To reduce our cost of production, FPA has chosen to create a more compact version
of the paper program and an expanded digital program for this performance.
Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the show!
of the paper program and an expanded digital program for this performance.
Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the show!
A production of Foothills Performing Arts and the City of Lenoir
Hosted by Patrick Longano and Amber Biecker
Hosted by Patrick Longano and Amber Biecker
The Story of Christmas
Performed by the Lenoir Community Christmas Choir Members
Down from His Glory
Arr. by Mike Speck
Emmanuel
Words & Music by John Darin Rowsey, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Love Came Gently
Words & Music by Marty Funderburk, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Light of the Stable
Words & Music by Steve & Elizabeth Rhymer, Arr. by Mike Speck
Carols of Christmas
Arr. by Mike Speck
Call Him Jesus
Words & Music by Rebecca Peck, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Choir Members: Cynthia Alley, Candace Anderson, Gala Bentley, Kendal Bray, Richard Cassidy, Caleb Costin, Cindy Dale, Austin Fox, Pam Greene, Tammy Haigler, Faye Hendsley, Sudie Hicks, Steve Robbins, Rachel Rogers, Melanie Roland, Clam Sepulveda, Tamra Swanson, Anne Wilcox
Interlude Musicians: Richard LaMonte, Glen Neal, Jonathan Dale, Kendal Bray and others as announced.
Performed by the Lenoir Community Christmas Choir Members
Down from His Glory
Arr. by Mike Speck
Emmanuel
Words & Music by John Darin Rowsey, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Love Came Gently
Words & Music by Marty Funderburk, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Light of the Stable
Words & Music by Steve & Elizabeth Rhymer, Arr. by Mike Speck
Carols of Christmas
Arr. by Mike Speck
Call Him Jesus
Words & Music by Rebecca Peck, Arr. by Mike Speck, Cliff Duren, & Danny Zaloudik
Choir Members: Cynthia Alley, Candace Anderson, Gala Bentley, Kendal Bray, Richard Cassidy, Caleb Costin, Cindy Dale, Austin Fox, Pam Greene, Tammy Haigler, Faye Hendsley, Sudie Hicks, Steve Robbins, Rachel Rogers, Melanie Roland, Clam Sepulveda, Tamra Swanson, Anne Wilcox
Interlude Musicians: Richard LaMonte, Glen Neal, Jonathan Dale, Kendal Bray and others as announced.
Guest Narrators for The Story of Christmas
Helen Hall - Friday 12/10
Dr. Hall has been an educator and administrator in K-12 public schools and universities across the Southeastern US and abroad. She has been involved in the Lenoir Rotary, the Caldwell County Board of Education, and was inducted into the Caldwell County Schools Hall of Honor.
Don Phipps - Saturday 12/11
Dr. Phipps has served our county as Superintendent since July 2018. While his extensive background in education is very impressive (he's been a school psychologist, non-profit director of research and development, university professor and department chair, assistant principal, principal, executive director, and superintendent) we are excited to help him add "actor" to his resume!
Brayden Frasure - Sunday 12/12
Brayden is a 6th grader at Granite Falls Middle School. He has been acting since he was five years old and is known for the movies Peel and A Happening of Monumental Proportions, and the television shows Child Support and Little Big Shots. He recently filmed a movie alongside Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansen, and Steve Carell which will release next year. Locally, Brayden has performed in the plays "Beauty and the Beast" and FPA's "Elf, Jr.". Brayden also sings and plays the piano, but his biggest accomplishment has been "Little Red's Wagon". Brayden recently achieved his dream of owning a food truck to feed the homeless!
David Stevens - Friday 12/17
David has served on the Lenoir City Council since 2003. He is a CPA and a managing partner at Smith, Stevens, and Ford, PA, has been a Deacon and officer at First Baptist Church of Lenoir, and is a member of the Lenoir Rotary. David’s passion for the performing arts in Lenoir and Caldwell County has been evident as he has supported FPA for many years and was a Charter board member for the James C. Harper School of Performing Arts.
Joe Gibbons - Saturday 12/18
Mayor Gibbons has served our city in many ways for more than 15 years. He serves on the boards of Yokefellow, the Caldwell Community College Foundation, the North Carolina Mayors Association, and many others. Mayor Gibbons also serves many statewide organizations as well. We are so thrilled to have such an active and caring representative as our special guest for this one of a kind event!
Crissy Thomas - Sunday 12/19
Helen Hall - Friday 12/10
Dr. Hall has been an educator and administrator in K-12 public schools and universities across the Southeastern US and abroad. She has been involved in the Lenoir Rotary, the Caldwell County Board of Education, and was inducted into the Caldwell County Schools Hall of Honor.
Don Phipps - Saturday 12/11
Dr. Phipps has served our county as Superintendent since July 2018. While his extensive background in education is very impressive (he's been a school psychologist, non-profit director of research and development, university professor and department chair, assistant principal, principal, executive director, and superintendent) we are excited to help him add "actor" to his resume!
Brayden Frasure - Sunday 12/12
Brayden is a 6th grader at Granite Falls Middle School. He has been acting since he was five years old and is known for the movies Peel and A Happening of Monumental Proportions, and the television shows Child Support and Little Big Shots. He recently filmed a movie alongside Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansen, and Steve Carell which will release next year. Locally, Brayden has performed in the plays "Beauty and the Beast" and FPA's "Elf, Jr.". Brayden also sings and plays the piano, but his biggest accomplishment has been "Little Red's Wagon". Brayden recently achieved his dream of owning a food truck to feed the homeless!
David Stevens - Friday 12/17
David has served on the Lenoir City Council since 2003. He is a CPA and a managing partner at Smith, Stevens, and Ford, PA, has been a Deacon and officer at First Baptist Church of Lenoir, and is a member of the Lenoir Rotary. David’s passion for the performing arts in Lenoir and Caldwell County has been evident as he has supported FPA for many years and was a Charter board member for the James C. Harper School of Performing Arts.
Joe Gibbons - Saturday 12/18
Mayor Gibbons has served our city in many ways for more than 15 years. He serves on the boards of Yokefellow, the Caldwell Community College Foundation, the North Carolina Mayors Association, and many others. Mayor Gibbons also serves many statewide organizations as well. We are so thrilled to have such an active and caring representative as our special guest for this one of a kind event!
Crissy Thomas - Sunday 12/19
Junie B Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
By Allison Gregory
Junie B. Jones – Brittany Hendrix
Brittany Hendrix is fulfilling a lifelong dream with this performance. She has always wanted to be Junie B. She would like to thank her real life first-grade students for giving her all the inspiration she needs! As a theater lover for life, she is excited to be back on stage!
May – Maddy Little
Maddy Little is a senior student at Hibriten. She did her first play in 5th grade and realized that's what she is gonna do. She has been in 5 plays, counting this one, hoping to do a lot more in the future. She likes making a lot of theater friends so feel free to text her. And thanks for everyone for helping her push herself out of her comfort zone.
Herb – Brian Costin
Brian Costin is a Theater and Speech teacher at Hibriten High School. He has been active in theater over 40 years, on stage and off. He'd like to thank his wife Melissa and son Caleb for all their love and support.
Lucille – Lisa Kirkpatrick
Lisa Kirkpatrick (Lucille) Lisa Kirkpatrick has loved theatre her whole life. When not on stage, you will find her performing for her kindergarten students. Thank you to Foothills for the opportunity to be on stage with her favorite actor, her son, Justice.
Jose’ – Bianca Pittman
Bianca Pittman has been doing theatre non-stop for over 6 years, and loves it with all her heart. She is so excited and proud to be working on and offstage with this spectacular cast and crew. She'd like to give a special thank you to her ASM, James, for all the help and support they've given, and also her director Mark for giving her this opportunity. She hopes you love the show!
Sheldon – Justice Kirkpatrick
Justice has loved theater since he first set foot on the stage. He has been in over a dozen plays and is very excited to be in this one. He is also very excited to be on stage with his mother and the rest of this wonderful cast.
Mr. Scary / Grampa Miller – David Ring
David Ring most recently appeared as Father Tim in Welcome to Mitford. Before that he did Larry in Burn This, Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee, Phillipe in Heroes and Jacob in Awake and Sing.
Mr. Toot / Phillip Johnny Bob – Cameron Owens
Cameron Owens is a non-union actor working out of Granite Falls, NC. Through seven years of work, he has had the privilege of doing many projects both on stage and on screen. As well as 'Junie B.', he has been a part of other projects, including his first feature film role.
For business inquirees, reach out to him at: cameronowensacting@gmail.com
Elf Ellen – Melissa Costin
Melissa is the principal of Kings Creek School. She has been involved in theatre for over 40 years including being the Student Costume Shop Manager at Appalachian State for several years and working on and off the stage in many FPA and Caldwell County School productions. She wants to thank her husband Brian and son Caleb for their support and love.
Director: Mark Woodard
Mark is delighted to be serving as Artistic Director for FPA. After attending the Catawba College School of Performing Arts, he went on to work with dozens of regional theaters throughout the US. In addition to Foothills, he has directed shows for Hickory Community Theatre, Old Colony Players, Ensemble Stage in Banner Elk , The Gilbert Theatre in Fayetteville and The Horn in the West outdoor drama second stage. He would like to thank you for supporting live theatre at the Campus.
Stage Manager: Bianca Pittman
(See Bio listed above)
Assistant Stage Manager: James Williams
James Williams is happy to be participating in their fifth production, not as an actor, but as assistant stage manager. This being their first experience with stage managing, (and behind-the-scenes work in general), James is happy to work with such a crew to make this production happen!
Technical Crew:
Clayton Spry
After years on hiatus for his education, Clay is happy to be back in the swing of things with Junie B. Jones! It's his first time being a stagehand, and he is so excited and humbled you chose to see this show. To the cast; make memories and break a leg! To the audience; enjoy this fun Christmas production!
Auguste Theilemann
Auguste Thielemann is 15 years old and in 10th grade. This is his first time working backstage! He enjoys piano and tennis. Previous shows include Ragtime, Puffs, and From This Day Forward. Enjoy the show!!
By Allison Gregory
Junie B. Jones – Brittany Hendrix
Brittany Hendrix is fulfilling a lifelong dream with this performance. She has always wanted to be Junie B. She would like to thank her real life first-grade students for giving her all the inspiration she needs! As a theater lover for life, she is excited to be back on stage!
May – Maddy Little
Maddy Little is a senior student at Hibriten. She did her first play in 5th grade and realized that's what she is gonna do. She has been in 5 plays, counting this one, hoping to do a lot more in the future. She likes making a lot of theater friends so feel free to text her. And thanks for everyone for helping her push herself out of her comfort zone.
Herb – Brian Costin
Brian Costin is a Theater and Speech teacher at Hibriten High School. He has been active in theater over 40 years, on stage and off. He'd like to thank his wife Melissa and son Caleb for all their love and support.
Lucille – Lisa Kirkpatrick
Lisa Kirkpatrick (Lucille) Lisa Kirkpatrick has loved theatre her whole life. When not on stage, you will find her performing for her kindergarten students. Thank you to Foothills for the opportunity to be on stage with her favorite actor, her son, Justice.
Jose’ – Bianca Pittman
Bianca Pittman has been doing theatre non-stop for over 6 years, and loves it with all her heart. She is so excited and proud to be working on and offstage with this spectacular cast and crew. She'd like to give a special thank you to her ASM, James, for all the help and support they've given, and also her director Mark for giving her this opportunity. She hopes you love the show!
Sheldon – Justice Kirkpatrick
Justice has loved theater since he first set foot on the stage. He has been in over a dozen plays and is very excited to be in this one. He is also very excited to be on stage with his mother and the rest of this wonderful cast.
Mr. Scary / Grampa Miller – David Ring
David Ring most recently appeared as Father Tim in Welcome to Mitford. Before that he did Larry in Burn This, Hercule Poirot in Black Coffee, Phillipe in Heroes and Jacob in Awake and Sing.
Mr. Toot / Phillip Johnny Bob – Cameron Owens
Cameron Owens is a non-union actor working out of Granite Falls, NC. Through seven years of work, he has had the privilege of doing many projects both on stage and on screen. As well as 'Junie B.', he has been a part of other projects, including his first feature film role.
For business inquirees, reach out to him at: cameronowensacting@gmail.com
Elf Ellen – Melissa Costin
Melissa is the principal of Kings Creek School. She has been involved in theatre for over 40 years including being the Student Costume Shop Manager at Appalachian State for several years and working on and off the stage in many FPA and Caldwell County School productions. She wants to thank her husband Brian and son Caleb for their support and love.
Director: Mark Woodard
Mark is delighted to be serving as Artistic Director for FPA. After attending the Catawba College School of Performing Arts, he went on to work with dozens of regional theaters throughout the US. In addition to Foothills, he has directed shows for Hickory Community Theatre, Old Colony Players, Ensemble Stage in Banner Elk , The Gilbert Theatre in Fayetteville and The Horn in the West outdoor drama second stage. He would like to thank you for supporting live theatre at the Campus.
Stage Manager: Bianca Pittman
(See Bio listed above)
Assistant Stage Manager: James Williams
James Williams is happy to be participating in their fifth production, not as an actor, but as assistant stage manager. This being their first experience with stage managing, (and behind-the-scenes work in general), James is happy to work with such a crew to make this production happen!
Technical Crew:
Clayton Spry
After years on hiatus for his education, Clay is happy to be back in the swing of things with Junie B. Jones! It's his first time being a stagehand, and he is so excited and humbled you chose to see this show. To the cast; make memories and break a leg! To the audience; enjoy this fun Christmas production!
Auguste Theilemann
Auguste Thielemann is 15 years old and in 10th grade. This is his first time working backstage! He enjoys piano and tennis. Previous shows include Ragtime, Puffs, and From This Day Forward. Enjoy the show!!
Joe and Becky Gibbons
David & Jarma Stevens
Patrick & Angela Longano
Richard & Michelle LaMotte
Kaylynn Horn
Cynthia Alley
Mathew Anthony
Josh Harris
William Lewis
Miranda Walker
Katie Tocci
James Richards
Lori Franklin
Gwen Gibson
Ashley Causby-Hicks
The City of Lenoir
The Lenoir News Topic
Beth Woodard & the SCHS Theatre Program
Kenny Story, Maria Swanson, & Lenoir Parks & Recreation
David & Jarma Stevens
Patrick & Angela Longano
Richard & Michelle LaMotte
Kaylynn Horn
Cynthia Alley
Mathew Anthony
Josh Harris
William Lewis
Miranda Walker
Katie Tocci
James Richards
Lori Franklin
Gwen Gibson
Ashley Causby-Hicks
The City of Lenoir
The Lenoir News Topic
Beth Woodard & the SCHS Theatre Program
Kenny Story, Maria Swanson, & Lenoir Parks & Recreation
Hard Copy of Program
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