Virtual Program
Director's Note
Are y’all ready for Christmas? Welcome to The Snowflake Inn located in Tinsel, Texas. It’s a place where anything can happen, but rarely ever does. Tune in for some very special episodes and the return of the notorious Futrelle Sisters that were recently seen in the 2022 production of Christmas Belles. A good ole’ country Christmas is what it’s gonna be, so thanks for bringing the family to gather ‘round our pretty Christmas tree. With a heaping helping of comedy from these Christmas hams, it’s sure to be a hell of a holiday.
-The Elf OFF the Shelf
Billy Herrington
John 13:34-35
Cast
Cast Listed in Order of Appearance
Ashley Minnich
as Trina Walcott
Ashley Minnich is a local gal with a big love of community theatre who’s done pretty much every form of performing arts possible, from ballet to puppeteering to joust cheerleading. She's excited to bring the hard-working Trina Walcott to life and hopes y'all enjoy the show!
William Hambric
as Binky
William, a Pueblo native, has been with the Imps only a couple of years, but everyone swears he's been "Impossible" all his life. Some act to elevate the art form, some to enlighten humanity. William says he does it because, "I just f@&%ing love being applauded."
Dennie Sorwell
as Della Crowder
This is her 7th play for the Imps. Her favorites are Odd Couple- Female Version, Calendar Girls, & The Haunting of Hill House where she had fun creeping out people as the dead nun Sister Mary Broccoli. She thanks her husband Greg who always supports her. She also enjoys being on the work crew. They work hard then go for beer. She's also grateful to Billy for inviting her to share his vision of Christmas fun.
Gina Mann
as Twink Futrelle Buntner
Gina is thrilled to be picking up her role as Twink Futrelle in Dashing Through the Snow. Her first show and most recent appearance was Christmas Belles which was just as much fun as this show is. Gina thanks you for being here and supporting the theater. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Amber Shipley
as Rhona Lynn Lampley
Amber has been on and off the Impy stage for about 20 years. Most recently she played Randa in Savannah Sipping Society. Her favorite role was passing Celia in Calendar Girls.
John Valdez
as Mr. Boykin
John has been involved with theater one way or another for 40 years. He is very proud of his kids, and thanks them for their support. John also has published three books of poetry.
Dalton Wooldridge
as Hoyt Ledford
Since 2017, Dalton has taken part in multiple Impy productions, such as Over The River And Through The Woods, Fuddy Meers, and most recently, Gruesome Playground Injuries. Outside of the theater, his hobbies include reading, binge watching sitcoms and drama shows, and he has an obsessive interest in screenwriting and filmmaking. "Seriously, this guy is whacked." Dalton is thankful to work alongside such a colorful cast and crew, as well as having a kind and resolute director.
Johnny Lucero
as Ainsley Danforth
Johnny was born 3rd in a litter of three, he was the one they kept. He was voted "Most Likely to Get Slapped" in high school. He's most famous for playing "The Real Criminal" on an episode of America's Most Wanted. He has two nephews
and a niece.
Marlo Angel-Hartman
as Honey Raye Futrelle
Marlo is tickled "Passion Pink" to get the rare opportunity to bring back one of her all-time favorite characters, Honey Raye! “Hey again, y'all!!!
As always, love to Philly, Mamacita, Dale, my puppies, and my Imp family.”
Barbara Clemans
As Lou Ida
Barbara Clemans is an avid and horrible procrastinator. Find her most days elbow deep in craft and art. She is protective of her Viking. He shows his love for her openly and they share their weirdness happily together.
Hannah Moody-Goo
as Donna Jo Austin
Hannah is very excited to make her acting debut in the Impossible Players' Dashing Through the Snow! When she is not working as a librarian, Hannah enjoys writing, traveling, and playing video games. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Donna Hickman
as Lenora Benedict
Donna is thrilled to be portraying Lenora Benedict in Act 2 Scene 1. If you saw Christmas Belles two years ago you might remember her portrayal as Geneva Musgrave. She had so much fun working with our awesome Director Billy Herrington and all the talented cast and crew, that her Christmas dreams came true by being cast in Dashing Through the Snow as the Grand Dame of the Theatre, Lenora Benedict. Donna hopes that you all enjoy the show.
Melissa Santisteven
as Frankie Futrelle Dubberly
Thank you Mama Eula (aka God our Father), Joseph and James Underwood and the fantastic Impossible Players Family (this includes you). "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21"
Lisa Boleman
As Cuddles
Lisa Boleman has been in and around the local art and performance scene for a few decades. One day she will retire but until then she will continue to use theatre as therapy. It’s up to you if it’s yours or hers.
Sally Sprafka
as Ennis Puckett
Sally has been working in community theater for longer than she cares to admit. Since coming to Pueblo, she has worked with Damon Runyon (Steel Magnolias), The Impossible Players (Thirty-Nine Steps, The Nutcracker’s Nuts), and SCTC (As You Like It, Women and Wallace). She has been a storyteller for several Ghost Walks (Lucky the Horse, Carrie Clyde Holly). She is especially pleased that the IMPs needed another nasty old lady after Elvira in The Nutcracker, and Sophie in Social Security. This’ tahm she gets to ‘tawk Texan. She hopes you enjoy the experience as much as she does.
Jamie Swearingen
as Paulette Coogan
Jamie Swearingen has been with The Impossible Players since 2017. During this time she has been a stage manager, producer, assistant director and actor. Her more notable roles include Kayleen in Gruesome Playground Injuries, Molly in The Smell of the Kill and Ginny in Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche. She is excited to bring this show to all of you!
Rich Keilholtz
as Raynerd Chisum
After striking out at his half-baked dream to be a soap opera actor, Rich realized teaching was the best way to exercise his acting chops. He eventually parlayed that into a community theater career as a bit part actor in three local productions: Twelve Angry Jurors, Christmas Belles, and the little ditty you’re enjoying presently. When not acting, Rich harasses soap opera producers, hangs out with his family of six, works toward his master’s degree in history, collects vinyl records, and really loves Christmas.
Crew
Billy Herrington
Director
Audrey Okorn
Assistant Director
Jenifer Lunde-Elder
Light and Sound Director
Maurice Christophe
Set Director
Producer and Costume Mistress
Jamie Swearingen
Costume Assistant
Sally Sprafka
Props Mistress
Barbara Clemans
Videographer
Izaiah Fuentes
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