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A brand new, music-filled piece by the creators of Wake Up, Brother Bear and Mouse on the Move! Mother Goose leads the audience through some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, using puppets and props to bring to life Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, the Eensy Weensy Spider, and more. The magical Mother Goose invites your little ones to join in with each rhyme’s story – teaching them that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together.
Devised by
Kathryn Chase Bryer and Janet Stanford with Imagination Stage artists
Music by
Debbie Jacobsen
Directed by
Kathryn Chase Bryer
Music Director
Deborah Jacobson
Scenic Designer
Giorgos Tsappas
Costume Designer
Alysha DeVries
Lighting Designer
Johnathan Alexander
Sound Designer
Gordon Nimmo Smith
Props/Puppet Designer
Matthew Pauli
Stage Manager
Sara Reilly
Special Thanks to: Eleanor and Clara Keithen and the students of Alison Gee's Imagination Stage Annie class!
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Toni Rae Salmi
Mother Goose
Toni Rae Salmi (Mother Goose) is thrilled to be back at Imagination Stage and performing for a live audience. Previous credits include Hema in The Princess and the Pauper, Mushu in Mulan and Lucille in Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business. She has worked with many area theatres as an actor and director during her 20+ year career. Next up: Summoner for Tarot VI for The Arcanists. When Toni Rae is not performing or directing, she is the Director of Development at Joe's Movement Emporium. Toni Rae is looking forward to her next role this summer when she and her husband welcome their first grandchild.
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Ian Charles
Puppeteer
Ian Charles (Puppeteer) is thrilled to be making his debut at Imagination Stage! He is an actor-educator based in the Baltimore area, but he also works in the greater DMV. He loves doing Shakespeare, musical theatre, dance, stage combat, and just about everything in between. When not onstage, he does educational role play to help instruct medical students at institutions such as Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and Georgetown University. More than anything, Ian enjoys being part of the magic of immersive storytelling—thank you for joining us on this journey!
Health and Safety
We ask that if you are experiencing symptoms, please stay home. Use this CDC symptom checklist to see if you need to quarantine or get tested.
PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION
Children under 5 do not need to provide a Covid test result, but must be masked for the performance.
Masks and proof of COVID vaccination are required to attend for all other patrons. Exemptions may be made for those who are not vaccinated such as people with certain medical conditions preventing vaccination, or those with closely held religious beliefs. These patrons must provide proof of a timely negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours or a rapid antigen test taken within six hours of showtime.
Feel free to email info@olneytheatre.org with questions.
Along with a photo ID, please be prepared to show one of the following proofs of vaccination:
- You may present either your original vaccine card, a legible digital or hard copy
- You may present one of the commonly used vaccine passport apps that verify both your vaccination status and i.d. such as Health Pass, Bindle, VaxYes
- Digital vaccination cards through your home Health Department (check with your state/county’s Health Department if not listed here): Maryland, DC, Virginia
Visit our Health and Safety page for our latest policies to keep you safe as we return to the stage!
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April 23 - April 24 2022
