This production features three radio shows produced by the fictitious WAJC radio station whose staff and actors will present their respective plays while simultaneously navigating their interpersonal relationships. We begin with our youth production "George's Christmas Present," followed by the dramatic "Out for Christmas," and rounding out the evening with the hilarious “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
George's Christmas Present
Liz has a tendency to get into sticky situations and this Christmas is no different. While working on knitting a sweater for a Christmas present for her husband, Liz begins to wonder about her gift from him. After finding it and not liking it, combined with a less than joyful visit from her mother-in-law, Liz embarks on a journey to improve the upcoming holiday resulting in multiple hilarious situations.
Out for Christmas
Upon his release from prison on Christmas Eve for armed robbery and assault, Joe is on a mission for revenge against the police officer whose testimony at his trial led to his conviction. Joe gains access to the officer’s home under the guise of being Santa Clause. After spending time with the officer’s children, Joe has to decide between forgiveness and the revenge he has been dreaming of for the past eight years.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
A New York newspaper reporter and a photographer sent on a Christmas Eve wild goose chase by their publisher's wife for two goats harnessed to a little red wagon, which she intends to give her nephews for Christmas. During a night-long search fueled by a few eggnogs along the way, the reporter and photographer run across the evening's most dramatic news stories.
Production Staff
Director - Brian A. Palmer
Producer - Ellie Haenick
Music Director - Chris Makar
Stage Manager - Madison Garvin Lee
Assistant Stage Manager - Evelyn Evergreen
Scenic Designer - Travis Williams
Properties Designer - Jaimee Levitt
Costume Designer - Amy Groseclose
Characters
Albert Fadleson as Clerk - Clark Clemons
Vivian LeFleur as Bartender, Butler - Lynn Eitam
Tiffany Williams as Stage Manager - Evelyn Evergreen
Elsa Dugan as Girl - Alex French
Dennis Dugan as Mikey Malloy - Blaise French
Hal Dugan as Mike Malloy, Rusty McGowan - Chris French
Lois Dugan as Perry Brown - Shana French
Angel Stitchington as Lucy Malloy - Alexis Gibson
Rose Weston as Mother Cooper - Lillie Gorenz
Theodore MacAvanish as George Cooper - West Gorenz
Barbara Weston as Charlie, Mr. Petingsol - Amy Groseclose
Joey Grey as Lucille Malloy, Al Vogel - Ellie Haenick
Harold "Harry" Henry, Jr. as Station Manager - Madison Garvin Lee
Penny Swincher as Foley Artist, Waitress - Jaimee Levitt
Ida Robinson as Liz Cooper - Phoebe Levitt
Thelma Acker as Pianist - Chris Makar
Marcella Wilcox as Tex Court, Mrs. Petingsol - Randi Morgan
Aliya "Ally" Snyder as Katy - Aubrey Smetzer
John Smith as Joe, Mr. Buanacassa - Sean Svendsen
Thank You
Aethereal Jest Arts Council would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the following groups and individuals:
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Attorney Jeremy Dodgion
Eric Myers
Stacey Smetzer
Tia Lowe
Jamie Clemons
Company
Clark Clemons
Albert Fadleson as Clerk
Clark is excited to make his theatre debut in An Aethereal Christmas and hopes to perform in many more shows! Clark would like to thank his parents for encouraging him to do this play.
Lynn Eitam
Vivian LeFleur as Bartender, Butler
Lynn will be portraying the role of the Bartender and the Butler in tonight’s performance. This is her second production with Aethereal Jest Arts Council, having previously portrayed the President of Queen’s Academy in this past summer’s Anne of Green Gables. Past credits include roles with OCP, MadLab, Licking County Players, and Grandview/Carriage Place Players. Lynn would like to thank Brian Phillips for audition coaching, and her husband Avi for manning the home front.
Evelyn Evergreen
Assistant Stage Manager, Tiffany Williams
Evelyn is ecstatic to be helping with An Aethereal Christmas! She has been building stories for years, but has only recently gotten involved in the performing arts. This is her first foray into theater, and she couldn’t be happier that it’s with the Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Outside of theater, she spends most of her time achieving her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing. Evelyn’s grateful to the cast and crew of An Aethereal Christmas for getting her involved, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Alex French
Elsa Dugan as Girl
Alex will be portraying the role of Girl in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is her first ever production. Her entire family is participating in An Aethereal Christmas. She loves dancing, singing and engaging her creative side.
Blaise French
Dennis Dugan as Mikey Malloy
Blaise will be portraying the role of Mikey Malloy in Out for Christmas. This is his first ever production. His entire family is participating in An Aethereal Christmas. He loves reading, swimming and all things dinosaur.
Chris French
Hal Dugan as Mike Malloy, Rusty McGowan
Chris will be portraying the role of Mike Malloy in Out for Christmas and Rusty McGowan in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is his first ever production. Chris was born at a very early age in Columbus. His entire family is participating in An Aethereal Christmas.
Shana French
Lois Dugan as Perry Brown
Shana will be portraying the role of Perry Brown in ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is the third production that she has done with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. In the past she has been in shows at the Pickerington Community Theater, Worthington Community Theater, and The Room Upstairs Theater Company. Shana wants to thank her family and friends for encouraging her to do her first audition, because she would never have done it without them.
Alexis Gibson
Angel Stitchington as Lucy Malloy
Alexis will be portraying the role of Lucy in tonight’s performance. This is the first production that she has done with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Alexis would like to thank Mom, Shana, Chris, Blaise, and Alex.
Lillie Gorenz
Rose Weston as Mother Cooper
Coming Soon!
West Gorenz
Theodore MacAvanish as George Cooper
Coming Soon!
Amy Groseclose
Costume Designer,
Barbara Weston as Charlie, Mr. Petingsol
Coming Soon!
Ellie Haenick
Producer, Joey Grey as Lucille Malloy, Al Vogel
Ellie is excited to be bringing An Aethereal Christmas to life! Ellie is currently on staff as the Performing Arts Coordinator for Aethereal Jest Arts Council and has worked here onstage and off. Previous favorite roles include Cheryl in Evil Dead the Musical [JB3 Entertainment/Ivory Mazur Productions] and Amy March in Little Women of Orchard House [Aethereal Jest Arts Council]. When she is not working at the theater, Ellie is a full-time university student. She would like to thank the cast and crew of An Aethereal Christmas for making this experience possible, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Madison Lee
Stage Manager, Harold "Harry" Henry, Jr.
This is Madison's third production with Aethereal Jest Arts Council, having previously worked on All the World's a Stage and Anne of Green Gables. Their favorite past acting credits include: Isabel in My Children, My Africa! [Red Herring Productions], Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan [Eclipse Theatre Company], Regina in Ghosts [Columbus Civic Theatre], Jo March in Little Women [Out of the Box Community Theatre], and Madge in Picnic [Curtain Players]. Madison also serves on Aethereal Jest's Education Committee, Season Planning Committee, and as an Interim Board Member. They thank their husband, Matt, for always supporting their passion.
Jaimee Levitt
Properties Designer,
Penny Richards as Foley Artist, Waitress
Coming Soon!
Phoebe Levitt
Ida Robinson as Liz Cooper
Phoebe will be playing Ida Robinson who plays Liz Cooper in today’s performance. They have been seen in the ensemble in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Jimmy Glover in Anne Of Green Gables, and Assistant Stage Manager for The Importance of Being Earnest. They would like to thank their mom, grandma, and Brian for being supportive. Enjoy the show!
Randi Morgan
Marcella Wilcox as Tex Court, Mrs. Petingsol
Randi will be portraying the roles of Tex Court and Mrs. Petingsol in tonight’s performance. This is the fourth production she has done with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Past credits include: Juror Seven in Twelve Angry Jurors, Aunt March in Little Women of Orchard House, and Aunt Josephine Barry in Anne of Green Gables. Randi would like to thank her husband Peter for his patience and support.
Brian A. Palmer
Director
Brian served as the Director for tonight’s performance. This is the tenth production that he has worked on with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Past credits include: Director for Nighthawks [Red Herring Productions], Director for The Fantasticks [King Avenue Players], and Director for Tuck Everlasting [Worthington Community Theatre]. Brian would like to thank Anthony, Jaimee, and Shana.
Aubrey Smetzer
Aliya "Ally" Snyder as Katy
Aubrey will be playing the role of radio show employee Ally Snyder. Her character will be portraying Katy in George’s Christmas Present. Aubrey previously performed as Minnie May in Aethereal Jest’s summer production of Anne of Green Gables and has also been a part of the ensemble in New Albany Youth Theatre’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” Aubrey would like to thank her family for supporting her as well as the cast and crew of the show for being the absolute best to work with!
Sean Svendsen
John Smith as Joe Watson, Buanacassa
Sean will be portraying the roles of Joe Watson, Mr. Buanacassa, and John Smith the radio station janitor in tonight’s performance. This is his first production for Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Past credits include: Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, and Featured Ensemble in Oliver [Westerville Parks & Recreation Civic Theatre]. Sean would like to thank his wife, family, and friends for all their loving support.
Travis Williams
Scenic Designer
Coming Soon!
Board of Directors
Megan Mateer, Chair
Jason Phillips, Vice Chair
Randi Honkonen, Treasurer
Veronica Heer, Secretary
Madison Garvin Lee, Director at Large
Lucia Lombardo, Director at Large
Chris Makar, Ex Officio Director
Brian A. Palmer, Ex Officio Director