By Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
October 28 – November 20, 2016
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Accompanied by a delightful medley of seasonal songs, this show will have the whole family singing along and put you in the holiday spirit!
Photos by David Watts
View the photos on our A Charlie Brown Christmas photo album on Flickr
Cast – A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Charlie Brown: Damien Tomczyk
- Lucy: Margaret Lowrance
- Linus: Matthew Corkey
- Pig Pen: Aren Marsh
- Freida: Miana White
- Schroeder: Chaz Strickland
- Violet: Leah Bason
- Sally: Julia Clayton
- Patty: Helen Kelley
- Snoopy: Anna Beth Gibson
- Shermy: Carter Phillips
Production team:
- Director: Linda O’Day Young
- Musical Director: Andy Beck
- Choreographer: Andy Beck
- Scenic Designer: Duncan Jenner
- Technical Director: Duncan Jenner
- Lighting Designer: Liz Droessler
- Costume Designer: Jenny Mitchell
- Sound Designer: John Maruca
- Production Manager: Todd Aberts
- Stage Manager: Emma Heath
- Assistant Stage Manager: Gigi
- Props Master: Chelsey Winstead
Charlie Brown Jazz Trio
- Piano: Mark Wells
- Bass: Ben Palmer
- Drums: Matthew Glosson (Subs: Stephen Coffman, Atticus Reynolds)
Production crews:
Costume Shop Crew: Vicki Olson (shop manager), Ruth Berry, Ann Boivin, Sheila Denn, Janice Freeman, Ann Haigler, Bonita McPherren, Sharon Mestayer, Dara Page, Ann Smith, Pam Swanstrom, Liza Wynn
Light & Sound Crew: Todd Aberts (coordinator), Nancy Albino, Christina Deloatch, Madison Nicole Helton, Sarah Wallace, Barbara Witherwax
Set Construction Crew: Duncan Jenner (shop manager), Sarah Bowman, Lorrie Guess, Lydia Watt; Thursday Crew: Noel Butzke, Dave Davis, Don Gillett, Gene Harshbarger, Charles Hart, Don Miller, Jack Murray
Set Painter: Jen Leiner
House Managers: Tara Smith (coordinator), Michael Dunavan, Meredith Edwards, Freya Helmer-Sindemark, Andy Ingram, Kathy Lagana, Sheila Marsh, Kat Moskalik, Susan Mygatt, Jessica Phillips