Uptown Scrooge: Abridged!
Cast and Crew bios
Cast
Jesse Pimpinella - Nephew Fred
The Hot Mess himself, Jesse Pimpinella, has been touring the country and taking audiences on a storytelling journey of awkwardness & indecision. Both his comedy albums "Hot Mess" and "Spooky" went #1 on Amazon! His bubbly personality and love for pop culture has led him to appear on Amazon Prime, & Roku, where both his specials are streaming!
Kristie Koehler Vuocolo - Ghost of Christmas Past
Kristie is a writer and performer dedicated to creating immersive, audience-centered experiences. Kristie spent 20 years in Chicago working in improvisational and interactive theater, including as a founding member of Barrel of Monkeys (PlayMakers), a performer with Chicago's Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, and an ensemble member of Chicago's Neo-Futurists, Some of Kristie's favorite roles include: Jacob Marley, Louise (Always, Patsy Cline) & Bob Stickel (who made pies to make people happy.)
Sinead Devlin - Ghost of Christmas Present
Hello and welcome to Sinéad’s facts & favorites! Facts: born in Wisconsin, transplanted to Ohio for World Harvest Bible College, oldest of four children, has two cats. Favorites: Hook, Oppenheimer, Winston Churchill, the Beatles, peanut butter, pistachios, birthdays, Diadoras, grammar, lettin’ the music take ya over.
Duce Black - Ghost of Christmas Future
Duce is excited to return to Uptown Scrooge and the Good Medicine family. Duce and his wife Kelly moved back to Ohio with their two children Finley and Ruby in 2020 after a decade of living and performing in the New York City. Duce Trained and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC. 143.
Jake Vuocolo - Tiny Tim (Dec. 1, 8)
This is Jake’s second year playing Tiny Tim! A 4th grader at Whittier Elementary, Jake loves playing soccer, watching football, listening to music, drawing, and the color green. He’d like to thank his mom for encouraging him to be dramatic and his dad for always cheering him on.
Reyna Hammond - Tiny Tim (Dec. 1, 8)
Reyna is a 5th grader making her acting debut in Good Medicine's Uptown Scrooge. When not in school, she enjoys gymnastics, reading, anything Harry Potter. For this production, she is especially excited about engaging in cheeky mischief.
Alice Miller - Tiny Tim (Dec. 7, 15, 22)
Alice loves to dance, sing and act. She recently performed Peaches by Jack Black for the Hanby Talent show and she played the Tiger in Aladdin Jr but this will be her first speaking role.
Zia Weitz - Tiny Tim (Dec. 15, 22)
I am so excited to be playing Tiny Tim! When I'm not performing I like to color, do gymnastics and choreograph my own dances
Ivan Weitz - Beggar 1
Ivan loves to play both video and board games, soccer and plays the electric guitar. This is his first play!
Norah Peterson - Beggar 2
Norah is 9 years old and this is her second year as an elf. She is a 4th grader at Emerson Elementary School and loves dancing, obstacle courses and reading. If she could do 1 thing all day long it would be swimming.
Eloise Vuocolo - Head Elf
Eloise has been in Uptown Scrooge since its inception in 2016. She is an 8th grader at Blendon Middle School. When she's not in this show, she is dancing at Generations or enjoying a book. Eloise would like to thank her mom for writing this show and making all of this come to life.
The Hot Mess himself, Jesse Pimpinella, has been touring the country and taking audiences on a storytelling journey of awkwardness & indecision. Both his comedy albums "Hot Mess" and "Spooky" went #1 on Amazon! His bubbly personality and love for pop culture has led him to appear on Amazon Prime, & Roku, where both his specials are streaming!
Kristie Koehler Vuocolo - Ghost of Christmas Past
Kristie is a writer and performer dedicated to creating immersive, audience-centered experiences. Kristie spent 20 years in Chicago working in improvisational and interactive theater, including as a founding member of Barrel of Monkeys (PlayMakers), a performer with Chicago's Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, and an ensemble member of Chicago's Neo-Futurists, Some of Kristie's favorite roles include: Jacob Marley, Louise (Always, Patsy Cline) & Bob Stickel (who made pies to make people happy.)
Sinead Devlin - Ghost of Christmas Present
Hello and welcome to Sinéad’s facts & favorites! Facts: born in Wisconsin, transplanted to Ohio for World Harvest Bible College, oldest of four children, has two cats. Favorites: Hook, Oppenheimer, Winston Churchill, the Beatles, peanut butter, pistachios, birthdays, Diadoras, grammar, lettin’ the music take ya over.
Duce Black - Ghost of Christmas Future
Duce is excited to return to Uptown Scrooge and the Good Medicine family. Duce and his wife Kelly moved back to Ohio with their two children Finley and Ruby in 2020 after a decade of living and performing in the New York City. Duce Trained and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC. 143.
Jake Vuocolo - Tiny Tim (Dec. 1, 8)
This is Jake’s second year playing Tiny Tim! A 4th grader at Whittier Elementary, Jake loves playing soccer, watching football, listening to music, drawing, and the color green. He’d like to thank his mom for encouraging him to be dramatic and his dad for always cheering him on.
Reyna Hammond - Tiny Tim (Dec. 1, 8)
Reyna is a 5th grader making her acting debut in Good Medicine's Uptown Scrooge. When not in school, she enjoys gymnastics, reading, anything Harry Potter. For this production, she is especially excited about engaging in cheeky mischief.
Alice Miller - Tiny Tim (Dec. 7, 15, 22)
Alice loves to dance, sing and act. She recently performed Peaches by Jack Black for the Hanby Talent show and she played the Tiger in Aladdin Jr but this will be her first speaking role.
Zia Weitz - Tiny Tim (Dec. 15, 22)
I am so excited to be playing Tiny Tim! When I'm not performing I like to color, do gymnastics and choreograph my own dances
Ivan Weitz - Beggar 1
Ivan loves to play both video and board games, soccer and plays the electric guitar. This is his first play!
Norah Peterson - Beggar 2
Norah is 9 years old and this is her second year as an elf. She is a 4th grader at Emerson Elementary School and loves dancing, obstacle courses and reading. If she could do 1 thing all day long it would be swimming.
Eloise Vuocolo - Head Elf
Eloise has been in Uptown Scrooge since its inception in 2016. She is an 8th grader at Blendon Middle School. When she's not in this show, she is dancing at Generations or enjoying a book. Eloise would like to thank her mom for writing this show and making all of this come to life.
Crew
Tara Smith - Stage Manager
Tara has worked at several arts organizations including the Ohio Prison Arts Connection, Columbus Children's Theatre, and Otterbein University's Department of Theatre and Dance and Brave Young Voices, In 2017 she graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with minors in Music and Arts Administration. She's passionate about theatre that creates community and sparks a dialogue. Tara is Good Medicine's resident stage manager.
LauraLee Jingo - Stage Manager
Has worked for an outdoor concert venue, an upscale mall, and local radio including current on-air gig with the River. Previous theater: WPRCT, Butterfly Guild, Aethereal Jest, and Good Medicine! Notable roles: Frau Schmidt (Sound of Music), Mrs. Sowerberry (Oliver!), and Marmee (Little Women). Uptown Clue and Ghost Tour performer this year!
Luna Peterson - Crew
She is Awesomesauce.
Cindy Vanderbilt - Elf Wrangler
She is a saint.
Vivian Vanderbilt - Crew
She is Fantabulastic!
Tara has worked at several arts organizations including the Ohio Prison Arts Connection, Columbus Children's Theatre, and Otterbein University's Department of Theatre and Dance and Brave Young Voices, In 2017 she graduated from Otterbein University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with minors in Music and Arts Administration. She's passionate about theatre that creates community and sparks a dialogue. Tara is Good Medicine's resident stage manager.
LauraLee Jingo - Stage Manager
Has worked for an outdoor concert venue, an upscale mall, and local radio including current on-air gig with the River. Previous theater: WPRCT, Butterfly Guild, Aethereal Jest, and Good Medicine! Notable roles: Frau Schmidt (Sound of Music), Mrs. Sowerberry (Oliver!), and Marmee (Little Women). Uptown Clue and Ghost Tour performer this year!
Luna Peterson - Crew
She is Awesomesauce.
Cindy Vanderbilt - Elf Wrangler
She is a saint.
Vivian Vanderbilt - Crew
She is Fantabulastic!
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