A fictional town of Holman, Indiana in the 1940s
Owned and Managed by Jerri Wiseman, Terry Smith, and April Bridgeman
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StageCoach Theatre 2024-25 Season
December
∙ The Ghost of Murder Yet to ComeMurder Mystery Dinner Theatre
January - February
∙ Rent - Musical Theatre
∙ Till Death Do Us Part - Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
February
∙ Cassette Chronicles Cabaret: Games, Grooves, and Glory - Valentine’s Cabaret
March - May
∙ Lady Thistledown’s Poisoned QuillMurder Mystery Dinner Theatre
March
∙ Seussical KIDS - camp performance
April
∙ Something Different - theatre for young audiences
May
∙ Oliver! JR - camp performance
∙ An Inspector Calls - camp performance
Ongoing monthly StageCoach Bandits Improv and Magic Shows, plus special events and variety shows
StageCoach Theatre Company 20937 Ashburn Road Suites 115, 120 & 240 Ashburn, VA 20147
The theater and classrooms are available for theatrical productions, workshops, team building activities, and even birthday parties. We can help you host your event, either in-person or virtually. Contact us today!
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Production Team
Executive Producer Jerri Wiseman
Producer April Bridgeman
Director Leah Daily
Technical Director Terry Smith
Master Carpenter Terry Smith
Sound Designers Jon Roberts, Ethan Quick
Sound Operator Ethan Quick
Lighting Designer/Operator Stacy King
Costumes April Bridgeman
Seamstress Nicole Harmon
Props April Bridgeman, Katie Pond
Running Crew Chief Brenna Pond
Running Crew Megan Barbie, Nicole Hansen, James Northrup, Maureen
Randolph
Scenic Painting Nora Barbie
Move-in and Construction Crew April Bridgeman, Leah Daily, Eric Gaensehals, Neal Gaensehals, Tammy Gaensehals, Henry Hoover, Stacy King, Doug Marcks, Dylan Millar, Ethan Millar, Ethan Quick, Ma hew Rentze, Terry Smith
Voice of Pierre Andre Radio Announcer Henry Hoover
Publicity Photos Kat Brais
Program Jerri Wiseman
Front of House April Bridgeman, Mark Gatanas, Henry Daily, Rowan Hunter, Brenda Ivery, Neha Talaharla, Jerri Wiseman, and others who volunteered to help a er the program was completed
Hilarity unleashed similar to “Whose Line is it Anyway?”
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Regular Performances on the Third Friday of the month (Check website for any date changes.)
Adults 18+
Reserved Tickets $15 + $3 service fee At the Door $20 Price increases to $20/$23 in 2025
Le er from the Director
In December 2011, my li le family made our annual pilgrimage to Tennessee for Christmas. While we were there, I had the opportunity to visit with one of my dear college friends who owned Blue Moon Dinner Theatre. He invited us to see his company’s production of A Christmas Story, and it was in the dark of that theatre that I fell in love with the story and its characters. That night, my dream of running a theatre company and producing plays began to take shape.
In 2012 and 2013, I was fortunate enough to produce and direct A Christmas Story with Curtains Up! Theatre Company in Leesburg, Virginia. Those seasons remain some of my proudest moments as an entrepreneur and artist. However, I closed the theater company a er just two seasons to focus on family and my other dream of being a super awesome baseball mom, which, I’m happy to report, I rocked. Life has a way of reminding us to embrace the moments as they come. Then, in 2019, my dear friends at StageCoach Theatre Company asked if I would be interested in directing A Christmas Story for them. Without hesitation, I said yes. I love them, I love the company and its vision, and I truly love this play. I might even love it more than the movie—yes, I said it! While the movie is a holiday classic, there’s something uniquely heartfelt and genuine about the story when it comes to life on stage.
Jean Shepherd’s philosophy— “humor can be found everywhere in the every day, in the carefully captured and seemingly small but defining moments that shape our adventures”—remains at the heart of this story. It’s a reminder that humor and truth are o en born from the simplest, most relatable moments of our lives.
As I reflect on my own childhood adventures, I realize they were filled with similar moments—laughs, love, and a sense of wonder. It’s funny how things that seemed so monumental as a child (like Ralphie’s Official Red Ryder Two Hundred Shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle with a compass and this thing that tells time, built right into the stock) now make me smile. For me, at one point, the Barbie Dream House was as important as Ralphie’s air rifle. But in the end, it’s not the material things we remember most—it is the people, the adventures, and the moments that shape us.
As we return to the stage in 2024, a er our 2020 run was cut short due to COVID-19, I’m filled with gratitude and a renewed sense of appreciation for this story and the joy it brings. Though we couldn’t complete the production back then, the excitement of seeing it come to life now, in a world that has changed so much, makes it feel even more special. So, as you sit back in the theater, I hope you fall in love with this story once again—whether for the first time or in a new way. Let the rush of nostalgia and sentimentality wash over you as this simple, yet heartwarming tale unfolds before you. Take this opportunity to leave the stress of the world behind, even if only for a couple of hours, and let the warmth of family, laughter, and adventure fill your heart.
Thank you to my amazingly talented cast. I am so proud of you. I’d also like to give special thanks to our crew who has worked tirelessly, April who took on more than producing, and Terry who helped create our home in Hohman Indiana. Lots of love to my two favorite men, Jay & Henry. Thank you for always believing in and supporting my dreams and adventures. Finally, to the parents of the awesome kids you are about to see perform thank you for entrusting us with them and for your support! To anyone involved that I may have missed…thank you, thank you!
Biographies
Megan Barbie (Miss Shields) is making her StageCoach Theatre Company debut with this funny and touching show with a fabulous cast and crew. Megan was last seen in Sterling Playmakers The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged). Favorite roles include: Catherine in Proof and Sally in Cabaret. She sends love and thanks to her family for all their patience and support!
Dino Coppa (Ralph) ‘s favorite roles are David O’Selznick in Moonlight & Magnolias (WATCH award, Best Featured Actor), Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof , Max Bialystok in The Producers (Best Actor, DC Metro Theatre Arts for both), Wadsworth in Clue & Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls. Dino thanks his wife Amy, kids, Pierce, Anna, Dino Jr, Angelina & granddaughters Zoey, Isabella & Unnamed (on the way!) for their never-ending love and support.
Neal Gaensehals (Randy) is a first grader at Lowes Island Elementary School. He started training at 3, and recent theater credits include Finding Nemo and 101 Dalmatians. He loves being among such a talented cast and production staff, and hopes he brings the same amount of joy to audience members. @nealgaensehals.
J Nicole Hansen (Principal, Mrs. Schwartz, Grumpy Elf, Flying Monkey) is excited to make her comeback to theatre with StageCoach Theatre's production of A Christmas Story. Nicole has been involved in theatre and dance since she was a li le girl. She graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Costume and Set Design. Professionally she has designed shows for Valley Youth Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, and Arizona Shakespeare Company. She has acted in various roles throughout the years but had taken a break while raising her five kids.The best part of this production has been sharing the experience with her daughter, Olivia! She thanks her loving and amazing husband and family for their endless support in this theatric endeavor.
Olivia Hansen(EstherJane) is thrilled to be making her acting debut as Esther Jane in StageCoach Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story. Since she could talk she has always had a love of play pretend and has entertained her family with her dynamic acting and singing. She loves to create movies with her 4 siblings and to put on plays with her friends. When she is not acting, she is busy inventing new games to play, creating pieces of art, and swimming. She is so grateful to be apart of this amazing show.
Henry Hoover (Scut Farkas, Black Bart) recently graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Some shows that he has performed in include Willy Wonka as Mr. Salt, Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere, and Bat Boy as Sheriff Reynolds.
Dylan Millar (Schwartz) is 9 years old and in 3rd grade at Sanders Corner Elementary. His first stage performance was as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. He has loved performing for as long as he can remember. Outside of theater, he enjoys playing with friends and building. Dylan enjoys working with the cast and crew of A Christmas Story. He hopes you enjoy the show!
James Northrup (Tree Lot Salesman, Cowboy, Delivery Man, Fireman) is a lifelong dreamer of a western role and is thrilled to bring cowboy fantasy to life as Red Ryder. He makes his debut at StageCoach Theatre, ready to draw audiences into the heart of holiday adventure with this great cast.
Biographies
Joey Pond (Flick) is beyond excited to make his community theater debut! Following in his mom’s theatrical footsteps, he’s excited to share the stage in this classic holiday tale (but has no plans to lick any actual flagpoles). When not rehearsing his big moments, Joey enjoys tap dancing, singing, and conquering the latest Nintendo games. He sends a big thank-you to his family and friends for cheering him on and hopes everyone enjoys the show—triple dog dare included!
Katie Pond (Mother) is thrilled to bring her love for A Christmas Story to StageCoach! A familiar face around here, she’s appeared in numerous cabarets and productions, most recently as the hilarious Ms. Delilah Strict in Zombie Prom. When she’s not on stage, Katie juggles life as a proud mom of three (one of whom is sharing the spotlight in this show), a superstar teacher, VP of Reston Players, and partner to the one-and-only Doug Marcks. She sends love to her family—both given and chosen—for their endless support and reminds everyone: Be careful out there…you don’t want to shoot your eye out!
Ma hew Rentze (Old Man) worked on Broadway for over twenty years and now a er a long reset has returned to the stage and requests you throw fresh tomatoes as the canned variety could endanger the young performers.
Tyler Schulz (Ralphie) (12) is thrilled to be in his third production and first at StageCoach! Tyler made his stage debut as a Pepper Shaker in Beauty and the Beast and followed that with a memorable portrayal of Scu le in The Li le Mermaid. Outside of theater, Tyler enjoys playing basketball and gaming with friends. He also loves spending time with his family, who have been incredibly supportive of his theatrical endeavors. Tyler is looking forward to continuing his theatre journey and is grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside such talented castmates!
