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Each and every day, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is focused on fulfilling our mission by creating exceptional theatre experiences, inspiring generations to explore the wonder of their world. This work is grounded in innovation, ensuring we approach all aspects of our work with curiosity, imagination and wonder.

The new year has much in store. Peter Pan will help us soar into our 72nd season. The Kindness Project (ctcharlotte.org/kindness) will remain center stage with the reprise of A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the world premiere of The Invisible Boy in November. The fourth installment, Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba, is currently in development.

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We continually seek opportunities to more fully engage all parts of our community - forging new partnerships and listening intently to the voices of all young people as we plan for the future.

Thank you for joining us – we hope to see you often this season!

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On behalf of the board of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, welcome to our 72nd season.

More than 250,000 exceptional theatre experiences are created each year, serving students and families from across our region. Whether it is enjoying a professional production in our theatres…participating in an education class or camp at ImaginOn…or being part of a program in a community location, we are dedicated to being an organization that helps people connect, collaborate and grow together.

Our board is inspired to work with a team that continually strives to provide our community as well as the national field for theatre for young audiences with new and innovative theatre and education programs. Each year, more than 60,000 schoolstudents attend performances at greatly-reduced cost; families receiving public benefit

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A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2019 / ages 2 and older (PreK)Part of The Kindness ProjectThemes: compassion, friendship and kindness

Peter PanOct. 4 to Nov. 3, 2019 / all ages Themes: growing up, imagination, adventure

The Invisible BoyNov. 1 to Nov. 24, 2019 / ages 6 and older Part of The Kindness ProjectThemes: acceptance, exclusion and inclusion

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalNov. 29 to Dec. 29, 2019 / all agesThemes: community, traditions, empathy

The True Story of the Three Little PigsJan. 4 to Jan. 18, 2020 / ages 4 and older Themes: differing viewpoints

Akeelah and the BeeJan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2020 / ages 8 and older Themes: fitting in, community and belonging

GRIMMZ Fairy TalesFeb. 21 to Mar. 15, 2020 / ages 6 and older Themes: the power of music, helping others

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Dragons Love TacosApr. 3 to May 3, 2020 / ages 4 and older Themes: traditions, new friends

Afflicted: Daughters of SalemApr. 17 to Apr. 26, 2020 / ages 12 and older Themes: social pressures, psychology

BalloonacyMay 27 to June 7, 2020 / ages 2 and older (PreK)Themes: friendship, imagination, acceptance

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Cast and creative teamEmma Engel (Beth Bradley) is thrilled to be debuting in her first Mainstage Production at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Emma also participated in OnStage this past spring in Anything Goes as Luke, and in the CTC 2017 summer production of Bat Boy as Reverend Hightower. Emma is a Junior theater student at Central Academy of Technology and Arts, as well as a Conservatory student at CTC. She would like to thank all the amazing teachers and mentors at CTC who are helping her grow and develop her passion for Musical Theater. Special thanks to Mom and

Dad for the endless love, support, and (until recently) driving!

Ryan Campos (Charlie Bradley) is excited to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) after having performed the role of Bruce Bogtrotter in last season’s production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Past credits include Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Fun Home (John Bechdel) and CTC’s Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins (Michael Banks). Ryan has enjoyed performing other roles through CTC’s OnStage program, most recently as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes. Ryan is

in the 7th grade at Williams Montessori and is currently enrolled in CTC’s School of Theatre Training (SOTT) program. In his free time, he enjoys reading, recording videos, and hanging out with his sisters and pets. Ryan would like to thank his parents and family for being supportive in this process and Ron, Charlene, Brenna, and the whole cast and crew for making The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical an amazing experience and a fantastic show!

Danielle Rhea (Grace Bradley) The gasps of excitement, the palpable energy of the crowd and the gleeful giggles of young audiences are the things that Danielle loves about performing. She is ecstatic to be returning to Children's Theatre of Charlotte's stage. You may remember her from other performances at Children's Theatre of Charlotte which include: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, (Bird Woman), Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play! (Squirrelle), and Jackie and Me (Mom/Mrs. Herskowitz). Other local work includes performances at Actor's

Theatre of Charlotte, Lee Street Theatre, and Three Bone Theatre. When not onstage, she works teaching and directing children in the wonderful art of Musical Theatre. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona (Bear Down Wildcats!). She would like to give a big shout out to all of her students past and present and a HUGE thank you to her amazing family for their continued love and support.

Paul Montagnese (Bob Bradley) With the enjoyment and experience he had in last year’s Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Paul has returned to Children's Theatre for another show. With over 26 years’ experience in ballroom dancing, Paul loves to perform and has been learning a lot about how different that can be in a theater setting. He is looking forward to being able to continue to work in theater in future performances.

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About the showCast

Beth Bradley................................................Emma Engel*Charlie Bradley.........................................Ryan Campos*Grace Bradley...........................................Danielle RheaBob Bradley..........................................Paul MontagneseAlice Armstrong ........................................Kylie WoodenHelen Armstrong................................Lucianne HamiltonImogene Herdman.......................................Charli HeadRalph Herdman.............................................Tim ColbergLeroy Herdman................................................Jack TyrellClaude Herdman.............................Will Higginbotham*Ollie Herdman........................................Jocelyn Spivey*Gladys Herdman.........................................Allie Joseph*Elmer Hopkins.....................................Anthony DominickTeddy...................................................Luke McCammonIvy...........................................................Chloe HeffernanReverend Hopkins.............................................Tony KingBetty........................................................Janeta JacksonConnie.......................................Allison Snow RhinehardtLuanne.....................................................Jennifer PoarchEnsemble.................................Kodi Yara, Bailey Wray*,

Sophie Miller*, Ella Dorsch*, CJ Higginbotham*

Understudies

Charlie Bradley and Teddy..............................Kodi YaraClaude and Ollie Herdman, Elmer Hopkins....................

Bailey Wray*Gladys Herdman...................................Jocelyn Spivey*Imogene Herdman....................................Sophie Miller*Alice Armstrong and Ivy...............................Ella Dorsch*Beth Bradley.......................................CJ Higginbotham*Grace Bradley........................................Jennifer PoarchHelen Armstrong......................Allison Snow Rhinehardt

*Indicates a Children's Theatre of CharlotteSchool of Theatre Training student or alumnus

Creative Team

Director/Choreographer...........................Ron ChisholmMusic Director.......................................Charlene ThomasStage Manager.......................................Brenna SkinnonScenic Designer................................................Tom BurchCostume Designer...............................Magda GuichardLighting Designer.......................................David FillmoreSound Designer.........................................Jason RomneyProperties Master..........................................Cassie Ward

For this productionDeck Chief....................................................Chris HansonRun Crew........................Joshua Lucero, Connor Runde,

Dylan RutemillerSubstitute Run Crew.............................Michael SwagerSound Mixer............................................Brandy Brogden Deck Sound Engineer.....................................Marc Suits Sound Team.......................Brandy Brogden, Marc Suits,

Will JosephFirst Hand .....................................................Mary HuntingWig Supervisor...........................................Chelsea Raitor Wardrobe Supervisor & Stitcher............Chelsea Retalic Wardrobe Crew.............Allison Collins, Beth Aderhold Wardrobe Swing.........................................Katy SigmonLight Board Operator............................Robyn Warfield

For this production cont'dStudent Supervisor....................................Steven JamesElectricians.....Dani Delrio, Joshua Lucero, Marc Suits,

Brandy Brogden, Michael Swager, David Sebren,Jordan Garon

For a list of full-time production staff who contributed to this production, please see page 16.

A digital version of this program is available onlineat ctcharlotte.org.

BandConductor............................................Charlene ThomasGuitar................................................................John SharpDrums..............................................................John HoganReeds.............................................................Jack MurrayReeds Sub........................................................Jeff TippettBass.....................................................................Dan Reiter

Musical numbersPerfect Little TownThe Horrible HerdmansCounting On YouTake My LunchHey, Mrs. BradleyProblem/Baskets For The NeedySilent Night Transition My Mother SaidProblem RepriseMaybeDie, Herod, DieBaskets For The Needy RepriseThe Best Gift of AllThe Best Christmas Pageant EverThe PageantOn a Night Like ThisLet There Be Joy

Special Thanks

Julie Higginbotham of Precious Developments. Julie has worked as our consultant in the creation and preparation for our sensory-friendly performances. We're grateful for this continuing and valued partnership.

Kylie Wooden (Alice Armstrong) a senior at Carmel Christian School, is so excited to make her debut on the CTC stage as Alice in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Kylie has enjoyed musical theater from a young age and she hopes this performance will inspire audience members of all ages! Kylie is grateful to the CTC staff for all their hard work and dedication. She also thanks her family for their undying support. Timothy 1:7

Lucianne Hamilton (Helen Armstrong) is happy to be back at Children's Theatre of Charlotte, especially for the Christmas show! Some past credits at Children's Theatre of Charlotte include: Mrs. Wormwood in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Private in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure and Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians. She was also seen this past summer at Central Piedmont Community College as Elly May Chipley in Showboat and Miss Evangeline Barley in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder; which were both a lot of fun! Lucianne would most

definitely like to thank her amazing family for their support and understanding. Thank you Kristian, moms, dads, diglets (and Matt), and the amazing Martina!! You make it possible!

Charli Head (Imogene Herdman) is a sophomore at Northwest School of the Arts and is excited to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage. Head’s credits include Gladys Herdman in Children’s Theatre’s world premiere of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Kathy Cratchit in Scrooge! at CTC, and has been in productions at Central Piedmont Community College and Theatre Charlotte. Head thanks her family and friends for their unending support, Jahnna and Malcom for writing such a special show, and the creative team for

this wonderful opportunity. This is Charli's 4th Christmas show at CTC. It has truly become part of our family's holiday tradition.

Tim Colberg (Ralph Herdman) is thrilled to be returning to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Tim also had the pleasure of taking part in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Shakespeare Summer Camps, in productions of As You Like It and Twelfth Night. He has appeared in productions of Les Misérables and Mamma Mia at Spotlight Performing Arts Academy. Tim is a sophomore at Grace Academy in Stallings. Tim enjoys serving at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center where he leads worship and volunteers in their Adopt-A-Block program. Tim sends a special thanks to

his family, friends, and mentors for their love and encouragement.

Jack Tyrell (Leroy Herdman) is thrilled to be making his debut at Children’s Theatre as Leroy Herdman in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. He is typically seen on stage in the Lake Norman area in recent favorites Xanadu (Young Danny), Addams Family, and Tuck Everlasting. A freshman at Northwest School of the Arts, Jack also enjoys camping, mountain biking, and learning to tap. Big thanks Team Tyrell who make this all possible.


Will Higginbotham (Claude Herdman) is so excited to be back for his third year of Mainstage productions at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! Previously, he has been part of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical as Charlie Bradley (2018) and Teddy (2017). Will is currently in the 8th grade at Ardorview Academy. He would like to thank his epic voice teacher, his family (love to the Higginjosephs!), and most of all the artistic team for giving him the opportunity to be a part of such a great production. Additionally, he would love to give a shout out to all of the wonderful Teaching Artists

who have guided him throughout the last six years as a School of Theatre Training student here at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.

Jocelyn Spivey (Ollie Herdman) is excited to be performing in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, a show she has enjoyed attending for the past three years. Jocelyn also appreciated and enjoyed the experience of performing in CTC’s OnStage production of The Odyssey as Argos, the faithful dog. Other local performances include: Indecisive Goldilocks in Fairy Tale Misfits with the Pineville Players; Curly, the Lost Boy, in Peter Pan at Matthews Playhouse; Duloc Performer/Young Fiona (US) in Shrek – The Musical TYA at Rock Hill Community Theatre.

Jocelyn is a homeschool student in the 4th grade, who enjoys crafting. Jocelyn would like to thank the many adults, including her parents and previous directors, for getting her to this point, as well as the staff at CTC for giving her this amazing opportunity.

Allie Joseph (Gladys Herdman) is excited to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage! Allie has previously been seen here in Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Matilda), multiple years of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (Various) and many educational productions. Most recently, she performed in Fun Home (Small Alison) at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Allie began Creative Drama classes at a very young age and entered Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s School of Theatre Training (SOTT) at 7. She is incredibly grateful to all of the teachers, mentors and

directors who have helped her along the way. Allie also thanks her family for their support and patience. Allie attends 7th grade at Northwest School of the Arts and majors in Musical Theatre.

Anthony Dominick (Elmer Hopkins) is always excited to be on stage at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. 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. Anthony has been very busy performing, including this year’s productions- CTC’s Roald Dahl's

Matilda The Musical, lead role as Mowgli in Davidson’s Community Players & Matthew’s Playhouse, The Jungle Book.Anthony is grateful to CTC for the blessing of this opportunity once again. He sends special thanks to God, his family, friends, musical teachers and church family, Our Lady of Consolation, for their continued support.

Luke McCammon (Teddy) is thrilled to be performing in his first show at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has enjoyed the opportunity to work and get to know many new people. Luke most recently performed the role of Michael Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. at Ballantyne Arts Center. He is currently homeschooled and in 3rd grade. Luke would like to thank his family, friends, and teachers for always supporting him, and especially thank Mr. Sidney Horton for his encouragement and inspiration.

Tony King (Reverend Hopkins) a Charlotte, NC native, is excited to make his Children’s Theatre of Charlotte debut as Reverend Hopkins in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical production this Holiday season. Tony began his theatre journey at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), where his credits include Broke-ology, Dreamgirls, and Flying West. When Tony is not on stage he enjoys working as a commercial/film actor and creating jarring new stories to tell with friends. Tony is an upcoming Acting MFA ‘23 at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) in Storrs, CT. In contrast to

his upcoming role, Tony hopes to one-day grace a feature film (or series) as the first black Joker from The DC universe.

Janeta Jackson (Betty) is returning for her second holiday season as a church lady. Since graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Janeta has traveled worldwide sharing her gifts and talents. Her favorite show credits include Sister Act, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, Dreamgirls, and Shrek: The Musical. She is most recognized for her portrayal of the title role in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, for which she earned a Broadway World Award as Best

Actress in a Musical. When she’s not on stage, this newlywed is most likely spending time with her family or embarking on new adventures. Janeta would like to dedicate this performance to her late mother, Janice J. Jackson, “The sweetest, most humble and gracious church lady I’ve ever known.” Follow Janeta’s journey to her dreams on Instagram @janetasvoice.

Allison Snow Rhinehardt (Connie) is happy to return for a 3rd year with Best Christmas Pageant Ever after just closing Peter Pan as Mrs. Darling (and Cecco the pirate). Some favorite past shows have been A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Miss Shingle), Annie (Ms. Hannigan) and Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks). When not performing on stage, Allison spends her time as a Teaching Artist encouraging others to perform, and also promoting Arts Integration in schools with Wolf Trap. Allison has a wonderful husband of 25 years and 4 amazing children who are her inspiration.

Jennifer Poarch (Luanne) is honored to be delivering such a wonderful message this holiday season. Thank you for celebrating the magic of Christmas here with your CTC family. Sit back, relax, and let the spirit of love fill your hearts and help spread joy to the world.

Kodi Yara (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be in his 1st production at CTC after years of being in the audience. Kodi is in 6th grade at Randolph Middle and has been performing since he was 7 at local theaters including Theatre Charlotte and Matthews Playhouse. Past roles include Tommy Djilas in Music Man, Fagin's gang member in Oliver!, Jasper in 101 Dalmations and tons of fun ensemble roles where he has played a lot of dancing animals and orphans. Thanks to Ron Chisholm for the opportunity and to his family and theatre "village" for carpools and support!

Bailey Wray (Ensemble) an 8th grader at Northwest School of the Arts, is elated to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Recent performances this year include Oliver! (Artful Dodger), Beauty & the Beast, Jr (Ensemble) with Theatre Charlotte; Anything Goes (Eli Whitney), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (Ollie) with CTC. Bailey thanks his friends, family, and his wonderful teachers at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s School of Theatre Training and Northwest School of the Arts for their support and guidance.

Sophie Miller (Ensemble) is ecstatic to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Mainstage for the second year as part of the cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical. Sophie is in the 8th grade at Northwest School of the Arts. Her recent roles include Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Jr. and an ensemble member in Young Frankenstein, both at Theatre Charlotte and the Jester in Once Upon a Mattress at the Levine Jewish Community Center. She would like to thank her family for their constant support and all of her teachers and directors

for helping her grow. Happy Holidays!

Ella Dorsch (Ensemble) is beyond thrilled to be back in her second Mainstage production at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. She was last seen in the kid’s ensemble in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Ella’s most recent role at CTC was playing Franvera in the OnStage production of Red, Red Shoes. She has also been in Xanadu Jr. and Honk Jr. Ella is in 7th grade at Northwest School of the Arts. She would like to thank her friends and family and her CTC family for all their love and support.

CJ Higginbotham (Ensemble) is beyond ecstatic to be returning t Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's stage! Previous CTC credits include The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, (Ensemble), as well as many OnStage student productions. She has also gotten involved with the wonderful productions with JStage at Levine Jewish Community Center and the homeschool theatre group, Rise and Shine Players. CJ is a sophomore at Ardorview Academy and is currently in her 6th year of School of Theatre Training classes here at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. She

would like to thank her current and past theatre teachers, her EPIC voice teacher, the production team, and most of all her parents for allowing and helping her to pursue her passion.

Ron Chisholm (Director/Choreographer) has performed in nearly every type of entertainment venue: Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, cruise ships, theme parks, music videos, television, industrial shows and movies. Broadway: assistant 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 MacLaine, Ben Vereen and The Pointer Sisters. Directed, choreographed 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 Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, and Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Ron's also directed/choreographed at North Carolina Shakespeare Festival; Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City; Opera House Theatre Company, Wilmington, NC. Adjunct faculty in the dance/theatre department at CPCC. Thanks to his family, Angie, Caroline, Bryan and Jeannetta.

Charlene Thomas (Music Director) is blessed and honored to return to Children’s Theatre as Music Director, after being the Music Director for Madagascar: A Musical Adventure and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds. Charlene has over 25 years of experience as an arts educator and musician. She continues to work as a teaching artist for Children’s Theatre and is also the Director of Contemporary Music at Pineville United Methodist Church. Some of her other music directing credits include: Music Director for Carmel Christian School’s production of Honk Jr, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Madagascar Jr. Previously she worked as Music Director for their production of Dear Edwina Jr and Big Fish. At Arborbrook Christian Academy she was the Director for their musical production of Shrek the Musical. Prior to that she was the Theatre Director at Covenant Day School. Her directing credits there include: Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof, Mulan Jr., and Shrek Jr. just to name a few. She has also directed middle and high school choirs. Her theatre and choir students have received numerous awards for their performances and many have gone on to pursue careers in the arts. Prior to moving to Charlotte, NC she was the Vocal Director at Brooklyn High School of the Arts in Brooklyn, New York. When Charlene is not teaching or leading worship you can find her rehearsing some funky tunes with her band, writing, recording or spending time with her family.

Brenna Skinnon (Stage Manager) is a Charlotte native who grew up watching Children’s Theatre of Charlotte productions. She holds a BFA from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Other Children’s Theatre of Charlotte of credits include stage managing Pete the Cat, ASM/Student Supervisor for Roald Dahl’s Matilda and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Some of her favorite credits include stage management intern for Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles LOVE and Making Wishes Grow an annual variety show for a Make a Wish she does every year. Special thanks goes out her family and friends.

Tom Burch (Scenic Designer) Previous credits at CTC include: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical; Journey to Oz; Bud, Not Buddy; Coraline, Jackie & Me, and Bob Marley's Three Little Birds. He's also designed for TYA at Childsplay (Arizona) and Stage One (Louisville), Chica-go TYA and Chicago Children's Theatre. Regionally for adults his work has been seen off Broadway, as well as Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Actors The-atre Louisville, American Repertory Theatre, Arizona The-atre Company and others. He began his career in Chica-go where he designs regularly for The Hypocrites, Northlight Theatre, and has designed for Chicago Shakespeare, The Goodman, Court, and many others. He'sreceived 4 nominations (1 win) for Chicago's Jeff Award. Upcoming projects include shows at Skirball Center (NYC), Pasadena Playhouse (LA), Olney Theatre Center (DC), and the upcoming Aristophanesathon for The Hypocrites (Chicago). He teaches scenic design at UNCC.


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Magda Guichard (Costume Designer) 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, Roald Dahl's Matil-da the Musical, The Ghost of Splinter Cove 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.

David Fillmore (Lighting Designer) is Associate Professor and Lighting Designer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Designing for all forms of dance and theatre, Fillmore’s regional design credits include American Stage (St. Petersburg, FL), Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre (St. George, UT), The Tennessee Repertory Theatre (Nashville, TN), Imagination Stage (Bethesda, MD), and The Straw Hat Players (Moorhead, MN). Highlights include the world premieres of My Way (2000), The Christmas Doll (2007),Surviving the Applewhite’s (2008), The Drama Club (2009), 101 Dalmatians (2014/tour), Ella’s Big Chance (2015), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (2016/17), and an international debut of The Laramie Project (2006), inTours, France and Lullaby – The Stories We Tell (2018), in Pietrasanta, Italy. Lighting Designs with Children’s Theatre ofCharlotte also include The Magician’s Nephew, Go, Dog. Go! (2007/2017), The Wizard of Oz, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Seussical the Musical, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Reluctant Dragon, Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Tarzan, Scrooge! (2010/2014), and Treasure Island. His kids, currently 3, 7 & 11, all started enjoying CTC productions at 3 months old. David is a mem-ber of the United Scenic Artists local 829. He holds an M.F.A. in Scenic and Lighting Design from Northwestern University, and a B.A. in Theatre from The University of Minnesota, Moorhead.

Jason Romney (Sound Designer) is thrilled to be back for his 9th season and 24th production at ImaginOnwith 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 Fes-tival, Utah Festival Opera, Unicorn 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 Caroli-na 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.

Cassie Ward (Properties Master) is ecstatic to be working on her first show at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Cassie started working in props at her high school in 2002, where as a cast member she helped acquire and build items needed for the plays. After discovering that props were her true passion, Cassie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008, and then went on to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre from the Professional Theatrical Training Program at the University of Delaware in 2011. Cassie is originally from Jackson, MS but is currently living in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Stephen, and her two amazing Yorkies, Crumpet and Biscuit.

StaffLeadershipArtistic Director ........................................................Adam BurkeManaging Director ............................................Linda Reynolds

AdministrationFinance Director .................................................Tracy ChandlerStaff Accountant ......................................................Nancy DeelHuman Resources Manager.....................Carolyn Lugo-AllredImaginOn Partnership Coordinator ............Maryann O’KeeffeImaginOn Administrative Support ................Casey Kaufmann Community Initiatives Leader.......................Arlethia Hailstock

ProductionDirector of Production..........................................Steven LevineAssistant Production Manager................Chasmin HallyburtonCostume Shop Manager ..........................................Bina BiekerDesign Assistant and Crafts Specialist..........Magda GuichardCutter/Draper......................................................Colette AdattoProperties Manager................................................Cassie WardResident Stage Manager .................................Katie Pohlheber Technical Director ............................................Andrew GibbonMaster Carpenter ...................................................John SlechtaScenic Artist ...................................................................Tim ParatiHouse Carpenter/Deck Chief ...................Christopher Hanson Resident Sound Designer/A-V Supervisor...........Tyler KnowlesMaster Electrician..............................................Robyn WarfieldSwing Technician..................................................Jordan Garon

EducationDirector of Education..........................................Michelle LongEarly Childhood & SOTT Manager................Adam MontagueCamps & Community Programs Manager............Micah HeinAdministrative Assistant...................Stephanie Hurtado-HoyosResident Teaching Artists................Mavis Scully, Karen Steele

AdvancementAssociate Director of Advancement.................Cherise ClarkGrants Manager.............................................Scott Tynes-MillerDevelopment Coordinator...................................Olivia Horton

Marketing and CommunicationsDirector of Marketing and Communications.......Cindy TaylorAssociate Director of Marketing..............................Rob OdumBox Office Sales Manager...................................Jayke WatsonPR and Social Media Manager............................Sarah KasperSales and Marketing Analyst....................................Nick TaylorSchool Performance Coordinator........................Dallas MorrisTouring Performance Coordinator.....................Margot ParrottIT Coordinator........................................Claire Whitworth-HelmAudience Service Coordinator ..........................Louise LawsonCustomer Sales Associate................................Kerstin VanHussHouse Managers..........................Titus Quinn, Kerstin VanHuss,

Megan Lank, Julie Murray, Susan Scherer, Maddie Willard, Cameron Drayton, KaShara Davis, Greg Franklin

ENJOY THESE BENEFITS:Easy payment plans

Accompanying ImaginOn activities(when available)

Convenient rescheduling if needed

Personalized planning assistance

Board of DirectorsChair ............................................................................Tim RogersChair Elect .......................................... Ashley Gigandet JosephSecretary ...............................................................Angela SchollTreasurer............................................................Ryan HutchesonPast Chairs.................................Florence Kim & Brian Murdock

Sallie BeasonKristin Black

Mary Alice BoydJulio ColmenaresJonathan CrottyRyan HutchesonWilliam Jefferson

Ashley Gigandet JosephSarah KaminskiMitchell KellingFlorence Kim

Catherine MaloneBrian MurdockMaddie Myers

Mallory NavinKerbie Neal

Stacia NeugentTim Rogers

Kristen SarioAngela SchollBrittany SmithSherese SmithChris Socha

Bradley VineyardNichelle Weintraub

Judith WhelanThomas Whitlock

Members EmeritusRobin Branstrom, Carla DuPuy

Cynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks

ENCORE! PresidentTammy Jones

Advisory BoardRobin Branstrom, Tom Eiselt, Jami Farris,

Peter Flur, Gina Lawrence

Peter Pan


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.

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.

Learn more and buy tickets to next season's performances at ctcharlotte.org. Click on Shows & Tickets and look for Accessibility & Inclusion.

Sensory-Friendly Performances

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalSunday, December 8 @ 4 p.m.

The True Story of the Three Little PigsSunday, January 12 @ 4 p.m.

Akeelah and the BeeSunday, February 16 @ 7 p.m.

GRIMMZ Fairy TalesSunday, March 8 @ 4 p.m.

Dragons Love TacosSunday, April 26 @ 4 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The MusicalSaturday, December 14 @ 3 p.m.

The True Story of the Three Little PigsSaturday, January 18 @ 3 p.m.

Akeelah and the BeeSaturday, February 8 @ 4 p.m.

GRIMMZ Fairy TalesSaturday, March 14 @ 3 p.m.

Dragons Love TacosSaturday, April 18 @ 3 p.m.

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.

Additional Pinterest activities are available at ctcharlotte.org. Click on Shows & Tickets > Resource Guides.

Meet the Author: Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson began writing stories in elementary school and credits her mother, a schoolteacher, in getting her started. Robinson’s favorite thing about writing stories is creating true-to-life characters, and she

believes studying theatre in college helped her in bringing those characters to life in her books.

Robinson wrote The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in 1972 and also wrote the adaptation for the television movie and the stage play.

In addition to her children’s books, Robinson wrote many short stories for McCall’s, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal and has some books of poetry.

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 Farolitos of Christmasby Rudolfo A. Anaya

With her father away fighting in World War II and her grandfather too sick to create the traditional luminaria, Luz helps create farolitos, little lanterns, for their Christmas celebration instead.

The Best School Year Everby Barbara Robinson

When anything goes wrong at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, it’s sure to have a Herdman behind it. Then a school project forces the students to think of compliments for all their classmates—including the Herdmans.

Christmas In Camelotby Mary Pope Osborne

Jack and Annie are transported to the legendary kingdom, which has been put under a spell by King Arthur’s enemy, Mordred. Together, they journey to the Otherworld to find the items that will break the spell.

Horrid Henry’s Christmasby Francesca Simon

Self-centered Henry wreaks total havoc at the Nativity play, destroys the Christmas tree and almost ruins the holiday lunch. You won’t believe what he’ll do next!

Questions for families

1. In our play, the Christmas pageant does not go as originally planned. Has something you planned ever not gone the way you expected? How did this make you feel at first? Did you learn anything because something unexpected happened?

2. Musical theatre combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Each element helps tell the story. Did any one song from the musical 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 > Scholarships & Payment Plans.

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, 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 5th grade)

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 (3rd 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 (K to 5th 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.

One-Day Mini-CampsFull-day theatre experiences offer families a “stay-cation” option during holiday breaks and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools teacher workdays. Reserve your child's spot today at ctcharlotte.org.

November 27 - Tall Tales and Other LegendsJanuary 2 - Ring in the New YearJanuary 3 - Superheroes Unite!January 24 - Frozen CastlesFebruary 17 - Fairytales with a TwistMarch 27 - Rhyme TimeApril 9 - April Showers

April 10 - Unicorn Sparkle!April 13 - Platform 9 3/4April 14 - The Jungle Book April 15 - Dragons Love TacosApril 16 - Wide-eyed in WonderlandApril 17 - Treasure Island

Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tuition: $70/day

photos by John Merrick


Our supportersCorporate 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 CouncilMecklenburg CountyNorth Carolina Arts CouncilReemprise FundThe Shubert Foundation

Producing Partners($25,000 to $49,999)Bank of America FoundationBlackArch PartnersTHRIVE Fund

Directing Partners($10,000 to $24,999)Ally FinancialThe Cam Newton FoundationCarolina Panthers CharitiesC.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc.Continental Tire the Americas, LLCDaniel, Ratliff & CompanyPNCRodgersSPX CorporationVanguard

Standing Ovation Partners($5,000 to $9,999)Atrium HealthThe Brite Foundation Inc.Capital Bank FoundationCoca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Cornwell FoundationCPI SecurityThe Dickson Foundation, Inc.Edifice, Inc. ENA Consulting, Inc.MetrographicsParker PoePwCRobinson BradshawSteelFab,Inc.

Center Stage Partners($3,000 to $4,999)Deloitte & Touche LLPK&L GatesMoore & Van Allen PLLCSentryOne

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

Collins AerospaceECM SolutionsLancaster County Community FoundationNew Day Wellness CenterUnion County Community FoundationWells Fargo Bank NA

Leading Players Society($25,000 and more)Rob & Kate Buckfelder**Dorlisa & Peter Flur

($10,000 to $24,999)AnonymousThe Hensley FamilyEdward & Florence KimThe Sario FamilyThe Watts Family

($5,000 to $9,999)Robin & Bill BranstromDanielle & Adam BurkeBryan & Jami FarrisTravis & Lise HainRyan & Danielle HutchesonAshley & Matthew JosephMitchell KellingBruce & Anita LaRowe**Gina & Tom LawrenceHoward & Julie LevineArrington & Burch MixonBrian & Laura Murdock**Linda Reynolds**Michelle & Tim RogersJennifer & Jack RossAngela & Josh SchollTammy Stringer & Richard ViolaQuanteer Williams

($3,000 to $4,999)Joan Martin & Patrick BurgessHerb & Gina Clegg**John & Nancy DicksonDr. Daniel DonnerMr. & Mrs. Greg GonzalezLaKeisha & William JeffersonSarah & Mike KaminskiCatherine & Jerry MaloneMaddie & Brian MyersCharlie & Stacia NeugentKathleen & Anthony Sciacca

Corporate and foundation partners

Individual and family donors

Brad & Whitney VineyardGreg & Susie Wilcox

($1,000 to $2,999)Omid & Julie AhdiehSylvia & Randy AllenStephen & Carolyn AllredAnonymousMr. & Mrs. Richard R. BabcockDr. Kristin BlackThe Bolton Family FoundationCrandall BowlesStoke & Julie Caldwell**John & Tracy ChandlerJack & Kim Cobb Lisa & Jonathan CrottyAmy & Alfred DawsonRyan Deal & John LeonardJessica & Craig DeLuciaSidney & Andres EchevarriaTom & Julie EiseltChristi & Will FarrPatty & Alex FunderburgBeth & Gaston Gage**Jeff & Lindy GignacMatthew & Maggie GreenleeWatts & Carol HamrickBrad & Karen HarrisDavid & Marti HeadScott & Claire HelmSteve & Mary HuntingTonya JessoRebecca Steen-JorgensenCynthia & Dave Lank**Tara Garrity LebdaBruce & Michelle LongHeather & Scott McAllisterLewis & Eleanor McCurdyDoug & Mary McCurryMallory & Kevin MillerTeri MillerIn Memory of Jesse Mills by her familyKerbie & Brandon NealAnna & Tom NelsonJohn & Suzy NurkinAllison & Jonathan ReeceCarla & Ed RoseLisa & Glenn SherrillGreg SizemoreJanet & Joshua SmithMatt & Sherese Smith**Laurel & Christopher SochaSusan & Al Stafford**

Patrick & Elizabeth VaughnAmy VitnerNichelle & Sasha WeintraubJudith & Matthew Whelan April & Thomas Whitlock Jennifer Plyler & Bert Wray

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)Sallie & Gary Beason Mary Alice BoydStephanie CastlesJessica & Alex Churchill Bita ClarkVeruska & Julio ColmenaresRob & Caryn CraigeBarry & Nancy DeelDiane & Bill DentonPaul DrydenPatrick & Doreen EnglishRiley FieldsMr. & Mrs. Frank FischerJill & Andrew HalverstamRenee & Chris HobartThomas & Kristina HoopsKazuo & Miwa IdeshitaJulie KeyJonathan & Anika KimZack KosofskyCharles & Brenda LaBordeDavid LundAllison & Mike MalloyJermeliah & Larry MartinSusan & Franklin McClellandJenny & Bill MerloKen & Lisa MillerMel & Paul NorrisMr. & Mrs. David RoyerRebecca SchultzJohn & Christy SheaBrittany & Sam SmithCindy & Rob Taylor

($250 to $499)Mary-Stuart Parker Alderman FundPatrick & Emily AgnewElizabeth & Benjamin AllisonKathy & David BakkeKatie & Hutch BannisterThe Dale Beachum Family**Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family FoundationCourtenay & Brooke BeyerEric Burgess

Lucy BushCherise ClarkRachel & Michael CoyneMary Katherine DuboseSteve DunnAlice & Kevin EckenrodeDianne EnglishMr. & Mrs. Bert FranksJohn & Doreen GibbonPam & Bill GionoJohn & Mara GoseMarcie & Robert HainesSally & Drew HarrissTammy & Greg JonesGina & George JurchDouglas LaBrosseMegan MartinAndy & Shelley MisiavegCarmalita & Tripp MonroeTodd MurphyLee & Beth NealeThe Porter FamilyRich & Woods PottsJim PutnamSally & Russell RobinsonAllison SableSilverman FoundationHoward Sendrovitz & David SinclairMolly & Matt SmithJennifer & John SnyderState Employees Giving CampaignShandra StoutRosalind & Joe TaylorJeffrey TexeiraRobin & Scott Tynes-MillerDaphne WilliamsBrett & Karri WilliamsKatherine Williams

($100 to $249)Leah & Jay AbrahamKaren AmanDylan AndersonAnonymousKellye & Mike ArningKimberly AugenbraunMary & Clint BarlowPaul & Cynthia BeugerBina BiekerMr. & Mrs. Alan BlumenthalBetsy & Chris Bohannon*Jennifer BridgesAnna & Matthew BrothersJan & Bill Sims, in Honor of Katharine CowanRennie CuthbertsonDiane DavisBill & Janny DeLoacheBlair Donald**Melissa DorschThe Duda FamilyThe Campos & Flansburg Family

Our supportersThe 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.


Roberta Gamble*Cynthia & Henry GassAndrew GibbonMagda GuichardArlethia HailstockChristina HegginsJonah HeinMartha HirschJ.T. & Jo-Ann HolzingerOlivia & Andrew HortonMr. & Mrs. Stuart JohnsonGrayson JordanThe Kalyon FamilyAnn Kimbro & Mark SmithBen KingKathi & John Knier**Adam McBroom & Lee LaBordeSarah & Tony LathropLouise & Jerry LawsonKarla LeverJanet & Rich LymanRobin & John MaxwellElliott & Jennifer McCabe*The Merklein FamilyLinda Miller*Nancy Morris, in Honor of Kelly Carder MorrisRob Eastman-MullinsTom & Grig MurdockKara OlsenCaroline OlzinskiMichael & Allison OrtlipTim & Kim ParatiJerry & Cookie Parnell**Jena & Joe PedroliCatherine PhilpottSteven Levine & Shawnna PledgerAlicia & Jay PowersThe Qasim FamilyJennifer & Sam ReavesShannon & Rob ReichleyMr. & Mrs. Jason RhymerLucy RobinsonRebecca & Jay ScrogginsMelissa ShelleyKaren SteeleWendy StricklandWes & Claudia SturgesSheri & Chris TatumJason ThrowerGreg & Sandra VlahosElizabeth WallerAnne WarrenJayke WatsonAlston O. Wolf

($50 to $99)Carol AdlerKatrina BurrettRuss CearleyDonna ChambersBrent ClevengerMichael & Katharine Cowan*Ann Crehore

Sally DaggettCharles DeckerDennis DelamarEmily McCurdy & Joe DennenyRobin DickerShirley Dowling*Dave & Eileen DunlapChris & Sharon FerrisBill & Susan Floyd*Heather FoxRosemary GraidageGary & Pushpa GrossAmanda & Mark GuilePatrick HamrickNicolette HarrisBonnie HartMicah HeinChip & Kristine Lofton, in Honor of Claire HelmSteven IveyChandra JohnsonJohnny JohnsonSusan & Rob JohnsonRonald & Mary Margaret KantorConnie & George KnightTim Waples & Anne LambertJake LeblancPage LeggettMichael LeithRebecca LevyBrooke LowryCharlotte & Dung LySuzette McDanielValecia McDowellJohn McIntoshNicole MimsDavid Miller*Lori MolitorAdam MontagueLexin MurphyAmanda & Charles MurphyElisabeth NardonyCatherine & Rob OdumHarriet OllmanSarah & Joseph Parisi*Margot & Steve ParrottEmily PasourSarah+ & Robert PeacockKatie PohlheberEmily PorgesTeresa PowellValerie PrestonTommy PrudentiMary PughElizabeth RicksBrooke RugglesStanley RuppeAnat RussellRoxanne RussellRebecca SchumanMavis ScullyGinger & John SeabrookSara SeelapasayKathryn Shaw

Laura ShwedoJohn SlechtaDanielle SmithPatricia St. Clair, in Honor of Julie St. ClairDiane StockerEverett & Katrinka Talbot*Sylwia ThorntonLakiesha TorrenceLaura WalgerMarsha WigginsLaura WilliamsLynne WilliamsCatherine WoolnerThe Wray Family

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.

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.

Tammy Jones, 2019-2020ENCORE! PresidentPatty AdamsEmily AgnewMary Stuart AldermanDonna AlliottiCammie AnderesTina ApostolopoulosMitzi ArzaniMary Jo AshcraftMary BabcockPam BaileyMary BarlowMindy BassVicki BeachumSallie BeasonMary Martha BeecyKaty BeltzJenny BonackCindy BookeWhitney BouknightMary BoydRobin BranstromAnne BrooksKate BuckfelderClaire BuieEmmy Lou BurchetteAnn BurtonShirley ByrdJulie CaldwellShawn CaldwellAnsley CalhounRebecca CanadyNancy CarltonCristi CarrasLori CarterLisa CashionKatie CharleboisLeesa ClardyGina CleggGinny CobbSydney CoffinRuthie ConstineStephanie CornettKaren CotchettKatharine CowanNicole CoxCaryn CraigeKathy CravenLiz CrowtherSusie CulpPatti DanielLisa DanielsJennifer Davis-MartinMary DayNancy DeelJanny DeLoacheStowe DemarestSavany DemminkIna DeRochiBlair DonaldSloan DudleyStacy Ellyson

Jennifer EngelHeather FeldmanSharon FerrisSusan FloydSally FochtmannAmy FranklinPatty FunderburgBeth GageGayle GageGyni GarnerCynthia GassTracy GeiselEllen GibsonAmy GodwinJulia GolonkaLizz GreggAnita GriffinGayle HackneyLise HainMarcie HainesShannon HallJill HalverstamPaige HamiltonJulie HammondKimberly HansonTerrill HardawaySally HarrissJennie HawesMerritt HazzardCatherine HensleyClaire HerringTammy HerrmannChristie HinshawAmy HitchensKathy HorvathJane HunterLaurie HutchinsGibbs IvesSusan JohnsonDiana JonesJessie JonesKendall JonesMindy JonesTammy JonesJenny JoynerMimi KaneMary-Margaret KantorEmily KennedyJoy KenneyFlorence KimSallie KlingmanKathi KnierJoye LamberthElizabeth LangstonPerrin LangstonCynthia LankGinna LaporteSarah LathropSharon LevineLinda LoveMary Louise LoweMary Lunsford

Mitzi LynchMichele ManganCindy MarkeyEvaline MarshallClaire MarstonHeather MartinMary Brooks MaundHeather McAllisterJennifer McCabeJane McCollMary Ellen McElroyLiz McIntoshDebbie McNealyKim McSwainJenny MerloLindsay MerrittUtahnah MillerMallory MillerKaren MillerJennifer MiraliaCatherine MonroeKim MooreKelly MosbyMichelle MulliganLaura MurdockTara MurphyBeth NealeSuzy NurkinJean OdomLori O'KeefeAllison OrtlipAngie PackerCatharine PappasMarnie ParkCookie ParnellDore PellicciottaPhyllis PerryKerri PorterMary Margaret PorterSusan PorterWoods PottsAnn RansonDonna RasileMimi ReesRuby ReinhardJudy RobinsonWoodie RobinsonEllie RoseNancy RuaneSarah RyanSamantha SchmergeGinger SeabrookTessa ShaneClaire ShapackAnn SheaCatinna SiderisJulie SimmonsAshley SmithDorothy SmithSherese SmithMary Beth SnyderLeAnn Sommerkamp

Meredith SorrellSusan SpeckmanGina SpenceSusan StaffordPatricia StenhousePam StoweBecky StoweCaryl StriblingVirginia SuttonNancy TarggartCarol ThomasReaves ThompsonMarsha ThrasherLisa TomchinMarrene TweryCathlean UtzigAlison Van PeltElizabeth VaughnLori VeithSandy VlahosMargaret WagersKristine WahrLaura WalgerJulie Wall-BurrisNichelle WeintraubBetsy WesterbergLois WhartonDebbie WhelchelDebbie WhiteVirginia WhiteLeeAnne WhitleyApril WhitlockMarsha WigginsSusie WilcoxKatherine WilliamsKarri WilliamsSara WillisKelly Young

We appreciate your support. If we have misspelled or omitted your name, pleasecontact our Development Office at 704-973-2804. Gifts current as of Nov. 4, 2019. + Denotes deceased

* Donations made to the Sarah Leggett Peacock Memorial Fund.

**Indicates additional support to the Sarah Leggett Peacock Memorial Fund.

Other donations include: Ginny & Roger Cobb, Michele & Stephen Mangan, Woodie & Shep Robinson, and Lynn & James Pope.

ImaginOn at night


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.

Special shout outs to family and friendsDonors can share a message in our playbills. Find out how you can participate by visiting ctcharlotte.org and clicking

on Giving> Giving Levels and Benefits or by calling our development office at 704-973-2804.

Evan & Zoe, Theatre will spark your imagination and fill you with wonder. Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom & Dad

Carrie-Anne and Noelle, You are AMAZING. You are BRAVE. You are STRONG! Much love from, Mom and Dad XOXO

Ella, Charlotte and John...May you always be lovers of the arts and share your love with others. We LOVE you! Mommy and Daddy

Brantley and Brody - you light up our lives! Mom & Dad

Danny & Wilson, We love you and are so excited to share the new CTC Season with you. Love, Mom & Dad

Dream big, Max!

Celebrating the love of theater together!The Stout Family

A big thank you to CTC for all you do for our community! The Wray Family

Caroline and Zachary - you are our stars. Keep shining brightly. Love, Mommy and Daddy

Davis, Ellie & Nicolas:To my wonderful grandchildren! Nana loves you!

Enjoy the excitement of theatre and grow in your love for learning through the power of the arts.Charles & Brenda LaBorde

Harper, Mary Elliott & William: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

Kendall and Tommy,Believe in yourselves and do great things!Much love, Mom and Dad

Dear Buggy, You shine so bright, on stage and off. We love you to the moon and back! xo, mama doll & dada

Sakari, You are smart, happy, beautiful and loved. Never forget it.

We love you Myra & Ellie. Love Mom & Dad.

Oscar and Charlie, We hope you will cherishthese theater experiences and develop alifelong love of the arts. We love you!

NovemberLeighton MorrisKate HurdJack ReaHall LaBrosseJillian StarMaggie WilliamsWhitten ReaZoe SchollCaroline KeyOliver BrooksBenjamin SmithOwen StaffordConnor StoutKayra KalyonEvan SchollAddie BowlesRyland WeintraubEric DrydenCassie OdumSarah CraigeSloan EllisonKate Seaman

DecemberLucas ElfordDrew MisiavegAtlas BeachumElliott SchumanKevin MillerDavis Wiggins-MooreEllie Wiggins-MooreEvelyn BeachumElias HumphreyCaitlyn EndyOlivia CamposJames MurdockAlex StiefelAnna DorschWyatt GrayCharlie ArningEverett Hughes


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Children's Theatre of Charlotte provides $2 tickets to productions and special events for families receiving public assistance and organizations helping under-served communities. Families with EBT cards can apply and request up to six tickets per production, available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis for productions through-out the season. For more details, visit ctcharlotte.org > Financial-Aid - Reduced-Cost Tickets.

"We’re excited to see the great shows for this season - starting with Peter Pan! And what a treat it is that we’ve been, literally, afforded the opportunity to do so through CTC’s truly kind and remarkably generous financial aid programs, including ticket sales. It is no small thing that CTC has chosen to reach out and be accessible to everyone within Charlotte, and give children and their families the immeasurably valuable gift of the arts by making ticket prices so affordable! CTC walks-the-talk, and we say BRAVO and a multitude of heartfelt thanks for that. Take good care and blessings to you all!" - A grateful family

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