Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
November 21 - December 21
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn't the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim's luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim's best friend Ted tries to lure Linda to Hollywood to be his new dance partner, will Jim be able to salvage his latest chance at love?
Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "Steppin' Out With My Baby," "Heat Wave," "White Christmas," "Be Careful, It's My Heart," "Cheek to Cheek," "Shaking the Blues Away" and many more!This year-round romance is sure to delight audiences!
IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
CAST
AUSTIN RUSSELL (Jim Hardy)
Austin Michael Russell (he/him) is a Director, Actor, Writer, and Fight Choreographer — as well as an alum of the Univ. of Memphis! He has performed all around the USA professionally, from California to Mississippi, and is so excited to call Hillsboro, IN his new home. As the new Director of Education, he hopes to see each and every one of you in our Youth (AND SOON ADULT) Workshops coming soon.
NOAH JOHNSON (Ted Hanover)
Noah Johnson is excited to be returning to The Harmony Theater! Noah is a professional actor/singer/director/playwright originally from the eastern shore of Maryland. He has performed all over the country in over half of the 50 states! Some of his favorite performance credits include: Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL, Trotter in THE MOUSETRAP, and Watson in BASKERVILLE. As an award-winning director and playwright, he has worked on numerous productions, including directing the revival tour of SUPER by Mandy Moss. You may have caught him earlier this season as Charlie Brown in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN or as a dancing cowboy in OKLAHOMA!, or most recently, Philip Lombard in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. He has also shared the stage with stars such as Beth Leavel, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Emily Skinner in a charity event called Broadway Comes to Greeneville, to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Noah would like to thank his mom Glenda in addition to his partner Sophia, his friend Austin, Kate, Charles, The Harmony Theater cast and crew, and all his friends for their constant support. You can follow Noah on Instagram: @noahmjohnson1
SAMANTHA BAGDON (Linda Mason)
Now based in NYC, Samantha grew up in New Hampshire where she received her B.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from Plymouth State University. Previous appearances at Myers/Harmony: OUR TOWN, A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, CINDERELLA, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET,CHARLOTTE’S WEB and AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. Regional credits include: HAIRSPRAY, SHREK THE MUSICAL, INTO THE WOODS, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE. Enjoy the show!
DRAE BELLER (Lila Dixon)
DRae Beller is excited to be back in her hometown after a year spent in Branson, Missouri. You may have seen her previously as Liesl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or Junie B. Jones in JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL. She would like to thank her friends and family for their everlasting love and support, and her Fiancé, Tyler, for all that he does. Enjoy the show!
SUSAN SMITH (Louise Badger)
Susan is delighted to return to the Harmony stage after a delightful run as Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA! She has spent most of her life onstage starring as Bossy Betty at age 6 and graduating to Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ to Mrs. Anna in THE KING AND I to Reverend Mother in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. When not onstage, she worked as a CPA and corporate Financial Controller and raised two sons with her husband of 44 years. She is an avid supporter of the arts and has served on the boards of various local organizations growing theater programs and creating some enduring events such as The Carmel International Arts Festival.
BRETT FREDERICKSON (Danny)
Bio coming soon!
GABE REYNOLDS (Charlie Winslow)
Gabe is 14 years old and attends Brownsburg Schools. His favorite roles include: Wizard in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (The Biz Theatrical Productions); Augustus Gloop in WILLY WONKA (Hendricks Civic Theater); Lollipop Guild/Flying Monkey- THE WIZARD OF OZ (Beef & Boards), amongst many other roles. Gabe also enjoys show choir, tap classes and gaming. He would like to thank his family for their full support in all his experiences!
KYLE HOLCOMB (Ensemble; Jim Hardy u/s)
Kyle is happy to be back at The Harmony after appearing as Curly in OKLAHOMA! this past summer. Originally from Houston, Texas, he graduated from Catholic University in Washington DC last year with a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre. REGIONAL: MAN OF LA MANCHA (Captain/Guitarist) at Priscilla Beach Theatre in Massachusetts, ANASTASIA (Tsar/Count Ipolitov) and THE MUSIC MAN (Olin Britt) at The Round Barn Theatre in Indiana, JERSEY BOYS (Hank/Ensemble) at Cumberland Theatre in Maryland, THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Franz), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Gangster 2), THE SECRET GARDEN, and CINDERELLA at Leavenworth Summer Theatre in Washington State. CUA: ORDINARY DAYS (Jason), GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES (Doug), SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER (Dr. Sugar). For Abuela. www.kylemholcomb.com @kylemholcomb
JACK JONES (Ensemble; Ted Hanover u/s)
Jack is thrilled to be making his Indiana theater debut in HOLIDAY INN! A Nashville native now based in Chicago, Jack graduated in May of this year from Roosevelt University with a BFA in Musical Theater, and he's raring to get back on the stage. When not performing, Jack loves seeing movies, writing with friends, and playing too many video games. Some of his favorite recent credits include: Shakespeare in SOMETHING ROTTEN!, J. Bowden Hapgood in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, Princeton in AVENUE Q and Bob Baker in WONDERFUL TOWN. He'd like to give a major thanks to his family for their never-ending love and support, and his roommates for their constant joy and inspiration. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show! ig: @jackpaul_jones website: jackpauljones.com
KATE MOBLEY (Ensemble; Linda Mason u/s)
Kate is beyond excited to be returning to The Harmony Theater after her debut this summer in OKLAHOMA! A Florida native, Kate has been seen in a variety of regional productions: Natalie in ALL SHOOK UP and Angie in THE PROM. She would like to extend her love and gratitude to her family and friends for their overwhelming support and dedicate her performance to her heavenly grandmother. @katemobleyt on Instagram
SOPHIA KILBURG (Ensemble; Lila Dixon u/s)
Sophia Kilburg is thrilled to return to the Harmony stage! You may have seen her in OKLAHOMA! this summer. Other favorite credits include: CHICAGO, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, JERSEY BOYS, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, WHITE CHRISTMAS, and SEUSSICAL at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Four Corners Musical Theater Co., Scout Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Mockingbird On Main, and Kathy Selden in SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at Quad City Music Guild. Originally from Davenport, Iowa, Sophia graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Theatre Arts and English. She teaches at Keynotes Vocal Studio, and is a freelance director/choreographer in the Quad City area. She would like to thank her family, her friends, and her partner Noah for their support! @sophiakilburg
DON HART (Ensemble)
Don Hart is pleased to perform in another holiday show at this theater. Don was last seen as General MacKenzie in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE! Other favorite roles include Samuel in PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Eddie in PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, Gunner Johnson in DON’T HUG ME and Noah in both TWO BY TWO and THE ARK.
HALEY IVERSON (Ensemble; Backstage Manager)
Haley Iverson has plenty to be thankful for this holiday season at the Harmony! She is thrilled to help close out the season and to perform in HOLIDAY INN a second time around. Haley is from Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from The Warren County Career Center for welding. She was a TIG welder for General Electric Aviation before deciding to pursue theatre full time. Recent credits include Vera Claythorne in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, Slim in OKLAHOMA! Pattie in BEEHIVE THE 60’S MUSICAL, Francine Valli in JERSEY BOYS, and Wilbur in CHARLOTTE’S WEB.
LILLIAN LESLIE (Ensemble; Production Assistant)
Lillian Leslie is a singer, dancer, actress and choreographer from Indianapolis, Indiana. Lillian began her training at The Dance Company, Indianapolis at the age of four. She has choreographed for show choir, as well as two musicals, MY FAIR LADY and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. She is a recent graduate at Ball State University, earning her degree in Musical Theatre. Lillian’s notable performances are seen at Ball State University in her role as Clara in THE NUTCRACKER, Bridget in BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, and Frenchie in CABARET.
ALEXIA DANIELS (Ensemble; Choreographer, Dance Captain)
Alexia is very excited to be returning to the harmony theater after playing the Goose/Fair Announcer in CHARLOTTE’S WEB and Ike Skidmore in OKLAHOMA!. She is a graduate of NKU with a B.F.A. in Acting. Some of her credits include dance captain/featured ensemble in AMERICAN IDIOT, Shellhammer in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, ensemble/ dance captain in RENT and the Wardrobe in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. She would like to thank her mom and dad for always being supportive and Louise for helping her take this grand adventure. She hopes you have a beautiful day!
PRODUCTION STAFF
KATE WALKER (Director)
Kate is happy to be back in Hillsboro at The Harmony Theater and is honored to collaborate with this talented team and our amazing performers to bring joy, laughter (and sometimes a few tears) to each audience member! She has directed/choreographed numerous productions- at Harmony and in central Indiana. Some directing favorites include INTO THE WOODS, CHILDREN OF EDEN, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CABARET, A CHORUS LINE, ANYTHING GOES, THE 39 STEPS and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. She is a proud Ball State Theatre graduate – and thanks her family, especially husband Rick, for their love and never-ending support; she also thanks each of you for supporting live theatre in Central Indiana. Enjoy the show!
TERESA ROSS (Music Director)
Teresa is grateful to be performing in her fourth season at The Harmony Theater (formerly Myers Dinner Theatre). Previous roles include: Jack’s Mother in INTO THE WOODS; Stepmother in CINDERELLA; Esther in TWO BY TWO; Clairee in STEEL MAGNOLIAS; Reverend Mother in NUNSENSE 2; Clara in DON’T HUG ME. Teresa earned music education degrees from Indiana University (B.M.E.) and Indiana State University (M.M.E.). Retired from teaching music and drama in Indiana and Illinois, Teresa teaches private music lessons, writes songs and devotionals, and volunteers at the horse camp at Hanging Rock Christian Camp. Teresa sends special love to her children, Brandon and Amber.
JESSICA ALLTOP (Production Stage Manager)
Jessica is from Terre Haute, IN where she received a Bachelor’s in Theatre from Indiana State University. She loves her three cats, Coretta, Beanie Baker, and Refried, and her rather large houseplant collection. Jessica has been working at Harmony Theater (formally Myers Dinner Theatre) off and on since 2012 in a few different positions including Costume Assistant/Seamstress, Costumer, Prop Manager, and Production Stage Manager. Some career highlights include: Stage Manager for THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE with Crossroads Repertory Theatre (both in house and local tour), Core Member/Stage Manager for Theater 7, multiple summer seasons as Stage Manager with Putnam County Playhouse and Crossroads Repertory Theatre, and Stage Manager for the COMING TO SEE AUNT SOPHIE tour to the Chopin Theatre through Crossroads Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to her family and friends for their love and support!
TJ BIRD (Light & Sound Design)
TJ is from Decatur, IN, and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor's in Voice Performance. Career highlights include: Training and touring for Missoula Children's Theatre, performer and Company Manager for Round Barn Theatre, Teaching Theater Artist for Kidstock! Creative Theater, Artistic Associate for Towle Theater, and performing many other staff and technical positions throughout their career. Favorite performance credits include: Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS, Eugene in SH-BOOM!, Leslie in LOVE, SEX & THE I.R.S., Pap/King in BIG RIVER, Mr. Bumble in OLIVER, and Willard Hewitt in FOOTLOOSE! Sending love and thanks to their family and friends that support their dreams, and thank YOU for supporting live theater! travisbird.weebly.com