Theatre By Kids, For Kids!
2015/2016 Season
Hansel and Gretel
Adapted from the classic story by the Brothers Grimm. Play by Vera Morris.
November 6-15, 2015
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204
Deep in a German forest await the Gingerbread Witch and her hobgoblin henchmen ready to transform children into tasty treats. Siblings Hansel and Gretel and their friends go into the woods and suddenly find themselves in the path of the witch. To return home to their parents, this brother and sister duo will have to use their smarts to outwit the evil Witch. Spooky and full of action, we recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Sarah Bolles
Mr. Gunther Bandersnatch
Nicholas Boone
Susie
Caroline Coleman
Father
Alex Cundith
Angel 1, Gingerbread Person
Georgia Deane
Esmeralda
Isabel Dines
Frack
Holly Durham
Frick
Grace Gent
Hansel
Henry Hubbard
Sandman, Gingerbread Person
Samuel Kopylev
Echo 3
Zoe Korejwo
Gingerbread Witch
Jessica Layton
Gretel
Lynn Loftus
Dew Princess, Haunted Gingerbread House Creature
Erin Loftus
Mrs. Twillig Bandersnatch
Kelly McArdle
Petros
Oliver Meek
Head Angel, Haunted Gingerbread House Creature
Katie Nelson
Lydia Avery
Avery O’Kane
Echo 2
Jeffrey Pippins
Mother
Izabella Porter
Angel 2, Gingerbread Person
Megan Tarantino
Angel 3, Gingerbread Person
Marina Tarantino
Johanna
Grace Tarpgaard
Sandy, Gingerbread Person
Brian Tatum
Frederick
Xander Tilock
Baby Frumius Bandersnatch
Miranda Tonsetic
Flake
Lia Vicens
Owl, Haunted Gingerbread House Creature
Mojo Warren
Bob
Annie Wood
Abi Burkholder
Liam Clancy (Production Assistant)
Kara Fagerstrom
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Lili Gallegos
Luci Harris
Caitlyn Knittig
Zach Longsworth
Issac Mann
Colin Meek
Brian Metcalf
Lauren Paight
Camille Pivetta
Lizzy Schoen
Abi Schulken
Matthew Scwanke
Sarah Strunk (Stage Manager)
Isabel Tate
Maddy Wade
Alessandra Williams
A Fairytale Christmas Carol
By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus.
December 4-6, 2015
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two
2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206
In this remake of a Christmas classic, your favorite fairytale characters bring to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s magical Christmas Eve. Mother Goose lends her talents to narrate as the Big Bad Wolf takes on the humbugging lead role. Cinderella, the Three Little Pigs, Old King Cole, and many beloved characters help create a new twist on the traditional Dickensian fable. We recommend this production for ages 4 and older.
Cast from A Fairytale Christmas Carol
Lucy Anderson
Hansel
Logan Baker
Brick
Elisabeth Bellem
Little Red Riding Hood
Faith Blevins
Jack
Samantha Brady
Medium Wolf
Carly Cameron
Black Sheep
Charlotte Cunningham
Twig
Yarden Footlik
Fan
Ameilia Ford
Jacob Midas
Bryce Gastelum
Meriwether
Georgia Gibbon
Tabitha
Adelina Hartley
Queen of Hearts
Colleen Jackson
Cinderella
Sarah Lambert
Fezziwig
Stella Lee
Gretel
Ioanna Lincoln
Big Bad Wolf
Louisa Martial
Goldilocks
Stephanie McHugh
Miss Muffet, Chorus
Sydney Payne
Mary
Carolina Permuy
Bale
Annabel Phoel
Old King Cole
Piper Powell
Humpty Dumpty, Snow White, Chorus
Sophia Schwartz
Philip Charming
Jackson Solley
Mother Goose
Wilhemina Solley
Rumplestiltskin, Chrous
Evelyn Watkins
Little Wolf
Vivian Williams
Crew from A Fairytale Christmas Carol
Liam Clancy (Student Set Designer)
Kara Fagerstrom
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Zachary Longsworth
Will Treene
Annie Wood
Snow White
By Tim Kelly. Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur.
January 8-17, 2016
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204
Snow White is a beautiful young princess who lives with her jealous stepmother, the Queen. When the Queen discovers that Snow White is truly “the fairest of them all,” she devises a plan to continue her reign permanently. After being banished in the woods, Snow White happens upon seven new friends that give her a place to call home. Your family will enjoy this musical adaptation of the classic fairytale. We recommend this musical for ages 4 and older.
Caroline Antonipillai
Gloomy Gus
Matthew Bloss-Baum
Prince
James Brady
Ticklist
Elizabeth Burkholder
Animal Choir
Jackie Castillo
Animal Choir
Maggie Donnelly
Animal Choir
Laura Duffett
Animal Choir
Ariana Hooker
Sarge
Luke Jackins
Animal Choir
Hannah Knittig
Spritely
Maren Knutson
Cat, Animal Choir
Henry Mangum
Mirror
Ella McHugh
Esmerelda
Jillian McLeod
Gabby
Yasmeen Moustafa
Vixen
Belle Perkins
Slowpoke
Aidan Pritchard
Snow White
Zoe Rocchio
Crone
Gabrielle Schaubach
Queen
Nadya Steare
Cat, Animal Choir
Ella Tiller
Snore
Alek Vargas
Kara Fagerstrom
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Annika Fagerstrom (Stage Manager)
Georgia Gibbon
Maggie Keane
Layne Kelly
Ioanna Lincoln
Brian Metcalf
Sarah Strunk
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
Treasure Island (World Premiere)
Play by Matthew Heap. Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
February 27 – March 6, 2016
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204
What starts as a mystery turns into an adventure in a brand new Encore adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. Young Jim Hawkins escapes a dull life to search for where “X” marks the spot on a mysterious treasure map left behind by an old sea captain. Jim meets a slew of thrill seeking sea farers as he races to find the treasure before any pirates do. From the playwright that brought you last season’s hit, The Three Musketeers, we recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Duncan Andrews
Blind Pew, Green Goose
Nicholas Boone
Elizabeth Killigrew
Abi Burkholder
Dr. Livesey
Liam Clancy
Black Dog
Sydney Dodini
Tavern Patron 3, Ship’s Officer
Ethan Dodini
Jeanne de Clisson
Holly Durham
Mr. Arrow
Grace Gent
Annie Bonney
Cecelia Haislmaier
Christina Anne Skyette
Colleen Jackson
Billy Bones
Zach Longsworth
Long John Silver
Louisa Martia
Scurvy Jack Compton
Kelly McArdle
Squire Trelawney
Brian Metcalf
Parrot
Ashley Michaelis
Rot-nose Peter, Tavern Patron 4
Ben Nelson
Two-Toes Sam
Ian Onufrak
Cheese-Thief Ben
Josh Ramthum
Grace O’Malley
Isabella Russo
Anne Dieulevent
Miranda Tonsetic
Squid-Lips Tom, Tavern Patron 1
Hannah Torma
Jacob Grills
Lia Vicens
Captain Smollett
Annie Wood
Jemma Hawkins
Maddy Zobrist
James Brady
Isabel Dines
Annika Fagerstrom
Kara Fagerstrom (Student Assistant Technical Director)
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Isabelle Francis
Luci Harris
Henry Hubbard
Emily Kile
Caitlyn Knittig
Hannah Knittig
Jessica Layton
Ana McMenamin (Stage Manager)
Yasmeen Moustafa
Avery O’Kane
Izabella Porter
Grace Tarpgaard
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn. Book by Rachel Sheinkin. Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Additional material by Jay Reiss. Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine. Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, and Second Stage Theatre.
April 22-24, 2016
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two
2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206
Six young spellers come together at a local school to use their talents to decide who will represent Putnam County in the national bee. Their zany personalities shine as they take on words that most people have never heard of, let alone can spell. Words fly as this fun, modern musical spins a tale of growing up while competing for prestige and bragging rights. Presented by Encore’s Musical Theatre Intensive program. We recommend this production for ages 8 and older.
Cast from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Adam Ashley
William Barfee
Nicholas Boone
Mitch Mahoney/Jesus
Maya Ewart
Olive Ostrovsky
Kimmy Lewis
Marcy Park
Sarah Mack
Douglas Panch
Caleb Dunham
Chip Tolentino/Olive’s Dad/Dan Dad
Brian Metcalf
Logainne Schwartzandgrubinerre
Lucy Rocchio
Rona Lisa Perretti/Olive’s Mom
Zoe Rocchio
Helena Green
Annie Wood
Crew from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Luci Harris (Assistant Stage Manager)
Alannah Rivera (Sound)
Sarah Strunk (Stage Manager)
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare.
May 13-22, 2016
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two
2700 S. Lang St. Arlington, VA 22206
During a fierce storm and devastating surfboard accident, twins Viola and Sebastian are separated. Viola surfaces on a beach, and, believing her brother has disappeared, finds acceptance by disguising herself as a man named Cesario. In a classic case of mistaken identity and unexpected love, hilarity ensues as we meet this 1960’s beach movie cast of characters.
Amanda Bidigare
Viola
Caroline Burnham
Orsino
Kevin Cabral
Catherine
Georgia Deane
Curio
Holly Durham
Sebastian
Ethan Edds
Olivia
Mila Fox-Parola
Officer 2, Beach Girl
Elizabeth Francis
Malvolio
Robert Gessel
Priest, Beach Girl
Tara Hall
Maria
Colleen Jackson
Antonio
Gabriel MacPhail
Fool
Louisa Martial
Valentine
Kelly McArdle
Emilia
Ella McHugh
Captain/Life Guard
Colin McMenamin
Fabian
Ian Onufrak
Dance Girl, Beach Girl, Dance Captain
Caeley Sacher
Andrew Aguecheek
Hannah Torma
Sir Toby Belch
Christopher Zane
Penn Bauman
Liam Clancy (Stage Manager)
Annika Fagerstrom
Emily Kile
Connor O’Malley
Izabella Porter
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
Cul de Sac (World Premiere)
Play by Amy Thompson. Adapted from the comic strip, Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson.
June 3-12, 2016
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204
Four-year-old Alice Otterloop and her older brother, Petey, learn about friendship and the importance of being yourself in this world premiere play adaptation of Richard Thompson’s nationally syndicated Cul De Sac comic strip. When Alice decides to help Petey become more “exciting,” she risks sending Petey further into his shell. With the help other their parents, teachers, and new and old friends, the Otterloop children just might be able to learn something from each other. We recommend this production for ages 4 and older.
Jackie Adams
Loris
Kiernan Almand
Gloria/Fish-slapping Bear/Zombie Toad
Azalea Amaya
Drummer/Parent/Zombie Toad
Matthew Bloss-Baum
Dill
Kostya Cook
Scientist/Zombie Toad (Act 2 only)
Laura Duffett
Bubbsey Clownpants/Sofie’s Mother/Musician
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Alice
Gabriella Flanagan
Nara/Bear-slapping Fish
Yarden Footlik
D’Amoragon/3rd Grade Girl 1
Georgia Gibbon
Miss Bliss
Lindsey Gradowski
Mr. Otterloop
Henry Hubbard
Mrs. Otterloop
Caitlyn Knittig
Kevin
Oliver Meek
Beni
David Myers
Andre
Joey Pickel
Viola
Kyra Radomsky
Loris’ Mother/Musician/Zombie Toad
Mia Randers-Pehrson
Mr. Spinnerack
Declan Roberts
Sofie
Elizabeth Rotherham
Marcus
Tyler Smallwood
Petey
Xander Tilock
Triangle Player/Parent/Zombie Toad
Lillian Try
Park Ranger/Zombie Toad
Lia Vicens
Polyfill/Parent/Zombie Toad
Evelyn Watkins
Liam Clancy
Isabel Dines (House Manager)
Annika Fagerstrom
Kara Fagerstrom
Luci Harris
Ella McHugh
Colin Meek
Amelia Myers
Erin Poplin
Colin Rimsky
Isabella Russo
Addison Sharp
Sarah Strunk (Student Assistant Technical Director)
Grace Tarpgaard
Maddie Zobrist
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins
Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs & additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh.
July 15-24, 2016
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre
125 S. Old Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22204
Mary Poppins is a practically perfect, spoonful of sugar nanny that unexpectedly arrives in the Banks household one blustery day. Using lessons disguised as games, she helps to teach the Banks children how to be their best selves. But, is Mary Poppins’ magic enough to save this family from drifting apart? Enjoy your favorite Disney melodies in this Broadway adaptation that won seven TONY awards, including Best Musical. We recommend this musical for ages 6 and older.
Rebecca Blacksten
Admiral Boom, Neleus, Ensemble
Nicholas Boone
Northbrook, Ensemble
James Brady
Vonhussler, Doll, Ensemble
Marie Brittain
Robertson Ay
Liam Clancy
Mary Poppins
Kaely Clapper
Valentine, Ensemble
Carol Jean
Bird Woman, Ensemble
Annelise Coffin
Ensemble
Ava Coffin
Ensemble
Sean Hackes
Miss Smythe, Teddy Bear
Daria Hoobchaak
George Banks
Erich Izdepski
Ensemble
Evelyn Izdepski
Winifred Banks
Kristen Jepperson
Queen Victoria
Marji Jepperson
Jane Banks
Brenna Kay
Mr. Punch, Ensemble
Hannah Knittig
Katie Nana, Bank Chairman
Tara Koslov
Ensemble
Kimmy Lewis
Miss Andrew, Ensemble
Meghan Mack
Annie, Ensemble
Sarah Mack
Policeman, Ensemble
Louisa Martial
Bert
Brian Metcalf
Mrs. Corry, Ensemble
Martha-Grace Moore
Ensemble
Sofia Parfomak
Michael Banks
Aidan Pritchard
Fannie, Ensemble
Lucy Rocchio
Miss Lark, Ensemble
Katelyn Sparks
Mrs. Brill
Anita Tellez-Mansey
Park Keeper, Ensemble
Annie Wood
Sam Barrett
Charles Boone
Paddy Clancy
Jim Clancy (Flight Director)
Maya Edwards
Annika Fagerstrom
Fred Fagerstrom
Kara Fagerstrom
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Sarah Fahrenkrug
Alexander Klein
Caitlyn Knittig
Jessica Layton
Zach Longsworth
Izabella Porter
Colin Rimsky
Jenny Rubin (Production Stage Manager)
Lia Vicens
David Wade
Michael Rogers, DDS is delighted to sponsor this production.
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Production photos by Larry McClemons