Get to know Abigail Dantzler

Grace Smythe – Abigail Dantzler

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Abigail Taylor Dantzler

DOB: 12/01/08
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Education: 4th Grade – Broadway Bound
Day Job: Student

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday tradition: hiding Easter eggs!

Off-Time: Scootering
Season: Spring because it’s happy and cheerful!
Movie: The Librarian – Quest for the Spear
Musical: Phantom of the Opera
Color: White or Blue
Animal: Pygmy Rabbit
Book: The whole Harry Potter Series
Band: Iron Maiden
Song: I haven’t met a song I didn’t like
Beverage: Butter Beer

THIS OR THAT…
Past, Present, or Future? Present because that is where I live.
Cats or Dogs? Cats
Beer or Wine? Neither
Sweet of Sour? Sweet!!!
Mild or Spicy? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Coffee, particularly if I’ve stolen it from my Mom
Piercings or Tattoos? No
FroYo or Ice Cream? FroYo
City or Country? Country
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? Get hot water and sugar. SQUEEZE! Mix. Add ice. Host a lemonade stand!

Who do you admire most? My parents because they are lovely.
What is your biggest fear? Being the only one left in my family
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? On Stage
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Being an actress on television
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? I get a lot of advice from a lot of people all the time.  I don’t know if it is rewarding yet or not…
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Sorry – no social media because I’m 9.
Why see A Christmas Carol?  Because it is AWESOME!

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Get to know Molly Fickes

Martha Cratchit/Fezziwig Kid – Molly Fickes

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Molly Fickes

DOB: April 6, 2003
Hometown: Golden, Colorado
Education: Golden High School
Day Job: Sophomore at GHS

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday Tradition: Hiking in the woods to cut down a Christmas tree with lots of friends.

Off-Time: Walking my dog and shopping with friends.
Season: Fall
Movie: Meet the Parents
Musical: Come From Away
Color: Purple
Animal: Whales are pretty cool! And so is my labradoodle Charlie.
Book: The Book Thief
Band: Dixie Chicks
Song: It’s always changing!
Beverage: Red Bush Tea from Pike Place Market

THIS OR THAT…
Past, Present, or Future? Present

Cats or Dogs? Dogs! (don’t tell my cat!)
Beer or Wine? Umm… I’m 15!
Sweet of Sour? Sweet
Mild or Spicy? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Piercings or Tattoos? Neither- I am scared of needles!
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream
City or Country? Both!
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Netflix or Hulu? NETFLIX!!!!!
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night owl

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? Don’t make lemonade unless life also hands you sugar!

Who do you admire most? My parents.
What is your biggest fear? Needles and blood
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still doing theater somewhere!
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Play Fiona in Shrek or Audrey in Little Shop. Also, I would love to travel to Greece!
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Whenever I leave to do a show my dad says “Show ‘em what’s what!”
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? No, that’s creepy!
Why see A Christmas Carol? To support local theater.

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Get to know Katie Jackson

Emily – Katie Jackson

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Katherine Scott Jackson, but you can call me Katie

DOB: December 22nd
Hometown: Houston, TX
Education: Masters in Vocal Performance from Ole Miss!
Day Job: Starbucks 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday Tradition: Oh, we always make sugar cookies–both with colored sugar and with colored icing. I always look forward to that!

Off-Time: Exploring some new place I’ve never been before with my husband, with friends or just by myself! Or trying some new recipe–this summer we’ve been making a lot of salsa!
Season: I love the fall, but winter is my second favorite. Snow is magical!
Movie: Hm…that is a hard question! But I’m always up for a Harry Potter movie! So much nostalgia tied in with those! (Plus, I love school supply shopping–and so whenever they’re picking out their back-to-school list items in Diagon Alley, it’s just always so exciting!)
Musical: This is also difficult–I’ll have to go with my current favorite, which is “Daddy Long Legs”–the score is exquisite, and the story is beautiful. 
Color: Green!
Animal: I’m partial to wolves.
Book: Currently? Probably Little Women or Anne of Green Gables…
Song: Right now it’s the entire Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack–so good!
Beverage: Coffee

THIS OR THAT…
Past, Present, or Future? I try to live in the moment, but that is sometimes difficult! Especially in a job that often has you thinking so far ahead. So, I try to stay in the present, to not worry too much about the future, and to avoid lingering too long in the past. 
Cats or Dogs? Oh–both. Why choose?
Beer or Wine? Wine
Sweet of Sour? Both…depends on the mood!
Mild or Spicy? Both. 
Coffee or Tea? Both. (Sense a trend here?)
Piercings or Tattoos? A lady never tells…
FroYo or Ice Cream? Ice Cream!
City or Country? City (but it’s nice to escape to the Country!)
Coke or Pepsi? Coke 
Netflix or Hulu?  Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Early bird–come visit me at Starbucks some morning!

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? You make yourself some lavender lemon cookies! (Why yes, I have the recipe and yes, they are delicious!)

Who do you admire most? My mom.
What is your biggest fear? To be unprepared for something–or not equal to the task. 
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? We’ll probably still be here in Colorado, still heavily involved with theatre while juggling family life with that! 
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? We’d still love to travel more–in the states, abroad, etc. 
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? You may not be able to control what happens, but you can control how you respond to those circumstances. Decide to view things as a learning opportunity.  Choose to grow and to enjoy the journey. You’ll be happier (and better) for it!
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? By all means! (Facebook.)
Why see A Christmas Carol? Because it’s such a heartwarming, wonderful Christmas-y story that’s told through beautiful music and storytelling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry–you’ll love it. Fun for the whole crew–bring ’em all!

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Get to know Stephen Turner

Ebenezer Scrooge – Stephen Turner

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name:  Stephen Charles Turner

DOB: December 2nd, 1976
Hometown: Colorado Springs
Education: Bachelor’s of Musical Theatre, University of Northern Colorado
Day Job:  Slumlord, and I mostly work at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday Tradition:  Dining at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve

Off-Time: I’m an avid board gamer. I play tons of games and am always learning more. I also design games. Check out My Big Break, the hilarious cutthroat board game that follows musical theater actors as they audition their way to success! www.mybigbreakgame.com
Season:  Autumn.  I love the colors, and it is neither too hot nor too cold.
Movie: Mary Poppins
Musical:  Into the Woods, but Sunday in the Park With George is climbing my chart. So is Hamilton
Color: Green
Animal:  I love zebras!
Book:  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.  This is the only book I ever threw across a room in frustration!
Band:  The Beatles
Song: Whatever is stuck in my head at the time…
Beverage: Glenlivet 15, with a splash of water

THIS OR THAT…
Past, Present, or Future? Present
Cats or Dogs?  Dogs
Beer or Wine?  Scotch
Sweet of Sour?  Sweet
Mild or Spicy?  Mild
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Piercings or Tattoos?  Neither, but I prefer tattoos
FroYo or Ice Cream?  Ice cream is the nectar of the gods
City or Country?  City
Coke or Pepsi? Both
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix
Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl

ANSWER ME THIS…
When life hands you lemons? Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet, but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.  

Who do you admire most? I admire a local actor named Wayne Kennedy.  He’s an amazing performer, and so impressive to watch as a parent as well.  
What is your biggest fear? I fear boredom and drudgery, this is probably why avoid ever getting a real job.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Probably doing exactly the same thing I am now, and living in the exact same place.  
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? Bungee jumping for realsies.  
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? Only you can make you happy.  
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Not really.  Sorry.  As self-deluded as I am, I don’t need to start having ‘fans’ to make my solipsism worse.  
Why see A Christmas Carol? I think everybody needs a reminder that Scrooge is in all of us, and that from time to time we need to realize how we can be better people than we are.  

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Get to know Rajdulari…

Rajdulari

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Rajdulari
DOB: October 5th
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Education: Berklee College of Music
Day Job: Jazz Vocalist/Plus Model/Actress

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Season: Fall
Movie: Tap (w/Gregory Hines)
Musical: The Wiz
Color: Purple
Animal: Horse
Book: Ta-Nehisi Coates: Between The World and Me
Song: Too many to count!
Beverage: Prosecco

THIS OR THAT…
Jitterbug Waltz or Yacht Club Swing? Jitterbug Waltz

Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Beer or Wine? Champagne, of course!
Sweet of Sour? Sweet
Mild or Spicy? Spicy!
Coffee or Tea? Both 😉
Boxers or Briefs? Boxers
Piercings or Tattoos? None
FroYo or Ice Cream? FroYo
City or Country? Country
Coke or Pepsi? Neither
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix!
Early Bird or Night Owl? Early Bird

ANSWER ME THIS…
How Ya Baby? Doing great, thanks!

When life hands you lemons? Make Lemon Drop cocktails!
Who do you admire most? My mom. Her fierce determination and powerful activist spirit inspires and motivates me every day.
What is your biggest fear? Not challenging myself. I can’t control the future, but I can work hard EVERY day to become a better actor and musician. If I’ve done that? Then I’ve fulfilled my purpose. 🙂
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Traveling the world, performing, spending time with my family.
What is one thing on your “bucket” list? I’d love to sing at Carnegie Hall.
What is the most rewarding advice you’ve received? ‘Be Afraid, But Do It Anyway’
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Yes! @RajdulariMusic on every platform (FB, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM), and www.rajdulari.com 
Why see Ain’t Misbehavin’? It’s the most beautiful tribute to Fats Waller and his music I’ve ever seen, plus the costumes and choreography by Chris Page-Sanders really makes ‘Harlem’ come alive in Denver. If I wasn’t in it, I’d come and see this show multiple times, I love it that much!

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Get to know Caitlin Conklin

Caitlin Conklin as Gertrude

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Caitlin Conklin
DOB: November 27th
Hometown: Highlands Ranch
Education: Oboe, Theatre, and Education degrees from DU!
Day Job: K-8 Music and Drama Teacher at the Montessori School of Denver

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Dr. Seuss Story: The Sneetches
Season: Pumpkin-Spice season (otherwise known as Fall)
Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Musical: Fiddler on the Roof
Color: Yellow
Animal: Narwhal
Book: Any of the Harry Potters
Band: The Civil Wars
Song: “You Matter to Me” from Waitress
Beverage: Hot chocolate

Holiday Tradition: Baking cookies!

THIS OR THAT…
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
Beer or Wine? Wine
Cake or Pie? Cake
Sweet of Sour? Sweet
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Spicy or Mild? Mild
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Piercings or Tattoos? Neither.
Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt? Frozen Yogurt
City or Country? City
Netflix or Hulu? Netflix

ANSWER ME THIS…
It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before It’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? Because I spent all the day playing the bassoon!
A person’s a person, no matter…? How tall?
You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Sunscreen and my dog, Molly!
When life hands you lemons? Throw them at your enemies.
Who is your hero? Sarah Paulson
Biggest fear? Spiders
What inspires you? I’m inspired by kind people with incredible talent and a strong point of view.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Winning the underwater basket weaving world championship.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? I’m terrible at keeping up with social media, but here’s my FB page- https://www.facebook.com/caitlincconklin
Why see SEUSSICAL? A lot of shows, music, books, etc are dealing with really hard, and really important topics right now.  Sometimes, your heart and mind just need a show that makes you smile, makes you giggle, and makes you remember there is a lot of kindness and joy in the world.  SEUSSICAL does just that, for adults and children alike.

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Get to know Clyde…

Tim Howard. Cast as Clyde Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, the musical…

Tim Howard as Clyde Barrow

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Tim Howard
DOB June 10, 1988
Hometown: Centennial, CO
Education: I done went to college
Day Job: Snooze. It’s a great place to have Brunch.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Christmas
Season: Autumn
Movie: Dead Poets Society 
Musical: It changes all the time. Right now it’s The Secret Garden
Color: Blue
Animal: Monkey!
Book: Since I’m a 12 year old girl, I love The Hunger Games.
Band: Since I’m also a 55 year old man, Fleetwood Mac
Song: Grey Street by Dave Matthews Band.
Beverage: Grandpas Old cough medicine… and also Dr. Pepper
Pastime: Camping, netflix, whatever comes first.

THIS OR THAT…
Dogs or Cats? Doggies!!
Sweet or Sour? Whiskey Sour
Cake or Pie? Creme Brûlée 
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate. 
Coke or Pepsi? Dr. Pepper
Spicy or Mild? Spicy! It makes you feel alive! But the poops… ohh no…
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Piercings or Tattoos? None
Soup or Salad? Soup!
City or Countryside? Countryside
Mountains or Ocean? Mountains… and Ocean. Oregon.

ANSWER ME THIS…
You are stranded on a deserted island, what two items do you bring? Michael Phelps and a saddle. 
When life hands you lemons? Grab some Tequila, limes and Grand Marnier and throw a party.
Dream role to perform? Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin: The Musical
Who is your hero? I’ll have to say my parents. They are just the best.
What’s your biggest fear? Anything with more than 4 legs…
What inspires you? Traveling.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I’m out of debt. That’s really all I’m hoping for.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Facebook (Tim Howard) & Instagram (timothybrooks88)
How do you want the world to remember you? When I’m gone. I hope people tell their kids, “Remember, don’t do anything Tim Howard would have done”. 
Why should we see Bonnie & Clyde? It’s a true story. And it’s quite inspiring to watch these two kids start with nothing and do whatever they have to do to survive. They had dreams and plans of having a better life and they refused to stick to the status quo. 

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