The Impossible Club
Middle school is war.
by Ned Wilkinson
Thursday, July 9 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 – 4:30 pm
Studio Theatre
Running time: 50 minutes
Rating: Family (appropriate content for all ages)
Content Warning: Some Violence
Original debut at Orlando Fringe Festival 2021
2021 Critics Choice – Best Family Show
2021 Inclusivity award for having both ASL and audio descriptors
Ned Wilkinson, creator of such Orlando Fringe Festival hits as “TJ & Mr. Oaksite” and “Fosgate Ferret Loan Officer,” this year set his sights on a younger audience with “The Impossible Club,” a peppy and charming musical for middle-schoolers and up.
Fortunately, Wilkinson brings the same skill set to the kids’ table that powers his more adult shows: Catchy rhythms, tuneful melodies and lyrics that keep the attention.
Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel
What to Expect
Four kids fight on a playground until they learn better. Though an “anti-bullying” piece on the surface, their story arc is a miniaturization of 20th century world history from the Treaty of Versailles through WWII and the formation of the United Nations.
special Thanks
Ned Wilkinson
Book, Lyrics, and Music
Ned Wilkinson obtained a degree in Commercial Arranging from the Berklee College of Music and has spent nearly four decades finding more interesting things to do than simply putting notes on paper. For 25 years he was the third wheel in a trio with Nick Sibley and Ruell Chappell. His original musicals Dawg Pound Blues and Julie Bunny Must Die were produced by Vandivort Center Theatre, and Julie Bunny received a revival production by OTC. (OPTIONAL: TJ & Mr. Oaksite won Patrons Pick in 2013, and The Impossible Club won Best Family Show in 2021, at Orlando Fringe.) His solo show Rhubarb The Bear: Maximum fuR&B and his Shakespeare spoof musical Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer were warmly received at the first and second DOTS Fringe. Most recently, his seventh full length musical Flaming Volcano Bed & Breakfast became the first musical to be produced in the 30 year history of Playwrights Round Table of Orlando, FL. https://www.facebook.com/NedWritesMusicalTheater/
Elijah Adams
Performer
Elijah Adams is a tenor performer with over a decade of vocal and dance training, recently seen as Anthony in Sweeney Todd at Springfield Little Theatre where he performs regularly, Elijah is incredibly grateful for every opportunity to perform and would especially like to thank director Daniel Bush for the opportunity to be in this exciting new production.
TikTok: @traveling_troubador
Trisha ellen Baker
Performer
Trisha Baker is proud to be joining DOTS Fringe for a second year. Trisha was last seen as Felicity in Ned Wilkinson’s comedy Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer at the 2025 DOTS Fringe. She can be found behind Springfield Little Theatre’s The Judy front desk when she’s not onstage acting a fool. Trisha is grateful for the DOTS team for inviting her back this year to create again and to her wonderful partner Jonathan for joining in on all her antics.
Instagram: trishaellenbaker
Daniel Gimlin
Performer
Daniel Gimlin is going into his senior year of high, at Springfield Little Theaters Academy. He loves being on the stage previously being seen in SLT’s Sweeney Todd. While not on stage he is still singing no matter where he is likely at the expense of his family’s ears.
Reaghan Skiles
Cherry
Reaghan Is thrilled to join such an amazing group of artists for The Impossible club! She attends Missouri State University and is currently getting her BFA Acting for stage and screen degree. Reaghan loves to sing, read, and bake, she works at The Judy and Princesses Of The 417. She cannot wait to bring this story to life and play Cherry!
Insta: Reaghan_s20
Daniel Bush
Director
Daniel is happy to be directing for DOTS with this excellent cast and thoughtful show. He has previously directed for Marshfield Community Threatre, Springfield Little Theatre, Springfield Improv, Ozark Actor’s Theatre as well as self-produced productions.
McCoy Bush
Technical Support
Bio in Progress
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.