
Elf: Buddy

Elf: Walter Hobbs

Elf: Emily Hobbs

Elf: Jovie

Elf: Santa

Elf: Manager, Ensemble

Elf: Deb

Elf: Michael Hobbs

Elf: Michael Hobbs

Elf: Ensemble, u/s Deb

Elf: Ensemble, u/s Greenway

Elf: Ensemble, u/s Jovie

Elf: Ensemble, u/s Buddy

Elf: Ensemble, u/s Manager, 2nd u/s Walter

Elf: Ensemble

Elf: Swing

Elf: Ensemble

Elf: Greenway, u/s Walter

Elf: Swing, Asst. Dance Captain

Elf: Dance Captain, Ensemble, u/s Emily

Elf: Ensemble

Elf: Ensemble

Elf: Ensemble

Elf: Youth Ensemble

Elf: Youth Ensemble

Elf: Youth Ensemble

Elf: Youth Ensemble

Elf: Teen Ensemble
JIM STANEK (Walter Hobbs) Tuacahn debut! Has worked with Shari and Bill on two separate productions of The Producers, as Leo (North Shore/PCLO). Broadway: The most recent Into The Woods revival (also on tour!); Fun Home; A Gentleman’s Guide…; The Story Of My Life; Lestat; Little Women; The Rivals; A Funny Thing Happened…; Indiscretions. Off-Broadway includes: Freud’s Last Session; Jacques Brel…; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. TV/Film includes: Blue Bloods; Mr. Robot; The Good Wife; Law & Order; Bella; Borough Of Kings. Cast Recordings: …Forum; Goldstein; Frankenstein; The 3hree Musketeers. He lives in NYC with his wife, Beth, & their 3 boys (all grown, but they often stay at the 450 sq ft, 1BR where they were raised)! Jim loves Pro Wrestling, collecting action figures, Pokemon Go & concert-going! Recently: Barnum in Barnum at The REV; A Christmas Story The Musical at Goodspeed.Education: CMU. Unions: AEA, SAG-AFTRA. Merry Christmas!
JILLIAN BUTLER (Emily Hobbs) is delighted to be continuing her time at Tuacahn following the 30th Anniversary Summer Season, where she was last seen spreading a little magic as Glinda/Aunt Em in The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid and Newsies. Nat’l Tours: Les Misérables (Cosette), Wicked (Glinda/Nessarose u/s), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1st Nat’l). Regional Credits: Jekyll & Hyde (Emma Carew/WPPAC), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Cynthia Weil/WPPAC), A Christmas Carol (Mrs.Cratchit/Tuacahn), A Christmas Story (Papermill Playhouse), Shrek (North Shore Music Theatre), A Chorus Line (Maggie/SRT). BFA from The Boston Conservatory. Jillian is a Licensed Esthetician and proud dance teacher with Tutu Schools around Manhattan and Brooklyn New York when not performing. Endless gratitude and many thanks to Shari Jordan, Bill Burns, Wojcik Casting, DGRW and her family and friends for their unconditional love and support. Dedicated to the best parents and my mom who loves spreading Christmas cheer! IG: Jillian__Butler
WESLEY CARPENTER (Jovie) (she/her) Tuacahn: Elf. Broadway and National Tour: Universal Alternate in Six the Musical, Regional: Swing in Regency Girls (The Old Globe), Lorraine in Jersey Boys (Arts Center), Ellen in Miss Saigon (WPPAC). Other: Sandy in Grease (RCCL). Education: B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Belmont University. @wesleykcarpenter.
JOHN AHLIN (Santa) is delighted to be making his Tuacahn debut. Broadway: Waiting for Godot, Journey’s End (Tony Award Best Revival), The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Voices in the Dark, One Mo’ Time, Whoopee! and Macbeth. Off-Broadway John portrayed Orson Welles in Orson’s Shadow at The Barrow Street Theatre, has appeared in the award-winning ChipandGus at Soho Playhouse, and dozens more. Regional credits: Pioneer Stage Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, DC Shakespeare Theatre, The Guthrie, The Kennedy Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Center Stage, St. Louis Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Old Globe Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Studio Arena, McCarter Theatre, Syracuse Stage, George Street Playhouse, Goodspeed, and others. Appearing in over 60 Shakespeare productions, John has portrayed Falstaff 15 times. TV and Film credits include Law and Order: SVU, Late Night with David Letterman, As the World Turns, and the Coen Brothers’ movie Inside Llewyn Davis. John is also an accomplished playwright. www.JohnAhlin.com
ERIC B. ANTHONY (Manager, Ensemble) made his Broadway in the Canyon debut starring as the Scarecrow, Sebastian, and Wiesel/Mayor in the 30th anniversary season. Stage Raw, Ovation, NAACP Theatre, BroadwayWorld, Eddon, Scenie, YoungArts, and ACT-SO Award recipient. Proud AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and NAACP member. Broadway: Mary Poppins; Hairspray; The Lion King. Off-Broadway/Regional: Ain’t Misbehavin’; Jelly’s Last Jam; THREE; For the Love of a Glove; Bronco Billy – The Musical; Five Guys Named Moe; Merrily We Roll Along; Recorded in Hollywood; Kiss Me, Kate; Dreamgirls; The Producers; The Wiz; Rent; Sophisticated Ladies; Damn Yankees; Grand Hotel; Bye Bye Birdie; Golden Boy; Fame; The Difficulty of Crossing a Field; bonded; Something Happened. Film: I’ll Be Watching; Coffee House Chronicles; Waiting in the Wings. TV: Encore!; The Affair; Tosh.0. “Gratitude to my supportive family and friends, for the unconditional love. Glory to GOD for everything!” @EricBAnthony #IlluminatingHumanity
T. SHYVONNE STEWART (Deb) Continues to grace the Broadway stage in The Lion King. Other credits include…Broadway: The Lightning Thief(Original Broadway Cast). National Tours: The Lion King, The Lightning Thief (1st National Tour). Off Broadway: This is Not a Drill (World Premiere). Select Regional Theatre: Treaty, Tootsie, Sister Act. TV/Film: “FBI”, “The Equalizer,” “The Blacklist,” “Power Book II: Ghost,” “Partner Track,” “Kennedy Center Honors,” She travels the country singing in the show 50 Years of Rock and Roll with music composer Neil Berg.T. Shyvonne attended Spelman College, The George Washington University & Georgetown University. You can follow her @tshyvonnestewart and check out more at tshyvonnestewart.com. Thanks: God, parents, family, friends, Exclusive Artists, and Apex Talent Group.
LANCE LAWRENCE (Michael Hobbs) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Elf this Holiday season. This is his third show with Tuacahn having previously been in Wizard of Oz and A Christmas Carol. Lance is in 8th grade at Vista School and loves spending his free time playing sports, piano, and guitar. Favorite past theater roles include: Aladdin (Aladdin jr/Encore!), Benjamin (Joseph.. Dreamcoat/Vista), Grover (Lightning Thief/Vista) Winthrop (Music Man/Encore!) and Young Simba (Lion King jr/Vista and Brigham’s Playhouse). Lance is the youngest of 7 children and his favorite place to be is wherever his siblings are.
HUDSON SULLIVAN (Michael Hobbs) is thrilled to be performing at Tuacahn again after spending his summer in the amphitheatre playing Les in Newsies and Flounder in The Little Mermaid. Previous Tuacahn credits include: Scrooge at 12 in A Christmas Carol, Grover Dill in A Christmas Story, Young Tarzan in Tarzan (u/s & performed), Mike Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s & performed), Michael Banks in Mary Poppins (u/s & performed), Chip in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (u/s & performed), Ensemble in Joseph and Elf The Musical. Hudson is a 6th grader at Vista School where he has been seen in many shows: Shrek in Shrek, Zazu in The Lion King, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and is a member of the Principal 2 Dance Company. Other credits: Winthrop in The Music Man (Encore), Best of Broadway Christmas (SGMT). Hudson would like to thank all of his teachers at Utah COPA, Vista and Encore, but mostly, Hudson thanks his supportive family, especially his mother, without whose help you would not be reading this. Enjoy the show!
MYA BRYANT (Ensemble, u/s Deb) Is thrilled to be making her Tuachan debut! While proudly born and raised in Houston, TX, she now calls New York City her home! A few of her favorite credits include: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (2nd Nat’l Tour), Memphis (The Lexington Theatre Company), and Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson (Stages Houston). When she is not performing, Mya can be found doing the latest tik tok trends, playing board games, or doing karaoke with her friends! She would like to thank the casting and productions teams for this opportunity, her family and friends for their support, and God for guiding her through it all. Enjoy the show! IG: @mya.lynaee
JOE CAPSTICK (Ensemble, u/s Greenway) Tuacahn debut! Joe was last seen as Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain (Riverside Theatre) and Dippy in Anything Goes (The Muny). Other regional credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (George, Peninsula Players Theatre), Kiss Me, Kate (Bill Calhoun, Skylight Music Theatre), and the ensembles of 42nd Street (Drury Lane Theatre, Riverside Theatre), Holiday Inn (Marriott Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre), Funny Girl and White Christmas (MSMT), South Pacific (Fulton Theatre), and Newsies (Paramount Theatre). This show is for Kelcey—thank you for wifing me up, Mrs. Capstick! 10/10/2025.
BELLA DEPAOLA (Ensemble, u/s Jovie) is thrilled to be continuing her time at Tuacahn following the summer season! Past credits include Newises (Spot Conlon)/The Little Mermaid (Atina)/The Wizard of Oz (Ens/Wicked Witch U/S) at The Tuacahn Amphitheater, Newsies (Jojo) at The Rev Theatre Co., A Christmas Carol (Ens) at The Hafen Theater, and A Chorus Line (Val)/42nd Street (Anytime Annie/Dance Captain)/Godspell (Turn Back O’Man/Dance Captain) at The Mac-Haydn Theatre. She is a graduate of Pace University’s Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance Programs. Bella would like to thank the team at Boals, Winnett, & Associates, and her parents for supporting her along her journey. Keep up with her instagram for future adventures: @belladepaola
MAX DESANTIS (Ensemble, u/s Buddy) Is excited to be spending the holidays with Tuacahn! National Tour: The Addams Family Cruise: Grease (Royal Caribbean) Regional: Sound of Music (Engeman), Jersey Boys (A.C.T of CT), Hello Dolly, Something Rotten, Spelling Bee (Woodminster). Graduate of the Boston Conservatory at the Berklee College of Music. Other media include commercials and print advertisements for companies such as Denny’s, Lenovo, Lyft, Meijer, and Ross. A huge thank you to family and friends for their consistent support! Instagram – @max_desantis
JAMES EVERTS (Ensemble, u/s Manager, 2nd u/s Walter) is so excited to finish out the year at Tuacahn! He is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah and is a graduate from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. Recent Credits Include: Newsies/The Little Mermaid/Wizard of Oz (Tuacahn ‘25), Jersey Boys (B&B), Anastasia/Frozen/Jersey Boys (Tuacahn ’24), Sweeney Todd (ANW), and Spring Awakening (EWP). James wants to thank his family, DDO, and his partner Arianna for their endless support. Find him @jamesfeverts.
JULIA FERREIRA (Ensemble) is beyond excited to be making her Tuacahn debut spreading the sparkle jolly twinkle jingley! Recently graduating from the University of Oklahoma, she is now a New York based actor. Julia wants to thank her amazing and supportive family and friends, as well as her awesome agents at Henderson Hogan Agency for getting her where she is today. Some of her favorites previous credits include: Kate in Legally Blonde (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre); Mimi Marquez in RENT (University Theatre); Diane Lorimer in 42nd Street (Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre); Shark Ensemble, Maria u/s in West Side Story (Porthouse Theatre). @julia.nferreira
SLOANE GRIFFITH (Swing) is so excited to be returning to Tuacahn this holiday season! Regional: The Music Man (Pittsburgh CLO), Frozen (La Mirada), White Christmas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mary Poppins, Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tarzan, School of Rock (Tuacahn Amphitheater), Grease (Moonlight). Proud 2025 University of Utah graduate! Special thanks to Shari, Bill, Alex, and the rest of the team for this opportunity. IG: @sloane.griffith
HAILEY ROSE KASKY (Ensemble) (she/her) is thrilled to be performing at Tuacahn this Christmas! While she is making her debut on the Hafen stage, you would have seen her this summer in Newsies (Jojo), The Wizard of Oz (Ens.) and The Little Mermaid (Swing). A ‘24 graduate from Point Park University, Hailey received her BFA in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. Other recent credits include Live E! (Cedar Point), Grease (PMT), Newsies (Pittsburgh Playhouse), and several dance productions through the conservatory. Hailey would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for always supporting her journey – I wouldn’t be the person I am today without your constant love and support. This one’s for you divas. Follow her journey: @hailey.r.kasky
RANDAL KEITH (Greenway, u/s Walter) Randal Keith, a local favorite in Saint George, has dazzled audiences with his remarkable 22 shows since 2014. From iconic roles in The Little Mermaid and The Hunchback of Notre Dame to recent performances in A Christmas Carol, Frozen, and Jersey Boys, Keith has consistently captivated audiences. His portrayal of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway and the National tour solidified his reputation. With over 3000 performances, his rendition left an indelible mark. He also played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera with the renowned 1st national touring company. After 16 years in Las Vegas, Keith has made Saint George his new home, showcasing his talents in Vegas productions like Spamalot, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular, Steve Wynn’s Showstoppers, and BAZ Star-crossed Love. Randal Keith’s journey to Saint George exemplifies his dedication and passion for performing. Randal extends his heartfelt gratitude to Tuacahn for providing an opportunity to create unforgettable memories and feel like a cherished member of the community. He is grateful to call Tuacahn home.
ADAM LIPSON (Swing, Asst. Dance Captain) is thrilled to be back at Tuacahn this winter season. You may have seen him in Tuacahn’s summer season as ensemble in The Little Mermaid and The Wizard of Oz, and Morris in Newsies. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Neuroscience & Theatre. Other credits include A Christmas Story (The Lex), Something Rotten (Northwestern), The Prom (Northwestern). Thanks to his family, Avalon, and the team at Tuacahn. @adam_lipson. adam-lipson.com
VICTORIA MADDEN (Dance Captain, Ensemble, u/s Emily) is thrilled to be returning for the 3rd time to Tuacahn! NYC: Anastasia (Lincoln Center). National Tour: Anastasia. Select Regional: Camelot (PCLO), Anastasia (The Fulton Theatre). Anastasia, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys, The Count of Monte Cristo, School of Rock, Annie (Tuacahn Amphitheater), 42nd Street (Riverside Theatre), Sunset Boulevard (ACT of CT), Anne Frank: My Secret Life, Elf (Syracuse Stage), The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (Maine State Music Theatre). Syracuse University: BFA in Musical Theatre. So much love to her family and William.
ALEC TALBOT (Ensemble) Alec grew up dancing and doing musical theatre in Nebraska, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. He spent this past summer here at Tuacahn where he was in The Little Mermaid (Flotsam- covering Scuttle), The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble, covering Tinman), and Newsies (Ensemble, covering Davey). Regional theater credits include Conrad Birdie- Bye Bye Birdie (Maine State Music Theatre), The National Tour of A Christmas Story: the Musical, Guys and Dolls at the Fireside Theater, and more. He also has been a guest artist in several ballets at Ballet California and Santa Clarita Ballet Company, and has been a choreographer for many musicals, show choirs, and competition dances. He is loving his time here at Tuacahn, and can’t wait for Christmas in the Canyon! You can find him on Instagram- @duffystuff to keep up with his journey!
JACK TAYLOR (Ensemble) Originally from Los Angeles, Jack is most well know as Dandruff Danny on Hannah Montana. He tap danced alongside Nigel Lythgoe on the SYTYCD season finale. Jack’s company work includes Westside Dance Project, Debbie Allen Dance Academy Ensemble and Step One Dance Company. He recently moved to New York City and was a swing for Hypnotique at the Mckittrick Hotel. Jack is very excited to return to Tuacahn Amphitheater for Elf after completing the 2025 Broadway in the canyon season. @jackatac
ARIANNA WHITE (Ensemble) is over the moon to be making her Tuacahn debut! She is originally from South Florida and a graduate of The American Academy of the Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, CA. Her favorite credits include; Moxie with The Satin Dollz, Ensemble in West Side Story and Logainne in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Film: Knights of Swing, Shook, Andy Grammer’s “A New Money”. Arianna wants to thank her family, friends and partner James for their love and support. @ari.annawhite
BETTY JORGENSEN (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Tuacahn debut with this amazing cast! Betty most recently played Tommy in Matilda with SGMT. Other favorite roles include Molly (Annie Kids), Squirt (Finding Nemo), Lost Boy (Peter Pan Jr), and many others! When she isn’t singing and dancing on stage, Betty enjoys soccer, crafts, viola, and piano. She is an excellent student, with a talent for tidying the house and caring for her younger siblings. Betty trains with Utah Copa and wants to thank Brittani and Mimi for their instruction, as well as her vocal coach Kara Buchanan for her guidance. Much love to her family and friends, and a special thanks to Shari and the Tuacahn team for believing in her!
EVE MUNO (Youth Ensemble) is jingling with joy to make her Tuacahn debut as one of Santa’s helpers in Elf The Musical! Some of Eve’s favorite past roles include Lavender in Matilda (SGMT) and Molly in Annie (SGMT). She performs regularly with her Utah COPA MDT Company and has been featured in several music videos and local commercials. When she’s not helping to save Christmas on stage, Eve loves singing, songwriting, dancing around the living room, and creating her own magical stories. She enjoys all things merry and bright—especially doing hair, experimenting with makeup, and dressing up in fun, festive fashion. Eve sends a sleigh-full of thanks to Tuacahn for this incredible opportunity and to her family, friends, COPA and voice teacher for always cheering her on. She hopes this show brings you lots of jolly laughs, and enough Christmas spirit to last all year long!
BERKLEY RASMUSSEN (Youth Ensemble) is delighted to return to Tuacahn after a summer spent playing a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz. She is so grateful for the chance to perform alongside such talented and dedicated people. Berkley currently attends Snow Canyon Middle School where she is a member of student council and hope squad. Outside of performing she loves to create, swim, and laugh with her friends. She would like to thank her family, teachers, and Tuacahn. This is truly a dream come true!
RACHEL SANDERS (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the stage following her recent performance in The Wizard of Oz with Tuacahn. A passionate performer, Rachel has found joy and growth through many productions, but some of her favorite roles include those in Annie and The Sound of Music with SGMT. Rachel is grateful for the continued support of her family, friends, and mentors, and she looks forward to many more opportunities to share the magic of theater with audiences. She is excited for what’s ahead and honored to be part of this incredible Elf production.
DAVIN SMITH (Teen Ensemble) This is Davin’s first season at Tuacahn! He is so excited to perform at this incredible venue. He is so grateful to be able to work professionally. Some of his principal credits include: Orpheus (Hadestown Teen Edition), Jack Kelley (Disney’s Newsies), Enjolras (Les Miserables) He was also a Teen Newsies in Disney’s Newsies at Tuacahn Amphitheatre.
JORDAN SULLIVAN (Teen Ensemble) is excited to be appearing in Elf The Musical once again. Tuacahn credits include Newsies, A Christmas Story (Flick), School of Rock (Mason), Joseph, Disney’s When You Wish, Elf (‘19), The Sound of Music (Kurt u/s & perf) and Wizard of Oz. Other credits include High School Musical (Ryan), Willy Wonka (Mike Teavee) and Les Misérables (Grantaire). Jordan is a junior in high school and likes to perform and dance. When not performing, Jordan likes to travel, play with his dog, Finn, and hang out with friends. Thank you to his teachers at Utah COPA, Vista and UAA, but most of all thank you to his brother, Hudson, and Mom and Dad!