David Coffee (official website) as Ebenezer Scrooge
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ‘92-’07, Crazy For You ‘07, ’96, Cinderella ‘05, ‘06, Singin’ in the Rain ‘06, ‘92, Camelot, Kiss Me, Kate, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Will Rogers Follies, West Side Story ‘95, ‘03, La Cage aux Folles, The Music Man, 42nd Street, Phantom ‘92, ‘94, Grand Hotel, Brigadoon, South Pacific, Evita, Good News! Elsewhere: David is thrilled to return to NSMT and to see his many friends in New England. Since last performing at NSMT, David has kept busy. He performed A Christmas Carol at the Dallas Theater Center (where he will return to play Herr Schultz in Cabaret next spring) and at Seacoast Rep (where he will return to play Edna in Hairspray next summer). David is very proud that the Rep’s production won the People’s Choice for Best Musical Spotlight Award! In addition, David received a Dallas/Fort Worth Critics’ Forum Award for his work with the new Trinity Shakespeare Festival in residence at his alma mater, Texas Christian University (Go Frogs!) and was recently voted People’s Choice for Best Actor in Fort Worth Weekly’s “Best of 2010”! For More information, please visit: www.DavidCoffee.org. How about those Texas Rangers?! Happy Holidays to All!

Ryan Bates as Narrator
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Ryan currently resides in Los Angeles where he is a resident company member at Theatre West. He most recently appeared in the premier of Haight the Musical as part of the LA Fringe Festival. NY credits include: Reefer Madness, Grand Hotel, and the premier of Galt McDermott's The Goddess Wheel. Regional: Twelfth Night, Texas Shakespeare Festival; Jekyll & Hyde, John W. Engeman Theater; Altar Boyz, Seacoast Repertory Theatre; and Lend Me A Tenor, Bristol Valley Theater. Tours include the first national of Gilligan's Island the Musical as Gilligan. TV: “ICarly.” Ryan is a graduate of NYU (CAP21). Much love to my family. Thank you Jon! Happy Christmas!

Callan Bergmann as Pearlie (Dance Captain)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Callan is delighted to be making his NSMT debut in A Christmas Carol! He is a native of Gowanda, NY and a recent graduate of Point Park University. Credits include Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny, and a dozen productions at Pittsburgh CLO. A special thanks to the entire creative team and The Mine. As always, I love you Mom, Dad, Nate, Jor, Olivia, and Ruby too!

Maureen Brennan (official website) as Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ‘99- ‘05, Crazy For You, Showboat, My Fair Lady, Penelope. Elsewhere: BROADWAY: Candide (Tony Nomination, Theatre World Award); Going Up; Knickerbocker Holiday: Little Johnny Jones; Stardust. OFF-BROADWAY: Shakespeare’s Cabaret. NATIONAL TOUR: Pirates of Penzance. REGIONAL (select) Mame (Reagle Players(IRNE nomination)You Can’t Take It With You (Pioneer Theatre); History of the American Film (Seattle Rep); Bel Canto (Wheelock/Theatre Offensive,Sundance Theatre Institute); Side By Side By Sondheim(Michigan Opera Theatre); My Fair Lady (Artpark, NSMT); Forty Second Street(Cape Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse); Sylvia(Stoneham Theatre) CONCERT WORK (select): Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Pops, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Baltimore Symphonies. FILM: The Producers. ANIMATED FILM VOICE OVER: Beauty and the Beast; Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney). OTHER: ALLEGRO (Just released Rodgers and Hammerstein recording); Co-Creator—SUNRISE,SUNSET, The Songs of Sheldon Harnick. Maureen is a theatre faculty member at The Boston Conservatory. UPCOMING: Brennan & Dvorsky: Together Again, Birdland, Spring 2011. Stay tuned! Maureenbrennan.com. Happy Holidays!!

Brian De Lorenzo (official website) as Bob Cratchit
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Phil in The Wild Party (IRNE Award, Best Ensemble) at New Repertory Theatre; Max in Lend Me a Tenor; Jinx in Forever Plaid; and a European tour of Esther. Talent America's 2001 "Performer of the Year" is equally at home in theatres, concert halls, and cabaret rooms including Scullers and Club Café in Boston; Birdland, Eighty-Eight’s, and Don’t Tell Mama in New York; and cruise ships in Alaska and the Mediterranean. Brian has sung at the prestigious Mabel Mercer Cabaret Conventions in New York and Chicago and at three Boston Cabaret Festivals. His CD Found Treasures was nominated for the 2000 "Recording of the Year" Award by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC). Brian will perform a solo cabaret show at Scullers on January 12th. Visit www.BrianDeLorenzo.com.

Bonnie Fraser (official website) as Belle, Meg
With NSMT:A Christmas Carol ’91, ’00. Bonnie is delighted to be returning to A Christmas Carol after debuting as Want at age eight! Most recently she appeared in sin city’s Phantom, The Las Vegas Spectacular (“Christine” u/s). Musical Highlights include Brigadoon, A Concert (Jean, The Shubert Theatre NYC) Off-Broadway: Meet Me In St. Louis (Esther, Irish Rep), A Child’s Christmas in Wales (Featured, Irish Rep),The Fantasticks (Louisa, Gallery Players). Merry Christmas Boston! www.bonnie-fraser.com

Kevin Patrick Martin (official website) as Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge
Kevin is thrilled to be making his NSMT debut! Local professional credits include: The Producers (Swing/Leo & Carmen u/s), Evita and George M! at Theatre By The Sea, The Producers (Carmen Ghia) and 42nd Street with New Bedford Festival Theatre and Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka) and Oliver! at Fiddlehead Theatre. Other regional credits include: HAIR (Steve) at the Stephen Sondheim Center, Forever Plaid (Smudge), Dames At Sea (Lucky) and Lucky Stiff (Harry Witherspoon) at Festival 56 and 42nd Street and Singin’ in the Rain at the Broward Stage Door Theatre. Proud graduate of Rhode Island College. Love to Mom and Dad and many thanks to Bill Hanney and everyone else at NSMT! www.kevinpatrickmartin.com

Cheryl McMahon (official website) as Mrs. Dilber, Mrs. Fezziwig
With NSMT:A Christmas Carol ‘89, ‘91-‘93, ‘95-‘06, Sweeney Todd, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Alice in Wonderland, The Student Prince. Elsewhere: Cheryl McMahon is delighted to be returning to NSMT, having appeared on this stage in the first production of Jon Kimbell’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol and for many years since. Recently, Cheryl played Miss Hannigan in Annie at Wheelock Family Theatre. Huntington Theatre credits include Prelude to a Kiss, The Rose Tattoo, and Marty. Regional credits include Big Mama in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Lyric Stage, Adding Machine at Speakeasy Stage, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret at New Rep., On the 20th Century at Overture Productions, and The Porch at the Stoneham and the Majestic Theatres. Goodspeed Opera House appearances include Half a Sixpence and High Button Shoes. A two time IRNE recipient, Cheryl is thrilled to be working alongside her daughter, Bonnie Fraser.

Brendan Powers (official website) as Fred (u/s Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman 1)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Brendan is happy to step back into the shoes of Scrooge's nephew, the very role which marked the start of his acting pursuits twenty years ago at Danvers High School. Since then, he has worked steadily in the professional theatre as both an actor and director (www.bostoncasting.com/bpow). He recently served as artistic director of the Theatre Studies department of his alma mater, Niagara University, and now teaches voice and acting privately around the Boston area. He dedicates this performance to friends and family who supported and encouraged him during those early days.

Curtis Schroeger as Pearlie
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ‘07. Elsewhere: Curtis is thrilled to once again spend the holidays spreading cheer in this heart-warming production at NSMT. Curtis recently finished the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof starring Harvey Fierstein followed by Hairspray at Cape Playhouse this summer. Endless thanks to Evans, the creative team, and everyone who contributed to the revitalization of this amazing theatre. Much love to my family, the eights and John. For the always epic Matthew. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Tom Staggs as Jacob Marley
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ’99 -’07, Fiddler on the Roof. Elsewhere: Tom is happy to be returning to North Shore for his 10th appearance as Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol. NY credits include Hank in Glee Club, Sea Captain in Effie Jean in Tahiti and Gordon in When is a Clock for Blue Coyote. Solyóny in Three Sisters Ford Prefect in Don't Panic with Reverie Productions; Don Juan in Dom Juan and Ralph VanDyke in The Woman at The Metropolitan Playhouse; Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cloten in Cymbeline and Mordred in The Death of King Arthur (world premiere)with Gorilla Rep. Other New York appearances include Lovborg in Hedda Gabler, The Doctor in Woyzcek and Jeff in Brigadoon.

Josh Tower as Ghost of Christmas Present, Gentleman 1
With NSMT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Elsewhere: Very PROUD to be returning to NSMT where he played Joseph in Joseph….in 2001! Recently received an AUDELCO nomination for the title role in the off Broadway production of Langston in Harlem. Other joints include Parade at the Mark Taper Forum, Judas in CLO Southbay’s Jesus Christ Superstar, Prince Gallant in The Princess & the Black-Eyed Pea at San Diego Rep, Simba in Disney’s The Lion King (Broadway & original Gazelle Tour), Ragtime (Broadway & Chicago), Violet, Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Dreamgirls , Chess, The Bubbly Black Girl…, Leap of Faith, The Times, As You Like It, Once on this Island, Joseph…, Godspell, Baby, Avenue X, Three Penny Opera, Cymbeline, some of this , a bit of that, some T.V, some film. MFA, UNC Chapel Hill/ BA, Temple University. Proud Equity Member. Live, Love, Laugh!! Happy Holidays!

J.T. Turner (official website) as Mr. Fezziwig, Gentleman 2 (u/s Ebenezer Scrooge)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Stage roles include Tom Yawkey in Johnny Baseball, Gangster 1 in Kiss Me Kate, The Innkeeper in Man of La Mancha, Franklin in 1776, Molokov in Chess, Mr. Bungee in A New Brain, Dysart in Equus, Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men, Henry in The Lion In Winter, Prospero in The Tempest, and Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel. Film credits include Mystic River, Meet Joe Black, The Game Plan, The Crucible, and A Civil Action. TV credits include “The Sopranos,” “The Brotherhood,” and the new series “Body of Proof.” He is the Descriptive Narrator for Martha Speaks, Arthur, and Frannie’s Feet. He tours in Beyond The Wardrobe, a play about C.S. Lewis, and Shakespeare’s Ghost as William Shakespeare.

Brandon Cavallo Barbosa as Tiny Tim Cratchit
With NSMT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Elsewhere: Brandon lives in Revere Massachusetts. He is excited to return back to the North Shore Music Theatre for such a wonderful and magical show. Brandon loves acting and dancing as well as playing football and baseball. He would like to thank his family, friends, and his school for all their support.

Michael J. Borges (official website) as Joe, Ensemble
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Recent roles include Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Lyric Stage Co.), Aggie/Dogette in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (w/ Ruta Lee; Casa Manana), Fred Casely in Chicago, Quartet Cockney in My Fair Lady, and Gordon in Rent (Maine State Music Theatre). Michael received his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Emerson College. Originally from Taunton, MA, Michael is very happy to be so close to home for the holiday season!

Thomas Boucher as London Boy
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Resides in Rockport MA with his family. He attends Rockport Middle School. He loves Theatre, and has been represented by the “New England Model Group”, for the last two years. He also studied with the ACT, the programs and Camp Broadway at NSMT. Thomas has recently completed a catalog cover with School Specialist & Delta”. Thomas enjoys playing parts in his Middle School plays, Guitar and being part of the Cape Ann Youth Hockey Team in Gloucester. He aspires one day to be on the big screen and work on Broadway.

Maggie Budzyna as Belinda Cratchit
With NSMT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Elsewhere: Maggie is excited to be back on the NSMT stage after performing in Joseph this summer. Favorite roles include Molly in Annie, Rosie in Really Rosie, Sour Kangaroo in Seussical and Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof. Thanks to all my friends and family for supporting me!

Stephanie Granade (official website) as Ensemble
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Stephanie is a native of Conyers, GA, just received her Masters at the University of Kentucky in Voice Performance. She was recently seen as Adele in UK Opera Theatre’s production of Die Fledermaus, Margaret Ruttledge in the World Premiere of River of Time, and the Page in Rigoletto. This past July, she played the role of Adele again in Operafestival di Roma’s production of Die Fledermaus presented in German with Italian dialogue in Rome, Italy.

Kevin Hadfield as Dick Wilkins, Ensemble (u/s Ghost of Christmas Future, Young Scrooge, Pearlie)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Dreamoutloud Productions: Songs For a New World (Lead Player) Suffolk University: Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), Hansel and Gretel (Hansel), Reefer Madness (Ralph). Salem Theater Company: Everyones Waiting (Wesley), Moonstruck Theatre Company: Urinetown: The Musical (Bobby Strong), Spring Awakening (Hanschen) Cabarets: John Bucchino & Friends in Concert (Soloist), Scott Alan in Concert (Soloist). Boston University: Songs For A New World (Man 1) . Thank you to SNCB and my Friends!

Joseph Hall as Ignorance (u/s Tiny Tim Cratchit)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: A second grader in Andover, Joseph has been in Oliver and Broadway and All That Jazz in Newburyport, Broadway Kids in Andover, and School Variety Shows. He is thrilled to join this outstanding cast at NSMT. Joseph also plays piano, many sports, and is a junior black belt in Taekwondo. Thanks to everyone at NSMT for this opportunity, and to my family and teachers for your love and support.

Katharine Heaton (official website) as Ensemble (u/s Ghost of Christmas Past, Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Dilbur)
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Theatre credits include A Funny Thing…Forum (Domina/TriArts Sharon Playhouse); Candide (The Old Lady/NYU); Amahl & the Night Visitors (Chelsea Opera NYC); Fiddler on the Roof (AIM Management Tour). Other performances: Tanglewood Festival Chorus w/ Boston Symphony Orchestra (Symphony/Carnegie/Tanglewood); James Taylor's 'One Man Band' Tour (CD/DVD/Live), and singing the National Anthem at the new Yankee Stadium (sorry Sox fans!). Sending love and thanks to my parents, family and friends for your strength and support, and thank you Jon for this awesome opportunity!

Bryan Marden as Peter Cratchit
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Bryan has been in many performances including Joseph ... Dreamcoat, Seussical, The Wiz, Godspell and Schoolhouse Rock. He was recently was in the film "Knight and Day". Bryan is a 5th grader and is thrilled to be performing on the NSMT stage. A HUGE thank you to Mom, Dad, Sammi Grammy, Grampy and my friends

Brittney Morello (official website) as Ensemble
With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Brittney most recently appeared as the emergency replacement in the role of Eliza Doolittle at Maine State Music Theatre. Other: Pippa in Pirates! (Huntington Theatre), Julie Jordan in Carousel and Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes (Summer Theatre in Meredith Village), Jo March in Little Women (Emerson College), show captain/performer on the Spirit of Boston Harbor Cruise. BFA Musical Theatre Emerson College 2010. Thank you to Jon, Bill Hanney, and NSMT! brittneymorello.com

Andrew Murdock as London Boy
With NSMT: Gypsy, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Christmas Carol ‘04-‘07, Cinderella ‘05-‘06, Jesus Christ Super Star, YPA: Good Night Moon, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Elsewhere – Andrew has appeared in movies including Locked In, Furry Vengeance, The Proposal and appears regularly on “The Tish McIntosh Show”. Andrew plays the piano, sails, dances ballroom, and is a great student. Andrew is excited to return to A Christmas Carol would like to thank Jon Kimbell for the opportunity to perform again with his old friends and is looking forward to meeting new friends this year. Andrew thanks Brookwood and his family for their encouragement and support and wants to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. God Bless Us Everyone!

Maxwell Murdock as London Boy
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ’07. Elsewhere: Maxwell is thrilled to join his big brother Andrew as a Turkey Boy. In addition to acting, Max plays football, hockey, baseball and the piano. Max is in the third grade and recently joined the Brookwood School Band, playing the piano. Max would like to thank Jon Kimbell for this opportunity, his teachers for their support and his family and friends for their continued support. Max wishes everyone a very happy holiday season.

Alex Newell as Teen Caroler
With NSMT: Debut. With NSMT YPA: A Year with Frog and Toad, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Stuart Little. Elsewhere: Alex is apart of his schools drama department where he's been in Tom Sawyer, Guys and Dolls, and You Can't Take it With you. He has also worked at Marblehead Little Theater in Spelling Bee, and Once on this Island. Now at MLT he is starting Songs for a New World which he is very excited for! He is also director of a Gospel childrens choir called Angelic Voices of Zion. Alex is extremely thrilled to be working on the NSMT stage again. He would like to thank his mother for her on going support and his family and friends!!

DJ Plunkett as Teen Caroler, Boy Scrooge
With A Christmas Carol '07, Disney's High School Musical 2. With NSMT YPA: Goodnight Moon, Stuart Little, Disney's Mulan Junior, West Side Story, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Footloose, Disney's Alice in Wonderland Junior, Disney's Jungle Book Kids: Debut. Elsewhere: DJ is thrilled and honored to be returning to the NSMT stage. DJ studies voice, dance and acting and has participated in the University of Michigan's MPulse musical theatre workshop. Other credits include A Christmas Carol '09 (Stoneham Theatre) Rent: School Edition (Boston Children's Theatre) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Neverland Theatre) "Thanks to my friends and family for their continuous love and support and special thanks to Jon and the incredible NSMT staff for this amazing experience.

Rachel Rikeman as Martha Cratchit
With NSMT: Debut. With NSMT: YPA: Goodnight Moon, Summer Stages Camps. Elsewhere: BCT Summer Studios & Camp Broadway. Many productions with Acting out Productions, Anna Smulowitz Productions, and at Newburyport High School. Favorite roles include Jolene in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Rizzo in Grease. Rachel is thrilled to be making her main stage debut at NSMT! “Thanks to NSMT, my family, and everybody who has helped me to pursue my dream!”

Kimi Sturgeon as Caroler
With NSMT: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Elsewhere: Kimi is very excited to be working With NSMT again! She is a third grader who loves to sing and dances at Melrose Dance Academy. In 2009 she opened the Christmas Eve Service at the First Baptist Church in Rockport. Kimi wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Zehava Younger as Fan, Want
With NSMT: A Christmas Carol ‘07. Elsewhere: A Beverly, MA native, 10 Year old Zehava started her acting career in the 2007 production of NSMT's A Christmas Carol. Since that time she has been in numerous off-Beverly productions including the role as the Baby Spider, Charlotte's Web, Theater of Light; the Wood Nymph, Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe, Open Road Theatre; Bilke, Fiddler on the Roof and Simba, Broadway Review, Neverland Theater; and Tubal in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Rebel Shakespeare Production. Her most recent work was with Camp Broadway's triple threat. She's thrilled to be back on stage at NSMT and she would especially like to thank her Gram, JD, Zadee, and her younger brother Eli for all their love and support.

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