CW Program | Spokane Children's T

Artistic Team

Dahveed Bullis (Director) is a storyteller who practices the theatrical medium as a writer, actor and director. He views and practices theatre as a unique way to shift community empathy through vicarious experience and exposure to situations familiar and unfamiliar. He is the Artistic Director of Stage Left, founding member of Spokane Playwrights Laboratory, a son, husband and a father.

Kezia Rhodes (Stage Manager) Hello, and welcome to our show! Kezia is so excited to be serving as stage manager for the first time. It has been an absolute delight watching these amazing artists come together to tell such a timeless story. She hopes you find the same message of joy, laughter, hope, and perseverance our troupe found while putting it together. She sends big thanks to her family and sweet dog Ozzy. Enjoy the show!

'Elizabeth Hoffman (Backstage Crew) is currently a senior at Rogers High School. She is excited to help this fantastic cast and crew! Enjoy the show!

Max Davis (Sound) Max has done theater for years, both on stage and lighting. He's excited to do sound for the first time! Max had fun learning how to do sound and loves being part of another SCT production. Charlotte's Web is one of his favorite books, making this show extra special!

Lauren Jensen (Lights) is stoked that this is her first show doing tech! She has been fully onstage for all of the five other shows she's been in here at SCT and is very excited to switch it up a little bit. She hopes you enjoy Charlotte's Web and you have a good year!

Kavya Arora (Gosling) is a second grader and thrilled to play the part of Gosling in her very first theater production, Charlotte's Web. She is thankful for her family supporting her.

Zane Belgarde (Gander) is a 17 year old and in the 11th grade at The Community School. Zane’s passion for theatre began at the age of 8 and has grown every day despite facing considerable challenges with both autism and his physical health. Despite every setback, Zane has always remained positive, driven, and determined to succeed, and he is so excited to see where his SCT experience will take him.

Maxwell Bullis (Ensemble) is an 8-year-old creative collector. This is his first show. When he’s not rehearsing lines with his dad (director Dahveed Bullis), he loves to play Pikmin, watch The Fixies and have fun with his mom and dad. Thank you for coming!

Tristan Corrick (Announcer) is extremely excited to perform the role of “Announcer” in his first theater performance. He is normally somewhat quiet, and is generally not an outspoken person, but the cast has created a comfortable environment. Tristan is ready to give it his all and put on his best performance. He is 13 years old and in 8th grade, and he has experience with loud environments. (thus is the price of having 4 siblings...) He has a few hobbies, including saxophone, clarinet, and soccer. He can't wait to put on an amazing performance!

Cast

Ashlyn Donnelly (Spectator) is in 7th grade and enjoys snowboarding, crafty things and cats. This is her first play.

Kaia Donnelly (Edith Zuckerman) is in 8th grade and loves cats, volleyball, and hanging out with friends. This is her first play.

Lennon Drake (Ensemble) is super excited to be part of this amazing cast! This is her second production at SCT, last performing as Jackie in Cheaper by the Dozen. She wants to thank her family for all their support. She hopes you love the show!

Ellie Eddy (First Member) is excited for their first non-musical play. She has been in multiple productions with the Spokane Children’s Theater and the Lewiston Civic Theater. You might have seen them in SpongeBob the Musical or Stepsisters earlier this year. They love the camaraderie and collaboration that go into making a great production.

Felina Garegnani (Templeton) is very excited to bring Templeton’s lovable mischief to life in their SCT debut! They’ve grown up in the theatre world, appearing in Cinderella, Mary Poppins, and SpongeBob the Musical. Felina loves acting, creating costumes, and caring for animals- and invites the audience to enjoy the show—and hide their snacks!

Emerson Hargrove (Charlotte) is so thrilled to be in her first lead role at SCT. She has done five other shows with this theater, most recently The Sponge Bob Musical. Though she only read Charlotte’s Web the night before auditions, she’s come to love this classic story. Emy hopes you enjoy the show!

Tracey Hirt (Goose) has been a part of SCT for nine years. She most recently has been seen as The Stepmother in Stepsisters the Musical, Helen Armstrong in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Mother in Cheaper by the Dozen. Charlotte’s Web was the first show she ever saw her husband and daughter perform in ten years ago, so she is happy to have a chance to have her own experience with this charming story.

Makynzie Hutton (Second member) is so happy to be in her fourth production at SCT. You might have seen her chasing after Spiker and Sponge in search for justice in James and the Giant Peach, or trying to lie her way out in a murder trial in Legally Blonde. She is so excited to be back on the stage in her safe place. SCT has given so much to her and keeps on giving. She wants to thank everyone at SCT for making it her safe place and helping her find something she loves.

Ana Ingoldby (Wilbur) is delighted to play Wilbur in her sixth show at Spokane Children's Theatre. You might have most recently seen her as Miss Lark in Mary Poppins. She would like to thank all her friends and family for their love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Thea James (Ensemble: Farm Animal & Joy the Spiderling) is excited to be part of her very first theatre production as a spiderling in Charlotte's Web! She has loved getting to know the cast, making new friends, and having so much fun at rehearsals. Thea hopes you enjoy the show!

Madeleine Klingback (Ensemble: pig, horse, fairgoer) is thrilled to be back on stage at SCT. A third grader at Creekside Elementary, she loves animals and can’t wait to portray two for Charlotte’s Web.

Alaric Martin (Homer Zuckerman) is making his acting debut with SCT and is ecstatic to be part of the team. He is a high school junior and absolutely loves clowning around with silly voices and corny jokes. He looks forward to working with SCT again!

Alara McDonald (Fern Arable) is 12 years old and thrilled to make her theatrical debut as Fern in Charlotte's Web. A natural leader, she serves as ASB Vice President at her middle school and loves story telling in all forms. She is grateful for this opportunity and excited to bring Fern's courage and heart to the stage.

Alyssa McDonald (Martha Arable) is delighted to make her theatrical debut as Martha Arable. Naturally expressive and dramatic at home, she's thrilled to bring the energy to the stage at last. Performing alongside her daughters, Alara and Vivienne, has been pure joy. She is grateful to Spokane Children's Theatre for creating this welcoming space.

Vivienne McDonald (Ensemble) is a fourth grader and is making her first appearance in a formal production. Known for her bright personality, creativity and being a friend to everyone she meets, Vivienne is excited to join the ensemble of Charlotte's Web. She is grateful for the chance to perform with her sister and mother.

Lauren Pinckney (Uncle the Pig) has always wanted to pursue acting. Charlotte’s Web is her very first step in that direction. She has been having a lot of fun playing the part of Uncle the pig. Outside of the theater, she has many hobbies, including drums, guitar, viola,sign language and French.

Mark Pinckney (John Arable) is a Cornish BFA Acting Graduate. He played Kurt in “Head" an LA Weekly nominated best musical. Mark toured Europe with Improv company Unexpected Productions. Other credits include The Intimin, Seattle Children's Theater and The Met among others. He is thrilled to be in this show with his daughter, Lauren.

Jessey Porritt (Chorus Member 3) is a creative, queer 17 year old with a deep passion for theatre. They like to sing, dance, and play an irregular role that has a lot of room to be silly.

Amanda Price (Sheep) is a very enthusiastic actress that has been in drama and performing in school plays since elementary school. She loves acting and performing and wants more than anything to make a career as an actress someday. She especially loves comedic roles.

Levi Sampson (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in this production as his first show. He has some experience with acting in summer camps at SCT. He is very thankful for his parents for supporting him. He is excited to do more shows in the future.

Quinelopee Seaton (Spectator 2) has been setting the rhythm in her school's orchestra on the double bass for the last two years. She is excited to dive into her first theatrical production and ready to bring her energy and passion to the stage where her unique humor is sure to entertain the audience.

Mischa Seim (Avery) is so excited to be in this production! She loves the movie, and is excited for her role as Avery! At school, Mischa likes to perform skits for assemblies. She thanks her parents and hopes you enjoy this emotional, but lovable play!

Daniel Stuhlmiller (Lurvy) is a freshman at North Central who found his love of acting upon being cast in NC's production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He is thrilled to perform with this awesome cast and crew in what he hopes is his first of many SCT shows

.Zephyr Telford (Ensemble) is 11 years old and is in her first play at SCT. She has been doing theater and classes since she was 5. This is her second official production. Last winter she played Beth in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at TAC.

Charlotte Tillery (Ensemble) is currently a seventh grader at Sacajawea. She enjoys reading, writing, engineering, playing her cello, and acting. She is excited to be in another play at Spokane Children's Theater, where she has enjoyed joining in many wonderful productions.

Julian Paul-Tillery (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Spokane Children’s Theatre’s production of Charlotte’s Web as part of the ensemble. He is 15 years old and goes to The Community School. This is his second time being part of an SCT production.

Lucy Tillery (Photographer) is in seventh grade at Sacajawea Middle School. This is her fourth play through Spokane Children’s Theatre. She is thrilled to be in Charlotte’s Web after reading this novel countless times through her childhood. Lucy loves painting, funky earrings, writing, and photography, and, most of all, acting! She hopes you enjoy the show.

Maeve Woods (Spiderling, Gosling) likes to hang out with friends, play with her pets, likes to swim, likes Reese's, Chocolate, tea, playing in the snow, likes sour and spicy chips/candy and fidgets.

Vera Woods (Lamb) is a fun loving, hardworking girl who is also quick to tease. That's why she probably got the role of lamb. Vera loves playing with her dog and doing gymnastics. This is her second show at SCT!