Congratulations!

December 12, 2018

Congratulations to the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank! Be sure to purchase your tickets for the show!

Anne Frank……………………………………..Jillian Malham
Anne Frank Understudy………….Grace D’Entremont
Mr. Frank…………………………………………Doc Heidicker
Mrs. Frank………………………………………….Sandra Evans
Margot Frank……………………………………Raelynn Clark
Mr. Van Daan…………………………………….Ryan Malham
Mrs. Van Daan…………………………………Christy Malham
Peter Van Daan………………………………..Hunter Wilson
Miep…………………………………………Rebekah Fitzgerald
Mr. Dussel……………………………………..…Thomas Price
Mr. Kraler………………………………………Banks Peacock

Skit
Madeline Agner

Kenna Albert

Dylan Atwood

Abigail Bauguess

Erika Boyd

Ruthie Boyd

Catherine Freemon

Ramona Galetto

Hayden Garmane

Mandi Garmane

Zadok Hines

Cindy Kaye

Charles Mayo

Danielle Mayo

Ron Mayo

Grace Ojeda

Austin Pate

Curtis Phillips

Mina Platania

Tara Price

Heath Radford

Titania Ruffino

Noah Shaw

Ben Sornyota

Lillie Smith

Riley Stewart

Some Things are Meant to Be

October 28, 2018November 1, 2018

Today was a bittersweet one for the cast of Little Women: The Broadway Musical. It has been a longer than usual production, with the performances being pushed back a month due to the hurricane. However, some things are meant to be, and in the end, it meant this close-knit cast had more time together. We hope you were as delighted as we were with the production. It was truly astonishing!

View a slideshow of our journey below. Professional photos were taken by Michael Berg.

Our director and his assistant

Music rehearsal

From this day on we swear

We will triumph when Rodrigo yells "En Garde!"

Blackmail

Getting notes

The piano missed you, Beth

My hair will grow back!

Five for all forever!

Delighted

I'll write to you every day

My great adventure has begun!

Our choreographer makes us look good!

Let's pretend we're riding on a kite...

Our music director and pianist letting off steam

Dueling lessons

Naptime backstage

Vocal warm-ups

Christmas will exceed our finest dreams!

I'm ready!

Blood and guts stuff.

Gene McLendon, Brooke Mayo, Abbie Sumner, Luis Blanco

My name is Theodore Laurence, III

Abbie Sumner, Kenan Stewart

Fonder and prouder of my Little Women

Rachel Collier, Wanda Becton, Maura Westbrook, Catherine Freemon

A letter from father!

Rachel Collier, Abbie Sumner, Wanda Becton, Maura Westbrook, Catherine Freemon

I do believe you could captivate the world

Linda Sampson, Abbie Sumner

Charming, me?

Linda Sampson, Maura Westbrook

If you could that would be good.

Linda Sampson, Abbie Sumner

You're dancing like a candle!

Wanda Becton, Abbie Sumner, Rachel Collier, Catherine Freemon

Just smile and say, "I'd be delighted."

Wanda Becton, Abbie Sumner, Rachel Collier, Catherine Freemon

I have a patch on my dress.

Catherine Freemon, Rachel Collier, Wanda Becton, Maura Westbrook, Abbie Sumner

We could be such friends

Kenan Stewart, Abbie Sumner

Go on, I bare my throat to you!

Catherine Freemon, Abbie Sumner, Wanda Becton, Maura Westbrook, Rachel Collier

I hope one day I can be sweet like you.

Catherine Freemon, Maura Westbrook

Which one of the dreadful little March girls are you?

Catherine Freemon, Banks Peacock

From this day on we swear that we shall not be parted

Maura Westbrook, Catherine Freemon, Kenan Stewart, Abbie Sumner, Rachel Collier

We'll conquer any foe with our brother by our side

Rachel Collier, Catherine Freemon, Kenan Stewart, Abbie Sumner, Maura Westbrook

Who's this?

Linda Sampson, Anthony Wood

I'll marry you tomorrow, I'll marry you today

Rachel Collier, Anthony Woods

With you I am more than I am.

Rachel Collier, Anthony Woods

We could do a million things

Abbie Sumner, Kenan Stewart

My great adventure has begun

Abbie Sumner

I can help you choose, but you must make a sacrifice...

Sandra Evans, Brooke Mayo

I am your destiny, your bitterest foe.

Brooke Mayo, Curtis Phillips, Gene McLendon

I am her sister!

Dani Mayo, Brooke Mayo, Gene McLendon

The Cast

It sounds beautiful

Banks Peacock, Catherine Freemon, Wanda Becton, Anthony Woods, Rachel Collier

She asks how I am

Luis Blanco

This shell is thousands of years old

Catherine Freemon, Wanda Becton

Let me go now.

Catherine Freemon, Abbie Sumner

We will always have eachother

Abbie Sumner

So carry on, full of hope...

Abbie Sumner, Wanda Becton

Such impertinence

Linda Sampson, Maura Westbrook

When people discover passion, they've happened on something rare...

Luis Blanco, Abbie Sumner

The Cast

Banks Peacock and Catherine Freemon

Meet the Cast

October 24, 2018November 1, 2018

Abbie Sumner

Abbie plays Jo March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Abbie particularly enjoyed playing Mrs. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" with Legacy Theatre in Jacksonville, NC. Her favorite part about being in this current show is getting to play an outspoken and blunt character, for those are traits that Abbie believes that she can learn a lot from.

Catherine Freemon

Catherine plays Beth March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Catherine enjoyed performing in "Les Miserables" with StageStruck because she loves the music. Her favorite part about this current show would be the duets that she gets to perform with Banks Peacock and Abbie Sumner.

Rachel Collier

Rachel plays Meg March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Rachel particularly enjoyed playing Molly in "Mouse Trap." Her favorite part about being in this current show is simply getting back into theatre and getting to meet new friends that share the same love!

Maura Westbrook

Maura plays Amy March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Maura enjoyed playing Cosette in "Les Miserables" with Sampson Community Theatre. Her favorite part of being in this current show is getting to play a different, prissy, and slightly narcissistic character. She enjoys the dynamics that she has with her sister characters on stage.

Kenan Stewart

Kenan plays Laurie Laurence in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Kenan particularly enjoyed playing Conrad Birdie in "Bye Bye Birdie" and John Proctor in "The Crucible" since they were both roles that contrasted greatly from the types of roles that he tends to perform. His favorite part about being in this current show is that he is able to be in a role that is enthusiastic and a bit ahead of the character's time, as Laurie is forward-thinking about women and their capabilities in the world.

Wanda Becton

Wanda plays Marmee March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Wanda particularly enjoyed any production that she was cast as a queen in! Her favorite part about being in this current show is that she actually has daughters this time and not sons.

Luis Blanco

Luis plays Professor Bhaer in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Luis particularly enjoyed playing The Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" with Center Stage Theatre because it was a childhood dream! His favorite part about being in this current show is that he enjoys being surrounded by the rest of the cast because they make the show exciting in every rehearsal. He says that the cast makes this timeless story of the March sisters even more refreshing!

Linda Sampson

Linda plays Aunt March in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Linda particularly enjoyed playing Jack's mom in "Into the Woods" with Center Stage Theatre. Her favorite part about being in this current show is that she gets to be aged up for her role.

Anthony Wood

Tony plays Mr. John Brooke in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Tony particularly enjoyed playing the Herald in "Cinderella" because it was funny trying on the shoes with the girls (especially the stepsisters). His favorite part about being in this current show is singing his duet with Rachel Allison Collier.

Banks Peacock

Banks plays Mr. Laurence in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Banks particularly enjoyed performing as a Ghost in The Annual One Acts Festival with Center Stage Theatre. His favorite part about being in this current show is that he gets to sing a duet with Catherine Freeman in "a cool song." You should come to the show to see for yourself!

Patricia Barta

Patricia plays Mrs. Kirk in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Patricia particularly enjoyed playing Rebecca Nurse "The Crucible" with Center Stage Theatre because she got extremely attached to Rebecca's story and wanted to do her character justice. Her favorite part about being in this current show is that she gets to perform in a role that is much different than Rebecca Nurse since Mrs. Kirk is hyper and "a bit of a dirt-devil, running all over the stage."

Brooke Mayo

Brooke plays Clarissa in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Brooke particularly liked playing Rosie Alvarez in "Bye Bye Birdie" with Center Stage Theatre. Her favorite part about being in this current show is getting to share the stage with her little sister again in a way they never had before! You should come to the show to see for yourself!

Gene McLendon

Gene plays Braxton Pendergast in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Gene particularly enjoyed playing Will Stockdale in "No Time for Sergeants," especially when he got to hold Bobby Boyd up by straps that they parachuted in with! His favorite part about being in this current show is that he gets to play a dramatic villain.

Curtis Phillips

Curtis Phillips plays Rodrigo in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Curtis particularly enjoyed performing in the live radio show in "Vintage Hitchcock" with Center Stage Theatre. His favorite part about being in this current show is that he gets to dual with Gene McLendon.

Sandra Evans

Sandra plays the Hag in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Sandra's favorite theatre memory to this date is when "The Wizard of Oz" sold out at the Paramount, for she was the director of that show. Her favorite part about being in this current show is "turning 50 and being asked to play a hag!

Patricia Wischmann

Patricia plays the Troll in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Patricia particularly enjoyed playing Evita's Sister in "Evita" with the Flagstaff Light and Opera Company (FLOC) in Arizona. Her favorite part about being in this current show is simply getting back involved in a show again!

Thomas Martin Mejia

Martin Mejia plays the Knight in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Martin particularly enjoyed playing Greg in "Sylvia" and a Russian in "Fiddler on the Roof". His favorite part about being in this current show is that he gets to sing and be a goofy knight, which is different than his previous roles with Center Stage Theatre.

Danielle Mayo

Dani plays Rodrigo 2 in the upcoming production of "Little Women: The Musical"! Before this production, Dani particularly enjoyed performing as Ursula in CST's "Bye Bye Birdie" because it allowed her to be a hyper, screaming fan girl on stage. Her favorite part about being in this particular show is that she gets to be extremely over-dramatic again with her theatre friends!

See you in the lobby!

October 18, 2018November 1, 2018

Despite the delay, the cast of Little Women is delighted to be preparing for their production next week! Tickets are still available for our new show dates, and can be purchased here!

Congratulations!

October 4, 2018November 1, 2018

Congratulations to the cast of It’s a Wonderful Life! We are very excited to bring this classic film to the stage.

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Casting Call!

September 25, 2018November 1, 2018

Be a part of a “Wonderful” production and audition for
Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Based on the classic movie starring Jimmy Stuart, you will fall in love with the characters and the beautiful Christmas message: whether it is for the first time or fiftieth time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring to the stage this beloved Christmas story!

Little Women Show Rescheduled

September 19, 2018November 1, 2018

Hello everyone!

Due to the damage wreaked upon Goldsboro in the wake of Hurricane Florence, we have decided to reschedule our production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical. This decision was not easy, but we believe it was right.

We hope to see you in October!

Little Women: The First Week

August 2, 2018November 1, 2018

The cast of Little Women: The Broadway Musical is working hard! We’ve already had a week of rehearsals, and things are going well. Stay tuned for more pictures, and be sure to catch the show at the end of September!

Little Women: The Broadway Musical Cast List

July 26, 2018November 1, 2018

Congratulations to the cast of Little Women, the Broadway Musical! The production team was very impressed with the array of talent that came to auditions. Thank you everyone who tried out–we hope to get the chance to work with you in the future!

2018 Herman Award’s Banquet

July 23, 2018November 1, 2018

Congratulations to our winners!

Our incoming president and vice president!

Geoff Hulse, Hallie Hulse, and Jasmine Brown.

Several winners, past, present and future!

Linda and Jason Sampson. Congratulations to Jason for his award-winning set design!

Last year's Shannon Horton Award Winner, Jessy Fields, and this year's winner, Austin Pate.

Matt Gore and Stephanie Slusser, winner of Best Director, and the Director's Award for The Crucible.

Kenan Stewart, winner of the Best Performance by a Leading Actor award, and Matt Gore, one of the recipients of the Best Director Award.

Stephanie Slusser, winner of the Director's Award for The Crucible, and Keith Davis.

Kenan Stewart, winner of the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor, and Christina Wheeler, Best Performance by a Leading Actress nominee.

Matt Gore, one of the winners of Best Director.

Sandra Evans, one of the winners of the Best Director award.

Karen Parrish accepting the Fran Newby award.

Kenan Stewart singing a song from The Producers.

Hallie Hulse accepting the award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress.

Heath Radford, accepting the award for Best Supporting Actor.

Stephanie Slusser accepting the Director's Award for The Crucible

Aeris Carter, Best Newcomer Award winner.

Aeris Carter, accepting the award for Best Newcomer.

Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners of the Herman Awards this year! Check back for more pictures!

Best Show of the Season: The Wizard of Oz

Best Direction of a Play or Musical: Matt Gore for The Crucible; Sandra Evans for The Wizard of Oz

Best Set: Jason Sampson for The Wizard of Oz

Best Costuming: Cindy Jones for The Wizard of Oz

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play or Musical: Kenan Stewart as John Proctor in The Crucible

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play or Musical: Olivia Simmons as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Play or Musical: Heath Radford as The Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz

Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Play or Musical: Hallie Hulse-Evans as The Witch in The Wizard of Oz

Best Special Performance by an Actor in a Play or Musical: Luis Blanco as Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol

Best Special Performance by an Actress in a Play or Musical: Lyndsay Parnell as Mary Warren in The Crucible

Best Vocal Performance by an Actor in a Musical: Luis Blanco as The Lion in The Wizard of Oz

Best Vocal Performance by an Actress in a Musical: Olivia Simmons as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

The Katherine Costa Award for Best Choreography: Crystal Hodges for The Wizard of Oz

The Rich and KJ Bernstein Production Team Award: The Wizard of Oz: Cathy Woods, Asst. Director; Charlie Taylor, Stage Manager; Christie Mayo Producer; Deanne Morris, Properties Manager; Jessy Fields, Make-Up

Director’s Awards:

A Christmas Carol: Heath Radford

The Crucible: Stephanie Slusser

The Wizard of Oz: James and Janelle Donovan

Special Awards:

Fran Newby: Karen Parrish

Shannon Horton: Austin Pate

Lifetime Achievement: Gene & Debbie McLendon

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Congratulations!

Some Things are Meant to Be

Meet the Cast

See you in the lobby!

Congratulations!

Casting Call!

Little Women Show Rescheduled

Little Women: The First Week

Little Women: The Broadway Musical Cast List

2018 Herman Award’s Banquet