The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas, presented by The MTM Players, is a festive musical revue celebrating the holiday season at Kelsey Theatre. From November 29 to December 1, audiences can enjoy beloved carols and Christmas songs through song, dance, and visual projections. The show features a talented cast including Trinity Austin, Tom Bessellieu, and Reba Dell'Angelo, who will also present one performance in American Sign Language. After each show, families can enjoy treats and photos with Santa in the lobby.
Cast and Creative team for The Best Time of the Year – Music & Memories of Christmas at Kelsey Theatre
Cast
Trinity Austin
Ensemble
Tom Bessellieu
Ensemble
Joseph Cutalo
Ensemble
Reba Dell'Angelo
Ensemble
Carlos Gonzalez-Najera
Ensemble
Juliana Gonzalez-Najera
Ensemble
Carey Hamilton
Ensemble
Barry Leonard
Ensemble
Emma Noyelle
Ensemble
Philip Rieschick
Ensemble
Alexa Shifton
Ensemble
Norah Wasden
Ensemble
Eliana Winters
Ensemble
Leonard Calabrese, III
The Jolly Old Elf
Creative Team
Rob Michael Lasky
Producer
Rob Michael Lasky
Director
Rob Michael Lasky
Musical Director
Christine Heffron
Stage Manager
M. Kitty Getlik
Lighting Designer
Eric Collins
Sound Engineer
Rittzy Productions
Costume Designer
Aaron Jelinek
Assistant Stage Manager
Emily O'Sullivan
Choreographer
Reba Dell'Angelo
ASL Coach
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