White Christmas Cast

A lifelong musician and singer/songwriter, Thomas is excited to be doing another show at The Zig with his talented daughter Aurora. While in high school he participated in various plays and musicals, including as Dickon in The Secret Garden, and more recently as Father Christmas in The Zig’s 2018 production of A Fairly Potter Christmas Carol. Thomas enjoys fixing and building guitars, as well as singing and playing bass in a blues band.

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I’d like to thank Lindsey Poll, not only for being an amazing Choreographer, but for bringing back theater back into my life and showing me the importance of music and self worth.

Emery Bateman started performing with the Ziegfeld Arts Academy two years ago, and she has had the opportunity to perform on the Zig’s Main Stage during Wizard of Oz in ASL and Elf the Musical. Some of her favorite roles with the Zig Arts Academy have been Cinderella (from Cinderella), Jane (from Descendants), and Young Fiona (in the MTI Music Revue). She wants to thank her friends and family for coming to support her!

Josh has been doing theater for many years at the Ziegfeild theater. He has been in many shows including Oliver, Elf, Grease, Addams family, and Into the woods. He loves the theater and the people in it and wants to thank the amazing actors and crew in this production and others for making the musical experience magical.

Candice is super excited to be in her second show at The Ziegfeld Theater. Her favorite rolls are Chris Dallin’s wife, mother and grandmother to three adorable grandchildren. She is a retired Jr. High dance teacher and has taught dance in the private sector for over 30 years. She enjoys choreographing for local community theater productions and has worked with Hope Box Theater in Kaysville, Heritage Theater in Perry, Clearfield Community Arts, Syracuse Community Arts, Sweet Harmony and Syracuse Arts Academy.

I am excited to be doing my first show with the Zig! Thank you to my wonderful and supportive family. Thank you the cast and crew of this production.

I love theater because it helps me make connections that I would not be able to do otherwise. The people you meet, the memories you make, and the fun you have; I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I’d like to thank Mark Daniels and Lindsey Poll for getting me into theater and my parents for always supporting me.

Hi I’m Maggie Hadley and I’m so excited to be doing my fourth show at the Zig! I have been doing theater since second grade and have loved every show I’ve been in! Some of my favorite roles include: Ursula-The Little Mermaid, Cha Cha- Grease, Dance Crew- The Music Man, and Rapunzel- Into The Woods. Thank you to my family for always supporting me, love you guys!

Megan is so excited to be able to make her debut here at The Zigfeld. She has loved musicals since she was a kid and White Christmas was always a classic in her house growing up. Being able to be a part of the show is full circle for her. She has recently returned to the stage and most recently played The Witch in Big Fish. She has many people to thank especially those who helped me with my auditions. Brittney and Leilani this one’s for you. We did it. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does and have a wonderful holiday season.

Evelyn has enjoyed working with Zigfield Theater on White Christmas. Her recent credits include Princess Fiona in Shrek the musical at Ogden High School and Xavia Jones in Puffs! When she isn't on stage, Evelyn is hanging out with her friends and working as a party princess! She wants to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!

I have had the great opportunity to play many characters on stage over the last 45 years. Some of my favorites have been Stephen in Godspell, Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady, Lawrence in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, coach in Damn Yankees, and the Mayor in Bright Star. Being on stage gives actors the great opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes and live through them on stage. It is a great experience. Thanks to my wife Becky for her support in understanding my need to be on stage.

Hi guys! I’m Christiana Johnson, And I am a huge theater fanatic! Some of my favorite shows that I’ve been a part of are “Peter Pan” (as Wendy), “Frozen jr” (as middle Anna/ensemble), and “Newsies jr” (as Hazel/Bowery brigade). I’ve been dancing since I was 7 and I absolutely love incorporating that into theater! I’d like to say thank you to my mom for driving me to rehearsals so many times. and for spending so much time on me, so that I can do something I love and enjoy.

David's super stoked to be performing one of his dream roles as Bob Wallace!! Not only does he get to perform in this wonderful show, he also gets to play across from his immensely talented wife Becky Knowles, and gets to share stage time with his brilliant mother Wendy Knowes!! The biggest of all thanks goes to my beautiful family. The aforementioned Becky Knowles, and our beautiful baby Poppy Jeanne Knowles.

Becky Jeanne is pleased to be returning to the Ziegfeld to play the role of “Betty” alongside her husband, David as “Bob”. David and Becky share the joy of a their 1 year old daughter Poppy. Becky has also performed in over 40 productions at multiple theaters across the Wasatch front. Memorable roles include: “Lady of the Lake” (spamalot), “Marguerite” (Scarlett Pimpernel), “Katherine” (Freaky Friday), and “Saraghina” (Nine). Formerly a producer and Production manager for the Zig, Becky now works as Stay at Hone mom and freelance director/ choreographer/ designer/ production and stage manager.

Wendy is in the House! Front of House this time! After performing as Music Director for her last two shows here at the Zig, as well as this "White Christmas" Production, she is so excited to be back on stage performing as Martha Watson. And to share the stage with her son and daughter-in-law, as well as the rest of this talented cast, is a dream! "A big thanks to my husband Mark for not being a Scrooge and 'Letting me sing and be HAPPY!!'"

Alma is excited to be back on the Ziegfeld stage again! He was last seen at the Zig as Captain Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame in ASL and as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. Alma has the unique opportunity of Stage Managing AND dancing in this production and he has had so much fun being a part of both aspects. He wants to thank his parents Ilene and Tim for always being there and supporting him and thank his girlfriend Sydney for being the light of his life.

Sydney is so excited to be involved with another show here at the Zig! She was most recently seen as a Gargoyle in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in ASL. Other Zig credits include Grease (Sandy), Freaky Friday (Ellie Blake), Pirates of Penzance. Other credits include Little Women (Jo March), The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty), and The Little Mermaid (Andrina). Sydney has also been involved as the Stage Manager for shows like Kinky Boots, Forever Plaid, Spamalot, and more! She works full time right here at the Ziegfeld Theater as the Marketer and Production Manager. She would like to thank her friends, family, and her incredibly talented boyfriend, Alma, for their endless love and support. Enjoy the show!

Ash is so excited to be performing at The Zig again! You may have seen them recently in the ensembles of Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ziegfeld), Singing in the Rain (BTPP), Elf the Musical (Ziegfeld), or Big Fish (Centerpoint). Mostly though, they’re just happy to be here singing and dancing with friends.

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Macy started doing youth productions at the Zig in 2021 and fell completely love with musical theater. She has done Main Stage Shows at the Zeigfeld Theather as well as the Hopebox Theater. Her favorite roles have been the Earth Worm in James and the Giant Peach Jr, and Katherine in Newsies Jr. She loves sharing the stage with the amazing friends she has made at the Zig.

I love doing shows at the Zig!

Hazel has loved the theatre her whole life. She is delighted to be back on stage in her all-time favorite show, White Christmas!

I love doing shows at the Zig!

Cameron is beyond excited to make his debut at the Ziegfeld Theater. I has been seen performing at local theaters such as West Valley and Centerpoint but can’t think of another theater he would rather spend his Christmas season. He would like to extend his gratitude to friends and family who support him, especially his wife who is the reason he does it all.

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Emma is excited to be part of her first mainstage show at the Zig! She would like to thank her sister Riah for encouraging her to join after her year-long break from theatre.

Riah was most recently seen in the Ziegfeld stage as Sibella in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and she is delighted to be back. She's so excited to perform with her sister, Emma, and would like to thank her family for their support.

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Kayley is so excited to be performing in her first show here at The Ziegfeld. Kayley's most recent roles have been Hannah in Freaky Friday at Brigham city, Wendy Jo in Footloose at Hopebox Theatre, and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie with Showstoppers Academy. Kayley has also had the wonderful opportunity to choreograph The Little Mermaid at Hopebox Theatre, and Footloose, also at the Hopebox Theatre alongside her twin sister Kelsey Turner. She’s so excited to be back onstage and cannot wait for her friends and family to see this show!

Kelsey is excited to perform at Ziegfeld for the first time in white Christmas! Some of her most recent favorite roles include Logainne Shwartzandgrubenierre in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Hopebox Theater, Rusty in Footloose at The Hopebox Theater, and Helen in Bye Bye Birdie with Showstoppers Academy.

I am so excited to be involved in another mainstage show, with my last mainstage show being The Wizard of Oz in ASL with the Ziegfeld theatre. Even though I have only been doing theatre for two years, I fell in love instantly. This will be my ninth show, with some of my favorite roles including the Fairy Godmother in Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella Kids with the Zig and Spot Conlon in Newsies Youth with the Zig. I am so honored to be a part of this classic show that spreads the Christmas spirit!

Ashley is so excited to be back on the Ziegfeld stage! She has a passion for theatre and is grateful for this opportunity. For as long as she can remember, Ashley has been involved in music. Singing and piano lessons were always a part of her growing up years. Her most recent production was Jekyll and Hyde, and one of her absolute favorites to be apart of was Little Shop of Horrors. If Ashley is not on stage performing, you can find her in the kitchen baking sourdough bread, or wrestling her two young boys. She wants to thank her friends and family for being so supportive and encouraging her to follow her heart.

Natalie is thrilled to return to the Ziegfeld stage! She is currently studying musical theatre at the University of Utah and can't wait to graduate this spring! Most recently, she appeared in Young Frankenstein, Kinky Boots, and Freaky Friday! Natalie wants to shoutout her family for supporting her in everything she does!

Samantha is giddy with joy to be singing all of this beautiful Irving Berlin music! She is grateful for the opportunity to work with this incredible team of people! She is a classically trained singer with a passion for musical theatre and holds a Music Minor from Weber State University. She enjoys working as a private voice instructor/vocal coach as well as Music Directing and working with different youth theater programs throughout the state. She performs regularly across the Wasatch front. Some of her favorite productions to date include The Music Man (Marian), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine Colgate), Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Nunsense (Mary Amnesia), All Shook Up (Natalie/Ed), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), and The Sound of Music (Maria). She is grateful for her incredible support system that allows her to do what she loves! Thanks Mom and Dad! All my love to Derek, Ella, Lucy, and Mavi! You are magic!