BREE BRANKER* (Ensemble) is delighted to make her PTC debut with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. National and international tours: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Radio City Rockettes, Cirque du Soleil, West Side Story, The Will Rogers Follies, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Her regional credits include such theatres as Fulton Opera House, Maine State Music Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, City Center’s Encores! and Atlanta Theatre of the Stars. TV: Gossip Girl, MTV Video Music Awards, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and Louis: a Silent Film. She is a graduate of NC School of the Arts. www.breebranker.com.

ERIC LEE BROTHERSON* (Ensemble) Originally from Utah, Eric is excited to be returning after A Chorus Line (Mike) and 42nd Street. Eric toured internationally with Grease (Doody), Crazy For You (Billy) and in the national tour of FAME. For six years, Eric was based out of Seattle, performing for the 5th Avenue Theatre (My Fair Lady, Pippin, Into the Woods, Singin’ in the Rain, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), Seattle Children’s Theatre (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Sorcerers Apprentice; Peter Pan) and The Village Theatre (South Pacific, The Who’s Tommy, The Wedding Banquet, La Cage Aux Folles, Cats and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast). Regionally, Eric has been seen at Sundance Theatre (Oklahoma, Gypsy, Mirette and The Fitness Game). Eric is a Brigham Young University graduate. Much love to family, friends, and my Marc.

JOSEPH CULLINANE* (Ensemble) is thrilled to make his debut with Pioneer Theatre Company. Off-Broadway: Zorba (York Theatre), Looking for Billy Haines (Theatre Row). Regional: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Cinderella (Paper Mill Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre), A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre), Meet Me in St. Louis (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) and 42nd Street (Gateway Playhouse, Reagle Players). Much love and thanks to everyone at PTC, Corey and my family. For Jenn, who watched White Christmas with me every year growing up.

KAITLYN DAVIDSON* (Judy Haynes) is delighted to be back in Salt Lake after appearing as Val in A Chorus Line last fall with PTC. Most recently Kaitlyn was seen in the Actors’ Fund production of They’re Playing Our Song with Sutton Foster. Earlier this year, she was fortunate enough to originate several roles in the world premiere of the musical Johnny Baseball at the American Repertory Theatre, directed by Diane Paulus. Other credits include: La Cage Aux Folles (Anne), Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Into the Woods (Rapunzel), West Side Story (Velma), Mame (Gloria Upson/Dance Captain), Cats (Victoria/Silibub), Pittsburgh CLO; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice), A Chorus Line (Kristine), Music Theatre of Wichita; The Prince and the Pauper (Lady Jane), KC Starlight, The 5th Avenue, and The Ordway. Kaitlyn would like to thank everyone at PTC, her agents at DGRW, and her wonderful parents, Val and Jay. Happy Holidays! www.kaitlyn-davidson.com.

MATHEW deGUZMAN* (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be a part of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in beautiful Salt Lake City with Pioneer Theatre Company! National tour: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Most recent regional: Hot Mikado (Gentleman of Japan u/s Pish-Tush) at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace; 42nd Street (Ensemble) at Riverside Theatre; West Side Story (Pepe) at North Carolina Theatre; Cats (Coricopat u/s Munkstrap u/s Rum Tum Tugger) at Beef & Boards; 42nd Street (Ensemble) at the Fulton Opera House. Bachelor of Music - Belmont University now living the dream in NYC. Thanks to Craig, Marjorie, Charles, Paul, Dirk, Michael and his ever-supportive friends and family. He is a proud AEA member.

DICK DECAREAU* (General Waverly) is very happy to be back in Salt Lake City again. Dick played here as Grandpa Potts in the national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Broadway and off-Broadway credits include Raggedy Ann, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Captains Courageous at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Dick also toured with Ragtime, three nationals of the original Annie and many summer stock productions. Dick has performed in numerous regional theatres across the country during his 28 years in Actors’ Equity. Some of those theatres include The Actors Theatre of Louisville, La Jolla Playhouse, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Some of Dick’s recent roles include Max in The Sound of Music, two productions of Hairspray as Wilbur, three productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as Cogsworth, and many productions of his favorite book musical, 1776.

DENA DIGIACINTO* (Ensemble, u/s Betty Haynes) is thrilled to be a part of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Pioneer Theatre Company! Favorite credits include the Broadway revival of A Chorus Line (Bebe), the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Evita (u/s Eva), Saturday Night Fever (Annette) and European tours of A Chorus Line, Fame and 42nd Street. Love and gratitude to my family and friends for their never ending support, especially Drew.

MARY FANNING DRIGGS* (Martha Watson) is thrilled to return to PTC. Ms. Driggs has appeared in 13 PTC productions, including 42nd Street, Les Misérables, The Producers, My Fair Lady, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Originally from Texas, Mary holds a B.F.A. from Brigham Young University. Her favorite local and regional credits include Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, The Narrator in Joseph…, Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Charity in Sweet Charity, Lizzie in Baby and Alonso in The Tempest (directed by Tony Kushner). Mary maintains a private vocal studio and teaches workshops specializing in pop-belt techniques. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, Mary and husband David are the parents of six remarkable children.

TIM FALTER* (Phil Davis) is very happy to be making his PTC debut! National tour: Some Like It Hot starring Tony Curtis. Regional: Singin’ in the Rain (Don Lockwood) Goodspeed Musicals and Trump Plaza, 42nd Street (Andy Lee) Goodspeed Musicals and Riverside Theatre, George M! (George M. Cohan) Allenberry Playhouse, Crazy For You (Bobby Child), State Fair starring John Davidson (Pat Gilbert), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger) Surflight Theatre, 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor) Broadway Rose Theatre Co., The Producers (Bryan, Jack Lepidus, and the Judge) North Shore Music Theatre, State Fair (Charlie) Walnut Street Theatre and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Houston Theatre Under the Stars. Dedicated in loving memory to Mom and Dad. A big thank you to Michael Rodriguez and The Roster Agency. www.timfalter.com

STEVEN FEHR* (Mike Nulty, u/s Gen. Waverly) is happy to return to PTC. Previous shows include Dracula, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Light in the Piazza, My Fair Lady, Cyrano de Bergerac and Camelot. Steven has also performed at Salt Lake Acting Company, the Old Lyric Repertory Company, the Egyptian Theatre, the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas (where he played Sal Antonucci in Tony and Tina’s Wedding) and the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, where he starred with Sally Struthers in Annie and Barbara Tarbuck in Mother Courage and Her Children. Steven earned his Master’s Degree in Theatre-Performance at UNLV. Steven would like to thank IHU, Mom, his family and God for all they do for him. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity.

RHETT GUTER (Ensemble, u/s Sheldrake) Originally from California, Rhett Guter grew up in St. George, Utah. In 2009 he graduated from Southern Utah University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and a B.S. in Dance. Rhett has most recently been seen at The Utah Shakespeare Festival, The Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts, and the Tuacahn Amphitheatre.

ALEXIA “ALLY” IOANNIDES (Susan Waverly) is so very happy to be returning to PTC after playing Esther Jane in A Christmas Story. This 12 year old has also performed in many shows at the Egyptian Theatre; favorites are Annie Jr. (Annie), Charlie Brown (Lucy), and Willy Wonka (Veruca Salt). Special kudos to Director Barnes, Debra Cook, Park City Dance, teachers at MCS and, especially, her Mom. 

BREANN JOHNSON (Ensemble, u/s Judy Haynes) trained at Bunker Dance Center in Las Vegas. She graduated from BYU in Dance Education. She was a BYU Cougarette and ranks a black belt in karate! Her stage highlights include ensemble roles in The Drowsy Chaperone (Hale Center Theatre) and 42nd Street, Cinderella and My Fair Lady (Tuacahn). “I am very blessed to have such a supportive and loving husband and family.”

AMY JUSTMAN* (Betty Haynes) is thrilled to be making her PTC debut in the role she understudied in the 2008 Broadway company of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Her other New York credits include Susan in Company (PBS’ Great Performances/Original Revival Cast Recording), Music in the Air (Encores!), Show Boat, and The Grapes of Wrath (both Carnegie Hall). Regional credits include Heidi in Title of Show at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Claire in Ordinary Days at Adirondack Theatre Festival, Mary Turner in Of Thee I Sing at Bard Summerscape and Mrs. Nordstrom/Anne understudy in A Little Night Music at Centerstage. Her extensive classical credits include work with New York City Opera and New York City Ballet, as well as the Bernstein Mass at Carnegie Hall (recording on Naxos). Amy holds degrees from Yale University and Manhattan School of Music. www.amyjustman.com.

CHRISTOPHER KOTERA* (Ensemble) is a Kansas native, University of Oklahoma grad, and recent New Yorker who has not seen mountains since he was 14! Regional: Kansas City Starlight Theatre, Casa Mañana (Dallas/Fort Worth), STAGES St. Louis, Discoveryland Tulsa, New Theatre Restaurant (KS), as well as Christmas shows with the KC Symphony and OKC Philharmonic. Favorite roles include Chip in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Greg in A Chorus Line. Much thanks to family, friends, teachers, and MTX!

MAGGY LAWRENCE (Ensemble, u/s Rita and Rhoda) A native of SLC, Maggy is thrilled to be returning to the PTC stage where she was last seen in 42nd Street earlier this year. Some previous roles include: Rosie (Bye Bye Birdie), White Cat (Cats), Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), Kathy Selden (Singin’ in the Rain), and Millie Dillmount (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Thanks to family and friends for their love and support.

ANNE STEWART MARK* (Tessie, Mrs. Snoring Man, Secretary, u/s Martha) is happy to be returning after appearing in PTC’s Is He Dead? last season. She has also appeared here in many shows, including My Fair Lady, Noises Off, Paint Your Wagon, Les Misérables, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Macbeth, Peter Pan, Tartuffe, The Three Musketeers, Laughing Stock, Misalliance, Arcadia, Private Lives, Blithe Spirit, Camelot, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George and Evita. She has been seen at Salt Lake Acting Company in The Clean House, Hold Please, Going to St. Ives, Master Class and Nine; at the Peterborough Players in Hay Fever, 1940s Radio Hour and Noises Off; and for the Utah Opera Company as ZoZo in The Merry Widow. Also a director of some note, Anne has been a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association for over 25 years.

JENNIFER MATHIE* (Rhoda, Ensemble) is fresh off the national tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot! She has also been a Radio City Rockette, and was a cast member of the original company of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Jennifer has also appeared at City Center Follies and the national tour of Fosse. She is a certified yoga instructor, as well as a commercial and film actress. Jennifer thanks her amazing family and my love.

ANDREA MISLAN* (Ensemble, Dance Captain, Associate Choreographer) most recently toured with Broadway’s International Tour of Chicago (June, Velma/Mama Morton U.S.) and starred as Judy Haynes in Cape Fear Regional Theater’s (CFRT) White Christmas. She was a featured dancer in Celine Dion’s A New Day... and backup vocalist for Ms. Dion on Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. TV appearances: 2004 World Music Awards, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Larry King Live, A&E’s Biography, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, The Wayne Brady Show, Oprah, The Toy Castle (Mama Mouse, Freda Frog), Inside the Osmonds (ABC) and an ESPN National Commercial. Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Giselle, La Bayadere, Nutcracker, Serenade, Don Quixote and Swan Lake. Choreography: White Christmas and Peter Pan (CFRT). “Thank you Mom – you are with me always.”

CHRISTINE MOORE (Ensemble, u/s Tessie and Mrs. Snoring Man) is excited to be back at Pioneer Theatre Company and be part of the wonderful cast. She is currently in her second year of her M.F.A. in ballet at the University of Utah. Credits include: Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, 42nd Street, The Producers, White Christmas and The Music Man. Christine wishes to thank her family and friends for their love and support. Merry Christmas!

TONY NEIDENBACH* (Ensemble) is excited to be celebrating the season and his Pioneer Theatre Company debut with White Christmas! Regional credits include TUTS, MUNY, Seaside Music Theatre, and Inside Broadway. He is currently in the off-Broadway production of Naked Boys Singing! and is a company member of the Liz Gerring Dance Company in NYC. He holds a BFA from Penn State.  

PATRICK O’NEILL* (Ensemble, u/s Phil Davis) couldn’t be happier to be back in Salt Lake City! He was last here as a choreographer on Bernstein’s MASS for Keith Lockhart’s farewell at Abravanel Hall. Film/TV: The Producers, Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe, Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim and The View. National Tour: Chicago, Oklahoma! Favorite regional: Bat Boy in Bat Boy: The Musical (Helen Hayes Award Nomination); Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Maine State; Crazy For You at North Shore; and Bernstein’s MASS at The Kennedy Center. He received his training from Catholic University and is a proud Member of AEA and I.A.T.S.E. 764.

JAMES PATRICK (Ralph Sheldrake, u/s Bob Wallace) received a master’s degree in theatre from Western Washington University. This is his debut production with PTC. Other regional acting credits include Evita (Ché), Brilliant Traces (Henry Harry) Pump Boys and Dinettes (Jim) and The Shape of Things (Adam). James wishes to thank PTC for this opportunity and also all those who continue to believe in him for their infinite love and support.

KIIRA SCHMIDT* (Rita, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her PTC debut! She recently returned from a summer in Scotland and China where she brought to life Cyd Charisse in the new musical Reel to Real. Broadway: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Rita); No No Nannette; Stairway to Paradise. Regional: MAME (The Kennedy Center); Oklahoma! (Paper Mill Playhouse); Dancing in the Dark (The Old Globe); A Chorus Line, Show Boat, Sweet Charity (Gateway Playhouse); West Side Story (NC Theater, Barrington Stage, Fulton Opera); Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (The Fox, Wang Center). Love and light to her astounding friends and family.

TALLY SESSIONS* (Bob Wallace) National Tours: South Pacific (LCT), Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Off-Broadway: Anyone Can Whistle (Encores!), Yank!,  Godspell. Other NY: Main-Travelled Roads, The Children, Tim and Scrooge, The Happy Prince. Regional: Robin and The Seven Hoods (The Old Globe); Assassins, The Gospel According to Fishman (Signature Theatre); Lizzie Borden (Goodspeed Opera House); The Immigrant (Connecticut Critics Circle nomination, Westport Country Playhouse); Little Shop of Horrors (Paper Mill Playhouse); The Spitfire Grill (Florida Stage); The Full Monty (Carbonell Award), Floyd Collins (Carbonell Award), Urinetown (Carbonell Award nomination), Beauty and the Beast (Carbonell Award nomination, Actors’ Playhouse); The Last Five Years (IRNE Award nomination, SpeakEasy Stage Company). He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a proud AEA member.

JOHN SHUMAN* (Ezekiel, Snoring Man) appeared on Broadway in La Cage Aux Folles (‘05 revival), 13 Rue de L’Amour and off-Broadway in The Dishwashers (59 E. 59th St. Theatre), The Fantasticks, An Oak Tree, Hotel Baltimore, and Moonchildren. His regional theatre credits include Guthrie Theatre (The Royal Family), Shakespeare Theatre (D.C.), Yale Repertory (The Alchemist), Alley Theatre, Pittsburgh Public, Meadow Brook, Goodspeed Musicals (Pappy in Lil Abner), Children’s Theatre Company (Mr. Popper in Mr. Popper’s Penguins), WHAT Theatre (David Mamet’s Romance), Depot Theatre (The Cripple of Inishmaan), and Cape Playhouse (The Best Man, Hairspray). Film: The Naked Man (Ethan Coen, screenplay). TV: Melrose Place, Step by Step, Guiding Light, Love and War, and VR-5 (Pilot). John performed the one-man play Underneath the Lintel by Glen Berger at the Pillsbury House Theatre in Minneapolis and recently for the Chester Theatre Company in Western Massachusetts.

JOHN T. WOLFE (Ensemble, u/s Mike Nulty) is very excited to be making his PTC debut! Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, John has had the opportunity to perform all over the world, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland with the BYU Young Ambassadors. Regional credits include Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Doody (Grease), Munkustrap (Cats) and Marius (Les Misérables). Thanks to my loving family and friends!

ROBIN YOUNG (u/s Susan) is in the sixth grade. She is honored to return to Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre where she played the role of Helen in A Christmas Story last year. Recently, she played Miss Spider in James and the Giant Peach and Daughter in Alcestis with the University of Utah’s Actor Training Program.