Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. 
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Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

Meet The Staff

Mary Fitzgerald (Director)
​Mary Fitzgerald is excited to be returning to Firebird this summer to direct 101 Dalmatians Kids. Mary has a BA from Fordham University in Theatre Management and is the current director of the Methacton High School Theatre Company. She loves getting to watch the excitement on the faces of young performers as things start to "click", and usually tears up during curtain calls because she is a big softie who loves seeing each new cast and crew get celebrated for their hard work. Mary also has an incredibly patient husband and two daughters, who she wouldn't be able to do this without. 
Paige Alaishuski (Assistant Director)
​Paige Alaishuski is happy to be back for her fourth year on the Firebird summer staff! She just completed her first year towards a BFA in Musical Theatre at the CAP21 conservatory in NYC and is excited to share her newfound knowledge with students. Some of her favorite shows she’s worked on have been Finding Nemo: KIDS and James and the Giant Peach Jr. last year. She also enjoys being the one ON the stage, having played Roxie Hart in Chicago, Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (her personal favorites). She can’t wait to get started this summer and is ready to have a blast!
Will Motley (CHoreographer)
​Will Motley is turning 17 this summer and is no stranger to the stage. Over the past 10 years, he has performed in numerous productions, ranging from musicals to voice recitals. You may have seen him in The Prom as Trent Oliver (PVHS), High School Musical Jr. as Troy Bolton (Firebird Theatre), Into the Woods Jr. as The Baker (Firebird), and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Prince Topher (PVHS). Outside of school—where he is an incoming senior at PVHS—Will is a dedicated member of The Dance Depot’s Competition Team, which continues to enrich his skills and passion for dance. He is thrilled to return this summer and can't wait to choreograph both 101 Dalmatians Kids and Mean Girls Jr.
Cora Heiser (Music Director)
Cora is excited to be returning to summer staff! She has previously worked on Seussical Kids (2022), Descendants Jr (2023), Finding Nemo Kids (2024), and James and the Giant Peach Jr (2024). Though she has only been working for the past few years, Cora has been performing with Firebird Theater since 2016. Some highlights over the years have been Aunty Em/Medusa in The Lightning Thief, Andrina in The Little Mermaid Jr and Coach Bolton in High School Music Jr. Currently, she is pursuing a BM in Music Education at West Chester University.
Logan Schlitt (Stage Manager)
​Logan Schlitt is so excited to be back for her second summer working at Firebird Theatre. She is a rising junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Psychology & Theatre with a minor in Musical Theatre. She has choreographed and directed for local children’s theater companies for the past five summers. She is thrilled to be a part of the 101 Dalmatians, Willy Wonka, Mean Girls, and Moana production teams this season! Lastly, she wants to thank Firebird for supporting her since her first show in 2015. 
Caroline FItzgerald (JR INtern)
​Caroline Fitzgerald is excited to be back for her second season with Firebird. Last summer she worked on Finding Nemo Kids and had an incredible experience. Outside of theater she both plays and coaches ice hockey. This summer she is working on both 101 Dalmatians Kids and Willy Wonka Kids. 
Liv Grate (Choreography Assistant)
​Liv Grate is thrilled to be back for her third season of Firebird Productions! She is a junior at Perkiomen Valley High School, and participating in clubs such as Link Crew, the Spring Musical, and Best Buddies. Liv has previously worked as  Assistant Choreographer and Intern (Aristocat KIDS) and Choreographer and Intern (The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet. She has recently preformed as Dance Captain (Cinderella) and Frenchy (Grease). Liv is so excited for the summer workshops!
Lila Deery (Costume Designer)
​Lila Deery is excited to be helping out within the production. While being a Junior at Phoenixville Area High School, she is also involved as Art Club President and in Cappies! As of recent she was in PAHS annual murder mystery, Dinner at 8 Dead by 9, PAHS production of Mamma Mia!, Facetime Theatre’s production of Mean Girls as Ms.George! She would like to thank her family and friends for being so amazing throughout the making of this show. As well as a thank you to the directors, crew, and hardworking cast for their dedication!
Corwen Kemp (Costume Assistant)
​Corwen Kemp is a rising senior at Methacton High School, and is very excited to be working with Firebird Theatre for the second summer in a row!  They love art, and will be taking AP Art for the second time next year.  Corwen is planning on going to college for costume design, and is very grateful for the opportunity to be involved in the costuming process!  They would like to thank their Mom for all of her support in the past year.
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