White Christmas

ASHLEY DAY (Phil Davis) is making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. He recently starred as Rog in Come Fall in Love at the Manchester Opera House. West End: 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor, Theatre Royal Drury Lane); An American in Paris (Jerry Mulligan, Dominion Theatre); The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre); Oliver, The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium); On the Town (London Coliseum; Evita (Adelphi Theatre); Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre); Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker (Sadler’s Wells). Nat’l Tour: Kiss Me, Kate (Bill Calhoun/Lucentio), High School Musical (Troy Bolton); Oklahoma! (Curly). Regional: White Christmas (Bob Wallace, 5th Avenue); The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin, Pittsburgh CLO); Funny Girl (Nick Arnstein, Théâtre Marigny); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy Smith, Kilworth House Theatre), Freddie Falls in Love (Joyce Theater), Babes in Arms (Chichester Festival Theatre). TV: Dynasty 2017 (Colin McNaughton, Netflix). @Theashleyday

ADRIANNA HICKS (Betty Haynes) is pleased to be making her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Broadway: Some Like It Hot (Sugar, The Shubert Theatre), SIX (Catherine of Aragon OG, The Lena Horne), The Color Purple Revival (Swing, u/s Celie). Nat’l Tour: SIX (Catherine of Aragon, Chicago Shakespeare), The Color Purple (Celie). Regional: Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, Lyric Theatre OKC), Anything Goes (Erma, The Muny), Grease (Rizzo, Casa Mañana). Adrianna would like to thank her family, friends, and professors for their undying support and love.

A.J. SHIVELY (Bob Wallace) is pleased to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Broadway: Paradise Square (Tony, OCC, Chita Rivera noms); Bright Star (Drama Desk nom); La Cage aux Folles. Off-Broadway: Philadelphia, Here I Come! (Theatre World Awards’ Dorothy Loudon Award; Drama Desk, Lortel noms; Irish Rep), A Man Of No Importance (Lortel award; OCC nom; CSC), Titanic (Encores!), February House (The Public). TV: The Blacklist, Chicago Med (NBC); Julia (HBO Max); Madam Secretary, Bull (CBS); Hunters (Amazon Prime); Homeland (Showtime); Younger (TV Land). Film: Other People’s Bodies, Nobody Walks In LA, From Nowhere, HairBrained. Training: University of Michigan; RADA.

JESSICA WOCKENFUSS (Judy Haynes) is excited to return for her third show at Ogunquit! OP: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), High Society (Ensemble: u/s Tracy). NYC: Hey, Look Me Over, Me and My Girl (City Center Encores). Nat’l Tours: Jersey Boys, White Christmas, Spamalot. Regional: Paper Mill, Sacramento Music Circus, Pioneer Theatre Company, Tuacahn, Riverside, NSMT, Theatre By the Sea, TUTS, Dallas Summer Musicals, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, PCLO, KC Starlight, Gateway. Favorite Roles: Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street with Randy Skinner), Roxie Hart (Chicago), and Judy Haynes (White Christmas). Jessica made her directorial debut last year with 42nd Street at TBTS. BFA Elon. Tap faculty at Steps On Broadway. Big big thanks to Brian, Brad, Mary, and Laura! Love to Mom, Nick, and Mr. B.

SALLY STRUTHERS (Martha Watson) is a two-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner for her performance in the groundbreaking TV series All in the Family. She starred in CBS’ spinoff Gloria and 9 to 5 (Fox), playing recurring roles on Still Standing (CBS), Gilmore Girls (The CW, Netflix), and Ted Danson’s A Man on the Inside (Netflix). TV Movies: A Gun in the House, And Your Name is Jonah, The Great Houdinis, Hey… I’m Alive, In the Best Interest of the Children, Deadly Silence, My Husband is Missing, Intimate Strangers. Film: Five Easy Pieces with Jack Nicholson, The Getaway with Steve McQueen. Broadway: Wally’s Cafe with Rita Moreno and James Coco; Neil Simon’s female version of The Odd Couple with Brenda Vaccaro, Tommy Tune’s Grease (Miss Mamie Lynch). Tours: Grease, 20th Anniversary of Annie (Miss Hannigan). Sally was named Best Actress by the Los Angeles Artistic Director Theatre Awards for her role as Louise Seger in the musical, Always Patsy Cline; won the Ovation Award as Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Agnes Gooch in Mame; a second Ovation Award for Cinderella; and a plaque for Best Actress in her 7th grade class play. OP: Crazy for You, Tootsie, Young Frankenstein, Annie, 42nd Street, Grumpy Old Men, Bullets Over Broadway, Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Witches of Eastwick, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 9 to 5, Always Patsy Cline, Legally Blonde, Chicago, All Shook Up, Fiddler on the Roof, Full Monty, Hello Dolly, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Sally recently wrapped her leading role as Mrs. Peck in An Old-Fashioned Family Murder (George Street Playhouse), a play written for her by Tony winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis) and directed by Larry Raben (OP’s Tootsie).

CLEAVANT DERRICKS (General Henry Waverly) Broadway: Dreamgirls (Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor, LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Vocal Arrangements); Bob Fosse’s Big Deal (Tony and Drama Desk Nominations for Best Actor); Vinette Carroll’s Your Arms Too Short to Box With God, But Never Jam Today, Hair (revival), Brooklyn. Nat’l Tour: The Full Monty (NAACP Award for Best Actor). Film: Moscow on the Hudson, The Slugger’s Wife, Offbeat, Carnival of Souls, Bluffing It, World Traveler. TV Series Regular: Sliders, Drexel’s Class, Woops! (FOX); Thea (ABC); Good Sports (CBS).

MATTHEW AMIRA (Ralph Sheldrake) is overjoyed to make his return to one of his favorite artist homes! OP: Beautiful (Gerry Goffin), Jersey Boys (Nick Massi), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Jehan Frollo). Nat’l Tour: Beautiful, Dirty Dancing. Select Regional: Gatsby: An American Myth, music by Florence Welch, directed by Rachel Chavkin (Wilson, American Repertory Theatre); Rocky: The Musical (Rocky Balboa), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Brick, Walnut Street). Upcoming: Gino Bartali in the US premiere of Glory Ride at Delaware Theatre Company! TV: FBI (CBS), The Equalizer (CBS), Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins (NBC). Love to Kat and baby Iris! @matthewamira

PRICE WALDMAN (Ezekiel Foster: u/s General Waverly) Ogunquit debut. Broadway: Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club, The Lion King, The Grinch, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Tours: Phantom of the Opera, Laurie Anderson’s Songs and Stories from Moby Dick. Regional: McCarter Theater, Paper Mill, The Muny, Old Globe, Hartford Stage, Cleveland Playhouse. Price received his training at Oberlin College/Conservatory, and U of Delaware’s Professional Theatre Training Program. His favorite collaborator is his wife, choreographer Rebecca Lazier. He does not have a strong sweet tooth, but is particular about bagels.

CLAIRE AVAKIAN (Tessie, Ensemble: u/s Betty) is pleased to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Regional: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie, Broadway Rose Theatre); White Christmas (Ensemble: u/s Betty, Paper Mill Playhouse); Young Frankenstein (Ensemble), All Shook Up! (Ensemble, The Muny). Endless love and gratitude to Cass, Nathan, Mom, and Dad. And a huge thank you to everyone at Ogunquit! Happy holidays, everyone!!

IAN BLACK (Ensemble) is pleased to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Regional: 42nd Street (Billy), Saturday Night Fever (Frank Jr, Moonlight); An American in Paris (Henri Baurel, B&B); Cinderella (Topher, Candlelight); Beautiful The Carole King Musical (Barry Mann, Springer Opera House); Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka, San Diego Musical Theatre); Frozen (King Agnarr: u/s Hans, Gateway); Waitress (Ensemble: u/s Dr. Pomatter, Theatre by the Sea). Concerts: Yuletide Celebration, Symphony on the Prairie (Featured Singer/Dancer, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra). A Chicago native, Ian spent 11 years in pastoral ministry before changing careers to musical theatre. He is grateful to be here and wants to give a special thanks to his family and friends for all of their support, and to Mary and the rest of the production team here! Soli Deo Gloria.

KAILEE REGAN BRANDT (Rhoda / Ensemble) is excited to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Regional: Top Hat, Barnum, JC Superstar (The REV); Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Cinderella (Syracuse Stage); Candide, Pirates of Penzance (The Glimmerglass Festival). TV: Hawaii Five-0 (CBS). She is originally from Honolulu, HI, and is a recent graduate of Syracuse University’s BFA Musical Theatre program. She is so grateful to be part of this production and would like to thank the OP company, her agents at ATB, as well as her friends and family, for their constant love and support. @kaileerbrandt

LEXIE BROWN (Ensemble) is excited to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! She is a recent graduate of Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a Musical Theatre BFA and emphases in Dance & Tap. Favorite Regional: Footloose (Rusty), Steel Pier (Precious McGuire), Titanic The Musical (Caroline Neville), 42nd Street (Lorraine Flemming). Much love to her family, friends, agents and mentors who have given their utmost support. lexie-brown.com@lex_ellent

KURTIS BRADLEY BROWN (Ensemble: u/s Mike Nulty) Ogunquit debut! Regional (Performer): Bucks County Playhouse, The Lexington Theatre Company. Broadway (Producer): How to Dance in Ohio (Co-Producer), Ragtime 25th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Senior Producer – Lead). Select TV/Digital (Producer): Broadway Rallies for Kamala! (Livestream Producer); Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future (Senior Producer, PBS); United in Song 2022: Ringing in the New Year Together (Senior Producer, PBS). Kurtis has spent the past two years producing for Biden-Harris, Harris-Walz, and the Democrats. CCM alum. Many thanks to Mary and all my love to Zach.

VIOLET BURNS (u/s Susan Waverly) is thrilled to be back with Ogunquit Playhouse for another holiday season! OP: Frozen (Hidden Folk). Regional: Annie (July: u/s Annie, Rochester Opera House), Once (Ivonka, Hackmatack), Roe (Emily, UNH); Wonka Jr (Violet Beauregard, Little Harbour School), Shrek Jr (Donkey, The Word Barn). Violet plays guitar, loves to sing, practices aerial silks, loves to draw, and rollerblade (not at the same time!). A huge thanks to OP and everyone involved for this amazing opportunity! Violet sends love to her dad, mom, sister, her dog Bella, and all her friends.

FELICIA CURRY (Mrs. Snoring Man / Ensemble: u/s Martha) is pleased to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Broadway: Into the Woods (u/s Witch, St. James). Nat’l Tour: Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Mother/Granny/Giant). Off-Broadway: BOWL EP (Lemon Pepper Wings, The Vineyard/National Black Theatre/The New Group), Fabulation (Undine, The Billie Holiday Theatre). Regional: Merry Wives (Madame Ford, Shakespeare Theatre Co), Age of Innocence (Granny Mingott, Arena Stage). Film: Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025). TV: WETA Arts – Host (WETA/PBS). Much gratitude to Anthony, Mallory and Aaron and all my love to Douglas. @thefeliciacurry

CLARA CURTIS (Susan Waverly) is ecstatic to be “back in town” with Ogunquit Playhouse! OP: Frozen (Young Anna), Sound of Music (Gretl von Trapp). Regional: Matilda (Matilda, Footlight Club), Annie (Tessie, Rochester Opera House), Into the Woods (Listening Child, Hackmatack Playhouse). Clara has enjoyed being a part of many community theatre productions with both the Pine Street Players of Exeter, NH, and the Ovation Theatre Company of Londonderry, NH. Clara studies dance at the MusicalArts Academy and voice with Christina DeMaio Voice Studio, both of Exeter, NH. She is a dog lover who also enjoys playing field hockey and basketball. Clara is the 9-year-old little sister of two big brothers, all of whom started performing together in their parents’ living room. Although Clara misses her BFF dearly, it’s a dream come true to share this holiday experience with Harper’s sister, Violet. @curtiscrewnh

MATT GUERNIER (Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Oqunquit Playhouse debut at The Music Hall! Regional: Gulfshore Playhouse, The Lexington Theatre Company, Theatre of New Canaan. Matt is grateful to be checking off a bucket-list show and dancing Randy Skinner’s choreography for a second time this year, after performing in 42nd Street at The Lex. He would like to thank God, his family for all their love, his friends for their support, his team for always being in his corner, and this phenomenal cast/crew. So much appreciation for Mary, Jeffrey, Sean, Bradford, and ARC for this wonderful opportunity. mattguernier.com @mattguernier

JULIE KAVANAGH (Ensemble: u/s Judy / Mrs. Snoring Man) is thrilled to return to Ogunquit Playhouse! OP: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy). Nat’l Tours: Mrs. Doubtfire (Ensemble, Dance Captain: u/s Miranda), Hello Dolly! (Ensemble), La Cage Aux Folles (Colette, u/s Anne). Select Regional: Dames At Sea (Joan, Bucks County Playhouse); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine, Maltz Jupiter); Chicago (Roxie), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey, Theatre Aspen); Drowsy Chaperone (Janet, Cape Playhouse); Holiday Inn (Ensemble, Paper Mill); Christmas in Connecticut (Ensemble, Goodspeed); 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer, Merry Go Round, Weston, Forestburgh Playhouse). Julie serves as the Program Director for BVC Aspire! Proud CCM Grad. Many thanks to Brad, Mary, Sean, and everyone at Ogunquit! Love to DGRW, Mom, Dad, and Bryan! juliekavanagh.com @julzkavs

TAYLOR LANE (Rita/Ensemble: u/s Tessie) is thrilled to be making her Ogunquit debut! Nat’l Tours: Chicago (Velma Kelly), Jesus Christ Superstar. Regional: 42nd Street (Goodspeed), West Side Story (Velma, Marriott Theatre), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Paramount Theatre), Joseph (Potiphar’s Wife, Main State Music Theatre), A Chorus Line (Judy Turner, Porchlight Music Theatre), A Chorus Line (Assoc. Choreographer, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park). Infinite love and gratitude to my family, friends, and Take 3 Talent Agency. Happy Holidays! taylorroselane.com @taylorroses

ELLIOTT MATTOX (Mike Nulty / Ensemble: u/s Ezekiel / Ralph / Mr. Snoring Man) is pleased to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut. Broadway: Tammy Faye, Beetlejuice (u/s Beetlejuice), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Off-Broadway: Titaníque (Victor Garber), Lights Out: Nat King Cole (Stage Manager/others). Regional: The Muny, Asolo Rep, NSMT, Music Theatre Wichita, Lyric Theatre Oklahoma, RIverside Theatre. Directing/Choreography: Beetlejuice (U.S. Associate Choreographer – South Korea), The Unsinkable Rose Levine (Director), Replay: Andrew Goren (Director). Thank you to my husband Michael, my team at DGRW, my friends and family and the folks here at Ogunquit Playhouse. @elliottmattox

BRADY MILLER (Ensemble: u/s Phil Davis) is thrilled to be making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Nat’l Tour: 42nd Street. Regional: White Christmas (Dance Captain, Paper Mill Playhouse); Young Frankenstein (Geva, Berkshire Theater Group, Bay Street); Chess (Swing, The Muny); Anything Goes (PCLO); 42nd Street (Goodspeed); Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), Sound of Music (Rolf), Joseph (starring David Archuleta, Tuacahn); Jersey Boys (Stages St. Louis). Many thanks to Mary and Sean, the OP team, and the folks at ARC. Gratitude to Josh and Aimee at Ann Steele. Love to my family. For Michael and Ellie.

BECCA PERRON (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Regional: 42nd Street (Gateway Playhouse). She has performed as a Dancer/Singer with Carnival Cruise Lines and serves as Associate Choreographer for Encore Theatrical Arts Project (@encore_tap). Becca is also a proud recipient of the LaDuca Achievement Award for Excellence. Endless thanks to Raynor, her Encore family, her parents, and all who continue to support her dreams.

DARYN POLZIN (Swing / Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her Ogunquit debut! Originally from Lexington KY, Daryn graduated from Oklahoma City University with her Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance and is now based in NYC. Regional: Newsies (Mush), The Little Mermaid (Assistant Dance Captain, Swing), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble, Tuacahn); White Christmas (Ensemble, Gateway); Jersey Boys (Ensemble, U/S Francine), White Christmas (Ensemble), Memphis (Ensemble, Lexington Theatre Co). A huge thank you to her family/friends for their constant support, Mary Giattino for believing in her, and God for blessing her with this opportunity. @daryn.polzin

SAM SANDERSON (Swing) is thrilled to make his Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Regional: 42nd Street (Ensemble: u/s Bert Barry, Gateway Playhouse), Something Rotten (Nigel Bottom, Bigfork Summer Playhouse), 42nd Street (Ensemble, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain (Ensemble, Artistry Theatre), A Bronx Tale (Crazy Mario, The Argyle Theatre), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Swing/Dance Captain, Gershwin Entertainment), The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (Arthur/Dr. Dan, Cardinal Stage). Disney Cruise: Disney Dreams (Peter Pan), The Golden Mickeys (Quasimodo), Frozen (Duke of Weselton & u/s Olaf). Education: Indiana University, BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Musical Theatre History. Thanks to Mom & Dad, Mary, Jarrett Reiche/ARC Casting, and Avalon Artists Group.

GRIFFIN WILKINS (Ensemble) is thrilled and honored to be making his Ogunquit Playhouse debut! Originally from Walpole, MA, he now lives in NYC! Regional: 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor, Gateway Playhouse, The Lex); West Side Story (Riff, Mac Haydn Theatre); Bandstand (u/s Wayne), Top Hat (Ensemble, The Rev Theatre Co). Florida State MT ’23 Alum. Huge shoutout to the entire Avalon Artists Group team! Thank you so much to his amazing and supportive family, his wonderful girlfriend, and the Boston Celtics.