Meet the Cast & Crew of Charlotte’s Web

A Note from Our Director

I loved Charlotte's Web as a child. It was required reading in third or fourth grade. When I was little, I'd visit my friend who happened to own the movie on VHS. “Let's watch Wilbur!” I'd say. My friend was more of an “indoors kid” so the vast majority of the time we got to watch it together. The next day I'd go back to the outdoors, playing detective in the wooded wetland surrounding the neighborhood or finding the steepest sledding hill.

As of the writing of this paragraph, last night I told the actors to picture a stretch of cornfield where the audience will be sitting, stretching tall and green towards the sun around the Zuckerman's farm. I'm picturing the fields of corn, tobacco, and soybeans my family drove through daily along highway AB. You'll hear the sounds of my childhood during the show, complete with frogs, crickets, and birds. I can still hear, see, and smell all the seasons of the rural Midwest so clearly in my memory, though I moved away to the city almost eleven years ago.

Sometimes we find ourselves feeling as helpless as a tiny piglet and we just have to cross our fingers, ask for help, and hope that the universe is kind to us. Will we live to eat pineapple upside-down cake in the sun one day, or are we destined to be bacon, egg, and cheese on toast?

If we're lucky, we turn around and find that the people who care about us have been there all along and are willing to help.

How do we decide who is worthy of help?

What if everyone is deserving? Even a runt piglet?

What if we are all worthy of the support and love we need to thrive?

What if we need to weave a complex web in order to accomplish that?

What if that's something we should all work to give to everyone in our community?

In order to make theatre, all you need is some folks playing pretend and some folks to watch. The scenery, props, and costumes you see on our stage are quite simple. See if you can spot something during the show that's partly made out of dryer lint!

We are incredibly grateful to partner with your local library to bring Charlotte's Web to your community at no cost to you.

Please stay after the show to meet the actors!

-Caitlin Robb, Director

Cast & Crew

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Kelsey Lesseig

Kelsey Lesseig is a Chicago-based actor and ensemble member at Three Brothers Theatre. Kiddos may have seen her as Maid Marian in Robin Hood (also with 3B), or as Chil the Vulture in The Jungle Book with AlphaBet Soup. Additionally, she is currently playing Sherry in Independence, if parents want to catch that as well this April! Kelsey hopes you enjoy the show and have a “terrific” time! Oink oink!

Wilbur

Katie Hope Noble

Katie (she/her) is a writer/performer and delighted to be working again Three Brother’s Theatre! When she’s not decoding Shakespeare, Katie can be found painting watercolors and writing comedy sketches. She thanks her friends and family for their support, and apologizes to her cat Roni for not being home at this exact moment.

Charlotte A. Cavatica

Maddie Curtin

Maddie is thrilled to be back with Three Brothers! Previously, Maddie performed as Katrina Van Tassel in their productions of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Other credits include The Theatre Lab's Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), Rooted with Oil Lamp Theatre (Luanne), and Pride and Prejudice with Parker Players (u/s Jane). When she's not onstage Maddie can be found teaching ballet to young dancers and managing her jewelry business.

Fern and Goose

Nat Brautigam

Arable, Templeton, and Lurvy

Nat is excited to return to 3 Brothers! He was previously seen in See How They Run. Charlotte’s Web also holds a special place in Nat’s heart as his first non-college production he did where he was also Templeton the Rat. Some other favorite shows he’s done include Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike (Kirk Players), The Importance of Being Earnest (PM&L Theatre), and Black Comedy (Kirk Players). He sends his love to his wife and two cats, but especially his wife for writing his bio.

Cammerron Baits

Gander, Uncle Pig, President of the Fair, and Others

Cammerron Baits (Gander/ Uncle Pig/ President of the fair and others) is thrilled to be returning to this wonderful show having just closed a production as Templeton! Favorite credits John Merrick (The Elephant Man), Tulsa (Gypsy),Edmund (King Lear)! For more information on his upcoming adventures, follow him on Instagram (@Cammerronb). Thank you to this amazing team and Much love to my husband Christian!

Core Miller

CORE MILLER (Avery/Homer/Sheep) Core is very excited to join this cast in his first show post-college. Core received their BFA in Performance from UW-Whitewater. His favorite performances there were Sylvia (Tom/Phyllis/Leslie), Lady Winderemere’s Fan (Lord Augustus), and No Exit (Inez). Core’s honored to be a part of such an amazing cast and to share theatre with young audiences. Instagram @core.miller

Avery, Homer, and Sheep

Caitlin Robb

Caitlin Robb is a Chicago-based theatre maker and member of SAG-AFTRA. Caitlin previously directed See How They Run and has acted in several mainstage shows. She also mentors and tells original stories with Tellin’ Tales Theater. Originally from Wisconsin, she directed after school theatre and worked with Children’s Theatre of Madison. She’s delighted to be part of bringing Charlotte’s Web to your community!

Director

Laila B. Hermano

Laila is so very honored to have become an official Ensemble Member at Three Brothers last season. She has been seen onstage in Nunsense, The Old Man and the Old Moon, and Independence and behind the scenes as stage manager of Charlotte’s Web, Rumors, and A Martian Christmas Carol.

Stage Manager

Diane Lippert

Diane has costumed many shows at 3B including Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (2022), Guys on Ice, Come Undone, The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, The 39 Steps, 35MM, and Independence. She shares her love with Phil, Sarah, Sharon, and Evan.