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A Comedy with a twist of rhyme...
The tot from The Grinch has grown up, as you see —
Now she curses, she drinks, she’s a mess on a spree!
For SIX YEARS here at Wit she’s been nothing but trouble,
And this year, we all fear, she’ll be pouring a DOUBLE!
starring Veronica Garza
PlaywrightMatthew Lombardo
Veronica Garzashe/her
Cindy Lou Who
Veronica returns in her Jeff-nominated performance as Cindy Lou Who for a sixth smash season! She received a previous Jeff Award for her role as both Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan’s mothers. Other roles include Roz in 9 TO 5 (Firebrand), Sister Amnesia in NUNSENSE (Milwaukee Rep), Babs in MIRACLE (Royal George), Prudie in PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES (Theatre at the Center and Timberlake Playhouse), The Homeless Lady in A NEW BRAIN (Theo Ubique), Lucy in CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Broadway Playhouse) and the Fortune Teller in SIDESHOW (Porchlight).
You may also have seen Veronica in such films as BATMAN RETURNS, JUNIOR, MATILDA, BIG FISH, and even as the voice of the Lorax in THE LORAX. She has also been critically acclaimed for her work as Louie De Palma in the television series TAXI, and she currently plays Frank Reynolds in IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA. Ope, this is the bio for Veronica’s favorite actor Danny DeVito. Merry Christmas, everyone! XOXO
Jenna Schoppeshe/her
Understudy, Cindy Lou Who
Previous performance credits include ANYTHING GOES, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, END OF THE RAINBOW and DO RE MI (Porchlight Music Theatre). Directing credits: JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Clinton Showboat). Choreography credits: ADDAMS FAMILY and ROCK OF AGES (Clinton Showboat), 9 TO 5 (Metropolis Performing Arts Center), SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Theo), THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL (Kokandy Productions), and YANK: A WW2 LOVE STORY (Pride Arts; Jeff Award – Best Choreography). Happy Holidays!
Christopher Pazdernikany
Director
Christopher Pazdernik is a Jeff Award-winning director and producer who has been working in Chicago and across the Midwest since 2007. Described as having “a near encyclopedic knowledge of musicals,” in 2024 they were named to NewCity Stage’s The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago. Additionally, Christopher has held staff positions at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Porchlight Music Theatre, Refuge Theatre Project, and most recently, Producing Director at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater. An openly HIV+ artist, Christopher is also active in AIDS advocacy work, both producing the annual benefit concert BELTING FOR LIFE and leading a team at AIDS Run/Walk Chicago for the past decade. He is currently the Managing Director at Season of Concern and serves on the Artistic Council of the Sarah Siddons Society.
Angela Weber Millershe/her
Scenic Designer
Angela Weber Miller is excited to be returning to Mt. Crumpit. Recent productions include CINDERELLA (Paramount Theater), SISTER ACT (Mercury Theater), and THE JIGSAW BRIDE at First Folio Theater, where she is an artistic associate and has designed many sets. Shows include THE SECRET COUNCIL and EMMA at First Folio, THE 2022 BAR SHOW for the Chicago Bar Association, WOMEN OF SOUL at The Mercury Theater, and STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Drury Lane Theater. Angie has been nominated for some Jeff Awards, won two, is the General Manager at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists 829. www.angelawebermiller.com
Uriel Gómezhe/him
Costume Designer
AT HOME WHAT HOWLS, I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER (Steppenwolf Theatre); RUST, LAYALINA (Goodman Theatre); RECIPE FOR DISASTER, BOYS IN THE BAND (Windy City Playhouse); HEAD OVER HEELS (Kokandy Productions); THE MADRES (ALTA Award), THE WOLF AT THE END OF THE BLOCK, PARACHUTE MEN (Teatro Vista); MIKE PENCE SEX DREAM, REFRIGERATOR, DONTRELL WHO KISSED THE SEA (First Floor Theatre). 3Arts Make A Wave Award Recipient; Jeff Nominated designer, an ALTA Award Recipient, Resident Designer & Costume Shop Supervisor at Allegheny College and an Artistic Associate with Teatro Vista. For more information & designs please visit ugomez.com @gomezandco
Shelley Strassershe/her
Lighting Designer
Shelley Strasser is delighted to be back designing lights for WHO’S HOLIDAY! Shelley has been the resident lighting designer and ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre since 1993 and designed lights for their 2023 Jeff Award-winning production of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. Shelley serves as the Assistant Cultural Arts Director for Freedom Hall in Park Forest, IL (freedomhall.org). When it’s time to recharge, you can find her leading a fitness class, camping in her teardrop camper, or peacefully crocheting. Special thanks to Ellie Fey – the best assistant LD ever!
Ellie Feyshe/her
Assistant Lighting Designer / Master Electrician
Ellie Fey is a Chicago-based Lighting Designer and Electrician. She graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2023 with a BFA in lighting design and is very excited to be returning to the WHO’S HOLIDAY! team. Some of her design credits include LOBBY HERO (Shattered Globe Theater), URINETOWN, TL;DR and TELL ME ON A SUNDAY (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater), TURN OF THE SCREW (The Music School at DePaul University), SUPERIOR DONUTS, BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK, and WITCH (The Artistic Home), SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM and THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Oil Lamp Theater), FIZZ AND GINGER (Chicago Fringe Opera), MEDEAMEDEAMEDEA (Theatre Evolve), THE COTTAGE (Citadel Theatre). Ellie has received two Jeff Award nominations for outstanding lighting design for her work on LOBBY HERO and WITCH. You can check out her portfolio at www.elliemfeydesigns.com.
Matthew R. Chasehe/him
Sound Designer / Production Manager
THEATER WIT: INANIMATE, WHO’S HOLIDAY!, HOUSEHOLD SPIRITS, THE WHISTLEBLOWER, HURRICANE DIANE & MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY. CHICAGO/PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: INTO AMERICA, GIRLS & BOYS, ASTRONAUT GROUP 1, THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, MARY’S SEACOLE, HEISENBERG (Griffin Theatre Company); THE SECRET GARDEN, NEVER BETTER, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, THE SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE, ASSASSINS, BAKED! A NEW MUSICAL, PASSING STRANGE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA (Theo); SPRING AWAKENING (Porchlight Music Theatre). REGIONAL/SOUND DESIGN: ASSASSINS (Capital City Theater); STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (Meadow Brook Theatre). CHICAGO/SOUND DESIGN: DIANA, TELL ME ON A SUNDAY, THE SECRET GARDEN, NEVER BETTER, THE SONDHEIM TRIBUTE REVUE, ASSASSINS, BAKED: A NEW MUSICAL! (Theo); ROCK OF AGES (Metropolis Performing Arts Centre); FUN HOME, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, ANYTHING GOES, ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME, CABARET, RENT, SPRING AWAKENING (Porchlight Music Theatre); LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, SHREK THE MUSICAL, THE PRODUCERS, PIPPIN (Music Theater Works); WHO’S HOLIDAY (Theater Wit); THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE (Griffin Theatre Company); ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY (Marriott Theatre). www.matthewrchasedesign.com
Lonnae Hickmanshe/her
Properties Designer
Lonnae Hickman is a graduate of DePaul University with a double major in Theatre Arts (BFA) and American Studies. She’s honed her skills in prop design, puppetry, and immersive forms of theatre. She works at Chicago Children’s Theatre as their Props Supervisor, as well as working freelance with companies such as Albany Park Theatre Project, Theo Ubique, Timeline Theatre with Broadway in Chicago, Northlight Theatre, Teatro Vista and many more. Lonnae also is an adjunct faculty at University of Chicago – IL, where she works designing on shows and mentoring students on props and collaboration.
Noelle Harrisonshe/her
Audience Design Manager
Theater Wit’s friendly Audience Design Manager and meanest House Manager, Noelle is an arts administrator from California. She likes your governor better. She has been theatremaking with houses throughout Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area for almost all of the years. She has a lot of opinions about Jason Robert Brown, most of which are angry. Come see her sing with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus this Christmas, she’ll be the one not named “Steve”, or some variation thereof.
Wendye Clarendonshe/her
Production Stage Manager
Wendye’s extremely Happy to Return to the Trailer Park for Another Year… Enjoying all of the New Nuances & Glorious Staff Members that make This Event Happen! Wishing a Happy Holidays to One & All!! Member AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Represented by Paonessa Talent Agency.
Lucy Elkinshe/her
Assistant Stage Manager / Wardrobe Supervisor
Lucy Elkin is a Chicago-based costume designer and technician who could not be happier to be back on WHO’S HOLIDAY! Costume Design credits include SECRET GARDEN (Theo Ubique), NO WAKE (Third Avenue PlayWorks), and ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL (Uptown Music Theatre Highland Park). Her work as a technician has recently been seen onstage in THE LORD OF THE RINGS (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) and PENELOPIAD (Goodman Theatre). She is the Costume Supervisor at Timeline Theatre Company, where she has worked since 2022. More information about both past and upcoming projects can be found at lucyelkin.squarespace.com.
Nicholas Peebleshe/him
Technical Director
Nicholas Peebles is very excited to return to Theater Wit for this production! He graduated Goshen College in 2017, and spent the following year working first as the Technical Director at Thunder Bay Theater in Alpena, MI (credits include THE ODD COUPLE, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), then as a carpenter and the Technical Director at Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL (credits include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE FULL MONTY, BEEHIVE, and BASKERVILLE). He returned to Chicago as a Technical Director and carpenter in 2018, working at a number of local theaters, including Citadel Theater (THE ROOMMATE, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, and OUTSIDE MULLINGAR), Music Theater Works (CAMELOT, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and AVENUE Q), and Oakton College (DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, SMOKEFALL). In addition to working in theater, Nick also has worked at the Historic Pullman Foundation on the south side of Chicago as an exhibit installer and Living Works in Rogers Park as a carpenter. He also has taught Tae Kwon Do for Connelly’s Academy of Martial Arts at several Chicagoland public and private schools for over fifteen years. Nick would like to thank his wife and his parents for their consistent love and support over the years – he is lucky and grateful to have them in his life.
Arthur Karsonhe/him
Scenic Charge
Arthur Karson is a writer, director, and scenic artist originally from Ohio. This is his second time mounting WHO’S HOLIDAY! for Theater Wit, and first time as the scenic charge artist. He currently works full time at Northbrook Theater as the scenic charge artist, as well as various contracts around the city.