JACESON P. BARRUS
(Bob Wallace)
You may recall JaceSon from a few past performances at PlazaCo. Among them: Will Rogers in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Frank Butler in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Father in RAGTIME and Captain von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. As resident Artistic Director at PlazaCo, JaceSon has been here for every one of Plaza's now 70 productions and he's loved being a part of all of them. When not working or playing at the theatre, JaceSon's favorite pursuits involve spending time with his wife of 21 years and his six children. As ever he sends his love to Tina, Tabitha, Parker, Cameron, Eden, Mimi and JJ.
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JONATHAN METTING
(Phil Davis)
You may remember Jonathan from playing in previous PlazaCo shows such as Mr. Green in CLUE: THE MUSICAL, Albert Klummer in DEAR RUTH, Rev. Oglethorpe in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Hunter in [title of show], and many others. Past favorite roles include: Huck in BIG RIVER, Freddy in MY FAIR LADY, Charlie in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, Dickon in SECRET GARDEN, Barnaby in HELLO DOLLY, Barrett in TITANIC, Man 1 in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Younger Brother in RAGTIME, Gary/Roger in NOISES OFF, Happy in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN, John the Baptist/Judas in GODSPELL, Armand in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, and Bob Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. "Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and little P for putting up with my crazy schedule."
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DARON COCKERELL
(Betty Haynes)
Daron is delighted to be performing in her 25th show at Plaza! Some favorite Plaza roles include Mother in RAGTIME, Janet in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS, Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Best Actress Column Award), Natalie in ALL SHOOK UP, Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, Martha in SECRET GARDEN and Gertrude in SEUSSICAL. Other recent productions include Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme in ASSASSINS (Theatre Three), Jo in LITTLE WOMEN (Granbury Theatre Company) and Eileen in TOO MANY GIRLS (Lyric Stage). Up next, she will be playing Susan in THE DESERT SONG (Lyric Stage). A graduate of Texas Christian University, she uses her Ad/Pr degree during the day before heading to the theatre. She would like to say thanks to JaceSon and Tina for the opportunity! She hopes you have a happy holidays and she sends love to her friends and family.
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JILL B. NICOLAS
(Judy Haynes)
is thrilled to play the role of Judy in her debut performance here at The Plaza Theater! Jill was last seen on stage this summer in 9 TO 5 in the ensemble at Garland Summer Musicals (GSM) and as a dancer in THE MUSIC MAN at Lyric Stage. Some of her other favorite roles include: Ensemble in HOW TO SUCCEED, Zaneeta in The MUSIC MAN, Dancer in 42ND STREET at GSM, Amy in LITTLE WOMEN, Sally in GOOD MAN...CHARLIE BROWN, Gilmer/Peggy in GODSPELL, Victoria in CATS, and basically any roles involving a lot of dancing! She was also a dancer for Mary Kay 2012 Convention and ensemble/dancer in VOICES OF CHRISTMAS at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Jill is currently a senior at UTA majoring in Exercise Science at UTA ~1 Corinthians 1:31
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JULIANNA KELLER
(Judy Haynes)
Julianna is thrilled to be back on the Plaza stage since last appearing as Chava in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Since that time, she's played Bambi in CURTAINS at TVS, and Mrs. Lovett and Johanna in SWEENEY TODD at Texas Junior Theatre and Trinity Valley, respectively. Favorite roles include: Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Mary in THE SECRET GARDEN, Susan in NARNIA, and young Grace (Holly Hunter) on SAVING GRACE. Julianna's passion is theatre, and has been since the age of 5, when she did her first show. She is a junior at Trinity Valley School, and plans on double majoring in musical theatre and chemical engineering in college, and then plans to live in NYC, auditioning. She wants to dedicate this show to her grandpa, Bob, with dearest love.
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DOUG HENRY
(Musical Director, General Waverly)
Doug thanks God for his love of music and his wife, Marla, for her love & support. Tonight he would like to confine his comments to you as the musical director. “WHITE CHRISTMAS,” the Broadway stage version performed tonight, is among many things a tribute to the music of Irving Berlin. During Berlin’s 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs (25 being chart-topping hits), including the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 Hollywood films. Several of the songs included in this production were written during the 1930’s, 15 to 20 years before the film version of WHITE CHRISTMAS appeared on the big screen. Besides his Christmas music, Berlin is perhaps best remembered today as the composer of “God Bless America,” (a song he wrote 20 years before Kate Smith first performed it in 1937); a song reflecting his deep pride & love of America.
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JUDY KELLER
(Martha Watson)
Judy is so excited to be back on the Plaza stage, and is thrilled to be sharing it with her amazing daughter, Julianna, (Judy Haynes). Previous Plaza roles include Golde, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Mrs. Potts, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ,and Ethel Savage, CURIOUS SAVAGE. Her favorite roles in life include being married to Bob Keller, and being 'mom' to her 4 wonderful children. Thanks to all of them for their love and support. She is looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild very soon. She would like to dedicate this show to her father-in-law, Bob Keller Sr, who has much in common with Bob Wallace. He is married to Betty, served in WWII, is a fabulous dancer, and a practical romantic. Love you, Dad-the world is a better place because you are in it!
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ALYSON KESSINGER
(Susan Waverly)
ALYSON KESSINGER (Susan) has been performing in the theatre for five years. She has appeared in productions at Casa Manana, CATS, Mainstage Classic Theatre, Theatre Arlington, as well as several school productions. Some of her favorite roles have included appearing as Gretl in the SOUND OF MUSIC and most recently as Cinderella in Disney's CINDERELLA. She is very excited about making her Plaza Theatre Company debut in WHITE CHRISTMAS.
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EDEN BARRUS
(Susan Waverly)
Eden Grace has loved to sing dance and act almost since she could walk and has been onstage performing nearly all of that time. She's loved appearing as Little Girl in RAGTIME, Tessie in ANNIE at PlazaCo, Amyrillis in THE MUSIC MAN ay Lyric Stage and Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN at Granbury Theatre Company. Besides performing she is a little math whiz and she loves to draw and tease her sisters and brothers. She sends her love to the fam and hopes your Christmas is wonderful and safe.
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JOSHUA RENDON
(Ralph Sheldrake)
Joshua is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Plaza’s WHITE CHRISTMAS and is very excited to be working with so many talented individuals including his son and daughter. Joshua grew up singing from an early age and later went on to study music business at UTA where he was involved in the choir and received his degree in Communications. While in college, Joshua established a music production company with a close friend and began writing and producing tracks, remixes and songs for major record labels and Grammy award winning artists including: Nelly/Tim McGraw, Chris Brown, Lil Rob, Chamillionaire and more. Joshua considers himself very blessed and thankful for having such a supportive family as the driving force behind him as well as having an outstanding best friend and wife who he truly considers his better half.
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MONICA GLENN
(Rhoda, Dance Corps Girl 2)
Monica is excited to be back on stage at Plaza Theatre. After taking some time off to finish school, she has her taps shoes on and is ready for a great show. Monica will graduate in May from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in Art History and will begin teaching in the fall. Her favorite shows include Thoroughly Modern Millie, Scarlet Pimpernel and Crazy for You, which she was lucky enough to choreograph for. She is a Column Award winner for Stage Managing Aida in 2009 and has performed many times at the Column awards show. Thanks to her family and her "kids" Mitzi, Winston, Mia, Belle and Gigi for letting me out to play.
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STEFANIE GLENN
(Rita, Dance Corps Girl 1)
STEFANIE GLENN (Rita Dance Corp Girl 1) is thrilled to be working at Plaza once again. Stefanie has been seen as Patsy in CRAZY FOR YOU, Mrs. Flannery in THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, A Hot Box Dancer in GUYS & DOLLS, a Follies Girl in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Sally Chessington in CASH ON DELIVERY, Betty Blast in FOOTLOOSE and Mrs. Pierce in MY FAIR LADY. Other favorite roles include Purity in ANYTHING GOES at Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Viola in Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, Maggie in JAKE’S WOMEN and multiple roles in THE DINING ROOM. Stefanie holds a Master of Arts from Texas Woman’s University with an emphasis in Directing and Stage Management and a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University with an emphasis in Acting. Stefanie is also a proud recipient of the 2009 Column Award for Best Stage Manager of a Musical-Non Equity. Special thanks to her family and friends for all their love and support. Hugs and kisses to Humphrey, Gigi, Mia, Belle, Lily, Fiona and Monica.
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JAY A. CORNILS
(Ezekiel Foster, Vocal Corps Bass)
Having moved to Cleburne in the summer of 2004 at the end of a long career in education, Jay first appeared on stage here in Texas in the Carnegie Players production of SOUTH PACIFIC in June of 2005. Since then he has appeared in seventeen (17) other Carnegie shows. This year he appeared twice in Hood County with the Granbury Theatre Company in 12 ANGRY MEN and 1776. Jay made his first appearance on the Plaza stage in September of 2008 in YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Since then he has appeared in nineteen other PTC shows. So, addition being what it is, Jay's performance as Ezekiel Foster in the production of WHITE CHRISTMAS marks Jay's fortieth show in Texas and his twentieth production with the Plaza Theatre Company. "What a joy," he says, "to have worked with such talented people in so many productions in such a short period of time." Jay would like to thank the PTC producers for their ongoing love and support and most of all his wife Corlis who is his number one fan.
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JAY LEWIS
(Mike, Snoring Man, Vocal Corps Tenor)
most recent endeavors with Plaza have included playing Col. Mustard in CLUE, a prisoner in MAN OF LA MANCHA,, Rev. Moore in FOOTLOOSE and directing GUYS AND DOLLS and CRAZY FOR YOU. Jay is also involved with Cleburne's Carnegie Players having portrayed Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this past summer and will direct TITANIC, the Musical in the summer of 2014. Favorite roles include Tevye, FOTR; Arthur, CAMELOT; Horace VanderGelder, HELLO DOLLY; Daddy Warbucks, ANNIE; and Ben Franklin, 1776. Kisses, a dozen roses and a standing ovation for his supporting wife, Shauna.
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STACEY GREENAWALT
(Tessie, Asst. Seamstress, Vocal Corps Alto)
Stacey was recently seen on the Plaza stage as The Detective in CLUE THE MUSICAL, a new favorite role. Other favorites include Jolene Oakes in PTC's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, Ethel McCormack in FOOTLOOSE, Clairee Belcher in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, both Yente and Fruma-Sarah in two different productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Brenda Dixon in CASH ON DELIVERY. She is a theatre and choral nerd who has been singing and performing for thirty years on various stages--cedar chests, school cafeterias, backyard monkey bars, gymnasiums, football fields, churches, auditoriums, showers, and... well, theatres. When she's not rehearsing or performing, Stacey is a busy Supported Employment Specialist (her office is inside the Granbury Goodwill store). She's also an accomplished artist, professional photographer, published author, mom to two truly fabulous teens (love you guys!), and shower show-tune diva extraordinaire.
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SUZI HANFORD
(Cigarette Girl, Vocal Corps Soprano)
Is continuing her theatrical ambitions with this her eleventh performance at the Plaza. Suzi has enjoyed being in FOLLIES, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, SINGING IN THE RAIN, FIDDLER, GUYS AN DOLLS, and many others. Suzi enjoys being outside working with animals, riding four-wheelers, and just hanging out with friends. Suzi would like to thank first and foremost, God for helping her through everyday trials and for loving her endlessly.
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LISA RANDOL
(Mrs. Snoring Man, Vocal Corps Soprano)
Lisa Randol is very please to be participating in her second show at PlazaCo., in the role of Mrs. Snoring Man. Lisa enoyed
Playing the role of Sister Margaretta in Palza's recent production of THE SOUND of MUSIC. Lisa has also had the pleasure of participating in THE PROMISE in Glen Rose, Texas and as an extra with the Fort Worth Opera. Lisa is enjoying, very much, taking part in community theater and will continue to learn and grow, making wonderful friends along the way.
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SAMANTHA CLAYBORN
(Mrs. Snoring Man, Vocal Corps Soprano)
Samantha is proud to be performing in her first Plaza Theatre production. Samantha is a graduate of the TCU they're program receiving her BFA in theatre with an emphasis in acting. Previously Samantha has appeared in musicals such as Marvelous Winderettes(Suzy), Mame (Agnus Gooch) and Suessical the Musical(Mazy LaBird). Samantha is also a local theatre teacher at Forest Oak Middle School in Fort Worth. Samantha would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.
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JODIE BARRUS
(Conductor, Vocal Corps Tenor)
is excited to be on stage again here at Plaza. You've seen him here as Judge Gaffney in HARVEY, Reuben in JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT and Admiral Von Schreiber in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, which he and his wife SONI co-directed. Other favorite roles include Froggy LeSueur in THE FOREIGNER, Judge Thatcher in BIG RIVER, Judge Samuel Savage in THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, Monsignor Ryan in THE UNSINKABLE MOLLIE BROWN and Delegate Lewis Morris of New York in 1776 at the Granbury Theatre Company. Directorial credits include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and THE SOUND OF MUSIC here at Plaza, ALL SHOOK UP at the Granbury Theatre Company, and SAVIOR OF THE WORLD at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City. You'll probably see Jodie here at Plaza by day working in the box office and assisting with the building of sets, which he's been involved with for almost the last 30 productions. A big shout out to my wife Soni for enduring her 2nd knee replacement surgery....onward and upward!!
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GENE ZORN
(Jimmy)
White Christmas is Gene’s first performance with Plaza Theatre. Previous theatrical experience include leads such as Lt. Cable in SOUTH PACIFIC, Julio in PAINT YOUR WAGON plus smaller roles in other musicals including but not limited to GODSPELL and OKLAHOMA. Non-theatrical musical performances include being a regular performer on several Texas Opries including Johnnie High Country Music Review, Grapevine, Stephenville and the Farr Best Theater. Other vocal performance venues over the years include touring with several Southern Gospel quartets and many solo performances and concerts. Gene is blessed with a wonderful wife, four amazing children and two beautiful grandsons.
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DAVID GOZA
(Dance Corps)
David is glad to be back on the Plaza stage for his sixth show! You may remember him from PILLOW TALK, SEE HOW THEY RUN, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and, most recently, in CLUE THE MUSICAL where he played Prof. Plum. David is a teacher for Mansfield High School working in their theatre department.
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KELLY NICKELL
(Dance Corps Girl 3)
Kelly is delighted to return the the Plaza stage for this wonderful show! She has previously been seen here as Ruth in DEAR RUTH and Christine in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. A proud Baylor Theatre grad, her regional credits include Dominique in LUCKY STIFF with the Granbury Theatre Co., 6th Exhibit/ Ensemble in SIDESHOW at PFAMILY Arts, and Nurse Myrtle in DANI GIRL and Woman #2 in WAKING UP with the Greyman Theatre Co. Kelly has spent the last 5 summers with the Much Ado About Shakespeare! Company of Ft. Worth, with favorite roles that include Beatrice in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Rosalind in AS YOU LIKE IT. This one's for Mom and Dad, whose love and support never cease to amaze! Acts 4:12
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ANNA LOONEY
(Dance Corps Girl 4)
Anna is so exited to be apart of this amazing cast . This has been such a wonderful experience for her. This wil be anna 's 3 rd show at plaza, she was most recently in their production of bye bye birdie last summer and has been taking ballet and tap at the plaza academy for the last 3 years.
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RACHEL HUNT
(Dance Corps)
Rachel is thrilled to be performing in her fourth show at Plaza, where for some reason she always plays a dancer! You may remember her from Joseph….Dreamcoat, Crazy For You, or Guys and Dolls. She also choreographed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Rachel has been nominated for Column awards three times: once for choreography and twice for the Chita Rivera Dance award. She also owns Dance Across Cleburne, the Ballroom Dance Studio here in Cleburne. You may also remember her husband Luke Hunt from the twenty plus shows he has done here at Plaza. They have two teen-aged children, Dora and John, who have also been on the Plaza stage. Rachel thanks her family and her Dance Across Cleburne staff and students for their unwavering support. She also thanks JTAM, Tiffany, Soloman, RuthAnn and Jamie for the opportunity to be a part of this very special community.
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JUSTIN DIYER
(Dance Corps Man 1)
Justin is extatic to be involved in yet another PTC production. After spreading his wings and flying to another theatre for a few weeks, he found himself yearning for those Plaza lights and couldnt resist the urge to come back and enjoy performing with the amazing cast and crew of PTC's WHITE CHRISTMAS. Justin would like to thank directors Jaceson and Tina Barrus for this amazing opprotunity and the dance core amoung other cast members for their help in teaching him the dances. "These endless hours of work are paying off tonight!!"
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LEVI KING
(Dance Corps Man 2)
Levi is proud to take take the stage for his eighth performance at Plaza Theatre Company! A graduate of Crowley High School, he previously appeared on stage in the PTC productions of RAGTIME, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, and BYE BYE BIRDIE, as well as the Granbury Theatre Company production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. He would like to thank his mother for introducing him to the amazing community of theatre in the first place.
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CAMERON BARRUS
(Dance Corps Man 3)
Cameron is happy to be performing at PlazaCo yet again. Past performances include Tag along kid in FOOTLOOSE, Nelson in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Sling shot boy in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, James Rogers in WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as Chip, Frederick in A CHRISTMAS CAROL and as a Who in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL. In his spare time Cameron likes to design lights and play with Photoshop
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NOLAN MORALEZ
(Dance Corps Man 4)
Nolan is excited to be in this terrific cast and part of the dance corp! He is a 14 year-old homeschooler who is involved in Johnson Co. Christian Educators, Graceview Baptist Church, and loves being a part of Cleburne's two great theatre groups - Plaza Co. & Carnegie Players. Nolan's favorite roles are Dan in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN at Plaza Co, Tommy Banks in FATHER OF THE BRIDE at Carnegie Players, Dill in TO...MOCKINGBIRD at Carnegie Players, and Jack Sparrow in JCCE's Expo. Nolan would like to thank his Lord & Savior for his salvation and talent, and the Barrus Family for the open door extended to him - you guys are great! Hebrews 4:12
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BROOKE BOYD
(Vocal Corps Soprano)
has previously appeared at Plaza in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL as Carol Cratchit, SEUSICAL THE MUSICAL as Cindy Lou Who, THE MUSIC MAN, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS as Dorcas' Little Sister, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and as Betsy in ANNIE. Brooke enjoys singing, dancing, acting and drawing and looks forward to continuing in the fine arts.
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CHRISTIAN RENDON
(Vocal Corps)
As a newcomer to Plaza Theatre, Christian is thrilled to make his debut along with his father and sister in Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Christian is a senior in high school and is no stranger to music.
He has been an active musician and trumpet player for the CHS band for several years and is also an active member of his local church choir.
When Christian is not helping his dad as an engineer in the studio, he enjoys baseball, ultimate Frisbee, camping, motocross racing and spending time with his family.
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DAWN DIYER
(Vocal Corps Alto)
Dawn is, once again, excited about sharing the stage with her son Justin in WHITE CHRISTMAS. She is also honored for the opportunity to perform with a such talented cast and crew. You may remember Dawn in previous shows. A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BYE BYE BIRDIE and her favorite THE SOUND OF MUSIC. When not involved in theatre, Dawn sings on a praise and worship team at her church. She also enjoys sewing and finding herself helping with alterations of costumes quite frequently. She thanks JTAM for the privilege of participating in WHITE CHRISTMAS. "While doing WHITE CHRISTMAS I reflect a great deal about my Grandfather, Richard Kious and other service men who were away from home during the holidays. I hope you enjoy the show and Merry Christmas."
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JADE RENDON
(Vocal Corps)
Jade is very excited to be a part of WHITE CHRISTMAS and is thrilled to make her debut here with Plaza Theatre.
As an avid lover of music & theatre, Jade has had the opportunity to perform with the Texas Girls’ Choir, her local church choir and has sung the National Anthem for many different events around North Texas.
Jade is also a 1st chair Clarinet player in the 8th grade band and enjoys acting, modeling, gymnastics, dance and is currently recording a studio album chasing after her dreams to be a professional entertainer and songwriter.
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MADISON HEAPS
(Vocal Corps Soprano)
Madison is thrilled to be able to participate in this wonderful production. She was last seen at Plaza in BYE BYE BIRDIE and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Madison is currently a sophomore at Centennial High School where she is a varsity swimmer, a book club member, and a theatre participant. She is incredibly grateful for her amazing friends and family and for the chance to be involved in such a heartwarming show.
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MICAH KING
(Vocal Corps Soprano)
Micah is honored to spend another Christmas season at Plaza Co! She enjoys being both onstage and offstage, having previously been a dresser, stage-hand and a very temperamental washing machine, as well as teen chorus in FOOTLOOSE, person of New Rochelle in RAGTIME, chorus in A CHRISTMAS CAROL , ensemble in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS and Margie in BYE BYE BIRDIE. Micah would like to thank her theater family for their love and support, and YOU for coming to see our show. Happy holidays!
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ASHLYN MULLINS
(Kid Corps)
Ashlyn Grace, age 8 from Glen Rose, has performed in 3 seasons of THE PROMISE, a musical experience of the life of Christ. She was featured in 2010 & 2011 as "Jarius Daughter" the little girl that is raised back to life. Ashlyn enjoys expressing herself most through dancing & acting. She is very excited to have a part in this season's WHITE CHRISTMAS and wants to wish everyone a blessed Christmas and hopes you will 'enjoy the show!'
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CAROLINE BENNETT
(Kid Corps)
Caroline is thrilled to be a part of her first "main stage" production here at Plaza, or as she calls it, "a grown up show!" She enjoys taking classes at Plaza Academy and being a part of the summer camps. Previous shows she has had the pleasure of doing at Plaza include the kids' productions of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, TOM SAWYER, AND JUNGLE BOOK. Caroline is a fourth-grader at Gerard Elementary in Cleburne and loves drawing, singing, dancing and cooking. "Big hugs and kisses for mom and dad for all your love and support and a big thank you to my WHITE CHRISTMAS cast mates for being so nice!"
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JERROD WHITNEY
(Kids Corp)
Jerrod's past roles are: Bill in SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK at Plaza Theater, King Louis in JUNGLE BOOK at Plaza Theater and Doc in TOM SAWYER at Plaza Theater. Jerrod has always enjoyed performing. Jerrod is a fifth grader at Gerard Elementary and has been involved with Plaza Academy for two years. Jerrod is very excited to be cast in his first production with adults.
"I want to thank Mom and Dad for letting me be a part of this show, and I wish all of my fellow cast members good luck."
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KENTON WATSON
(Kids Corps)
Kenton Watson is 11 years old and a 5th Grade student at Coleman Elementary in Cleburne, Texas. Kenton really enjoys singing and performing and is very excited to be a performer with Plaza. Kenton’s first introduction to singing was from his older brother Garrett, a Vocal Performance major at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Garrett offered tips on how to warm up the voice and use the piano to help stay on key. Kenton learned of Plaza’s summer camp through a friend and attended his first summer camp in 2013. By the end of that camp, Kenton knew singing and performing was something he had a definite interest in. Kenton auditioned at Plaza for their fall semester and was placed in the Intermediate Showstoppers class and will participate in the Christmas variety show in early December. Kenton recommends if you love to sing and perform then he would recommend you check out Plaza, it’s a fun fulfilling place to be!
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MADDIE ALMOND
(Kid Corps)
is very excited to be a part of the cast of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. She became enamored with theatre during this summer's BYE, BYE BIRDIE camp with the Plaza Academy. Maddie is learning so much in this wonderful family theatre environment and would like to thank all involved for their encouragement.
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MIMI BARRUS
(Kid Corps)
To say Mimi lights up on stage is an understatement. She has been performing since almost birth and has a wealth of experience for such a young performer. You may remember her in one of her favorite roles as the Goat in JOSEPH ... DREAMCOAT for which she received a Column Award nomination. She's also loved playing Little Girl in RAGTIME and Mollie in ANNIE. She loves to dance, laugh, tease and generally walk around smiling at everybody. She also wishes all of you the "best Christmas ever!"
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RYLEE MULLEN
(Kids Corps)
Rylee is a 6th grader at Smith Middle School in Cleburne. She loves singing, acting, and dancing. This is her 3rd Big Show at Plaza Theatre. She was Marta in SOUND OF MUSIC at Plaza Co and in the children's chorus in BYE,BYE BIRDIE. She had a blast as Kaa in JUNGLE BOOK during Summer Camp 2013. She currently takes Voice Classes in Keene and takes Tap and Advanced Show Stoppers at Plaza Academy.
" I want to thank my family for loving me and driving me to rehearsals."
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SAMANTHA BOND
(Kid Corps)
Samantha is excited to be in a show at Plaza Theatre. This summer Samantha was in our summer camp where she played Hati the Elephant in DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK. She also played an Angel in CHRISTMAS THEN AND NOW. She enjoys writing, reading, sewing, music and playing with her siblings. “I love everyone in my life. They are so cool!”
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JACESON & TINA BARRUS
(Directors)
Believe it or not, WHITE CHRISTMAS is the 31st production directed by JaceSon and Tina at PlazaCo starting with MAN WITH THE POINTED TOES way back in November of 2006. Along the way they've directed shows like SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, THE MUSIC MAN, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, MY FAIR LADY, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and FOOTLOOSE just to name a few. They were also the proud recipients of the 2009 Column Award for Best Directors of a Musical (non-Equity) for their direction of AIDA. Working together on a production and enjoying the company of wonderful performers, patrons and volunteers are some of JaceSon and Tina's favorite parts of their jobs. "It's a wonderful life!"
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JAMIE LONG
(Assistant Director)
is pleased to be associated with this special Christmas show that has such a wonderful message and is full of wholesome and appealing music and fun characters. It was an adventure that he was glad he was able to participate with this amazing cast and crew directed by JaceSon and Tina Barrus. It has been an opportunity to learn and develop a better understanding of what is required in being a Director in the theatre. For that he wishes to Thank JaceSon and Tina for allowing him to be along for the ride. Jamie has also performed in productions at Plaza including THE SOUND OF MUSIC, MY FAIR LADY, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, OKLAHOMA, HARVEY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and several others. A special shout out to Alieze, his bride of 47 years and to the talented cast and crew of this show.
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SOLOMON ABAH
(Assistant Director)
Solomon is back for his 12th production with PTC. Some of his favorite roles here have been Mereb in AIDA Chief Sitting Bull in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. He holds a BFA in theatre from Tarleton State University and currently working towards a degree in Mathematics. He has performed at many theaters around the metroplex such as Theatre 3, Artisan Center Theatre, and Onstage in Bedford.
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RUTHANN WARWICK
(Stage Manager)
is honored to be part of the team to bring you this much loved Christmas classic. The experience has been an exercise in wing stretching and extremely rewarding. Ruth Ann would like to thank the entire cast,crew and especially Tina and Jaceson for giving her this opportunity. You may have seen Ruth Ann in other shows here at Plaza Theatre, as Dora in DEAR RUTH, Frau Schmidt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and as Shaindel (Motel's mother) in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. She also appeared in RAGTIME and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. "Thank you to Jim for understanding all the time away from home, to Jace and Emily for being my hearbeat and inspiration and to my family for always believing that I was capable." May your days be Merry and Bright!
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TAMMIE PHILLIPS
(Properties Designer)
Tammie is known as "Prop Momma" and has produced numerous properties for theaters around the DFW community theater world and has served here at Plaza since January 2012. WHITE CHRISTMAS is one of her favorite musicals! She completely enjoys the challenge of making sure each prop and set dressing piece fits within the constraints of the correct era and setting of each production. It is her desire to get inside her director’s brain and meet his/her vision for the show. She would like to thank God for the opportunities that He continually places before her to use her creative gifts. Her life is never boring! She would also like to thank her husband, family and friends for their continued support and prayers. She knows that she could not be “Prop Momma” without them! ~ To God be the glory!
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TIFFANY MULLINS
(Choreographer)
Spotlight dancer Dick Clark's AMERICAN BANDSTAND, 3 time dance champions Ed McMahon's STAR SEARCH, Runner up MISS BROADWAY in NY, Performer/dancer SHOJI TABUCHI THEATRE in Branson, MO. The Mother/lead dancer in 2 NUTCRACKERS with Stanova Semikov Ballet Company
(Choreographer) 4 seasons THE PROMISE in Glen Rose, TX, 3 NUTCRACKERS at TCU, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, WEST SIDE STORY, FOOTLOOSE, 3 REDNECK TENORS, 4 TICKETS TO CHRISTMAS, SCROOGE, A TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS POST, Artistic Director for GUIDANCE dance ministries, Judge for various dance competitions, Choreographer for competitive dancers including FOX'S SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2008 winner JOSH ALLEN. Tiffany has taught dance for over 27yrs and loves challenging the most inexperienced dancer to the most experienced through her love and passion for the art of dance. She is most proud of her husband, Eric Mullins and their 3 beautiful children, Austin, Madison, & Ashlyn Grace. She wishes everyone a very blessed Christmas.
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