Executive Producer Hugh Hallinan 

Presents: 

 

THE SANTA STORY

 

WRITTEN BY

PHILL HILL

 

DIRECTOR

FRANK ROOT

CHOREOGRAPHER

CASSIE CARROLL

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

ARON SMITH

COSTUME DESIGNER

LESLEY NEILSON-BOWMAN

SET DESIGNER

ROBERT ANDERSEN

LIGHTING DESIGNER

AXEL HAMMERMAN

 

 

MEET THE CAST

 

ANDREA PANE

(Chris Kringle)

Andrea Pane is elated to be back for the TYA Christmas show this year after a season off! He graduated with a BFA in Acting from the University of Connecticut, completed a directing internship at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and has studied Commedia Dell’Arte with Antonio Fava in Italy. He’s been acting and directing with DCT since 2008: recent credits include Little Mermaid, Sherlock Holmes and the Haunted Cabaret, Rudolph, Princess and the Frog, Little Witches, Dracula Goes to High School, The Christmas Elf, Goldilocks, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and more. In the 2019-2020 he directed and starred in MST Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat, as well as Three Pigs. Thanks to Sarah, my family, my dogs, Luan, Frank, Phill, and to the Hallinans for their unwavering support!

 

CORINNE MARSHALL

(Jackie Frost)

Corinne is back for another children’s show at the Cabaret. Some of her past credits with the CCT include, Little Witches (Malice), Rumpelstiltskin (Queen Avarice), Princess and the Frog (Queen Desiree), Sleeping Beauty (Sorsha), Goldilocks (Mama Bear), Pinocchio (The Blue Fairy), Cinderella (Cinderella), James and the Giant Peach (Aunt Sponge), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present). See what’s next for Corinne at  corinnemarshallactor.com

 

CARLY JURMAN

(Mrs. Kringle)

Past credits include Something Rotten (Curtain Call), The Donkey Show (American Repertory Theatre), West Side Story, The Who’s Tommy, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Turtle Lane Playhouse), and South Pacific (Reagle Music Theatre). Carly recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and was nominated in 2019 for an Off-West End Award for her solo show,Unlovable. She has trained and performed internationally in theatre, dance and physical performance.

 

ASHLEY DEPASCALE

(Shiver)

Ashley is thrilled to be back on the Cabaret stage where she has been performing since 2008 both in the Theatre for Young Audiences and the Main Stage. Some of her favorite past productions include Sleeping Beauty, The Christmas Elf, Little Red Riding Hoods, Princess and the Pea, James & the Giant Peach, Princess and the Frog, The Man in Black, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat among others. Ashley holds a BFA in drama from the University of Connecticut where she appeared in several Connecticut Repertory Theatre Productions. Additionally, Ashley has performed for Hershey Entertainment as well as a number of local commercials. Special thanks to her family, Hugh, Susan, the cabaret staff and actors for their constant love and support.

 

MAX HELFAND

(Tinsel)

Past credits include 1984, The Full Monty (DCT); 1776, Twelfth Night (Connecticut Repertory Theatre); Woyzeck (University of Connecticut); Into the Woods (Curtain Call); and The Drowsy Chaperone (The Wilton Playshop). Other favorite roles include Edna in Hairspray and P.T. Barnum in Barnum. Max has previously studied at the Circle in the Square Theatre School and the University of Connecticut.

 

SARA WINANT

(Jackie Frost u/s)

Sara Winant is beyond excited to be back on stage! Sara was last seen on the DCT stage as Cupid in the production of Rudolph! Other favorite DCT credits include Grace Farrell in Annie, ensemble in Legally Blonde, Sister Act!, and Mamma Mia! When not on stage Sara can be found in her classroom teaching history to a very captive audience. To the cast of Santa Story: thank you for taking me in to make some holiday magic. Special thanks to Alex, Mom, Dad, and Grace for your endless love and support!

 

SCENES

 

ACT I 

Scene 1: The Ice Caves (Holly Jolly Christmas, Bad Reputation) 

Scene 2: Kringle’s Shop (Can’t Buy Me Love)  

Scene 3: North Pole Shop (I Wish) 

Scene 4: North Pole Shop 

Scene 5: North Pole (Heroes)

 

ACT II

Scene 1: Outside First House 

Scene 2: Inside First House

Scene 3: North Pole Shop (Total Eclipse of the Heart)

Scene 4: Outside House (Right Now)

Scene 5: North Pole (Rock & Roll Christmas)

 

 

PRODUCTION STAFF

 

Director

Frank Root

Choreographer

Cassie Carroll

Musical Director

Aron Smith

Production Stage Manager

Sarah Hooper

Assistant Director

Ashley DePascale

Costume Designer

Lesley Neilson-Bowman

Set Designer

Robert Andersen

Lighting Designer

Axel Hammerman

Sound Engineer

Matt Feeney

Head Carpenter

Matt Eastman

Scenic Artist

Tamar Klausner, Kristin Hottin

Dressers

Krista Rocco, Thomas Gordon

Stage Hand

Eric Nesmith

 

THEATRE STAFF

 

Executive Producer

Hugh Hallinan

Producer, Artistic Director

Phill Hill

Bookkeeper

Karen Rizzo

Box Office Manager

Matt Mihalcsik

Social Media Specialist

Robert Peterpaul

Box Office Staff

Jason Parry

House Manager

Vicki Keiffer-Rinkerman

Concessions, Merchandise

Kena Dudac, Angel Menendez

Custodial Services

Connecticut Commercial Facilities Services, LLC

Website and Graphic Design

The Bananaland