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SPECIAL THANKS TO Dorlisa & Peter Flur

Based on the book by Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Patrice BartonLibretto by Christopher Parks

Libretto and Music by Josh Totora

WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM Patrick Burgess & Joan Martin, Linda Reynolds, SentryOne

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

SHOWGUIDENov. 1 - Nov. 24, 2019| 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.

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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WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM Patrick Burgess & Joan Martin, Linda Reynolds, SentryOneSPECIAL THANKS TO Dorlisa & Peter Flur

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The Invisible Boy

Based on the book by Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Patrice BartonLibretto by Christopher Parks

Libretto and Music by Josh Totora

Orchestrations by Josh TotoraAdditional Arrangements by Amanda Morton

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Director Adam BurkeChoreographer Kayla PiscatelliMusic Director Jessica Borgnis

Stage Manager Ashley Rose ZoglmanScenic Designer HannaH Crowell

Costume Designer Kahei Shum McRae (Ketti)Lighting Designer Robyn Warfield

Sound Designer Tyler KnowlesProjections Designer Kelly Colburn

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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

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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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Cast and creative teamAdrian Thornburg (Brian) is overjoyed to begin his second season here at ImaginOn! Last season, he appeared in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt, and Pete the Cat with Children's Theatre of Charlotte. He is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where some of his work included Hairspray, Into the Woods, and Hello Out There! His professional credits are partly composed of Sweeney Todd (Tobias) with North Carolina Repertory Theater, South Pacific

(The Professor) with Triad Stage, and The Little Engine that Could at Dollywood in Tennessee. He also worked with CPCC Summer Theatre in Show Boat, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical and A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder.

Justen Chu (Justin) is beyond excited to be making his Children's Theatre of Charlotte debut! He studied acting with American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Justen appeared in their productions of A Christmas Carol at The Geary Theatre and This Is Where We Came In at The Hastings Theatre. He recently performed in Gambled Eggs at The Wild Project and Moon Bear at Brave New World Repertory Theatre in New York City. His film and television work includes Kate Berlant Teaches at Comedy Central and Parched 2: Hangry. He is a graduate from

The New School and a member of National Asian Artist Project Broadway Community Chorus with Artistic Director Baayork Lee. He also studies dance at Steps on Broadway. Special thanks to his family, friends and teachers Deena Kaye and Neal Harrelson for their incredible love, support and guidance.

Dani Burke (Mrs. Carlotti/Trina) is ecstatic to finally be able to work with Children's Theatre of Charlotte. She comes here fresh from a repertory run of shows with Parallel 45 and also was recently seen as the first woman to portray the character of Delray in Memphis the Musical at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. She is excited to share this story with you and thanks the cast and crew for being so amazing!

Isabel Gonzalez (Sophie) is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is very excited and honored to be making her Children’s Theatre of Charlotte debut this season! Her most recent credits come from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, but you may have seen her in the 2019 NuVoices Festival at Actors Theatre of Charlotte or performing at Piedmont Players and Old Courthouse Theatre. Besides that, one of her most memorable roles was in Hairspray (Jail Matron) which earned her a 2014 Blumey Nomination for

Best Featured Performer. She would also like to thank everyone for supporting her journey this far. Her next adventure you ask?! GRIMMZ Fairy Tales here at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte!

About the showCastBrian..................................................................Adrian ThornburgJustin............................................................................Justen ChuMrs. Carlotti/Trina........................................................Dani BurkeSophie.................................................................Isabel GonzalezNathan..................................................................Ashton GuthrieCarla......................................................Kayla Simone FergusonMadison....................................................................Claire Hilton

Creative TeamDirector.....................................................................Adam BurkeChoreographer..................................................Kayla PiscatelliMusic Director.....................................................Jessica BorgnisStage Manager......................................Ashley Rose ZoglmanScenic Designer.............................................HannaH CrowellCostume Designer..........................Kahei Shum McRae (Ketti)Lighting Designer...............................................Robyn WarfieldSound Designer.....................................................Tyler KnowlesProjections Designer..............................................Kelly ColburnProperties Master....................................................Cassie Ward

BandBass.........................................................................Harley QuinnDrums.................................................................Natalya PetrovaGuitar................................................................Jeremy DeCarlos Keyboard.............................................................Jessica Borgnis

For this productionElectricians............Brandy Brogden, Daniel DelRio, Marc Suits Light Board Operator............................................Addie MooreWig Supervisor.....................................................Chelsea Raitor Wardrobe Supervisor..........................................Alyssa WhitingWardrobe Crew....................................................Allison Collins

Musical NumbersSuper Friend IRoll CallI WonderSuper Friend IIPicking TeamsThe Greatest Party in the WorldBulgogiChoosing TimeSuper Friend IIIHe Saw OneI Wonder Reprise (Picking Groups)Roll Call (Reprise)Group ProjectSuper Friend IVFinale

A Note From the PlaywrightIn The Invisible Boy, the wonderful book written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton, there are many striking aspects. The children exhibit authentic behavior and the truth of their actions makes for a rich palette that literally illustrates the complicated nature of all of our stories, both as children and adults. A toe turned slightly inward, arms outstretched or tightly wound up, the glance of an eye here or there, small smiles or a

chin down; the nuance of these pictures and the composition of the words that accompany them invite us to ponder how much space we take up and what we can do every day to make someone else feel included.

As we were adapting the book for the stage, we hoped that everyone might be able to find a piece of themselves in at least one of these characters. We hoped that some folks might see something familiar from their own world and want to examine what might be done to improve some thing or other for someone else they know. This play, though, is not intended to be a presumptuous soapbox for anyone’s edification, but instead a conversation starter for all of us. It intended as a celebration of all of our differences and it is intended to compliment the #CTCKindnessProject initiative already begun here in Children’s Theatre of Charlotte's community. Kindness asks us to sacrifice a little, to perhaps engage with someone we normally wouldn’t or maybe give someone something we wish we could keep for our self. Kindness asks us to act.

No one is obligated to repay kindness or to give thanks. And, kindness isn’t required. It is, however, truly needed. And, whether expressed or not, it is truly appreciated.

As you experience today’s performance, see which characters resonate with you the most. Which character(s) do you identify with most? What actions of inclusivity do they perform? Who are the Brians or Carlas or Justins in your own life? What can we do for them? Will it be something kind? Altruistic? Loving? Will it help them feel appreciated? Whatever it is, no one needs to know you ever did it, except you.

Christopher Parks(Book and Lyrics)

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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.

Ashton Guthrie (Nathan) gladly returns to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte after groovin’ it up last season in Pete the Cat. A Charlotte native, Ashton received his BFA in Acting from Point Park University. While in Pittsburgh, he appeared regionally with Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and Pittsburgh Public Theater. Local credits include: Silence! the Musical with Actors Theatre of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Summer Theatre’s A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Oklahoma!, Show Boat, and Newsies. Endless thanks to all who made

this show possible! Up next: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical at Actors Theatre of Charlotte. @ashclay_

Kayla Simone Ferguson (Carla) is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in this production of The Invisible Boy. She also has appeared in productions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, and Hickory Community Theatre. She sends special thanks to the cast and crew for all of their support and encouragement.

Claire Hilton (Madison) is happy to be returning to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for their premiere production of The Invisible Boy. An N.C. native, Claire is no stranger to the CTC community. Favorite projects have included performing in Grace For President, choreographing last season’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, getting to workshop new material, acting in the resident touring company for a season, and teaching performance camps for the past five summers! When not performing

in Charlotte, Claire can be found in other regional theatres rehearsing lines or shouting “5-6-7-8!” She is thankful to be telling a story that reminds us all to be kind.

Adam Burke (Director) is overjoyed to be in his sixth season as the Artistic Director at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where he gets to come every day and do what he loves. Prior to this role, Adam was the artistic director of the Scioto Society, which produces the outdoor drama Tecumseh. Before that, Adam was the artistic director of the Chicago Theatre for Young Audiences, an artistic associate at Childsplay Theatre in Tempe, Arizona under the Theatre Communications Group's New Generations fellowship program and the director of theatre programs at the Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas. Adam earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting/directing at the University of Arizona and his Master of Fine Arts in directing at Northwestern University. During his tenure in Chicago, Adam worked at the Goodman, Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare and Northlight Theatres and as the resident director at Open Eye Productions. Adam participated in the International Directing Symposium, hosted by LaMama Theatre, in Umbria, Italy; the National Advanced Stage Combat Workshop, hosted by the Society of American Fight Directors, ASSITEJ’s (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) One Theatre World and the ASSITEJ International Directing Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany. Adam is a past recipient of the ASSITEJ/USA Ann Shaw Fellowship and of the Chicago Drama League International Research Grant. While at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Adam has


directed Miracle on 34th Street, The Reluctant Dragon, Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magic Kite, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz Age Cinderella. Adam thanks the production team, who works brilliantly and tirelesslyto bring these productions to life, and he sends much love to his amazing children and wonderful wife.

Kayla Piscatelli (Choreographer) is thrilled to be making her choreography debut at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Audiences have seen her onstage at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Olive in Pete The Cat, Junie B. Jones in Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook, Hattie in Go, Dog. Go! and many others. Kayla grew up north of Boston and began dancing at the age of three. Since earning a B.A. in Theatre Education from Winthrop University in 2012, Kayla has choreographed and/or directed over 30 musicals at many theaters and schools throughout the Charlotte area. Currently, Kayla serves as the Cultural Arts Coordinator at the Levine Jewish Community Center. There, she created the current youth dance program and serves as the resident choreographer for JSTAGE. Kayla has had the great fortune to work with artists of all ages, but the tiny humans remain her favorite. Here is to them; may their magic, joy, and inherent kindness continue to be an inspiration to us all.

Jessica Borgnis (Music Director) is excited to be joining Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for her first time as Music Director of The Invisible Boy. She has previously music directed Lizzie and Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. When she is not music directing for local theatre, she stays busy with several music projects of her own as well as teaching private piano and voice lessons.

Ashley Rose Zoglman (Stage Manager) is thrilled to work on her first production here at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. She is currently finishing her MA in Stage and Event Management from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales. Previously, Ashley has worked in stage management at the Ballantyne Arts Center, Lost Nation Theatre in Vermont, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Theatre Charlotte, and Charlotte Shakespeare. She has also completed her Bachelor's degrees in English and in Theatre from the College of Charleston. Thanks to everyone for this incredible opportunity to continue doing what she loves!

HannaH Crowell (Scenic Designer) is honored to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte this season and to be part of a Kindness Project production. Last season she was the scenic designer Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Before moving to Charlotte, she spent many years working as a designer in theatres throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area at venues including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ford’s Theatre, Folger Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Adventure Theatre, and Imagination Stage. HannaH comes to the theatre from right down the street where she works as the Exhibition Designer at The Mint Museum. Come visit the museum to see more of her design.

Kahei Shum McRae (Ketti) (Costume Designer) is honored to be part of The Kindness Project! Originally from Hong Kong, Kahei received her BA in Theatre from UW-Madison, her BFA in Production Design and MFA in Costume Design from UNC-School of the Arts. Some of her recent Children's Theatre of Charlotte credits include Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt, Last Stop on Market Street, Pete the Cat, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Grace for President. She also loved designing Cabaret with Davidson College, award nominated La Cage Aux Folles with Theatre Charlotte, and Shrek with CPCC. Her other costume design work has been seen at UNC Charlotte, The Barter Players, Peppercorn Children's Theatre, Wake Forest University and Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Special thanks to UNCSA and her family!

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 University

of 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 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for his second season and working on The Invisible Boy! Tyler received his BFA and MFA in Sound Design and Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Tyler has recently worked on Accidental Friends, Pete the Cat, Last Stop on Market Street, and The Lion and the Little Red Bird here at 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.

Kelly Colburn (Projections Designer) is a DC-based freelance interdisciplinary artist + thrilled to be back at Children's Theatre of Charlotte! CTC credits include Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical. Recent selected design credits include The Royale (Olney Theatre Center), The Fantasticks (Infinity Theatre), Musicbox (MALINDA), Of Equal Place (Dance Exchange), Zaz (SoleDefined), The Mis-Edumacation of Dorian Belle (Studio Theatre, World Premiere), and Blood At The Root (Theater Alliance). BFA NYU, MFA UMD.

Christopher Parks (Book and Lyrics) is delighted to return to Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Past productions here include Director/Playwright for Journey to Oz, Director for Last Stop on Market Street, and Director/Playwright for Sunjata Kamalenya, presented here in 2014. Other theater for young audiences work he has written and/or directed has been seen at Trike Theatre (Bear State of Mind, The Odyssey Experience, Escaramuza Eréndra: A Cinderella Rodeo), McCarter Theatre Center (The Odyssey Experience; Sunjata Kamalenya; Arabian Nights; Romeo and Juliet; The Adventures of Perseus; The Tempest, a Puppet Play; Lucky Girl), Garden State Children's Theater Company (Healthily Ever After, Aesop's Fables), Rose Bruford London (On Us, The Odyssey Experience), Long Island Children's Museum (Journey to Oz, A Puppet Christmas Carol), Florida Repertory Theatre (Dream Within a Dream: The Spirit of Poe), Hangar Theater (Playing at Peter Pan), Cleveland Playhouse (Ms. ViVi's Class: Together), and The John F. Kennedy Center: New Visions, New Voices (Our Sunjata). Christopher is the Producing Artistic Director of the Experiential Theater Company who, together with Children's Theatre of Charlotte, have co-produced a national tour of Journey to Oz to 18 states and counting. The same production was an official selection at the International Performing Arts for Youth Festival in 2017. He is looking forward to directing GRIMMZ Fairy Tales here at Children's Theatre of Charlotte this coming spring. Special thanks to Peter, Dorlisa, and Arella, our tireless patrons of kindness.

Josh Totora (Music and Lyrics) is a Northeast-based composer/actor/musician. He has scored original music for over 20 productions in regional theaters across the country. Josh is thrilled to return to Children’s Theatre of Charlotte after previously writing music for Journey to Oz. He has enjoyed a 15-year partnership collaborating with Christopher Parks on Theater for Young Audiences shows. With Experiential Theater Company, Josh’s work has been featured internationally at the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children in Galway and across Ireland. Josh is a multiple Theatre Philadelphia Barrymore Award nominee, and winner for “Outstanding Original Music" for his score to He Who Gets Slapped with Philadelphia Artists' Collective. Endless love to his family and TTBB234. www.joshtotora.com

Cassie Ward (Properties Master) is ecstatic to be working on her first season of shows at Children's Theatre of Char-lotte. Cassie started working in props at her high school in 2002, where as a cast member she helped acquire and build items needed for the plays. After discovering that props

were her true passion, Cassie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre and Design at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008, and then went on to earn a Masters of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre from the Professional Theatrical Training Program at the University of Delaware in 2011. Cassie is originally from Jackson, MS but is currently living in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Stephen, and her two amazing yorkies, Crumpet and Biscuit.

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

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

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

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

AdvancementDirector of Advancement.........................................Ryan DealAssociate 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

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

Sallie BeasonKristin Black

Mary Alice BoydJulio ColmenaresJonathan CrottyRyan HutchesonWilliam Jefferson

Ashley Gigandet JosephSarah KaminskiMitchell KellingFlorence Kim

Catherine MaloneBrian MurdockMaddie Myers

Mallory NavinKerbie Neal

Stacia NeugentTim Rogers

Kristen SarioAngela SchollBrittany SmithSherese SmithChris Socha

Bradley VineyardNichelle Weintraub

Judith WhelanThomas Whitlock

Members EmeritusRobin Branstrom, Carla DuPuy

Cynthia Lank, Linda Lockman-Brooks

ENCORE! PresidentTammy Jones

Advisory BoardRobin Branstrom, Tom Eiselt, Jami Farris,

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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 Invisible BoySunday, November 10 @ 4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

The Invisible BoySaturday, November 16 @ 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED READING

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

I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet

Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

Twig by Aura Parkers

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AFTER WATCHING THE SHOW?

1. Brian feels like his classmates and teacher don’t notice him. What were some of the times he was ignored? How do you think that made Brian feel?

2. In the story, Brian gets left out of the kickball game. Have you ever been left out of something? What could have been done to make sure Brian was included?

3. What was Brian’s act of kindness that made Justin notice him? How did that change how Brian felt? How did things change in the classroom, and why?

The Invisible Boy, illustration by Patrice Barton

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.


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.

October 28 - Scare up Some FunNovember 5 - Fall into a StoryNovember 11 - The Invisible Boy November 27 - Tall Tales and Other LegendsJanuary 2 - Ring in the New YearJanuary 3 - Superheroes Unite!January 24 - Frozen CastlesFebruary 17 - Fairytales with a Twist

March 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

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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)Charlotte Roller Derby

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

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

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

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

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

Corporate and foundation partners

Individual and family donors

Brad & Whitney VineyardGreg & Susie Wilcox

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

Nichelle & 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 BoydJessica & 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)Patrick & Emily AgnewElizabeth & Benjamin AllisonKathy & David BakkeKatie & Hutch BannisterThe Dale Beachum Family**Donald H. & Barbara K. Bernstein Family FoundationCourtenay & Brooke BeyerEric BurgesLucy BushCherise ClarkRachel & Michael CoyneMary Katherine DuboseSteve DunnAlice & Kevin Eckenrode

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

($100 to $249)Leah & Jay AbrahamKaren AmanDylan AndersonKellye & Mike ArningKimberly AugenbraunMary & Clint BarlowPaul & Cynthia BeugerBina BiekerMr. & Mrs. Alan BlumenthalBetsy & Chris Bohannon*Jennifer BridgesAnna & Matthew BrothersJan & Bill Sims, in Honor of Katharine CowanRennie CuthbertsonDiane DavisBill & Janny DeLoacheBlair Donald**Melissa DorschThe Duda FamilyThe Campos & Flansburg FamilyRoberta Gamble*Cynthia & Henry GassAndrew GibbonMagda GuichardArlethia HailstockChristina HegginsJonah HeinMartha HirschJ.T. & Jo-Ann Holzinger

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.


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

($50 to $99)Katrina BurrettRuss CearleyDonna ChambersBrent ClevengerMichael & Katharine Cowan*Ann CrehoreSally DaggettCharles DeckerDennis DelamarEmily McCurdy & Joe DennenyRobin DickerShirley Dowling*Dave & Eileen DunlapChris & Sharon FerrisBill & Susan Floyd*Heather Fox

Rosemary GraidageGary & Pushpa GrossAmanda & Mark GuilePatrick HamrickNicolette HarrisBonnie HartMicah HeinChip & Kristine Lofton, in Honor of Claire HelmSteven IveyChandra JohnsonJohnny JohnsonSusan & Rob JohnsonRonald & Mary Margaret KantorConnie & George KnightTim Waples & Anne LambertJake LeblancPage LeggettMichael LeithRebecca LevyBrooke LowryCharlotte & Dung LySuzette McDanielValecia McDowellJohn McIntoshNicole MimsDavid Miller*Lori MolitorAdam MontagueLexin MurphyAmanda & Charles MurphyElisabeth NardonyCatherine & Rob OdumHarriet OllmanSarah & Joseph Parisi*Margot & Steve ParrottEmily PasourSarah+ & Robert PeacockKatie PohlheberEmily PorgesTeresa PowellValerie PrestonTommy PrudentiMary PughBrooke RugglesStanley RuppeAnat RussellRoxanne RussellRebecca SchumanMavis ScullyGinger & John SeabrookSara SeelapasayKathryn ShawLaura ShwedoJohn SlechtaDanielle SmithPatricia St. Clair, in Honor of Julie St. ClairDiane StockerEverett & Katrinka Talbot*Sylwia ThorntonLakiesha TorrenceLaura Walger

Marsha 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 Oct. 14, 2019.

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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!

OctoberTommy BeasonAmelia GreggMary CaldwellCharlie OlzinskiOscar PetersonCharles McBroomAllison MartinMaxwell SchultzAubrey AgnewBlythe HobartGrayson OlzinskiMadelyn PasourBen PedroliDaniel DeLuciaEmmet EllisonBentley DawsonMarielle ThigpenSophie ThigpenSakari TorrenceAlex EchevarriaAva LeblancSydney MeyersChase ArningSutton EllisonTessa RafieeFallon WilliamsSophia Lebda

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


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OUR $2 TICKET PROGRAMProviding access to all

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

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

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2019-2020 SEASON

A SEASON TO SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Havana HopFeb. 29 and Mar. 1, 2020 / ages 4 and older Themes: family values, cultural appreciation

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

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

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

GROUP SALES AVAILABLESubscriptions and single tickets on sale now

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

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