ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION TEAM

 

JoAnne Emery (Director) has been involved with SCT since 2008 and involved in theatre “stuff” of some sort even longer.  Whether it be directing, on stage, stage manager, props, or ??,  she does it all.  JoAnne recently directed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and  Elf the Musical. She has recently played NANA in Tuck Everlasting and the Jailor in Step Sisters .The theatre is clearly one of her great loves (besides her 3 grandchildren). She thanks Randy and family for all of their support.

 

Nathan Hoyt (Musical Director) is a graduate of EWU with a BAE in Music Education, where he also received a meritorious award for excellence in Music Direction from the Kennedy Center. He has over a decade of experience as a Music Director for theaters like Civic, SCT, EWU, and various high schools in the area. On stage he has been seen in the last few years in shows like Jersey Boys, She Loves Me, and Carousel (all at Civic). Currently he teaches as the Drama Director at Cheney High School.

 

Mariah Kincaid (Choreographer) Scrooge is the fifth show that Mariah has choreographed for SCT.  She has been in the entertainment industry in one way or another since she was very little. She has a deep passion for making people smile and she loves to have fun! Her hobbies include anything she can bring her dog to! 

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Nick Witmer (Stage Manager) is excited to be back to being stage manager for Joanne. Recently seen at SCT in Tarzan as Snipes, in Best Christmas Pageant Ever as the Stage Manager and in Stepsisters as Guy (the guy who dies). Outside the theater, Nick enjoys photography and hiking.

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Emmeline Hirt (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be the ASM for Scrooge. She has been in over 40 productions as an actress and has done lights multiple times. She also is President of the youth board at SCT. She is a high school senior and full time running start student at SFCC.

 

Mike Donahoe (Sound) is happy to be in the booth getting to watch one of his all time favorite Christmas Musicals. 

 

Oliver Donahoe (Lights) is excited to be back in the booth after doing sound for Winnie the Pooh and lights for Mary Poppins. Enjoy the show!

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Lucy Morton (Props Assistant) is helping backstage for the first time. She looks forward to learning more about the behind-the-scenes of live theatre. Lucy was the Statue of Liberty in SCT's James and the Giant Peach. She thanks SCT and the production team for giving her this opportunity to participate in Scrooge.

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Donna Payne (Producer) is in her third year as Producer here at SCT. She loves getting to know the people in the casts, the parents, and the many people who help with the show!! Her hobbies include hiking and playing her flute in the Lilac City Community Band.

 

CAST

 

Nyah Bischoff (Martha Cratchit) is so excited to be back on this stage! You may have seen her in any of her previous musicals such as Best Christmas Pageant Ever as Beth, Your a Good Man Charlie Brown as Lucy, and Wizard of Oz as a Munchkin. Outside of theatre, she enjoys hanging out with friends and playing board games with her family! Nyah would like to thank JoAnne and the team for letting her be a part of this production and her family for believing in her. Enjoy the show! Bah humbug!

 

Troy Bise (Scrooge) This will be Troy's first show with SCT, and in playing the part of Scrooge.   His first musical was last year's production of Miracle on 34th Street at Lake City Playhouse in CDA, and before that the non-musical version of the show at TAC at the Lake.  He played Kris Kringle in both shows, so this role will definitely be a new challenge!  He thanks his daughter Cami for helping him get started in theater and his other kids and his wife,Collette, for encouraging him and for putting up with his practicing in the house at all hours!  God bless us, everyone!

 

Jared Branden (Topper) is so happy to be performing with his daughter, Violet, in her very first musical.  He is so happy and thankful to JoAnn for casting him.  It has been a great experience. Thank you and enjoy the show!!

 

Violet Branden (Ensemble) is proud to be a part of the Scrooge the Musical production. She is very excited to perform in the show. She would like to thank her family and Spokane Children’s Theatre for this wonderful opportunity!

 

Shundrel Cage (Ensemble) is nine years old. This is his first production.  He loves to sing and dance. He’s very excited to be a part of Scrooge. He is looking forward to making new friends and exploring his talent further.

 

Adam Chavez (Tom Jenkins)  is overjoyed to be part of his favorite Christmas classic. He previously Stage Managed James and the Giant Peach, and was part of the ensemble in Winnie the Pooh. Outside of Theatre, he loves helping his neighbors as a Maintenance Supervisor for SkyView Heights Apartments. He would like to thank God, his friends, and family for their love and support for his enjoyment of Theatre.

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Jessica Chavez (Mrs. Cratchit/Isabel) is ecstatic to return to the stage for this magical production of Scrooge! Her last involvement with the theater was as the Music Director for James and the Giant Peach. When she is not in the theater, she is hanging out with a bunch of 1-year-olds at Northwest Christian. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and God for this opportunity! Merry Christmas!

 

Esther Collin (Ensemble) is excited to be part of this production. She has been involved with SCT for many years. She is recently retired and is enjoying having more time to help out at the theatre. Esther is thankful for her God given gifts and the opportunity to use them at SCT.

 

Briella Compogno (Belinda Cratchit) is twelve and is excited to play Belinda Cratchit! She previously appeared in The Wizard of Oz and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at SCT. She enjoys reading, beading, and playing video games. She is thrilled to be part of this wonderful production.

 

Emily Compogno (Tiny Tim) is nine and is delighted to play Tiny Tim! This is her second show, following her debut in Mary Poppins at SCT. She loves video games, drawing, and caring for her chickens. She brings her big heart and enthusiasm to every performance.

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Nelly Donahoe (Ensemble) is so excited to be in Scrooge! This is her fourth time on the SCT stage, including StepSisters, Newsies, Tarzan, and Willy Wonka. She was also in A Christmas Carol, and played Ted in Peter and the Starcatcher, both at Spokane Civic Theatre. Nelly is so grateful to be in this amazing cast, and would like to thank the production team for everything they do!

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Abigail Donnelly (Ensemble) is delighted to work with Scrooge’s director, JoAnne,  and such a talented and fun cast. This is her debut at SCT, but she has also been Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Sarabi in the Lion King at My Turn Theater and many roles at TAC. Abigail loves dancing, especially contra dancing.

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Rhonda Eirls (Mrs. Fezziwig) is excited to be a part of her third Christmas show here at SCT. She loves to perform and tell stories on the stage. Rhonda's big sister, Michelle, is coming from Alaska to see her on stage for the first time and she would love to dedicate this performance to her.

 

Hope Galster (Kathy Cratchit) is thrilled to be in this play with her theater family and wonderful creative team. She is grateful for her friends’ and family’s support and love of theater. She wants to wish everyone a happy holiday!

 

Lydia Grady (Grady) is a sixth grader at Sacajawea Middle School. She loves to sing, dance, ski, swim, and go on adventures from mountaintops down to coral reefs with her mom, dad, and brother. She also enjoys walking Mr Wags and baking with her neighbor. She looks forward to more theatrical opportunities in the future!

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Craig Hirt (Christmas Present) was seen in Scrooge in his 3rd SCT production in 2016, and now it is also his 36th.  Some of his more recent credits include Mr. Krabs (SpongeBob), Director of I Don't Want to Talk About It and Stepsisters, Rev. Hopkins (Best Christmas Pageant Ever), and Gov. Roosevelt (Newsies).  His favorite roles are husband and father.

 

Kaya Koch (sister Jen)  is excited to be part of her fifth show at SCT and is grateful to the production team and fellow cast members for being so amazing! She hopes you enjoy the show and wants to wish you all Happy Holidays!

 

Kylee Koch (ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first show at SCT alongside her older sister! She is a fifth grader and enjoys jumping on the trampoline. Kylee wants to thank the production team for this opportunity and hopes you have a very, merry Christmas!

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Zoë Marquette (Ensemble) is delighted to appear in the ensemble of Scrooge! She recently played the Stepmother in Cinderella with Missoula Children’s Theatre and performs with Spokane Elite Dance Studio. A member of Sacagawea Middle School’s Drill Team, Zoë aspires to pursue a career in children’s art therapy.

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Hope McNellis (Ensemble) is so excited to be in her second production at SCT and  her first musical. She loves performing and feels right at home when she is on stage. Hope dreams of being a playwright someday. She hopes you enjoy the show!

 

David Morton-Burris (Jacob Marley/Ebenezer) is so excited to return to the SCT stage for the 2nd time! Scrooge is David's favorite Christmas movie and he is thrilled to have this experience. He hopes you enjoy seeing the show as much as he enjoyed being in it!

 

Gabriel Morton (Ebby/Ensemble) is a 5th grader at Prairie View Elementary. He is excited to be back on the SCT stage. He last appeared in James and the Giant Peach as the Rhino. Gabriel hopes this performance brings you happiness. He encourages anyone who thinks they might want to perform to audition.

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Jeromey Morton-Burris (Bob Cratchit)- Christmastime has always been Jeromey's favorite time of year, and participating in SCT's production of Scrooge has made this year all the more special! He was last seen in James and the Giant Peach as Grasshopper.  Jeromey thanks the staff at STC, our production team, and his family. He wishes everyone the merriest of Christmases!

 

Rebekah Morton (Helen) is excited to be back on the SCT stage for the second time. She was last seen as Mrs. Trotter in James and the Giant Peach. Rebekah is a junior at Mead High School. She would like to thank her dad, step- dad, and everyone who has supported her!

 

Emma Perry (Ensemble)  loves SCT. She has been in many plays. She loves to dance and sing. She spends her free time hanging with friends and playing Roblox. She has a large family of supporters that love to see her in plays!

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Grace Perry (School Teacher) has been in many plays for SCT, including Frog and Toad and Cinderella. She has also done The Little Mermaid with CYT. She is so excited to be apart of SCT's Scrooge. She is a beautiful person inside and out and knows all glory belongs to God!

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Amelia Prime (Ensemble) is thankful for this opportunity to be in this production! She has previously been in James And The Giant Peach  here at SCT and is looking forward to performing in Scrooge. Amelia is thankful for her parents for their support and for driving her to and from rehearsals.

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Victor Prime (Peter Cratchit)  is excited to be cast as Peter Cratchit in Scrooge. This is his first production and he's excited to perform and make new friends with the rest of the cast. Victor is a second grader at Spokane Public Montessori. Outside of theater he enjoys creating Star Wars battle scenes with his Legos, hanging out with friends, and skiing.

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Vinny Rollins (Ensemble) made their debut on stage in James and the Giant Peach playing the role of Charley. Vinnie is ecstatic to be in Scrooge and is very thankful for their own personal drivers (parents) for taking the time to drive them to and from rehearsals. Thank you to Vinnie’s parents!

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Karina Rushing (Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come) is so excited to be back for her 6th SCT production! You may have last seen her in Legally Blonde as a sorority girl/hairstylist. She is so thankful to everyone involved in this production, and most importantly God! She hopes you enjoy the show!

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Luisa Sheehan (Ensemble) a 4th grader at Roosevelt Elementary. She plays soccer, tap dances, and loves their new puppy! This is their second performance with the wonderful Spokane Children’s Theatre, first appearing as Young James in James and the Giant Peach musical.
 

Stone Thorne (Harry) is fourteen and has been in love with musical theater since he was little. He has done many musicals around Spokane. He is ecstatic to be in Scrooge.  He looks forward to more amazing shows with SCT.

 

Joe Witmer (Mr. Fezziwig) Thanks you very much for coming! Mr. Fezziwig is one of his most favorite roles and he feels so blessed to be able to be Mr. Fezziwig once again. Have an amazing experience and Thank You for supporting this Amazing Cast and Crew.

 

Lyndsey Witmer (Christmas Past/Mary) is honored and delighted to be appearing onstage in this magical show. She has been in many shows at SCT, including Elf (Deb), Tuck Everlasting, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She dedicates this performance to her family (irl and onstage), her students, her cat, and the Lord.

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