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A YEAR WITH FROG & TOADIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

421 West 54th Street, New York, NH 10019

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

www.MTIShows.com

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Many Thanks to The Granite Group for sponsoring this show!

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Act OneA Year With Frog and Toad

Spring

Seeds

The Letter

Getta Load Of Toad

Alone

The Letter #2

Cookies

Act TwoThe Kite

Leaves: A Year With Frog and Toad Reprise

He’ll Never Know

Shivers

The Letter #3

Down The Hill

I’m Coming Out Of My Shell

Toad To The Rescue

Merry Almost Christmas

Finale: A Year With Frog and Toad

OUR CASTFrog ..................................................................................... Ben Morton

Toad .............................................................................. Anyssa Mitchell

Birds ........................... Dottie Charest, Kelly Frasca, Grace Greenaway,

................................. Devon Kuchta, Kathleen Laramie, Hailey Sullivan

Lizard ................................................................................ Isaac George

Lizard Crew ............................................ Shira Grossman, Ellie Klayton

Moles ............................................ Carly Fryatt, Nick Griffis, Ella Landry

Mice ..................................................... Samantha Parks, Emily Valcourt

Snail ............................................................................ Julian Jagentenfl

Snail Crew ........................ Eli Goodman, Trisha Mistry, Molly O’Connell

Turtle ................................................................................ Joshua Booth

Squirrels .............................................Shayla Melanson, Grace Morton,

.............................................................. Sarah Ross, Claire Seddon

Mother Frog .................................................................. Mary Grabowski

Father Frog ...................................................................... Jonah Savage

Young Frog ...........................................................................Nate Griffis

Large and Terrible Frog ....................................................... Andrew Tall

Ensemble Bumblebees ................... Jaiden Ackerman, Avelynn Cormier,

..................................................... Emma Duncan, Emma Mathson

Ensemble Fireflies ....................... Violet Cameron-Webb, Mary Holland,

............................................................................................ Jenna Ross

Ensemble Flowers ..................................... Siena Moskun, Emma Pearl,

...................................................................... Molly Sullivan, Mia Taylor

Ensemble Ladybugs ..................... Margaret Barker, Rebecca Manning,

...................................................................................... Briana Turcotte

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Our Production Team

Jr Actorsingers Youth Community Theater is run by volunteers.“Many hands make light work” (~John Heywood)

Without these people, the work would be impossible.

Director ........................................................................................................Carol Gorelick

Music Director ....................................................................................................Julia Killey

Choreographer ..................................................................................................Katie Tocci

Producers ....................................................................... Jenn Morton & Michelle Morrison

Audition Board/Helpers .........Evelynn Decker, Maddie Kuchta, Sarah May, Shawn Manning

Audition Accompanist ....................................................................................... Jed Holland

Orchestra Musicians ....................................... John Burkitt, Sara Dempster, Ben Gorelick,

......................................................................... Andrew Holland, Suzi Killey, Alice Regneri

Technical Director ........................................................................................ Tom Ritrovato

Lighting & Sound Design ................................... Craig Brennan & Rick Brooks & Ken Gray

Sound Operator ............................................................................................. Eric Charest

Light Operator .............................................................................................. Tom Ritrovato

Set Design ........................................................................................ Carol & Don Gorelick

Set Building/Painting ........................................... Vipul Mistry, Tina Parks, Charlie Seddon,

................................................................................................... Andy Webb, Bill Wenrich

Stage Managers ................................................................... Emily Tibbitts & Madison Roe

Stage Crew .............................................. Bob Frasca, Don Gorelick, Michelle Morrison

Costume Team: ................................... Carole Barker, Danielle Charest, Priscilla Cormier,

.............................................................................................. Lisa Laramie, Kate O’Shea

Props Team ............. Kim Cameron- Webb, Adrienne George, Carol Gorelick, Leanne Tall

Program ........................................................................................................ Silvia Harper

Photographer .................................................................................................. Jenn Morton

House Managers .................................................................Bev Frasca & Shawn Manning

Ticket Team ............................. Maureen Booth, Martha Daniels-Holland, Kerry Schneider

Concessions ........................................................................ Jane Goodman & Sarah May

Shout Out Coordinator ............................................................................. Danielle Charest

Lobby Design ...................................................................... Noelle Landry, Andrea Seddon

T-Shirt Coordinators ........................................................ Carole Barker & Amy Grabowski

Raffle Basket Coordinator ...................... Tanya Ackerman, Melissa Baxter, Andrea Seddon

Cast Party Coordinators ............................. Adrienne George, Noelle Landry, Caitlyn Pearl

THANK YOU to the many parent volunteers who helped with

moving everything back & forth between the Hall and the Theater.

Also, special thanks to the Tall family for their donation of the

rental truck!

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Kelly Frasca (Bird)- Kelly is thrilled to be part of her last Junior

Actorsingers production and thrilled to be sharing the stage with

many friends from productions past. Kelly would like to thank her

parents for their love and support. Her love of theater began to grow

after watching her father perform in the Actorsingers 2006 produc-

tion of Cats. She would like to thank the directorial staff for casting

her and the many things they’ve taught her.

Carly Fryatt (Mole)- Carly is thrilled to be a part of Frog and Toad. It

has been a great experience for her. She learned ways to become

a better singer and actor. She was most excited about having place

to go and have fun with her friends and fellow cast members. She

was part of the Fairgrounds Middle school select choir and

production The Little Mermaid at FMS as well. She had the best

time ever in the making of this play!

Isaac George (Lizard)- Isaac is excited to be performing again

with his friends at Actorsingers, having previously appeared in School

House Rock and The Music Man. In his free time, Isaac enjoys

drawing, soccer and ultimate frisbee. He would like to thank his

family for all of their love and support. Enjoy the show!

Eli Goodman (Snail)- Eli is in fourth grade at Hollis Upper Elemen-

tary School. This is his second show with Actorsingers and he is

loving every minute of it. When not rehearsing, he is playing bas-

ketball or lacrosse. Many thanks to his amazing mother, who de-

spite her forgetting to bring him to rehearsal, he still manages to

turn in an ace performance.

Mary Grabowski (Mother Frog)- Mary is thrilled to be performing

in this production of A Year With Frog And Toad! She was last seen

in the Junior Actorsingers show, School House Rock, Jr. In her

free time, Mary enjoys Irish Step Dancing, participating in her school

choir, and playing alto and baritone saxophones in her school band

and jazz band. Enjoy the show!

Grace Greenaway (Bird)- This is Grace’s third production with Jr.

Actorsingers. She is thrilled to be participating in this show with her

friends. Besides acting, her other hobbies include gymnastics, run-

ning, and reading. Grace would like to thank her family for their love

and support.

Nathan Griffis (Young Frog)- Nate is happy to be in his first show.

He is in the third grade at Center School where he plays the violin

and is on the student council. He is a brown belt in karate, plays

basketball, and loves to read. He would like to thank his parents and

his brothers for their support.

Jaiden Ackerman (Ensemble)- This is Jaiden’s second produc-

tion and she is very excited. Jaiden is in sixth grade at Elm Street

Middle school. Jaiden enjoys volleyball, reading, gymnastics and

hanging out with family and friends. Jaiden enjoys singing and

dancing and is looking forward to the challenge of a live show.

Margaret Barker (Ensemble)- Margaret is proud and excited to

be performing with the Junior Actorsingers for the first time. In

addition to acting, singing, and dancing, Margaret loves to learn

new things (in her fourth grade classroom and elsewhere), play the

piano, and spend time with her dog, Sara, and her friends. Marga-

ret would like to thank her family and friends for always encourag-

ing her.

Joshua Booth (Turtle)- Josh is happy to be back for his 4th

Actorsingers’ show. Josh has done many shows with his school

and AS, including High School Musical, Jr. (Chad Danforth),

Seussical, Jr. (Horton) (Who/Vlad Vladikoff), Honk, Jr. (Billy) and

Stuart Little (Dr. Carey). Josh’s #1 fans are his mom and brothers,

his dog and his snake. Thanks to the cast and crew for everything!

Violet Cameron-Webb (Ensemble)- Violet is thrilled to join the

company as a member of the ensemble. A fifth-year student at

Hollis Montessori School, Violet lived in Austin, Texas until her move

to New Hampshire. An avid reader, she also loves gymnastics, ski-

ing, and writing. She occasionally disrupts the peace of mind of

ordinary Muggles, just for fun.

Dottie Charest (Bird)- Dottie Charest is very excited to be one of

the Birds in Frog and Toad! You may have seen her in Annie or

Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2 productions put on by Pennichuck

Middle School. Dottie has always had a love for music and the arts.

With the love and support from her family and friends Dottie is able

to do what she loves and follow her dreams!

Avelynn Cormier (Ensemble)- Avelynn Cormier is excited to be in

her first ever play! Besides acting she enjoys fashion, singing, &

playing the piano. Avelynn would like to thank Actorsingers for giv-

ing her the opportunity to be taking part in A Year With Frog &

Toad!!

Emma Duncan (Ensemble)- Emma is excited to be cast in the

Ensemble of Frog and Toad, her second production with Jr.

Actorsingers. Since last year’s School House Rock Jr., she has

definitely caught the acting and singing bug. Emma thanks her

family and friends for their support and encouragement.

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Kathleen Laramie (Bird)- Kathleen is thrilled to be performing inher 4th Jr Actorsinger show! She is a 6th grader at Gate City Char-ter School for the Arts and loves to sing, draw, dance, & act. Sheplays clarinet in her school band and enjoys spending time withfriends. She is a member of the award-winning women’s chorusNew England  Voices in Harmony. Kathleen thanks her Mom & Dadfor all their love & support and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Rebecca Manning (Ensemble)- Rebecca is very excited to be in A

Year With Frog And Toad with Actorsingers. This is Rebecca’s third

show with Actorsingers. Rebecca would like to thank the cast and

crew for being so wonderful. Her brother and dad for following her

along the way and her best friends Abby and Danielle for helping

her practice the songs and dances at home!!

Emma Mathson (Ensemble)- Emma is 9 years old and from

Nashua, NH. This is her 2nd year performing in the ensemble with

the Actorsingers. She loves singing and dancing and playing soc-

cer. Enjoy the show!

Shayla Melanson (Squirrel)- Shayla is excited about her first Jr.Actorsingers production. Shayla previously had roles in 2Pennichuck MS productions, Miss Dorothy Brown in ThoroughlyModern Millie Jr & as a servant in Annie Jr. In addition to actingand singing, Shayla plays flute, loves to read and write stories, andloves to draw. Shayla is grateful to her former music teacher Mrs.Paul for encouraging her interest in music and theater.

Trisha Mistry (Snail Crew)- A Year With Frog and Toad is Trisha’ssecond adventure on stage with Actorsingers. Trisha took her firststage steps as ensemble crew of School House Rock. An avidviolin player, Trisha also enjoys playing piano and singing. Trisha’sfavorite past time includes reading, hiding from her young brother,and playing with her two pet lovebirds Kiwi and Peach.

Anyssa Mitchell (Toad)- Anyssa is overjoyed to be making herdebut with Actorsingers. Recent credits include the role of “Millie” inthe Pennichuck Middle School production of Thoroughly ModernMillie, “Pepper” in the Pennichuck production of Annie, and mul-tiple chorus shows. Anyssa is grateful for this opportunity and wouldlike to thank her friends, family, fellow cast members, and the Pro-duction team for their support.

Ben Morton (Frog)- This is Ben’s 9th musical production, but evenwith the experience of several past shows, he still gets nervous. Benenjoys singing & dancing onstage. Favorite previous roles includeGavroche in Actorsingers’ Les Miserables & Circulation Elvis inSchool House Rock Jr. Ben also enjoys juggling & clowning aroundin Flying Gravity Circus. Special thanks to the Directing Team fortheir help on this show!

Nicholas Griffis (Mole)- Nick is happy to be in his first theatrical

production. He is in the fourth grade at Center School where he

plays flute in the band. He enjoys playing Mine-craft, watching Dr.

Who, and is a brown belt in karate. He would like to thank his

parents and his brothers for their support.

Elzashira “Shira” Welin Grossman (Lizard Crew)- Shira is ex-

cited to be part of another Actorsingers production. She made her

Actorsingers onstage debut in the Youth Ensemble in The Music

Man. She has also participated in other school and camp produc-

tions. Shira enjoys playing with friends, Irish Step Dance, skiing,

and reading. Shira sends a big shout out to her classmates at Hollis

Montessori and her field hockey and basketball teammates.

Mary Holland (Ensemble)- Mary is very excited to be in A Year

with Frog and Toad. She enjoys skiing, karate and cross country.

Previous shows include Annie, Seussical, Schoolhouse Rock and

The Music Man. She’d like to thank all of her supporters and fam-

ily. What’s a good ending line? Oh... Enjoy the show.

Julian Jagentenfl (Snail)- Minions, LaCrosse, gymnastics, piano,

guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, vocals, WWE, acting, cooking -

I’m a man of many interests, if I do say so myself, and I’m thrilled to

be in my second production with Jr. Actorsingers, A Year with Frog

and Toad. Audience member, I will deliver a great performance as

snail. You can count on me! ~Julian Jagentenfl age 10

Ellie Klayton (Lizard Crew)- Ellie is thrilled to be in her second

play with Actorsingers. Ellie has also performed in two productions

with Elm Street Drama Club. She was the Wicked Witch in Sunset

Heights Elementary Wizard of Oz. Ellie would like to thank her

family and friends for their love and support.

Devon Kuchta (Bird)- Devon Kuchta is pleased to be in A Year

with Frog and Toad, her second show with Junior Actorsingers.

Devon is in the 6th grade at Hollis Upper Elementary School. She

has two sisters and a Golden Retriever named Tally. When she is

not doing theatre, Devon likes to play basketball and soccer, as well

as play the flute. Enjoy the show!

Ella Landry (Mole)- Ella is excited to be a part of this year’s Jr.

Actorsingers production of Frog and Toad! She had a blast last

year performing in School House Rock and couldn’t wait to join the

cast again this year! Ella has been studying dance for 8 years and

when she is not singing and dancing she enjoys soccer, skiing and

playing the flute! Ella would like to thank her Mom and Dad, her

grandparents and her brother Alex for being her biggest fans!

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Jonah D Savage (Father Frog)- Jonah is very excited to be part of

Frog & Toad. He is a 7th grader attending World Academy. This is

his 2nd year with Actorsingers. Jonah loves theater and would like

to thank the cast & crew for another great experience.

Claire Louise Seddon (Squirrel)- Claire is feeling blessed to have

this opportunity with Jr. Actorsingers! Claire dances at Allegro Dance

Academy and trains with Sarah Houghton at Early Music Advan-

tage. In addition to dancing and singing, Claire enjoys building

robots, making jewelry, photo editing and surfing. She wants to

thank her parents for driving her everywhere and their patience.

Hailey Sullivan (Bird)- Hailey is an eighth grader at Fairgrounds

middle school. She is currently in alto and select choir and a so-

prano in Nashua sings. This year she plays a bird. This is her

fourth year with Junior Actorsingers and is super excited to make

her last year the best. She is really sad to be leaving this year but

absolutely loves the cast and everyone who helps out with it.

Molly Sullivan (Ensemble)- Molly is a fourth grader at Gate City

Charter School for the Arts. This is her first production with Junior

Actorsingers, with her older sister, Hailey Sullivan. She is a snow-

flake, a cookie, and a flower. This is her first play that she has ever

done and is extremely happy to be here. She is super excited to be

a part of this wonderful cast and production. This truly made her

first production the best one.

Andrew Tall (Large & Terrible Frog)- Andrew is very excited about

being part of this year’s production. He is also part of the drama

club at Fairgrounds Middle School. In 2013, Andrew played Linus

in A Charlie Brown Christmas and in 2014 he was the Big Bad

Wolf in The Big Bad Musical.

Mia Taylor (Ensemble)- Mia is appearing in her 3rd Actorsingers

production. Mia is a 6th grader at World Academy where she is on

the Math Team, Peer Leadership and Drama Club. When Mia is not

busy with schoolwork she enjoys reading, drawing manga and playing

lacrosse. Mia is a proud Girl Scout Cadette. She would like to thank

all the volunteers for their help with the show.

Briana Turcotte (Ensemble)- Briana is very excited to be per-

forming in her first show! She is a 4th grader at Gate City Charter

School for the Arts. In her spare time she likes to sing, play the

clarinet, go horseback riding, and create scrapbooks. Briana would

like to thank her family for all of their love and support, and the Jr.

Actorsingers for this incredible opportunity.

Grace Morton (Squirrel)- Grace is an 8th grade student at Hollis

Montessori School. This is her 7th and final Jr. Actorsingers show.

She has also performed in The Music Man (Actorsingers) and

enjoys working backstage, especially when her brother Ben is per-

forming. Grace would like to thank her moms, the awesome pro-

ducers, for making this show happen. Enjoy the show!

Siena Isabella Moskun (Ensemble)- Siena is a student at Hollis

Montessori School. She has been singing and acting for many

years, appearing in plays with the Peacock Players, the Palace

Theater, and Actorsingers. She plays soccer with World Cup in

Nashua and the Hollis Brookline Middle School. Her other interests

include running, surfing, fashion, charity work, and photography.

Molly O’Connell (Snail Crew)- Molly is excited to be in her first

production with Actorsingers! Molly enjoys singing in the Pennichuck

Middle School Chorus and has a passion for dance and musical

theater. Molly would like to thank her family and Ms. Killey for their

encouragement and support.

Samantha Parks (Mouse)- Samantha is very excited to be in her

3rd Actorsingers production. She was also in Stuart Little and

Seussical Jr. Samantha is a 7th grader at Elm Street Middle school,

and during her free time she likes to act and dance. In her last

musical, Samantha was “Lucy Pevensie” in Narnia. Samantha would

like to thank her friends and family for all of their support.

Emma Grace Pearl (Ensemble)- Emma is excited to be perform-

ing in her second show with Actors Singers. She loves singing and

dancing with her friends. She’d like to thank her family and friends

for all their support!

Jenna Ross (Ensemble)- Jenna Ross is thrilled to be playing the

part of Firefly and Cookie in her first Actorsingers show with her

older sister Sarah. She loves being a part of such a Fun Play.

Jenna is nine years old and in third grade at Bicentennial School.

She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

Sarah Ross (Squirrel)- Sarah Ross is thrilled to be in her first

Actorsingers show with her younger Sister Jenna . She has been

singing and dancing in several musicals at the Palace Theatre,

most recently in the Christmas Carol. Sarah is thirteen years old,

in eighth grade and a high honors student at Nashua Christian

Academy. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their

love and support.

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Our Directors

Carol Gorelick (Director)~Carol is thrilled to be directing her

third Jr. Actorsingers show (Suessical, Jr. 2013, SHR, Jr. 2014).

She is a third grade teacher in Nashua, mother of 6 children

and two fantastic grandchildren! She enjoys singing, garden-

ing, painting and nature. She also mentors student teachers,

and works on projects with Rivier University and DW College.

She serves the City of Nashua as a member of the Conservation

Commission.

She has performed in productions with various groups since she was 8 years old,

the most recent being The Music Man, and The Sound of Music with Actorsingers,

and Oliver! with the Majestic Theater. Carol is thrilled to be working with such a

wonderful cast of fine young actors and actresses, fabulous co-directors, and

super human production team. She thanks her ever supportive husband, Don,

who helps bring her visions to life with the set. She truly appreciates the commu-

nity efforts that bring this show to you! Enjoy!

Julia Killey (Music Director)~Julia is the Choral Director at

Pennichuck Middle School. She is excited to be musical direct-

ing her second show with the Jr. Actorsingers. Julia currently

directs the Pennichuck Drama Club and music directs Elm Street

Middle School’s musicals. She also enjoys working as a pianist

and accompanist for a variety of ensembles. Thank you to her

family for their love and support. Special thanks to the musicians

of the pit orchestra for sharing their incredible skill and the cast

and crew for being such a great team!

Katie Tocci (Choreographer)~ Katie is thrilled to be a part of A

Year with Frog and Toad and to have worked with these incredibly

talented kids. She has read these stories to her first grade stu-

dents and finds it incredibly cool to see the characters come to

life on stage. Jr. Actorsingers was a big part of Katie’s own child-

hood and taught her so many important lessons not only on the-

ater but on life. She is grateful to be able to pass some those

lessons on to to the next generation! To the amazing cast...you

inspire me and make me proud every day!!

Emily Valcourt (Mouse)- Emily is 12 years old and in the 8th grade

at Pennichuck Middle School. She is so excited to be in her 1st

production with Actorsingers. Emily has also played Miss Flannery

in the Thoroughly Modern Millie (2014) and Annie (2013) for

Pennichuck Middle School. Emily enjoys singing and acting. In her

spare time she loves reading. She would like to thank her parents

for their constant love and support.

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