DAVE STEAKLEY, Producing Artistic Director
JAMIE HERLICH, Managing Director

Written by CHARLES DICKENS
Conceived, Adapted, and Directed by DAVE STEAKLEY
Musical Direction by ALLEN ROBERTSON   
Choreographed by JEN YOUNG MAHLSTEDT

NOVEMBER 17–DECEMBER 31, 2023
THE TOPFER AT ZACH THEATRE

*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: 
“Celebration”, “Rather Be,” “Wake Me Up” 

 ACT II: 
“Higher Love,” “Shut Up and Dance,” “Don't Stop,” “Joy to the World“

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

Student Red Cast

Student Green Cast

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

UNDERSTUDIES: MAGGIE ANDERSON* as Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Cratchit, Stockbrokers, Charitable Gentleman; JORDAN BARRON* as Fred / Apprentice Scrooge ; CLAIRE BUTLER as Young Fan / Ensemble ; KEATON BRANDT as Charitable Gentleman Two, Stockbroker One, Ensemble ; RENA DEJUANA as Martha Cratchit / Ensemble ; ISABELLA JOHNSON as Ensemble A ; JP LOPEZ as Fred / Apprentice Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Marley / Mr. Fezziwig / Reverend ; GABRIELLE NORTH as Gwendolyn / Belle, Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs. Gilchrist, Ghost Dancer / Ensemble ; SHA- RON ROBINSON as Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs. Gilchrist ; MALEAH ROY as Martha Cratchit / Ensemble ; RYAN EVERETT WOOD* as Marley / Mr. Fezziwig / Reverend ; DAISY WRIGHT* as Gwendolyn / Belle 

SCENIC

PROPERTIES

COSTUMES

LIGHTING & VIDEO

AUDIO

STAGE OPERATIONS

Morton Louis Topfer, former Vice Chairman of Dell Technologies who helped turn the company into a multibillion-dollar enterprise, died on September 20, 2023 at age 87. 

Born on Sept. 18, 1936, Topfer was one of two children of Sadie and Abraham Topfer. He grew up in the Williamsburg housing project in Brooklyn, but his career took him all over the world. 

In 1971, Topfer went to work for Motorola in Florida, where he spent the next 23 years in senior executive positions in the company's global communication business. He retired from Motorola on May 31, 1994. The very next day, he came out of retirement and spent the next eight years working at Dell. 

In 2000, The Topfer Family Foundation was formed to help people with limited resources become self-sufficient and make an impact in their communities. Through the foundation, Topfer has been responsible for more than $120 million in donations to various non-profits in Central Texas, Chicago, South Florida, Denver and Brooklyn. 

ZACH Theatre mourns the loss of Mort, our beloved patron, namesake and friend. ZACH’ s Topfer Theater was named for Mort and Bobbi Topfer, who were critical to the fundraising campaign to make the completion of the project possible. 

Mort was a valued member of ZACH’s Board of Trustees and Finance Committee contributing his keen intellect and business acumen to our strategic initiatives. Together, the Topfers chaired our annual fundraising galas, creating unforgettable events, drawing on Bobbi's unmatched expertise in party and event planning. 

Mort's sense of humor, and his vibrant spirit left a lasting impression for anyone fortunate to work alongside him. His laughter and presence at ZACH events and shows will be deeply missed. 

Mort and Bobbi's significant legacy lives on in the thousands of students, artists, and audiences who are touched by the magic of ZACH Theatre every year. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bobbi, the light in Mort's eye, and his cherished family. 

Ungorgettable, in every way... 

With love and gratitude,
ZACH Theatre