A NYT Playmakers Production

 Lessons from Fairytale High

Lessons From Fairytale High

An original production developed and written by NYT STUDENTS

MAY 9-10, 2025

CAST

Sadie / Young Mary… Cammi

Mom / Regina / Mother Gothel… Kendall

Grandma Mary… Emerson

Jack / Gaston / Flynn Rider… Clayton

Snow White… Charlotte

Belle… Desiree

Nala… Josie

Rapunzel… Maya

Principal Heart… Samanatha

Karen / Simba... Dylan

Alice… Kiera

SCENE

  1. Sadie’s House
  2. Fairytale High
  3. Sadie’s House, the Next Morning

CREATIVE TEAM

Director … Kristel Jelinek Brown

Assistant Director … Kyle Stockburger

Stage Manager ... Veronica Legler

Costume Designer … Josie Cantalupo

NORTHGLENN ARTS STAFF

Executive Producer … Michael Stricker

Artistic Producer … Patrick Berger

NYT Program Director … Kimberly Jongejan

Production Stage Manager … Veronica Legler

Technical Director … Daniel Mori

Assistant Technical Director … Wren Tran Ryder

Marketing Manager … Terra Mueller

Patron Services Coordinator … Mel Schaffer

Patron Services …

Ken Lassiter

Maria Navin-Lassiter

Ana Guzman

Victoria Caraballo

Kendra Layne

Fatimah Totten

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

Welcome to Fairytale High!! We are thrilled to have you as part of not only the world premiere of this original work, but also the inaugural event of the Northglenn Youth Theatre’s Playmakers ensemble. Playmakers presents a unique opportunity for young people to have a different level of engagement in the creative process, through devised theatre – a collaborative approach to creating an original theatre piece with no pre-existing script. Using improvisation, games, writing activities, music, visual art prompts, and more this creative group of young people played, brainstormed, and dreamt up the story you’re about to see over a handful of rehearsals. It has been a delight to witness their growth, creativity, teamwork, and friendship over the last few months. Kyle and I are grateful to have taken this whimsical and hilarious journey with them and are looking forward to the worlds we have yet to build together. Thank you to Patrick, Kimberly, and the NYT family for championing this process. And to you, dear audience, for supporting this work.

Kristel Jelinek Brown (Director) is ecstatic to return to the NYT! She is a director, educator, intimacy choreographer, and co-founder of Dandelion Arts Collective, an arts and public health nonprofit. Her direction has been featured at CU Boulder, Metro University, the Crested Butte and Bayview Music Festivals, the DCPA, and Parlando School of Musical Arts. Performance credits include regional theatre, 1st Nat’l tour of Urban Cowboy, and principal vocalist for Norwegian Cruise Lines. BFA in Theatre Performance from CU Boulder, MA in Applied Theatre from the CUNY.

Kyle Stockburger (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be working on his first NYT production! He is a teaching artist currently serving at Jefferson Jr/Sr. High School. His performance credits include work at Here Arts Center in New York, REDCAT in Los Angeles, Teatro Experimental in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Town Hall Arts Center. He has directed projects at Dixon Place and the CalArts Coffeehouse Theatre. His short film Tom’s Bench won Best Quarantine Short at the 2021 Astoria Film Festival. Education: BFA in Theatre Performance from CU Boulder, MFA in Acting from CalArts.

Josie Cantalupo (Costume Designer & Nala) is in 9th grade and this is her 1st production with NYT. She has enjoyed historical interpretation at Walker Ranch. She has also written several monologues to portray historical figures including Nellie Bly and Ada Lovelace through Young Chautauqua. Stage productions include The Snow Queen, The Magical Land of OZ, The Little Mermaid and her dream role as Jojo in Seussical the Musical. She has also taken classes in accents, theatre dance, tap and improv. Josie enjoys playing violin, designing costumes, reading, writing and art.

CAST BIOS

Samantha Allingham

Samantha is excited for her 3rd production at NYT. Previous shows include: The Addams Family, Elf, Sister Act, and Something Rotten. Samantha is a sophomore at Stargate where she is a member of the Thespian Troupe, Improv Club, and Spanish NHS. When not on stage, you can find her dancing. She would like to thank her family for inspiring her to follow her dreams and to the cast for being such a great group to work with.

Desiree Kennison

Desiree is excited for her 4th production with NYT! Her previous shows include Game of Tiaras, Percy Jackson (Tech), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Desiree is a sophomore at Eagle Ridge High, where she is involved in both Speech and Debate and the Drama Club. When she’s not on stage, Desiree enjoys spending time with her family and drawing

Keira Phillips

This is Keira 1st year at NYT and didn’t know how it would go but she having a great time. Keira is 13 and is a 7th grader at Doral Academy. Keira loves music, singing, biking, and acting. She only has a little experience and acted in her first play last year! Keira is proud of making it this far and of learning to take chances and exploring new things. Keira wants to thank her Mom, Dad, Crystal, and Kyle for helping with her dreams to be actor one day!

Emerson Shumate

Emerson is excited to be back at NYT! Her favorite roles have included Ladahlord in James and the Giant Peach and The Lady in Red in Enchanted Bookshop. When not on stage you’ll find their nose in a book or singing at the top of their lungs. For this role, they studied their grandma but had to be a little meaner! Emerson would like the thank the cast and directors for creating this marvelous show.

Charlotte Brown

Charlotte is thrilled to be making her NYT debut! Some of her favorite past roles include: Ladahlord in James & the Giant Peach, Jr, Beaky in Honk, Jr, Ensemble in Alice in Wonderland, and Gretel in The Sound of Music. She is a 7th grader at Broomfield Heights Middle and a member of MCDA’s Mountain Arts Dance Ensemble. She loves reading, dancing, art, and food! Thanks to M, D, B, and P and the wonderful humans in this cast.

Clayton Dains

Clayton is thrilled to be part of his 2nd NYT production! Previous shows include: Frozen Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr and The Lightning Thief. He is an 8th grader at Woodrow Wilson Academy and participates in soccer, basketball, and theater club. When not on stage, he is roller skating, 3d printing, or hanging out with his friends. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him and giving him constant advice and assistance, and the amazing cast who created a fantastic show!

Kendall Whitlock

Kendall is excited for her 1st NYT show. She is a 7thgraderat Broomfield Heights, where she is a part of Dream Team (student council)the theater class and choir. When she is not doing theater, you can find her reading or dancing. She would like to thank her family for supporting her and the cast and directors for making this a great first production for her to be apart of.

Maaya Lindgren

Maaya is 17 and attends Northglenn High. She has fallen in-love with theatre since her first show at 14. She has played many roles at NGHS such as Harry Potter and Susie Bones in Puffs, Fletcher in Freaky Friday, and the singing telegram girl from Clue. She is very excited for this show because Rapunzel is her favorite Disney princess. She would like to thank her amazing directors and cast for this fun experience.

Cammi Kinsey

Cammi is excited to be back at NYT for her 3rd production. She performed in Madagascar and Shrek. She has also performed in other shows for Freak Flag Theater. Cambrie is at Hulstrom where she is a member of NJHS and will be performing in Pirates the Musical. When not on stage, you can find Cambrie competing in gymnastics, reading, and trying her hand at a variety of arts and music. She’d like to thank the cast, her friends, and famiy for supporting her during this show.

Dylan Peters

Dylan is excited for her 1st production with NYT. Her previous shows are: Newsies, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Mary Poppins. (Though her favorite is the NYT Playmakers show, Lessons from Fairytale High.) Dylan is a Freshman at Legacy High, participating in band and prom committee. Dylan would like to thank her family for supporting all her extracurricular activities, all the past and current cast members for being an amazing group, and Lin-Manuel Miranda for inspiring her to participate in theater.

NYT AUDITIONS

Northglenn Youth Theatre

Auditions for youth actors age 12-18

(previous acting experience encouraged, but not required)

  • The Tempest William Shakespeare

SIGN-UP START: MAR 25

Auditions: MAY 6-8

Callbacks: MAY 10

Performances: AUG 1-3

FEE: $250, payable only if cast (Scholarships available)

  • Elf The Musical

SIGN-UP START: JUL 8

Auditions: AUG 19-21

Callbacks: Aug 23

Performances: Nov 14-23

FEE: $250, payable only if cast (Scholarships available)

Northglenn Youth Theatre Jr.

Auditions for youth actors age 8-12

  • Finding Nemo Jr.
SIGN-UP START: JUN 10

Auditions: JUL 22-24

Callbacks: JUL 26

Performances: SEP 26-29

FEE: $200, payable only if cast (Scholarships available)

Auditions are by appointment only .

For more information and to sign up,

visit NorthglennArts.org/Auditions

NORTHGLENN YOUTH THEATRE ACADEMY – CREATIVE SUMMER CAMPS

From learning new acting techniques to perfecting your dance moves, summer is all about unleashing your inner star and building your actor’s toolbox.

Summer 2025:

  • NYTA Camps run 9am-noon & 1-4pm.
  • Bring a lunch and make it a FULL DAY CAMP when you add the 12-1pm supervised lunch.

Affordable Classes – Boundless Inspiration

NorthglennARTS.org/education