Cast
Matthew Baldoni
(John Thorne)Matt is thrilled to be back here at the the wonderful Wayside Theatre for another fantastic Holiday Season! Matthew has previously been seen on this stage in productions of A Christmas Carol and A Miracle of 34th Street, and would like to compliment Richard and Larry on writing a truly heartwarming tale for this wonderful 50th Anniversary Christmas show. Well done! Matthew would also like to thank Warner, Thomasin, Steve, and all of his good friends and family who call this hard-working theatre home. Merry Christmas and enjoy the Show!
Dana Colagiovanni
(Sarah Perkins)Dana is thrilled to be a part of Wayside’s 50th Anniversary Season! Most recently, Dana has performed in the Wayside productions of Steel Magnolias, The Nerd, and Reunion. Previously, Dana has performed in the National Tour of A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), and in regional productions, including: Rock ‘N Roll (Young Esme/Alice), Dog Sees God (CB’s Sister), Angels in America (Harper), and The Merchant of Venice (Nerissa). Dana is a proud graduate of The University of Mississippi -Hotty Toddy! Many thanks to all the teachers, family, and friends who’ve supported her over the years; especially Mom, Dad, & John. Infinite Love.
Andrew Crowe
(Zeke)Andrew is thrilled to return to Wayside for this Christmas season. He was last seen at Wayside a year ago in Mark Twain’s: A Murder, A Mystery, And A Marriage and A Christmas Carol. Other favorite credits include Shakespeare In The Park’s Twelfth Night (NYC), the National Tours of Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, and Stand By Your Man, and regional productions of Pump Boys & Dinettes, Smoke On The Mountain, and Fame. Andrew recently released his debut singer/songwriter album “Back To Happy”. In his free time he flies his powered paraglider through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Jason J. Labrador
(Zeke)Jason studied at Shenandoah Univeristy (BA Arts Studies ‘01, voice/violin concentration). Some past credits include Of Mice and Men (Solo Violin), The Robber Bridegroom (Harp Family Band), Fiddler on the Roof (Fiddler), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Violin), Ring of Fire (Seth), Hank Williams: Lost Highway (Leon), Aida (Nubian), and Nevermore (Violin). Jason has performed with the Middleburg Players, Shenandoah Summer Music Theater, Loudoun Symphony, Musicians of Mercy, MAVA Virginia Youth Orchestra, Mercersburg Community Choir, Arts Chorale of Winchester, Trinity Episcopal Church, and the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. He is also the owner of Labrador Entertainment LLC (www.labradorentertainment.net). Jason performed at the Irving Plaza in New York City for the 7th Annual OutMusic Awards Ceremony with soloist Tona Brown and R&B artist Deepa Soul. He also performed with the Beethoven Found orchestra concert titled “A Tribute to the Wounded Warriors” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Jason would like to thank God. And, he would like to thank his family, friends, and Kyle for their love and support!
Jody Lee
(Gabe/Reverend Hite)Jody is originally from Arlington, Texas and is thrilled to be a part of Wayside Theatre’s 50th Season. He holds a BA in Theatre and a BA in Music from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. Some of his favorite roles include: Father in Six Characters in Search of an Author, Lee in Heart in the Ground, and Leonato in Much Ado about Nothing.
Robbie Limon
(Mike)Robbie is an award-winning entertainer who mixes solo and band appearances with acting/singing roles at professional theaters. Currently, Robbie plays over 200 dates a year. He has been on the bandstand for over thirty years. Robbie continues to perform the roles of Hank Williams Sr & Buddy Holly around the region. Find Robbie on Facebook and at www.robbielimonband.com
Theresa McGuirk
(Sarah Perkins)Theresa has previously been seen on the Wayside stage in the 2003 production of Christmas Carol and is thrilled to once again be part of the Wayside Christmas tradition. Theresa has been performing for many years and has had the privilege of playing such great characters as Cinderella in Into the Woods, Lucy in You’re a Good, Man Charlie Brown, Ophelia in Hamlet, and most recently as Meg March in Little Women the Musical. She is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington with a degree in Theater and tries to inspire the children she teaches to love acting as much as she does.
Steve Przybylski
(Mike/Resident Music Director/Sound Designer)Steve is thrilled to begin his 11th season at the Wayside! Steve is the author of the musical plays Shadow of the Raven: Stories of Edgar Allen Poe and This Time Around. He is the co-creator, with Warner Crocker, of Southern Crossroads and its prequel, Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure, as well as musical adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Miracle on 34th Street. Most recognizable to Wayside audiences as Dennis in the Smoke on the Mountain trilogy, he has also appeared in Striking 12, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, and A Murder, A Mystery, A Marriage. Other credits include The Gallery Players, The Theater at Monmouth, Barter Theatre, Surflight Theatre, Rocky Mountain Rep. Steve is a member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Forrest K. Sassaman
(John Thorne)Forrest is thrilled to be a part of Wayside Theatre’s 50th season! When Forrest isn’t acting or “schooling” he enjoys eating sandwiches, learning music and literature, as well as delving into the “what nots” of life. Forrest is a student at Lord Fairfax Community College and plans to expand his understanding of theatre and acting through formal training. Past Wayside credits include Macbeth (Banquo/ Siward) and Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit).
Thomasin Savaiano
(Annie Thorne)Thomasin is very glad to be back home on the Wayside stage after appearing all summer at Totem Pole Playhouse in PA. She is a Chicago native who has worked at Wayside since 1999. Some notable roles include: Jean in Dead Man’ Cell Phone, Veta Louise in Harvey, Irene Adler in Sherlock Holmes, Shannon in the Southern Crossroads series, Louise in Always..Patsy Cline, June in the Smoke on the Mountain series, Emilia in Othello, Deborah in Smell of the Kill, Eve in Diaries of Adam & Eve, Alma in Christmas Schooner, Lilli/Kate in Kiss Me Kate, & Catherine in Wuthering Heights. She’s also worked at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in NY, and various other Virginia theatres. She’s Founder of the 11-year-old Young Performers’ Workshop, and has been working in Admin. since 2008.
Katherine Yacko
(Annie Thorne)Katherine is tickled pink to be celebrating Wayside’s Golden 50th after being an intern for their 49th season! After starting out as Jenny in Shenandoah, Katherine has jumped ahead a couple of decades to now play the maternal Annie. In fact, this will be her second “World Premiere” in 6 months where she has been cast as ‘The Mother’, the previous being Theatre West Virginia’s premiere of Rocket Boys: The Musical (Elsie Hickam). Since the end of her Wayside term last April, Katherine has worked for the aforementioned Theatre West Virginia and BrightStar Touring Theatre (out of Asheville, NC). An Arkansas native, she received a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University. Much love to her Wayside family & actual family who have taught her that holiday miracles are possible because of, well, FAMILY.
Staff and Designers
- Director: Warner Crocker
- Music Director: Steve Przybylski
- Production Manager: Heather Reid
- Technical Director: Zach Fullenkamp
- Stage Managers: Rebecca Cannon and Megan McShea
- Lighting Designer, Set Designer, Projection Designer: Wes Calkin
- Costume Designer: Tamara M. Carruthers
