Who's Who

Alex Robinson

Alex is stoked to be in his second Ashland show after wrapping up Beauty and the Beast (Beast u/s). Alex graduated from the University of Minnesota in May where he mascotted as Goldy the Gopher for 3 years, fueling his love for performance. He hopes you love the show and Christmastime just a bit more!

Emma Knapik

Emma is so happy to return to London Town in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol! Some of her recent shows include Catholic Young Adults: The Musical (MTBT), Sound of Music (OBMT), Fiddler on the Roof (Grace Community Theater), She Loves Me (4CT), and The Little Mermaid (4CT). She hopes you have the happiest of holidays and enjoy the show!

Sydney Kay Lanning

Sydney is thrilled to be back at Ashland productions this year to play Christmas Present for the second time. Previous Ashland credits include hair & makeup design for Something Rotten! and Sweeney Todd, and various other performance credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Trix), Jane Austen’s Emma: The Musical (Jane Fairfax), The Lightning Thief (Sally Jackson), Little Women (Meg), and Anything Goes (Erma). She hopes you enjoy and feel the magic of “Christmas Together!” throughout the show!

Kaitlin McClellan

Kaitlin is excited to be back at Ashland for A Christmas Carol! She has been previously seen in Side Show, Beauty and the Beast, and We Will Rock You. Along with Ashland, she has performed with CVFT, Eagan Summer Community Theatre, Aspire Music Academy, and Lakeshore Players. Enjoy the show!

Paul Nevin

Paul is making his debut with Ashland playing the fun yet dead character, Marley. Paul has been a choral singer for 40 years and is a member of the MN Chorale and Singers in Accord. Recent musical theater stints include Pirates of Penzance and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Between gigs, he enjoys traveling and hiking with his wife Lana and playing with their dog Brandon.

Tom Kerstetter

Tom is excited to be back performing with Ashland Productions - this time for his first Holiday show! He would like to thank his wife, the directing team, and the entire cast for their support and hard work throughout this special time. He wishes you a “jolly good time” this holiday season!

Maddox Tabala

Maddox is thrilled to be returning to Ashland to play the role of Tiny Tim! His previous roles include (Les) Newsies, (Bruce) Matilda Jr,, (Sheldon Potts) Junie B Jones Jr, (Duke of Weselton) Frozen Jr, and (Coroner Munchkin) Wizard of Oz. Film credit includes Unholy Communion, multiple short films, and commercial & print work. Maddox enjoys dance, voice lessons, piano, time with family, and Legos. He thanks you for supporting live theatre. Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the show!

Sarah Shervey

Sarah is excited to be spreading Christmas cheer this year in A Christmas Carol. She has always loved the music in this version of the story by Alan Menken and feels so fortunate to get to perform as Mrs. Cratchitt! You may have recently seen Sarah in Ashland Production’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle) or in Lakeshore Players' She Loves Me (Amalia Balash)! Sarah hopes you enjoy the show and have a very Merry Christmas!

Claire Wescott

Claire is so excited to be on the Ashland stage again after being in Junie B Jones last fall. In her free time, she likes to swim, sing, hang with friends, and play with her dog Iggy. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Noella Burnham

Noella is very excited to perform in her first show with Ashland Productions. She has been in theatre since she was three, participating in several classes and camps at the Children’s Theatre Company and Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts. Two of her favorite performance roles have been Fannie Corry in Mary Poppins (CCT) and The Wicked Witch of the West in Adventures in Oz (TCHA). She wishes you joy and cheer this Christmas season!

Grace Zimmerman

Grace Zimmerman is a 13-year-old who loves theater and volleyball. She enjoys acting and performing in school plays, while also playing volleyball with her friends. In her free time, Grace loves hanging out with family by the lake, swimming, boating, and relaxing with the people she cares about.

Tyler Clatt

Carina Crutchfield

Carina is in 6th grade and has previously appeared in several shows at Ashland. This is her sixth show. She hopes you have a good time at this show!

Ollie Howell

Kara Salava

Kara is excited to reprise her role as Mrs. Mopps in A Christmas Carol this holiday season. Previously Kara has been seen on the Ashland stage in We Will Rock You, Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia (Rosie). Kara also loves the time she spends with the casts of each Ashland show in her role as Ashland's resident photographer. Kara hopes you take some time to enjoy the holiday season with friends, family, and loved ones - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Xavier Knauss

Xavier is excited to be in his first production at Ashland! He has been active in Mahtomedi theater since 1st Grade. His favorite roles have been Gomez in Addams Family and Squidward in SpongeBob, both musicals. In his free time, Xavier and his friends create video skits and short films - check out The Trio of Triumph Studios on YouTube! He hopes you enjoy the show and have a Happy Holiday season!

Amanda Marquis

Matthew Tiede

Matthew is honored to be reviving his role as Mr. Fezziwig/Ensemble! Other theatre credits include Simon Gascoyne in “The Real Inspector Hound”, Monster Ensemble in “She Kills Monsters”, and Ensemble in “Elf: The Musical”. Matthew Tiede wishes you a happy holidays! Prepare to learn the Fezziwig Jig!

Lois Estell

Lois Estell received her BA in Theatre from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA where she directed, designed, and acted in numerous productions. Lois has performed with several local theatre companies in the Twin Cities, including Lyric Arts, Lakeshore Players, Troupe America, and as a supernumerary with the Minnesota Opera. Favorite roles include Miss Trunchbull in MATILDA (SACT), Belinda in NOISES OFF (Lakeshore Players), and Miss Andrew in MARY POPPINS (IGHCT).

Evan Gengenbach

This is Evan’s second time in this show after being in the show last season. This is one of his favorite shows at Ashland. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Jesse Kurtz

Paige Schiltz

Paige is thrilled to be returning to Christmas Carol the musical. It’s been a joy bringing this story to life on stage alongside an incredible cast and crew. She hopes that as you watch this classic tale unfold, and you’re filled with the same warmth, joy, and holiday spirit that she feels every night on stage.

Shepard Boylan

Shepard is thrilled to be returning to Christmas Carol once again this winter season! He hopes you and your family can have a great time getting into the Christmas spirit when watching this show.

Matilda Larson

Matilda Larson is thrilled to be reprising her role as Fan Scrooge in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol! Her recent Ashland credits include The Holiday Show, Frozen Jr., and Space Pirates. When not on stage, Matilda loves singing, dancing, amd spending time with her two King Charles Cavaliers, Molly and Raleigh. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support. Matilda hopes you enjoy the show and the wonderful holiday season.

Thomas Frias

Thomas is ready to Christmas Carol! Are you?? He hopes you enjoy the show!

Rodolfo Perez Quintero

Maddie Molloy

Maddie is so excited to be in A Christmas Carol! Maddie was last seen onstage at Ashland in Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble). Notable credits include Mary Sunshine (Chicago), Charlotte u/s (Cinderella), and Silly Girl (Beauty and the Beast). Maddie would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support as well as the cast, crew, and creative team who created such a beautiful production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Larry Clatt

Larry is excited to be coming back to the theater after around a 40 year hiatus. That's not entirely true. He participated in internally written/produced/directed Church "dramas" (skits) for elementary aged children for a number of years. He also was a member of a "professional" theater troupe in Iowa for a few months, although he didn't see much money.

Mark Skoog

Mark Skoog is so excited to be in his third production at Ashland. Previous credits include Miracle on 34th Street, Joseph, White Christmas and this Joyful Show last Year. Mark would like to thank his Wonderful Wife Ann and kids Scott and Kristin for their support. Mark hopes you will find as much joy in this production as he does.

Anna Burnham

Anna is thrilled to perform in her first show with Ashland Productions. She studied theatre at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and is thankful to share her love of theatre with both of her daughters. Anna is excited to perform on stage with her youngest, Noella, in this show. She hopes this performance brings you the warmth and spirit of the holiday season—may it fill your heart as much as it has filled hers!

Audrey Walsh-Smith

Audrey is so excited to be apart of this show, her most recent show was Spongebob the Musical as Pearl. When Audrey isn’t performing she is always with her friends. This cast has worked so hard to bring the magic to life and Audrey hopes you love the show and continue to support Ashland!

Avery Sobiech

This is Avery’s third show with Ashland. She has been doing theater since she was in third grade. She enjoys singing, doing art, and just being creative. She really hopes you enjoy the show.

Chioma Uwagwu

Chioma (Cho-mah) is ecstatic to be back on stage at Ashland. Her past notable roles include Something Rotten!(Minstrel/Sad Little Egg), 12 Angry Jurors (Juror #3) and Hairspray (The Dynamites). Offstage, Chioma relaxes with aerial yoga and sings alto in Calliope Women's Chorus. Her hobbies include scrapbooking and not finishing books. Her favorite holiday tradition is going Black Friday shopping and having all gifts under the tree by Dec 1.

Ellie Parish

Ellie is thrilled to be back on stage at Ashland, having previously performed in Joseph, the Wizard of Oz, and Frozen. She loves all things theatre, singing, and dance, especially performing with her Irish dance school. This is Ellie’s second A Christmas Carol production, having previously played Belinda Cratchit in Hill-Murray’s staged reading of A Christmas Carol. Ellie hopes you enjoy the show!

Jay Kray

Jay is super excited to be back on Ashland stage after two years! He wishes you a happy holidays and hopes you enjoy the show!

Mae Kiritschenko

Mae is a dedicated performer with experience in a range of theatre productions. She has appeared in shows like The Spongebob Musical, Beauty and the Beast, and many more, always bringing energy and passion to her roles.

Marcella (Marci) Rogers

Marcella loves Christmas and hopes that this show puts you in the Christmas spirit. This is her 5th show with Ashland. When Marcella isn’t at theater she is likely swimming laps or riding her bike. Happy Christmas!

Margaret (Maggie) Vazac

Maggie is excited to be back on stage with her Ashland friends! She just finished performing Beauty and the Beast Jr at Ashland, and Puffs at Stillwater Middle School and is grateful for another opportunity to perform on stage. In her free time, Maggie enjoys playing hockey and swimming on her swim team. She hopes everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

Maria Schaeffer

Maria hopes you enjoy the show. Other shows Maria has done include Wizard of Oz (the Munchkin Mayor) Mary Poppins (ensemble) and Lion King (Ensemble). Maria’s favorite things to do are writing, reading, and acting. She wants to thank her family for supporting her acting.

Sharon Scanlon

Sharon has been proud to be part of the Ashland family for several years as a volunteer, and this is her first-ever experience as a cast member! She thanks Rob Sutherland for encouraging her to audition.

Sheila-Marie Untied

Sheila-Marie can't seem to get off the stage. She has performed in many shows at Ashland and other local theaters. Ashland is a very welcoming and supportive culture and community which always draws her back.

Traci Walker

William Johnson

William is excited to be part of Charles Dickens’ great Christmas classic. The previous years at Ashland, he was in “Mamma Mia”, and “The Wizard of Oz”. He was also in the “Battle of the Ashland Stars” both 2020 and 2021. He would like to thank his friends, cast mates, and family for being supportive. Sit back and Enjoy the Show!