The Imaginators, written by Dwayne Hartford and directed by Lynne Streeter Childress, is the story of three children and the power of imagination. Anne and Tim have just moved to a new town. Anne refuses to play with her little brother, Tim, fearing that kids at her new school will see them and make fun of her. Then they meet the girl from next door, the fabulous Nina Frances Elizabeth Vanderhelden. Using moving boxes and other objects found in the garage, Nina takes an eager Tim and a reluctant Anne on a great make-believe adventure. The three battle the child-eating monster, the Mooklecratz. The children discover their own strengths, the value of cooperation, and the unlimited power of their imaginations as they figure out how to defeat the beast. The play encourages children and adults alike never to lose their sense of play and creativity.
Meet the Cast
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Taylor Payne is thrilled to be making her debut with this wonderful TYA company. She is a local DC theatre actor with an AA in Theatre Performance from Montgomery College, a Third Year certificate in Acting from The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, and a BA in Graphic Communications from the University of Maryland University College. Teaching children part-time as a Musical Specialist, Taylor is most recently known for her work at the Maryland Renaissance Festival as a character actor and improvisational performer. Innately energetic, Taylor’s core values surround personal growth and cultivation of the imagination, to promote creative thinking and unique problem solving skills which may be called upon throughout life. She could not be more excited to share this journey with you! Enjoy the show![/ms_modal_content][/ms_modal][/ms_column]
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Quincy Vicks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Morgan State University. Few of his theatre credits include The Wiz (Scarecrow), Boardin’ Time (Benjamin), Hamlet (Osric/Player King), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), Broke-ology (Ennis), Ask Me No Questions (Jason), Dreamgirls (Curtis), and Purlie (Purlie). His most recent film credit includes LoveApp (Jason) and It’ll Cost You (Taz). Upcoming productions include: The Exposure (film), The Brothers Size, and Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet.[/ms_modal_content][/ms_modal][/ms_column]
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Katrina Ellen Sillaman is from Huntington, WV but for the last decade has called the Baltimore area home. Past roles include Corrie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park (Appalachian Regional Theater); Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mary Phagan in Parade, Kate Keller in All My Sons (Liberty University); and The Witch in Into the Woods (Annapolis Summer Garden Theater). When not onstage you can find Katrina slinging lattes at Starbucks or working with the children at her church, but her favorite job is wife and mother to her wonderful husband Josh and their four amazing kids Malachi, Gideon, Obadiah and Alethea. Katrina lovingly dedicates this performance “to the memory of my mother Ellen Hatcher, who was always my biggest fan.” Sola Deo Gloria. Isaiah 43:1-13[/ms_modal_content][/ms_modal][/ms_column]
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Charles Watley is an aspiring actor, preforming in shows such as: Evil Dead the Musical, In the Heat of the Night, Hairspray, Rocky Horror Picture Show and many more. He hopes to continue his career and is blessed to be preforming with such amazing talent.[/ms_modal_content][/ms_modal][/ms_column]
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Lynne Streeter Childress is thrilled to be directing this wonderful play in the company of these wonderful actors, who make her laugh and feel and wonder, and to be surrounded by this crew and these designers and this artists in this beautiful space. She is the founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, and the playwright of their first show, “We Got It!”, as well as an original company member of that show. Her theater career as a performer and teaching artist spans over 20 years, with most of it being dedicated to theatre for young audiences at places like the Coconut Grove Playhouse, the John F Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, the Folger Shakespeare Library, and Compass Rose Theater. She lives in Annapolis with her husband and her son, who both inspire what she does, and gives thanks to God for the chance to live her dream and have a job that entails foam pirate swords, tiaras and dragon tails on a regular basis.
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The Imaginators is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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