

Director of Education & Social Media
BETH KNOX
RICHARD BOCZEK, SUSAN BRANCH TOWNE, JOSHUA ERICHSEN, PAT HEMPHILL, BIL PFUDERER, SUSIE I. SMITH
First performance of this revived production December 3, 2021. Directed by JOSHUA ERICHSEN & MATTHEW HEPPE.
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From The Producing Artistic Director
"Hail, Redemption's Happy Dawn!"
Welcome to the Players Guild Theatre at Kent State University at Stark and our 43rd annual production of Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol!
We are truly grateful that you’ve chosen to spend part of your holiday season with us. Tonight, it’s our honor to share this enduring story of redemption and hope with you.
My own journey with live theatre began at the Guild’s third production of this beloved show. To now be a part of this cherished holiday tradition for the past 25 seasons has been an extraordinary privilege. Every year, Dickens’ story speaks to me in new ways, offering fresh and timely insights. This season, I’ve been particularly moved by the theme of new beginnings and the redemptive power they hold.
When Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning, transformed by his journeys through the past, present, and future, he is faced with a choice: remain unchanged or embrace the joy and possibilities of a brighter, kinder future. Dickens reminds us that every day offers us this same opportunity — to reject cynicism, embrace kindness, and lead with empathy. The words of the carol, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, featured in our show, beautifully capture this message:
“Hail, thou ever-blessed morn, Hail, redemption’s happy dawn!”
This holiday season, I wish you and your loved ones a time filled with joy, peace, and the inspiration to embrace the very best versions of yourselves.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone, both onstage and behind the scenes, who helped bring this glorious story to life. Special gratitude to Beth for her loving and faithful adaptation, Steve for his inspired musical compositions, Bart for embracing the challenge of this production, and Jim for delivering such a heartfelt performance night after night for nearly four years! An extra-special thank you to Mom and Dad for taking me to see A Christmas Carol all those years ago—it all started with you!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our presenting sponsor, PNC Bank, for their generous and continued support. Special thanks to Dean Seachrist and everyone on campus for their partnership. Most of all, thank you, our audience, for your passion for live theatre. Your support keeps this tradition alive and thriving in our community.
Thank you, and enjoy the show!
Josh
Cast
Creative Team
JOSHUA ERICHSEN
BETH KNOX
TYRA GRISAK
STEVE PARSONS
ROSS CARMICHAEL
BREANNA ANTONIADES
FRANKIE CASTROVILLARI
BOBBY SEVERNS
GEORGE McCARTY II
KATE JOSEPH
KRISTIAN KORSGAARD
BART HERMAN
DON IRVEN
Production Team & Front of House
COSTUME TEAM
Mulyssa Funk
Kate Joseph
George McCarty II
SET CONSTRUCTION
Craig Betz (Original Set Costruction Foreman)
Ross Carmichael (Technical Director)
Megan Herbert
Michaela Muckelrath (Scenic Charge Artist)
Natalie Steen
BACKSTAGE CREW
Bill Joseph (Fly Chief)
Miriam Joseph (Deck Chief)
Max Lord-Fry
Michael Clark
Carson Peters
Michael Conneely
Amanda Tatum
Doreen Tatum
Elizabeth Domer
FRONT OF HOUSE
Fran Nichols (Event Staff Security)
The Amiot Family
Kayla Amstutz
Kelly Aneshanel
Barbara Berasi
Joe Bosh
Laura Cline
Diana Collum
Marilyn Davies
Michelle Davis
Pat Donald
Samuel Dorto
Jeanette Fatigati
Sandy Feielin
Krista Gibson
Ingrid Green
Karen Halter
Kathy Hinamon
Barb Hostetter
Steve Hostetter
Joan Hudson
Hannah Jolly
Linda Keith
Tim Keith
Geri Lewis
Tina Louise
Anne Martin
Kathleen McClure
Molly Moriarty
Susan Mullikin
Esther Oustampasidis
Mary Jane Philips
Chris Pisanellii
Andrea Raffle
Laura Rich
Hannah Roberts
Chris Roca
Kathy Rogers
Sandy Rosetta
Jo Roten
Jennifer and Tim Rowles
Joyce Ryan
Brian Salinas
Karen Schaaf
Nancy Shanklin
Barb Stephens
Tristan Stutter
Carol Warner
Mary Ann White
Judy Whitman
Jill Williams
Janet Wilcox
Karen Wilson
Cindy Wingerter
Laurie Zupp
HOUSE MANAGERS
Molly Moriarty
Missy Hays
Meet the Company
DANIEL AMIOT

KATHLEEN BACHTEL

PEYTON CHEVRAUX

TYLER FERREBEE

JIM GRAYSMITH

DANNY HEADLAND

MATTHEW HEPPE

MADISON KEARNEY

SAM MARAZITA

TESS MARIE

ANDERSEN MYERS

ZACHARY RUSK

SAMMY SAWYER

JUSTIN SEVERNS

JACKSON SHREINER

EMMA SMITH

MCKENNA STOFFER

MADISON WITTE

JOSHUA ERICHSEN

BETH KNOX

Beth is in her twelfth season at the Players Guild Theatre. She earned her degree in Business Management and Marketing from the Ohio State University. Beth spent the majority of her career in management in the cosmetic and fashion industry in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and NYC markets for brands including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Yves St. Laurent, Paloma Picasso, and Giorgio Armani. Her background also includes grant writing, event planning, and fundraising. Beth is a co-founder, Executive Producer, and playwright for Red Fig Productions.
TYRA GRISAK

STEVE PARSONS

ROSS CARMICHAEL

BREANNA ANTONIADES

FRANKIE CASTROVILLARI

BOBBY SEVERNS

GEORGE McCARTY II
KATE JOSEPH
KRISTIAN KORSGAARD

BART HERMAN

DON IRVEN
