Cast
Nicia Carla
Casi Harris
Gerard Hazelton
Debra Mein
Daniel O’Sullivan
Chaz Pofahl

Production Team
Director
Mark Sutton
Scenic Designer
Kerry L. Chipman
Costume Designer
Bob Croghan
Properties Designer
Peter Smeal
Sound Designer
Jason Romney
Lighting Designer
Eric Winkenwerder
Puppet Designer
Cheralyn Lambeth
Production Manager
Brenda Arko
Technical Director
Andrew Gibbon
Costume Shop Manager
Angela Harris
Stage Manager
Elisabeth Purkey
Master Carpenter
Wesley Dye
Master Electrician
David Carr
Sound Engineer
Colin Powers
House Carpenter/Deck Chief
Ryan Maloney
Scenic Artist
Tim Parati
Scenic Painters
Rebecca Koon
Bob Nulf
Rebecca Primm
Wardrobe Supervisor
Kehlee Walsh
Carpenters
Meena Carr
Andrea King
John Slechta
Electricians
Mark Boatman
Kahlil Burton
Wendy Cheek
Hallie Gray
Patrick Kirby
Vaugh Pollman
Deck Hands
Kahlil Burton
Meena Carr
Josh Lucero
Mandy Peeler
Kameron Rorick
Costume First Hands
Mary Hunting
Ann Kidd
Deana Pendragon
Greta Zandstra
Wigs
Jason Estrada
Videographer
Mark Pizzato

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The Borrowers

By Mary Norton
Adapted for the stage by Charles Way

Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2012 • McColl Family Theatre
Front Orchestra $24 / General Section $18

Under the floor boards, Arrietty Clock and her parents, Homily and Pod, live a quiet little life. Tucked away in their cozy home decorated with dollhouse furniture, they survive by “borrowing” what they need from the “human beans” who live above them. But life is too quiet if you ask Arrietty, a typical tween yearning to experience the grown-up world for herself. When the Clocks’ hiding place is discovered, they must venture into the giant universe outside, and Arrietty gets a bigger adventure than she bargained for. This inventive adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved book transports audiences to a delightful new world.

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Music used in this production is courtesy of
Siesta Records and The Magic Whispers.

Two Acts • For Ages 7+/Grades 2+
Best enjoyed by Elementary and Middle School ages

Target Family Time Performance: Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 pm
Buy one get one free!*

Signed language performance for
hearing impaired on Sat., Feb. 4, 3 pm**

" ... delivers big entertainment
... a charming, absorbing
Children's Theatre production."
- Perry Tannenbaum, Creative Loafing
(Full Review)

"... enchanting offering ... that will resonate with kids of all ages ... Both boys and girls will love the show's deft mix of action (fight scenes! menacing animals!) and cozy domestic scenes, tied together by a strong girl protagonist. Borrow a kid - if you need to -
and go see it."
- Julie Reed Bell, The Charlotte Observer
(Full Review)

"... a delightful production
not to be missed. Take your children,
and the little person inside you
will be grateful as well."
- Ann Marie Oliva, ARTS a la mode
(Full Review)

"...their production design was AMAZING. The creativity and imagination of the designers brought the book to life right before our eyes. My kids L-O-V-E-D the set and thought the way the Borrowers interacted with the human boy was (in their own words) 'so cool'.”
- Cheryl Perry, charlottesmartypants.com
(Full Review)

"Cinema has a huge advantage over theater when it comes to special effects, green screens, computer enhancements, and 3D ... but I would rather watch 'The Borrowers' performed by Children’s Theatre of Charlotte than see a big screen children’s box office hit. This story has adventure, laughter, and history told only the way that you could truly enjoy on the stage."
- Kelly Yale, modernparentonline.com
(Full Review)

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