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CPI Security, The Dickson Foundation, Mitchell Kelling, Laura & Brian Murdock, Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola by Robert Kauzlaric based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith SPONSORED BY Children’s Theatre of Charlotte SHOWGUIDE Jan. 4 - Jan. 18, 2020| Wells Fargo Playhouse Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, with funding from the Arts & Science Council and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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CPI Security, The Dickson Foundation, Mitchell Kelling, Laura & Brian Murdock,Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola

by Robert Kauzlaricbased on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

SPONSORED BY

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

SHOWGUIDEJan. 4 - Jan. 18, 2020| Wells Fargo Playhouse

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, with funding from the Arts & Science Council and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of theDepartment of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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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.

Education programs offer a wide array of programming to help young people discover their talents, build self-confidence, develop leadership and

problem-solving skills and inspire their thinking about the world.

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!

Adam Burke, Artistic DirectorLinda Reynolds, Managing Director

Welcome

Linda Reynolds, Managing Director

Adam Burke, Artistic Director

From the Board of Directors

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

may become subscribers and pay only $2 for their tickets; education program scholarships ensure students have an opportunity to participate; Theatre 360 provides access to extended programming; and sensory-friendlyperformances are available for families with children or adults on the autism spectrum or other sensory sensitivities.

We’re grateful that you are part of this extraordinary organization. Special thanks to our donors, who take the important step of making a philanthropic investment in the amazing work of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. You help ensure we remain positioned to provide you with the excellent programs you have come to expect.

See you at the Theatre!

Tim RogersChair, Board of Directors

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presents

Videotaping, photography and other video or audio recording of this production is prohibited.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!by Robert Kauzlaric

based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

SPONSORED BY

CPI Security, The Dickson Foundation, Mitchell Kelling, Laura & Brian Murdock,Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola

Jan. 4 to Jan. 18, 2020Wells Fargo Playhouse

Running time approximately 60 minutes.

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and every generous act in between – FFTC helps you make a lasting impact.

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Director Melissa Ohlman-RobergeMusic Director Charlene ThomasStage Manager Steven James

Scenic Designer Tim ParatiCostume Designer Courtney ScottLighting Designer Robyn Warfield

Sound Designer Tyler Knowles

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GROUP SALES AVAILABLE

Visit ctcharlotte.org for more information or callthe Box Office at 704-973-2828 (M - F, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

We offer discounts for groups of 10 or more

ENJOY THESE BENEFITS:Easy payment plans

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Peter Pan, photo by John Merrick

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Peter Pan, photo by John Merrick

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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!

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

JanuaryCoby MartinPenelope LongHayden KupermanFiona StoutGarrett MurchisonZachary ShawAubrey CountrymanGus GlassnerBrandon WilliamsLily SeamanLilly MurchisonBrynn BonackHarry DudaSeth BurkeElyse GlassnerOlivia NashCody SmithAvery JonesPiper Jones

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Cast and creative teamAlex Aguilar (Rocky, Magill, Maxwell, Dr. Robert, Martha) could not be happier returning to perform with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Magill and various roles). Since obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, he has been working with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as a Resident Actor, Dance Captain, and Teaching Artist. Aguilar has performed professionally in Charlotte since 2004. He has trained in dance at UNC Charlotte, various ballroom

studios, as well as Debbie Allen Dance Academy where he received recognition. Previous theater credits include: Spelling 2-5-5 (Simon), Rapunzel (Rafi), Disney’s Aladdin Jr. (Aladdin), and Shrek: The Musical (Donkey). He would like to recognize the people in his life that continue to push him to follow his dreams and motivate his unique ambitions. “You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something is lost.”

Courtney Reasoner (Julia) has her BA in Music with focus in vocal performance. She worked for three seasons with Columbia Children’s Theatre in Columbia, SC where favorite productions included: James and the Giant Peach (Spider); Miss Nelson is Missing (Allison); Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Goldilocks); and Peter Pan and Wendy (Peter Pan). Courtney has also worked as a soprano soloist at Church of the Apostles in Columbia and has music directed with Columbia Children’s Theatre. Other credits include: Beth March (Little

Women); Sally (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown); Ariel (The Little Mermaid); and Belle (Beauty and the Beast).

Will Burton-Edwards (Alexander T. Wolf) is delighted to continue his work with the resident touring company of Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Last year he played Jake in Jennifer Overton’s Spelling 2-5-5 and The Musician in Mike Kenney’s Rapunzel. Will loves children, and earnestly believes in the importance of exposing children to theater arts opportunities at a young age. He completed his undergraduate work at Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, double majoring in Physics and Theater Arts. He’s so excited to

share our work with all of you throughout this school year!

Rasheeda Moore (The Honorable Prudence) is excited to work with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s resident touring company for a third year. While touring she’s enjoyed such roles as Diane in Spelling 2-5-5, Nan in Rapunzel, Fairy in The Velveteen Rabbit, and Violet in Beauty and the Beast. Rasheeda also enjoys working with Queen City Comedy on their various sketch comedy, and improvisation projects. She earned her BA from Greensboro College, and her MFA from The University of Southern Mississippi.

Melissa Ohlman-Roberge (Director) has worked professionally in the arts as a director, performer, mentor, and educator for 35+ years. She is thrilled to be returning to CTC, having directed A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt and the touring production of Rapunzel. Originally from Connecticut,

About the showCastRocky, Magill, Maxwell, Dr. Robert, Martha..........Alex AguilarJulia...............................................................Courtney ReasonerAlexander T. Wolf.........................................Will Burton-EdwardsThe Honorable Prudence...............................Rasheeda Moore

Creative TeamDirector..............................................Melissa Ohlman-RobergeMusic Director.................................................Charlene ThomasStage Manager...................................................Steven JamesScenic Designer........................................................Tim ParatiCostume Designer.............................................Courtney ScottLighting Designer...............................................Robyn WarfieldSound Designer.....................................................Tyler KnowlesRehearsal Stage Manager...............................Brenna SkinnonProperties Master...................................................Cassie Ward

Musical NumbersPiggy WorldThe Case for the ProsecutionCheeseburgers Ain’t CuteThe Pointy, Pointy Maneuver of Blame-osityAl’s Side of the StoryHurrah! Hooray!

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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.

Melissa began the North Carolina chapter of her directing career with Theatre Charlotte's 1991 production of Annie. With more than 90 directorial credits for her name, Melissa has created a wide variety of productions from large-scale musicals (Ragtime, Carrie, Big Fish, Tuck Everlasting, Catch Me If You Can) to drama/comedies (Wit, Red, The Effect of Gamma Rays, Peter and The Starcatcher); and small, intimate musicals (Title of Show, Next to Normal, Dogfight) to children's theatre (The Velveteen Rabbit, House at Pooh Corner, Jackand the Beanstalk). Melissa earned her Master of Fine Arts in directing from Florida State University and her Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts from Southern Connecticut University. She has opened three theatre spaces and two theatrecompanies, has developed curricula for pre-kindergarten through college and is a six-time recipient of the Metrolina Theatre Association Award for Outstanding Regional Director. Melissa lives in Huntersville with her husband, Kevin. They have three daughters, all of whom are active in the arts.

Charlene Thomas (Music Director) is blessed and honored to return to Children’s Theatre as Music Director, after be-ing the Music Director for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, 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 contin-ues to work as a teaching artist for Children’s Theatre and is also the Director of Contemporary Music at Pineville Unit-ed 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 Direc-tor 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, God-spell, 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 Vo-cal Director at Brooklyn High School of the Arts in Brooklyn, New York. When Charlene is not teaching or leading wor-ship you can find her rehearsing some funky tunes with her band, writing, recording or spending time with her family.

Steven James (Stage Manager) having just returned home to Charlotte after a time spent in New York City, is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre Charlotte. Steven has pre-viously been seen onstage at CTC in Last Stop on Mar-ket Street and Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse. He also toured the Carolinas in CTC’s resident touring company in Mr. Popper’s Penguins and The Imaginators. Offstage Ste-ven spent several summers teaching the tiny humans of CTC's Summer Camps to dance and was privileged to choreograph two teen summer musicals at CTC: Les Miserables and Sweeney Todd and two musicals for CTC’s education OnStage program: Bye, Bye Birdie and Urinetown.

Tim Parati (Scenic Designer) is the Resident Scenic Artist and a Set Designer at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte where he has designed close to 30 productions including The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Accidental Friends, New Kid, Danny, King of the Basement, Too Many Frogs and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. He co-designed Petite Rouge and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. He has also designed for Theatre Charlotte, Opera Carolina, On Q Productions and Queen City Quiz Show. As an actor, Parati's credits include recurring roles on Army Wives and The Walking Dead and in A Time to Kill, From the Earth to the Moon, and John Ad-ams. He sends all his love and thanks to his wife and muse, Kim, for her support and inspiration, their amazing daughter Ava Luna and their spirited pup, Zydeco. Family is strength.

Courtney Scott (Costume Designer) is pleased to join CTC once again this season! A Charlotte native, her designs have been brought to life on the CTC stage for the past 15

years. She earned her MFA at the University of Tennessee and studied in Europe and NY, earning design awards from notable judges including Susan Tsu and William Ivey Long. She loves the process of envisioning a character and seeing it come to life on stage and hopes you enjoy!

Robyn Warfield (Lighting Designer) is excited to be working with Children's Theatre of Charlotte for her second season. She graduated with her MFA in Design from the Universityof North Carolina at Greensboro. Professionally, she has worked for companies like Paper Lantern Theatre Company in Winston-Salem NC, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Meredith NH, First Maria LLC in NYC, Classics in Color in NYC, The Ark Theatre Company in Egremont MA, Shakespeare and Company in Lenox MA, and Berkshire Dance Theatre in Adams MA. www.rkwdesign.com Tyler Knowles (Sound Designer) is thrilled to be returning to the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for his second season and working on The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Tyler received his BFA and MFA in Sound Design and Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tyler has recently worked on The Invisible Boy, Accidental Friends, Pete the Cat, Last Stop on Market Street, and The Lion and the Little Red Bird here at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He has also worked at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre on shows such as Schoolhouse Rock Live, Go Dog. Go!, and Cat in the Hat. He is also an early career member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association.

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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

OUR $2 TICKET PROGRAMProviding access to all

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

Advisory BoardRobin Branstrom, Tom Eiselt, Jami Farris,

Peter Flur, Gina Lawrence

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

Robin Branstrom, Carla DuPuyCynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks

ENCORE! PresidentTammy Jones

Advisory Board

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Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, photo by John Merrick

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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 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 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.

RECOMMENDED READING

If you enjoy the show, check out these books at your local Charlotte Mecklenburg library branch.

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pigby Eugenios Trivizas

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Sharkby Ken Geist and Will Grace

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Talesby Jon Scieszka

The Frog Prince Continuedby Jon Scieszka

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AFTER WATCHING THE SHOW?

1. Who are some of the characters in the play that were not included in the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs? Why do you think the playwright chose to add these characters to the play?

2. Have you ever disagreed with someone about something that happened? How did you resolve the disagreement?

3. Which version of the story do you think is true? What makes you think so?

The Big Bad Wolf on trial

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

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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.

January 24 - Frozen CastlesFebruary 17 - Fairytales with a TwistMarch 27 - Rhyme TimeApril 9 - April ShowersApril 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

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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 Fund

Producing Partners($25,000 to $49,999)Bank of America FoundationBlackArch PartnersThe Shubert FoundationTHRIVE 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)The Britton Foundation

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 KimJennifer & Jack RossThe Sario FamilyThe Watts Family

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

($3,000 to $4,999)Joan Martin & Patrick BurgessHerb & Gina Clegg**John & Nancy DicksonMr. & Mrs. Greg GonzalezLaKeisha & William JeffersonSarah & Mike KaminskiCatherine & Jerry MaloneMaddie & Brian MyersMallory Navin & Joe ShreveCharlie & Stacia Neugent

Corporate and foundation partners

Individual and family donors

Kathleen & Anthony Sciacca 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 & Chris SochaSusan & Al Stafford**Patrick & Elizabeth Vaughn

Amy 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 NorrisLynn & David RoyerBrittany & Sam SmithRebecca SchultzJohn & Christy SheaCindy & 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 BeyerAnna & Matthew BrothersEric BurgessLucy Bush

Cherise ClarkRachel & Michael CoyneMary Katherine DuboseThe Duda FamilySteve 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 NealeCatherine PhilpottThe 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 AndersonKellye & Mike ArningKimberly AugenbraunMary & Clint BarlowPaul & Cynthia BeugerBina BiekerMr. & Mrs. Alan BlumenthalBetsy & Chris Bohannon*Jennifer BridgesJan & Bill Sims, in Honor of Katharine CowanRennie CuthbertsonDiane DavisDennis DelamarBill & Janny DeLoacheBlair Donald**Melissa DorschThe Campos & Flansburg FamilyRoberta Gamble*Cynthia & Henry GassAndrew Gibbon

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.

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Magda GuichardArlethia HailstockChristina HegginsJonah HeinMartha HirschJ.T. & Jo-Ann HolzingerOlivia & Andrew HortonMr. & Mrs. Stuart JohnsonGrayson JordanThe Kalyon FamilyAnn Kimbro and Mark SmithBen KingKathi & John Knier**Adam McBroom & Lee LaBordeSarah & Tony LathropLouise & Jerry LawsonKarla LeverTrudy LudwigJanet & Rich LymanRobin & John MaxwellElliott & Jennifer McCabe*Dorothy McMillanThe 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 PedroliSteven Levine & Shawnna PledgerAlicia & Jay PowersThe Qasim FamilyJennifer & Sam ReavesShannon & Rob ReichleyMr. & Mrs. Jason RhymerLucy RobinsonRebecca & Jay ScrogginsMelissa ShelleyKaren SteeleWendy StricklandWes & Claudia SturgesRobert SquibbClaire & John TateSheri & Chris TatumJason ThrowerGreg & Sandra VlahosElizabeth WallerMary WareAnne WarrenJayke WatsonAlston O. Wolf

($50 to $99)Carol AdlerElena AirapetianLaurie BellKatrina BurrettElizabeth CassanoRuss Cearley

Donna ChambersBrent ClevengerMichael & Katharine Cowan*Ann CrehoreRobin & James CochranSally DaggettCharles DeckerEmily McCurdy & Joe DennenyRobin DickerShirley Dowling*Dave & Eileen DunlapMeeghan FarleyChris & Sharon FerrisBill & Susan Floyd*Heather FoxStacy FreedRosemary GraidageGary & Pushpa GrossAmanda & Mark GuilePatrick HamrickNicolette HarrisBonnie HartMicah HeinChip & Kristine Lofton, in Honor of Claire HelmSteven IveyChandra JohnsonJohnny JohnsonSusan & Rob JohnsonMary KandellRonald & Mary Margaret KantorConnie & George KnightAthena KortesisTim Waples & Anne LambertJake LeblancPage LeggettMichael LeithRebecca LevyBrooke LowryCharlotte & Dung LySuzette McDanielValecia McDowellJohn McIntoshNicole MimsDavid Miller*Lori MolitorVelda MolitorAdam MontagueLexin MurphyAmanda & Charles MurphyElisabeth NardonyCatherine & Rob OdumHarriet OllmanSarah & Joseph Parisi*Margot & Steve ParrottEmily PasourSarah+ & Robert PeacockKatie PohlheberEmily PorgesTeresa PowellValerie PrestonKimberly ProudmanTommy Prudenti

Mary PughBrooke RugglesStanley RuppeAnat RussellRoxanne RussellRebecca SchumanMavis ScullyGinger & John SeabrookSara SeelapasayKathryn ShawLaura ShwedoJohn SlechtaDanielle SmithBecky SowellPatricia 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

+ 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.

We appreciate your support. If we have misspelled or omitted your name, please call our Development Office at 704-973-2804. Gifts current as of Dec. 6, 2019.

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THE OAKS"A New Model for A New Generation"

At the Oaks, we offer an excellent, Christ-centerededucation in a unique school environment.  We focus

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2019-2020 SEASONAkeelah and the BeeJan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2020For ages 8 and older McColl Family TheatreThemes: fitting in, community and belonging

GRIMMZ Fairy TalesFeb. 21 to Mar. 15, 2020For ages 6 and older Wells Fargo PlayhouseThemes: the power of music, helping others

Havana HopFeb. 29 and Mar. 1, 2020For ages 4 and older McColl Family TheatreThemes: family values, cultural appreciation

Dragons Love TacosApr. 3 to May 3, 2020For ages 4 and older McColl Family TheatreThemes: traditions, new friends

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

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

A mischievous balloon finds its way into the home of a solitary old man, and suddenly his curmudgeonly life is interrupted. Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship can be found in the most unlikely of places.

This Cuban-inspired one-woman show fuses a young girl’s passion with culture and family history. Creator Paige Hernandez introduces us to multiple characters using props, music, dance and costumes on a journey that’s as exciting as it is enlightening. Audiences will have the opportunity to participate in this fun-filled show.

Jay and Will Grimmz, the hip-hop fable story dance-pop sensations, have come back home to the city where they grew up to give a concert. They’re known not just for their sounds but for their powerful storytelling, an inventive remix of familiar classics. The brothers put a modern spin on valuable life lessons in Snow White and the Seven Shawties, Down with Rapunzel, Hanzel & Gretel: Lost in the Hood, and their featured first Granny-winning song, Break, Cinderella, Break! Pay your bling, hear them sing and get ready to drop the mic in this unforgettable theatrical experience.

Life for 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson isn’t easy, especially af-ter losing her father and growing up in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles. Akeelah finds school boring and doesn’t apply herself even though she’s academically gifted. Through the encouragement of teachers and the coaching of a special mentor, she conquers the regional bee and sets her sights on the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But will she overcome her own self-doubt and the pressures of her personal life to bring home the prestigious honor? This uplifting, family-centric story celebrates “winning” in more ways than one.

In a time when singing, dancing and indulgence were for-bidden, fears ran wild in the New England society. Five girls coming of age in Salem Village make a pact to stay bonded as sisters in a secret society. But peer pressure and politics weigh heavily on the shoulders of Abigail, Ann, Mercy, Mary and Betty. This powerful telling of the circumstances preceding the Salem witch trials exposes a powder keg environment that ignites a series of dark events the world will never forget.

What could go wrong when you give a dragon spicy salsa? EVERYTHING. The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon comes to life in a big way as the taco party of all taco parties literally brings down the house. This deliciously funny story will have you laughing out loud and wishing you read the fine print more closely: Now Made with Spicy Jalapeno Peppers.

In 2018, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte launched a unique endeavor called The Kindness Project. Since then, we’ve commissioned four world-premiere plays with kindness as the central theme. We’ve also created a special bracelet that you and your family can request (for free) and wear as a reminder and a symbol to be kind, spread kindness and live kindly.

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

Share your stories of kindness: Visit ctcharlotte.org/kindness

Maybe you brought a neighbor’s newspaper to his or her door. Perhaps you volunteered in a classroom or paid for the coffee of the person in line behind you. Maybe you've seen someone else do something kind. Share your story.

Spread kindness: Use #CTCKindnessProject

We want kindness to spread beyond our stage. So, in your travels, or wherever life takes you, take photo and upload it explaining how you wove kindness into your day. Reach out to our Box Office if you're interested in getting a free Kindness Project bracelet to wear as a reminder to live kindly. They're awesome.

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“Wizard of Oz”

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Strut your stuffAt Providence Day, we encourage our students to step out of their comfort zones and harness their creativity as

forms of self-expression and discovery.

www.ProvidenceDay.org/CelebrateTheArts

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Pictured above: Providence Day Lower, Middle, and Upper School musical “The Wizard of Oz”

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