The cast and crew for Ponca Playhouse’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” has concluded the first weekend of their show to packed crowds. The show is a delightful musical that will please all ages. The Peanuts gang is directed by Chad Anderson, who says, “Everyone is having so much fun with this show. The material is some of the most well-written, crowd-pleasing stuff in the entire cannon. The cast consists of some of the most talented folks in the area, and I’m privileged to direct them and play on stage with them.”
Cast members for this production are mostly well-known in the community, with Ryan Brown as Charlie Brown, Cara Cassens as Lucy, Chris Schelp as Linus, Kyla Radaker-James as Sally, Caden Coffey as Schroeder and director Chad Anderson finishing out the cast as Snoopy. Some of the crew includes Kelly Riddle as producer, Truman Hague as stage manager, Meghann Borum as costume designer and Amberlynn Kelly securing props and serving as assistant stage manager.
Riddle says Chad indicated this is the fifth time he’s been part of a “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” production. That’s how much he enjoys this script and knows that audiences will enjoy it.
Of the costumes for the production, Borum says, “We are bringing the original sketches to life in a way that feels both fresh and nostalgic and strikes a note of whimsy.” Since many of our audience members have seen Borum’s work in the past, they know there is much to look forward to with this show!
The production just wrapped up its first weekend of shows, but it will be showing for one last weekend, December 13-15th, 2024. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Ponca Playhouse will again collaborate with City Arts and local artists during the production for a lobby display that represents the emotions of the production.
If you haven’t gotten your tickets to the upcoming production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, you may want to get them now by visiting www.poncaplayhouse.ludus.com . You can see available seats and select yours. You can also call the theater at 580-765-5360, and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain time, but seats may not still be available at every performance, so you may want to check if you are driving in from a distance!
Director Anderson says, “People will love this show!” Get your tickets and join the always fun Peanuts gang at the Playhouse!
