A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol Cast

Fox is 17 and enjoys guitar, drums, piano, gaming, dad jokes, and driving. Rutherford’s previous roles include Mr. Laurence (Little Women), Pete/Eugene Fodor (Crazy For You), Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Mr. Tumnus/Peter (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Mudge (Peter Pan), and Tommy Sloan (Anne of Green Gables). He is excited to be in this musical because he likes jazz music. Rutherford plans to study music in college and play with a band. He wishes to thank his friends and family for encouraging him to sing more. "I don't care what they say about me. I just want to eat." —Pam Beesly, The Office

Ethan is 17 and enjoys acting, soccer, guitar, and piano. Hollingsworth’s previous roles include Edmund (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), and Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence (Little Women). He is excited to be in this musical because after doing the summer directing workshop he has a different viewpoint on developing a character and living truthfully. Hollingsworth plans to complete an associate in arts degree from Tallahassee Community College and then move to Atlanta to pursue acting. He wishes to thank his mom for supporting him, God for the gifts he’s given him because none of this would be possible without them, and Mrs. Thompson for helping him grow not just as an actor but in his regular life too.

Caleb is 17 and enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games, or reading a book if he can convince himself he has time to read the whole book. Sham’s previous roles include Ensemble/Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Lord Capulet (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Everett Baker/Shop Owner (Crazy for You), and Professor Bhaer (Little Women), among others. He is excited to be in this musical because he’s never done a radio show musical, and this looked to be a lot of fun. He has also always wanted to do A Christmas Carol. Sham plans to graduate from Southeastern University and go on to work in some type of ministry, as well as anything else the Lord calls him to do. He wishes to thank his parents for letting him do yet another show with the Community Christian School Theatre as well as Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Underwood for giving him a chance to play this role. "And as the years go by, our friendship will never die. You're gonna see it's our destiny, you've got a friend in me." -Randy Newman, from You've Got a Friend in Me

Marley is 14 and enjoys singing and acting. Kaye’s previous roles include Patsy (Crazy for You), Older Amy understudy (Little Women), chorus/Pat (This is a Test), Beth (Mind Games), Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), Jack (Mary Poppins Returns), and Ginny (Harry Potter the Musical). She is excited to be in this musical because it’s her first lead part and it will help her expand on her accents. Kaye plans to study pediatric endocrinology at either the University of Florida or Florida State University. She wishes to thank her family and friends for always being supportive and helping her grow. Her favorite Bible passage is Psalm 118

Peyton is 17 and enjoys theater, singing (including opera), and spending time with her dog. Bradford’s previous roles include Ensemble (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Leon High School), Josephine March (Little Women), Milky White/Granny (Into the Woods at Quincy Music Theater), Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast at Leon High School), Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast), Ensemble (Anastasia at Leon High School), and Lucy (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). She is excited about being in this musical because she loves musicals and gets to learn a new music genre. Bradford plans to graduate college with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and possibly pursue a master's degree while still participating in theater. She wishes to thank the directors for giving her this opportunity and her parents for their constant support.

Cole is 13 and enjoys playing piano, ukulele, and guitar; LETOUR; hanging out with friends; drawing; snacking; making puns; and singing. McHaffie’s previous roles include Lank Hawkins (Crazy For You) and Ensemble/Mr. March understudy (Little Women). He is excited to be in this musical because he loves to make people laugh and this show is very comedic and entertaining. McHaffie plans to graduate from high school and get a college scholarship for music or theater. He wishes to thank his mom for driving him to rehearsals. “I used to think that being loved was the greatest thing to think about, but now I know that love is never satisfied by only thinking about it.” -Bob Goff

Josiah is 14 and enjoys building with LEGO, reading comic books, as well as singing for the youth group on Wednesday nights and for the senior living center, Allegro, on Sunday mornings. He also likes to play video games like The Legend of ZeldaTM and Mario KartTM on the Nintendo SwitchTM. This is Stake’s first role. He is excited to be in this musical because he has watched his big sister in many Community Christian School Theatre productions and it made him want to be in one, plus he loves to sing. Stake plans to attend college with so many friends who love and support him. He wishes to thank his sister Hannah for being a role model that he can look up to when acting. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:19

Karis is 17 and enjoys reading, writing, videography, and playing tennis. Cliburn’s previous roles include Kirstie (Number the Stars), Hedi Perbole (Snow White Variety Show), Ruby Gillis (Anne of Green Gables), FBI Agent (Clue), Leopard (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Dwarf (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Silly Girl (Beauty and the Beast), Tess (Crazy for You), and Meg (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because the first play she did in sixth grade was also set in the forties, and it is neat to revisit this period as a senior. Cliburn plans to graduate from college with a degree in a STEM field. She wishes to thank Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Underwood for the unconditional support and the love that they show the crew and cast. Her favorite Bible passage is James 1.

James is 17 and enjoys drawing, animating, writing stories, listening to music, and playing video games. Hall’s previous roles include Centaur (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), LeFou (Beauty and the Beast), and Ensemble (Crazy For You). He is excited to be in this musical because he got to spend time with some of his closest friends and he likes Buzz. Hall plans to attend Boyce College at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with his two older siblings. He wishes to thank his older brother John for being an inspiration, his parents for always supporting him, his friends at Community Christian School Theatre for being some of the most encouraging and awesome people he has ever met, and all the directors for the hard work they put into this production. "If we find in ourselves a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world." -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

John is 17 and enjoys mechanics and music. Beggs’s previous roles include playing bass for the orchestra in Beauty and the Beast and Moose (Crazy for You). He is excited to be in this musical because he gets to sing, act, and play piano on stage all at the same time. Beggs plans to study music in college or just be in show business in general. He wishes to thank God, his dad, his sister, and countless other people for giving him such wonderful opportunities. “The one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6

Hannah is 17 and enjoys letter-writing, thrifting, spinning vinyl, loitering at coffee shops, oil painting, sketching, checking out more books than she can read, spontaneous cooking, and running the most aesthetic island in existence on Animal CrossingTM. Stake’s previous roles include Jo March (Little Women), Patricia Fodor (Crazy for You), Sally/Napkin (Beauty and the Beast), and Liza (Peter Pan). She is excited to be in this musical because though she has a slammed senior year, she still gets to do what she loves most - be in a musical and boss the cast around in a New York accent. Stake plans to graduate from college with a degree in graphic design and live in a little flat in a big city with an orange tabby cat and a good music scene. She would also love to get a master’s degree and travel anywhere and everywhere. She wishes to thank the Lord's divine timing, her silly little friends, her mum, Karen, and Louisa. "And the past, as always, stretched before us, still, complex, impenetrable." -Louise Glück, The Garden

Micah is 16 and enjoys acting and writing. Sham’s previous roles include Ensemble/Maurice understudy (Beauty and the Beast), Benvolio/Lord Monotone (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Ensemble/Everett Baker understudy (Crazy for You), and Ensemble/John Brooke understudy (Little Women). He is excited to be in this musical because he loves comedic Christmas movies so to get to act in a comedic Christmas musical is a dream come true. Sham plans to pursue something in the theatrical field, whether that be directing local plays and musicals or acting, but ultimately doing whatever God has planned for his life. He wishes to thank the directors for giving up their time to work with him and help him grow as an actor. "With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's just not acting. It's lying." -Johnny Depp

AnnaCatherine is 17 and enjoys speech and debate, all art forms, singing her heart out to Taylor Swift, and causing controlled chaos with her friends. Hammett’s previous roles include Lumiere understudy (Beauty and the Beast), Juliet (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Irene (Crazy for You), and Clara (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because the cast, crew, and production team are so amazing to work with. She is also absolutely ecstatic to be singing and acting on stage with the Community Christian School Theatre again. Hammett plans to attend college and double major in English and psychology with a minor in legal studies. She also plans to help the world in some small way, wherever God places her. She wishes to thank Madelyn Ellis, Aria Lehman, Felicity Demeter, and Kate Harlacher for being such amazing friends and for being so encouraging during this whole production season. "Never be so kind you forget to be clever. Never be so clever you forget to be kind." -Taylor Swift, from marjorie

Ava is 16 and enjoys playing guitar, drawing, playing video games, and listening to music. This is Littlejohn’s first role with the Community Christian School Theatre. She is excited to be in this musical because she would like to revisit her middle school years. Littlejohn plans to attend college. She wishes to thank Mrs. Penn for getting her into theater. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” –Ferris Bueller, from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Celia is 16 and enjoys musical theater, dance, reading, watching movies, sleeping, and hanging out with friends. Collazo’s previous roles include Katherine (Disney’s Newsies JR at Stage11) and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (A Christmas Carol). She is excited to be in this musical because it’s a fun play to get into the Christmas spirit. Collazo plans to study performing arts in college and try to live life to the fullest. She wishes to thank her mom and papaw for driving her to and from rehearsals and the directors for everything they did to make this play amazing. “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” -St. Catherine of Siena

Charis is 14 and enjoys singing and acting. Teague’s previous roles include Follies Girl (Crazy for You). She is excited to be in this musical because her friends are a part of it, and she loves singing and acting. Teague plans to continue singing and attend college. She wishes to thank her mom, Mr. Kaye, Mrs. Underwood, Ally Love, and Mrs. Thompson because they have helped her acting and singing career more than they know.

Ellie is 14 and enjoys singing, playing guitar, archery, and reading. Connell’s previous roles include Ensemble/Abram (Romeo and Juliet), Ensemble (Crazy for You), and Amy March (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because she wants to grow her acting experience and friendships. Connell plans to graduate from high school and pursue a degree in engineering or something in the medical field. She wishes to thank her family and friends for being supportive and loving.

Emmy is 14 and enjoys listening to music; watching Florida State University football; playing piano, guitar, tennis, and volleyball; and LETOUR. Corley’s previous roles include Bob Cratchit (A Christmas Carol), Narrator One/Spellbinder understudy (Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer), Ensemble/Wolf (Beauty and the Beast), and Prince Servant (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet). She is excited to be in this musical because she has had the chance to develop skills in the world of theater in a Christian environment and bond with super awesome friends. Corley plans to attend Florida State University (GO NOLES) and major in law or pursue a music career. She wishes to thank God for surrounding her with such amazing people she can be herself around. "Lieutenant Dan got me invested in some kind of fruit company [Apple computers]. So then I got a call from him, saying we don't have to worry about money no more. And I said, that's good! One less thing." -Forrest Gump, Forrest Gump

Lavinia is 16 and enjoys singing, hanging out with friends, solving puzzles, reading, and listening to music. Ream’s previous roles include Follies Girl/Polly understudy (Crazy for You). She is excited to be in this musical because she loves singing and hanging out with all these wonderful people. Ream plans to graduate from college and get married or engaged, Lord willing. She wishes to thank her parents for letting her be a part of this musical and for always encouraging her when things are hard. She would also like to thank Mr. Kaye for helping her build confidence in her vocal abilities. “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.” -II Peter 1:5-9

Luke is 12 and enjoys piano and Irish step-dance. Hugghins’s previous roles include Narrator (Peddler and the Monkeys), Rog, a T-Bird (Grease), Panther Spirit (Black Panther), Ensemble/Chip Potts understudy (Beauty and the Beast), Narrator (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Samson/Benvolio understudy (The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet), Mingo (Crazy For You), and Alan (This is a Test). He is excited to be in this musical because he enjoys singing, dancing, acting, and participating in Community Christian School Theatre shows. Hugghins plans to complete school, continue acting in Community Christian School Theatre shows, and participate in church activities. He wishes to thank Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Underwood, Mr. Kaye, and Mrs. Rutherford for producing this show and making it happen. He would also like to thank God and his parents for allowing him to be in this show. "I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape." -Estella (Havisham) Drummle, Great Expectations

Luke is 15 and enjoys golf, basketball, and baseball. Levesque’s previous roles include Ensemble/Puppeteer (Disney’s Moana JR) and Sven (Disney’s Frozen JR), both at Holy Comforter Episcopal School. He is excited to be in this musical because it’s his first musical with the Community Christian School Theatre. Levesque plans to have a handlebar mustache someday. He wishes to thank the cast for making theater fun. "Hasta la vista, baby" -Terminator, from Terminator 2: Judgement Day

Madelyn is 17 and enjoys reading, writing, listening to podcasts, singing in the youth band and the church praise team, and learning about theology. Ellis’s previous roles include Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), Lady Capitulate (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Follies Girl (Crazy For You—Youth Edition), and Ensemble/Marmee understudy (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because it is such a funny and enjoyable show, and she loves the period. Ellis plans to attend Baptist College of Florida, major in elementary education with a minor in missions, and go on her first mission trip. She wishes to thank AnnaCatherine Hammett for being such an encouraging and supportive friend and Neomi Avilés for being a wonderful example of Christ-like character. “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” -Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol

Mila is 16 and enjoys writing, singing, drawing, reading, and acting. Avilés’s previous roles include Little Peter Pan (Hook), Little Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Comedy tonight (spoken words artist), Wood Nymph (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Chip Potts (Beauty and the Beast), Narrator Two (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Follies Girl/Patsy understudy (Crazy for You), and Mary (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because she loves theater and her directors and she is excited to make new memories with her friends in this production. Avilés plans to grow in her love for Christ and learn more about theater and childcare. She wishes to thank Jesus Christ for always being with her; her amazing parents, sister, brothers, and directors for helping her with this role and using their time to cultivate her skills; and the audience for taking their time to enjoy this musical. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.“ Isaiah 43:2

Murphy is 14 and enjoys playing guitar, piano, and bass; songwriting; singing; acting; and hanging out with friends. Ellis’s previous roles include Sam aka Cowboy Trio (Crazy For You), Paris/Mercutio understudy (The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet), and Ensemble/LeFou understudy (Beauty and the Beast). He is excited to be in this musical to improve his acting and singing. Ellis plans to attend college and study music. He wishes to thank the directors for letting him participate in this show, his parents for letting him audition and driving him to rehearsals, the wonderful cast, the amazing crew, and everyone who came to the show. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

Timothy 16 and enjoys sketching and writing. This is Hendrix’s first role. He is excited to be in this musical because he loves new experiences. Hendrix plans to go to the Bahamas someday. He wishes to thank his parents for being so very supportive.

Zoey is 14 and enjoys sewing, baking, sword fighting, and music. Rutherford’s previous roles include Wood Nymph (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast), Prologue/Servant (The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet), Ginny Weasley (A Very Potter Musical), Ensemble/Patricia understudy (Crazy For You), and Ensemble/Beth understudy (Little Women). She is excited to be in this musical because she likes jazz and loves 1940s fashion. Rutherford plans to train for the Marines. She wishes to thank her dear friends Liz, Shiloh, Madelyn, Paige, and Murphy for always being there for her and Mrs. Thompson for being the best director anyone could ask for. "Follow your passion. Stay true to yourself. Never follow someone else's path unless you're in the woods and you're lost and you see a path. Then by all means you should follow that." -Ellen DeGeneres