A Christmas Coral 2025
A Christmas Coral by Stacey Greenawalt
Directed by Stacey Greenawalt
Audition dates: October 6 & 7, 2025
Performance dates: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2025
A retelling of A Christmas Carol, ABOUT a production of A Christmas Carol!
A world premiere production! What happens when promotional materials for a Dickens classic arrive with an egregious typo, and there's no budget to reprint? What else? The cast and crew transforms the show into an under-sea spectacle. Throw in an odd rivalry between an extra-salty Scrooge and a 'retired' Elvis impersonator, and you have a fin-tastically fun twist on the treasured tale.
Rusty Cook ............................ Cliff Clinkscales, Scrooge
Marlaine Iserson ................. Alex, Lucy, Mrs Dritfish
Vaughn Hardman ............. Miles Fisher, Jacob Marley, Liam
Troy Fisler ............................... Ticker, Bob Cratchit, Mr. Briggs
Mark Carmona ..................... Kellyn, Topper, Jason
Marissa Carmona .............. Drew, Narrator 1, Lila, Charlotte
Alden Smith ........................... Casey, Present, Old Jackfish
Levi King .................................. Ethan, Fred, Young Miles
Cheryl Taylor-West .......... Miss Cheryl
Makenzi Humphries ........ Makenzi, Boy Cliff
Tessa Cullens ....................... Tessa, Nicki
Caroline Nolan .................... Caroline, Tiny Tim, Zee
Lola Davis ................................ Lola, Ash
Lilly Fryar .................................. Lilly, Cory
Jerusha Threatt .................. Jerusha, Terry
Abbey Threatt ...................... Abbey, Narrator 2
Caleb Threatt ........................ Caleb, Young Cliff
Stacey Greenawalt ........... Benny
CAST
JESS MORRIS- Dana, Mrs. Bluefin, Char-woman
Jess is grateful for the opportunity to perform in A CHRISTMAS CORAL. She recently marked two years with LWA and is excited to continue contributing both on stage and behind the scenes. Her most recent roles include Jenna in FARCE OF HABIT and Sugar Lee in HALLELUJAH GIRLS. Some of her favorite productions include AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, THE MOUSE TRAP, AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Jess is truly honored to be part of such a talented and welcoming community of people.
LILLY FRYAR- Lilly, Cory
Lilly is 11 years old & loves cats, practicing cosmetology/makeup, cheerleading, playing volleyball & hanging out with her friends. Lilly is no stranger to the stage or LWA. Even at her young age, she has played a number of diverse roles, including Tiny Tim in 2023's LWA production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. You may have also seen her in a few productions at the BAC in Clifton. She would like to thank her family for their support and her director for this amazing opportunity.
MARISSA CARMONA- Drew, Narrator 1, Charlotte, Lila
Marissa has been acting with LWA for over four years now. Each experience has given her many fond memories. She is especially excited about the 2026 show lineup at LWA. This is Marissa’s senior year at HCCA in Hillsboro. She enjoys literary analysis, all things history, songwriting, storytelling, cooking for her family, and of course, acting. Her family has been nothing but supportive in all of these pursuits and wouldn’t trade them for the world.
VAUGHN HARDMAN- Miles Fisher, Liam
Vaughn marks his second year with Lake Whitney Arts, appearing this season in THE MOUSETRAP, THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS, and FARCE OF HABIT. He also directed LWA’s recent production of THE OLD FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY. Vaughn loves volunteering at LWA and staying active in the community. He sends heartfelt thanks to his loving wife for her unwavering support.
ABBEY THREATT- Abbey, Narrator 2, Rosie
Abbey has enjoyed watching her brother and sister grow in their characters and decided to be in A CHRISTMAS CORAL as her debut performance. She has always had a love of the arts, enjoying drawing, painting, sowing and writing. Abbey is excited to become a part of the LWA community.
CAROLINE NOLAN- Caroline, Tiny Tim, Zee
Caroline is thrilled to be performing in her very first play, A CHRISTMAS CORAL! She’s a bright, funny, and outgoing young performer who loves making people smile. Caroline brings endless energy and enthusiasm to everything she does, and she can’t wait to share her big debut with her friends, family, and community this holiday season.
CALEB THREATT- Caleb, Young Cliff
Caleb has been an active member in Lake Whitney Arts since 2024 starting with the Homeschool Enrichment Program. Past shows include THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and THE NIFTY FIFTIES. Caleb enjoys weight lifting and playing football.
LOLA DAVIS- Lola, Ash
Lola is excited to return to the Lake Whitney Arts stage for A CHRISTMAS CORAL. She has worked with LWA on THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and with Plaza Main St. Theater on MATILDA, JR. Lola is a 6th grader at WMS where she plays saxophone. When she's not in school, she enjoys softball, riding her bike and playing online with friends.
MARK CARMONA III- Kellyn, Topper, Jason
Mark has worked in many different shows. His favorites include CHAOS IN FAIRY TAIL FOREST, SLEEPY HALLOW, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Mark spends his time away from the theater as a sophomore at HCCA, working at his family’s automotive business, learning Japanese, and practicing the art of Taekwondo. He’d like to thank his parents Mark & Haley Carmona, his sister Marissa, as well as his extended family and friends who have supported him through it all. BURD
ALDEN SMITH- Casey, Christmas Present
Having performed in THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS, A CHRISMTAS CORAL represents Alden's second time to act in a LWA play. He also served as assistant director for LWA's recent FARCE OF HABIT and previously performed Shakespearean comedy with the Armstrong Browning players in Waco, where he helped produce and direct several ancient comedies and tragedies. He is grateful to the superb cast of A CHRISTMAS CORAL and its talented author/director for this opportunity.
LEVI KING- Ethan, Fred, Young Miles
Levi has appeared with Granbury Theatre Company, Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players, Plaza Theatre Company, and LWA, most recently as Passerpartout in LWA's production of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Some of his favorite roles include Lt. Lenny Archer in KISS AND TELL, Wadsworth in CLUE, Teen Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, newsboy in RAGTIME, and ensemble in LES MISERABLES.
JERUSHA THREATT- Jerusha, Terry
Jerusha has been an active member in Lake Whitney Arts since 2024 starting with the Homeschool Enrichment Program. Past shows include THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and THE NIFTY FIFTIES. Jerusha enjoys writing books in her free time.
MAKENZI HUMPHRIES- Makenzi, Boy Cliff
Makenzi (Age 10) is an aspiring young actress who loves bringing characters to life on stage. She previously starred as Rosemarie in The Nifty Fifties Musical and Gladys in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Makenzi is thrilled to continue growing in theatre and thanks her family for always cheering her on.
TESSA CULLENS- Tessa, Nicki
Tessa (10) is beyond excited to make her stage debut! This volleyball-spiking, cheer-flipping fashionista loves singing and dancing with her bestie Maddie, driving her brothers crazy, and (let’s be honest) chicken nuggets with ranch will always be her #1 food group. Tessa previously appeared in J. Alan Nelson’s feature film THE STEREOSCOP and Noni Culotta’s music video “Texas Christmas.” New to theater, but absolutely born for the spotlight!
MARLAINE ISERSON- Alex, Lucy, Mrs. Dritfish
Marlaine is a versatile performer currently appearing with the BRISTOL DETECTIVE DINNER THEATER. Recently, she graced the stage in THE PROMISE OF PASSOVER in Glen Rose, Texas, with six years of ballet training and a talent for accents. In addition to her acting career, she is pastor of an online church that serves 20,000 people both locally and worldwide. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree. As a published author, she wrote VICTORY: A 60-DAY DEVOTIONAL.
TROY FISLER- Ticker, Cratchit, Mr. Briggs, Cemetery Worker
Troy started with Christian theatre. When he retired to Lake Whitney, he started doing community theater with Clifton Tin Building Theater and LWA. He recently appeared with the Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players.
CHERYL TAYLOR-WEST- Miss Cheryl
This is Cheryl’s very first play, although she is an author of several books and performs with various musical bands. This is such a valuable learning experience to work with creative adults and children and watch each day develop into something new and exciting! What fun!
STACEY GREENAWALT- Benny, Director, Playwright
Stacey can still recite the soliloquies from her very first role, in a 1988 abridged production of Romeo and Juliet. Since then she has been playwright, actor, director, costumer, prop designer, scenic painter, and set designer, and has been nominated for several DFW theatre awards. Favorite roles include Lotty Wilton in ENCHANTED APRIL, Miss Hannigan in ANNIE, both Yente and Fruma-Sarah in two different productions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and Christopher Wren in THE MOUSETRAP.