The Ninth Annual A Christmas Carol program 2016

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The Ninth Annual

A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens Adapted by Troy Siebels

Directed by Troy Siebels Musical Director & Organist

Timothy Evans

Choreographer

Ilyse Robbins

Set Designer • Jim Kronzer+ Costume Designer • Gail Astrid Buckley+ Lighting Designer • Charlie Morrison+ Audio Engineer • Nick Joyce Flying Effects • ZFX, Inc. Production Stage Managers Meg T. Leddy*, Jane Siebels*, Lisa Wondolowski* Assistant Stage Manager • Melissa Daroff* Assistant Musical Director • Steve Gagliastro* Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain • Annie Kerins* Production & Artistic Team Jon Rosbrook .......................................................................Production Manager Chadyn Case..........................................................................Production Assistant/Props Brigid Halloran......................................................................Second Production Assistant Jackie Pelchat .......................................................................Wardrobe Supervisor Brenda Shepard...................................................................Master Electrician/LX Board Op John Leslie, Lynne Lacomfora, Jon Bezdegian .........Rehearsal Musical Directors Nathan Lee.............................................................................Puppet Designer Ryan C. Goodwin.................................................................Assistant Costume Designer Katy Apholt............................................................................Child Wrangler + Member of United Scenic Artists

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A Christmas Carol Cast

(in order of appearance) Timothy....................................................................................................... Bill Mootos* Ebenezer Scrooge............................................................................. Jeremy Lawrence* Vendor....................................................................................................... Ellen Peterson Bob Cratchit.............................................................................................Tyler Bellmon* Fred............................................................................................................Andrew Crowe* Charitable Gentlemen....................................................................Christopher Chew*, Steve Gagliastro* Ghost of Jacob Marley........................................................................... Marc Geller* Ghost of Christmas Past.......................................................................Tori Heinlein* Young Scrooge.....................................................................................Devin DeAngelis Fan...............................................................................................................Abigail Harris Mr. Fezziwig.......................................................................................... Steve Gagliastro* Dick Wilkins............................................................................................Taavon Gamble* Young Ebenezer.......................................................................................Brian Hunter Mrs. Fezziwig..........................................................................................Shonna Cirone* Belle.................................................................................................................Lea Nardi Ghost of Christmas Present.......................................................... Christopher Chew* Mrs. Cratchit.............................................................................................Annie Kerins* Martha Cratchit....................................................................................Zoë Ann Stewart Belinda Cratchit......................................................................................... Madi Shaer Peter Cratchit...........................................................................................Carter Siebels Tiny Tim....................................................................................................Gavin Bergman Millie....................................................................................................Laura D. DeGiacomo* Lucy.............................................................................................................Briana Fallon* Topper.......................................................................................................Kevin Hadfield Suzannah....................................................................................................Alison Russo Ignorance & Want.....................................................................Gavin Bergman, Madi Shaer Charwoman........................................................................................ Stephanie Carlson* Laundress............................................................................................... Aimee Doherty* Old Joe........................................................................................................Marc Geller* Turkey Boy...................................................................................................... Alex Hill Ensemble........................................................................................Scott Caron, Millie Chew, Megan Cumming Stage Managers.................................................................. Melissa Daroff*, Meg T. Leddy*, Jane Siebels*, Lisa Wondolowski*

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TYLER BELLMON* (Bob Cratchit) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre for his fifth year of A Christmas Carol. Favorite theatre credits include: Into The Woods ( Theatre Wo r k s h o p o f N a nt u c k e t ) , Little Shop of Horrors (Gretna Theatre), Brighton Beach Memoirs (CityRep Theatre), Biloxi Blues (Forestburgh Playhouse), A Christmas Carol (Gateway Playhouse), and Oliver! (Gallery Players). Tyler is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. A huge "Thank you" goes out to his family, friends, Whole Artist Management and DDO for their constant support.

GAVIN MADDOX BERGMAN (Tiny Tim/ Ignorance) is a first grader from Auburn, MA. This is his second production at The Hanover Theatre, his first being this past summer in Shrek the Musical, where he found his love for theater arts. Gavin has been acting in commercials and films since the age of three, but is most proud of his opportunity to bring the beloved character of Tiny Tim to life. He wants to thank everyone at The Hanover Theatre, his instructors at CTSOD, family, friends & teachers for all the help and support he has received. Lastly, he wishes to all, a very Happy Holiday Season!

GAIL ASTRID BUCKLEY (Costume Design) returns to The Hanover Theatre for the ninth production of A Christmas Carol. Recent designs include The Alabama Story for Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre,The Merry Widow for the Boston Lyric Opera, Regular Singing for the New Repertory Theater, and Margo Veil for Suffolk University. Upcoming work includes the operas The Marriage of Figaro for The Boston Lyric Opera, Cendrillion for New England Conservatory, Merry Wives of Windsor for Boston Conservatory, and the play Hand to God for SpeakEasy Stage. Gail received the 2002 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Costume Design, the 2010 Elliot Norton for best design for The Adding Machine at SpeakEasy Stage the 2002 IRNE Award for Costume Design for Twelfth Night at Commonwealth Shakespeare Company; 2006

IRNE Award for Costume Design for Caroline, or Change and The Women for SpeakEasy. Gail is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.

SCOTT CARON (Ensemble) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol for his third production. He has most recently performed in developmental productions of two new works: Finish Line (Boston Theater Company) and The Nose (Midtown International Theatre Festival). Other credits include: Marc in Rent, Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, M a r y M a g d a l e n e in Jesus Christ Superstar (Fiddlehead Theatre Company), Jinx in Forever Plaid, Pinocchio in Shrek: The Musical (Greater Ocean City Theater Company). Scott will be making his directorial debut with Regatta Players’ First Date:The Musical in February of 2017 and his feature film debut in Equality Films’ Up or Out, shooting in spring of 2017. Many thanks to Troy for welcoming him back! www. scottcaron.com STEPHANIE CARLSON* (Charwoman) is happy to be back for this wonderful holiday classic! Regional credits include Turn of the Screw (Silverthorne Theatre), Hollywood Arms (New England Repertory Company), Company (Speakeasy Stage), Pulp (Boston Theatre Works), Are You Ready, My Sister, How Do You Spell Hope (Underground Railway Theatre) A Christmas Carol, The It Girl (Foothills Theatre Company), Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play, Little Foxes, Distracted, The House of Blue Leaves, The Importance of Being Earnest, Crimes of the Heart (New Century Theatre), The Odd Couple, First Night (Majestic Theater), The Nerd, Rough Crossing, Arms and The Man, Sylvia (Pioneer Valley Summer Theatre.) Stephanie is cofounder of Passport Theatre Company, and appeared most recently in Passport Theatre/ Finn-Brit Players coproduction of Melancholy Play in Helsinki, Finland.

CHADYN C ASE ( Production Assistant) Chadyn is thrilled to return for her third year with A Christmas Carol. She stage manages Assumption College’s spring musicals and recently served as production manager for continued

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CHRISTOPHER CHEW* (Ghost of Christmas Present) is thrilled to be returning to this beautiful production and honored to share this experience with his daughter. Chris performs regularly in the Boston area with companies such as the Lyric Stage, Wheelock Family Theater, SpeakEasy Stage, Stoneham Theater, North Shore Music Theater and the Huntington Theater. Additionally, Chris proudly serves as principal of the Stony Brook School in Westford, MA. He received his BFA from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama and his Ed. D. in Educational Leadership from Northeastern University. He is most grateful for the love and support of his wife, Nancy, and their two children.

MILLIE CHEW (Youth Ensemble) is proud to be returning to The Hanover Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol where she was last seen as Tiny Tim years ago. Most recently, she was seen in Wheelock Family Theater’s production of Shrek. Other credits include Tiger Lily in Peter Pan Jr. and Peaseblossom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Millie studies ballet and tap and enjoys being a member of her studio’s competition team. She would like to thank Troy for giving her this opportunity and everyone in the cast for being so welcoming.

SHONNA CIRONE* (Mrs. Fezziwig) is happy to return to A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! Credits include Shrek (Wheelock Family Theater), Creative License (NYC Fringe), Sweeney Todd (Lyric Stage Co.), Me and My Girl (IRNE nomination), Bye, Bye Birdie (IRNE nomination) (Reagle Music Theater), Carrie (Speakeasy Stage Co.), Company, A New Brain (Moonbox Productions), Camelot (New Repertory Theater), Ragtime (Fiddlehead Theater, IRNE Award), The Full Monty continued

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ANDREW CROWE* (Fred/fiddler) is happy to be back for his fifth year in The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. National Tours: Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, and Stand By Your Man. New York: Twelfth Night (The Public Theatre).

Select Regional: Rock Of Ages (Stacee Jaxx), Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (Sandy), Fiddler On The Roof (the fiddler), Amazing Grace (Hawies), Ring Of Fire, Mark Twain’s: A Murder A Mystery And A Marriage (the Stranger), and Smoke On The Mountain (Dennis). Happy Holidays!

MEGAN CUMMING (Adult Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing in A Christmas Carol for the first time. Returning to The Hanover Theatre stage, Megan performed the role of Hodel in Fiddler On the Roof and Laurey in Oklahoma! during recent summer youth theater productions. Other favorite roles include: Brenda in Catch Me If You Can (Wachusett Regional High School), Wendy in Peter Pan, and Annie in Annie (The Gilbert Players). She is currently a member of The New England Conservatory select Camerata vocal ensemble as well as her high school’s Honors Chamber Choir. She is a student of soprano Jane Shivick and a senior at Wachusett Regional High School. Many thanks for this incredible opportunity!

MELISSA DAROFF* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be celebrating her twelfth production of A Christmas Carol, her fourth with The Hanover Theatre. Credits include: Dorset Theatre Festival, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, North Shore Music Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, Boston College Theater Department and three seasons at Dallas Theater Center. Most recently, Melissa has been putting her stage management skills to good use at McLean Hospital where she is

the Project Manager for the Public Affairs department.

D E V I N D e A N G E L I S ( Yo u n g S c ro o g e ) Devin’s past credits include Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Ali Baba), and Wizard of Oz (munchkin) with Franklin School for the Performing Arts, and Rising Stars Cabaret (featured soloist) at The Black Box Theater.

He is excited to be performing in A Christmas Carol for the first time and would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support!

LAURA D. DeGIACOMO* (Fred’s wife, Millie) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre in A Christmas Carol. Regional Theatre: Mary Poppins ( Wheelock Family Theatre), Sisters of Swing, The Good War, Tommy (Stoneham Theatre), Marty (Huntington Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes (Artpark), among others. European Tour: K. Hill’s Phantom of The Opera. National Tours: Grease and Showboat. Laura received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College with a secondary concentration in Dance. Special thanks to her husband, Michael, daughter Isabella and her Mom for all of their love and support!

AIMEE DOHERTY* (Laundress) is excited to return for her third production of A Christmas Carol. Recent Regional credits include: Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music (Huntington Theatre), Crazy for You and A Chorus Line (Reagle), Dancing at Lughnasa (Barnstormers), Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play (Lyric Stage). Next up: Mrs. Winkenson in Billy Elliot (Wheelock). Aimee received Elliot Norton Awards in 2014 and 2015 for playing Velma in Hairspray (Wheelock), the Witch in Into the Woods and Claire in On the Town (Lyric Stage) and Elenor in Far From Heaven (SpeakEasy Stage) and an IRNE Award for playing Luisa in Nine (SpeakEasy Stage). Happy Holidays to all, especially my husband Jeff Mahoney and our three legged puggle Sally Bowles.

TIMOTHY EVANS (Music Director, Organist) Tim is very happy to be returning to The Hanover Theatre for this year’s production. continued

Who's Who in the Cast Tim holds a Master of Music degree 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 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change in Boston (over 500 performances) 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, and most recently was the music director for Upstage Lung Cancer’s annual Cabaret review. He lives in Fairhaven, MA with his husband Howe Allen and their Jack Russell Terriers, Dutch & Cheer.

BRIANA FALLON* (Lucy) Briana is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol for her second year! Off Broadway: Funny Face (Ensemble/ Dance Captain). Regional Theatre: Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Singin’ in the Rain, Saturday Night Fever (North Shore Music Theatre), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Mary Poppins, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Grease (Theatre By The Sea), Bye Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls (Reagle Music Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain (New Bedford Festival Theatre). Briana is a proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory, BFA Musical Theatre, and member of Actor’s Equity Association. In addition to performing, she also judges for many dance competitions throughout the country. Many thanks to Troy, BlocNYC, mom, dad, David, family, and friends. WASSAIL!!!

STEVE GAGLIASTRO* (Mr. Fezziwig) Steve is extremely grateful to return to The Hanover Theatre stage alongside his lovely wife, Annie Kerins. Tours: Cinderella starring Lea Salonga, Spongebob Squarepants- The Musical (Broadway Asia); Cabaret w/ Andrea McCardle (NetWorks), The Buddy Holly Story (TOTS) Regional Theatre: PCLO, the Gateway, Flat Rock & Ogunquit Playhouses, Riverside, Stoneham & Infinity Theatres , MSMT, OSTC,

TBTS, BCT, Lyric Stage-Boston, Gloucester Stage. Film- American Hustle, Ted 2; TVBillions (Showtime), The Deuce (HBO), The Detour (TBS). Gags holds a BA in Music/ Education from the UMASS, Amherst and is a proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. www.stevegags.com. For Mike Lowe.

TA AV O N G A M B L E * ( D i c k W i l k i n s / Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his first appearance in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! Tour: Seussical. Regional: The Scottsboro Boys (SpeakEasy Stage Company); Oklahoma! ( Trinity Repertory Company); A Chorus Line (New Bedford Fe s t i va l Th e at re ) ; Candide (Q u a nt u m Theatre); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pittsburgh Musical Theatre); appearances with Ivoryton Playhouse, Theatre

By The Sea, Ocean State Theatre Company, West Virginia Public Theatre, Baltimore Shakespeare Festival. Workshops: My Heart Is The Drum, (Village Theatre); In Transit. Taavon is a graduate of Point Park University. ATB Talent. Next: Jonah in Jonah and The Whale (Stoneham Theatre). www.taavongamble.com.

MARC GELLER* (The Ghost of Jacob Marley/ Old Joe) is very happy to be back for his fourth year at The Hanover Theatre. He was most recently seen as Isaac in Disgraced (Cape May Stage) and as Doc in West Side Story (Summer Theatre of New Canaan). Other regional credits include the world premiere of The Pilgrim Papers (Berkshire Theatre Festival), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Seven Angels Theatre), Death and the Maiden (New Stage Performing Arts Center) and Engaging Shaw (New Jersey Rep). In New York, Marc has been seen in the Off Broadway productions of Cloud 9, Nora, The Dybbuk, Box Office Poison, Bomber Jackets, Adjoining Trances and Prince Hal and the first NYC revivals of Bent, Exit the King and Unidentified Human Remains. He can currently be seen on The Onion, as psychic medium Kenneth Quinn, in Deceased Acquaintances.

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BRIGID HALLORAN (Production Assistant) is a student at Grafton High School and is grateful for the opportunity to work on A Christmas Carol. She wants to pursue theatre and is very excited to have the experience working with everyone. Thank you to everyone who encouraged her to pursue her dreams and she hopes you enjoy the show!

ABIGAIL HARRIS (Fan) is a sixth grader at Chocksett Middle school and is excited to be returning to the cast of A Christmas Carol for a second year. She has been performing since she was eight years old and loves being on stage! Some of her favorite performances include Footloose (Sterling Community Theatre), Shrek the Musical Jr. (The Hanover Theatre), Oliver! (River’s Edge Arts Alliance), A Christmas Carol (The Hanover Theatre), Wait Until Dark (New Players Theatre Guild), Les Miserables (Encore Theatre Company), Annie (Theatre at the Mount), The Sound of Music (Sterling Community Theatre), and The Little Mermaid Jr. (Crescendo Theatre Company).

Abby would like to thank her voice instructor, Matthew Brouillet, for his guidance and support. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and encouragement!

TORI HEINLEIN* (Ghost of Christmas Past) is thrilled to be back for her sixth production of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre.

Tori has appeared on Broadway in White Christmas (Susan Waverly) at the Marquis Theatre. Regional credits include Mamma Mia! at The Muny, Annie (title role) at M e d i a Th e at re i n Ph i l a d e l p h i a , Anne of Green Gables ( Tillie) at WFT, A Little

Princess (Lavinia) at Fiddlehead, Gypsy (Baby June), Annie (Molly, EMACT Dash Award for Best Child Actor), and The Friends Of Broadway touring performers. Tori’s film work includes Peoria (Sophie), Heartbeats (Olivia), Big Shot (Meredith) and Descending Rachel (Tori).

Thanks to Clear Talent Group. A big hug to Troy and the whole fabulous A Christmas Carol family.

ALEX HILL (Turkey Boy) is delighted to return the Hanover Theatre stage in his hometown of Worcester. He previously appeared as Tom of Warwick in the 2015 production of Camelot.

His 2014 debut, as Tiny Tim, was in the seventh annual production of A Christmas Carol. Alex is a fifth grade student at Flagg Street School. He is active in local youth theater, enjoys playing the piano, and participates on local soccer, baseball and tennis teams. Alex is grateful for the support of his family and friends and for this additional opportunity to work with all of the amazingly talented people who make The Hanover Theatre’s A Christmas Carol such a wonderful Worcester tradition.

BRIAN HUNTER (Young Ebenezer) is excited to be back for his third year of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. Local credits include You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Vanilla Box Productions), Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q, and Assassins (Worcester County Light Opera), and The Cripple of Inishmaan (Pilgrim Soul Productions). Many thanks to the cast and crew and a special shoutout to his niece, Ellie, and his nephew, John, for being the best audience one could ever ask for.

ANNIE KERINS* (Mrs. Cratchit) is elated to return to her eighth production of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre with her husband.

Off-Broadway: Looking for Billy Haines (Theatre Row). Regional: The Gypsy King (Goodspeed Opera House), Shrek ( Wheelock Family Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Stoneham Theatre), Spelling Bee (Majestic Theatre), and The Rocky Horror Show (Foothills Theatre).

She made her big screen debut with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson this summer in Central Intelligence. Next up, Annie is launching continued

Who's Who in the Cast a new Youtube Channel for kids: Pollinanni Productions. She is a proud member of the AEA and holds a BFA from The Hartt School.

Most importantly, she loves this magical production that brings her home for the holidays!

JEREMY LAWRENCE* (Ebenezer Scrooge) This is Jeremy’s fifth year as Scrooge. Most recently he guest starred on NBC’s The Blacklist.

He has a co-starring role in the upcoming season of Shades of Blue. For WNET’s Theater Close-Up, he appeared in Fashions for Men, originally produced off-broadway. He recently appeared off-broadway in his oneman Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret: Lavender Songs featuring songs of the era (1918-1933) in his English adaptations. Regional credits include Fiddler at Goodspeed in Connecticut and at the MUNY in St. Louis, Noises Off at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Into The Woods at Baltimore’s Center Stage and the Westport

Country Playhouse where he also performed in Tartuffe. Film credits include the original Critters and work with directors Brian De Palma, Ron Howard, and Stephen Daldry.

He has received international acclaim for his one-man Tennessee Williams shows. www. jeremylawrence.net MEG TRACY LEDDY* (Stage Manager) This is Meg's first time working at The Hanover Theatre. Previous credits include: Tiger Style!, The Huntington Theatre Company; Arnie Louis and Bob, Julius Caesar, The Glass Menagerie, A Lie of the Mind, Trinity Repertory Theater; It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play, Merrimack Repertory Theatre; The Rant, Hedda Gabler, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre; Out of Sterno, Gloucester Stage Company, West Side Story, Sister Act, Theatre By The Sea (Assistant Stage Manager); Guys & Dolls, Ocean State Theatre Company (Assistant Stage Manager); The Seagull, The Chekhov Project at Lake Lucille, continued

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Who's Who in the Cast The Traveling Companion, A Chalky White Substance, Absolute Theater Festival (Dublin, Ireland); Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, The Stairs to the Roof, A.R.T./MXAT. BILL MOOTOS* (Timothy) is delighted to be returning for his eighth year with The Hanover Theatre in A Christmas Carol.

Recently he has appeared in Sorry with Stoneham Theatre, Regular Singing with New Repertory Theatre, and Blood on the Snow at Boston’s Old State House. Other regional credits include productions with Huntington Theatre Company, Central Square Theatre, Gloucester Stage, The Gamm Theatre, Boston Playwrights Theatre, Metropolitan Playhouse NYC, Manhattan Theatre Source, Sierra Rep, North Shore Music Theatre, The Vineyard Playhouse, The Nora Theatre, Lyric Stage Company, Merrimack Rep, Ivoryton Playhouse, SpeakEasy Stage Company, and many others. Television appearances include The Devil You Know (HBO), American Odyssey (NBC) and The Hatfields & McCoys, and the films The Company Men, Locked In, Hard Luck, Siren, The Makeover, R.I.P.D. and the upcoming Chappaquiddick. Bill serves on the National Board of SAG-AFTRA, and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.

CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Designer) National/International Tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (NYC/Grand Ole Opry/Tour), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Aida (US, Taiwan, & China), Man of LaMancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo (NYC, LA, Foxwoods, & US Tour), Hello Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I (US Tour & Korea), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street (US & Japan), Smokey Joe’s Café, The Who’s Tommy (Europe & Japan), Titanic, The Music Man, many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Guthrie, Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Seattle 5th Avenue, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Rep, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, Playmaker’s Rep, Tulsa Opera, many others.

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LEA NARDI (Belle) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre for her third production of A Christmas Carol. She spent the last year working in the acting ensemble at The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Favorite shows include Manon Lescaut, Don Giovanni, L’Elisir d’Amore and Turandot. This spring she will be making her feature film debut in Equality Film’s Up or Out. Lea is a proud graduate of The Hartt School where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. Special thanks to Mom and Dad for their constant love and support.

ELLEN PETERSON (Vendor) Ellen is delighted to return to the cast of A Christmas Carol, where she has played the Vendor in four previous productions! Most recently seen as Sister Mary Martin in Sister Act at Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea, Ellen has worked in and around Boston at the North Shore Music Theatre, Huntington Theatre Co., Speakeasy Stage Co., Boston Playwrights’, Reagle Music Theatre, Lyric Stage, Wheelock Family Theatre, New Rep and Stoneham Theatre. She has twice been nominated by the IRNE Award committee as Best Supporting Actress. God bless us ... every one!

I LY S E R O B B I N ( C h o r e o g r a p h e r ) Choreography credits include: Stoneham Theatre (IRNE – Best Choreography for 42nd Street), Lyric Stage Co. of Boston (IRNE - Best Choreography for Urinetown, A… Alice, and World Goes ‘Round), New Rep (IRNE – Best Choreography for Das Barbecue), Speakeasy Stage, Fiddlehead Theatre, Overture Productions, Jewish Theater of New England, American Stage Festival, Boston Theatre Works, Wheelock Family Theatre, Museum of Science, Publick Theatre (IRNE – Best Choreography for Gypsy), Boston Women on Top Festival, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity. Directing credits: United Solo Festival New York (Festival Award for Best Dramatic Script), Stoneham Theatre (Elliot Norton Award - Best Direction for Thoroughly Modern Millie), New Repertory Theatre, Lyric continued

Who's Who in the Cast Stage Co. of Boston, UpStage Lung Cancer, Wheelock Family Theatre Summer Youth Intensive. Acting credits: Hanover Theatre, Stoneham Theatre, New Rep (IRNE – Best Ensemble for The Wild Party), Lyric Stage Co. of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, New Arts at the Modern Theater, Fiddlehead, Reagle Players, Publick Theatre. Upcoming: Performing in the ensemble of Jonah and the Whale at Stoneham Theatre and directing I Loved, I Lost… at Stoneham Theatre. Ilyse holds a BS in Theater from Northwestern University and an Ed.M. from Har vard University. She teaches Creative Drama Ed. at Brandeis University and presentation skills for Mohr Collaborative. Ilyse is an Associate Member of SDC. www.ilyserobbins.com ALISON RUSSO (Suzannah) is thrilled to join the cast of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! Alison is a proud alumna of Clark University where she received a B.A. in Theatre Arts and in Comparative Literature (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). She is delighted to return to Worcester to be a part of this production. Regional credits include Anything Goes, The Addams Family, Gypsy, and Meet Me in St. Louis (Ocean State Theatre Company).

Many thanks to Troy and The Hanover Theatre artistic team for this wonderful opportunity!

As always, love and thanks to Mom and Dad, Alex, and to friends and family for their support. Happy Holidays to all!

MADI SHAER (Belinda Cratchit) is honored to make her debut at The Hanover Theatre in A Christmas Carol. Regional credits include Carousel (Reagle Music Theatre) and this coming January/February Billy Elliot ( Wheelock Family Theatre). Madi’s favorite roles include Young Cosette in Les Misérables (Riverside Theatre Works), Brigitta in The Sound of Music (The Footlight Club), and Oliver in Oliver (Avon Community Theatre).

Madi is a proud cast member of The Friends of Broadway. She wishes to thank Troy, the artistic team, and the cast for this wonderful experience. Many thanks to Eva Kendrick, Pamela Powers, and Denise Simon. Hugs to

Mom, Dad, Ben, Lucy, family and friends for their love and continued encouragement.

CARTER SIEBELS (Peter Cratchit) made his theatrical debut as Tiny Tim in The Hanover Theatre’s 2013 production of A Christmas Carol, graduated to Turkey Boy in 2014 and 2015, and is excited to return as Peter Cratchit this year. Carter grew up around the theatre with a director/producer father and a stage manager mother, and is a fifth grader at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury, where he recently appeared as Horton the Elephant in Seussical! Carter is a member of Worcester Children’s Chorus, plays cello, and is a good role model for his younger sister, Charlotte Hope.

JANE SIEBELS* (Production Stage Manager) is happy to return to this production of A Christmas Carol after a 6 year hiatus from The Hanover Theatre, and from theatre at large.

Previous work locally includes the Huntington, SpeakEasy, Village Theatre Project, Stoneham Theatre and Boston Playwrights. Additional regional: Asolo and Florida Studio Theatre, both in Sarasota, FL, Summer Theatre at Mt. Holyoke, Surflight, and Portland Stage Company. NY: La Mama, John Houseman, Soho Playhouse. BA in Stage Management, Purdue U. Much love to her husband and two cute kids!

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Who's Who in the Cast Troy serves as chairperson of Discover Central Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Performing Arts Coalition; on the boards of directors of MassCreative, Worcester Cultural Coalition and New Garden Park; and as a member of Worcester’s Economic Development Coordinating Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

ZOË ANN STEWART (Martha Cratchit & Ensemble) is very honored to be making her debut in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! Her regional credits include Akeelah and the Bee (Wheelock Family Theatre), A Year with Frog & Toad (WFT), Billy Elliot (North Shore Music Theatre, IRNE Award) and an upcoming production of Billy Elliot (WFT). Zoë placed first in CT and second in RI at NATS in the MT category and second in the art song category at both. She trains in voice, acting, and dance both locally and in NYC and is an avid choreographer and photographer. Zoë would like to thank everyone at The Hanover Theatre, her mentors, and all of her family and friends for their endless love, guidance, and support along this journey. www.zoe-stewart.com

LISA WONDOLOWSKI* (Stage Manager) Lisa is pleased to be working in her hometown again. She has recently stage managed Akeelah and the Bee at Wheelock Family Theatre and will be returning for Billy Elliot.

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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

-Winston Churchill

“I still get the chills when I walk into “my” theatre. I feel a sense of pride knowing that our children and grandchildren will walk though these doors and be magically transported by the cultural offerings and by the building itself.”

- Mary C. DeFeudis, Benefactor Share your passion for the performing arts by leaving a legacy gift to the theatre so that its future is secure for generations to come.

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The following suggestions are based on comments from our patrons. We hope that you take these into consideration so that everyone may enjoy the show in comfort without distractions or interruptions.

• Please refrain from taking any photos or videos of the performance, these acts are prohibited in our general policies.

• Please remove your hat so that patrons behind you can see.

• Please limit heavy perfumes or colognes; others around you may be allergic.

• If you must leave your seat during a performance, please do so as quietly as possible.

• Please be kind and stay until after the cast bows. The performers work extremely hard to give the public an enjoyable show. It would be greatly appreciated if you share your enthusiasm!

The Hanover Theatre is proud to partner again with the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks, Theatre Development Fund, HMEA's Autism Resource Central and VSA Massachusetts to offer our second annual sensory-friendly performance. This performance on December 18, 2016 is intended as a unique theatre experience for individuals and families impacted by autism. The performance will happen in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

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A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. User must be 18 or older or have parental permission to participate. By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. Service is available on most carriers. Message and data rates may apply. Donations are collected for the benefit of “The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts” by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP.

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Your Event Takes Center Stage Treat your group to a truly memorable event. Our new function spaces can accommodate social gatherings as well as corporate meetings and private events including: • fundraisers • breakfasts, luncheons, appetizers, buffets, dinners, cocktail parties • networking or staff socials • donor & client appreciation events • weddings, ceremonies, celebrations • bar and bat mitzvahs For more information contact Mark Steina, special events coordinator at 508.471.1799 or mark@thehanovertheatre.org

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THEATRE POLICIES & OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION The following is presented to inform our patrons and to maintain an orderly and thriving 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/faq.

Booking Protect: You can protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a new 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.

Accessible Seating: The Hanover Theatre is committed to providing access and an enjoyable visit of 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. It is the intent of the theatre to comply with all ADA provisions where practical.

Box Office Sales: Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for ticket discounts. Please contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 for information, or you are welcome to purchase single tickets to any upcoming shows in several other ways: 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 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 just prior to curtain time.

Groups: Attending the theatre is even more fun when you bring a group. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a discount. Please contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 for information.

Assistive Listening Devices: Devices are available from the house manager. 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 when borrowing an assistive listening device.

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 same by covering lobby signage which lists the standard policy. All members of the press or media must receive advance authorization from the PR department (PR@thehanovertheatre.org) to use cameras or recording devices inside the theatre and must display identification of same.

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 theatre lobby.

Children: All patrons MUST have a valid ticket.

Parents are discouraged from bringing children under 5 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 5 to the theatre.

Concessions: Please do not bring outside food and drinks to the theatre. Snacks and beverages will be available for sale in the lobby. Depending on the performance, drinks may be brought into the seating areas, but food is prohibited.

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 by calling or visiting the box office and may be used by the recipient in full or partial payment for event tickets. Gift certificates cannot be used in online transactions. If used in a continued

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Did you know? We offer discounts on most shows for groups of 10+.

No deposit required! To learn more, contact Diane Pieciak at 508.930.2424 or diane@thehanovertheatre.org.

THEATRE POLICIES & OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION telephone sale, the gift certificate MUST be mailed to the box office before the tickets purchased will be mailed to the customer. Alternately, tickets can be held at the box office and the gift certificate redeemed in person at any point up to the curtain time of the performance(s) purchased.

Inclement Weather Policy: The nature of touring performance schedules is such that it is generally impossible for us to reschedule cancelled performances. Therefore, with very rare exceptions, our policy is that the show will go on regardless of the weather as long as the performers are able to perform. Please make travel plans in accordance with anticipated weather conditions, but please DO NOT endanger yourself.

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.

Rental of the Theatre and Event Spaces: The Hanover Theatre is available for appropriate organizations and for appropriate activities.

Please contact Mark Steina, special events coordinator, at 508.849.9423 or mark@ thehanovertheatre.org for further information.

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.

Resale of Tickets for Profit: Ticketholders 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.

Tax Deductible Donations: As the theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, donations to The Hanover Theatre are tax-deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Please consult with your tax professional.

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 to usher or provide other administrative assistance to the organization, please contact David MacArthur Jr. at 508.471.1764 for details.

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