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Studio 48 Performing Arts Center Presents

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN

Studio 48 Performing Arts Center’s musical theater Veteran’s are presenting this ever-so-beloved musical based upon the comic strip, Charlie Brown. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN opened on March 7, 1967 and played for 1,597 performances in New York at the theater 80 St. Marks with Gary Burghoff in the title role. This version was briefly revised on Broadway in 1971 and only played for 32 performances at the John Golden Theater. Since then, a new revival version (YOUR’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED) was presented on Broadway in 1999 and played for 149 performances at the Ambassador Theater with award-winning performances by Roger Bart and Kristin Chenoweth as Snoopy and Sally. Studio 48 cast of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN feels this show is ideal for a final show for them. The cast is small and the routines are rather simplistic. There are multiple short scenes depicting Charlie Brown’s every- day life. The show displays feelings of fun, laughter and sincerity tangibly building the character’s moods.

Playing the role of Charlie Brown, is former choreographer, dance instructor and director for Studio 48 PAC and NERTC, Vincent Ratsavong of Turner, Maine. Ratsavong will be attending Dean College in the Fall. Playing the role of Sally, is former Maine’s Outstanding Teen, Kristin Korda, of Saco who is moving to Boston to pursue a career in contemporary singing. Playing the role of Lucy, is Jamie Lee Richardson, a member of the Maine National Guard and is also a returning musical theater student at the University of Southern Maine. Tyler Beck, another member of the Maine National Guard is playing Schroeder. He is currently employed with the Maine National Guard Recruiting office in Topsham. Beck plans to attend college next fall for Vocal Performance. Snoopy is played by James Kramlich of Raymond and playing the role of Linus is Portland Resident, Andre Demers. This will be the last musical that all the artists will be starring in together and would like to extend an invitation to the community to come enjoy a light hearted musical, bringing back the memories of the old “Peanut “ comics. Musical numbers include My Blanket and Me, The Kite, The Baseball Game, Little Known Facts, Suppertime and Happiness. Join the Peanuts gang in this fast paced, lighthearted musical, guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

Show Dates are August 18th, 19th -20th 25th 26th & 27th @ 7pm & August 20th and 27th a matinee at 2pm. Tickets are sold in advance as seating is limited. Tickets are $15. Call 207 590-7276 for reservations or for tickets.

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