Patrick A’Hearn, 
CEO and Producing Artistic Director 
presents

   
Based on the story by CHARLES DICKENS
Original Choreography by  Susan Stroman
Originally Directed by MIKE OCKRENT

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre  International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

A Christmas Carol has resounded through the years and holds in the hearts of many. With the holidays fast approaching, we return to the warm memories and stories that make this time of year special. Getting to return to this timeless story told through Menken & Ahrens beautiful score with my Riverside family means so much, and we are all so grateful to share with all of you!

In the first stanza of the 1843 novella, Fred reminds his Uncle Scrooge that Christmas is “the only time I know of…, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely,” reminding us all to take a moment in this festive season to consider the world around us and treat our neighbors with kindness. Just as Dickens implored his contemporaries to create a better society in 19th England, we continue to strive for connection and empathy to this day. I can think of no better time than to give the gift of kindness and charity than the holiday season.

As we follow these Spirits through Scrooge’s life and the joys of Christmases past, present and future, we remember what this season means to us. Through the delights of Christmas present, we can learn how to create abundance, charity, and goodwill ourselves. And as Future reminds us, we must ensure that we look beyond the confines of our own counting houses and carry the Christmas spirit with us throughout the year. The entire A Christmas Carol company is so glad to share this story and hope you love this story as much as we do.

Happy Holidays!
Daniel Pippert

ENSEMBLE
Christian Baciocco, Amelia Elias, Christopher Florio, Oscar Madson, Chloe Lu McCarty, Sally Roehl,  Joey Vogel, Ellie Waddell, Abigail Weinel, Evan Zimmerman

UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. 

Amelia Elias (EMILY/SALLY, GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST, MRS. CRATCHIT), Christopher Florio (SMYTHE/YOUNG MARLEY), Chloe Lu McCarty (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT), Oscar Madson (FRED/YOUNG SCROOGE), Riley Pugh (BOB CRATCHIT), Sally Roehl (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE), Joey Vogel (BOY SCROOGE, JONATHON), Ellie Waddell (TINY TIM, GRACE) Abigail Weinel (BLIND WOMAN/SCROOGE'S MOTHER, MRS. FEZZIWIG), Anthony Williams (SCROOGE), Evan Zimmerman (MARLEY, MR. FEZZIWIG)    

SWINGS
Becky Brassfield, Leighton Carter

ACT I    

Overture    

Scene I. The Royal Exchange    
Hear the Bells  
Jolly Good Time    

Scene II. The Streets of London    
Nothing To Do with Me    

Scenes III and IV. Scrooge's Parlor and Bedroom - Christmas Eve    
Link By Link    
The Lights of Long Ago    

Scene V and VI. The Law Courts and the Factory    
A Place Called Home (Part 1)    

Scene VII. Mr. Fezziwig's Bank    
Fezziwig's Annual Christmas Ball    
A Place Called Home (Part 2)    

Scene VIII. Scrooge and Marley, Ltd.    
Money Machine Montage

ACT II    

Scene IX. A Starry Night    
Abundance and Charity    

Scene X. The Streets of London    
Christmas Together    

Scene XI. St. Paul's Graveyard    
Dancing on Your Grave    
Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today    

Scene XII and XIII. Scrooge's Bedroom and the Streets of London - Christmas Morning    
Finale    
God Bless Us Everyone

New Orchestrations by Brian Allan Hobbs
Electronic Music Design by Ellie Kahn

Lara Allison (Emily/Sally) is ecstatic to make her Riverside Center debut in A Christmas Carol! Recent credits include The Paparazzi (AMT Theater), Legally Blonde (Emerald Coast Theater Co.), Waitress, Kinky Boots, and Legally Blonde (Saugatuck Center for the Arts). Lara is a proud graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA Musical Theater). Many thanks to her supportive friends and family and Jim at The Movement Agency! Follow her at LaraAllison.com and @lara.allison on insta!

Sarah Mae Andersen (Ghost of Christmas Past) (she/her) is thrilled to return to the Riverside Center stage in one of her favorite musicals! She was seen most recently as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Meg March in Little Women, Maria in The Sound of Music, and Judy Haynes in White Christmas. Other VA credits: Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Scrooge No More (Christmas Past), The Prizery - Mary Poppins (u/s Mary Poppins), Mamma Mia (Ali). Hopeful that we all can learn from our past and grow towards our future. Proud JMU alum and Jersey girl! Grateful for her parents, her brothers, Cappy, and her fiancée, Carson. “Let us love till we die and God bless us everyone.”

Christian Baciocco (Ensemble) pursues theater for one reason: He enjoys working as a small part of a whole to tell a story and share emotion with the audience; even if it means crying onstage. This is his second performance with Riverside Center, and he has been an avid participant in youth theater ever since discovering it. Favorite past performances include Les Misérables (Marius Pontmercy), Footloose: Youth Edition (Ren McCormack), Godspell (Jesus), Anastasia (Count Ipolitov/Ensemble), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Phil Davis), Hadestown Teen Edition (Worker Ensemble), and Guys & Dolls (Ensemble). When not performing, he enjoys improving his improv skills to play role-playing games for friends, as well as volunteering at local youth theaters.

Lizzie Bartlett (Mrs. Cratchit) is an actor and music teacher in the DMV, and she is so excited to return to the Riverside Center stage! REGIONAL: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Guys & Dolls (Ensemble), The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta u/s, Swing), James and the Giant Peach TYA (Spider), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory TYA (Mrs. Bucket), Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre: Diana: The Musical (Princess Diana), Tootsie (Sandy), Beverly Hillbillies: The Musical (Elly May Clampett), Creative Cauldron: Monarch: A Mexican-American Musical (Amanda). COMMUNITY: Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda (Miss Honey), Rockville Musical Theatre: Into the Woods (Cinderella), Sterling Playmakers: The Addams Family (Morticia), Good Shepherd Players: Titanic (Kate McGowan), Rockville Little Theatre: The Bad Seed (Christine Penmark). She also teaches piano and voice lessons with Lizzie B. Music Studio. www.lizziebmusic.com

Jarrett Bloom (Fred/Young Scrooge) (He/Him) NATIONAL TOUR: A Christmas Carol NEW YORK: Carousel, Hello, Dolly! REGIONAL THEATRE: Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Virginia Musical Theatre), Assassins (Zeiders American Dream Theater), Million Dollar Quartet (Priscilla Beach Theatre), Jersey Boys, Nevermore (Cumberland Theatre), Jersey Boys (Toby’s Dinner Theatre), Jersey Boys, Ragtime, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Escape to Margaritaville, Ghost, Camelot, Meet Me in St. Louis, Bright Star, Grease, Miracle on 34th Street, Riverside Christmas Spectacular, A Riverside Family Christmas (The Riverside Center), Matilda (The Mt. Gretna Playhouse), Hello, Dolly! (Alluvion Stage Company), Oliver! (Annapolis Shakespeare Company), A Pines Country Christmas (The Pines Dinner Theatre), FILM: Another Us (Paradox City Films) Jarrett Bloom is a BroadwayWorld Award-winning actor, and graduate of The College of William & Mary, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Social Media: @Jarrettlevimatt www.Jarrettbloom.com

Becky Brassfield (Swing) is a performer, choreographer, and dance instructor from the Fredericksburg area. She is excited to work with Riverside Center again after appearing in their production of White Christmas last year. Other professional credits include Macbeth (Third Witch & Choreographer), Busch Gardens: Celtic Fyre (American Tap Dancer), Kings Dominion: Grand Carnivale, and Dance Matrix & Company. Favorite additional roles include Dance Nation (Amina), Singin’ in the Rain (Kathy Selden & Choreographer), Into the Woods (Cinderella), and Romeo and Juliet (Juliet). She holds a BS in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech, though her main passions lie in the performing arts.

Elizabeth C. Butler (Blind Woman/Scrooge's Mother) Selected regional credits: Festival 56: The Bridges of Madison County (Francesca); Cumberland Theatre: Footloose (Vi Moore-BroadwayWorld Baltimore nomination); Endstation Theatre: Assassins (Squeaky Fromme); 25+ productions at Riverside including The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Miracle on 34th Street (Doris Walker-BroadwayWorld Central VA Winner), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Hilary St. George), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Joyce Bogart), Les Miserables, 42nd Street (u/s Dorothy*), Ragtime (Brigit, u/s Mother*), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Other favorite credits: Merrily We Roll Along (Mary Flynn), The Secret Garden (Lily), Company (Amy), Little Women: The Musical (Jo March), and She Loves Me (Amalia). Love to dear friends, family, and Colby. For Dad and Nick.

Leighton Carter (Swing) is an 11th grader at Orange County High School and the principal percussionist in the Concert Band. He is very excited to be back for his fourth production with the Riverside Center. REGIONAL: Four County Players: Sweeney Todd (Tobias Ragg), LOW Players: White Christmas (Featured Ensemble), Four County Players: The Spongebob Musical (U.S. Squidward/Ensemble), Riverside Center: Riverside Christmas Spectacular (Male Swing, 11 Performances), LOW Players: Little Shop Of Horrors (Puppeteer/Ensemble), Riverside Center: The Wizard of Oz (U.S. Tinman/Ensemble), Miracle On 34th Street (Ensemble), LOW Players: Into The Woods (Jack).

Amelia Elias (Ensemble) is a New York-based dancer, singer, and actor. Originally from Culpeper, VA, she is excited to be performing near home in her second show at Riverside Center. Past credits include, REGIONAL: Riverside Center: Sweeney Todd (Ensemble), Otterbein Summer Theatre: Guys & Dolls (Hot Box Girl, Ensemble). UNIVERSITY: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Phoebe, Dance Captain), Singin’ In The Rain (Kathy u/s), Chicago (Liz, Ensemble), The Theory of Relativity (Mira). As a dancer, she has performed in pieces at the Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center and Spark Theatre Festival in NYC. She received her BFA in musical theatre from Otterbein University, and is an alum of the Broadway Choreography Intensive at Dance Lab New York. Special thanks to her family and friends for all of their support. Find her at www.amelia-elias.com

Christopher Florio (Ensemble) is elated to spend this holiday season at Riverside Center in A Christmas Carol! Most recent Riverside credits include Guys and Dolls and Sweeney Todd, as well as The Sound of Music (Rolf), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter), and Jersey Boys! Many thanks to friends and family, and happy holidays!

Kathy Halenda (Ghost of Christmas Present) is delighted to be celebrating Christmas again with her Riverside Family! A veteran of over two hundred productions, her extensive credits include: RIVERSIDE THEATRE: Numerous productions, including Martha in White Christmas, Mrs. Boyle in Mousetrap, Princess Dragomiroff in Murder on the Orient Express, the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Maggie Jones in 42nd St., Christina Drayton in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Mama Rose in Gypsy, Ms. Lynch in Grease, Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Vera in Mame, Miss Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and several others. NATIONAL TOURS: Nineteen tours, including Tootsie (Rita Marshall), Gypsy (Mama Rose), 42nd St. (Maggie Jones), Oliver (Nancy- three tours), Grand Hotel (Rafaela) and Pajama Game (Mabel). REGIONAL CREDITS: Hundreds of productions, including the title roles in Mame (twice), Hello Dolly (twice), Evita, and Annie Get Your Gun, as well as Mama Rose in Gypsy (four times), Miss Mona in The Best Lil’ Whorehouse in Texas (five times), and Nancy in Oliver (five times). OTHER CREDITS: Norwegian Cruise Lines (Female Lead in Havana!), Big Apple Circus (first female Ringmaster), National Anthem singer at Madison Square Garden and Fenway Park. THREE ONE-WOMAN SHOWS: The Brassy Broads of Broadway, Sophie Tucker: Last of the Red-Hot Mamas and Somewhere Over the Rose. Her website is www.kathyhalenda.com

Madison Hill (Martha) is a Fredericksburg area actor, singer, and dancer who is thrilled to be making her debut with Riverside Center. Regional credits include The Little Mermaid (Ariel), High School Musical (Gabriella Montez), Wizard of Oz (Featured Dancer), Footloose (Lulu Warnicker), Willy Wonka (Mrs. Bucket) and Godspell (Lindsay). She is on the leadership team for the local Christian Youth Theater, active in the local Ghostlight theater program, and just completed the Interlochen Academy of Arts summer program. Additional favorite roles: High School Musical (Taylor McKessie), Cinderella (Featured Dancer), and Descendants (Isle of the Lost kid). She is currently a high school student pursuing acting and music. Offstage, she raises money for local theatre charities and volunteers to help with tech in younger children’s productions.

Alan Hoffman (Scrooge) has appeared in Riverside Center’s productions of Murder on the Orient Express (Colonel Arbuthnot/Samuel Ratchett), Miracle On 34th Street (District Attorney), 42nd Street (Bert), Joseph (Jacob), Ragtime (Tateh), Escape to Margaritaville (J.D.), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Monsignor Ryan), Bright Star (Mayor Dobbs), Grumpy Old Men, Grease (Vince), Annie (FDR), South Pacific (Luther Billis), The Pirates of Penzance (Sergeant), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mamma Mia (Harry), On Golden Pond (Bill), Million Dollar Quartet (Sam Phillips), A Christmas Story (Narrator), Driving Miss Daisy (Boolie), Oklahoma! (Ali Hakim), Mame (Beauregard), It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play (Clarence), Buddy Holly, and Spamalot (Arthur). Toby’s Dinner Theatre shows include: Sound of Music (Max), Oliver! (Bill Sykes). Roles at other venues include Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), Pajama Game (Sid), Music Man (Harold Hill), Funny Girl (Nick Arnstein).

Andrea Kahane (Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Mops) You may recognize Andrea from the RCPA stage as she has been a performer here for many years. Andrea studied for two summers in Italy upon graduation from Indiana University School of Music. She has sung with the opera companies of Orlando, Knoxville, Nashville, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Chautauqua. Highlights in Andrea’s career were performing as the soloist in John Rutter’s Magnificat at Carnegie Hall with John Rutter conducting and touring with Starlight Musicals in Show Boat starring Van Johnson. Favorite Riverside roles include General Cartwright in Guys and Dolls, Aunt March in Little Women, Miss Maudie in To Kill A Mockingbird, Mrs. Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express, Marge in The Bridges of Madison County, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Florence Foster Jenkins in Souvenir, Katie in Meet Me in St Louis, Mama in Bright Star, Rosie in Mamma Mia!, Mrs. Pearce in My Fair Lady, and Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. When not performing, Andrea teaches voice lessons in her south Stafford studio. andreakahane@yahoo.com 

Ian Lane (Mr. Fezziwig) Upon graduation from Virginia Tech, Ian Lane was accepted into The United States Army Chorus, the vocal counterpart to The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.” As a member of the world’s most prestigious all male ensemble, he was a featured soloist across the nation, performing for audiences ranging from intimate gatherings of U.S. and foreign dignitaries at the White House, Capitol, Naval Observatory, and Joint Chiefs’ Quarters to many well-known and prestigious venues with audiences in the thousands. Favorite Riverside Center roles: Dave, The Full Monty (featuring Sally Struthers); Sir Bedevere/Mrs. Galahad, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT; Joey, Sister Act; Big Bopper, et. al., Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story; Samuel, The Pirates of Penzance; Abner Dillon, 42nd Street with Andrea McArdle; and Colonel Tom Parker in Heartbreak Hotel. Most recently, Ian delighted audiences as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls and Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd. A versatile performer, Mr. Lane is often a featured guest performer for various orchestras, choral societies, ceremonies, and special events.

Ralynn Laspina (Tiny Tim)  is thrilled to be making her Riverside Center debut as Tiny Tim! She previously appeared as Molly in Annie, Young Anna in Frozen, and Gretl in The Sound of Music. When she's not on stage, she loves swimming, horseback riding, and traveling with her family. She is grateful to the directors, cast, crew, and everyone at Riverside Center for this wonderful opportunity, and she sends a big thank you to her family and friends for their endless love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show! IG: Ralynn.Noelle

Oscar Madson (Ensemble)  is an actor from King George County, who is thrilled to be performing at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. Favorite credits include: Jack Kelly in Newsies, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Hermes in Hadestown, and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Oscar is passionate about music and performance. He would like to thank his family, friends, and his amazing girlfriend for their endless love and support.

Chloe Lu McCarty (Ensemble)  is thrilled to be back at Riverside Center! Regional credits include White Christmas, Shrek The Musical TYA (Riverside Center), Frozen (Fulton Theatre), Sweet Charity (Montgomery Theatre), and various singer & dancer roles at Dorney Park, Legoland NY, & Six Flags. Chloe Lu is a proud graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University - BFA Musical Theatre with a concentration in Dance. Huge thanks to her family and friends for their love and support! @chloeludancer | www.chloelumccarty.com

Ariel Messeca (Bob Cratchit) is thrilled to be here for the holidays! Previous Riverside credits: Little Women (Professor Bhaer), The Wizard of Oz (Tin man), The Sound of Music (Franz), and directed James and the Giant Peach. Olney Theater: Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel), Beauty and the Beast. Short North Stage: Spamalot (Lancelot), The Drowsy Chaperone (George). Shenandoah Summer Music Theater: She Loves Me (Sipos). Toby's Dinner Theater: A Chorus Line (Greg), Something Rotten, The Addams Family. World Stage: Amazing Grace (Einhorn/Whitley). Love to Jordan and my family. @arimesseca

Ian Negron (Boy Scrooge)  is excited to make his Riverside Center debut! Ian has been performing since the age of eight. Favorite credits include The Lion King Jr. (Adult Simba), Cinderella (Little Fox), The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin Mayor), Willy Wonka (James), and White Christmas (Soldier/Ensemble). He has also appeared in multiple showcases with CYT Fredericksburg and performed in summer productions including Finding Nemo (Bruce), 101 Dalmatians (Thunderbolt), and The Jungle Book (Mowgli). Most recently, Ian participated in Riverside Center’s 2026 summer camp. Outside of the theater, Ian enjoys singing at church and is a dedicated Pokémon TCG collector and player. He is thrilled to take the Riverside Center stage for the first time!

Riley Pugh (Smythe/Young Marley) is very excited to be back at Riverside! You might have recently seen him on the Riverside Center stage in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Ensemble). He is a Fredericksburg native who recently graduated from James Madison University (Go Dukes!) where he received his BA in Musical Theatre. Some of his notable collegiate credits include: The Last Five Years (Jamie) and The Light in the Piazza (Signor Naccarelli). He would like to thank his family and friends, and to you as well for continuously supporting the live arts. Follow along my journey at: www.rileypugh.com or @riley.e.pugh 

Jim Ramsey (Jonathon) is a young upcoming enthusiastic star. He has appeared in various stage plays and short films. He is always writing scripts and creating his own costumes, then having his family members act out his plays. Regional credits include: The Music Man (J.C. Squires), Dr. Newhart, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Wizard of Oz (The Mayor), Elf: The Musical (Security Guard 1), Broadway Revue (featured performer), Aladdin (Jamal/Crook), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), and Parables of the Lost (Shepard). 

Sally Roehl (Ensemble) returns to us, having previously appeared as a Hot Box Girl in Guys and Dolls, Rita in White Christmas, a tap dancing tree in The Wizard of Oz, Gladys in 42nd Street, in the ensembles of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Ragtime, and Escape to Margaritaville, as Karla in Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, Cha- Cha DiGregorio in Grease, Liat in South Pacific, Lead Napkin in Beauty and the Beast, Connie Wong in A Chorus Line, Alice in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Imelda Marcos impersonator in The Wedding Singer, a Laker Girl in Spamalot, Francisca in West Side Story, the front end of a cow in Gypsy, Charity in Anything Goes, Rosita Bicardi in Trouble at the Tropicabana, and Tiger Lily in Peter Pan, just to name a few. Heartfelt thanks to Daniel, Stephanie, and Carson. Much love to Mommy, Daddy, Matthew, Olivia and Kendric.

Brynn Talbot (Grace / Fan)  is 10 years old and is thrilled to be making her Riverside Center for the Performing Arts debut. Previous theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Ensemble), The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical (Gary the Snail), Annie (Orphan, Ensemble, U/S Kate), and Descendants the Musical (Ensemble). Brynn loves singing, acting, and bringing stories to life on and off stage. She enjoys learning from fellow performers and creating memorable characters with every production. Brynn is grateful to her family, directors, castmates, and friends for their constant encouragement and support. She hopes everyone enjoys the magic of A Christmas Carol.

Joey Vogel (Ensemble) is happy to be back at Riverside Center! He recently made his off-Broadway debut in NYC: Matilda (Nigel). Favorite roles include: Pied Piper: Oliver (Artful Dodger), Toby's Dinner Theatre: Elf (Michael Hobbes), Riverside Center: Willy Wonka (Mike Teavee), Ragtime (The Little Boy), Joseph...Dreamcoat (Young Joseph), Aspire: A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim). He has also had the incredible honor of opening for the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Thank you to all my family and friends for your support. 

Ellie Irene Waddell (Ensemble) is thrilled to have another opportunity to appear on the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts stage! She feels grateful to share this professional performance experience with so many talented artists. She loved playing Gretl in The Sound of Music. In her time outside of Riverside Center Ellie focuses most of her time training in dance as a full-time company and competitive dancer in her family’s studio, Ann Catherine Cross School of dance where she has accomplished many outstanding achievements. She also loves to read and currently holds a green belt in karate and dreams of owning her own farm one day. She is beyond thankful for her friends and family’s love and support in helping her pursue her dreams. 

Abigail Weinel (Ensemble) is excited to be back at the Riverside Center. Past Credits include; Riverside Center: Guys and Dolls (Female Swing/Us. Adelaide/ Us. Cartwright,) White Christmas (Ensemble Us/ Betty,) The Sound of Music (Sister Sophia,) Rochester Opera House: Annie (Ensemble Us/Hannigan,) Riverside Center: Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble Us/Herod, Us/Annas,) Riverside Center: Seussical (Mayzie/Dance Captain,) Rochester Opera House: Christmas Carol (Mrs. Fezziwig/US. Present,) Rochester Opera House: Beauty and The Beast (Mrs. Potts,) Riverside Center: The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/US. Witch,) Classic Theatre of Maryland: Gypsy (Mazeppa/Ensemble,) First Stage: Quilters (Ensemble,) Compass Rose: The Wizard of Oz (Lion/Aunt Em,) and Virginia Musical Theatre: The Full Monty (Vicki Nichols.) @AbigailWeinel on Instagram

Anthony Williams (Marley) By way of West Virginia, Anthony joins us as a graduate of Vancouver Film School. An Actor, Singer, Dancer and Choreographer most recently seen in Guys & Dolls (Ensemble), SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical (Ensemble), White Christmas (Ralph Sheldrake), Shrek the Musical (Donkey), RENT (Tom Collins), To Kill a Mockingbird (Tom Robinson), 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Ragtime (Booker T. Washington), Shawshank Redemption (Andy Dufresne). Choreographer of FTE’s Rocky Horror Picture Show. With past credits including Wake the Dead (Uncle Buzz), Tinkers Toy Factory (Gadget), Heads Will Roll (Bishop), Edge of Darkness, Tinsel Tones (Beatboxer) and Pop Fusion at Kings Dominion. Outside of performing he enjoys time with Cats, friends & family, dancing and video games. Wants to dedicate his performance to his Best Friend Christopher Hlusko who is no longer with us. Hug your loved ones! Enjoy the show!

Stephanie Wood (Ghost of Christmas Future) is thrilled to perform in A Christmas Carol! Riverside Center credits: 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), White Christmas (Rhoda), To Kill a Mockingbird (Stephanie Crawford), Murder on the Orient Express (Greta), Grumpy Old Men (Punky), Grease (Patty), A Chorus Line (Judy), Annie (starring Sally Struthers), Hunchback of Notre Dame, Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Riverside Christmas Spectacular, Mame and 9 to 5 (featuring Sally Struthers), and many other productions. Other performance credits: American Music Theatre, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Hersheypark, RWS & Associates. Stephanie choreographed numerous productions at Riverside Center, and is the 2019 Broadway World Central Virginia Award Winner for Best Choreography. She graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance. Love to Mom, Dad, and Timmy!

Evan Zimmerman (Ensemble) is excited to spread holiday cheer and thanks his family, friends, and any/everyone who supports him. REGIONAL CREDITS: Art Factory: Newsies (Jack Kelly); Riverside: Sweeny Todd (Ensemble); Workhouse Arts Center: Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble / King Herod u/s); Nu Sass: 5th Date (Ted’s Alter Ego u/s); Way Off Broadway: Frozen (Pabbie). COMMUNITY CREDITS: RCP: Cabaret (Emcee~RCP Award Winner), Avenue Q (Trekkie); LTA: Sister Act (Joey~LTA Award Nominee), Something Rotten! (Robin); MCP: Godspell (All Good Gifts), Heathers (Ram); CFTC: Hunchback of Notre Dame (St. Aphrodisius / Phoebus u/s). IG / FB: @evanzimmerman99 | WEBSITE: evantzimmerman.com

Patrick A'Hearn (CEO and Producing Artistic Director) is the CEO and Producing Artistic Director at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. He enters his 15th year at Riverside Center, leading the company’s transition into a professional regional theater and its status as a 501-C3 Nonprofit organization. Patrick has directed over 30 plus shows at Riverside and received many accolades and awards for his direction. Most notably groundbreaking are productions of Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ragtime and most recently The Wizard of Oz. Mr. A’Hearn was a member of the original Broadway cast of Les Misérables and can be heard on the original cast recording. He has appeared on Broadway and in the national tours of Les Misérables, Chicago (with Chita Rivera and Ben Vereen), The Phantom of the Opera, The King and I (starring Rudolph Nureyev), The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (with Michael Crawford), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (with Andy Gibb), as well as in the acclaimed Forbidden Broadway in New York. He was featured in the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem Variations, performed as Marvin Hamlisch’s principal vocalist in Mr. Hamlisch’s Concert Tour, and appeared as Freddy in My Fair Lady in the European tour starring Maximillian Schell. Patrick has performed principal roles at many regional theaters across the United States, most notably the title role in The Student Prince with Jerome Hines and Christine Andreas. A featured soloist in Broadway Pops programs with major symphonic orchestras throughout the U.S., Patrick has released two nationally distributed CDs: Patterns of the Heart and By George! —The Music of George Gershwin. He assisted Trevor Nunn and John Caird in the staging of the first national tour of Les Misérables.

Daniel Pippert (Director) is thrilled to be returning to Riverside Center after directing White Christmas last year. He served as assistant director to Patrick A’Hearn for Jesus Christ Superstar and Camelot, other assistant credits include Big Love and The Madwoman of Chaillot. At Riverside, he appeared onstage in Sweeney Todd, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Bright Star (BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Award, Best Supporting Performer.) He is an educator and coach, including directing Six: Teen Edition and guest teaching at Henrico’s Center for the Arts. He would like to thank Carson, Stephanie, and the team for their collaborative spirit and Patrick for making Riverside an artistic home who loves to come back to. @danielpippert | www.danielpippert.com

Stephanie Wood (Assistant Director/Choreographer) is honored to serve as Assistant Director/Choreographer of A Christmas Carol! Choreographer credits: Guys and Dolls, White
Christmas, Sweeney Todd, Little Women, The Sound of Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Escape to Margaritaville, Bright Star, Riverside Christmas Spectacular, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Some Enchanted Evening, Riverside Awards, Hersheypark, and many other productions. Riverside performance credits include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), A Chorus Line (Judy), Annie (starring Sally Struthers), and many other productions. Other performance credits: American Music Theatre, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Hersheypark. Stephanie is the 2019 Broadway World Central Virginia Award Winner for Best Choreography. Stephanie graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance.

Carson Eubank (Music Supervisor/Conductor) is delighted to be collaborating with this stellar orchestra and cast to bring this heartwarming holiday show to the Riverside stage. As the Associate Producing Artistic Director/Music Supervisor of Riverside Center, Carson is excited to help lead Riverside into this exciting next chapter and continue to produce the exceptional quality of entertainment that audiences have come to expect. A native of Richmond, VA and proud graduate of James Madison University (JMU), Carson served as the staff accompanist and Music Director for the School of Theater and Dance at his alma mater. In addition, he has music directed and played numerous shows and national tours throughout the region. NATIONAL TOURS: Wicked, Mean Girls (keyboard sub) REGIONAL (select credits): over 20 shows at Riverside, most recently Sweeney Todd, Guys and Dolls, White Christmas (Riverside). Other credits: Into the Woods (Signature), In the Heights (VA Rep), Gypsy and Mary Poppins (Prizery). Many thanks to his family, friends, mentors and Sarah for all their love and support. 

Frank Foster (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to return to Riverside Center. His most recent Riverside credits include The Mousetrap, Little Women, White Christmas, Beautiful, They’re Playing our Song and Jersey Boys. He was honored with Broadway World Awards for his Scenic Designs for 2023’s Ragtime and 2019’s Annie. Frank earned an MFA in Scenic Design from VCU and has designed scenery for the original productions of Barter Theatre’s Huck Finn, Cumberland County Playhouse’s Funny, You Don’t Look Like A Grandmother, and Playhouse on the Square’s production of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. His local credits include Richmond Triangle Players’ A Strange Loop, Head Over Heels, The Inheritance, and Cabaret; Swift Creek Mill’s Night Must Fall, Gaslight, Dracula and Cyrano de Bergerac; Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Dial M for Murder, Beautiful, and Steel Magnolias; Theatre IV’s The Music Man; Barksdale’s Blues In The Night; and The Production Company’s August Snow.

BJ Wilkinson (Lighting Designer)  (He/him)received his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado, & his M.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati- CCM. Recent designs include The Play that Goes Wrong, Murder on the Orient Express, Misery, and After December with (Virginia Rep) Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Peter and the Starcatcher, Roman a clef, and Witchduck (Firehouse Theatre) A Chorus Line, and Let the Right one in (Theatre VCU.) He serves as Head of Lighting for VCU. Visit www.bjwlightingdesign.com for more!

Michael Bertone (Costume Designer) is honored to return to Riverside after 17 years, having previously performed in the 2009 children's theatre production of The Jungle Book. Michael is a theatre maker in the regional, community, and summer stock circuits. He holds a B.A. in Theatre from VCU and brings experience in acting, directing, fight choreography, costume design technology, and wardrobe. He has been extremely lucky to collaborate with theaters across VA, MD, DC, NC, and NY. Previous design credits include Sweeney Todd, She Kills Monsters, and Beauty and the Beast. Wardrobe credits include The Lion King (Gazelle Tour), War Horse (US Tour), and Hamilton (Angelica Tour). 

Bethany Cheek (Wig Designer) is thrilled to be a part of Christmas Carol team as wig designer and resident design assistant! She started with the costume department in 2019 as a child wrangler and dresser for Annie. Bethany transitioned into the role of costume shop first hand and wig supervisor in 2024. Some of her favorite shows she has worked on include: Ragtime, 42nd Street, Jersey Boys, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Little Women. So much love and thanks to my family, friends, and Cody.

Justice Craig (they/them; Sound Designer) is a Richmond-based sound designer with recent credits including Sweeney Todd, The Mousetrap, Guys & Dolls, Lion King Jr, Mr. Burns a Post Electric Play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, SMOKE, and Twelfth Night. They are passionate about sound’s role in storytelling and grateful to collaborate with this team.

Reilly Cooper (Properties Master) is so excited to be celebrating Christmas with his Riverside family and be helping bring a Christmas Carol to life. Reilly began working as an overhire with Riverside in August of 2021, before working his way up to the Props Master position, working jobs in the shop, backstage, and even on stage along the way. Select RCPA credits; Bright Star, Camelot, Nunsense, Miracle on 34th Street, Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music and Sweeney Todd. Design Credits; Newsies (Actor's Theater), Little Shop of Horrors (Actor's Theater/ Broadway World Award Nominee). Thank you, Mom, Dad, Tori, and the girls. Averett University BFA.

Heather Kaatz (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be making her Stage Management debut with Riverside Center for the Performing Arts! Over the last six years, she has stage managed productions around the world, with recent credits including Interlochen Center for the Arts’ Imagine US Centennial Tour featuring Yo-Yo Ma. She sends a special thank you to Christian, Peanut, and Violet for their endless support. Happy Holidays!