Special Thanks to Carson Faculty Jason Stanley, Vincent Connolly, Caleb Helms, and Angelo DelliSanti for their participation in our show!

Bayley Atkinson (Ensemble)
Junior
Bayley is a junior at Carson High School. White Christmas is her first Musical and she is super excited! She would like to thank her mom and Maw-Maw, the cast and crew, Mr. Reynolds , Ms.Glass, Mr. Street and Mrs.Wyatt. Bayley would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!  


Trustan Belton (Ensemble)
Freshman
Trustan Belton is a freshman who will be making his theater debut as a member of the Ensemble. He plans to audition for more carson shows. He enjoys playing football and writing music in his spare time. He looks forward to his first show as a cougar and hopes you all enjoy.


Ryan Bobbitt (Mr. Snoring Man)
Senior
Ryan is just that guy who loves music and acting and aspires to be a musician and voice actor.


Lily Boovy (Ensemble)
Freshman
Lily Boovy is a freshman here at Carson. This is her first production with the school and she is a choral lead. Lily is so excited to be apart of this musical because she loves singing and her favorite holiday is Christmas!


Katelin Bostian (Ensemble)
Freshman
Katelin Bostian is a hard worker that is currently a freshman. She does Travel League Bowling and loves to be active but also have time to curl up with a book. This is her first musical with Carson and hopefully not her last. She loves to act and is a very creative person with an interesting personality. 


Molly Bourque (Ensemble)
Junior
Molly is a junior here at Carson High, making her carson theatre debut! She has been performing since she was 10 years old, and wants to continue to do theatre through college as well. When she's not being crazy on stage, she loves to sleep, binge on Netflix, and make various trips to Cookout. Her inspiration is her cat, muffins, and her husband, Leonardo DiCaprio. 


Rileah Byrd (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Rileah Byrd is a freshman at Carson high school. "White Christmas" is her first production. She hopes to learn some great things from being in this amazing play.

Braydon Campola (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Braydon Campola is a Freshman at Carson High School. This is his first Carson performance. He enjoys nice long walks on the beach. He hopes to be in many more Carson performances.


Riley Campola (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
Riley Campola is a junior at Carson High School. He usually enjoys doing accents and impressions, writing, or other similar things to pass the time. He love ocean life and aspires to go into a career of Marine Biology when he is finished with school.


Ellie Collet (ENSEMBLE)
Senior
This is Ellie's third and last musical here at Carson. She would like to thank her dog, Kalie, and cat, Guinevere, for always being there for her. Oh, and her family as well. She would also like to give a special shoutout to Doc Roe for being her hero. Merry Christmas and enjoy the show! 



Alison Collins (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
This is Alison's third performance at Carson but her first Christmas musical. Working on a Christmas musical has been so exciting and there have been so many new experiences with a new musical. She can't wait until next years musical to see what Carson's Theatre Department has in store. 


Paige Eagle (SEAMSTRESS)
Junior
​Paige is a Junior and is ECSTATIC to be apart of her 5th production here at Carson! Besides wearing her trademarked fun bun and making puns, Paige enjoys watching Criminal Minds, shopping at Anna Craig Boutique, and dreaming about becoming president one day. Paige is very thankful to have been apart of yet another successful theatrical performance at Carson and looks forward to the next one! Special shoutout to Shea Hardman for continuing the tradition of writing Paige's bio. 


Jonah Evans (???)
Junior
Jonah Evans is not in this show.


Kaelee Franklin (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER)
Senior
This is Kaelee's last musical here at Carson High School. She has done a total of seven shows, including this one. She thanks her family and her boyfriend Kody for supporting her throughout the musical process. 


Nancy Gamewell (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Nancy Gamewell is a sophomore here at Carson High School. Playing a choral lead, this is her first production at this school. She loves musicals and playing sports. When she's not on a court or listening to musicals on repeat, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her friends and family.


Leonel Garcia-Aldaco (ENSEMBLE)
Senior
Leonel has acted in his theatre class's plays as classwork. He has helped build the stage for "Shrek" the musical, and helped in the planning of "The Wedding Singer" Stage. Portrayed as R.R. in "A Tuna Christmas". Directed a puppet show called "Cop Thriller" for his theatre class. Likes Superheroes, and would one day love to direct a movie.


Evelyn Gariepy (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
Evelyn is a kid in her junior year, she really loves music and anything that has anything with music involved . She's so excited to be apart Carson's first winter musical! 


Meredith Gaskill (LEAD DANCER)
Freshman
Meredith Gaskill is a freshmen at Carson but is no stranger to the stage. She grew up performing with the Norvell theatre and has been dancing competitively at Center Stage Dance Company since she was 10. Her dream is to one day perform on broadway or become a professional dancer. She would like to thank her family/"fan club" for their willingness to drive her everywhere and for never missing a performance. 


Anna Gobble (SEAMSTRESS ASSISTANT)
Junior
Anna is thrilled to be a part of the musical this year. She would like to thank her friends and family for alway believing in her. Anna enjoys spending with her family.


Ashley Hammond (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Ashley Hammond is a Sophomore here at Jesse Carson High School, her ninth grade year she took her first Theater class and she loved it. She also went and so "The Wedding Singer" the musical that Carson High School did and she loved it. This is Ashley's first Musical Production she is in and she is very Excited to be apart of it and she knows it will be Spectacular!!


Rhiannon Hatfield (WARDROBE)
Senior
Rhiannon has loved theatre for as long as she can remember
this show will be her second carson show she has been a part of and this will definitely not be the last show she's in even though she is graduating.


Malia Hughley (ENSEMBLE) 
Freshman
Malia is a freshman at Carson Highschool. This is her time taking part in any type of play or musical. The thing that sparked her interest in Carson Musicals was when they put on Shrek The Musical. She went and watched the school preform it 2 times then watched it more times that she'd like to admit on Hulu. She loves singing and musicals and is glad she can be a part of her first musical.


Mikayla Jackson (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Mikayla Jackson is a freshman at Carson High School. Along with this being her first year, this is her first production at JCHS. She hopes to act, sing and dance in more Carson musicals. She enjoys singing, dancing, acting, writing and competing in pageants. She looks forward to her future as a Human Rights Journalist. Mikayla loves classical, jazz and original music. She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her and always being there for her.


Ruby Jones (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Rosalee Jones, well known as Ruby, is a sophomore at Jesse C. Carson High School. White Christmas is the first show she has participated in and she is very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. Ruby has always enjoyed the arts, but her love for being involved in the theatre has just recently been sparked when she began taking Drama 1 at the start of the school year. She shows interest in being in more productions and is excited to see what the future holds!


Olivia Kesler (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Olivia Kesler is a freshman at Carson High School. This is her first production and she is extremely excited. In her free time she enjoys singing, playing the guitar/piano, and watching The Flash.


Nathan Kluttz (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
Nathan moved from Rocky Mount, and is a new transfer to Jesse Carson. While he was in Rocky Mount, he was very involved in the theatre programs, and did the musical "Zombie Prom" and the show "Spring Storm". He was welcomed with open arms into Jesse Carson and "White Christmas" will be his first show.


Cheyenne Kober (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Cheyenne Kober is a sophomore here at Jesse Carson High School. She enjoys full out jam sessions with her mom in the car, spending quality time with her family, making friends laugh, and going shopping with her best friends. She is a very busy bee as she is doing competitive dance, cheer, clubs, musicals, and manages to keep her grades up. White Christmas is her first musical ever. Cheyenne always comes to rehearsal with a bright smile as she does love being with her friends and teachers here at Carson. Cheyenne says "The theatre department is like one big family full of laughs and giggles." 


Brad Kuhns (TECH CREW)
Freshman
His favorite thing to do is playing card games. His greatest achievement was being able to get to high school so I could do tech.


Maddie Laity (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Maddie Laity is a sophomore at Jesse C Carson High School. This is her first Carson production but she has previously been in productions at the Norval and Merony theaters. Including: A Thousand Cranes, Magic Tree House (Dinosaurs Before Dark, Les Miserables, Tarzan, Magic Tree House (Knight At Dawn), and Taming Of The Shrew.


Katie Lane (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Katie is a Sophomore participating in her second musical at carson high. Her experience hasn't been one to forget, and will continue to make memories with the best kind of people. She enjoys singing in the school choir, drawing, and participating in after school activities. She loves everything that comes with being in a musical, even if she does have to stay up really late, and hopes to be involved in many more. 


Taylor Lettice (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
Taylor Lettice is a junior at Carson High School. This is her second time being in a show. She loved being in Shrek the musical as a Duloc person. Taylor is so happy to be part of this musical because she loves the movie. Taylor is honored to be one of the many in this wonderful production. 


Brandon Maldonado (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Brandon Maldonado is a freshman at Jesse C. Carson High School and is making his debut in the Carson High School musical, White Christmas. Brandon spends his time riding ATV's and playing soccer. Brandon is very excited to be in "White Christmas" and is glad to be apart of it.


Heather Mauzy (SUSAN WAVERLY)
Sophomore
Heather is a sweet little sheep of a human. She loves singing and dancing. She is passionate about theatre and this is her third musical here at Carson. In her down time she enjoys annoying her sister with her constant vocals. She wishes good tidings and a White Christmas to all. 


Sierra McLellan (TECH CREW)
Senior
"White Christmas" is the second musical Sierra is doing tech for, her first being "The Wedding Singer". When she graduates in the spring, she hopes to go to UNC Wilmington, majoring in Film Studies. Sierra would like to thank her loving family, her 3 dogs, 3 goats, and cat for always loving and supporting her. Thank you for supporting Carson Theatre, and please, enjoy the show!


Brooke Morrison (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Brooke Morrison is her Freshman year at Carson High School. This is her first show with Carson. She hopes to be in many more. She has a passion for music, theatre, and art. She hopes to someday become a special effects makeup artist for Broadway. She is very excited to be a part of this musical and this family of a cast.*


Emma Myers (MICHELLE)
Senior
Emma is a senior here at Carson, White Christmas will be her seventh show. When Emma is not acting and singing she is spending time with her guinea pig Sir Harold Benjamin Myers the First. 'Twas the night before showtime and the stage is set and Emma is ready for this to be the best musical yet. 


Ethan Newcomb (TECH CREW)
Sophomore
His favorite thing to do is to go fishing. He was born in Nashville Tennessee.


Lizzy Phillips (TECH CREW)
Senior
This is Lizzy's third musical and sixth show at JCHS. Lizzy is an actor/techie (maybe the only one) and loves being in the theatre. You can always see Lizzy in the theatre helping out whenever she can. She is so glad you came to see White Christmas! Enjoy the show!!!


Ian Ramirez (SCOOTER)
Junior
Ian is a junior at JCHS, and White Christmas will be his third performance and second musical. He previously appeared in The Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood and wore a dress; and in last years musical The Wedding Singer, he played a very drunk best man (Cheers!). Ian is excited to continue to participate in Carson Theatre!


Jakob Rhinier (JIMMY)
Senior
He is a well driven man, king of procrastination, the laziest hard working fellow you'll ever meet. This is his 4th year in high school but his 3rd year in musical performances.


Ethan Rhodes (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
Ethan is a Junior here at Carson. He has previously been in some of Carson's Theatre productions like Shrek the Musical, Shakespeare in Hollywood, and The Wedding Singer. He hopes his experiences in White Christmas will enhance his abilities of all kinds within the theatre. Not only does he hope to develop his abilities but also his friendships within Carson's great ensemble. Ethan hopes for the audience to have enjoyed the show and the hard work put into it.


Cade Rodgers (SHELDRAKE)
Sophomore
Cade is a sophmore here at Carson high school. He likes dogs, Spongebob and girls. His hobbies include watching Netflix, playing with his wiener dog Scooby, and sleeping. This is his third show at Carson. 


Hannah Saine (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Hannah Saine is a very dedicated student. She loves enjoying sports, but she wouldn't give up a change to sing and dance! This is not her first performance, but it is with Carson, and she is super excited!


Alexa Smith (LEAD DANCER)
Sophomore
Alexa is a sophomore at Carson. She dances at Center Stage Dance Company. She was also in the Wedding Singer last year. 


Jadean Starcher (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Jadean is a Sophomore at Jesse Carson High School. This is her 2nd time in a Carson production, her first was Wedding Singer. She has been in Sussified Christmas Carol, Charlottes Web, Worst Christmas Pageant Ever and worked tech for Tarzan at PPT. She's a full time animal lover. She also really appreciates puns. She Tried acting in a theatre full of farmers. Got mooed off stage..
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Elora Suggs (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Elora is a sophmore at Jesse Carson High. This is her first show at Carson. In her free time she likes to play soccer, sing, and play piano. She is excited to be a part of Carson's first winter musical.


Mikayla Summerall (ENSEMBLE)
Sophomore
Mikayla Summerall is a shopmore at carson high school. This is her first year attending Carson and her first Carson Theater Production! She looks forward to meeting new friends and trying new things.She loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys playing volleyball, singing and eating cheez it's. 


Sydney Taylor (ENSEMBLE)
Junior
This is Sydney's third musical at Carson and her fourth musical in total. She would like to thank everyone that has come to see her in the musical even though she has tried her absolute hardest to hide in the back in each and every scenario possible. Sydney would most like to thank her dog Loki for being her biggest supporter and consistently keeping her happy. 


Hannah Turpin (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Hannah Turpin is in her Freshman year at Carson High School. This is her first show with Carson Theatre. She enjoys running track, taking photography and watching Netflix. She is currently Freshman Class President and Brooke Morrison's favorite blonde of all time. She participates in Student Council, H.O.S.A. club, Theatre, and her KCOG church youth. She hopes to have a future in the Health Care Field as a Pediatric Surgeon.

Alyssa Ward (ENSEMBLE)
Freshman
Currently, Alyssa Ward is a freshman. This is her very first Carson production and hopefully not her last that she will take a part in. Most people that know her would agree that she is dramatic, especially her mother. Her hobbies include obsessing over her phone, corgis, broadway musicals, and band. She is most excited for the future opportunities that Carson drama can offer.

Ayla Williams (MARTHA WATSON)
Junior
Ayla Williams is a Junior here at Carson. She loves theatre with all of her heart and would like to thank each of you for coming to support Carson Theatre! Ayla is super excited to have a White Christmas and Happy Holidays with this amazing cast and crew! Ayla would like to thank her parents, her friends, the cast and crew, and the amazing teachers that believed in us!

Ronnie Williams (SHELDRAKE SECRETARY)
Senior
Ronnie is a senior here at Carson and her time here has been well spent. She’s been in seven show’s all together and is excited to participate in her final musical. She loves the stage and the people on it. When you mention Christmas she jumps a bit. She hopes you have an elfing good Christmas.