OCT 29 - NOV 20
book by GLEN BERGER
music & lyrics by MORGAN TAYLOR
The Emmy Award-winning writer of ARTHUR (PBS) & the Grammy-nominated composer of GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD!
directed by RANDY WHITE
choreographed by TUESDAI B. PERRY
musical direction by SAM SHANKMAN
stage managed by CAITLYN BIRMINGHAM
WHY DO APPLES FALL FROM APPLE TREES?
QUESTION THE OBVIOUS AND YOU CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY. OR IN THE CASE OF 11-YEAR-OLD ALYSSA PEABODY, YOU SPARK PANDEMONIUM AT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR!
A WORLD PREMIERE ROLLICKING MUSICAL COMEDY!
MEET THE CAST
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Eileen Doan
Alyssa
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Sabrina Edwards
Ensemble
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Sam Linda
Philip
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Jonathan Schwart
Ensemble
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Jonathan Shaboo
Ensemble
Eileen Doan (she/him) is an actor, singer-songwriter, and musician in Chicago. Previous credits include: Cambodian Rock Band (Victory Gardens Theater, City Theatre, and Merrimack Repertory Theatre); The Great Leap (Hangar Theatre, Portland Stage); Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play (Theater Wit); Anytown and New Kid (George Street Playhouse); and Unto These Hills (Mountainside Theatre). TV: Night Sky (Amazon). Her independent album Small Love is available to stream on all platforms. She is proudly represented by DDO Artists Agency. @eileeneileend | eileendoan.com
Sabrina Edwards is an actor, singer and dancer born and raised in the Chicagoland area. She returned to Chicago this summer after a year living in London and is thrilled to join the cast of Peabody. Most recently she was seen in Citadel Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors. Previous credits include: Avenue Q (MadKap); Working (Sedos London); A Chorus Line (Metropolis PAC). Sabrina is incredibly grateful to her science teacher Mom and engineer Dad for encouraging her love of both science and the arts, providing her with the ultimate preparation for this show! She is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent. @sabrina.shavonne | www.sabrinaedwards.com
Sam Linda is a Chicago-based actor and theatre maker. He was raised in Houston, TX and graduated with a BA in Theatre from Northwestern University in 2020. Throughout his theatrical education, his interests expanded from musical theatre and tap dance to include Shakespeare, clown, puppetry, circus, theatre for young audiences, and anything that engenders a childlike wonder. Most recently, Sam was seen in Windy City Playhouse's A Recipe for Disaster! starring Rick Bayless. During quarantine, Sam fulfilled a long time goal of becoming a certified Original Hot Yoga teacher and maintains an almost daily practice. He'd like to thank his parents and sister for being the best support system anyone could ask for.
Jonathan Schwart (he/him) is honored to be part of the world premiere of Peabody. Chicago credits include: Mary Rose (Black Button Eyes Productions); The Secret of My Success (Paramount Theatre); The Music Man (Goodman Theatre); Caroline, or Change (Firebrand Theatre); Grand Hotel (Kokandy Productions; Jeff Award – Performer in a Supporting Role in a Musical); and Ragtime (Griffin Theatre; Jeff Award – Best Ensemble). TV: Chicago Fire. Training: The ACADEMY at Black Box Acting, The Second City Music Program. Education: UT Austin (BBA Finance, BA Economics), UChicago (Master of Public Policy). Represented by DDO Artists Chicago. For Mom and Morgan.
Jonathan Shaboo is an SWANA-Canadian actor, director and comedian who has appeared on CBC’s Tallboyz and YouTube channels (Trophy Husbands, Wishful Genies) where his sketch comedy has gathered millions of views. A four-year veteran of The Second City Toronto and graduate of The School at Steppenwolf, Jonathan is proud to be a founding member of Bramble Theatre in Chicago and is slated to direct Evil Perfect (premiere) fall 2023. RECENT CREDITS: Jake in the US National tour of Evil Dead: The Musical (Starvox Ent.), Buddy in We Will Rock You (Starvox Ent.) The Ministry of Mundane Mysteries (OtM).
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
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Glen Berger
Book
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Morgan Taylor
Music and Lyrics
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Randy White
Director
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Tuesdai B. Perry
Choreographer
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Sam Shankman
Music Director
Glen Berger’s (he/him) plays include Underneath the Lintel (450 performances Off-Broadway, 350 productions worldwide). TV credits include two Emmy Awards and 200+ episodes for children’s series. Glen was the co-bookwriter for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (directed by Julie Taymor with music by Bono and Edge of U2). His memoir Song Of Spider-Man—the harrowing tale of Turn Off the Dark’s creation—was published by Simon & Schuster.
Morgan Taylor (he/him) is a Grammy-nominated composer and the creator of the popular multimedia Gustafer Yellowgood project. In addition to his off-Broadway work, Morgan toured and/or worked with Wilco, Duncan Sheik, Lisa Loeb, etc.
Randy White (he/him) was founding Artistic Director of Cardinal Stage in Bloomington, IN., where he inaugurated the “Cardinal for Kids” series. In NYC, he directed Theatreworks USA’s Max and Ruby, (off-Broadway/national tour), Glen Berger’s Underneath the Lintel, assisted on Disney’s The Lion King, etc. He has directed at many regional theaters and universities. In Chicago, Randy directed The Wizard of Oz at the Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, and Curious George and Knuffle Bunny at Northbrook Theatre. For the Greenhouse, he directed Truman and The Birth of Israel and was nominated for an Equity Jeff Award for his critically acclaimed production of Midsummer (A Play with Songs). He also directed YPT’s inaugural production of Knuffle Bunny.
Tuesdai B. Perry is elated to be working with YPTC again! Tuesdai B. actively works as a director, choreographer, performer, educator, and teaching artist, teaching dance, voice, theatre, and more for ages two and up in the city, suburbs, and beyond. She proudly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Directing and Creative Writing from Western Illinois University; she has also studied jokering Theatre of the Oppressed with TONYC and Unrehearsed Shakespeare. Selected credits. Direction/Choreography: The G.O.A.T., or Who is Ximone; Come When I Call (Theatre L'Acadie); The Ridiculous Darkness (Sideshow Theatre Company); "Nothing At All" music video (Cardboard People); Knuffle Bunny (Young People's Theatre of Chicago), A Christmas Carol (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre). Performance: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - [Chicago premiere, Jeff-awarded] (Pride Films and Plays); The Wiz (Emerald City Theatre); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Elephant and Piggie: We Are in a Play! (Citadel Theatre); Crowns; Home [BTAA nomination, Phylicia Rashad Award for Most Promising Actress] (Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre). “To all: love, light, and solidarity.” #RepresentationMatters