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Qwynn Daly (Jessica)
Since she was a small child, 11 year old Qwynn has enjoyed singing, dancing & performing. She has participated in voice, hip-hop, ballet and tap as well as acting classes. This fall she will be attending 6th grade at Moorlands Elementary. Some of her previous roles include: Bunny, Peggy Sue the Wicked Step-Sister and Captain Jack the Pirate. She is dedicating her performance to Mr. Mojo Risin, her pug.
Jan Dunlap (Mom-Myrtle Meadowlark)
Jan is thrilled to be doing her first show for Redwood, as Mom and Myrtle Meadowlark, but is usually found at Evergreen Family Theatre teaching and directing youth, performing with “Stage Coach…Theatre on Wheels” and serving on the Board of Directors. She wants to thank God and her supportive family and friends, but especially Hannah.
Mark Reilly (Dad/Buford Bullfrog)
Mark joins his third production with Redwood Theatre. His earlier performances included “Herbert” in Domestic Tranquility and Mel in Star on the Door. He would like to thank Judy and Michelle for allowing him to tap into his inner amphibian and much love and thanks to Ginny!
Brenda Skinner (Serena Slug)
Brenda has enjoyed working with such an incredible cast, especially appreciating everyone’s extraordinary help in her debut play! Many thanks to Michelle Tuck for opening that door so wide, she found herself transformed as Queen Serena Slug. To all the living beings out there that cast open your door… including KCE.
Lilas Brisk (Lily Bugg)
Lilas has loved the stage from a very early age. She first performed onstage at the age of 3, with her dad’s bluegrass band “Lonesome Ridge.” At 5 she was in a tap performance and sang “Baby Face” in a recital with 4 other performers. Her first play was at the age of 6, in The Wizard of OZ; she played the Munchin Barrister, a beautician in the Land of Oz and a Winkie. At 7, she was in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a fan of Willie Wonka’s and also sang and danced. Alice in Wonderland was her most recent play, in which she played Eaglet and also danced and sang with other performers. Lilas has also had the opportunity to participate at Evergreen Family Theatre under the direction of Marsha Stueckle in theater camps, performing as Olive in Pirates of the Cocoa Bean, Aliza in Egghead and Clyde in Flagpole (Readers’ Theater). Lilas continues to enjoy the theater today.
Bella Daly (Lilah Bugg)
8 year old Bella is the family comedienne, she loves to make people laugh. She has participated in hip-hop, ballet and tap, singing and acting classes. This fall she will be attending 3rd grade at Moorlands Elementary. Some of her previous roles include: Hummingbird, Flagpole and Pirate. She is dedicating her performance to her family.
Tim Brandt (Manny the Praying Mantis)
This show marks Tim’s debut with Redwood Theatre. He was last seen at Evergreen Family Theatre in Everything I Need To Know, I Learned In Kindergarten. Favorite past roles have been Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls and Motel in Fiddler On The Roof. He is having a great time, so enough said.
Cecily Burke (Cynthia Spider)
Cecily enjoys singing, dancing and acting. Her family enjoys being on stage as well. She also enjoys sewing costumes. Her previous experience with the Redwood Theater was last year, as the costumer for Night Must Fall Thanks to the Lord for giving all of us our talents!
David Selvig (Dunston Dragonfly)
David is grateful to be working with such a fun cast. He is on the staff of Taproot Theatre and has appeared in local theaters, films, TV commercials, and Imagination Theater on radio. He thanks God and his family for their support.
Elisabeth Strande (Cric, Cricket #1)
Elisabeth is 7 years old, attends Ben Rush Elementary School, and likes to be called Lizzy. This is her first ‘official’ theater performance, but it’s important to note that her 1st grade teacher had nicknamed her “Drama Queen”. She loves to swim, bike, and roller skate. She thanks her parents, her friends, and Laurie.
Erica Manns (Ket, Cricket #2)
Erica is 7 ½ years old and having so much fun being a Cricket. This is Erica’s first production. She enjoys acting, playing with her friends, going to church and being a member of Girls Scouts. She also loves to talk.
Jane King (Bumble Bee/Stage Manager)
Jane thinks it is great to be working with Judy and Michelle again. It is a fun and fluffy play to do! She has been in several Redwood plays and was also on the board of directors. Kudos to Roy for supporting me.
Emily Vanden Brink (Butterfly/A.S.M)
Emily is playing the butterfly in this production. She enjoys acting, playing basketball, and loves to babysit. Emily goes to Bellevue Christian School. She would like to thank the cast and her directors. I hope you enjoy the show!
Michelle Tuck (Director/Patti Caterpiller)
Michelle is delighted to be able to help bring Judy’s story to the stage! She has worked with Judy on four previous shows for Redwood Theatre and is looking forward to presenting this one in the Arts in the Parks setting and at Evergreen Family Theatre for two follow up performances. Michelle wishes to thank E.F.T. and Redwood for collaborating on this project and Judy for her grounding influence. Thanks to my Mom Jane, who makes the cutest BumbleBee ever and to Dad and Ron for supporting us crazy theatre people!
Judy Schwanke (Director/Author)
Judy has been with Redwood Theatre for almost 25 years and this is a play that is very dear to her heart. She hopes that everyone enjoys this play as much as she has enjoyed bringing it to life. She is so excited about this little play: she wrote the story for her granddaughter many years ago. She is now 30 and Judy hopes that she will still be excited that it is going to be done as a play. Judy’s daughter, Susan Mansefield, did a wonderful job of adapting a simple little tale into a wonderful stage play. With larger than life insects and grumpy old bullfrogs everyone, including childlike adults can sit and enjoy an adventure into the world of everyday garden creatures. No one will ever look on the slimy slug the same after this play!
