Holiday 2016 – Town Hall Arts Center

Get to know Tippa…

December 12, 2016 by Arts135

Tippa Fairbairn cast as Bumpus Hound in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Tippa Fairbairn
DOB: Rude! A lady never reveals her age!
Hometown: Denver Colorado
Education: Sit, Stay, Come @ the University of Dan and Stacie Fairbairn
Day Job: Hunter, bed and couch hogger, expert bunny chaser!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: The start of hunting season! (is that a holiday? I don’t care, I still like it)
Season: Hunting season!
Toy: My brother Bosco! He is always willing to wrestle and I love chewing on his ankles!
Animal: Bunnies!
Beverage: Water! Large bowl please so I can consume almost all of it and as I walk away from the bowl I can drool about half of what I drank across the hard wood floors!
Pastime: Hunting, running around the theater through the aisles during bows, chasing bunnies and did I mention hunting?

THIS OR THAT…
Morning Walk or Afternoon? I tend to wander off and walk myself, so I’m good, thanks!
Dry or Wet Food? Anything really! Preferably human treats from the table! If I stare long enough at a human they are sure to give up their human food! Seriously! It really works!
Ball or Frisbee? Bunny rabbits!
Back or Belly Rub? Belly please! Try to get that spot the makes my leg twitch!

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Hunting!
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? Why would I got to the North Pole? There is no hunting there!
When life hands you lemons? lemons are a horrible treat! Why would anyone give a dog lemons? I expect something better and will not look away until I receive it!
Who is your hero? Elmer Fudd! He hunts wabbits!
What’s your biggest fear? Neglect and lack of table treats!
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? because I’m in it and I’m adorable! Believe me, my older brother and I steal the show every night. And you even get a chance to pet me at the end because I wander around the theater while the cast is singing the final song for the bows!
Any holiday wishes? Nothing really, my life is complete- I get to eat the holiday turkey over and over and over again!

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Get to know Bocso…

December 9, 2016 by Arts135

Bosco Fairbairn cast as Bumpus Hound in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Bosco Fairbairn
DOB: August 6th (12 human years – 84 if you count dog years! Yikes I feel old now!)
Hometown:Denver Colorado
Education: Sit, Stay, Come – University of Dan and Stacie Fairbairn
Day Job: professional napper and expert squirrel chaser

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: I like all days equally, as I am a dog
Season: I like all seasons equally, as I am a dog. I enjoy the outdoors no matter what the crazy Colorado weather has to offer.
Toy: Squirrel please! Fun to chase but rather irritating when they are teasing me from up a tree!
Animal: Do you seriously have to ask me that?
Beverage: Toilet water
Pastime: napping on the couch, wandering away from the dog wrangler backstage and chasing squirrels!

THIS OR THAT…
Morning Walk or Afternoon? Shhhh… Don’t tell my owners that there is an option- I’ve convinced them that both are necessary!
Dry or Wet Food? Food is food, I don’t even care if it is meant for consumption by a living thing or not, just GIVE IT TO ME!!
Ball or Frisbee? Please, I’m too sophisticated for silly toys! Squirrels are free and fun to chase!
Back or Belly Rub? YES PLEASE!!!!!

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Running through the snow and mud and then tracking it through the entire Fairbairn residence multiple times a day!
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? Are there squirrels at the North Pole? I’m pretty sure I would be fine if there were squirrels there!
When life hands you lemons? I eat them, and then sneeze a hundred times because I’m a dog and I don’t like the taste of sour things.
What’s your biggest fear? That all the squirrels in the world were to disappear! I would have nothing to chase! That would be awful!
Who is your hero? My people in my family! They pick up my poop and STILL love me!
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? Because finally a director realized that labs are better than hounds!
Any holiday wishes? Hoping for another bird feeder in the backyard to lure more squirrels for the me to chase!

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Get to know Becca Hyde…

November 16, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Mary Beth in A Christmas Story, the Musical

Becca Hyde as Mary Jane — Becca Hyde as Mary Beth

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Becca Hyde
DOB: 12/01/2001
Hometown: Johnstown, CO
Education: Homeschooled Sophomore
Day Job: Student

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Christmas
Season: Fall
Movie: Lord of the Rings
Musical: Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton
Color: Green
Animal: Cheetah
Book: To Kill A Mockingbird
Band: Don’t have one
Song: Castle by Halsey
Beverage: Apple Cider
Pastime: Volunteering at the Humane Society

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? Sour
Cake or Pie? Pie
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Soup or Salad? Soup
City or Countryside? City
Summer or Winter? Summer
Mountains or Ocean? Mountains

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Decorating the Christmas tree
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? Book and my phone
When life hands you lemons? You make lemonade (duh)
Dream role to perform? Little Red in Into the Woods
Who is your hero? Kristin Chenoweth
What’s your biggest fear? The dark
What inspires you? Learning from the talented people around me
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still in Medical School
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? It is a family friendly holiday treat!
Any holiday wishes? Good health and happiness

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Get to know Keegan Flaugh…

November 15, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as The Old Man in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Keegan Flaugh
DOB: November 19th
Hometown: Cortez, CO
Education: Bachelors – Org Leadership, Colorado State University
Day Job: Mom & Dad said I could be whatever I want when I grow up!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Season: Fall
Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
Musical: Jekyll & Hyde and Forever Plaid and Miss Saigon and Les Mis, etc…
Color: Green
Animal: The Velveteen Princess (my old lady dog)
Book: Ready Player 1
Band: Alice in Chains or The Proclaimers or Kongos, etc…
Song: My Way – Frank Sinatra
Beverage: Old Fashioned
Pastime: Chess

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Uh…yes
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? Sweet and Sour…especially chicken
Cake or Pie? PIE!!!
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Soup or Salad? Salad
City or Countryside? Country
Summer or Winter? Winter
Mountains or Ocean? Mountains

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Not to be cliche, but I LOVE turkey! Roasting/smoking a holiday turkey is one of my favorite traditions. Its especially good the next day with wonderbread and mayo…and chips…and a pickle!
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? Chapstick and my apocalypse survival bag…hopefully I’m already wearing a parka.
When life hands you lemons? Lemon bars are delicious!
Dream role to perform? Javert – Les Mis
Who is your hero? My Mother
What’s your biggest fear? Being stranded at the North Pole without Chapstick…at least now it is!
What inspires you? My kids. Really great harmony. Good friends.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Are you kidding…I can’t even picture next week, much less 10 years.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Sure, I’m on the Facebook. 🙂 (Click Here)
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? Because all the cool kids are seeing it…and its AWESOME!
Any holiday wishes? Peace on Earth and good will toward men…and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. 😉

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Get to know Evan Gibley…

November 14, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Schwartz in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Evan Gibley
DOB: October 30
Hometown: Highlands Ranch
Education: Currently a Freshman at Mountain Vista High School
Day Job: Student

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Christmas!
Season: Fall/Autumn
Movie: Misery
Musical: Hamilton: An American Musical
Color: Mint Green
Animal: Dog
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Band: Queen
Song: The Room Where it Happens from Hamilton
Beverage: S’Mores Frappucino
Pastime: Singing

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? Sweet
Cake or Pie? Pie
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Coke or Pepsi? I don’t like either
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Soup or Salad? Soup (lesser of two evils)
City or Countryside? City
Summer or Winter? Summer
Mountains or Ocean? Ocean

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Driving around to look at Christmas lights with my family
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? Warm clothes and a plane with fuel
When life hands you lemons? You make lemonade
Dream role to perform? Tobias in Sweeney Todd
Who is your hero? People who overcome adversity – everyday heroes
What’s your biggest fear? Looking a fool in front of people you respect
What inspires you? Men who can belt higher than an A4
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully on a stage somewhere!
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? FB: Evan Gibley (Click Here)
Why should we see A Christmas Story, the Musical? It’s a heartwarming yet funny tale that the whole family can enjoy with an incredible score and amazing cast & crew
Any holiday wishes? I hope I survive finals week!

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Get to know Gabriel Morales…

November 11, 2016 by Arts135

Waiter/ Ensemble in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Gabriel Morales
DOB: July 10th
Hometown: I’ve lived here the longest so I guess Denver it is.
Education: Attended Colorado Christian University and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Day Job: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at two local radio stations

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Christmas
Season: Summer
Movie: Clueless
Musical: So many to choose from!
Color: Blue or Red
Animal: Snoopy
Book: “Stranger with My Face” by Lois Duncan or “Salem’s Lot” by Stephen King
Band: Not going to lie, I was totally into early 90’s boy bands
Song: “If It’s Over” by Mariah Carey
Beverage: I love herbal teas or Yerba Matte or Celsius energy drinks (actually any energy drink on two-show days)
Pastime: Hanging out with family and friends

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? I like both
Cake or Pie? Cake
Chocolate or Vanilla? I like both depending on the day
Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
Coffee or Tea? Tea
Soup or Salad? Salad
City or Countryside? The City — I get lost if I have to be in the country (or the suburbs for that matter)
Summer or Winter? Summer
Mountains or Ocean? Ocean!

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Making pancakes for breakfast for the family while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade or Disney’s Christmas Parade on TV
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? The warmest coat I can find and snacks
When life hands you lemons? Be like Beyoncé and make Lemonade
Dream role to perform? So many… I just need a few directors to be brave think outside of traditional casting
Who is your hero? My parents – they definitely taught us the value of hard work
What’s your biggest fear? Any open dance call
What inspires you? Seeing a show by Phamaly Theater Company – their performances are truly inspiring and moving
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully back in California doing shows there as well
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? It’s a really funny show, the kids in it are fantastic and it surprisingly tugs at your heart strings with some of the songs in it. Perfect to get you in the holiday spirit!
Any holiday wishes? Just wishing for good health and lots of love for friends and family

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Get to know Darrow Klein…

November 10, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Esther Jane in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LETS GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Darrow Klein
Dob: 11/03/02
Hometown:Washington, DC
Education: 8th grade at Horizons K-8
Day job: Learning the depths of knowledge in school

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…
Holiday: Halloween
Season: Autumn
Movie: The Harry Potter series
Musical: Finding Neverland (currently. It changes a lot)
Color: Black
Animal: MANATEES!!!
Book: The Percy Jackson series!
Band: Imagin Dragons
Song: really hard to chose but probably, I’m alive from Next to Normal (at least currently my favorite. This also changes)
Beverage: Mint chocolate chip milkshake
Pastime: hanging out with my friends

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate
Dogs or cats? Dogs (although I’m allergic to both)
Sweet or Sour? Sour
Cake or Pie? Pie
Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Coffee or Tea? I like them both equally. It depends on my mood.
Soup or Salad? Soup
City or Countryside? City
Summer or Winter? Summer (I get to go to spend my summers at Interlochen School for the Performing Arts. My favorite place in the world)
Mountains or Ocean? Ocean!

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Picking pumpkins from the pumpkin patch for Halloween with my family.
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? A really warm jacket and my phone
When life hands you lemons? Through them back at life and make your own fate
Dream role to perform? There’s so many! Top would probably be Eponine in Les Mes
Who is your hero? Probably The Dali Lama
What’s your biggest fear? My ladder going up to my loft bed (sounds silly but it’s terrifying)
What inspires you? That the world still spins round and round every day no matter what happens on it.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully at a good college working towards a degree in Musical Theater and Marine biology
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? My Twitter is: @darrow_klein my Instagram is: @darrowklein
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? It’s a family show that has something for every age, gender and religion. You will get a kick out of it. What a great way to spend time with your family and friends!
Any holiday wishes? I wish that people all around the world have a happy healthy peaceful loving holiday season.

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Get to know Lorenzo Giovanetti…

November 9, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Randy Parker in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TOT KNOW YOU…
Name:Lorenzo Giovanetti
DOB:03-08-2005
Hometown:Denver
Education: 6th Grade Kendricks Lake
Day Job: Gifted and Talented Student

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Christmas because it is Jesus’s birthday and we get presents.
Season: Summer my sister is home from college and there is no school!
Movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Musical: Newsie’s
Color: Aqua Marine
Animal: dog
Book: Harry Potter 4
Band: Van Halen
Song: Eruption
Beverage: Root Beer
Pastime: soccer

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Eggnog
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? Sweet
Cake or Pie? pie
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Coke or Pepsi? pepsi
Coffee or Tea? tea
Soup or Salad? soup
City or Countryside? county
Summer or Winter? summer
Mountains or Ocean? ocean

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? opening presents on Christmas morning at my Grandmas with her sticky buns, all of us in our Christmas pj’s
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? pick ax and snowmobile
When life hands you lemons? take the lemons and squeeze them back into life’s face.
Dream role to perform? Jean Valjean in Les Miserables
Who is your hero? Messi
What’s your biggest fear? to be alone
What inspires you? My sister Maria
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Studying at a college that supports, theater, voice, academics and sports.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? twitter @Lorenzogio05
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? because it is loaded with a talented cast, it will be funny and will be loads of fun for the entire family
Any holiday wishes? Good Pokemon Cards and time with my family

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Get to know Sydney Fairbairn…

November 8, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Syd in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Sydney Fairbairn
DOB: July 5, 2002
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Education: Freshman at Cherry Creek High School
Day Job: Student, and Professional Teenager

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: CHRISTMASSSS
Season: FALL AND WINTER AND SUMMER AND SPRING (I live in Colorado what do you think).
Movie: Teen Beach Movie, High School Musical, Mean Girls, shall I go on?
Musical: Next to Normal, Shrek, and Wicked. I really love all musicals.
Color: Blue!!!!
Animal: Dog.
Book: Wonder
Band: I don’t have one.
Song: We are Young by 30H!3 and Don’t Rain on my Parade from Funny Girl.
Beverage: BOYLAN CREME SODA FROM MODERN MARKET IS THE BEST!!!!
Pastime: THEATRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Do you even have to ask? HOT COCOA (is that how you spell it???)
Dogs or cats? Dogs (apologies to my cat).
Sweet or Sour? Both. I’m a teenager. I love food.
Cake or Pie? Both. I’m a teenager. I love food.
Chocolate or Vanilla? Both. I’m a teenager. I love food.
Coke or Pepsi? Ummmm….. BOYLAN CREME SODA FROM MODERN MARKET
Coffee or Tea? Iced vanilla latte and an iced green tea, por favor.
Soup or Salad? HAHAHA WHO LIKES SALAD LOLOLOLOL
City or Countryside? Both! I’m a teenager. I can’t make up my mind.
Summer or Winter? Both! I’m a teenager. I can’t make up my mind.
Mountains or Ocean? Both! I’m a teenager. I can’t make up my mind.

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? My whole family spending Christmas morning together at our Papa’s.
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? A ticket to ride on Santa’s sleigh (my ride home) and a polar bear suit so I can possibly be adopted by a polar bear.
When life hands you lemons? No problemo! Put some sugar on the lemon and eat it! (It is actually really good)!
Dream role to perform? Elle in Legally Blonde and/or Glinda in Wicked.
Who is your hero? All the doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital. They saved my life and so many other kids’ lives.
What’s your biggest fear? Losing my family.
What inspires you? Theatre. As well as anyone who follows and succeeds in their dream.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully in New York on Broadway. Honestly, just doing theatre with a dog would be good.
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? Ask my parents on that one.
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? It truly captures the moments that define families. It warms your heart and puts you in the holiday spirit!
Any holiday wishes? I’m extremely fortunate and have everything I need. I have a wonderful family and a happy life. I hope that everyone gets what they need to be happy this holiday season.

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Get to know Nate Patrick Siebert…

November 7, 2016 by Arts135

Cast as Flick in A Christmas Story, the Musical

LET’S GET TO KNOW YOU…
Name: Nate Patrick Siebert
DOB: June 2005
Hometown: St Louis
Education: Parker Performing Arts School, 6th grade
Day Job: homework slave

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE…?
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Season: Summer
Movie: Harry Potter
Musical: Newsies
Color: grey
Animal: snake
Book: Harry Potter Deathly Hollows
Band: Beatles
Song: Can’t Stop the Feeling
Beverage: Fanta orange
Pastime: Minecraft

THIS OR THAT…
Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate
Dogs or cats? Dogs
Sweet or Sour? Sour
Cake or Pie? Cake
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
Coffee or Tea? Neither
Soup or Salad? Salad
City or Countryside? City
Summer or Winter? Summer
Mountains or Ocean? Mountains

ANSWER ME THIS…
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Monkey bread on Christmas morning
You are stranded at the North Pole, what two items do you bring? iPad and best friend
Dream role to perform? Jack in Newsies
Who is your hero? My mom
What’s your biggest fear? Squirrels
What inspires you? Outcomes
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Bachelors degree in math and performing somewhere
Can we follow you? FB? Twitter? Instagram? I’m 11 and not allowed yet
Why should we see A Christmas Story The Musical? It’s hilarious
Any holiday wishes? For a girl at school (Megan) to like me

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