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A Year with Frog and Toad September 19 - October 11, 2026 McColl Family Theatre

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TITLE PAGE & CREDITS

SHOW SPONSORS

STARS OF THE SHOW

CAST AND CREW

SONG LIST & MUSICIANS

BEHIND THE SCENES

MEET THE CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Music by ROBERT REALE

Book by WILLIE REALE

Based on the books by ARNOLD LOBEL Originally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman World Premiere at The Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota A Year with Frog and Toad Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 (#p) 212-541-4684 (#f) 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Director Music Director Choreographer Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Sound Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Ann Marie Costa Bill Congdon Emily Hunter Anita J. Tripathi* Lawrence Csernik Elizabeth Swanson Lindsay Putnam Steven James Chloe Hefferman

*Member United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829

Special Effects Warning: flashing lights The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Parker Poe Mike & Katie Burgess Scott & Ann Manning Greg & Sandy Vlahos

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is supported, in part, by the City of Charlotte, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Shubert Foundation.

MEET THE STARS OF THE SHOW

Friendship For All Seasons Get ready to journey through all four seasons with a host of friends. Happy Frog and Grumpy Toad put a jazzy spin on friendship in the Tony nominee for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. Along the way, you’ll meet all their friends of the forest, including one slow-going snail on a journey to deliver a very special letter.

L to R: Brandon J. Johns, Ashton Guthrie, Reshaud Brown, Casey Daniel Payne, Elliana Berry, Steven James, Amanda Becker

Cast AND CREW Cast Listing Brandon J. Johns................................................................................Frog Ashton Guthrie...................................................................................Toad Reshaud Brown.................................Man Bird/Turtle/Father Frog/Mole Casey Daniel Payne.........Lady Bird 1/Snail/Lizard/Mother Frog/Mole Elliana Berry.................................Lady Bird 2/Mouse/Young Frog/Mole Steven James.........................................................................Toad Swing Amanda Becker................................................................Female Swing

For This Production Run Crew.......................................................Keith Johns, Sam Albritton Deck Chief......................................................................Melissa Mendez Wardrobe Supervisor...........................................................Loren Moody Wardrobe Crew.............................................Kristi Swiger, Marge Young Props Artisan..................................................................Maddie Anthony Sound Mixer ...........................................................................Maddi Penn Spotlight Operator .............................................Zach Helm, Naomi Diaz Head Electrician...........................................................Lawrence Csernik Electricians............................Amber Bidwell, Maddi Penn, Naomi Diaz, Jason Egger, Kiernan Hedlund, Max Byrd Light Board Operator.........................................................Amber Bidwell Dance Captain......................................................................Elliana Berry Scenic Assistants.....................Charlotte Juge, Kaesy Diaz Castellanos

MusiciaNs Jack Murray Jeff Tippett Michael Murphy Mac Willet

SONGS A Year With Frog and Toad It’s Spring The Letter - #1

John Hogan

Getta Loada Toad

Harley

Underwater Ballet

Aaron Carlisle

Alone The Letter- #2 Cookies A Year With Frog and Toad- Reprise He’ll Never Know Shivers The Letter- #3 Down the Hill I’m Coming Out of My Shell Toad to the Rescue Merry Almost Christmas Finale

CREATING THE WORLD OF FROG & TOAD SCENIC DESIGN by Anita Tripathi

COSTUME DESIGN by Elizabeth Swanson

MEET THE CAST

Brandon

Frog

BRANDON J. JOHNS is so honored and grateful to be back at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC). Brandon is an actor, director, music director, and educator with 15+ years of professional experience. He was last seen as Olaf (DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL). Other roles at CTC include Sam the Snowman (RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER), Elephant (ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S: “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”), Oliver Warbucks (ANNIE), and Big Bad Wolf (SHREK THE MUSICAL). Some of his original music and arrangements have been featured at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA; the Six Flags theme park, King’s Dominion; and in CTC’s touring production of TOPSY-TURVY CINDERELLA last season. Brandon sends endless thanks to his mother and brother for their constant support and love. For DLJ.

ASHTON GUTHRIE is thrilled to be back at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte where he was last seen as Shrek in SHREK THE MUSICAL. He received his BFA in Acting from Point Park University and has performed with Opera House Theatre Company, Central Piedmont Summer Theatre, Actors Theatre of Charlotte, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh CLO, and Virginia Theatre Festival. Ashton would like to dedicate this performance to Robbie Jaeger. IG: ashclay_

Ashton

TOAD 8

MEET THE CAST

Reshaud

URTLE/ T / D R I B / N MA ER FROG H T A F / E L O M

RESHAUD BROWN hails from the real life Emerald City of Greenwood, South Carolina. This is his first season with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and he couldn’t be more thrilled as his passion for performance began at ten years old, a passion he aims to share with the future artists of today. He’s performed at Carowinds, Six Flags Great Adventure, and was a Gold Buzzer recipient on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League as a member of the Sainted Trap Choir.

CASEY DANIEL PAYNE has performed off-Broadway, on tours, cruise ships, and at regional theaters across the country. She played Janis Joplin and Grace Slick in the off-Broadway musical, Summer of ‘69. Other favorite credits include Trina (FALSETTOS), Mae Tuck in TUCK EVERLASTING (Virginia Rep), Patsy in CRAZY FOR YOU (St. Louis MUNY/ Kansas City Starlight), Marty in GREASE (MUNY), Ursula in BYE BYE BIRDCasey IE (MUNY), Gloria in DAMN YANKEES (TexArts), Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA! (Lincoln Amphitheatre), Lucy in YOU’RE A /Snail/ 1 d r i B y d GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Stage One), and Judy in A a L ther CHORUS LINE (Music Theatre Louisville). She spent 7 years Lizard/Mo as a featured headline entertainer for Princess Cruises, Frog/Mole performing her one-woman-show on a moving stage at sea! Since relocating with her family to Charlotte, Casey has performed at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE and the Bus Driver in DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! Casey holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and is the director of the musical theatre program at Inspire Performing Arts in Charlotte. 9

MEET THE CAST

Elliana

/ Lady Bird 2 ung Mouse/Yo Frog/Mole

ELLIANA BERRY is thrilled to be making her debut at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte! She would like to thank her incredible family and friends for encouraging her to pursue her dreams and reach for the stars. Favorite credits: Belle from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Kathy from SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, & Daphne from HOLIDAY INN. On her day off, you can find Elliana reading a good book, going on a new adventure, or drinking matcha from her favorite coffee shop. Elliana can’t wait for you to join her in this magical tale! @ellianaberry

STEVEN JAMES has performed professionally in theatres and locations in Florida, North and South Carolina, New Hampshire and New York over the last 15+ years! Currently based in Charlotte, NC, Steven serves as Resident Stage Manager at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. He is currently acting as both a Stage Manager and a Swing on A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, his 35th production with CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE. Previous CTC credits include being on tour with the Resident Touring Company in MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS and THE IMAGINATORS and on the Mainstage in LILY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE and LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET.

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MEET THE CAST

Amanda

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AMANDA BECKER is thrilled to be back on the McColl stage! She could recently be seen at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte in DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”, and MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE. Other credits include AMERICAN IDIOT with Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, BOEING BOEING with Central Piedmont Summer Theatre, and CELTIC ANGELS: CHRISTMAS TOUR with CMI Entertainment. Amanda holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Catawba College. She’s happy to be back at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte—and ready to swing into another great show!

CREATIVE TEAM ANN MARIE COSTA (Director) is thrilled to be making her directing debut for Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Professionally, Ann Marie has directed at Triad Stage, The Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Festival Stage of Winston Salem, Blowing Rock Theatre Company, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, Mill Mountain Theatre (Roanoke), and Victory Gardens (Chicago). Some of her favorite professional directing credits include IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO MUSICAL, RUMORS, KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE: THE SONGS AND STORY OF THE CARTER FAMILY, and 39 STEPS. She is a Professor of Theatre at Davidson College and her directing highlights at Davidson include THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CABARET and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Ann Marie thanks Adam, Steven Levine, Steven James and the entire cast and Production team for making her feel so welcome. BILL CONGDON (Music Director / Conductor) Music Director for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, NARNIA, GRACE FOR PRESIDENT, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, CATCHING THE MOON (World premier - orchestrations and arrangements), and ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION (World premier 12

orchestrations and arrangements) at Children’s Theatre Of Charlotte. Music Director/ Arranger for CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS since 2021. National Tours (Conductor): MATILDA THE MUSICAL (1st National Tour and Toronto), MAMMA MIA! (National Tour/Las Vegas/Royal Caribbean), BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL and THE LION KING (keyboard 2). Music Associate for Broadway Dreams since 2017. Many regional, stock and symphony orchestra credits, including UNC-Charlotte, CPCC Theatre, Charlotte Repertory Theatre, Greensboro Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Charleston Symphony (SC), North Carolina Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, Opera Carolina and the NC Ballet Theatre. BME from East Carolina University (NC), MM and Performer’s Certificate in Percussion from The Eastman School of Music (NY). EMILY HUNTER (Choreographer) is a freelance choreographer and dance educator working throughout the Charlotte metro area. She holds a BA in Dance Education and Choreography from Winthrop University. Before transitioning fully into choreography, Emily performed regionally with the Merry Pranksters, appeared in New York City and Charleston with Meredith Monk’s acclaimed company House, and worked extensively in Charlotte with Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, Central Pied-

CREATIVE TEAM mont Summer Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, and Matthews Playhouse. With over 100 choreography credits, Emily currently serves as the artist‑in‑residence choreographer for the Northwest School of the Arts Musical Theatre Department and as choreographer for Charlotte Latin School’s Performing Arts Department. She also teaches dance and choreographs for Davidson College, Wake Forest University, and the nonprofit college‑prep program Theatre Gap Initiative, contributing to the development of emerging performers and young artists across the region. ANITA J. TRIPATHI (Scenic Designer) currently serves as the Chair of the Theatre Department at Davidson College in North Carolina where she is an Associate Professor. She has been teaching in higher education for over 20 years. Anita has designed scenery professionally at such venues as The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory Company, And The Virginia Stage Company. Anita has also worked regionally as both a Properties Designer/Manager and Scenic Charge Painter. She has assisted Tony Award winning designer David Gallo on several productions. Her work has been featured as a finalist at the World Stage Design Exhibition in Cardiff, Wales and she also received a United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Fel-

lowship to support her research in India on modern scenic design in that country. Anita holds an M.F.A. in Scene Design from the University of South Carolina and is a member of the professional design union, United Scenic Artists Local 829. Her design work can be viewed at www.anitajtripathi.com. LAWRENCE CSERNIK (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer for opera, theater, and dance. Over the past decade, he has designed for academic institutions, local theatres, non-profits, and dance troupes. Of all the works he’s collaborated on, he takes particular joy in designing new works and has been fortunate to present MUD NOSTALGIA and THE DIVINE VISITOR at his alma mater (Northern Kentucky University), SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS with the Cincinnati Remembers World War I Project, and GEORGE REMUS (The Carnegie Theatre of Covington). Lawrence worked closely with Queen City Opera, a non-profit that focuses on supporting local emerging artists and highlighting community socio-political issues; the Contemporary Dance Theatre of Cincinnati; and Mutual Dance Co. Previously at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, he has also designed lights for THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, TORTOISE AND 13

CREATIVE TEAM mont Summer Theatre, Theatre Charlotte, lowship to support her research in InHARE, and THE Playhouse. ODYSSEY EXPERIENCE. LINDSAY is a and Matthews With over 100 dia onPUTNAM modern(Sound scenic Designer) design in that Outside of his credits, design Emily work,currently Lawrence sound designer and educator whose works choreography serves country. Anita holds an M.F.A. in Scene continues to work for Children’s Theatre for include award-winning escape rooms, muas the artist‑in‑residence choreographer Design from the University of South of their of Head Electrician, sicals, plays, devised andof new theCharlotte Northwestas School the Arts Musical TheCarolina and is apieces, member theworks. prowhere he enjoys working other pas- for Shefessional has designed Cortland Repertory atre Department and as with choreographer designfor union, United Scenic sionate artists and industry professionals. Theatre, Southeastern Summer Theatre InCharlotte Latin School’s Performing Arts De- Artists Local 829. Her design work can stitute, Theatre, InGen partment. She also teaches dance and chobe Pacific viewedConservatory at www.anitajtripathi.com. ELIZABETH (Costume Productions, Ground & Field Festival, PegreographsSWANSON for Davidson College, Wake ForDesigner) is thrilled to be designing for A asusLAWRENCE PlayLab, TheatreUCF, Solvang Festival est University, and the nonprofit college‑prep CSERNIK (LIGHTING DEYEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Elizabeth Theatre, The Escape Ventures, and online program Theatre Gap Initiative, contribut- SIGNER) is a lighting designer for opera, serves Costume Crafts Specialist perstreaming Her Over most recent sound ing to as thethe development of emerging theater,platforms. and dance. the past deat the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. designs at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte formers and young artists across the region. cade, he has designed for academic Her costume designs were most recent- include BENEATH THE theatres, BAOBAB TREE, ESPERinstitutions, local non-profits, ly seenJ.in the Resident Touring CompaANZA RISING, TIARA’S HATOf PARADE, ANITA TRIPATHI (SCENIC DESIGNER) currentand dance troupes. all theGRACE works ny’s production of TOPSYTURVY CINFOR PRESIDENT, and PINOCCHIO. She has ly serves as the Chair of the Theatre Depart- he’s collaborated on, he takes parDERELLA. Her costume work has been alsoticular held positions at manynew venues nationment at Davidson College in North Carolina joy in designing works and seen stages across theProfessor. globe, from ally has including whereon she is an Associate She has been Disneyland, fortunate toChicago presentShakeMUD JR-East Shiki Theatre Haru in Japan, to speare Theatre, South Coast Repertory Thebeen teaching in higher education for over NOSTALGIA and THE DIVINE VISITOR the BrooksAnita Atkinson Theatre onscenery Broad- proatre, Pacific Conservatory 20 years. has designed atand his alma mater (Northern Theatre. KentuckyIn way, and many regional theatres, addition to herSOLDIER’S designing,CHRISTMAS she focuseswith her fessionally at such venues as The cruise Children’s University), ships, museum exhibits,The andShakespeare theme parks Theeducational endeavors on developing the Theatre of Charlotte, the Cincinnati Remembers World War in between. previous costume nextI Project, generation designersREMUS and techatre of NewSelected Jersey, Greenbrier Valley TheandofGEORGE (The designs include BRIGADOON, NEWSnicians through several pursuits including atre, PlayMakers Repertory Company, And Carnegie Theatre of Covington). LawIES, THE Stage TEMPEST. When not designwriting a book onclosely sound with design for RoutThe and Virginia Company. Anita has also rence worked Queen City ing, Elizabeth enjoys scale Deledge Publishing. She is currently Assistant worked regionally asmaking both alarge Properties Opera, a non-profit that focuses on chalk murals, and working in her garden. Professor of Sound Design and the Director signer/Manager and Scenic Charge Paintsupporting local emerging artists and Special thanks to Anna and Emily, and of D&P Sound Design Programs at University er. She has assisted Tony Award winning de- highlighting community socio-political her wonderful costume shop family for of North School of theDance Arts. Thesigner David Gallo on several productions. issues;Carolina the Contemporary their work.has been featured as a finalist at atre of Cincinnati; and Mutual Dance Her work the World Stage Design Exhibition in Cardiff, Co. Previously at the Children’s TheWales and she also received a United States atre of Charlotte, he has also designed Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Fel- lights for THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPIL14

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE STAFF

Leadership Artistic Director Adam Burke Managing Director Nao Tsurumaki

Administration Human Resources Manager Carolyn Lugo-Allred Business Manager Alex DePinto Senior Accountant Crystal Johnson ImaginOn Partnership Coordinator Maryann O’Keeffe ImaginOn Administrative Support Casey Kaufmann

Artistic & Production Director of Production Steven Levine Costume Shop Manager Anna Klinger Cutter-Draper Emily Heilig Crafts Specialist Elizabeth Swanson Technical Director Shane Burgett Resident Stage Manager Steven James Charge Scenic Artist Tim Parati Master Carpenter John Slechta

Head Electrician Lawrence Csernik AV Supervisor Michael Russo Assistant Technical Director Sterling Lett Assistant Electrician Amber Bidwell Scenic Carpenter Kel Wright Sound Assistant Maddi Penn Properties Master Bekah Achuff Props Assistant Dani Vanasse Production Assistant/Associate Artist Claire Hilton

Marketing & Communications Director of Marketing & Communications Cindy Taylor Associate Director of Marketing Rob Odum Assistant Director, Audience Growth & Retention Ashley Hughes PR & Social Media Mananger Alex Aguilar Touring Performance Coordinator Margot Parrott School Group Sales & Performance Coordinator Chris Stonnell Data & IT Manager Claire Whitworth-Helm Audience Service Coordinator Louise Lawson Marketing Assistant Aaron Bunzey Senior Engagement Volunteer Program Coordinator Heather Herring

Development Director of Development Courtney Hurd Grants and Partnership Manager Jean Edwards Donor Relations Specialist Emily Swanzy Operations Coordinator Ava Jessup

Education Assistant Director of Education Mary Katherine Smith Education Programs Manager Morgan Southard Resident Teaching Artist Karen Steele Residency & Community Programs Manager Madia Medico Administrative Assistant Katie Kinser

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Officers Charlitta Hatch - Chair Mike Burgess - Chair-Elect Eric Ritz - Treasurer Leigh Hickman - Secretary Sallie Beason - Past Chair Board Members Matt Andress Cynthia Banks Dr. Veronica Bell Stephanie Couch Noah Ganz Shawn Garrett Ben Hume Tim James Jennifer Madara Scott Manning Rosemary Morgan Jonathan Ocampo Katie Ramseur Christina Russ Jess Saggus Tanya Taylor Daniel Terry, Ed.D Kristin Tokić April Whitlock Reaghan Wooster-Maxwell

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OUR SUPPORTERS Individual & Family Donors We recognize and thank our generous Donors who gave as of September 15, 2026. Our annual Donors are recognized at the most current giving level. LEADING PLAYERS SOCIETY ($10,000 - $24,999) Tammy Stringer & Richard Viola Derek & Iris Wang ($5,000 - $9,999) Mike & Katie Burgess Dr. Daniel Donner Dorlisa & Peter Flur Lise Hain David Holland Mitchell Kelling Bruce & Anita LaRowe Scott & Ann Manning Ron & Janet Meyer Arrington Mixon Brian & Laura Murdock Tari Schutzman Greg & Sandy Vlahos ($3,000 - $4,999) Herb & Gina Clegg Andrew & Stephanie Fulford Brian Litwak Jennifer & Eric Madara Pat Burgess & Joan Martin Ken & Lisa Miller Rosemary Morgan & Fielding Huseth Tanya M. Taylor April & Thomas Whitlock ($1,000 - $2,999) Stephen Allred & Carolyn Lugo-Allred Matt Andress Cynthia Banks Dr. Veronica M. Bell, D.M. Robin & Bill Branstrom Julie & Stoke Caldwell Stephanie Couch Rob & Caryn Craige Beth & Gaston Gage Shawn Garrett Angelica Glover Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gonzalez Watts & Carol Hamrick Scott & Claire Helm Ben & Christy Hume Timothy James Laurie Johnston

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