The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Digital Playbill

Raine is an early graduate Junior at Steam Academy. She has performed with LCT in Seussical (Noolian) and is very excited she has the opportunity to perform again.  She is an avid romance and fantasy reader and just finished The Fourth  Wing. 

Finley a 3rd grader at Clays Mill Elementary is thrilled to be cast as a little angel in her second LCT production. Her hobbies include reading, running, and annoying her little sister. Finley plans to be a zoologist and actor when she is older.

Kenzie Brewer is a 5th grader at Stonewall Elementary. This is her first performance with LCT but she has participated in performances at Dunbar High School and Stonewall Elementary. She loves going to LCT and making amazing friendships. In her free time, she enjoys swimming. 

Alan V. Brown is thrilled to be back at LCT, and to reprise the role of Bob Bradley in the straight play version is a special treat. Alan participates in local theatre whenever life allows for it, recently playing Mayor Shinn in The Music Man at Woodford Theatre.

Liam is a firmware customer success engineer at Lexmark. He has appeared in ten productions (nine at LCT) since the start of his second childhood, most recently as Mr. Toot in LCT's Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!  Ten. Who'da thunk it?!?

Ashlee is thrilled to step on stage with LCT again. She was last on the LCT mainstage in the 2015-2016 season in Duck for President, Old Dry Frye, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Ashlee wants to thank her family and fiancé for their support! Enjoy the show!

Maddie Dawson is an 8th grade student at The Lexington School. She has participated in LCT classes and plays for years and enjoyed being cast in Charlotte's Web and Junie B. Jones Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Maddie loves reading and competing in Speech and Debate tournaments. Break a leg! 

Lydia is a freshman drama major at SCAPA Lafayette.  Her previous stage credits include: Bird Girl - Seussical (LCT), Cruella - Descendants (SCAPA), and Peggy - The Hundred Dresses (LCT).  In her free time, Lydia enjoys competitive swimming, participating in the choir, and spending time with her family and friends.  

Henry has performed in many shows at LCT: The Hundred Dresses (Jack) and Seussical (Wickersham Brother). He has also performed in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical (swing for Mike and Charlie) and Pippin the Musical (Lewis). Henry and wants to thank his family for driving him here.

Ryleigh Downey is a 4th grade Penguin at the School for the Creative & Performing Arts. This is her first time participating in LCT's Discovery program, but she has attended several summers of Theater Camp where she cast spells, avoided The Cheese Touch, and was rotten to the core. 

Sarah is in the fifth grade. She has participated in many LCT summer camps, but this is her very first public performance. She enjoys building Legos and playing various instruments including Clarinet and Cello. Sarah absolutely loves axolotls.

Lauren is thrilled to be in the production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Lauren is a sophomore at Henry Clay High School where she participates on the Varsity Dive Team. In her spare time, she enjoys mission work, and hanging out with her dog and family.  Psalm 23.

Joey Millea Hester is currently a junior at Lafayette High School. They've participated in several LCT productions including Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Schmeck), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Schmeck), Aesop's Fables (Joey), Seussical (tech), and Zombie in Love (stage manager). They are so excited to bring this show to life.

Hannah is a 12-year-old 7th grader at Morton Middle School. She has loved all her theatre classes and camps at LCT. She was in The Addams Family Musical in 6th grade at Morton. She enjoys reading and drawing and is dancing with the Bluegrass Ceili Academy.

Jamie works as a psychologist at Kentucky Children's Hospital and this is her first production with LCT and first stage performance since high school. She enjoys Irish Dance, running, bicycling, hiking, playing disc golf, and watching all the cool things her kids do.

Jenna is honored to be part of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever for the second time. Beth Bradley will always hold a special place in her heart but she cannot wait to bring Alice to life. Jenna is a member of LCT’s Company B, ACTivate, and LCA’s Women’s Chamber Choir. 

Blake is a freshman at Lafayette High School and is a drama major at SCAPA. This show will be his 5th show with LCT. You may have seen him in shows such as The Hobbit (Bilbo Baggins), Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Santa Claus),etc. Enjoy the show!

Owen May is a seventh grader at EJ Hayes Middle School. He is actively involved within the Drama Club at his school. He has been a member of the Chorus and Cross Country team for two years at EJ Hayes. Owen is an aspiring actor.

Molly is 9 years old and in the 4th grade at Cassidy Elementary. She enjoys running, singing, and roller coasters. She hopes to be on Broadway someday. She is excited to make her stage debut with LCT! 

Ian is a 5th grader at Stonewall Elementary.  This is his first public performance with LCT.  He was in The Lex’s production of The Sound of Music (Kurt Von Trapp U/S) this summer.  Ian enjoys singing, acting, playing trumpet and soccer.  He is currently reading A Series of Unfortunate Events. 

Margot is a 4th grader at Stonewall Elementary. She is very excited for her first public performance with LCT.  Margot enjoys musicals, acting, dancing, reading, studying history, and playing volleyball.  She is currently reading A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Christine is a 5th grader at Meadowthorpe Elementary. She has performed with LCT previously in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. (Birdfish). She is thrilled to be in this production! Beyond acting, Christine enjoys crafting, reading, soccer, volunteering in the community, and making videos. 

Carly is a 7th grader at Royal Spring Middle School. She has participated in several plays/musicals including most recently Seussical as a Noolian. In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and friends, and she loves cheering on her Cincinnati Bengals. 

Nina is a 4th Grader who attends Garrett Morgan Elementary. This is her debut performance with LCT. Nina enjoys singing and musical theatre and is an aspiring gymnast. She is looking forward to being a part of LCT. 

Macy is a 5th grader at Brenda Cowan. She recently played Jojo in Seussical at LCT and has performed in many productions at her school, Woodford Theatre, and with LTC. Macy is so excited to portray the sassiest Herdman (Gladys) and perform alongside many of her former Seussical cast mates. 

Philip is a freshman at SCAPA at Lafayette.  He has performed with LCT in The Hundred Dresses (Willie Bounce) and in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Rudolph) and in Woodford Theatre’s Finding Nemo Jr. (Bruce).  Philip enjoys playing baseball and hanging out with his friends.

Paige is currently a fifth grader at Rosa Parks Elementary. Her love of music and theater began when she was part of the Annie ensemble at Rosa Parks. This is her second performance with LCT. She was cast as the Young Kangaroo in the 2023 Summer Family Musical Seussical. 

Holly is a 9th grader at SCAPA Lafayette majoring in drama. She has performed with LCT as the role of reporter in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. She played Kelsie in the movie short, Give Me an Answer, and made appearances in the motion picture, The Starling Girl. 

Ciler is a 6th-grade actor, athlete, musician, academic standout, and peer leader. Ciler has been taking classes with LCT for three years and is also currently performing in his school play The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Ciler enjoys anime, video games, and performing. He aspires to be an actor.

This is Samara's first mainstage production with LCT.  She previously participated with the LCT Summer Theatre.  Samara is a member of the JCMS Band and was a participant with the Foster Music Camp at EKU.  Samara lives with her two dads; her brother, JP; and dogs, Rosie and Isabelle.

Carter is a 14-year-old 8th grader at SCAPA @ Bluegrass. He likes to read and act. Previously, he has been in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mike) and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Fireball), amongst other shows. Most recently, he was Bruce in SCAPA's Finding Nemo Jr. Enjoy the show!

Cadence is a 7th grader at Edythe Jones Hayes. She was recently in LCT’s Summer Family Musical, Seussical. She also played in LCT’s Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. Outside of LCT she was in Frozen at Outside as Anna. She is very excited to perform for Lexington in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Ethan Thomas attends BSHS and is excited to be in his 8th LCT show! You may have seen him as Yertle The Turtle (Seussical The Musical), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical). He plans to be an actor!

Ava is a sophomore at Dunbar and she is so excited to be in BCPE! This is her third show at LCT (Rudolph and Zombie in Love). She also enjoys track and field and volunteering at her church. Psalm 28:7

Liam is a sixth grader at Tates Creek Middle. He has performed with LCT in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Oompa Loompa & Grandpa George) and Rudolph (Cowboy). He also performed last spring in JME’s Lion King Jr (Simba). He plays competitive soccer with LSC, as well as the trombone.  

Joshua is a 7th grader at Morton Middle School in Lexington and this is his first full production with LCT. Aside from acting he loves playing video games, football, and spending time with his family. 

Tyrah West is a newcomer to LCT. Her family relocated to Lexington and settled into being Bay Area transplants in the Blue Grass. After watching her son enjoy acting in LCT productions, she decided to audition and is thrilled to be in this production with him!

Katelyn is a 6th grade Drama major at SCAPA Bluegrass.  She is excited to be performing in her 2nd LCT holiday production after her debut in Rudolph last year.  Katelyn is a member of the ACTivate Theatre Company and recently performed in SCAPA’s Finding Nemo Jr. as Bloat.

Ireland is so excited to be in her second production at LCT! You may have seen her earlier this year in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Mrs. Gloop. Other roles she has played are Elsa (Frozen Jr.), Heather Duke (Heathers), and Mayzie (Seussical). She wishes everyone Happy Holidays! 

Samuel M. Acosta is a recent graduate of Cedarville University, having received his BA in Theatre with a concentration in performance, along with a minor in Theatre design. His favorite show he's ever worked on is when he directed Eleemosynary.

Rhonda is excited to continue her journey at LCT as Education Director. She holds an MA in Theatre from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and a BA from Berea College. Rhonda enjoys driving her car, watching cartoons, and having lively debates with her students.

Tavia has worked hard over the last 19 years to bring children’s theatre to Eastern Kentucky. She believes strongly that all children have the ability to be creative and through that creativity will discover the gifts they possess. She would like to thank LCT and the W. Paul and Lucille C. Little Foundation!

Heather is overjoyed to be back at LCT after an artistic odyssey spanning from "The Little Apple" of Manhattan, KS to "The Second City" of Chicago. She earned a Master of Arts from University of Kentucky and serves on the KPW board. Heather dedicates this season to Eddy and Huckleberry.

Since completing LCT’s Arts Administration internship in 2015, Ashlee has worked with theatres all over the country, including Chicago Children’s Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, and most notably, with Broadway in Chicago as a marketing assistant during the first National Tour of Disney’s Aladdin!

Emily graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Theatre in 2020. She is passionate about costuming and the fiber arts! 

Marie's experience with LCT, and theatre altogether, began with a walk on role at the age of nine.  She is delighted to have closed the circle of her theatrical experience by coming "home" to LCT as a staff member. 

Kathryn started with LCT in 2015 as an Arts Administration Intern, became a full-time staff member in 2016, and since then has held a few different positions, most recently Director of Marketing and Analytics. Thanks to the LCT Family for all your love and support over the years!

Welcome to LCT! We want this to be your theatre, a place where you feel empowered, enriched, and emboldened. I am so honored and humbled to work with such amazing and talented artists and individuals every day! Thank you for being here, for your support, and for being a part of the LCT Family.

Maddi is a recent college graduate from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Communication Studies. She is a Gold Medalist of The United States Figure Skating Association, and is a figure skating instructor over at the Lexington Ice Center. Maddi brings a unique blend of communication expertise and athletic achievements, and she is honored to showcase her diverse skills at Lexington Children's Theatre!

Erin received her BA in Dramatic Arts from Centre College and her MFA in Dramatic Media from the University of Georgia. Erin is a published children's book illustrator and is developing her series of early chapter books, early graphic novels, and picture books as a writer and illustrator.

GraceAnne graduated from Centre College in 2012 with a BS in Philosophy/Fine Arts. She worked as a technical director, designer, and scenic painter before moving to North Carolina to complete her MFA in Scenic Art/Education at UNCSA in 2021.

Laika Myers is a recent graduate from Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Design and Technical Theatre. Laika is super excited to join the Lexington Children's Theatre team and to share her passion for theatre with them!

Rachel has a BA in English and a BS in Speech Therapy from U.K.  In her free time, she likes to hang out with her husband, Bobby, and their dogs, read, run, and craft. She is a founding board member of First-Generation Women Achievers of the Bluegrass and a proud volunteer and board member for Girls on the Run.

Gabriel has worked throughout the southeast in positions ranging from sound engineer to lead electrician to shop foreman at theatres including Titusville Playhouse, Inc., Georgia Ensemble Theatre, and Buford Community Center. As LCT’s Technical Director, he facilitates the implementation of all scenic, lighting, audio, and projection elements for their season.

Kate Tayler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from Bowling Green State University in Design & Technical Theatre. She is originally from Monroe, Michigan. Kate is very excited to continue sharing her love for stage management and for theatre for young audiences to LCT!

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