Bud, Not Buddy

April 14th – May 14th, 2023

Adapted by Reginald André Jackson
Based on the novel by Christopher Paul Curtis

Directed by Dawn Simmons

Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud, Not Buddy follows the tale of 10-year-old Bud Caldwell. Named after ‘a flower-to-be…a little fist of love waiting to unfold and be seen by the world,’ Bud goes on a quest to find his father and blossoms when he finds family in a jazz band. An epic adventure full of dreams, jazzy tunes and heart.

Recommended for ages 8+
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Run Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes with one intermission

Accessibility Performance Dates:
May 7th, 2023 at 2pm (Audio Description Only)
May 11th, 2023 at 10:30am (Student Matinee)
May 13th, 2023 at 7:30pm (Audio Description Only)

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CAST

Chris Everett*
Understudy Ensemble

Sam Fidler
Understudy Ensemble

Kaedon Gray
Understudy Ensemble

Tiayna Harris
Understudy Ensemble

Malik Mitchell*
Ensemble

Bill Mootos*
Ensemble

Juanita Pearl*
Understudy Ensemble

Kory Turner
Understudy Bud

CREATIVE TEAM

Steven Doucette
Props Designer

Brendan Doyle
Sound Designer

Gg Martel
Production Manager

Brittany Meehan
Costume Coordinator

Zoë Sundra
Costume Design

Cassie Lebeau
Assistant Stage Manager

Jennifer Butler
Props Designer

Kelsey Whipple
Production Stage Manager

Nate Morrissey
Sound Intern/Sub A1

Dawn Simmons
Director

Jesse Hinson
Intimacy/Fight Choreographer

Gamalia Pharms
Primary Audio Describer

Gwen Trueblood
Deck Captain

Bekah Rudinec
A1/Audio Engineer

Andrea Doane
Secondary Audio Describer

Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Captions

Samantha Galvao
Paint Charge

Evonne Johnson
Assistant Scenic Designer

Baron Pugh
Scenic Designer

Lawrence Ware
Lighting Designer

PRODUCTION TEAM

Gg Martel
Production Manager

Brittany Meehan
Costume Coordinator

Cassie Lebeau
Assistant Stage Manager

Kelsey Whipple
Production Stage Manager

Nate Morrissey
Sound Intern/Sub A1

Jesse Hinson
Intimacy/Fight Choreographer

Gwen Trueblood
Deck Captain

Bekah Rudinec
A1/Audio Engineer

Andrea Doane
Secondary Audio Describer

Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Captions

Samantha Galvao
Paint Charge

Lindsay Hoisington
Costume Coordinator

ACCESS TEAM

Andrea Doane
Secondary Audio Describer

Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Caption

Gamalia Pharms
Primary Audio Describer

Kelly S. Kim
ASL Coach

ABOUT THE SHOW

Set in Michigan during the 1930s, Bud, Not Buddy tells the story of 10-year-old Bud Caldwell, an orphan on the run from abusive foster homes, and his quest to find his father. Bud’s journey sets him on the trail of a jazz band known as Herman E. Calloway and the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. A flier for one of Calloway’s shows leads Bud to Grand Rapids and Calloway, the man he believes is his father. Bud gets into all sorts of trouble along the way in this story, filled with uncanny wisdom, which offers a set of hilarious “Rules and Things” designed to help our resilient young hero navigate a world of confusing expectations. Rich with adventure and humor, Bud, Not Buddy is a coming-of-age tale for young and old alike. The novel also won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Provided by Dramatic Publishing.

ABOUT THE BOOK

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