Wheelock Family Theatre 2014 January/February Program - Hairspray

Sep 15, 2026

Wheelock Family Theatre January/February 2014 program highlights the Broadway musical Hairspray and explains its themes of appreciating individuality, embracing difference, and celebrating shared humanity. It includes a letter from theatre leadership expressing hopes for 2014, details about the upcoming East Coast premiere adaptation of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and extensive production contact information. The program also presents cast member bios and audience accessibility notes such as ASL interpretation, audio description, and performance information for all ages.

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Production Letter and Season Notes

January/February 2014

Broadway hit: Hairspray

East Coast premiere: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

WHEELOCKF△MILYTHEATRE The Broadway MusicalJanuary 24-February 23 American Sign Language Interpreted-2/21,2/23Audio Described-2/18,2/21,2/23This production is dedicated to the memoryof Dr.Joeritta Jones de AlmeidaArt CMarjorie Lusignan Whether for a simple treatment or a complex procedure, Boston you want the best care for your child.You want Boston Children's Children's Hospital Community of Care.Our Community Hospital of Care includes satellite locations,affiliated hospitals Until every child is well" and over 400 pediatricians across the state.To learn more,visit bostonchildrens.org/until January/February 2014 Dear.Theatre-goer, Our 33rd season continues with the Broadway hit Hairspray.As we contemplateour wishes for 2014,we can draw inspiration from Tracy Turnblad's courageand tenacity.WFT cofounder and director of this production,Susan Kosoff,writes the following thoughts: Hairspray resonates with the values that undergird the WheelockFamily Theatre:everyone deserves and needs to be appreciated for whothey are and given opportunities to become who they might be.Theexplicit and implicit message of Hairspray is that it is okay to be different,and—moreover—that claiming our unique selves and appreciating thedifferences of others is what makes it possible for us to celebrate ourhumanity.One of the many wonderful aspects of this show is that itexplores serious subjects with broad humor,rocking music,and joyfuldance.It is the hope of the fabulous artistic team and talented cast thatI've had the good fortune to collaborate with that your experience withHairspray will leave you with a smile on your face and a residue ofmeaning in your heart. We hope you will return this spring for the East Coast premiere of an adaptationof Grace Lin's Newbery Award-winning book Where the Mountain Meets theMoon.This much-beloved story will be brought to life through the magic of livetheatre.We are honored to produce this fantastical and remarkable tale. Best wishes, hgShelley BolmanAssistant Producer WenygProducer # WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE CONTACTS Tickets and Subscriptions617.879.2300tickets@wheelock.eduClasses617.879.2252jbay@wheelock.eduCasting617.879.2235jstaab@wheelock.eduDonations617.879.2252kelliott@wheelock.eduVolunteer Opportunities617.879.2147cbaldwin@wheelock.eduTheatre Espresso617.879.2148sbolman@wheelock.edu WHEEL●CKF△MILYTHEATRE # NEW ENGLAND'SPUPPET THEATRE PERFORMANCES FOR ALL AGES GEORGE W.BLAISDELLINSURANCE BROKER The Governor's MansionP.O.Box 644 Hampton Falls,NH 03844TOLL FREE 800-882-8535 Jon Allen (Seaweed J.Stubbs)is ecstatic to perform hisdream role at WFT!He is a senior Marketing Communicationsmajor at Emerson College,where he most recently playedSeymour in the mini musical,Little Shop of Horrors,andserves as president of his class.Regional credits includeHairspray(Atlanta Lyric)and My Fair Lady,Beauty and theBeast,and Les Misérables (Theatre of the Stars).Last yearJon won Emerson's Entrepreneurship Competition with hisnew all-natural cherry soda,Temple Twist.Temple Twist bottlesthe original taste of the iconic Shirley Temple with a freshorganic twist and willbe on shelves in Boston this spring.Hethanks his parents for their unconditional love and support! Jessica Ayer(Cindy Watkins)is a freshman at Milton HighSchool.She is excited to be returning to WFT,havingappeared in Charlotte's Web,Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,andWinnie-the-Pooh.She has also been seen in a variety of middleschool and high school productions.She takes voice and guitarat the Community Music Center of Boston and performs intwo a cappella groups.Jessica applies her vocal and guitarskills at Temple Beth Avodah in Newton as a songleader andas the assistant youth choir director.She has two cats andenjoys running. Jane Bernhard(Amber)has appeared regionally in On theTown and Much Ado About Nothing(Barrington Stage)andThe Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare Theatre).Her NYcredits include NYMF(Freilich a

FAQs

What is the focus of the Wheelock Family Theatre January/February 2014 program?

The program centers on the Broadway musical Hairspray and its themes, along with season updates and related theatre offerings.

What accessibility services are mentioned for Hairspray performances?

The program notes American Sign Language interpretation on specific dates and audio description on specific dates.

Which upcoming story is announced for the East Coast premiere?

An adaptation of Grace Lin’s Newbery Award-winning book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is scheduled for an East Coast premiere.

Sep 15, 2026

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