An Appalachian Christmas
Producers: Amanda Brewer-Lord & Steven Lord
General Manager: George Bailey
Artistic Director: Ali Bales
Director: George Bailey
Music Director: Karen Melton
Choreographer: Cora Mae Hassberger
Set Design: George Bailey
Set Construction: George Bailey, Dwayne Reeder, George Burton
Lighting Design: George Bailey
Costumes: Piper Bailey
Sound Design/Soundboard: Derrick Boardwine
Light Board Operator: Arnold Davidson
Production Team
Meet the Cast
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Emmaline Conlin (Lorraine “Rainey” Sinclair) grew up in Gwinnett, Georgia, and graduated from Greensboro College in 2023. Her previous credits include Ariel Moore in Footloose, Signe in Church Basement Ladies, Marian in The Music Man, Janet in Rocky Horror, and Mother Mary in Christmas in the Park and Motown Christmas. She is grateful to be part of the Red Stag family and for the support of her best friend, Piper, and her family near and far. A fun fact from Emmaline: she can lick her own elbow! Follow her at @emmalineconlin.
Emmaline Conlin
JoBeth Hilton (June) is happy to return to her hometown of Wytheville, Virginia. She earned a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Technical Theatre from Lees-McRae College in 2023. Since graduating, she has performed professionally across the East Coast in productions including Young Frankenstein, Matilda the Musical as Mrs. Wormwood, The Fabulous ’50s and ’60s as Betty, and The Music Man as Professor Harold Hill. JoBeth also wrote and starred in her original one-woman show, Viva la Diva. Her favorite musical is Annie Get Your Gun, and pink is her signature color! Instagram: @jobeth.hilton. Facebook: JoBeth Hilton.
JoBeth Hilton
Ali Bales (Ginny Holly) is the Artistic Director at Red Stag Dinner Theatre and is excited to bring the magic of the season to life in An Appalachian Christmas. She has worked at the dinner theatre since 2012 and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University. Favorite performances here include Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Amalia in She Loves Me, and The Motown Sound. Away from the stage, Ali has two Shih Tzus, Walter and Winnie, who have their own Instagram account: instagram.com/walter_winnie_tzus. Love to Donnie!
Ali Bales
Julianna Justus (Toby) is excited to return to the theatre for An Appalachian Christmas. Her love of theatre began when she saw The Wizard of Oz at Wohlfahrt Haus at five years old and told her parents she wanted to be in a show. A year later, she played Molly in Annie. Other favorite productions include Fiddler on the Roof and The Sound of Music. Outside the theatre, Julianna enjoys singing, volleyball, soccer, and creating and baking for her small business, Jules & Gems. She wishes everyone a wonderful show and a Merry Christmas!
Julianna Justus
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Kendall Payne (Hank Delaney) is delighted to play Hank in An Appalachian Christmas. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and has spent more than twenty years telling stories as an actor, music director, choreographer, director, and teaching artist. His credits include Johnny in Covenant at Springer Opera House, Judah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Teen Angel in Grease. For Kendall, theatre is as much about the people and relationships it brings together as the stories onstage, making Hank’s belief in that community especially meaningful. Away from the theatre, he enjoys working puzzles. Kendall gives thanks to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to his family for their love and support. Isaiah 26:3–4.
Kendall Payne
Brenton C. Jeffery (Duke Dawson) returns to the theatre in An Appalachian Christmas. Audiences have previously seen him on this stage as Tommy Djilas. He sends his gratitude to Ali Bales and George Bailey for the opportunity to perform. Enjoy the show!
Brenton Jeffery
Wyatt Logan (Sal) has appeared here as Brad Majors in Rocky Horror, Sister Leo in Nunsense A-Men, and Pastor Gunderson in Church Basement Ladies, and understudied Georg and Sipos in She Loves Me. He is grateful to be part of the Wohlfahrt Haus and Red Stag theatre family and thanks audiences for coming out to support live theatre. One role on Wyatt’s wish list is Leo Bloom in The Producers. He also thanks his family, his moms, and Piper for their love and support. Instagram: @wyattlogan_offical. Website: wyattlogan.org.
Wyatt Logan
Joseph Alan Murphy (Eddie) earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from The Conservatory at Stephens College. His credits include Frank in Rocky Horror and Chuck in Footloose at Red Stag Dinner Theatre, ensemble in Rock of Ages at Maples Repertory Theatre, and Jeremy in Snow White & Me at Stephens College. Born and raised in Michigan, Joseph became a New Yorker at a young age. Offstage, he enjoys riding his moped, affectionately known as the “Joped.”
Joseph Alan Murphy
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Piper Madison B
Piper Madison B (Pip Tinsely) grew up performing on this very stage, making her first appearance at three years old in The King and I. Her credits here include Magenta in Rocky Horror, Patty Simcox in Grease, Benny Beans in Christmas in the Mountains, and Judy in The Fabulous ’50s and ’60s. The theatre has long felt like home to Piper, and she is grateful to keep doing what she loves in the place that helped shape her as a performer. She returns for An Appalachian Christmas as Pip Tinsely.
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Cora Mae Hassberger
Cora Mae Hassberger (Swing / Choreographer) returns to the stage as a swing and serves as choreographer for An Appalachian Christmas. Her favorite credits here include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. She sends many thanks to George and Ali, her parents, and Resat for their love and support.
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Socorra Carrillo
Socorra Carrillo (Peggy) is from Amarillo, Texas, and has worked with Amarillo Little Theatre. A graduate of West Texas A&M University with a BFA in Musical Theatre, she has performed in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Palo Duro Canyon with TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical. Her credits here include Betty Blast in Footloose and the ensemble of She Loves Me. Socorra brings a little extra music backstage, too: she makes a special playlist for every show and listens to it as part of her pre-show ritual. Instagram and TikTok: @co.rra.
Nicholas Melton
Nicholas Melton (Toby) returns to the stage in An Appalachian Christmas. His credits here include Winthrop in The Music Man, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, and ensemble in Fiddler on the Roof. His first show was The Wizard of Oz when he was four years old. When he is not performing, Nicholas enjoys playing in virtual reality, watching movies, and creating video games.
Palmer Summers (Lucy) is thrilled to be back on the Red Stag stage. Her previous roles include Little Fish in The Rainbow Fish, Amaryllis in The Music Man, Alice in Through the Looking Glass, and Little Red Riding Hood in Once Upon a Mixed-Up Time. She first appeared onstage at seven years old in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Beauty Lou and the Country Beast at the Millwald Theatre. This production is especially exciting because she is performing alongside her theatre role model, Emmaline Conlin. Offstage, Palmer loves cheerleading and basketball. She thanks her family and friends for always supporting her love of the stage.
Palmer Summers
Melanie Weber (Lucy) is excited to spend the holiday season onstage with friends in An Appalachian Christmas. Her credits here include Marta in The Sound of Music, Amaryllis and Gracie Shinn in The Music Man, and Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof. One of Melanie’s favorite backstage rituals is warming up like Sharpay from High School Musical. She also enjoys learning the adult cast’s dances from the wings and performing them to make her castmates giggle. Christmas is one of her favorite seasons, and she is happy to share its spirit with the audience.
Melanie Weber
Photo coming soon. Skylar Tate (Lucy) is a 9-year-old who is thrilled to be playing Lucy in An Appalachian Christmas! Skylar previously took the stage as Goldilocks in Once Upon a Mixed Up Time with Broadway Bound Theatre Camp. When she’s not on stage, Skylar enjoys gymnastics, cheerleading, and singing. With her energetic personality and creative spirit, Skylar loves bringing characters to life and is excited to share a little Christmas magic with the audience!
Skylar Tate
Samuel Taylor (Toby) is excited to join the cast of An Appalachian Christmas. He began performing in musical theatre in 2024 with Kendall Payne and Adaire Theatre. Samuel loves to have fun and make others laugh, and he plays the cajón in his church’s praise band. Away from the stage, he enjoys animals, video games, virtual reality, and escape rooms. With four dogs, four sheep, and two goats in the family, his love of animals has plenty of company!
Samuel Taylor
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Emily Chrzanowski
Emily Chrzanowski (Juniper) is an artist from Carmel, Indiana, and a graduate of Ball State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her work with Actors Theatre of Indiana includes Titanic, Young Frankenstein, and other projects. Audiences here have also seen her in Under the Boardwalk and A Gospel Jubilee. When she is not performing, Emily loves to read and spend time with her many animals.
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Molly Herman
Molly Herman (Rosie Tibbs) grew up near Philadelphia and is a proud 2025 graduate of SUNY Fredonia. Her credits include Sally in Under the Boardwalk, A Gospel Jubilee, ensemble and Ariel understudy in Footloose, Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde, and Woman 1 in Edges. In addition to performing, Molly enjoys music directing for community theatres back home. She is excited to return for An Appalachian Christmas and thanks the theatre team, her parents, sisters, and boyfriend for their support. Enjoy the show! Instagram and TikTok: @molalaire. Website: mollyherman.wixsite.com/mollyaherman.
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Brian Fisher
Brian Fisher (Nick Holly / Santa Claus) returns to the Red Stag stage in An Appalachian Christmas. His credits here include Footloose, The Sensational 70s, The Music Man, and Rocky Horror. Brian’s creativity continues behind the scenes, where he can often be found building sets or designing and sewing costumes. Away from the theatre, he enjoys digital art, embroidery, and reading horror novels. He thanks his family and friends for their unwavering support.