A Christmas Carol

Company Bios

Production Team

Kathy Jones

Director

This is Kathy’s fifth time directing A Christmas Carol, as a radio show over Zoom during Covid, as a live radio show, and for the last two years as a live production. She wants to thank her AMAZING production team for bringing her vision to life. Kathy has been seen onstage many times at CHT, most recently as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and Violet in August Osage County. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors at CHT. In her “spare” time she enjoys traveling, playing the guitar and singing Classic Rock. Enjoy the show!

Ginger Ellis, Leslie Sea, Michelle Christopher

Stage Management Team

Ginger is happy to be the Youth Stage Manager for this years show. She has helped Church Hill for many years on the education committee and was awarded the 2023-2024 volunteer of the year award.

Leslie is returning as assistant stage manager for the second year. Leslie was bitten by the acting bug in high school where she played such roles as a gypsy who predicts the past in “Toga! Toga! Toga!” and once played a psychiatrist who was attacked by a man who thought he was a dog. She not only loves being on the stage but also enjoys working behind the scenes. Leslie got those opportunities in College where she assisted with such productions as “The Roar of the Greasepaint and the Smell of the Crowd” , and “Streetcar Named Desire”. Leslie is also an active community member as part of the Chestertown Lions Club. She serves on the board of For All Seasons Behavioral Health and RCC, was part of the steering committee for Kent and Queen Anne’s NAMI, and serves on the board of Hope Community Alliance. Leslie is Co-owner of 106.9, WCTR in Chestertown and is co-host of the “Moore and Les” morning show. She resides in Chestertown with her Yellow Lab River.”

Michelle is excited to be the stage maanger as part of this wonderful production—and to be working with her son Connor again. Her first time Stage Managing was 2013’s production of Oklahoma! Since then she’s stage-managed Blood Brothers, The Outgoing Tide, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeny Todd, August: Osage County, and Ride the Cyclone (to name a few). She often stage manages for shows directed by Shelagh Grasso. Michelle has also been on stage for a few productions and is the Treasurer for Church Hill Theatre Board of Directors. She thanks Husband Speedy and her boys for all their support! Happy Holidays and enjoy the show!

Debra Ebersole

Costumer/Caroler

Debra has volunteered at CHT for the past twenty-three years. She has performed in over thirty productions at this theather. When not on stage, you may find her creating costume pieces for various plays. This is Debra’s second year collaborating with Tina to provide and imagine proper costuming for “Christmas Carol.” Thanks to Michael Whitehill for his many beautiful and well tailored pieces that helped us develop the elaborate garments to depict this Dickens Victorian time frame. Thanks to our talented director, cast, and crew for making this holiday production a blessed experience!

Tina Johnson

Assistant Costumer

Tina Johnson has been costuming for CHT for many, many years! Tina is a retired teacher from Kent County and excited to work on this awesome costuming team for this production. Previous costuming credits include My Fair Lady, Ride the Cyclone, Charlie’s Aunt, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat, and many, many GRG productions. She lives in Church Hill with her husband, and works at the CHT office, in her spare time! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cavin Alexandra Moore

Choreographer/Assistant Director

Cavin is so excited to be part of this special holiday tradition for the second year in a row! Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Kat Melton

Light Designer

Kat grew up in community theater and from a young age helped her parents backstage. Since then she has made her career as a theatrical electrician professional working for national tours, concerts and in-house productions. Her first love remains working in community theater as she feels that school and community theaters keep the performing arts, alive, and accessible to everyone. When she is not in theater, Kat can either be found at home with her kids or at the barn with her horses.

Doug Kaufmann

Sound Designer

Doug has had the privilege of working with his wife, two daughters, and granddaughters both on and off stage. They are sometimes lovingly referred to as the KFT (Kaufmann Family Theater). When not at CHT, you can find Doug at Tuckahoe Equestrian. His talent lies in lighting, special effects, and sound. His lighting design credits include: *A Streetcar Named Desire; Lion In Winter;* and *My Fair Lady* to name a few. He started on the CHT stage as Giles in Agatha Christie’s *Mouse Trap* and has also played Capt. Brackett in *South Pacific*. Enjoy the show.

Penelope (P.A.) Keating

British Clarity Coach

I have been given the perfect part for this show! To suggest how to pronounce an American word into sounding British, this is just up my alley, as I love to instruct, and talk, my only dilemma was that the actors in this show are so accomplished, that I had very little to do! Other than changing one or two A’s into R’s all that is left for me to do, is wish everybody a happy Christmas.

Cast

Christopher Wallace

Scrooge

Christopher holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance. Some of his acting credits include August: Osage County, Michael in God of Carnage, Pat in The Hostage, Shepard Henderson in Bell, Book, and Candle, Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd, Willum Cubbert in The Nerd, Father in Six Characters in Search of an Author, Orgon in Tartuffe, Antonio in The Merchant of Venice…have a Great and Merry Christmas!

Howard

Narrator

Tom Dorman

Ghost of Jacob Marley

Tom has been involved in community theater for about 20 Years. God bless us, everyone!

Bella Thomas

Ghost of Christmas Past

Bella loves acting and being on stage. She is reprising her role as the Ghost of Christmas Past. She has been in Green Room Gang the past two summers and loves it, she is always singing & dancing around the house. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Tess Jones

The Ghost of Christmas Present

Tess most recently played Barbara in “August: Osage County”. Her first CHT performance was in “Kiss Me Kate” in 2004, and has since worked on other CHT shows, including “The Cemetery Club”, “Fallen Angels”, and “Ah, Wilderness!”. She worked at Garfield Center for the Arts as the Executive Director and ran the Playmakers Summer Theatre Camp from 2014 to 2019. She also directed the Garfield productions of “Inherit the Wind”, “A Christmas Carol”, “My Fair Lady”, and “Mr. Roberts”. She lives in Chestertown with her family, where she has worked as the manager of the Bookplate bookstore since 2019. This is her first show with both of her daughters in the cast, which has been such a special treat.

Steve Atkinson

Ghost of Christmas Future

Brian Moore

Bob Cratchit

Brian Moore returns this year to reprise the heartwarming role of Bob Cratchit. His enjoyment of performance has found expression in various roles, including the Narrator and the Doctor in the Church Hill Theatre’s radio show production of The 39 Steps and, this past spring, the part of “Actor 1,” portraying 14 different characters in the Garfield Theatre’s production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville”.

Brian’s journey into the world of theater was ignited during his school years. His portrayal of Johnathan Brewster in “Arsenic and Old Lace” served as the catalyst for his love of performance and storytelling.

Beyond the stage, Brian is a prominent figure in the local community as part of the Chestertown Rotary, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce, Hope Community Alliance, and the Chestertown Lions. As the owner of 106.9, WCTR Radio in Chestertown, he also cohosts the “Moore and Les” morning show.

Brian is honored to bring the endearing character to life once again in this timeless tale of redemption and joy.

Connie Fallon

Mrs. Cratchit

Connie Fallon got started in theatre in 2018 portraying a Caroler in Garfield Centers Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol. Since then, she has performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, Shrek and Psycho Beach Party. Connie has also contributed to many more shows behind the scenes as a Costumer for shows such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, The Good Doctor, Last of the Red-hot Lovers, Psycho Beach Party, Charlies Aunt, Little Women and most recently Ride the Cyclone. Connie Wishes everyone and Happy and Healthy Holiday Season for 2024!!

Connor Christopher

Fred, Young Scrooge

Connor is thrilled to be back on the stage for the (he’s lost count)th time as Fred and Young Scrooge in CHT’s production of a Christmas Carol! In his free time he likes eating hummus, Existing around music, and thrifting. Happy holidays!

Alexa Galbraith

Young Belle

Alexa is very excited to be in her first production at Church Hill in her debut role of Young Belle! Her previous credits include Lenya in Fools, Eliza in My Fair Lady, and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her which is why she is where she is today!

Tori Rosati

Belle

Tori is excited to be back on stage for the first time in 25 years! When Tori isn’t working a day job, she can be found teaching young theater students the art of performance in the theater group she founded, The Kent Island Troupers. Tori would like to thank her wonderful daughter Rooney, and her ok daughter Riley. Also, her amazing and handsome husband, Mike. Tori hopes you enjoy the show! Merry Christmas!

Charles Michael Moore

Gentlemen 2, Belle’s Husband, Caroler

Charles Michael Moore is a Chestertown native. He graduated Washington College in ’00. He has acted in many productions such as Happy Birthday, Wanda June, You Can’t Take It With You, Hurlyburly, Clue: On Stage, The Rocky Horror Show, and The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told. He has directed such plays as Psych Beach Party, The Laramie Project, Charley’s Aunt, and Beautiful Thing. He hopes you enjoy the show and his Eastern Shore British Accent.

Eddie Vance

Gentleman 1

Welcome to the 2024 production of “A Christmas Carol!!” On behalf of the cast & crew, we are VERY glad you’re here! Thank you!! This is my second time as “Gentleman 1,” and this play is my ninth community theatre performance since spring ‘19. It is such an ongoing honor, privilege, and blessing to share the stage with your incredibly talented family members, colleagues & neighbors! Thank you to all involved with presenting this show, as well as to my church & my friends, to my family (Peggy; Ely; Kerry & Allan; in-laws; nieces & nephews; cousins), AND to my doggies (Tucker; Maggie; Shilo)!! Enjoy the show, then: Merry Christmas; Happy Hanukkah; Happy New Year; pray for Peace, people everywhere! Amen!! Next up at CHT: January’s “The Belle of Amherst!” Onward!!

Herb Ziegler

Fezzwig

It is always a pleasure to perform at Church Hill Theatre. In the past 25 years, I have had the pleasure to be in over 15 productions at Church Hill, including My Fair Lady as Alfred Doolittle, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Mr. Bumble in Oliver, to mention a few. On other stages in the mid-shore I have played, Kitt in No Way to Treat a Lady, George in She Loves Me and Juror 3 in 12 Angry Men. I invite you to my director’s debut at Church Hill Theater on February 1st of “We Had A Dream,” a dramatic reenactment of the songs and speeches of the 1963 March on Washington.

Isabella McCauley

Scripture reader, Crachit child, Child Caroler and Pickpocket

Isabella is a 7th grader at Centreville Middle School. She loves acting and enjoys every opportunity she gets to be on stage. Isabella’s past theater performances include Seussical the Musical with the Kent Island Theater Summer Camp program, High School Musical and Anastasia with CHT’s Green Room Gang, Beauty and the Beast with the QACHS theater program, and the 2023 CHT’s production of the Christmas Carol. Isabella has also participated in CHT’s B.A.S.S program in 2024.
When not performing, Isabella enjoys horseback riding and competing in dressage showcases. She is a drummer in the School’s band and performs with the choir. Isabella would like to thank her cousin Ellie for inspiring her to do theater. Isabella hopes everyone enjoys the show and has a Merry Christmas!

Haley Melton

Martha

Haley Melton]goes to Kent Island High School and has been acting and working crew jobs beginning as a 7-year-old. She has appeared in a handful of shows including BASS and Green Room Gang shows. If not on stage acting, she can be found in the lighting booth doing sound or lights for another show. Sometimes she even has time to hang out with family and friends or go to work.

Charlie Thomas

Urchin/Boy Scrooge/Villager

Charlie is an eighth grader who loves being in theater. He got his start in the Green Room Gang production of Honk Jr. three years ago and has been attending since. He has also performed in CHT’s production of Matilda in addition to being in the junior cast of the QACHS productions of Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast. He is eager to join the theater program at the school when he starts next year.

Claire Abbott

Crachit Child

This is Claire’s third production at Church Hill Theatre. She has participated in the last two seasons of Green Room Gang as Abigail Gabble in The Aristocats Kids 2023 and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical Kids 2024. Claire enjoys chorus at school and loves to draw in her free time.

Owen Abbott

Crachit Child

This is Owen’s second production at Church Hill Theatre. He participated in Green Room Gang for the first time this past summer season as a Young Kangaroo in Seussical Kids. Owen enjoys reading books, math, playing video games, and finding Peppermint the elf!

Athena Melton

Tiny Tim

Athena is happy to return to the show this year as Tiny Tim, God Bless us everyone!

Eleanore Melton

Crachit Child

Eleanore is returning to her role for the second year! She is a ten-year-old student at Matapeake Elementary School and enjoys art and math.

Village and Carolers

Shae Thomas

Soloist, Caroler

Shea would like to give a shout out to her mom and dad for bringing me to my rehearsals. This is my second year doing The Christmas Carol. I have also played in The Aristocats, The Enchanted Bookshop, and The Nutcracker.

Daphne Klocek

Caroler

Daphne is a 5th grader from Centreville. Last year was her first time doing theatre and she loved her experience in A Christmas Carol so much that she went on to participate in the Green Room Gang and return for the production again this year. Daphne loves doing crafts and selling her creations at markets around the Eastern Shore and looks forward to exploring other art forms.

Dianne Shelton

Caroler and Mrs. Fizzywig

Dianne has been involved in music and theatre drama for several years. She has performed in plays such as To Kill A Mocking Bird and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Cheyenne Little Theatre. Now, a member of CHT, she has most recently participated as a vocal singer, backstage crew member, and prop master in shows We Had A Dream, My Fair Lady, and August: Osage County. She loves all types of music, art, and theatre-related activities. Dianne would love to thank her husband, a retired Air Force service member, for supporting her return to active theatre. And kudos to the wonderful audiences who support the performing arts!

Emily Ceruzzi

Caroler

Emily Ceruzzi is a 7th-grade student at Sudlersville Middle School and this is her second year in Christmas Carol with CHT. She has performed with Green Room Gang, the Children’s Theater in Dover, and was in Shrek Jr. at her school. She loves to sing and to be on stage. You can often find Emily reading, drawing, laughing with her friends, and enjoying time with family. Merry Christmas everyone!

Marian Jones

Caroler

Marian is very excited to be in A Christmas Carol this year! This summer, she starred in Green Room Gang’s production of Anastasia and after that could not wait to do another play. In her free time, she likes horseback riding and hang out with her friends. This summer she plans to sign up for more shows. Marian wants to shout out to her family and pets for helping her take up theater as a hobby.

Priya Shajwani

Caroler

Priya is excited to return to CHT for their holiday performance of A Christmas Carol. Priya has appeared in a variety of beloved productions at the Everett Theater including The Lion King, Moana, Camp Rock, The Wizard of Oz, The Aristocats and Shrek. Her dream role is Eliza Hamilton and her favorite musical is Hamilton! Priya can’t wait to share her love of theatre with the audience and looks forward to continuing her journey as a performer.

Riley Rosati

Caroler

Riley, a freshman at KIHS, is delighted to be back for her 2nd year of Christmas Carol and her 4th show at CHT. Some of her most notable roles include Paul Ryan in Happy Birthday Wanda June, Snetsky in Fools, the Lily flower in Alice and Wonderland, and the Flower Girl in My Fair Lady.
Riley is so incredibly thankful for her amazing sister, and loves that she gets to act on stage with her mum and sister. And a big thanks to her family, and Alexa and Hayven for joining her on this Christmas Carol ride! Riley hopes you enjoy the show!

Ronan Jones

Caroler

Ronan is excited to do a show with her family! She is in second grade and was last seen in The Seussical at Church Hill Theatre as an evil monkey and a Who. Ronan loves all animals and the band Green Day.

Rooney Rosati

Caroler

Rooney is excited to be back for another year of Christmas Carol! She is in 6th grade at Stevensville Middle School. Some of Rooney’s hobbies include playing with her pets and hanging out with her bestie Jocelynn. Previous productions Rooney has been in include Happy Birthday Wanda June at the Garfield theater, Matilda at CHT, and Finding Nemo kids. Rooney would like to thank her family and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Sydney Hill

Caroler

Sydney is excited to be back on the Church Hill Theatre stage where her acting began. She would love to thank her family for supporting her the whole time. Have a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year.

Presley Mourlas

Caroler

Presley is very excited to be in her first community theatre show at CHT. Her previous shows include Aladdin Kids, Moana Kids, Frozen Kids, and Finding Nemo Kids. Presley would like to thank her family for always supporting her!

Everett Brownley

Caroler

Everett is very excited to be returning to the stage! He has enjoyed roles as the Pilot in The Little Mermaid Jr., Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, a Storyteller in Shrek Jr., and was in the Ensemble in the Green Room Gang’s production of Anastasia last summer. Everett loves to be active and enjoys riding his bike, playing flag football and swimming. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Hayven Applefeld

Caroler

Hayven has been involved with musical theatre since the second grade at the Kent Island High School summer theatre program. She has continued with Kent Island High School the last 3 years at the high school program. I have played many roles and look forward to continuing my love for music in college.

Laura

Caroler

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