SETTINGTuna, Texas - circa 1970

THE CASTArles (et al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Kevin Baldwin*Thurston (et al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Lainer*

THE PRODUCTION TEAMDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick FlickScenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bert Scott**Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary HeffernanCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristina Tollefson**Sound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Britt SanduskyStage Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stacy Renee Norwood*

George Hamrah*Production Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Isis BlancoProduction Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauraleigh ShealeyLight Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel LasloSound Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonathan DeRouletMovement Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Nolen

UNDERSTUDIES

SUPPORT

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association** Member of United Scenic Artists

Arles (et al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan CzerwonkoThurston (et al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Frost

Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) was founded in 1913 as the first of the American actor unions. Equity’s mission is to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Today, Equity represents more than 40,000 actors, singers, dancers and stage managers working in hundreds of theatres as a profession, upholding the highest artistic standards. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits including health and pension plans for its members. Through its agreement with Equity, this theatre has committed to the fair treatment of the actors and stage managers employed for this production. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. For more information, visit www.actorsequity.org.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is a non-profit professional theater company sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Divison of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.

MICHAEL KEVIN BALDWIN* (Arles | Debut Season) Michael is thrilled to make his Orlando Shakes debut in A TUNA CHRISTMAS. Off-Broadway: TWELFTH NIGHT at The Pearl Theatre Company, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (Notary) directed by Bartlett Sher at The Metropolitan Opera House and MACBETH (Malcolm) at Manhattan Theatre Source. Regional: SHEAR MADNESS (Tony Whitcomb) at Capital Repertory Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre, OUR SON’S WEDDING (Michael Lo Presto) at Florida Studio Theatre, MACBETH (Malcolm) at The Virginia Shakespeare Festival, and CAMELOT (Morded) at Tri-Arts Sharon Playhouse. A big thanks to Patrick Flick and much love to his family up north. michaelkevinbaldwin.com. Happy Holidays!

MARK LAINER*(Thurston | Fifth Season)Mark is happy to once again wear costumes previously worn by Philip Nolen. He previously appeared in Orlando Shakes productions of EVERY CHRIST-MAS STORY EVER TOLD (twice), MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, as well as numerous workshops and readings. He’s worked with theaters in LA, NYC, Massachusetts and Florida, including Orlando Theatre Project and Mad Cow in partnership with The Orlando Philharmonic. His television credits include a recurring role on the syndicated series THE CAPE, a featured role in HBO’s FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON and recent appearances on BONES, BURN NOTICE and THE GLADES. He’s starred in award-winning short films, TV commercials (you may have just seen him in a spot for Florida’s Natural Orange Juice) and many independent films. He and his wife, Linda Landry, live surrounded by pets they’ve rescued.

CAST BIOS

PRODUCTION TEAM BIOSPATRICK FLICK (Director | 10th Season)At Orlando Shakes, Patrick has directed CHARM, KISS ME, KATE, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, INTO THE WOODS, TWELFTH NIGHT, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, PRIVATE LIVES and many readings and workshops for PlayFest! The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays. He has performed in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Regionally, he has worked as a director and/or performer at Miami’s New Theatre, Mad Cow Theatre, TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, San Jose Stage, American Musical Theatre of San Jose, Sacramento Theatre Company, Marin and Wisconsin Shakespeare Festivals, Phoenix Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Riverside Shakespeare and the Independent Theatre in New York. A four-time Emmy Award winner, Patrick is the Associate Artistic Director at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.

MARY HEFFERNAN(Lighting Designer | Fifth Season)Mary is very excited to be the lighting designer for A TUNA CHRISTMAS. Other Orlando Shakes design credits include SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, CHAPS! A JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS, ALEXANDER, WHO’S NOT…GOING TO MOVE, LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE, THE BIG BANG, IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE and SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!. She also designed lighting for the International Opera Theater’s original opera JAGO, performed 2009 in Italy.

KRISTINA TOLLEFSON**(Costume Designer | Seventh Season)Kristina is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida where she also serves as Associate Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator for her department. In addition to her work at UCF, Kristina has designed costumes all over the country including Maples Repertory Theatre (MO), Orlando Repertory Theatre (FL), Purdue University (IN), Summer Stage Repertory Theatre (TX), Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis (IN), Florida Children's Repertory Theatre (FL), Prairie Repertory Theatre (SD), Emporia Summer Theatre (KS), Sioux Falls Playhouse (SD), South Dakota State University (SD), the East Dakota Water Development District (SD) and the UCF Alumni Association (FL). She holds an MFA from Purdue University in Costume Design and Technology and a BA Degree from South Dakota State University in Theatre and English.

STACY RENEE NORWOOD*(Stage Manager | Fifth Season)Stacy graduated in May 2006 from Rollins College. She then went on to professionally stage manage multiple seasons at the Depot Theatre and Orlando Shakes. Some of her previous stage management credits include: OSCAR AND FELIX, HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, PIPPIN, BIG BANG, CHAPS! A JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS, HAMLET, ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, as well as A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in repertory. Stacy is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. She thanks her parents and Mike for their love and support.

BRITT SANDUSKY(Sound Designer | Seventh Season)Britt is thrilled to be part of this production team once again. His formal training was at the Audio Recording Technology Institute here in Orlando. Britt has designed the sound-scapes for many Orlando Shakespeare Theater favorites including THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, THE 39 STEPS, SHOTGUN, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, ROBINSON CRUSOE and many others. He also mixed live music for what is affectionately known as the “Beer Tent” on the “Green Lawn of Fabulousness” during the Orlando Fringe Festival last year. His film credits include many disciplines including Foley artist, re-recording engineer, ADR supervisor, dialog mixer and sound effects supervisor.

BERT SCOTT**(Scenic Designer | Seventh Season)Bert has designed scenery for many Orlando Shakes productions, including CHAPS! A JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, TWELFTH NIGHT and INTO THE WOODS. Off Broadway, he has designed: THE RULES OF CHARITY, WHEN I’M 64, OEDIPUS, HAMLET, MIDSUMMER, WAIT UNTIL DARK, TEN LITTLE INDIANS and BRECHT ON BRECHT. Regionally, he has worked for Theatre West Virginia, Stages St. Louis, The Mark Twain Playhouse, Opera Co. of Philadelphia, NC Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Rep, Nickelodeon/Paramount Parks. Bert is the coordinator of the BFA Design and Technology and Stage Management programs at UCF. BS: Virginia Tech; MFA UNC Greensboro.

SETTINGIn and around the down-home mountain of Sugar Falls.

THE CASTShopper; Ma; Traveler; Airport Security; Grumpy Stewardess; Wind/Snow; Little Girl; Mrs. Gingerbread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Becky Eck

Shopper; Mailman 3; Girl; Rat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ana Eligio

Shopper; Mailman 1; TSA; Hunter/Farmer; Sleepy Guy; Nutcracker;Trees; Salvation Army Guy; Gingerbread Kids; Bjorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon Roberts

Shopper; Pa; Mailman 2; Happy Steward; Rat King; Bruce; Mr. Gingerbread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joshua Siniscalco

Shopper; UPS; Musician; Boy; Rain/Knight; Rat; Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terrence Yip

THE PRODUCTION TEAMDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PB&J Theatre FactoryScenic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon RobertsScenic Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claud Smith III Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zanna KingCostume Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Roberts

Meggin StaileyChristmas Tree Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise WarnerSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael GillStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Mykins

ABOUT PB&J THEATRE FACTORY

This revival of SLEIGH marks the third partnership between PB&J and Orlando Shakes. During the summer of 2009, Orlando Shakes presented PB&J’s wildly popular SNACK, and in 2010, they hosted PB&J’s summer beach party SPLASH. PB&J got started at Orlando Fringe where they produced SPORT and SPORT: REMATCH in 2006 and 2007. From 2008-2011, PB&J was a staple each season at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, producing their all-original shows, SNACK, SLEIGH and SHHHH. PB&J is thrilled to team up with Orlando Shakes once again to bring audiences some of the most unique and fun theater in the Orlando area. If you have seen PB&J before, thanks for your continued support! If you are new to the PB&J style, welcome! We hope you have a blast!

BECKY ECKBecky is excited to be back with the PB&J gang during the most wonderful time of the year! Most recently, she was seen in SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL at Orlando Repertory Theatre and in LEGACY OF LIGHT at Mad Cow. Previous PB&J collaborations include SPORT, SNACK, the original production of SLEIGH and SPLASH. In March, you can catch her back at The Rep in LYLE THE CROCODILE. Love to Tim and Howie!

ANA ELIGIOA graduate of Rollins College, Ana is extremely excited to join this beautiful family with her first PB&J Theatre Factory production of SLEIGH! From 2009-2010, Ana completed an Acting/Administrative internship at B Street Theatre in Sacramento, CA. Currently, Ana performs at SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando, some beloved theme parks in the area and in her group FreeForm Improv Theatre. Ana thanks Mike Gill, Brandon Roberts and her family for their inspiration and support.

BRANDON ROBERTSBrandon is the owner and artistic director of PB&J Theatre Factory. When not producing shows for PB&J, Brandon can commonly be found on stage right here at Orlando Shakes. In fact, after enjoying SLEIGH, you can catch him again in January in ROMEO AND JULIET and CYMBELINE. Some of Brandon’s favorite roles here at Orlando Shakes include Stan in CHAPS! A JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS, Clown 2 in THE 39 STEPS and Gangster 2 in KISS ME, KATE.

JOSHUA SINISCALCOAside from enjoying your first attempt at pronouncing his last name, Josh can be seen performing at Universal Studios and Sleuth's Mystery Theatre. Stage roles include King Sextimus in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Ken in Neil Simon's RUMORS, Peachum in THE THREE PENNY OPERA and the Old Man/Bird in PB&J Theatre Factory’s SHHHH! Josh attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. He is proud to be working with this talented cast of crazies!

TERRENCE YIPTerrence is making his debut with PB&J Theatre Factory. He was last seen on stage in Mad Cow’s production of RASHOMON. Terrence can also be seen on the streets of Sea World as a Longshoreman with Odd-O-T’s Entertainment, as well as the “Indiana Jones” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Terrence is newly married to his beautiful wife, Sarah, as well as a new homeowner.

CAST BIOS

PRODUCTION TEAM BIOSMICHAEL GILL (Sound Designer)Michael created SFX and music for PB&J Theatre Factory productions of SPORT, SPORT REMATCH, SNACK, SPLASH and SLEIGH. He most recently sound designed the Orlando Repertory Theatre's production of SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL! He currently creates music for Craftclub.com. Outside of Craft Club, he particularly enjoys working on sound for shows only beginning with the letter 'S'. Many thanks to all who made SLEIGH possible this year!

ZANNA KING (Lighting Designer)Zanna is glad to be joining the PB&J Theater Factory for this version of SLEIGH. Zanna has been working as a lightning designer and electrician in Orlando since 2009. Some of her favorite local shows have been PHANTASMAGORIA, UNSPOKEN and SPRING AWAKENING. Check her blog sponsored by Philips Lighting at https://community.lighting.philips.com/blogs/lightinginspiration.

JAMIE MYKINS (Stage Manager)Jamie is pleased to join the PB&J team as Stage Manager for this version of SLEIGH. Currently she is the Operations Manager at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and has been influential in the partnership of Orlando Shakes and PB&J. Happy Holidays and thank you to an amazing cast and crew!

CLAUD SMITH III (Scenic Artist)Claud Smith has worked as a Scenic Artist / Designer for more than a decade, bringing his talents to every level of civic and professional productions on both land and sea, from local high school concerts to the Disney Cruise Line. As a designer, Claud recently brought to life a medieval castle for an award-winning production of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Claud’s scenic credits with PB&J Theatre Factory include design and artistry for SHHH!, SPLASH and now SLEIGH! His next project is Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden.

DENISE R. WARNER(Costume Consultant)Denise serves as the Costume Manager and staff costume designer for Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Some of Denise’s previous design credits for Orlando Shakes include: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, HAMLET, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, MACBETH, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, DRACULA, YANKEE TAVERN, MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, ARMS AND THE MAN, SHOTGUN, TWELFTH NIGHT and THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU. Other professional credits include Center Stage – Baltimore, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Maples Rep, Mad Cow Theatre, Millbrook Playhouse, Michigan Rep, Orlando Opera, Orlando Rep and Penguin Rep.

PB&J SPONSORSA very special “Thank You” to our Kickstarter backers!

Meredith LevelDavid and Sam KennedyRon and Joan RobertsMeggin StaileyDenise WarnerJill WhitmanKevin KriegelTrisha MargesonStephen LimaZac AlfsonAngela H. EligioAmy ClowdsleyFrances MayoColleen C. WoodsonJennifer ThomasGina YolangoOlivana HerbertDoug TruelsonPhilip RichardMaria Elena AugustinDeborah SimpsonColin and Alicia PetersonTheresa Demmel Maureen WahteraME CollinsRobby PigottMelissa and Patrick BraillardAlexis JacksonDavid HorganBeth MarshallJenna Homrich-MicocciJamie Lyn WoodsKatrina KentSarah HankinsMarti PolaskiThe Goldstone FamilyMarty StonerockBeth Saxon

Elizabeth MaupinAnna Katherine MooreJamie MykinsDaniel and Brooke JordanAngela Bacon-KidwellMatthew Hoskins Megan MayoKathy DoaneAraBella FischerBow Wow CoutureMatt GreenbaumDiane BishopDiane BurgeBrian HollenbacherHannah Tsapatoris MacLeodSteve SimoneauMimi Gay MorgretAlex CarrollCarly GramerAnthony HunterDeanna GibsonMatt OrnsteinNicole Antonia CarsonHeather CharlesPhill GiggeyBrittany SchmitkeApril and Keith MontgomeryCasey CotterChristian DamonDaniel CollinsSteven CluckSteve SimoneauChaotic Theatre CompanyKylie KoscoeTeresa AmbroBrian of Tribute GalleryTaira LaynerPatricia Lytle