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COMING UP AT THE BOX
A NEIGHBORHOOD NOEL
A Holiday Comedy
Written by Greg Beastrom
Directed by Cathy Holbrook
SHOW DATES
DEC 6-15
It's Christmastime in the neighborhood and that means decoration contests and bake sales.
After all, what brings a neighborhood together more than some healthy competition?
Brad Fuller wins the decoration contest every year, while his wife, Amanda, takes home the baking prize.
But this year, Arnie Farkus and his wife, Tracy, are out to settle the score.
Meanwhile, everyone else in town, from Ed the mailman to Charlene the Sunshine Lady, has their own agenda,
Amid the annual tree-decorating contest, a custody fight and a mother-in-law’s visit, chaos erupts and it takes seven neighborhood children to remind everyone the true meaning of Christmas
A NEIGHBORHOOD NOEL CAST
Arnie Farkas...........................................................Marvin Byrkett
Tracy Farkas...........................................................Cyndy Wylie
Carrie Farkas..........................................................Harmony McGown
Brad Fuller...............................................................Steve Rockey
Amanda Fuller.........................................................Shannon Newman
Chelsea Fuller.........................................................Cadence Peterson
Sam St John...........................................................Jeff Coletta
Elizabeth St John....................................................Xylina Kordish
Rebecca St John.....................................................Randi Kordish
Larry Fitzsimmons...................................................Ismael Martinez
Joleen Fitzsimmons.................................................Claire Newman
Roberta Hodengruber..............................................Donna Bane
Elaine Olsen............................................................Anna Wallack
Jerry Olsen..............................................................Alex Crouse
Amy Olsen..............................................................Charli Contreras
Andy Olsen.............................................................Milo Peterson
Margaret Olsen.......................................................Carringtyn Jones
Felicia Olsen...........................................................Makayla Dicely
Charlene Sunshine Lady.........................................Nori Head
Ed the Mailman.......................................................Brian Dillon
Betty........................................................................Katie Reed
Beatrice...................................................................Priscilla Anderson
Belinda....................................................................Hannah Vedder
and
Bob Peebles as The Christmas Prophet
A NEIGHBORHOOD NOEL CREW
Director..................................................................Cathy Holbrook
Stage Manager & Asst Director.............................Amy Keels
Set Construction...........,,,,,,,,......................Steve Rockey, Marvin Byrkett,
Alex Crouse, Seamus Sloan
Set Decorating............................................Cathy Holbrook, Kristin Contreras
Props...........................................................Amy Keels, Priscilla Anderson
Lighting Design......................................................Cathy Holbrook
MEET OUR CAST
NORI HEAD (Charlene the Sunshine Lady)
Nori retired as a Nursing Program Manager at UTMB in Galveston. She teaches archery in the fall and winter and absolutely loves the theater and hopes to continue with involvement either on stage or backstage for many, many years.
STEVE ROCKEY (Brad Fuller)
has been in about a dozen plays at the Purple Box Theater. He wants to thank Cathy for trusting him in a big role...that of Brad. I want to thank the audience for supporting local theater.
XYLINA KORDISH. (Elizabeth St John)
is excited to be preforming in her second play. She was inspired by her daughter Randi Kordish who is a performer at Purple Box Theatre. She works as Operations Director at Wilson Wealth Advisors in Webster TX. She is thankful to Ms. Cathy for this opportunity as well as her family and friends for supporting her in this new adventure.
RANDI KORDISH (Rebecca St John)
is a seasoned performer at Purple Box theatre and has been perfecting her craft. She enjoys musical theatre as well as plays. She is thankful to Ms. Cathy for giving her opportunities as well as her family and friends for all their love and support!
BOB PEEPLES (Christmas Prophet)
is pleased to be doing another show at Purple Box Theatre. Previously he was in
Fly By Night, Foxfire and 12 Angry Jurors. Bob started acting 69 years ago. He is grateful to be a part of this cast and thanks Cathy for the opportunity.
JEFF COLETTA ( Sam St. John)
is thrilled to be a part of Neighborhood Noel. Jeff has been active in the southeast Houston theatre scene for the past 26 years. Jeff's previous shows at Purple Box have been The Haunting of Hill House, 12 Angry Jurors, Foxfire and Fly By Night. Thanks to Cathy and Amy for letting him be a part of this great cast!!
ANNA WALLACK. (Elaine Olsen)
Anna first hit the stage at the tender age of 5. She has wowed the crowd in shows all throughout middle school, high school, college, and graduate school. She even wrote a few wacky plays herself! Her favorite role was The Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz (2015). Most recently, she starred as Mendel from Indecent (2022). Anna is happy to be back on the stage, and would like to thank all the random people she invited to come see this show. Oh, and her family. (Including all of her very evil kitties and bad doggies).
HANNAH VEDDER (Belinda)
Hannah Vedder is thrilled to be a part of Neighborhood Noel. When she’s not performing, you can find her hanging out with friends or studying at UTMB. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Neighborhood Noel for making this such a wonderful experience, and you for coming out to enjoy this performance!”
CLAIRE NEWMAN (Joleen Fitzsimmons)
is so excited that you came to the show. She has acted previously as Beth Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and was the stage manager for The Dinner Party. She is so excited to be in her first show at Purple Box Theater!
BRIAN DILLON (Ed the Mailman)
After a 25 year absence Brian is very happy to return to the fun and excitement of live community theater. He is from Long Island, New York and came to the Houston area in 2019 to marry the love of his life, buy a house, get a dog named Tookie and retire! Brian has dabbled in Improv, Stand Up Comedy and scary Open Mic Nights in NYC. Sending thanks out to the wonderful cast and crew at The Purple Box Theater for welcoming him back. This is the best Christmas Tip ever!
SHANNON NEWMAN (Amanda Fuller)
is grateful to participate in her first show with Purple Box Theater and especially grateful to do it with her daughter, Claire. Shannon has credits in film, voice over, and theater. She has played the theatrical roles of The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Grace Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Yvonne Fouchet in The Dinner Party. Above all, Shannon is grateful for the love and support from Dan, Grace, and Claire.
DONNA BANE (Roberta Hodengruber)
Donna’s last performance on this Purple Box stage was this past summer when she portrayed, her top on her bucket list role, Mrs. Potts in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Her other favorite characters have been Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy at COM, Louise Peakes in The Outsider and Lucille in The Cemetery Club at PLT (which she will be Directing here at Purple Box this spring) and as Martha Watson in White Christmas at CCCT. Donna recently retired after 40 plus years in sales and expediting industrial distribution. She and her husband, and terrific line coach, Jim, are members of Friendswood Methodists Church. They also enjoy their time as volunteers at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Her favorite assignment at the museum is portraying Mrs. Claus at the Stearman Santa events and as the Easter Bunny at the Hangar Easter Egg Hunts. She would like to thank Cathy Holbrook for giving her this fun part of Roberta and the opportunity to work with this talented cast and the amazing Amy Keels as our incredible stage manager. Donna and Jim live in League City with their much loved, and very spoiled Lab, Molly. The Christmas season can be a busy one and she appreciates you finding the time to come see our sweet show. Donna’s Christmas wish to you all is that your Christmas Stocking be overflowing with forgiveness and love. Merry Christmas!
PRISCILLA ANDERSON (Beatrice)
As an actor, Priscilla has been working her way across Houston’s community theater stages since relocating here in early 2020. Favorite past roles include Abby Brewster, Lady Bracknell, Queen Elizabeth II, and other crazy old ladies. As a writer, her plays and sketches have been performed in Houston, Dallas, and Chicago. Priscilla lives in Friendswood with her handsome and talented husband, Seamus.
CHARLI CONTRERAS (Amy Olsen)
Charli Contreras is ecstatic to be a real-life actress in her community theater debut at Purple Box. At 7 years old, she has taken Broadway Kids classes at PBT for a year and a half. She also loves her dance classes where she has studied ballet, tap, and jazz since she was 3. Charli is a hardworking 1st grader at Ed White Elementary, where she currently has a record of perfect attendance. When she's not busy studying the arts or working hard at school, she enjoys spending time with her rescue pup Buttercup, reading, doing arts and crafts, socializing with her friends and fellow girl scouts, and supporting her brothers in their sports and hobbies. Charli is grateful to be cast as Amy and hopes to have a long career ahead of her onstage.
MILO PETERSON (Andy Olsen)
Milo Peterson found his love of theatre the summer of 2024 with theatre camp at Pasadena Little Theatre and had his first stage experience with Bedtime Stories as Told By my Dad (Who Messed Them Up and now has a few community theatre performances in the works in December 2024, including Peter Pan & Twas the Night Before Christmas. He loves to build with Legos and enjoys the outdoors. He is eight years old and lives with his siblings and dog. He attends Ecologist School Houston in the Clear Lake area and simultaneously is in his 4th year of being homeschooled by his mom. Special thanks to Mom and Dad for making his acting dreams come true!
CADENCE PETERSON (Chelsea Fuller)
Cadence is enjoying her stage debut at Purple Box in a full-scale theatre production with A Neighborhood Noel. In her early years, she participated in performances including Peter Pan & Jack and the Beanstalk via summer theatre camps with Purple Box. She is in her 10th year of dance with Chara Christian Dance Academy. Her hobbies include making DIY gifts, cooking, reading, and writing. She serves at Bay Area Christian Church as a Sunday school teacher and kids church worship leader. She is 12 years old, and a 7th/8th grade homeschool student, taught by her amazing mom. Special thanks to Milo – her baby brother who she gets to share the stage with this holiday season!
KATIE REED (Betty)
Katie Reed has the pleasure of performing as Betty one of the Judges in this production of A Neighborhood Noel. Katie has been involved in theatre since she was a little child. She also brought the world of theatre into many children's lives as a teacher and writer. Of her over 100 productions a few favorites include: The Importance of Being Earnest, Wizard of Oz and The Foreigner. Pretending to be someone in another world is crazy and Fun!
ISMAEL MARTINEZ (Larry Fitzsimmons)
Ismael Martinez is thrilled to be performing at The Purple Box for the very first time. You might have seen him last on stage in CCCT's A Midsummer Night's Dream as both Theseus and Oberon. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has being a part of it. Feliz Navidad and a Happy New Year.
CYNDY WYLIE (Tracy Farkas)
Cyndy is thrilled to be retuning to the stage in her second show at Purple Box. Past credits include Sausage Curl Lady and Enchanted Napkin in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, ensemble work in Company at the University of St. Thomas, Bells are Ringing at Alvin Community College, and as the narrator in Into the Woods at Alvin High School. When she’s not singing and dancing, you can find her reading, swimming, hiking or playing basketball with her family.
ALEX CROUSE (Jerry Olsen)
Alex is thrilled to return to the Purple Box stage after a brief hiatus. His previous performances include Ripcord, Shrek, Christmas 9-1-1, and Disney's The Little Mermaid. Alex extends heartfelt gratitude to his incredible wife for her unwavering support and dedicates this performance to his late mother, who kept the spirit of Christmas alive all year through.
MAKAYLA DICELY (Felicia Olsen)
Makayla goes to Friendswood Junior high and this is her 1st adult play but she has done 15 plays at Purple Box Theater with their Kids and Tween program and a returning member of the Junior Theater Festival Team traveling to Atlanta in January. She would like to thank her mom for taking her to and from the theater and for helping her learn her lines and for coming to my play.
HARMONY MCGOWN (Carrie Farkas)
Harmony is excited to be back on stage with the PBT Adult Community Theater.
She was previously in Shrek, Seussical, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. She stays busy at Purple Box with her classes in musical theater, theater, Improv and Encore Performers. Harmony is also a Student Intern for Ms Meagan's class and PBT summer camps. She is also excited to travel to Atlanta in January with the Purple Box Junior Theater Festival Team. She gives a big thank you to Lynn for being her Uber driver. Harmony hopes you enjoy this Christmas Comedy and it
helps make your Holiday magical
CARRINGTYN JONES (Margaret Olsen)
Carringtyn is a avid Purple Box performer. She works hard in all she has performed in. She also preforms at Friendswood Junior High. She would like to thank Mrs. Cathy for all she does and always believes in her and thank you to her parents for always caring and supporting her dreams and allowing her how to do all these productions
NOW PLAYING
Our Encore Performers & Broadway Kids present this fun Holiday Musical
DECEMBER 19,20,21,22
AUDITIONS
DEC 16
Directed by Alec Wimmer
Contact Cathy at 818 642-4665 for a time slot
The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers.
The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.
SHOW DATES
FEB 21-MARCH 2
WHAT TO PREPARE
A song in the style of the Show
No Accompanist is available, please bring music on phone or other device (Bluetooth capability preferred)
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will predominantly be Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, with some possible Wednesdays as needed
starting Jan 6
A schedule will be available at auditions
ROLES AVAILABLE
The Narrator (el Gallo)
A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
The Girl (luisa)
A button-maker's young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 25ish
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3
The Boy (matt)
An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 25ish
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
The Boy's Father (hucklebee)
A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
The Girl's Father (bellomy)
A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
The Actor (henry)
An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality.
Gender: Male
The Man Who Dies (mortimer)
Henry's goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality.
Gender: Male
The Mute
A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the "invisible" stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed.
Gender: Any
