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Rome Little Theatre is a non-profit community organization depending upon membership and volunteerefforts for its primary support. Through your participation, you can continue to enjoy theater at its best.

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by Joseph Robinette

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Contributors & MembersAs a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financial support.

Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the season shows, a bimonthlynewsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rights to choose future productions,advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please call 706-295-7171 to become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.

Honorary Lifetime MembersPaul BeyerDebby BrownMary DosterKeith & Betty FinleyNorris & Cornelia GambleJeanne HoltJoel & Joan JonesGordon & Peggy LeiterBecky & Tiff Magruder, BVirginia M. McChesneyMarlene MillardDon RusawPlatinum ($1500 & up)Heyman Family Foundation

in memory of Jo HeymanBronze ($500 - $749)Greg, Mary, James & Eliza Asbury, BDr Jim CurryStar ($250 - $499)Mary & Tommy Ortwein (3) OMJoel & Lynn TodinoRoman ($100 - $249)Nancy BryanTooken Richardson CadePaul & Shari CulottaReed & Susan EdwardsSylvia & Randy EidsonNorris & Cornelia GambleLeo & Carol GrajzarRex & Marge HauserBob KillcreasMr & Mrs Richard LandryVirginia M McChesneyJim & Anne MilnerCarl Edwin PaxtonDon & Gerry SchlitzVirginia & Sam SpectorJudge Robert Walther (2)Tom & Joni WannamakerShirl Willis

Friend ($50—$99)Wendell Barnes, JrBarbara BeninatoLouise Schroeder Branham (2)Sandy DavisBecky, Tiff & Kathrine Magruder Bin memory of John W Van HoornBetty KaraschJames & Amanda MorganChuck Morris & Megan Keating BBPete & Arlene MumberRaymond & Wanda MurphyJanet PetersonJohn & Rebecca PillsburyJane & George SlickmanAlan & Diane VaryHelga WaechtlerJane Wentwoth (2)Season Ticket HoldersTim & Alisha AbramsGreg, Mary, James & Eliza Asbury, BBarbara & Jim AustinEdith BakerTheresa Baker & Ed BakerCharlotte BallWendell Barnes, JrJohn & Kay Barnett (4) BDonna BentleyCarol Blair (2)Charlene & Alan BowenJim & Paula Bowers & Landon LoydKaren & Ernie BowlingNeal Brackett & family (5) BHeather BrandLouise Schroeder Branham (2)Vickie BrownEverette & Joan BrumbelowNancy BryanSara & Jim BurdetteTooken Richardson CadeJoanne Campbell (2)Tony and Angela Cargle (3)Ann CastoJudith & Larry CaywoodTammy, Barry & Abigail ChildersJonathan ChisolmJim & Shelby ChristieCharlene Covington (3)Allison Cox BLarry Cox, Cheryl Cox

As a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financialsupport. Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the seasonshows, a bimonthly newsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rightsto choose future productions, advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.

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& Amanda HunterPaul & Shari CulottaDr Jim CurrySandy DavisReed & Susan EdwardsJanet & Lloyd FarrChristine & David Fisher (4)Ruth GardnerBranson & Margaret GaylorDonna GentryLeo & Carol GrajzarEllie & Tom HambyDiane & Bannester Harbin Jr (4)James & Anne HenryLyons Heyman (2)Della Hobby & Robert E BrownGayle HopkinsHilde Hudson (4)Guy & Virginia HunterWilliam, Allison & Elizabeth HunterLouise JacksonTom & Margaret JonesWayne & Angela Jones (3) BBonnie & George JoynerBetty KaraschFran KirtlandBill & Janice KnightKeith & Betty Kottwitz

Mike, Rainey & Conner LancasterRachel Lieberman (2)Joseph & Claire MangravitiEddie & Joy McAfeeHolly & Philip MooreJim & Cherry MooreJames & Amanda MorganChuck Morris & Megan Keating B BOpal MorrisChris MotesPete & Arlene MumberRaymond & Wanda MurphyCharles & Meredith NorrisMary & Tommy Ortwein (3) OMLaDonna PadgettJane PerryJanet PetersonJohn & Rebecca PillsburyDavid & Catherine PriceJudy Anderson PuckettSharon ReichelRose RemingtonDonna C RiordanShirley RobersonDr William Robison III (2)Mrs Rebecca Russell

Savannah RuthJudge Larry Salmon (3)Angela SanfordFaye SelfJames & Marion SenderDon & Gerry SchlitzRebecca Sidwell & Ansley ThompsonPatty, Terry & Carrie ShawJane & George SlickmanDr & Mrs William SparksMargaret & Robert SwansonDaniel Todd & Donna KarnesJoel & Lynn TodinoJennifer & Eric VaughnSharon & Jim VaughnAlan & Diane VaryHelga WaechtlerLF WalkerLori & Lance Walker (3)Bruce Watson (3)Jane Wentwoth (2)Anne WestfieldRalph White (5)Dave & Peggy WillisShirl WillisMelissa & Bob Witsell (3)Buster Young (2)

Contributors & MembersAs a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financial support.

Rome Little Theatre membership benefits include: an attractive membership card, tickets to all the season shows, a bimonthlynewsletter, an invitation to the annual Gala Event, voting rights for the Roman Awards, voting rights to choose futureproductions, advance phone reservation privileges, express reservations on the RLT web site.Please call 706-295-7171 to become a member and continue to enjoy Real Live Theatre.

Medallion ($1000 & up)Bobby Lee CookDr. James L CurryEvie McNieceMr & Mrs William SparksJ.T. WattersRome Little Theatre

Bricks and Mortar ($500)Barbara & Jim AustinDr. & Mrs. Hector Picon

Foundation ($250)Mr. & Mrs. RH ArnoldBeth BradfordDr. & Mrs. Jim BradshawNancy & Barry BrassJoan & Paul BrockFran & Rick BuiceMJ ChisolmChisolm and ThomasonPeter & Suzy GilbertDr & Mrs George GoldinGreater Rome

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Ground Breaker ($50-$100)Gena & Clinton AgnewJohn & Kay BarnettCharlene & Alan BowenMelanie CaldwellVonnell CescuttiOuida DickeyTesa & Bill DupreJason FordhamLeo & Carol Grajzar

Greater Rome BankDiane & Bannister HarbinRex & Marge HauserJim & Tracy HellriegelVilla HizerAl & Cheryl HodgesShelley & Greg HopkinsSue Hamler LeeGordon & Peggy LeiterJane & Pete McDonaldChuck Morris & Megan & Grayson KeatingJean PalmerBrian & Teresa ReschCharles & Sharon ReichelIrma Garcia Rose,Dorothy Stevens - in honor of Jim & Cathy PowellLisa Smith - Rome TourismMelissa ThreadgillJoel & Lynn TodinoJoe & Martha Walstad

Friends of the DeSoto Members

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2011-2012 Season Contribution and Membership FormBecome a patron of the arts and support the Rome Little Theatre.

We accept tax deductible contributions all year long.

Contribution LevelsContributors will be recognized in programs

distributed at all the season plays.

Platinum ($1500 & up) ________

Gold ($1000 - $1499) ________

Silver ($750 - $999) ________

Bronze ($500 - $749) ________

Star ($250 - $499) ________

Roman ($100 - $249) ________

Friend ($50 - $99) ________

Season TicketCategories

Season Ticket Holders will be recognized inprograms distributed at all the season plays.

Total for Season Tickets: ________

# of tickets Price ea Total

Regular Adult ________ $55 ________

Senior(65+)/Student ________ $50 ________

Family Package2 Adults & 1 Child(Child must be under 18)

________ $135 ________

Each additionalchild

________ $35 ________

Groups (10 or more) ________ SpecialRates

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Total payment for Contribution, Season Tickets and HDTF Donation : ________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name

Address

City State Zip Phone

Email Address

Name(s) as you would like it (them) to appear in programs

Date ___________________

q Yes! I would like to donate an extra $5 to go to the Historic DeSoto TheatreFoundation to help restore our Theatre to its former glory!

Rome Little Theatre

Please return to: The Rome Little Theatre, Inc, P.O. Box 1063, Rome, Georgia 30162

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I have enclosed a check payable to Rome Little Theatre

Please charge to :

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Message from the Director

Friends. Thesedays it’s hard

to imagine sayingthat word withoutprefacing it with theword “Facebook”.Or sometimes theword “friend” nowis merely written inan acronym—asthe first “f” in the

text name “bff”. Through socialnetworking and such, it is certainly truethat a lot of us measure our friends inquantity these days. But we all reallyknow deep down that it’s the quality of thefriend, and the friendship, that is mostimportant, don’t we? We have been given the honor of takingE.B. White’s classic 1952 children’snovel, and breathing life into it on stage.The script we are using is very faithful tothe original work, and we have stayedfaithful as well. We’ve put a few musicalmoments in, which the script called foranyway, but the wonderful theme of thisstory----how very different beings can notonly strike up a friendship, but establishone so strong that it causes both friendsto willingly risk their own lives because oftheir love for each other---is here in itsunvarnished form. A “Children’s Story”?Maybe so, but one that you are never tooold to take lessons from. Planning for this production beganbefore the director and producer werechosen, and it’s taken almost every daysince to get this ready for production. Somany people to acknowledge, so littlespace! As a start, a big thanks goes outto the Board of Directors for trustingAngela and me with this valuable andbeloved production. Your faith hashopefully been rewarded. Auditions were two days of tough work,and I can’t express enough myappreciation for our Casting Committee(Ben Peck, Heather Brand, Carrie Shaw),as well as our audition crew, led by ourwonderful Assistant Director PamShoemaker (more on her later), and ahost of dedicated folks who kept thingsflowing smoothly. We had over 170 folksaudition, and wound up with a cast of 52,

that with some attrition has dropped to 49.If you’ve never experienced working anaudition, then you can’t fully appreciatethe TERRIFIC job these great volunteersdid. Greg Asbury has meant so much to thisshow, and to me personally, that anythingI write here will automatically understatehis efforts. His self-given moniker, “TheSound Geek”, does not even scratch thesurface of what he did for this production.From starting work in June on a sound &music plot, to getting us sound cues forour library performance in mid-July, tocreating a method for web-writing, towiring the stage for sound so that bodymics were not necessary, to creatingdecals to go onto the back of ourvehicles---and installing them, fordeveloping a method for doing lights andsound simultaneously without touchingeither board(!!!)—and so much more thathe will probably do after I write this, thankyou so much Greg! After Ben Peck helped us cast theshow, he got a crew together and built theset! I don’t have to go on and on aboutit---all you have to do is to look at it!Through the efforts of Ben, Rob Brinson,Coni Carey, Greg again!, Angel Cargle(mother of SOME PIG), and so manyothers, the set really takes you into thestory so well, and helps you to get lostinto this great story. Chuck Morris has lent his genius to usonce again in designing our lighting,which makes this beautiful set even moreRADIANT. Chuck really didn’t have thetime to work on this show, and the factthat he did anyway speaks volumes aboutthis man. Thanks also to Katherine Clonts& company for running the light board forus. Costumes for a show like this is achore, added to the fact that we did aperformance for the library in mid-July,and what you have is a potential stress-inducing situation. Enter BeckyMagruder, who handled all we gave her,and as with the set, you can see theresults yourself. Megan Keating creates beautiful artwork and graphics---that is a statement offact. Perhaps during this show she

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created it in more ways than in anyprevious show ever. If we didn’t set therecord, we sure came close. And shealways did it, timely and fabulously, asshe always does. The main culprit in giving Megan allthis work was our Promotions Manager,Naomi Williams. Naomi started workinglong ago, before auditions, and literallynever stopped, picking up help in themagnificent Tina Brinson along the way.It is such a great feeling to know that youcan totally depend on people to getthings done if you stay out of their way,and I had this feeling with Naomi andTina. You have heard about this show,otherwise you wouldn’t be here, and I’mpretty certain that 99% of you heardabout it because of their efforts. Inaddition, Tina raised funds, they bothplanned publicity events, and it’s hard tothink of where we would have beenwithout them. I choose not to. Carol Murchland , in the middle ofProducing Dracula, handled our propsfor us, and did her usual excellent job. I am starting to get a reputation forbreaking in first-time stage managers.The list is now one longer with MaryAsbury. Mary and her crew have workedso hard to make this show run smoothly,and the added bonus is that you will seea few of them on stage—on purpose!This is a big cast, of all ages, and Maryhas done a splendid job of handling thisnot-so-easy task. Don Rusaw came in late to the game,and helped with some needed characterdevelopment with some of our youngeractors, and his efforts are greatlyappreciated.

My “trusty sidekick,” Pam Shoemaker,already mentioned in this story, hasbeen everything a Director could ask forin an Assistant Director. Pam, you aremy first choice going forward foranything I foolishly decide to direct in thefuture. I cannot imagine this showwithout you, and I hope you know whatan impact you had on this production. I’ve already stated my lifetimeallegiance to my Producer, and wife,Angela. As a director, I want no otherProducer, and as a man, I want no otherwife. Through a very trying summerpersonally, Angela has been absolutelytremendous. Without slighting the manytalented people we have in house, thereis in my mind no better Producer ofchildren’s shows than Angela, and I amso grateful to her for being in my show,and more importantly, in my life. This cast of ours, and the families thataccompany them to rehearsals andshows, is a mixed bag of very young andnot so young, show veterans andnewcomers, and it has been my greatprivilege to work with all. They haveworked very hard since early June tobring this story to life, and I am so proudof them. Finally, thank you for being here.There is a LOT to do in Rome in lateAugust and early September, and I amHUMBLED that you have chosen tospend some time with us today. I hopeyou will leave this theatre entertainedand inspired, and happy that you came.

Wayne Jones

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2011-2012 SeasonBoard of Directors

OfficersPresident

Chuck [email protected]

VP of MembershipCarol Murchland

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VP of ProductionBen Peck

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VP of Public RelationsAllison Cox

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VP of CommunicationMegan Keating

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TreasurerWayne Jones

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SecretaryPam Shoemaker

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Past President/ParliamentarianJason Fordham

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Members at LargeGreg Asbury

[email protected] Barnett

[email protected] Brackett

[email protected] Clonts

[email protected] Magruder

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Office ManagerMary Ortwein

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Event CoordinatorTracy Hellriegel

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Volunteer CoordinatorKim Dixon

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Charlotte’s Web Cast

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Chandler Adams(Chorus Member)

Anna Amos(Lamb)

Christian Arendt(Chorus Member)

Elizabeth Asbury(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Taylor Ball(Chorus Member)

Madison Brinson(Announcer)

Maggie Grace Brinson(Joy Spider)

Bailey Camp(Goose)

Graham Cargle(Wilbur)

Ella Claire Chambless(Charlotte)

Emmie Chambless(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Abigail Childers(Fern)

Nathaniel Conn(Avery)

Annie Couey(Brandi Spider)

Payton Couey(Fairgoer, Crowd)

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Benjamin Gentry(Gander)

Savannah Griffin(Abby Spider )

Kelsie Hamilton(Sheep)

Sabra Hester(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Caleb Hunter(Blackie Spider)

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Charlotte’s Web Cast

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Hanah Nelson(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Mary Ortwein(Edith Zuckerman)

Kendell Jai Pewitt(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Jordan Poe(Arania Spider)

Lindsey Johnson(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Connor Lancaster(Uncle)

Bre Lieberman(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Kaylan McClure(Fairgoer, Crowd)

Lea McIntosh(Lily Spider)

Cannon Rogers(Templeton)

Chip Rogers(John Arable)

Kathy Rogers(Martha Arable)

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Don Schlitz(Homer)

Taylor Seal(Shirley Spider)

Jenna Smith(Fairgoer, Crowd)

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Barton Sopata(Young Wilbur)

Liz Suffill(Nellie Spider)

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This past year, the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation was created to help securefunding to restore the DeSoto Theatre to its former splendor. With assistance from the FoxTheatre Institute, the tireless work of many volunteers and generous donations from ourmembers and friends, the rehabilitation process has begun with the repair of the ornateplasterwork in the vestibule and the complete remodeling of the upstairs meeting rooms.Although much has been done, many more restoration projects are needed.

FOUNDATIONHistoric DeSoto Theatre

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FRIENDSof the DeSotoTheatreA P R E S E R V A T I O N P R O J E C T

_________________________________________________________

Name (as it appears on card)

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City State Zip

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Please return to: HDTF • P.O. Box 904 • Rome • Georgia 30162

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q Yes! Please contact me regarding volunteer opportunities.You do not need to make a monetary contribution to be a Volunteer Friend of the DeSoto.

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Charlotte’s Web CastWilbur …………………………. Graham CargleCharlotte ……………………… Ella Claire ChamblessFern …………………………… Abigail ChildersHomer Zuckerman ………….. Don SchlitzEdith Zuckerman …………….. Mary OrtweinJohn Arable ………………….. Chip RogersMartha Arable ……………….. Kathy RogersTempleton ……………………. Cannon RogersGoose ………………………… Bailey CampGander ……………………….. Benjamin GentrySheep …………………………. Kelsie HamiltonLamb ………………………….. Anna AmosChorus Member ……………… Chandler AdamsChorus Member ……………… Christian ArendtChorus Member ……………… Taylor BallLurvy ………………………….. Jackson WitsellAvery ………………………..… Nathaniel ConnReporter ………………………. Abbey WilliamsAnnouncer ……………………. Madison BrinsonUncle ………………………….. Connor LancasterYoung Wilbur ………………… Barton SopataPhotographer ………….…..…. Gracie Wheat

Fair Goers, CrowdEliza Asbury

Emmie ChamblessPayton Couey

Caleb DempseyMolly FinneganAllison GarnerSabra Hester

Elizabeth HunterLindsey JohnsonBre LiebermanKaylan McClure

Zac MitchellHanah NelsonKendell PewittMallory Rogers

Jenna SmithMaggie Jon White

Speaking Little SpidersMaggie Grace Brinson

Jordan PoeLiz Suffill

Little Spiders Anslee Abrams

Annie CoueySavannah Griffin

Caleb HunterLea McIntoshTaylor SealSam Smith

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Assistant Director . ………… Pam ShoemakerBaby Spider Choreography . Alisha Abrams, Angela JonesSet Design …….….………… Ben PeckCostumier …..………….…… Becky MagruderProperties ……….………….. Carol MurchlandHair/Makeup Design ………. Brandi Camp, Pam Shoemaker, Angela JonesPromotional Manager ….…. Naomi WilliamsPublicity & Fundraising …… Tina Brinson, Allison Cox, Naomi WilliamsPhotographers……………… Naomi Williams, Megan KeatingGraphic Design .…………… Megan KeatingSet Construction……….…… Ben Peck, Rob Brinson, Greg Asbury, Angela

Cargle, Coni Carey, Keith Williams, DavidCamp, Mary Asbury, James Asbury, ElizaAsbury, Jonathan Chisolm, Ginger McClure,Cardie McClure, Donna Gentry

Stage Crew ……….………… Rob Brinson, Keith Williams, James Asbury,Tina Brinson, Naomi Williams, Tim Abrams,

Lighting & Sound Crew.……. Greg Asbury, Jim Moore, Katherine Clonts,Allison Hunter

Casting Committee.….…….. Ben Peck, Heather Brand, Carrie Shaw,Angela Jones, Wayne Jones

Audition Committee ……….. Pam Shoemaker, Carol Murchland, NaomiWilliams, Ginger McClure, Elizabeth Clonts,Cardie McClure, Greg Asbury, Mary Asbury,James Asbury, Dr. John Barnett, Kim Dixon,Matt Shoemaker, Teresa Morang, Allison Cox

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Kendell,we think you are…

We Love You!Break a leg!

Dad, Mom and Chandler

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Break a leg!!!Love, Daddy Rick, GiGi, Aunt Brandi,

Aunt K, Holcomb and Nana

We love you Kendell Jai Pewitt

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Jordan,We are so proud of our baby spider, Arania.

We love you!Mommy & Vincent and Nana & PaJack

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We love you!!The Suffill Family

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Abigail,'Fern' is the perfect role for alittle girl with a BIG heart!

Everyone knows that you savedWilbur from certain death,

but how many know that you helpthe overturned beetles off the carport and

back into the grass each morning?Thank you for the joy you bring to so many!

BREAK A LEG!Love,

Your family, friends, and fans!

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Good Luck SparkleSpider Anslee!

We love you!Momma, Daddy, & Brylee

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Maggie Jon,You're our shining STAR!

Break a leg!

Much love!Munna, Jon, Amber, Adalyn & Jackson

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To our favorite spider!We love you. Have fun!

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We are so proud of ourSpider and Fair-goer!

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Break a leg… or eight!Love, Mom, Dad & Grammy

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Break a leg.Love, Maggie Grace,Mommy & Daddy

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Anslee Abrams (Sparkle Spider)Anslee is almost three years old and isvery excited to be making her RLT debutas Baby Sparkle Spider. Anslee is veryactive in beauty pageants, modeling andjust recently started taking dance atDance Works. To the cast, she wouldlike to say thanks for making her firstshow so much fun, now "sparkle & rockthe stage!"

Chandler Adams (Chorus Member)Chandler is a 7th grade student atModel Middle School. This is Chandler'sfifth production at the RLT. He hasappeared in The Lion, the Witch, andthe Wardrobe; Babes in Toyland, PeterPan, and Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat. Chandlerparticipates in baseball, tennis, band,and he is a member of West RomeBaptist Church.

Anna Amos (Lamb)Anna is 9 years old and is in the 4thgrade at West End Elementary School.This is Anna's second show at RomeLittle Theater. She previously appearedas a Heart Child in Alice in Wonderlandand in the West End KindergartenCircus at the Rome City Auditorium.When Anna is not at the theater she is inthe gym as a member of the RomeAerials Gymnastics Team. Anna wouldlike to thank Mr. Wayne, Mrs. Angelaand Ms. Pam for giving her anotheropportunity to perform on stage. Everytime she is here she loves it more. Shewould also like to thank her family andfriends for their support andencouragement. Anna hopes thateveryone will enjoy watching the showas much as she has enjoyed performingin it.

Christian Arendt (Chorus Member)Christian is a freshman at Coosa HighSchool. This is her 4th production withRome Little Theatre and she is veryexcited due to the fact it's her 1st

speaking role! Christian is veryinvolved with sports and clubs at herschool but always finds her way backto the RLT stage. She would like tothank the casting committee for thiswonderful opportunity and Wayne,Angela, Pam, and everyone else forworking hard to make this show soincredible. Sit back, relax, and enjoythe show!

Elizabeth Asbury (Fairgoer, Crowd)Elizabeth is in 5th grade at West EndElementary. Elizabeth's family just gottheir 13th cat. His name is Wilbur,named after the one of the maincharacters. She enjoys riding bikes,karate, playing football and soccer.Elizabeth has been seen in BroadwaySpectacular III, Annie, and mostrecently, Joseph. Elizabeth would liketo thank her mom for taking her torehearsals, her dad for doing thesound and effects and James, herbrother, for being himself. I would liketo say to the cast " BREAK A LEG," butnot really.

Mary Asbury (Stage Manager)Charlotte's Web marks Mary's debutbehind the stage. While interested inall aspects of the theatre, she prefersto be onstage! Mary was last seen asEmily Brent in Agatha Christie's AndThen There Were None where shegarnered her first Roman Awardnomination. She was in last fall'sproduction of Annie and in the springmusical Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat. Maryappreciates the opportunity to workbackstage and wishes to thank thedirector and all of the wonderfulvolunteers for assisting her in this newventure! Thanks also go out to herfamily and her RLT peeps!

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Taylor Ball (Chorus Member)Taylor is an 11th grade student at ModelHigh School. She has been in sevenshows at the Rome Little Theatre, thelatest one being Peter Pan. Taylor alsoenjoys singing a lot, and she likes todance… but not very well! Taylor wouldlike to thank her mom and dad for beingso supportive of her passion to act andher boyfriend, Justin, for also beingsupportive through it all. She wants tolet everyone know that comes to see theshow that it's never too late to exposeyour inner pig! :)

Madison Brinson (Announcer,Charlotte Understudy)Madison is an 8th grade student atRome Middle School where she is amember of Grand Illusions DramaGroup. This is her sixth performancewith RLT. She has previously performedin Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,Babes in Toyland, BroadwaySpectacular III, Peter Pan and Annie.She is a current student at The DanceCentre where she studies tap, jazz,pointe, hip-hop, lyrical and moderndance. Madison is also a member of theAllegro Junior Dance Company. Shealso receives voice training fromMusikWorks. Madison was a member ofCreative Playhouse under the directionof the late Sherrie Bacon. In her sparetime, she enjoys traveling and spendingtime with friends and family. Madison isexcited to share the stage for a thirdtime with her little sister, Maggie Grace,and looks forward to many moreopportunities to perform with RLT.

Maggie Grace Brinson (Joy Spider)Maggie Grace is a six year oldkindergarten student at BerryElementary and Middle School. This isher 3rd performance with Rome LittleTheatre. She has previously appearedin Broadway Spectacular III and PeterPan. Maggie Grace is a student at TheDance Centre where she studies tap,jazz and ballet. She also enjoysgymnastics training at Hot Shots andRome's Flip City Aerials. In her spare

time, she enjoys swimming, riding herbike and playing outside. MaggieGrace is excited to share the stageonce again with her big sister,Madison, and looks forward to manymore performances with RLT.

Bailey Camp (Goose)Bailey is a 7th grader at Rome MiddleSchool and is currently a member ofthe RMS drama/show choir GrandIllusions. Bailey is also on the RMScompetition/ basketball cheer team.This is her third production at RomeLittle Theatre. Her first was Annie,where she played an orphan and hersecond was Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat, where shewas in the Dream Choir. Bailey lovesparticipating in theater and has madeso many close friends! She does awonderful job balancing all of heractivities, never complaining andalways keeping a smile on her face.Bailey is definitely addicted to theaterand can't wait to do many moreproductions!

Graham Cargle (Wilbur)Graham is a 5th grade student at UnityChristian School, and has appeared inmany Rome Little Theatre productions.He was awarded the Roman Award in2010 as Best Young Actor for hisperformance in Charlie and theChocolate Factory as Augustus Gloop.Acting is his passion. He would like tothank you all for coming to see him dowhat he does best, "hamming it up"!

Ella Claire Chambless (Charlotte)Ella Claire is in the 8th grade at ModelMiddle School and is 13 years old.This is her tenth production at RomeLittle Theatre. She would like to thankher mommy and daddy for taking herto practices, her little sister, Emmie(fairgoer), for helping her study lines,and all of her friends for supportingher, helping her study lines, and forjust being awesome. So, sit back andenjoy Charlotte's Web!


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Emmie Chambless (Fairgoer, Crowd)Emmie is a 5th grader at ModelElementary School. She is 10 yearsold and she likes to dance. This is herthird production at Rome Little Theatre.She would like to thank her mom anddad, her sister Ella Claire Chambless(Charlotte), and her friends. She hopesyou enjoy the show.

Abigail Childers (Fern)Abigail is making her eighthappearance on the RLT stage and isextremely excited to bring Fern to life!When she is not out slopping hogs,outwitting Avery, or ridding the world ofinjustice, she enjoys dancing, singing,and writing. While she has never won ablue ribbon at the county fair, she haswon the hearts of many animals andpeople with her sunny disposition,cheery smile, and always-availablehugs! Abigail would like to thank herstage ma and pa for taking care of herhere on the farm. She also sends aspecial thanks to all the wonderfuladults involved in creating Charlotte’sWeb and a very special thanks to thecast who made being a ‘country girl’ somuch fun!

Nathaniel Conn (Avery)This is Nathaniel’s 1st performancewith Rome Little Theatre; however hehas often participated in the performingarts. He has taken roles in churchplays and sung in the kids’ choir.Nathaniel is a student of the piano, andhe has also taken initiative toindependently learn the art of illusion.He has a passion for entertainingcrowds with his craft.

Annie Couey (Brandi Spider)Annie is the four year old daughter ofBrad and Brandi Couey. She is in PreK at Model Elementary. This is Annie'sfirst production. However, Annieappeared on stage with Rome CivicBallet's recitals. Annie has taken both

tap and ballet. She also enjoysgymnastics, soccer, and swimming.Annie would like to thank her family forall their support-especially her bigbrother, Cole.

Payton Couey (Fairgoer, Crowd)Payton is an 8th grade student atModel Middle School. This is Payton'sthird show at Rome Little Theatre. Shewas in The Lion, The Witch, and TheWardrobe as a part of the witch's army.Most recently she was in Peter Pan asLiza. Payton would like to thank herfather for taking her to and fromrehearsals and all her friends for theirsupport.

Caleb Dempsey (Fairgoer, Crowd)This is Caleb’s first performance withRome Little Theatre, and he is veryexcited to have the opportunity. In thepast Caleb has participated in kid’schoir at West Rome Baptist Church.He enjoys spending time at home withhis mom, where he receives hiseducation and enjoys culinary projects.Art and history are Caleb’s favoritesubjects, and he enjoys playing pianoand soccer.

Molly Finnegan (Fairgoer, Voice onLoudspeaker, Gander Understudy)Molly is in 7th grade at ProvidencePreparatory Academy in Rome. This isher second production with RLT; shealso appeared in BroadwaySpectacular III. Molly has taken guitar,piano and voice lessons for manyyears and has sung with NorthsideYoung Singers in Acworth. In additionto acting and singing, she enjoyswriting songs, plays, and short stories.Molly would like to thank Wayne Jonesfor being a great director, her mom fortaking her to rehearsals, and RomeLittle Theatre for giving her the chanceto be on stage!


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Allison Garner (Fairgoer, Crowd)Allison is a 20 year old Pepperell HighSchool Graduate. She enjoys spendingher free time at the theatre andtraveling with her grandparents. This isher fifth RLT performance, followingThe Hobbit (Wild Rose), Here’s Love(Majorette), Alice in Wonderland (PinkFlower), and The Lion, the Witch andthe Wardrobe (Witch’s Army). Allison’sniece, Anslee Abrams, is alsoappearing in this show as a LittleSpider.

Benjamin Gentry (Gander)Benjamin is a 6th grade student at ElmStreet Elementary in West Rome. Thisis Benjamin's first appearance in atheatrical play. However, he hasauditioned before for other plays withlittle luck. When he found out he got apart in Charlotte's Web, he was totallyexcited and could not wait for his firstrehearsal to start!! Benjamin has hadballet lessons at younger age. Heloves music and arts. He alsoparticipated in the Library Idol contestin the past few years. Benjamin lovesto design clothes, jewelry andhairstyles. Nevertheless,Benjamin likesto play video games and ride hisbicycle like any other boy at his age!

Savannah Griffin (Abby Spider )Savannah is five years old and attendskindergarten at Pepperell PrimarySchool, in Lindale, Georgia. Born andraised here in Rome. Savannah ismaking her debut stage performancehere with Charlotte’s Web. Althoughthis is her first live performance, she’sbeen performing for family and friendsher whole life. She has a deep loveand idolizes Elvis Presley, along withother singers such as Luke Bryan andMichael Jackson. She has a naturaldramatic flair, and adds her own styleto whatever she’s involved in.Savannah would like to thank all of herfriends, family, and classmates whohave supported and encouraged heralong the way.

Kelsie Hamilton (Sheep)Kelsie is 14 years old and a 9th graderat Rome High. This is her fifth show atRome Little Theatre. She would like tothank the casting committee forallowing her to be in Charlotte’s Web.She not only loves being on stage, butloves to see all her friends fromprevious shows. She would like tothank Wayne, Angela and Pam for allthe hard work they have put into thisshow. Kelsie is the granddaughter ofTommy and Elaine Gerrin and theycould not be prouder of her. She isSOME girl.

Sabra Hester (Fairgoer, Crowd)Sabra is a 4th grade student at BerryCollege Elementary School. She hasalways enjoyed being in the spotlight,and is excited about her secondproduction with the Rome LittleTheatre. In addition to herperformances at the Rome LittleTheatre, Sabra has held the lead rolein several school performances. Sabrais a competitive gymnast with theCartersville Devilrays and she alsoenjoys voice and piano.

Caleb Hunter (Blackie Spider)Caleb is four years old and a pre-Kstudent at Model Elementary. This ishis first role in a production, though hehas been entertaining his family hiswhole life. Caleb loves to play outsidewith his brother and sisters and ride hisbike. He would like to thank Mr. Wayneand Ms. Angela for letting him be apart of this fun show!

Elizabeth Hunter (Fairgoer, Crowd,Templeton Understudy)Elizabeth is a 3rd grade student atEast Central Elementary. This is herfourth appearance on the RLT stage.Elizabeth was nominated for a RomanAward for Best Young Actress for herrole as Molly in Annie. She is a currentstudent of the Dance Centre, whereshe studies ballet, tap, jazz, and hiphop. She also takes voice lessons at


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Musikworks and enjoys acting classesat Triple Threat Arts Company. Whenshe's not dancing, singing, or acting,Elizabeth enjoys playing the piano andspending time with friends. She wouldlike to thank her family for supportingher as she pursues her dreams.

Lindsey Johnson (Fairgoer, Crowd)Lindsey is 11 years old and lives inEuharlee, Georgia. Lindsey attendsExcel Christian Academy and will startmiddle school this year! Lindsey lovesacting, writing, and reading and isespecially a huge fan of Harry Potterand Percy Jackson Lightning Thief!Lindsey has been in plays within theRome Little Theatre, The GrandTheater in Cartersville, Rockmart CivicArts, and her school Excel ChristianAcademy. Lindsey had roles in Charlieand the Chocolate Factory, JungleBook, Boughs of Holly, summer actingcamps and has been acting since shewas eight years old. Lindsey wasinvolved with Musical Theater at Stepsof Faith Studio in Cartersville, Georgiaand will continue with her theaterinstruction with Ms. Karen Bowling ofTriple Threat Arts Company in Rome,Georgia this fall.

Angela Jones (Producer)This is Angela’s fifth show as producerat RLT, most recently being A Shot inthe Dark. She has won two RomanAwards, one for Best Producer alongwith husband Wayne for Scrooge, TheMusical and the other for Best Hair andMake-up for The Lion, The Witch, andThe Wardrobe. She has performed insix RLT productions as well. Herfavorite role so far has been theDetective in Clue, The Musical. Shehas really enjoyed working with thistalented group of kids and adults. Shehas had such fun sharing thisexperience with not only her husband,Wayne Jones, but also one of herdaughters, Allison Garner. The thing

that makes this show so exciting forher is that the last kid’s show that sheproduced, her granddaughter was bornthe day after the show ended. Thistime, Miss Anslee Abrams is makingher RLT onstage debut! “Break a legeveryone!” And to Miss Anslee, “Breaka spider leg Sparkle Spider. Mimi lovesyou!”

Wayne Jones (Director)A veteran of 24 RLT stageperformances, Wayne is marking hiseleventh production credit as Directorof Charlotte’s Web. Wayne haspreviously produced Faith County, TheWind & the Willows, and last season’sClue the Musical, has directed Dad’sChristmas Miracle, has Co ProducedOne Foot in Heaven and Scrooge theMusical, and has Co Directed and CoProduced The Homecoming-MusicalVersion, The Christmas Angel, Alice inWonderland, and The Lion, the Witch,& the Wardrobe Wayne has beenhonored to have received three RomanAwards, one for production (shared“Best Producer” for Scrooge theMusical with wife Angela) and two forstage performance (Best Lead Actorfor It’s a Wonderful Life; bestSupporting Actor in 12 Angry Men).This is Wayne’s third collaboration withhis wonderful wife/Producer Angela,following the successful runs ofScrooge the Musical and Alice inWonderland, and hopes to set newpersonal heights with this wonderfulshow. Wayne is serving his fourth yearas Treasurer on the RLT Board ofDirectors, and is also recuperatingfrom his fourth tax season at WayneJones Accounting Services (seeshameless plug elsewhere in theprogram). Wayne is happy to havestep-daughter Allison (Fairgoer) andgranddaughter Anslee (making herRLT debut as a baby Spider)performing in the show. Wayne hopesthis production will touch one and all,


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and is extremely honored to have hadthe privilege to work with such adedicated cast and crew.

Bre Lieberman (Fairgoer, Crowd)Bre is 11 years old. She has been intwo other shows at Rome LittleTheatre. She loves to sing, dance andact. She can't wait for you to see theshow!

Kaylan McClure (Fairgoer, Crowd)Kaylan was born on July 23, 1999,Rome, Georgia. She is the daughter ofReverend Dr. Scott and JenniferMcClure. She is the middle child ofthree; one sister, Kerri and onebrother, Kristopher. Kaylan recentlyattended West End Elementary, whereshe was on the High Honor Roll andparticipated on the Leadership Team,Crossing Guard, and Band and alsoplayed Basketball for the RecreationDepartment. Kaylan now attends 7thgrade at Rome Middle School andparticipates in the band, Trilogy andhopes to be on the middle schoolbasketball team and other sports.Kaylan is an active youth at FlatrockBaptist Church. She is the president ofthe Youth Choir, Vice-President of theYouth Usher Board and always willingto serve in any need at the church.Kaylan's hobbies include reading,drawing, playing the Wii, and Scrabble.Kaylan’s goal is to attend college tobecome a pediatrician.

Lea McIntosh (Lily Spider)Lea is in kindergarten at UnityChristian School. This is her secondperformance on RLT's stage, havingpreviously appeared as a Fairy in lastseason's Peter Pan. She is veryexcited being on stage again, sinceshe has watched her big sistersperform many times. Lea takes tap andballet at the Dance Centre. She wouldlike to thank her family for encouragingher to audition and her Mom for beingat all the practices with her.

Zac Mitchell (Fairgoer, Crowd)Zac is a 5th grade student at CaveSpring Elementary School. This isZac’s first appearance in a Rome LittleTheatre production. However, Zac hasheld various leading roles in churchperformances, most notably as Elvisand a rapping cab driver. Zac hastaken piano lessons for three years. Healso sings in the Cave SpringElementary School chorus and was amember of the 2010 District SevenHonor Chorus.

Hanah Nelson (Fairgoer, Crowd)Hanah is a 5th grader at JohnsonElementary. This is Hanah’s firstproduction with Rome Little Theatre.However, Hanah appeared on stage inthe 2010-2011 Johnson’s Got Talentshow, where she showcased hersinging talent. Hanah takes dance atRome Civic Ballet; her talents includedrawing and singing. Hanah enjoysspending time with her family andplaying basketball. Hanah is veryproud to be a part of Charlotte’s Web.

Mary Ortwein (Edith Zuckerman)Mary has been learning all she knowsabout theater at RLT since 1997 whenshe auditioned for Anne of GreenGables. Some of her favorite rolesinclude Clemma in Proposals, Tituba inThe Crucible,Vera in Odd Couple andBetty Blast in Footloose. Her favoriteseason was 2008 - 2009 when she hadthe privilege of playing both Big Mamain Cat on A Hot Tin Roof and BettyMeeks in The Foreigner. Mary was ateacher for 15 years and loved readingCharlotte’s Web aloud to her 2nd and3rd graders. Her daughter Kathy was aChorus member in RLT's lastproduction, so it's been great fun forher to be a part of the story onstagethis time.


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Kendell Jai Pewitt (Fairgoer, Crowd)Kendell is a 3rd grade student at AltoPark Elementary school in Rome,Georgia. Kendell has appeared onstage with Baird Ballet in Steps toBroadway and Garden of Eden.Kendell has taken tap and balletclasses and appeared on stage withRome Civic Ballet in When I Grow Up Iwant to be a... Kendell has givenpresentations to the Floyd CountyBoard of Education and previouslytaken the stage in speech competitionsat her school. Kendell has been takingguitar lessons for four months withMusikWorks. Kendell would like tothank her family for theirencouragement, her teachers forhelping build her confidence andleadership skills and her mom and dadfor supporting what she loves.

Jordan Poe (Arania Spider)Jordan is a 1st grade student at EastCentral Elementary School in Rome,GA. This is Jordan's first productionwith the Rome Little Theatre. However,Jordan is no stranger to the stage. Shehas appeared with the Rome CivicBallet in three Footsteps in Faithrecitals and three Spring dancerecitals. Jordan has taken ballet andtap classes for three years at RomeCivic Ballet. In addition to dance,Jordan has taken Kindermusik classesfor over four years, and she begansinging at her church when she wastwo years old. Jordan would like tothank her family and friends who haveencouraged her and supported her inall of her extracurricular activities.

Cannon Rogers (Templeton)This is Cannon’s third RLT production.His first production was Charlie andChocolate Factory as an OompaLoompa/Squirrel. His favorite part wasdefinitely being thrown down the chute.His first speaking role was 1st Twin inPeter Pan and he loved it. Aside fromRLT, Cannon was the “Elvis” character

in School House Rock Jr. Cannonenjoys playing guitar, piano, andsaxophone. He also enjoys baseball.He hopes you will enjoy Templeton,Charlotte, Wilbur and the whole cast inCharlotte’s Web. (For the record, you’llenjoy Templeton the most!)

Chip Rogers (John Arable)This is Chip’s first time onstage withRLT. Chip volunteered backstage inlast year’s production of Peter Pan,and has been involved in several playsat his church, Trinity United Methodist.After a lifetime of playing the parts ofson, husband, semi-competentguitarist, and United Nations peacenegotiator when his children, Cannonand Mallory, could not decide what TVshow to watch, Chip wants to thankWayne, Pam, Angela, and Mary formaking his first experience in front ofan audience so enjoyable. Specialthanks to God, my wife Kathy, all myfamily, Bachman Turner Overdrive,Leonard Nimoy for not letting WilliamShatner direct all the Star Trek movies,and whoever came up with the recipefor those cinnamon crunch bagels atPanera Bread. Enjoy the show!

Kathy Rogers (Martha Arable)This is Kathy's first time on the stage atRLT. In her high school years, (manymoons ago) she performed in severalshows such as Steel Magnolias,Crimes of the Heart and Childhood byThorton Wilder. Kathy is excited toreturn to the stage and has enjoyedworking with such a great group ofpeople. She is especially excited to beable to perform with her husband, Mr.Arable, her son Templeton, and herdaughter, the lovely country fair-goer.She would like to thank Wayne,Angela, and Pam for all their help aswell as Abigail/Fern for being a greatstage daughter. She encourageseveryone to sit back and enjoy theshow!


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Mallory Rogers (Fairgoer, Crowd)Mallory is a 3rd grade student atMontessori of Rome. This is Mallory'ssecond time at RLT. Last summer sheplayed Baby Bear in the production ofPeter Pan. Mallory has danced withRome Civic Ballet for four years, andtaken piano for two years. Shecurrently plays piano and takes voiceat Musikworks in Rome. Mallory wouldlike to thank Mr. Wayne and Ms. Pamfor directing the show and Lisa forproviding entertainment duringrehearsals. Mallory hopes you enjoythe show!

Don Schlitz (Homer Zuckerman)How amazingly fortunate I feel! Being apart of Annie was so very special. Thecast was outstanding and Annie, theorphans, and the other young actorswere incredibly talented and it was funworking with them. Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoatturned into an awesome show! Being"Jacob" was a privilege and one heckof a lot of fun! Once again the cast wasincredible and I learned from someoutstanding actors. The directors andproducers of both of these showsbrought out the best in each and everyactor. To now play the role of "Homer"in Charlotte’s Web is just frosting onthe cake! The "Jones Team" obviouslyenjoys developing young actors (andsome more mature ones as well) andthese young boys and girls are playingtheir roles like they own them. Anydoubts I had of playing just one of fouradult roles in a show with a show castwith several dozen young actors, all ofthem stars, vanished as I met and gotto know these outstanding youngsters!"Rome Little Theatre" has a greatfuture as these young professionalsgrow! How proud and happy I am to bepart of "Rome Little Theatre!"

Taylor Seal (Shirley Spider)Taylor is a five year old kindergartenstudent at Garden Lakes ElementarySchool here in Rome. This will beTaylor's first musical production;however, Taylor has been in herchurch Christmas play as an angel.Taylor also has been takinggymnastics for about six months; shelikes to swim, sing, and dance. Taylorloves animals and fashion; shereceived "The Most Fashionable "award in pre-k.

Pam Shoemaker (Assistant Director)Pam is delighted to have theopportunity to serve as the AssistantDirector for Charlotte’s Web. She hasworked behind the scenes back stagefor over ten shows at the RLT(although her favorite place is themake-up room!). Pam also serves asthe Secretary on the RLT Board ofDirectors and is a two-time RLTRoman Award Winner. She would liketo thank Angela and Wayne for theirsupport and guidance, her family fortheir patience and the wonderful castof Charlotte’s Web for being soRADIANT and TERRIFIC!!!

Jenna Smith (Fairgoer, Crowd)Jenna is a joyful and vibrant ten yearold girl who is in the 5th grade at CaveSpring Elementary. Jenna’s dad is apastor and her mom is a teacher.Jenna has one older sister who attendsCoosa High School. Jenna has fivedogs and one pet pig. She enjoyscheering, ballet, and helping withcommunity outreach services throughchurch. Also, she plays the piano andsings at church as well. Jenna likesspending time with her family andgoing to Disney World. Earlier thisyear, she participated in a storytellingexperience with the ChieftainsMuseum. She was the youngestparticipant. This is Jenna’s firstperformance with the Rome LittleTheatre.


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Sam Smith (Spike Spider)This is Sam’s first production with RLTalthough he comes from a family ofperformers. His mother, grandmotherand aunts have all been involved intheatre for many years. Sam is fouryears old and attends WinthropAcademy. He enjoys soccer, baseballand dance. He is the son of AmberWilliams and Drew Smith and thegrandson of Tracy and Jim Hellriegel,and Rochelle Smith.

Barton Sopata (Young Wilbur)Barton is a 4th grade student atJohnson Elementary School. This isBarton’s second production on stagewith Rome Little Theater. He appearedpreviously as a Heart Child in theirproduction of Alice in Wonderland.Barton has many interests:he is aWebelo 1 in Cub Scout Pack 113, justearned his Green belt in Tae Kwon Do,enjoys taking tennis lessons, playingbasketball and is an active member ofNorth Broad Baptist Church. However,in the summer it's hard to get him outof the pool long enough for anything.Barton would like to thank his mother,Meaghan and father, Kurt for theirsupport during his auditions and foralways bringing and staying closeduring rehearsals.

Liz Suffill (Nellie Spider)This is Liz’s first theatrical production.She has enjoyed several RLTproductions as an audience member.Liz is a pre-k student at Garden LakesBaptist Church Preschool. Currently,she is enrolled in classes atDanceworks and Kindermusik of BerryCollege. She has also taken dance atRome Civic Ballet and gymnastics atRome-Floyd Parks and RecreationAuthority. Liz would like to thank herfamily, friends, teachers, and the RLTfamily for their support andencouragement, especially Grandy,Gramps, “big sister” Abbey Williamsand her mom, Naomi and producerAngela Jones.

Gracie Wheat (Photographer)Gracie is a 5th grade student at ModelElementary. This is Gracie's firstmusical production at Rome LittleTheatre. However, Gracie hasappeared on stage previously withRome Civic Ballet. She has alsoparticipated in many pageants and hasbeen a part of several schoolprograms. She is currently on an AllStar Cheerleading Team with LifeSports. The team participates inseveral competitions each year. Graciewould like to thank her family for alltheir support.

Maggie Jon White (Fairgoer, Crowd)Maggie Jon is nine years old and a 4thgrader at Model Elementary School.Charlotte's Web is her very first RLTproduction. Last Spring, she landed aleading role as Laura in the musicalDucktails & Bobbysox that the 3rdgrade at MES was producing. Sheloved being onstage and decided toaudition for Charlotte's Web thissummer. Maggie Jon enjoysswimming, reading, playing softballand basketball, playing with herAmerican Girl dolls and spending timewith her friends and family. She wouldlike to thank her mom and dad for allthe time they spent getting her to andfrom rehearsals; her sisters, Hannah &Lauren, for supporting her and beingthe best big sisters a little sister couldask for; her friends and family thatcome see the show; Wayne & AngelaJones for doing a fabulous job directingand producing; Ms. Pam for being the"go to" person when we had questions;all the volunteers that make the showsat RLT possible. Sit back and enjoy…this will definitely be "SOME show."


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Abbey Williams(Reporter, Fern Understudy)Abbey is a home-schooled student inthe 7th grade from Rome. She is veryexcited to say this is her sixthproduction here at Rome Little Theatre.She was most recently in Joseph andThe Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatas a member of the Dream Choir.When not at the theatre, Abbey isinvolved with Triple Threat ArtsCompany, basketball, piano,scrapbooking, and reading. Abbey hasappreciated her role in this production,and she also has enjoyed the timeshe’s had with her old and new friends.

Jackson Witsell (Lurvy)Jackson is a 9th grader at Rome HighSchool. This is Jackson's seventhshow at Rome Little Theatre. His mostrecent role in a main RLT show wasthe Crocodile in Peter Pan. Jackson

enjoys acting, piano, art, jumping, andcreating videos. He is also a black beltin Tae Kwon Do. Whenever Jacksonisn't acting in a show, he is usuallyhelping backstage, working tech, orworking house. Jackson would like tothank his parents for driving him torehearsals, and the entire cast andcrew for helping him truly do his best inthe role he was cast.


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