A Note from the Director
The holiday season does something to me when it rolls around. It illicits memories of gifts, lights, and carols, oh my! It brings out my inner child, specifically. It brings me back to celebrating when school was snowed out, and brings me feelings of wanting to be the most generous person I can be.
As I grew older, I think the temptation was to forget those nostalgic moments of my youth and focus instead on the concerns of adulthood: always feeling busy, debating when it's the right time to put up decorations, and realizing that there’s never a shortage of things to do as the year winds down.Yet, I’ve come to realize that none of these things are truly at the heart of the holiday season. At its core, generosity and kindness reign supreme.
In fact, I would argue that this is what makes the story of Ebenezer Scrooge so compelling. There’s something deeply cathartic about watching his story unfold. My hope is that watching this production will make you discover what makes audiences keep returning back to Dickens' classic tale.
"A man is at his finest
towards the finish of the year;
He is almost what he should be
when the Christmas season is here..."
-Edgar Albert Guest
Thanks for coming out to see the show! I wish you a Merry Christmas and God bless us, everyone!
- Ke'Lab Bauchahmp, Director
Cast
Michael Harris (Scrooge) is very happy to be returning to HAC as Ebeneezer Scrooge. He has been acting and directing on stage since his first Christmas show, the memorable “Muggsy’s Merry Christmas,” in 1972 and is still thrilled to be a part of the Christmas of Louisville families. When not following Ghosts around, he is a physician.
Jackie Booker (Dolly, Various) is a contemporary and gosepl recording artist.She enjoys singing and playing the guitar.She also loves to entertain seniors in resident of Morning Pointe.Recently, Jackie appeared in the film "A Dish Best Served Cold" and "Unsung Hero."Jackie would like to thank V.S.M Entertainment for introduction of the arts.
Darlene King (Christmas Past, Various) is a teacher of Jefferson County Public Schools. She enjoys teaching young children. Recently, Darlene participated in Unsung Hero and Narrator of "I Survived Suicide" filming project. Darlene would like to thank V.S.M entertainment for introduction of the arts.
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Sandy Wardrip (Mrs Fred, Various). I took some improv classes this year that led meto audition for this play. I am an avid reader, quilter, and love traveling with my husband and spending time with my family.
Gracie Nash (Daughter, Various) I have been in theater/drama class for 4 years and have been in my school performances. I’ve participated in several theater camps, including Derby Dinner Playhouse and Looking for Lilith hosted at The Highview Arts Center. I hope to become an actress one day.
Jazmin Smith (Belle, Various) is excited to return to Highview Arts Center for A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Jazmin is an attorney but enjoys dabbling in community theatre and stand-up comedy. She was most recently seen in Company Outcast's TITUS ANDRONICUS and also co-hosts My Old Kentucky Podcast, a podcast about state and local politics.
Brooke Spatol (Fred, Young Scrooge) will be playing the track of Fred/Young Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. She is excited to be in her first full length performance at HAC. Previously, Brooke was an understudy in Shakespeare: Icons. When she is not on stage, Brooke is teaching 7th grade Language Arts at Spencer County Middle School. She would like to thank her family and friends for their infinite support.
Eric Langley (Marley, Various) comes from the wonderous land of Improv Comedy and Professional athletics. He is making his grand debut here on stage.
Samantha Rice (Turkey Girl, Various) is a 13 year old girl who loves nothing but to perform. She has taken dance at Diane Moore Dance Academy since 2018. She also loves to sing, play guitar, and the flute. She is extremely exited to be part of this cast of a Christmas Carol.
Olivia Mousa (Tiny Tim, Various) second time doing A Christmas Carol at Highview Arts Center. She is a 6th grader at the school Noe Middle, and is taking classes in theater. She has been interested in theater and related topics for some time now, but also makes time for other hobbies. Olivia Daniels plays the roles of Narrator 2, Caroler, Boy Scrooge, Fezzi Guest, Tiny Tim, and Ignorance. She is excited to be in A Christmas Carol for a second time, and hopes to continue in theater.
Taylor Hooper (Narrator, Various) This is my third year with Highview Arts doing the Christmas show and I’m just as excited this year! Acting has become an amazing outlet for me outside of work and one that I enjoy the most. Outside of acting and working, I love traveling, dancing in my kitchen, and playing video games.
Thomas Winner (Bob Cratchit, Various)Thomas is excited to be a part of his first performance in Louisville! He has recently moved from Florida and is enjoying the frostbite inducing Christmas weather that Kentucky brings! Having grown up a theater kid and having previously played roles such as Riff in West Side Story and Rum Tum Tugger in Cats, Thomas is excited to add Bob Cratchitt to his hit list!
Creative
Angel Clemons ( Stage Manager) is excited to be joining the team at Highview arts. Angel has been working on technical crews from high schools shows to a community theater for the show mean girls jr . Angel would like to thank there mom and dad and grandpa and hopes you will enjoy the show
Bluegrass Production Studio is a local theatre production company that provides technical assistance to the creative community. Also serving as a resource to help produce the arts and preserve its future. Since opening in 2020, BPS has been a part of over 150 theatre productions. Mostly serving the Louisville and Southern Indiana areas. BPS offers technical theatre support to Educational, Community, and Professional programs. We are thankful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful production and look forward to many more in the future. For this project BPS is providing scenic construction.
Patrick Jump (Lighting Designer) is a graduate of Murray State University and has been involved in over 250 productions in professional, community and educational theatre. You may have seen his work throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. As owner of his 4-year-old studio, Bluegrass Production Studio, he leads a team of artists in elevating Louisville area theatre with set design, construction, lighting and more. Patrick considers each new show an opportunity to help bring creative visions to the stage. When you see the visual artistry of a local production, it's probable that Patrick and his team played a role in its creation.
Regina Harris (Costume Designer) has been associated with Louisville theatre for over 20 years in a variety of capacities. Her day job tour guide with Louisville Food Tours. Much love and thanks to her four young adults and to old Scrooge himself. (Break a leg!)
HAC President Taylor Torsky (Producer, Production Stage Manager, Props) is an active event and wedding planner in Kentucky. Currently the Wedding Director at the Seelbach Hotel, Taylor spends her days creating and designing weddings, Galas, and Derby Events in the Louisville area. Her career in Kentucky started with Heaven Hill Distilleries, Louisville Zoo, Oak Island Creative and Hummingbird Page Events, and Taylor has worked in several industries event planning for both corporate and private clients.
Prior to arriving in KY, she was a proud member of AEA, and stage managed on and off Broadway, with her longest tenure as an SM for Blue Man Group. Her experiences in NYC were sprinkled with stage managing anything and everything, from NYFW to galas with Billy Joel, movie premiers at Lincoln Center, to being a Parade Captain with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Taylor has tapped into the local community theatre scene, performing with TheatreWorks, Clarksville Little Theatre, Center Stage and Ballarmine University.
A lover of theatre, animals, and bourbon, she and her husband, John, spend their free time with their greyhounds, Barnie and Blaze, singing showtunes to anyone who will listen, and hunting for special bourbons