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Theatre is our favorite

form of entertainment.
For over 40 years the
Johnson City Community Theatre
has provided us with
many wonderful and
entertaining productions.
We are honored to help sponsor
White Christmas
both in gratitude for the past
and to help keep JCCT
strong in the future.
Enjoy the show!
Henry & Flora Joy

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Thank you for attending

tonights production of
White Christmas.
It is our pleasure and joy
to be able to sponsor
this production.
May all your days be merry
and bright.
Have a Merry Christmas!

Lynda & Lew Wexlar

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For antique lovers
There are 2 great locations in Elizabethton

Duck Landing Antiques

515 Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN
423-542-3055

Hours
Monday- Saturday 10-5
Sunday 1-5

Shoppes on Hudson Antiques & Mercantile

(Behind the CVS Store)
102 Hudson Drive
Elizabethton, TN
423-543-5431

Hours
Monday-Thursday 10-7
Friday-Saturday 10-8
Sunday 1-5
Vendor Spaces Available at both locations
Full Estate Liquidation Services Available
Darryl Hinkle 423-967-9494
Dwayne Ward 423-794-8201

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The Johnson City Area Arts Council (JCAAC)
is a regional arts council dedicated
to preserving and nurturing the
traditional arts and cultural communities of
Johnson City and the surrounding five county areas of
Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington.
For over 30 years the JCAAC has been
the official local arts agency of
the Tennessee Arts Commission
serving these five counties.

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2015 Season
A Funny Little Thing Called Love
Jones/Hope/Wooten

Like Kissing Moonlight

by local playwright Stacey Bracey

Farce of Nature
Jones/Hope/Wooten

One Man, Two Guvnors

2012 Tony Award-winning comedy
Richard Bean

Rent
1996 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical
Jonathan Larson

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Eric Schaeffer
This list is in no particular order.
All shows are tentative per approval of rights.
Dates TBA

Proudly Presents
Irving Berlins

White
Christmas
DIRECTED BY BRANDON STANBROUGH
Scenic Artist
Amber Cline

Set Designer
Paige Mengel

Costume Mistress
Meaghan Gray

Creative
Jason Headen
Emily Barnes

Sound Design
Brandon Stanbrough

Lighting Design
Brandon Stanbrough
Melanie Yodkins

Band
Jonathan Mehl - Keyboard 1
Scott Elliott - Keyboard 2
Katelyn Jarrett - Drums
Jason Wilson - Bass
Britny Fox - Trumpet

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Bob Wallace.................................................................................................Will Oliver
Phil Davis.............................................................................................Michael Brister
Betty Haynes..................................................................................................Jen Fields
Judy Haynes ..........................................................................................Cassie Brooks
General Henry Waverly.......................................................................Dennis Brooks
Martha Watson................................................................................Nora Beth Moran
Susan Waverly........................................................................................Olivia Greene
Ralph Sheldrake................................................................................Stephen Howard
Rita....................................................................................................Lindsay Marshall
Rhoda............................................................................................Kaitlynn Newcomb
Ezekiel Foster...............................................................................................Britny Fox
Mike............................................................................................................Nate Birkitt
Tessie.....................................................................................................Kayla Peterson
Cigarette Girl..........................................................................................Carolee Mabe
Snoring Man................................................................................................Britny Fox
Mrs. Snoring Man................................................................................Kayla Peterson
Train Conductor.................................................................................Jonathan Marin
Ensemble
Jimmys Back Room Clubgoers, Train Passengers,
Inn Guests, Chorus, Patrons of the Regency Room

Christy Brister
Allie Baker
Jonathan Marin
Joel Brister
Carolee Mabe
Kayla Peterson

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When I think of the holiday season today I
begin to find myself overwhelmed by the mass
marketing
ads,
the
sensationalism,
and
the
consumerism that we now drown in as Americans.
We have become too focused on the sensationalism of the
season and lost track of what it all should really mean.

The beauty of White Christmas is that it is an elegantly simplistic story. It harkens us back to a time when
there was less emphasis on the gift and more on the giver. It
is a story that has traversed across several generations and is
often part of so many families traditions.

As I have talked to people about the show over the course of the last several
months, I was surprised to hear how all shared a similar experience with the original
movie (from which this stage production is based). Each time, someone would light up
as they began talking about how their family would gather around to watch the film each
year.
Since White Christmas holds such an endearing place for so many of us, I wanted to make sure this production lived up to those memories. I wanted to capture that
same simplicity and elegance we find in not only the story itself, but also the golden
age of Broadway that this play finds its footing. So please join me now as we make new
memories together. Let us put aside the worries of the world for the next few minutes and
simply enjoy the moment with one another.

Come dream with me of a White Christmas.

Brandon Stanbrough

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Allie Baker (Ensemble)
Allie is proud to be one of the ensemble cast. Allie lives in
Johnson City, TN, with her family where she attends
Liberty Bell Middle School. Her favorite subjects are language arts and
social studies. This is her first theatrical production. Allie would like to
thank her mom, dad and sister Jessie for their love and supprot. She also
thanks Brandon Stanbrough and Melanie Yodkins for trusting in her
abilities; she has truly enjoyed this valuable experience.
Nate Birkitt (Mike)
A 17-year-old Tennessee High School student, Nate has been
in several plays and musicals including You Cant Take It With
You, The Music Man, Mousetrap and Back to the 80s: A Totally
Awesome Musical! Nate wishes to thank all of his family and friends
for the continual love and support.
Cassandra Brooks (Judy Haynes)
A senior at University School, she was last seen at JCCT in How
to Eat Like a Child when she was 10. She studies voice under Dr.
Oh at ETSU and has participated in All East/State/National Honors Choirs. She also attended GSFTA for Opera. Favorite roles
include Jasmine (Aladdin), Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast)
and Jemima (CATS). Cassandra studies dance at Studio Dance.
Special thanks to the cast and crew and everyone who has put up
with her crazy schedule!
Dennis Brooks (General Waverly)

Dennis is an Assistant District Attorney General serving
Carter County. He has one stage credit making the stretch of
playing a prosecutor in JCCTs To Kill a Mockingbird. He is the
proud father of castmate Cassie Brooks. Special thanks to my
wife Sandra for the patience of putting up with all the things I get
into.

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Christy Brister (Ensemble)

From Mississippi, this is Christys second theatrical show. She
played Mrs. Decapitates in the Kingsport Theatre Guilds presentation of Zombeo and Juliet. She has also spent many hours of
her time doing stage makeup for her son and husband in various
performances. She really does go for a man in makeup. Thanks
to everyone for being magnificent and patient as she learns the
acting and dancing ropes.
Joel Brister (Jimmy)
Also from Mississippi, this is Joels first play at JCCT. With
the Kingsport Theatre Guild, he has played Mr. Decapitates
(Zombeo and Juliet), and Isaac Thomas in the Tennessee
premiere of Nanyehi. He has also played Will Parker in The Greater
Escambia Centre for the Arts production of Oklahoma! (2004),
where he was dubbed the dancing preacher by the local paper.
Thanks to everyone in the show for making him look awesome,
even in stage makeup.
Michael Brister (Phil Davis)
Michael is a senior at Sullivan Central High School. Hes been into
the performing arts for the past four years, and some of his favorite
roles include Horton in Suessical!, Macduff in Macbeth, and Daddy
Warbucks in Annie Jr., as well as others. He would like to thank his
wonderful friends and family for supporting him.
Jen Fields (Betty Haynes)
From Jonesborough, TN, Jen has a BA in Art History from ETSU.
She has been acting since she was young, but only began singing a
few years ago. She recently appeared in local productions of Pinkalicious! The Musical as Mrs. Pinkerton, Hank Williams: Lost Highway as Audrey Williams, and as a vocalist for the alt-country band
Jackdaws 7. This is her first production at JCCT. She would like
to thank her amazing family and friends for their constant excitement and support in following her dreams.

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Britny Fox (Mr. Snoring Man/Ezekiel Foster)

Britny is a Kingsport native who has been acting since high
school. She has an A.S. in Communication Studies from NE
State and is currently a senior English Lit major at King University. This is her first time performing with JCCT. She was most
recently seen in Back to the 80s (Ensemble). Favorite roles include
The Vagina Monologues and Treasure Island (Tom Morgan). She is
excited for her JCCT debut, and wishes her cast mates all the
broken legs!!!

Olivia Greene (Susan)

Olivia is a native of Washington County and is enjoying her role in her
first play. She has previously taken classes at Jonesborough Repertory
Theatre. She is a naturally outgoing young lady and its no surprise
she is drawn to theatre. She is currently in 5th grade at Ridgeview
Elementary School. She would like to thank her family for their support, especially Mom and Dad for being her chauffeur to practice!
She also likes to play basketball, softball, just about anything related
to 4-H and she participates in Girls On The Run!
Stephen Howard (Sheldrake)
This is Stephens first production with JCCT. He is a King College
Graduate working on further degrees through ETSU. Some of his
favorite show roles have been Ensemble in Rent and Father Virgil in
Nuncrackers. Stephen would like to thank the cast and crew of White
Christmas for making this a memorable show. And a special Thank
You to Greg Tipton for being family and much more.
Jonathan Marin (Ensemble)
Jonathan is happy to be returning to the JCCT stage for the 2nd time.
He was first here in March with Glasgow Theatrical Companys production of Spring Awakening playing Otto. Thank you to all my
fellow castmates for all your hard work. A special thanks to my
beautiful wife Ashley and our two amazing girls, Meredith and
Adriana! You are my inspiration for everything I do.

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Lindsay Marshall (Rita)
Lindsay is excited to be a part of her first show with JCCT. Originally from Knoxville, Lindsay currently works as an English Language
Learner Teacher for Bristol Tennessee City Schools. She graduated
with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Spanish and Education from
King University and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from
Carson-Newman University. Lindsay has been performing since
she was 5 years old. She has performed in a number of shows both
with King University and Theatre Bristol. Some of her favorite roles
include Lucinda (Into the Woods), Eve (Diaries of Adam and Eve), Titania (A Midsummer Nights Dream), and J. Mara (A Miracle on 34th
Street). In addition, Lindsay has choreographed for Theatre Bristols
Anne of Green Gables and Back to the 80s. Lindsay would like to
thank her husband, Ben, for his support of her love of performing.
She would also like to thank Brandon, Nora Beth, Scott and Melanie
for allowing her to be a part of this amazing show.
Carolee Mabe (Cigarette Girl)
A senior at University School in Johnson City, she plans on going to
the University of Tennessee Knoxville and majoring in Kinesiology
next year. Her dream profession is to be an occupational therapist.
In her free time she visits local hospitals with her pet therapy dog,
Chester. Carolee wishes to thank her parents, family and Salter for
supporting her and a thank you to Cassie for encouraging her to
audition. White Christmas is Carolees debut play in any theatre.
Nora Beth Moran (Martha/Choreographer)
Nora Beth has a BA in Theatre from King University and is currently pursuing her Masters from Liberty University. This is Nora Beths
third production with JCCT. Some of her favorite past productions include Les Miserables (Eponine), Spring Awakening (Martha),
Always a Bridesmaid (Kari) and Bridge to Terebithia (Leslie Burke).
She would like to thank the cast and crew for helping her struggle
through injury and illness to make this an amazing production.

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Kaitlynn Newcomb (Rhoda)
A junior at Daniel Boone High School, Kaitlynn started
acting in the third grade and has been coming back for more
ever since! Her most recent shows include Little Women at
DBHS as Aunt March, being stage manager for The Christmas Schooner at JCCT, and Much Ado about Nothing at The
MasterWorks Festival as Dogberry. Some of her favorite roles include
Brad (Hairspray), Balin (The Hobbit) at JRT and Imogene (The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever) at Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. In her
spare time she plays piano, loves to dance and sings. She also enjoys
participating in service work with her church, having gone on
mission trips to help with hurricane relief in Staten Island, NY, and
also in New Orleans, LA. She hopes you let yourself go, relax and
enjoy the show!
Will Oliver (Bob Wallace)
Will is a Bristol native and is thrilled to return to the JCCT stage
once again. He has worked with several different community theatres in the area. Favorite shows include roles in Grease, Rent, Little
Shop of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Show, Come Back to the Five and
Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, and Boeing, Boeing. Will works in
Johnson City at Sephora where he is a certified professional makeup artist. Special thanks to Lindsay and Nora Beth for keeping me
sane, and my Mom and sisters for dealing withnot seeeing me (if its
not onstage) until Christmas morning.
Kayla Peterson (Tessie)
Kayka is a full-time student at Northeast State Community College where she is studying nursing. She has played the violin for 11
years and has a varied background in many other musical and theatrical activities. White Christmas is Kaylas first production with
the Johnson City Community Theatre. In the past she has volunteered with the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre where she worked
on Into the Woods, childrens camp and the USO Show.

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Brandon Stanbrough (Director) is a graduate of the Division of Theatre and Dance
at ETSU where he majored in Theatre. This is his first directorship at JCCT and he is
very excited for this opportunity. Other directing credits include No Exit, 4.48 Psychosis, Godspell, You Never Can Tell, and Romeo and Juliet. He has also been seen
on stage throughout the area as Brian in Avenue Q, Dr. Seward in Dracula, and
Polonius in Hamlet amongst many other roles. He would like to thank his loving
wife, Heather, for her patience and support throughout this process; JCCT board for
providing this wonderful opportunity; most of all, the cast and crew for their hard work and
dedication, through which none of this would be possible.
Melanie Yodkins (Stage Manager, Artistic Director) has been known to wear many hats
around JCCT sometimes all at the same time. This season, she assisted in the direction
of The Dresser and directed Always a Bridesmaid here at JCCT and also directed The
Secret Garden at JRT. She received her BA in Fine Arts Theatre from Milligan College and
is slowly working toward an MA in the arts as well. In the last few years, she has directed
childrens musicals, murder mysteries, several one-act plays, and a comedy or two and has
taught acting in Johnson City, Kingsport and Jonesborough. JH, JK, DT, KR, *MR&RCH*
- jede Unze alles!!
Scott Elliott (Music Director) Originally from Chesapeake, VA, Scott studied music at
Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. During college, he performed in shows like
See How They Run, JB, The Music Man, and more. He served as music director for Grease,
Godspell, and other shows including several regional productions in the greater Charlotte,
NC, area. Since moving to Tennessee, he has been seen in Rent, and served as music
director for another production of Rent, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease, Footloose, and
more. He has taught voice throughout the area and has a passion for musical theatre. He is
excited and honored to be a part of this production of White Christmas with JCCT.

Special Thanks

to the family and friends of the cast and crew:

We couldnt do this without your support!

Stacey Bracey
Jason Headen
Frank Mengel
Amber Kline (scenic painter)
Tommy Ricker and Ben Marshall (set building)
Elizabeth Sloane
Tonya Baker (snack extraordinaire)
Bessie Whitehead
Theatre Bristol
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
Tusculum College Arts Outreach

2015 Leaders

Board of Directors
Sabra Hayden
Montie Stevens
Angus Walton
Stacey Bracey
Emily Barnes
J.J. Jeffers
Dick Lura
Tonya Baker
Stefanie Murphy

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
VP of Operations
VP of Production
VP of Production
Member at Large
Member at Large

Committees
Montie Stevens
Tonya Baker
Stefanie Murphy
Emily Barnes

Play Reading
Fundraising
House & Volunteers
Publicity

Lifetime Members
Buzzy Barton
Berney Burleson
Norma Jean Cannon
Daryl Frank
Emma Good
Cheryl Laws
Jean Miller
Bill Campbell
Cathy Riddle
Ben Buckner
Alex Zanites
Stewart Cannon
Harold Bud Frank
Charlie Jones
Zella Manier
Ruth Scott
Judy Markwood
Glenn Davis
Sharon Ramsey Salyers
Betts Leach Miller

Whats Next
A Funny Little Thing Called Love
Written by Jones/Hope/Wooten
Directed by Sabra Hayden
Kicking off JCCTs 103rd season is a
deliriously funny new Jones Hope Wooten comedy
that is all about that four letter word L-O-V-E.
Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance,
these rollicking tales take you on an around-the-globe journey
of unexpected and hilarious romantic twist and turns.
From LA to Dallas and London to Honolulu,
by the time the evening is over and the moon works its magic
love will conquer all and your sides will ache from laughter.

Show Dates

February 13 - 27

Audition Information
December 14 & 15
6:00 p.m.

Roles for men and women from

ages 30 - 90
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
If youd like more information, please contact president@jcct.info.

Spring 2015

Like Kissing Moonlight

Written and Directed
by
Stacey Bracey
JCCTs 2nd show of the 2015 season is a world premiere
written by local playwright and thespian
Stacey Bracey.
Set in modern-day Appalachia, this touching and funny show
celebrates family and letting go.
Coinciding with this show at JCCT there
will be an exhibit of local Appalachian artists works for sale.
All sales will benefit both the artists and the theatre.

Show Dates

March 28 - April 11

Audition Information
December 14 & 15
6:00 p.m.
4 women ages 28 - 70
1 female who can play age 18
3 men ages 30 - 60
1 male who can play 18
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Our Story

Johnson City was 14 years old when its first theatre group was formed in 1855.
Preachers at the Methodist churches in town took to their pulpits, promising hellfire and
damnation to anyone who darkened a playhouse door. The play was Queen Esther and the
Baptist Church offered the newly formed group a venue.

A little more than a half-century later, in 1912, Johnson Citys theatre group began
performing at least three shows a year. The organization continues to this day, making JCCT
the oldest continuously running theatre in Tennessee, and one of the oldest in the country.
The group, then known as the Johnson City Dramatic Society, put on its first production,
An American Girl, at the VA Memorial Theatre in the summer of 1912.

Those early years for the theatre were nomadic. in addition to the VA Memorial
Theatre at Mountain Home, plays were performed at the country club, St. Johns Episcopal
Church, old North Jr. High and Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. The guild
players continued to perform without a place to call their own until 1956, when they found
a permanent home at the former Temple Baptist Church at 600 E. Maple St., where the theatre is currently located. The first production mounted at the Maple Street location was The
Curious Savage, directed by Darryl Frank, wife of Bud Frank.

With 129 years of history and 102 consecutive seasons, JCCT is looking toward the
future as Johnson Citys own theatre committed to artistic excellence and quality entertainment. Our legacy is a record unmatched in the state of Tennessee and surpassed only by
four other theatrical organizations in the southern U.S., and eight nationally.

If you have old photos, playbills, or newspaper clippings of JCCT we would love to
add them to our files!


Please contact director@jcct.info for archiving.

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Online Tickets
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This year JCCT acquired Arts People, an online ticketing service specializing in
helping non-profit arts and theatre organizations. This system allows you to purchase and
print tickets at home without having to wait in line.
Interested? Just follow the instructions!
1.

Go to www.jcct.info.

2.

Click on the Tickets tab.

3.

Select the show you wish to attend and click Buy Tickets.

4.

Select the day and time.

5.

Select your seats by clicking on the white box that represents your seat of choice,
then Select Seats. A check will appear in the white box to let you know you have
successfully selected that seat. A seat marked with an X means it is unavailable.

6.

Follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure your name, email and show date
are accurate as that information backs up your purchase should a problem arise.

7.

Your tickets and receipt will arrive by email. Print out the tickets or save the PDF
to your smartphone and bring it to the theatre on the night you attend!

8.

Once arrived at JCCT just hand your ticket or show the PDF to the ushers and
they will happily seat you!

Please keep in mind that if you are using gift certificates or season tickets not purchased online, or if you need to reserve close to the front seats for patrons with special
needs, you WILL need to contact the box office by either emailing boxoffice@jcct.info or
calling 423-926-2542.