keefe Jean OdomPerMar Olin Allison Ortlip Angie Packer Catharine Pappas Marnie Park Cookie Parnell Sarah Peacock Tressa Pearson Dore Pellicciotta Phyllis Perry Kerri PorterMary Margaret PorterSusan Porter Woods Potts Ann Ranson Donna Rasile

Mimi Rees Ruby Reinhard Judy Robinson Woodie Robinson Ellie Rose Nancy Ruane Sarah Ryan Samantha SchmergeGinger Seabrook Tessa ShaneClaire Shapack Ann Shea Julie Simmons Ashley Smith Dorothy Smith Sherese Smith Mary Beth SnyderLeAnn Sommerkamp Meredith Sorrell Susan Speckman Gina Spence Susan Stafford Pat Stenhouse Becky Stowe Pam Stowe Caryl Stribling Gretchen SullivanVirginia Sutton Nancy Targgart Erika Templeton Leslie TeschCarol Thomas Reaves Thompson Marsha Thrasher Lisa Tomchin Marrene Twery Cathlean Utzig Alison Van PeltElizabeth Vaughn Lori Veith Margie WagersKristine Wahr Laura Walger Julie Wall-Burris Nichelle Weintraub Betsy WesterbergLois Wharton Debbie Whelchel Debbie White Virginia White Ina Whitley-DeRochi Lee Anne WhitleyApril WhitlockMarsha Wiggins Susie Wilcox Jessica WilfongKarri Williams Katherine WilliamsSara Willis Kelly Young


We're celebrating these birthdays!Donors can wish their child a happy birthday in our playbills. Find out how you can participate by visiting ctcharlotte.org

and clicking on Get Involved > Make a donation or by calling our development office at 704-973-2804.

SeptemberJosie DudaCrandall FrasierEvelyn GalassoJack GlassnerAshe HamrickA.J. HarrissChandler HeadZachary HelmNate HumphreyKate JonesJordan LongBeatriz OrdoñezHill PorterHenry RyanAllie SchultzGenevieve SchultzSamantha Anne StarOwen TeschBailey Wray

OctoberAubrey AgnewKatie BattenTommy BeasonMary CaldwellBentley DawsonDaniel DeLuciaSutton EllisonEmmet EllisonGeorge GlassnerAmelia GreggCharli HeadBlythe HobartSloane HobartSophia LebdaCharles McBroomSydney MeyersCharlie OlzinskiGrayson OlzinskiTessa RafieeCarrie-Anne RogersMaxwell SchultzJack SheaSteven SheaAdam TeschMarielle ThigpenSophie ThigpenToby WallerFallon Williams


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