Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
November 8 – January 5, 2025
Based on the beloved movie. Veterans turned song-and-dance men Bob and Phil meet a sister duo and follow them to a Vermont inn. Here, they discover the inn is owned by their old Army General who fell on hard times. The foursome decide to put on a show in an effort to save the inn. Hear your favorites “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Happy Holidays,” and “White Christmas,” and more!
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
November 8 – January 5, 2025
Based on the beloved movie. Veterans turned song-and-dance men Bob and Phil meet a sister duo and follow them to a Vermont inn. Here, they discover the inn is owned by their old Army General who fell on hard times. The foursome decide to put on a show in an effort to save the inn. Hear your favorites “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Happy Holidays,” and “White Christmas,” and more!
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Piper Sobon
Piper Sobon (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the Dutch Apple stage, where she is also Anna (Frozen Jr). Recent Dutch Apple credits: Lou Ann/Amber US (Hairspray), Mal (Descendants), Sharpay (High School Musical), Allana (The Little Mermaid), Annie (Annie). Piper also enjoys teaching dance at Dutch Apple Broadway Bound Summer Camps to aspiring actors. She lovingly thanks her dad, Dean Sobon, for teaching her everything she knows about performing. @piperabrielle
Patrick Agonito
Patrick Agonito (Ensemble) is a proud Prather alum and just finished the Dutch Apple production of Hairspray (Sketch/Male Authority Figure US). Originally from Fairfield, CT, Patrick is a New York City-based actor. Select regional credits: West Side Story, Spring Awakening, Bright Star (Weathervane Theatre), A Chorus Line, Footloose, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, Swing! (Prather Productions). BFA Musical Theatre, Emerson College. Many thanks to the Prather team! Love to Mom, Dad, Thomas, and Aaron. www.patrickagonito.com IG: @patagonito
Jelani Bell
Jelani Bell (Ensemble) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre with a concentration in Acting and Dance minor from Greensboro College. Jelani served as associate choreographer and associate director/male swing in the recent Dutch Apple production of Hairspray. Select credits: Footloose, Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, High School Musical. Thanks to my family for their support.
Joshua Bellamy
Joshua Bellamy (Dance Captain/Swing) International Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Hunk/Scarecrow). National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/Assistant Dance Captain). Regional credits: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Kinky Boots (Angel Swing), Disney’s Newsies (Specs), CATS (Mr. Mistoffelees), Rent (Angel), West Side Story (Swing), Peter Pan (Michael Darling. Other credits: The Prom, Something Rotten, Mamma Mia, plus many other productions with Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Media Theatre, Sight & Sound, Norwegian Cruise Lines, American Music Theatre. Theatre. Love to my family, friends, and RayD8!
Cella Berardi
Cella Berardi (Susan Waverly) is overjoyed to spend the holidays at Dutch Apple. Credits at Dutch Apple include: The Sound of Music (Marta von Trapp), Miracle on 34th Street (Susan Walker), The Little Mermaid (Leeward), Ragtime (Little Girl); The Sound of Music (Marta von Trapp) with Servant Stage; Home for the Holidays (Youth Ensemble), The First Noel (Youth Ensemble) with American Music Theatre. Cella continues to enjoy honing her skills through voice lessons with Mrs. Jo Abrom and participation in local theater camps. Cella is thankful for the ongoing support she receives and is grateful for the gifts that God has given her. "May your day be merry and bright" as you enjoy White Christmas! ~Matthew 5:16~
Joey Birchler
Joey Birchler (Sheldrake/Bob Wallace US) Joey is kickin’ it at the Dutch Apple for the first time. Favorite Credits: South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Hello Again (The Writer). Much love to my OG homies—Mom, Dad, Amanda, Justin, Drew, Josh, and Tony. Shoutout to all my dawgs in my chosen family/support system. I’m very lucky. IUMT16 GO HOOSIERS!
Matthew J. Brightbill
Matthew J. Brightbill (Phil Davis)
Matthew is ecstatic to be revisiting Phil in White Christmas after playing the part at the Broadway Palm two years ago! He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University (ONU) and his favorite credits include Slow Burn Theatre Company: Disney's Little Mermaid (Jetsam); Newsies (Specs). Broadway Palm: Mary Poppins (Bert); A Chorus Line (Mike). AristryMN: Pajama Game (Prez). Paul Bunyan Playhouse: Grease (Danny Zuko). Short North Stage: Saturday Night Fever (Gus). ONU: Sunday in the Park With George (Soldier/Alex). He would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Amy and Lauren for this opportunity and to his friends and family for their love/support. @MJBrightbill www.matthewjbrightbill.com
Melissa Campbell
Melissa Campbell (Betty Haynes) is delighted to spend the holiday season at Dutch Apple! This is her second time working with Prather Productions, most recently having played the role of Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins at The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Florida. Other recent credits include Beautiful (Carole King), Escape to Margaritaville (Rachel), Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Carnival Cruise Line. She sends love to her wonderful support system of family, friends, and Stephen. OCU MT '20. www.melissacampbell.org IG: @melmelcampbell
Natalie Chan
Natalie Chan (Ensemble) Natalie is very excited to be at the Dutch Apple for the first time with White Christmas The Musical! Borned and raised in Vancouver, Canada, she trained in various dance styles discovering her passion for performing. Recently graduated from AMDA NY in Dance Theater, she’s so grateful to have begun her career with this amazing cast and crew. Thank you to my family for all your support and love! Instagram: @nats.g.chan
Jacob Clanton
Jacob Clanton (Bob Wallace) is thrilled to be back at Dutch Apple for another holiday season after appearing as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol last season! Other credits include: ShBoom! Life Could Be a Dream (Wally), Big River (Huck), Little Women (Laurie), The Drowsy Chaperone (George), and Forever Plaid (Sparky). He graduated from the University of Memphis with a BFA in Theatre. Special thanks to Amy, Lauren, Mom and Dad, this amazing cast and crew, and Rachel Black. God bless and enjoy the show!
Dante Hill
Dante Hill (Mike/Phil Davis, Sheldrake US) is so excited to be back on the Dutch Apple stage! He also was at Dutch Apple recently in Hairspray and Jersey Boys. Last year he made his Off-Broadway debut in the Drunk Musical version of Wicked. Recent credits include: American Horror Story Season 11. Regional credits: Grease (Eugene), 42nd Street (Ensemble), Shrek (Donkey). Tour credit: Wizard of Oz (Tin Man). He is ready to share his joy of being on stage and thanks his strong support system for pushing him to follow his dreams. Instagram: @_danterayvonne_
Eliza Kline
Eliza Kline (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple debut. Local to Pennsylvania, Eliza has previously performed with American Music Theater for several Christmas seasons and most recently performed in Koebel's Halo-Fun Fright Show. She would like to thank her dance teachers and family for helping her reach her dreams. IG: elizalee_06
Victor Legarreta
Victor Legarreta (Ezekiel) is so happy to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Audience might remember him as in many of his appearances at Dutch Apple: Grandfather (Ragtime), Beadle(A Christmas Carol), Brick (Escape to Margaritaville), Big Jule (Guys and Dolls), Pulitzer (Newsies), Hercule Poirot(Murder on the Orient Express), Dennis (Rock of Ages), Daddy Warbucks (Annie), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes), or numerous other shows he has starred in, written or directed here at Dutch Apple. Victor was also the Lion on the 2017/2018 National Tour of The Wizard of Oz. Victor is also an accomplished chef. Follow him on IG: @therealchefvic
Marc Lubbers
Marc Lubbers (General Waverly) is pleased and proud to be making his Dutch Apple debut in this fabulous production of WHITE CHRISTMAS! Recent theatre credits include CABARET (Herr Schultz), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Tevye), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Pseudolus), HAIRSPRAY (Wilbur Turnblad), INHERIT THE WIND (Henry Drummond), AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE (Peter Stockmann), and ANTIGONE (Kreon). Marc has made onscreen appearances on NBC, The History Channel, A&E, and the Investigation Discovery Network, as well as a long list of national and regional television commercials. He is represented by CPM Talent Management and Affinity Artists Agency. He thanks Kathy, Anthony and Alex for their patience and support as well as this magnificent cast and crew for allowing him to be part of this experience! www.MarcLubbersActor.com
Fiona Mowbray
Fiona Mowbray (Judy Haynes) is excited to make her Dutch Apple debut and revisit this wonderful show! She was previously seen at the Broadway Palm in Swing! and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Based in NYC, Fiona holds degrees in Musical Theatre (BFA) and International Business (BS) from WKU. Select credits: Singin' in the Rain (Kathy Selden), The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet Van De Graaff), To Die For (Grace). Thanks to her family for their constant support and Dr. Deborah Flomenhoft for keeping her alive and helping this disabled child to pursue her dreams!
McKenzie Nace
McKenzie Nace (Susan) is excited to return to Dutch Apple after her recent role as Brigitta von Trapp (Sound of Music). Previous roles include Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, Jason in Falsettos, Matilda in Matilda, Annie in Annie, and Katherine in Newsies. She takes voice lessons at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. McKenzie thanks her family for supporting her dreams, also the cast and crew for such an amazing experience!
Megan Opalinksi
Megan Opalinski (Martha Watson) Select favorites: National/International tours and regional credits: Sister Act. Regional premiere of Come From Away (Beulah & Others), The Music Man (Mrs. Paroo, Alma Hix), Kinky Boots (Trish, Pat), Beautiful (Genie Klein), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Chaperone), Mamma Mia (Rosie), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess), Cinderella (Marie the Fairy Godmother), Menopause the Musical (Earth Mother), Steel Magnolias (Ouiser), The Savannah Sipping Society (Jinx), White Christmas (Martha), Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe), The Full Monty (Vicki). Thanks to my ever-supportive family and friends. Namaste.
Carter Rutkowski
Carter Rutkowski (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple stage! His previous Dutch Apple credits include Hairspray, Footloose and Disney's The Little Mermaid. Other local credits include 9 to 5 at the Fulton Theatre. He is a recent college graduate with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Special love to his family and to God be the glory.
Hanna Scotch
Hanna Scotch (Swing/ u/s Martha) is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple debut. Recently Hanna was a part of the company of the International Tour of Sister Act (Assistant Choreographer and Dance Captain/Swing). Other credits: Sweet Charity (Ensemble/Dance Captain), All Shook Up (Swing/Dance Captain), Carousel (Swing/Dance Captain), Cabaret (Ensemble/Dance Captain). Love to my family and friends! Thank you LDC and Chi Talent Management! www.hannascotch.com @5678_hanna
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith (Susan) is thrilled to return to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. She most recently performed at Dutch Apple as Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Other Dutch Apple credits: Miracle on 34th Street and Elf The Musical. Cameron also appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and A Christmas Carol (Fulton Theatre) and The Sound of Music (Servant Stage). Cameron thanks Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for this opportunity.
Anna Turpen
Anna Turpen (Ensemble/Judy Haynes US) is a dancer, singer, and actress based in New York City. She is so excited to be making her professional debut in White Christmas! In 2023, Anna received her BA in Theatre from Auburn University. Anna thanks her parents, Margaret and David, and her siblings, Alex, Josh and Ashley, for all their love and support!
Alexandra Tarsinov
Alexandra Tarsinov (Female Ensemble) is thrilled to be back performing at The Dutch Apple! Previous credits: Annette in Saturday Night Fever (Dutch Apple), Ensemble in Mary Poppins (Broadway Palm), Lynne in A Grand Night for Singing (Gulf Coast Symphony), Ensemble in The Prom (Axelrod PAC), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Jean's Playhouse), Leisl in Sound of Music (Jean's Playhouse), and Eve in All About Eve (Cumberland Theatre). Hartt School Musical Theatre BFA. Follow Alex on Instagram! @tarsi_25
Elliott Evans
Elliott Evans (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Select regional credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Ensemble/Mike Teavee US) and Grease (Teen Ensemble) at The Fulton Theatre Other Dutch Apple credits: Hairspray (Swing), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Ensemble), Disney’s Descendants: The Musical (Carlos), and The SpongeBob Musical Jr. (Patrick). Elliott is a senior in high school and will graduate in the spring. He thanks everyone at Dutch Apple for this opportunity! IG: @theelliottevans
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