You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
May 2 - May 24
Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
With charm, wit, and heart, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Musical numbers include "My Blanket and Me," "The Kite," "The Baseball Game," "Little Known Facts," "Suppertime," and "Happiness." Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
CAST
NOAH JOHNSON (Charlie Brown)
Noah is excited to be making his Harmony Theater debut! Noah is a professional actor/singer/director/playwright originally from the eastern shore of Maryland. He has performed all over the country in over half of the 50 states! Some of his favorite performance credits include: Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, Lucas in THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL, and Watson in BASKERVILLE. He has also shared the stage with stars such as Beth Leavel, Emily Skinner, and Jay Armstrong Johnson in a charity event called Broadway Comes to Greeneville, to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Additionally, he serves as a core company member of Four Corners Musical Theatre in Farmington, New Mexico. Noah would like to thank his mom Glenda in addition to Sophia, TJ, The Harmony Theater cast and crew, and all his friends for their constant support. You can follow Noah on Instagram: @noahmjohnson1
AUSTIN MICHAEL RUSSELL (Schroeder)
Austin (he/him) is an Actor, Writer, Fight Choreographer, and Director — as well as an alum of the University of Memphis Dept. of Theatre and Dance. He has performed all around the eastern United States professionally. He is so honored to be on his third show with Harmony, and to be able to portray his favorite of the Peanuts! Notable Shows include — Harmony: Templeton - CHARLOTTE’S WEB, John Truitt - MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS; Roxy Regional: Brad - ROCKY HORROR SHOW; OK Shakes: Claudio - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; THE LOST COLONY, and UNTO THESE HILLS— He would like to dedicate this show to his Aunt Kristi, who taught him the power of a story and education at such a young age - and continues to inspire him! @austinmichael.acts
REBECCA LEA (Lucy Van Pelt)
Rebecca is thrilled to be performing in her fourth season here at Harmony/MDT! Rebecca holds a degree in Voice Performance from Ball State University. Favorite performance credits include: Doris Walker in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Sister Robert Anne in NUNSENSE 2, Truvy in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Doralee in 9 TO 5, and Deb in ELF. She is incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities and experiences she’s been given through this theater. Rebecca extends her deepest gratitude to her loved ones for all of their support, encouragement and constant reassurance in all of her endeavors. And, of course, thank YOU for being here today - enjoy!
DRAE BELLER (Sally Brown)
DRae is excited to be back in her hometown after a year spent in Branson, Missouri. You may have seen her previously as Liesl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or Junie B. Jones in JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL. She would like to thank her friends and family for their everlasting love and support, and her fiancé, Tyler, for all that he does. Enjoy the show!
XANDER HAAN (Linus Van Pelt)
Xander graduated from Purdue in 2024, majoring in both Theatre Acting / Film Production. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is Xander’s first show with THE HARMONY THEATER! However, he has otherwise acted in over forty shows around Indiana. His favorite past roles include Bernard in BOEING, BOEING, Daddy Cane in BRIGHT STAR, Aaron Zadok in ENTROPICS, and Priest Annas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. He spends his free time creating his own films such as My Stuffed Monkey or The Citrus Killer. He plans to move to Chicago soon to continue pursuing his passion of acting. IG: @xander.haan
GRACE WHETSTONE (Snoopy)
Grace is so excited to be making her professional debut at The Harmony Theater! Grace is a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University as a Musical Theatre major. You may recognize Grace from her portrayal of Ms. Fleming in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at Bowling Green State University. In her free time, you may see Grace crocheting, playing with her dogs, or hanging with her twin sister. Grace would like to thank her parents, her sister, James Stover, and The Harmony Theater for supporting her! You can keep up to date on Grace's next adventures on Instagram @grace.whetstone. Grace hopes you enjoy the show! Woof!
PRODUCTION STAFF
TJ BIRD (Artistic Director, Light & Sound Design, Costume & Set Design)
TJ is from Decatur, IN, and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor's in Voice Performance. Career highlights include: Training and touring for Missoula Children's Theatre, performer and Company Manager for Round Barn Theatre, Teaching Theater Artist for Kidstock! Creative Theater, Artistic Associate for Towle Theater, and performing many other staff and technical positions throughout their career. Favorite performance credits include: Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS, Eugene in SH-BOOM!, Leslie in LOVE, SEX & THE I.R.S., Pap/King in BIG RIVER, Mr. Bumble in OLIVER, and Willard Hewitt in FOOTLOOSE! Sending love and thanks to their family and friends that support their dreams, and thank YOU for supporting live theater! travisbird.weebly.com
JAMES STOVER (Director)
James Stover is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Ohio’s Bowling Green State University where he’s recently directed HEATHERS and THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE. A member of Actors’ Equity, James has performed Off-Broadway, on television, in a National Tour and at regional theatres across the country including the Walnut Street Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Quintessence Theatre, Clinton Showboat and for two seasons at the Tony-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival (where he played Schroder in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN). He’s directed many professional and academic productions, his favorites being YANK!, THE AMISH PROJECT, THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SNOOPY and his play WILKES. He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Otterbein University.
JESSICA ALLTOP (Production Stage Manager, Props Designer)
Jessica is from Terre Haute, IN where she received a Bachelor’s in Theatre from Indiana State University. She lives with her husband, Ethan, their three cats, Coretta, Beanie Baker, and Refried, and her rather large houseplant collection. Jessica has been working at The Harmony Theater (formerly Myers Dinner Theatre) off and on since 2012 in a few different positions including Costume Assistant/Seamstress, Costumer, Prop Manager, and Production Stage Manager. Some career highlights include: Stage Manger for THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE with Crossroads Repertory Theatre (both in house and local tour), Core Member/Stage Manager for Theater 7, multiple summer seasons as Stage Manager with Putnam County Playhouse and Crossroads Repertory Theatre, and Stage Manager for the COMING TO SEE AUNT SOPHIE tour to the Chopin Theatre through Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!
ELINDA DOTY (Costume Assistant)
Elinda is from Avon, IN and enjoys working with local community theaters. She is the costumer for Brownsburg High School Concert & Show Choirs. Hoping to keep an asthmatic child of the 60's entertained on the couch, Mom enrolled me in "Craft of the Month". Much to her dismay the result was me repurposing my new tangerine orange swimsuit into a babydoll dress. Since my 1st machine at age 10, sewing is still my happy place. Thanks for all the support from family and friends.