HALE CENTRE THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS:
Based on the Film From Universal Studios
 MUSIC & LYRICS BY
IRVING BERLIN
BOOK BY
GORDON GREENBERG & CHAD HODGE
ORCHESTRATIONS BY
LARRY BLANK
VOCAL & DANCE ARRANGEMENTS BY
SAM DAVIS
ADDITIONAL DANCE & VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY
BRUCE POMAHAC
IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Originally Produced on Broadway by Roundabout Theatre Company. Todd Haimes: Artistic Director/CEO, Julia C. Levy: Executive Director, Sydney Beers: General Manager, Steve Dow: Chief Administrative Officer. Produced in association with Universal Stage Productions. Originally Produced by Goodspeed Musicals. Michael P. Price: Executive Producer. Directed on Broadway by Gordon Greenberg.
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PRODUCTION NO. 236
PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW
Producers & Casting Directors: David & Corrin Dietlein
Director & Choreographer: Cambrian James
Music Director: Cathy Hauan
Costume Designer & Costume Shop Manager: Brielle Hawkes
Scenic Designer: Adam DeVaney
Head Scenic Artist: McKenna Carpenter
Lighting Designer: Tim Dietlein
Sound Designer: Alexander Wolfe
Audio Engineer: Adam Chagnon
Welder: Paul West
Props Mistress & Scenic Painter: Liz De La Torre
Costume Stitchers & Wardrobe: Toni Smith & Molly Hill
Set Carpenter: Dan Rodriguez
Overhire Carpenter: Jim Creaser
Scenic Painter: Brittany Arwine
Hair, Wigs & Makeup Designer: Cambrian James
Head of Stage Management: Kelly Slader
Production Stage Manager: Laurel Franczek
Assistant Stage Managers: Abby Hawel & Taylor Martinez
Dance Captain: Ashley Bauer-Webb
Casting Assistant: Jamie Fleischer
Business Manager & Hale Bookkeeper: Britney Carpenter
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Jim Hardy: Tyler Brignone
Linda Mason: Brie Wadsworth-Gates
Ted Hanover: Brandt Norris
Lila Dixon: Christie Dabreau
Danny: Raymond Barcelo
Louise: Rochelle Barton
Charlie Winslow: Benicio 'Beni' Bermudez & Jacob Vella
Stanley/Radio Announcer/MC/Ensemble: Reece Harris
Ensemble: Ashley Bauer-Webb
Ensemble: Sophia Castelluccio
Ensemble: Ava Cusiter
Ensemble: Brianna McClure
Ensemble: Olivia Porter
Ensemble: Diana Stapley
Ensemble: Jeremy Cruz
Ensemble: Payten Christopher McLeod
Ensemble: Albert Mendoza
Ensemble: Truman Regard-Whipple
Ensemble: Reegan Regard-Whipple
Ensemble: Bennett Allen Wood
UNDERSTUDIES
Jim Hardy u.s.: Reece Harris
Linda Mason u.s.: Gracie Gamble
Ted Hanover u.s.: Truman Regard-Whipple
Lila Dixon u.s.: Brianna McClure
Danny u.s.: Justin Howell
Louise u.s.: Kira Galindo
Ensemble Swing: Sarah Cleeland
Ensemble Swing: Greg Rawlings
SETTING
Hoboken; New York City; Midville, CT; Chicago; Las Vegas; and Los Angeles, 1946
MUSICAL NUMBERS & SCENES
ACT I
Overture
Steppin' Out With My Baby / I'll Capture Your Heart
(Jim, Ted, Lila , Ensemble)
The Little Things in Life
(Jim)
Blue Skies
(Jim & Ensemble)
Marching Along with Time
(Linda & Jim)
Heat Wave
(Ted, Lila, Ensemble)
It's a Lovely Day Today
(Jim, Lila, Louise)
Plenty to be Thankful For
(Ted, Lila, Ensemble)
Plenty to be Thankful For (Reprise)
(Linda & Charlie)
Marching Along With Time (Reprise)
(Linda)
Nothing More to Say
(Linda)
Shaking the Blues Away
(Louise & Ensemble)
White Christmas
(Jim & Linda)
Holiday Inn / Happy Holiday
(Jim, Louise, Ensemble)
Let's Start the New Year Right
(Linda, Jim, Ted, Ensemble)
ACT II
Entr'acte
You're Easy to Dance With
(Ted & The Girls)
Let's Take and Old-Fashioned Walk
(Jim & Linda)
Be Careful, It's My Heart
(Jim, Linda, Ted)
Cheek to Cheek
(Ted, Linda, Ensemble)
Easter Parade
(Ted, Linda, Jim, Ensemble)
Song of Freedom
(Linda, Ted, Jim)
Let's Say It with Firecrackers / Song of Freedom
(Jim, Ted, Linda, Ensemble)
Nothing More to Say (Reprise)
(Linda)
White Christmas (Reprise)
(Linda & Jim)
Finale
(Full Company)
Bows
Tyler Brignone
as Jim Hardy
as Jim Hardy
Tyler is thrilled to be back on stage alongside such an incredible cast! Recent Hale credits include: Kiss and Tell (Harry Archer), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), 42nd Street (Pat) and Footloose (Reverend Shaw). Other favorite credits include: White Christmas (Bob), Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), Beauty and the Beast (Beast), and so many more. Thank you to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Cathy, Laurel and the rest of the production team! "All my love to Emily, James, and Adam."
Brie Wadsworth-Gates
as Linda Mason
as Linda Mason
Returning to the Hale stage once again, Brie is elated to be a part of this beautiful production. She thanks her husband DJ, her family, Cambrian, Cathy, Dave and Corrin for this opportunity, and her fabulous cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Her favorite HCT work includes: Cinderella (Ella), Newsies (Katherine Plumber), Titanic (Kate McGowan), Life Could Be a Dream (Lois Franklin), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Lucky Stiff (Annabel Glick) and Brigadoon (Meg Brockie). https://bwadsworthgates.wixsite.com/brie
Brandt Norris
as Ted Hanover
as Ted Hanover
Brandt is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage for his 17th show with the theater! Past credits include: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), Beauty and The Beast (Lumiere), Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream (Wally) and My Fair Lady (Freddy Eynsford-Hill). Regional credits include: Mystic Pizza (Ensemble/Tim Understudy) at the Engeman, and Footloose (Teen Ensemble) at the St. Louis Muny. He wants to thank his family, boyfriend and friends for always supporting him. He also wants to thank Cambrian, Cathy, Corrin and Dave for giving him this special opportunity!
Christie Dabreau
as Lila Dixon
as Lila Dixon
Christie is thrilled to be making her Hale Centre Theatre debut as Lila Dixon, a dream role of hers since she saw the Broadway production in 2016. Some favorite past credits include: Kiss Me Kate (Lois Lane), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), and White Christmas (Rhoda). Endless thanks to Cambrian and the entire Holiday Inn cast and crew! "Shine bright, everyone!"
Benicio 'Beni' Bermudez
as Charlie Winslow
as Charlie Winslow
Beni is thrilled to be back for his fourth show at Hale. Most recent credits include: Oliver! (Oliver Twist, FHT), Newsies (Les, HCT) and Scrooge! (Tiny Tim, ATC). Beni was recently nominated for an “AriZoni” for Best Youth Actor for A Tale of Bravery (EVCT). When not on stage, Beni enjoys making movies, puppeteering, and perfecting his best Elvis impersonation. He would like to thank his family, Lee Meschino, Nichole Jensen, Cambrian, Cathy, the Dietleins, and the cast and crew. @benibermudez2011
Jacob Vella
as Charlie Winslow
as Charlie Winslow
Jacob is thrilled to be apart of this amazing show along side so many performers he looks up to! He’d like to thank Dave, Corrin and Cambrian for this opportunity. Jacob began singing and dancing at the age of seven and started working professionally at the age of ten. When not in a show, Jacob loves learning about video editing and production.
Raymond Barcelo
as Danny
as Danny
Raymond is a Los Angeles native where he appeared in Les Miserables (Thenardier) and Man of La Mancha. Recent Hale credits include: Cinderella (Sebastian), Titanic (Edgar), Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Little Mermaid (Scuttle/ Chef), Hello, Dolly! (Vandergelder) and The Addams Family (Fester). Raymond has "plenty to be thankful for" and thanks his Fiancé Dominick, Cambrian, Cathy, The Dietlein’s, cast and crew. Dedicated in memory of his brother, Russell.
Rochelle Barton
as Louise
as Louise
Rochelle is bursting at the seams with joy to once again perform on the Hale stage. She is a classically trained vocalist and graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. She has performed in National Tours, Regional Theatres and performs frequently throughout the valley. Favorite roles include: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite, AriZoni Winner), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), Mary Poppins (Winifred Banks) and Seussical (Gertrude). She has a lullaby album, "Goodnight to the Sun", available on all streaming platforms. Thank you to the entire Hale Theatre team for the incredible opportunity and giving her a home away from home. Biggest thanks to her family for all the love, endless support and helping her to always follow her dreams.
Reece Harris
as Stanley/Radio Announcer/MC/Ensemble/Jim u.s.
as Stanley/Radio Announcer/MC/Ensemble/Jim u.s.
Reece has performed in numerous shows on the Hale stage, most recently in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Other favorite productions include: Newsies (Jack Kelly, HCT), The Andrews Brothers (Patrick Andrews, HCT), and The Secret Garden (Dickon, Inspire Theatre). Special thanks to Dave and Corrin, Cambrian, Cathy, and the sustained support from friends and family. "Happy holidays!" @reeceharris7436
Ashley Bauer-Webb
as Ensemble/Dance Captain
as Ensemble/Dance Captain
Ashley is a Southern California native. She was trained at Inland Pacific Ballet and American Ballet Theatre in New York City. Ashley spent twelve years performing at Disneyland and holds a B.A. from California State University Fullerton. Theater credits: Evita, Legally Blonde, Anything Goes, West Side Story, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Joseph, Meet Me in St. Louis, A Christmas Carol, No No Nannette, Singin’ in the Rain, Newsies, Hello, Dolly!, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mary Poppins, Brigadoon, Footloose and 42nd Street. Love to Kyle and baby Elsie.
Sophia Castelluccio
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Sophia is thrilled to be performing in her first holiday musical and is so excited to share this season with the patrons and team at Hale. She is grateful to the entire team for their amazing artistry and her family’s support through every endeavor. Select credits: Cinderella, My Fair Lady, Bye Bye Birdie (HCT) and Cinderella (PTC). @sophiacastelluccio_Â
Ava Cusiter
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Steppin’ out onto the Hale stage is Ava! Some of her recent Hale credits include Joseph (Wife) and Newsies (Splasher). Other credits include A Chorus Line (Judy Turner) and Saturday Night Fever (Doreen) at The Laguna Playhouse. Ava is currently pursuing a BM in Music Theatre with minors in Educational Studies and Dance at Arizona State University. Ava thanks her family and friends for the support. @avacusiter
Brianna McClure
as Ensemble/Daphne/Lila u.s.
as Ensemble/Daphne/Lila u.s.
Brianna is grateful to be back at Hale. Hale Credits: Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl / Belle u.s.), Cinderella (Ensemble / Ella u.s.) and Hello, Dolly! (Minnie Fay). Other credits: The Rocky Horrow Show (The Phantom / Janet u.s., TPTC), Daddy Long Legs (Jerusha u.s., TPTC) and multiple roles with Disney Cruise Line. Brianna wants to thank her family and friends for their support. @brianna.mcclure_
Oliva Porter
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Olivia is thrilled to be on stage this holiday season! She was just seen on the HCT stage in Joseph…Dreamcoat and previously in Charley’s Aunt and The Addams Family. Favorite past credits include: Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Addams Family (Alice Beineke), Seussical, Cash on Delivery and All Shook Up. She sends love to her family and friends and thanks God, the entire creative team, and especially the cast for this magical experience!
Diana Stapley
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Diana is delighted to be back at Hale for this holiday classic! She was most recently seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble). Other HCT credits include: Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Newsies, A Christmas Carol, Beauty And The Beast and 42nd Street. Outside of theater, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's at ASU. Diana thanks everyone involved with special thanks to her family for their unending support.
Jeremy Cruz
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Jeremy is excited to perform his 23nd show here on the HCTAZ stage. Most recently, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Others at Hale: Newsies, My Fair Lady, Beauty and the Beast (Swing), 42nd Street, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid, The Music Man, Brigadoon, Mary Poppins, Newsies (2019), Singin' in the Rain, Big Fish, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Little Mermaid (2017), Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story and Anything Goes.
Payten Christopher McLeod
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Payten is incredibly excited to return to Hale and welcome you to Holiday Inn! Most recent Hale credits include: Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Newsies and Cinderella. Growing up at Childsplay, Payten has been acting since he was four in productions all over the valley. Thanks go out to Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Cathy, the cast and crew, and to his friends and family for their support- especially his mom. "Enjoy!: @payten_mcleod
Albert Mendoza
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Albert is happy to be performing back at Hale! He was most recently seen in Joseph.. Dreamcoat (Benjamin). This summer he was in his favorite Hale production of Newsies (Albert). Before theatre, Albert trained and performed with Christian Dance Company in the Spirit of Christmas Show. He’d like to thank friends, family and teachers for helping him get where he is today!
Truman Regard-Whiple
as Ensemble/Tim u.s.
as Ensemble/Tim u.s.
Truman is honored to be performing again at Hale. He was most recently seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Reuben), Newsies (Crutchie), My Fair Lady (Ensemble), A Christmas Carol (Dick Wilkins) and Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble). He is excited to bring his best to this role while performing alongside such a wonderful cast, crew, and directing team.
Reegan Regard-Whipple
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Reegan is thrilled to have another opportunity to perform on Hale stage! He was most recently seen in their summer show, Newsies, and helped to fill in for some of the performances of Joseph...Dreamcoat. Performing at the Hale has been such an amazing experience for Reegan and he is honored to to get to work with this wonderful cast and crew! He would also like to give a huge thanks to the directing team and everyone involved in this production for bringing this show to life!
Bennett Allen Wood
as Ensemble
as Ensemble
Bennett is thrilled to begin the holiday season at the Holiday Inn! This is Bennett’s nineteenth Hale production and sixth this year. Some other credits include: Fly More Than You Fall (World Premiere, Broadway World Winner), RENT (Angel), Into the Woods (Jack) and Nevermore (Edgar Allan Poe). Bennett would love to thank his family, friends, and boyfriend for their endless love and support, Dave, Corrin, Cambrian, Cathy, Laurel and the rest of the cast and crew for pulling together this beast of a show. "Happy Holidays!" @bennettallenwood
Gracie Gamble
as Linda Mason u.s.
as Linda Mason u.s.
Gracie has been doing theater since she was nine and hopes to continue life on the stage as much as she can. She’s had the honor of performing on the Hale stage a handful of times in productions such as Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), See How They Run (Penelope) and Titanic (Kate Mullins / Madeline Astor).
Justin Howell
as Danny u.s.
as Danny u.s.
Justin is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen performing in My Fair Lady. Favorite roles include The Tempest (Prospero) and Pippin (Charlemagne), both during his time at UCLA. As always, his performance is dedicated to the memory of his mentor Al Muller and Harvey Jordan. Many thanks for coming to the show and much love to Cambrian, Corrin and Dave.
Kira Galindo
as Louise u.s.
as Louise u.s.
Previous Hale credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma-Sarah), My Fair Lady, Titanic and most recently, Cinderella. Kira has a Bachelor’s Degree in performance and has been working professionally for 20+ years. Some of her favorite credits include: Cinderella (Madame), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Narrator), Bat Boy (Maredith), and Jesus Christ Super Star (Ensemble). Kira would love to thank her family and friends for their constant support and love, Mr. Mikus and General McArthur Hambrick, for being two of the most life-changing individuals, her rocket scientist husband “no spoilers”, and her mom. “Third role aisle seat we’re almost there.”
Sarah Cleeland
as Ensemble Swing
as Ensemble Swing
Sarah is originally from St. Louis but moved to Phoenix in 2019. She has performed around the valley in various productions including: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jolene), and most recently, Newsies (Mush / Katherine Plumber u.s.). Congrats to the cast, and a super special thank you to Ponce for being the most wonderful and supportive husband a theatre girl could ask for.Â
Greg Rawlings
as Ensemble Swing
as Ensemble Swing
Greg was most recently seen as Andy Lee in 42nd Street. Other Hale credits include Mary Poppins (Neleus/Ensemble), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble), and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Daniel). Greg had the opportunity to perform on tours around the United States, China, and Europe as a member of BYU's International Folk Dance Ensemble. Thanks to his wife Sally and an amazing support system of family and friends that made this possible!
Cambrian James
Director / Choreographer
Director / Choreographer
Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).
Cathy Hauan
Music Director
Music Director
Dr. Cathy Hauan recently retired from Mesa Community College, where she taught voice and musical theatre. There she served as conductor/pianist for 65 musicals since 2001. Favorites include Parade, Sweeney Todd, The Secret Garden, and Beauty and the Beast. She has 2 ariZoni Awards. Cathy received her DMA in Vocal Performance from ASU. Onstage she has appeared in opera, oratorio, and music theater. Favorite roles include Sister Mary Amnesia (Nunsense) and as a little old lady in The Producers (which she was also conducting).
PRODUCTION
Production Stage Manager: Laurel Franczek
Outside Technical Consultant: Ashton Corey
Casting Assistant: Jamie Fleischer
BOX OFFICE
Box Office Manager: Nicole Barrett
Assistant Box Office Manager: Lillian Quaranta
Group Sales Representative: Aubrey Boberg
Customer Service Representatives: Alan Crandall, Lindsey DiGilio, Ariana Sanchez
FRONT OF HOUSE
Front of House Manager: Alicia Hofmeister
House Manager: Laura Stiles
Ushers: Teylah Beeson, Aubrey Boberg, Sofia Helms, Kylie Ludwyck, Caitlyn McKell, Rachel Rogers, Ariana Sanchez