Charlotte’s Web
September 26 - October 26, 2025
Based on the book by E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette | Directed by Anna Crace
Friendships weave a lasting bond.
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. When Wilbur is born smaller than most pigs, it’s his friendships on the Arable family’s farm that save his life in more ways than one. This classic tale weaves an intergenerational message of love, friendship and loss in Robinette’s faithful adaptation of the beloved multi award winning novel by E.B. White. Whether it’s Charlotte’s selfless acts of kindness or Wilbur’s journey to find belonging, it’s the ties we share with others that make life truly meaningful.
Recommended for: All Ages
Location: Mainstage Theatre
Show Run Time: 60 Minutes
Resource Guide: Download here
PLEASE NOTE: Like the book by E. B. White, our production of Charlotte’s Web includes themes of life, death, and mortality. Although it mainly highlights friendship and kindness, some parts might be sad for very young or sensitive viewers. Our production treats these topics gently and warmly, celebrating the cycle of life and the strength of connection. For more information about the story check out our Charlotte’s Web Audience Guide
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The Cast
Elin Berg
Fern
Zachary Bergman
Lurvy
Evie Digirolamo
Charlotte
Zetta Hartong
Narrator, Uncle
Siobhan Hellendrung
Templeton
Grant Hooyer
Zuckerman, John Arable
Shaniya Johnson
Gander
Cate Koehmstedt
Goose
Airon Manson
Narrator, President of the fair
Asher Rilen
Narrator, Avery
Lana Rowan
u/s Fern
Antonia Shulman
Sheep
Isha Verma
Narrator, Carter, 1st Spectator
The Creative Team
- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Sandy Boren-Barrett
- DIRECTOR – Anna Crace
- PROPS DESIGNER – Marc Berg
- SET DESIGNER – Sarah Brandner
- COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER – Samantha Fromm Haddow
- SOUND DESIGNER – Lucas Martin
- LIGHTING DESIGNER – Tony Stoeri
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Justin Anderson
- WARDROBE SUPERVISOR – Christa Ludwig
- PRODUCTION MANAGER – Melanie Salmon-Peterson
- STAGE MANAGER – Hailey Ballard
- ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER – Jayna J Sherman
- SOUND BOARD OPERATOR – Lucas Martin
- LIGHT BOARD OPERATORS – Vivian Nielsen and Kennedy Sydness
- STITCHER – Rebecca Karstad
- FJA DIRECTING MENTEE – Rayna Jacobs
- SCENIC ARTISTS – Yvonne Ring, Eme Stenbeck
- MASTER ELECTRICIAN – Lucas Martin
- ELECTRICIANS – Samantha Brown, Ninchai Nok-Chiclana, Michael Remucal, Justin Sharbono, Eme Stenbeck
- VOLUNTEERS – Jeff Aune, Jenny Brown, Scott Brown, John Flannigan-Yurek, Warren Glidden, Ron Kline, Donna Meyer, Dan O’Brien, Mariann Wolf
- FARM CONSULTANT – Marty Wessels
Creative Team Bios
Anna Crace
Director
Anna Crace is a Director and Dramaturg originally from the UK, now based in Minnesota and the Manager of New Play Development at Stages Theatre Company!
Recent credits include:
Director: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (STC), Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical (STC), The Girl On The Train (Lyric Arts), Geminae (The Southern Theater), The Daughter Abroad (Theatre503), blueisblueisblueisblue (The Peckham Pelican), This Wall (English Theatre Berlin), you/me/tomorrow (Apiary Studios), Stranded (National Youth Theatre)
Associate* & Assistant Director: Born With Teeth* (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), A Midsummer Night’s Dream* (Filter Theatre, U.K. Tour), Born With Teeth (Guthrie Theater & Asolo Rep), Twelfth Night (Guthrie Theater), Small Mouth Sounds (Jungle Theater), The Seagull, The Plough and the Stars, Jack and the Beanstalk (Lyric Hammersmith)
E.B. White
Author
E. B. White, born Elwyn Brooks White on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York, was a revered American writer known for his masterful contributions to both children’s literature and essays. White’s career commenced at The New Yorker, where his insightful and often humorous essays captured the essence of American life. He is perhaps best remembered for his beloved children’s classics such as Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, which continue to enchant readers with their warmth and wisdom. E. B. White’s works endure as timeless treasures, reflecting his deep understanding of both nature and the human condition.
Joseph Robinette
Playwright
Joseph Robinette is a Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award nominee for the libretto of the acclaimed A Christmas Story, The Musical. He is the author or co-author of 55 published plays and musicals. His works have been produced at many iconic American theatres including the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. In total his works have reached all 50 states in the U.S. and 21 foreign countries. Some locations where his works have been performed are Brookvale, Australia; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nova Scotia (Unicorn Theatre) and Alberta, Canada; and London, England (BBC Radio Theatre). Twelve of his works have been translated into foreign languages, and another five have been anthologized. Robinette collaborated with E.B. White on the authorized stage version of Charlotte’s Web, and he wrote the musical version with Charles Strouse (Annie and Bye, Bye, Birdie). Other dramatizations include The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Anne of Green Gables and Debbie Macomber’s A Gift to Remember and The Inn at Rose Harbor. He is the recipient of the AATE Distinguished Play Award for Sarah, Plain and Tall and the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America medallion for his “body of dramatic works for family audiences in the United States and beyond.”
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