Stage Door Productions

Hello everyone, 

I want to start this message off by thanking everyone for auditioning! We had large number of actors audition for the play! This was a very talented group of kids we had audition and you certainly made our job tough! There have been shows with Kids on Stage in the past, where we have been able to cast everyone that auditioned. However, with this particular show and a smaller performance venue, we are not able to do so.

One important lesson in auditioning is that the cast list may come with disappointment for the actors that did not get the part that they want. When you have a large number of children auditioning, not every child will get to be a “lead role.” However, this does not mean that their role is not important. At this age, it is important for the actor, the parent, and the director to ensure that every child finds the value of contributing to the process. Every character in this cast is essential to the play, as the best moments of the musical are going to come from the entire ensemble of characters rather than from the performance of a particular lead. Anything you can do to help us reinforce this message will be greatly appreciated.  We will discuss each child's role at the parent meeting. If you decide that this play is not going to be worth your time, please let me know as soon as possible.

If your child was not cast, do not be discouraged. There are many ways for your child to gain experience and continue to learn as an actor. There have been many actors who have come through our program in our camps and classes, and in the very next production been cast as a lead. Kids on Stage offers 2-3 productions a year, as well as camps and classes. I would love to talk with you more about our program and how it can benefit your actor in training. I can also let you know about other opportunities in the area.

Please plan to join us for the production when it performs during the last weekend in March. Our next acting opportunity for kids will be our summer camps and classes, so be looking for that information in the coming months. You can stay updated through our website, www.stagedoorproductions.org, or on Facebook, search fanpages: Stage Door Productions.

Also, we are always looking for help from kids (and their parents) with the technical side of each production. Please let me know if you are interested in helping with costumes, lighting, props, scenery, sound, ushering, or publicity. If you want to be involved, we would love to have your help!

The parent meeting for cast members will be Monday, January 23 from 6:30-7:30. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30-8:30. We need one parent from each household to attend this meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting, please let me know. Due to our limited rehearsal space, we ask that your children do not come to this meeting, unless you cannot arrange any other way. The meeting and rehearsals will be held at Spotswood Baptist Church, Units 5-6. This is the same location as auditions. Please bring your calendar to the meeting with any possible conflicts.

Thank you for bringing your child to audition for The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. and I hope to see you soon!

Matthew Armentrout
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr, Director
Kids on Stage Coordinator, Stage Door Productions


The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. Cast List

Stanley: Jakob Bailey

Arthur: Phillip Petro

Mr. Lambchop: William Goldstein

Mrs. Lambchop: Sarah LoBianco

Caleb: Muggs Leone

Jackson: Bridger Johnston

Jacob: Ryan Bastianelli

Cousin Sophie: Alexis Donahue

Bulletin Board: Michelle Bair

Mrs. Cartero: Amanda Marshall

Doctor Dan: Bradley Meadows

Nurse Betty: Sierra Hastings

King of the Cool Kids: Aviva Clayman

Cool Kid 2: Zack Lesser

Cool Kid 3: Sebastian Sobiesczcyk

Cool Kid 4: Sara Bastianelli

Bird # 1: Jordan Moffatt

Bird # 2: Ghazal Yazdani

Bird # 3: Alexa Levis

Hollywood Agent: Ilona Bailey

Hollywood Assistant # 1: Natalie Buchanan

Hollywood Assistant # 2: Alexa Norbeck

Wannabes: Riley Koch, Eleanor Dudley, Sierra Lawrence, Shelby Hastings, McKenzie Girvan, Caitlin Delong, and Aubrey Reese

Samantha: Samantha Frain

O. Jay D’Art: Matt Babineau

Mona Lisa: Maddie Johnson

Napoleon: Phillip Gaul

Sneak Thief: Brent Kneipp

Herb Wavecrest: Patrick Foreman

Kiki: Charlotte Crane

Assistant Director: Caleb Short

Bakini Wahini: Sky Wilson

Dancers: Kayla Brown, Keegan Fredrick, Julia Glasser, Hannah Lewis, Meghan Gates, Maddy Foreman, and Katie Estwick