Welcome to the Show!

Written & Directed by Kelsey Aicher

Narrated by Kaitlin Gould

Featuring

Kailynn Romy Barnt, François Bergeron-Proulx, & Calise Brown

as Carwyn, Lumi, & Aiden

and incredible performances by

Laurel Beekman
Katie Billups
Dan Boone
Kelsey Coon
Emily Dold
Gretchen Engle
Megan Finster
Chase Fortune
Britt Frank
Abbey Gripka
Warren Hall
Lindsay Hays

Meghan Heibel
Melissa Hoefer
Neil Likens
Amanda Marchman
Kate Moore
Thy Mullenioux
Madi Nispel
Sierra Reskin
Sonja Schulz
Lauren Schrader
Sarah Shipley
Kate Vilain

Technical Director: Colin Neukirch

Stage Managers: Anna Francis & Dee Anna Rendall

Stage Technicians: Dan Boone, Neil Likens, Chase Fortune,
Kyle Francis,
& Elena Sherman

Aerial Rigger: Elena Sherman

Lighting Design: Colin Neukirch

Projection Design: Melissa Hoefer

Costume Design: Kelsey Aicher & Elena Sherman

Poster & Graphic Design: Hello Melissa Designs

Poster Photography: Gumball Revue

PLAYBILL

ACT I

As time draws near to the prophesied destruction of the world, Carwyn goes on a journey to seek guidance on how to save the world.

0. “The Prophecy”
Performers:
Amanda, Britt, Dan, Kelsey, Lindsay, Megan, Meghan, Melissa, Sonja, Thy, Warren

1. “The Wizard of Fire”
Performer:
Calise Brown
Choreographer: Harlowe Persaud
Music: “Breathe” by Tommee Profitt & Fleurie

2. “The Wizard of Ice”
Performer & Choreographer: François Bergeron-Proulx
Music: “Enchantress Song” by Two Steps from Hell (edited by Joshua Stratton)

3. “An Ordinary Girl in an Ordinary Village”
Performers:
Dan, Gretchen, Kate M, Kate V, Katie, Lauren, Lindsay, Madi, Megan, Neil, Kailynn, Sarah, Sierra, Warren
Choreographers: Kelsey Aicher & Madi Nispel
Music: “The Real World” by Owl City

4. “The First Signs”
Performers: Emily, Sonja
Choreographer: Kate Vilain
Music: “Assembling the Troops - Emperor: Battle for Dune” by Frank Klepacki (edited by Kate Vilain)

5. “The Temple of the Wind”
Performers: Kelsey, Megan, Sarah
Choreographer: Samantha Jo Williamson
Music: “Avatar: The Last Airbender Theme” by Samuel Kim

6. “The Druids”
Performers: Kate M, Meghan, Sonja, Thy
Choreographer: Elena Sherman
Music: “Sonate Mecanique - Interlude” by Nhyx

7. “The Beloved Goddess”
Performer & Choreographer: Britt Frank
Music: “The River"” by Aurora

8. “The Wizard of Earth”
Performers: Lauren, Meghan
Choreographer: Harlowe Persaud
Music: “Fire Hunt” by 2WEI

ACT II

The prophecy comes to fruition as the Wizard of Fire and the Wizard of Ice clash at the Top of the World.

9. “Fairies of the Forest”
Performers: Amanda, Kate V, Laurel
Choreographer:
Sonja Schulz
Music: “Organum” by Max Richter

10. “Giants”
Performers: Dan, Lindsay, Megan, Warren
Choreographer: Kelsey Aicher
Music: “Forest” by Rogue Wave (edited by Kelsey Aicher)

11. “Sirens of the Lake”
Performers: Abbey, Melissa, Thy
Choreographer: Jessica Harvey
Music: “Mermaid’s Calling” by Various Artists from The Lure soundtrack & “Lullaby of Woe” by Ashley Serena (edited by Jessica Harvey)

12. “At First Sight”
Performers: Chase, Dan, François, Gretchen, Katie, Madi, Sierra
Choreographer:
Elena Sherman
Music: “Anywhere Is” by Enya

13. “The Wizard of Wind”
Performer: Sonja Schulz
Choreographers: Sonja Schulz
Music: “Evil Morty Theme (For the Damaged Coda) (Epic Version)” by Samuel Kim

14. “Battle at the Top of the World”
Performers: Gretchen, Kate M, Kelsey, Madi, Melissa, Sarah
Choreographer: Sonja Schulz
Music: “The Ritual” by Eternal Eclipse

15. “Carwyn’s Plea”
Performer: Kailynn Romy Barnt
Choreographer: Sonja Schulz
Music: “Freya” by Christian Reindl

16. “Prophecy Fulfilled”
Performers: Calise, François
Choreographers: Kelsey Aicher, Elena Sherman, & Sonja Schulz
Music: “Something Comforting” by Porter Robinson

Special Thanks

Taylor K. Agarwal
Jeremy Copling
Evelyn Francis
Kacey Henik
Jill Moore
Kirstie Moot
Susan Rendall
Erdin Schultz-Bever

Gumball Revue
Lively Streaming
Kansas City Dance Collective
Great Plains Circus Center
Skyloft Center for Movement
Theater for Young Audiences
Union Station KC

Fire & Ice is dedicated to Cassie and Nora Stevens, the inspiration behind Aiden and Lumi.

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