SNOOPY!!!
With special arrangement from Concord Theatricals
Welcome to Uptown Stage!
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This performance will have a 15 minute intermission.
Produced with the Generous Support of
Musical Numbers:
Act I
“The World According to Snoopy” – Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Peppermint Patty, & Ensemble
Reprise: “The World According to Snoopy” – Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Peppermint Patty, & Ensemble
“Snoopy’s Song” – Snoopy & Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, & Peppermint Patty
“Edgar Allen Poe” – Peppermint Patty, Lucy, Sally, Linus, Charlie Brown, & Ensemble *
“I Know Now” – Lucy, Sally, & Peppermint Patty
“Vigil” – Linus
“Clouds” – Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Peppermint Patty, & Ensemble
“Where Did That Little Dog Go?” – Charlie Brown
“Daisy Hill” – Snoopy
Act II
“Bunnies” – Snoopy
“The Great Writer” – Snoopy & Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Peppermint Patty, & Ensemble *
“Poor Sweet Baby” – Peppermint Patty
“Don’t Be Anything Less Than Everything You Can Be” – Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, & Peppermint Patty
“The Big Bow-Wow” – Snoopy & Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, & Peppermint Patty
“Just One Person” – Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Lucy, Woodstock, Sally, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, & Ensemble
indicates strobe-like lighting effects are used during this musical number
Austyn Acker: Lucy
Austyn Acker is an upcoming sophomore at Slippery Rock University, pursuing a BFA in Acting with a concentration in Musical Theatre. She has recently been seen as NIght Train in the world premiere of Techies and as the assistant director and a swing for The Fantasticks. In her free time, she enjoys writing music (@austynlynn on tik tok) and doodling! She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and the wonderful director and stage manager for giving her this opportunity.
Alex Alfonso: Charlie Brown
Alex Alfonso (Charlie Brown) — Alex is thrilled to play his favorite comic strip character of all time: Charlie Brown! He has been in various productions—onstage and off—with New Tampa Players and other Tampa area theatre companies for nearly a decade... you may not recognize him; he was much hairier then. Favorite credits include Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Sound of Music (Uncle Max), Seussical the Musical (Wickersham Brother), Chess in Concert (Soloist), Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (Greg Pierotti) and the title role in Clavico! A Most Peculiar Musical Comedy (Tampa Bay Theatre Festival). When he isn’t dealing with Snoopy’s antics and failing to kick footballs, Alex works as a middle school teacher for Pasco County Schools. Enjoy the show!
Thalia Arbealez: Woodstock
Thalia Yvanna Arbelaez is 29 years old. Her biggest passion is dancing and acting. Thalia achieved many accomplishments throughout her life.
Thalia is currently a certified Zumba Instructor and has held a part- time job as a Zumba instructor for the Montessori Academies. She also loves volunteering at Gigis Playhouse and currently serves on the Outreach Committee and inspiration team where she mentors and encourages others with special needs to get involved.
Thalia enjoys attending the Fantastic friends program because it allows her to plan activities but most importantly it helps her to improve social and language skills. In her spare time, Thalia spends countless hours every week practicing Rhythmic Gymnastics. She is at a level IV and determined to reach a level VIII. When Thalia is not practicing she can be considered an expert at solving crossword puzzles, but coloring and drawing has heart too.
Thalia made her stage debut this year as Mary Poppins in New Tampa Player’s Penguin Project performance of Mary Poppins, Jr.
Thalia is a wonderful young lady with so much passion and spirit. Her personality and demeanor is always an inspiration to everyone she meets. Thalia never gives up and is determined to learn new things by pushing herself to be the best she can be. Thalia is excited to be involved with this production of Snoopy and loves being Snoopy’s sidekick, Woodstock.
Thalia is grateful for all that she has achieved, and also grateful for her parents, coach, teachers, mentors, family, and friends. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kyle Billington: Snoopy
Kyle Billington (Snoopy) is thrilled to be returning to NTP to be apart of Snoopy the Musical. Kyle is no stranger to musical theater, and has appeared in many musicals such as Sound of Music (Rolf), Little Women (Professor Bhaer), She Loves Me (Georg), The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin), and Violet (Flick). He recently acquired his license as a registered nurse and is working at a local hospital, loving every minute of it! Kyle would like to thank his girlfriend, choreographer, and fellow cast mate, Liv (Sally Brown) for being such a big supporter. He’d also like to thank his director, Frank Meekins and his stage manager, Nora Paine for being awesome leaders and putting on such an amazing production!
Olivia Carr: Sally & Choreography
Olivia is thrilled to have had the opportunity to choreograph and preform in this production of Snoopy! She wants to thank the tremendously talented cast for working so hard and making this run so fun! Some of Liv's favorite roles have been Leisl (The Sound of Music), Sally Brown (Snoopy), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), and Young Violet (Violet). Recently Liv has been promoting her music business, Kodachrome, with her fellow castmate and best friend Kyle Billington (Snoopy). Together they run events such as karaoke and open mic's as well as preform at local establishments. Olivia also teaches vocal lessons and enjoys interning at her Dance studio ABASI Dance Lab. She is extremely blessed by all the love and support from her family and is looking forward to the many opportunities to come.
Desiree Cole: Violet Gray
Desiree Cole (Violet Gray) has a stutter (speech impediment) and a learning disability. She is excited to be in this show. She's now been in 10 shows: Ensemble (Monty Python's Spamalot), Jane Banks (Mary Poppins JR.), Orphan Ensemble (Annie JR.), Middle Elsa (Frozen JR.), The Ghost of Christmas Future/Ensemble (A Christmas Carol), Nipper - the smallest member of Fagin's gang (Oliver!), Beverly - one of the Sunday school kids (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Thing 1 (Seussical), and Ensemble (A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley). And she also has been in virtual cabarets singing as Young Fiona (Shrek) and Little Inez Stubbs (Hairspray).
Dakota Sage Henry: Peppermint Patty
Dakota Sage Henry is thrilled to play Peppermint Patty in Snoopy with the New Tampa Players. As the youngest member of the cast she is honored to be on stage with such talented actors and actresses. Dakota has been involved in musical theatre since she is 5 years old. She has played a variety of roles such as Amaryllis in Music Man, Frumah Sara in Fiddler on the Roof, Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate factory, Iago in Aladdin, Macavity and Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat in CATS, a Bowery Beauty in Newsies and the ensemble in Les Miserables. Dakota has been a part of Broadway Artist Alliance since 2019 and hopes to continue to grow in her craft. In addition to theatre Dakota is an active member and officer in FFA and 4H, loves to dance and is excited to start High School in the Cambridge Program this fall.
Roman Ricardo: Linus
Roman Ricardo is a Junior at Florida Southern College and a double major BFA Musical Theatre and BFA Technical Theatre with a focus in lighting and is happy to be back with NTP! At school, Roman has performed in shows such as "Godspell" (Telly) and "Songs for a New World" (Man 1). He has also done a few films such as "Pyromania" (Jack). Roman would like to thank Mrs. Nora and Frank for the opportunity, his family and friends for the support, as well as the cast for being so helpful with the process when he returned home from Africa! @roman_is_gone
Amanda Schapiro- Patty
This is Amanda's second performance with New Tampa Players. Her previous works include Hunchback of Notre Dame, Steampunk Shenanigans, Sister Act, and Annie. Amanda also works as a co-director with Broadway Everyday Star Theater and Tampa Bay Family Theater, both geared towards younger actors (K-college). The high school math teacher also enjoys volunteering with children's ministries, boxing, playing multiple musical instruments,and editing. She would like to thank Frank and Nora for this wonderful opportunity to work with this cast.
G. Frank Meekins- Direction and Musical Direction
Originally from Boston, Frank moved to Tampa in 1998 and since that time has worked with many local high school and community theatre groups throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. He musically directed NTP’s first production, They’re Playing Our Song, in addition to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Music Man, Camelot, Annie, Pippin, She Loves Me, Beauty and the Beast, Addams Family, Legally Blonde, Annie, and Little Mermaid. He directed and musically directed NTP’s productions of A Grand Night for Singing – Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical Revue, The Sound of Music, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Mary Poppins, Into The Woods, Quilt, and Snapshots. Recently, he directed NTP’s 2021 production of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later. Involved in all aspects of musical theatre from set design and construction to lighting design and execution, from stage management to directing and musically directing, Frank has participated in over 350 productions throughout New England and Tampa Bay including A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, Chicago, Urinetown, Honk, Mame, Hello Dolly, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oklahoma, Annie Get Your Gun, The Boyfriend, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, All Shook Up, Perfectly Frank, Anything Goes, Caba-ret, Gypsy, Tommy, La Cage aux Folles, Rag-time, Little Shop of Horrors, Baby, Damn Yankees, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Into the Woods, I Do – I Do, Jane Eyre, A Little Night Music, West Side Story, Evita, Where’s Charley, The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Once Upon a Mat-tress, Carousel, Big River, Footloose, Pirates of Penzance, South Pacific, Whoopee, Bells are Ring-ing, Brigadoon, Bye Bye Birdie, Cabaret, Nun-sense, My Fair Lady, Oliver, No No Nanette, Sweet Charity, Brigadoon, The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Legally Blonde as well as the operas Carmen, Turandot, and Die Fledermaus. Frank often participates in various events with the Florida State Thespians. He would like to thank his partner of 22 years, Tim Huff, for all his support.
Production Team
Director and Musical Director: G. Frank Meekins
Choreographer: Olivia Carr
Stage Manager: Nora Paine
Assistant Stage Manager: Roe Peterson
Sound Design: Blaise Paine
Sound Technician: Blaise Paine
Props: Tami Carr
Costuming: Shelley Giles
Set Construction: Ray and Tami Carr, Joshua Paine
Set Painting: Tami Carr, LeAnn Klein, James Cass
Backstage Crew: Zoe Paine
Piano: G. Frank Meekins
Percussion: Katie Carr
A Note from the Director:
Charlie Brown is a staple of American culture and life since the 1950's. Many of us grew up watching Charlie Brown and the gang and their adventures in Sunday newspapers. Authored by Charles Schultz, Peanuts had over 17,000 comic strips printed. Many of us remember the Peanuts Holiday Specials like A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
The Peanuts gang has appeared on stage more than once-- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 1967 and what you are about to see Snoopy!!! performed first in San Francisco.
We love these characters-- Snoopy, a beagle with human thoughts and emotions. Charlie Brown, the every-man character, who just cannot catch a break, but lives life with determination. Sally, his little sister, who might have a small crush on Linus.
Lucy is bossy and opinionated, but cuts right down to the truth of the matter. Her younger brother, Linus, who is reflects on everything with a sense of faith, morality, and justice.
Peppermint Patty joined the gang later in the comic strip, but became a well-known character with her loyalty, ability to misunderstand almost anyone, and constantly falling asleep in class.
Thank you to our cast who have worked tirelessly to perfect each character. From blocking to choreography to vocals to the dreaded box changes, we have thrown a lot at you very fast and you have risen to the challenge!
Many people have worked so hard behind the scenes to make these characters and their world come to life on this stage for you today. Thank you to our Sally, who is also our choreographer-- Olivia! She has really brought our group numbers to life! Thank you to Shelley Giles for bringing our characters to life with costumes and wigs! They are perfect! Thank you to Tami Carr for working so hard to make each prop like it was in the comic strip itself! We have puffy clouds, a cartoon baseball glove, newspapers, dog bowls, and even comic letters.
Thank you to Keith and Carlyn Postle and Keith Eisenstadt for helping us setup lights and sound! Thank you to Joshua Paine, the whole Carr family, Leiann, and James for helping us get the set built, painted, and detailed. It looks amazing!
Thank you to our crew- Blaise, Roe, and Zoe for helping to make everything run smoothly!
Thank you to ThinkTank Theatre and Seth Travaglino for lending us much needed set pieces, costumes, and props.
Thank you to my spouse, Tim Huff, for his never-ending love and support. Last, but not least, thank you to you, the audience for your support of our cast and crew and New Tampa Players!
Thank you to all of our volunteers who have worked so hard to make this production of Snoopy!!! possible.
Special Thanks:
ThinkTank Theatre
Keith Eisenstadt
Keith Postle
Seth Travaglino
Molly McCann and Nick Wahab
James Cass and Picture This of Palma Ceia
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