This is Matt's first time playing piano accompaniment during Food Bank Players' A Christmas Carol and second time playing pre-show piano music. He does product growth for a Menlo Park social media company and has three children, all of whom have recently acted locally, two for Foodbank players....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Joy is excited to return to A Christmas Carol for her second year after performing in last year's production and helping as a crew member for MacBeth earlier this year. She has been drawn to the arts her whole life. When she's not performing or listening to her favorite musicals, she can always...

[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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...