TheGoodCounselTheatreCompany
Director
ShannonCron’99
ProducerandChoreographer KayaHarrison’11
Scenic Design & Co
Dina Abudayeh
Luis Buenaflor
Liz Hatziyannis
Vanessa Spring-Fr
Costume De
Anna Cohen ’
Maddie Jimenez ’28*
Nicola Hoag (M)
Lighting Design
Jude Buber ’27*
Matthew Stripling ’26*
Laurie Bautista (M)
Publicity
Kiyomi Loor-Iwasaki ’28 *
Tonia Essig (M)
Sound Design
Aiden Teter ’17 (M)
Run Crew
Jackie Bautista ’12 (M)
ge Management
Mimi Wise ’26*
e Bautista ’12 (M)
ties & Set Dressing
don Gorman ’27 *
ary Celia Pompa (M)
air & Make-Up
Olivia Lemley ‘28*
Roger Riggle (M)
Eunice Pak (AM)
House Management
Chuck Hoag (M)
Lisa Slattery (M)
(*) denotes crew chief (**) denotes asst. crew chief (M) denotes mentor (AM) denotes assistant mentor)
Director’s Note
When I became a literature teacher, I found this play in our textbook and thought it would be a fun script to teach teenagers around Christmas time. I was wrong. It wasn’t fun; it was terribly sad, frightening, and more thought provoking than I had ever imagined. It was life changing. I was familiar with the story because of Mickey Mouse and the Muppets, but I had never really sat with the plot and realized what Charles Dickens was doing with his masterpiece. Dickens was teaching us empathy, charity, sympathy, kindness, and to take responsibility for our own actions. In simplicity, the theme of this show is that there is no greater gift than our own ability to help others. It is up to us whether or not we open up that gift and share it with the world. We might even learn something in doing so.
The novella and this carefully adapted script are meant to allow us to suspend the reality and restrictions of our everyday outward lives, and uncomfortably look inward to our own souls to evaluate how we treat others through the lessons Scrooge learns. This was the topic of the final essay at the end of the assessment of this unit, and I always received the most thoughtful and honest answers. This play helped make me a good teacher, which is why I picked it, and I am grateful for the lessons it has taught me over the years.
I am grateful to Ms. Pozderac and Ms. Harrison for trusting me and giving me this opportunity. I am grateful for the best production team out there, and I am grateful for this beautiful cast and crew who are truly and completely A Christmas Carol. I believe in you, and I am so proud of each and every one of you. I am grateful to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School for not only giving us the opportunity to bring the art of theatre to our school and community, but for instilling in me the love of theatre when I went here, as the students say, WAY back in the 1900s. I want to especially thank and dedicate this show to Mr. Dennis Essig, GCTC’s director for many years, for believing in me when I was a student. You are loved by so many, you made a difference, and you are missed.
Shannon (Miller) Cron ’99
Mid-Eighteenth Century, London, England
Act One
Scene 1: Outside Counting House
“We Three Kings”*
Soloists: Elsa Harlor ’27, Sarah Amjad ’29, Camden Serra ’29
Scene 2: Scrooge's Counting House and crossover
Scene 3: Scrooge’s street, front door, Scrooge’s chambers
Scene 4: Scrooge’s chambers
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”* “O Come All Ye Faithful”*
Soloist: Susana Lopez-Chavarriaga ’28
Scene 5: The Past: Scrooge’s boyhood hometown, boarding school, Fezziwig’s offices
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” *
Act Two
Scene 1: Scrooge’s chambers
“Silent Night”*
Soloists: Adrian Patiag ’27, Morgan Slattery ’27, Molly Wessling ’29
Scene 2: Various scenes around London
“I Saw Three Ships”*
Arranged, played, and recorded by: Aiden Teeter ’17
Scene 3: The Cratchet Home
“Angels We Have Heard on High”*
Soloist: Tyler Guenther
Scene 4: Fred’s Home, the streets of London, The Future: an alley, Scrooge’s chambers, The Cratchet Home, a graveyard
Scene 5: Scrooge’s chambers, Scrooge’s street, Fred’s Home, London “Joy to the World”*
Lighting Design
Jude Buber ’27*
Matthew Stripling ’26*
Devin Bresnan ’26
Nydalynn Campos ’27
Christopher Cron ’29
Maya Palacios ’29
Liam Powell ’29
Samuel Seleshi ’26
Matthew Tercero ’28
Sound Design
Yonnick Boyer ’26
Josh Kim ’27
Emma Paparizos ’26
Jolyn Taawo ’27
Costume Design
Anna Cohen ’27*
Maddie Jimenez ’28*
Sebastian Fiol ’27
Su Hlaing ’29
Layla Rueda ’27
Samantha Stancik ’26
Gemma Barish ’27
Hailey Schaefer ’26
Publicity
Kiyomi Loor-Iwasaki ’28 *
Lily Wos ’29
Stage Management
Mimi Wise ’26*
Daphne Kaczowka ’29
Ernesto Ramirez ’29
Nefi Sardelis ’29
Paul Scango ’29
Carter Sotoye ’27
House Management
Gemma Barish ’27
Maya Burns ’26
George Hoag ’27
Leyi Li ’27
Gabbie Reeves ’28
Karen Slattery ’27
Elizabeth Wairimu ’28
Georgio Sardelis ’27
STUDENT STAFF
Scenic Design and Construction
Dina Abudayeh ’26*
Luis Buenaflor ’26*
Liz Hatziyannis ’26**
Tyler Caruana ’29
Amber Cauchi ’26
Leila Croker ’28
Landon Cruz ’29
Joell Kelley ’28
Joel Kintu ’26
Ruki Lara ’29
Joanna Marantan ’29
Alex Merkle ’28
Gabriela Orellana ’29
Dominic Pietras ’29
Abby Seyoum ’29
Ellie Trevino ’29
Hair & Makeup
Olivia Lemley ’28*
Marcelle Bernard ’28
Megan Le ’28
Grace Mackrell ’28
Middle Pang ’27
Natalie Passarinho ’28
Gabi Perillan ’28
Run Crew
James Brake ’29
Amber Cauchi ’26
Liz Hatziyannis ’26
Ella Johnston ’26
Properties and Set Dressing
London Gorman ’27*
Joshua Andrews ’28
Bryce McFadden ’29
Felipe Vasconcellos ’27
(*) denotes crew chief (**) denotes asst. crew chief
CAST of CHARACTERS
Jacob Marley
Grace Mueller ’27
u/s Tess Leonard ’28
Ebenezer Scrooge
Nicholas Barczy ’28
u/s Camden Serra ’29
Bob Cratchit
Ayden Terrazas ’26
u/s Adrian Patiag ’27
Fred, Scrooge’s Nephew
Liam Clark ’29
u/s Alex Silvey ’28
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Susana Lopez-Chavarriaga ’28
u/s Elsa Harlor ’27
The Ghost of Christmas Present
Kayla Selman ’27
u/s Liz Di Marino ’29
Young Ebeneezer/ The Ghost of Christmas Future
Camden Serra ’29
u/s Noah Jones ’27
“Belle” Scrooge’s Lost Love
Elsa Harlor ’27* Dance Captain
u/s Sarah Amjad ’29
Fan
Alyssa Gotora ’29
u/s Molly Wessling ’29
Scrooge’s Niece, Fred’s Wife/ Mrs. Fezziwig
Morgan Slattery ’27
Sarah Amjad ’29
Adam
Alex Silvey ’28
u/s Zoey McPhillips ’29
Dick Wilkins
Alex Silvey ’28
u/s Ari Bradbard ’28
Mrs. Cratchit
Maggie Friel ’26
u/s Sophie Garrido ’29
Martha Cratchit
Sarah Amjad ’29
u/s Molly Wessling ’29
Belinda Cratchit
Liz Di Marino ’29
u/s Molly Wessling ’29
Peter Cratchit
Zoey McPhillips ’29
u/s Molly Wessling ’29
Tiny Tim Cratchit
Tyler Guenther, 4th grade
u/s Zoey McPhillips ’29
Little Bob Cratchit/ Little Boy Ebeneezer
Dylan Guenther, 2nd grade
CAST of CHARACTERS
Old Joe
Adrian Patiag ’27
u/s Jay Kelsey ’27
Charwoman
Sophie Garrido ’29
u/s Jay Kelsey ’27
Mrs. Dilber
Roula El-Hibri ’28
u/s Fréd’Oline Mbadinga-Zinsou ’29
Thief
Noah Jones ’27
u/s Jay Kelsey ’27
Poulterer
Ari Bradbard ’28
u/s Mackenzie Mufarrij ’29
Schoolmaster
Noah Jones ’27
u/s Molly Wessling ’29
First Businessman
Gabriella Colter ’29
Second Businessman
Sophia Rodriguez ’29
Third Businessman
Molly Wessling ’29
Thin Man, a do-gooder
Tess Leonard ’28
u/s Ari Bradbard ’28
Portly Man, a do-gooder
Jay Kelsey ’27
u/s Sophie Garrido ’29
Fezziwig
Adrian Patiag ’27
u/s Ari Bradbard ’28
Man #1/Man’s Child “Ignorance”
Mackenzie Mufarrij ’29
Man #2/Man’s Child “Want”
Fréd’Oline Mbadinga-Zinsou ’29
Matthew, a fiddler
Ari Bradbard ’28
Ensemble
Ari Bradbard
Gabriella Colter
Roula El-Hibri
Noah Jones
Fred’Oline Mbadinga-Zinsou
Mackenzie Mufarrij
Sophia Rodriguez
Molly Wessling
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Concessions Donations
Vivian Abudayeh
Sophia Arauzo Ramirez
Theresa Barczy
Jessie Bradbard
Susan Brake
Erica Burns
Catalina Chavarriaga
Theresa Cruz
Megan Dean Clark
Carley El-Hibri
Mitzi Harlor
Emilia Jones
Patricia Kanyange Kintu
Heidi Kaczowka
Ivonne Magdaleno
Jill McPhillips
Michelle Scango
Sam Stancik
Cecilia Terrazas
Becky Wessling
Front of House Concessions
and Box Office
Kristy Wise
Vivian Abudayeh
Theresa Barczy
Jessie Bradbard
Susie Brake
Catalina Chavarriaga
Mitzi Harlor
Michelle Orhan
Samantha Passarinho
Carla Pregnolato Gorman
Michelle Scango
Colleen Serra
Carolyn Silvey
Becky Wessling
Backstage Supervision
Megan Dean Clark
Tammy Lemley
April Lenoard
Backstage Snack Donation
Julie Kelsey
Ivonne Magdaleno
April Lenoard
Kelly Mufarrij
Heidi Kaczowka
Sophia Arauzo Ramirez
Theresa Barczy
Meal Servers
Theresa Barczy
Catalina Chavarriaga
Michelle Scango
Colleen Serra
Tony Serra
Becky Wessling
Susie Brake
Sooky McFadden
Karina Willis Lara
Jim McPhillips
Kelly Mufarrij
Lisa Slattery
SPECIAL THANKS
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
John Ciccone, President
Edward Owusu ‘89, Principal
Stephanie Morgan Davis, Chief Financial Officer
The GC Business Office
The GC Maintenance Staff
Tonia Essig, GC Copy Center
Paul Kennedy, GC Marketing Department
Pat Gittings, Computer Studies Department
Erica Tituana, GC Marketing Department
Thomas Koslowski and the GC Grounds Staff
St. Peter’s School, Olney, MD
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY
CHORUS
Mr. Stanley Spottswood ’81 | sspottswood@olgchs.org
DANCE INSTRUCTION
Ms. Kaya Harrison ’11 | kharrison@olgchs.org
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Mr. Tom Kramer ’07 | tkramer@olgchs.org
Mr. Trey Pope | tpope@olgchs.org
PAC OPERATION MANAGER
Ms. Laurie Bautista | lbautista@olgchs.org
THEATRE INSTRUCTION & DIRECTOR OF GCTC
Ms. Camille Pozderac | cpozderac@olgchs.org
THEATRE INSTRUCTION
Ms. Vanessa Spring-Frank | vspring-frank@olgchs.org
Ms. Shannon Cron ’99 | scron@olgchs.org
VISUAL ARTS
Mr. Nicholas Clulow | nclulow@olgchs.org
VISUAL ARTS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Mrs. Gretchen Irby | girby@olgchs.org
STUDENT BIOS
Nicholas Barczy ’28 (Ebenezer Scrooge) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Nicholas has previously played “The Cat in the Hat” in Seussical, “Old Man Strong” in Urinetown, and “Troy Bolton” in High School Musical. Nick is excited to be doing his second GCTC production and is honored to be playing the lead role this year. He would like to thank his family and friends, and would like to give a special shoutout to Tess, Ari, Alex, and Sarah!
Ari Bradbard ’28 (Poulterer (u/s Dick Wilkins, Fezziwig, Thin Do-Gooder) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Ari has previously played “Harry Bright” in Mamma Mia, “Grandpa George” in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and “King Julien” in Madagascar. Ari is a member of the Speech team at Good Counsel. He would like to thank his friends and family for coming to the show!
Jude Buber ’27 (Crew Chief of Lighting) is a junior at Good Counsel. He has worked on Urinetown as the Lighting Designer, and he was Assistant Crew Chief in Almost Maine, and Tuck Everlasting. Jude would like to thank his family for their constant support, as well as the GCTC production team for their trust and opportunity in him to lead the lighting crew.
Liam Clark ’29 (Fred) is a freshman at Good Counsel. He has previously played “The Genie” in Aladdin, “Chef Louis” in Little Mermaid, and “Jack Thayer” in Titanic. Liam loves to play guitar and hockey for GC. He is thrilled to be in his first GCTC production. Liam would like to thank his parents, grandparents, Mr. N, Ian Coursey, and Payton O'Keefe for all their support!
Sebastian Fiol ’27 (Costume Crew) is a junior at Good Counsel. Sebastian has worked on the costume crew in Urinetown and Almost, Maine. He still doesn’t know what he’s doing, but he’s trying his best. He would like to give thanks to all of GCTC for dealing with his incompetence with grace and kindness.
Margaret “Maggie” Friel ’26 (Mrs. Cratchit) is a senior at Good Counsel. Maggie has previously been in The Diary of Anne Frank (u/s Miep Gies and Kraler) and Tuck Everlasting as Stage Management. She was in Mrs. Cron's 8th grade literature class when she first read A Christmas Carol and is so excited to bring it to life on stage with Mrs. Cron. She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and mentors for their constant support and encouragement.
STUDENT BIOS
Sophie Garrido ’29 (Charwoman, Ensemble) is a freshman at Good Counsel. Sophie has previously played “Scar” in Lion King Jr, “Ugly Duckling” in Shrek Jr, and a nun in Sister Act Jr. This will be Sophie’s first production at GCTC and she is ecstatic to work alongside a talented cast and crew. Sophie would like to thank the director, cast and crew, and her family for all their love and support!
Sarah Gluodenis Amjad ’29 (Martha Crachit) is a freshman at Good Counsel. Sarah has previously played “Moana” in Moana, “Rajah” in Aladdin, and “Maria” in The Sound of Music. Sarah was overjoyed to be cast in her first GC show and she is excited to see what the future holds! She gives thanks to the Gluodenis family, especially her mom, the amazing directors, and the fantastic, kind, talented cast and crew!
Elsa Harlor ’27 (Woman-Scrooge’s Lost Love) is a junior at Good Counsel. Elsa has played “Anne Frank” in The Diary of Anne Frank, “Marvalyn” in Almost, Maine, and “Hope Cladwell” in Urinetown. Elsa is the Vice President of GCTC and was honored to represent GCTC last year at the Cappies Gala and BVD Awards as a Lead Actress nominee and Best Actress finalist, respectively. Elsa would like to thank the cast, crew, mentors, and parent volunteers for all their hard work into making this play great.
Elizabeth Hatziyannis ’26 (Set Construction, Scenic Design, Run Crew) is a senior at Good Counsel. Liz has worked on costumes for Urinetown, Once on This Island, and Tuck Everlasting. She has worked on every show since she was a freshman and she designed and built the Cratchit House. She would like to thank her parents, her friends in crew, and to her amazing crew members.
Noah Jones ’27 (School master, man) is a junior at Good Counsel. This is Noah’s first production. Noah is a part of the speech and debate program. Noah is thankful for being given the opportunity to perform.
Jenessa Kelsey ’27 (Portly Do-Gooder) is a junior at Good Counsel. Jay has previously played “Florence” in Chess and was part of the Scenic Crew in Anne Frank. Jay is an artist, creator, and actor, who vies to bring every character she plays to life. She is thankful for her loving family and friends who always support her.
Olivia Lemley ’28 (Hair and Makeup Crew) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Olivia has been a part of the ensembles for Frozen Jr and Little Mermaid Jr. Olivia is excited to be on the hair/makeup crew this year! She enjoys drawing and is in the chamber choir. A huge thank you to her family, friends, and God for supporting her!!
STUDENT BIOS
Kiyomi Loor ’28 (Crew Chief of Publicity) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Kiyomi has worked on Publicity for Urinetown. She enjoys lis-tening to music and laughing with her friends. She is excited to be Crew Chief this year. She would like to thank God, her friends and family, and Mrs. Essig for trusting and supporting her.
Susana Lopez-Chavarriaga ’28 (Ghost of Christmas Past) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Susana is excited to be in her third Theatre production at Good Counsel. She played “Little Sally” in Urinetown and “Ginette” in Almost, Maine. She has also performed at Ford’s Theatre in A Christmas Carol 2019 and in 2022. She has done multiple productions across various stages. She has worked in Voiceovers/Commercials for Nickelodeon, Five Below, Little Angel-Moonbug, Child Mind Institute, Understood.org, ConEdison, and the American Red Cross. She is the main character of the audiobook Lola Chick for Audible. She would like to congratulate everyone involved in this production for all their hard work. Break a leg!
Fred’Oline Mbadinga ’29 (Ensemble, Man 2, and Man’s children) is a freshman at Good Counsel. She has previously played “Turtle” in Frog & Toad, “Lucille” in Junie B Jones, and “Wicked Witch of the West” in Wizard of Oz. She has been in four shows before being in GCTC. She has been in the US for 10 years. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for being supportive, and her siblings for being there for her.
Grace Mueller ’27 (Marley) is a junior at Good Counsel. She has been in Almost Maine as “Sandrine” and in Urinetown in the Ensemble. Grace has been doing theater for four years. When she is not at rehearsal, she enjoys spending time in nature and journaling. Grace would like to thank her parents for continuously supporting her through life’s highs and lows, but most of all, she thanks God for His perpetual peace amongst storms.
William Powell ’29 (Lighting Crew) is a freshman at Good Counsel. William has previously worked on Moana Jr, Matilda Jr, and SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition. He likes video editing, geography, and mythology. He gives his thanks to everyone who helped make this play.
Nefeli Sardelis ’29 (Stage Manager) is a freshman at Good Counsel. Nefi has previously worked on The Wizard of Oz, Seussical, and Beauty and the Beast as the Stage Manager. She would like to thank Kayleigh Davidson for helping her write this, her mom for supporting her, and her mentors for guiding her.
STUDENT BIOS
Samuel Seleshi ’26 (Lighting Crew) is a senior at Good Counsel. Samuel has been in the lighting crew for Almost, Maine and Urinetown. Joining his third production, Samuel is a senior on lighting crew. In his free time, he enjoys reading and Netflix. He’d like to thank his parents for their continued support, especially his mother.
Camden Serra ’29 (Young Scrooge, Young Ebenezer, Ghost of Christmas Future) is a freshman at Good Counsel. Camden has previously been “Aladdin” in Aladdin Jr, “Sebastian" in Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr, and he has been in the choir in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Cam enjoys running cross country, listening to country music, hard labor, and lifted trucks. Cam gives thanks to his parents and grandparents, his coaches, and his teachers. Additionally, he would also like to thank the Saint Peter’s drama program, Mr. Peter Nguyen, and Peyton O'Keefe.
Alexander Silvey ’28 (Adam / Dick Wilkins) is a sophomore at Good Counsel. Alex has previously played “Tiny Tom” in Urinetown, “Pete” in Almost, Maine, and “Horton” in Seussical Jr. Alex also enjoys video games, marching band, and solving Rubik’s cubes. Alex thanks the cast and crew of Scrooge and Marley, and his family and friends.
Ayden Terrazas ’26 (Mr. Cratchit) is a senior at Good Counsel. Ayden has played “Daniel” in Almost, Maine, “Benjamin” in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and “Zazu” in The Lion King. He has always loved theater and is so excited for this production as it took a lot of hard work and dedication. He would like to thank his entire family and all his friends for their undying love and support. He would like to say that he cherishes them all deeply.
Mimi Wise ’26 (Stage Manager of Run Crew and Stage Management) is a senior at Good Counsel. Mimi has been Stage Manager Crew Chief for Almost, Maine and Urinetown. She enjoys participating in the GCTC community as Chief Stage Manager and Lead Critic for the Cappies program. She’s looking forward to Assistant Directing for In the Heights in the spring! Mimi would like to thank all the cast, crew, and mentors, along with her friends and family who show her support and love.
