LOGAN GREY BAXTER (Youth Ensemble) is excited to be making her Regional theater debut in A Christmas Carol. Some of her past shows include: Goosebumps (Ms. Walker), Legally Blond Jr. (Margot), Jungle Book, Jr (Mogli), Wizard of Oz (Ensemble), Frozen Jr. (Olaf). Logan has been a student at The Gateway School for Performing Arts for almost 7 years. Logan is striving to make a career in Broadway and Film/TV. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her passion.
 

SONNIE BETTS (Grace Smythe) is excited to make her first appearance on this great stage. While rehearsing for Gateway’s A Christmas Carol, she was fortunate to sneak away and tape a supporting role on the television series, Evil Lives Here. Also, while juggling rehearsals for CC, she performed as a young soloist alongside the great Warren Schein, in a holiday show directed by her talented voice coach, Lydia Sabosto. This past summer Sonnie kept busy at Bay Street Theater performing in 29 shows as ‘The Girl’ in Ragtime. Shortly after, she was invited back to be part of the ensemble in Opera: Shakespeare Riots. Sonnie received her first regional role as ‘Gretl’ in The Sound of Music back in 2019 at The Gateway, where she has been a student since the age of 5. This experience combined with Gateway’s wonderful education department helped jump start Sonnie’s acting career. Sonnie is happy to return to Gateway and be a part of David Ruttura’s thoughtful interpretation of A Christmas Carol with a fun and talented cast and crew.

SAGE COTTER (Youth Ensemble, u/s Fan at 10) is grateful to be a Gateway student where she’s performed in numerous productions, including Thirteen (Lucy), Les Miserables Student Edition (Young Cosette), Cinderella Kids (Cinderella), Seussical Kids (JoJo), Willy Wonka Kids (Veruca Salt) and on mainstage in Sound of Music (Brigitta), She also starred as Maleficent in French Wood’s Sleeping Beauty. Sage would like to thank her castmates, her wonderful teachers at Gateway and Stage Door, and her family and friends who always support her.
 

BAILEY ROSE DELAUTER (Youth Ensemble) is overjoyed to make her debut at Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts! Bailey has performed as a student at Gateway in the roles of Peter Pan, Olaf, Veruca Salt, among others. Other credits: Darcy (Prank Squad), Party Guest (Welcome to Hope TV Series) and Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Ensemble). Bailey would like to thank her parents, Easton, Autumn and her theater family for their support and the amazing actors and actresses cast in this show.
 

SKYLAR GREENE (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her regional debut in A Christmas Carol! She has been a student at the Gateway Acting School for 7 years, and has been singing and dancing her whole life. Past credits include A Chorus Line: High School Edition (Kristine), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Babette), The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice (Youth Ensemble), and many others! Skylar would like to thank all of her family, friends and amazing mentors at Gateway and Stage Door, as well as her voice coach Linda Strasser, for continuing to help and support her on her journey as a performer! Instagram: @Skylargreeneofficial
 

DAVID LAFLER (Youth Ensemble, u/s Scrooge at 12, Peter Cratchit) is thrilled to return to the Patchogue Theatre! David’s past credits include Les in Gateway’s main stage production of Disney’s Newsies, Young Scrooge and Peter in A Christmas Carol & the Children’s Choir in Joseph at T3, Cogsworth in Gateway’s Children’s Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., as well as ensemble roles in Mary Poppins, Jr., Aladdin Jr., & The Wizard of Oz, Michael Wormwood/Big Kid in CM’s Matilda, and Kurt in LHS production of Sound of Music. David would like to thank his acting, voice, and dance teachers for always believing in him, supporting him, and giving him the tools he needs to take the stage with grace; his parents, siblings and grandparents for their love & support; and Michael, Rachel and David for this incredible opportunity! Davidlafler.com
 

KAILYN MARRA (Youth Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Gateway Mainstage. Previous credits include Legally Blonde Jr. (Elle Woods), Holiday Spectacular On Ice, A Chorus Line (Tricia), Frozen Jr. (Young Elsa), Les Misérables Student Edition (Young Cosette). Kailyn thanks Michael, Rachel and the staff at The Gateway Playhouse and Acting School along with her parents, family and friends for their unconditional love and support. For more info: www.kailynmarra.com / IG: @kailynmarra
 

HALLE MORANA (Martha Cratchit) is thrilled to be returning back to the stage at The Patchogue Theatre this holiday season in The Gateway’s production of A Christmas Carol-The Broadway Musical. She has been a proud student of the Gateway School for the Performing Arts since 2016. Other credits include: On Your Feet (Little Gloria), As You Like It (Youth Ensemble), A Chorus Line, The Holiday Spectacular on Ice (Youth Singer). Special thanks to Michael Baker and the entire Gateway faculty for their continued encouragement and support.
 

SIENNA REEFER (Youth Ensemble, u/s Martha Cratchit) is excited to be performing in her first professional production with the Gateway. Sienna has been a student at the Gateway School of Performing Arts for five years and was part of the ensemble cast for the Gateway's 2021 Children's Conservatory show The Wizard of Oz and the 2022 Children's Conservatory Show Beauty & The Beast Jr. She was also Dorothy in her middle school production of The Wizard of Oz in Spring 2022. Sienna would like to thank Michael Baker, Rachel Armitstead, and Amy Woschnik for all their support and guidance over the years. Last but not least, Sienna would like to thank her family, especially her mom.
 

MIA ROFRANO (Jane) is excited for her first mainstage role! Mia has been a proud student at The Gateway School for the Performing Arts for 4 years. Recent Gateway credits include Frozen Kids (Elsa), Beauty & the Beast Jr. (Ensemble), Willy Wonka Kids (Willy Wonka), Peter Pan Jr. (Captain Hook) and The Wizard of Oz (Coroner). Other credits include Seussical Jr. (Sour Kangaroo). Special thanks to her family for their love and support and her Gateway family for this amazing opportunity!
 

BENNETT SCHNEIDER (Tiny Tim) is super excited to be cast in a mainstage production with Gateway! Bennett has played major and minor roles in school plays at The Bridges Academy (including Chip in Beauty and the Beast), and Gateway production classes (Jojo in Suessical). His sense of humor and gentle nature are some of the great qualities he brings to the stage. When not at school or rehearsals, Bennett can be found flying his drone, playing with his dogs, or causing mischief with his sister, Laura.
 

MARTY TIMLIN (Scrooge at 12/Peter Cratchit) is excited to return to the Patchogue Theatre stage! Past regional credits include: Elf (Michael Hobbs), A Christmas Story (Grover Dill), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), and As You Like It (Adam). Marty has also appeared in three national commercials for Audi and Annie’s Mac and Cheese. Marty has been a student at The Gateway since 2017 and would like to thank Michael Baker, Rachel Armitstead, and the entire Gateway family for their continued guidance and support.
 

ELLIOT TORBENSON (Youth Ensemble) is extremely honored and excited to make his main-stage debut at the Patchogue Theatre. In 2016, at the age of six, Elliot enrolled in acting classes at The Gateway and discovered his passion! Some of his past roles include: Matilda, The Musical (Nigel), Willy Wonka (Charlie Bucket), Shrek Jr. (Big Bad Wolf), High School Musical, Jr. (Ryan), Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (Chip), Lion King Jr. (Young Simba), and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus). Elliot also recently performed at Carnegie Hall, sang the national anthem at Citifield with the Metropolitan Youth Choir, and was cast as a background actor in an upcoming Apple TV series. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Eva, Rebecca, BKA, supportive friends, Michael, Rachel, James, and everybody at The Gateway for this incredible opportunity. He wishes Happy Holidays to all! Instagram: @elliot.torbenson
 

ADDISON WASYLYSHYN (Fan at 10) is excited to be returning to the Gateway Stage this season with this outstanding creative team and cast! Regional: Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Flounder), The Sound of Music (Marta). Favorite credits include: The Spaces In Between by Paula Pizzo (Stephania/Lou - World Premiere), Legally Blonde Jr. (Paulette), 13 (Patrice), Frozen Jr. (Elsa), Descendants Jr. (Mal), Moana Jr. (Moana). Addison would like to thank Michael Baker, Amy Woschnik, Rachel Armitstead, and the entire Gateway family for challenging and encouraging her to be a better actor and Meg for her consistent training and guidance. AddisonWasylyshyn.com