Program - Piedmont College

Charles Dickens’
A Christmas Carol
A New Version for the Stage by John Jakes
Piedmont College
Department of Theatre
FINE ARTS

A Christmas Carol
What ’s Inside
Piedmont College Theatre Faculty & Staff 4
Director’s Notes 6
Production Staff 8
Cast of Characters 9
Who’s Who 10-14
Become a Friend of the Arts 16
Friends of the Arts 18
Special Thanks 18
Upcoming Events 20
PIEDMONT COLLEGE
FINE ARTS
P. O. Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535
www.piedmont.edu/FA

Piedmont Theatre Faculty & Staff
Welcome
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Bill Gabelhausen
Associate Professor and Department Chair
Originally from Peoria, Ill., Bill Gabelhausen is an Assistant Professor and Chair of
the Department of Theatre and program coordinator for the new Drama Education
degree. He received a BFA in Drama from Illinois Wesleyan University, an MFA in
Acting from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s in Education from UGA.
He spent 11 years working as a professional actor performing in National Tours
(Chorus Line, 1776, The Elephant Man, & Taming of the Shrew) and Regional Theaters
throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States. He was also involved in casting
the original Broadway production of Big River, the Off-Broadway production of
Beehive and many others.
j. Henry johnson
Associate Professor
Henry Johnson started his professional theatre career at Highlands Playhouse
Theatre in Highlands, N.C. 32 years ago. He has worked as a technician, a lighting
designer, a scenic designer, and as a box office manager. Johnson’s credits include
The Caldwell Playhouse in Boca Raton, Fla., and The Williams Town Theatre Festival
in Williams Town, Mass. He has worked for ABC, CBS and NBC on several television
specials, series, and made-for-television movies. Film work includes Deliverance and
The Long Riders. While in New York, Johnson worked for MicMac Studio building
scenery for Saturday Night Live and several MTV productions.
john F. spiegel
Assistant Professor
John Spiegel comes to Piedmont College after a short stint at Presbyterian College
in Clinton, S.C. He is a Georgia native who grew up in Atlanta. After graduating high
school from the Westminster Schools, He received his BA from Davidson College and
his MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has participated in
theatre at all levels from children’s theatre to Broadway. Over the course of directing
more than 50 shows, he remembers fondly his chance to direct at the Kennedy Center
in Washington, D.C. Most recently he has been exploring professional television and
film. You may have seen his work as executive producer of The Chronicles of Bob or
as the host of Ancient Marine Mammals. He also serves as a board member of the
Southeastern Theatre Conference as well as the SETC Chair for Theatre for Youth.
natalie crawford
director of marketing & audience development
Natalie Crawford came to Piedmont with a lifelong love of the arts and background
in corporate marketing and business development. A marriage of the two gives her
a unique view of arts administration She works to increase community awareness of
Piedmont’s fine arts offerings in art, music, and theatre which includes summer camps,
Theatre for Young Audiences, the Fine Arts College Experience, and numerous
productions in all three areas throughout the academic year. Also very active in the
local community, Natalie is Chair of the Cornelia Hospitality & Tourism Committee
and Vice-Chair of the Cornelia Downtown Development Authority. Natalie holds a
B.A. in English and is an M.B.A candidate.
kathy blandin
adjunct Professor, theatre education
Kathy Blandin has worked in the field of theatre since 1987 as a drama specialist in
the public schools, and as faculty at Albion College and Western Michigan University.
She moved into non-profit administration in 1998 as the Director of the Southeast
Institute for Education in Theatre at the University of Tennessee–Chattanooga and
then she became Head of Cliff Valley School in Atlanta in 2001. She is currently the
Executive Director of the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association. Kathy holds a
Ph.D. in Theatre in Education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an M.F.A. in
Creative Drama/Children’s Theatre from the University of Texas, and a B.A. in Theatre
On behalf of the entire Piedmont College Theatre Department’s faculty and staff,
I would like to welcome you to our 2011-2012 season. We thank you for joining us
tonight; your participation in live theatre is essential to us and our art form.
As we constructed the current season, our goal was to challenge our students as
artists and enlighten our public as audience members. It is our intent that these
four shows will do just that. We offer up to you the following shows:
South Pacific
A Christmas Carol
A Little Night Music
The Nerd
This academic year marks a new beginning for us at the Piedmont College Theatre
Department. In conjunction with the Music Department, 2011-2012 marks the
launch of our new Musical Theatre degree. In celebration of this newest degree, we
are offering you two musicals, a main-stay of a holiday tradition, and an uproarious
comedy. Our goal is to bring these four different worlds to life on the stage for you.
During this creation process we hope to stretch ourselves as artists and enlighten
you as audience members. It is our hope that you will not only find great joy in
these productions but also a little bit of yourself. Use theatre as a looking glass;
discover new things about you and those around you. Find your human spirit in
our productions.
We are incredibly excited about this year’s season and we thank you again for
being a part of it!
Things you should know
· There will be one 15-minute intermission
· Photography of any kind is STRICTLY prohibited
· Please turn off all cell phones and electronic devices.
Interested in advertising in our next program
Contact Natalie Crawford at ncrawford@piedmont.edu
or call 706.778.3000 ext. 1050
from Case Western Reserve University.
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Director’s Notes
On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of
the Piedmont College Theatre Department,
I would like to welcome you to the 2nd
production of our Mainstage season, A
Christmas Carol. Step into the world of
Victorian England as illustrated by Charles
Dickens and explore the sights, sounds and
mystery of Ebenezer Scrooge’s incredible
journey. His journey has become a holiday
tradition for me and many more.
As I worked with this talented group of
actors, designers and technicians, I found
myself taking inspiration from the gift that
Ebenezer was given: the ability to reflect on
the past, examine the present and predict
the future. I was beyond blessed to grow up in a household that centered
on love, giving and respect for all. These gifts given to me by my parents
have truly shaped my present and allowed me to see a clear vision of
my future. I encourage you to take the same inspiration from Ebenezer
Scrooge. Reflect on your past. Examine your present. Predict your future.
It is my sincere hope that you will not only see the power of change but
also that you are surrounded by love, giving and respect for all. Uncover
YOUR journey and relish in a bright future filled with joy.
I would like to thank my Theatre Family, my co-workers and this incredibly
talented group of performers, technician and designers. On a daily basis,
you make this bald man very proud. You make me want to be a better
director, educator and overall person. For this and many other things, I
thank you.
Finally, to you, the audience, I thank you for being here and supporting
the Fine Arts and Piedmont College. I wish you all a holiday season filled
with love and joy.
God bless us, every one!
Bill Gabelhausen
Department Chair, Theatre
Concessions
will be available
in the lobby.
Enjoy the
show!
All proceeds benefit
Alpha Psi Omega
Theatre Honor Society
To the cast and crew of the 11-12 Season
Break a Leg!
With the utmost support,
Dr. Steven Nimmo, Dean of Arts & Sciences
& Dr. Stephanie Almagno,
Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences
Produced under special arrangement with
DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
6 of Woodstock, Illinois.
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Production Staff
Cast of Characters
Director
Assitant Director
Producer
Stage Manager
Assistant SM
Music Director
Choreographer
Set Design
Asst. Set Design
Costume Design
Light Design
Asst. Light Design
Sound Design
Asst. Sound Design
Props Design
Hair/Makeup Design
Technical Director
Asst. Tech. Director
Master Carpenter
Master Electrician
Costume Crew
Lighting Crew
Props Crew
Hair/Make-up Crew
Director of Marketing
Box Office Manager
Box Office Crew
Sound Board Operator
Lightboard Operator
Running Crew
House Manager
Bill Gabelhausen
Stephanie Bignault
John F. Spiegel
Amy Masten
Savannah Callis, Monique Leaphart,
Jason Sheffield
Britt Hensley, Moleek Simmons
Tamara Rainwater
John F. Spiegel
Lilly Baxley, Matt McClure
Bill Gabelhausen, Britt Hensley,
Abbie Strickland, Katie K. Robinson
Henry Johnson
Krista Baker
John F. Spiegel
Melanie Cassiday
Kathleen Johnson
Hannah Thomas
Henry Johnson
Nic Sridej
Nic Sridej
Nolan Garrett, Steven Strickland
Lindsay Brakhage, Kathryn May,
Oliver Merrit, Kiki Thomson
Flecher Deal, McKenna Foote,
Caleb Luikham, Colt Woodall
Erin Gathercoal, Chelsea Jenkins,
Allyson Whittaker
Nic Johson, Melissa Roth,
Carmen Savelli, Ashley Turner
Natalie Crawford
Taylor Howard
Njoki Colman, Shelby Myers
Melanie Cassiday
Skylier Ross
Flecher Deal, Seth Latoni,
Caleb Luikham, Brittany West
Shelby Whitehouse,
Colt Woodall
Sonya Leckman
Narrators
Ebenezer Scrooge
Ben Cisse
Njoki Coleman
laura Merritt
Tamara Rainwater
Kallie Robinson
ryan Robinson
Jessica Taylor
Peter Davis
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Fred
Bob Cratchit
Marley
Young Scrooge
Tiny Tim
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas Present
Mrs. Cratchit
Belle
Fan
Actor 1
Actor 2
Actor 3
Actor 4
Actor 5
Actress 1
Actress 2
Actress 3
Actress 4
Actress 5
Actress 6
Justin Doro
Matt McClure
Patrick Rose
Jeremy Douylliez
Tommy Crawford
Jamie Haselhurst
Britt Hensley
Natalie Danna
Christina Brown
Chelsey McCleskey
Nolan Garrett
Rickey Eberhardt
Justin Gilleland
Chase Weaver
Jacob McKee
Jennifer Fuller
Lilly Baxley
Melissa Rice
Katie Robinson
Abbie Strickland
Alexandra Mahoney

Who’s Who
Lilly Baxley is a sophomore theatre major from Henry
County. At Piedmont she has performed in The Tempest and
To Kill a Mockingbird and has also worked backstage in The
Elephant Man and Steel Magnolias. Most recently, she stage
managed Something’s Afoot and Arsenic and Old Lace at
North Georgia Theatre.
CHRISTINA BROWN is pleased to be part of A Christmas.
Her previous credits at Piedmont include The Tempest, You’re
a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Almost, Maine, and You Can’t
Take It with You. Christina has also worked at the Highlands
Playhouse, where she performed the role of Elaine Harper in
Arsenic and Old Lace.
Ben Cisse is an actor/comedian from Stone Mountain,
Georgia. He was recently seen in a production of Urinetown
and Fools at his high school. He has also been in The Tempest
and To Kill A Mockingbird at Piedmont College. In the future,
Ben plans to work in films and stage comedy. He is also
interested in working in the music industry.
TOMMY CRAWFORD is a 1st Grade student at Demorest
Elementary School. A Christmas Carol marks his first
production on the Piedmont stage although he is no stranger
to our department. Tommy is excited to be appearing tonight
as Tiny Tim and hopes to be a part of many Piedmont
productions to come.
NJOKI COLEMAN is a sophomore Theatre major with a minor
in Mass Communication. She has been seen in Piedmont’s
The Elephant Man and To Kill a Mockingbird, and a student
directed show Aesop’s Fables. Njoki was recently seen in the
North Georgia Theatre for Youth productions of Little Red
Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs and Rap-Punzel. In the
future, Njoki wants to become a TV and film actress and share
her craft with the world.
Natalie Danna is a senior theatre education major with a
minor in English. Recently she has performed in South Pacific
and the Tempest. Natalie sound designed Steel Magnolias.
She was also Stage Manager for To Kill a Mockingbird,
Charlie Brown, Godspell, & Hansel and Gretel. Natalie also
performed in Trojan Women. She plans to teach theatre or be
an elementary school teacher.
PETER DAVIS is a junior Theatre major. At Piedmont, he has
been seen in The Tempest, Hansel and Gretel, Godspell,
and Trojan Women. He graduated from Savannah Arts
Academy and has appeared in such roles as Peter Quince
in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on
the Roof, and Prez in The Pajama Game. Peter hopes to act
professionally after graduation.
Justin Antonio Doro is a senior theatre education
major at Piedmont College. He was recently seen in To Kill a
Mockingbird as Atticus Finch and The Elephant Man as Lord
John. Justin was also the stage manager to both The Miss
Firecracker Contest and The Tempest. He hopes to pursue a
career at a professional children’s theatre as an educator and
director.
Jeremy Douylliez is a sophomore theatre performance
major from Saint Marys, Georgia. Recently, Jeremy performed
with the North Georgia Theatre in its inaugural season as
Geoffrey in Something’s Afoot and Officer Brophy in Arsenic
and Old Lace. Jeremy also performed last season in The
Elephant Man, Aesop’s Fables, The Tempest, and To Kill a
Mockingbird.
Rickey Eberhardt is a sophomore theatre major from
Hartwell, Georgia. He has performed in shows such as The
Elephant Man, & To Kill A Mockingbird. He has also worked
with North Georgia Theatre for Youth in Little Red Riding
Hood and the Three Little Pigs. He hopes to someday pursue
theatre professionally or at least aid in ushering young minds
into the craft.
Jennifer Fuller is a senior theatre education major from
Gainesville, Georgia. Recently, she directed Aesop’s Fables
and toured the show to over 1,000 audience members,
performed as “Snoopy” in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
and performed as “Ariel” in The Tempest. Jennifer would
love nothing more than to go back to Gainesville and teach.

NOLAN GARRETT hails from the small town of Shady Dale,
Ga. He is a junior Theatre Performance major. In his freshman
year at Piedmont, Nolan was cast in three out of four plays:
You Can’t Take It With You, The Magic Is Me, and As You Like
It. He also ran lighting for the final show, Boys Next Door. This
summer, Nolan helped found the North Georgia Theatre for
Youth and performed in Hansel and Gretel.
Justin Gilleland is third year transfer student from ABAC.
He is a mass communications major and theatre minor from
Fitzgerald, Georgia. While at Piedmont, Justin has performed
in Almost, Maine, Asylum, and Messiah on the Fridgidare,
and most recently in The Tempest. He is also a member of
Piedmont’s tennis team. After graduation, he hopes to work
in Broadcast Journalism.
Jamie Hazelhurst is a freshman Theatre Performance
major here at Piedmont. This is her second production at
Piedmont College with her first being Mayella Ewell in To
Kill a Mockingbird. She was also a participant in the Georgia
Governor’s Honors Program as a Theatre major, and has been
in multiple community and high school shows. In the near
future, Jamie plans to go to school for acting in London and
start a modeling and acting career.
Britt Hensley is a senior theatre education major at
Piedmont College. During her years at school, Britt has
enjoyed her involvement with shows like Trojan Woman, Sure
Thing, Godspell, The Shadow Box, Steel Magnolias, To Kill a
Mockingbird, and The Elephant Man. She was also a part of
North Georgia Theatre’s inaugural season and hopes to be
involved with future seasons to come.
Alexandra Mahoney is a sophomore at Piedmont
College and very excited to be a part of the Theatre program.
She was recently seen as Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. She
has been involved in other theatre programs since childhood.
Some of her more recent roles, before Piedmont, include
Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Elizabeth in Frankenstein.
Chelsey McCleskey is a freshman musical theatre major
at Piedmont College who lives for the stage. Previous theatre
credits include Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie,
Babette in Beauty and the Beast, Lizzie Curry in 110 in the
Shade, Ariel Moore in Footloose, and more.
Matt McClure is a sophomore theatre major from
Kennesaw, Georgia. He most recently appeared in North
Georgia Theatre’s Arsenic and Old Lace and Piedmont’s
South Pacific. Matt is excited to continue his second year at
Piedmont and further his acting experience. In the future, he
hopes to travel and perform in a variety of plays and venue.
Jacob McKee is a freshman theatre performance major at
Piedmont College. He is from McDonough, Georgia, where
he graduated from Henry County High School. Before starting
his tenure at Piedmont, some of his favorite roles included
Tobias in Sweeney Todd, Carmen Ghia in The Producers,
Touchstone in As You Like It, and Friar Lawrence in Romeo
and Juliet
Laura Merritt is a freshman Musical Theatre major at
Piedmont College. She graduated from Flowery Branch High
School where she has been cast as roles in plays like Anything
Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and
Grease. She plans to pursue theatre performance and/or
directing as a career.
Tamara Rainwater is a sophomore Theatre Education
major from Lawrenceville, Ga. During her first year at piedmont
She appeared in The Elephant Man, Aesop’s Fables, The
Tempest and most recently in Little Red Riding Hood and The
Three Little Pigs. Tamara has been a dancer since she was
three years old and she co-choreographed The Tempest and
the student capstone production of Station to Station. After
college, Tamara plans to open her own theatre and dance
studio.
Melissa Rice was born in Bozeman, Montana, but grew
up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She is a Sophomore theatre
education major, photography minor. Melissa made her
college debut at Piedmont as Shelby in Steel Magnolias. She
was Miranda in Shakespeare’s The Tempest and designed
costumes for To Kill a Mockingbird.
Kallie Robinson is a freshman Theatre Education major
at Piedmont College. She spent her high school years in
Grayson, but now calls Lawrenceville, Georgia home. She
spends most of her time behind the scenes as a technician,
but has been known to wander onto the stage for plays such
as Almost Maine, Treasure Island, and Scapin. Kallie has big
plans for her future, including teaching theatre in high school
and eventually acquiring her doctorate to teach at the college
level. Until then she hopes to soak up as much experiance as
possible, never forgetting where her roots are and who she
loves all along the way.

Katie K. Robinson is a sophomore theatre major with a
minor in psychology. Favorite Piedmont performances include
The Elephant Man, Steel Magnolias, To Kill A Mockingbird,
and most recently, A Christmas Carol. Katie has performed
professionally with the North Georgia Theatre in Something’s
Afoot, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Samuel Beckett’s Play. She
aspires to finish her degree and continue studies to become
a Drama Therapist.
Ryan Robinson is a Habersham Central senior dualenrolled
at Piedmont and plans to major in theatre and
mass communications. In addition to his backstage work as
a running crew member in Piedmont’s South Pacific, Ryan has
been seen onstage at Theatre Central as the Colonel in Black
Comedy and in a lead role in A Merry Medieval Christmas.
Patrick Rose is a senior at Piedmont College and has been
in many theatre productions locally and in North Carolina.
Patrick served as the Technical Director of the Holly Theatre
in Dahlonega, GA from 2006-2007 and as Assistant Technical
Director for Piedmont Theatre during the 2007-2008 season.
He is most recently seen in Trojan Women. Patrick plans to
earn his Bachelor’s degree in Scene Design Technology and
to minor in History.
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Piedmont College Theatre!
But if you break
your heel,
come see
Tom the Cobbler!
Abbie Strickland is a junior theatre performance major at
Piedmont College. She has performed in plays such as Trojan
Women, Godspell, Hansel and Gretel, The Tempest, and
Little Red Hood and The Three Little Pigs on the Piedmont
stage. This summer she worked at the North Georgia Theatre
as the costume shop foreman and co-costume designer for
Arsenic and Old Lace.
Jessica Taylor is a freshman theatre education major
from Cumming, Georgia. She recently graduated from
North Forsyth High School where she performed in various
productions, some of which include The Wizard of Oz, Cats,
and Footloose. Jessica is excited to join the Piedmont Theatre
Department and to further her acting career.
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Chase Weaver is originally from Braselton, Ga., and has
been involved in Theatre since the seventh grade. He has
performed in several plays at Flowery Branch High School,
Alta Mosley North Hall High School
including Footloose, and Alice in Wonderland. Recently,
Habersham Community Bob Tucker
Chase was given the opportunity to be a performer and
contributing writer in the Collision Project at the Alliance
Theatre Henry Johnson
Theatre in Atlanta. His first Piedmont performance was in
Jan Ewing John Spiegel
the Elephant Man.
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friends of the arts
Yes, I’m interested in becoming a
friend of the arts
Help support Piedmont College’s Fine Arts programs by
becoming a Friend of the Arts. Your membership will help
promote music, theatre, and the visual arts on campus and
throughout the northeast Georgia community.
Funds generated by the Friends of the Arts through memberships and
donations will be used to
• Provide local concerts, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions open to
Piedmont College students and the community
• Offer Piedmont College students scholarships and opportunities for
performance travel
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Membership Levels
Bronze $100 - $499
• Name recognition in fine arts performance programs
• Reserved seating at musical and theatre performances
Silver $500 - $999
All of the benefits of Bronze level membership, plus
• Reserved parking at musical performances
• CD of annual Lessons & Carols program
• Special reception after a performance
• A pair of tickets to one theatrical performance of your choice
and each musical performance
Tax deductible contribution, according to IRS rules, actual receipted donation amount
will be $180 less than donation amount.
Gold $1000+
All of the benefits of Silver level membership, plus
• A pair of tickets to each theatrical and musical performance
Tax deductible contribution, according to IRS rules, actual receipted donation amount
will be $260 less than donation amount.
For Silver Level members
Please select a theatrical performance for your set of complimentary tickets
South Pacific A Christmas Carol A Little Night Music The Nerd
Make checks
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fine arts
at Piedmont College
Upcoming Events
December 2-3
Lessons & Carols
Piedmont College Chapel
January 6
Matthew Markham,
baritone
Piedmont College Chapel
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of Channel 4’s Southern Hospitality. The show features interviews with
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January 6
Derek Hambly and
Rose Essen-Dawson,
ceramics
Mason-Scharfenstein
Museum of Art
January 21
Joy Hayner, piano
Piedmont College Chapel
February 3
Athens Guitar Trio
Piedmont College Chapel
February 10
Chanson
Piedmont College Chapel
February 16-19
A Little Night Music
Swanson Center,
Mainstage Theater
Find more at
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