Casting Announced for Upcoming Productions at Wheaton Drama

Wheaton Drama, in production for over 85 years, is pleased to announce the following casting & thanks all who auditioned.

Casting for “A Christmas Carol”:

Director Pam Turlow is thrilled to announce the following cast for this year’s holiday show; “A Christmas Carol”:

Charles Dickens — Rob Reinalda; Ebenezer Scrooge — Lars Timpa; Bob Cratchit — Jay Pauer; Caroler/Child at Alms House/Goose Boy — Christina Pettinger; Nephew Fred — Tony Kortas; Mr. Bentley/Belle’s Husband/Old Joe — Josh Brown; Mr. Charlton/Fezziwig/Topper — Stan Austin; Jacob Marley — James Turano; Ghost of Christmas Past — Leah Rae Witt; Fan/Belinda Cracthit — Ella Gosain; Boy Ebenezer/Peter Cratchit — Chris Picchione; Belle/Bess — Riya Aarini; Ghost of Christmas Present/Young Ebenezer — Matt Johnson; Mrs. Cratchit — Krystyn Wells; Martha Cratchit — Riley Sebby; Tiny Tim — Cooper Gosain; Charwoman/Nancy — Patti Kaden; Laundress/Wretched Woman — Lisa Wallace

Production Staff: Director — Pam Turlow; Producer — Rebecca Poole; Assistant Director/Sound Design — Ben Dooley; Lighting — Jim Van DeVelde; Stage Manager — Michelle Ho; Props — Amy Johnson; Dickens’ costume — Susan Hajny

“A Christmas Carol” will be done in a readers theater style and will run Thursday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Dec. 18. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m. All seats are $15.

Casting for “The Elephant Man”:

Director Sean Ogren is pleased to announce his cast for the upcoming production of “The Elephant Man” by Bernard Pomerance. With so many talented actors to choose from, casting is always a welcome challenge! Sean would like to thank everyone who came out to audition. Wheaton Drama congratulates the cast and encourages everyone to come out and see what’s sure to be a terrific production!

Treves - Peter Lemongelli; Merrick - Christopher Williams; Kendal - Lisa Dawn Curran; Gomm - Lars Timpa; Ross/Porter - Ric Holloman; Bishop/Pinhead Manager/ Belgian Policeman / Conductor - Dave Amato; Lord John/ Belgium Policeman/ London Policeman/ Snort / Voice - Michael Albrow; Pinhead 1/ Duchess/ nurse - Erin Dameron; Pinhead 2/Countess/ Sandwich/ nurse - Mary Kuhn; Pinhead 3/ Princess/ nurse - Jennifer Barber

Production Staff: Director --- Sean Ogren; Production Manager/Stage Manager --- Elyse Wadzinski; Assistant Director --- Suzanne Ogren; Set Design/Scenic Artist --- R. J. Ogren; Costume Design --- Susan Hajny; Properties --- Annie Walker-Bright & Jody Gosain; Lighting Design --- Jim Van De Velde; Sound Design --- Sean Ogren

“The Elephant Man” will open Friday, Jan. 20 & runs through Sunday, Feb. 12. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 3 p.m.

For more information about both “A Christmas Carol” & “The Elephant Man”, including additional show information & ticketing, please visit www.wheatondrama.org or call 630-260-1820.

“Elephant Man, The” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.