QUAKERTOWN, PA - Star of the Day Productions, LLC. announces their upcoming Family Series production You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. This production is the 2016 Family Series Season Opener. Directed and Choreographed by Kirsten Almeida and Musically Directed by Susan McDermott. Student Directed by Rachel Knappenberger and Student Choreographed by Ashlee Galea.
Opening on March 18, 2016, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown will starring two students from Christopher Dock Mennonite High School in Lansdale, PA - Tim Kennel as Charlie Brown and Levi Vallauri as Snoopy. Maggie Toner of Hellertown as Lucy, Paige Horvath of Nazareth as Sally, Colin Smith of Salisbury as Linus, Nathan Chipman as Schroeder, Jordan King of Center Valley as Peppermint Patty, Tyler Turansky of Quakertown as Woodstock, and Porter Gradin of Macungie as Rerun. Rounding out the ensemble is Charlotte Myers, Kaya Debello, Megan Hammer, Jordyn Dauter, Victoria Toto, Jack Warnke, Annaliese Warnke, Mary Calder, Payton Armstrong, and Kayra Gokce.
The whole Peanuts gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead,” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. In this revised version, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and dialogue by Michael Mayer, the sweet, joyful innocence of the Peanuts gang is maintained, but a fresh insouciance and playfulness is revealed. The new script features two new songs, particularly funny dialogue, and new, catchy orchestrations. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.
Performances take place Friday, March 18th at 7:00PM, Saturday, March 19th at 12:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sunday, March 20th at 12:00PM and 4:00PM. All tickets are $10. Groups of 10+ available by calling the box office at 484-809-9228. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.ticketor.com/staroftheday.org. The theater is handicap accessible. Enjoy dinner prior to the show at McCoole’s Red Lion Inn. Performances take place at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St., Quakertown, PA 18951. Free, convenient parking. Refreshments and snacks available at the show.
For interviews, reviewer reservations please contact Kirsten Almeida at 484-809-9228 or starofthedayprods@yahoo.com