WHAT for Kids! presents:
THE TALE OF IBIS
written and directed by Jody O’Neil
Featuring young artists from WHAT’S Professional Development Internship Program
July 4 – August 12, 2021 | Larry Phillips Pavilion
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Please credit Michael & Suz Karchmer for all production images used. Thank you!
The Tale of Ibis is based on the true story of a curious humpback whale calf found entangled in Provincetown Harbor in 1984. It is a story of friendship, the power of kindness, and how one act of generosity can reverberate throughout the world.
$2 of each WHAT for Kids! ticket will go to the Center for Coastal Studies Entanglement Fund, which was established in response to the effort to free Ibis in 1984. Originally created for the Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown MA, this production of The Tale of Ibis is made possible through the generous support of the Red Auerbach Youth Foundation
The Company:
Paige O’Connor Ocean/Ibis
Colby Bell Jesse
Jenine Florence Jacinto Adela
Gage Anderson Rafael
Niev Witnauer Aqua Ric/Brillo
Alyia Vasquez Squiggy/Howard
Creative Team:
Christopher Ostrom Scenic Designer
Rachel Padula-Shufelt Costume Designer
Sam Sewell Sound Designer
Sam Sobel Stage Manager
Gage Anderson is a senior at the University of Texas at Arlington working in his BFA in acting. He has recently been in a zoom play version of Balm in Gilead portraying the role of Tim, as well as the Live version of Harvey as Duane Wilson and Princess Mia, originating the role of Bob Haynt. Gage has been a member of the Maverick Dance Company and the Flight 12 Improv Troupe. He hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as he enjoyed making it.
Colby Bell was last seen in WHAT’S productions of Fantastic Mr. Fox and PIE Story Theatre, and is very excited to be back this summer! After he finishes this summer season, he will return to Lagrange College to finish his senior year and receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree.
Jenine Florence Jacinto is very excited to join their first season with WHAT team this summer as a Performance Intern. Some fun facts about them! They recently graduated from Smith College, home is Southern California, and they know way too much about Disney and TTRPGs. Previous credits include: Tilly Evans in She Kills Monsters, Conway in Harbingers, Bernard in A Number, and Alf in Peter and the Starcatcher. When not on stage they enjoy helping out wherever is necessary, with an interest in sports management and social media work for start-up businesses. Again, they are grateful for their summer with WHAT and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Paige O’Connor is so excited to be back at WHAT after previously serving as a performance intern during their 2019 season. Paige is a multidisciplinary artist who recently graduated from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Favorite credits include Spring Awakening, Elegies for Angels Punks and Raging Queens, and Cabaret. As well as being onstage at WHAT in The Tale of Ibis this summer, Paige can also be found backstage working as a dialect coach for the mainstage production of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. Paige would like to thank from the bottom of her heart her family and friends for all of their love and support! paigeoconnor.com
Niev Witnauer is going into 9th grade at Nauset Regional High School. She lives in Wellfleet and enjoys reading, writing, art, and spending time with her friends. Niev has been in two previous WHAT for kids shows. She has played Princess Isabelle in The Magic Cloak, and the Small Badger in Fantastic Mr. Fox. Niev is very grateful to the WHAT team for this wonderful opportunity.
Alyia Vasquez is going to be a 9th grader at Nauset Regional High School next year. She lives in Wellfleet and likes going to the beach. Alyia enjoys drawing, swimming, playing violin, and reading. She is a member of National Junior Honors Society and is engaged in community service. Alyia performed in The Magic Cloak and Fantastic Mr. Fox making this her 3rd year with WHAT for kids.