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A YEAR WITH FROG & TOADIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NH 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act OneA Year With Frog and Toad
Spring
Seeds
The Letter
Getta Load Of Toad
Alone
The Letter #2
Cookies
Act TwoThe Kite
Leaves: A Year With Frog and Toad Reprise
He’ll Never Know
Shivers
The Letter #3
Down The Hill
I’m Coming Out Of My Shell
Toad To The Rescue
Merry Almost Christmas
Finale: A Year With Frog and Toad
OUR CASTFrog ..................................................................................... Ben Morton
Toad .............................................................................. Anyssa Mitchell
Birds ........................... Dottie Charest, Kelly Frasca, Grace Greenaway,
................................. Devon Kuchta, Kathleen Laramie, Hailey Sullivan
Lizard ................................................................................ Isaac George
Lizard Crew ............................................ Shira Grossman, Ellie Klayton
Moles ............................................ Carly Fryatt, Nick Griffis, Ella Landry
Mice ..................................................... Samantha Parks, Emily Valcourt
Snail ............................................................................ Julian Jagentenfl
Snail Crew ........................ Eli Goodman, Trisha Mistry, Molly O’Connell
Turtle ................................................................................ Joshua Booth
Squirrels .............................................Shayla Melanson, Grace Morton,
.............................................................. Sarah Ross, Claire Seddon
Mother Frog .................................................................. Mary Grabowski
Father Frog ...................................................................... Jonah Savage
Young Frog ...........................................................................Nate Griffis
Large and Terrible Frog ....................................................... Andrew Tall
Ensemble Bumblebees ................... Jaiden Ackerman, Avelynn Cormier,
..................................................... Emma Duncan, Emma Mathson
Ensemble Fireflies ....................... Violet Cameron-Webb, Mary Holland,
............................................................................................ Jenna Ross
Ensemble Flowers ..................................... Siena Moskun, Emma Pearl,
...................................................................... Molly Sullivan, Mia Taylor
Ensemble Ladybugs ..................... Margaret Barker, Rebecca Manning,
...................................................................................... Briana Turcotte
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Our Production Team
Jr Actorsingers Youth Community Theater is run by volunteers.“Many hands make light work” (~John Heywood)
Without these people, the work would be impossible.
Director ........................................................................................................Carol Gorelick
Music Director ....................................................................................................Julia Killey
Choreographer ..................................................................................................Katie Tocci
Producers ....................................................................... Jenn Morton & Michelle Morrison
Audition Board/Helpers .........Evelynn Decker, Maddie Kuchta, Sarah May, Shawn Manning
Audition Accompanist ....................................................................................... Jed Holland
Orchestra Musicians ....................................... John Burkitt, Sara Dempster, Ben Gorelick,
......................................................................... Andrew Holland, Suzi Killey, Alice Regneri
Technical Director ........................................................................................ Tom Ritrovato
Lighting & Sound Design ................................... Craig Brennan & Rick Brooks & Ken Gray
Sound Operator ............................................................................................. Eric Charest
Light Operator .............................................................................................. Tom Ritrovato
Set Design ........................................................................................ Carol & Don Gorelick
Set Building/Painting ........................................... Vipul Mistry, Tina Parks, Charlie Seddon,
................................................................................................... Andy Webb, Bill Wenrich
Stage Managers ................................................................... Emily Tibbitts & Madison Roe
Stage Crew .............................................. Bob Frasca, Don Gorelick, Michelle Morrison
Costume Team: ................................... Carole Barker, Danielle Charest, Priscilla Cormier,
.............................................................................................. Lisa Laramie, Kate O’Shea
Props Team ............. Kim Cameron- Webb, Adrienne George, Carol Gorelick, Leanne Tall
Program ........................................................................................................ Silvia Harper
Photographer .................................................................................................. Jenn Morton
House Managers .................................................................Bev Frasca & Shawn Manning
Ticket Team ............................. Maureen Booth, Martha Daniels-Holland, Kerry Schneider
Concessions ........................................................................ Jane Goodman & Sarah May
Shout Out Coordinator ............................................................................. Danielle Charest
Lobby Design ...................................................................... Noelle Landry, Andrea Seddon
T-Shirt Coordinators ........................................................ Carole Barker & Amy Grabowski
Raffle Basket Coordinator ...................... Tanya Ackerman, Melissa Baxter, Andrea Seddon
Cast Party Coordinators ............................. Adrienne George, Noelle Landry, Caitlyn Pearl
THANK YOU to the many parent volunteers who helped with
moving everything back & forth between the Hall and the Theater.
Also, special thanks to the Tall family for their donation of the
rental truck!
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Kelly Frasca (Bird)- Kelly is thrilled to be part of her last Junior
Actorsingers production and thrilled to be sharing the stage with
many friends from productions past. Kelly would like to thank her
parents for their love and support. Her love of theater began to grow
after watching her father perform in the Actorsingers 2006 produc-
tion of Cats. She would like to thank the directorial staff for casting
her and the many things they’ve taught her.
Carly Fryatt (Mole)- Carly is thrilled to be a part of Frog and Toad. It
has been a great experience for her. She learned ways to become
a better singer and actor. She was most excited about having place
to go and have fun with her friends and fellow cast members. She
was part of the Fairgrounds Middle school select choir and
production The Little Mermaid at FMS as well. She had the best
time ever in the making of this play!
Isaac George (Lizard)- Isaac is excited to be performing again
with his friends at Actorsingers, having previously appeared in School
House Rock and The Music Man. In his free time, Isaac enjoys
drawing, soccer and ultimate frisbee. He would like to thank his
family for all of their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Eli Goodman (Snail)- Eli is in fourth grade at Hollis Upper Elemen-
tary School. This is his second show with Actorsingers and he is
loving every minute of it. When not rehearsing, he is playing bas-
ketball or lacrosse. Many thanks to his amazing mother, who de-
spite her forgetting to bring him to rehearsal, he still manages to
turn in an ace performance.
Mary Grabowski (Mother Frog)- Mary is thrilled to be performing
in this production of A Year With Frog And Toad! She was last seen
in the Junior Actorsingers show, School House Rock, Jr. In her
free time, Mary enjoys Irish Step Dancing, participating in her school
choir, and playing alto and baritone saxophones in her school band
and jazz band. Enjoy the show!
Grace Greenaway (Bird)- This is Grace’s third production with Jr.
Actorsingers. She is thrilled to be participating in this show with her
friends. Besides acting, her other hobbies include gymnastics, run-
ning, and reading. Grace would like to thank her family for their love
and support.
Nathan Griffis (Young Frog)- Nate is happy to be in his first show.
He is in the third grade at Center School where he plays the violin
and is on the student council. He is a brown belt in karate, plays
basketball, and loves to read. He would like to thank his parents and
his brothers for their support.
Jaiden Ackerman (Ensemble)- This is Jaiden’s second produc-
tion and she is very excited. Jaiden is in sixth grade at Elm Street
Middle school. Jaiden enjoys volleyball, reading, gymnastics and
hanging out with family and friends. Jaiden enjoys singing and
dancing and is looking forward to the challenge of a live show.
Margaret Barker (Ensemble)- Margaret is proud and excited to
be performing with the Junior Actorsingers for the first time. In
addition to acting, singing, and dancing, Margaret loves to learn
new things (in her fourth grade classroom and elsewhere), play the
piano, and spend time with her dog, Sara, and her friends. Marga-
ret would like to thank her family and friends for always encourag-
ing her.
Joshua Booth (Turtle)- Josh is happy to be back for his 4th
Actorsingers’ show. Josh has done many shows with his school
and AS, including High School Musical, Jr. (Chad Danforth),
Seussical, Jr. (Horton) (Who/Vlad Vladikoff), Honk, Jr. (Billy) and
Stuart Little (Dr. Carey). Josh’s #1 fans are his mom and brothers,
his dog and his snake. Thanks to the cast and crew for everything!
Violet Cameron-Webb (Ensemble)- Violet is thrilled to join the
company as a member of the ensemble. A fifth-year student at
Hollis Montessori School, Violet lived in Austin, Texas until her move
to New Hampshire. An avid reader, she also loves gymnastics, ski-
ing, and writing. She occasionally disrupts the peace of mind of
ordinary Muggles, just for fun.
Dottie Charest (Bird)- Dottie Charest is very excited to be one of
the Birds in Frog and Toad! You may have seen her in Annie or
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2 productions put on by Pennichuck
Middle School. Dottie has always had a love for music and the arts.
With the love and support from her family and friends Dottie is able
to do what she loves and follow her dreams!
Avelynn Cormier (Ensemble)- Avelynn Cormier is excited to be in
her first ever play! Besides acting she enjoys fashion, singing, &
playing the piano. Avelynn would like to thank Actorsingers for giv-
ing her the opportunity to be taking part in A Year With Frog &
Toad!!
Emma Duncan (Ensemble)- Emma is excited to be cast in the
Ensemble of Frog and Toad, her second production with Jr.
Actorsingers. Since last year’s School House Rock Jr., she has
definitely caught the acting and singing bug. Emma thanks her
family and friends for their support and encouragement.
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Kathleen Laramie (Bird)- Kathleen is thrilled to be performing inher 4th Jr Actorsinger show! She is a 6th grader at Gate City Char-ter School for the Arts and loves to sing, draw, dance, & act. Sheplays clarinet in her school band and enjoys spending time withfriends. She is a member of the award-winning women’s chorusNew England Voices in Harmony. Kathleen thanks her Mom & Dadfor all their love & support and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Rebecca Manning (Ensemble)- Rebecca is very excited to be in A
Year With Frog And Toad with Actorsingers. This is Rebecca’s third
show with Actorsingers. Rebecca would like to thank the cast and
crew for being so wonderful. Her brother and dad for following her
along the way and her best friends Abby and Danielle for helping
her practice the songs and dances at home!!
Emma Mathson (Ensemble)- Emma is 9 years old and from
Nashua, NH. This is her 2nd year performing in the ensemble with
the Actorsingers. She loves singing and dancing and playing soc-
cer. Enjoy the show!
Shayla Melanson (Squirrel)- Shayla is excited about her first Jr.Actorsingers production. Shayla previously had roles in 2Pennichuck MS productions, Miss Dorothy Brown in ThoroughlyModern Millie Jr & as a servant in Annie Jr. In addition to actingand singing, Shayla plays flute, loves to read and write stories, andloves to draw. Shayla is grateful to her former music teacher Mrs.Paul for encouraging her interest in music and theater.
Trisha Mistry (Snail Crew)- A Year With Frog and Toad is Trisha’ssecond adventure on stage with Actorsingers. Trisha took her firststage steps as ensemble crew of School House Rock. An avidviolin player, Trisha also enjoys playing piano and singing. Trisha’sfavorite past time includes reading, hiding from her young brother,and playing with her two pet lovebirds Kiwi and Peach.
Anyssa Mitchell (Toad)- Anyssa is overjoyed to be making herdebut with Actorsingers. Recent credits include the role of “Millie” inthe Pennichuck Middle School production of Thoroughly ModernMillie, “Pepper” in the Pennichuck production of Annie, and mul-tiple chorus shows. Anyssa is grateful for this opportunity and wouldlike to thank her friends, family, fellow cast members, and the Pro-duction team for their support.
Ben Morton (Frog)- This is Ben’s 9th musical production, but evenwith the experience of several past shows, he still gets nervous. Benenjoys singing & dancing onstage. Favorite previous roles includeGavroche in Actorsingers’ Les Miserables & Circulation Elvis inSchool House Rock Jr. Ben also enjoys juggling & clowning aroundin Flying Gravity Circus. Special thanks to the Directing Team fortheir help on this show!
Nicholas Griffis (Mole)- Nick is happy to be in his first theatrical
production. He is in the fourth grade at Center School where he
plays flute in the band. He enjoys playing Mine-craft, watching Dr.
Who, and is a brown belt in karate. He would like to thank his
parents and his brothers for their support.
Elzashira “Shira” Welin Grossman (Lizard Crew)- Shira is ex-
cited to be part of another Actorsingers production. She made her
Actorsingers onstage debut in the Youth Ensemble in The Music
Man. She has also participated in other school and camp produc-
tions. Shira enjoys playing with friends, Irish Step Dance, skiing,
and reading. Shira sends a big shout out to her classmates at Hollis
Montessori and her field hockey and basketball teammates.
Mary Holland (Ensemble)- Mary is very excited to be in A Year
with Frog and Toad. She enjoys skiing, karate and cross country.
Previous shows include Annie, Seussical, Schoolhouse Rock and
The Music Man. She’d like to thank all of her supporters and fam-
ily. What’s a good ending line? Oh... Enjoy the show.
Julian Jagentenfl (Snail)- Minions, LaCrosse, gymnastics, piano,
guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, vocals, WWE, acting, cooking -
I’m a man of many interests, if I do say so myself, and I’m thrilled to
be in my second production with Jr. Actorsingers, A Year with Frog
and Toad. Audience member, I will deliver a great performance as
snail. You can count on me! ~Julian Jagentenfl age 10
Ellie Klayton (Lizard Crew)- Ellie is thrilled to be in her second
play with Actorsingers. Ellie has also performed in two productions
with Elm Street Drama Club. She was the Wicked Witch in Sunset
Heights Elementary Wizard of Oz. Ellie would like to thank her
family and friends for their love and support.
Devon Kuchta (Bird)- Devon Kuchta is pleased to be in A Year
with Frog and Toad, her second show with Junior Actorsingers.
Devon is in the 6th grade at Hollis Upper Elementary School. She
has two sisters and a Golden Retriever named Tally. When she is
not doing theatre, Devon likes to play basketball and soccer, as well
as play the flute. Enjoy the show!
Ella Landry (Mole)- Ella is excited to be a part of this year’s Jr.
Actorsingers production of Frog and Toad! She had a blast last
year performing in School House Rock and couldn’t wait to join the
cast again this year! Ella has been studying dance for 8 years and
when she is not singing and dancing she enjoys soccer, skiing and
playing the flute! Ella would like to thank her Mom and Dad, her
grandparents and her brother Alex for being her biggest fans!
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Jonah D Savage (Father Frog)- Jonah is very excited to be part of
Frog & Toad. He is a 7th grader attending World Academy. This is
his 2nd year with Actorsingers. Jonah loves theater and would like
to thank the cast & crew for another great experience.
Claire Louise Seddon (Squirrel)- Claire is feeling blessed to have
this opportunity with Jr. Actorsingers! Claire dances at Allegro Dance
Academy and trains with Sarah Houghton at Early Music Advan-
tage. In addition to dancing and singing, Claire enjoys building
robots, making jewelry, photo editing and surfing. She wants to
thank her parents for driving her everywhere and their patience.
Hailey Sullivan (Bird)- Hailey is an eighth grader at Fairgrounds
middle school. She is currently in alto and select choir and a so-
prano in Nashua sings. This year she plays a bird. This is her
fourth year with Junior Actorsingers and is super excited to make
her last year the best. She is really sad to be leaving this year but
absolutely loves the cast and everyone who helps out with it.
Molly Sullivan (Ensemble)- Molly is a fourth grader at Gate City
Charter School for the Arts. This is her first production with Junior
Actorsingers, with her older sister, Hailey Sullivan. She is a snow-
flake, a cookie, and a flower. This is her first play that she has ever
done and is extremely happy to be here. She is super excited to be
a part of this wonderful cast and production. This truly made her
first production the best one.
Andrew Tall (Large & Terrible Frog)- Andrew is very excited about
being part of this year’s production. He is also part of the drama
club at Fairgrounds Middle School. In 2013, Andrew played Linus
in A Charlie Brown Christmas and in 2014 he was the Big Bad
Wolf in The Big Bad Musical.
Mia Taylor (Ensemble)- Mia is appearing in her 3rd Actorsingers
production. Mia is a 6th grader at World Academy where she is on
the Math Team, Peer Leadership and Drama Club. When Mia is not
busy with schoolwork she enjoys reading, drawing manga and playing
lacrosse. Mia is a proud Girl Scout Cadette. She would like to thank
all the volunteers for their help with the show.
Briana Turcotte (Ensemble)- Briana is very excited to be per-
forming in her first show! She is a 4th grader at Gate City Charter
School for the Arts. In her spare time she likes to sing, play the
clarinet, go horseback riding, and create scrapbooks. Briana would
like to thank her family for all of their love and support, and the Jr.
Actorsingers for this incredible opportunity.
Grace Morton (Squirrel)- Grace is an 8th grade student at Hollis
Montessori School. This is her 7th and final Jr. Actorsingers show.
She has also performed in The Music Man (Actorsingers) and
enjoys working backstage, especially when her brother Ben is per-
forming. Grace would like to thank her moms, the awesome pro-
ducers, for making this show happen. Enjoy the show!
Siena Isabella Moskun (Ensemble)- Siena is a student at Hollis
Montessori School. She has been singing and acting for many
years, appearing in plays with the Peacock Players, the Palace
Theater, and Actorsingers. She plays soccer with World Cup in
Nashua and the Hollis Brookline Middle School. Her other interests
include running, surfing, fashion, charity work, and photography.
Molly O’Connell (Snail Crew)- Molly is excited to be in her first
production with Actorsingers! Molly enjoys singing in the Pennichuck
Middle School Chorus and has a passion for dance and musical
theater. Molly would like to thank her family and Ms. Killey for their
encouragement and support.
Samantha Parks (Mouse)- Samantha is very excited to be in her
3rd Actorsingers production. She was also in Stuart Little and
Seussical Jr. Samantha is a 7th grader at Elm Street Middle school,
and during her free time she likes to act and dance. In her last
musical, Samantha was “Lucy Pevensie” in Narnia. Samantha would
like to thank her friends and family for all of their support.
Emma Grace Pearl (Ensemble)- Emma is excited to be perform-
ing in her second show with Actors Singers. She loves singing and
dancing with her friends. She’d like to thank her family and friends
for all their support!
Jenna Ross (Ensemble)- Jenna Ross is thrilled to be playing the
part of Firefly and Cookie in her first Actorsingers show with her
older sister Sarah. She loves being a part of such a Fun Play.
Jenna is nine years old and in third grade at Bicentennial School.
She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.
Sarah Ross (Squirrel)- Sarah Ross is thrilled to be in her first
Actorsingers show with her younger Sister Jenna . She has been
singing and dancing in several musicals at the Palace Theatre,
most recently in the Christmas Carol. Sarah is thirteen years old,
in eighth grade and a high honors student at Nashua Christian
Academy. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their
love and support.
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Our Directors
Carol Gorelick (Director)~Carol is thrilled to be directing her
third Jr. Actorsingers show (Suessical, Jr. 2013, SHR, Jr. 2014).
She is a third grade teacher in Nashua, mother of 6 children
and two fantastic grandchildren! She enjoys singing, garden-
ing, painting and nature. She also mentors student teachers,
and works on projects with Rivier University and DW College.
She serves the City of Nashua as a member of the Conservation
Commission.
She has performed in productions with various groups since she was 8 years old,
the most recent being The Music Man, and The Sound of Music with Actorsingers,
and Oliver! with the Majestic Theater. Carol is thrilled to be working with such a
wonderful cast of fine young actors and actresses, fabulous co-directors, and
super human production team. She thanks her ever supportive husband, Don,
who helps bring her visions to life with the set. She truly appreciates the commu-
nity efforts that bring this show to you! Enjoy!
Julia Killey (Music Director)~Julia is the Choral Director at
Pennichuck Middle School. She is excited to be musical direct-
ing her second show with the Jr. Actorsingers. Julia currently
directs the Pennichuck Drama Club and music directs Elm Street
Middle School’s musicals. She also enjoys working as a pianist
and accompanist for a variety of ensembles. Thank you to her
family for their love and support. Special thanks to the musicians
of the pit orchestra for sharing their incredible skill and the cast
and crew for being such a great team!
Katie Tocci (Choreographer)~ Katie is thrilled to be a part of A
Year with Frog and Toad and to have worked with these incredibly
talented kids. She has read these stories to her first grade stu-
dents and finds it incredibly cool to see the characters come to
life on stage. Jr. Actorsingers was a big part of Katie’s own child-
hood and taught her so many important lessons not only on the-
ater but on life. She is grateful to be able to pass some those
lessons on to to the next generation! To the amazing cast...you
inspire me and make me proud every day!!
Emily Valcourt (Mouse)- Emily is 12 years old and in the 8th grade
at Pennichuck Middle School. She is so excited to be in her 1st
production with Actorsingers. Emily has also played Miss Flannery
in the Thoroughly Modern Millie (2014) and Annie (2013) for
Pennichuck Middle School. Emily enjoys singing and acting. In her
spare time she loves reading. She would like to thank her parents
for their constant love and support.