CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY OF WALNUT CREEK Michael Butler, Artistic Director Scott Denison, Managing Director presents By Charles Dickens Adaptation by Cynthia Caywood and Richard L. James Director Scott Denison Musical Director Choreographer Mark Hanson Jennifer Denison Perry Scenic Designera Lighting Designer Kelly Tighea John Earls a Costume Designeraaa Sound Designer Melissa Anne Patersonww Jeff Mockus aaa Technical Directoraaa Executive Technical Director Joe Mizzias Gerald Frentz aa Casting Directors Stage Manager Annie Stuart Jeff Collister* Original Choreography Original Sound Design Lareen Fender Norm Kern December 6 - 16, 2007 Lesher Center for the Arts Hofmann Theatre Season Sponsor Season Partner Media Sponsor Show Sponsor *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States The Scenic Designer and Sound Designer are members of United Scenic Artists Union Cast of Characters Carol; Chicago: The Artistic Home:Orpheus Descending, Sadie and Evan Lachman (Tiny Tim), a third grader, is Bib; Revel Theatre: Lysistrata. She has a B.F.A. in theatre, studied excited to be making his third appearance as David Beal ............................. Georgie & Turkey Boy in London at the Royal National Theater and is a proud member Tiny Tim in Center REP’s production of A Michael A. Berg ................ Mr. Applebaum/Fezziwig of Theatre Bay Area. Christmas Carol. Evan recently appeared as Diana Boos ........................................... Char Woman the Sultan in the WIllows Theatre Conservatory production of Aladdin Jr. He Jesse Caldwell* .............................................. Bob Cratchit Jesse Caldwell* (Bob Cratchit) This is Jesse Caldwell’s first production with Center REP. has also appeared in the role of John Henry Amanda Denison ............................ Martha Cratchit He has appeared at the Knight Theatre as West in The Member of the Wedding with Jeff Draper ...................................... Marley/Old Joe Charlie Dyer in American Citizens’ Theatre’s OnStage Theatre. In addition to theatre, Evan loves skateboarding Daphne Ford ....................................................... Fan production of Staircase and as Leon in and baseball. Emily Garcia .......................... Flora Fezziwig/Cherry Playhouse West’s The Love List. He also played Jason Hite .............................................. Dick Wilkins the Hofmann Theatre as Old Joe in CCMT’s Robin Melnick (Quartet) Returning for his Daniel Krueger ................................. Young Scrooge Damn Yankees. Around the Bay Area he has seventh season with A Christmas Carol, nd Robin looks forward all year to sharing in Evan Lachman ............................................. Tiny Tim performed with American Musical Theatre of San Jose, 42 Street Moon, TheatreFirst, California Conservatory Theatre, Shotgun the holiday spirit with us. His favorite roles Robin Melnick .............................................. Quartet Players, Crowded Fire and the Willows Theatre among others. elsewhere have included El Gallo in The Ryan Meulpolder ......................... Constable Durdle Earlier in his career he toured the country with the National Fantasticks, Lancelot in Camelot, and Hunter Milano ...................................... Boy Scrooge Shakespeare Co. and worked at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Smudge in Forever Plaid. Robin splits his Kelsey Milano ................................. Belinda Cratchit time between the high-tech industry and Michelle Pava Mills .......................................... Belle Amanda Denison (Martha Cratchit) is a senior graduate school and is always grateful to his wife, Mary, and Marty Newton ................................................ Rudge at Las Lomas High School. She has trained for son, Andrew, for all of their love and support. Amy Nielson ........................... Dorit/Fauna Fezziwig the past six summers with Center REP’s Young REP Theatre Program where she recently Ryan Meulpolder (Constable Durdle) While Michael O’Brien.................................. Peter Cratchit played the role of Virginia in Brecht’s Galileo. this is his Center REP debut, Mr. Meulpolder Jeanine Perasso ................ Mrs. Fezziwig/Laundress Amanda is also a company member of is no stranger to the Hofmann stage, after Jennifer Denison Perry ...................................... Past Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble where she having appeared in Grease (Danny Zuko, Jack Powell* ......................................... Ebenezer Scrooge has played numerous roles, including the title CCMT), The Full Monty (Teddy, CCMT), Guys Barbara Reynolds ........................................ Quartet role in Cinderella and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She has also and Dolls (Lieutenant Johnny Brannigan, Tim Reynolds ............................................... Quartet worked crew, run follow-spot, and has served as assistant stage- CCMT), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble, CCMT), West Side Story (Diesel, Joel Roster ................................................. Mr. Boxer manager for Center REP. Amanda is a junior board member for Contra Costa Musical Theatre. DLOC), and Peter Pan (Bill Jukes, DLOC). A veteran of theatre, Kevin Sanchez ............................... Nigel Woodward Ryan has also appeared in such films as the Wachowski Brothers’ Margo Schembre .......................................... Quartet Jeff Draper (Marley/Old Joe) has been seen The Matrix Reloaded and Ang Lee’s The Hulk. He’s a proud Kerri Shawn .......................................... Mrs. Cratchit in many Center REP productions, including member of Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble, and he wishes to Grant Strain ..................................... Charley & Perch Around the World in 80 Days, Picasso at the dedicate this performance to his friends and family for their Kendra Vaculin .............................................. Lavinia Lapin Agile, and Becoming Memories. Jeff loves constant support. Michael Wiles* ................................................................ Fred spending his summers with the students of Hunter Milano (Boy Scrooge) is 12 years old Adam Winship ...................................... Thief/Future Young REP, where he is Co-Education Director with Kerri Shawn. Jeff would like to thank his and has been in many productions such as Michael Ray Wisely* .................................... Present parents and husband Dalon for supporting Wonderland (Tweedle Dum), The Little Olivia Wisely ..................................................... Polly his crazy love of acting and theater. Mermaid (French Cook, Pierre), and The Wendy Wisely .......................................... Catherine Music Man (Harold). He was also featured in Stephen Wolff .................................................... Silas Daphne Ford (Fan) is a seventh grader at the French opera Carmen. In his free time Special thanks to Ken Ruta*, Narrator Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. This is her he enjoys playing the piano, the guitar, and third time performing in A Christmas Carol baseball, and is also currently in an acting/ with Center REP. Daphne has performed with playwriting class. He adores acting and is very excited to be in CCMT, DLOC, The Willows Theatre Company, this production. CAST BIOGRAPHIES Pleasanton Playhouse, Antioch Rivertown Theater and The Ballet Joyeux. Favorite Roles Kelsey Milano (Belinda Cratchit) Kelsey ‘s include, Scout, ( To Kill a Mocking Bird) Sally, favorite performances include David Beal (Georgie/Turkey Boy) is excited (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown) and Dorothy (The Wizard of Joseph(ensemble), Annie (Grace), to be making his first appearance at Center Oz) She has studied ballet, tap and jazz at Lareen Fender’s Ballet Wonderland (Alice) and Metamorphoses REP. He has performed in shows at the School for the past nine years, and has studied voice with Pamela (narrator). Kelsey also joined the Young REP Willows Theatre, Woodminster Brooks and Lynda Kalb. program this past summer and was Amphitheatre, American Conservatory featured in the Musical Theatre Extravaganza Theatre, as well as many school productions Emily Garcia (Flora Fezziwig/Cherry) performance. She is overjoyed to return to throughout the years. He received a Shellie works as a performer, director, Center REP as an addition to A Christmas Carol this year. She Award nomination for his role as Rudy in Over choreographer and producer. Favorite roles would like to thank her peers for their inspiration, and her friends the Tavern at the Willows Theatre. David is a freshman at include Chris in Rumors at CCCT, Angela in Enter and family for their immeasurable love, support, and Miramonte High School in Orinda. Laughing at Act Now! (Shellie nominee), Sally encouragement. Bowles in Cabaret and Godspell (Player Award Michael A. Berg (Mr. Applebaum/Fezziwig) winner). Recent credits include Guys & Dolls Michelle Pava Mills (Belle) is thrilled to join has been involved ,one way or another, with with CCMT, Cinderella with Fantasy Forum, the cast of A Christmas Carol this year! She Center REP’s A Christmas Carol for 11 years. Prisoners of Love with Act Now!, and Let’s Go To Casablanca at was last seen as Lady Mortimer in Henry IV, He has played various roles: Bob Cratchit, Town Hall. Enjoy the show! Parts 1 & 2 at Marin Shakespeare Co., and has Marley’s Ghost, Mr. Applebaum the Solicitor worked throughout the Bay Area with the and now Mr. Fezziwig. Michael has been in Jason Hite (Dick Wilkins) is