May 6-29
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May 6-29
May 6-29 adapted by Milo Mowery, composed by Rodolfo Ortega Y Five Senses Y One Extraordinary Experience Photos: David M. Cobb Four Seasons Open year round in Washington Park Y 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205 (503) 223-1321 Y www.japanesegarden.com OES 2011 SUMMER PROGRAMS PreK–Grade 12 s June 13–August 19 AY C A M P S D L L U F & Y A D HALF L T E AC H E R S A N O I S S E F O R P EXPERIENCED RT 4HEATER LORERSFOR s 7ONDER%XP RTEN 0RE++INDERGA s $ISCOVERYFOR DENTS 3CHOOL!GED3TU s !CADEMICS s 3PORTS s ! s #OOKING S s /UTDOOR#AMP OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 503s768s3145 www.oes.edu/summer Our mission — to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of young audiences. adapted by Milo Mowery, composed by Rodolfo Ortega Director — Sarah Jane Hardy Music Director/Sound Design — Rodolfo Ortega/ Choreographers — Sarah Jane Hardy , Zero Feeney, Erin Fried † Fight Director — Zero Feeney Set Design — Jeff Seats Costume Design — Mary Rochon Lighting Design — Jeff Forbes Properties Design — kollodi Dramaturg — Mead Hunter Assistant to the Director — Erin Fried† Costume Craft Artisan/Wig Stylist — Shana Targosz Cast Snow White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Rose Ann Hovee Rose Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lea Zawada Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deirdre Atkinson Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin-Michael Moore Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conner Reed The Great Spirits Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik James Shinigami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Ellingson Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerry Ryan Kaku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Gibbs Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Welsh Red Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reed Sturtevant* Queen (Understudy.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennie Spector* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Bryan* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlowe Dobbe* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Heiner* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grover Hollway Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan Kinder* Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison Wray Setting: A mythical kingdom — The Palace of the Queen, a Forest, and The Spirits’ Dojo Approximate production run time: 90 minutes. There will be one 15-minute intermission. Commissioned by Northwest Children’s Theater and School. © 2011 Milo Mowery, Rodolfo Ortega, and Northwest Children’s Theater & School. * Member of NWCT’s 2010-2011 Interns NW † Production Intern, Graduate of Colorado State University ©2011 Northwest Children’s Theater and School Song List Production Crew Roger Monroe Company Stage Manager ACT ONE Paul Brown Technical Director, Master Carpenter Fairest of All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirror, Queen, Snow White, Wendy Reznicsek Production Manager Shana Targosz Costume Shop Manager Avery Brynne-Cartright, Nancy Christy, Allison Dawe, Claire Doody, Karen Farley, Jean Hardy, Cindi Kinder, Sammuel Hawkins, Laura Smith-Walker, Kelly Stewart, Nancy Targosz, Shana Targosz, Ashley Wase, Jessica Worley Stitchers John Ellingson, Erin Fried †, Ryan Nicolai Scenic Artists James Schamberg Sound Technician, ASM Rollin Carlson, Kesheena Doctor Puppetry Artists Chris Rousseau Metal Fabricator Peter Elgee*, Katrina Kroetch*, Bria Robertson*, Aliya Whitehill* Intern Technicians Alexzandria Eccles, Matthew Jones Carpenters and Electricians Erica Anne Cafazzo Audience Services Manager Rose Red, Ensemble I Could Kiss a Thousand Birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Red, Snow White,Mirror Bring Out the Best in You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow White, Rose Red, Mirror, Queen, Ensemble Cutest Girl in All the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow White, Huntsman Maid for Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat, Snow White Send Someone You Can Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen, Rose Red ACT TWO Entr’acte’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental Rose and Snow White Fight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental It’s No Fun to be The Messenger . . . . . . . . . . Mirror, Snow White, Ensemble Inside a Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witch, Snow White, Rose Red The Spirits Awake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Huntsman, Snow White, Rose Red, Spirits, Ensemble Beauty Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental Dragon Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental N WC T O R I G I N A L CA ST R ECO R D I N G Cindi Kinder School Matinee Manager Diane Englert Audio Describer Karen Hilley, Cindi Kinder Parent Volunteer Liaisons Sucha Production, Inc. Graphic Design Lee Moyer Cover & Poster Illustrator David Kinder, Annaliese Moyer, Lucas Welsh Photographers * Member of NWCT’s 2010-2011 Interns NW † Production Intern, Graduate of Colorado State University Special Thanks Lily Jacobson-Klein, who offered her unabashed professional input as a NWCT fan, Puppet Lab PDX, Tears of Joy Theatre, Tony Fuemmeler, Nancy Aldrich, Portland Taiko, JapanAmerican Society of Portland, Professor Larry Kominz, Director of Japanese Studies, PSU. Take the Music Home! Just $15 in the Lobby. Snow White Production Notes When we approached Milo Mowery and Rodolfo Ortega, the creative team behind last year’s award-winning steampunk Pinocchio, we knew their ideas for adapting Snow White would be unique. When collaborative discussions landed on anime as a possible form to emulate, its global popularity, multi-cultural influences and innovative rules (or as some would argue, “lack of rules”) for storytelling seemed a natural fit for Portland audiences. In seeking to define ‘anime’, we usually rely on describing its emphasized visual style. But it can be expressed much more broadly than this. Anime, with its worlds of heightened reality, larger-than-life characters, explosions of ethereal color and fantastical storytelling provides an inspiring backdrop for contemporary adaptations. Blended mythologies, epic stakes of good and evil, courageous youngsters on a search for the truth at all costs- these elements are what make anime one of the most emulated postmodern art and storytelling movements in recent decades. Administrative Staff Sarah Jane Hardy Artistic Director Judy Kafoury* Managing Director Carolyn Newsom* Education Director Diane Carlsen* Volunteer Director Melody Bridges Development & Marketing Director Michael Stirling Capital Projects Development Director Roger Monroe Company Stage Manager Paul Brown Technical Director Wendy Reznicsek Production & Rentals Manager Though influenced by a Japanese art form, our production of Snow White also features the traditional elements of the Grimm Brother’s original story. Snow White is the heroine, along with her sister Rose Red. There is a vain Queen and her mirror, an unwitting huntsman, and of course a poisoned apple. The traditional story takes a turn as seven dwarves are represented as Seven Spirits, and the score pulls from everything from pop to Calypso. As in anime, there is eastern and western inspiration; neither place, period nor nationality is stated, which allows for discovery through common links in the story, characters and cultural comparisons that speak to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. To quote Hayao Miyazaki, Academy Award-winning anime director, “There are more profound things than simply logic that guide the creation of the story.” In this case, anime provides a freedom that makes all things possible. We hope you enjoy the journey as much as we have. Shana Targosz Resident Costume Shop Manager & Costume Designer John Ellingson Resident Artist Suezann Kitchens Outreach Coordinator, KidsPro NW Director Kelly Stewart Education Assistant Angie Collins First Stage Director Cindy Simpson Finance/Office Manager Patricia Hanson Box Office Manager Nick Fenster Development Assistant NWCT Board of Directors Officers Carolyn Sheldon President Stephen Kafoury Past President Judy Kafoury* Secretary David Tucker Treasurer * company founders Board Members Julie Ball Don Barney Diane Carlsen* Carolyn Newsom* Carol Streeter Anne Talcott Doug Zimmerman Board Interns Lisa Alan Kehaulani Petersen 3 Honorary Board Members Rep. Brad Avakian Charlotte Beeman Beverly Cleary Rex Crouse Barbara Drinka Renee Glassgow Harold Goldstein Michael Lindberg Victor Morris Carol Turner Meredith Ott Office Assistant Kristin Simpson Office Assistant Timothy Strauhal Office Assistant Erica Anne Cafazzo Audience Services Manager Cindi Kinder School Matinee Manager Barbara Bliss Gift Shop Manager Mike Musick Maintenance Manager * company founders The Cast Enjoy this NWCT mainstage website feature with fun stuff to do before & after the show! WWW.NWCTS.ORG Deirdre Atkinson John Ellingson Queen Shinigami NWCT audiences have enjoyed Deirdre in The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (Lady Capulet), Peter Pan (The Storyteller), The Three Musketeers (Milady DeWinter), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania). Other Portland roles include Lillilan in The Missing Pieces (Portland Playhouse), Sally Tally in Tally’s Folly (Profi le Theatre), Addie in The Water Principle (Sowelu), and Christmas Past in Appalachian Ebeneezer (Artists Repertory.) Deirdre delights in teaching drama at the Catlin Gabel School. NWCT resident actor John started clowning a t e i g h t y e a r s old , mentored by Portland’s own Rusty Nails. Despite hanging up his clown shoes to focus on musical theater, John’s bag of tricks stays close at hand. The worlds of Snow White, Robin Hood, Annie, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Pinocchio (for which he received a PA MTA for Outstandin g Actor), Goodnight Moon, Alice in Wonderland, Hansel and Gretel, Go, Dog Go and others have offered opportunities to play with uniquely talented casts. Enjoy! Elizabeth Gibbs Emily Bryan Kaku Ensemble Emily is currently a ju n ior at Va ncouver School of the Arts and Academ ics. She h as been in many NWCT shows over the years including Go, Dog. Go!, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Alice in Wonderland, Hansel & Gretel, and her fi rst show The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Emily thanks the NWCT family for the most supportive community anyone could ask for. Among her many NWCT appearances, Elizabeth most recently is known for her choreography in NWCT’s Alexander…Bad Day, her performance as Lily St. Regis in Annie, and as a director for 1819 (Teens NW.) NWCT alum Elizabeth has also appeared in Crazy for You, Grease, and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. She holds a B.A. from Scripps College and an M.A. from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Marlowe Dobbe Kyle Heiner Ensemble Among Marlowe’s many hobbies are drawing, painting, sewing, and l i s ten i n g to mu sic. She attends eleventh grade at Oregon Connections Academy, and was last seen at NWCT in Robin Hood, Three Roses on the Grave (Teens NW), and Narnia. She has also been in Snake in the Grass with Nutz n Boltz. She thanks Sarah Jane, her parents, and everyone involved with Snow White. Ensemble N WCT audiences most recently enjoyed Kyle’s per formances in Three Roses on the Grave (Teens NW) and Narnia (2009). A freshman at ACMA, Kyle has also performed in The Great Gatsby and Little Shop of Horrors. In addition to acting, he enjoys playing Clue and watching Pixar movies. Kyle thanks his parents for all of the driving. Snow White The Cast Grover Hollway Bryan Kinder Ensemble Ensemble This is Grover’s 10th N WCT mainstage produc t ion. He w a s most recently seen as Red Dog in Go, Dog. Go! This year, he will graduate from Woodrow Wilson High School and go on to attend the theater and computer science prog rams at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He thanks every single person who has assisted him in his life’s endeavors thus far. Br y a n i s e xcited to ret u r n to t he s t a ge a f ter per for m in g as Black and W hite Dog in Go, Dog. Go! An NWCT veteran, he ha appeared as Friar Tuck in Robin Hood, and in the ensemble of Pigeon. He thanks his amazing friends for their support, and dedicates this show to everyone who made NWCT his home for the last ten years. Kevin-Michael Moore Natalie Rose Ann Hovee Mirror Snow White Kevin has been acting, w r i t i n g, d i r e c t i n g, and producing theater reg ion a l ly for over t went y yea rs. Recent highlights include Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood and Signora / Judge in Pinocchio (NWCT), Inky in The Ghosts of Celilo, Sam Bick in Assassins, and Dr. Fleets in Way Out There (ART); and Lester Gibbons in Sometimes a Great Notion (PCS). He tours nationally, writes, and performs with The 3rd Floor Maximum Capacit y Sketch Comedy Troupe. N WCT audiences have enjoyed Natalie’s prev ious roles as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and Roo in Winnie the Pooh. Other performances include a Weird Sister in MacBeth (N Y U-Steinhardt), and Adelaide in Guys and Dolls with Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. This summer she will attend the musical theater workshop at Oklahoma City University. Natalie thanks her family, friends, and wonderful teachers for their support. She loves to light up the stage in the glory of God. 5REHUW''\VRQ 5REHUW''\VRQ 0'3K')$&2* 'LQD-/HYLQ 'LQD-/HYLQ 0')$&2* $VPD6$KPDG $VPD6$KPDG 0'03+)$&2* .LPEHUO\QQ0+HOOHU .LPEHUO\QQ0+HOOHU '2-)$&2* Conner Reed Huntsman Erik James As a Banks High School f resh m a n, Con ner holds a black belt in Tae Kwon-Do. He also enjoys creative writing and film analysis. He has appeared in Annie, Narnia, and Winnie the Pooh at NWCT as well as participating in Summer Nights! He thanks his parents and grandparents for their support. Turtle T h i s i s E r i k ’s 45t h show for NWCT, having appeared this season as Little John in Robin Hood and Daddy Warbucks in Annie. A New York trained actor who grew up in Hawaii, Erik has fond memories of reading manga comics in school and watching the classic anime on local television after school that served as inspiration for this production, which he is delighted to be part of. This one’s for Chick Rose. &OHD5&DOGZHOO &OHD5&DOGZHOO '2-)$&2* -HQQLQH09DUKROD -HQQLQH09DUKROD '2)$&2* 1DWDOLD.RUQHHYD 1DWDOLD.RUQHHYD 0'-)$&2* 1(QG$YHQXH 3RUWODQG2UHJRQ 2IILFH 7ROO)UHH )D[ ZZZJDWHZD\ZRPHQVFOLQLFFRP 5 The Cast Starting June 20 All Summer Long! t Old McDonald’s Farm t Robin Hood t Rumpelstiltskin t As You Like It t Cowboy Corral t Summer Nights! t Wizard Tales t Ghost Hunters t Costume Design t Backstage t Acting for Film …and much more! Kerry Ryan Lucas Welsh Cat Wolf K e r r y i s a n a c t o r, puppeteer, and physical comedian who works w ith m a ny Por tla nd companies, including Theatre Vertigo (of which she is a proud member), Por t l a n d C e n t e r S t a g e , O r e g on Children’s Theatre, Imago, and Portland Playhouse. She last appeared at NWCT as Foxtrot in Pinocchio. Kerry lives in Portland with her five roommates and two dogs. Her favorite food is chocolate cake. Most recently, NWCT audiences enjoyed L u c a s’ t a len t s a s a per for mer i n Robin Hood (Sir Guy/King Richard) and as a director of Alexander … Bad Day. In previous seasons, Lucas performed in Narnia as Aslan and Seussical as Horton the Elephant (for which he won a Drammy.) Lucas holds a B.A. in Film Studies from Willamette University, and is a teacher at NWCT. Madison Wray Jennie Spector Ensemble Queen (understudy) Jennie is a Riverdale High School senior and s e c on d-ye a r I n ter n a t N W C T. S h e h a s appeared at NWCT most recently as Maid Marian in Robin Hood and in Antigone and Pinocchio. She has also performed at Lincoln High School in Annie as Ms. Hannigan and in Tartuffe as Élmire. She thanks Deirdre, Sarah Jane, Roger, John, and NWCT for their guidance, friendship and support. Mad ison, a n ei g ht h g rader at the ACM A, has been in numerous produc t ion s a rou nd Portland including Grey Gardens and A Christmas Carol at Portland Center Stage, Les Miserables at Broadway Rose, Albert Herring and A Magic Flute at Portland Opera, and Seussical and Madeline at NWCT. She thanks Sarah Jane for this magical opportunity and her family for their endless love and support. Lea Zawada Reed Sturtevant Rose Red Red Bird Reed has prev iously per for med in t he NWCT world premieres of Pigeon and Hansel and Gretel. He is a junior at West Linn High School, and previously performed there as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and as Doc Gibbs in Our Town. Reed holds a black belt from the Academy of Modern Martial Arts, and is a collector of classy hats and ugly shirts. Lea is a freshman at L a ker idge High School. She has been recog n i zed on t he NWCT stage for the title role in Pinocchio (for which she won PAMTA and Drammy awards), and also appeared in Good Night Moon, and Hansel & Gretel. She also enjoys art, backpacking, and crosscountry running. She thanks her family for their support and her hamster, Parfait, for being fuzzy. for ages 41/2 - 18 before & after child care available 503-222-2190 WWW.NWCTS.ORG Snow White The Cast Sarah Jane Hardy Zero Feeney Jeff Forbes Director Fight Director Light Design Recent NWCT directing credits include the world premieres of Robin Hood, Pinocchio, Pigeon, Alice in Wonderland, and Hansel and Gretel, as well as Go, Dog. Go!, Annie, Narnia (2010, 2004), Goodnight Moon, The Wizard of Oz, Romeo & Juliet, Seussical!, Crazy for You, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and more. Other Portland work includes directing The Lesser Magoo for defunkt theatre (for which she received a Drammy) and The Secret Garden for Staged! Sarah Jane has worked internationally as a director, choreographer, and teacher. Zero Feeney is a graduate of the Portland Actors Conservatory and the Academy of Theatrical Combat in Los Angeles. He is an advanced student of Fut Gar Kung Fu which he has studied for the past fifteen years. His background also includes modern dance Capoeira and Clowning. Zero is overjoyed to be working at NWCT with such a wonderful cast and crew on this truly original production. Portland-based multiple Willie and D r a m m y aw a r d w i n ner, Jef f h a s designed lights for numerous NWCT shows, including Go, Dog. Go!, Annie, Narnia, Wizard of Oz, Hansel and Gretel, and others. He tours nationally and internationally with Imago Theatre, the Debora h Hay Dance Company and Antony and the Johnsons. Jeff is currently White Bird Dance’s Technical Manager, and Technical Director for PICA’s TBA Festival. Jeff is co-founder and Technical Director of Performance Works NorthWest. Milo Mowery Playwright Milo was awarded the Rocky Mountain Theatre Association playwriting award in 2000. Since then his work has been staged in California, Washing ton, Uta h, Oregon a nd New York. For NWCT, he wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Swiss Family Robinson and Pinocchio. A freelance writer, Milo lives in Washington with his wife and three children. Rodolfo Ortega Composer, Music Director, Sound Design Rody has created compositions and sound design for numerous N WCT produc t ion s i nclud i n g t he world premieres of Pinocchio (multiple PAMTA winner) and Robin Hood, as well as Narnia, The Hobbit, Swiss Family Robinson (2007 Drammy), and Frankenstein (2006 Drammy). In addition to receiving multiple Drammy Awards for individual productions, he received a Drammy in Sound Design and Composition for a Season of Outstanding Work (200-01). Rodolfo earned his Masters of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music. Jeff Seats Set Design Jeff has worked in Portland as a scenic designer and art director and decorator for motion pictures for 30 years. For NWCT, Jeff recently designed Annie, Alexander…Bad Day, Pigeon, Pinocchio, Narnia, Winnie the Pooh, The Wizard of Oz, and many others. His work has also been seen at Portland Center Stage, Portland Actor’s Conservatory, Third Rail and Broadway Rose. Jeff is the resident scene designer for Artists Repertory Theatre. Mary Rochon Costume Design Ma r y h a s desi g ned cost u mes for numerous NWCT productions including the world premieres of Robin Hood, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Pinocchio. She has received Drammy Awards for NWCT’s Pinocchio, The Wizard of Oz, and Go Dog, Go!, and for Les Miserables (Broadway Rose). Other favorite shows include Evita (Broadway Rose), Hansel & Gretel, and Goodnight Moon (NWCT). Mar y earned her B.F.A. in Fashion Design from the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree at the University of California – San Diego. 7 kollodi Properties Design kollodi is thrilled to be designing props for the 2010-11 season at NWCT. Last season she designed PAMTA-award winning props for NWCT’s Pinocchio. kollodi received Drammy Awards for Set Design (2003) and Production Design (2005). She also works locally for Artists’ Repertory Theatre, Oregon Children’s Theatre, and CoHo Productions. Her work has been seen nationally and inter n ation a l ly as far as London, Edinburgh, Toronto and Sydney. Erin Fried Ass’t to the Director / Choreography Erin holds a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Performing Arts from Colorado State University. She participated in the Acting Apprentice Program at the Actors Theatre of Louisville and taught classical theatre at Lowell Whitman Private School in Colorado. Some of her favorite roles include “Masha” in The Seagull at CSU and “Starveling” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Actors Theatre of Louisville. She loves to ski, and hike with her dog. A Closer Look Anime ‘A Anime’ i ’ is i the h word d used d to describe d ib a form f off Japanese animation. Wildly popular in America today, anime comes in many forms. Feature length movies, cartoon series and comic novels called ‘manga’ all use visual elements of anime, with emphasis on exaggerated colors, physical characteristics and dramatic speech and music. Here are some ways our show brings the style of anime to the stage: Top: Snow White illustration byy Lee Moyer; Middle: Costume design sketch by Mary Rochon n for Snow White ; Natalie Rose Ann Hovee bringing anime to life in NWCT’s adaptation of Snow White. SET & LIGHTS Painted drops of scenery and bright explosions of colored light set the place and atmosphere COSTUMES Larger-than-life shapes and fanciful fabrics highlight physical characteristics photo ©2011 Lucas Welsh MAKEUP & WIGS Bright colors and exaggerated features emphasize mood and expression CHARACTERS & PLOT Recognizable humans like heroes and villains along with talking animals and spirits use stylized movements to tell the story. SOUND DESIGN Everything from solemn pipe flutes to crashing orchestration come together to underscore the action, like in a movie, or even a video game! These days, anime and manga are very popular. The movies “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle” as well as cartoon series like “The Power Puff Girls” and “The Last Air Bender” are wellknown titles. Do you draw, watch anime or read manga? Are there parts of our play that remind you of these styles? Snow White at the Production Natalie Rose Ann Hovee preparing for her role in Snow White. Martial Arts M i l arts are sometimes Martial i called ll d the h ‘‘art off war’ or fi ghting arts. We use some of the forms and poses from these styles in our dance and fight sequences. Here are some descriptions of martial art styles: photo ©2011 David Kinder Taiko Drumming In parts of our production, actors play drums live on stage. These moments in the play are inspired by a form of Japanese dr umming known as ‘taiko’. The word ‘taiko’ means ‘drum’ in Japanese. In ancient times, taiko was used for lots of reasons, to delineate village boundaries, scare away invading armies and pests in the rice fields, and to call the community together in times of crisis and of celebration. Here are the parts of a taiko drum: JIUJUTSU a Japanese grappling martial art that uses an opponents’ energy against him K ARATE a Japanese str i k in g m a r tia l a r t consisting of hard-strength punches and kicks KUNG FU a Chinese martial art encompassing many styles, such as one rooted in the history of the Shaolin temple TAE KWON DO a Korean martial art known for kicking skills and forms CAPOEIRA a Brazilian martial art that evolved as a fighting style in the guise of dance MUAY THAI a Thai martial art similar to boxing that emphasizes elbow and knee strikes Ko the body of the taiko JUDO a Japanese grappling martial art known for ground fighting techniques Fuchi the edge on top and bottom of the taiko Kawa the skin of the taiko NINJUTSU a Japanese martial art focusing on Ninja weapons and unarmed combat techniques Byou the tacks that hold the skin onto the taiko Bachi the taiko drum sticks TAI CHI a slow-form Chinese martial art practiced for defense training and health benefits Taiko drumming is popular the world over, including right here in our own city with Portland Taiko, the premier taiko ensemble in the Pacific Northwest. To see some real taiko, check them out at portlandtaiko.org. Our show features a combination of several mar tia l ar t st yles and modern dance. Do you study martial arts or dance? Can you recognize familiar forms and movements in the choreography? 9 Supporters & Donors Emerald City Circle $20,000 & up Wonderland Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Anna G. Bennett Charitable Fund Kafoury & McDougal Gregory & Judy Kafoury James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Regional Arts & Culture Council Sarah A. Stewart Foundation Spirit Mountain Community Fund The Oregon Community Foundation Anonymous Gary M. Anderson Children’s Foundation Hoover Family Foundation Hubert & Ludmilla Schlesinger Foundation Juan Young Trust Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation J.W. & H.M. Goodman Family Foundation Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Bernard & Susan Miller Portland Rotary Charitable Trust Oregon Arts Commission St. Cupcake Neverland Circle $10,000 - $19,999 Collins Foundation Herbert A. Templeton Foundation KeyBank Foundation NW Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund of OCF Pozanski Foundation The Ann & Bill Swindells Charitable Trust The Snowman Foundation The Standard Trust Management Services Narnia Circle $1,000 - $4,999 Alex Mac Properties, Inc. Kris Alman & Mike, Leah & Nathan Siegel Autzen Foundation Bullivant Houser Bailey Julia Ball K AFOURY & M C D OUGAL Lawyers for The People Doug, Leslie and Ashlynn Campbell Steven Cantor, Jessie Jonas & Annabel Cantor Dennis Uniforms Dolan Family Karen Drebes Edna L. Holmes Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation Elgee family & HP Foundation Fred Meyer Foundation Hanna Andersson Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation John & Emma Gilleland Intel Matching Grant Program The Jackson Foundation Kinder family H.W. Irwin & DCH Irwin Foundation Kobe Foundation Lilley Family Foundation METRO Michael, Sharon & McKenzie Malone MW Services Inc.: Donna L. Mink & David A. Williams Rhonda Leo & Travis Munroe WOR WORK WO ORK ORK RK FO FOR AR ART RT Work for Art supports more than 80 arts and culture organizations based in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties, including Northwest Children’s Theater and School. e entire A single gift to Work for Art will benefit the tri-county area. A matching challenge fund doubles the impact of all donations. Donors who give $60 or more receive an Arts Card, which provides them with 2-for-1 tickets at many of the region’s egion’s arts and culture events. You, too, can work for art. Help us establish a workplace giving campaign at your company. ,",9Ê"1,9ÊUÊ,ÊV"1 /ÊV"1ÊUÊ-" Ê"1,9 "Ê "1 -\ Ê°Ê7-ÊUÊ ,-Ê°Ê,/ 320 SW Stark Street Suite # 202 Portland, Oregon 97204 PHONE 503-224.2647 FAX 503.224.2673 WEB SITE www . kafourymcdougal. com workforart.org Supporters & Donors David Barnhart Spitzi Barnicle Bauman family Bradley Kissel family Ann Brayfield & Joe Emerson Mark & Melody Bridges Brownlow family Casimo family Cohen family Healahny Cohn Color Innovations Kent & Cynthia Cook Cutts family Joy & Rob Dougherty Donna Dufault Anne & Todd Foster Melanie & Michael Freeman Fruehauf family Jeff & Julie Glover Goldfield family Gratteri family Fran & Ann Hanchek Warren & Carolyn Hastings Kathy Hemrich Kerry Holtmann Steven & Mary Hull Immergut/McDermott family Maureen Huntley Mauriciá Jobe David Kurt Glen & Kathleen Layendecker Tony, Kelly, Mary and Katie Lucarelli Bill Lyons Brenda Mandish Martin family Phil & Heather McKnight Mears family Petra Muckle David Nolfi Mary Okon Phoebe O’Leary Don Oman & Alice Goldstein Sharon Pollin Ponce family Glacier & Canyon Raymond Rivlin family Roney family Rod Royse Jeff Sanders & Sarah Jane Hardy Jordan Schnitzer Newsom family Carolyn Newsom PacifiCorp Foundation for Learners PGE Foundation Point B Solutions Rathje family Rose E. Tucker Foundation Schnitzer Investment Corp. Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC Sharon M. Fekety Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation George & Carolyn Sheldon Shiley family John Soden Staben family Renee Stineman & Lindsey Schulhof Stoel Rives Carol Streeter Sucha Production, Inc. Brian & Anne Talcott David & Lori Tucker Wells Fargo Wessinger Foundation William Kastner Middle Earth Circle $500 - $999 Michelle Bolin Diane, Loren & Emily Carlsen James Christmas Dan Gibbs & Lois Seed Holzman Foundation, Inc. HP Employee Charitable Giving Richard Jamison & Darcy Deering Kate Jones Stephen & Marjorie Kafoury Susan Koe Schifferdecker family Jack Polley & Charlene Sherwood Carmen Hill Sorenson & family Mike & Bernadette Strand Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Zawada family Toad Hall Circle $250 - $499 Adams family Colleen Averna Karl & Carrie Bailey Robb & Julie Ball 11 Support NWCT Your Gift Lights the Stage We don’t do it alone! Donor contributions are the key to our mission to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of young aduiences. Donor Circle Levels To Donate: CALL 503-222-2190 CLICK WWW.NWCTS.ORG VISIT 1819 NW Everett St. Portland, Oregon Supporters & Donors Tom and Megan Shipley Stathos family Kay Stepp Karen & Jim Stewart Nancy Storm Dean Walker Victoria Warren-Mears Connie Wescott Jeff Whittington Lisa Winterbottom Kari Wuhrer Zechnich family 100 Aker Wood Circle $100 - $249 Melanie Atkinson Chris Aldridge Bachara/Serritella family Caroline Bailey Bailey-Morgan family Chris Barker Brooke Baron & family Robin Barrett Antony Barton Mario L. Basso Paige Battle Marcia Bechtold & Brian Carroll Charlotte Beeman Harriet Beeman Keiler Beers The Bernheimer family Chster Berry Allison Bially Dina Birmingham Susan Bishop Blaskowsky family Barbara Bliss Blakewood family Bluffstone Family (Marla Munnich) Bonin Family Susan Brenner The Bridges family Bonnie Bronco-Olson Linda Brown Rick, Sandy, Tyler & Travis Brown The Bryan/Hilley family The Buchanan family Bob & Kelly Burns Jessica Carpenter Tim & Rosana Carr Suzanne Carton Jasmin Catoe-Ganahl Nicole Chamberlin Michael & Maria Cohen The Cohen family The Cohn/Merkel family Anne Collier Joanna & Mark Conan Leslie Constans Jennifer Covarrubias Aurora Crosetti Jacqueline Curleigh Cutler family Mohamud Daya & Yoko Nakamura Deffebach family Deignan family Delaplane family Loree Devery & Robert Trachtenberg Maxine Dexter Sommer Dobbe Josephine Drew Barbara & George Drinka Veronica Duczek Janet Dunn Jean Edmison Carolyn Edwards Einstein family Julia Epstein Julie Falk Linda Fanning The Fenty family Patricia Fredler Shelly Field Fishler/Sweeney family Forrest family Anne Foster Fraternal Order of the Eagles Jannelle Frietag Kristin Fritz Elizabeth Fuller Eleanor Gaines Vivian Garrison Renee Glassgow Donna Grifford Marlin & Elisabeth Goebel Laura Gonce Barbara Gordon-Lickey Grant Family Kristin Grant Amanda Greenvoss Patricia Greene Snow White Shauna Haley The Hall family Michele Hancey The Hanchek family William Hanley The Hansen family Susan Hanson Haroldson family Peggy Harris Bill & Hiliary Hart-Mattecheck Kathleen Harwood Haygood/Tebo family Tracy Healy Christine Heimbaugh Hellman family Kathy Hemrich Molly and John Herrmann Debra Hickman Karen Hilley John & Mae Hilley Wayne Holcomb Stacy Holden Dan & Heather Holland The Hollway/Kurkinen family Tom & Deborah Horgan Houser family Hovee family Howard family Donna Howard Maryellen Hockensmith Jim Huff man & Leslie Spencer The Hughes family Karin Hughs Barbara Huie Jacobs family Kimberlie Jacobson Erik James James & Jennifer Jardee-Borquist Raymond & Marilyn Johnson Tim,Rhonda,Jessica & Michael Johnson Annette Jolin Louisa Jones Ed Jones & Jenny Cooke Michael & Kathleen Jung Lisa Kaplan W. Kevin Kelly Claudine Kent Alissa Keny-Guyer Diane Kerns Robert Kerr Supporters & Donors Brion Kimmel Doris Kimmel Mina Kinukawa Liaa Klein-Wolf Kim & Chase Kopetz Robert Kottke Kraus Family Elona Landau Phyllis & Bruce Lang Kim & Gerry Langeler The Langston/Reiber family Lanier family Laun family Daniel Lavey Jeff Lavey Jennifer Lawlor Teresa & Scott Learn David Lee Virginia Lenneville Kirstin Leonard Phoebe Leung Penelope Levin Muriel Lezak The Lopez family Patti Lundgren The Lyford family The MacKay family Ellen MacPherson Doug and Lisa Malech Patricia Marihart Chrys Martin & Jack Pessia Glaucia Martin-Porath Hiliary Mattecheck Laura Mattingly Joyce McCulloch Salli & Kevin McCullough Robert McDonald Katherine McDowell & Kenneth Lerner Linda McGeady The McLoughlin family Steve McMaster & Kathy Brock Charles & Sue McNeilly Tristen McPherson Rebecca McVicker Larry Melero Meskiman family Mary M Meyer Ellen & Michael Millender Lisa Mitchell Nancy Mitchell Mohnike/Rogers family Maureen Monroe Bonnie Moore Shelby Morgan Becky Morinishi Martha Morris Ruth Moses Betty Moss Moyer family Priscilla Moynihan Marla Munnich Jill Murray Megan Murphy Lynn Nakamoto & Jocelyn White Ellen Nesbitt Barb Newcomb Lynne Nielsen Linda Noel Amanda Oborne Julie Omelchuck & Jeff Wright Mitch & Gloria Orellana Tyler Orrell Find out why Northwest Academy students thrive. It’s how we teach. And how they learn. SCHEDULE A TOUR Applications for 2011-2012 school year are still being accepted in select grades Rachael Torchia, NWA Photography Teacher please RSVP to 503/223/3367 ex. 104 lettinger@nwacademy 1257+:(67$&$'(0< An independent college preparatory school, grades 6-12, located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural center. www.nwacademy.org Supporters & Donors Rousselle family Christopher, Jodene & Anjelica Rudolf Robert & Gail Sanders Kimberly Scheewe The Schmidtzigs (Michelle Schmidt) Eric Schnebly Gerald Schuette Scott family Dana Seidel The Seger family Mary Shaw The Shaub family Marta Shely The Sherman/Stein family Patrick Sholt Susie Silva-Strommer Cindy & Larry Simpson Charlotte Sinclair Sally Skelding The Skinner/Kindermann family Kim Smith Kirsten Solomon Nitikul Soloman Spangler family Robin Spear Jane Speyer Robert & Lynn Stafford Bonnie Stallone Molly Stehman The Stein family Sophie Stein Kammy Stephenson The Steppnhoot family Barbra Stevens The Stewart Family Holly Stirnkorb Alfred & Anne Sturtevant The Sturtevant family Saman Syed Tag family Leslie Taylor Haygood/Tebo family Scotland & Tina Thede Tricia Thomas Zola Thomas Jessica Thompson The Thompson family Elizabeth Tierney What’s a kid gotta do to survive? Suitable for ages 5+ Photo by Russell Young Kate O’Sullivan Kara Owsley Suzanne Page Swan Paik Tricia Pancoast James & Mary K Parham Olga Parker Bergen Patokoski Xander Patterson Mike & Susie Peebles Joan Pennings Lori Petersen Marjorie Peterson Pamela Pliska Anna Quarum Sania & Jessica Radcliffe Susan and Gary Rae Michelle Raible Katelyn Raj Claire Randall Reshotko/Gordon family Camilee & Isabel Robertson Robertson family Adam Roth & Stephanie Kjar A very funny — bilingual — circus theatre adaptation of the classic Spanish novel Lazarillo de Tormes filled with hip-hop dance, live music & commedia dell’arte May 6-28, 2011 ,'*$)*-$.),*milagro.org NWCT 2011-12 SEASON OF PLAYS Exciting things are happening at Northwest Children’s Theater! Building on last year’s record artistic successes and unprecedented audience acclaim, our new ew season features ons. This contemporary favorites, vintage classics and two brand-new adaptations. us, bringing season is about moving forward, taking chances and being courageous, theater’s newest audiences on a journey toward an inspiring future. JUNIE B. JONES in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells ls OCT 8-30, 2011 She’s back! Independent, impatient, sometimes impertinent, the outrageously funny nny Junie B. reminds us all that growing up can be tough! Don’t miss this feisty, first-grade phenomenon from one of the best-selling children’s series of all time! Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA DEC 9, 2011 – JAN 1, 2012 It’s a sticky-sweet confection of ‘Pure Imagination’! Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this musicall adaptation, with classic songs from the Oscar-nominated family film. /-2+7") 2+ 21 JAN 27 - FEB 19, 2012 Get set for a hip new tale of the girl with the tresses trapped in a tower! With a live youth band, this indie rock musical full of humor and adventure features a hapless prince, e, evil powers and a twist on the traditional tangled tale. An NWCT World Premiere! Busytown MAR 17 - APR 1, 2012 Busytown is buzzing with activity. But what do people do all day? Take a tour of Huckle kle Cat’s lively neighborhood to see! Meet Sergeant Murphy, Farmer Alfalfa, Dr. Lion, Grocer Cat and more as Richard Scarry’s intricate Busytown books come to life! EL ZORRITO - The Legend Of The Boy Zorro MAY 4-27, 2012 “En un mundo sin reglas”: in a world without rules, “en un pueblo sin esperanza”: in a town without hope, “un nìno escucha la llamada de un héroe”: one boy heeds the hero’s call! Come celebrate our first bilingual adventure story about integrity, justice and the creation of a legend. An NWCT World Premiere! TICKETS 503-222-4480 SEASON SUBSCRIBER DISCOUNTS! Photography ©2011 David Kinder NW Neighborhood Cultural Center 1819 NW Everett Street, Suite 216 Portland, OR 97209-2189 PHONE 503-222-4480 EMAIL INFO@NWCTS.ORG FAX 503-222-4130 WEB WWW.NWCTS.ORG 15 O mission — to educate, Our entertain e ntertain and enrich the lives of young audiences Supporters & Donors Up Next! SUMMER NIGHTS! Advanced Intensive Musical Theater Workshop Performances Auditions for this Workshop June 8-11 These performances showcase the results of the incredible hard work of advanced theater students instructed by NWCT Artistic Director Sarah Jane Hardy, Resident Actor John Ellingson and Teaching Artist Lucas Welsh. most enjoyed by ages 12 and up July 15-17 TICKETS $5 students, $10 adults AUDITION INFORMATION 503-222-2190 x 28 Michelle Thorsen Felicia & Sophia Torres Cathy Traylor The Tricamo-Palmer family The Trinka family Roy & Roslyn Tucker Ann Turtledove-Jaffe Stacey Ufer Shannon Van Horn Jennifer VanMeter Susan & John van Staveren Tea and Lucy Van Veldhuisen Louis & Kelli Verret Brenda Waggoner Jeff Waldbauer Dean & Kathleen Walker Nancy & John Walter Chris Washington David Weber Amy Wetzler Walt & Kim Weyler Bonnie Wheeler Terry,Karen,Rocky & Aliya Whitehill Whitney family The Whittington family Pat Wilson Margarite Wolf Randy & Cindy Wood Wray Family Elizabeth Wright Bill Wyatt Wyndham family Aileen Wyse Paul & Jennifer Xochihua Kelly Zusman Klickatat Street Circle Up to $99 Axelrod/Montgomery family Sheila Barger Kay Beadle Donna Bezio Maryann & Thomas Blair Jill Bukres Renee Cline Jessica Colby The Memory of Pam and Damian Conrad Kristine Cutter Carol Dahir Marisol Delaney (no program) Becky Denham Jeff rey & Mary Donaldson Gilda Farby Shelly Field Jeff rey family Renee Glasgow Harold & Sonia Grappe Paul Halvorson Edward J. Hamilton Herb & Joan Hansen Jennifer Heintz Eileen Hyatt Grale Jeff reys Stacy Johnson Mark & Lisa Johnston Gail Kamara Jan Kennedy P Kennedy Isabel Kendall (Bonni Goldberg) Karen Keough Bryan Kinder Anna S. King Kristy & Allisandra Kuni Jadyn LaRiviere Lei family Shelly Lighty Andrea Ludlow Christopher & Renae Mason Jason Means Chena Mesling Beatrice Miller Matt Mulbry Roxanne Nelson Barbara Newcomb Mary Okon Gina Ossanna Marena Passarelli Josephine Pope Brian Reed Mary Reimers Susan & Mike Richmond Kelly Riordan Mark Rittenbaum Ronald Russett Hayley Rousselle Kristina Ruybalid Korey Schafer Karen Sele Northwest Children’s Theater & School appreciates your generosity & support. If your name is missing or listed incorrectly, please call 503-222-2190. Supporters & Donors Mary Sertz Mary Shaw Anne Slizynski Charlotte Spangler Lee Stewart Summer Nights B 2009 Cast The Thompson family Linda M. Townsend Elizabeth Vladimirova Cindy Westerdahl Jack & Bonnie Wilkerson For Our Young Audience Members The audience is a very important part of any live theater performance. Without you, there would be no one to laugh when the show is funny, to gasp when it is scary, or to applaud at the end. But it is important to be a good audience member so that everyone enjoys the show. Because this is a live performance, the actors will be right in front of you. You should give them your respect and attention. Thank you! Here are some things you can do to make this a great experience for all: • Stay seated and listen quietly. • Keep your feet on the floor. • Save snacks and treats for after the show. • Wait until the lights come up before you leave your seat. IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR ALL: • TURN OFF all watch alarms, beepers and cell phones prior to the performance. (No silent or vibrate; interferes with theater equipment.) • If an infant is with your party, please be prepared to leave the theater if the child becomes disruptive. • Use of cameras, video and audio recording equipment in the theater is strictly prohibited. • Latecomers will be seated at the House Manager’s discretion. Includes: Portland Taiko Summer Camps 一週間 太鼓を楽しく習いましょう! Birthday Parties t Party Room t Show Tickets t Autographed Show Poster t Birthday Crown or Tiara t Gourmet Treats t Balloon Bouquet t Song from Stage …and more! Call to book your party today! 503-222-4480 1819 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209 Join us for Summer drum fun! Taiko Camps Monday-Friday 10:00 am-3:00pm Recital on Friday 2:30-3:30 Kids Camp: (ages 7-9) July 11-15 $200 Youth Camp: (ages 10-16) August 8- 12 $200 Register Today! www.portlandtaiko.org Contact us at info@portlandtaiko.org or 503-288-2456 for more info. Mirror, mirror on the wall who’s the sweetest of them all? we’re located right around the corner at nw 17th & flanders we’d love to see you after the show! bakery hours monday: 9am - 6pm tuesday - friday: 9am - 8pm saturday: 10am - 8pm sunday: 10am - 6pm