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Thank you for joining us for our second Alumni Community Theater event at Indian Creek School!  

Before we tell you about Little Women, we'd like to mention the people we were lucky enough to be around over the past several weeks.  This cast and crew clarified for us what not only "community" means, but also what Indian Creek means.  Some of them hadn't been on campus for 20 years until the stage came calling, and others just graduated in May and are about to tackle the world for the first time.  Some are faculty, and some are friends.  Regardless of where they are in their journeys, they are all proud to be part of the Creek.  Add to that our creative team, who are keen on little details like the torn paper for the projections, creating costume Easter Eggs, or finding the actual handwriting of Louisa May Alcott - and we have some top-notch Creek synergy happening. 

Watching them all converse, laugh, dance, play, and hang out for hours on end has been pure joy.  They are such individuals, but all of them perfectly represent what ICS is all about.  They are unique, kind, accepting, and proud of who they are and the work they've done. 

Little Women the Broadway Musical is a classic, just like the Louisa May Alcott novel on which it's based.  It is no wonder the show won three Drama Desk awards and gleaned Sutton Foster one of her many Tony nominations.  In this age where media and entertainment so often attempt to appear edgy or subvert expectations, LIttle Women is a refreshing return to simple and quintessential storytelling.  It is a family drama where we, the audience, can experience all the highs and lows of what family can mean.  As Music Theatre International says, "Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit."  The characters of Little Women loom large in the canon of great literature.  Enjoy seeing our actors bring them to life on stage! 

Matt and Jill

Song List

Overture
An Operatic Tragedy
Better
Our Finest Dreams
Here Alone
Could You?
Delighted
Take a Chance on Me
Off to Massachusetts
Five Forever
More Than I Am
Astonishing
The Weekly Volcano Press
Some Things Are Meant to Be
The Most Amazing Thing
Days of Plenty
The Fire Within Me
Small Umbrella in the Rain
The Weekly Volcano Press (Reprise)

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Julia Argilan '23

Clarissa

Recent ICS productions: Spelling Bee (Leaf), Shrek (Dragon), Brainstorm (herself), Oklahoma (Kate), Puffs (Hannah and others), Bring it On (ft. ensemble), She Kills Monsters (monsters). Julia is a rising second year at Oberlin, where she also recently performed in Ubu Roi (Cottice) and The Lightning Thief (Charon and others). Outside of rehearsal, you can find Julia singing with their acapella group, drawing, playing board games, or sword-fighting. She would like to thank the cast and team, her parents, and (most fittingly for this show) her sisters!

Peter H. Barna '04

Mr. John Brooke

Peter is excited to return for the second season of ACT@ICS! His previous credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino), and being told he should be in a band by multiple people after performing "Welcome to the Black Parade" at karaoke (self). By day he does his best to make sure websites are appealing to those who have vision while still being usable by those who do not. He would like to thank his wife Lisa for raising their dog Nessie alone through yet another tech week.

Logan Barnhill '23

Laurie Laurence

Recent Productions: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Barfee), Shrek The Musical (Shrek), Oklahoma! (Jud). St Martin’s Lutheran School ‘19, Indian Creek High School ‘23 Belmont University ‘27 (B.A Music Business). I’m so excited and honored to come back once again to be a part of this production! Huge thank you to our directors Jill Woodward and Matt McCormick along with our stage manager Izzy Sussman and this amazing cast I get to perform alongside with! Lastly, Im excited to announce I have released a new original song, Soul of the South by LTB, on all streaming platforms. Thanks and peace out!!

Stephanie Chambers '00

Meg March

Stephanie is thrilled to perform with ICS Community Theater for the second time as an alumna and current faculty member. Recent theater credits include: My Fair Lady (ensemble) with Church Hill Theater; 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky) with ICS; Cinderella (Marie) with Vokes Theater in Wayland, MA; Hedda Gabler (Thea Elvsted), The Music Man (Marian Paroo), Big: The Musical (Diane), Fiddler on the Roof (ensemble), Bye Bye Birdie (Mrs. MacAfee), Cabaret (props), Our Town (props), and Pride and Prejudice (props) with the Footlight Club in Boston, MA. When not involved with theater, you might find her wandering the woods with her students and the fabulous PreK team, exploring the Eastern Shore, or hanging out with her family and friends. She is so thankful to be doing theater with this wonderful and talented community!

Carly Donnelly

Beth March

Carly is honored to be in this production of Little Women. She previously played Meg in Little Women in 2013 and holds a special place in her heart for this musical. Other times you could have seen Carly is in Annapolis Summer Garden Theater’s production of Head Over Heels. Carly would like to thank many people, however she would especially like to thank her Nanny for always believing in her. Nanny, I love you too much.

Emily Judson '14

Aunt March

Recent Productions: The Prom (Costume Designer), The Play That Goes Wrong (Costume Designer), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Vice Principal Doug Panch). Education: Indian Creek School ‘14, High Point University B.A. Studio Art, Minor in Museum Studies ‘18, University of Leicester M.A. Art Museum and Gallery Studies ‘20. “Thank you to the cast, Matt, Jill, and Izzy for making this an absolute blast. Thank you Mom, Dad, Andrew, and Britta for your endless support. Double shout out to Mom for teaching me how to sew all those years ago! And finally, thank you to my students, my beans, for making every day one I look forward to. Enjoy the show!”

Cate Malachowski '23

Jo March

Past Productions: Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), Shrek (Fiona), Brainstorm (Cate), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), PUFFS (Sally Perks & Others), Bring It On (Eva), She Kills Monsters (Evil Gabbi). Cate is a rising sophomore at Rider University, studying for a BFA in musical theatre. She attended ICS and graduated in 2023. “I would like to thank my amazing family for everything they’ve done for me. I am so grateful to be in another ICS production. Finally, thank you to Mr. Mac and Mrs. Woodward for being the best directors I could ask for!”

Aidan McCaughey '24

Mr. Laurence/Knight

This is my third show as I've performed in Shrek the Musical (Bishop, Guard, Captain Hook, Ensemble) and The Prom (Reporter, Ensemble). I will be starting at Haverford College this fall as a freshman. I am very happy to have welcomed this show into my summer and it was a great time rehearsing with this group. As always, a big thank you to Ms. Woodward and Mr. McCormick for all of their help and hard work.

Campbell McCormick '24

Amy March

Past Productions: The Prom (Angie Dickinson), The Play That Goes Wrong (Sandra), Shrek the Musical (Gingy), Brainstorm (Herself), Oklahoma (Dream Laurie), Puffs (Leanne), Bring it On (Truman dance lead). I am so excited to be a part of this production, finally joining the amazing and talented people I got to see perform in last year’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Thank you to this wonderful cast for being such a supportive and friendly group to be onstage with; I’ve had so much fun with you all. Thank you to the directors and my family for being awesome and of course, my little sister Rooney who was my #1 character inspiration, I love you.

Frederick McCuiston IV '24

Professor Bhaer

Recent Productions: The Prom (Ensemble) education: Indian Creek Upper School ‘24. “I’m glad to be able to work with everyone again one last time before heading off to college, thank you to everyone who helped me come out of my shell and discover a new passion”

Maddie Mixter ‘24

Mrs. Kirk

Recent Productions: The Prom (Sheldon), The Play that Goes Wrong (Rachel/Mary Colleymore), Shrek (Pinocchio), Brainstorm (Student Director), Oklahoma (Ellen), Puffs (Narrator), Bring it On (Bridget), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Maddie graduated from Indian Creek School in 2024 and is a rising freshman at The University of Maryland, College Park planning to study Neuroscience and Theatre. “Maddie is thrilled to be participating in her first ICS Alumni show, and can’t wait to do more in the future! She would also like to thank her friends and family for all of their support! She would also like to thank Jill Woodward, Matt McCormick, Emily Judson, Izzy Sussman, and many more who helped to make this show what it is, it truly would not be possible to put such amazing productions on without their hard work! She would also like to say break a leg to the cast and crew, it has been amazing watching you all shine! Christopher Columbus! I can’t believe the shows already here!!"

Anita O'Connor

Marmee March/Hag

Credits/Productions: Annie Get Your Gun (Annie), Funny Girl (Fanny Brice), They're Playing our Song (Sonia), Mame (Mame), Footloose (Music Director), The Producers (Music Director), Oliver (Nancy and Music Director), ICS Middle School Music Director (2014-2022), Music Director for Compass Rose Theater (2011-2021). Education: B.A. in Vocal Performance from Syracuse University '82. "It's been a long time since I have been on stage, and I have enjoyed working with this wonderful cast and crew. I have been music directing at various theaters for the past 20 years, so it was fun to be on the other side. A shout out to my wonderful family and friends. Enjoy the show!!!

Carol Jones

Properties and Set

Shows include: Peter Pan, Annie, Seussical, Newsies, She Kills Monsters, Lost in Yonkers, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Prom. Her family is no longer surprised by the bizarre items found in their Amazon cart, which have included a severed hand, a gas mask, and an 8' tall carrot.

Matt McCormick

Stage Director (and spot light)

Matt has been associated with theater at Indian Creek for over two decades. After a brief flirtation with theater in college, he was recruited to work on the Creek's Middle School production of Peter Pan in 2001, and he's never looked back. Highlights for Matt include directing August Wilson's "Fences," "The Laramie Project," "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," and more recently "Puffs." He's proud of the work he's done on dozens of shows with directing partner Jill Woodward, and is even more proud that so many alums have gone on to perform and work at the highest levels worldwide! Matt is ecstatic that the community theater dreamed up years ago is now in its second season! This cast of "Little Women" truly represents what community theater is. Matt would like to thank his wife Tiffany, and his theater nerd kids, Campbell '24 and Rooney '29 for everything they put up with during every show. Now, sit back and enjoy and look for more to come from ACT@ICS every summer!

Nick Paddy '16

Sound

Past Productions: "Shrek: The Musical" (Tech Supervisor), "Frozen Jr."(Technical Director), "Willy Wonka Kids" (Technical Director), "Matilda Jr." (Technical Director), "Little Mermaid Jr." (Technical Director), "Fame" (Technical Director), "101 Dalmatians" (Technical Director), "Bye Bye Birdie" (Technical Director), "Mulan" (Technical Director), "Honk" (Technical Director), "Elf" (Technical Director), "A Year With Frog & Toad" (Technical Director), "Lion King" (Technical Director), "Jungle Book" (Technical Director), "In the Heights" (Lighting Designer), "The Great Gatsby" (Lighting Designer), "The Adams Family" (Lighting Designer), "Laramie Project" (Lighting Designer), "Hairspray" (Lighting Designer), "Fences" (Lighting Designer), "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" (Lighting Designer), "West Side Story" (Lighting Assistant); Advanced Productions (AV Tech/Production Manager)

Izzy Sussman '26

Stage Manager and Light design

Izzy is currently the "Overlord" and a rising junior at ICS. Recent Productions: The Prom (Lights/Overlord); Descendants (Lighting Helper/Overlord); The Play that Goes Wrong (Lights/Overlord); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Lights); Shrek (Lights/Underlord); Brainstorm (Lights/Underlord). Izzy would like to thank her family for always supporting her and Mr. Mac and Mrs. Woodward for being such great directors! Enjoy the show!

Jill Woodward

Music Director & Choreographer

Jill is very excited that the dream of Alumni Community Theater is in its second year! After directing over 100 shows at ICS (most of those with directing partner Matt McCormick), she is proud of this new venture and the amazing cast and crew that have come together to celebrate theater in this way. Jill has been amazed at the, sometimes literal, heights that have already been reached on ICS stages from middle schoolers flying above the stage in "Peter Pan" to over a hundred Upper School students involved in "Newsies." Seeing basketball stars become stars on stage, and watching ICS stage stars go on to perform on Broadway have been equally rewarding and full of joy. She hopes that in years to come, she will see more and more alumni and ICS community members rekindling their love of theater through the ACT project. During her 29 years at ICS, Jill has loved having the opportunity to teach performing arts in all grades, PK - 12. It has been her lifelong passion to expose students and audiences to the joy of music through meaningful and superior literature and experiences. It has been a unique opportunity to watch and work with many young Lower School students through camp, and then watch their talent and confidence grow through Middle and Upper School. Jill feels lucky to have met her wonderful husband Brad (everyone’s favorite history teacher!) at ICS and to have enjoyed both of her children, Samantha '13 and Jamie '22 at home and at school as their Mom and teacher. Thank you to this wonderful cast for being so fun and easy to work with! And a big thank you to 29 years of amazing students!

Joshua Hubbell

Photography

Lots of previous shows photographed but most recently: The Prom, A Year with Toad and Frog, The Big Bad Musical, I and You, Alice in Wonderland, Young Frankenstein, and The Play that Goes Wrong. Also enjoys wedding photography, sports photography, and horror photography. Unfortunately, since he has a degree in accounting, he isn’t legally allowed to be fun or entertaining so if you ask him about his photography he will likely end up just showing you lots of pictures of his dog.

Emily Judson '14

Costumes

This is Emily’s third show as a costume designer, and she enjoyed the challenge presented by doing a true period piece. She has been around costuming since her fourth-grade play when a little voice told the director, “My mom can sew!” Emily helped her mom with many projects through every production in Middle and High School and learned a lot from her, Rita Pavloff, and Laura Grindrod. This show’s costumes, as with all shows, started with the script and what each character became throughout the show. “I want them all to have their own personalities to match their dreams and motivations in the show. But most of all, I want the audience to get to know the March family and their victories and struggles through what they are wearing. Keep an eye out for the small details that make the difference, whether it’s a patch made from extra fabric from Marmee’s dress to hand-me-down lace from Aunt March.”

Casey Roth '28

Intern

Casey is a rising ninth grader who is new to theater. Recently, she was the back-stage manager for the Middle School production of Descendants and helped design and run the lights for the ICS Summer performance The Big Bad Musical. She is very excited for her future in ICS theater. She would like to thank Mr. McCormick and Mrs. Woodward for giving her these opportunities and would especially like to thank Izzy Sussman (ICS Overlord) for teaching her so much both in and out of the booth.

Noah Christie '28

Intern

Noah (projection) is a rising freshman at Indian Creek. Recent Productions: Descendants (sound); Annie (sound); Schoolhouse Rock (sound); Frozen (sound); Matilda (sound); Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (spotlight); Noah would like to thank his family for always supporting him. Enjoy the show!

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