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Salutations! Meet the Cast Part 1

by Jessa Cunningham, dramaturg Before you come to visit us at the Zuckerman farm, we figured it would be a good idea if you got to know a little bit about the cast. Over the next few posts, members of the cast will answer a few questions so you can get better acquainted!

Kennedy Brandon (Baby Spider, Fair Goer)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Why? Wilbur because he is the silliest.

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What is your favorite line from the show? "What are your names? May I have your names please?" What was your favorite book growing up? Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess Who was/is your childhood best friend? Lydia What did you two do together? We Like to play in the snow together! What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebWearing a cute costume and being onstage. Favorite animal? Puppy If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it? Riding horses

Carter Brandon (Fair goer)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Why

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? Wilbur because he has great facial expressions. What is your favorite line from the show? "I bet he's the finest pig we've seen today!" What was your favorite book growing up? Piggie and Gerald Series by Mo Willems Who was/is your childhood best friend? Coleton What did you two do together? We have lots of fun jumping on the trampoline and riding bikes! What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebGetting to dress up in costumes. Favorite animal? Elephant If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it? Getting to know about different animals.

Mason Brandon (Fair goer)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Why? Wilbur. I really like his personality-- he's funny. What is your

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favorite line from the show? "It's either freedom, or the frying pan!" What was your favorite book growing up? Dinosaurs Love Underpants by Claire Freedman Who was/is your childhood best friend? Issac, Gage, Kail, and Bear What did you two do together? We play video games together. What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebGetting to perform in it. Favorite animal? Monkey If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it? Lots of open spaces.

Jane Miller (Fair goer and Baby Spider)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Why? Charlotte is my favorite because she is very confident. What is your favorite line from the show? "They are fattening you up so they can kill you." What was

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your favorite book growing up? Go Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman Who was/is your childhood best friend? Grace is one of my best friends. What do you two do together? One day we sold half slices of toasts door to door and we made $33.00! What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebI am most excited to be onstage and perform. Favorite animal? A dolphin If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it? If I lived on a farm I would love to have my own horse and ride her every day.

Connor Dahle (Baby Wilbur)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Baby Wilbur

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What is your favorite line from the show? The sheep telling Wilbur he is going to die. What was your favorite book growing up? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebThe costumes Favorite animal? Dog If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it? Playing and seeing the animals.

Rachael Beck (Reporter)

Who is your favorite character in the show?Why? Charlotte is my favorite character because of her selfless intelligence.

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What is your favorite line from the show? "It seems to me we have no ordinary spider." Who was/is your childhood best friend? Books were my best friends growing up. What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebI'm excited to help tell this story that I love so much to others. We have such a great cast and crew helping spin this beautiful web. Favorite animal? Otters

Edie Hall (Photographer)

Who is your favorite character in the show? Why?  My favorite character by far is the Gander. He has such confidence and humor, especially when he is offering words of encouragement to Wilbur or the Goose. What is y

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our favorite line from the show? My favorite line in the show is "Looks like a prize winner to me" because that's my line. What was your favorite book growing up? When I was growing up my favorite books to read were the Junie B. Jones collection. Who was/is your childhood best friend? My childhood best friend was probably my brother because we shared the same humor. Also, he was easy to manipulate. What are you most excited about with Charlotte's WebFor Charlotte's Web I am most excited about just performing in general. Favorite animal?  My favorite animal is a lion. They're relentless and mighty. If you lived on a farm, what do you think you'd like the most about it?  If  I lived on a farm, the most enjoyable aspect would be chillin' with baby chickens. Stay tuned for more cast members over the next few posts!

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