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COMMUNITY PARTNERS $5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$2,499 BakerHostetler Acloche $100,000 + Broadway Across America * The Chester Family Foundation American Electric Duke’s Mayonnaise Burgerim Gourmet Burgers Power Foundation + Columbia Gas of Ohio and Bar The Columbus Foundation Columbus Partnership * CASTO Barbara B. Coons & Construction Systems, Inc. Columbus Public Health Robert Bartels funds Corna Kokosing Construction Co. * Columbus State Greater Columbus Arts Council * Denison University * Community College Nationwide Foundation+ Electrical Service Crabtree Insurance Inc. Ohio Arts Council Professionals, Inc. Daiker Law @ PNC Bank * John Gerlach & Company LLP * Donatos + State of Ohio + Ohio Commission on Franklin Park Conservatory * Minority Health OhioHealth $50,000-$99,999 Ohio Small Business Pat and Gracie’s Honda of America Mfg, Inc. +* Development Centers Huntington National Bank +* The Ohio State University UP TO $1,000 L Brands Foundation * Office of the President + Abbott Nutrition Nationwide Otterbein University @ Alexandra Ramos Agency LLC & Overmyer Hall Associates * Erie Insurance $25,000-$49,000 Barroluco Argentine Anonymous + PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP * Cameron Mitchell Restaurants City of Columbus + Schoedinger Funeral Service * Columbus City Schools Spanish Crane Group Co. + Team Fishel Immersion Academy Nationwide Insurance Tom E. Dailey Foundation + Columbus Crew SC PNC Foundation @ Wolfe Enterprises, Inc. * DACA Time $10,000-$24,000 $2,500-$4,999 Delk Counseling American Electric Power +* Bath Fitter Dublin Cleaners & Battelle Memorial Institute +* Boost Mobile New Albany Cleaners Big Lots, Inc. * Crabbe, Brown & James, LLP +* El Centro de Servicios Cardinal Health Foundation * Dawson Sociales Inc. Columbus Commons Ice Miller * Grange Insurance Companies + Danbert, Inc. @ Installed Building Products Homes on the Hill CDC Dorothy E. Ann Fund MetroPCS Inspire Elementary School Fifth Third Bank * Mount Carmel Health System L Brands * G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. The Ohio State University Maryhaven, Inc. Kimball Midwest * Department of Spanish Nationwide Foundation McGohan Brabender * & Portuguese In Recognition of Debra Griffin NiSource + OSU Wexner Medical Center Ohio Department of Ohio Health * Nationwide Children’s Hospital Administrative Services, Equal Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP * Rosati Windows Opportunity Division PVS Chemicals State Farm Mutual Automobile OSU Center for Ethnic Studies Reinberger Foundation + Insurance Co. OSU Office of Diversity SWACO Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP and Inclusion White Castle Management Co. @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Center at Catholic Social Services St. Vincent Family Center Tortilla Walnut Township Local Schools

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APA is grateful to the following friends and investors who have generously given to our annual Cfund, ongoing capital projects, education programs, and/or 50th Gala Celebration. To join this wonderful group, please contact Beth Graham at (614) 719-6718 or [email protected] Key: + Capital Campaign / @ Education / * Gala July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

$10,000+ Anonymous George S. Barrett +@* Elfi Di Bella +* Bebe & John Finn +* Larry & Marion Fisher @* Heather Grant & Michael Petrecca +@ Mike & Linda Kaufmann @ Hattie and Robert Lazarus Fund of The Columbus Foundation +* Meuse Family Foundation @ Cindy G. Owens @ Lee Shackelford Family Fund of Thomas A. Griesemer In Memory of Stewart Owens The Columbus Foundation @ Debra Griffin + Joan & Steve Parrish * John and Victoria Hart Fund of Andrew Poczik + Ruth Tallman Pifer The Columbus Foundation + Susan Tomasky & Endowment Fund Kara J. Trott & Robert Philips + Ann & Tom Hoaglin * Ron Ungvarsky +@* R. Blane and Claudia Walter Stephen Ifeduba + In Honor of Victoria Ungvarsky Family Fund of Sue F. Jablonski Fund of The Robert J. Weiler Company @ The Columbus Foundation + The Columbus Foundation Marta & Scott Whitlock @* Charlotte A. Yates + Donna & Larry James * Melinda & Chad Whittington +* Nancy Jeffrey (d.) + $1,969-$4,999 $5,000-$9,999 Steve & Diane Jones Anonymous Anonymous (2) +@* Kridler Family Fund of Steven Brechter & Nick & Donna Akins @ The Columbus Foundation * Christina Madriguera Sally Crane Cox & Cary Cox + William & Amy Largent Dorothy Burchfield Beth Crane & Richard McKee + T. Earl LeVere Nicole V. Callam + @ Jamie Crane & Tim Miller + Lyttle Family Fund Paul & Tami Chodak @ Michael & Paige Crane Fund of Pat & Wally O’Dell The Columbus Foundation + Josh & Amy Corna * Angela L. Pace +* Jeff & Lisa Edwards + Dan & Christie Crane + Parrott Family Fund of Robert Falcone +* Dr. Rob & Shannon Crane + The Columbus Foundation + Alex Fischer & Lori Barreras @ Dr. & Mrs. Jerome J. Cunningham Ann & Ron Pizzuti * Dr. Patricia A. Cunningham & Stephanie & Jack Green +@* Curt & Peggy Robson Dr. Craig R. Hassler @ Thomas R. Gross David R. Schooler * Kristina Daiker Family Foundation In Honor of Marion & David English Richard & Julie Helmreich Larry Fisher Bill & Sonya Evans * Barbara B. Lach * Nancy Strause * Felicia & David Feinberg @ Karen F. Lane Fund of In Honor of Marion & Larry Fisher The Columbus Foundation + Jim Ginter In Honor of Scott Whitlock Charles & Deborah Patton @ In Memory of Laura & Jeff Yaroma +* Ida Copenhaver Ginter @ Amie Preston +* Mary Yerina & Bob Redfield * Babette T. Gorman * Sandra & Michael Zimmerman +

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Lou Ann & Buss Ransom Brad Reardon + Elizabeth B. Riley + Dean & Marsha Rinehart + Calloway & Gail Robertson @ In Honor of Scott Whitlock Toshia Safford + Dr. Philip & Mrs. Elizabeth Samuels David & Jeanne Schoedinger @ Jay & Joyce Schoedinger Jennifer & Kevin Schoedinger @ Sarah & Tom Shaffer Arthur E. Shepard Family Fund of $500-$1,968 Joy & Michael Gonsiorowski @ The Columbus Foundation Anonymous (5) +@* Katie & Willie Grové * Bruce & Susan Smith Michael Anderson + Robin & Peter Hersha @ Marlee and Rick Snowdon Carol Andreae & James Garland * Dale E. Heydlauff@ Charitable Fund + Vanessa & George J. Arnold + Edwin & Chasity Hofmann @ Charles & Joan Stadler Sine-Marie Ayres In Honor of Hudson & Jane & Tim Stehle Bob & Carla Behal * Leo Hofman Andy & Lori Steiner In Honor of Tori & Tim Foley Ashley & Judith Bird + Frederick M. & Judith K. Isaac @ Paul and Lynn Blower Lori & Patrick Jarvis @ Ryan & Jennifer Swincicki Charitable Fund Eric Johnson & Rachel Mauk + Ralph & Joan Talmage @ Brian Taylor & Holly Holtzen Erin Boggs David Jones & Silvia Chaves * @ Jen Bowden & Josh Flynn @ Evan Jones + George Thomas The Florence Boyer Foundation Scott A. Jones + Clement Thurn + Barbara & David Brandt * Leo J. Klise Jr. + Martha & John Trydahl Michael Braun & Jeffrey Smutny Jim & Dee Dee Kunk Steven & Cynthia Wanamaker Paul Burns Scott Kurzer & Shu Wang Deb & Jim Ward + John & Patty Callahan @ Ray & Kemberly Lang Diane Weaver & Robert Allen Demetri Capetanopoulos In Memory of Kenneth E. Meiners The Susan and Nathan Yost Fund John Cline Robert B. & Barbara J. Laughon + $150-$499 Mrs. Karen Conner @ The Liles Family Anonymous (15) +@* Stacy & Joel Lilly * Dr. Melanie Corn & AK/DC@ Tanner Johnson @ Lurie Family Charitable Fund of * Colleen Adkins The Columbus Foundation Jim Craft + Amit & Rita Agrawal Judge Julie M. Lynch * Arline Dimitri * Sam Anderson & Roger Dudley @ Joshua & Dorothy Dressler Stephen & Katherine Markovich @ Jim & Darcy Arnold Keith Dufrane Jeff & Vickie Mauk Frank Atkinson John & Flo Ann Easton @ Jessica Mayer Jeremy Ball @ Cindi Englefield & Dave Kaylor Mary Beth & Luke McCormick * Gregory Barden Cynthia Evans * Sandra McLoney + Rick & Laureen Barnhart David Fitkin Ruth & Fred Miller + In Memory of John L. Barnhart Dr. Miriam Freimer & David & Leslee Miraldi Bartley Family + Dr. Edward Levine + Jane P. Mykrantz Deirdre & Gary Barton Gigi & Sam Fried @ In Honor of Scott Whitlock & Lisa & Chris Barton @ Larry Fisher Dareth Gerlach Fred & Heather Baughman Lynda & Stephen Nacht DeeDee & Herb Glimcher Todd Bemis + Edwin L. and Mary Jane Philanthropic Fund In Honor of Heather Bemis Mrs. Barbara Z. Golan + Overmyer Family Fund + June Bibler & Pam Higgins + Steve & Kay Gold Robert Palmer & Susan Simms David & Elaine Billmire + Preston Tilley Family Fund In Memory of Muriel Gold Charlotte & Michael Blaney

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Erin Blue + Laura, Dennis, & Richard & Linda Lupton + Robert W. Boich Danaya Hartman Joyce Madison + Audrey & Mel Bornstein Jill Hay Ed & Maureen Malek Dr. Mary Breckenridge & Ralph & Billie Hazelbaker Debbie Marcus & Rex Moskovitz R. Dale Farley, Jr. Doug & Tricia Herron John & Toni Marshall Mike & Kathy Britt Alysia & Timothy Herzog Joy Maurer + John & Kate Brody + Lee Hess & Irene Levine Elaine E. May Susan V. Brooks Mike & Fernanda Heyeck John & Laura McCoy + Randy & Cathy Brown + Steven W. Hillyer Patrick J. McCurdy, Jr. Steve & Vicki Buchenroth Michele Holcomb @ Don McDowell + Jerry & Beverly Burns Diane Holz + Renee & Thomas McElligott Kathryn Campanini Kimberly Hondel & John Schnell Doug & Cookie McIntyre @ Deborah Canaday Richard Hood Mark McPeek + Robert & Marilyn Carbonara In Memory of Jack Hood James A. Medsker Family Fund Wayne & Pam Carlson Brian House CJ Melton Lucy & Jeff Caswell Kim Hudson In Honor of Randy Rainbow Tina Clingerman + Sheila & David Hughes Lois Merrill John & Kathleen Connolly William S. Hupp Jordan A. Miller Jr. @ Joe & Robin Craft Fred & Trixie Hyser Richard W. Moffitt Rusty & Joanne Crouse + Deidra & Michael Ihlenfeld Malcolm & Barbara Mogren + Larry Cunningham Celia Itabashi Betty Montgomery Chris Curry & Joann Marcus Eric Jackson + Gary & Teresa Morin + Paul Cynkar Karen Jackson + Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Morrison Jerome G. & Bette C. Dare + Chris & Carolyn Johnson Cantor Bat-Ami & The Jon and Anne Davis Family Amanda Jones Rabbi Jay Moses Phil Davis Raymond and Pauline Kahn Robert Murray Mr. & Mrs. Paolo A. DeMaria + Cultural Arts Endowment Fund Brad Myers & Steve Rowlands Bernice & Bob Donaldson Judith Kander Sarah Nagy Trevor & Brooke Donaldson + Robert Kaplan + Larry & Peg Neal Sylvia Dorsey Eben Kent George Needham & Joyce Leahy John DuBois Judye Kirkbride + Caryn E. Neumann + Tracy & Jennifer Dyer Anne LaPidus Gerald & Ann Newsom + Paula English + Linda Larrimer & Hugh Westwater Dr. & Mrs. Allan Nichols Hank Evans Patrick & Kim Laugherty + Sue Ann & Don Ordaz John & Liz Fisher @ Tom & Ellen Lemberger + Brad Ostroff Scott Foltz Amy Levine & Michael Gillespie Brenda & Don Osuga Lynn & John Foreman + Jeanne Likins & Joseph Flood Kristen Oyler Allan & Carol Forsythe Karen Linn Karen & Eric Pacht Rob & Linda Forsythe Cheri & Nelson Logan Robert Penrod & Daren & Jessica Foster Jeff & Wendy Luedke Rhonda K. Adams Penrod Evelyn & Harvey Freeman Richard & Karen Gandarillas Dave & Judy Gawelek David Gellert + Allen & Patricia Gessner + Karen L. Gillmor Jack Gold & Jeff Griss Sara Goldhardt Lisal & Don Gorman Gunther Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation Bryant Hadley Benjamin & Dana Hall Marc Hardman

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13 14 15 SATURDAY ooted in the groundbreaking improvisational NOVEMBER 23, 2019 Rgames of Viola Spolin, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. The small LINCOLN THEATRE cabaret theater has grown to become the most influential and prolific comedy empire in the world, developing an entirely unique way of creating art and fostering generation after generation THE SECOND of superstars. CITY’S Co-founded by Spolin’s son, Paul Sills, along with Howard Alk and Bernie Sahlins, The Second GREATEST City was experimental and unconventional in its approach to both theater and comedy. Almost HITS VOL. 59 immediately, alumni of The Second City, including Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Fred Willard, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, and John Belushi, launched the theater into the international spotlight.

In 1976, The Second City launched “SCTV,” which has been hailed as one of the greatest sketch comedy series of all time. The two-time Emmy winner featured an all-star cast made up of Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, and Rick Moranis.

Today, The Second City is home to a world-class entertainment company, continuing to produce premier talent in all three of its locations—Chicago, Toronto, and Hollywood—and entertaining more than one million audience members a year. From Steve Carell to Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert to Tina Fey, Chris Farley to Mike Myers, Second City’s imprint is all over film, television, and beyond.

In addition to its stages, Second City Touring Companies perform electrifying revues and original productions across North America and abroad. Our creative collaborations have produced thrilling and critically acclaimed work in partnership with

16 ABOUT THE PROGRAM organizations like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Norwegian Cruise Line, the New York Comedy Festival, and the Chicago Bulls.

Second City Training Centers in Chicago, Toronto, Hollywood, and online teach thousands of students each year, and the opening of the Harold Ramis Film School in 2016 gave the world the first film school dedicated to comedy. Finally, Second City Works is an industry leader in bringing improv-based methodologies to businesses and organizations of all types.

CAST (alphabetical order)

MEGHAN BABBE is originally from Rapid City, South Dakota, and is thrilled to be representing The Second City! She lives in Chicago where she regularly performs sketch and improv at CiC Theater and iO. She is an alumnus of the comedy studies program. Her writing has appeared in Reductress and Paper Machete. She loves Chandler Goodman and her family and would like to thank witchcraft for blessing her with such a great #Redco crew. Meghan is represented by Paonessa Talent. Follow her on Twitter @ m_babbe.

KILEY FITZGERALD is not only from Boston but started her career there in the early 2000s at Improv Asylum. She came to Chicago by way of New York and is thankful for that move every day. She loves her Redco fam and is honored to be working for The Second City. It’s a dang dream! She can also be seen performing with Chicago’s Improvised Shakespeare Company. This show is dedicated to her mom, brother, and her favorite show, “Daddy and the Chief.”

EVAN MILLS attended Columbia College where he studied film. He has trained at The Second City and is a recipient and alumnus of the 2017 Bob Curry Fellowship Program. He recently performed with The Second City in Generation Gap at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and also just finished writing and performing their salute to Pride, Not Ready for WERK. He is part of a comedy music duo called Evan & Mary-Jane. They have been featured in the Break Out Comedy Festival, LA Laughter Comedy Fest, and the 2018 Comedy Central Showcase. He is also the creator and writer of Queer Eye: The Musical Parody. Instagram @awkvanmills

GEORGE C. OWENS was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and moved to Chicago to attend Loyola University. When George isn’t touring with The Second City, he performs all around the city of Chicago with Artemis at iO, Hitch*Cocktails at The Annoyance Theater, and with his independent sketch duo Henrik and George. George is proud to be represented by Paonessa Talent Agency. He wants to thank his parents, Carol and Greg, and his siblings, Will and Emma, for always being so supportive. You can follow George on Instagram and Twitter @george_c_owens.

JACKIE SOUTHEE moved to Chicago in 2009 after graduating from James Madison University. She is an alumnus of The Second City’s conservatory and writing program. She also wrote and performed with Training Center’s HouseCo ensemble, Tubbs Avenue. Outside of The Second City, Jackie performs regularly at iO, The Annoyance, and was the managing producer of Flat Iron Comedy where she performed on the house team, Neat. Big thanks to her amazing family for their never-ending support and inspiration. Follow Jackie on Twitter: @JackieSouthee.

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JORDAN STAFFORD comes to us from the dope city of Detroit, Michigan. He attended Saginaw Valley State University where he studied Theater and Art, while there he was also introduced to improv. After graduating in 2015, he moved to Chicago and loves it. Stafford has recently performed in both The Second City’s Black History Month and Pride Revues, He’s a part of the sketch duo TEEN CUDi and the iO Harold Team Lil Tooties. Stafford is represented by Paonessa Talent. Aside from acting, Stafford is also an illustrator. Check out his work on instagram @staffordianworks.

SARA STOCK (Stage Manager) is a writer, stage manager, and defiantly proud Floridian. She is ecstatic to be working with The Second City and this fantastic cast. Sara currently co-produces and performs at two storytelling shows in the city, We Have Questions and Appetite for Rock N’ Roll Storytelling. Follow her on Instagram @stormbrewer so she can eventually sell you leggings and body wraps.

JEFF STRICKLAND (Music Director) is a musician and composer originally from North Carolina. He studied music business at Belmont University in Nashville before moving to Chicago. He was music director at Public House Theater for ten years where he starred in Bye, Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play for eight years, wrote and directed West (and North) Side Story, and other projects. He worked for Second City Theatricals aboard Norwegian Cruise lines and in #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment and is now thrilled to be a part of The Second City Touring Company.

STAFF

Producer: Joe Ruffner Company Manager: Joshua Kaiser Casting Director: Claudia Wallace VP Production: Jen Hoyt CEO & Executive Producer: Andrew Alexander

All actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.

18 19 20 SUNDAY ince 2014, Wild Kratts LIVE! has performed more NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Sthan 225 shows for hundreds of thousands of fans in more than 135 cities across North America. 1:00 PM It was created for the stage by the imaginative PALACE THEATRE minds of Martin and Chris Kratt from Zoboomafoo, Kratt’s Creatures, and Kratt Bros. Be the Creature.

The PBS KIDS TV show “Wild Kratts” was created WILD KRATTS and developed by brothers and zoologists Martin and Chris Kratt and is currently in its sixth season. LIVE 2.0: The series follows the animated versions of the Kratt brothers and their friends on hilarious ACTIVATE expeditions with wild animals from around the world, complete with animal-inspired gadgets CREATURE and awesome Creature Power Suits that enable the adventurers to get close to the creatures. POWER! The real-life Chris and Martin introduce each “Wild Kratts” episode with a live-action segment that imagines what it would be like to experience a never-before-seen wildlife occurrence, and asks, “What if…?” to set the story in motion.

In 2019, “Wild Kratts” received its seventh nomination for a Daytime Emmy, this time for Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program. The series is a co-production of the Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Entertainment.

21 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 7:30 PM A CHRISTMAS CAROL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Adapted for the stage by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM CHARLES JONES OHIO THEATRE Scenery & lighting design by James Othuse

PRESENTS Musical arrangements by John J. Bennett Directed by CHARLES KIMBERLY FAITH HICKMAN DICKENS’ and ABLAN ROBLIN A CHRISTMAS Choreography by MICHELLE GARRITY

CAROL Music direction by JAMES M. BOGGESS

Sound design by JOHN GIBILISCO

Properties Master DARIN KUEHLER

Costume design by GEORGIANN REGAN and LYNNE RIDGE

Managing Director GREG SCHEER Company Manager KATE WHITECOTTON

22 SYNOPSIS OF SCENES & SONGS

ACT I

Scene 1: A narrow street in the old city of London, Christmas Eve “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” “Gloucestershire Wassail” Scene 2: Inside Scrooge’s Counting House “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Scene 3: A London street, later that evening “The Holly and the Ivy” “Sunny Bank” (also known as “I Saw Three Ships”) “Coventry Carol” Scene 4: Scrooge’s bedchamber “Good King Wenceslaus” Scene 5: A snowy wood outside the old school yard, 1836 “Away in A Manger” Scene 6: Fezziwig’s Warehouse, 1845 “Dancing Day” (an English carol from the High Renaissance) “Susanni” (the only non-English carol in the production; is of German origin) Scene 7: Scrooge’s bedchamber “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

ACT II

Scene 1: Scrooge’s bedchamber “The Boar’s Head Carol” Scene 2: Cratchit home, 1886 “The Holly and the Ivy” “The Other Night” Scene 3: Fred and Millie’s home, 1886 “The Polka” “Greensleeves” Scene 4: Christmas Yet to Come Scene 5: Cratchit home, future years Scene 6: Scrooge’s bedchamber, Christmas morning, 1886 Scene 7: A London street, later that morning “Good Christian Men Rejoice” “Here We Come A-Wassailing” Scene 8: Cratchit home, Christmas morning, 1886 “The Holly and the Ivy” “Here We Come A-Wassailing”

ORCHESTRA

Musical Director...... Steven Zumbrun Flute...... Samantha Cook Clarinet ...... Christina Cruder Bassoon/French Horn...... Lamar Curtis

The play begins in London on Christmas Eve, 1886.

This production is performed in two acts. There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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(in order of speech) Fred...... Garrett Griffin Jake...... Andy Brown Nell ...... Anna Jordan Beggar...... Christian Boyd Ebenezer Scrooge...... Alex Mersman Bob Cratchit...... Nate Wasson The Baker...... De’Marcus Monroe Toyshop Keeper...... Christopher Violett Charity Man #1...... De’Marcus Monroe Charity Man #2...... Christopher Violett Peter Cratchit...... Trey Mendlik Belinda Cratchit...... Chase Robinson Francis Cratchit ...... Annabelle DeWater Tim Cratchit...... Miles Ekhardt Jacob Marley...... Rodrigo Zaragoza Ghost of Christmas Past...... Marcia Faith Harper Ebby (Scrooge as a boy)...... Michael Cleary Fan (his sister)...... Chase Robinson Mr. Fezziwig...... De’Marcus Monroe Mrs. Fezziwig...... Lauren Anderson Young Scrooge...... Michael Cleary Belle Fezziwig...... Shelley McMoy Ghost of Christmas Present ...... Christopher Violett Mrs. Cratchit...... Anna Segatti Martha Cratchit...... Caylyn Jarmon-Vinson Millie...... Maria Lopez Lucy...... Kirin Wilson Topper...... Noah Jeffrey Myrtle Crow...... Anna Jordan Mrs. Dilber...... Marjie Southerland Child with Sled...... Annabelle Dewater The Baker’s Wife...... Lauren Anderson Chestnut Vendor ...... Marjie Southerland Poulterer...... Rodrigo Zarago

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harles Jones was the founder and creator of the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. In C1975, his musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol was first produced on stage at the Omaha Community Playhouse, where he served as executive director and theatrical visionary for 25 years.

Charles’ stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol has been performed in theatres across the country and in Omaha for more than 35 consecutive years. His other published scripts include adaptations of Will Cather’s novels Oh Pioneers and My Antonia, Papa’s Angels, Ichabod – A new musical adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Monkey Monkey.

Born in Columbus, Georgia, Charles graduated from LaGrange College in 1960. Later he studied theatre in Britain where he received a master’s certification in business management for the arts from the London Polytechnic University and certification in directing from the British Drama League. He was the first director of the Springer Theatre Company (Columbus, Georgia) and was an active participant in the restoration of the Springer Opera House, which was named the State Theatre of Georgia by Governor Jimmy Carter in 1971.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

LAUREN ANDERSON (Mrs. Fezziwig/Baker’s Wife) is thrilled to be making her debut as a member of the Nebraska Theater Caravan to share one of her favorite stories with you. Favorite credits include Millie in A Christmas Carol, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, and various roles in Sister Act, Young Frankenstein, She Loves Me, Cabaret, and others. When not on stage, Lauren can either be found playing the banjo, rocking a Color Street business, or as a media planner/buyer for Smith Kroger in Omaha. See more of her antics here: @inherentlyren.

CHRISTIAN BOYD (Beggar/Man at Cart) is excited to be with Nebraska Theatre Caravan for his first national tour! Christian is a native of Clarksville, Tennessee, and holds a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance from the University of Memphis. He was last seen performing at Kings Dominion Amusement Park (Doswell, VA) in their Halloween show, Heads Will Roll. Other credits: Our Town at Ozark Actors Theatre (George), Mamma Mia! at Studio Tenn Theatre Company, Cry-Baby the Musical at Tent Theatre, Disney’s Newsies at Theatre Memphis (Romeo), Aida the Musical at Hattiloo Theatre (Mereb). Christian would like to thank the cast and production team for A Christmas Carol, and his mom and brother for their never-ending support. www.christianandrewboyd.com Instagram: @christianboyd13

ANDY BROWN (Jake/Man at Cart) is thrilled to return to the Caravan for his seventh tour of A Christmas Carol. His last tour was in 2017 when he had the privilege of playing the role of Bob Cratchit but stepping back into Jake is always a guilty pleasure. Recently, Andy participated as a reader in a new works play festival at City Lit Theatre in Chicago. Other favorite roles include Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, C.S. Lewis in Freud’s Last Session, Gooper in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Jonathan Brewster in Arsenic & Old Lace, Mr. Bungee in A New Brain, David O. Selznick in Moonlight & Magnolias, the Baker in Into the Woods, and Toad in A Year with Frog and Toad. Many thanks to the OCP for continuing this wonderful tradition, to Anna and his family for their support, and to Mr. Dickens for the words. Excelsior!

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MICHAEL CLEARY (Young Scrooge/Ebby) has spent the last two years as a performer at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. He received his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Montevallo and is excited for his first tour with Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Favorite credits include Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Newsies (Morris Delancey), Dreamland Drive-In (Dipstick), and A Grand Night for Singing (Martin). He would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and Nebraska Theatre Caravan for the opportunity to travel and tell this story.

ANNABELLE DEWATER (Frances) is thrilled be returning to the Nebraska Theatre Caravan production of A Christmas Carol, this year as Frances. After catching the acting bug last year, Annabelle spent her summer at Interlochen, where she played Young Jof in Boats. She is eager to return to northern Michigan to study theater in future summers. Annabelle is a fifth grader whose favorite subjects are art and reading. She enjoys playing the piano and is a competitive swimmer and accomplished triathlete. In her free time, Annabelle devours books, spends time with her family and friends, and dotes on her adoring kitty cat, Faith. When she grows up, she aspires to be an archaeologist with an emphasis in Egyptology. The oldest of four children, Annabelle requests that you clap loudly if you enjoy the performance. On the road, she misses her loud, lively family almost as much as they miss her!

MILES EKHARDT (Tiny Tim) is incredibly excited to be joining the touring cast of A Christmas Carol! Miles is ten years old, lives in Des Moines, IA, and is a fifth-grader at Bergman Academy. He has performed the part of Tiny Tim for the past two seasons with Iowa Stage Theater Co. and is thrilled to again be putting his tininess to good use! He has also performed the role of Stink in Des Moines Community Playhouse’s production of Judy Moody and Stink. Miles enjoys Minecraft, computer programming, drawing, and attempting to break the laws of physics. He would like to thank his parents and his siblings Asher, Indigo, and Liam for supporting him and feeding him ice cream.

GARRETT GRIFFIN (Fred) is proud to be making his national tour debut! Regional credits include Disney’s Newsies (Crutchie), Damn Yankees, The Little Mermaid, Oklahoma!, and Elf the Musical. Special thanks to Nebraska Theatre Caravan for this opportunity, and his family, friends, and pet bunny, Cane, for their constant support. @jggrif | www.garrett-griffin.com

MARCIA FAITH HARPER (Christmas Past) is a recent graduate of Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. She has performed professionally at the Springer Opera House (West Side Story, The Great Gatsby) and is excited to be making her professional debut outside of her college town! She would like to acknowledge her amazing support system of family and friends. She would also like to offer two challenges to herself and anyone else who would like to take them: 1. Do your job well and treat people kindly. 2. Honor the past, acknowledge the present, salute the future. Enjoy the show, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

CAYLYN JARMON VINSON (Martha) is a native of Columbus, Georgia, and recently graduated from Columbus State University with a BFA in theatre performance where some of her credits include Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas (Jojo) and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Maria/Jaquenetta). Since graduation, Caylyn has toured with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre as the Fox in Pinocchio as well as playing Lisa in Mamma Mia! at the Springer Opera House.

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NOAH JEFFREY (Topper) is making his Nebraska Theatre Caravan debut. He continues his annual tradition, as this is his fifth year participating in a production of A Christmas Carol. Noah was most recently seen playing Travis in a production of Footloose at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Some of his favorite roles include Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Peter Pan in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain. Follow Noah’s career @realnoahluke on Instagram. Happy holidays!

ANNA JORDAN (Nell/Crow) received her Bachelor of Arts in acting and directing from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2015, where she played the title role in Hedda Gabler. She has appeared in Nebraska Shakespeare’s Shakespeare on the Green for multiple seasons as actor, assistant director, and Camp Shakespeare co-director. From 2016-17 Anna was an actor/educator with RESPECT, using theatre to teach students about healthy relationships across Nebraska and Iowa, and is currently a Disney Musicals in Schools teaching artist with Omaha Performing Arts. Most recently, Anna appeared in the world premiere of Van Gogh and Me as Adeline Ravoux, as Curious George in Curious George and the Golden Meatball (The Rose Theater), as Caroline in I and You, and Nimmee in The Strangemen Theatre Company’s The Woodsman (BLUEBARN Theatre).

MARIA LOPEZ (Millie) Maria Lopez is thrilled to be making her debut with NTC. She is based out of Atlanta and is exceptionally happy to be sharing the holidays with you all. Some previous credits include Inga in Young Frankenstein (Georgia Repertory Theatre), Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (Georgia Repertory Theatre), and Francisca in West Side Story (Springer Opera House). “I have the world’s greatest support system. To my family, thank you. To my love, I miss you. Happiest of holidays to everyone!”

SHELLEY McMOY (Belle) hails from Alabama, where she graduated from the University of Montevallo with a BFA in musical theatre. Last seen as Bobbi in Dollywood’s Dreamland Drive-In in Pigeon Forge, TN, Shelley is delighted to bring this timeless classic across the U.S. Favorite credits: Cabaret (Sally Bowles), James and the Giant Peach (Spider), Hairspray! (Velma Von Tussle), Spring Awakening (Wendla), and Gypsy (Dainty June). Love and many thanks to family, Kim, and Michael.

TREY MENDLIK (Peter) is beyond ecstatic to be part of the national tour of A Christmas Carol. He recently graduated from Midland University with a Bachelor’s in arts management and theatre. Trey previously toured with The Young Americans, performing music and outreach. His favorite musical theatre credits include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (Post Playhouse), Marcellus in The Music Man (Post Playhouse), and Ike Skidmore (u/s for Curly) in Oklahoma! (Black Hills Playhouse). Be sure to keep up with Trey’s journey by following him on Instagram @trey.mendlik.

ALEX MERSMAN (Scrooge) is beyond thrilled to return to Nebraska Theatre Caravan in his third season with this incredible group. A Wisconsin native, proud North Central College alum, and current NYC resident, Alex has enjoyed performing alongside vast platforms across the country, particularly with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Music by the Lake, and including three seasons with the Florentine Opera and their Grammy Award-winning production recordings. Alex is eternally grateful to his closest friends and beloved family for their unwavering support, and for the incredible opportunity to share this beautiful story with you.

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De’MARCUS MONROE (Mr. Fezziwig/Baker/Charity Man #1/Man at Cart) is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and received his BFA in theatre performance from Columbus State University. Some of his most memorable credits include Elf the Musical (Macy’s Manager), Man of La Mancha (Barber/Ensemble), Young Frankenstein (The Monster), Tartuffe (Monsieur Loyal), Hairspray the Musical (Stooie), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William Barfee), and Jingle Arghh the Way (Santa Claus). He was also awarded a National Fellowship at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for his achievement in directing. De’Marcus wants to thank his friends and family for pushing him to follow his dream no matter what. He is super excited to be making his debut with Nebraska Theatre Caravan and is ready to spread some Christmas cheer.

CHASE ROBINSON (Belinda) is thrilled to be making her touring debut with Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s A Christmas Carol. Chase is in seventh grade at Alice Buffett Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska. Previous acting credits include Matilda (Alice), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys), and Madagascar (Mort) all performed at the Rose Theatre in Omaha. When not acting, Chase is also a talented dancer, having won the JTF All-Star Performance Award in 2018 and JTF Dance Video Performer Award in both 2018 and 2019. She sends a special thank you to her friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

ANNA SEGATTI (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to be returning to the national tour of A Christmas Carol. Anna is a Chicago-based actor currently starring in a brand-new web series, “Late Bloomers,” that will be released in 2020. Favorite credits include: The George Kaplan Project (The International Voices Festival), Bunny Bunny (Mercury Theater Chicago), Into the Woods (Metropolis Performing Arts Center), Snapshots (Circa ‘21), The Bridges of Madison County (Circa ’21), Hair (The Barn Theatre), and The Circus in Winter (BSU). Anna is a proud graduate of Ball State University (BFA: musical theatre). A special thank you to her family and Andy. Peace & Love! @annasegatti // www.annasegatti.com

MARJIE SOUTHERLAND (Dilber/Chestnut Vendor) Born and built in New Jersey, Marjie Southerland now hails from Richmond, Virginia. She has spent the last five years sharing the stories of free and enslaved blacks of the 18th century as an actor interpreter for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA). Prior to that, this self- proclaimed “tumbleweed” found opportunity in Chicago, Atlanta, and Florida with several productions and theater companies. Some past performances include Harriett Tubman in Harry and the Thief (Pavement Group), Cleo in Soul Sisters (Clockwise Theatre), Blue Fairy in Pinocchio (Florida Studio Theatre), and Mimi in Rent (The Road Company). Marjie is beyond grateful to be performing with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. She would like to thank her family, friends, and NTC. Follow her on Facebook to find out what’s next!

CHRISTOPHER VIOLETT (Christmas Present/Toy Keeper/Charity #2) This marks Christopher’s third appearance in the national tour of A Christmas Carol with Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Previously, he was seen as Peter Cratchit (’97) and Young Scrooge (’08). Favorite credits include Annie (Rooster), The Secret Garden (Dickon), Clue: the Musical (Mr. Boddy), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter), A Year with Frog and Toad (Snail), and The Who’s Tommy (Cousin Kevin). He has sung around the world on Oceania Cruise Lines and in Hollywood to Broadway in Shanghai, China. BFA musical theatre, University of Arizona. www.christopherviolett.com @ChristopherViVi

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NATE WASSON (Bob Cratchit) Making his return to the stage after a year-long hiatus, Nate is excited to rejoin the Nebraska Theatre Caravan as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. He most recently portrayed Don Lockwood in Singing in the Rain at Omaha Community Playhouse. Some of his favorite roles include Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, King Triton in The Little Mermaid, Marley in A Christmas Carol, Edna in Hairspray, Bill Fordham in August: Osage County, Captain Walker in The Who’s Tommy, Fagin in Oliver, Berger in Hair, St. Brioche in The Merry Widow, Slim in Of Mice and Men, and the title roles of Romeo and Juliet and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. When he’s not on the stage, Nate enjoys directing as well. Some of his favorite directing credits include Beauty and the Beast, HMS Pinafore, Romeo and Juliet, August: Osage County, Gypsy, The Cover of Life, Dog Sees God, The Laramie Project, and The Rhimers of Eldritch. Nate attended Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre and dance. He then moved on to obtain a Master of Fine Arts in acting at the University of Iowa. Nate would like to thank his friends and family for their never-ending love and support, and he would like to wish you the merriest of Christmases!

KIRIN WILSON (Lucy) is excited to be joining the Nebraska Theatre Caravan for the first time! She has previously worked in her home state of Georgia at the Springer Opera House (Elf-Jovie, Newsies-Hannah, West Side Story-Jet Girl), and she often tours with Bright Star Children’s Theatre. She lives in New York as a nanny to two wonderful kids. Enjoy the show, and happy holidays!

RODRIGO M. ZARAGOZA (Marley/Poulterer) is delighted to be on his second national tour! Previous roles include J.D. in Heathers the Musical, Randall in Bring It On the Musical, Peter in Bare a Pop Opera, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, and Freddy Benson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, among others. Rodrigo has made his way from the stages in central Texas to southwest regional premieres to New York City where he currently resides. When he’s not on stage, you can find Rodrigo cooking in the kitchen, watering his many plants, and teaching regular yoga classes.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Road Manager...... Erin Cluckie Stage Manager...... Jessica Bradley Technical Director ...... Ethan Hinton Assistant Technical Director...... Ian Gammarino Sound Technician...... Ryan Milligan Lighting Director...... Sydney Norris Lead Costumer...... Kimberly Stark General Technician...... Jack Lammers General Technician...... Shannon Rath Youth Performer Supervisor...... Brittany Cowgill

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