A Christmas Carol 2025
Cast & Creative Team Bios
Cast & Creative Team bios are Alphabetical by Last Name
CHRIS BARDIZBANIAN (Young Scrooge) is elated to be part of A Christmas Carol for his 3rd year. He is a seventh grader at Burncoat Middle School in Worcester. Recent roles include, Narrator (Romeo and Juliet), Narrator (Universe and Other Stuff), Bert (Mary Poppins Jr.), Scarecrow (The Wizard of Oz), Marty the Zebra (Madagascar-A Musical Adventure Jr), The Kid (Casey At The Bat), Big Bad Wolf (Mother Goose Inc.) and General Mayhem (Totally Awesome!). He enjoys singing, acting, playing the piano, and soccer. Chris is also an active student at The Hanover Theatre Conservatory. Chris is thrilled to step into “Young Scrooge’s” shoes again, except this time with a new set and new music! He would like to thank his family and teachers for their guidance and support. Chris would also like to express his gratitude to the show’s directors for giving him the opportunity to be part of this wonderful production. He hopes you will love the show as much as he does!
AMY BARKER* (Charwoman) is delighted to return to the beautiful Hanover Theatre after appearing in A Christmas Carol in 2023! Other select credits include A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park With George and Merrily We Roll Along (Huntington Theatre), Noises Off (Lyric Stage Company), Network (Umbrella Arts), [title of show] and The Prom (SpeakEasy Stage Company), Full Monty, Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Little Women (Greater Boston Stage Company), Shrek and James and the Giant Peach (Wheelock Family Theatre), Hello, Dolly! and Full Monty (Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre), Fun Home (The Company Theatre) and Nine (North Shore Music Theatre). A native Texan, Amy began her professional career as an opera-singing plum for Very Fine Fruit Juice. Proud member of AEA. Much love to her family!
ANGELINA BOLENTINI (Tiny Tim) is thrilled to be making her debut in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! She recently appeared on the main stage as a Reindeer in The Nutcracker. Angelina is a third grader at The Rectory School in Pomfret, CT, where she sings in the chorus and plays piano. She speaks English and Portuguese fluently and is currently learning French and Spanish. Angelina loves singing, learning new lyrics, reading, writing her own stories in a journal, ballet, and playing outside. She enjoys watching movies, and her favorite is “The Greatest Showman.” She has worked very hard for this role and dreams of building a career in the performing arts. She is excited to share her first principal stage appearance with all of you!
GAIL ASTRID BUCKLEY+ (Costume Designer) is happy to return for her 18th year with A Christmas Carol. Recent designs include Flight for New England Conservatory, and the 176th Hasty Pudding Show, 101 Damnations. Upcoming work includes the 177th Hasty Pudding Show, Salooney Tunes. Gail has received two Elliot Norton Awards and two IRNE Awards for Costume Design. Gail is a proud member of United Scenic Artists.
MAGGIE M. CLARK (Belle) is beyond thrilled to be returning to A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. Most recently she was a Resident Artist at English Musicals Korea in Paju, South Korea. Select credits include All Shook Up (Reagle Music Theatre), A Christmas Carol (The Hanover Theatre), Memphis (Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center), Clue: The Musical (Weathervane Playhouse) and Kentucky (Pittsburgh Playhouse). Point Park University BFA Musical Theatre. Thanks to the entire cast, crew & creative team, YOU Talent, and my family. Insta: @maggiemclark99
LAURA D. DEGIACOMO* (Millie, Fred’s wife) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre for her 17th 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 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!
SHELLY FAWSON (Suzannah) is delighted to spend another holiday season at The Hanover Theatre! This year will be her 8th year with 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 and Thomas!
GERALD FRENTZ (Technical Director) Gerald is pleased to be working with The Hanover Theatre Company for the first time on this annual Dicken’s classic. He’s especially pleased to be teaming up once again with longtime collaborator Kelly Tighe. Throughout his career, Gerald has contributed to a wide array of Broadway and regional theater, television, and live events, serving in a variety of technical and creative roles. Broadway highlights include Aladdin (Associate Technical Supervisor), Ragtime (2009 revival, Lead Carpenter/Installation Supervisor), Follies (2011 revival, Lead Carpenter/Installation Supervisor), Paradise Square (Production Carpenter/Consultant), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Lead Carpenter/Installation Supervisor). International work features roles as Associate Production Manager for Aladdin (London/Australia) and Technical Director for 42nd Street (Asia). Domestic touring highlights include Head Carpenter for Hamilton (“And Peggy” Tour, San Francisco), Technical Director for Emojiland, and Advance Carpenter for Hamilton (“And Peggy” and “Philip” National Tours), as well as Advance Carpenter for Hamilton (“Angelica” Tour, Puerto Rico).
STEVE GAGLIASTRO* (Composer, Music Director, Mr. Fezziwig, and more) is humbled to return to A Christmas Carol opposite his wife, Annie Kerins. Steve was featured in the recently released James L. Brooks film “Ella McKay” with Jaime Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson and Albert Brooks. Watch for him in “Spirited,” Pasek & Paul’s retelling of A Christmas Carol starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell 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: “Don’t Look Up”, “American Hustle”, “Eva”, “Ted 2”. Steve holds a BA in Music Education from UMASS, Amherst and is a Professor of Visual and Performing Arts at Worcester State University. Proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. Many thanks to the entire staff and administration, especially Troy Siebels for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Special shout out to Annie Kerins, without whom I could not have done this; Taavon Gamble, Sean Redrow, Jim Rice, the entire company including cast, stage management, backstage, front of house crews and our dedicated organ team. “Memento Vivere.” For Douglas Leland.
TAAVON GAMBLE^ (Choreographer) he/him Off Broadway: Pericles (Classic Stage/Fiasco Theater); Upside Down (AMT Theater). Regional: Fun Home (Huntington Theatre Company); La Cage Aux Folles, Cold War Choir Practice, A Christmas Carol (Trinity Rep); The Prom (Elliot Norton nomination), A Strange Loop (SpeakEasy Stage); Boulevard of Bold Dreams (Greater Boston Stage Company); The Little Mermaid (Reagle Music Theatre); The Color Purple, Hair (White Plains Performing Arts Center); Ain’t Misbehavin’, Sister Act (Peach State Summer Theatre); Pippin (Jean’s Playhouse); A Chorus Line, All Shook Up (Arundel Barn Playhouse); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Gamm Theatre); West Side Story, Chicago (Bigfork Summer Playhouse). Educational: Brown/Trinity, Brown University, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Point Park University, University of California Santa Barbara. taavongamble.com @taavongamble
ISABEL GONZALEZ-WEBSTER (Belinda Cratchit) is very excited to be making her debut in A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. She has attended The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for over three years and enjoys performing in recitals at Nelson Place Elementary, in Worcester, where she is a fourth grader. Isabel likes to swim, dance, and do gymnastics. An avid drawer, she and her mom created a work of art (drawing/multi-media), presented at the Worcester Craft Center’s exhibition “I’ve Known Rivers,” where she was the center’s youngest artist ever featured. Additional activities Isabel is involved with include learning the saxophone, being a member of the “mutt-agree club” (where with the group she helped raise $1,000 for animals affected by the California wildfires), and afterschool, she is also part of The Black Excellence program.
ANNIE KERINS* (Mrs. Fezziwig, Associate Director, Associate Choreographer) is happy to be back for her 17th season at The Hanover Theatre. The opportunity to play a small part creating this year’s new production has been incredibly meaningful. Annie was last seen on the main stage as a featured vocalist opposite Dr. Kleefield on the Mighty Wurlitzer. Off-Broadway: Looking for Billy Haines (Theatre Row). Regional: Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Majestic Theater), Romancing the Throne (Goodspeed Opera House), The Crucible (The Hanover Theatre Repertory), Shrek (Wheelock Family Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie (GBSC) and The Rocky Horror Show (Foothills Theatre). Film/TV credits: “A Book by Their Cover” (Continental Shoemakers), “The Food That Built America” (The History Channel), “Out of Body” available on Amazon, “Central Intelligence” (Warner Brothers/New Line Cinema), and “The Devil You Know” by Jenji Kohan. Annie was the project coordinator for the theatre’s debut album “Holidays at The Hanover Theatre Volume 1,” music directed by her on and offstage husband, Steve Gagliastro. She is a graduate of The Hartt School and a proud member of AEA. For Tony Annicone.
MATT KRAUS+ (Sound Design) Broadway: Liza’s at the Palace…, Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter to Broadway, Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony. Off Broadway: Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (New Victory), Caucasian Chalk Circle, 50 Shades!, Stage Struck and Spotlight Bar onboard Princess Cruises. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Guthrie Theater, St. Louis Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Walnut Street, and Barrington Stage. Matt has also been the audio coordinator for remote shoots of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Matt toured the world with Liza Minnelli as her sound designer for 6 years. He has won an Emmy Award for his work on Disney’s Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall which is streaming on Disney+.
AIDAN LEVINSON (Young Ebenezer) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre for their annual production of A Christmas Carol. A Massachusetts-based regional performer, Aidan graduated from Elon University in 2023 with a BFA in Acting and a BA in Music. Recent credits include Pippin (Studio Theatre Tierra de Sol), Madagascar: A Musical Adventure (North Shore Music Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Monument Arts & Cultural Center), Amélie (Stonehill Theatre Company). Select Film credits include: “Summer Interlude,” “The Getaway,” and “Sonnet IV.” This summer, Aidan appeared in the independent feature film “Ten Dates with Anna Marie.” Aidan would like to thank the entire creative team for this fantastic production and hopes you enjoy the show. aidanlevinson.me
JOHN LITTLE* (Scrooge) is delighted to return to The Hanover Theatre for his fourth season. National and International Tours include Cabaret, A Christmas Carol and Crazy for You. Off-Broadway credits include King of the Jews, Hamlet, Shadowlands and Poetic License. Regional credits include My Fair Lady (Pittsburgh Public), Major Barbara (Yale Rep), Noises Off (Portland Stage), Glimmerglass (Goodspeed) and ten seasons at the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. Television credits include “Law and Order” and “Boardwalk Empire”. Earlier this year he appeared in Top Hat at Surflight Theatre and The Mousetrap at Barnstormers Theatre. He has narrated dozens of books for Recorded Books and the Library of Congress. John is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and lives in New York.
SARAH MACINTYRE* (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to join this year’s A Christmas Carol. She’s no stranger to Dickens’s classic, but this will be her first Carol with The Hanover Theatre. A career theater maker, you may have most recently seen her in the role of production manager of JMAC Worcester, as well as stage management roles with Central Square Theatre, Moonbox Productions, and THT Rep. Proud LAMDA graduate and member of Actors’ Equity. Much love to PH, friends, and family.
TAKAAKI MATSUMOTO* (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come), a Japanese-born musical actor, began his career in opera before transitioning to musical theatre. He earned both a Master of Music and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Longy School of Music. Opera credits include La Traviata with Opera North. Since moving into musicals, he has performed with Franklin Performing Arts in Tarzan (Father), The Little Mermaid, and Bright Star. At The Hanover Theatre, he appeared in A Christmas Carol as Dick Wilkins and returns this season in the production. Beyond theatre, Takaaki is an accomplished magician and the creator of a YouTube channel, Team TAKA, where he shares music and magic with a growing international audience. His poetry has also been exhibited at Franklin Sculpture Park, highlighting his diverse artistic voice.
ANDY MCLEAVEY* (Dick Wilkins) is thrilled to make his Hanover debut! Credits include Heartbreak Hotel and The Sound Of Music (Theatre By The Sea), Dames At Sea (Bucks County Playhouse), Swan Lake in Blue (Greater Boston Stage Company), The Boys From Syracuse (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company), Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Rev Theatre), 42nd Street (Tropicana Atlantic City), and toured Germany with Kammeroper Köln. This holiday season he’s excited to be in Worcester to perform at The Hanover Theatre, having previously appeared in town at Foothills Theatre in Evita and The Rocky Horror Show. Thanks to Tim, Mom, Dad, Ellie, and The Hanover team!
SARAH MILNAMOW (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to be joining the cast of A Christmas Carol this year, having seen the show for the very first time when she was a student at Lincoln Street Elementary School. National Tour: Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Regional: The Sound of Music (John W. Engeman Theater), Fiddler on the Roof (A.C.T. of CT, Argyle), A Christmas Carol (Hartford Stage), The Fantasticks (Jean’s Playhouse), The Tattooed Lady (Goodspeed Opera House). Hartt School BFA Musical Theatre. Love and thanks to everyone at The Hanover, Mom, Dad, Emily, Matthew, and the Worcester community she grew up in that helped her chase her dreams. IG: @sarah.mils
BILL MOOTOS* (Timothy) is delighted to return to The Hanover Theatre in the role of Timothy! Most recently, Bill has been seen in Trinity Repertory’s La Tempestad, Umbrella Stage Company’s Network (Elliot Norton Award nominee), and Dial M for Murder at Greater Boston Stage Company. Regional credits include Lyric Stage Company, Central Square Theater, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, Wheelock Family Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, Moonbox Productions, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Ivoryton Playhouse, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Gloucester Stage, and many others. Some of his film appearances include “The Holdovers,” “Little Women,” “Boston Strangler,” “Don’t Look Up,” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” He is the recipient of 2 IRNE Awards for Best Actor. Bill serves on the National Board of SAG-AFTRA, and is a proud member of AEA.
CHARLIE MORRISON+ (Lighting Designer)National/international tours: The Cher Show, 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 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, ACT of Connecticut, 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. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design. cmlighting.com
JONAH MOURA (Newsboy, Ignorance) has appeared in several performances at the Oxford Community Center: The Enchanted Bookshop (Frankenstein and Timmy) and The Enchanted Bookshop Christmas (Dr. Dolittle). He is more than excited to make his debut at The Hanover Theatre in A Christmas Carol. He is in the third grade at Swanson Intermediate in Auburn, MA. Jonah especially loves to get a laugh while onstage. He likes to play tennis, making rubber band bracelets, cliff jumping in Jamaica, reading, and learning to play the guitar, in addition to collecting rocks and gems. Jonah was very proud to be chosen as a Buddy for the Special Olympics Unified Games in town to work with younger students as a buddy mentor.
DAN PRIOR* (Fred) is thrilled to join The Hanover Theatre for his first production of A Christmas Carol! Area credits include Lyric Stage: Assassins, Preludes, Little Shop of Horrors. Wellesley Rep: The Liar, Three Sisters. New Repertory: 1776, Fiddler on the Roof. Cape Repertory: Fun Home. Reagle Music Theatre: Carousel, Wonderful Town, Kiss Me Kate. Theatre by the Sea: The Music Man. Greater Boston Stage: The Irish and How They Got That Way. Moonbox Productions: Parade, Cabaret, Barnum. Bad Habit Productions: A Man of No Importance. A Boston based actor, writer and musician, Dan graduated from Ithaca College in Performance and Education. All his love to his wife and sons. Website: danprior.com
ABBY RAY* (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning for their third production of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. Previous credits include Curious George and the Golden Meatball, A Christmas Carol, Kinky Boots, Little Shop of Horrors, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Cinderella, Smokey Joe’s Café, A Year with Frog and Toad, and Mamma Mia! (North Shore Music Theater). They received a BFA in Theater Arts with a concentration in Stage Management from Salem State University in 2020. Abby is delighted to share this beautifully haunting tale about the true spirit of Christmas with you all this holiday season. She is so grateful for the opportunity to return to the world of theatre and thanks her family for their endless love and support.
TERANCE REDDICK* (Bob Cratchit)is a multifaceted performer and educator. He made his Broadway debut in the last revival of Les Misérables, bringing his passion for musical theatre to the stage. Alongside his performance career, Reddick is a dedicated personal trainer and voice teacher, helping others achieve their fitness and vocal goals. With over two decades of experience, he blends artistry and wellness in his unique approach.
BRAD REINKING* (The Ghost of Jacob Marley) is ghoulishly delighted to haunt The Hanover Theatre for his 8th holiday season in Worcester! Regional credits include Trinity Repertory Company, North Shore Music Theatre, Rochester Opera House, Lyric Stage Company, Commonwealth Shakespeare, Wagon Wheel Theatre and many others. Outside of performing, Brad is an award winning director, choreographer and theatre educator. Currently, he serves on staff at The Company Theatre and Wheelock Family Theatre. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Brad lives in Boston with his partner, Drew, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Belle. For more information, please visit bradreinking.com.
CHANNING RION (Lucy) is the founder of Cloverstone Productions, where she recently wrote, directed, and produced her debut feature film “In Another Life,” a romantic comedy musical set in Boston featuring her original songs, scheduled to premiere worldwide in 2027. In addition to her work in film, Channing has performed in numerous theatrical productions throughout Boston, including her fourth season here at The Hanover Theatre and her recent debut of Library Lion at Adam Theater. She sends her deepest gratitude to her friends and family—every bow she takes is for them.
LILLIAN ROGERS (Ghost of Christmas Past) is honored and excited to reprise her role for her fifth production of A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre. She is a senior and recently played Laurie Williams in Chelmsford High School’s production of Oklahoma. Other favorite roles include Sophie (Mamma Mia), Belle (Beauty and the Beast) and Anya (Anastasia). She is grateful to Troy, Annie, and Steve for this magical opportunity! She would like to thank her family and friends for their never-ending love and support while she follows her musical theatre dreams.
MARTA RYMER* (Fiddler, Laundress) she/her is delighted to spend another holiday season at The Hanover Theatre! Recent credits include, National Tour: Once (Apex Touring). Regional: American Mariachi (Two River Theatre), Five on Fire (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), American Mariachi (PCPA), 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. With love and thanks to Mike, mom, Shawn, and all her loved ones for their support! martarymer.com
SAMARTH SHENOY (Peter Cratchit) is a fifth-grade student at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury, MA, who likes to cook. He participates in a variety of activities including soccer, karate (2nd degree brown belt), watercolors (his new favorite medium), and just started playing saxophone. He made his debut in A Christmas Carol in 2023 playing the role of Tiny Tim for two consecutive years.
CHARLOTTE SIEBELS (Martha Cratchit) is a ninth grade student at Shrewsbury High School. She enjoys being a part of the theatrical community and is looking forward to performing again. Charlotte last appeared in A Christmas Carol in 2024 (Youth Ensemble). She has participated in the Youth Summer Program with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the past five years (most recently in Guys and Dolls) and continues to take acting and improv classes. She played Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Oak Middle School. When not in school, she sings in the freshman choir and with the Worcester Children’s Chorus. She also enjoys being in the improv club and working on the school newspaper.
JANE SIEBELS* (Production Stage Manager) is excited to return to A Christmas Carol, having worked on it with Troy in several venues off and on since 1996! As THT Rep’s Resident Stage Manager, performing next door at the JMAC, recent shows have included Doubt, The Crucible and the Edgar Allan Poe Double Header, which also toured to Gloucester Stage Co. Past theaters include the Huntington, SpeakEasy Stage, Stoneham Theatre, BPT, the Pearl, American Stage Festival, Florida Studio Theatre, the Asolo, and the Vineyard Playhouse. Jane is also Co-Chair of the Shrewsbury Cultural Council and, by day, a Children’s Librarian at Shrewsbury Public Library.
TROY SIEBELS (Director) serves as main stage artistic director and VP of programming for The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory, after stepping down as President and CEO in December 2024, 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 700 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 and MassCreative. Troy also served as a member of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, to which he was 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 twenty productions of his adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
TYLER SIMAHK* (Topper) is very excited to be making his debut at The Hanover Theatre. International: Sister Act International – Asia (Pablo). Regional Theatre: Speakeasy Stage Co.: Allegiance (Frank Suzuki), Fun Home (Roy). Lyric Stage Co.: Company (Paul), Fast Company (Francis), Peter and the Starcatcher (Prentiss), The Great Leap (Manford). Tyler graduated with a BFA from Emerson College in Boston. Special thanks to the whole family and my partner in crime Britt!
ELLIE STODDARD (Fan, Want) is excited to be joining this year’s production of A Christmas Carol. As a Hanover Theatre Conservatory student Ellie appeared in Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale, Legally Blonde Jr., and Guys and Dolls. Ellie is a student at West Tatnuck Elementary, in Worcester, where she is involved in West Tatnuck Live, the school’s newspaper and broadcast club. Ellie loves writing stories, reading and taking care of animals. Ellie and her family lived in Costa Rica for 2 months in 2023, and she is lucky to be returning this January!
CAMILLA TASSI (Projections Designer) is a NYC-based projection designer and musician from Florence, Italy. Design credits include Falling Out of Time (Carnegie Hall), King Arthur (Lincoln Center, Juilliard415), American Railroad (Silkroad Ensemble Tour), SANDRA (TheaterWorks Hartford), Fires in the Mirror (Baltimore Center Stage), Adoration (Beth Morrison Projects+LA Opera), Lehman Trilogy (Capital Rep), Malhaar (Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Master Chorale), The Extinctionist (Heartbeat Opera), Elijah Reimagined (Kennedy Center), Iphigénie en Tauride (Boston Baroque), La bohème (Music Academy of the West), THE HUNT (Miller Theater), SEACHANGE (Miami City Ballet), and Alcina (Yale Opera). Broadway: Illinoise, Associate. She has sung with groups including the Yale Schola Cantorum and NY Philharmonic. Tassi has guest lectured at institutions including Princeton, Dartmouth, Penn State, Yale and Pratt. 2022 Burry Fredrik design award, 2025 Connecticut Critics Circle Winner. Tassi holds degrees in computer science, music, and projection design. Yale Design MFA. camillatassi.com IG: camtassi
KELLY JAMES TIGHE+ (Scenic Design) Selected National tours/Off Broadway credits: The Cher Show, Martin Luther on Trial, The Most Reluctant Convert, The Fantasticks, The Great Divorce, Movin’ Out, Cats, Shear Madness, Shadowlands, Almost Heaven. Kelly has worked regularly at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill playhouse where his designs include Jersey Boys, A Jolly Holiday, Songs for a New World, Pete ’n’ Keely, Beehive, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Kelly’s work has been seen at the 5th Avenue Theatre, TUTS, Ogunquit Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse, Laguna Playhouse, Center Repertory Co., Gulfshore Playhouse, Slow Burn Theatre, Woodloch Pines Resort, and others. Awards and recognitions: Drama-Logue, SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, Dean Goodman Critic’s Choice, SF Bay Shellie Award. Online at KJTdesign.com.
SOFIA VOLOSHINOV (Youth Ensemble) is ecstatic to be returning to perform on The Hanover Theatre stage! Sofia lives in Brimfield, and is 15 years old, and in her sophomore year of homeschool. Her favorite roles include Margot in The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program, Legally Blonde, Mimi in this summer’s production of Guys and Dolls, and Violet Beauregarde in the Theatre Guild of North Brookfield’s Wonka. She has also been featured in Annie and Matilda. Besides theater, Sofia enjoys countless hours dancing on Limelight Dance Center’s competitive team. She would like to thank her family, friends, and vocal coach for their constant support. She appreciates the cast and crew for making this show a great experience.
KAI B. WHITE* (Ghost of Christmas Present) is grateful to make her debut at The Hanover Theatre during such a magical holiday season! Off-Broadway: Titanique (BGV / u/s Seaman/Iceberg, Molly Brown), Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Swing) Select Regional/Cruise: Cinderella (Fairy Godmother – Cape Fear Regional Theatre), The Little Mermaid (Sebastian- Virginia Musical Theatre); Violet (Lula Buffington – TheatreSquared), The Sound of Music (Ensemble, u/s Sister Sophia – Paper Mill Playhouse), Dreamgirls (Effie White – Arrow Rock Lyceum), Grace: A New Musical (Female Swing – Ford’s Theatre), Smokey Joe’s Café (BJ – The Engeman), Hair (Dionne – Cumberland Theatre), Disney Cruise Line (Mainstage Singer). Love always to Nathan and Mosby! KaiBWhite.com and @kaibwhite on social media platforms!