
A Christmas Carol: The Musical
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Book by MIKE OCKRENT
& LYNN AHRENS
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Original Choreography by Susan Stroman
Originally directed by Mike Ockrent
Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment At the Theater at Madison Square Garden
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Charles Dickens's beloved holiday classic brought to life! Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through Christmases past, present, and future. With joyful songs and magical spirits, "A Christmas Carol" reminds us of the true meaning of the season.
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ADDED
on December 20th at 2pm



Jeffrey Baldwin
SCROOGE
JEFFREY BALDWIN (Scrooge) returns to The Players stage. Regional audiences will recall his memorable performances as Max in The Producers, Shrek in Shrek, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, The King in The King and I, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and King Henry II in The Lion in Winter. He can also be seen in HBO MAX’s Ren Faire.

Kaleb Cole
BOB CRATCHIT
KALEB COLE (Bob Cratchit) is honored to bring this beloved role to life. A Huntsville–Houston based actor, director, and choreographer, Kaleb studies Theatre with a Dance minor at SHSU. Recent credits include Stage Right’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mr. Beauregarde), The Players Theatre’s Tuck Everlasting (Carny/Man in Yellow Suit u/s), Hairspray (IQ), and Little Women (Mr. Laurence).

Elissa Myers
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST
ELISSA MYERS (Ghost of Christmas Past) is thrilled to be performing in another show with the Players. You might have seen her in Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas (Rita), and SpongeBob the Musical. Elissa has always loved A Christmas Carol for its message of care for all humans!

Roger Ramirez
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT
ROGER RAMIREZ (Ghost of Christmas Present) wants to thank The Players for letting this guy play with you guys again! 5 years ago I had the privilege of doing my first show here in Conroe CHRISTMAS STORY...from then this a nut got to play so many amazing roles and got to do shows he never thought he would do. Thank you Conroe and I just hope yall let me play some more. I love theater, devoted most of my life to it so a chance to be cast is so awesome to me thank you..hope you enjoy today's performance of Christmas Carol!

Diana Egley
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE
DIANA EGLEY (Blind Hag/Ghost of Christmas Future) has been seen in several Conroe productions, including “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “A Christmas Story”, and “Into the Woods”. Diana volunteers at New Danville , working with adults with disabilities in Willis, their resale store Jazzy Junque, and loves time spent with church and family, especially as “Nana”.

Cameron Jimenez
TINY TIM
CAMERON JIMENEZ (Tiny Tim)is on a journey to someday become a professional singer. As this is my first play, I have always had a passion to cast in a play. To be given the opportunity to cast: "The Christmas Carol," is a wonderful feeling and hope this play will touch hearts during the holidays.

Katt Gilcrease
MARLEY
KATT GILGREASE (Marley) is a veteran film, tv and stage actor. Last seen as Constable in Fiddler on the Roof. Thanks for the opportunity and love always to Susan and Pippy.

Matt Wehring
FRED ANDERSON/YOUNG EBENEZER
MATTHEW WEHRING (Young Ebenezer, Fred Anderson) has an impressive theater background. His performances have graced productions such as Addams Family, Wedding Singer, Little Shop of Horrors, Tuck Everlasting, Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, Spamalot, Tarzan, West Side Story, CLUE, Bright Star, and many more! Matthew extends his heartfelt appreciation to the cast, crew and team. He is profoundly grateful to God, Family and Friends. Sit back and enjoy this holiday classic! Matthew is currently being represented by SPARK TALENT AGENCY.

Zachary Kirk
MR. FEZZIWIG
ZACH KIRK (Mr. Fezziwig) is blessed to back on the Players stage. He has been a member of The Players since 2000. He has portrayed several roles over the years such as Ernie in It's A Wonderful Life, Zeke Foster in White Christmas, Cogsworth in Beauty And The Beast, and Fred Narracott in And Then There Were None. For the latter two roles, Zach was nominated for Montie Awards. He is a Percussionist with the Woodlands Symphony and recently retired from the Conroe Symphony. Zach is married to Jennifer, also a Symphony musician, has three children and three grandsons.

Kimberly Lambright
MRS. FEZZIWIG
KIMBERLY LAMBRIGHT (Mrs. Fezziwig) has lent her voice to more than 30 productions with the Players Theatre Company. Most recently she was in the Owen’s production of Bright Star. Kimberly was a Monties Award winner for her portrayal of Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. Over the years she has served as a Board Member for the Players and even tackled the position of Music Director for 9 to 5 the Musical. Kimberly has been an educator and children's music director for 30 years. However, her greatest delight is sharing the stage and love of music with her daughters, Ashley and Shelby. She thanks God daily for her salvation and opportunities to use her talents.

Violet Holstein
MARTHA CRATCHIT
VIOLET HOLSTEIN (Martha Cratchit) is thrilled to be back in the theatre community! She was an Oompa Loompa in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory last year accompanied by her sister Lillian and her dad Carlos. She would like to thank Aiden, Meli, and her family for guiding her through this experience.

Tim King
MR. SMYTHE/MR. HAWKINS/OLD JOE
TIM KING (Mr. Smythe/Mr. Hawkins/Old Joe) is happy to be trodding the boards again. You may have seen him as Elisha Whitney in "Anything Goes" here at the Owen. Tim started acting at age 9 with the Los Angeles Opera Company. Enjoy the show.

Lillian Holstein
JONATHON/FAN
LILLIAN HOLSTEIN (Jonathan/Fan) is thrilled to be in her first show with The Players. Her previous shows include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (oompa loompa/ensmble), and Hadestown (ensemble). She thanks her family for supporting her and bringing her back and forth between rehearsals. Outside of theatre Lillian loves cats and has three. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Madison Seaman
GRACE SMYTHE
MADISON SEAMAN (Ensemble) is thrilled to appear in A Christmas Carol at the Owen Theatre. Her past performances include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The SpongeBob Musical. Madison also plays trumpet, enjoys softball and rock climbing, and is currently portraying Debra Morris in So You Want to Be a Cheerleader at McCullough Jr. High.

Hilda Micklethwaite
MRS. MOPS
HILDA MICKLETHWAITE (Mrs. Mops) loves dance, music, pickleball, hiking, walking and international travel. She was last seen on this stage in the 2023 Players production of Holiday Inn Musical. She gets her dancing genes from her Dad who at 93 still boogies like he’s 30! Dancing and singing fills their joyous souls!

Sadie Blair
EMILY
SADIE BLAIR (Emily) is excited to be returning to The Players stage for her third production of A Christmas Carol! You may have also seen her recently in Fiddler on the Roof as Chava, Rocky Horror Picture Show as an Usherette, and The Little Mermaid as Allana. She hopes you enjoy the show! Happy Holidays!

Luca Topini
YOUNG MARLEY
LUCA TOPINI (Young Marley) is very excited to play in his first ever theatre performance for A Christmas Carol and will be seen playing young Jacob Marley.

Kennedy Rockwell
MRS. CRATCHIT
KENNEDY ROCKWELL (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to play Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol! Her love of acting began at age six as the Munchkin General in The Wizard of Oz. A longtime member of Conroe Community Theatre and Crighton Kidz, she has appeared in Shrek the Musical and Miracle on 34th Street. She thanks her family and friends for their love and support.

Logan Goff
CHILDHOOD SCROOGE
LOGAN GOFF (Childhood Scrooge), 12, is excited to appear in A Christmas Carol. He has performed most recently in Fiddler on the Roof at the Owen, as well as at the University of Houston, McMurry University, and more. Logan is working on publishing his first children’s book and enjoys photography, storytelling, and creative adventures on and off the stage.

Kaia Jones
SALLY ANDERSON
KAIA JONES (Sally Anderson) would like to mention, this is my first production and I am absolutely stoked to play Sally Anderson in A Christmas Carol, and work alongside all these incredible people!

Rusty Groos
SCROOGE’S FATHER
RUSTY GROOS has appeared in 50+ productions including Leading Ladies, Greater Tuna, Tuna Christmas, The Foreigner, Same Time Next Year, Forever Plaid, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Lend Me a Tenor, The Producers, and volunteers for The Players board and Theatre Network of Texas.

Betty Groos
SCROOGE’S MOTHER
BETTY GROOS (Scrooge’s Mother) launched her acting career over sixty years ago, performing in at least one show every thirty years! Most recently she played Steel Magnolias’ Ouiser for the Art Park Players. After portraying Mrs. DuBose in To Kill a Mockingbird (just a short while back), she’s delighted to return to The Players stage.

Terry Woods
GRANNY
TERRY WOODS (Grannies, Ensemble) is part of the cast of "Christmas Carol, the Musical". Last season she was seen in "White Christmas". Terry is a long time member of The Players. She is the Managing Director of C.Kidz Theatre School. She volunteers as often as possible. She states that it is a privilege and a pleasure to be part of a Players production.

Jill Villalobos
POULTERER/ UNDERTAKER

Javier Valenciano
BEADLE/JUDGE
JAVIER VALENCIANO (Beadle / Judge) is originally from south Texas and coming back to theatre as The Beadle after having been in Little Shop of Horrors, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, and others, as well as working with Laredo Theatre Guild Int’l, Laredo Little Theatre, Laredo Institute for Theatrical Education, Laredo Community College Opera Workshop, and Teatro Chicano de Laredo, producing original works by local playwrights.

Ariel Alvarado
ENSEMBLE
ARIEL ALVARADO (Marley’s Acolyte, Abundance & Charity Dancer, Ensemble ) is excited to be apart of The Players production of A Christmas Carol 2025. She has been in musical theatre since 2019 & has done Peter Pan (2020) & West Side Story (2024) at The Crighton Theatre. As well as A Christmas Carol (2019), Rocky Horror Picture Show (2025), & Fiddler on the Roof (2025) here at The Owen. She hopes you will enjoy the show & have a wonderful time watching our talented cast & crew.

Lela Jones
ENSEMBLE
LELA JONES (Marley’s Acolyte, Abundance & Charity Dancer, Ensemble) is my first time being apart of the cast. I was a spotlight volunteer for Stage Right’s Buddy Holly, part of the Colorguard homeschool team, Warriorguard for two years. Eagle Scout in senior year of high school hoping to go to college for 2D animation.

Emery Goff
ENSEMBLE
EMERY GOFF (Ensemble), 9, is delighted to share the stage with her brother, Logan. Emery was most recently seen in Fiddler on the Roof with The Players. A lifelong theater kid, she has grown up surrounded by performances and productions. Emery loves puppies and babies, listening to stories, and bringing her favorite book scenes to life through imaginative play.
























