A Girl-Powered, STEM, Family-friendly Adventure
A mystery science musical for young audiences! Fly through the solar system with Dr. Wonderful and her amazing adventure team of Newton (the dog), Ben (the human), and Mom (the Mom)! Girl-detective-noir meets science-geek-chic in this super cool astronomical musical theatre event that will take you across the universe with fun, flair, and science.
“The clever and adventurous Dr. Wonderful and her sidekick, Newton the dog, are a pair I’d follow anywhere! Dr. Wonderful demonstrates the power of curiosity-driven learning and deductive reasoning in this exceptional book investigating the phases of the moon.” - Christina Wallace, co-host, The Limit Does Not Exist and founding director, BridgeUp: STEM at the American Museum of Natural History
“It was exhilarating to see Dr Wonderful’s curiosity, her big hungry mind, and her great heart. Dr Wonderful is a hero for all of us. May we all leap towards the unknown with such bravery!” - Lucy Alibar, playwright and Oscar-Nominated screenwriter of Beasts of the Southern Wild
On Tour January 21 - February 14, 2025
Performances can be scheduled for 9:30am and 1:30pm (can be somewhat flexible).
Cost is $1200/performance. Contact 860-529-5300 x16 or Education@PlayhouseTheatreGroup.org
RACHEL BALLASY (Mom) Playhouse on Park: Choreographer ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, Ms. Square/Mama Square POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL; Little Theatre of Manchester: Elle Woods LEGALLY BLONDE; Penobscot Theatre Company: Director THE LITTLE PRINCE; Ellington Community Theatre: Director/Choreographer GUYS AND DOLLS; Rachel holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Messiah University. She'd like to thank her family and her friends for their constant love, encouragement and support! IG @call_me_ballasy
WILL NASH BROYLES (Newton) Playhouse on Park Debut! Greenbrier Valley Theatre, WV: Pippin in PIPPIN; Walnut Street Theatre, PA: Doody in GREASE; Shakesperience Productions, CT: Romeo in ROMEO & JULIET; Winnipesaukee Playhouse, NH: Detective Sergeant Trotter in THE MOUSETRAP and Snail in A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD; Madison Lyric Stage, CT: Joe Pitt in ANGELS IN AMERICA. Proud graduate of both Clemson University (SC) and AMDA (NYC). Love and thanks to Michael and Daphne! www.willnashbroyles.com
SYDNEY WEISER (Dr. Wonderful) Playhouse on Park: Swing INDECENT, Pippa/Rosie DANDELION; TheaterWorks USA: Charlotte CHARLOTTE’S WEB; Barn Theatre: Sandy Cheeks THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Columbia THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; Carousel Music Theatre: Betty Jean THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES; Rochester Opera House: Christmas Past A CHRISTMAS CAROL. BFA Marymount Manhattan College. Love and appreciation to her parents and sisters. sydneyweiser.com @weisersydney
TRAVIS WROTEN (Ben) is a youthful and energetic actor who has just received his BFA from The Hartt School. He has played many roles from TJ in Sister Act at The Hartt School, to Don Pedro in Much Ado about Nothing in Hartford Stage's Breakdancing Shakespeare. As Travis was inspired by theatre, video games, and anime, he hopes to provide that same inspiration and spark in others through what he loves.
