Emily (Marini) Aziza (Harpist) is originally from Lancaster and has made her upbringing in harp music into her professional career for the past 15 years. As the youngest daughter of the Marini family of New Holland, Pennsylvania, she was raised in musical performance since the age of five and in later years branched into other musical avenues with local theater companies, concerts, and solo performances for weddings, funerals, shows, banquets, and other public and private events. Her family has made their livelihood for the past 30 years in handcrafting folk harps and shipping them all over the world. Emily now resides in the outskirts of Lancaster with her husband and 3 children where she hopes to continue expanding her musical knowledge, skills, and repertoire and to bless those around her while doing so.

Brittany Adair Beitzel (Caroler 1) is thrilled to be on stage this year with Servant Stage Company, performing in such a beautiful adaptation of one of her favorite Christmas stories!! She's been seen around Lancaster for the past twelve years on various stages, including 10 seasons at Sight and Sound Theatres, Servant Stage Company, Piercing Word and Prima Theatre Company. She feels so blessed for each opportunity she gets to do what she truly loves. Right now her primary role is being Mama to her precious son Dawson, and she can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus with him and her husband, Aaron! John 8:36.

Cameryn Deibler (Child 2) is excited to be returning for her 2nd show with Servant Stage. She is in 6th grade and attends the Center for Performing and Fine Arts: PA Leadership Charter School. Some of her favorite credits include Matilda (Kids Ensemble/Hortensia, Gretna Theatre), Fun Home (Small Alison, Milburn Stone Theatre), Tuck Everlasting (Winnie Foster, Street Lamp Productions), Matilda, Jr. (Lavender, Servant Stage), Super Happy Awesome News (Dylan, Red Accordion Studios), and Mary Poppins, Jr. (Ensemble, Ephrata Performing Arts Center). Cameryn studies ballet, pointe, jazz and tap and recently performed in Carnival of the Animals with Cobalt Dance Company. She would like to thank Wally and everyone at Servant Stage for this opportunity and Miss Jen, Bella, Willow, Caleb, and Will for their support and guidance.

Hayley England-Yawney (Caroler 2) is beyond excited to be back at Servant Stage for their production of A Christmas Carol. She was last seen in Servant Stage’s Newsies (Nun, Bowery Beauty, U/S Secretary Hannah) this past summer. A native of Cecil County, Maryland, Hayley has been involved with many different theatres and performance troupes since early high school, and went on to graduate from the Sight & Sound Conservatory in 2019. Favorite credits include Mary Poppins (Featured Dance Ensemble, Milburn Stone Theatre), The Little Mermaid Ballet (Swing, Cecil Dance Theatre), and Miracle of Christmas (Ensemble/Swing, Sight & Sound Theatres). A huge "thank you" to Wally and the creative team for this opportunity; and a "Merry Christmas" to all!

Silas Frank (Child 1) he/him is thrilled to join the cast of A Christmas Carol with Servant Stage. His favorite recent roles include Tommy Boy in Servant Stage’s production of Newsies, Young Charlie (U/S) in the Fulton Theatre’s production of Kinky Boots, and Kurt vonTrapp (U/S) in the Fulton Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music. A Lancaster County native and a 7th grader at Manor Middle School, Silas loves to play the violin and piano. Silas would like to thank his family, his friends, and Servant Stage for this opportunity!

Ethan Goss (Caroler 3) is thrilled to be appearing in Servant Stage Company’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Fred has always been a dream role and this Dickens story has been near to Ethan’s heart for as long as he can remember. Favorite past shows include WEST SIDE STORY (Tony) at Dreamwrights Center for Community Arts, INTO THE WOODS (Narrator/Mysterious Man) at LBC, and THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Jerry Allison/Drummer) at The Belmont Theater. Ethan is a junior in the Musical Theatre program at Lancaster Bible College. Many thanks to Wally and the amazing production team for this opportunity. Finally, Ethan is grateful to his family, who are always supportive of his endeavors. Soli Deo Gloria!

Derek Harris (Child 1) is excited to have landed a spot in A CHRISTMAS CAROL! He is currently 12 years old and is in 7th grade at Centerville Middle School. He has enjoyed his roles as Chip in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Hempfield High School), Harry Finfer in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Dutch Apple), and Ensemble in NEWSIES (Servant Stage). He has loved doing the Servant Stage summer camps and has recently been given the roles of the Duke of Weselton in FROZEN JR. and Banzai in LION KING JR. First and foremost, Derek would like to thank God for His unfailing love, and thank his amazing family for all the love and support they provide for him. He would also like to thank Wally Calderon, Johnathan Bauer, and everyone at Servant Stage for all of the help, care, opportunities, and confidence that they have given him! Merry Christmas Everyone!

Caleb Heckman (Caroler 4) is extraordinarily excited to be able to take another stab at this incredible version of an incredible story, after having played the same roles in 2018! Most recently seen onstage as part of the chorus in Amazing Grace last year, he has also been onstage in The Music Man, and Titanic, as well as several others. He has also had the opportunity to help out quite a bit offstage as well, as Music Director and Pit Conductor for both Ragtime and Daddy Long Legs, an accompanist for several shows, and as music director for many of the summer camp shows. When not on stage, Caleb is a private piano and voice teacher, choir director, acting teacher, and accompanist. Much thanks to the Servant Stage family!

Duane Hespell (Scrooge) - This is Duane’s second go ‘round as the endearing curmudgeon. Previous, more light-hearted, appearances with Servant Stage include roles in Amazing Grace, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Importance of Being Ernest and The Old Time Gospel Radio Hour Christmas Show.

“The shadows of things that would have been may be dispelled.”

May each of us have the heart and courage to step out of our shadows and to embrace this bright and wondrous life in each of it’s moments; may we realize in the midst of life’s challenges that we always have the “hope” and “chance” to discover life's joys. Merry Christmas!

Anabelle Hershey (Child 2) is super excited about being a part of A Christmas Carol. She has recently been seen in her middle school’s production of HURRICANE SMITH AND THE GARDEN OF THE GOLDEN MONKEY (Linda Zest), Piercing Word’s CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE AGES (Child), SSC’s GTK ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Ensemble), and Servant Stage’s YOUTH COMPANY. When she’s not on stage, Anabelle enjoys sewing, writing, and being a part of both the field hockey and swim teams. She would like to thank the Servant Stage team for this awesome opportunity, her friends/family for their support and her Savior Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 29:11

Brodie Kennedy (Child 3) is 11 years old, in 6th Grade and lives in Lancaster with his family. He previously played the role of “Bruce” in MATILDA Jr., “Les” in NEWSIES and “Young Charlie” in KINKY BOOKS. Brodie’s love for theater shines bright when he’s on stage. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball, vacationing and spending time with his family. He’s very excited to be a part of another Servant Stage show!

Tony Marini (Cellist) grew up in a homeschool family performing music with his siblings and working with his dad and brothers in their family business, MariniMadeHarps. He has enjoyed playing music with family and friends occasionally for weddings, banquets, and Christmas concerts, and is happy to have the opportunity to perform music alongside his sister Emily for A Christmas Carol.

Brad Myer (Caroler 4) is very excited to return to Servant Stage for his third production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Former Servant Stage credits include DADDY LONG LEGS (u/s Jervis Pendleton), THE MUSIC MAN (Tommy Djilas), TITANIC (Ensemble) and more! Other recent credits include JERSEY BOYS (Swing), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Male 1) and SHREK (Pinocchio) at The Fulton Theatre, INTO THE WOODS (The Baker) at Lancaster Bible College, and THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE (Peter) with Reverie Actors Co. Thanks to Wally and the Servant Stage team for this opportunity and to his family and friends for their constant support. John 16:33 IG: @brad.myer

Nolen Petrosky (Caroler 3) is, as always, glad to be returning to Servant Stage for this wonderful adaptation of the Dickens classic. Nolen has had the privilege of appearing in several Servant Stage shows, such as OLD TIME GOSPEL RADIO HOUR (2021), AMAZING GRACE, JOY TO THE WORLD (2021), LIFT EV’RY VOICE, NEWSIES (Race, U/S Jack Kelly), and most recently RAGTIME (Harry Houdini, U/S Younger Brother). A few other favorite credits include THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Buddy Holly/Lead Guitar), THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Percy Jackson), and NEWSIES (Crutchie), for which he was honored with the 2019 Hershey Theatre Apollo Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. A thank extended to the wonderful cast and crew of this production, Nolen’s parents for their endless support, his brother Callaghan for always having his six and wise girl for accompanying him on every adventure. Happy holidays!

Lucas Phongxaysanith (Child 3) is so excited to be performing in A Christmas Carol! He has loved watching live shows and performing for as long as he can remember. He has performed in Servant Stage productions of Aladdin Jr., Matilda Jr., and Lion King Jr., as well as The Emperor's New Clothes at Brownstown Elementary. His favorite role was little Simba in Lion King Jr. He has also participated in the Mennonite Children's Choir and has enjoyed singing in Created to Praise children's choir at his church. Currently, he is involved in his youth group at Lancaster Evangelical Free church. He lives with his mom, dad, younger sister, older brother and his amazing dog, Oreo. When he is not acting you'll see him on the soccer field, the basketball court, and swimming on the swim team. Lucas is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this show - his first full length production!

Lauren Ritter (Caroler 2) is excited to make her Servant Stage debut! She has performed at regional and community theatres throughout central PA and SC including The Fulton Theatre, Dutch Apple, Wolfe Street Theatre, and Gretna Theatre. Favorite credits include: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Millie), AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (Vera), HAIRSPRAY (Penny), ROCKY HORROR (Janet), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Emma), ANYTHING GOES (Hope), AN EDUCATION (World Premiere, Jenny), and THE MIRACLE WORKER (Anne). Film: Reminisce (Edna), Scared Stupid (Beth), and Paper Roses (Angelica). Lauren also got to make magic as a performer in Walt Disney World. Thank you to Wally for the opportunity! Thank you also to Scott Flaherty, Ben, the family and God!

Lauren Schaeffer (Caroler 1) cannot wait to share this timeless, beautiful rendition of A Christmas Carol with you! Past credits include Servant Stage's Titanic (Caroline Neville), The Music Man (Ensemble), and A Christmas Carol (Caroler 1, 2018); Fulton Theatre's Hunchback of Notre Dame (Choral Member); Cavod Theatre's Secret Garden (Martha), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Miracle on 34th Street (Doris Walker), Singin' in the Rain (Dora Bailey), and A Tale of Two Cities (Mrs. Cruncher); Reji Woods Productions' Portrait of a Lady (Barbra Streisand), Golden Age of Broadway, and Let's Duet. Lauren is ever so grateful to her husband, JT and daughter, Jovia for their sacrifice in letting "mama" have fun performing again, and to YOU, for supporting live theatre!

Mary-Kate Spring Lee (Harpist) is an award-winning folk harpist from Hummelstown, PA. In addition to her numerous solo performances, Lee plays harp and concertina in the Celtic Folk band Seasons, the Irish trio Cas Ceol, and in the harp and cello duo Regale at the PA Renaissance Faire. Lee has won the gold medal for Irish music in the Mid-Atlantic Fleadh, and has competed twice internationally on the harp in Ireland. Lee was recently awarded a Master/Apprenticeship Grant from PA Council on the Arts and is studying with internationally acclaimed harpist Grainne Hambly in the hope of fostering further Irish music performance in the midstate. With multiple solo albums as well as band recordings, Lee also has composed original music for theatrical productions including “The Water Engine” and “Playboy of the Western World.” Lee would like to thank Faris, Jude, Eilish for all their love and support! www.marykatespring.com, www.facebook.com/marykatespring.