Oliver!
July 17-22, 2012
Venue: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
North Carolina Theatre
"Consider Yourself" part of the family and come see the international stage and movie musical favorite, Oliver! Based on the timeless Charles Dickens tale, Oliver! vividly brings to life the ever- popular story of the young runaway orphan, colorful Artful Dodger, infamous Fagin and his gang of pickpockets, sinister Bill Sykes, nurturing and lovable Nancy and a host of memorable characters. Through classic songs like "As Long As He Needs Me," "Where is Love?", "Who Will Buy?" and many more, triumph overcomes heartbreak in this rich and joyful production for audiences of all ages.
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, July 17: 7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 18: 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 19: 7:30 PM
Friday, July 20: 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 21: 2 PM
Saturday, July 21: 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 22: 2 PM
Sunday, July 22: 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 17: 7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 18: 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 19: 7:30 PM
Friday, July 20: 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 21: 2 PM
Saturday, July 21: 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 22: 2 PM
Sunday, July 22: 7:30 PM
OLIVER!: JULY 17-22, 2012
| SECTION | PRICE LEVEL 1 | PRICE LEVEL 2 | PRICE LEVEL 3 |
| DRESS CIRCLE | $75 | $65 | $52 |
| ORCHESTRA | $70 | $55 | $42 |
| MEZZANINE | $55 | $45 | $32 |
| FRONT BALCONY | $45 | $35 | $26 |
| REAR BALCONY | $30 | $20 | $16 |
| WHEELCHAIR | $45 | $35 | $26 |
Price Level 1: Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2 PM, Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 2 PM
Price Level 2: Thursday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 7:30 PM
Price Level 3: Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Wednesday at 7:30 PM
Oliver!
Kevin Gray*
Kevin Gray*
(Fagin) Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour: THE LION KING, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, THE KING & I, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, TITANIC, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SHOWBOAT, KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN, CHU CHEM, NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, PACIFIC OVERTURES, THE BAKER'S WIFE, THE DEATH OF GARCIA LORCA, THE KNIFE, LOLA… Regional: OLIVER!, EVITA, MAN OF LA MANCHA, JEKYLL AND HYDE, FUNNY GIRL, KISMET, IRMA LA DOUCE, THREE PENNY OPERA, THE FANTASTICKS, CAROUSEL, ROMANCE LANGUAGE, THE REAL THING, COLORADOS, ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, RICHARD III, THE TEMPEST, MACBETH… TV: LAW AND ORDER SVU, LAW AND ORDER CRIMINAL INTENT, LINC'S, THE EQUALIZER, MIAMI VICE, THE GUIDING LIGHT, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, RYAN'S HOPE… He is married to Dodie Pettit, with whom he co-wrote the musical DRACULA THE COVENANT, and A FROG’S TALE, a children’s musical audio book. Kevin serves on the faculty of Hartt School Theater Division of The University of Hartford.
Sam Poon*
Sam Poon*
(Oliver) recently toured in over 20 states as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Miserables. Additional selected professional credits include: Mowgli in Jungle Book at STAGES St.Louis, Colin in Secret Garden at Astoria Performing Arts Center, Tiny Tim in Scrooge in Concert the Northeast Tour with New York Stage Originals, 90 Years of MUNY Magic,Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, and Miss Saigon ( Tam) at The MUNY, Brundibar at Opera Theatre of St.Louis (Fido), Soldier Songs (Boy) at The Festival of Arts and Ideas, and Slightly in Pan, now entitled Fly, a Project in Development with the Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre. Special thanks to Nancy Carson, Bob Marks, Janine Molinari, and Amelia Demayo. To learn more visit www.SamPoonOnline.com
Tim Caudle*
Tim Caudle*
(Bumble/Beadle) (Chorus/Lt. Ward/Morgenthau) returns to the NCT stage once again, having previously appeared in over 40 productions. “What’s great about NCT is the opportunity it affords top-shelf local talent to perfect their craft alongside talent from around the country. I’ve been privileged to share the NCT stage with Paul Sorvino, Beth Leavel, Harry Groener, Terrance Mann and Gary Beach among others and I hope we’ve learned much from each other.” Tim and his wife Peggy still reside in Fuquay Varina with the fabulous old furrball, Leko. “I don’t usually dedicate productions but this one is for Mom – thanks for all you did in making me me.”
Joseph Cullinane*
Joseph Cullinane*
(Chorus) is thrilled to return to NCT after appearing in Cinderella and Hello, Dolly! Off-Broadway: York Theatre, Theatre Row. Regional: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre, TUTS, McCarter Theatre. Endless thanks to Carolee, Kristin, Casey, Eddy, Richard, Corey and the wonderful staff at NCT. For Dunkin and Daisy.
Elgin Giles*
Elgin Giles*
(Chorus) is a BMI Songwriter with releases on iTunes and is now a proud member of Actors Equity. He has appeared in: North Carolina Theatre – Hello, Dolly, High School Musical 2, EVITA, West Side Story, FAME (Tyrone Jackson), and Annie. Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre - Hairspray (Seaweed). Merry-Go-Round Playhouse – Hairspray (Gilbert), Cape Fear Regional Theatre – Hairspray (Seaweed). Film: Tyler Perry’s, “Good Deeds.” A BIG BIG thanks to Carolee, Casey, and Richard! Thanks for the continued support, Mom and Dad.
Josephine Hall*
Josephine Hall*
(Sowerberry/Bedwin) Josephine Hall is delighted to be making her NCT debut. A proud member of both English and American Equity, she received her B.A. from the University of Birmingham, England, and her M.F.A. from Louisiana State University. Notable credits include work at Barter Theatre, American Shakespeare Center, B Street Theatre, Arvada Center, New Stage Theatre, and Illinois Shakespeare Festival. She is currently Assistant Professor of Acting and Voice at Greensboro College.
Heather Patterson King*
Heather Patterson King*
(Nancy) Heather is overjoyed to be working on the NCT stage with so many of the wonderful students she teaches! Credits: NCT: Glinda- Wizard of Oz, Fruma Sarah-Fiddler on the Roof. NC Symphony soloist: Red Carpet and Silver Screen, Narrator in Peter and the Wolf; Regional: Eliza- My Fair Lady, Lady Capulet- Romeo and Juliet, Lady- Macbeth, Maria- Sound of Music, Mrs. Potts- Beauty and the Beast, Meg- Damn Yankees. She is the Director of Acting and Outreach at NCT, holds an MFA in Acting, and has directed shows such as The Laramie Project, Beauty and the Beast, Macbeth and Noises Off. Love to P.
Sarah Knapp*
Sarah Knapp*
(Widow Corney) Broadway/Off Broadway credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel, Nunsense, Smoke on the Mountain, The “No-Frills” Revue, Godspell, Gifts of
the Magi. She toured Europe in Richard Foreman’s Africanis Instructus and
has performed in theatres across the country. Television: Law and Order and
L&O:SVU. As bookwriter/lyricist her musicals include The Library, Men and
Angels and The Immigrant—which garnered two Drama Desk nominations
off-Broadway and has been produced across the United States, is published by
Samuel French and is available on Ghostlight Records.
Nicholas Kraft
Nicholas Kraft
(Artful Dodger) is thrilled for the opportunity to be part of this amazing show, his fourth production with NCT. Nicholas is a rising 7th grader from Clayton who has been active in Community Theater for 5 years. Nicholas has studied at NCT Conservatory for the past 3 years and is part of its Junior LOS & Dance Companies. Many thanks to Ray, Tito, Estes & Mrs. Julie! Consider yourself at Home & enjoy the show!
Dirk Lumbard*
Dirk Lumbard*
(Sowerberry/Grimwig) is thrilled to be back at NCT after playing Wilbur in their last year’s production on Hairspray. Broadway: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Imaginary Friends; Music Man; On Your Toes; Barnum; Sugar Babies. National Tours: Wizard of Oz (Jefferson Award); Crazy for You; Grand Hotel. Canada’s Stratford Theatre: Music Man (Stage Door Award); Titus Andronicus; Kiss Me Kate; Comedy of Errors. Television: Deadline (NBC); Home Improvement (ABC) Alice in Wonderland (PBS).
Kathleen Lynch
Kathleen Lynch
(Chorus/Strawberry Girl) is a proud graduate of Boston Conservatory loves being back with NCT! She has many shows under her belt
But is happy to be here doing something heartfelt. King and I, Sound of music and Show Boat are a few With Carousel she made her New York debut! Special thanks to Kristin and Carolee. And of course my family for supporting me. My love and appreciation is huge. For Mom, Dad, Em and Euge. www.kathleenlynch.me
Katie Mebane
Katie Mebane
(Chorus/Charlotte/Milkmaid) is super excited to be a part of Oliver! here at NCT. My favorite regional credits include Hello Dolly, Hairspray, High School Musical 2. Thanks to my family for their unconditional love and constant encouragement. I LOVE YOU GUYS! Appalachian State University and AMDA alum.
Joe Moeller*
Joe Moeller*
(Chorus/Knifegrinder Specialty) is a recent graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, and is extremely excited to make his NCT debut! Past credits include Hairspray at Westchester Broadway Theater, Legally Blonde, Footloose, and A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theater, 42nd Street at the Marriott Theater, and Crazy for You at the John W. Engeman Theater. Many thanks to his teachers, family, friends, DGRW, and "The Family." Proud member AEA!
Natalie Newman*
Natalie Newman*
(Chorus/Old Sally/Rose Seller) A former resident of New Bern, NC, Natalie is ecstatic to perform in her home state once again. Previously, she appeared in Annie Get Your Gun and Peter Pan at NCT. Recently, she toured Israel & China as Inez in the international tour of Zorro, The Musical. Favorite Credits include: Percy in Spitfire Grill; Charlotte in A Little Night Music; Reno in Anything Goes; Rosemary in How To Succeed...; and Cinderella in Into The Woods. She holds a BFA in Music Theatre and a BA in dance from Elon University. She resides in NYC and is a proud Actors' Equity member. www.natalienewman.net
Danny Norris
Danny Norris
(Mr. Brownlow/Norris) Roles at NCT include Rudolf in Hello Dolly, Doc in West Side Story and Franz in The Sound of Music. Elsewhere he has played Julian in 42nd Street, George in La Cage Aux Folles, Papa Charlie in Shenandoah, Frank in Annie Get Your Gun, and many more. It is always a pleasure to be at NCT. As always, this is for Kathy.
Matthew Simpkins*
Matthew Simpkins*
(Chorus/Noah Claypole) NCT debut! Tours: Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), Camelot & Sound of Music. Regional: Gyspy at Sacramento Music Circus & North Shore Music Theatre, West Side Story (Snowboy), Grease (Doody) & Oliver (Noah) at The Fulton Theatre, Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), Hello Dolly (Barnaby) & Barnum.Thanks to everyone at NCT & HCA! Love to my family, friends and Lisa! Proud member of AEA!
Shannon Smith*
Shannon Smith*
(Chorus) is delighted to join NCT in Oliver! She recently returned to New York after touring with Broadway's hit, Mamma Mia! Other regional credits include Cats, Joseph... (Sacramento Music Circus), Nine, Legally Blonde (Westchester B'way Theatre), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Walnut Street Theatre), Grease, Swing, and Guys & Dolls. Film: Leading Ladies. Thanks to Richard & Jonathan for another great show together! Love to my family & AJE. Visit. www.ShannonLeaSmith.com
Jonathan Stahl*
Jonathan Stahl*
(Chorus/Dance Captain) is honored to be back at NCT and to revisit OLIVER for the third time with Mr. Stafford. He has been his associate on multiple productions. At NCT he had been in MISS SAIGON, EVITA, SOUND OF MUSIC and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. He has done everything from ballet to Broadway from Denver to Dubai. He is admittedly a bad speller who loves dark chocolate. He wishes to thank you the audience for your continued support of the arts.
Stephen Tewksbury*
Stephen Tewksbury*
(Bill Sykes) Broadway: Miss Saigon , Phantom of the Opera. National tours Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera. Las Vegas: The Phantom Spectacular. Regional: Secret Garden (Archibald) White Plains Performing arts Center, Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) Geva Theatre, Beauty and The Beast(Beast) Ogunquit Playhouse. TV: All My Children, Guiding Light, Swift Justice, Nash Bridges. Stephen has a CD, “The Luckiest”, that is available on his Facebook page. Thanks to Kim and Matthew. Love to Trista.
Alexis van Venrooy
Alexis van Venrooy
(Bet) is thrilled to be performing in NCT's "Oliver"! She is a recent graduate of Ravenscroft School and will be attending Bryn Mawr College in the Fall. She has been a student at the NCT Conservatory since 2004. NCT credits include: Joseph....Dreamcoat, Whistle Down the Wind, High School Musical 2, and Annie. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Ray, Tito, and HPK. I love you all!
Nikol Wolf*
Nikol Wolf*
(Chorus/Old Woman) NCT: Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Chess, Wizard of Oz. NY: An Evening of Disney Music (Rose Theatre, JALC),Sondheim Birthday Concert (Avery Fisher Hall). Tour: Evita (Mistress cover), West Side Story (Rosalia cover), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette). Regional: Annie (Boylan Sister), Cats (Demeter), Romance Romance (Her/Barb), Damn Yankees (Lola). Thrilled to be back at NCT! Love and gratitude to family, Richard, and my Paris dance partner. SDC Associate member, professional choreographer. NikolWolf.com
Chase Allen
Chase Allen
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) is an aspiring actor and anime artist. He thanks his family and friends for coming to see him in shows he's been in, and thanks to NC Theater for casting him in Oliver!
Mary Kate Englehardt
Mary Kate Englehardt
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) considers herself blessed returning to the NCT stage after previously appearing in Evita (children’s chorus), Annie (Molly), and The Sound of Music (Gretl). Thanks so much to everyone at NCT for this opportunity and especially Ray and Tito for preparing me. Much love to my supportive family and friends. Previously, she appeared in Evita (children’s chorus), Annie (Molly), and The Sound of Music (Gretl). Thanks so much to everyone at NCT for this opportunity and especially Ray and Tito for preparing me. Much love to my supportive family and friends.
Joseph Gaitens
Joseph Gaitens
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) Joseph is honored to make his NC Theatre debut in Oliver! He has appeared in four Applause! Productions and Flat Stanley the Musical (Stanley). Besides acting, Joseph enjoys baseball, guitar, percussion and his cat, Boo!
Joshua Keen
Joshua Keen
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) Josh is 13 years old and he is a rising eighth grader. He was part of the childrens chorus in Evita last fall. He is glad to be on stage with NC Theatre again.
Rebecca "Becky" Layko
Rebecca "Becky" Layko
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) is thrilled to be making her NCT debut with the fabulous cast of Oliver! She would like to thank her Cary Dance Productions and NCT Conservatory teachers, and her family for their encouragement and support.
Phoebe McFarland
Phoebe McFarland
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) is a 10 year old homeschooler who lives in Cape Carteret. She aspires to be a famous singer and songwriter someday. This is her debut on the NCT stage and she is having the time of her life!
Michael Perez
Michael Perez
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) I am so excited to be part of the cast of “Oliver!”! Past NCT credits: The Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Peter Pan, Whistle Down The Wind, Phantom, Evita, The Christmas Story. Thanks to Richard Stafford and NCT staff for giving me this opportunity. God and my family for all their support!
Hayden Price
Hayden Price
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) studies musical theatre and acting at the Conservatory (NCT) and dance at Cary Ballet Conservatory (CBC). “I am thrilled to be in Oliver! Thank you to my family, the staff at NCT, CBC and Liz LaBelle for their encouragement!”
Parry Price
Parry Price
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) feels so blessed to be in Oliver! She studies musical theatre and acting at the Conservatory and dance at Cary Ballet Conservatory. Parry would like to thank her family, the faculty at NCT, CBC, and Liz LaBelle.
Jack Richardson
Jack Richardson
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) is thrilled to be a part of Oliver! He is a rising eighth grader and is homeschooled. He is member of the Junior Acting Company, Junior Dance Company, and Junior Live on Stage Company at the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory. Jack would like to thank God, his mom, Ray, Tito, and Heather.
Lauren Toney
Lauren Toney
(Fagin’s Gang/Workhouse Boy) Her last NCT performance was A Christmas Story but this past spring she was in the Crucible with Raleigh Little Theatre and she has worked with other wonderful theatre companies for many years. She enjoys working with great people and looks forward to future projects!
Allison Baumgartner
Allison Baumgartner
(Workhouse Boys) will attend The Franciscan School in the Fall as a sixth grader.
Chloe Calhoun
Chloe Calhoun
(Workhouse Boys) is ten years old and attends Green Hope Elementary School.
Anna Conger
Anna Conger
(Workhouse Boy) is 11 years old and attends Durant Middle School.
Dallin Cox
Dallin Cox
(Workhouse Boy) is ten years old and is homeschooled.
William Fergusson
William Fergusson
(Workhouse Boy/Oliver U/S) is ten years old and attends Ravenscroft School.
Emily Grace Foley
Emily Grace Foley
(Workhouse Boy) is 14 years old and attends Leesville Road High School.
Gill Gabriel
Gill Gabriel
(Workhouse Boys) is ten years old and attends Park Ridge Christian School.
Carly Grissom
Carly Grissom
(Workhouse Boy) s 12 years old and attends Martin GT Magnet Middle School.
Danielle Johnson
Danielle Johnson
(Workhouse Boy) 12 years old and attends Harrells Christian Academy.
Gigi Juras
Gigi Juras
(Workhouse Boy) is 12 years old and attends West Cary Middle School.
Mary Callan Kelso
Mary Callan Kelso
(Workhouse Boy) is 11 years old and attends Our Lady of Lourdes School.
Caroline Lipson
Caroline Lipson
(Workhouse Boy) is nine years old and attends Douglas Elementary School.
Langdon Ogburn
Langdon Ogburn
(Workhouse Boy) is 12 years old and attends Our Lady of Lourdes School.
Harp Sandman
Harp Sandman
(Workhouse Boy) is eight years old and attends Ravenscroft School.
Reed Shannon
Reed Shannon
(Workhouse Boy) is 11 years old and attends Magellan Charter School.
Lauren Simmons
Lauren Simmons
(Workhouse Boy) is a rising eighth grader at Saint Raphael Catholic School.
Gabby Simone
Gabby Simone
(Workhouse Boy) is 12 years old and attends St. Raphael Catholic School.
Cady van Venrooy
Cady van Venrooy
(Workhouse Boys) is 11 years old and attends Ravenscroft School.
Barrett Winters
Barrett Winters
(Workhouse Boy) is 11 years old and will attend East Garner Magnet Middle School in the Fall.
