A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD • July 27 & 28, 2024 • Family Series at The Historic Dock Street Theatre
Music by Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Based on the Books by Arnold Lobel
Originally Presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children’s Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD - TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Direction and Choreography by Rylee Coppel
Music Direction by Sam Henderson
About the Show
FAMILY SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR:
KATHERINE Schob GLENN
A Year with Frog and Toad is a heartwarming and whimsical musical that brings to life the charming adventures of the two best friends, Frog and Toad, based on Arnold Lobel's beloved children's books. As the seasons change, so do the delightful escapades of these lovable amphibians, from planting gardens to sledding down hills. With catchy tunes and endearing characters, the musical unfolds as a series of vignettes capturing the essence of friendship, nature, and the simple joys of life. Featuring a refreshing blend of humor, warmth, and toe-tapping melodies, A Year with Frog and Toad is a joyful celebration of the enduring magic found in the everyday moments shared between friends.
A Year with Frog and Toad is recommended for ages 3 and up. For guidance on whether a show is appropriate for your party we urge you to consult our Content Guide, available here.
Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission)
Cast
CHARACTER ACTOR
Frog.............................................................................................................RAYMOND CRONLEY*
Toad........................................................................................................DOMINICK VENTRELLA*
Bird Girl 1.............................................................................................CAMRYN DUCKWORTH*
Bird Girl 2.........................................................................................................ABIGAIL VERNON*
Bird Man 1/Large and Terrible Frog....................................................EDDIE WEAVER*
Bird Man 2.................................................................................................................SAM MAJORS*
Snail............................................................................................................................KELSIE ENGEN*
Mouse/Young Frog/Mole 1....................................................................ARRIONE MAGEE*
Lizard/Father Frog/Squirrel 1.........................KAMERON ROJAS-SCHUENEMAN*
Turtle/Mother Frog/Squirrel 2/Mole 2.............................................................FACIA LEE*
* Member, Charleston Stage Resident Acting Company
Cast Biographies (In Alphabetical Order)
Raymond Cronley (Frog)
CAMRYN DUCKWORTH (BIRD GIRL 1)
Camryn is beyond excited to be joining Charleston Stage as a Season 47 Resident Actor! Camryn is a Charlotte native who was previously based in New York City. Some of her credits include Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (Sister Albert Maria), Urinetown (Little Sally), Cedar Point Amusement Park (Performer), and she was most recently a TYA company member of The Panto Touring Company. Camryn is a proud Wagner College Theatre graduate and is so grateful to be joining Charleston Stage this season. Much love always to my family and friends for their endless support. Instagram: @camryn.duckworth
Kelsie Engen (Snail)
Kelsie (she/her/hers) is beyond thrilled to join the Resident Acting Company at Charleston Stage! Kelsie grew up performing in Seattle and had the opportunity to be in productions such as A Christmas Story (Ensemble/ On-Stage Swing) at the 5th Avenue Theatre, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble) at Seattle Children’s Theatre. She earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Utah. While in college, she performed in regional productions of Elf (Ensemble) and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/ Ermengarde U.S.) at Pioneer Theatre Company. Some favorite roles include: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Into the Woods (Little Red), Shrek (Fiona), Urinetown
Facia Lee (Turtle/Mother Frog/Squirrel 2/Mole 2)
Facia is back at Charleston Stage like she never left. She is from the Jacksonville area of Florida and has been performing since she was about six years old. Her favorite credits include Once on This Island (Ti Moune and Erzulie), The Scottish Play (Macduff) and Fat Ham (Opal). She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre with Concentration in Music. She would like to thank all of her loved ones near and far for their support.
Arrione Magee (Mouse/Young Frog/Mole 1)
Arrione is thrilled to join Charleston Stage as a Resident Actor for Season 47! Recent credits include Legally Blonde (Serena), Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (Tammy), The Crucible (Tituba), and She Kills Monsters (Vera/Evil Gabbi). Arrione is a 2024 graduate of Jacksonville University with a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support throughout the years! Instagram: @arrione.magee
Sam Majors (Bird Man 2)
Sam is so excited to join Charleston Stage! Sam is a proud Portlandian hailing from Oregon. Previous credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Ted), Once Upon A Mattress (Minstrel), In Pieces (Charlie), and Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod). He just received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and B.A. in Math from Texas Christian University. Sam is so grateful for his time at TCU and would like to thank Joseph, his family, and Twyla for all of their help getting here. @officially_samm
Kameron Rojas-Schueneman (Lizard/Father Frog/Squirrel 1)
Kameron could not be more excited to be part of Charleston Stage’s 47th Season! An actor, director, and teaching artist from the Chicago suburbs, Kam graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts in 2024 with his B.F.A. in Acting. Previous credits include A Chorus Line (Paul), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Mauritius (
Dominick Ventrella (Toad)
Dominick is elated to be returning for Charleston Stage’s 47th Season! Originally from Ridgefield, CT, Dominick is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University where he received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, as well as the 2020 WCSU Theatre Arts Acting Award. His previous credits include; Clue: On Stage: Mr. Green (Charleston Stage), Beautiful: Gerry Goffin (Charleston Stage), Peter and the Starcatcher: Smee (Ives Concert Park), Company: David (Regional Theatre of the Palouse), and Gordon Gets Down: Mayor Horne (Forestburgh Playhouse). Keep up with Dominick on Instagram! @dmventrella
Abigail Vernon (Bird Girl 2)
Eddie Weaver (Bird Man 1/Large and Terrible Frog)
Eddie is thrilled to be returning for Season 47 with the Charleston Stage family! An Atlanta native, Eddie graduated from Columbus State University with his B.A. in Theatre Performance. Previous Credits include: Chicken & Biscuits (Kenny Mabry), A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Once on This Island (Agwe), 70's: More than a decade (Lead Vocalist). Eddie Would like to send his appreciation and gratitude to his family, friends, teachers and professors who have poured so much into him over the years. If you'd like to keep up with Eddie's journey give him a follow on instagram: @eddiejihad
Education Guide
Every season, education guides are available for download online to incorporate in the classroom before attending Charleston Stage's school matinee performances. These guides are great tools to help educate students on the subject matter of productions they will see at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. View the education guide below for A Year with Frog and Toad!
Content Guide
We are always excited to see families at the theatre, and we know that parents may want more information on content when deciding if a show is appropriate for their family. Below is an outline of things parents may want to know about A Year with Frog and Toad.