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GAFA Staff and Faculty:GAFA Staff and Faculty:Alison Dutka Jones - Director and Instructor: Alison Dutka Jones - Director and Instructor: Company, Pre Pro, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Leaps and Turns Melanie Dubel- Instructor: Melanie Dubel- Instructor: Pre Pro, Modern, Jazz, Condition and Stretch Molly Gifn- Instructor: Molly Gifn- Instructor: Pre-Pro, Company, Jazz, AcroElizabeth Ferguson- Instructor:Elizabeth Ferguson- Instructor: Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Hip Hop, Musical Theater Mandy Butler- Instructor: Mandy Butler- Instructor: Ballet, Pointe Charlotte Culotta- Instructor:Charlotte Culotta- Instructor: Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1Sarah Nelson- Instructor: Sarah Nelson- Instructor: Modern, Company, BalletEmma Tilly- Instructor:Emma Tilly- Instructor: Beg. Ballet, Beg. Tap/Jazz/TumbleLinda Dutka- Ofce Manager Linda Dutka- Ofce Manager

Volunteers:Volunteers:Jen RaySara HeathSarah WestAngela TomlinsonVal JamisonAmy JonesKaori DixonCamille Madden Kasi FloydDoug Perry Chris BukowskiGunnar BukowskiAndrea BeaneBianca BoscaljonAmanda VanEssendelftLeslie Garris Heather BattsCarol RedmondKatie BakerSamantha Bukowski Allison MasonMJ WestNoa FerigoHollie Redmond Seamstresses:Seamstresses:Tammy NelsonLinda Dutka Sarah NelsonAngela TomlinsonNatalie HallBackstage Staff:Backstage Staff:Stage Manager: Alison Dutka JonesBackstage Manager: Sabrina Carter Sound and Music: Manual FernandezFront of House Coordinator: Mackenzie Foust Prop Master: Molly GifnPPhotography:hotography: Matthew RayVideography: Videography: Wallaby Film and Flex Audio & VideoProgram Design/Layout: Program Design/Layout: Paul Tilly / Liquid Planet Design Board of Directors:Board of Directors:Melanie Dubel Linda DutkaAlison Dutka Jones Rick Dutka Tammy Nelson

Christmas Show: A Christmas CarolChristmas Show: A Christmas Carol London at Christmas!London at Christmas! “Christmas Carol Main Theme” by Alan Silvestri Ballet 2:Ballet 2:Lucy Brown, Lilah Cordell, Kacey Garris, Adeline Hykes, Lydia Jaworski, Logan Koontz, Ella Matus, Shelby Moorehead, Gracie Scheffel, Izabella Wagoner, Ramsey WilsonBallet 3:Ballet 3:Vera Boscaljon, Michaela Chitwood, Grace Dixon, Mia Ferigo, Skyler Griep, Hazel Guerrieri, Isabela Heath, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Livienna Holmgren, Eden Ray, Delaney Rumley, Sage West, Ella ZimmermanThe Counting HouseThe Counting House“Typewriter Song” by Erich Kunzel & The Rochester Pops Tap 3Tap 3 Airlie Bechtel, Angela Bradbury, Lily Cray, Lexi Defnbaugh, Korah Foust, Nevaeh Freeland, Hailey Leonard, Callie Mason, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica YourkievitzMeet Bob CratchitMeet Bob Cratchit “Sounding Joy!” by Ellie Holcomb Beginning Ballet (Wednesday):Beginning Ballet (Wednesday):Zoey Beane, Ferrah Brock, Millie Cameron, Lydia Garris, Stella Ginos, Natalie Griep, Margot Holmgren, Sophia Malcolm, Brooklyn Penegar, Nina Plumber, Alisa Wegener, Leighton Wilson, Charli Witherspoon. Charity SolicitorsCharity Solicitors“The Christmas Tree” by David Rose Addy Matus & Mallory Eagle“Joy to The World” (Saturday Only) “Joy to the World” by Nat King ColePre-Ballet:Pre-Ballet: Serenity Keeter, Ada Kiser, Larkin Watson, Audrey Banker, Gwena Boscaljon, Victoria Cabrera-Perez, Declyn Everett, Hunter Floyd, Annie Fylstra, Kaitlyn Garris, Eliana Kish, Elliana Lawrence, Ceceily Odunusi, Weslie OutlawChristmas CarolersChristmas Carolers“Here We Come A-Caroling!” by Perry ComoMarlee Bukowski, Ella Zimmerman, Kylee Lawrence, Eden Ray “Angels We Have Heard on High”“Angels We Have Heard on High” “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Keith & Kristyn GettyBeg. Ballet (Tuesday):Beg. Ballet (Tuesday): Lucy Lee Crooks, Bella Hackney, Clara Hetrick, Addie Rae Houghtalen, Lena Faye Kinder, Audrey Laymon, Airlie Scheffel, Charlee Redman, Lucie Willett

Meet Fred! Meet Fred! “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy WilliamsJazz 3 & Brianna West:Jazz 3 & Brianna West: Lucy Brown, Michaela Chitwood, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Kacey Garris, Hazel Guerrieri, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Nora Jamison, Taylor Jones, Ella Matus, Lydia NobleLet’s close up the shop! It’s Christmas Eve!Let’s close up the shop! It’s Christmas Eve!“Go Tell It On the Mountain!” by Dolly Parton Tap 3 Tap 3 Airlie Bechtel, Angela Bradbury, Lily Cray, Lexi Defnbaugh, Korah Foust, Nevaeh Freeland, Hailey Leonard, Callie Mason, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Jessica YourkievitzSugar Plum FairySugar Plum Fairy“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Taylor Redmond - Understudy: Payton MooreheadToy SoldiersToy Soldiers“The Quidditch Match” by Patrick DoyleTap 2Tap 2Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Charlotte Covington, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Airlie Betchel, Salem Beane and Lexi DefnbaughIt’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!“It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!” by Harry Connick Jr.Jazz 2Jazz 2Ezra Freeland, Phoebe Holub, Lydia Jaworski, Kylee Lawrence, Hayden Malcolm, Shelby Moorehead, Annalee Scheffel, Gracie Scheffel, Collins Smith, Allie Stephens, Alena VanEssendelft, Madelyn VanEssendelftA Strange Wind Begins to Blow:A Strange Wind Begins to Blow: “Blizzard” by Thomas BergersenModern 4:Modern 4:Salem Beane, Charlotte Covington, Sophia Hoff, Brynn Mason, Addy Matus, Payton Moorehead, Lydia Noble, Daisy Tomlinson, Jessica Yourkievitz, Nevaeh FreelandJacob Marley is Back:Jacob Marley is Back:“What Seems Normal” by AudiomachineModern 3: Modern 3: Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Angela Bradbury, Mia Ferigo, Taylor Jones, Hailey Leonard, Eden Ray, Ella Zimmerman

You Forge Such A Chain Yourself:You Forge Such A Chain Yourself: “Set Me Free” by Lecrae Hip Hop 3:Hip Hop 3:Peyton Carter, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Taylor Red-mond, Daisy Tomlinson, Brianna West, Halli Williams, Jessica Yourkievitz, Lilee College The Ghost of Christmas Past:The Ghost of Christmas Past:“Radiant” by AudiomachineBallet 4,5, & 6Ballet 4,5, & 6Lilee College, Lexi Defnbaugh, Mallory Eagle, Nevaeh Freeland, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Ruthie Stratman, Salem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Sophia Hoff, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Addy Matus, Payton Moorehead, Daisy Tomlinson, Jessica Yourkievitz, Lydia NobleScrooge at School Yard: Scrooge at School Yard: “Snowball Fight” By Thomas BergersenModern 1:Modern 1:Madelyn Bonner, Adelyn Bramstedt, Lucy Brown, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Kacey Garris, Lillian Holland, Lydia Jaworski, Ella Matus, Penny Merceruio, Shelby Moorehead, Selah Morris, Grace Reeser, Annalee Scheffel, Gracie Scheffel, Madelyn VanEssendelftModern 2: Modern 2: Marlee Bukowski, Michaela Chitwood, Teagan Dalon, Ezra Freeland, Skyler Griep, Hazel Guerrieri, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Nora Jamison, Logan Koontz, Hayden Malcolm, Allie Stephens, Alena VanEssendelft, Sage West, Nevaeh Freeland, Taylor RedmondStaying at School Staying at School “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays” by Cochrane & CoBeg. Jazz Beg. Jazz Zoey Beane, Haven Blalock, Millie Cameron, Ellis Cook, Hunter Floyd, Ember Frieze, Lydia Garris, Stella Ginos, Natalie Griep, Dakota Koontz, Sophia Malcolm, Eliza McRoberts, Brooklyn Penegar, Ella Claire Penegar, Lily Anna Penegar, Elyse Richardson, Elena Robinson, Leighton WilsonCome Home for ChristmasCome Home for Christmas“Come Home for Christmas” by Matthew WestApprentice Company: Apprentice Company: Lucy Brown, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Kacey Garris, Skyler Griep, Kylee Lawrence, Ella Matus, Shelby Moorehead, Gracie Scheffel, Ramsey Wilson, Daisy Tomlinson, Uriah FoustIt’s Mr. Fezziwig It’s Mr. Fezziwig “La Fayette’s Welcome” by Thomas NewmanJessica Yourkievitz, Lilee College, Sarah Nelson

The Fezziwig Christmas PartyThe Fezziwig Christmas Party“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda LeeTap 1Tap 1 Amelia Brown, Lucy Brown, Charlee Congleton/Redman, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Skyler Griep, Jordynn Hall, Lilyanna Joye, Izabella Wagoner, Charli WitherspoonMoney, That's What I WantMoney, That's What I Want“Money” by Barrett StrongJazz 4Jazz 4Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Lily Cray, Mia Ferigo, Skyler Griep, Sophia Hoff, Addy Matus, Eden Ray, Ella ZimmermanJazz 5Jazz 5Salem Beane, Airlie Bechtel, Charlotte Covington, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Ruthie Stratman, Daisy Tomlinson, Jessica YourkievitzJazz 6Jazz 6Lilee College, Lexi Defnbaugh, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly, Brianna West-- Intermission -- -- Intermission -- The Ghost of Christmas PresentThe Ghost of Christmas Present“Touch My Robe” by Alan Silvestri “Touch My Robe” by Alan Silvestri Nevaeh Freeland, Callie MasonNevaeh Freeland, Callie MasonPeople are Happy at Christmas!People are Happy at Christmas!“The Sleigh Float” by Prometheus Ensemble Berlin“The Sleigh Float” by Prometheus Ensemble BerlinBeginning and Int/Adv Pointe ClassesBeginning and Int/Adv Pointe ClassesCelia Boscaljon, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Grace Dixon, Sophia Hoff, Celia Boscaljon, Charlotte Covington, Lily Cray, Grace Dixon, Sophia Hoff, Brynn Mason, Addy Matus, Lydia Noble, Daisy Tomlinson, Salem Beane, Brynn Mason, Addy Matus, Lydia Noble, Daisy Tomlinson, Salem Beane, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Payton Moorehead, Sydney Perry, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Callie Mason, Payton Moorehead, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Ruthie Stratman, Brianna WestRylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Ruthie Stratman, Brianna WestCarolers in the Street!Carolers in the Street!“Caroling! Caroling!” by Idina Menzel“Caroling! Caroling!” by Idina MenzelBallet 1:Ballet 1: Madelyn Bonner, Amelia Brown, Madeline Brown, Madelyn Bonner, Amelia Brown, Madeline Brown, Charlee Congleton/Redman, Katy Culotta, Layla Dawson, June Dixon, Charlee Congleton/Redman, Katy Culotta, Layla Dawson, June Dixon, Lily Floyd, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Elizabeth Madden, Lily Floyd, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Elizabeth Madden, Dylan Pittman, Leona Rimer, Dylan Pittman, Leona Rimer, Ballet 1b: Ballet 1b: Miriam Dixon, Kiyanna Ford-Schrader, Uriah Foust, Kylee Lawrence, Miriam Dixon, Kiyanna Ford-Schrader, Uriah Foust, Kylee Lawrence, Isabella Loiacono, Annalee Scheffel, Isabella Loiacono, Annalee Scheffel, Alena VanEssendelft, Madelyn VanEssendelftAlena VanEssendelft, Madelyn VanEssendelft

Glory GloryGlory Glory“Glory Glory” by KJ-52“Glory Glory” by KJ-52Hip Hop 2Hip Hop 2Salem Beane, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Michaela Chitwood, Salem Beane, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Michaela Chitwood, Lily Cray, Ezra Freeland, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Taylor Jones, Lily Cray, Ezra Freeland, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Taylor Jones, Logan Koontz, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Logan Koontz, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Selah Morris, Ella ZimmermanSelah Morris, Ella ZimmermanFred’s Annual Christmas PartyFred’s Annual Christmas Party“Deck the Halls” by Alive City “Deck the Halls” by Alive City Hip Hop 1:Hip Hop 1: Amelia Brown, Lucy Brown, Murphy Butler, Charlee Congleton/Redman, Amelia Brown, Lucy Brown, Murphy Butler, Charlee Congleton/Redman, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Alana Freiburghouse, Skyler Griep, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Alana Freiburghouse, Skyler Griep, Jordynn Hall, Etta Hill, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, William Holmgren, Jordynn Hall, Etta Hill, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, William Holmgren, Lilyanna Joyce, Kylee Lawrence, Shelby Moorehead, Dylan Pittman, Lilyanna Joyce, Kylee Lawrence, Shelby Moorehead, Dylan Pittman, Izabella Wagoner, Ramsey WilsonIzabella Wagoner, Ramsey WilsonLet’s Play a Game!Let’s Play a Game! “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!” by Pentatonix“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!” by PentatonixJazz 1:Jazz 1:Linden Brock, Amelia Brown, Madeline Brown, Katy Culotta, Linden Brock, Amelia Brown, Madeline Brown, Katy Culotta, Layla Dawson, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Elizabeth Madden, Layla Dawson, Madeline (Momo) Holmgren, Elizabeth Madden, Penny Merceruio, Dylan Pittman, Leona Rimer, Ramsey WilsonPenny Merceruio, Dylan Pittman, Leona Rimer, Ramsey WilsonLet’s Visit Some More Christmases Let’s Visit Some More Christmases “Come to the Table” by Sidewalk Prophets“Come to the Table” by Sidewalk ProphetsContemporary 2 & CompanyContemporary 2 & CompanyCelia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Mia Ferigo, Hailey Leonard, Ella ZimmermanThe Cratchits The Cratchits Company: Company: Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Korah Foust, Brynn Mason, Salem Beane, Payton Moorehead, Lexi Defnbaugh, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason “God Bless Us, Everyone!”“God Bless Us, Everyone!” “The Prayer” by Danny Gokey & Natalie GrantContemporary 1Contemporary 1 Lucy Brown, Marlee Bukowski, Lilah Cordell, Uriah Foust, Skyler Griep, Shelby MooreheadCratchit Family:Cratchit Family: Sydney Perry, Rylee Perry, Korah Foust, Brynn Mason, Salem Beane, Payton Moorehead, Lexi DefnbaughThe Ghost of Christmas Future: The Ghost of Christmas Future: “Carol of the Bells” by Matthew Ebenezer“Carol of the Bells” by Matthew EbenezerModern - 5/6 Modern - 5/6 Lexi Defnbaugh, Mallory Eagle, Korah Foust, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Ruthie Stratman, Emma Tilly, Brianna West, Halli Williams, Celia Boscaljon

Scrooge’s Associates: Scrooge’s Associates: Hailey Leonard, Mia Ferigo, Selah Holman, Nevaeh Freeland, Celia Boscaljon“It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like the Future”It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like the Future”“It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” by L’Orchestra CinematiqueSalem Beane, Celia Boscaljon, Vera Boscaljon, Marlee Bukowski, Mia Ferigo, Sophia Hoff, Braelee Holman, Selah Holman, Hailey Leonard, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Lydia Noble, Eden Ray, Ella Zimmerman, Sarah Nelson, Lilee CollegeThe Beetling ShopThe Beetling Shop“Carol of the Bells (Joker’s Theme) by Christopher DrakeJessica Yourkievitz, Korah Foust, Mallory Eagle, Charlotte Covington, Rylee Printy“We Shall Never Forget Tiny Tim”“We Shall Never Forget Tiny Tim”“Bring it to the Table” by Zach WilliamsContemporary 3Salem Beane, Charlotte Covington, Korah Foust, Brynn Mason, Payton Moorehead, Ruthie Stratman, Daisy Tomlinson,Jessica Yourkievitz, Sydney Perry, Nevaeh Freeland, Rylee Printy Scrooge’s Prayer Scrooge’s Prayer “Someone Like Me” by Evan Craft“Someone Like Me” by Evan CraftContemporary 4:Contemporary 4:Lilee College, Mallory Eagle, Nevaeh Freeland, Callie Mason, Sarah Nelson, Sydney Perry, Rylee Printy, Taylor Redmond, Emma Tilly, Brianna West, Halli Williams“I’m Back!”“I’m Back!”“I’m Still Here” by Alan Silvestri Nevaeh Freeland Scrooge Is a Changed ManScrooge Is a Changed Man“Flight to Fezziwig’s” by Alan Silvestri Company Company A Brand New LifeA Brand New Life “Brand New Life” by The Cast of Journey to Bethlehem, Steven Curtis Chapman Jr. & Sr. Company, Pre-Professional Dancers Finale: Finale: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” by Tommee Prott, DOEAll Company and Pre-Professional Dancers

A Christmas Carol Characters: A Christmas Carol Characters: Ebenezer Scrooge : Nevaeh FreelandNevaeh Freeland Ghost of Christmas Past: Ghost of Christmas Past: Taylor RedmondTaylor RedmondGhost of Christmas Present:Ghost of Christmas Present: Callie Mason Callie Mason Ghost of Christmas Future: Ghost of Christmas Future: Celia Boscaljon Celia Boscaljon Bob Cratchit : Bob Cratchit : Sydney PerrySydney PerryEmily Cratchit:Emily Cratchit: Rylee Printy Rylee Printy Tiny Tim Cratchit: Tiny Tim Cratchit: Lexi DefnbaughLexi DefnbaughPeter Cratchit: Peter Cratchit: Payton MooreheadPayton MooreheadCratchit Sisters: Cratchit Sisters: Salem Beane, Korah Foust, Brynn MasonSalem Beane, Korah Foust, Brynn MasonNephew Fred: Nephew Fred: Brianna West Brianna West Jacob Marley: Jacob Marley: Lilee College Lilee College Young Adult Ebenezer Scrooge: Young Adult Ebenezer Scrooge: Sarah NelsonSarah Nelson

When sitting down to contemplate what Christmas show to produce next in our now long line of Christmas productions, the only one that would not leave my mind was ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the talented Charles Dickens. Now, being a muppet-phile myself, there is no better version of this story done on lm, in my humble opinion, than that of ‘A Muppets Christmas Carol’. Having a natural air for the theatrical, this version captivated me from a young girl and has reliably lled my heart with Christmas joy year after year. So, last June, during our GAFA staff retreat, we sat down with freshly applied aloe to our sunburned skin to watch this holiday masterpiece. And as we all laughed and recited practically every line together it occurred to me why I love this time. In addition to the precious reminder of our Savior’s birth, Christmas brings you close to the ones you love and reignites the collective memory we share around this holiday. The word ‘carole’ nds its origins in “a celebratory dance” done with a group. I think of the times I have sung Christmas carols with others, and the emo-tions and palpable energy you could feel as a result. These coveys of Christmas cheer and sung glory of our Savior’s birth are felt most strongly when done together, and despite the recent commercialization of this sacred holiday, it is still the only time the world looks forward to hearing the familiar and comfort-ing prose of the traditional Christmas carol, each one echoing this consistent message- a Savior has come. I believe this is why Dickens chose ‘A Christmas Carol’ as his title. There are only two places in the entire book the word ‘carol’ is even mentioned or the idea of caroling is even portrayed. So, why entitle the entire novella thusly? It is my opinion that because of what the beloved carols evoke in all of us, as individuals and as a group... That we are broken and unworthy, but because of a loving God we have a way to know Him through the birth of Jesus. And when we hear a singing assembly declaring this wonderful truth aloud, our faith grows and increases with every strung word. And so, we end our version of this wonderful story with one of the most glorious carols of all, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, in which it so poignantly summarizes Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation. “Hark the herald angels sing. Glory to the newborn king. Peace on earth and mercy mild. God and sinner reconciled...” So as this song speaks of the shepherds hearing for the rst time the happiest of news from angels on high, let us also take this time to hear it too for the rst or the hundredth time, the news of a loving savior coming to die to give us life abundantly with him. And for us, collectively in one accord we sing, ‘Hark the Herald angels sing, GLORY TO THE NEWBORN KING’!Merry Christmas,Alison Dutka Jones

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