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January 30 – April 25, 2027

Written and Directed by Jenilee Houghton
An NCT Snuggery World Premiere!

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Join Detective McDoodle and their trusty apprentice as we search for the alphabet letters that have gone missing. Inspired by the popular “seek & find” and “I spy” books, this NCT original invites our littlest theatre-goers to play detective while we search for those rascally run-away letters.

The Snuggery Series at NCT is dedicated to early childhood development, engaging children aged 0-5 with interactive and immersive theatrical experiences. Through the magic of live theatre, the Snuggery program supports cognitive, social, and emotional growth, laying a strong foundation for future learning. By nurturing creativity and imagination, the Snuggery fosters a lifelong appreciation for the arts and community engagement. This initiative exemplifies NCT’s dedication to innovative and inclusive arts education for its youngest residents.

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Will Farris ( Stage Manager)

Nikki Staggs

Dylan Pearsons

Ensemble

Alaina Bozarth

Ensemble

Sejal Mehta

Miep

Garris Wimmer

Mr. Dussel

Kenny Dozier

Mr. van Daan

Charlotte Myhre Shealy

Margot Frank

Shelby Talbert

Anne Frank

Tamiko Robinson Steele

Mrs. van Daan

Sarah Michele Bailey

Step Mother

Curtis LeMoine

Fuzzy

Abby Austin

ASM/PA

Hannah Boner

Stage Manager

Meggan Utech

Step Sister

Jordan Tudor

Step Sister

Maya Riley

Ella

LaDarra Jackel

Mama

Abe Reybold

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Ernie Nolan

Director/ Choreographer

James Rudolph II

Miss Gulch/ Wicked Witch of the West

Piper Jones

Darlene, The Duck

Eve Petty

Chick, The Chicken

Erika Johnson

Clarissa, The Cow

Richard Daniel

Multiple Roles

Jonah Jackson

Toto/ Nikko/ Multiple Roles

Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva

Cowardly Lion

Gerold Oliver

Tinman

Matthew Carlton

Uncle Henry/ Multiple Roles

Megan Murphy Chambers

Prof. Marvel/Wizard

Shelby Smith

Dorothy Gale

Corrie Maxwell

Aunt Em/Glinda

Ben Friesen

Scarecrow

Dustin Davis

Farmer Brown

Will Farris ( Stage Manager)

Nikki Staggs

Dylan Pearsons

Ensemble

Alaina Bozarth

Ensemble

Sejal Mehta

Miep

Garris Wimmer

Mr. Dussel

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