THE HOBBIT
May 1 & 2
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The Hobbit
By Edward Mast.
Adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel.
PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISDirector: Donnie Mapes
This 60-minute adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel, designed for theatres of all sizes, is a suspenseful, fast-paced journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Bilbo Baggins is a comfortably well-off hobbit with a love for rousing adventure stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, bringing with him Thorin Oakenshield, 11 ragged looking dwarfs and a contract for an adventure to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he knows it, he is off on a perilous quest over mountain and under hill through caves and forest and slimy dark places.
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MEET THE CAST
(*) denotes also a member of the Ensemble (^) denotes Dance Ensemble (‘) denotes Fight Ensemble (“) denotes Dance Captain
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KAHLIE DEHOTMAN
KAHLIE DEHOTMAN
(Bilbo Baggins)
DOUG POWERS-BLACK
BA Theater SEMissouriState; MFA Acting, Professional Actor Training Program, Ohio U; MA Dramatic Lit and Theatre History, UMKC, PhD Theatre, Mizzou. For almost 20 years, Associate Professor of Theatre at Susquehanna U. Director of over 85 plays, musicals, and new works. Former member of Actors’ Equity Association. Member of The Swedish Colonial Society and Sons of the American Revolution. Last seen in You Can’t Take it With You. Grateful.
DOUG POWERS-BLACK
(Thorin Oakenshield)
PETER ROWE
This will be Peter's first show with CTL - but he is no stranger to the stage. In 2025, Peter was Perkins in The Play That Goes Wrong, and Vlad Popov in Anastasia - both at Christ Wesleyan Theatre Productions in Milton. While living in California, he played Jack Manningham in Angel Street and Christopher Wren in Mousetrap. When not on stage, Peter tries to keep up his Duncan Yo-Yo Demonstrator skills, and he can hardly wait for Spring to come so he can get back to working in his flower garden!
PETER ROWE
(Balin)
THATCHER GUNNELLS
is very excited to be a part of this classic story come to life on the CTL stage. Though he's mainly focused on his work as the Props Master this season, Thatcher was also recently in "You Can't Take It With You" as Tony Kirby. His other favorite roles include playing Leaf Coneybear in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and Sorn in "Stupid F##king Bird" at Lycoming College. And as always, he would like to thank his cats Stinky and Amy for all their support.
THATCHER GUNNELLS
(Gloin)
PAUL RICE
is ecstatic to be joining the cast of The Hobbit. It's been 15 years since his last stage show, Gabriel at NCTC in North Carolina. He wanted to thank his wife, Shayna, for the courage to get back into theater.
PAUL RICE
(Bombur)
ANDREW SHAFFER
is excited to return to CTL! His last role was the Prince in Season 42's Romeo+Juliet. Andrew has also acted in and directed shows with Gaspipe Theatre Company and RiverStage in Lewisburg. Andrew is completing his wizard hat trick, having played Prospero in The Tempest and Tim the Enchanter in Spamalot! Other roles include Iago in Othello, Macbeth in Macbeth, and Bottom the Weaver in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Andrew Has an Erdős-Bacon number of 6.
ANDREW SHAFFER
(Gandalf/Smaug)
BILLY MARTEL
We has a film and theater degree from Messiah University. It may have seen us before precious, perhaps it has? We were Charles in Blithe Spirit, Fred in A Christmas Carol, and Wadsworth in Clue. When not acting precious, we work doing videography for local businesses, and help out at the Tabor Museum book store. We would like to thank our wife Kahlie yes we would yes. For supporting us at our silliest. (Coughs) *BILLY* *BILLY*!!!
BILLY MARTEL
(Gollum)
ELY REITZ
is excited to be playing the role of Bard in “The Hobbit”. This is his first show in two years and he is excited to be returning to the stage! Ely would like to thank the cast, crew, and tech staff for putting together such an amazing show.
ELY REITZ
(Oin/Bard)
RICKY REINBERG
The Hobbit marks Ricky Reinberg's return to theatre after a 10-year hiatus. Ricky previously performed in his New Oxford High School productions of Les Misérables as Marius Pontmercy, Beauty and the Beast as Cogsworth, and Anything Goes as the Captain, to name a few. In his spare time, Ricky enjoys spending time with friends/family, playing video-games, and watching films/television. Ricky is passionate about the arts and hopes to develop personal projects in the near future.
RICKY REINBERG
(Bofur/Maxwell)
CONNOR HILL
is excited to continue performing on stage here at CTL! Coming straight from “You Can’t Take It With You” as xylophone playing and printing press obsessed Ed Carmichael, to “The Hobbit” as member of Thorins dwarven company Biffur and crazed one eyed goblin Doof. He is happy to continue performing with this lovely cast, crew, and theater as a whole and hopes to put more shows under his belt next season!
CONNOR HILL
(Bifur/Doof)
MARK PATRICK
As you embark on this treacherous journey there are somethings, or someone to look out for....but don't be afraid! It's Mark! Back again to do another play after being in "Poe's midnight dreary "as Rodrick and others. He's excited to be apart of this delightful cast to retell a grade story! He thanks his friends and family for all the support!
MARK PATRICK
(Dori/Dork)
JOEY HAVRILLA
Hailing from Williamsport, Joseph Havrilla is a first-time theater performer. During his days at Geneva College, he performed in several music events, sang in the Genevans Choir, and serenaded with The Eight Bells double-barbershop quartet. He currently sings with the Williamsport Chamber Choir and is plugging into other places, as he can. He has enjoyed pestering his fellow cast members with extensive Tolkien knowledge and is excited to bring the fascinating world of Middle-earth to life.
JOEY HAVRILLA
(Dwalin/Goblin King/Another Man)
LESLEY SHUMAN
"This is Lesley's second play production outside of her regular musical theater comfort zone. She first set foot on the CTL stage in 2013 with ""A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,"" and the rest, as they say, is history. Though she is grateful to have played roles such as mermaids, enchanted feather dusters, and princesses, she is even more grateful for the friendships.
LESLEY SHUMAN
(Captain/Warrior/Man/Voiceover)
CARLIE DAUBERMAN
is thrilled to appear as (Ori and Goblin #1) in The Hobbit. She has been in Mamma Mia!, Chicago, The Sound of Music, A White Christmas, and SpongeBob The Musical, plus featured roles in Makin’ It (Monica), The Outsiders (Doctor), The Play That Goes Wrong (Fake Stagecrew), Murder Center Stage (Gwen), and a Lycoming College senior short film Tapes (Luca). A big thanks to Peter for being my ride to rehearsals.
CARLIE DAUBERMAN
(Ori/Goblin)
KYLEE KILMER
excited to debut in her first CTL show. She has been in 4 musical productions, and is delighted to be setting foot back on the stage after a 2 year break. She is overjoyed to be a part of this wonderful cast and is very grateful to her cast members for making her feel welcome. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her, along with the directing staff for working so hard to bring this wonderful show to life.
KYLEE KILMER
(Nori/Goblin)
MELISSA WADDELL
"""We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!""
— Bilbo Baggins"
MELISSA WADDELL
(Fili/Another Man)
ANGELINA SANTALUCIA
is thrilled to be part of The Hobbit and to make her costume design debut. Previous credits include Anastasia (Dunya), The Sound of Music (postulant and ballroom dancer) at CWC, and CTL’s Cinderella (maid) and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally). She thanks her family, boyfriend, and directing team for their support and gives all glory to God. As J. R. R. Tolkien wrote, “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
ANGELINA SANTALUCIA
(Kili/Add’l Goblin/Men)
TYLER MARVIN
is overjoyed to be in a show he's wanted to do for nearly a decade, especially with so many friends! Previous roles include Poe in Poe's Midnight Dreary, Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods, Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret, and roughly 30 additional theatre credits over the last decade plus. Tyler would like to thank the production staff, friends, and family, blood and found.
TYLER MARVIN
THEODORE LENTZ
is excited to return to the CTL Mainstage for his third round of Godspell! He grew up singing along with the original cast on vinyl, and first performed it in 2007 at the Arcadia Theatre in Wellsboro, PA. Theo has been seen in CTL shows over the past decade as puppets, princes, and entire families. When not on stage, he has also music directed many Summer Youth Intensive and Mainstage shows. Theo would like to thank the talented cast and crew by his side, and YOU for coming to see us!
THEODORE LENTZ
HANNAH MCBRIDE
Thankful to be in another powerful CTL production, Hannah was most recently seen as Emma Carew in Jekyll & Hyde at CTL and Ariel in The Little Mermaid at the CAC. Her top past roles include Christine Daaé in Phantom of the Opera, Ella in R&H's Cinderella, and Woman 1 in Songs for a New World. Thank you to everyone for supporting local theatre, especially my wonderful family and my forever partner, C. Let’s lead with love as He did, and remember the positive strength in community♥ @hannahlizmcb
HANNAH MCBRIDE
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
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DONNIE MAPES
DONNIE MAPES
(Director)
WENDY DURANT
is so excited to be on this unexpected journey. She previously stage managed Steel Magnolias, Shrek, Miracle on 34th St., One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, White Christmas, and others. Thank you to Donnie, Thatcher, Angelina, and the rest of the cast and crew for going here and back again with her! And as always, love to her husband, Tom, and her children, Devin and Cadi.
WENDY DURANT
(Stage Manager)
ANGELINA SANTALUCIA
is thrilled to be part of The Hobbit and to make her costume design debut. Previous credits include Anastasia (Dunya), The Sound of Music (postulant and ballroom dancer) at CWC, and CTL’s Cinderella (maid) and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally). She thanks her family, boyfriend, and directing team for their support and gives all glory to God. As J. R. R. Tolkien wrote, “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
ANGELINA SANTALUCIA
(Costume Designer)
MORE CREDITS
ERICKA CONKLIN...Lighting Technician
KAIDYN ROGERS...Sound Technician
DONNIE MAPES...Scenic Design
BETH O’CONNELL...Scenic Painting
DONNIE MAPES...Lead Carpenter
THATCHER GUNNELLS....Properties Master
Andrew Druckenmiller...Fight Choreography
KYlE HUGGINS....Projections
KAIDYN ROGERS...Sound Technician
DONNIE MAPES...Scenic Design
BETH O’CONNELL...Scenic Painting
DONNIE MAPES...Lead Carpenter
THATCHER GUNNELLS....Properties Master
Andrew Druckenmiller...Fight Choreography
KYlE HUGGINS....Projections
MAIA CENIMO
(Choreographer)
ALLISON PANCZYSZYN
is excited to return to CTL, with Godspell being her first show back in five years! This is her first time working as a stage manager, and she would like to thank her cast and crew for making it a fantastic experience. Allison is a proud graduate of AMDA, with a BFA in Musical Theater. Some of her previous credits include: Anastasia (Christ Wesleyan Theater) Bound for Broadway (The Triad Theater), A Stitch in Time (Theater for the New City), and Swingtime Canteen (Cosmo Theater)
ALLISON PANCZYSZYN
(Stage Manager)
KRISTIN PEREZ
is beyond thrilled to be assistant choreographer for this amazingly talented cast and work beside such a stellar production team. Kristin has done choreo for CTL's Penguin Project/Spotlight program like Finding Nemo. As a dancer since childhood dancing is Kristin's happy place and she feels blessed for this opportunity. Erin - thank you for your support and encouragement and giving me my Day By Day Day! I couldn't have picked a better mentor. I hope we get to do this again.
KRISTIN PEREZ
(Assistant Choreographer)
MORE CREDITS
ERICKA CONKLIN...Lighting Designer
AIMEE HUNSINGER...Sound Technician
VAL PADGETT..Lighting Technician
MCKENNA CREMER...Stage Crew
SETH SPONHOUSE...Scenic Designer
DONNIE MAPES...Lead Carpenter
THATCHER GUNNELLS....Properties Master
KYLE HUGGINS....Projections/Marketing
AIMEE HUNSINGER...Sound Technician
VAL PADGETT..Lighting Technician
MCKENNA CREMER...Stage Crew
SETH SPONHOUSE...Scenic Designer
DONNIE MAPES...Lead Carpenter
THATCHER GUNNELLS....Properties Master
KYLE HUGGINS....Projections/Marketing
MAIA CENIMO
(Choreographer)
NEVAEH WILLIAMS
is very excited to return to CTL as a stage manager for SIX: TEEN EDITION! This experience has been so incredibly fun and rewarding for them. She would like to thank the production staff for being such an amazing group of ladies and second family. Nevaeh would also like to tell the queens to always be fierce, to be true to themselves, and remember to always 'Get Down' when the opportunity arrives!
NEVAEH WILLIAMS
(Stage Manager)
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