“As we forge ahead into a more aware and inclusive world, it was of the utmost importance to me for everyone to see a piece of themselves on this stage,” said Director Jimmy Shields. “Not just physically, but emotionally and yes, even mentally. What better production to take on this task than You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown? At first glance, we often recognize Charlie Brown and the gang as simply the iconic Peanuts comic strip and shorts we know and love. In a deeper look, we realized that these kids are parts of all of us, on the cusp of discovering how the world works and how we find and navigate our happiness through it. I hope this production allows you to reconnect with that childlike optimism and steadfastness that was there before your happiness was influenced by the outside world.”
Cast
Charlie Brown
Rafael Molina
Sally Brown
Arika Matoba
Snoopy
Jason Weitkamp
Schroeder
Charles L. Simmons
Linus Van Pelt
UJ Mangune
Lucy van Pelt
Joel Weil
Crew
Director
Jimmy Shields
Choreographer
Cy Paolantonio
Music Director & Conductor
R.J. Tancioco
Associate Director
Lia Fakhouri
Associate Choreographer
Nehemia Hooks
Associate Music Director
Michael Matlock
Scenic Designer
Christopher Mumaw
Lighting Designer
Marcy Barbeau
Costume Designer
Melanie Burgess
Sound Designer
B&H Sound
Dramaturg
Sonja Lowe
Stage Manager
Miranda C. Pratt
Stage Manager
Victoria Thompson
Assistant Stage Manager
Michelle Chesley
Assistant Lighting Designer
Amber Park