This presentation would not be possible without the hard work and generosity of so many individuals. We would like to offer a special thanks to:
The Nashville Children's Theatre (Specifically Colin Peterson, Rachael Silverman, Ernie Nolan, and Jaqueline Rene)
Brenda Arnold, for the countless hours she has spent in rehearsals and helping our students with their lines.
Members of our Backlight Board (Tim & Jill McNeese, Scott & Melinda Winter, John & Kathleen Dodd, Colin Smith, Laura Baxter, Christie Thompson, Taylor Epps, and Becky & Dale Sullivan)
Our Backlight Families. We are grateful to each and every one of you! Special thanks to those who helped secure costumes/set/props and who served on our Parent Committee. (Lori & Jeff Johnstone, Melinda & Scott Winter, Jill & Tim McNeese, Sandy & Dave Krikac, Cindy Shafer, Gretchen & Jim Roth, Annette Atwood, Leah Wood, Sheila Torres, Kim Huddleston)
Christian Youth Theatre for helping to supply so many of our wonderful and talented student actors! This production would not have been possible without your support. Special thanks to our student actors and their families as well as Executive Director, Katie Whigham and Program Director, Elise Horecka
Massive Mission Media Production Company. Thank you Corbin, Rob, Andrew, Bennett, and Tanner for capturing our story and this special journey!
Able Voices and Jen Vogus for providing our students and staff with new headshots for our 2021- 2022 season. Thank you!
Borderless Arts Tennessee. Special thanks to Lori Kissinger, Lead Artist: Dee Kimbrell and Artists: Austin King, Hope McKee, Erica McMurray, Jon Pfeiffer, Torie Summers.
Firstlight Art Academy & Julie Lerche. Julie, you made the Dragon come to life and created one of the most memorable props in theatre history- Thank you!
Thank you to all our wonderful Backstage and Front of House Volunteers!
Thank you to the generous and talented folks at Ramsey Solutions!
Thank you the following local restaurants for helping to feed our cast & crew during a very busy production week!
- Taziki's (the Gulch) located at 230 11th Ave S, Nashville.
- Jimmy John's in Franklin (*Now Hiring! See Program Ad for details)
- Chick-Fil-A off HWY 96 in Franklin
Mary Donnet Johnson, your "Beyond Words" and the gift of your friendship has provided our staff with countless pearls of wisdom and resources that we were able to employ this season. You helped us transform our rehearsal process/approach to learning for the better!
Andy Kanies, thank you for your continued friendship, collaboration, and support!
