A Christmas Carol Experience

Fairfield Center Stage
Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Center Stage

PRESENTS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL EXPERIENCE

Based on Charles Dickens' Classic Short Story

Artistic Director/ Adaptation Director / Technical Director Musical Director/
CHRISTY McINTOSH- KEVIN PELKEY Composer/ Lyricist
NEWSOM
CLAY ZAMBO

Lighting Designer Choreographer Costume Designer
DON ROWE LINDSAY JOHNSON CHRISTY McINTOSH-

Stage Manager Associate Art Director NEWSOM
STACEY DURRELL KELLEY WRIGHT

Associate Artistic Director Media Manager
BRIAN CROOK BRIAN BISH

Executive Producer
ELI NEWSOM

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CAST

Cast Members

Ebenezer Scrooge Steve Benko, Brian Crook
Jacob Marley
Ghost of Christmas Past Peter Haynes
Ghost of Christmas Present
Ghost of Christmas Future Sana "Prince" Sarr
Bob Cratchit
Mrs. Cratchit Jeff Fulton
Martha Cratchit
Martha Cratchit/ Ghost Guide Swing Robert Alexander, Walt Matis
Peter Cratchit
Belinda Cratchit Greg Hatzis, Todd Santa Maria
Tiny Tim
Stocks / Carol Singer Lisa Dahlstrom, Leslie Uhl
Bonds / Lily's Sister / Carol Singer
Fred / Young Scrooge Ainsley Dahlstrom
Topper
Old Joe Ainsley Novin
Lily
Mrs. Dilber Britton McGrath, Jayden Santos
Belle / Carol Singer/ Fezziwig Dancer
Belle Suraya Noonan, Amelia Uhl
Fan
Mr. Fezziwig / Carol Singer Alternate CJ Newsom, Andrew Venech
Mrs. Fezziwig / Carol Singer
Miss Fezziwig Ken Skjeveland
Turkey Boy
Ignorance Marcelle Morrisey
Want
Ghost Guides Brodey Ott

Bennett Kulback

Jim Hisey

Lindsay Protsko, Maggie Kruse

Cathy Cordero

Gillian Applebaum

Liz Graham

Nikki Adorante, Jillian "JJ" Mitchell

Benjamin Brennan

Marnie Kruse, Natasha Fenster

Ella Magnuson, Zoe Eldredge

Muhammad Ali Sarr

Emery Holden, Zahra Noonan

Cooper Johnson, Lulu Sommer

Emily Seanor, Genevieve Seanor, Ryan Romero

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CAST

Cast Members (continued)

Violin Player McNeil Johnston

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CREW

Crew Members

Director/ Technical Director Kevin Pelkey
Artistic Director/ Adaptation Christy McIntosh-Newsom
Executive Producer
Musical Director/ Composer/ Lyricist Eli Newsom
Choreographer Clay Zambo
Stage Manager Lindsay Johnson
Associate Artistic Director Stacey Durrell
Lighting Designer Brian Crook
Art Director
Social Media Manager Don Rowe
Company Managers Kelley Wright
Assistant Stage Manager
Crew Brian Bish
Kristi Adorante, Stefanie Seanor

Marty McGrath
Ava Eldredge, Malcolm Fenster

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WHO'S WHO

Steve Benko (Ebenezer Scrooge)

Steve is delighted to be reprising the role of Scrooge for the 5th
consecutive year. FCS's Board President, he has also appeared in the
company's productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
(Criminologist), La Cage Aux Folles (Senator Dindon), SpongeBob the
Musical (French Narrator), Cabaret (Herr Schultz), and The Music
Man (Mayor Shinn). Other favorite roles with this and other companies
include Hairspray (Wilbur the dad), The Wizard of Oz (the Wizard),
The Hound of the Baskervilles (the butler), Noel Coward's Relative
Values (again the butler), and Irena's Vow (the kind hotel manager).
Thanks to his daughters for dragging him into this in high school and
his wife Gail for her encouragement and support.

Brian Crook (Ebenezer Scrooge)

Brian is overjoyed to be back for his 4th turn as Ebenezer Scrooge. He
has, in some way, been involved in nearly every production since the
founding of FCS and is so proud of the body of work of this
organization! Recent FCS credits include; The SpongeBob
SquarePants Musical (Mr. Krabs), Wit (Director) and FCS Rocks:
Songs in the Key of Life (Vocal Director). By day, he serves as a
public school choir and theatre director. He would like to thank his
loved ones for their unending support!

Peter Haynes (Jacob Marley)

Peter is thrilled to be returning to FCS to rattle his chains once again
with this fantastic cast, crew & staff! Some favorite past performances
include: Proof (Robert), Born Yesterday (Senator Hedges),
Shakespeare in Hollywood (Wil Hayes), Fox on the Fairway (Dickie
Bell), John Loves Mary (General Biddle), Relative Values (Peter
Ingleton) & numerous One Act performances in the area. Joy to his
family: Maureen, Delia & Jeff, Sam & Homer. Peter dedicates these
shows to his wife, Liz – loved & missed after a rollicking 35 years.

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WHO'S WHO

Sana "Prince" Sarr (Ghost of
Christmas Past)

Prince is excited to be back in this fun production of A Christmas Carol
Experience. He has appeared in Matilda, Christmas Carol Experience,
both with Fairfield Center Stage, The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Downtown Cabaret, Assassins, Yale Repertory Theatre, Ben/Lisa in
Disaster, CT Repertory Theatre, and Camelot, Westport Country
Playhouse. He is happy to be working with his theatre family once
again.

Jeff Fulton (Ghost of Christmas
Present)

Jeffrey returns for his second year in A Christmas Carol. Recent
appearances include maybe-baby-daddy Bill Austin in Mamma Mia!
and Maury Summers in Disaster! Other favorites include Reverend
Mother in Nunsense A-Men! and Thurio in the musical version of Two
Gentlemen of Verona. For years Jeff was on air at STAR 99.9 and
radio stations in Connecticut and Vermont. He now works in post
production where recent notable television projects include Say Yes to
the Dress. He currently oversees video at Yahoo! Love to his amazing
family, especially his wife Laura and their daughter Harper.

Robert Alexander (Ghost of
Christmas Future)

Robert is on his 7th time working with FCS and is reprising his role as
the Ghost of Christmas Future for the fourth straight year. A newb to
the theater scene Robert brings lots of energy and excitement to each
role.

Walt Matis (Ghost of Christmas
Future)

Walt is thrilled to be part of A Christmas Carol Experience with the
Fairfield Center Stage family, and appreciates the opportunity to be
sharing the role of Ghost of Christmas Future. He sends his love and
thanks for the support to Hsiu-Lan and Samuel!

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WHO'S WHO

Greg Hatzis (Bob Cratchit)

Greg is excited to be part of his first Fairfield Center Stage production
of Christmas Carol. While he can mostly be seen in the company of
the amazing Falcons of Fairfield Ludlowe High School as the Head
Principal, he was also once seen in various community theater
productions as Magaldi in Evita, Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl, and Herr
Drosselmeyer in Rockwell Dance Studio’s production of The
Nutcracker (and occasional cameos for FLHS drama). He knows
everyone in his family is way more talented than he is, so he’s
especially grateful for their love and support!

Todd Santa Maria (Bob Cratchit)

FCS credits: La Cage Aux Folles (director), Twilight: Los Angeles
1992, A Christmas Carol Experience (2021). Select acting credits
include: The Importance of Being Earnest, Red, Fully Committed, The
Normal Heart, A Chorus Line, The Taming of the Shrew, A
Midsummer Night's Dream, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Dog
Laughed, Corpus Christi, Camelot, Equus, Rosencrantz &
Guildenstern are Dead and Peter & the Starcatcher. “Thank you to
Kevin, Christy and Eli. Special thanks to Matthew, Mom, Dad, my
family and friends.”

Lisa Dahlstrom (Martha Cratchit)

Lisa returns to Fairfield Center Stage after playing Mrs. Wormwood
(Matilda) and Eulalie Shinn (The Music Man). Other favorite roles
include Amy (Company), Addaperle (The Wiz), Eve (Ruthless), and
Lily St. Regis (Annie). Lisa is speech pathologist when not on stage.

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WHO'S WHO

Leslie Uhl (Mrs. Cratchit)

Leslie is excited to return to the role this year alongside her daughter,
Amelia. Leslie made her debut with FCS in The Secret Garden and
appeared last year as Sister Sophia in The Sound of Music. Other
local credits include Company at Westport Community Theater and
the premier of Gilbert and Sullivan on Wall Street at Wilton Playshop.
Leslie is active on the local professional choral circuit and is the
soprano soloist at Southport Congregational Church. Outside of
singing, Leslie works in the finance industry and lives in Fairfield with
husband Trevor and kids Carter, Charlie and Amelia (Belinda
Cratchit).

Ainsley Dahlstrom (Martha Cratchit)

Ainsley's favorite roles with Fairfield Center Stage include Pearl (The
SpongeBob Musical), Mary Lennox (The Secret Garden), Lavender
(Matilda), and Amaryllis (Music Man). Ainsley has also played Little
Sally (Urinetown), Puck (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Baby June
(Gypsy), and Gretyl (The Sound of Music). Ainsley attends high school
and loves singing a capella and practicing piano.

Ainsley Novin (Martha Cratchit/
Ghost Guide)

Ainsley is thrilled to be reprising her roles in the annual holiday
tradition of FCS A Christmas Carol Experience. Some past credits
include: Helen Shyres Carrie, Hortensia Matilda, Elle Woods Legally
Blonde Jr., Louisa The Sound of Music, Barbie Spangles Glitz!, Pilar
Legally Blonde, Eddie 13, Hairspray, Fan A Christmas Carol
Experience, Mamma Mia, The SpongeBob Musical, The Music Man,
Barnum, The Secret Garden, Jesus Christ Superstar. She is a junior at
Oxford High School and a dancer at Project Dance Center. Ainsley
sends love to all her Ohana-xoxo

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WHO'S WHO

Britton McGrath (Peter Cratchit)

Britton is delighted with the opportunity to return for his fourth
appearance in Fairfield Center Stage’s production of A Christmas
Carol Experience, this year as Peter Cratchit. Some of his past
performances include the Cat in the Hat in Seussical, Jr., Jason in
Falsettos, and most recently as Munkastrap in CATS. Britt is thrilled to
continue this theatrical holiday tradition, and wishes everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!

Jayden Santos (Peter Cratchit)

Jayden is making his first appearance in A Christmas Carol with FCS.
Past shows Jayden has done with FCS are Rock of Ages and recently
CATS. Jayden is delighted to now be apart of the Christmas Carol
family and is looking forward to spreading the Christmas spirit!

Suraya Noonan (Belinda Cratchit)

Suraya, age 9, is a dedicated member of FCS since the age of 5. This
is her first year performing as Belinda Cratchit. Born in London,
England, Suraya moved to Connecticut in 2018 and welcomes any
opportunity to use her native accent. Over the last year, the highlight
for Suraya has been playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast, fullfilling
her dream to be cast as a leading lady. An avid reader and writer,
Suraya spends her spare time in her playroom/theatre room putting on
endless performances and encouraging her little sister to take part.

Amelia Uhl (Belinda Cratchit)

Amelia is excited to return to the role this year alongside her mom.
Amelia made her debut with FCS as Gretl in The Sound of Music. She
is 8 years old and a 3rd grader at Roger Sherman Elementary School
in Fairfield. She sings in her church choir, studies piano and plays
soccer, tennis, basketball and is on the swim team. Much love to her
parents and older brothers Carter and Charlie.

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WHO'S WHO

CJ Newsom (Tiny Tim)

CJ is honored to be performing in his fifth year with A Christmas Carol
Experience, having started in 2018 as Ignorance. This is CJ’s 21st
show. Some favorites include Gary the Snail in The SpongeBob
Musical, Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast Jr, and Gus the Theatre Cat
in Cats: Youth Edition. CJ is a third grader and is a Cub Scout, plays
Little League, and dances at Rockwell Dance Center. Special thanks
to everyone on the team, and love to Mama, Daddy and baby sister
Melody.

Andrew Venech (Tiny Tim)

Andrew is thrilled to be a part of A Christmas Carol Experience. He
has previously acted with Fairfield Center Stage’s Summer Stage
program in The Little Mermaid Jr. (Flounder) and Beauty and the
Beast Jr. (Cogsworth). He would like to thank the entire cast and crew
for being so welcoming and fun, and his family for their love and
support. God bless us everyone!

Ken Skjeveland (Stocks/ Carol
Singer)

Ken is excited to be returning as a caroler for this production of A
Christmas Carol Experience. He has performed in many community
theater shows in CT and NY. He also performs locally with his band
the Uninvited. Kenneth would like to thank his family for their love and
support.

Marcelle Morrisey (Bonds/ Lily's
Sister/ Carol Singer)

Marcelle is thrilled to be a part of this fintastic production. She is a
teacher in Fairfield and also likes to direct and teach theatre in her free
time. Some of her previous credits include; SpongeBob (Mayor of
Bikini Bottom), A Christmas Carol (Caroler, Bonds), Mamma Mia (Lisa/
Sophie U/S), Sound of Music (Ensemble), Rent (Maureen
Johnson), Godspell (Day By Day), Seussical The Musical (Cat In The
Hat), Grease (Jan), and many others. She would like to thank
everyone who was involved in this show for all their hard work! Enjoy

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WHO'S WHO

Brodey Ott (Fred/ Young Scrooge)

Brodey is thrilled to be returning to FCS after playing Young Scrooge,
Topper, and Joe in 2021's A Christmas Carol. FCS
credits: Wit (Ensemble), and the 2020 and 2021 Playathons. Favorites
: Rent (Ensemble), Spamalot (Galahad / Black Knight), One Slight
Hitch (Ryan), and The Tempest (Alonso). Brodey has performed as a
background actor in various films and TV shows, including Titans: The
Rise of Hollywood, and Call Jane. Brodey would like to thank the
entire FCS community for another magical holiday season. Happy
holidays to all!

Bennett Kulback (Topper)

Growing up Bennett dreamed of being in entertainment. In many ways
he has been entertaining friends and family his whole life, but this will
be his long overdue first time performing in a show. He is grateful for
the opportunity to be playing Topper and hopes everyone has a great
time at the show. Happy holidays to all!

Jim Hisey (Old Joe)

James is excited to be part of this wonderful Christmas time
experience once more. He appeared in The Music Man in Concert,
The Secret Garden, SpongeBob The Musical, and La Cage aux
Folles, here at Fairfield Center Stage. Thank you to Christy, Kevin, the
cast, the crew, and every one that makes this such a special holiday
season gift to the town.

Lindsay Protsko (Lily)

Lindsay is thrilled to join FCS for her first Christmas Carol Experience
in the role of Lily Fezziwig. Lindsay is an accomplished singer and
performer, appearing in Fairfield Ludlowe High School’s choir and a
cappella groups. Most recently, she earned a lead role playing Molly
Aster in FLHS’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Lindsay has
loved working with this community of talented performers and looks
forward to working with her new FCS family in future shows!

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WHO'S WHO

Maggie Kruse (Lily)

Maggie is thrilled to be back with FCS after recently playing Anne
in La Cage Aux Folles. Recent Marist College graduate with a major in
Graphic Design and minor in Music, where she was heavily involved
with the audition-based ensembles and private voice with Lindsay
O’Neil. Favorite roles include Velma (Hairspray), Jesus (Godspell),
and Ado Annie (Oklahoma). Other recent credits: Wilton Playshop,
Fairfield Teen Theatre, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Curtain Call.
Thank you to Kevin, Lindsay, Stacey, and all the cast and crew!

Cathy Cordaro (Mrs. Dilber)

Cathy is delighted to return to A Christmas Carol Experience for the
second year. There is no better way to feel the spirit of the season.
Wishing all a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday!

Liz Graham (Belle)

Liz is thrilled to return for her second year of ACC. She received her
B.A. in Music (Voice) at Gettysburg College, M.A. in Musicology at
Univ. College Cork, Ireland, and M.S. in Education (Music: K-12) at
Univ. of New Haven. In addition to a lifetime of singing and acting, she
recently played Courtney Coleman in the MAC’s One Slight Hitch and
performed a solo cabaret concert at Blackrock Social in Bridgeport. Liz
thanks her family & friends for their enduring support and Kevin Pelkey
for the blessed invitation to be a part of this sassigassity!!

Gillian Applebaum (Belle/ Carol
Singer)

Gillian is honored to be back for her third year of A Christmas Carol
Experience. She is so excited to play Belle for the first time. Gillian
loves performing and some of her favorite roles she has portrayed
include Simon in Lord of the Flies and Tanya in Mamma Mia. Gillian is
so grateful to be back with her Christmas Carol family for another
year!

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WHO'S WHO

Nikki Adorante (Fan)

Nikki is excited to return to this festive show in her second year
playing Fan, having previously played the role of Turkey Boy. Other
favorites have included The Sound of Music (Brigitta), Matilda (title
role), The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), and The Music Man (Gracie
Shinn) with Fairfield Center Stage, as well as Godspell and Evita with
ACT of CT. Nikki wishes all of her family and friends a wonderful
holiday!

Jillian "JJ" Mitchell (Fan)

JJ is so excited to be playing Fan in her first production of A Christmas
Carol and her debut with Fairfield Center Stage. Some of Jillian’s
favorite past roles include Laura in The Glass Menagerie and Carmen
in Curtains. Jillian can’t wait to make tons of memories with this cast!

Benjamin Brennan (Mr. Fezziwig/
Carol Singer)

Ben is happy to be returning for his fourth year in this production and
is thrilled to be back home at Burr Mansion! Past credits include
FCS’s The SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble) and the Putting it
Together concert, BMA’s Newsies (Warden Snyder and Bunsen),
Hingham Civic Music Theatre's Young Frankenstein (Inspector Kemp),
and King Richard's Faire (Barrister Phineas McTavish). Ben dedicates
this performance to Eli Newsom; "Thanks for helping me get through a
tough time this year. Working with you has been a blast and I look
forward to more!"

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WHO'S WHO

Marnie Kruse (Mrs. Fezziwig/ Carol
Singer)

Marnie is thrilled to return to Burr Mansion for her fifth Christmas Carol
appearance - and first one with daughter Maggie (Lily). Marnie’s FCS
credits include the recent Sondheim tribute Putting it Together, La
Cage Aux Folles, Mamma Mia and Matilda. Offstage, Marnie can be
found singing with her a cappella group Harmony On The Sound,
directing the Cherub Choir at Southport Congregational Church, or
teaching preschoolers at Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center.
She is working toward her third teaching endorsement in PreK/K
Special Ed - Grade 3 at SCSU. Marnie would like to wish her FCS
family a “fantastical” run, and sends love to the rest of K-5!

Natasha Fenster (Mrs. Fezziwig/
Carol Singer)

Natasha is thrilled to be making her FCS A Christmas Carol
Experience debut! During the day, she can be found providing music
education to preschools, and families through Music Together. When
she’s not singing, she’s sewing and crafting, trying to keep her Etsy
store stocked with original bags and fun accessories. Many thanks to
Christy and Eli for encouraging me to get back on stage!

Ella Magnuson (Miss Fezziwig)

Ella is thrilled to perform in her third production of A Christmas Carol
Experience. She is a sophomore at the University of Denver, majoring
in strategic communication and minoring in music and business
administration. Recently, she choreographed Rock of Ages: Youth
Edition, Seussical Jr., and Getting to Know…Footloose for Fairfield
Summer Stage. Ella is in the University of Denver dance club,
Taekwondo club, choir, and the Delta Zeta sorority. Ella loves FCS
and sends her thanks to the cast and crew for making this a wonderful
Christmas Carol experience!

Zoe Eldredge (Miss Fezziwig)

Zoe is very excited to be in her first ever FCS show with A Christmas
Carol! Some of her favorite past roles have included Donna in Mamma
Mia and Mrs. Bumbrake in Peter and the Starcatcher. She is thrilled to
be playing Miss Fezziwig.

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WHO'S WHO

Muhammad Ali Sarr (Turkey Boy)

Ali is excited to be in another fun production of A Christmas Carol
Experience. He has appeared in A Christmas Carol Experience,
Fairfield Center Stage, and The Lion King, Singing In the Rain,' Beach
Party BC, and Emperor’s New Clothes, all with Fairfield Summer
Stage. He is happy to be back at Fairfield Center Stage.

Emery Holden (Ignorance)

Emery is thrilled to reprise her role back at the Burr with Fairfield
Center Stage! A few of her favorite FCS things are playing Gretl Von
Trapp in the 2021 Sound of Music production, acting fishy as a
Sardine in the 2022 SpongeBob the Musical and “revolting” in the
Littles Ensemble during the 2019 Matilda production. When she’s not
bringing us figgy pudding, Emery is hard at work attending 3rd grade
in Fairfield. She enjoys story-telling, building and creating, Girl Scouts
and playing sports. Emery sends love to Mommy, Daddy, Ryann, all
her grandparents and pals.

Zahra Noonan (Ignorance)

This is Zahra's (age 5) debut performance, having been an audience
member for many FCS performances. She finally gets to join her older
sister on the stage. She will be playing the role of Ignorance, and
serving you figgy puddings and cider. When not playing soccer or
baking, Zahra can be found playing her drum kit and composing her
own songs.

Cooper Johnson (Want)

Cooper is making his stage debut! Previously known as The Hamlisch
Baby, he has been involved in theatre since he was in his Mommy’s
belly, and is now in Kindergarten. He enjoys Jiu Jitsu, tinkering on the
piano, puzzles, and playing with his brother and sister. He is grateful
for “everything” and super excited to be giving out figgy pudding in this
show.

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WHO'S WHO

Lulu Sommer (Want)

Lulu is thrilled to be performing in A Christmas Carol Experience for
the first time. A big fan of the Christmas Season, she is overjoyed to
be part of this annual holiday event. Lulu has previously appeared in
Fairfield Center Stage’s productions of Cats and Seussical,
Jr. Additional performances include Into The Woods (Milky White) and
Moana, Jr. An avid reader, Lulu loves to act, write, dance and sing.
She also plays soccer and loves to travel. Lulu would like to thank the
Ghosts of Christmases Present and Future for getting her mom’s car
unstuck from the muck.

Emily Seanor (Ghost Guide)

Emily is filled with Christmas cheer to be back in A Christmas Carol.
This is her 5th year as a ghost guide and she is back to spread some
Christmas magic at Burr Mansion. She was most recently seen in her
school musical as a Dream Ballet Laurey/Dance Captain in Oklahoma!
Previous roles include Mike in Newsies, Ensemble/Dance Captain in
Matilda and a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy the show and
Happy Holidays!!

Genevieve Seanor (Ghost Guide)

Genevieve is so excited to be returning as a Ghost Guide for her fifth
year. Genevieve was an assistant choreographer for Spongebob the
Musical last summer and she absolutely loved it! You may have seen
Genevieve on stage with FCS in Barnum, Matilda, The Music Man,
and Mamma Mia, all with featured dancing roles! She is so grateful for
this opportunity and excited for you all to see this amazing production!
Thank you to Christy, Eli, Kevin, Clay, and Lindsay! Enjoy the show!

Ryan Romero (Ghost Guide)

Ryan is thrilled to be returning to Fairfield Center Stage for this
fantastic show. Recent credits include Mercedes in La Cage Aux
Folles, Bobby Strong in Urinetown, Sammy in The Wedding
Singer and Ensemble in Sound of Music, Mamma Mia & The
Spongebob Musical. He hopes the crowd enjoys the show!

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WHO'S WHO

McNeil Johnson (Violin Player)

Having originated the role of Schrödinger, the Ghost/Live Fiddler, Mac
Johnston is beside himself to once again shuffle off the mortal coil
making mysterious musical moments in this season's Christmas Carol
Experience. Mac's served as violinist in FCS pits since long before
there was a FCS, and is always honored to make music alongside the
brilliant casts, directors, and crews of their many memorable
productions.

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Christy McIntosh-Newsom Artistic Director/ Adaptation

Christy loves spending the most wonderful time of the year with her Christmas Carol family!
Christy is a founder of Fairfield Center Stage, and this production inspired the environmental
theatre company. In addition to serving as Artistic Director for FCS, she runs its educational
department (Fairfield Summer Stage) and is the Drama Director for Fairfield Ludlowe High
School. She is also a voice teacher and audition coach, having coached students to Broadway,
National Tours, regional shows, commercials and feature films. Sending all of her love to husband
Eli (working the sound and lights from tech central in a secret location!) son CJ (playing Tiny Tim)
and daughter Melody (who will probably end up involved in some capacity at some point). As
always, for Mom.

Eli Newsom Executive Producer

Along with running operations for Fairfield Center Stage, Eli staffs and supports the production
teams throughout the season. He is former Producing Artistic Director of Downtown Cabaret Main
Stage Theatre (2015-18) and Bridgeport Theatre Company (2010-15) where he produced
approximately 40 shows. He served as Director Fairfield Teen Theatre for seven years and now
as Music Director for various Fairfield County school productions. Originally from the San
Francisco Bay Area, Eli’s musical theater roles were Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street at Curtain Call,
and Dan in Next to Normal for Bridgeport Theatre Company. While after years in non-profit and
professional theatre as a singer/actor/dancer, Eli returned to the stage as Squidward in FCS’s
production of SpongeBob. Eli is a proud resident of Fairfield with his wife Christy (FCS Artistic
Director!), kids CJ and Melody, and dogs Abby and Fozzie Bear. Thanks to this production staff
for their dedication and teamwork!

Clay Zambo Musical Director/ Composer/ Lyricist

Clay is thrilled and grateful to be part of the FCS family. His work as composer-lyricist
includes Vows, Windjammers, the ballet Blue, and new musicals based on Winnie-the-Pooh and
competitive birdwatching. As conductor and musician, his shows include Cinderella, The Sound of
Music, Barnum, Something Rotten, Hunchback, Phantom, A Chorus Line, The Music Man,
Matilda and many, many Mamma Mias. A proud member of the BMI Workshop and the
Dramatists Guild, he teaches at the University of Hartford, and is a runner and a pretty good cook.

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Lindsay Johnson Choreographer

Lindsay is excited to be back for the fifth year of this special production that is becoming a
Fairfield tradition! Her most recent choreography credits are last season’s The SpongeBob
Musical and The Sound of Music. Other past favorites include Cabaret with FCS and Hairspray,
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Fiddler on the Roof with DCT. Lindsay is a proud mother of
three, thrilled to have her son join the Christmas Carol cast this year as Want and share in the
experience as we celebrate Past, Present, and Future together this holiday. Enjoy the figgy
pudding!

Stacey Durrell Stage Manager

Stacey is happy to be making her stage manager debut at Fairfield Center Stage. She has been
with them since 2021 for their production of The Sound of Music. Currently, Stacey is a senior in
highschool at Fairfield Ludlowe and is also the Stage Manager for their drama club! Stacey would
like to thank all of her friends and family for supporting her.

Don Rowe Lighting Designer

Don is thrilled to be working live theater again!! And he’s also happy to be back in Connecticut
again; Texas just isn’t for him y’all. He is very excited to see where this season with FCS takes
him. Adventures abound in live community theater. Lookout for the next MacGruber contraption!

Kelley Wright Art Director

Kelley been performing as an actor with FCS for several years, and is excited to be switching hats
to work as the Set Decorator for this show. Kelley started Set Designing in theater with several
shows including the world premier of Lee Murphy’s Monkey Grass in Los Angeles. She worked in
television and film as an Art Director and Production Designer for over 20 years. Her credits
include The Bonnie Hunt Show, HBO’s Comedy Festivals at Caesars Palace and Aspen
Colorado, the SAG awards, the Grammy Awards, and two years on the Oscars. She won an Art
Department Emmy for the 75th Annual Academy Awards.

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Brian is honored to be a part of the Fairfield Center Stage team! Favorite productions with this
creative team include The Wedding Singer, American Idiot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Hedwig
and the Angry Inch and The SpongeBob Musical. Much love to Jack!

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