Witness the classic story as Charles Dickens intended, set to the music of the season. Few things say Christmas as well as this marvelous tale of forgiveness and redemption.
Adapted from the Charles Dickens classic by JaceSon P. Barrus.
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8
Children - $7
AMY ATKINS
(Double Quartet, Poor Wife)
Plaza regulars may remember Amy as Lily in THE SECRET GARDEN and as Laurey in OKLAHOMA!. Other favorite roles include Guenevere in CAMELOT, Fiona in BRIGADOON, and Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Amy holds a BA in Music from Dallas Baptist University, and is a private voice lesson instructor at Smithfield Middle School in Birdville ISD. Amy portrayed Mary in THE PROMISE in Glen Rose this past season, and finds herself (cheerfully!) driving farther and farther from her home in Duncanville to pursue her theatrical ventures. Much love to her mom and all of her friends at PlazaCo. for making this past year something to be treasured!
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AUSTIN SWEARINGEN
(Young Scrooge, Ghost of Christmas Future)
is excited be make his debut on the Plaza stage. He enjoys dancing and performing voices (such as the cowardly lion and yogi bear). He has played as Prince Charming in CINDERELLA, Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ, and Jeff in COURIOUS SAVAGE. “Thanks to my Mom for always telling me to follow my heart!”
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BENAIAH G. WALKER
(Frederick Cratchit)
is greatly enjoying his first role in this Plaza Theatre production. He is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Previous experience includes several Christmas musicals and dramatic instruction at Travis Academy of Fine Arts. He also enjoys playing guitar,cycling and camping.
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CHRISTINE ATWELL
(Mrs. Cratchit)
is overjoyed to return to the Plaza stage! She was previously seen as Lily in Plaza’s SECRET GARDEN. Christine’s eclectic music past includes clarinet performances with the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra and Fort Worth Civic Orchestra and also singing with the Fort Worth Opera Chorus. She is thrilled to have her husband, Jeff, and daughter Lauren officially grafted into the Plaza performing family. I John 3:23.
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DARON COCKERELL
(Double Quartet, Fred's Wife, Laundress)
is honored to be working with Jaceson and Tina again after playing Martha in Plaza's THE SECRET GARDEN. Other recent productions include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Artisan Center Theater. Daron studied Musical Theatre at Texas Wesleyan for three years before transferring to TCU and graduating with a degree in journalism with an emphasis in music. She thanks her family and friends for their unending love and support.
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FAITH MERRIFIELD
(stage manager)
is having a blast sitting back and watching her children Sydney and Sebastian take the spotlight in this show. Her favorite roles include Mary Jane in “Big River” and Ayah in “The Secret Garden”. She is perfectly happy though being known only as “the truffle lady” and is so thankful for the opportunity to use ALL her talents here at Plaza! Thank you to all my friends and family who support me and especially my husband Daniel for letting me live the dream!!
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G. AARON SILER
(Double Quartet, Ghost of Christmas Present)
is so excited to be in A Christmas Carol again. In fact Aaron believes himself to be one of the luckiest persons in the world. Favorite roles include Pap in BIG RIVER, Lazar Wolf in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Dr. Neville Crane in the Plaza recent production of THE SECRET GARDEN. He has a wonderful wife, Milette, and three wonderful kids.
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is very excited to be performing in his 3rd appearance at Plaza. Audiences may recal Greg as Archie in THE SECRET GARDEN and Dr. Einstien in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Other favorite roles include Joesph in JOSEPH … DREAMCOAT, Chauvelin in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and Capt. Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Gregory has performed in film and television and toured 3 consecutive years with The Nation Tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Gregory estimates he has performed on one or another version of CAROL over 200 performances. He would like to thank his mom, Betty, and Dylan and Spencer for all of their patience and support. And finally, Jon, for all the joy he brings to the lives of our family.
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HOLLY MADDOX
(Double Quartet, Belle)
Holly Maddox, a local from Cleburne has always loved the theatre and Plaza is so glad that she has decided to take the plunge and get on stage! Holly is a history and communications major, and has just finished up a year at Baylor and will be transferring to either TCU or SMU in the spring. She loves to run, read, travel, and is a gourmet cook. She is also very proud of her two older brothers who are serving their country in the Armed Forces, and sends her love to them.
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JACESON P. BARRUS
(Ebenezer Scrooge)
says playing here at Plaza Theatre is a dream come true for him. He has spent his life working and performing in the theater and counts Big River, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Lucky Stiff and The Music Man among his favorite productions. In his spare time (what's that?) he loves to watch classic movies and study American Civil War trivia. JaceSon loves to team direct with Tina, his beautiful wife of 14 years and sends his love to his favorite kiddos, Tab, Park, Cam, Edie and Mira.
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is excited to be performing in his second play at the Plaza Theatre in Cleburne. Some of his previous plays include ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. His all time favorite role was Colin in THE SECRET GARDEN. Jacob has performed in other theatres around the area. He is in 9th grade and lives in Granbury, TX. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support.
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JEFF ATWELL
(Double Quartet, Poor Husband)
is also pleased to be making his debut at the Plaza. He would like to thank JaceSon and Tina for this amazing opportunity. Jeff loves getting to work with his wife, Christine, and daughter, Lauren. To his son, Garrett: “Love ya, little guy!”
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JESSICA KELLER
(Elizabeth Fezziwig)
is excited to be making her debut at Plaza Theatre. She is pleased to be in this production with her mom and little sister (break a leg!). Having taken acting classes both locally and in Los Angeles, she is passionate about theatre and is always ready and willing to learn more about the performance field. She was last seen on stage as Miss Maple in THE BUTLER DID IT (S.C.S.). Theatrical credits include OKLAHOMA! (Bass Hall), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (S.C.S.), FUNNY GIRL (C.A.T.S.), FOOTLOOSE (C.A.T.S.) and several others. Jessica was a member/soloist of Cattitudes, a touring ensemble for 2 years. Jessica will be studying at The Savannah College of Art and Design in January. “Thanks to my family and friends for your constant support and love. Philippians 4:13”
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JESSICA KELLER
(Double Quartet, Elizabeth Fezziwig)
is excited to be making her debut at Plaza Theatre. She is pleased to be in this production with her mom and little sister (break a leg!). Having taken acting classes both locally and in Los Angeles, she is passionate about theatre and is always ready and willing to learn more about the performance field. She was last seen on stage as Miss Maple in THE BUTLER DID IT (S.C.S). Theatrical credits include: OKLAHOMA (Bass Hall), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (S.C.S), FUNNY GIRL (C.A.T.S), FOOTLOOSE (C.A.T.S) and several others. Jessica was a member/soloist of Cattitudes, a touring ensemble for 2 years. Jessica will be studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design in January. “Thanks to my family and friends for your constant support and love. Philippians 4:13”
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JON KENNEDY
(Jacob Marley, Undertaker, Double Quartet)
has been active in theatre for three years after years as a retired professional musician. In real life, he works with special needs adults. He has appeared as an actor/musician/music director in Joseph and the Amzaing Technicolor Dreamcoat as keyboardist/Jacob, Fiddler on the Roof as the Rabbi, Forever Plaid as music director and keyboardist, Nunsence as keyboardist, Scarlet Pimpernel as music director and St. Cyr/Jessup, Sound of Music as keyboardist and assistant music director, Secret Garden as assistant music director and Neville Craven, Annie Get Your Gun as music director and Frank Butler, Oklahoma as music director. He first appeared onstage at Plaza as Reverend Harper/Mr. Witherspoon in Arsenic and Old Lace. He looks forward to working with Jason, Tina, Millette, Aaron and a truly wonderful cast that is both very accomplished and very fun to work with. He hopes to enjoy many shows at Plaza Theatre in the future, both as an actor and a musician. A special thanks to my st
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JUDY KELLER
(Mrs. Fezziwig, Charwoman, Georgina, Double Quartet Alto)
is honored to return to Plaza after recently appearing as Mrs. Medlock in THE SECRET GARDEN. She is delighted to be sharing the stage with two of her daughters, Jessica and Julianna. Previous experience includes FOOTLOOSE (C.A.T.S.), THE IMORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Denver, CO.), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (C.A.T.S.), CHRISTMAS CAROL MIRACLE (Artisan), SOUTH PACIFIC (Denver, CO.), ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Denver, CO.), and many others. She toured with the International Singers and was a worship leader at church for several years. “Thanks to my husband Bob for his encouragement and support.” Judy would like to dedicate this performance to the memory of her father Charles.
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JULIANNA KELLER
(The Ghost of Christmas Past, Carol Boy, Turkey Boy)
is delighted to be returning to Plaza after being cast as Mary in THE SECRET GARDEN. She is happy to be sharing the stage with her mom and sister, Jessica. Previous stage experience includes TINY THUMBELINA (C.A.T.S.), THE CRISTMAS CAROL MIRACLE (Artisan), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (C.A.T.S.), THE WIZARD OF OZ (C.A.T.S.), and many others. She has had the leading role in several Graduate films at USC and UCLA and has performed stand-up comedy in a Disney production at the LA Improv Comedy Club. TV: She has appeared on ‘Desperate Housewives’ (no, she’s not allowed to watch it!), Two-and-a-Half Men, and has the lead in an independent film that will be competing at the Sundance Film Festival. Recently, Julianna booked two J.C. Penny Commercials that will be airing this month and/or next month. Julianna is currently a 5th grader at Trinity Valley School. She loves performing and loves horses. She plans to be a Veterinarian someday.
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KATIE RODGERS
(Martha Cratchitt, Leticia Fezziwig)
is a twelve year old, homeschooled seventh grader. She also attends Travis Academy of Fine Arts in Fort Worth, where she studies voice, drama, and piano. Katie is excited to be in her first Plaza production, after portraying a wife in the Carnegie Player’s production of Joseph, Potter’s Secretary It’s a Wonderful Life (in which she also worked backstage), a chorus member in The Music Man, and Janet in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She was also proud to be a part of Cleburne High School’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. Katie is very active in her church youth group, is a member of Cleburne’s swim team, and loves to babysit.
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is very excited to make her Plaza debut! She has previously taken classes at Casa Manana where her favorite role was Mistress Mary in Old MacDonald’s farm. She is currently enrolled at Travis Academy of Fine Arts. Lauren enoys gymnastics and studying Spanish and history at her Mommy’s “homeschool academy”.
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MICHAEL HATCH
(Charles Dickens, Fred)
-- This is Michael’s second performance with the Plaza Theatre. His first role was that of Cord Elam, Federal Marshall in Oklahoma. He is excited to be a part of such a wonderful story and hopes the spirit of the message will dwell in the hearts of those who come to see the play. Michael is a 7th and 8th grade English teacher in Fort Worth ISD and has been a long time resident of the Cleburne area. His interests include the works of Shakespeare and Civil War history.
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MICHAELA PETTY
(Christmas Past)
is a 6th grader who is home-schooled here in Cleburne. Michaela has been acting for some time now. Some of her credits include: Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER (both for Carnegie Players and at the Artisan Theatre in Hurst). Michaela loves acting and people and wants to continue to grow in her talents and skills in this area. Michaela would also love to send her thanks and appreciation to all of the directors and cast that she has worked with in the past and present for the opportunity to perform and the love and support they have shared with her.
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RUSS B. WALKER
(Charity Man #2, Topper)
is honored for the opportunity to get 'back on the boards' at Plaza Theatre. An award-wining theatrical sound and set designer, Mr.Walker has also worked in many roles from radio to stage. Memorable roles, or at least some he can remember, are Orgon in TARTUFFE, DeLacy in FRANKENSTEIN, Joe Stoddard in OUR TOWN, Artie Shaughnessy in HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, & Arlo Gibson in TENDER LIES. He currently resides with his beautiful wife of 17 years, their 5 children, and one bassett hound in Southwest Fort Worth.
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RYLEE HATCH
(Want, Poor Child)
– This is Rylee’s first acting role. She is very excited to be a part of A Christmas Carol. Rylee enjoys being a part of the cast and making new friends. She is an avid reader and loves the Junie B. Jones series. Rylee would like to thank her dad for encouraging her to be a part of the play and for her mom’s love and support.
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is so happy to be doing his first production at Plaza. He has been acting on stage since the age of 5 and LOVES being the center of attention. He loves being in theater with his friends and his favorite shows have been “Curious Savage” and “Bye Bye Birdie”. He absolutely loves everything to do with the military and the FBI and hopes to grow up to be an FBI agent someday. Thank you to my family for letting me be me and “God bless us, God bless us every one!”
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SYNDNEY ANDERSON
(Carol Cratchit, little fan)
is pleased to be doing her third production here at Plaza. She has been seen in “Snow White and the 7 Warts” and “Little Red Riding Boots”, as Lolly Pup. Sydney has been acting on stage since the age of 5 and is absolutely smitten by it! Her favorite shows have been “Annie” and “Cheaper by the dozen”. She plays piano and has been singing since she was 3. She is thrilled to be back to the stage after a bit of a break to help her mommy care for her new baby brother! She is so very thankful for the opportunity to follow her dreams!
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lives in Grandview, Texas with her parents and three older brothers and one older sister. She attends Cleburne Community Christian School and is actively involved with every Christmas and Spring program. She enjoys taking private voice and guitar lessons, seeing Broadway and other local plays in Dallas and other cities. One of her favorite places to go was to Grandbury, Texas to see Grandbury Live and has wanted to be on stage ever since she could talk. Tara is excited to be part of the cast at Plaza Theatre.
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TED UNG
(Charity Man, Mr. Fezziwig)
As he is cuckoo for musicals, Ted is blessed to act at Plaza Theatre Company again. Last seen here as Judge Andrew Carnes in "Oklahoma!", he finished recently a record-breaking run of "No Time for Sergeants" at Artisan Center Theatre in Hurst as The Colonel and Lieutenant Gardella. "To God be the Glory-great things He has done!"
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TOM HANSHEW
(Double Quartet, Fred’s Party Member)
Performing at the Plaza has fulfilled a life-long dream of acting on stage. I have never acted or sung in a choir before coming to the Plaza. I would like to extend my most heartfelt love and gratitude to all those who have endured my entrance into live theater. Before coming to the Plaza I was a Cowboy Entertainer, Musician, Poet, Songwriter, Recording Artist and Published Author. We also operate a breeding operation for registered Galiceno Horses at Godley, Texas. This experience has vastly widened my horizons and greatly increased my circle of dear friends. May God bless you everyone at the Plaza in all your future endeavors.
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