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Our Dear Audience,
This show marks the start of our sixth season. As we watch you taking your seats at each performance,
we marvel equally at how many familiar faces we’ve seen at our shows from the early days and at how
many new faces we continue to see. Whether you’re an old friend or a new one, welcome.
We always enjoy experimenting with our model, and this show is no exception. Marking the 30th
mainstage show we’ve produced, it also marks the first time that Joey has not directed. He was happy
to pass the reins to the remarkable Steven Dean Moore, whose choreography was seen in Urinetown
last season. His unified vision as director/choreographer and passion for teaching the company
members has brought this ambitious script and score to vivid life. Even after “aging out” of R2P, our
alums consistently continue to stay involved, and we are pleased to welcome back a number of R2P
alums. Additionally, we reached from “town” to “gown” and invited a handful of wonderful IC theatre
majors to be a part of the cast for this production. You never know what we’ll be cooking up next!
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to spend part of this holiday season with us for A Christmas Carol. This
timeless tale provides a wonderful reminder to us all about the spirit of generosity and that it’s never
too late to change. We wish you a safe, healthy, and happy season. We look forward to seeing you
again soon.
Gail Belokur and Joey Steinhagen,
Co-Artistic Directors
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Music by
Alan Menken
THE MUSICAL
Lyrics by
Book 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.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Ebenezer Scrooge ..............................................................................................Cole Tucker*
Ghost of Christmas Past.................................................................................Elisheva Glaser^
Ghost of Christmas Present ..............................................................................Gregg Houck*
Ghost of Christmas Future ...............................................................................Caitlin Mallory
Jacob Marley’s Ghost ...................................................................................Nicholas Shuhan*
Bob Cratchit.........................................................................................................Noah Elman
Mrs. Cratchit ....................................................................................................Loie Faulkner^
Tiny Tim.............................................................................................................Tucker Rossi
Martha Cratchet/Fan age 10 .........................................................................Berkley Sawester
Cratchit Child .....................................................................................................Rachel Frank
Fred Anderson/Mr. Hawkins .........................................................................William Westlake
Smythe/Judge ............................................................................................Benjamin Salomon
Grace Smythe/Salvation Army Woman ..............................................................Adriana Clark^
Old Joe/Scrooge’s Father ..................................................................Nicholas Cancalosi-Dean
Fishmonger.........................................................................................................Alex Raguso
Young Marley/Poulterer/Businessman .................................................................Caleb Harris
Mrs. Mops/Charwoman......................................................................................Hanalei Berg^
Mrs. Scrooge ...................................................................................................Sophia Tantillo
Scrooge age 8 ..................................................................................................Ari Cummings
Fan age 6 ........................................................................................................Rachel Strauss
Scrooge age 12 ............................................................................................Matthew Skrovan
Fezziwig ..............................................................................................Felix Fernandez-Penny
Mrs Fezziwig....................................................................................................Ellen Shockey^
Young Scrooge ...............................................................................................Josiah Rawlings
Emily...........................................................................................................Bretana Turkon^ #
Charity Men ..................................................Drew Lausch*+, Josh Sedelmeyer*, Will Westlake
Jonathon ............................................................................................................Noah Mattice
Ghost/Granny Chuzzelwhit/Drunk..............................................................Ilana Wallenstein #
Granny Pickwick/Charwoman ...........................................................................Savannah Pleil
Headless Ghost/Charwoman ............................................................................Sofia Boucher^
Ghost/Rich Woman..........................................................................................Laura Fegely^ #
Ghost/Wealthy Man ......................................................................................Stephen Humes*
Ghost ..........................................................................................................Josh Sedelmeyer*
Sally Anderson..................................................................................................Cali Newman^
Fred's Child/Rich Woman......................................................................Maddie Vandenberg^ #
Nikolas/Drunk...................................................................................................James Harrod
Beadle ...........................................................................................................Jordan Brady*^ #
Fred Anderson's Guests ......................... Jordan Brady*^ #, Emily Loewus*+^ #, Josiah Rawlings
Factory Workers ..............................Alex Raguso, Noah Mattice, Rachel Frank, Ari Cummings
* R2P Alum and/or IC Theatre Major
+ Dance Captain
^
#
Goodie Dancers
Shovel Dancers
SYNOPSIS OF MUSICAL NUMBERS
Victorian London, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Scene 1: The Royal Exchange
London Town Carol................................................................................................Carolers
A Jolly Good Time.. ..............................................................................................Ensemble
Nothing to Do With Me...........................................................................Scrooge & Cratchit
Scene 2: The Streets of London
You Mean More to Me ...........................................................................The Cratchit Family
Nothing to Do With Me (reprise) .............................................................................Scrooge
Scene 3: Scrooge’s Parlor
Link by Link .................................................................................... Marley and the Ghosts
Scene 4: Scrooge’s Bedroom
The Lights of Long Ago Pt. 1 .........................................................Ghost of Christmas Past
Scene 5: The Law Courts
The Lights of Long Ago Pt. 2 .........................................................Ghost of Christmas Past
Scene 6: The Factory
A Place Called Home ............................................................................. Scrooge at 12, Fan
Scene 7: Mr. Fezziwig’s Bank
Mr. Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Ball ........................................ The Fezziwigs & Company
A Place Called Home .................................................................... Young Ebenezer & Emily
Scene 8: Scrooge & Marley Ltd.
Money Machine ..........................Young Scrooge, Young Marley, & Ghost of Christmas Past
Scene 9: A Starry Night
Abundance and Charity..........................................Ghost of Christmas Present & Ensemble
Scene 10: The Streets of London
A Christmas Together. .........................................................Tiny Tim, Cratchit & Ensemble
Scene 11: St. Paul’s Graveyard
Dancing on Your Grave ...................................Mrs. Mops, Gravediggers, Scrooge & Old Joe
Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today .............................................................Scrooge & Angels
Scene 12: Scrooge’s Bedroom / Christmas Morning
The Bells All Over London Town............................................................................Jonathon
Scene 13: The Streets of London
Nothing to Do With Me (reprise)..Scrooge & Ensemble
Christmas Together .............................................................................................Company
God Bless Us Everyone ........................................................................................ Company
ARTISTIC TEAM
Director/Choreographer ....................................................................................Steven Moore
Producer/Assistant Director.................................................................................Gail Belokur
Music Director ...................................................................................................Andy Collopy
Scenic and Projection Designer .........................................................................Tyler M. Perry
Lighting Designer ..............................................................................................Clay Harding
Costume Designer .............................................................................................Abbey Steere
PRODUCTION TEAM
Technical Director ...............................................................................................Pierre Clavel
Master Carpenter ........................................................................................Steve Brokehouse
Master Electrician.............................................................................................Kristof Janezic
Associate Choreographer ..................................................................................Emily Loewus
Carpentry Crew ................................................................................Chris Hazel, Dick Archer
Projection Operator .......................................................................................Joey Steinhagen
Assistant Stage Managers ..........................................................Laurel Wolfe and Chelsa Tifft
Sound Engineer...................................................................................................Mike Garrett
Wardrobe Supervisor ..........................................................................................Maggie Mojo
Light Board Operator .....................................................................................Michael Belokur
Spot Operators.................................................................................Kalil Hendel, Chelsa Tifft
Crew Chief....................................................................................................Nicholas Shuhan
Charge Artist....................................................................................................Elysse Healms
Props Crew ................................................................................Elysse Healms, Renny Cullen
Paint Crew ......................................................................................................Katie Anderson
Costume Crew...................................Alice Churchill, Linda Copman, Sheila Dean, Dee Houck
Video Technician....................................................................................................Evan Perry
ORCHESTRA
Piano/Conductor ...............................................................................................Andy Collopy
Keyboard 2 ................................................................................................................Jeff Cox
Percussion .......................................................................................................Ian Cummings
Bass .........................................................................................................Samuel B. Lupowitz
Violin..................................................................................................................Jenna Jordan
Flute .................................................................................................................Emily Nazario
Reeds ..................................................................................................................Alec Staples
Trumpet...............................................................................................................Jimmy Rose
Horn .................................................................................................................WIlliam Llarch
Trombones ....................................................................................................Eddie Steenstra
RUNNING TO PLACES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leslie Byron, Kelly A. Damm, Dick Furnas, Heidi Goldstein, Linda Harris, Lilly Westbrook
Ex Officio: Jack Goldstein, Jerry Dietz
RUNNING TO PLACES STAFF
Gail Belokur ..........................................................Resident Producer and Co-Artistic Director
Joey Steinhagen......................................................Resident Director and Co-Artistic Director
Linda Harris .................................................................................................Finance Manager
Tyler M. Perry.............................................................................................Resident Designer
Sharon Nelson...........................................................................................Company Manager
SPECIAL THANKS
Kitchen Theatre Company, Adam Klein, Johnny Kontogiannis, Ithaca College Theatre Arts,
MD Automotive, Jerry Dietz, Joe Wilensky, Lilly Westbrook, George Belokur
BIOS
ABBEY STEERE (Costume Designer) graduated from Ithaca College with a BFA in Theatrical
Production Arts (Costume Design) in 2011. Design credits include How I Learned to Drive
(Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, NYC), Andromache (The Tinker's Collective, NYC), And a
Child Shall Lead (KOTA Productions, NYC), The Ash Girl (Pipeline Theatre Company, NYC),
The Mischief Makers (Long Wharf Theatre, CT), Coram Boy (Ithaca College), Eurydice (Ithaca
College). Assistant costume design: Cause of Failure (FullStop Collective, FringeNYC), Snow
White Zombie: Apocalypse (State of Play Productions, FringeNYC), 9 to 5 (Gateway
Playhouse), Next to Normal (Adirondack Theatre Festival). Upcoming: Annie (Running to
Places Theatre Company). http://abbeysteere.wix.com/designs
ANDY COLLOPY (Music Director) Andy is a music director, accompanist, and vocal coach
based in New York City. His notable New York credits include Frankenstein: A New Musical,
Company, The 26th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition at the Minskoff Theatre, and NBC’s
SMASH. Other music directing highlights include Coram Boy, Hello Again, Hedwig and the
Angry Inch, and Tom Waits’ Woyzeck. He has served as an associate conductor at The
College Light Opera Company and has played piano for numerous theaters, including The
Hangar Theatre and Cortland Repertory Theatre. BM, Ithaca College School of Music. http://
andy.collopy.net
ARI CUMMINGS (Scrooge, age 8) is excited to be making his debut in his first Running to
Places production. Ari enjoys singing, acting, dancing and plays multiple sports in his spare
time. Ari would like to thank his family for support!
BEN SALOMON (Smythe/Judge) is thrilled to be in his first Running to Places show ever. He
goes to Dewitt Middle School and is in the 8th grade. He enjoys playing video games,
singing, hanging with friends, playing sports, writing, and being a complete goofball . He
would like to thank his family and friends for running him to all the places and sticking with
him throughout the show. He would like to thank Steve and everyone involved for being a
welcoming and great cast and crew for a first timer.
BRETANA TURKON (Emily) is very excited to be in her eleventh production with R2P! She is
currently a sophomore at Trumansburg High School. Her most recent shows with Running to
Places were Hairspray (Amber VonTussel) and Urinetown (Rebel). She also assistant stage
managed Oklahoma. She has recently been in shows with Trumansburg High School and
Shakespeare in The Basement. “I would like to thank everyone who has helped me prepare for
this show. (That includes the fabulous production team, my family, and my friends!)”
CAITLIN MALLORY (Blind Hag/Ghost of Christmas Future, Lower Class) is VERY EXCITED to
be in her third production with R2P. Some of her most recent roles include last season’s
Hairspray (Cindy Watkins) and Oliver! (Milkmaid/Soloist) with R2P, The Wizard of Oz
(Dorothy Gale/Tin Man) at LACS, Ruminations (Mama and Robin) with Performing Arts For
Social Change, and many more! This summer Caitlin attended Interlochen Arts Camp in
Michigan where she performed in yet another production of The Wizard of Oz. She is also
thrilled to be rehearsing for Annie later this season as one of the Boylan Sisters. When not
performing, Caitlin enjoys participating in Ithaca Children’s Choir and Vitamin L. She also
loves bursting into song at random moments and dancing around her house. “Huge thanks
to Joey, Gail, Andy, and Steve for all the incredible work you all do and for giving me this
amazing opportunity! Also to Erica, my amazing voice teacher, my family for always being
supportive, and the fantastic cast and crew of this wonderful show! Enjoy the show!”
CALI NEWMAN (Sally Anderson/ Rich Woman/ Goody Dancer) Cali is very excited to be
doing her second show with R2P. She has been performing before this since the fourth
grade and adores it. Her favorite roles include, “July” from Annie, “Silly Girl” from Beauty and
the Beast, and “Brenda” from The Pajama Game. This so far has been her favorite show and
hopes everyone else will feel the same!
CHELSA TIFFT (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Chelsa's first time working as an assistant
stage manager. She is usually seen on stage or working the spotlight. The most recent
shows she’s been in were Hairspray and Oklahoma in last year’s season. She’s been in three
R2P shows so far. She has also worked lights in two R2P shows, Oliver and Urinetown, last
season. She is very excited to be a part of this show! “We've worked so hard on it, we hope
you enjoy the show!”
COLE TUCKER (Scrooge) is a senior mechanical engineer at Syracuse University and is
extremely excited to be making his second alumnus appearance in a R2P show this year.
Cole’s past appearances in Running to Places shows have been “Barrell” in Urinetown,
“Garvin” in Footloose, “King Sextimus” in Once Upon a Mattress, “Rocky” in Damn Yankees
and two of the Spring Showcase series. Additionally, he starred as “Danny Zuko” in the
Talent Company's production of Grease and “Andre” in First Year Player’s production of
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He would like to thank his family and friends for their endless
support. “Nothing I have accomplished in the past year would've been achieved without their
love and pep-talks. Break legs casties, it has been an honor working with you all!”
DREW LAUSCH (Dance Captain) is excited to be making his Running to Places debut. Drew
was recently been seen performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland as
“Hanschen” in Spring Awakening. He is currently studying as a Musical Theatre Major at
Ithaca College. Drew hopes you enjoy the show and have a Merry Christmas!
ELLEN SHOCKEY (Mrs. Fezziwig) is a junior at Ithaca High School. This is her second show
with R2P and her fifth year of theatre. Ellen would like to thank everyone who helped to
make this show happen. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her and her
mom for driving her to and from rehearsals every weekend. (“I love you guys.”). Thank you
for coming to A Christmas Carol, and enjoy!
ELISHEVA GLASER (Ghost of Christmas Past) is incredibly super-duper excited to be in this
production. Her previous roles include “Amaryllis” in R2P’s Music Man, “Charlotte” in R2P’s
Oliver, and “Margy” in Boynton Middle School’s State Fair. Elisheva loves ramen and being
part of R2P. She will be seen in R2P’s Annie this January. Happy holidays and enjoy the show!
EMILY LOEWUS (Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain, Featured Dancer) is thrilled to be
making her Running to Places debut! She has previously been seen as “Abigail Williams” in
The Crucible, “Emily Webb” in Our Town, “Ariel” in The Tempest, and “Stephanie” in Reasons
to be Pretty. She has trained at the Pre-Professional Program at Steps on Broadway in New
York City as well as French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She is a Freshman BFA
Acting Major at Ithaca College. Thanks to Steve, Andy, Gail, Joey and the cast for all their
hard work. Merry Christmas!
FELIX FERNANDEZ-PENNY (Mr. Fezziwig) is excited to be taking on the role of Mr. Fezziwig
in this incredible production. This is Felix’s third season with Running to Places, and this
role marks his 5th show with the company. You may have seen Felix in other productions
such as Hairspray (“Edna”), Oklahoma (“Ali Hakim”) and others. Felix hopes you thoroughly
enjoy the show, and would like to thank his loving family, Naomi Powers, and Thom Baker
(Vocal Coach) for their incredible support, love, and aid in helping Felix strive for excellence
in every endeavor he may undertake. Felix will be assuming the role of “Ugly” later this
season in May in the Running to Places production of HONK! and hopes you will all attend
this show, along with all the other incredible productions of the season. Enjoy! GREGG HOUCK (Ghost of Christmas Present): Though this marks Gregg’s first on-stage
appearance with the company, he has been part of the R2P family for several seasons in various
roles including stage manager, costume designer, scenic charge artist, props master, and scene
shop manager. Gregg has directed and designed for several youth-serving and collegiate
organizations throughout the region; with productions including Proof, Beauty and the Beast,
Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, Cinderella, and Once Upon A Mattress. Favorite
performance credits include Les Misérables (“Javert”), Annie (“Warbucks”), Neil Simon’s Rumors
(“Ernie Cusack”), R&H’s Cinderella (“The King”) and Snoopy! (“Charlie Brown”). On top of his theatre
credits he is also a past recipient of the American Choral Award. Gregg is currently a senior at
SUNY Cortland majoring in outdoor recreation with a concentration in camp management with
hopes of becoming a year-round camp and conference center director. Many thanks to our family,
friends, patrons, and sponsors for their continuing support of this amazing company!
HANALEI BERG (Mrs. Mops, Charwoman, Goodie Dancer, Middle Class) is excited to be in
her 6th Running to Places production. She has been seen previously in other R2P shows
such as Oliver (“Mrs. Sowerberry”), Hairspray and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. She has also been seen in the Long Lake Camp For the Arts productions On the
20th Century and Pirates of Penzance. Outside of rehearsal Hanalei enjoys singing with
Vitamin L, working at Sew Green, playing guitar, and being with friends. She would like to
thank her parents for being so supportive and driving her to rehearsal. She would also
thank the amazing cast and crew for making this show all that it is. Enjoy the show!
ILANA WALLENSTEIN (Granny Chuzzlewit / Dance Corps) is thrilled to be in her sixth R2P
show. This show is very special to Ilana because it’s the first time she managed to get her
bio included (usually she misses the deadline.) Her favorite past roles include “Soupy Sue” in
Urinetown, “Little Girl” in Ragtime at the Hangar Theatre, “Glinda” in LACS’s The Wizard of
Oz, and many others. A Christmas Carol was always her favorite show as a child. Every time
Hanukkah rolled around she would get out her dreidel, menorah, and VHS tape of The
Muppet Christmas Carol. She wants to thank you. And you! And yes … you in the back!
Happy Holidays and enjoy the non-Muppets’ version of the show!
JAMES HARROD (Nikolas, Factory Boy, Monk, Angel, Drunk, Creditor): James is thrilled to join
R2P! He has previously played the role of “Puck” in a CSMA Production of A Midsummer Night's
Dream and enjoyed years of Joey Steinhagen’s theatre classes & camps. In addition to acting,
James loves to play the violin, listen to music, and play Magic the Gathering. He is a sixth grader
who attends the Northern Light Learning Center. James would like to thank his parents for being
so supportive and his friend Kai Haskins for all his great advice. He hopes you enjoy the show!
JEFF COX (Keyboard 2) is finishing up his last semester as a Cornell music major and will begin a
master’s program in conducting musical theatre and opera at Ithaca College in January. Credits as
music/assistant music director: Adding Machine (Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts),
Seussical, Jr. (Hangar Theatre), Titanic (Hangar), Rent (Melodramatics Theatre Company), Aida
(Bailey Hall), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (MTC), I Love You Because (MTC). Keyboards: Cats (Cortland
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Repertory Theatre). Keyboard programming: Bare (MTC), Avenue Q (Risley Theatre), Spring
Awakening (MTC). Other musical interests: jazz piano, and accompanying for voice lessons,
theatre classes, cabarets, and recitals. Many thanks always to teachers, family, and friends.
JORDAN LE’NAY BRADY (Ensemble) is pleased to be making her Running to Places Theatre
Company debut. Jordan is currently a freshman Acting Major at Ithaca College. Recent
productions include: Hairspray (Cobb Civic Center), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (The Strand
Theatre), and The Heat is on (Cobb Civic Center). When not performing Jordan loves her
camp counseling job at ETC camp, a performing arts camp for younger children which is
held every summer at the Cobb Civic Center. Back home in Marietta, Georgia, Jordan enjoys
taking class at Georgia Dance Conservatory, and spending time with family.
JOSH SEDELMEYER (Charity Man/Ghost/Sailor) A recent graduate of Ithaca College, Josh is
finding this production, his R2P debut, to be both a joy and a challenge. Locally, he has
worked with Ithaca Shakespeare Company, The Civic Ensemble, Ithaca College Main Stage,
Ti-Ahwaga Community Players, and many on-campus students groups at IC such as Rock
Hard Dance Company and Acahti Players Improv Troupe. Venturing onward this spring, Josh
plans on pursuing his acting career in Chicago. He will miss Ithaca dearly.
JOSIAH RAWLINGS (Young Scrooge): Josiah has previously been in Hairspray, Oliver, and
Oklahoma with R2P. He finds time for acting in between school, tennis, and performing with
Vitamin L. Josiah is thinking of studying engineering or design in college. He is excited to
be part of such a great cast with his friends in the production of A Christmas Carol. Enjoy
the show!
KRISTOF JANEZIC (Master Electrician) is a lighting design student from Boston, Massachusetts,
attending Ithaca College. The summer before coming to Ithaca he was the assistant lighting
designer and master electrician for Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical. This summer he went to the
Santa Fe Opera to be an Electrics Apprentice with 7 other apprentices, all who are returning
seniors to their respected schools. While at Ithaca he has been Lighting designer for The Dream
of the Burning Boy, The Yellow Boat, and The Bacchae, and Master Electrician for How I Learned
to Drive and The Man from Nebraska. He is due to graduate in May 2013.
LAUREL WOLFE (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be making her stage managing
debut. She has been acting with R2P since their very first season and their very second show!
Show credits include The Pirates of Penzance, Honk!, Wind in the Willows, Anything Goes and
Hairspray. Laurel will soon be making an onstage appearance in Annie (Mrs. Pugh and Sophie).
She is now a senior at LACS. Some favorite roles include “Kim” in Bye Bye Birdie and “The
Wicked Witch” in The Wizard of Oz with LACS. Laurel enjoys dancing, singing, photography and
playing violin. She hopes you enjoy the show and enjoy your “Christmas together.”
LOIE FAULKNER (Mrs. Cratchit/Goodie Dancer) is a freshman at Ithaca High School. She is
extremely excited to be in her fifth Running to Places production! Her favorite roles include
“Melissa Frake” in State Fair, Jr., the “Egg Seller” in Beauty and the Beast Jr., and an
“Orphan” in Annie Jr., all at Boynton Middle School. For R2P, she’s appeared as a “Rebel” in
Urinetown, a “Council Dancer” in Hairspray, and “Ensemble” in Joseph … Dreamcoat and
Showcase 2011. She has also been seen as “Robin” in Godspell at St. John’s Church and
various characters over four years of Ithaca Ballet’s The Nutcracker. She would like to thank
Rebecca for all her help, her friends for their support, her family for “running her to places,”
the directors, and a huge shout out to Steve and Andy for being so inspirational. She hopes
you love watching the show as much as she enjoys being part of it, and happy holidays!!
MADDIE VANDENBERG (Caroler/Rich Woman/Panto Girl/Goodie Dancer/Fred’s Child/Shovel) is
so excited to be in R2P’s production of A Christmas Carol! She is a sophomore at Ithaca High
School and this is her 11th show with Running To Places. You may have seen her most recently
in R2P’s production of Urinetown. Favorite past shows include Hairspray (“LouAnn”) and Music
Man (“Gracie Shinn”) with R2P, Macbeth (“Lady Macbeth”) at the Elizabeth Anne Clune Montessori
School, and shows with Hangar Theatre’s Kiddstuff. Also, look for her as “Ida” in Honk! with R2P
next May. Maddie dances at Ithaca Ballet, plays violin at Ithaca Talent Education, and is a
member of Vitamin L. She would like to thank Steve, Andy, Gail, Joey, and the rest of the cast
and crew for the tremendous amount of work they have done on this show! “Enjoy the show!”
MATTHEW SKROVAN (12-year-old Scrooge/ensemble member) is very excited for you to
see him in his first R2P production! Matthew has loved theater since he was little and has
been doing it from a young age. Some of his favorite shows that he has done are Once on
this Island (“Daniel”), Annie get your Gun (“Frank Butler”) and Much ado About Nothing
(Leonato). He has even been in an educational video for kids where he sung and danced the
ABCs! Matthew hopes you enjoy the show!
MICHAEL GARRETT (Sound Engineer) has run sound for many concerts, but made his R2P
sound debut with Urinetown. Mike's interest in theatre began at a young age, but it was not
until his junior year of high school he was introduced to technical theater by his roommate. He
graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science, but was most often seen in
the Schwartz Center's scene shop, where he began as stage carpenter, rising to lighting
designer and eventually technical director for Leonard Bernstein's Mass in 2009. He also worked
as the productions manager for Cornell Concert Commission, as well as Slope Day. Mike also
served as the set designer, technical director, and production manager for the Melodramatics
Theatre Company. His love of theatre also has led him to work in concerts, film, and web media.
NICHOLAS SHUHAN (Jacob Marley’s Ghost) is thrilled to be back with Running To Places. He is
currently a B.A. Drama major at Ithaca College. Nick would like to thank everyone involved in
the Running to Places Theatre Company for this wonderful opportunity and he would like to
thank his family for supporting him in his endeavors.
NICO CANCALOSI DEAN (Old Joe) is overjoyed to be in his first R2P performance. His past theatrical
experience consists of a 6th-grade production of The Taming of the Shrew. He enjoys playing soccer
and the saxophone other than theater, and is generally thrilled to be along for the ride.
NOAH ELMAN (Bob Cratchit) is excited to be in his 8th show on stage with R2P and his 11th
show working with the company. When he’s not acting (which is rare), he enjoys singing,
dancing, and snowboarding. He is very excited and honored to be involved with this show as
well as being an assistant stage manager for Annie (coming in January)! He would like to thank
his mom for being so supportive of him, as well as the entire company, and especially the
directors, for creating such a warm community. Please enjoy the show! And happy holidays! NOAH MATTICE (Jonathon) is in the 7th grade at Dewitt Middle School, and he is thrilled to
be in an R2P production for the very first time! He likes singing and dancing, and he also
likes playing Magic and running. He would like to thank his parents, and also his new puppy
Simon, for listening to him while he rehearsed for the show. He’s also incredibly grateful to
Felix and other members of the cast and staff who helped him out and welcomed him in!
PIERRE CLAVEL (Technical Director) has been working professionally in theater all over the
country since 1987. Which is far too long. He is a parent of an R2P actor, and has lived in
Ithaca off and on since 1963, which is even longer. A huge thank you to Steven Brookhouse,
Chris Hazel, Kenny Broadwell, Dick Archer, and the Cornell and Ithaca College Scene shops.
SAMUEL B. LUPOWITZ (Bass) is a 2012 graduate of Ithaca College who can now be seen
around the Ithaca area playing piano and singing in his soul-rock group, Samuel B. Lupowitz
& The Ego Band. Their new record, Songs to Make You Wealthier and More Attractive, is
available on iTunes, CDBaby, and samuelblupowitz.com. In addition, Sam is busy preparing
his rock opera about the Lincoln assassination, The Handsomest Man in America, for
another production in 2013, and is also working on a southern rock adaptation of Hamlet. Following successful runs of Hairspray and Urinetown, it’s great to be back in the R2P pit!
RACHEL FRANK (Rebecca Cratchit) is very excited to be participating in Running to Places
for the first time. She hasn’t had a lot of theater in the past, so she hopes this will go well.
Rachel dances at Armstrong School of Dance and loves singing. In her free time, she writes.
Rachel is loving Running to Places and a A Christmas Carol and hopes you will too!
SAVANNAH (VANNA) PLEIL (Granny Pickwick/Ensemble) is delighted to be in her first-ever R2P
show! Vanna is a junior at Ithaca High School who just moved here from Hamburg, Germany. She
would like to thank her loving and supportive family for making R2P possible, and especially the R2P
staff and cast who have made her new life in the USA a life filled with activity and enjoyment from
the moment rehearsals began. Merry Christmas, or as the Germans say: Fröhliche Weinachten!
SOFIA BOUCHER (Headless Ghost/Dancer) has previously been in Oliver and Oklahoma with
R2P. She moved here a year ago from Hawaii where she used to dance hula. She is very
excited to be a part of A Christmas Carol even though her head falls off. Enjoy the show!
SOPHIA TANTILLO (Scrooge’s mother): Sophia is so excited to be a part of this amazing show!
This is her third season of Running to Places and her sixth show with the company. Her most
recent roles in R2P were part of the “Chorus” in Oklahoma and the “Rose seller” in Oliver. She’ll
also be in Honk! this spring. Sophia is currently working on her school show in Trumansburg
and is an assistant stage manager for the upcoming R2P show Annie. She’s been very busy with
both shows and it’s unfortunate that A Christmas Carol has to end. It's been extremely
enjoyable working with this wonderfully talented cast, crew, and production team. She'd like to
thank Tburg parents for all the carpools, her own family for putting up with the crazy schedule,
and all her friends in and out of the cast who’ve helped her through the process. And congrats
to Steve and Andy for successfully completing their first R2P production! Enjoy the show!
STEPHEN HUMES (Ensemble): Professional credits: Romeo and Juliet (“Tybalt”); Twelfth
Night (“Sea Captain”); The Three Musketeers (Ensemble); The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee (“Chip Tolentino”); Parade (“Frankie Epps”). Ithaca College: The Yellow Boat
(“Eddy Chorus”); The Shadow Box (“Mark”); Proof (“Hal”); Working (Man 1,3,5 Cover). Selected
Regional: Hamlet (“Hamlet”); The Last Five Years (“Jamie” [also dir.]); West Side Story (“ARab”); Into the Woods (“Jack”); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (“Joseph”).
Stephen is the founder of Backstage Ensemble in Hamden, Conn., where he made his
directorial debut (The Last Five Years). He is currently a junior at Ithaca College where he is
pursuing a BFA in Acting. www.stephenhumes.com
STEVEN MOORE (Director/Choreographer) is a multiple award winning musical theatre actor,
choreographer and director based out of NYC. Steven’s work has been seen both on stage and
screen from regional theatres across the East coast all the way to Her Majesty’s Theatre
on London’s West End. He has been honored to have served as choreographic assistant to such
people as Chris Bailey (TAPDOGS, associate B’ways Evita), Adam Pelty (B’way Scarlet Pimpernel,
Billy Elliot), and many more. Steven has recently just wrapped up a national tour and an
engagement at Glimmerglass Opera where he was seen in Annie Get Your Gun starring
Deborah Voigt and Anne Bogart’s Carmen. Other selected works include Hedwig and the Angry
Inch (“Hedwig”), Rooms: A Rock Romance (“Ian”), Into The Woods (“Jack”), Peter Pan The Musical
(“Peter”), Seussical (“The Cat in the Hat”), and many more. Steven has also starred in multiple
film and television projects working with such people as Ben Stiller, Morgan Freeman and
Brendan Fraser including the multiple Indie award Film winner Judgment Day. Aside from his
theatrical work, Steven is also an international award winning magician and juggler.
Steven holds a BFA from Ithaca College in Musical Theatre and is a proud member of The
Actors Equity Association.
TUCKER ROSSI (Tiny Tim) This is Tucker's first production with Running To Places, and he
is very excited to play the role of “Tiny Tim.” Tucker is in Trumansburg’s sixth grade and his
previous theater experience includes The Seussical. Tucker would like to thank his family
and friends for their support. Enjoy the show!
TYLER M. PERRY (Scenic and Projection Designer): See bio in R2P’s Staff section.
WILLIAM WESTLAKE (Fred Anderson) is very glad to be returning to R2P for a second time.
Will is a sophomore at Trumansburg High School and has recently been in R2P’s Urinetown
and the Trumansburg High School production of Four Funerals and a Wedding. When not
running around on stage, Will can be found running just about anywhere else. Will would
like to thank his friends and family for their support. Enjoy the show!
RUNNING TO PLACES STAFF
GAIL BELOKUR (Resident Producer and Co-Artistic Director) received her BA in Drama from
Ithaca College and has worked professionally with young people in the performing arts in
Upstate New York for over 20 years. Her wide range of credits include stage managing,
producing, directing and designing (scenic, costume and lighting) for all R2P shows plus dozens
of other plays, musicals and dance recitals for middle and high school students. As founder
and artistic director of New Vine Productions, Gail also taught acting workshops and developed
arts programs for theatre, dance, music and the visual arts before merging this endeavor into
the launching of Running to Places. She is employed full time by the company. Gail shares her
home with husband George, daughter Shauna and son Michael with visits from daughter
Kristen, son-in-law Justin and the most precious grandson of all time (so far), Dominick.
JOEY STEINHAGEN (Resident Director and Co-Artistic Director) has been teaching, acting in,
and directing theatre for young people throughout Tompkins County since 1993. He
received his BFA in Acting from Ithaca College. Over the years, he has directed musicals and
plays at Ithaca and Dryden High Schools, Dryden, Boynton, and Dewitt Middle Schools, for
the Northern Lights Learning Center, and the Hangar Theatre’s Kiddstuff series. Joey has
taught acting at Ithaca College, Cornell, SUNY Cortland, Hangar Theatre’s Next Generation
program, and the Ithaca Youth Bureau. As an actor, Joey has appeared at the Kitchen
Theatre Tony and the Soprano (“Tony,” world premiere), Precious Nonsense (“Pete,” world
premiere), The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow (“Dr. Yakunin”), and We Won’t Pay, We Won’t
Pay (“Luigi”). He is proudest of his favorite production: Aram.
LINDA HARRIS (Finance Manager) As an R2P parent she was, and continues to be, extremely
inspired by the dedication of the founders of R2P. She has observed their positive influence on
our sons and daughters and the enormous amount of personal time they give, all delivered
with never-ending enthusiasm and a smile. When R2P reached the goal of obtaining their nonprofit status (no small feat in itself!) and needed to move forward to prepare to do business
“officially” she gladly volunteered her services to help them set up shop. She brings with her, (in
addition to her enthusiasm and excitement!), over twenty years of finance and administrative
experience. More than ten of those years were in the non-profit sector. Most recently, she spent
several years as a Grant and Contract Officer for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
Cornell University and currently works for the Bioacoustics Research Program at the Cornell Lab
of Ornithology as their Financial Analyst, Grant and Contract Specialist. She looks forward to
working with the rest of the R2P staff and many wonderful volunteers “behind the scenes” and
supporting their hard work and heartfelt efforts for our local youth.
SHARON NELSON (Company Manager) is enjoying her first season with R2P. She has been teaching
in the Ithaca City School District since 1999 and is now one of the teachers on the First Grade Team
at BJM Elementary School. Sharon has an administrative assistant degree from SUNY Canton where
she was in charge of booking all campus entertainment. She worked four years as personal manager
and promoter for Jamie Notarthomas, singer/songwriter (Syracuse). She especially appreciates R2P
music because she played clarinet in pit orchestras in high school and performed for three years
with the West Genesee Wildcat Marching Band. Sharon thanks her Mom, Norinne and her husband,
Mark and three children, Elliott, Roxanne and Corinna for their constant support!
TYLER M. PERRY (Resident Designer): has spent the season as Running to Places’ Resident
Designer, having been with the company for three seasons. Past credits include: Hairspray,
Joseph and ... Dreamcoat (Scenic and Lighting Design), Oklahoma, Noises Off, Oliver, and
Cinderella (Scenic Design). His work has also been seen at the Kitchen Theatre Company: Opus
(Scenic and Lighting Design), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Waiting for Spring, The
Mystery of Irma Vep, and In the Company of Dancers (Lighting Design). He received his BFA in
Theatrical Production Arts – Design from Ithaca College where he has designed: The Magic Flute
(Scenic), The Light in the Piazza, and How I Learned to Drive (Lighting). He also has extensive
work as an assistant/associate designer to Steve TenEyck with such companies as Ithaca
2012-2013 SEASON DONORS
Thank you to our generous donors-at-large and sponsors!
Sprinter ($1-$99)
John Skrovan and Jennifer Orleans
Lauren O'Connell
Maggie and Bill Goldsmith
Steeplechasers ($500-$999)
The Robert G. & Jane V. Engel Foundation in
honor of Joey Steinhagen and Anya Gibian
Marathoners ($1,000-$2,999)
Buttermilk Falls Pediatrics#
Community Coalition for Healthy Youth
Kelly A. Damm, Attorney at Law*
Rawlings Construction*
Shakespeare in the Basement#
Snug Planet
Tompkins Trust Company#
Triathlon ($3,000-$4,999)
Inn on Columbia+
The Savage Club of Ithaca*
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Pentathlon ($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Linda and Bob Harris
Decathlon ($10,000 and up)
CSP Management^
Cayuga Radio Group^
Park Foundation^
^Season
Sponsor
*Show Sponsor
+Exclusive
#
Show Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsor
The donor list is current through December 6,
2012. If we have made an error, please email
[email protected]
and accept our sincere apologies.
College, Kitchen Theatre Co., Hangar Theatre, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Pennsylvania
Shakespeare Festival, Florida Grand Opera, Mill City Summer Opera, and the Herson Group Ltd.