ABOUT THE SHOW
Our 51st Season and Our 244th Production!
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Buck Creek Player and Directors Georgeana Teipen and Tiffany D. Wilson are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of a CHRISTMAS CABARET. Celebrate the magic of the season with this incredibly unique, heartfelt, holiday show performed in Cabaret style with the audience seated on the stage. This original production written by Georgeanna Teipen is an intimate musical show that captures the joy, warmth, and spirit of the holiday season. Buck Creek Players is pleased to continue our 51st season with this live event on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, November 29th and running through Sunday, December 8th. |
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for small children.
Performance Dates & Times
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Friday November 29th, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 2:30 PM Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 7:30 PM Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 2:30 PM |
Friday, December 6th 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 2:30 PM Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 7:30 PM Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 2:30 PM |
YOUR HOLIDAY CAST
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CAST BIOGRAPHIES
CLANCE LaTURNER
CLANCE LaTURNER (Emcee) is delighted to return to the Buck Creek stage, having been in several Play-a-Parts (as Ike Skidmore in OKLAHOMA!, July in ANNIE and Frau Schmidt in THE SOUND OF MUSIC). And who could forget her turn as Darla, the fertilizer salesman and theatre critic in BARBEQUING HAMLET? Behind the scenes, Clance has contributed to multiple BCP productions, including stage managing LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL and directing THE LITTLE TOWN OF CHRISTMAS. Outside of BCP, she’s brought her talents to the Candlelight Theater at the President Benjamin Harrison Home and Oaklandon Civic Theatre as actor and director. Clance’s acting chops began with various church drama ministries across Indiana. She co-founded ACTS OF FAITH at Bethel Temple in Evansville in the ’70s and created ONE, a traveling music/drama group out of Terre Haute in the ’80s. She served as Drama Director for Christ Community Church in Greenwood. Driven by deep curiosity, Clance is constantly learning through her work in voiceovers, video production, and manuscript editing. She intentionally invests her life in people and especially enjoys sharing camaraderie with folks over a meal (breakfast, anyone?). As a chaplain who officiates weddings and funerals, Clance is incredibly thankful to God for His intimate grace, mercy, and love that guides her life. She’s thankful, too, for her husband, Jon, who generously allows her to live the life to which she feels called. Their felines Cricket, Dutchess, and Raven bring them endless joy and entertainment. It means so much to my heart that you would share your time with us today – I trust you will enjoy the show!
DEBBIE STAFFORD
DEBBIE STAFFORD (Pianist) is delighted to play for the Buck Creek Players CHRISTMAS CABARET. Since her retirement in 2020, she has really missed playing Christmas music in October!! Debbie started piano lessons when she was 7 years old and hasn’t stopped playing since. She became pianist at Waldron Baptist Church at the age of 12, remaining until going to college, only to return in 2000. A Music Education graduate of University of Indianapolis, Debbie retired after 40 years of teaching elementary music, 38 years in her alma mater Shelby Eastern Schools. In addition to her musical involvement in church, Debbie has been the music director for several Shelby County Players productions including GODSPELL, FORUM, DAMN YANKEES, and their DIVAS fund raisers. She sat in the Director's chair for the musical SUDS and appeared on stage in TROUBLE IN TUMBLEWEED and DIXIE SWIM CLUB. Once she retired, Debbie became the director of the SCP Young Audience Production, which gives all second graders in Shelby County the opportunity to see a live production. In her spare time, Debbie keeps busy working at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, serving as secretary of the Blue River Youth Choir board and on the SCP Artistic Team as Communications Manager, clerk at Waldron Baptist Church, assistant Superintendent/General Chairperson of the Family Arts building during the Shelby County Fair and President of the Shelby County Extension Homemakers Club.
GARY LIFE
GARY LIFE (Vocalist) is excited to return to Indianapolis theatre and his first ever performance with Buck Creek Players. Since 1986, Gary has been active in local and professional theatres. Favorite roles locally have been: Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, King Melchior in AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, Beauregard in MAME, Georges in LA CAGE, and King Charles In PIPPIN. Elsewhere Gary has performed Mark in A CHORUS LINE, Caiaphas in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, William D. Taylor in MACK AND MABEL and Claude Frollo in Disney’s HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. He was also a singer/actor at Walt Disney World for 8 years and has performed with Indianapolis Opera and Fort Lauderdale Opera Gary loves holiday music that honors all faith traditions but some of the carols you will hear tonight are his favorites. Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas to all!
JENNIFER J. KAUFMANN
JENNIFER J. KAUFMANN (Vocalist) is thrilled to be back at Buck Creek for another show. Jennifer graduated from Hope College, Holland, MI, in 2001 with a BA in Musical Theatre. She spent the next 5 years working with different theatre companies across the country, including Missoula Children’s Theatre and The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. Jennifer had the privilege of teaching theatre to children all over the country as well as in Cuba, South Korea, and Japan. Moving to Indianapolis to attend graduate school at Marian University, Jennifer is currently working as an elementary virtual teacher with MSD Warren. Musical Credits: Meg March in LITTLE WOMEN, Janis in HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Miss Scarlet in CLUE, vocalist in SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, Mary Ann in GILLIGANS ISLAND. Play Credits: Truvy in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Mother Miriam Ruth in AGNES OF GOD, Martha Gilette in THE GAME"S AFOOT, Mrs. Birling in AN INSPECTOR CALLS and Princess of France in Shakespeare’s LOVES LABOURS LOST.
JENNIFER POYNTER
JENNIFER POYNTER (Vocalist) is excited to be a part of this fun cabaret at Buck Creek Players. Most recently she could be seen as MJ in INSPECTING CAROL at Basile Westfield Playhouse. Some of her other past favorite roles include playing Mrs. Boyle in THE MOUSETRAP at Mud Creek Players, Florence in CURIOUS SAVAGE at Westfield Playhouse, four different characters in ALMOST, MAINE at Mud Creek Theater, Bunny in IN-LAWS, OUTLAWS, AND OTHER PEOPLE (THAT SHOULD BE SHOT) at Mud Creek Theater, and Robert Anne in NUNSENSE II at The Belfry. When she's not on stage she works as a Quality Expert Team Lead for IU Health. She would like to thank her directors,Georgie Teipen and Tiffany Wilson, for giving her the opportunity to sing these wonderful Christmas songs with this talented cast; and as always her husband and daughter for their constant support of her love of theater!
TONY BRAZELTON
JEREMY TEIPEN (Emcee) is excited to return to the Buck Creek Players’ stage! His most recent roles here include Cinderella's Father in INTO THE WOODS, Sidney Redlitch in BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE; and Norbert Garstecki in THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL. In his spare time, he enjoys tabletop gaming, reading, and spending time with his objectively crazy number of rescue fur-kids. He sends all his love to his wonderful wife, Georgie, with whom he shares two wonderful children, Miranda and Schuyler – he is eternally grateful for their endless love and support.
NANCY LAUDEMAN
NANCY LAUDEMAN (Vocalist) is excited to be back on the Buck Creek stage where she was last seen as Mary in THE VULTURES. She has also appeared as Aunt Queenie in BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, Sedalia in ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID and as Willa Wild in THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE (Epilogue Players). In Fort Wayne Nancy appeared in THE SISTER ACT (Sr. Mary Patrick), CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Carole Strong), A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL (Mrs. Fezziwig), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Madame Renaud), and ASSASSINS (Emma Goldman/Bystander). Northwest Indiana credits include THE KING & I (Anna), INTO THE WOODS (The Baker’s Wife - NIETF Best Actress in a Musical nomination), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Charlotte - NIETF Best Featured Actress in a Musical award), and NUNSENSE (Sr. Mary Amnesia - NIETF Best Featured Actress in a Musical award). By day, Nancy is a Title I reading teacher. When not at work or on stage, she enjoys reading, singing, and spending time with her husband and family. Nancy would like to thank her husband, Rich, for his constant love and support.
NICOLE BRIDGENS
NICOLE BRIDGENS (Vocalist) is thrilled to be back on the Buck Creek stage! She has earned three IU degrees, owns her own entertainment business, works as a registered nurse, teaches voice lessons, plays clarinet in the Murat Shrine Band, and is the secretary of her HOA. She was most recently seen as the character Ms. Scarlett in a murder mystery Halloween show with the Greenwood Community Band. Nicole has performed as a singer and dancer at Busch Gardens Tampa, ATI, The ISO’s Yuletide Celebration with Sandi Patti, The Children’s Museum, Beef and Boards, & the Circle of Lights to name a few. When she has free time, Nicole loves to walk her dog and cuddle her two cats, attend art fairs, support local theatre, and shop! She would like to thank her family, friends, and fans for their love and support!
ONIS DEAN
ONIS DEAN (Vocalist) is excited to work with Buck Creek Players again after so many years. He has performed in many shows in community theaters all around indy. Some of his more notable roles include Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Jim in Big River, Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors, and Coalhouse in Ragtime. Onis would like to take time to thank all the talented cast members in the show as well as the directors for this opportunity. Finally, he would like to thank all of his family and friends for always being supportive in all his endeavors, and YOU for coming to the show and helping to support the arts. Thank you!
SCOTT FLESHOOD
SCOTT FLESHOOD (Vocalist) has had the pleasure of performing with the Old National Road Players, Carmel Community Players, Indianapolis Civic Theatre, The Belfry, Footlite Musicals, Ball State University Opera, Buck Creek Players, Bard Fest, and as featured vocalist with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. Scott co-directed Riley Children's Theatre for two seasons. He is a past Encore Award Winner and Emmy © nominee, and has appeared in various commercials for radio and television. Scott is an Eagle Scout, former Co-Host of the PBS magazine television series, “Indiana Outdoors” and has previously served on the Board of Directors for Buck Creek Players
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PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW
GEORGEANNA TEIPEN
GEORGEANNA TEIPEN (Writer and Co-Director) is so excited and proud of this show and hopes you truly find it enjoyable, inspiring and uplifting. Georgie, as her friends call her, is typically seen onstage around the Indianapolis community but decided to jump into the director’s seat for this adventure and feels very blessed to be able to expand her involvement in her favorite extracurricular activity. She is honored to have been able to work with several of her dear friends on this production. In her professional life, Georgie serves the citizens of the State of Indiana as a Deputy Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of The Office of the Indiana Attorney General. This one is for mom, dad, Jeremy, Miranda, Schuyler, Ryan, Ayesha, Leona, and Marlene----I love all of you with all my heart. Our family is everything to me and may 2025 be the beginning of wonderful new adventures for all of us!!!! xoxoxoxoxo!
TIFFANY D. WILSON
TIFFANY D. WILSON (Co-Director) has directed sixteen productions with local theater company Shelby County Players. She is excited to work with Georgianna Teipen co-directing A CHRISTMAS CABARET here at Buck Creek! Tiffany’s directing credits include ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, NIGHT WATCH, THE 1940S RADIO HOUR, and THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION). She first appeared on the Buck Creek stage as Kitty in the 2012 production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. Most recently, she portrayed Madge Geisel in THE GAME’S AFOOT in 2022 and was just seen as the strange and fascinating Talbot in THE VULTURES. She also enjoyed costuming BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE this past February for BCP. Tiffany holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Theatre from Franklin College and a Masters of Library Science from Indiana University. She serves as the Franklin Branch Manager of the Johnson County Public Library. She also works part-time for PAX (Program of Academic Exchange), placing wonderful exchange students with amazing host families. But most of all, Tiffany enjoys sharing every single day with her amazing partner, Tony, who is always by her side—even in the theater!
MEL DEVITO
MEL DEVITO (Producer) is having a lot of fun as producer for the Christmas Cabaret since it has been a while since she was in this role. Plus the cast and fellow crew are a joy to work with. Her last endeavor was as director for Bell, Book and Candle here at BCP. She will be back in the director's chair this winter with The Savannah Sipping Society here at our theater. When not at the theater Mel works as a home care respiratory therapist. In her spare time she loves to craft and sew, hang out with her granddaughters, go camping and to go drag racing with her husband, Rick. She wants to thank Georgie and Tiffany for letting her help with this show.
DAN DENNISTON
DAN DENNISTON (Set Designer) is excited to be designing the set for the first BCP cabaret style performance on stage. He wants the audience to feel comfortable wrapped in the beauty and elegance of the holiday, yet still remembering the reason for this season. Dan’s love for the stage started in a 6th grade talent show. Since then, he has been Producer, Director, Technical director, Lighting and Set Designer, stage manager, Sound Designer, Props, Costumes, and Actor. He currently serves as a community Member on the BCP Board of Directors, and the proud recipient of several theatre awards across the state. His work has been seen on stages at BCP, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Footlite Musicals, Epilogue Players, Anderson Mainstage, Kokomo Civic Theatre, Peru Civic Theatre, and Wabash Civic Theatre. He has also worked and performed with the Peru Youth Circus, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers, and Carson & Barnes Circuses. Some of his favorite set designs have been for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, MAN OF LA MANCHA, NUNSENSE, CHILDREN OF EDEN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, LO & BEHOLD, LONDON SUITE, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENEDON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL, and SHOWBOAT. Dan earned a B.A. in Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has taught theatre, speech, TV, and art. He currently works as an Academic Career Counselor at the Madison County WorkOne Anderson office. Dan is involved with the Historic Paramount Theatre in Anderson with their annual Festival of Trees Gala. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening and working in his yard. Dan would like to thank Georgie and Tiffany for asking me to bring their vision to life, and the cast and crew for allowing me to be a part of this production. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have working on it. God Bless you and I wish you all a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
MATT SPURLOCK
MATT SPURLOCK (Sound Designer) Getting his start in community theatre at Buck Creek's presentation of THE MATCHMAKER in 2017, Matt is excited to be back at the theatre to put together the sound needs for this unique show. Matt has been involved in nearly every capacity of theatre (except producer) and has worked with twenty-eight shows since 2017. Some notable roles include the Butler in CLUE for The Players Club, Rick in MAKING GOD LAUGH, Noah Curry in THE RAINMAKER, both at Buck Creek, and Matt was most recently seen on stage as Governor Ned Newly in THE OUTSIDER at Center Stage Community Theatre in Lebanon. While being on stage is incredibly fun, Matt's happy place is really building the preshow, intermission, and post-show music tracks and recording and layering sound effects for theatre. You'll hear more of Matt's sound work at Buck Creek when you come back to see Savannah Sippin' Society! Matt is also working on dissertation research in pursuit of a PhD in Organizational Leadership.
GREG COX
GREG COX (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer, audio engineer, and video technician. He has been able to utilize the skills he gained growing up in community theater to found and build his own production company designing lighting, audio, and video for theatrical performances, concerts, and corporate events across the United States. Outside of theater, Greg has worked as a director and director of photography for marketing agencies based in Indiana and Chicago filming broadcast commercials, social spots, and promotional videos. Greg is excited to return to Buck Creek and support the wonderful talent you'll see on stage tonight.
SCOUT DUNLEVY
SCOUT DUNLEVY (Light Board Operator)(He/They) returns for their third show with Buck Creek Players, after recently becoming the stage manager for THE VULTURES in October as well as the Assistant Stage Manager for INTO THE WOODS. The Operations Assistant at Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, he has assisted with multiple productions including GRANDMOTHER’S INC and HUMMINGBIRD. When not working on shows, he is organizing and supporting staff at the Phoenix. In their free time, Scout works conventions, writes, and does aerial arts. He is looking forward to their future endeavors in the theatre world. Scout would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support.
SCOUT DUNLEVY
RICH LAUDEMAN (Sound Board Operator) has provided scenic and lighting design for many productions over the last four decades. He has also run lights and sound and crewed onstage in addition to performing. Rich wishes our BCP patrons all the joys of the season and hopes A Christmas Cabaret adds to to your holiday happiness. Rich would like to thank Nancy, Laura, Diana, and Chance for their relentless love & support.
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