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"Miracle on 34th Street"
Adapted from the novel
by Valentine Davies
by Patricia Di Bendetto Snyder,
Will Severin and John Vreeke
with underscoring and curtain song
by Will Severin

December 2003

Director: Janet Fisher Collum
Asst. Dir./Stage Manager: Robert L. Simpson


The younger kids from the show with Santa Claus!
Most of our cast between shows on December 13, 2003.
Uhoh. Looks like control has been lost.














The Players

Actor Character(s)
Carol Baillie Cleo
Hadison Bates Grandchild,
Parade Character
Hensley Bates Grandchild,
Parade Character
Holiday Bates Parade Character,
Playmate
Jeffrey Beauford Drunken Santa,
Finley
Katrina Bielecki Child in Park,
Parade Character,
Parade Coordinator
Scarlet Berry Parade Character,
Playmate
Casey Canada Shellhammer
Meghan Chambliss Caroler,
Reporter/Photographer
Kristi Clark Mrs. Harper
Thomas Clark Judge Henry Harper
Jaboyres Collins Charlie Halloran
Renea Dunn Doctor,
Mother of German Girl,
Macy's Employee
Dena Ellis 1 Parent,
Postal Worker
Rachelle Elsea Parent,
Postal Worker
Jeff Frye Corner Santa,
Tom Mara, Sr.
Erin Kandlbinder Susan Walker
Kaylin Knowlton Parade Character,
Playmate
Audrey Landrith Caroler,
Reporter/Photographer
David Lindsey Mr. Gimble,
Photagrapher,
Taxi Driver
Jerry Longinotti Mr. Macy
Sara Mueller Parent,
Postal Worker
Tim Owen Parade Character,
Newsboy,
Al Golden
Sean Patterson Dr. Rogers,
Dr. Pierce
Julia Ross Parade Character,
Child in Park
Karla Parker Ross Ms. Sawyer
Stacy Rupp 1 Macy Employee,
Photographer,
Woman on Street
Jackie Schneller Doctor,
Mrs. Mara
Diana Seikel Caroler,
Reporter/Photographer
Richard Silwedel Kris Kringle
Cameron Sims Radio Announcer
Madeline Sparling Caroler,
Reporter/Photographer
McKinley Sparling Sally,
Parade Character
Candace Standridge Parent,
Postal Worker
Dannon Standridge German Girl,
Parade Character,
Playmate
Cole Stewart Jake,
Thomas Mara, Jr.
Kirsten Stewart Caroler,
Reporter/Photographer
Jake Swafford Parade Character,
Newsboy
Victoria Swafford Judy,
Parade Character
Kelly Swaim Sally's Mother,
Woman on Street
Dave Tankersley Elf,
Man on Street,
Santa
Brandon Thrash Jim,
Lou Spoletti
Roy Thrash Fred Gailey
Sheilah Thrash Doris Walker
Baleigh Vinson Parade Character,
Child in Park
Brieanna Vinson Parade Character,
Child in Street
Sherryl Watkins Mrs. Adams
Katelynn Young Grandchild,
Parade Character,
Disappointed Child
Logan Young Grandchild,
Parade Character
1 - These actors did not appear in the program.

Synopsis

From Samuel French, Inc. :
Kris Kringle is the personification of good will and holiday spirit. As Macy’s holiday Santa, he enchants children and shoppers so completely that he is deemed dangerous by fellow employees who question his competency and plot to ruin him. A small girl’s belief in Santa and the magic of the holiday is at stake in a climactic courtroom decision. This hilarious, tender and charming show for the entire family is a Christmas classic. Originally produced by the New York State Theatre Institute. ‘‘A delight. . . . The play bustles from scene to scene with holiday good cheer.’’—Metroland. ‘‘A Christmas gift.’’—Albany Times Union. ‘‘Gives kids something to cheer about.’’—Daily Gazette.













Our Crew

Lights: Walter Dodson
Sound: Tyler Baker
Props: Carol Owen
Costumes: Karla Parker Ross,
Stacy Rupp,
Cast,
and Cast Parents
Make-up: Dahlia Haire
Set Design: Mark Britton
Set Construction: Mark Britton,
Reese Much,
Jim Cunningham,
Jim Stout,
Dave Cambell,
Dave McKillip,
Bill Tanzyus,
and Nyle Cearlock
Set Artwork: Karla Parker Ross
Publicity: Margie Becker,
Thomas Clark,
and Krisit Clark
Box Office: Diane Hayes
and her wonderful volunteers
Season Tickets: Margaret Forsyth
Program Design: Dave McKillip
Graphic Design: Thomas Clark
Program Printing: Hot Springs Printing & Advertising Co., LLC
Media: Jerry Jones,
KQUS radio,
KLAZ radio,
KVRE radio,
KZNG radio,
KALR radio,
Resort TV Cable (Ch. 5),
Hot Springs Village Voice,
The Sentinel-Record,
and The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Digital Photography: Janet Fisher Collum,
Kristi Clark and
Thomas Clark

OUR THANKS

Thespian Troupe #78-Hot Springs High, Cast Parents, Ouiser, VFW Post #2278, ABATE, District 14, Walmart #261, The Sentinel Record, Resort TV Cable, Arts Central, and Christway Unity Church