The Adventures of Spectrum Sparks
Spectrum (a male actor in a robot costume) wears a shirt with a colorful stripe and speaks to Ellen, dressed in blue. Abby, dressed in yellow, and Lola, dressed in purple, stand nearby. Orange, yellow, and green painted banners hang in the background.
Spectrum (a male actor in a robot costume) speaks to a group of six friends, each dressed in one color of the rainbow.
Spectrum giggles gleefully as Max, dressed in green, ties his shoe.
Spectrum (a male actor in a robot costume) wears a shirt with a colorful stripe and speaks to Ellen, dressed in blue. Abby, dressed in yellow, and Lola, dressed in purple, stand nearby. Orange, yellow, and green painted banners hang in the background.
My original play, The Adventures of Spectrum Sparks, was commissioned by CenterStage Theatre Works in partnership with Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco, TX.
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"Ultimately, this play touched a much larger audience than expected, with others with different abilities and in different age groups who felt moved by the messages in this wonderful story for all ages about a robot who is “lost” (but not broken) and has left his factory and needs help from others in order to navigate the world."— CenterStage Theatre Works (Read more!)
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Premiered at Frisco Discovery Center July 11-13, 2024.
Written by Gracie Everett
Co-directed by Gracie Everett and Thomas Schnaible
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The Cast
Spectrum Sparks: Simon Heimersson / Penny: Katie Purdin / Jess: Deepti Aravapalli / Abby: Adelaide Laurence / Max: Bee Falcone / Ellen: Emilia Ordoñez / Lola: Isabelle Malone
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The Creative Team & Crew
Lighting: Thomas Schnaible / Prop & Costume Designer: Deepti Aravapalli / Artwork: Gabi Crone / Scenic Painting: Gabi Crone & Angela Crone / Psychology Consultant: Amy Doar, LPC-S
Original Music: “A Friend Will Always Listen” written by Adelaide Laurence and Gracie Everett