PIA AMBARDAR (Fred's Wife/Ensemble) This is Pia’s first production at DeBaun Auditorium and it marks her theatrical debut! She previously appeared in the short film “Got Your Nose” and the NYU project Turban. She graduated from Columbia University with a BS in Engineering and thanks her family and friends for supporting her wildly nonsensical career choices. “Sheentastic, your encouragement and support mean the world to me, I love you! To my friends, I can’t believe you actually rode the PATH for me! Now I finally know what true love really is. Thank you all!!”



PJ BRENNAN (Bob Cratchit/Young Scrooge) PJ is thrilled to return for his second DeBaun production, after taking a long hiatus of about three weeks. His most recent credits include DeBaun's production of Urinetown, the musical (Robby Stockfish/Dr. Billeaux), Redfeather Theater Co.'s production of Richard III (Ratcliffe), Holy Cross Mainstage's production of Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), and the Center Players of Bayonne production of ...Forum (Erronius), for which he received an NJACT Perry Award nomination for Best Ensemble Actor. He holds a BA in Physics from the College of the Holy Cross. "Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Dan, my biggest source of love and support."


CATHY CARREY-AQUINO (Charwoman/Ensemble) Cathy is excited to be doing her first show with The Theatre Company. NYC credits include: On Our Way! (Cathy), The Music Man (Ethel Toffelmier), Gypsy (Marjorie May, Chinese Waitress), and Annie (Perkins, ensemble). Regional credits: Grease (Patty Simcox), Cinderella (Joy), and The Lore of Dracula (Stone Angel). Cathy would also like to thank her husband Paul for his continued support!




DAPHNE CICCARELLE (Tiny Tim) Currently attending the 3rd grade in Summit, Daphne's love of performing has already brought her many film, commercial, and theater credits. She studies dance, voice, and drama at Front & Center for the Performing Arts, and has recently signed with Product Model Management in NY. Daphne has thoroughly enjoyed preparing for this production, and thanks the rest of the cast & crew, and especially her director Clara for making it so fun!




MICHAEL CLAY (Marley's Ghost/Ensemble) This is Michael's first production with The Center for the Performing Arts and he is honored to be a part of this Christmas classic. He has appeared Off-Off-Broadway in The Three Sisters and in showcases of Later Life and The Last Yankee. "Many thanks to all my family and friends for their support and encouragement."





ERIN FLANAGAN (Specialty Choir/Belle) Erin is thrilled to be making her Theatre Company debut with this production. She was last seen in the Snug Harbor Cultural Center for the Performing Arts productions of: Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), A Grand Night for Singing (Lynne), Reefer Madness (Sally), Scrooge! (Christmas Past), The Full Monty (Pam), Urinetown, the musical (Josephine Strong), The Melody Lingers On, Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), Sugar Babies (Trixie) and Oliver! (Mrs. Sowerberry/Rose Seller).



SAMANTHA GUTTERMAN (Fan/Ensemble) Samantha is delighted to be back on stage at DeBaun just having played Little Becky Two-Shoes in Urinetown, the musical. Last season, she was the blind stepsister Lucinda in Into The Woods. Recent NYC credits include: Rosemary Pilkington (How To Succeed...), Hollywood Blonde (Gypsy), and Sailstress (Anything Goes). Regional: Sally (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown). NYC: Staged reading of The Chrysanthemum Effect (Karon). Film: "Staten Island" (Kim) due out this year. TV: "Guiding Light," "Living It Up With Ali And Jack," "Love Monkey." She wishes to thank her wonderful and supportive parents Jay & Cindy, her gorgeous and delightful brother Lance, friends (especially Ciara & Richard DiSeta for always supporting her), Into The Woods/Urinetown casts for being great people and supportive friends. "Clara I am honored to work with you on a new level. Thank you for including me in your production. Dave, Gina, Meg, Benjamin: I am so glad to work with you again. To the cast of A Christmas Carol, wonderful work. ‘God Bless Us Everyone!’"


BENJAMIN HOLMES (Scrooge) A Christmas Carol is Ben's second show here at DeBaun Auditorium, and he's willing to bet that those of you who saw him in Urinetown, the musical are tired of seeing his face. Luckily for you, you probably don't remember him from his performances in Titanic, Parade, The Sound of Music and Ragtime with the Weathervane Theatre Company in Whitefield, New Hampshire, nor would you have seen him in Hamlet, Harvey, Romeo and Juliet or Dearly Beloved, Dearly Departed with the Ithaca College Players. You definitely haven't seen him as Sabot Brok in Nova Rock or Steve in My Stuffed Animal Is a Monster. Broadway? Please. Ben would like to thank Abraham Lincoln and Mark Dunn, neither of whom had anything to do with this. His performance is dedicated to his parents and Erin.


ASHLEY JOHNSON (Specialty Choir/Mrs. Dilber) is thrilled to be returning to the stage at DeBaun singing in her second production of A Christmas Carol. She has appeared regionally in musical theater as Marian in The Music Man, Maria in The Sound of Music, Electra in Gypsy, the Girl in The Fantastics and has preformed at the Tanglewood Music Festival in the Berkshires. Ashley began her vocal training at Boston University where she received her bachelor's of music and started her performing career as a classical recitalist in Boston. She has also attended the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theater Institute for acting and has appeared as an actor in various showcase performances in and around Manhattan. Currently she sings as a member of Marble Collegiate Church's Festival of Voices and recently gave a recital in New York City to rave reviews. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

JAMES E. KEELEN, JR. (Child Scrooge/Peter Cratchit/Ignorance/Ensemble) This marks James' first performance with The Center for the Performing Arts and he would like to thank all who made it possible. He is very excited to be part of this cast and doing what he loves best: singing and acting. Previously, he was seen portraying 4 and 10 year old Tommy in The Academy Theatre's production of The Who's Tommy, for which he received rave reviews. During his spare time, James enjoys skateboarding, singing, playing his guitar and putting on concerts and productions in the basement of his home. He also enjoys spending time with his Jack Russell Terrier, Pumpkin. Many thanks to Jessica Sentak for giving him the break he was looking for when he least expected it, and to friends and family for their support. "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"



PEYTON KENNEDY (Want/Elizabeth Cratchit/Ensemble) This is Peyton’s third year appearing in A Christmas Carol at The Center for the Performing Arts. She has also been in The Young Performers Festival. Peyton is a member of the Hoboken Children’s Theater Company and has been in the musical productions of The Little Princess, Beauty and the Beast, Honk, Godspell, Cinderella and Annie. Her many interests include acting, singing, ice-skating, Girl Scouts, swimming, cheerleading and school. She would love to be in a Broadway show one day. Peyton is 9 years old and is an honor student in the fourth grade at Theodore Roosevelt School in Weehawken, NJ. She sends love to all her family, friends, Mom and Dad and her little sister Lauren.


ANTHONY LORENZO PARKER (Fred/Ensemble) This is Anthony's first production with The Center for the Performing Arts. His film/tv credits include: "To Produce and Exist,”" "The Chapelle Show" and "Three Graveyards" to name a few. His Off-Broadway work includes: Passion Play, the musical, A Raisin in the Sun and Impromtu. Anthony also received a BA in theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. For more info, please visit www.anthonyparkeronline.com. Anthony would like to thank God, family and friends.



DON PFLASTER (Ghost of Christmas Present/Ensemble) This is Don's sixth DeBaun production, having appeared in Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Into the Woods, The Rocky Horror Show, Godspell, and Ragtime. He played Benvolio in Action Theater Conservatory’s Romeo and Juliet, and worked with Clara Barton Green and his brother Duncan last year as Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Central Park. He is very grateful for this opportunity! Many thanks to Mom and his beloved Alex!



DUNCAN PFLASTER (Fezziwig/Portly Gentleman/Joe/Ensemble) This is Duncan’s sixth time on the DeBaun stage, having appeared in Music Into Words, The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumors, Joseph, and Ragtime: In Concert; he also directed Aria Da Capo in the 2003 festival of one-acts. He’s excited to be working with Clara again as well as his brother Don. Duncan is an award-winning playwright: www.superpickle.com/ceb for more information. "Thanks to all the monkeys!"



ROLANDO RAMOS (Portly Gentleman/Poulterer's Man/Ensemble)









FRANCESCA RUIZ (Martha Cratchit/Ensemble) This is Francesca's first appearance with The Center for the Performing Arts at DeBaun. She has appeared in many shows over the last 10 years at various locations, including Montclair State University where she is a full-time theatre student. She dedicates this performance and her life to her Abuelita: "Te adoro abi!" And a huge "gracias!" to her family and Adam, for their constant strength, love and support.




EMMA SPAHIC (Turkey Boy/Ensemble) This marks Emma's third year performing at The Center for the Performing Arts after appearing in The Young Performers Festival and School House Rock. Emma performed solo guitar at the Daniel Webster School, in Weehawken and the Music Studio, Union City. Emma has strong interests in acting and the arts. Her hobbies are swimming, skating, gymnastics and cooking. "Love to my family, friends and my stuffed animals."




SARAH VIDAL (Specialty Choir/Mrs. Fezziwig) Sarah was most recently seen as Cousin Nettie in Carousel with Studio 13 and as Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man with St. Jean's Players. She has performed around New York in The Bomb with International WOW, Boccaccio with the Bronx Opera, and in the NY Fringe Festival in John Walker, the Musical. Sarah's very happy to be working with The Theater Company right here at home in Hudson County. "Many, many thanks to Ashley, Erin, and Meg."



KATE WILLARD (Mrs. Cratchit/Ensemble) A pop/R&B singer/songwriter, Kate is excited to be acting in a play again for the first time since she graduated from Clarion University. Former roles include Kess in Independence, Amanda in Durang/Durang, and a performance worthy of making one blush in The Vagina Monologues. Most recently, Kate has performed cabaret shows at Dillon's in Manhattan. She is also currently writing and performing her own songs and spends a lot of time chasing label executives down for a record deal. "Hi mom!"



YASMIN YAROSH (Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble) This marks Yasmin’s second production with The Center for the Performing Arts; she also appeared in The Young Performers Festival. She is a member of Celebration Singers Spring and Winter Concerts. She appeared in Oliver and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Bayonne’s Summer Playhouse. She played Tess in the Park Players’ Annie Warbucks. She was in Soar Productions’ The Wizard of Oz, and has most recently appeared in Cinderella with the Cherry Blossom Players.



ZOE (Ghost of Christmas Past/Ensemble) Zoe is excited to be back on the DeBaun stage, where she last performed at the 2005 SWEAT modern dance festival with keila cordova dances, which she’s been a member of for the past 2+ years. Recently, Zoe was seen onstage alongside Tovah Feldshuh in a reading of Irena’s Vow with Invictus Theatre. Zoe has trained with SITI Company and also performs with several sketch and improv comedy groups. "Thank you to my family and friends and Frank." www.zoeisagirl.com