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This production features three radio shows produced by the fictitious WAJC radio station whose staff and actors will present their respective plays while simultaneously navigating their interpersonal relationships. We begin with our youth production "George's Christmas Present," followed by the dramatic "Out for Christmas," and rounding out the evening with the hilarious “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
George's Christmas Present
Liz has a tendency to get into sticky situations and this Christmas is no different. While working on knitting a sweater for a Christmas present for her husband, Liz begins to wonder about her gift from him. After finding it and not liking it, combined with a less than joyful visit from her mother-in-law, Liz embarks on a journey to improve the upcoming holiday resulting in multiple hilarious situations.
Out for Christmas
Upon his release from prison on Christmas Eve for armed robbery and assault, Joe is on a mission for revenge against the police officer whose testimony at his trial led to his conviction. Joe gains access to the officer’s home under the guise of being Santa Clause. After spending time with the officer’s children, Joe has to decide between forgiveness and the revenge he has been dreaming of for the past eight years.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
A New York newspaper reporter and a photographer sent on a Christmas Eve wild goose chase by their publisher's wife for two goats harnessed to a little red wagon, which she intends to give her nephews for Christmas. During a night-long search fueled by a few eggnogs along the way, the reporter and photographer run across the evening's most dramatic news stories.
Production Staff
Director - Brian A. Palmer
Producer - Ellie Haenick
Stage Manager - Madison Garvin Lee
Assistant Stage Manager - Evelyn Evergreen
Scenic Designer - Travis Williams
Properties Designer - Jaimee Levitt
Costume Designer - Amy Groseclose
Characters
Clerk - Clark Clemons
Bartender, Butler - Lynn Eitam
Girl - Alex French
Mikey Malloy - Blaise French
Mike Malloy, Rusty McGowan - Chris French
Perry Brown - Shana French
Lucy Malloy - Alexis KayAnn Gibson
Mother Cooper - Lillie Gorenz
George Cooper - West Gorenz
Charlie, Mr. Petingsol - Amy Groseclose
Lucille Malloy, Al Vogel - Ellie Haenick
Foley Artist, Waitress - Jaimee Levitt
Liz Cooper - Phoebe Levitt
Tex Court, Mrs. Petingsol - Randi Morgan
Katy - Aubrey Smetzer
Joe, Buanacassa - Sean Svendsen
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Company
Clark Clemons
Clerk
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Lynn Eitam
Bartender, Butler
Lynn will be portraying the role of the Bartender and the Butler in tonight’s performance. This is her second production with Aethereal Jest Arts Council, having previously portrayed the President of Queen’s Academy in this past summer’s Anne of Green Gables. Past credits include roles with OCP, MadLab, Licking County Players, and Grandview/Carriage Place Players. Lynn would like to thank Brian Phillips for audition coaching, and her husband Avi for manning the home front.
Evelyn Evergreen
Assistant Stage Manager
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Alex French
Girl
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Blaise French
Mikey Malloy
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Chris French
Mike Malloy, Rusty McGowan
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Shana French
Perry Brown
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Alexis KayAnn Gibson
Lucy Malloy
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Lillie Gorenz
Mother Cooper
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West Gorenz
George Cooper
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Amy Groseclose
Costume Designer, Charlie, Mr. Petingsol
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Ellie Haenick
Producer, Lucille Malloy, Al Vogel
Ellie is excited to be bringing An Aethereal Christmas to life! Ellie is currently on staff as the Performing Arts Coordinator for Aethereal Jest Arts Council and has worked here onstage and off. Previous favorite roles include Cheryl in Evil Dead the Musical [JB3 Entertainment/Ivory Mazur Productions] and Amy March in Little Women of Orchard House [Aethereal Jest Arts Council]. When she is not working at the theater, Ellie is a full-time university student. She would like to thank the cast and crew of An Aethereal Christmas for making this experience possible, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Madison Lee
Stage Manager
This is Madison's third production with Aethereal Jest Arts Council, having previously worked on All the World's a Stage and Anne of Green Gables. Their favorite past acting credits include: Isabel in My Children, My Africa! [Red Herring Productions], Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan [Eclipse Theatre Company], Regina in Ghosts [Columbus Civic Theatre], Jo March in Little Women [Out of the Box Community Theatre], and Madge in Picnic [Curtain Players]. Madison also serves on Aethereal Jest's Education and Outreach Committee, Season Planning Committee, and as an Interim Board Member. They thank their husband, Matt, for always supporting their passion.
Jaimee Levitt
Properties Designer, Foley Artist, Waitress
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Phoebe Levitt
Liz Cooper
Phoebe will be playing Ida Robinson who plays Liz Cooper in today’s performance. They have been seen in the ensemble in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Jimmy Glover in Anne Of Green Gables, and Assistant Stage Manager for The Importance of Being Earnest. They would like to thank their mom, grandma, and Brian for being supportive. Enjoy the show!
Randi Morgan
Tex Court, Mrs. Petingsol
Randi will be portraying the roles of Tex Court and Mrs. Petingsol in tonight’s performance. This is the fourth production she has done with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Past credits include: Juror Seven in Twelve Angry Jurors, Aunt March in Little Women of Orchard House, and Aunt Josephine Barry in Anne of Green Gables. Randi would like to thank her husband Peter for his patience and support.
Brian A. Palmer
Director
Brian served as the Director for tonight’s performance. This is the tenth production that he has worked on with Aethereal Jest Arts Council. Past credits include: Director for Nighthawks [Red Herring Productions], Director for The Fantasticks [King Avenue Players], and Director for Tuck Everlasting [Worthington Community Theatre]. Brian would like to thank Anthony, Jaimee, and Shana.
Aubrey Smetzer
Katy
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Sean Svendsen
Joe, Buanacassa
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Travis Williams
Scenic Designer
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Board of Directors
Megan Mateer, Chair
Jason Phillips, Vice Chair
Randi Honkonen, Treasurer
Veronica Heer, Secretary
Madison Garvin Lee, Director at Large
Lucia Lombardo, Director at Large
Chris Makar, Ex Officio Director
Brian A. Palmer, Ex Officio Director