Charlotte’s Web Digital Playbill

Family Weekend Performance Dates: October 12 – 13 & 19 – 20, 2024 

School Matinee Performance Dates: October 8 – 25, 2024 

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Adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette.

Based on the book by E.B. White.

Cast

The Fair Cast

Wilbur: Mina Rozeboom

Charlotte: Jenna Johnson

Fern: Marit Viles

Avery: Emery Larkin

Templeton: Carter Stiff

Arable/Uncle the Pig: Hayden Sypolt

Zuckerman: Joshua Bylund

Henrietta Fussy: Val Dmytrewycz

Lurvy: Sarah Beth Reed

Goose: Sarah Clay House

Goslings/Baby Spiders: Annaleigh Sosbe, Alice Vallade-Cormier, and Maura Weatherford

Sheep: Gwen Derbyshire

Carter The Reporter: Evey Jarvis

President of the Fair: Mari Lanier

Spectator/Judge: Rosie Quick

The FAIR CAST performs on the following dates:

School Shows: (10am & 11:45am) October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

Public Shows: October 12^th at 7pm, October 19^th at 2pm and 7pm

The Farm Cast

Wilbur: Siena Montgomery

Charlotte: Lauren Goodwin

Fern: Molly Milner

Avery: Clover Kaiser

Templeton: Taylinn Dickens

Arable/Uncle the Pig: Hayden Sypolt

Zuckerman: Joshua Bylund

Henrietta Fussy: Rian Goldman

Lurvy: Sarah Beth Reed

Goose: Hannah L. Hopkins

Goslings/Baby Spiders: Allie Bass, Julia Skye, Caroline Tracey

Sheep: Caroline Ballinger

Carter The Reporter: Marlie Conley

President of The Fair: Harper Manon Curry

Spectators/Judges: Anna Reid, Rose Sellars

The FARM CAST performs on the following dates:

School Shows: (10am & 11:45am) October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23

Public Shows: October 13^th at 2pm and 4:30pm, October 20^th at 2pm

Special Thanks

Dr. John Denison DDS; HighBridge Spring Water; Sally Horowitz, Sally Horowitz Photography; 3M Cynthiana; Copy Express; Bobby Taylor; Matthew Snoddy, Network Therapists, Inc.; Pro Sound and Lights; Transylvania University Theater Department; University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance; Mahan Multimedia; University of Louisville, Centre College; The Lexington Legends

Production Staff Credits

• Jeremy Kisling (Director)
• Addy Vieth (Assistant Director)
• Tony Hardin (Original Scenic Design)
• Tom Willis (Lighting Design)
• Marie Henderson (Costume Design)
• Cerise Archer (Stage Manager)
• Addy Vieth (Assistant Stage Director)
• Kate Tayler (Production Stage Manager)
• Gabriel Slusser (Technical Director)
• Laika Myers (Assistant Technical Director)
• Tessa Franklin, Laika Myers, Gabriel Slusser, Delaney Walton (Carpenters)
• Laika Myers (Properties Manager)
• Laika Myers (Charge Artist)
• Laika Myers, Gabriel Slusser (Scenic Painters)
• Marie Henderson (Costume Director)
• Emily Hampton, Marie Henderson, Missy Johnston (Costume Construction)
• Maddi Knoettner (Front of House Manager)
• Maddi Knoettner (Box Office)
• Rhonda Bell, Lydia Rice (Educational Materials)

CAST and CREW Bios:

CERISE ARCHER (Stage Manager) Cerise Archer is a senior in the Pre-Engineering program and a SCAPA Theatre major at Lafayette High School. This is Cerise’s 9^th show with LCT and her first-time stage managing a Main Stage show. Outside of LCT, Cerise is also active at Lafayette and SCAPA Theatre and Voice Amplified ACTivate! Cerise recently graduated from the Governor’s School for the Arts in the Drama discipline. Her recent tech credits include Zombie in Love (Stage Manager/Choreographer), The Hundred Dresses (Stage Manager), Lily Plants a Garden (Set and Props Coordinator), Cardboard Stories (Costume Coordinator), and SpongeBob the Musical (Assistant Stage Manager). She hopes you enjoy the show!

CAROLINE BALLINGER (Sheep—Farm Cast) Caroline is an 8th grader at Bryan Station Middle School. This is her first show with LCT, but she was a student costume designer for Zombie in Love. She enjoys reading and listening to music in her free time.

ALLIE BASS (Gosling/Baby Spider—Farm Cast) Allie is a third grader making her LCT debut. Her previous productions include Twist on Oz (Toto) and The Jungle Book Jr. (Wolf/Ensemble). When not on stage, she enjoys the swim team and singing in her school’s choir. Allie wants to thank her family and friends for all their support! 

JOSHUA BYLUND (Zuckerman—Both Casts) Joshua let his 5-year-old sister write his bio: “He is silly and does silly faces at me. I like it when he plays with me. I liked watching him in SpongeBob. His Squidward voice made me laugh. He eats lots of cereal and his car is named Philbert.”

MARLIE CONLEY (Carter the Reporter—Farm Cast) Marlie is a 6^th grader at Scott County Middle School. Marlie has done Summer Theatre School for years, but this is her first show with LCT. In her free time, she likes to roller blade. Marlie wants to be a mechanical engineer when she grows up.

GWENDOLYN DERBYSHIRE (Sheep—Fair Cast) Gwendolyn is a sophomore at STEAM Academy. This is her first show with LCT. In her free time, Gwendolyn likes to draw and read.

TAYLINN DICKENS (Templeton—Farm Cast) Taylinn is 12 years old and excited to be back on the LCT stage! She has performed in multiple productions across Central Kentucky, and most recently was in The Lexington Theatre Co’s summer production of Fiddler on the Roof (Shprintze). Taylinn is excited to share her Templeton with you!

VAL DMYTREWYCZ (Henrietta Fussy—Fair Cast) Val is a 5th grader at Rise STEM Academy for Girls. She’s been dancing at Bluegrass Youth Ballet for six years and has performed in multiple ballets, including The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, and Cinderella. She has attended several camps at LCT and is excited to begin her theater career.

RIAN GOLDMAN (Henrietta Fussy—Farm Cast) Rian is in the 5^th grade at Dixie Magnet Elementary. This is her first time in an LCT show! In her free time, Rian likes to read books, hang out with her friends, and draw. Rian wants to be an actor when she grows up.

LAUREN GOODWIN (Charlotte—Farm Cast) Lauren is very excited to be taking on the role of “Charlotte” in Charlotte’s Web! Lauren is a Junior in the SCAPA Drama program at Lafayette High School! Lauren enjoys watching “The Office”, being with her dog, and doing theatre!! Acts 20:24

HANNAH L. HOPKINS (Goose—Farm Cast) Hannah is in 8th grade at Morton Middle School. She performed with LCT in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever & MMS’s production of The Addams Family Musical as Cousin Itt. She has been dancing for years with Bluegrass Ceili Academy. She loves reading, animals, writing, dogs, cats, wolves, & reading.

SARAH CLAY HOUSE (Goose—Fair Cast) Clay House is a SCAPA drama major at Lafayette High School. She was in Zombie in Love as Mildred, and SpongeBob as Pearl at LCT! Her favorite color is bright green!

EVEY JARVIS (Carter the Reporter—Fair Cast) Evey is a 5th grade voice major at SCAPA Bluegrass. She is excited to make her LCT debut! She has performed in numerous musical theatre productions with Innovation Arts Academy (favorite roles: Jojo in Seussical Jr. and Young Nala in Lion King Jr.). She dreams of performing on Broadway someday.

JENNA JOHNSON (Charlotte—Fair Cast) Jenna feels terrific about spinning onto LCT’s stage as Charlotte! She is a Freshman at the University of Kentucky double majoring in theatre with musical theatre certificate and arts administration. Jenna is an alumna of ACTivate and LCT’s Companies. She can next be seen in UK’s production of As You Like It.

CLOVER KAISER (Avery—Farm Cast) Clover has performed in The Lion King, Jr. and Danny & the Shacks. She loves to eat at Wendy’s, watch The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and say lines that make an audience laugh out loud. In the future, Clover hopes to be a professional actor or a physician.

MARI LANIER (President of the Fair—Fair Cast) Mari is a 6^th grader at Lexington Traditional Magnet School. Previously she was a worm in Zombie in Love and she will be Cop #1 in Elf Jr.. In her free time, Mari likes to dance and draw. Mari would like to be a doctor, an actor, or a racecar driver when she grows up. Mari is trying to build up her portfolio for SCAPA.

EMERY LARKIN (Avery—Fair Cast)  Emery is a 7^th grader at the Lexington Latin School, where she played Mr. Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Maid Marian in Robin Hood. At LCT, she performed as Worm #3 in Zombie in Love and is currently in the Companies program. She loves to sing, cook, and go to amusement parks.

HARPER MANON CURRY (President of the Fair—Farm Cast) Harper is a fifth grader at Rosa Parks Elementary. She has enjoyed attending theater school at LCT since she was four! She plays violin and enjoys rock climbing, lacrosse, and making art. When she grows up, she hopes to own her own bakery.

MOLLY MILNER (Fern—Farm Cast) Molly is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. She previously performed at LCT in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Little Angel Gloria). She attends Cassidy Elementary where she was a Rafiki in The Lion King Jr. Molly loves swimming, reading, and roller coasters.

SIENA MONTGOMERY (Wilbur—Farm Cast) Siena is a freshman at Lafayette High School. She is in the Pre-Engineering Program as well as SCAPA Drama. This is Siena’s 6^th show with LCT, and she loves this place more every time she steps in the doors. Siena is also frequently at LCT for the Companies program, to apprentice for summer theater school, and to participate in the Youth Advisory Board.  She hopes that you have a ham-tastic time watching the show!

ROSIE QUICK (Spectator/Judge—Fair Cast) Rosie is in the 3^rd grade at Dixie Magnet Elementary. This is Rosie’s first time on stage with LCT! In her free time, Rosie likes to play with her sisters, Opal and Louise, and she likes to go swimming in the summer. Rosie wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

SARAH BETH REED (Lurvy—Both Casts) Sarah Beth is thrilled to make her LCT debut in Charlotte’s Web. She has been performing for years, mostly with The Lexington Theatre Company, PLAY (Musical Theatre Education Initiative), and at Sayre School. When she is not performing, Sarah Beth enjoys martial arts, swimming, drawing, dancing, and riding her bike.

ANNA REID (Spectator/Judge—Farm Cast) Anna is in 5^th grade at Meadowthorpe Elementary. Anna has been in Summer Theatre School for years. Anna likes to dance and play music in her free time, and she has always loved drama and has been considered gifted in it.

MINA ROZEBOOM (Wilbur—Fair Cast) Mina is in 8th grade at Bryan Station Middle School, in the Spanish Immersion program. This is her first show at LCT! Mina enjoys reading, acting, and playing volleyball. She also likes to hang out with her friends and bake chocolate chip cookies.

ROSE SELLARS (Spectator/Judge – Farm Cast) Rose is an 8^th grader who is homeschooled. This is Rose’s first time in a show at LCT and she is very excited to be here! In her free time, Rose enjoys playing games, watching TV, and playing with her dogs. She hopes to be an astronomer and Olympic swimmer when she grows up.

JULIA SKYE (Gosling/Baby Spider—Farm Cast) Julia is a fifth grader at Maxwell Elementary. She enjoys cooking, being creative with art, and playing sports including swimming, lacrosse, and volleyball. She enjoys school, especially aprendiendo en español. She is excited about the opportunity to act in Charlotte’s Web!

ANNALEIGH SOSBE (Gosling/Baby Spider—Fair Cast) Annaleigh Sosbe (9) is a fourth grader at Stamping Ground Elementary in Scott County. This is her first performance with LCT, but she’s already a veteran performer with a love for the stage and an infectious smile. She has performed in musical theater and in her school’s production of Aladdin.

CARTER STIFF (Templeton—Fair Cast) Carter Stiff is a fourteen-year-old freshman at Lafayette High School. He is a drama major at SCAPA. He is so excited for his seventh show at LCT, Charlotte’s Web! Most recently, he has been IQ in Hairspray!, Bruce in Finding Nemo Jr., and Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Enjoy the show!

HAYDEN SYPOLT (Arable/Uncle the Pig—Both Casts) Hayden is excited to be making his debut with LCT. You may have also seen him perform in the Jessamine Arts production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, or at Woodford Theatre, where he performed in their productions of The Music Man, and Miracle on 34th Street!

CAROLINE TRACEY (Gosling/Baby Spider—Farm Cast) Caroline is a 5th grader at Northside in Woodford County. She’s performed in Northside’s Little Mermaid Jr. (Crab) and Seussical Jr. (JoJo). She’s performed in Woodford Theatre’s Summer Academy’s Finding Nemo Jr. (Seahorse) And Alice and Wonderland Jr. (Violet). When not on stage, she is playing soccer!

ALICE VALLADE-CORMIER (Gosling/Baby Spider—Fair Cast) Alice is a 4th grader at Maxwell Elementary. She enjoys reading as frequently as possible. Her favorite books include Hummingbird by Natalie Loyd and the Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling. She wants to be a lawyer and activist when she grows up.

ADDY VIETH (Assistant Director) Addy is a senior at Lexington Catholic. She has been a part of the LCT family since she was 6 and has been in shows such as Junie B. In Jingle Bells Batman Smells (Junie B.) and Rudolph Jr. (Sam). She has previously assistant directed The Hundred Dresses and Zombie in Love. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

MARIT VILES (Fern—Fair Cast) Marit is a fifth grader at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary. Marit starred as Nemo in her school’s Spring 2024 production of Finding Nemo, Jr., and has participated in Lexington Children’s Theatre Summer Theatre School since she was in kindergarten. She also enjoys rock climbing, basketball, and reading.

MAURA WEATHERFORD (Gosling/Baby Spider—Fair Cast) Maura is thrilled to be performing in her LCT debut! She is a 4th grader in the GTAP program at Ashland Elementary. Maura is a competitive gymnast and loves to play the piano, sing and dance. She wants to be a forensic scientist when she grows up.

STAFF and DESIGNER BIOS:

Rhonda Bell (Education Director)

Rhonda is excited to continue her journey at LCT as Education Director. She holds an MA in Theatre from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and a BA from Berea College. Rhonda enjoys driving her car, watching cartoons, and having lively debates with her students.

Octavia Biggs (Director of Shooting Stars Youtheatre)

Tavia has worked hard over the last 19 years to bring children’s theatre to Eastern Kentucky. She believes strongly that all children have the ability to be creative and through that creativity will discover the gifts they possess. She would like to thank LCT and the W. Paul and Lucille C. Little Foundation!

Heather N. Branham (Resident Director / Company Manager)

Heather is overjoyed to be back at LCT after an artistic odyssey spanning from “The Little Apple” of Manhattan, KS to “The Second City” of Chicago. She earned a Master of Arts from University of Kentucky and serves on the KPW board. Heather dedicates this season to Eddy and Huckleberry.

Ashlee Collins (Development Director)

Since completing LCT’s Arts Administration internship in 2015, Ashlee has worked with theatres all over the country, including Chicago Children’s Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and most notably, with Broadway in Chicago as a marketing assistant during the first National Tour of Disney’s Aladdin!

Tessa Franklin (Scene Shop Student)

Tessa Franklin is a senior at Lafayette High School. She is a Technical Theatre major at SCAPA. She is a student working in the shop. Tessa is very excited to be a part of her first Lexington Children’s Theatre production since she was in grade school!

Emily Hampton (Stitcher)

Emily graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Theatre in 2020. She is passionate about costuming and the fiber arts! 

Marie Henderson (Costume Director/Designer)

Marie’s experience with LCT, and theatre altogether, began with a walk on role at the age of nine.  She is delighted to have closed the circle of her theatrical experience by coming “home” to LCT as a staff member. 

Jeremy Kisling (Producing Artistic Director)

Welcome to LCT! We want this to be your theatre, a place where you feel empowered, enriched, and emboldened. I am so honored and humbled to work with such amazing and talented artists and individuals every day! Thank you for being here, for your support, and for being a part of the LCT Family.

Maddi Knoettner (Patron Services Manager)

Maddi graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Communication Studies. She is a Gold Medalist of The United States Figure Skating Association and is a figure skating instructor over at the Lexington Ice Center. Maddi brings a unique blend of communication expertise and athletic achievements, and she is honored to showcase her diverse skills at Lexington Children’s Theatre!

Tessa Miller (Box Office Assistant)

Tessa Miller is a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. She holds a BFA in Performing Arts and Vocal Performance. Tessa has been a part of the LCT Family since she was six years old. She is excited to work with this amazing team of artists!

Laika Myers (Charge Artist / Assistant Technical Director)

Laika Myers graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in Design and Technical Theatre. In her spare time, she loves to read and visit a new coffee shop; while on the clock, she loves to use her artistry to share the magic of theatre with young audiences!

Rachel Ray (Managing Director)

Rachel has a BA in English and a BS in Speech Therapy from U.K.  In her free time, she likes to hang out with her husband, Bobby, and their dogs, read, run, and craft. She is a founding board member of First-Generation Women Achievers of the Bluegrass and a proud volunteer for and board President of Girls on the Run.

Lydia Rice (Resident Teaching Artist)

As a Columbus State University graduate, Lydia has directed, choreographed, and taught all ages by working at Rose Theatre and the Alliance Theatre. She believes theatre inspires creativity, teaches life skills, and helps students reach their fullest potential. She loves connecting with students at LCT and watching them shine.

Gabriel Slusser (Technical Director)

Gabriel has worked throughout the southeast in positions ranging from sound engineer to lead electrician to shop foreman at theatres including Titusville Playhouse, Inc., Georgia Ensemble Theatre, and Buford Community Center. As LCT’s Technical Director, he facilitates the implementation of all scenic, lighting, audio, and projection elements for their season.

Chris Swanson (Sales and Outreach Manager)

Chris Swanson has been a theatre professional for the past 25 years. She is very excited to be joining the staff at LCT. She earned her MA and BA in Theatre and Communications from Morehead State. Her past credits include Bat Boy the musical and Book of Days. 

Kate Tayler (Resident Stage Manager)

Kate Tayler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from Bowling Green State University in Design & Technical Theatre. She is originally from Monroe, Michigan. Kate loves spending time with her cats and her partner, keeping up on all things Taylor Swift, and working with young people.

Delaney Walton (Scene Shop Student)

Delaney Walton is a SCAPA Technical Theatre major attending Lafayette High School as a senior. She works as an intern in the shop helping build set pieces. Delaney is very excited to be a part of her first show at the Lexington Children’s Theatre! Sit back and enjoy the show!

Tom Willis (Lighting Designer)

Tom Willis is a stage designer from Central Kentucky. He is the resident lighting designer for Leeds Theatre in Winchester and frequently designs for Transylvania University Theater and Sayre School. Memorable designs include Blackbird Dance Theatre’s Rolando, UK Opera Theatre’s Silent Night, On the Verge’s A Doll’s House, Part 2, Athens West Theatre Company’s 33 Variations and To Kill a Mockingbird. He holds a BA in Drama from the University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts. Willisdesigns.net

LCT Professional Staff

• Rhonda Bell, Education Director 
• Octavia Biggs, Program Director of Shooting Stars Youtheatre
• Heather N. Branham, Resident Director / Company Manager
• Ashlee Collins, Development Director 
• Emily Hampton, Stitcher
• Marie Henderson, Costume Director
• Missy Johnson, Stitcher
• Jeremy Kisling, Producing Artistic Director
• Maddi Knoettner, Patron Services Manager
• Mary Ann Mullins, Bookkeeper
• Laika Myers, Charge Artist / Assistant Technical Director
• Rachel Ray, Managing Director
• Lydia Rice, Resident Teaching Artist
• Gabriel Slusser, Technical Director
• Chris Swanson, Sales and Outreach Manager
• Kate Tayler, Resident Stage Manager 

LCT’s Adopt A-Character Campaign

Help us thank cast members and families that raised funds for LCT’s Annual Campaign by adopting a beloved character! You can support the amazing work that our young people do by making a donation to the annual campaign. Just click the button below!

LCT’s Annual Campaign

Imagine if all 100,000+ people LCT serves a year made a $10 donation every year. That would cover more than 95% of LCT’s operating expenses and bring the cost of our classes and shows WAY down. If you share our passion for arts education and want to support our mission, please consider making a donation of any size to our Annual Campaign. Learn more about LCT’s Annual Campaign by visiting https://www.lctonstage.org/support-us/give-online/ or by emailing our Development Director, Ashlee Collins, at acollins@lctonstage.org.

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