MARTIN PIPPIN IN THE APPLE ORCHARD
The most innocent romance ever, by Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965), adapted & directed by Karen Fort.
A WORLD PREMIERE of this original script.
Performed on April 17, 18 & 19, 2009.
The sad girl has been immured in the apple orchard, locked in with seven keys, guarded by seven “man-hating” maidens. This is the story of how a trio of traveling gypsies - including two boys - manage to convince them to release the sad girl and embrace love. The keys to her release are found in storytelling and adventure.
Alice In Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll Directed by Karen Fort
Director & Producer: Karen Fort
Alice.........................................Elise N.
White Rabbit............................Jacob S.
Dormouse, Caterpillar..............Isabelle R.
Duchess, Gryphon...................Erica K.
Cook, Tweedledum..................Rachel H.
Frog Footman, Executioner.....LeShena McC.
March Hare, Tweedledee........Taima J.
Mad Hatter, Knave of Hearts....Joe L.
King of Hearts..........................John Joe F.
Red Queen..............................Jenny K.
White Queen............................Ida K.
Costumes by Diane Hamm. Sound by Keith Fort. Music by Kara Brillig.
A scene from our production. Alice and the Knave of Hearts.
Wickets for the croquet game.
Flamingo croquet.
Alice and the Mock Turtle
Alice eludes the Gryphon
At the Mad Hatter’s tea party. The Dormouse is sleepy, in the teapot...
The Young Actors’ Program
Beginning in 2007, we initiated a series of literature-based productions by, for, and about young people. Play selection was done by the ensemble, in consultation with director Karen Fort. These were fully staged productions. The script was edited to a practical and accomplishable length and cast size. We worked extra hard to balance the roles. All performances were open to the public, and we encouraged participation by youth age 10+, with a special focus on teens and High School age youth.
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND marked the debut of our Teen Company. These talented and dedicated youth performed at Chase Park Theater on May 18, 19, & 20, 2007.
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The Wizard of OZ performed on December 1, 2 & 8, 2007.
Dorothy......................................Elise N.
Wizard of Oz / Guardian of Oz...Bailey O.
Glinda / Wicked Witch................Jenny K.
Scarecrow..................................John Joe F.
Tin Woodman.............................Leah O.
Cowardly Lion............................Samuela N.
Costumes by Diane Hamm.
This production used the set for Taming of the Shrew, see HERE for Shrew design credits.
The Wizard of OZ
by Frank L. Baum Directed by Karen Fort
a co-production of Chicago Park District and Friends of Chase Park Theater.
Dorothy, Toto and Glinda.
Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Woodsman.
Dorothy, Toto and the Wizard
Guardian of the Gates and
Cowardly Lion
Scarecrow, Lion, Woodsman, Dorothy, and Toto - they’re off to see the Wizard!
Tin Woodsman
Cowardly Lion
Peter Pan
by J.M. Barrie Directed by Karen Fort
a co-production of Chicago Park District and Friends of Chase Park Theater.
PETER PAN performed on March 7, 8, & 9, 2008
All three performances were SOLD OUT!!!!!
Peter Pan............................Kelly U.
Tinkerbell / Smee .............. Elise N.
Michael .............................. Alandra L.
John .................................. Courtney S.
Wendy ............................... Jenny K.
Omnes / Mullins ................. Calvin K.
Slightly ................................ Kayla B.
Captain Hook ..................... John Joe F.
Curly / Jukes ....................... Bailey Rose B.
Nibs / Starkey ..................... Leah O.
Whibbles ............................. Mylin E.
Costumes by Diane Hamm.
This production used the set for Taming of the Shrew, see HERE for Shrew design credits.
LITTLE WOMEN
by Louisa May Alcott Directed by Karen Fort
a co-production of Chicago Park District and Friends of Chase Park Theater.
LITTLE WOMEN performed on May 31 & June 1, 2008.
Meg ............... Jenny K.
Jo ................... Elise N.
Marmee ......... Courtney S.
Amy ................ Leah O.
Beth ................ Mylin E.
Aunt March ..... Samuela N.
Hannah ........... Lauren K.
Aunt Carroll ..... Kayla B.
Costumes by Diane Hamm.
Winnie the Pooh
by A.A. Milne Directed by Karen Fort
a co-production of Chicago Park District and Friends of Chase Park Theater.
WINNIE THE POOH performed on November 21, 22 & 23, 2008.
All performances were SOLD OUT!
Winnie the Pooh ...... Leah O.
Piglet ................. Alondra L.
Kanga ...................... Samuela N.
Rabbit ...................... Bailey Rose B.
Owl .......................... Aurora L.
Roo / Narrator ......... Abigail St J.
Christopher Robin ... Justin B.
Eeyore ..................... Isabella A.
Costumes by Diane Hamm.
Little brothers and sisters are encouraged to attend!
The Princess Academy
in an original workshop adaptation of the book by Shannon Hale, adapted & directed by Karen Fort, with original music by Jenny Magnus & Lisa Torem. Performed on December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 2009.
