DENIS O'HARE (Ebenezer Scrooge) Theatre: Take Me Out (Tony Award, Obie, Drama Desk), Assassins (Tony Nom), An Iliad (Obie), Here We Are, Sweet Charity (Drama Desk), Cabaret, Inherit the Wind, Major Barbara, Elling, Racing Demon, Hauptmann, Into the Woods, Ten Unknowns. London's National Theatre: Tartuffe, Here We Are. Films: Swallow, Late Night, The Postcard Killings, The Goldfinch, Novitiate, The Normal Heart, Dallas Buyers Club, The Proposal, Duplicity, Milk, Changeling, Charlie Wilson's War, Michael Clayton, A Mighty Heart, Half Nelson, Garden State, 21 Grams, The Anniversary Party, Private Life, and The Parting Glass (Screenwriter). TV: This Is Us (Emmy Nom) American Horror Story (2 Emmy Noms), The Boroughs, Evil, The Nevers, True Blood, American Gods, The Good Wife, Brothers and Sisters, and Big Little Lies.

THEO ALLYN (Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Dilber) is delighted to be back for another season of A Musical Christmas Carol! Other Pittsburgh CLO credits include Young Frankenstein, Into the Woods, Anything Goes, and Girls Only. Having just completed a nine-month tour with Great Lakes Theatre/Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival in their joint productions of Twelfth Night (Feste) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Smee), it is very good to be home. Regional credits: Jo in Dobama Theatre’s Little Women (awarded Best Non Musical Production of 2023 Cleveland); the original San Francisco company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; This Beautiful City with Diversionary Theatre (San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical); The Upstairs Concierge and The Matchmaker at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago; as well as local credits with City Theatre, Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and Pittsburgh Irish and Classical. Training includes the Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School and NYU’s Tisch School of the Art. 

CONNOR BAHR (Schoolboy, Caroler) is honored to be a part of this Pittsburgh Tradition that he has so long enjoyed. Previous credits include Into The Woods (Steward) at the Pittsburgh CLO, The Play That Goes Wrong (Chris/Inspector), and Guys & Dolls (Benny Southstreet) both with Lincoln Park. Thanks to Scott for the opportunity, his family for their love, and as always Justin and Bobby. 

BEN CHERINGTON (Young Scrooge, Ghost of Christmas Future, Caroler) is honored to return to Pittsburgh CLO, where previous credits include A Musical Christmas Carol, Godspell, and Kinky Boots. Most recently, Ben performed in Sweet Smell of Success with MasterVoices at Lincoln Center, and in the North American tours of Parade and Les Misérables. Endless gratitude for all the places and people Ben calls home. BFA Carnegie Mellon School of Drama 

MELESSIE CLARK (Missy Watkins, Caroler, Onion Vendor) a proud Pittsburgh native and Point Park B.F.A. graduate, is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO! She was named the 2024 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of the Year and a Pittsburgh Courier 2025 Fab 40 Under 40 honoree. Off-Broadway credits: Goddess and A Sign of the Times. PCLO credits: Once on This Island (Mama Euralie), Into the Woods (Lucinda), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda), Grease (Jan), Rock of Ages (Waitress #1), The Wedding Singer (Crystal/Tina Turner), The Color Purple, and Gypsy. TV/film: Archive 81 on Netflix and Anything’s Possible directed by Billy Porter on Amazon Prime. Instagram: @melessieclark 

CHRISTIAN CLAUSNITZER (Dick Wilkins, Peter Cratchit) is a recent Graduate from WVU where he received his BFA in Musical theatre. He is excited to be returning to Pittsburgh CLO for his 3rd year in A Musical Christmas Carol.  Christian is leaving to be the lead vocalist in Syd Norman’s Pour House on Norwegian Cruiseline starting in the spring. He wants to thank Scott Evans, Mark Fleischer everyone at PCLO, and his friends and family for their love and support. Christian wants to make sure he recognizes the impact that McCrae Hardy has had on his life and how much he meant to him both as a performer and a person. Rest in peace McCrae, we love you! 

ALLISON DORSEY (Martha Cratchit, u/s Fan) is so delighted to return to the Pittsburgh CLO for her second year in A Musical Christmas Carol! She is a current senior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University. She owes all that she has to the unending support of her friends, family, and teachers, and is so grateful to get to do what she loves at such a magical time of year. Happy holidays! Love you mom and dad! Instagram: @allison.dorsey 

JUSTIN FORTUNATO (Fred) is honored to be returning to A Musical Christmas Carol for his 13th year.  Acting credits include: The Pittsburgh Public, PICT theatre, The REP, Pittsburgh CLO, Primestage, and St.Vincent Summer Theatre. He is the co-founder of Carrnivale Theatrics and is currently the Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.  He is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. 

AARON GALLIGAN-STIERLE (Bob Cratchit) Pittsburgh CLO: A Musical Christmas Carol (3rd year), Guys & Dolls, and The Music Man. Broadway: Phantom of the Opera (Monsieur Andre), Ragtime (Henry Ford), and Grinch (Papa Who). National Tour: White Christmas (Mike Nulty) Regional: Utah Shakespeare (10 seasons), Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, The Rev, Oregon Shakespeare, Papermill Playhouse, TUTS, MSMT, Front Porch Theatricals and many more. Head of Musical Theatre at Slippery Rock University. Training: BFA Shenandoah University (Musical Theater) MFA Penn State (Acting). Love to Shannon, Devin and Zoe. @Aarongs1  

LISA ANN GOLDSMITH (Mrs. Cratchit) is thrilled to be back for her fifteenth year!!  She is also the Dialect Coach for this production, as well as the recent Pittsburgh CLO productions of the world premiere of Madame Clicquot, and Camelot.  Lisa Ann has professional acting credits from across the country, and most recently appeared as Madame de Volanges in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at Schoolhouse Theater in New York.  She is the co-host of the award-winning podcast The Bardcast: It’s Shakespeare, You Dick! with listeners in six out of the seven world continents.  Lisa Ann is also the Theatrical/TV, Commercial, and Co-Ed Business Representative for the SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh local.  #unionstrong 

KAT HARKINS (Ghost of Christmas Past, Charity Worker) is simply delighted to be back with A Musical Christmas Carol for her sixth year! Most recently she was seen as Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show at the Greer Cabaret Theater! Other previous Pittsburgh CLO credits include Sally Brown (You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown), Susie Bones (PUFFS), and Martha Cratchit & Belle (A Musical Christmas Carol). A Pittsburgh native, and a graduate of Point Park University’s acting program, it is one of her all-time favorite things to get this city in the Christmas spirit! Big love to B, her friends, family, the AMCC fam, and all of you for joining us! 

TIM HARTMAN (Mr. Fezziwig, Ghost of Christmas Present, Businessman, Charity Worker) is celebrating 33 years in A Musical Christmas Carol! He has been professionally acting, singing, writing, cartooning and storytelling since 1972. Though known primarily for his work on the stage, including appearances on Broadway in A Tale of Two Cities and the Tony nominated Finian's Rainbow, Tim has also appeared in 30 movies including The Fault in our Stars, The Mothman Prophesies, and The Silence of the lambs. Tim’s greatest joy is performing his own brand of award-winning, stand-up comedy storytelling for schools and family audiences. Tim is also an award-winning political cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and 30 other newspapers. His work has appeared in magazines, books and newspapers all across America. timhartman.com 

LARA HAYHURST (Peg, Caroler) is thrilled to be reuniting with so many beloved friends and artists in the A Musical Christmas Carol family! Recently in the 'Burgh: Noises Off (Pittsburgh Public), POTUS (City Theater), and Who's Holiday! (Pittsburgh CLO). She has Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour, and numerous regional credits, including 16 productions of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Unending thanks to Scott. Unending roses to Trey. This performance is in loving memory of McCrae Hardy. Much more at larahayhurst.com and @larahayhurst 

DANIEL KRELL (Marley, Marley’s Ghost, Businessman) A 2019 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Performer of the Year, Dan has appeared in over 35 productions with Pittsburgh CLO. He's played major roles with the region’s professional theatres, such as Pittsburgh Public, City Theatre and Quantum, as well as theatres around the country, including Clarence Brown Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, and Gateway Playhouse among others. Dan is a veteran of many film, TV, and voice-over productions including playing Mr. McFeely opposite Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers in the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. 

J. ALEX NOBLE (Topper, School Master, Toy Train Vendor, Businessman) is thrilled to be back on stage with Pittsburgh CLO. A Pittsburgh native, his previous PCLO credits include: Jameson in The Double Threat Trio, Harry the Horse in Guys & Dolls, Franz in The Sound of Music, Officer Krupke in West Side Story, Avram in Fiddler on the Roof, and as a featured Ensemble member in Madame Clicquot. He has appeared onstage with Pittsburgh Public Theater, PICT Classic Theater, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Quantum Theatre, West Virginia Public Theater, Pittsburgh Playwrights, and Westmoreland Performing Arts. Proud member of Actor's Equity since 2012. 

BRADY D. PATSY (Cantor, Tom Watkins, Choirmaster, Teas & Candy Vendor, u/s Fred) is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh CLO for a third year of A Musical Christmas Carol! A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, some of Brady’s favorite credits include The Color Purple (Pa/Buster/u/s Mister), RENT (Tom Collins), A Year With Frog and Toad (Toad), Once On This Island (Tonton Julian), Bye Bye Birdie (Mae Peterson), Les Misérables (Javert), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad), Shrek (Papa Ogre/Papa Bear), and Children of Eden (Father). Brady previously worked as a cast member for the Walt Disney World Company and served as Associate Artistic Director at the Omaha Community Playhouse, one of the nation’s largest community theatres. A Pittsburgh native, he currently serves as Community Engagement Manager at Pittsburgh CLO, helping connect theatre and education throughout the region. Endless gratitude to Amanda and Cecelia for their love and support. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for anyone else.” ~Charles Dickens 

BENJAMIN KENT PIMENTAL (Swing, Dance Captain) is a Pittsburgh native, who is glad to be spending another Christmas season with Pittsburgh CLO! Favorite Credits: Max- The Play That Goes Wrong (LPPAC), Cliff- Cabaret (Blackrock Theater), Male Understudy- The Rocky Horror Show, Various- A Musical Christmas Carol ‘09/‘16-‘25, Linus- You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown & AD/ASM/Michael Cover- tick, tick...BOOM! (PCLO), Nahum- Fiddler on the Roof in Concert (Pittsburgh Symphony). Love to his family, Estelle, & CCM MT ‘20/‘21! @pimentalonrye www.bkpimental.com 

JASON SHAVERS (Minister, Undertaker, Caroler) Year 5!! Past Pittsburgh CLO Credits: The Color Purple (Ol' Mister), The Sound of Music (Ensemble), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy), PUFFS (Swing), Game On (Monty Price), Perfect Wedding (Swing), First Date (Swing) Regional: Kinky Boots (Lola), Choir Boy (Headmaster Marrow), Dreamgirls (Marty), The Fantasticks (The Mute) and The Rocky Horror Show (Frank-N-Furter). Jason has also been seen onscreen in commercials for PA Lottery, UPMC, PNC Bank and the films Not Cool (JayJay) and Fathers & Daughters. 

ALEX SHEFFIELD (Swing) Theatrical Credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble u/s Annas, The Fulton Theatre) The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia, City Theatre), Young Frankenstein (Inga, Pittsburgh CLO), The Sound of Music (Nun/Ensemble, Pittsburgh CLO), and Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Lydia, City Theatre). TV/Film: American Rust. Alex is a recent graduate of Musical Theatre at Carnegie Mellon University, and is represented by the Daniel Hoff Agency. Born and raised in the UK. Thank you, Family! @alexsheffield 

SAIGE SMITH (Alice, Belle) is overjoyed to celebrate the holidays in this wonderful show! You may have recently seen her in Noises Off with Pittsburgh Public Theater (Poppy), or Sunday in the Park with George with Front Porch Theatricals (Dot/Marie). She’s performed in productions with Pittsburgh CLO, City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Front Porch Theatricals, TheatreSquared, Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, Barebones Productions, Quantum Theatre, Vigilance Theater, and PICT Theatre. 

ERIKA STRASBURG (Bess, Caroler, Laundress) is so happy to be back toodling around with her A Musical Christmas Carol family for year 12! She stayed home last year with her newborn baby who is now 1, chonky, and hobbling around looking for Santa. Previous CLO credits include The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, Titanic, Pump Boys & Dinettes, Up & Away, and Ring of Fire. Pittsburgh credits include Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theater, Quantum Theatre, PICT, St. Vincent Summer Theater, Mountain Playhouse, barebones productions, Lincoln Park PAC, and Kinetic Theater Co. Carnegie Mellon Drama grad. Love to the two greatest guys in my life- Michael & Jamie. IG: @airekuh  

HALLIE CAMACHO (Tiny Tim) is thrilled to embody the timeless spirit of Tiny Tim! She was most recently seen as Young Anna in Disney’s Frozen, a co-production with Pittsburgh CLO, Kansas City Starlight, and The Lied Center. Hallie sends boundless thanks to her family, CLO Academy, directors, crew, cast, Miss Amy, Kayla, and her 1.1 million YouTube subscribers! Discover more about Hal on FamousBirthdays.com. @HallieOnStage114 

FINNEGAN COMBER (Daniel, Schoolboy) is honored to perform in another CLO production! Recent credits include Pittsburgh CLO’s Camelot (Tom of Warick), Shirley Jones: A Gala Celebration and the CLO Academy’s Mini Stars, Elf Jr, and Mary Poppins Jr. Finnegan has also performed with the Center for Theater Arts in Zombie Prom Jr (Johnny), Seussical Jr, Matilda, and CTA Showstoppers. Finnegan studies at the CLO Academy. Huge thanks to the Pittsburgh CLO, his A Musical Christmas Carol family, and a special shout out to his brother, Thomas. 

JAMES H. COOGAN (Wyatt, Matchboy, Ignorance, Turkey Boy) is thrilled to be back for his second year performing for A Musical Christmas Carol. He loves acting.  James also loves playing hockey, traveling and sailing. He has been playing piano since he was five years old. James would like to thank his wonderful family, friends, elementary school, Pittsburgh CLO Academy instructors, and his amazing cast members for their incredible support. 

AUBREE LISCOTTI (Fan, Melinda, u/s Tiny Tim) is overjoyed to return to A Musical Christmas Carol for her third year, formerly Tiny Tim the past two years!  Currently a CLO Mini Star, she recently filmed her first feature film role (details coming soon!)—releasing in 2026.  Favorite past credits include Pittsburgh CLO’s The Sound of Music (Gretl von Trapp), Fiddler on the Roof (Bielke), Beauty & The Beast Jr (Belle), Frozen Jr (Young Elsa), and many more academy productions! Sending thanks to family, friends, and teachers for their support! 

ADDISON SMITH (Belinda) is thrilled to make her professional theater debut!  Recent on camera credits: FBI: Most Wanted, Hershey, River and Mayor of Kingstown. Addison has also been featured in numerous commercial and print ads. Other favorite roles: Clara in Nutcracker and Young Elsa in Disney’s Frozen (Perform! Pittsburgh Theater). Addison would like to thank the Pittsburgh CLO for this opportunity and her family, friends and teachers for all the love and support! @addi_grace_smith 

ARIANNA HENRY (Watkins, Want) started taking musical theater classes at Pittsburgh CLO Academy at 6 years old.  She continues her training there as well as Stage Right.  She has performed in local performances of Beauty and the Beast Jr, Frozen Jr, and Annie Jr. When not acting, dancing, or singing she is either playing flag football, or spending time with her dad, mom, sister, and friends.