2018 SUMMER S ER I E S

DIRECTED BY

MONÈT NOELLEMARSHALLLIVE MUSIC BY

TRIANGLE YOUTH JAZZENSEMBLE

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

BY REGINALD ANDRÉ JACKSON

ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL BY CHRISTOPHER PAUL CURTIS

MARCH 13-29KENNEDY THEATRE AT THE DUKE ENERGY CENTER

FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

2019-2020

Dear patrons,

When was the last time you felt wonder? Real wonder? When didyour imagination and curiosity make the unknown blossom? Ihope it was recent. And if it wasn’t, I hope you experience thattoday.

Bud, Not Buddy is a story about the power of imagination when the world is hard. Atleast, that’s what struck me when I read the book. Bud’s moral code, larger-than-lifedreams and engaging storytelling drew me in. Here we are, over 20 years later, and thatremains true. It is the perfect story for the child in all of us; a story where a little boy letshis dreams and wonder guide him into a wild adventure and unimaginable life.

Though this play is not biographical, it references true impacts of the Great Depressionsuch as the hundreds of thousands of people living in Hoovervilles across the nation,thousands of people riding the rails looking for opportunities out West and the luxurythat many artists lived in because it was art that kept spirits high in otherwise hardtimes. There are themes of race, class, mental health and family that can open the doorto have important conversations with the ones you love.

Most importantly, Bud, Not Buddy reminds us of the power of our steadfast belief. Even atiny seed of belief can grow into a mighty maple of possibility. And that’s a message weall need right now.

Woop Zoop Sloop,Monèt Noelle Marshall

Special Thanks: I would like to thank the cast and designers for their hard work andheart, my parents Robin and Bryan who encouraged my love of learning and leadershipand my Nanny, Evelyne Marie Laisure, the librarian, who taught me so much more thanany book ever could.

2019-2020

SERIES

COMPANYBEN APPLE (Jake/Dirty Deed)With Triad Stage- BrotherWolf, Snow Queen, AChristmas Carol. With TheatreRaleigh - The Adventures ofPeter Rabbit and his Friends.With Burning Coal- A Number,Far Away, King Charles III,Peter Pan and Wendy, The

Greeks. Other- Bad Jews (Big Wig Productions),Recent Tragic Events (Interrobang Theater Chicago),The Actor and the Assassin (HART). Education-BFAActing, UNC-Greensboro 2014.

MARIA BARBER (Mrs.Thomas/Deza’s Mom/Mrs.Amos) This is Maria’s 1st showat Theatre Raleigh, but shehas performed in numeroustheater productions. Sheportrayed Sofia in The ColorPurple with the JusticeTheater Project. Additional

favorite past credits include Black Nativity, Porgy &Bess, Bob Marley’s 3 Little Birds and A MotownChristmas. When she is not performing on stage,Maria enjoys being an admin for the NC Women’sFlag Football League and volunteering as a HouseManager at Raleigh Little Theater and Pure LifeTheatre. Special thanks and immeasurable love tothe village that supports her theater chickshenanigans. She promises to leave space in thelimo just for them!

TREVON CARR (Todd/”SteadyEddie”) is excited to bemaking his Theater Raleighdebut . Trevon most recentlyplayed the “Know it all “ kidon The Polar Express inFlorida, and I’m also in Oliver!at Temple Theater! He is

excited to continue his theatre career!

JAJUAN COFIELD (“Doug theThug”) is a native of Tarboro,North Carolina. A life-longperformer, this will be hissecond theatricalperformance with TheatreRaleigh. Most recently, hewas a part of TheatreRaleigh’s presentation of The

Scottsboro Boys, and after that Pure Life Theatre’spresentation of A Motown Christmas and Loving.When he’s not performing, JaJuan is also a sounddesigner for multiple local theaters. He is gratefulto be surrounded by such amazing talent andhonored to join the cast of Bud, Not Buddy.

SHIA RAINE EDWARDS(Deza Malone/Jerry/YoungMomma) is excited to bemaking her Theatre Raleighdebut in the Family Seriesshow Bud, Not Buddy. Her lovefor dancing, singing andacting dates back to the ageof three. She currently trains

with North Carolina Dance Institute, LA Dance andFive Fifteen’s Dance. Shia’s previous performancesinclude the dwarf Shy in the Lythgoe Family’s Pantopresentation of Snow White Christmas. Performingis not her only love. When Shia is not on stage, shecan be found researching science projects andactivities and spending time with her siblings. Shiaattends Brier Creek Elementary School and isproudly represented by KUTalent Agency.

JEFFERSON GICHURU(Young Bud) is 14 years old.He was born in Raleigh, NorthCarolina. He has a passion foracting and wants to pursue itas a career. He plays thetrombone and tuba. He is alsoan active Soccer player andloves swimming androllerblading.

STARRING

Ben AppleMaria Barber

Trevon CarrJaJuan Cofield

Shia Raine EdwardsJefferson Gichuru

Sai GrahamQuasheem D. Herring

Tyrone KiakuAya Wallace

Juan Wood II

BY

Reginald André Jackson ADAPTED FROM THE NOvEL BY

Christopher Paul CurtisWITH LIvE MUSIC BY

Triangle YouthJazz Ensemble Directed by MONèT NOELLE MARSHALL

Musical Direction by GREGG GELB

,

Scenic and Prop Design: Elizabeth Newton

Lighting Design: Kaitlin Gill Rider

Costume Design: Pamela A. Bond

Sound Design: Eric Alexander Collins

Stage Manager: LaNeisha Farrar

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

The 2019-2020 Family Series is funded in part by: Debbieand Mark Hammersla, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Phyllis andMarty Demko, and Donna and Richard FalvoFirst commissioned and developed in the ‘Book-It StyleTM’ by Book-It RepertoryTheatre, founded in 1990, Seattle, Washington, www.book-it.org. Transforminggreat literature into great theatre through simple and sensitive production andinspiring audiences to read.

SAI GRAHAM (Bugs/”Doo-Doo Bug”) is happy to be backon the Theatre Raleigh stage!Regional Credits: In TheHeights (NCT), West Side Story(NCT), Mamma Mia! (NCT),The Scottsboro Boys (WillieRoberson, Theatre Raleigh), AMotown Christmas (Li v

Mahob Productions). Other favorite credits: TheWild Party (Mr. Black, WPU), Kiss Me, Kate (Paul,WPU), Noises Off (Selsdon, WPU). Upcoming:Mamma Mia! as Pepper at Temple Theatre andPeace of Clay at Theatre Raleigh. IG: @sai_scraper.

QUASHEEM D. HERRING(Herman Calloway) is an 8-year Air Force veteran thathas always had a passion foracting. He truly feels thatacting is one of the quickestroutes to reach the masseswith any message that hepride himself on delivering,

by being versatile and believing in execution andconsistency. Quasheem has worked on multiplefilms such as Suicide Squad 2 directed by JamesGunn, Tomorrow War directed by Chris McKay, andNegative Exposure directed by Toni Tite and Tvshows such as ATL Homicide, Fatal Attraction andThe Walking Dead. Contact Info: IG:@quasheemdherrin Email:qdherring@gmail.com

TYRONE KIAKU (Deza’sDad/Mr. Jimmy) is ecstatic toreturn to Theatre Raleigh inBud, Not Buddy. Tyrone wasrecently seen in Ragtime -Harlem Ensemble/CoalhouseUnderstudy (PlaymakersRepertory Company), TheScottsboro Boys - Olen

Montgomery (Theatre Raleigh), and Kinky Boots -Referee Angel (Hangar Theatre). Tyrone would liketo thank his mom, siblings, family, and friends for

their continued support and encouragement tofollow his dreams! Follow Tyrone onInstagram/Twitter @TyroneKiaku or atTyroneKiaku.com.

AYA WALLACE (Momma) isexcited to perform onTheatre Raleigh’s stage onceagain. Her first performancewith TR was The Lady inScottsboro Boys! Just someof her other roles includeFelicia, Memphis (Raleigh

Little Theatre); Celie, The Color Purple (JusticeTheatre Project); and Mildred Loving, Loving (PureLife Theatre). She received her B.S in Kinesiology atTemple University and MA in Dance Education fromNYU. She is forever grateful to family and friendswho support her, especially her son. Jarius,remember that before I knew I was pregnant withyou, God woke me up at 4am and told me to get upand write down, “What’s inside of you will begreat!” When I thought God was talking about mytalents, God was talking about you! You are alreadygreat and will surpass what any of us could everimagine!

JUAN WOOD II (AdultBud/Lefty Lewis) is happy tobe performing in his TheatreRaleigh debut! Theatrecredits: Dog Sees God, TheWhipping Man. IG:@Juanwood2nd.

CREATIvE TEAMPAMELA A. BOND (Costume Designer) is a native ofDurham, North Carolina. She received a B.A. inTheatre, B.S. in Textiles & Apparel and a M.A. inTextiles & Apparel from North Carolina CentralUniversity. Mrs. Bond serves as costume designerfor the Department of Theatre at North CarolinaCentral University. Pamela has acted and costumed

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several productions in the Triangle area. Sherecently served as Artist In Residence at HamptonUniversity in Hampton vA. Ms. Bond owns PamelaBond Designs at Golden Belt Artist Studios inDurham, NC.

ERIC ALEXANDER COLLINS (Sound Designer) isexcited to begin his tenth season designing forTheatre Raleigh! Three of his past designs forTheatre Raleigh have been awarded Best SoundDesign by BroadwayWorld: The Mystery of EdwinDrood (2016), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (2017), and ONCE(2018). Eric first designed for TR back in 2011,including the shows The Marvelous Wonderettesand Violet. Recent credits include: North CarolinaTheatre: Kinky Boots, Mama Mia!, A Night WithJanis Joplin and Gypsy. Theatre Raleigh: TheScottsboro Boys, The Bridges of Madison County,Junk, The Secret Garden, Ariana DeBose (in Concert),Playmaker’s Rep. Co. (U.N.C.): Ragtime, She LovesMe, The Crucible, Peter and the Starcatcher. Carolina

Ballet: MacBeth (2016 world premier ballet), LynneTaylor-Corbett’s Dracula and The Little Mermaid(both world premier ballets). North CarolinaSymphony: The Music Man, Idina Menzel (inconcert), Natalie Merchant (in concert). UniversityTheatre (N.C.S.U.): Our Town, The 39 Steps. TheatreIn The Park: Godspell.

LANEISHA FARRAR (Production Stage Manager) isdelighted to be back once again with TR for thischarming production of Bud, Not Buddy. Some ofher stage management credits include aproduction at Pure Life Theatre (Loving), RaleighLittle Theatre (Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds), andThe Justice Theatre Project (A Soldier’s Play, Porgyand Bess and Black Nativity). She also has AssistantStage Manager credits at The Justice TheatreProject (The Color Purple), and Theatre Raleigh (TheScottsboro Boys). LaNeisha is an entrepreneur andco-owner of What’s Poppin’ Gourmet Popcorn. Sheis grateful to her husband, Jamal, daughters

DECEMBER 19-22KENNEDY THEATRE

DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Tickets on sale October 24!

Alexus, Janaya, and Jadyn, and her immediatefamily for their unwavering support. Much love tothe cast and production team!

GREGG GELB (Music Director) is a saxophonist,clarinetist, band leader, arranger, composer andeducator. He is director of the Triangle Youth JazzEnsemble, founder and director of the Heart ofCarolina Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Society, and co-founder and player with the North Carolina JazzRepertory Orchestra. He has many jazz groups thathe founded and performs with regularly; his JazzTrio or Quartet, La Fiesta Latin Jazz Band, theSecond Line Stompers, and Gregg Gelb SwingBand. He plays often with the North CarolinaSymphony Orchestra. Besides always staying busyperforming Gelb has always been a dedicatedteacher who has constantly brought jazz andmusic education to people in NC since arriving herein 1979.

MONÉT NOELLE MARSHALL (Director) is an artist,director, playwright, curator, producer & culturalorganizer. A 2018 Independent Weekly Arts Awardwinner, she serves as the Founding Artistic Directorof MOJOAA Performing Arts Company. Recentprojects include the “Buy It Call It” performanceinstallations, which earned her the 2018 Mary B.Regan Community Artist Fellowship from the NCArts Council. You can learn more about herupcoming work at MonetNoelleMarshall.com.

ELIZABETH NEWTON (Scenic and Props Designer)is excited to be working again with TheatreRaleigh. Elizabeth holds a BA in Theatre fromMeredith College and an MFA in Scenic Designfrom the University of Southern Mississippi. Whilecurrently based in Raleigh, Elizabeth has worked asa designer and scenic artist in North Carolina,

virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and New York. Inthe Triangle, Elizabeth has collaborated withRaleigh Little Theatre, Burning Coal Theatre, BareTheatre, NRACT, and Meredith College. She has alsobeen the Scenic Designer for Regent University invirginia Beach since 2017. Favorite recent designcredits include Pippin (Raleigh Little Theatre), LittleWomen (Regent University), Romeo and Juliet(Regent University), King Charles III (Burning Coal),Don’t Dress For Dinner (Raleigh Little Theatre), PeterPan and Wendy (Burning Coal), Oklahoma(Regent), The Seagull (Regent), Skylight (BurningCoal), and The Glass Menagerie (Raleigh LittleTheatre).

KAITLIN GILL RIDER (Lighting Designer) is afreelance lighting designer that holds a BFA inTheatrical Design and Production with aconcentration in Lighting Design from theUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro. This isher second show designing with Theatre Raleighand she is excited to return. Past show creditsinclude, Beehive: The 60’s Musical at TheatreRaleigh, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder atRaleigh Little Theatre, Peter Pan at Carolina FriendsSchool, Triangle at North Carolina TheatreConservatory, and The Whipping Man at RaleighLittle Theatre.

TRIANGLE YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Will Hazlehurst – BassColin Waugh – DrumsAidenMcCoy – PianoEmre Tekman – Alto SaxJoe Foglia – Tenor Sax/ClarinetZeb Jewell-Alibhai – Trumpet

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFFJanaya Farrar – Assistant Stage ManagerMorgann Russell – Audio Engineer Gabriel Miller –Costume Supervisor/DresserDiego Lemus – Spotlight OperatorRuss Owen – Master CarpenterCharlie Brady – videographyWojcik | Seay Casting – Casting (NYC)

SPECIAL THANKSBill Yates Jr Heather OwenLeesa BrinkleyNorth Carolina TheatreReedy Creek Magnet Middle SchoolRegent University

THEATRE RALEIGH BOARD OF DIRECTORSDaniel Bryson, ChairAlex Lehmann, TreasurerPhyllis DemkoRichard FalvoKim GrissomDeb Royals-MizerkMike Wiley

THEATRE RALEIGH STAFFLauren Kennedy Brady – Producing Artistic DirectorChris Bernier – Technical Director/Production ManagerAshley Allen – Box Office Coordinator /Company ManagerDena Maluchnik – Development Director Morgan Parpan – Education DirectorMichaeline Stith – Marketing and CommunicationsDirectorMatthew Harvey - Patron and Staff Relations Manager

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