Cast of A Christmas Carol - 2024
Sally Geary
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Most recently, Sally played the Knight in last October's production of King Lear. She also played Petra Quince and Narrator in FBP's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream during May of last year.
She has trained in improvisational skills and acting techniques with Diana Brown of the...
moreBill Brobeck
Jacob Marley
Recently, Bill appeared as Doctor, & Captain in last October's production of King Lear. And as Corin in July's production of As You Like It.
Retired mechanical engineer/inventor turned voice-over artist for marketing videos & YouTube channels - model for music & industrial...
moreLuis Araquistain
Bob Cratchit
Luis returns to FBP after playing Kent in last October's production of King Lear.
Stage experiences include appearances with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival as Sebastian in the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, as well as Benvolio in the Festival’s...
moreJennifer Morrill
Beggar, Mrs. Cratchit
Jennifer most recently played Duke Frederick last July's production of As you Like it.
Jennifer is happy to be returning to the stage for her 5th food bank player production, having provided flute music for romeo and juliet, singing for A Christmas Carol, and recently provided a healthy...
moreDon Martin
Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future
Don most recently played GLOUCESTER and FBP's production of King Lear last October.
Don is a transplant from Upstate NY, via Philadelphia in 2007. He and his husband currently live in the Richmond Annex. This is his first appearance on stage with the Foodbank Players. Previous credits...
moreEvan Mooney
Fred
Recently, Evan was seen playing Uncle Ben/Stanley in the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley production of Death of a Salesman and in last October's FBP production of King Lear.
Additionally he was in Murder On the Orient Express with the San Leandro Players and Clybourne Park with the Masquers....
moreAaron Bruce
Tiny Tim/Turkey Kid
Aaron is returning to The Foodbank Players after playing Silvius in last July's production of As You Like it.
He's a student at CCJDS. Other roles include The Gingerbread Witch in Hansel & Gretel, Horace Blowtell in Sherlock Holmes, and Agustus Gloop in Willy Wonka Jr. with Tomorrow...
moreMary Watson
Solicitor 1, Mrs. Fezziwig, Clara on Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15
Mary Watson is originally from Western Pennsylvania, where most of her family still resides. She performed as the titular role in "The Curious Mrs. Savage" and directed and starred in the 2008 production of "Greater Tuna" at Woodside High School. Since 2021 she has focused on voice acting,...
moreDonna Blevins
Solicitor 1, Mrs. Fezziwig, Clara on Dec. 20, 21
Donna recently played Chorus / Caithness in last April's production of Macbeth.
Donna loves being part of the creative Food Bank Players. As a non-musical mortal, she is being challenged to add music to her Fairy scenes. Previously she was Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing and Spirit of...
moreDavid Weiner
Solicitor 2, Fezziwig
David was most recently seen playing the Porter in last April's production of Macbeth.
He has been in plays from Point Richmond to San Leandro and feels that Alameda is his home away from home as he was in several musicals with Alameda Civic Light Opera. Some of his favorite roles are...
moreKatya Schiesser
Young Scrooge, Martha, Fezzi Daughter
[Katya is a returning cast member who previously played Rosoline in our 2023 production of Romeo and Juliet]
Hi! My name is Katya, and this is my first production with the Food Bank Players! I don’t have a lot of experience in acting, but I’m really excited to be a part of this play! I...
moreFrida Schiesser
Fred's maid, Ensemble
Frida's experience with the Foodbank Players includes playing Witch 2 and Murderer 2 in last Aprils's production of Macbeth, and Benvolio in last years's production of Romeo and Juliet.
Additionally, She's been in middle and high school productions, including Clueless, 12 Angry Jurors, and...
moreKristina Morales
Clara, Melinda, Fezzi Daughter
Kristina was last seen as Sophie the Sheep in last July's production of As You Like it.
Kristina is excited to return with the foodbank players this holiday season! I hope our production not only spreads holiday cheer but also hope for those in my community.
Life isn't always easy...
moreKevin Luong
Bill, Nick
First time performing with FoodBank Players. Graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Theater arts. This will be his first time performing in front of a live audience since 2020. He loves performing and writing comedy stories for his friends and family.
moreGene Kahane
Director of the show! And plays Joe
Gene was last seen playing King Lear in last October's production of the same name.
Gene Kahane founded the foodbankplayers in order to support the vital work of the Alameda Food Bank, give local actors a chance to perform and because the stage in the Healing Garden called out to him one...
moreFran Kahane
Washerwoman, Costumer
This is Fran’s third production with The Foodbank Players, having previously played Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol and Adam in As You Like It. Fran is very excited to spend her favorite holiday season with such a wonderful cast.
When she’s not a Foodbank Player, she is a...
moreYelanis Rivera
Stage manager
I am so excited to be a part of this amazing group of people. I have always been fascinated by how a production comes to life. My passion lies in the costumes that bring the characters to life. I designed the costumes for Alameda High School's productions of Radium Girls and The 25th Annual...
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