CLOSED: RED RIDING HOOD
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Date August 10 - 25, 2024 + February 26 - March 9, 2025
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Best Enjoyed By Ages 4+
Run Time 75 minutes
About
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie, and the show goes on!
The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny, and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever, and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Tickets | $18
The Theatre lobby opens 30 minutes prior to each show, and the doors to the theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets to theatre shows are non-refundable and transferable pending space and availability in other performances.
RED RIDING HOOD Promo Video
Theatre Information
Dates and times are subject to change.
Doors to the theatre open 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Late seating is permitted.
Performance Details
Member Discount: Members can attend any show in Maddy’s Theatre for a 10% discount. Find out how to become a member today.
ASL-Interpreted Performance: CMTM is offering ASL-Interpreted performances through the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Foundation. ASL will be provided on Saturday, August 17 at 11am. Additional ASL will be provided during the remounted run Feb/March 2025.
Accessibility
We are committed to making Maddy's Theatre as welcoming as possible. If you have questions about accommodations or would like to reserve an accommodation, please email boxoffice@kitetails.org.
Wider Seat (most of our seats are 18-20 inches wide; we also offer seats that are 23 inches wide
Dedicated wheelchair and companion seats
A seat with a lift arm for easier access
Hearing assistance necklace that helps amplify the sound to your hearing aids
Hearing assistance headset with headphones
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Cast + Production Team:
Matthew Butcher ……………….. Wolfgang
Emily Grotz …………………………….. Delivery Person
Ciara Neidlinger …………………… Wolfgang Understudy
Catherine Buxton ………………. Delivery Person Understudy
Hannah Levine ……………………. Director
Kristen Seavey ……………………… Stage Manager
Phoebe Little ………………………… Costume Design
Chris DeFilipp ……………………….. Lighting Design
Finn Schiebel ………………………… Props Design
Cory MacGowan …………………. Sound Design
Emily M. Dixon ……………………… Set Design
Matthew Butcher plays Wolfgang
Matthew (he/him) is thrilled to be returning to Maddy's Theatre for this exhilarating production! He is proud to be a member of the Maddy's Theatre acting company, having performed in Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical (Dad) and The Neverending Story (Father/Ygramul/Engywook) as well as the Youth Playwright Festival. One of his favorite folktales from childhood would have to be The Three Little Pigs. In fact, the first role he ever played was The Big Bad Wolf in his first grade class's production of "The Three Piggy Opera" so this show feels like visiting an old friend. He is dedicating this performance to his own grandmother who passed away shortly before rehearsals began. He would like to thank his fiancé and family for their unending support, and the incredible team that has collaborated so beautifully to bring this show to life.
Emily Grotz plays Delivery Person
Emily is delighted to be back at Maddy’s Theatre. You may have seen her in Go, Dog. Go! or A Year with Frog and Toad. She recently played Annette in God of Carnage and Claire in Proof at Schoolhouse Arts Center. She has made a little career for herself playing Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream with Fenix Theatre Co, Camden Shakespeare Festival, and Deertrees Theatre. She has been performing in Portland with companies such as Mad Horse, Portland Players, and Fenix. When she isn’t on stage she is a hair and makeup artist specializing in Bridal, SFX, and wigs.
Ciara Neidlinger is the Wolfgang Understudy
Ciara (pronounced “KEER-uh”) (she/her) is a North-Eastern theatre performer, educator, and administrator focused in the Northeast region. She’s so excited to be back on the Maddy’s Theatre stage! Previous credits include; Fiddler on the Roof (Rochester Opera House), GRUFF, an Epic Fairytale Eco Musical (Maddy's Theatre), Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play (University of Southern Maine), and The Sound of Music (Maine State Music Theatre). Ciara has also worked backstage with Maine State Music Theatre, Maddy's Theatre, The Public Theatre, and RWS Entertainment Group. BA Theatre - University of Southern Maine
Catherine Buxton is the Delivery Person Understudy
Catherine is a theatre maker based in Portland. They have performed at regional & indie theatres, parks, and various and reclaimed spaces throughout Maine and New England. They think the best art is one that celebrates storytelling, silliness, and play, and are excited to be working with the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. After recently traveling in Germany, they better understand The Witch from Hansel & Gretel building a house out of cakes and candies, they would absolutely live there.
Hannah Levine — Director
Hannah (she/her) is a theatre director, educator, and intimacy director with a focus on physical storytelling, ensemble-driven work, consent-based practices, and radically playful processes. Hannah was the Director of Education & Community Outreach at the Arden in Philadelphia for the past two years. Prior to arriving in Philly, Hannah was the Education Director at Portland Stage in Portland, Maine for seven years. Hannah has had the privilege of working and collaborating with a variety of companies and organizations including Theater at Monmouth, Fenix Theatre Co., The Gamm Theatre, Mad Horse Theatre Company, Dramatic Repertory Company, Theatre Contra, Maine Playwrights Festival, the Jamestown Arts Center, The Basement Theatre Collective, and The Space (London, England). This is Hannah's first time working at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine and she is delighted to be bringing to life this playfully reimagined telling of Little Red Riding Hood! WEBSITE: http://hannahcordes.weebly.com/
Kristen Seavey – Stage Manager
Kristen (she/her) recently moved to Maine from Philadelphia and is excited to be a part of her first Maddy's Theatre production! She holds a degree in Music Education and Euphonium Performance from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has taught music, art, and theater for over 12 years. Her favorite musical directing credits from Philadelphia include Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, The Music Man, Seussical the Musical, Into the Woods, The Lion King, and Annie, where her adorable rescue pup, Logan, played the role of Sandy. Kristen is looking forward to becoming immersed in Maine’s music and theatre community! Her favorite fairytale is Hans Christian Andersen’s, “The Little Mermaid”.
Phoebe Little – Costume Design
Phoebe (she/her) got her start in costume design while working on the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine's 2012 production of Sleeping Beauty. In the years since then, she's designed and sewn costumes for numerous theaters across Maine and Massachusetts including Mad Horse Theatre, Smith College's Department of Theater, Pioneer Valley Ballet, and Maddy's Theatre. Some recent favorite productions include POTUS (Mad Horse), Charlotte’s Web (Maddy’s Theatre), Nieve en la jungla/ Snow in the Jungle (Maddy’s Theatre), and A Year with Frog and Toad (Maddy’s Theatre). Outside of the theater, she works as a nonprofit communications specialist. You can see more of her work at phoebelittle.com.
Chris DeFlipp – Lighting Design
Chris (he/they) is a Portland, Maine-based multi-hyphenate theater artist (director/designer/playwright) and administrator, graphic designer, and lover of bringing the magical to life. When not freelancing or creating, he moonlights as a House Manager at Portland Stage, and is the founder of Chimera Theatre Collective. They are excited to be returning to Maddy's Theatre for Red Riding Hood for their sixth show as a designer! If you love this fairy tale, he also recommends one of his favorites, The Gingerbread Man, especially the version with Jan Brett's fabulous illustrations! Thanks to everyone in this fantastic community at CMTM. www.chrisdefilipp.com
Finn Schiebel – Props Design
Finn (He/Him/His) Props Designer: Finn is completing his final year at USM studying Theatre, with a concentration in tech and design. Red Riding Hood is his first show with CMTM, and he’s very excited to help bring this story to life on stage. Some of his previous roles include Prop Designer for the Maine premiere of The Prom (USM), Props Assistant for Into The Woods (USM), Scenic Designer for The Zoo Story (Student Theatre Artists Group at USM), and Wardrobe Supervisor for The Thanksgiving Play (USM). Finn’s favorite fairytale is The Ugly Duckling.
Emily M. Dixon - Set Design
Emily is thrilled to be starting the fourth season in Maddy's Theatre. As production manager, Emily has a hand in every production but she is particularly proud of directing Dragons Love Tacos (2022) and Gruff: An Epic Fairytale Eco-Musical (2023), and the 2020 CMTM production of Elephant & Piggie, where she played Gerald. Outside of the theater, Emily enjoys writing fiction novels, kayaking, and working in the garden with her wife. This season is dedicated to Sara, Linda, David, Maddy, and Rusty. Emily’s favorite fairy tale is Cinderella, but the Ever After version where she saves herself.
