OUR CAST and ARTISTIC TEAM

THE CAST

JARED CALHOUN

George Bailey
JARED CALHOUN is back on the Candlelight stage for his thirteenth production (lucky number!) where he’s been seen as Max Detweiler in The Sound of Music, many characters

PAUL WEAGRAFF

Clarence Odbody
PAUL WEAGRAFF is pleased to return to The Candlelight Theatre after a lengthy state-imposed banishment. Recent regional credits include Danny Maguire (Xanadu, Cortland Repertory Theatre); Max

David T. Wills

Mr. Potter
DAVID T. WILLS is thrilled to return to Candlelight after a long hiatus. Previously he was seen as Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor, Tevye in

MOLLY HOFSTAEDTER

Mary Hatch
MOLLY HOFSTAEDTER (she/her) is a recent graduate of DeSales University and is thrilled to be making her Candlelight debut. Recent work includes Shakespeare for Kids (PSF); Strictly

GAVIN BARDEN

Young George/Peter
GAVIN BARDEN is thrilled to make his Candlelight debut after seeing the amazing experience his sister had in The Sound of Music!  Other favorite credits

MAE BURRUS

Aunt Tilly
MAE BURRUS (they/them) is mad grateful to be back at the barn for the second winter. Selected performance credits: Wishling (Philly Fringe), The Sound of

Anthony Connell

Mr. Martini + Props Master
ANTHONY CONNELL is happy to spend another holiday season with his Candlelight family. He is a graduate of DeSales University. Previous Candlelight credits: Chris (Miss

STEVE CONNOR

Mr. Gower
STEVE CONNOR (Mr. Gower) It’s A Wonderful Life marks Steve’s second appearance at Candlelight.  He was in Memphis last year.  Steve has appeared in regional theatres such as Clear Space in

EDWARD EMMI

Mr. Carter
EDWARD EMMI (Mr. Carter) last appeared at Candlelight as Monsignor O’Hara in Sister Act! A veteran of over 300 shows, favorite roles include Lumiere (Disney’s

DAN HEALY

Burt the Cop
DAN HEALY is excited to be onstage at Candlelight again. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of his favorite films and he couldn’t be more thrilled

HEATHER HEALY

Mrs. Hatch/Mrs. Thompson/Ensemble
HEATHER HEALY is thrilled to be returning to the Candlelight stage for her 7th holiday show! Her favorite shows include Christmas By Candlelight, A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), Into

TOM HORNUNG

Pop Bailey
TOM HORNUNG is always happy to perform on the Candlelight stage! He was last seen in Clever Little Lies as Bill Sr. opposite his real-life leading lady, Sue.

JOHN MURPHY

Harry Bailey
JOHN MURPHY is grateful to return to The Candlelight Theatre! He is thrilled to work with such a talented and warm cast. Some of his previous

CODY PALMER

ERNIE
CODY PALMER is thrilled to be back at Candlelight for the holidays! Select performance credits include The Sound of Music, A Few Good Men, Shrek, Seussical, Mary Poppins (MST); The Music

CONSTANCE CLAY PELESH

Mother Bailey
CONSTANCE CLAY PELESH returns to the Candlelight after being seen here in Sister Act (Sister Mary Theresa), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Muriel Eubanks) and Curtains (Jessica Cranshaw)…

SAMANTHA RICCHIUTI

Mrs. Andrews; u/s Violet
SAMANTHA RICCHIUTI is thrilled to be returning to Candlelight for her 7th show on stage here! Previous Candlelight performances include Into the Woods, The Musical Comedy Murders

MARIE SLAVEN

Zuzu Bailey
MARIE SLAVIN is thrilled to make her Candlelight Theatre debut! She is a 4th grader at Nether Providence Elementary School in Wallingford, PA. Her other roles

CAROLINE TURNER

Violet
CAROLINE TURNER is thrilled to be making her Candlelight debut! She holds a BFA in Acting from Baldwin Wallace University. Recent credits include The Addams Family (Wednesday) at

JJ VAVRIK

Ensemble
JJ VAVRIK studied musical theater at Temple University, graduating in the Spring of 2019. He has appeared in shows around the Philly area, recently working

SHAUN YATES

Uncle Billy
SHAUN YATES is ecstatic to be at his favorite dinner theater, The Candlelight Theatre. A native Texan, he has been performing in the area since 2010.

THE ARTISTIC TEAM

Max Redman

Director
MAX REDMAN is thrilled to be making his directorial debut here at The Candlelight Theatre! With this being his 50th show worked on at the

MATTHEW J. KATOR

Lighting Designer
MATTHEW J. KATOR is thrilled to return to Candlelight where he was scenic designer for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. As lighting designer, his

JEFF REIM

Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist
JEFF REIM (Scenic Designer/Scenic Artist) Jeff’s work has been seen in numerous shows including Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, The Musical Comedy Murders of

COSTUMES by DONYL

COSTUMES by DONYL Costume credits: Alabama Story and Lettice and Lovage (South Camden Theatre Co.), Plum Bun (Ego Po), I Love You… (The Candlelight Theatre), The Legend

Anthony Connell

Mr. Martini + Props Master
ANTHONY CONNELL is happy to spend another holiday season with his Candlelight family. He is a graduate of DeSales University. Previous Candlelight credits: Chris (Miss

CLAYTON STACEY

Hair/Wig/Makeup Designer
CLAYTON STACEY has been a makeup and hair designer or assistant for many Candlelight shows including Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, The Musical Comedy

AMANDA SCHAFFERN

Production Stage Manager
AMANDA SCHAFFERN (she/they) is so excited to be making her Candlelight Stage Management debut! She is often seen on stage at Candlelight, most recently as Sister

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