October 6 – 29, 2023
DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!
A story for all ages inspired by the Life of Donald “Quickie” Driver
By Gloria Bond Clunie
Co-Commissioned by First Stage and the Marcus Performing Arts Center
Directed by Dimonte Henning
Donald, a champion football player on the Green Bay Packers is a new dad! He is tired, frightened, frazzled, and desperate to survive the night with a crying baby who refuses to sleep. As the night wears on, his younger self, Quickie, comes to his rescue! Together, they journey through childhood memories, sharing stories inspired by Quickie’s life to soothe his new son and help them all rediscover how to dream big!
Content Warning: This play contains suggestions of violence.
Special Effects Warning: This performance includes the use of flashing lights.
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 7-9 & 10-12
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Media Partner
October 6 – 29, 2023
DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!
A story for all ages inspired by the Life of Donald “Quickie” Driver
By Gloria Bond Clunie
Co-Commissioned by First Stage and the Marcus Performing Arts Center
Directed by Dimonte Henning
Donald, a champion football player on the Green Bay Packers is a new dad! He is tired, frightened, frazzled, and desperate to survive the night with a crying baby who refuses to sleep. As the night wears on, his younger self, Quickie, comes to his rescue! Together, they journey through childhood memories, sharing stories inspired by Quickie’s life to soothe his new son and help them all rediscover how to dream big!
Content Warning: This play contains suggestions of violence.
Special Effects Warning: This performance includes the use of flashing lights.
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 7-9 & 10-12
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Media Partner
Dream, Quickie! Dream!
Lambeau Cast
Quickie, CAIDEN CHAMBERS
Marvin, REECE DAVIS
Billy, SHAUN BROWN
Christina, MARCIA OLSON
Player 1, MI'YANNA N. BOONE
Player 2, BROOKLYN HESTER
Player 3, CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS-HENNING
Player 4, MESSIAH JONES
Lombardi Cast
Quickie, TIAGO PATTERSON
Marvin, CALEB HOZE
Billy, QUINN SISON
Christina, SIVAN WALLACE
Player 1, ROCCO ONORATO
Player 2, JALIYAH DRAKE
Player 3, GABBY DONOVAN
Player 4, JETZIEL CANALES SOLER
ADULT CAST
Daddy (Donald)/Coach, DENZEL TAYLOR*
Quickie's Mom/Mama/Ms. Faye, PATRICE L. HOOD
Mr. Peters/Donald's Dad, ALLEN D. EDGE*
Understudy for Denzel Taylor, KAVON CORTEZ JONES
Understudy for Patrice Hood, BRANDITE REED
Understudy for Allen D. Edge, F. MARVIN HANNAH, JR.
ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE TEAM
Director, DIMONTE HENNING
Movement Choreographer, CHRISTOPHER GILBERT
Scenic Designer, MARTIN McCLENDON
Costume Designer, TRINAE WILLIAMS-HENNING
Puppet Coordinator, LONNAE HICKMAN
Lighting Designer, JASON FASSL, USA
Sound Designer, ANTOINE REYNOLDS
Production Stage Manager, KELLY L. SCHWARTZ*
Assistant Stage Manager, LAUREN WESTFAHL
Calling Stage Manager, MELISSA L. WANKE*
Replacement Assistant Stage Manager, CARRIE JOHNS
* Appearing through an Agreement between First Stage and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States