15th Annual A Christmas Carol | The Hanover Theatre

15th Annual

A Christmas Carol

Sponsored by

Executive Office

President & CEO

Troy Siebels

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Lisa K. Condit Sales Director

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STAFF

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Director of Dance

Jennifer Agbay

Conservatory Production Manager

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Sarah-Kay “SKooJ” Clark

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Caroline Jewell

Charlotte McNutt

Ana Luisa Thompson-Konopka Drama Faculty

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Director of Audience Services

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Lisa McDonough, Chair

Kellie Thibodeau, Vice Chair

Charles R. Valade, Treasurer

Tracy V. Wells, Clerk

Marie A. Angelini, Esq.

Tracy Barlok

Thomas J. Bartholomew

Maureen F. Binienda

Elissa Boisvert, Esq.

Abigail M. Childs, MD William M. Finn Njeri Gichohi, Esq.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ivan R. Green, MD

Rachel K. Heller

Steven G. Joseph John Lauring Helder Machado Ken Rapp

Kimberly A. Rozak, Esq. Edward Russo Ellen Savickas

Edwin T. Shea, Jr Troy Siebels Michael D. Sleeper

Carolyn J. Stempler

Maureen O. Stokes

Kimberly Stone, Esq. Thomas J. Sullivan Sandy Tassi Ancy Verdier, DMD

Founders Paul J. Demoga, Esq. Edward P. Madaus Honorary Director Mary C. DeFeudis

THE MIGHTY WURLITZER TEAM

Resident Organist • Dr. Jonathan Kleefield Donor and Technical Consultant • Donald Phipps Curator • Bruce Hager Assistant Curator • Jon Anderson

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Land is something sacred to all of us. Whether we consciously appreciate it or not, it is the space upon which we play, live, eat, find love and experience life. The land is ever-changing and ever-shifting, giving us and all other creatures and beings on the earth an infinite number of gifts and lessons. Today, we want to acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Nipmuc Nation on which we are working and currently performing in Worcester, MA. We recognize and respect Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. This sort of acknowledgement is essential to human rights work across the world. It is essential to our work of honoring stories that explore the human experience. Find more information at native-land.ca/.

Contact Diane Pieciak, sales director, at 508.930.2424 or diane@thehanovertheatre.org for more information.

Dear friends,

I am grateful to you for coming to experience A Christmas Carol this holiday season, and hope that you will take a bit of joy away with you to spread to your friends and loved ones.

London in 1850 was a melting pot, just as it is today, with a diverse population from all walks of life. In fact, it was in the mid-19th century that England began to colonize India, and emigration between the two continents increased. Bob Cratchit and the Cratchit family are traditionally represented as Caucasian, and if the character name is any indication, Charles Dickens likely envisioned them as such. To present A Christmas Carol in a homogenous way however turns a blind eye to what London really looked like at that time.

The reality is that race dynamics were at play in the 1850s just as they are today. It would have been especially difficult for a south Asian Bob Cratchit to find work, making it more plausible to believe that he continued to work for Ebenezer Scrooge despite terrible conditions. Scrooge might have looked at Bob Cratchit as unlike himself, and therefore might have found it easier to ignore Cratchit’s problems. Scrooge’s position of power and privilege would have been all but absolute, and it’s easy to imagine how the spirits’ messages of mercy, charity and benevolence would never have reached his ears but for supernatural intervention.

We all have bits of Ebenezer Scrooge within us, whether we recognize it or not. And like Scrooge, we’re not bad people, we just see what we want to see, and we overlook things that don’t fit as easily into the puzzle we imagine the world to be. I hope that this holiday season you will look for those ill-fitting puzzle pieces, and recognize that all of us have the power to make change for good.

Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a restful and peaceful holiday season.

Troy Siebels President & CEO

Scan here for background and translations of the Hindu chants sung in this production

We are grateful to the following for their support of the theatre’s season and educational programs.

Join our community of supporters! Contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 or diane@thehanovertheatre.org for more information.

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Virat

Alexis Anu Thakkallapalli

Vrinda Radhika Vaidyanathan

Christmas Carol Cast

In order of appearance

Timothy ..........................................................................................................................................

Ajay Jain Ebenezer Scrooge

Little* Vendor, Suzannah

Shelly Fawson Bob Cratchit Sriram Emani Fred Tyler Bellmon*

Charitable Gentleman, Ghost of Christmas Present Tye Roberson* Charitable Gentleman, Mr. Fezziwig Steve Gagliastro* Charwoman Anita Hollander* Ghost of Jacob Marley, Old Joe Jon J. Peterson* Ghost of Christmas Past, Match Girl Lillian Rogers Young Scrooge

Abigail Sanborn Fan, Want

Eva Ferreira Youth Ensemble

Amelia Kocou Dick Wilkins

Christopher McIntyre Young Ebenezer

Reardon* Mrs. Fezziwig

Annie Kerins* Laundress, Fiddler

Marta Rymer* Belle

Channing Rion Mrs. Cratchit

Alka Nayyar* Martha Cratchit

Sahana Sankar Peter Cratchit

Virat Raj Garikapati Belinda Cratchit

Alexis Anu Thakkallapalli Tiny Tim, Ignorance........................................................................... Vrinda Radhika Vaidyanathan Millie, Fred's wife

D. DeGiacomo* Topper

Reinking Lucy

Alison Russo* Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Mark Linehan* Newsboy

Understudies

Dante Gentile

Understudies never substitute for the listed players unless a specific posting or announcement is made at the time of the performance. For Scrooge, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Grocer: STEVE GAGLIASTRO*; For Bob Cratchit, Young Ebenezer: TYLER BELLMON*; For Dick Wilkins, Boar’s Head: SRIRAM EMANI; For Charwoman, Mrs. Fezziwig: SHELLY FAWSON; For Tiny Tim: EVA FERREIRA; For Peter Cratchit: DANTE GENTILE; For Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, Lucy, Suzannah, Vendor: ANNIE KERINS*; For Belinda Cratchit, Fan, Newsboy: AMELIA KOCOU; For Mr. Fezziwig: MARK LINEHAN*; For Young Scrooge: JOHN LITTLE*; For Ghost of Christmas Present: CHRISTOPHER MCINTYRE; For Timothy: ALKA NAYYAR*; For Party Guest: JON J. PETERSON*; For Topper: DANIEL REARDON*; For Ghost of Jacob Marley, Fred: BRAD REINKING; For Martha Cratchit, Party Guest: CHANNING RION; For Belle, Millie, Fred’s Wife: ALISON RUSSO*; For Ensemble: SAHANA SANKAR

* Member of the Actors’ Equity Association Performers in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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Learn about our cast and crew (listed alphabetically).

CATE AGIS*  ( Assistant Stage Manager) She/ Her. Cate is excited to be working on  A Christmas Carol  for the first time since high school! National Tours:  What the Constitution Means to Me ,  Hello Dolly! and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Broadway:  Miss Saigon ,  Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.  NYC:  Sleep No More, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart . Regional: A.R.T., ArtsEmerson, C.A.T.F., Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Stage Management Mentor at Emerson College. Conservatory Production Manager at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory. Proud Member of Actors’ Equity Association. Education: B.F.A. Stage & Production Management from Emerson College. Bans off our bodies.

TYLER BELLMON *  (Fred)  He/Him is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre for their annual holiday production of  A Christmas Carol .  Favorite theatre credits include:  Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour; New Stage Theatre),  Bright Star (Billy Cane; New Stage Theatre),  Into The Woods  (The Baker; Theatre Workshop of Nantucket),  Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour; Gretna Theatre),  Brighton Beach Memoirs  (Eugene; CityRep Theatre),  Biloxi Blues (Eugene; Forestburgh Playhouse) and  Oliver! (Noah; Gallery Players). Bellmon holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College and was once kicked out of the Cash Cab a block away from his destination. A huge “Thank you” goes out to The Hanover Theatre, and his family, friends and the team at HTA for their constant love, support and encouragement. Follow and connect with him on all social platforms @tylerbellmon www.tylerbellmon.com

GAIL ASTRID BUCKLEY+ (Costume Designer) is happy to return for her 15 th year with A Christmas Carol. Recent designs include The Play that Goes Wrong at the Lyric Stage, As You Like it for Boston Conservatory, Little Women at the Greater Boston Stage Company and assistant designer for “Finestkind” a film starring Ben Foster, Jenna Ortega and Tommy Lee Jones . Her work (assistant costume design) can also be seen in the Netflix comedy “About Fate” starring Emma Roberts. Gail has received two Elliot Norton Awards and two IRNE Awards for Costume Design. Gail is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.

MELISSA DAROFF * ( Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be celebrating her 17th production of  A Christmas Carol,  her ninth with The Hanover Theatre. Credits include Dorset Theatre Festival, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Hangar Theatre, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, Boston College Theater Department, Dallas Theater Center and Trinity Repertory Company. Most recently, Melissa has been putting her stage management skills to good use as the associate director of Education Outreach at McLean Hospital, where she and her colleagues work to change attitudes about mental health.

LAURA D. DEGIACOMO* ( Millie, Fred’s wife) is thrilled to return to the Hanover Theatre with her 14 th production of A Christmas Carol. National Tours: Showboat (Kim), Grease (US Sandy/Patty). European Tour: K. Hill’s Phantom of the Opera (Jammes). Select Regional favorites: Jonathan (Moonbox Productions), Mary Poppins (Wheelock Family

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Theatre), Sisters of Swing (Greater Boston Stage Company), Better off Dead (Village Theatre Project), Marty (Huntington Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof , Anything Goes ( Artpark ), Babes in Toyland (Shawnee Playhouse). Laura received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College with a secondary concentration in Dance and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Special thanks to her husband Michael, daughter Isabella and her mom Joanne, for all their love and support!

SRIRAM EMANI  ( Bob Cratchit) is excited for his second production of  A Christmas Carol  at The Hanover Theatre. Sriram recently played Errol, a dancer in an episode of “My Nineties”, and an antagonist in an award-winning short film titled “Waysland” that humanizes the immigrant experience in the United States. He was featured on the home pages of Facebook and Instagram as a creative entrepreneur from the AAPI community in the United States. Sriram is a TEDx speaker and a director for stage productions and music videos that have been featured at Lincoln Center, World Government Summit, United Nations General Assembly Hall and other iconic venues. Sriram is delighted to be part of a production that is constantly breaking new ground with each edition and cannot wait to celebrate the magic of this holiday season with you all.

TIM EVANS (Music Director, Organist) is very happy to be returning to The Hanover Theatre for this year’s production. Tim holds a Master of Music in piano from Michigan State University and has taught on the faculty at Emmanuel College in Boston and the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas. He has music directed many local and regional productions in the Boston area, including over 500 performances of  I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change in Boston and on the national tour.  He was also the music director for The All Night Strut in Boston and Los Angeles and Sunrise Sunset: the Songs of Sheldon Harnick in Boston and Florida.  He also collaborates with many Boston area cabaret artists.  Timothy lives in Fairhaven, MA with his husband, Howe Allen, and their Jack Russell Terriers, Cheer and Davy.

SHELLY FAWSON  ( Vendor, Suzannah ) is delighted to spend another holiday season at The Hanover Theatre! This year will be her fifth production of A Christmas Carol . Select credits include  Romancing the Throne (Goodspeed Opera House), My Heart in a Suitcase (Artspower National Touring Co),  Nunsense (Priscilla Beach Theatre), Crazy for You  (Mt. Washington Valley Theatre), Sylvia (Dorset Theatre) Mamma Mia! (Jean’s Playhouse) and Four Legged Fortune (Great American Melodrama). Many thanks to Troy, Annie and Gags. Love to Jim, Thomas and of course, Mom and Dad!

EVA FERREIRA ( Fan ) is a student at Shaw Elementary in Millbury.  Eva loves being onstage and has performed in several productions with Apple Tree Arts.  Recently, she played Principal Clark in The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s summer production of  Footloose .  Eva has also appeared in several commercials, including Stop & Shop and MAPFRE Insurance and national ad campaigns for City Cruises.  Eva loves to draw and write and hopes to one day perform on Broadway.  She is excited to join this year’s cast of  A Christmas Carol  and would like to thank Troy and Annie for this amazing opportunity.  Eva would also like to thank her family and friends for all their support.

STEVE GAGLIASTRO* (Charitable Gentleman, Mr. Fezziwig, Associate Director, Associate Music Director ) is elated to return to  A Christmas Carol opposite his wife, Annie Kerins. Watch for Steve in the recent release “Spirited”, Pasek & Paul’s retelling of A Christmas Carol starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, “Don’t Look Up” (Netflix), and opposite Ben Affleck in “The Tender Bar” (Amazon, George Clooney, dir.). Other Credits-Tours:  Cinderella  with Lea Salonga;  Spongebob Squarepants: The Sponge Who Could Fly (Broadway Asia);  The Buddy Holly Story (TOTS);  Cabaret (NetWorks). Regional: PCLO, Riverside Theatre, Casa Mañana, Stoneham/GBSC, Flat Rock Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Lyric Stage, La Mirada Theatre, TBTS, Maine State Music Theatre. TV: “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce”, “Julia” (HBO) “The Detour” (TBS). Film: “American Hustle”,

“Eva”, “Ted 2”. Steve holds a BA in Music Education from UMASS, Amherst and is on faculty at Worcester State University. Proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. For Jack.

VIRAT RAJ GARIKAPATI ( Peter Cratchit ) is thrilled to perform in his first production of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory. Virat is an eleven year old sixth grader who attends Sherwood Middle School. He lives in the town of Shrewsbury with his family. Virat is acting in a school musical ( Totally Awesome!. ) He loves playing with Legos, cooking and fishing. He loves to interact and make new friends. Virat also enjoys dancing and has performed four times. He believes in giving back to the community by teaching little kids. He is always building things and expressing his creativity. Virat is eager to perform as Peter Cratchit. Enjoy the show!

DANTE GENTILE ( Newsboy ) is a student at Saint Paul’s Jr./Sr. High School. He is beyond excited to be reprising his role as Newsboy in A Christmas Carol . Dante is an

active participant in The Hanover Theatre’s Conservatory where he takes improv and acting classes. Most recently, he played the role of Willard J. Hewit in the musical Footloose as part of the Youth Summer Program here at The Hanover Theatre. Additional YSP credit: Andrew Carnes, Oklahoma . Dante was recently invited by Director Kelly Morgan to join the cast of A Raisin in the Sun where he played the role of Travis in the onstage production at Fitchburg State University. Represented by Model Club Inc., Dante has done commercial advertising and modeling for Hasbro Toys. He has goals to someday pursue a career in acting on Broadway and the “big screen”. He hopes you enjoy A Christmas Carol as much as he enjoys being a part of the show.

ANITA HOLLANDER* ( Charwoman ) has appeared throughout Europe, Asia, America, at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, London’s West End, NY Shakespeare Festival, Goodman Theatre, The White House and last season in  Brecht On Brecht,  Off-Broadway. A Helen Hayes Award nominee, she has

since 1974.

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A Christmas Carol Reimagined with Keisha Gilles, Steve Gagliastro (Ebenezer Scrooge AEA)

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won a BackStage Bistro Award, Broadway World Top Ten (for her Grizabella in  CATS ), and United Solo Audience Award for her original solo musical,  Still Standing.  Her new show,  Spectacular Falls,  played last Spring at Reston Performing Arts Center in VA and ReelAbilities Film Festival in NY. Anita Guest Stars this season on Fox TV’s “Welcome To Flatch”. National Chair of SAG-AFTRA Performers With Disabilities. www. anitahollander.com

AJAY JAIN (Timothy) is excited to be making his debut with The Hanover Theater in their annual production of A Christmas Carol . He most recently acted in Raktbeej (Hindi Manch, Boston). In the past he has acted in over 20 theater productions both in Hindi and English, both in India and the US. This year he acted in two independent feature films (“Orange Crush”, “Pop the Pickel”) and three short films including the award-winning “Hamza- the Lion”. In the past he has acted in several other award-winning short films. He has been a troupe member of True Story Theater doing playback Improv. He trained under Scott Fielding at Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston. Ajay was also featured in a commercial for DCU. He is grateful for this opportunity and thanks his family and friends for their continued support and wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season.

ANNIE KERINS* (Mrs. Fezziwig, Associate Director, Associate Choreographer) is thrilled to be back for her 14th season at The Hanover Theatre. Sharing the story of A Christmas Carol, the number one produced show in the world, has been Annie’s favorite “actors’ tradition” since appearing as Fan in the 1990s at The Foothills Theatre. Off-Broadway: Looking for Billy Haines (Theatre Row). Regional: Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Majestic Theater), Romancing the Throne (Goodspeed Opera House), Shrek (Wheelock Family Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie (GBSC) and The Rocky Horror Show (Foothills Theatre). Film/ TV credits: “The Food That Built America” (The History Channel), “Out of Body” available on Amazon and Itunes, “Central Intelligence” (Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema), “The Devil You Know” by Jenji Kohan and “Smile”

(Ivana Strajin). Annie performs with “New England’s Favorite Big Band”, Dan Gabel and the Abeltones. She’s a member of AEA and holds a BFA from The Hartt School. The best part about playing Mrs. Fezziwig is sharing the stage with her on and offstage husband Steve Gagliastro, Mr. Fezziwig! The Fezziwigs are grateful to Troy for this joyful opportunity.

AMELIA KOCOU ( Youth Ensemble ) Amelia is thrilled and honored to be joining the cast of A Christmas Carol . Amelia is a fifth grader at Mill Pond School in Westborough. She discovered her love for acting when she made her stage debut this past spring in her school’s performance of The Jungle Book as Mowgli (SkyRise Theater). Amelia has loved dancing with Rhythm Dance Company for nine years and is proud to be a member of their competition team. She was thrilled to dance on The Hanover Theater stage as a soldier in this years’ production of The Nutcracker with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory. Amelia is incredibly thankful to Troy and The Hanover Theatre team for this amazing opportunity. She sincerely thanks all her family and friends for their endless support and encouragement.

JAMES KRONZER+ ( Scenic Designer ) His regional credits include Broadway, OffBroadway and numerous productions around the country. International design work for companies such as The Hong Kong Ballet and Burn the Floor. He also designed scenery for Disney Cruise Lines (Twice Charmed) and has shows running on thirteen ships on the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. TV credits include over 200 stand-up comedy specials for Comedy Central, Showtime and Netflix. Mr. Kronzer has been nominated for an Art Director’s Guild award, received eight Helen Hayes Awards (DC) and has received two Barrymore Awards. His work can be seen at JamesKronzer.com

MARK LINEHAN* ( Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come ) is returning to A Christmas Carol for the fifth time. Regional credits include The Sound of Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, The Music Man (Reagle Music Theatre), Assassins (New Repertory

Theatre, IRNE nomination), Beauty and the Beast , S hrek the Musical (Wheelock Family Theatre, IRNE nominations) Something’s Afoot , It’s A Wonderful Life and the U.S. premiere of Onegin (Greater Boston Stage Company). Mark is also a tour guide on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail and has appeared as a historical expert on several episodes of Mysteries at the Museum on the Travel Channel. Mark received his BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson College and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Always for G. marklinehan.com

JOHN LITTLE* ( Scrooge ) is delighted to be back in Worcester, where he spent five seasons at Foothills Theatre. National and international tours include Cabaret, A Christmas Carol and Crazy For You. Off-Broadway credits include Hamlet, Shadowlands and Poetic License . Regional credits include My Fair Lady (Pittsburgh Public), Major Barbara (Yale Rep), Noises Off (Portland Stage), Glimmerglass (Goodspeed) and nine seasons at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Television credits include “Law and Order” and “Boardwalk

Empire”. Recently, John has narrated a series of books for Recorded Books (Audible). John is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and lives in New York.

CHRISTOPHER MCINTYRE ( Dick Wilkins ) is thrilled to be performing for the first time with The Hanover Theatre in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol . Past productions include Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (The Longwood Players) as Anthony Hope, Heathers (Priscilla Beach Theatre) as Kurt Kelly, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music (New Bedford Festival Theatre) among others. Christopher received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater in 2019 from The Boston Conservatory. He would like to thank Troy Siebels and the rest of the creative team for this wonderful opportunity and his parents for their never-ending love and support.

CHARLIE MORRISON+ ( Lighting Designer)

National/international tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (NYC, Grand Ole Opry, US Tour), A Chorus Line (U.S., Japan, and China), Chitty

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Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Aida (U.S. and Asia), The Producers, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo (N.Y.C., L.A., U.S. Tour), Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I (U.S. and Korea), Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street (U.S. and Japan), Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Who’s Tommy (Europe and Japan), Titanic, The Music Man and many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company (D.C.), Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento at Music Circus, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera and many others. TV: “Finding Magic Mike” for HBOMax. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design.  www.cmlighting.com .

ALKA NAYYAR* (Mrs. Cratchit/South Asian Cultural Consultant) Selected work: Bhangin’ It (La Jolla Playhouse); A Christmas Carol (The Hanover Theatre); The Jungle Book (Goodman Theatre, Huntington Theatre); The Secret Garden (Court Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Central Square Theater); Oslo, Master Class, A Disappearing Number (TimeLine Theatre), Merchant On Venice (Vitalist + Rasaka 2018; Silk Road 2007); The Masrayana (Jeff Awardnominated choreography), A Widow Of No Importance , A Nice Indian Boy (Rasaka Theatre); Great Expectations (Remy Bumppo + Silk Road); TV: NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” “Med + PD”; Film: “Hala”, “The Miseducation Of Bindu”; Web Series: “Code-Switched”. Alka teaches Indian dance and promotes South Asian cultural awareness as Co-Artistic Director of Chicago’s Chitrahar Cultural Academy, at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Children’s Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet. A University of Chicago alum and a PR consultant, she also serves as Asian ensemble Token Theatre’s Communications Director. @alka.selza

JON J. PETERSON* (Ghost of Jacob Marley) Previous Worcester productions: The Rocky Horror Show , George M. Cohan Tonight! and The World Goes Round. Film version of “George M. Cohan Tonight”, so far receiving 27 awards from film festivals globally. Broadway/OffBroadway: Barefoot in the Park, Midnight

at the Never Get, Cabaret, George M. Cohan Tonight!, Half a Sixpence. Regional: The Producers, Anything Goes, Annie, Peter and The Starcatcher, He Wrote Good Songs (writer/ actor), Song Man Dance Man, Singing in the Rain and Sophisticated Ladies. West End: The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Dames at Sea, She Loves Me, Y, Cavalcade, Whoop-Dee-Doo!, Definitely Doris, Cats, On Your Toes and Blitz! Select film credits: “Man”, “Phenomerotica”, “Eleos”, “Looks that Kill”, “A Moment“, “Lost City of Tomorrow,” “Rick’s Pawn Shop”, “Death’s Waiting Room”, “Like the Spider”, “The Color of War”, “Human After All”, “Proverbia”, “Anna Ballerina”, “Mail Order Wife”, “Surviving Picasso”. Albums: “Skidoo!”, “George M. Cohan Tonight!”, “The Johnny Mercer Jamboree”, “Irving Berlin Revisited”. Awards: NoHo Fringe Award 2015, Agnes Moorehead Award 2009, Drama Desk Award 2006 nominee, Drama League 2006, Broadway World LA 2014 and Henry Awards Denver 2016.

DANIEL REARDON * ( Young Ebenezer ) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre’s production of this timeless story. He is also returning to the role of “Young Ebenezer,” which he previously played at North Shore Music Theatre, in addition to also having played “Fred” in a production at Syracuse Stage. Theatre: Nigel u/s in  Something Rotten!  (Marriott Theatre), Bert in  Mary Poppins  (Wheelock Family Theatre), Bobby C in  Saturday Night Fever  (Arvada Center), Tulsa in  Gypsy  (Ocean State Theatre Company), Dick u/s in  Dames at Sea  (Infinity Theatre Company). Television: “The Gilded Age” (HBO). Daniel holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. For mom, always. DanielReardonOnline. com. Instagram: @daniel.j.reardon

BRAD REINKING (Topper) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre for his fifth season in this heartwarming show! Most recently, Brad staged and choreographed  Matilda  for The Company Theatre, directed the world premiere of  Jonathan  for Moonbox Productions, and directed and choreographed  Les Misérables  for The Young Company at Greater Boston Stage Company. He is a resident director and choreographer for Riverside

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Theatre Works. Regional performance credits include North Shore Music Theatre, Lyric Stage Company, Wheelock Family Theatre, Wagon Wheel Theatre and many others. Brad holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He lives in Boston with his partner, Andrew, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Belle. “Trust in the magic.” For more information, please visit bradreinking.com

CHANNING RION ( Belle ) hails from Texas but found her first stage in the whimsical 60,000 theatre-seat city of Branson, MO. During undergraduate days at Harvard, she established a costumed walking tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail, igniting plans to produce historical fiction musicals for children. She recently starred as Mei Hua in the world premiere of  The Ghost of Keelung  (Chuang Stage), a live radio drama set in 1950s Taiwan, and currently pursues an ALM in Dramatic Arts at Harvard. She bows in gratitude to The Hanover Theatre team for this delightful opportunity, and to her parents and aunt, for their endless faith in her dreams through the years.

ILYSE ROBBINS ( Choreographer ) is a freelance director, choreographer, actor, educator, coach, and writer. Current: Director/Choreographer:  Little Women  (GBSC) Recent : Director/choreographer:  The Emperor’s New Clothes  (Peterborough Players), Choreographer:  Cabaret  (Peterborough Players), Choreographer:  Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Front Porch, Central Square, GBSC), Understudy:  Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help  (GBSC); Director:  All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914  (GBSC - Elliot Norton Award winner for Outstanding Musical) Significant: Choreographer/ Staging: World premiere of  Swan Lake in Blue: A Jazz Ballet  (Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Choreography), Director: Awardwinning  Move on the Cha-Chas  (United Solo Festival NYC), Choreographer:  The Scottsboro Boys  (SpeakEasy Stage -Elliot Norton Award winner for Outstanding Musical/IRNE award for Best Choreography), Director/Choreographer:  Thoroughly Modern Millie  (GBSC - Elliot Norton Award winner for

Outstanding Director of a Musical). Ilyse holds a BS in Communication/Theater from Northwestern, certification in theater from BADA and an Ed.M. from Harvard. Ilyse is an Artistic Consultant for Greater Boston Stage Company.

TYE ROBERSON* ( Charitable Gentleman, Ghost of Christmas Present ) is a versatile performer who loves to explore new projects that participate in his growth as an artist. Whether they are film, television, voice-overs, musical theater or opera, Tye is ready to take the ride. Tye grew up singing, playing piano, organ and conducting choirs at church and later studied classical voice at The Manhattan School of Music. He has entered the world of writing and aspires to move into the creative area of the arts. Tye is very excited to be returning to the cast of A Christmas Carol and looks forward to sharing the joy of Christmas.

LILLIAN ROGERS ( Ghost of Christmas Past ) is honored and thrilled to return to the cast of  A Christmas Carol.  Her passion for the stage was sparked in second grade when cast as Gretl in  The Sound of Music.  Favorite roles include Winnie Foster (Tuck Everlasting), Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden) and Annie (Annie the Musical). Lillian is a member of her high school’s theatre guild and a cappella group, The Thursdays. She is grateful to Troy and the artistic team for this opportunity! She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support while she follows her dreams of pursuing a career in musical theatre.

ALISON RUSSO* (Lucy) is thrilled to return for her fourth production of  A Christmas Carol  at The Hanover Theatre! Regional:  An Octoroon, A Doll’s House Part 2, Gloria, The Importance of Being Earnest  (The Gamm Theatre),  Edward II, Shakespeare in Love, Twelfth Night, Thinner Than Water, Macbeth  (Burbage Theatre Company),  Dance Nation  (Wilbury Theatre Group),  La Tempestad, Romeo y Julieta  (Trinity Rep/Rhode Island Latino Arts),  The Addams Family, Born Yesterday, Anything Goes  and  Victor/Victoria  (Ocean State Theatre Company). Alison holds a degree in Theatre Arts and Comparative Literature from Clark

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University. She is grateful to the entire artistic team for the opportunity to return to this wonderful production.

MARTA RYMER* ( Fiddler, Laundress ) she/ her, is overjoyed to return to The Hanover Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol ! Recent credits include, National Tour: Once (Apex Touring). Regional: Once (CCAE Theatricals), The Gift of the Magi (Studio Theatre Worcester), The Tempest (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company), The Spitfire Grill (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), Once (Speakeasy Stage), West Side Story (Fiddlehead Theatre), The New Electric Ballroom (The Acktor’s Table) and A Tale of Two Cities (York Theatre). Marta is a graduate of AMDA. Buckets of love to her family and happy holidays to all! www.martarymer.com

ABIGAIL SANBORN (Young Scrooge) age ten, is thrilled to debut in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. At age nine she performed Seussical the Musical at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Middle School. She enjoys acting, gymnastics and spending time with her friends and family. A big “Thank You” to her mom, dad, family, friends and teachers for their support. Have fun and enjoy the show.

SAHANA SANKAR ( Martha Cratchit ) is currently a freshman at Shrewsbury High School. She has studied Indian classical music since childhood under the tutelage of her mother and has been a performing artist ever since. Sahana has participated in and won many competitions as well as performed on many occasions. Apart from singing, she has a newfound passion for acting. She attended an acting course from the New York Film Academy during the pandemic to help strengthen her skills. She has also recently been a part of the production Gossamer, held in her school, playing the lead role of Littlest One (Shrewsbury Public High School). Sahana is thrilled to be a part of The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol , her second theatrical production this year.

TROY SIEBELS  (Director)  serves as president and CEO of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, having led the

organization’s development and staff since 2005. The theatre presents more than 140 performances to audiences of more than 180,000 annually and has welcomed more than two million visitors to date. In its first decade the theatre became an integral part of the city’s cultural fabric and a key catalyst to the city’s revitalization with more than five hundred million dollars in development in and adjacent to Worcester’s Theatre District. The theatre expanded to add a Conservatory for the Performing Arts in 2016, which now serves more than 500 students throughout the year with classes in dance, acting and technical theatre production.  Troy led the formation of the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and serves on its Board of Directors; as well as on the Boards of Discover Central Massachusetts, MassCreative, the Worcester Cultural Coalition and New Garden Park. Troy also serves as a member of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, to which he has been appointed by governors Patrick and Baker. Troy served as producing director at Stoneham Theatre in Stoneham, MA and managing director of American Stage Festival in Milford and Nashua, NH. Troy’s favorite directing credits include  Artist Descending a Staircase ,  The Mystery of Irma Vep,  Wait Until Dark and more than fifteen productions of his adaptation of Charles Dickens’  A Christmas Carol .

ERIN JOY SWANK* ( Stage Manager ) debuts at The Hanover Theatre this year, but this marks her fifth time working on Dickens’ classic holiday tale. She enjoys working in a variety of genres. Recent credits include Florentine Opera, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Tuacahn Center for the Arts and  The Nutcracker  in Las Vegas. Five Christmases of yore were spent touring the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, featuring the Rockettes and three adorable camels. Erin recently became a published author, collaborating on “Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career” (Routledge), and writes a popular blog geeking out about stage management.  erinjoyswank.com

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ALEXIS ANU THAKKALLAPALLI ( Belinda Cratchit) is thrilled to reprise her role in the cast of A Christmas Carol this holiday season. She is a student at Whitinsville Christian School, where she has participated in several mini musicals. Lexi has also performed in productions at Apple Tree Arts and Skyrise Theater, most recently as Genie in Aladdin Kids. She is a proud member of the competitive dance team at Jo Ann Warren Studio. Lexi is very thankful to Troy, Annie, Gags and the production team at The Hanover Theater for the opportunity to spread joy this Christmas!

VRINDA RADHIKA VAIDYANATHAN ( Tiny Tim ) is an energetic, funny, social, fun loving first grader at Zervas Elementary in Newton, MA. She loves to sing, play the piano, color, build puzzles and ski. Vrinda has one gymnastics showcase,

three dance performances and three voice recitals under her belt and was the class valedictorian for her preschool graduation where she showcased her public speaking skills. Besides these, Vrinda enjoys math and reading mystery novels. When she is at home, she loves playing board and video games with her family, baking with aunt, gardening with mom and being silly with dad. Vrinda is thrilled to make her debut in theater playing Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. She is grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to an exciting and memorable holiday season.

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These words were shared with me by a young woman impacted by our conservatory programs. They are such a powerful expression of gratitude—something that has been on my mind more than ever this year.

We’d like to tell you about our Access to the Arts (ATTA) Fund, which provides vital support for our education and engagement programs. These enrichment opportunities have had lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of young people since our founding in 2008. As a nonprofit organization, we are dependent on gifts we receive from individuals. Your donation today will help us continue our work!

Simone joined our Worcester Youth Speak Honestly (WYSH) program two years ago. She credits her experiences in the conservatory with giving her the power and confidence to share her voice through theatre-making. This fall she headed off to college to study theatre and pursue her passion for the arts. Simone is most grateful for the support she received from Access to the Arts donors!

Your gift today, no matter the amount, will have a measurable impact on the students in our community.

• $60 subsidizes the cost for a student to attend a student matinee

• $100 funds an arts-integrated workshop for a public-school teacher

• $250 provides a need-based scholarship to a conservatory class

• $500 underwrites a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) workshop for an entire class

• $1,000 provides a full conservatory scholarship in your name

Please consider making a donation to Access to the Arts. Your gift will help us reach thousands of children in greater Worcester through arts education. Thank you again for being a part of our community.

With gratitude,

“THTC fosters greatness by reminding you of the greatness that you’ve had inside of you all along.”

~ Simone, ATTA scholarship recipient

Meghan Montaner President, Conservatory and Education Division

Contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses have always played a vital role in bringing the best performances to Worcester, presenting the stories and sounds that reflect our community, and making the arts accessible to all. Just as we strive to make The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory a welcoming and inclusive destination, we also seek to make philanthropy a practice that is open to everyone. Donations at every level are truly meaningful and we are honored by the commitment of those who have invested in our work and our community.

This list reflects donors who have given $150 or more to support our organization over the past year, including those who are also subscribers to our 2022-2023 Broadway season. Thank you!

Encore Circle Subscriber Donors

($10,000 and Above)

Randall S. Barko & Marie Elissa Boisvert

Mary C. DeFeudis

Drs. Ivan & Noreen Green

The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation

Don & Peg Harbert

Lisa & Neil McDonough

Donald & Polly Phipps*

Ken & Karen Rapp

Encore Circle Donors

($10,000 and Above)

Bank of America

Thomas & Lynora Bartholomew EMCATOS

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Lisa Kirby Gibbs

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The Shanklin Family

Kellie Thibodeau & Peter Senghas

Veronica & Howard Wiseman

Celebrity Circle Subscriber Donors ($5,000 - $9,999)

Mike & Marie Angelini

Berkshire Bank

Marianne Felice, MD

Gwyn & Linda Fisher

Njeri Gichohi*

Wayne Canty, Heat Trace Products, LLC

Roberta Henderson

Steve & Lee Joseph

National Grid

Kim & Adrian VanderSpek

James & Tracy V. Wells

Worcester Business Development Corporation

Celebrity Circle Donors

($5,000 - $9,999)

Henry & Pamela Camosse

Dr. Abigail Childs & Timothy Tetreault

Robin Kirby

Jonathan & Sharon Kleefield

Peter Lobdell

Grace & Jack Roche

Marc & Miriam Rogers-Montalvo*

Amy & Edward Russo*

Director Circle Subscriber Donors

($2,500 - $4,999)

AbbVie Kristen Albright

Barry & Jean Alman*

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Atlantic Vision, Inc. Avidia Bank

Paul & Jane Baker Janet Barlow Bay State Savings Bank

R.E. Bidinger, DDS & J.M. Stiles, DMD*

Bollus Lynch

Jane Callahan

Chacharone Properties

James & Nancy Coghlin

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Janine & John Diliberto

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Richard & Janice Helle

Michael & Jennifer Ivascyn-Dowdle

Robert & Myra McAnulty* Mirick O'Connell

Vincent & Denise Osterman

Cliff & Susan Rucker

John & Ellen Savickas*

Michael & Carol Sleeper

Kimberly Stone & Patrick Jones Struck Catering

Ralph & Jeanine Swick

UniBank

Webster Five Worcester Fitness*

Director Circle Donors

($2,500 - $4,999)

7 Hills Property Management, a division of Baystate Investment Fund, LLC

AdCare Educational Institute

Jeff Burk & Dale LePage

Frank Carroll & Family

Mary Frances & John Coakley

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Warner S. & Mary F. Fletcher

FLEXcon

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Siobhan Hullinger

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Dr. Paulette Kimball-Wren

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The Little Gym of West Boylston

Dorothy Lurier

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Oriol Health Care*

Stephen & Cynthia Pitcher

Polar Beverages

Joanne Prizio*

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Howard & Carolyn Stempler

Carolyn & John Stimpson

Michael & Andrea Urban

Worcester State University

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Laurian Banciulescu & Matthew Kamins

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David Brough

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Joyce M. Greenberg

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($1,200 - $2,499)

AllCom Credit Union

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Pat & Mandy Baliva

Jeff & Tracy Barlok

The Belsito Family

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Patty & Daniel Walton*

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Susan & David Woodbury

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Supporter Level Subscriber Donors ($600 - $1,199)

Patricia Bruno

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Lynette Paczkowski

Supporter Level Donors ($600 - $1,199)

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Kathi Lewando

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Ruth Marrion

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John Riccio

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($300 - $599)

Hollis Coblentz

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David Kimok

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Beth Stark

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Linda Wasbes

Phillip & Patricia Woodman

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($300 - $599)

Esther Bachrach

Mary & Robert Barrett

Gail & Don Bellefleur

Paul Black

Edie Blackney

Lauren Bowman*

Sheri & Alan Brooks

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Gerard Delongchamp

Robert & Cindy DiGirolamo

Kathy Dulude

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William Fish

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Janice Goldfarb

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Russ Hatch

Tim Hillman

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Taylor McNally

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Michael O'Neil

Kathy & Dick Perry*

Elizabeth Proko

Hale & Sarah Pulsifer

Howard Rubin

Ruth Rubin

Michael & Patricia Smith

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Randall Steere

Ann Symes*

Bruce Trotto

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($150 - $299)

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John Atlas

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Dennis Fenton*

Leslie Fish & Jerry Gurwitz

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THEATRE POLICIES & OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

The following is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly theatrical environment and experience. These policies notwithstanding, management will always strive to be fair, ethical and understanding of our patrons’ needs. For answers to frequently asked questions visit TheHanoverTheatre.org

Accessible Seating and ADA Provisions: The Hanover Theatre is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit for persons of different abilities. Spaces are reserved for patrons who use wheelchairs and for their ambulatory companions. When purchasing tickets, please be sure to mention if any special accommodations are required, including low vision, hard of hearing, limited mobility, etc.

Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available. Please inquire at the box office or ask an usher. These cannot be reserved in advance, but the number of devices available should be sufficient for the usual demand. You will be asked to leave your driver’s license as a deposit.

Booking Protect: Protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a ticket insurance option. You can choose to select Booking Protect as an add-on before finalizing your transaction. Booking Protect is only available at the time of purchase and allows you to receive a full refund of the purchase price should you or anyone in your party be unable to attend due to injury, illness, adverse weather conditions and more.

Box Office Hours of Operation: (in person and by telephone) Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday (if there is a performance), noon until 30 minutes after curtain on performance evenings. So that we may best serve patrons attending each event, please avoid visiting the box office to purchase tickets to future events during the hour prior to curtain time. Tickets may be purchased online 24/7 at TheHanoverTheatre.org. By telephone, call the box office at 877.571.7469 during standard hours of operation.

Visit or mail the box office at: 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608 E-mail: boxoffice@thehanovertheatre.org

Cameras (Recording Devices): Our standard policy is that all such devices are prohibited from use in the theatre, and offenders may be ejected without compensation. On rare occasions, specific performers or engagements may request that this policy be suspended, in which case we will advise our patrons by covering lobby signage which lists the standard policy. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR dept. (PR@thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification upon arrival.

Cell Phones: Out of respect to the performers and to fellow audience members, please remember to silence all cell phones while in the theatre. Also, please note, there is no telephone which is manned throughout the performance. Please be sure to leave your cellular number with anyone who may need to reach you during an emergency, and in the event of an emergency please take your call in the lobby.

Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket. Parents are discouraged from bringing children under five years of age to performances which are not specifically oriented to children. Parents must remove any disruptive children from the theatre into the lobby. For these reasons, and for the comfort of all audience members, please consider carefully whether it is appropriate for you to bring children under five to the theatre.

Concessions: Please do not bring outside food and drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages are available for sale in the lobby.

First Aid: Please speak with the house manager or any of the ushers if you need first aid or have any sort of accident or medical emergency. Insurance regulations require that such instances be documented immediately.

Gift Certificates: These are available in any denomination and are available online, by calling or visiting the box office and may be used by the recipient in full or partial payment for event tickets or conservatory classes.

Groups: Attending the theatre is even more fun when you bring a group. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a discount. For information, contact Amy Osborn at 508.471.1763.

Inclement Weather Policy: It is generally impossible for touring shows and performances to be rescheduled, so we do not cancel events due to inclement weather. As with other touring performances and sporting events, we are unable to refund tickets. In extreme weather conditions we will do our best to exchange subscriber, FLEX package and member tickets to an alternate performance, if applicable. The theatre strongly recommends that you add on ticket insurance at the time of ticket purchase through Booking Protect to protect your purchase.

Lost and Found: Management is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items found at the theatre will be held by the house manager. If you have lost an item, please contact the box office as soon as possible to make a report. You will then be contacted if the item has been found. Retrieval of the item is the responsibility of the customer. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated or disposed of without compensation.

Prohibited items and activities which are prohibited include (but are not limited to): smoking, weapons, outside food or drinks, camera or recording devices, cell phones not silenced or set to vibrate, laser pointers, disruptive or abusive language, pets (except those assisting persons with disabilities), and persons exhibiting intoxication or drug use. Offenders may be removed from the theatre without compensation.|

Rental of Theatre and Event Spaces: The Hanover Theatre is available for appropriate organizations and activities. Please contact our special events coordinator at 508.471.1799 or specialevents@ thehanovertheatre.org for further information.

Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticket holders may on occasion be in a position where they have purchased tickets that they later cannot personally use and will want to donate, give, trade or sell these tickets to friends or acquaintances. Management does not discourage private transactions of this nature. However, we may take appropriate actions to thwart the organized resale of tickets for profit by third parties, which we do not condone. The public is advised to be careful purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know personally, as such tickets may be void and in such cases admission to the theatre will be denied without compensation.

Standing Room: All persons entering the theatre must have a valid ticket, and are not allowed to stand in the back or aisles.

Ushers: The Hanover Theatre uses a dedicated and trained force of volunteer ushers that seat and assist our guests. If you would like to volunteer, please email volunteer@thehanovertheatre.org.

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