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Grace Culpepper as Mrs. Darling, Olivia Baker as Nana, Simon Atkinson as John, Lily Cutler as Liza, Soraya Huddleston as Wendy & Cambree Bernkopf as Michael.

Experience a magical and spirited Christmas adventure with Peter Pan, The Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and the Darlings in “A Neverland Christmas Carol,” by Sheri Flannery Verrilli, presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre, December 6-December 15. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 429-4737 or online at www.bctheatre.org.

With a little bit of song, dance and comedy, this exciting, merry tale follows your favorite characters and their quest to save Christmas in Neverland.

“The kids are really excited and happy to be here,” said Director Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham. “The kids love Christmas and they believe in the magic and they bring a spark to it.”

The cast of 28 ranges in age from eight to 18 and come from all over the area.

“The script calls for 21, and we expanded it to incorporate more kids. We created new characters. We made it as big as we could so everyone on stage has lines and is involved in the singing and dancing. We wanted everyone to have the chance to develop a character,” Dillingham said.

The cast includes:

• Mrs. Darling – Grace Culpepper
•  Wendy Darling – Soraya Huddleston
•  John Darling – Simon Atkinson
• Michael Darling – Cambree Bernkopf
• Liza/Lost Boy– Lily Cutler
• Nana/Lost Boy – Olivia Baker
• Peter Pan – Ethan Davis
• Tinkerbell – Alexa Stevens
• Tootles – Megan Braun
• Slightly – Caroline Delaney
• Nibs – Cora Hardern
• Curly – Emma O’ Keefe
• Tiger Lily – Lexi Sullivan
• Snapdragon – Ruchi Wilson
• Little Feather- Dylan Serrano
• Scruff – Clare Dahlstrom
• Jolls – Dakota Bryant
• P.J. – Philip Dahlstrom
• Captain Hook – Chelsey Hall
• Smee – Emily Ray
• Starkey – Branson Yeakley
• Noodler – Gabriella Stauffer
• Jack- Sierra Smith
• Billy Jukes – Nate Merritt
• Jake – Emily Merritt
• Alf – Sachi Wilson
• Sans- Grace Delaney
• Cookson “Cooksie” – Grace Blair

The crew includes Danielle Kubasky, stage manager; McKenna Myers, assistant stage manager; Aaron Brewer, assistant stage manager; Chris Harmon, set design; John Falkenbach, lighting; Jim Watson, sound; Anne Heitker, costumes.

For Dillingham, directing the children’s production is a way to share her love of theatre and a chance to ignite her own Christmas spirit.

“For the past six-seven years, Christmas has been hard for my family—my grandma passed away and it’s been different. So, part of the reason I did this was to rekindle the Christmas spirit for myself,” Dillingham said. “This is my dedication to my grandma.”

Beavercreek Community Theatre’s Edge of the Creek Productions will present DOG SEES GOD: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” by Burt V. Royal, on the weekends of October 25 and November 3. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. at the Beavercreek Community Theatre, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek. For ticket information, call the box office at 429-4737 or e-mail boxoffice@bctheatre.org.

DOG SEES GOD is a story told from the view point of an unfamiliar Peanuts Gang. It is a window into how they could have evolved if they’d been allowed to grow into adolescence. This play shows us just how hard it is to be stuck between childhood and adulthood,” said Director Matt Curry. “When Charlie Brown’s dog dies he starts questioning his family and friends about what they think happens after death. Nobody can provide him with any solace, save for one–the target of the groups’ harsh bullying and torment. This relationship, forged from hope and love, has disastrous consequences careening towards a poignant and heartfelt ending.”

The cast includes:

CB- Timothy Moore, CB’s Sister — Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham, Van–Jordan Adams, Matt–Jimmy Mallas, Beethoven–Aaron Brewer, Marcy–Janelle Chamness, Tricia–Lisa Glover & Van’s Sister—Sara Naderer

The show explores strong themes and parental discretion is advised.

“This play’s subject matter requires a certain level of maturity and tolerance. The audience must be willing to let these character’s lives develop. There is strong language, sexuality, intense bullying, explosive emotions, drug use, and rebellion,” Curry said.

Left to right: Jamal Cann as Hud; Tyler Haney as George Berger; Bobby Mitchum as Claude Bukowski; Danielle Kubasky as Sheila Franklin; and Jordan DuVall as Woof. Photo by Doug Lloyd.

Long-haired, bell-bottom wearing hippies might seem out of place now, but the musical “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” is as relevant today as it was 45 years ago when it debuted and changed the face of Broadway.

The musical’s message of love and peace helps bring people together in a time of turmoil.

Edge of the Creek Productions will present “Hair” during the weekends of September 13 and September 22 at the Beavercreek Community Theatre (BCT). Tickets are available at www.bctheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 429-4737.

Director Doug Lloyd, who directed the show six years ago at The Dayton Playhouse, jumped at the chance to direct it again at BCT.

“Everybody loves the show. I love the show. I remember that time so well because I lived through it. I love the music because it was the music of my youth,” Lloyd said. “I love the message of the show—peace, love, harmony and acceptance of one another.”

Watching the cast bring “Hair” to life is one of the joys of directing, said Lloyd.

“I love to watch it come together—a group of people coming together and becoming a tribe—you just can’t do this show without it changing you,” Lloyd said.

The cast of 22, includes people both familiar and new to the BCT stage:

• Aaron Brewer, Fairborn – Steve/Margret Mead
• Marcus Bedinger, Trotwood – Hiram/Soloist
• Jamal Cann, Miamisburg — Hud
• Suzanne Clabaugh, Dayton – Suzannah/Hubert
• Kevin Craig, Lebanon – Walter/Monk
• Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham, Beavercreek – Jeannie/Monk
• Jordan DuVall, Dayton — Woof
• Tyler Haney, Dayton – George Berger
• Tierra Isaac, Fairborn — Ronnie
• Lynn Kesson, Dayton – Leatta/Blackboys Trio/I Believe Trio
• Danielle Kubasky, Beavercreek — Sheila Franklin
• Bobby Mitchum, Dayton – Claude Bukowski
• Brett Norgaard, Centerville — Paul
• Bryan Peak, Dayton – Mark
• Hayley Penchoff, Dayton – Chrissy/Air backup
• Stephanie Radford, Beavercreek – Dionne/Abe Lincoln/White Boys Trio
• Chris Sains, Fairborn — Tuck
• Vicki Sanders-Johnson, Beavercreek – Emmaretta/Nun
• T.C. Schreier, West Carrolton — Thomas
• Crystal Schultz, Beavercreek — Diane
• Lindsay Sherman, Dayton – Lindsay/Black Boys Trio/Nun
• Amber Todd, Beavercreek, — Mary

Stacy Gear is the choreographer; Lindsay Sherman is the music director; Kathleen Carroll is the costumer; and John Falkenbach is the lighting director.

“Hair” was the first rock musical, and it broke many taboos in theatre, according to Lloyd.

The show contains adult language, sexual innuendo and a very brief nude scene at the end of the first act. Parental discretion is advised.

“Any community might have people who have a problem with it, but our season ticket holders and our supporters are open-minded and supportive, and they will appreciate the show for what it is and its message,” Lloyd said.

Although Lloyd is thrilled with the cast’s progress, “Hair” does present some challenges like creating an authentic wardrobe complete with wigs, perfecting demanding dance numbers and studying the 60s.

“It’s a heavy music and dance show; there’s a lot of dance to learn. Most of the cast is not in the know of the 60s so they are learning about the era and doing a lot of research,” Lloyd said. “The cast is grasping their characters quite well, and have molded themselves into a tribe. I’m very happy with how things are going.”