Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Encore Musical Theatre Company

Allison Bell

ALLISON BELL is grateful to be returning to The Encore after making her debut this summer as Peggy Sawyer in 42ND STREET! Regional: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Virginia Musical Theatre), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Kimmel Center). TV/Film: Today (NBC). BFA Musical Theatre, University of Michigan. Thanks to her family, mentors, and The Price Group. AllisonBellOfficial.com @allison_g_bell

Emersen Davis

EMERSEN DAVIS is thrilled to be making her Encore debut in WHITE CHRISTMAS. Emersen loves to perform and has been seen in local youth and community theatre, most notably in ANNIE JR (Annie) and WILLY WONKA (Veruca Salt). Outside of theater, Emersen is involved in soccer, swimming, dance and volleyball. She wishes to thank The Encore for this amazing opportunity to learn and grow as a performer, and her family and friends for believing in her big dreams!

William Scott Davison

WILLIAM SCOTT DAVISON returns to The Encore stage after performing the Voice of Audrey II in the season 15 opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. He is an actor/singer-songwriter from Detroit, MI, a performing arts alumnus of Cass Technical High School, and studied theater at North Carolina School of The Arts. William has performed in several Off-Broadway and regional theater productions including RUNAWAYS, THE ODYSSEY & RAGE OF ACHILLES, SWEET BILLY AND THE ZULU’S, DAMN YANKEES, and THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. As a singer-songwriter, William was a top 24 contestant on American Idol Season 7. He has written for Universal Records recording artists and has also written music for film. He is super excited to be back at The Encore!

Cody Dent

CODY DENT is from Toledo, Ohio and attended the University of Central Oklahoma for Music Theatre. Cody has most recently been seen in TRIBUTE: FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS, 42ND STREET and a reading of a new musical, ELIXIR at The Encore Theatre. Some of his favorite roles include working on the World Premier productions of A THOUSAND FACES: THE STORY OF LON CHANEY (Sam), KAY STARR: A LIFE IN SONG (Tennessee Ernie Ford), the regional tour of FLIPSIDE: THE PATTI PAGE STORY (Jack Rael), as well as A CHORUS LINE (Greg), NO NO NANETTE (Billy Early), MY FAIR LADY (Freddy), and INTO THE WOODS (Baker). Cody would like to thank his family for their support.

Michael De Souza

A native Michigander, Michael is happy to return to The Mitten State to join The Encore Theatre for WHITE CHRISTMAS. Highlights include world premieres of Angelique Kidjo’s YEMANDJA at The Kennedy Center, CAMELOT at Westport Country Playhouse, and A LITTLE PRINCESS at Sacramento Theater Company. In NYC, Michael was also a part of the zany Off-Broadway revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS with Transport Group. Throughout his time in The City, he has been featured in various workshops and readings through The Musical Theater Factory, Latine Musical Lab, The Public Theater, and 52nd Street Project. Michael is a proud graduate of The University of Michigan. Beijos! Instagram: @daswizle

Josh England

JOSH ENGLAND is from Ann Arbor, MI and is so excited to be returning to The Encore after appearing in this summer’s 42ND STREET. Prior Encore shows include WEST SIDE STORY, HELLO DOLLY!, and CRAZY FOR YOU. Regional: DAMN YANKEES at The Wick Theatre, A CHORUS LINE, WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Broadway Palm, SWEET CHARITY, FAME at Woodstock Playhouse. TV/Film: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gossip Girl. BFA, Oakland University. Love to Mom, Dad and all of his friends and family! Instagram: @josh_england_

Mitchell Hardy

MITCHELL HARDY is excited to return to The Encore Musical Theatre Company after his performance in last season’s CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. He has been seen regionally in California, Kansas, Florida, and Michigan. Some favorite past roles include Enoch Snow in CAROUSEL, William Barfee in SPELLING BEE, Fester in ADDAMS FAMILY, Warren in ORDINARY DAYS, and Roger in GREASE. Thanks to his parents, his fiancé Nadia, and dog Zoey for the endless support.

Caroline Hubbard

CAROLINE HUBBARD loves dancing, modeling, acting, and singing. She attends 4th grade at South Meadows Elementary School in Chelsea. “CiCi” has been dancing since she was three years old and has danced many roles in the annual production of The Nutcracker at Ballet Chelsea. She is part of the Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium and enjoys making short films with this fantastic group of students. CiCi was also part of the First National Broadway Tour of WAITRESS as Lulu. She is signed with Unique Models & Talent and Productions Plus and has done modeling and commercial work for Bissell, Whirlpool, Ford, and Graco. CiCi is thrilled to join the cast of WHITE CHRISTMAS! “Thank you to Anna, the cast, crew, Encore staff, my mom, dad, and Wesley for all of their support.”

Lex Hummel

LEX HUMMELL is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Rhoda and making her Encore Theatre debut! Some favorite credits include Ariel in FOOTLOOSE, Helene in SWEET CHARITY, and Lulu/dance captain in CABARET. Lex would like to thank all her teachers, friends, and family for their continuous support. To the Encore community, “I am so lucky to be doing this production with all of you. Here’s to a great show! Happy Holidays!”

Marlene Inman

MARLENE INMAN is delighted to return this holiday season to The Encore stage. She was last seen in the role of Dolly Levi in The Encore’s production of HELLO DOLLY in 2019. A versatile crossover artist, Marlene has also performed regionally with The Dio - Dining and Entertainment, Arbor Opera Theater, and Detroit Opera. Notable past performances include LITTLE WOMEN (Marmee); CAROUSEL (Nettie); LES MISERABLÉS (Mdm.Thenardier) and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Signora Naccarelli) for which she received a Rogue Award for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, Marlene received a Wilde Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2017 for her role as Francesca in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY as well as Best Actress in a Play in 2022 for her role as Judy in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG in the Nighttime. Marlene holds advanced degrees in voice performance from The University of South Carolina and The University of Michigan. A passionate music educator, Marlene founded the Academy of Vocal and Dramatic Arts where she has been teaching singing to both young artists and professionals alike for more than 24 years. On a personal level, Marlene shares her life and love of performing with her equally talented husband, Keith Kalinowski whom she met here at The Encore in 2016 when they were both in the cast of MY FAIR LADY. Marlene would like to dedicate her performance to her beloved students.

Kailyn Leilani

KAILYN LEILANI is thrilled to join The Encore family in WHITE CHRISTMAS! Most recent theatre credits include CINDERELLA (5-Star), SHANGHAI’S WORLD EMPORIUM (Xiu-Ling, The Huntington), LEND ME A TENOR (Diana, ICT), and FROZEN-LIVE at the Hyperion (Elsa, Ensemble, Disneyland). For the majority of 2022, she sang with Princess Cruise Lines, traveling to Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and the Pacific Northwest. She is a proud graduate of UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theatre program and Brandman University’s MBA program. Much love to the cast, crew, production team, FSE Talent, and her family and friends for their endless support. @kailyn_leilani

Jaleesa Levy

JELEESA LEVY is so thrilled to make her Encore Theatre stage debut this holiday season! Some recent credits — National Tour: Nina/Bingo in COCOMELON LIVE! (Sn2Bn) Regional: Arista in THE LITTLE MERMAID (Broadway Palm) Wanda in ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Arizona Broadway Theatre) Teresita in WEST SIDE STORY (City Springs Theatre Company). TV/Film: The Slumber Party (Disney Plus). Jeleesa graduated summa cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in Dance. Thanks to everyone who made this production possible and have a Merry Christmas! Psalms 119:105 Follow her journey at jeleesalevy.com IG: @jelbel6

Danny Maguire

DANNY MAGUIRE is a New York based performer who is thrilled to be making his debut at The Encore Musical Theatre Company! Danny got his education at the University of Northern Colorado, with a degree in musical theatre and a minor in dance. This is his second time being a part of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS and he is excited to continue bringing this iconic story to the stage. Other notable credits include Don Lockwood (SINGIN' IN THE RAIN), Danny Zuko (GREASE), Frankie (FOREVER PLAID), Al DeLuca (A CHORUS LINE), and Emcee (CABARET). Danny would like to thank his family, friends, and girlfriend for their constant love and support. More about Danny at danny-maguire.com

JuJu Palmer

JUJU PALMER is a recent graduate of Oakland University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is excited and so grateful to be returning to The Encore for WHITE CHRISTMAS! Recent performance credits include: A CHORUS LINE at Nicely Theatre (Lois, Kristine U/S) 42ND STREET (Ensemble) at The Encore Theatre, and THE TROJAN WOMEN performed in Hydra, Greece (Hecuba) Many thanks to her family and friends for all the love and support! @ju_palms

Brady Ryan Phillips

BRADY RYAN PHILLIPS is beyond thrilled to be making his debut at The Encore! Born and raised on the West Coast he is excited to be exploring Michigan. Notable previous credits include: ALL SHOOK UP, HELLO DOLLY!, CAROUSEL, and SCROOGE NO MORE! He would like to thank his family and friends for all their endless love and support. @bradyryanphillips

Jeremiah Porter

JEREMIAH PORTER is a recent graduate of Texas State’s Musical Theater BFA program. In addition to theater, he is pursuing a career in audio engineering & film acting. Jeremiah was last seen at The Encore in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Regional credits: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (The Muny), THE PRODUCERS (Casa Mañana), and EVITA (American Repertory Theater & Shakespeare Theater Company) “We are limitless.”

Jack Randel

JACK RANDEL is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan with a BFA in Dance. He’s from Farmington Hills, MI and has been training in competition dance styles since the age of eight. In his four years at Michigan he’s performed works by Shannon Gillen, Jessica Fogel, Jillian Hopper, Nicole Reehorst, Leah O’Donnell, and J’Sun Howard. He’s also performed and choreographed with local dance groups RhythM and Dance 2XS Michigan, tap and hip hop teams respectively. Jack returns to The Encore Stage after performing in both summer hits 42ND STREET and MAMMA MIA!. Other recent roles include Larry in MUSKET’s production of A CHORUS LINE. Recently, Jack’s choreography was selected to be showcased at the National festival for the American College Dance Association in Long Beach, CA. His passion for dance encompasses theatrical and experimental dance (ex. Martha Clarke's Garden of Earthly Delights) and he loves playing the marimba.

Lucy Thomas

LUCY THOMAS is thrilled to be performing in one of her all-time favorite musicals. Previous credits at The Encore include 42ND STREET, MAMMA MIA!, and CRAZY FOR YOU. She has danced professionally with Greater Lansing Ballet Company and recently returned from New York City where she continued her dance training. Lucy is a character actor with The Enchanted Princess Party as well as a dance teacher for multiple studios in the area. In addition to performing, Lucy enjoys Pilates, watching cooking shows, and playing with her puppy. She sends her love to her sweet family and friends and thanks the production team for this incredible opportunity! Philippians 4:6. Instagram: @lucymaryrosethomas

Trinity Wolff

TRINITY WOLFF is thrilled to be returning to The Encore after appearing as Chiffon in the recent hit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. As a Dayton, Ohio native and recent alum at Wright State University, their recent credits include: ON THE TOWN (Hildy), SWEET CHARITY (Daddy Brubeck), and CHILDREN OF EDEN (Eve/ Mama). She is extremely excited to be a part of this WONDERFUL cast and could not be more delighted about being in the beautiful state of Michigan. They would like to thank her friends, family, and cats for every little bit of love and support! “It wouldn’t be possible without them!”

Jake Zablocki

JAKE ZABLOCKI is excited to be making his professional stage debut at The Encore! Based in Detroit, he has trained at The Actors Loft in Royal Oak, Release Dance Studio in Ferndale, and vocal coaching with Susan Calloway. He is also a proud Michigan State graduate (go green!). Recently, he performed as a dancer in Catfight for the Crown, a charity drag pageant benefiting the Ruth Ellis Center for LGBTQ+ youth. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their love and support!