October 20 – November 12, 2023
THE FORGOTTEN GIRL
By India Hill Brown
Adapted by Idris Goodwin
Presented by special arrangement with Scholastic Inc.
Commissioned by First Stage and developed in partnership with Seattle Children's Theatre
Directed by Jon Royal
On a cold winter night, Iris and her best friend, Daniel, play in the freshly fallen snow in the woods when they stumble upon the gravestone of a young girl, Avery Moore. Strange things begin to happen, and Iris and Daniel research the area to find answers. They learn of their town’s history of segregation, and become determined to restore Avery’s grave and pay proper respect for her and others buried there. A ghostly story with a historical twist, this empowering tale examines the connection of past and present, friendship, and forgiveness.
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 10-12
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterOctober 20 – November 12, 2023
THE FORGOTTEN GIRL
By India Hill Brown
Adapted by Idris Goodwin
Presented by special arrangement with Scholastic Inc.
Commissioned by First Stage and developed in partnership with Seattle Children's Theatre
Directed by Jon Royal
On a cold winter night, Iris and her best friend, Daniel, play in the freshly fallen snow in the woods when they stumble upon the gravestone of a young girl, Avery Moore. Strange things begin to happen, and Iris and Daniel research the area to find answers. They learn of their town’s history of segregation, and become determined to restore Avery’s grave and pay proper respect for her and others buried there. A ghostly story with a historical twist, this empowering tale examines the connection of past and present, friendship, and forgiveness.
Runtime
75 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 10-12
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterThe Forgotten Girl
Angel Cast
Iris, NOELONI-ANIYA HEARD
Daniel, JESSIMIA PAGE
Vashti, GWENDOLYN TAYLOR
Avery, AMIRAH MUHAMMAD
Heather, EVA DAHLBERG
Sarah, FIONA FOULIARD
Shadow Ensemble, GLADYS McADAMS
Shadow Ensemble, HALO GREEN
Shadow Ensemble, NARJAUN SMITH
Shadow Ensemble, DAISY LOPEZ SERRANO
Snow Cast
Iris, MADISON JONES
Daniel, SANTANA MARIE HAYDEN
Vashti, ESTELLE BROWN
Avery, GIA DEACON
Heather, ABBIE CASHMAN
Sarah, CORA PEPLIN
Shadow Ensemble, RICKI SIMONTON
Shadow Ensemble, ELLIOT LIPPMAN
Shadow Ensemble, REED STURROCK
Shadow Ensemble, KAYLE PHILLIPS
ADULT PERFORMERS
Daddy/Dr. Hammond, SHERRICK ROBINSON*
Mama, ALEXANDRIA KING*
Suga, CYNTHIA COBB*
Understudy to Alexandria King, BRIELLE ESTHER RICHMOND
Understudy for Cynthia Cobb, BRANDITE REED
ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE TEAM
Director, JON ROYAL
Scenic Designer, AMAYA ROCKETT
Costume Designer, JAZMIN AURORA MEDINA
Lighting Designer, JARED GOODING
Sound Designer, KEVIN O'DONNELL
Assistant Stage Manager, AMINAH ROCKETT
Stage Manager, MADELINE M. SCOTT*
* Appearing through an Agreement between First Stage and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States