Theatre By Kids, For Kids!
2018/2019 Season
Ghostchasers!
By Tim Kelly
Oct 5-14, 2018
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
Things are at their worst at the Asylum for the Extremely Tense, run by the famous Dr. Horace Roy. An earthquake jolt has freed a poltergeist, and it’s creating mischief! The patients have locked up the staff and nobody can tell who’s who! Luckily, Dr. Roy’s cousin Harriet knows just who to call… the Ghostchasers! Honcho and his staff of student ghostchasers are equipped with an array of strange and incredible gadgets, but are they ready for the call? We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Kiernan Almand
Miss Lemming
Lucy Anderson
Elmer
Jeb Bachrack
Joan Carter
Clay Bernstein
Sarah Bolles
Sergeant Ruff
Cabdriver
Eilish Carroll-Gavula
Horace
Pranav Choudhary
Miss Pierce
Maggie Donnelly
Dr. Roy
Bryce Gastelum
Wally, Act Two Poltergeist
Alex Hemel
Peggy
Juliette KKane
Private Howard
Fiona Kubiak
Madam Mysteria
Meaghan Leahy
Detective Pepperday, Act One Poltergeist
Stella Lee
Lydia Snoop
Annie Lyons
Cleaning Woman, Constance Bulonia
Lauren Maho
Betty
Sarah McBurney
Honcho
Oliver Meek
Private Waite
Caleb Pennington
Jimmy Valentine
Sebastian Ramthun
Georgina
Ryely Rogers
Orderly
Elec Schoenbrun
Joy
Quinn Sumerlin
Zombie
Rebecca Waylus
Front of House
Matthew Bloss-Baum
Backstage Crew
Riley Dennis
Front of House
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Front of House
Luci Harris
Stage Manager
Caitlyn Knittig
House Manager
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Sam Regardie
Front of House
Declan Roberts
Backstage Crew
Mia Tanner
Backstage Crew
Margaret Yacobucci
Backstage Crew
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- Ghostchasers are on the hunt! From left to right: Elmer (Jeb Bachrack), Dorothy (Caroline Whitaker), Honcho (Oliver Meek) and Peggy (Juliette Kane). Photo by Rebecca Pfeil.
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A Sidewalk Stroll
Devised by Rachel Hynes
Oct 20 – Nov 9, 2018
Encore’s Main Campus
4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207
In its play series, Theatre for the Very Young, Encore Stage & Studio presents “A Sidewalk Stroll”–starring professional artists who bring park adventures and friendly animals to life, all the while teaching your little one about navigating through life’s surprises. Recommended for ages 1 and older.
Adrian Inglesias
The Yellow One
A.K. Nell
The Blue One
Jessi Shull
Jingle ARRGH the Way!
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Nov 16-18, Nov 30-Dec 9, 2018
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
A mysterious message left in the crow’s nest of their ship brings Captain Braid Beard and his pirate mates back to North Beach to seek out young Jeremy Jacob to help solve a riddle and find the Christmas treasure. Favorite characters, a rollicking story, great songs, and a trip to the North Pole to find “you know who” – makes Jingle ARRGH the Way! a wonderful holiday show for the whole family. Based on a story by Melinda Long, author of How I Became a Pirate. We recommend this musical for ages 4 and older.
Cast from Jingle ARRGH the Way!
Jackie Bruen
Elizabeth Burkholder
Max the Pirate
Pirate, Elf
Matthew Craugh
Pirate
Ellie
Denney
Braid Beard
Christopher Federico
Pirate, Elf
Jacob Fridman
Pirate, Elf
Jordan Funk
Pirate
Rachel Grooms
Pirate, Elf
Samantha Grooms
Pirate
Marley Hegtvedt
Dad, Pirate
Evan Holt
Pirate
Angie Kaminsky
Mom, Pirate
Mercedes Kim
Pirate
Rina Kopylev
Pirate
Meredith Lawler
Pirate, Elf
Ali Link
Pirate
Purvi Oberkirsch
Sharktooth the Pirate
Kate Oliver
Pirate
Sanaa Rodriguez
Pirate, Elf
Charlotte Rohr
Pirate, Elf
Molly Savage
Swill the Pirate
Bridget Schaller
Pirate, Elf
Libby Smith
Santa, Pirate
Brian Tatum
Jeremy Jacob
Lillian Try
Pirate Pierre
Vivien Williams
Crew from Jingle ARRGH the Way!
Backstage Crew
Dora Bowen-Glazeroff
Front of House
Jacob Bowen-Glazeroff
House Manager in Training
Liam Calhoun
Backstage Crew
Adeline Harold
Front of House
Hunter Harris
Backstage Crew
Will Hemmens
Front of House
Caitlyn Knittig
Backstage Crew
Hannah Knittig
Backstage Crew
Isa Paley
Front of House
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Josh Ramthun
Stage Manager
Sebastian Ramthun
Backstage Crew
Ella Tiller
Backstage Crew
The Enchanted Bookshop
By Todd Wallinger
Jan 11-20, 2019
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
During the day, A Likely Story looks like any other bookshop, but at night the characters inside the books come alive. Classic characters — including Dorothy Gale, Pollyanna, Heidi, Tom Sawyer and more — long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. When a pair of smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters must find a way to rescue the bookshop without being seen. Join us on this magical mission to celebrate the enchantment and joy of reading. We recommend this production for ages 4 and older.
Cast from The Enchanted Bookshop
Peyton Bliley
Officer Ketchum
Codie Campbell
Wicked Witch of the West
Catherine Cassidy
Bomba
Catalina Coronado
Hopalong Cassidy
Rory Crider
Heidi
Kylen Davis
Long John Silver
Riley Dennis
Margie
Caroline Egan
Eddie
Madeline Florio
Frankenstein
Alex Hemel
Lurina
Clara Jadwin
Will Scarlet
Caroline Johnston
Timmy
Murphy Keller
Fingers
Rachel Knox
Queen of Hearts
Amelia Lucien
Robin Hood
Alexandra Matheny
Book Fairy
Freya Nardelli
Pollyanna
Sydney Payne
Fagin
Olivia Plimpton
Sherlock Holmes
Sam Regardie
Tom Sawyer
Xander Tilock
Dorothy
Emmie Vajda
Toes
Juli Walitt
Lady in Red
Rebecca Waylus
Doctor Dolittle
Elena Wear
Toto
Gabby Wilson
Crew from The Enchanted Bookshop
Backstage Crew
Dora Bowen-Glazeroff
Front of House
Jacob Bowen-Glazeroff
Front of House
Pranav Choudhary
House Manager
Bryce Gastelum
Front of House
Luci Harris
Backstage Crew
Oliver Meek
Backstage Crew
Maya Murray
Backstage Crew
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Bella Porter
Stage Manager
Quinn Sumerlin
Front of House
Robin Hood
By Tim Kelly
Feb 22-Mar 3, 2019
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham are cruel and unfair to their citizens. Robin Hood and his merry men are on a mission to help by taking from the rich and giving back to the poor. To arms! When the Sheriff and Lady Merle hatch a plan to stop him, Robin Hood must save Maid Marian, defeat the awful sheriff, and secure Nottingham for the true king’s return. We recommend this production for ages 6 and older.
Lucy Anderson
Reynold Greenleaf, Horse, Morris Dancer
Jeb Bachrack
Scribe
Faith Blevins
Soldier Peter, Morris Dancer
Jackie Bruen
Soldier Martin
Eilish Carroll-Gavula
Sheriff’s Wife
Maggie Donnelly
Annabel
Nyla Elder
Sheriff
Erik Fagerstrom
Friar Tuck
Conor Farah
Delia the Master of Ceremonies, Caravan Escort
America Flores
Daniel of Doncaster, Horse, Morris Dancer
Daniel Gates
Mother Meg
Angie Kaminsky
Old Widow, Sprite
Emma Lacy
Beth, Morris Dancer
Sarah McBurney
Little John
Oliver Meek
Anne, Horse
Purvi Oberkirsch
Salome
Isa Paley
Alan-A-Dale
Sebastian Ramthun
Will Scarlet
Sam Regardie
Soldier Kaspar, Morris Dancer
Tess Rowan
Much the Miller’s Son
Will Ruff
Stranger
Bridget Schaller
Maid Marian
Quinn Sumerlin
Robin Hood
Xander Tilock
Lady Merle
Hannah Torma
Margaret the Miller’s Daughter, Horse
Margaret Yacobucci
House Manager
Liam Calhoun
Backstage Crew
Riley Dennis
Backstage Crew
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Backstage Crew, Assistant Technical Director
Jordan Funk
Front of House
Elena Green
Backstage Crew
Adeline Harold
Backstage Crew
Hunter Harris
Backstage Crew
Evan Holt
Backstage Crew
Hannah Knittig
Stage Manager
Lauren Maho
Front of House
Ian McBurney
Backstage Crew
Sarah Mund
Front of House
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Romeo Quini
Backstage Crew
Isabel Tate
Student Assistant Costume Designer
Rocket Woman
Devised by Rachel Hynes
Apr. 4-12 & May 9-11, 2019
Encore’s Main Campus
4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207
With the help of a beatboxing robot, a brave Rocket Woman, and some cardboard boxes, our hero prepares for a journey that is out of this world! Watch as she uses her creativity, ingenuity and dedication to reach her goals and the stars! Join our characters as they build a rocket, all the while exploring rhythm, teamwork and perseverance. That’s one step for this Rocket Woman, one giant leap for imagination!
A.K. Nell
Rocket Woman
Emily Sucher
Jean Pierre
Anderson Wells
The Talented Clementine
Encore Stage & Studio and Kid Pan Alley present the world premiere of The Talented Clementine
Script by Paul Reisler. Lyrics and Music by Paul Reisler and children in Kid Pan Alley residencies excepted as noted.
Adapted from the book, “The Talented Clementine” by Sara Pennypacker published by Disney Hyperion.
May 31-Jun 9, 2019
Gunston Arts Center – Theatre One
2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
Clementine gets nervous when her third grade teacher announces that her class will be putting on a talent show to raise money for the spring trip. She can’t sing or dance or play an instrument like her super talented friend Margaret, and what talents she does have would not work on a stage. Clementine must find an act, any act, to perform before the night of the big show. But with only a few days to do so, can she put it together in time? We recommend this musical for ages 6 and older.
Cast from The Talented Clementine
Matthew Bloss-Baum
Willy
Eilish Carroll-Gavula
Moisturizer the Cat, Maria
Catalina Coronado
Mrs. Chase
Maggie Donnelly
Clementine
Nyla Elder
Salesman
Jordan Funk
Brother
Hanna Germain
Alan
Madison Halla
Edwina
Kathleen Hearne
Janitor, Student
John Hemmens
Margaret
Alannah Hjelm
Waiter, Student
Kira Kettler
Hillary
Mercedes Kim
Mrs. Righty-O, Student
Ali Link
Susan
Sarah McBurney
Sidney
Addison Nichols
Dog, Student
Purvi Oberkirsch
Mrs. Rice
Isa Paley
Joe
Kaspar Parfomak
D’Matz
Sofia Parfomak
Lilly
Kylie Payne
Mom
Valeria Peterson
Mitchell
Will Ruff
Billie
Ava Tavakkoli
Hooper 1
Lillian Try
Hooper 2
Alex Walitt
Crew from The Talented Clementine
Sarah Bolles
Dora Bowen-Glazeroff
House Manager
Jacob Bowen-Glazeroff
Front of House
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Backstage Crew
Josephine Flannery-Goodman
Backstage Crew
Bryce Gastelum
Backstage Crew
Lindsey Gradowski
Stage Manager
Luci Harris
Backstage Crew
Evan Holt
Backstage Crew
Hannah Knittig
Backstage Crew
Ian McBurney
Backstage Crew
Johnny Parfomak
Backstage Crew
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Kyra Radomsky
Front of House
Sam Regardie
Backstage Crew
Brian Tatum
Front of House
Xander Tilock
Backstage Crew
Lila VanderPoel
Backstage Crew
Disney's Newsies
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein
Jul 19-28, 2019
Kenmore Middle School
202 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teen aged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! We recommend this musical for ages 6 and up.
DJ Bartly
Frieda Weisel
Faith Blevins
Bunsen, Youth Newsie, Goon
Matthew Bloss-Baum
Splasher, Stage Manager
Alexander Carr
Mayor, Mr. Jacobi, Nunzio
William Choi
Youth Newsie
Rory Crider
Oscar Delancy
Carson Cullen
Snyder
Laurie Dacus
Jack Kelly
Kyle Dalsimer
Jo Jo
Kason Daniels
Youth Newsie
Eliza Froemke
Hannah, Bowery Beauty
Jane Gerrard
Bowery Beauty, Nun #1, Dancer Newsie
Alana Gibson
Seitz, Weisel
Sean Gilly
Joseph Pulitzer
Ben Hemmens
Youth Newsie, Goon
Will Hemmens
Race
Sierra Hoffman
Roosevelt, Policeman, Guard, Photographer
Erich Izdepski
Bowery Beauty, Nun, Woman, Ike
Evie Izdepski
Youth Newsie
Maria Jackle
Elmer (Specialty Dancer Newsie)
Moira Jamberdino
Youth Newsie, Sally
Juliette Kane
Les
Nasim Abdul Khaaliq
Katherine
Emma Kiely-Hampson
Youth Newsie
Madeline Kirchoff
Youth Newsie
Allison Kleinberg
Scab #2, Youth Newsie
Katerina Larrick
Scab #3, Youth Newsie
Ali Link
Albert
Henry Mason
Darcy, Dancer Newsie
Sarah McBurney
Medda Larkin
Shannon McCarthy
Romeo
Josie Morgan
Finch
A.K. Nell
Henry
Kyler Neville
Crutchie
Logan Neville
Spot Conlon, Specs
Eli Nygaard
Scab #1, Youth Newsie
Sydney Payne
Davey
Garrett Rinker
Tommy Boy
Declan Roberts
Bill, Youth Newsie, Goon
Xander Tilock
Bowery Beauty, Nun, Mike
Madeleine Taylor
Bowery Beauty, Nun, Dancer Newsie
Emmie Vajda
Buttons (Specialty Dancer Newsie)
Dani Vernon
Bowery Beauty, Nun, Dancer Newsie
Dahlia Vicens
Morris Delancy
Tilli Widenhofer
Codie Campbell
Front of House
Riley Dennis
Front of House
Maggie Donnelly
Front of House
Nyla Elder
Front of House
Kerstin Fagerstrom
Backstage Crew
Jordan Funk
Backstage Crew
Luci Harris
Backstage Crew
Alex Hemel
Backstage Crew
Alex Klein
Backstage Crew
Meaghan Leahy
Backstage Crew
Maya Murray
Backstage Crew
Sophia Parfomak
Backstage Crew
Caleb Pennington
Front of House
Jack Ploetz
Backstage Crew
Rebecca Popp
Backstage Crew
Ari Randers-Pehrson
Backstage Crew
Mia Randers-Pehrson
Backstage Crew
Brian Tatum
Backstage Crew
Noah Thirkill
Front of House Crew
Noah Vasquez
Backstage Crew
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