Meet the Cast and Creative Team of A Christmas Carol Reimagined “I am so proud of the cast and their dedication in making sure that this important story was able to be told this year, of all years. From our veteran cast members to our newest, their resiliency, talents and passion light up the stage and the screen this year.” -Troy Siebels CAST MICHAEL O. AFRIYIE (Boy/Tiny Tim) is a 3rd grade student at Worcester Arts Magnet Elementary School. He is thrilled to join the cast of A Christmas Carol Reimagined in his first production. He has a love for theater and hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed working on the show. VIKTORIA CHIAPPA* (Actor 5/Belle) is so grateful to have been asked back to The Hanover Theatre for A Christmas Carol Reimagined. Last year she had the privilege of playing the role of Lucy on the main stage. Other regional credits include: Bet (Oliver!, Ivoryton Playhouse), Doreen (Saturday Night Fever, Ivoryton Playhouse), Marcy (Spelling Bee, Chestnut Street Playhouse), Poppy (Noises Off, Connecticut Repertory Theatre), Footloose (Ivoryton Playhouse) and The Wizard of Oz (Kansas City Starlight Theatre). National Tours: Tinker Bell, Disney on Ice. Viktoria is an Elon University graduate, where she studied as an Acting BFA and Vocal Performance BA. She is a member of AEA and Tracie Stanfield’s dance company, Construction. She would like to thank her family and all of the health care and essential workers for all of their work. Viktoriachiappa.com @toritutu CLARA COCHRAN (Girl/Belinda Cratchit) is a 4th grade student at Thoreau Elementary School, and she is thrilled to join the joyful cast and crew of A Christmas Carol Reimagined. Regional credits include the roles of Matilda in Matilda the Musical (The Cannon Theatre) and Ivonka in Once (SpeakEasy Stage Company). Clara has also performed in 11 different youth theater adaptations. Clara wishes everyone a cheerful holiday season! STEVE GAGLIASTRO* (Ebenezer Scrooge) is delighted and humbled to perform the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, having played Mr. Fezziwig for the last decade. One thousand thanks to Troy for this opportunity. Other credits - Tours: Cinderella with Lea Salonga; Spongebob Squarepants: The Sponge Who Could Fly (Broadway Asia); The Buddy Holly Story (TOTS); Cabaret w/Andrea McCardle (NetWorks). Regional: PCLO, Riverside Theatre, Casa Mañana, Stoneham/GBSC, Gateway, Ivoryton, Flat Rock & Ogunquit Playhouses, Lyric Stage, La Mirada Theatre, TBTS, Maine State Music Theatre. TV: “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce” (HBO), “The Detour” (TBS), “Emma” (Quibi). page 16
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Film: “American Hustle,” “Eva,” “Ted 2.” Steve holds a BA in Music Education from UMASS, Amherst and is on the Visual/Performing Arts faculty at Worcester State University. Gags is a proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. Learn more at www.stevegags.com. This performance is dedicated to the memory of Steve’s dad, Jack: “a real pussycat and a nifty dancer.” TAAVON GAMBLE* (Actor 1/Bob Cratchit) is grateful to have the opportunity to be part of A Christmas Carol Reimagined after appearing in A Christmas Carol in 2016 with The Hanover Theatre. Taavon is a New England based actor, director, choreographer and teaching artist. Regional appearances include: Trinity Repertory Theatre Company, North Shore Music Theatre, Lyric Stage Company, Greater Boston Stage Company, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Theatre By The Sea, Ivoryton Playhouse, Reagle Music Theatre, New Bedford Festival Theatre, The Hanover Theatre, West Virginia Public Theatre, Quantum Theatre, Village Theatre, Baltimore Shakespeare Festival and others. 2x IRNE nominee. He’s a graduate of Point Park University and a proud member of Actors’ Equity, serving as an Eastern Chorus Delegate. KEISHA GILLES* (Actor 4/Ghost of Christmas Present) is overjoyed to be a part of this reimagined production of A Christmas Carol Reimagined. Now, more than ever, stories told reflecting the multiplicity of society are necessary. Keisha is also a teaching artist who believes in cultivating joy, awareness and empathy so that her students can discover the power to create the world of their dreams. Currently, she is teaching dance at Waltham High School and various virtual classes. Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Eugene O’Neil) National Tours: Aladdin (First National), The Book of Mormon (First National) Regional: A Christmas Carol (The Hanover Theatre), Smokey Joe’s Café (Stages St. Louis), The Little Mermaid (Theater by the Sea). Sketch Comedy: Explanation of Benefits (Heck No Techno). More info at www.keishagilles.com. ANNIE KERINS* (Actor 3/Associate Director) feels truly blessed to be a part of this reimagining of A Christmas Carol under the direction of Troy Siebels at The Hanover Theatre Repertory. Most recently, Annie played a co-starring role for The History Channel in “The Food That Built America.” Off-Broadway: Looking for Billy Haines (Theatre Row). Regional: Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Majestic
