With great fondness and deep respect, we dedicate this production of A Christmas Carol to The Honorable Jim Pitts, a beloved friend and passionate advocate for ZACH Theatre. For nearly two decades, Jim generously contributed his time and leadership to help shape ZACH into a cornerstone of Austin’s vibrant cultural landscape.

Jim’s commitment to our community extended far beyond our theater. As a long-tenured state legislator and member of ZACH's Board of Trustees, he championed education and the arts, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives. His unwavering dedication, profound legacy and kind generosity continue to inspire us all.

In this 10th anniversary production of an Austin tradition Jim deeply cherished, we have included one of Jim’s favorite songs, “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack, as a special tribute to him. It reflects how Jim lived his life—work hard, play hard, and if the opportunity presents itself Jim encourages us to dance. Wave those light sticks and dance as we honor Jim and his lasting contributions to ZACH, our community and to the State of Texas.

To carry forward his legacy, we established the Jim Pitts Youth Access Fund, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can experience the transformative power of theater. This fund supports ZACH’s educational programs, opening doors to creative expression for thousands of young people who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity.

For more information about the Jim Pitts Youth Access Fund.

We are celebrating a decade of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and I’m filled with gratitude for all the audiences who have joined us to celebrate their holidays over the years, making it the most popular show ZACH produces. One of my goals in building the Topfer  Theatre was to create a new holiday tradition for ZACH. For almost 20 years we produced my musical revue Rockin’ Christmas Party to great success at the Paramount Theatre, and later on our campus. Realizing this new DREAM venue called for a new show, and I had been working on an adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL for several years, mixing popular music from multiple generations, carols and contemporary dialogue with a traditional Victorian setting. It has been embraced beyond my wildest dreams!

When creating this adaptation, I had several Austin actors in my mind as I crafted the words they would say, which allowed me to tailor the language to what I knew about them, in and out of the rehearsal room. Scrooge was originally written for Harvey Guion who beautifully performed the role for multiple years, and it was subsequently memorably played by Jaston Williams, Marco Perella, Marc Pouhé, Matt DeCaro, and now Peter Frechette, each adding their own unique interpretation. Roderick Sanford and Kenny Williams have been part of our cast from the very beginning, and Allen Robertson has been my musical collaborator making musical sense of the new song ideas I come up with annually. Kenny, Rod, Allen, and I have worked together for over 30 years, and it is a treasured joy to have friends with whom you share a creative shorthand and who inspire this work that delights so many. Sarah Maines’ lighting design, Susan Branch Towne’s costume design, and Bob Lavalee’s scenic design have been the gorgeous visual anchors of this production since we began.

Charles Dickens’ popular tale of personal transformation, which introduced the phrase “Merry Christmas!” into the culture, endures today for many reasons. Scrooge’s nephew Fred reminds us of the importance of kindness, generosity and community in a world marked by economic disparities and social injustice. Dickens’ story encourages us to reflect on our actions and their impact on those around us who are in need. Scrooge’s redemption offers hope for a brighter future not just for himself but for all the lives he touches, and reminds us that positive change is always possible for ourselves.

When this building was built, ZACH’s Trustees gave me the honor of writing the words on the steps outside which welcome you into this theatre. On the last step before entering our lobby I ask you to “Look to the light.” Tonight I encourage you to wave your light stick in celebration of ten glorious years, and like the Ghost of Christmas Past and Tiny Tina encourage you to do in the play, let YOUR light shine as a beacon to those who need it…let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Thank you to all of you who have made us your annual holiday tradition—we love being part of your family and look forward to seeing you every season. And for those joining us for the first time, welcome, we’re glad you’re here.

Merry Christmas!

Dave Steakley
Adaptor and Director
ZACH Theatre Producing Artistic Director

DAVE STEAKLEY, Producing Artistic Director
JAMIE HERLICH, Managing Director

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

10 Year Anniversary

Written by Charles Dickens
Conceived, Adapted, and Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson   
Choreographed by Jen Young Mahlstedt* 

Scenic and Properties Designer
Bob Lavallee

Video Programmer
Rodd Simonsen

Costume Designer
Susan Branch Towne**

Hair and Makeup Designer
Anna Fugate-Downs

Lighting Designer
Sarah Maines**

Associate Lighting Designer
Austin Brown** 

Sound Designer
Joshua Millican**

AEA Stage Manager
Devon Muko*

AEA Assistant Stage Manager
Sarah Hudson*

Assistant Stage Manager
Gloria Labatut Davies

Additonal Choreography
Cassie Abate

Additional Scenic Elements designed by
Janiece Gonzalez

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**Member of United Scenic Artists 829

Please, use your glow sticks 
only during these songs in A Christmas Carol:

ACT I: “All Night Long”  |  “Rather Be”  |  “Wake Me Up”

ACT II: “Levitating”  |  “Uptown Funk”  “Ice Ice Baby” 
“Saved My Life” | “Joy To The World” | “Celebration”

There will be one 20-minute intermission. Drinks and snacks are welcome in the theater.

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Production Underwriter

Understudies: MAGGIE ANDERSON* as Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Cratchit, Charitable Gentleman ; MARIEL ARDILA as Gwendolyn ; JORDAN BARRON* as Fred, Apprentice Scrooge ; ABIGAIL BENSMAN as Female Swing ; KEATON BRANDT as Topper/Charitable Gentleman/Ensemble ; CLAIRE BUTLER as Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble ; ANNIE CURTIS as Martha Cratchit ; WILDER VAIL-GUTWEILER as Turkey Boy ; J.P. LOPEZ as Bob Cratchit/Ensemble, Marley / Fezziwig / Reverend ; WILL MALLICK as Fred ; ANALIS MOLIN as Martha Cratchit ; GABRIELLE NORTH as Gwendolyn, Belle, Christmas Present / Mrs. Gilchrist ; SHARON ROBINSON as Christmas Present / Mrs. Gilchrist ; SCOTT SHIPMAN as Scrooge ; JORDAN WILLIAMS as Apprentice Scrooge ; NOAH WOOD as Male Swing ; DAISY WRIGHT* as Belle.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**Member of IATSE 829

*Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the Understudy Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Equity seeks to foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. actorsequity.org

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production and the taking of photographs, with or without flash, or by camera phone, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices — such as cell phones, pagers, etc.—and refrain from texting and/or tweeting during the performance.

TAKING PHOTOS IN THE THEATRE
Audience members may take photos in the theatre lobby before and after the show and during intermission. If you post photos on social media or elsewhere please credit the production's designers.

PETER FRECHETTE* (Scrooge) - ZACH: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE INHERITANCE. REGIONAL: Tectonic Theater Company, Repertory Theater of St. Louis, South Coast Rep, Seattle Rep, Oregon Shakespeare Festival among many others. Two Tony nominations (Eastern Standard, Our Country’s Good), Emmy nomination (thirtysomething),  Obie Award, two Lortel nominations (The Dazzle, Valhalla), Drama Desk award, Outer Critics Circle award, Theater World award.

Rod Sanford* (Marley / Fezziwig / Reverend / Ensemble) - is pleased to return to A CHRISTMAS CAROL. ZACH: The Ballad of Klook and Vinette, The Gospel at Colonus, Ragtime, RENT, Porgy & Bess, Crowns (2006), Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues, Avenue X, Dreamgirls (1995 & 1997), Five Guys Named Moe, Rockin’ Christmas Party (1994-1997), Soul Sisters (1994 and  1995), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, and Once On This Island. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Little Shop of Horrors (the voice of “Audrey II” for Broadway Austin, Zilker Hillside Theater, and  Southwestern University), Kiss Me Kate (Casa Mañana), Pippin (Southwestern University); The Full Monty (Georgetown Palace). OTHER: Winner of the B. Iden Payne Award for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical” for Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues and “Outstanding Ensemble Performance” for RENT; Critics’ Table Award nomination for “Best Actor in a Musical” for Avenue X; B. Iden Payne nomination for “Featured Actor in a Musical” for ZACH’s productions of Five Guys Named Moe, Soul Sisters, and The Gospel at Colonus. I am grateful to be a part of this 10-year celebration of A Christmas Carol. 

Jill Holmes* (Ghost of Christmas Present  / Mrs. Gilchrist) - ZACH: HEAD OVER HEELS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (’99,’00 & ’22), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, MARY POPPINS, THE KING AND I, IN THE NEXT ROOM, LES MISERABLES, RAGTIME, XANADU, GOODNIGHT MOON, HAIRSPRAY, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, BAD DATES, URINETOWN, AIDA, CABARET, MASTER CLASS. REGIONAL: Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, Austin Musical Theatre, The State Theatre, Penfold Theatre Company, Mississippi’s New Stage Theatre, guest artist work at St. Edward’s Mary Moody Northen Theatre, and Esther’s Follies. Numerous Critics’  Table and Payne Awards, including the John Bustin Award for conspicuous versatility. TV/Film: The Netflix comedy MO, WE CAN BE HEROES, FIVE TIME CHAMPION, BERNIE, and the role of Belinda Miltenberger in NatGeo’s THE LONG ROAD HOME. Jill is also a member of the Austin-based folk band, The Magnolia Blue Trio which can be heard on all of the major streaming platforms.

KENNY  WILLIAMS* (Ghost of Christmas Past / Charitable Gentleman One / Ensemble) - ZACH: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Lead Drifter), The Prom (Sheldon), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past), Cinderella (Sebastian), The Sound of Music (Max Detweiler), Sophisticated Ladies (The Raconteur), Gospel at Colonus (Friend/Choragos Quintet), Dreamgirls, Rockin’ Christmas Party, Five Guys Named Moe, Once On this Island. REGIONAL THEATRE: The Color Purple at the Alliance Theatre (World Premiere), Purlie! at New York City Encores, Godspell (Lamar) at Alabama Shakespeare Festival. BROADWAY: Disney’s The Lion King. NATIONAL TOURS: Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Victor), Grease!  (Johnny Casino) www.Kennywilliamssings.com.

RYAN EVERETT WOOD* (Bob Cratchit / Ensemble) - ZACH: NATASHA PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Pierre Bezukhov), HEAD OVER HEELS (King Basilius), THE PROM (Barry Glickman); NATIONAL TOURS: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), SHREK THE MUSICAL (Shrek standby); INTERNATIONAL: CATS (Gus/ Bustopher Jones) for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, TOY STORY THE MUSICAL (Buzz Lightyear) for Disney Cruise Line; REGIONAL: CAROUSEL (Billy Bigelow) at The Mercury Theatre, INTO THE WOODS (The Baker) at The Sooner Theatre, BE MORE CHILL [Regional Premiere] (Michael) and THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour) at Exit 82 Theatre Company, HAIRSPRAY (Corny Collins) at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Musical Theater from The University of Oklahoma. All the love to his wonderful and supportive family! Happy Holidays, y'all! IG: @ryaneverettwood

SHARON ROBINSON (Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Cratchit / Ensemble) - ZACH: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Female Understudy), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Cratchit) REGIONAL: THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Cathy u/s) at TexARTS; SPRING AWAKENING (Ilse) at CMT Underground ; DOGFIGHT (Marcy) at Stageworks Fresno; LES MISERABLES (Eponine) and CANDIDE (Sheep/Ensemble) at Fresno Grand Opera. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: TODRICK HALL MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (Principal); 9 TO 5 (Judy Bernly); AVENUE Q (Kate Monster), Soloist with Central Texas Philharmonic, B.M. Vocal Performance from San Francisco State University. I’m forever grateful to my wonderful husband for his support and for the gift of performing with this special Zach family! @smrobinson111

JORDAN WILLIAMS (Fred / Ensemble) - REGIONAL: IN THE HEIGHTS (Usnavi) at Summer Stock Austin; GUYS AND DOLLS (Sky Masterson) at Summer Stock Austin; GREASE (Danny) at Summer Stock Austin;  Shout out to my mom, sister, family and friends for your unending support, I love y'all! 

DAISY WRIGHT* (Gwendolyn / Ghost Dancer / Ensemble / Dance Captain) - ZACH: THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Sonya), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Janet), INTO THE WOODS (Lucinda/Steward), A CHRISTMAS CAROL. REGIONAL: FROZEN (Anna), ANASTASIA, and JERSEY BOYS at Tuacahn Amphitheatre; DAMES AT SEA (Ruby), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Janet), and 42ND STREET (Phyllis) at Bucks County Playhouse; A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL (Kathy Cratchit) at Goodspeed Musicals; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Silly Girl) at North Shore Music Theatre; THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Muny; HELLO, DOLLY! (Minnie Fay), MAMMA MIA (Ali), WEST SIDE STORY, 42ND STREET, OKLAHOMA,SOUTH PACIFIC, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, at Music Theatre Wichita; THE CHRISTMAS SHOW (Featured Dancer) with the OKC Philharmonic. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre. Much love to my sweet Jordan, my darling Mom, and my dear family. Shining for you, Dad! www.daisyjanewright.com @oops.a.daisy.jane

Will Mallick (Apprentice Scrooge / Ensemble) - REGIONAL:  LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL (Emmett Forrest) and DISNEY’S NEWSIES (Romeo/Davey u/s) at Zilker Theatre Productions; GREASE (Kenickie Murdoch) at Summer Stock Austin; ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Daniel Beauxhomme), JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL (Lord Savage & Spider/Jekyll & Hyde u/s), SHE LOVES ME (Steven Kodaly/Head Waiter), DISASTER! (Chad Rubik), and BRIGHT STAR (Jimmy Ray Dobbs) at The Georgetown Palace Theater. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (Anthony Hope), WITCH (Frank Thorney), and BRIGHT STAR (Billy Cane) at Southwestern University; B.A. in Religious Studies from Southwestern University. Huge thank you to my parents, brothers, 5 Deep, and the cast and crew of this amazing production! You can find Will on Instagram or TikTok @willmallick.

Mariel Ardila (Belle / Ghost Dancer Party Guest / Ensemble) - ZACH: The Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble, U/S for Natasha, Sonya & Mary); A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023 (Belle/Gwendolyn); HEAD OVER HEELS (Philoclea); R&H CINDERELLA (singing voice for Ella); Noises Off (female U/S) REGIONAL: R&H CINDERELLA, Oklahoma Lyric (Singing voice for Ella, Ens.) R&H CINDERELLA, Red Mountain Theater (Ella); Magik Theatre of San Antonio: ELLA Enchanted (Ella); OTHER REGIONAL: The Merchant of Venice (Portia); Abilene Shakespeare Festival. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: The Music Man (Marian Paroo), The Addams Family (Morticia), and Footloose (Ariel) with Impact Arts. Graduate of Abilene Christian University! SO MUCH LOVE AND THANKS to my awesome mom and to Matt!

JORDAN BARRON* (Topper / Charitable Gentleman Two / Stockbroker / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, CINDERELLA, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Brad), SPRING AWAKENING (Moritz), MARY POPPINS, A.D. 16 (workshop); REGIONAL:  CINDERELLA, BILLY ELLIOT, and OKLAHOMA! with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma;  THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS with Broadway Rose Theatre Company (Oregon);  THE CHRISTMAS SHOW with The OKC Philharmonic; WIZARD OF OZ (Tinman), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Rolf), FOOTLOOSE, THE MUSIC MAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MY FAVORITE YEAR, and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN with Zilker Theatre Productions; BIG RIVER with TexARTS.  UNIVERSITY:  THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Jimmy Smith), CAROUSEL (Billy Bigelow), DROWSY CHAPERONE (Gangster), BFA from the University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre.

Gabrielle North (Martha Cratchit / Ensemble) - REGIONAL: THE LITTLE MERMAID (Ariel) at Impact Arts SSA; THE WIZ! (Dorothy) at Theatre Under The Stars; INTO THE WOODS (Rapunzel) at Mary Moody Northern Theatre; ADDITIONAL CREDITS: IMBD Credit for 5th Ward TV Series (Destiny). Currently pursuing B.F.A In Film and Musical Theatre at Saint Edward’s University. 

MAGGIE ANDERSON* (Miss Stiltz / Ghost Dancer / Stockbroker / Ensemble) - ZACH: Noises Off (Brooke Ashton/Vicki) (B. Iden Payne award for outstanding featured actor in a comedy), Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Mary Bolkonsky), Christmas Carol. B’WAY NAT’L TOUR: Elf the musical (Jovie).  NYC/LA: Lysistrata Jones (Lysistrata Jones), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), Anyone Can Whistle (Faye Apple), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim Mcafee), Grease (Rizzo), Into the Woods (Cinderella). B.F.A in Musical Theater from Pace University. @magggiebrion

KEATON BRANDT (Toy Salesman / Party Guest / Stockbroker Three / Ensemble) - ZACH: A Christmas Story (Ralphie); Singin’ in the Rain (Swing); A Christmas Carol (Ensemble). REGIONAL: Newsies (Tommy Boy), Mamma Mia (Ensemble), Oklahoma (Cord Elam), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph) At Starlight Mountain Theatre; 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor) and Legally Blonde (Ensemble) At Garland Summer Musicals; 42nd Street (Ensemble) at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts; Cabaret (Victor, Emcee U/S) at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre.ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Texas Christian University. (Go Frogs!)

Kaila burritt (Fezziwig Dancer / Party Guest Ensemble) - ZACH: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Usherette) REGIONAL: CABARET (Helga/Kit-Kat Girl) and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Betty/Stewardess) at The Candlelight Theater; MAMMA MIA (Ensemble) at Greater Ocean City Theatre Company OFF-BROADWAY: INFERNAL (Lust) at The Flea Theater; MY FIRST NUTCRACKER (Clara) at New York City Children’s Theater. BFA in Musical Theater from The University of the Arts. Thank you to my family, FSE, and Bright Artists Management. Keep up on instagram @kailaburritt or kailaburritt.com

SCOTT SHIPMAN (Understudy Scrooge) - ZACH: URINETOWN (Hot Blades Harry/Pa Strong), PRESENT LAUGHTER (Fred), SPEEDING MOTORCYCLE (Undertaker/Devil), RAGTIME (J.P. Morgan).  REGIONAL: JULIUS CAESAR (Casca) at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Company, GUYS AND DOLLS (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), CHICAGO (Amos Hart), SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (Henslowe) at Austin Playhouse, HAMLET (Polonius) at Austin Shakespeare, L'ETOILE (Chief of Police) at Austin Opera.  ADDITIONAL CREDITS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Cogsworth), HAIRSPRAY (Edna Turnblad), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Mushnik), LEGALLY BLONDE (Callahan) at Zilker Theatre Productions.  Thank you to my boys for your love and support.

JP Lopez (Understudy Marley / Bob Cratchit / Stockbrokers) - ZACH: A Year With Frog and Toad (Snail), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble), ZACH PPC Showcase: Back To Broadway (Featured Soloist) Other Credits Include: Guys & Dolls (Nicely Nicely Johnson) at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin, The Little Mermaid (King Triton) at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin, Grease (Teen Angel) at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin, The Wizard of Oz (Lion) at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin, In The Heights (Piragua Guy) at Impact Arts Summer Stock Austin. Film/TV: Scout: An Original Movie Musical (Muscle Pitt) by Damon Brown and Allen Robertson. Thank you to my mom Cindy, and my sister Karra, I love y'all! IG: @jpmlopezz TikTok: @jplopezz

NOAH WOOD (Assistant Choreographer / Understudy Christmas Past / Male Swing) REGIONAL: ANYTHING GOES (Male Swing) at the Porchlight Theatre Chicago; GUYS AND DOLLS (Nathan/Co Choreographer) at Summer Stock Austin; WIZARD OF OZ (Scarecrow) at Summer Stock Austin; IN THE HEIGHTS (Benny) at Summer Stock Austin; ADDITIONAL CREDITS:  B.F.A in Musical Theatre-Dance Concentration from Roosevelt University; 42ND STREET (Billy Lawlor) at Roosevelt U. CCPA. Thanks so much for all the love and support from friends and family.

Abigail Bensman (Female Swing) - NATIONAL TOUR: HAIRSPRAY (Brenda) ADDITIONAL CREDITS: NEWSIES (Katherine) at Zilker Theatre Productions; GREASE (Jan) at Impact Arts; BRING IT ON (Eva) at Impact Arts; SWEENEY TODD (Johanna) at Southwestern University; RIDE THE CYCLONE (Ocean) at Southwestern University. Abigail would like to thank her loving family for their support. Theatre content creator on TikTok and YouTube @abigail_bens

Red Cast

WILDER VAIL-GUTWEILER (Young Scrooge / Ensemble) - ZACH: Pre-Professional Company Apprentice (2024), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Young Scrooge and Ensemble, 2023), Improv Troup (2021-2023). LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL: ANNIE JR. (ROOSTER, 2025). I want to thank my parents and family, my instructors and coaches at ZACH Theater, and my teachers at Lamar Middle School. Your guidance and support have made a significant impact on my journey. I truly appreciate the time and effort you invest in helping me grow. Thank you for inspiring me and for believing in my potential.

Isabella Johnson (Belinda Cratchit / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023 (Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble) REGIONAL: MATILDA (Kids Ensemble) at Zilker Theater, YOU CAN’T DO THAT DAN MOODY (Millicent McIntyre) at Georgetown Palace Theater. ADDITIONAL: ZACH North Musical Theater Company.  Isabella would like to thank God, her family, and friends.  She would also like to thank ZACH Theater for this wonderful opportunity and supportive community. 

OSCAR LOPEZ (Peter Cratchit / Ensemble) - ZACH: PPC SHOWCASE STRONGER: WHO I AM (A Company), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Peter Cratchit/Ensemble) 2023, A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Peter Cratchit/Ensemble) 2022, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Kurt Von Trapp) 2022, OTHER THEATER CREDITS: SHREK THE MUSICAL (Dance Ensemble), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Dream Choir) at McCallum Fine Arts Academy. I’m grateful for all the opportunities ZACH has provided. Thank you to everyone in this community for providing such a positive environment for me to do what I love. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday. Hope you enjoy the show!

 CAmille bergmann (Tiny Tina / Want / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Tiny Tina, Want, Ensemble), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Gretl).  Camille is 9 years old, in 3rd grade and is excited to be back on the Zach stage. She’s grateful to perform to wonderful Austin audiences and to reunite with her theatre friends. Happy Holidays to all!

BLAKE COUVILLON (Tiny Tim / Want / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL debut! I am so excited to be Tiny Tim. I was inspired when I saw A Christmas Carol last year. One of my Heroes is Hugh Jackman and I love The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables. I love singing, acting and the outdoors. I want to thank my parents and my sister Ayla for walking alongside me and supporting me. I hope you enjoy the show and Merry Christmas!

RILEY RICHICHI (Young Fan / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Tiny Tina), ROE (Emily / Melissa) REGIONAL: PAGLIACCI (Nedda's daughter) at Austin Opera. Riley is a member of the ZACH North Performance Troupe, Acting Company, and Musical Theater Apprentice Company and a Carol Hickey Professional Conservatory student. Love to Mom, Dad, Bacon, and Darcy and thanks to all my teachers!

MILES WHITNEY-WINSTON (Turkey Boy /Ignorance / Ensemble) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL  2023 (Turkey Boy/Ignorance/Ensemble).  COMMERCIAL: BLUE BELL ICE CREAM (Son). ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Zach Pre-Professional Company Apprentice Program. Entourage Agency.

ANNIE CURTIS (Ensemble / Martha Cratchit Understudy) - ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023 (Ensemble). ZACH NORTH: KALEIDOSCOPE: ZACH NORTH MUSICAL SPRING SHOW, HOPE: CELEBRATING THE LIGHT, THE 39 STEPS (Professor/Annabella), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Borachio). COMMERCIAL: Humira Commercial, “Numbers” 2018. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: MEAN GIRLS (Sophie K.) at Westwood High School, SENSE & SENSIBILITY (Mrs. Jennings). Annie is a junior at Westwood High School and a member of the ZACH North Musical Theatre Company and Acting Conservatory. She is so excited for her second ZACH production and would like to thank her friends, family, and directors for their unwavering support!

KATELYN FIELEKE (Ensemble) - REGIONAL:  DANCE HALL (Annie) Original movie musical with Impact Arts; MATILDA JR. (Matilda) with Avery Ranch Dance and Music; ALADDIN JR. (Jasmine) with Kids Acting; FINDING NEMO JR. (Nemo), MADAGASCAR JR.(Marty), MOANA JR. (Gramma Tala), DESCENDANTS (Maleficent), FROZEN JR. (Sven), and PETER PAN JR. (Fawn) with River Place Student Theatre. Additional credits include multiple short films and commercials. Thanks to the ZACH team for this opportunity to be a part of A Christmas Carol and to my parents for supporting me in this journey.  

Green Cast

RAYAN JOGEE (Young Scrooge / Turkey Boy / Ensemble) - ZACH: Rayan is currently in his second year as a ZACH North Musical Theatre Apprentice, and is also a member of the Zach North Middle School Acting Company. Rayan is on the competitive Bollywood dance team at Monsoon Dance, and takes private piano and voice lessons. Rayan would like to thank his family and friends for their support and wishes everyone a happy holiday season!

MADELEINE YANG (Belinda Cratchit / Ensemble)  - ZACH: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Marta Von Trapp), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belinda Cratchit), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Young Fan). Madeleine attends LASA High School. She thanks her family and friends for their support. IG @madeleine.yyy

CASPIAN ROBINSON (Peter Cratchit / Ensemble)- ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Peter), KALEIDOSCOPE (Ensemble) REGIONAL: FROZEN JR. (Hans) at Canyon Ridge Middle School; CHICAGO (Ensemble) at Vandegrift High School; ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Training at ZACH North in Musical Theatre and Acting. Thank you so much to my parents for always supporting me through my theatre career and being there for me no matter what. Instagram: caspian_robinson

BILLIE GRACE LIT (Tiny Tina / Want / Ensemble)-ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Ensemble) REGIONAL: THE WIZARD OF OZ (Munchkin #2) at Impact Arts Summer Stock; ADDITIONAL CREDITS: DOLE FRUIT BOWL COMMERCIAL (Tea Party Girl). Billie has been working hard to develop her talents in musical theater as a busy second grader. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support, especially her pets Pablo and Francis. 

DOROTHY NICHOLAS (Tiny Tina / Want / Ensemble) - ZACH: Pre-Professional Company (Improv Troupe) ADDITIONAL CREDITS: FOOTLOOSE (Betty Blast), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Ariel), THE LION KING (Young Nala), ALADDIN (Jasmine) at KidsActing Studios, SIX (Jane Seymour) at Adderley School, MURDER, MAYHEM & MYSTERY TOUR (Oakwood Cemetery Haunting Resident) at Save Austin's Cemeteries. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Will, and all my family, friends, and teachers for so much love and support!

JuJu Garcia (Young Fan / Ensemble) - ZACH: The Little Mermaid (Ensemble) at Kids Acting Studio, THE  DECENDANTS (Cruella DeVille) at Elevate, PETER PAN (Peter Pan) at Texas Art Project, THE WIZARD OF OZ (Lollipop Guild) at Summer Stock Austin, 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL (Youth Ensemble) at Summer Stock Austin; Juju is also a member of the Barton Hills Choir who recently performed at Austin City Limits. A huge thank you to everyone at ZACH for this wonderful opportunity! Juju would also love to thank her family, Peyton Calhoon, Chantel Mead and Sarah Dowling for supporting her love of the arts. 

JULIAN ERICKSON (Ignorance / Ensemble) - ZACH Debut. After being captivated by A Christmas Carol last year, Julian waited for the cast members after the show and confidently told them he’d join them on stage next year. True to his word, Julian has proudly earned a spot in this year’s production, marking his first role with ZACH Theater. A dedicated young actor, Julian continues to develop his passion and skills through theater camps at ZACH Scott, where he began to hone his craft and deepen his love for the performing arts. This opportunity represents the culmination of Julian’s hard work, excitement, and commitment to his dream. He couldn’t be more thrilled to step into the spotlight with the cast that once inspired him from the audience!

ANAIS MOLIN (Ensemble / Martha Understudy)- THE WIMBERLEY PLAYERS: NUNCRACKERS (Maria, Clara); ADDITIONAL CREDITS: ZACHARY SCOTT Camps: HADESTOWN, HAMILTON, DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey, especially all the amazing people who have made this production possible! 

KOLBIE SCHNEIDER (Ensemble) - ZACH Debut.SISTERSACT: over a dozen youth musicals, favorites include: FROZEN, JR. (Anna), FROZEN, JR. (Elsa), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR.(Belle), ANNIE, JR. (Miss Hannigan), PETER PAN, JR. (Captain Hook) and MATILDA, JR. (Matilda) Thank you to my parents, grandparents, two big brothers, extended family and friends for always supporting me! I am so thankful for God's blessings and this opportunity to be a part of A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Keep up with me at Kolbie Talks on Youtube & Insta! YouTube.com/@kolbietalks8109 and Instagram.com/kolbietalks 

CLAIRE BUTLER (Swing) - ZACH: The Prom (Ensemble), A Christmas Carol (Belinda Cratchit, Tiny Tina, Turkey Girl); The Sound of Music (Brigitta Von Trapp); PPC Showcase: Stronger: Who I Am, Invincible: Stories of Resilience; Back to Broadway. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Matilda (Hortensia) Zilker Theatre Productions; Annie (Molly) TexARTS Professional Series; The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys) Lakeway Players; The Sound of Music (Gretl) Vandegrift Theatre Company. Claire is a member of the ZACH Pre-Professional Company.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**Member of United Scenic Artists 829

Allen Robertson (Music Director) has worked on 30 years of shows at ZACH.

JEN YOUNG MAHLSTEDT* (Choreographer)- ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2019-2024), MATILDA, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS PARTY, ZACH's RED HOT AND SOUL, PPC SHOWCASE (2014-2024). Musical Theatre at ZACH: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Gwendolyn), MARY POPPINS (Winfred), LES MISERABLES (Cosette), THE WHO'S TOMMY, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, RAGTIME (Evelyn Nesbit), SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE.

BOB LAVALLEE (Scenic Designer) - ZACH:  Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812,  A Christmas Carol. Dallas Theater Center: A Christmas Carol (2005-2012), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat, Cabaret, Second City Does Dallas, Red, Raisin in the Sun, Clybourne Park, The Rocky Horror Show. Fort Worth Opera: Three December. Production Designer for PBS’ Barney and Friends (14 years); Senior Designer for PETER WOLFS (Dallas); Resident Designer for 65 productions including children’s theater and musicals at Casa Mañana Theater (Fort Worth). Three Days of Rain (Dir. Adrienne Campbell-Holt); Set Design for The Verizon Academic All American Hall of Fame Awards (Waldorf Astoria); Resident Designer UNT School of Opera; Shakespeare Dallas, Water Tower Theater (Dallas). Production Designer Feature Film: Searching For Sonny.

RODD SIMONSEN (Video Programmer) Theater Sound and Video Designer, Rod studied Radio, Television and Film at the University of Texas at Austin. He works full-time as an Audiovisual Design Consultant for BAi, designing theatrical and performance sound systems for theaters, schools, churches and other venues. This is Rodd’s sixth year designing projections for A Christmas Carol, and twelfth year working with ZACH including video design for Singing in the Rain and Immortal Longings as well as technical design and programming for many other shows. Rodd also enjoys the challenges of outdoor community theater working with both Zilker Theater Productions and Magnolia Musical Theater on their outdoor summer musicals. He works with many aspiring young technicians from area schools.

SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE** (Costume Designer) – 40 ZACH Theatre credits including The Lehman Trilogy, The Rocky Horror Show, A Christmas Carol, Sunday in the Park with George, Matilda, Hairspray, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Ragtime. Other local designs include Considering Matthew Shepard for Conspirare, The Magic Flute for Ballet Austin; The Bat for Austin Opera, and over 20 productions at St. Edward’s University, where she has been on faculty since 2012. Susan’s more than 300 professional costume design credits include productions at Denver Center Theatre Company, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre Center, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, New York City Opera, as well as Off-Broadway.  Susan holds a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.F.A. from the Yale School of Drama, and she is a 38-year member of United Scenic Artists, Local 829.

ANNA FUGATE-DOWNS (Hair and Makeup Designer) - ZACH Theatre: A Christmas Carol 2023; Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; The Prom; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Into the Woods. TV/FILM: Iron Lung, In Space with Markiplier, Heist with Markiplier, Love and Death, The Leftovers, Fear the Walking Dead, The Son. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: BA from University of Texas at Austin, AD from The Vancouver Film School, Adjunct Professor of Makeup Design at St Edward’s University, IATSE Local 484 member since 2015, Anna is a hair, makeup, and effects artist. She resides near Austin with her beloved husband Ash and their pack of pets! Thanks to her parents, and all of her wonderful teachers who encouraged and supported her dream of a career in the arts. Special thanks to Ash for literally learning to style wigs in order to lend a beautiful hand! 

Sarah Maines** (Lighting Designer) - ZACH: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, HEAD OVER HEELS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, ONCE, ANN, IN THE HEIGHTS, TRIBES, A CHRISTMAS STORY, GOD OF CARNAGE, Terrance McNally’s 80th Birthday Gala. REGIONAL: Pasadena Playhouse: ANN; Stages Rep: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL; Illinois Shakespeare Festival: ELIZABETH REX, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, ANTONY & CLEOPATRA, A COMEDY OF ERRORS, FAILURE: A LOVE STORY, MACBETH.  Sea World San Antonio: A DOLPHIN CHRISTMAS.  INTERNATIONAL: Prague Quadrennial: 36Q. ASSOC/ASSIST LIGHTING DESINGER: JERSEY BOYS, Tony Award Best Lighting Design / Best Musical, (La Jolla Playhouse, Broadway, West End, Netherlands, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, 1st National Tour); IN THE HEIGHTS (1st National Tour), GYPSY with Patti Lupone (Broadway, New York City Center), BRIDGE & TUNNEL (Broadway). ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Department Chair and Professor of Lighting Design: Texas State University; MFA UCSD; USA-829. www.sarahecmaines.com

Austin Brown** (Associate Lighting Designer) ZACH (selected): The Great Comet of 1812, The Prom, The Rocky Horror Show, The Inheritance. NYC: Primary Stages Gala, NYFW, Tisch Dance Week. Austin is a New York City based lighting designer currently completing his Lighting Design MFA from NYU: Tisch School of Design for Stage and Film. Follow his work at: Austinbrownlighting.me or @abrown_ld on instagram.

Josh Millican** (Sound Designer) ZACH-BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. REGIONAL: The Band's Visit (Huntington Theatre Co), Broadway Bounty Hunter and Fall Springs (Barrington Stage).  INTERNATIONAL: Mozart: The Rock Opera (China), Chriskirkpatrickmas (London). OFF-BROADWAY: Dead Outlaw (Drama Desk Nomination). Broadway/West End highlights as Associate include: SiX, Parade (Revival), The New One, Head Over Heels, The Band’s Visit, Prince of Broadway, An American in Paris, Sunday In the Park With George, She Loves Me (Revival), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and Big Fish. Graduate of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and very happy to be home in Central Texas.

Devon Muko* (AEA Stage Manager) - ZACH: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (PSM), A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023 (PSM), ROE (PSM). Selected regional credits include MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, ROE, THE CRUCIBLE, and SWEENEY TODD at Asolo Repertory Theatre; GENERAL STORE (World Premiere), DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, THE WIZARD OF OZ at Creede Repertory Theatre; MACBETH, THE LIAR at FSU/Asolo Conservatory. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her husband Colin for their continued love, laughter, and support. @dmmuko

SARAH HUDSON* (AEA Assistant Stage Manager) - ZACH: ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN (2013), LES MISERABLES (ASM), A CHRISTMAS STORY (A2), THE KING & I (ASM). REGIONAL: GOLD MOUNTAIN (ASM) at Utah Shakespeare Festival; BONNIE & CLYDE (ASM); WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (PSM); SOMETHING ROTTEN! (ASM); PUTTING IT TOGETHER (ASM); THE PROM (ASM); THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (ASM); NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (ASM) at Pioneer Theatre Company; THE ADDAMS FAMILY (ASM), A SHOE STORY (PSM), DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (PSM) at Summer Stock Austin; DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID (PSM) at Zilker Theatre Productions. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Technical Production from Texas State University. Special thanks to her family and her village here in Austin, she is thrilled to be back! Proud Equity member.

GLORIA LABATUT DAVIES (Assistant Stage Manager) - ZACH: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (ASM), A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023 (PA). REGIONAL: MACBETH (PSM), INTO THE WOODS (SM), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (SM) at Mary Moody Northen Theatre, LIGHT: THE HOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY PROJECT (ASM), THE NUTCRACKER 2022 (ASM) at Ballet Austin, RUNNING BEAR (SM), JUDITH (SM) at Hyde Park Theatre. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.A. in Theatre Management from St. Edward's University. Thank you to Louie, Mom, Lydia, Bob, and the team! Merry Christmas!

DAPHNE CURRAN (Student Actor Supervisor) - ZACH: HEAD OVER HEELS (Stage Management Intern), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Student Actor Supervisor), THE PROM (Student Actor Supervisor), BEAUTIFUL (Assistant Stage Manager). BIG LOVE (Stage Manager) at Texas State University, INTROSPECTIVE (Stage Manager) at Texas State University, LIFE SUCKS (Assistant Stage Manager) at Texas State University, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME (ProductionAssistant) at Texas State University. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Theatre from Texas State University. The most thanks to my friends, family, cats, and most importantly Wade.

MADISON MONTAGNE (Production Assistant / Student Actor Supervisor) - REGIONAL: COME FROM AWAY (Head Rigger/Deck Crew) at Theatre Aspen; LEGALLY BLONDE (Deck Crew) at Theatre Aspen; THE GRAND OLE' CHRISTMAS SHOW Assistant Stage Manager) with GoShow Productions; ADDITIONAL CREDITS; ESCOBAR'S HIPPO (Co Lead Puppet Artisan) at Texas State University; THE LIAR (Production Stage Manager) at Texas State University; RENT (Assistant Stage Manager) at Texas State University; Merge: Four Seasons (Assistant Head Fly/Rigger) at Texas State University. Thank you to her family who supports her and her busy schedule.

SCENIC

Scenic Charge Artist
Janiece Gonzalez

Scenic Artist
Jacob Foster

Lead Carpenter
Ellyse Jefferson

Scenic Carpenters
Bruce Gutierez, Lilian Molina

PROPERTIES

Props Manager
Brady Flock

Props Artisan
Alanna Scoggins

COSTUMES

Lead Dresser
Sabrina Entrekin

Wardrobe Crew
Ella Jackson, Caylin Salinas

Wig Crew
Ezra Rose, Tater Williams

Tailor
Susan Handler

Wardrobe Sub
Channing Miller

Wardrobe Day-worker
Rowan Hinkelman

LIGHTING

Programmer and Light Board Operator
Jerremy Woods

Lead Electrician
Conner Gilbert 

Spot Op
Coby Novillo, Jackson  Wood

Lighting Sub (Board and Spot)
Sean Avalos

Overhire
Sean Avalos, Morgan Davis, Addie Deike, Darla Davis, Elba Emicente,
Emily Heath, Coby Novillo, Donna Yancey

AUDIO and VIDEO

Lead Audio Engineer
Austin Brion

Audio Engineer
Miranda Devere

STAGE OPERATIONS

Stagehands
Evan McClain, Corey Finzel

Deck Crew (Bed
Addie Dieke, Logan Simoneaux

Deck Crew
Morgan Davis
Deck Sub
Finnegan Bishop

Overhire
Alysha Allgood, Finnegan Bishop, Luke Connally, Addie Dieke, Pepper Garcia, Jacob Kilch, Nate Malone, Coby Novillo, Jason Puzey, Karla Calvillo Salina, Logan Simoneaux, Kalab Tye

Additional Production Credits

Assistant Choreographer
Noah Wood

Administrative

Production Assistant
Madison Montague

Student Actor Supervisor
Daphne Curran

Stage Management Sub
Brennah Crowley-Galvin

Assistant to the Director
Ruben Cruz