Here at Cal Poly, we are kickstarting our annual mission of Staging Change, where we devise and produce a touring children’s show educating students on critical environmental issues and our impacts. This project is grounded in New Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and Disciplinary Core Idea 5-ESS3, Human Impacts on Earth Systems. Our team has been working diligently to bring this show to life throughout the Winter and Spring quarters in the TH-380 Theatre For Young Audiences course. We are a passionate, multifaceted group of students dedicated to making a difference through our innovative approach to children’s theatre and education.

Cast (in order of appearance):

Sequoia...............................................................................................Matthew Mefford and Daphne Reilly

Mikey the Monarch/Ensemble...............................................................................................Zoey Hersey

Sabrina the Shrub/Ensemble.............................................................................................Grace Zendejas

Oliver the Oak Tree/Ensemble...........................................................................................Giselle Castillo

Sammy the Squirrel/Ensemble.....................................................................................................Jenny Tu

Old Mrs. Sage............................................................................................................................Brooke Skullerd

King Evergreen............................................................................................................................Bennett Parisi

Queen Fir..........................................................................................................................Léanne P.S. Ngounou

Bird/Brad................................................................................................................................Caitríona Winston

Alder........................................................................................................................................Isaiah Covarrubias

Frankie the Bacteria...........................................................................................................................Arden Sur

Frankie 2........................................................................................................................................Grace Zendejas

Cecilia the Ceanothus.........................................................................................................................Mia Juarez

Loopy the Lupinus/Ensemble......................................................................................................Aiden Jantz

Nitrogen Ensemble.................Zoey Hersey, Hannah Osier, Cydney Thornton, Giselle Castillo

Additional Credits:

Project Director................................................................................................Phyllis Wong

Production Manager.........................................................................................Jessie Rizvi

Rehearsal Manager...............................................................................Cydney Thornton

Creative Consultant............................................Phyllis Wong and Amani Arellano

Choreographer............................................................................................Amani Arellano

Set Manager........................................................................................................Zach Thayer

Props Manager...............................................................................................Hannah Osier

Costumes Manager.......................................................................................Jessica Garcia

Marketing Lead....................................................................................................Alena Thai

Playwrights...............................................Phyllis Wong, Amani Arellano, and Drew Macheca-Serrard