The Sibillian
by Dakota Pyle
Saturday, July 11 at 12:15 pm
Sunday, July 12 at 2:25 pm
Young Artists Fringe in Studio A
Running time: 60 minutes
Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult)
Content Warning: Death and Violence
World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival
What to Expect
The Sibillian is a moving fantasy adventure about two girls who are transported to a mysterious alternate world with strange insectoid creatures, danger, and excitement. When they discover they possess a mythological artifact, they must return it to its rightful owner in order to go home, but that won’t be easy. With laughter, surprise, and heartfelt moments, this play is sure to entertain and delight.
special Thanks
Dr. Teague, for showing me the wonders of theater and inspiring me to continue learning and practicing, and Mrs. Wycoff for showing me how much fun it is to write and for starting my journey
“I never knew what was next, I was left on the edge of my seat! Loan sharks! Conspiracies!”
—Ollie Harden
Dakota Pyle
Melody, Playwright, Director
Dakota Pyle was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. She is currently a senior at Central High School. She’s been active in Central’s drama program since her sophomore year, but she’s had an interest in theater for her whole life that started in kindergarten and hasn’t wavered since. She has recently been in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and Hadestown: Teen Edition. Besides acting, she enjoys scriptwriting and directing and is excited to share that with an audience. Drama inspires her to engage with the community around her and to be more reflective. It gives her the opportunity to learn more about herself and to push herself. She enjoys watching movies, crocheting, and relaxing in the sun.
Jessie Miller
Fauna
Jessie is a sophomore at Central High School. She enjoys helping out in theater and watching all the shows she gets the chance to. Most recently she officially worked tech for Central High School’s production of Hadestown and a minor role in The Judy’s The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. In 2024 she was given the “Springfield Little Theatre THE JUDY TECH FRANNIE” award. She is excited to see where her theatre career goes from here, and is “just along for the ride”
Hadley Smith
Granny Snail/Bee1/Dragonfly 2/Princess Mellifera
Hadley Smith is a 10th grader at Central High School. She has been involved in theater at Central for 4 years. She has been involved in eight Central Productions which are Big Fish, Peter and the Starcatcher, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Old Man and the Old Moon, Hadestown, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Radium Girls. She is very excited to be in this production, and is excited to see where this takes her.
“A story with an in-depth plot and excellent comedy, and of course epic sword fights!”
—Zoey Frerking
Emma Dull
Empress Agrilus, Dragonfly #1, Spider, Student,
Stranger #2
Emma is very excited to be a part of The Sibillian for the DOTS Fringe Fest. She has previously been a part of Mary Poppins Jr and Annie at Springfield Little Theatre. She has also been a part of Hadestown: Teen Edition, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Radium Girls with her school, and choreographed for Hunchback. Emma enjoys anything Musical in her free time.
Deon Ticher
actor
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“Exciting and joyous!”
—Jessie Miller
Zoey Frerking
Actor
Zoey has always had a passion for theater. She attends Central High School and has worked tech and/or acted in four Central shows. She has been in various drama clubs since 1st grade, but has never had the opportunity to try something outside of school performances, so she is very exited for this opportunity. She has the intention to pursue professional acting as a career, so she’s hoping this play will be a good start. She’s had a blast working with this wonderful cast and looks forward to future projects with them.
Ollie Harden
Mosquito/Ladybug/Ant 2/Stranger 1
As a sophomore at Central High school Ollie is ecstatic to be a part of The Sibillian. Previously he’s been a part of Seussical Jr. (Horton the Elephant), Charlie and Chocolate Factory (Oompa Loompa), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Soldier) and Radium Girls (Dr Knef as well as Lovesick Cowboy.) When he’s not in school he likes to connect with friends over a game of cards, or with himself with an ink pen and notebook. There’s not a time in history he hasn’t been on the creative train, he always has a ticket ready! Whether that train is going to crafts, drawing, writing, or sewing he’s ready to have some fun! He would like to thank both his parents and his directors for their support and lessons that brought him to where he is today.
Kirstin Hildebrand
Young Artist Mentor
Kirstin Hildebrand is a Drury University ’22 and Central High ’18 graduate that is pursuing her career as a Theatre Educator at Aurora High School. She was seen in SCT’s production of Treasure Island as Anne Bonney. She has designed lights and set, as well as organized costumes in her career for a number of SPS, SCT, and Drury productions, but creating original works is her favorite process.
“I hope everyone can make it out to watch the beauty that comes from devising original theatre. My fellow actors and I have worked hard, so don’t miss out!!”
“Sibillian is an unforgettable adventure full of magical realms, lovable characters, and jaw-dropping twists. A truly remarkable play that transcends the theater-going experience!”
—Daniel Pyle
A Special Thank you!
DOTS would like to extend a very special thank you to Springfield Little Theatre Education Department at The Judy for your continued support of our efforts to produce original theatre in Springfield Missouri.
We are also grateful to Springfield Regional Arts Council for believing in our mission.
Devising Original Theatre Springfield is a 501c3 Organization.