Shelley Tolliver - Assistant Director - Some folks say we are crazy. This show accepts everyone who auditions and then builds an entire production around them...DURING THE HOLIDAYS! You are right - it's lunacy at its finest! But you know its totally worth it. ZCT has been ranked among the top three corporate sponsors of the Salvation Army’s Mission in helping families during the holidays! This from a little non-profit theatre on Findley Avenue - most importantly - from members of the community who support our efforts and understand that our neighbors need our help. Thank you for making our show a shining and enduring example of people helping people. Happiest of Holidays & Thank You.

Sarah Rice - This is my 4^th year playing piano for the Angel Tree. I enjoy being able to take part in such a meaningful production every year. I even met my husband here 2 years ago! Zanesville Community Theatre has been a wonderful part of my life and I am thankful for the good friends that I have made here.

Terri Kenney - Hi! I’m a mom of 5 and grandma of 2. I enjoy doing theater, especially the Angel Tree show because its great to be able to help others have a better day. Thank you for coming and may you have a wonderful holiday season.

Chuck Spires - I love the woods, trucks and my kids. The theater bug has bitten me - being behind the scenes as "builders" and "handy man" is great. Thanks for coming and Merry Christmas!

Martha Staley - My name is Martha Staley. I’ve been in 12 Angel Tree Shows and have done theater since way back in my high school days. I have one son, Aaron, he keeps me busy with football - Philo, of course and theater. We enjoy spending time together with family.

Amy King - Will you wake up Christmas morning and think about the Angel Tree Show? You should. Your donation today will help bring magic to many area children Christmas morning. That is why this is my sixth Angel Tree performance. In all the shows I’ve participated in, this one is the most rewarding.

Todd King - I often have people ask, "What is your motivation for doing this show?". Certainly, I enjoy the creative energy, seeing new faces every year, renewing some "old" friendships. But deep down I know that I have been a part of helping many children experience Christmas when they may not have otherwise. Having performed in a number of shows over the past 12 years, the Angel Tree Christmas Show is consistently a memorable event. Thank you for sharing with us.

Andrea Antonetz - My name is Andrea Antonetz. I am 9 years old and am in the 4^th grade at Westview Elementary School. I live with my mom, dad, one brother , Alex, two sisters Anna and Abey. We also share our home with 2 dogs - Dino and Gabby, and three cats - Kitten, Smokey and Sophie.

Sydney Baldwin - I am 10 years old and am in the 4^th grade at Westview Elementary School. I live in Zanesville with my mom, dad and sister, Stevie. I also have a dog named Whistle. My best friend is Andrea, she is the best!

Stevie Baldwin - I am 14 years old and go to the Roosevelt Middle School in the 8^th Grade. I live with my mom, dad, sister (Sydney) and my dog, Whistle. I love him very much, he is the greatest pet ever! I love being in plays, singing, acting, cheerleading and playing basketball.

James Alcock - This is my 4^th Angel Tree. I enjoy being in the Angel Tree Benefit because whie I wake up on Christmas day, I get a wonderful feeling down in my heart the I made some little kids have a happy Christmas. I have bout my won house and this will be my first Christmas in it. I love to watch and go see the Ohio Stage Buckeyes. I like to listen to country and Christian rock. I work at Longaberger as a weaver, and have been for 10 years.

Sarah Stepp - My name is Sarah Stepp. I have been involved in the community theater since I was six and am now fourteen. I do the Angel Tree Benefit because I am always driven by the urge to help, especially, those who can’t help themselves and everyone has a lot of fun by the end. In the rest of my life, I have quite a full schedule - practically all year now, but in my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, music, playing video games and hanging with friends.

Olivia Earich - Hi! I’m Olivia Earich. I’ 12 years old. I’ve been in a few plays, some of them are Charlotte’s Web, Angel Tree, and Winnie the Pooh. My most favorite one to do was Charlotte’s Web. Well, I guess that’s all. Happy Holidays! Sincerely, Olivia

Ashley Eaves - is a 2004 Home School Graduate. Currently employed as a nanny, she enjoys reading , working with children and of course acting. She has been involved in several shows here, and had her first experience working backstage at Blithe Spirit. Her favorite role so far was "Charlotte" in "Charlotte’s Web".

Hai-li Park - My name is Hai-li Park and I’m 16 years old, sophomore in ZHS. I’m from South Korea. I love singing and theater and I hope to bring my talent to ZCT. This will be my first Angel Tree Benefit performance and I hope I’ll have a lot of fun.

Jessica Norris - My name is Jessica Norris. I’m 17 and a ZHS Senior. I am very interested in the theater because of previous participation in plays and other productions. This will be my first Angel Tree Benefit performance and I hope to meet the people and learn new things.

Sierrah Archibald - I’m 24 years old. I will be graduating this spring from Zanes Stage College, with an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. I enjoy singing , dancing, and the movies. I’ also pursuing a modeling career.

Julie Zylinsky - My name is Julie Zylinsky and I’m a Senior at Zanesville High School. I got involved in the Angel Tree Benefit to give back to the community! I love working with and meeting all of these new people!

Troy Alford - HI! My name is Troy Alford and I have been involved with ZCT for many years. I love being a part of the Christmas show because I know its for a great cause. Thanks for everyone’s support of the Angel Tree.

Frank Reino - HI! My name is Frank Reino and this is my first experience with the Zanesville community Theater. I have only lived in the area for six months but it already feels like home. I hope every one enjoys the show! Merry Christmas!

Ginger Sherman - I was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. I work at Genesis as a Skilled Nursing RN for 30+ years. I have one daughter Rebekah Ruth. I live in Sonora in "The Gingerbread House" log home. I’ve been a participant in local theater in both Cambridge and Zanesville since 1991. She now serves on the Zanesville Community Theatre Board of Directors.

Aaron Staley - My name is Aaron Staley and I’m a sophomore at Philo High School. This is my 8^th Angel Tree production. I have also don many other shows at ZCT; most recently "The Workshop: Baker’s Dozen" I’m also in football at Philo and that keeps me busy during the fall. For those of you who don’t know, the director is my uncle. Have a good time and enjoy the show!

Ian J. Milheim - Hello, My name is Ian J. Milheim, and I would like to personally thank you for coming, yet because this is on paper, it probably doesn’t seem particularly personal. What I do hope I can "personally" present to you is a performance that goes farther than this stage. All who have helped us create this show, including you, are a part of that message, a part of what leaves this theater. The hopes, the dreams, and the wishes of so many struggling are portrayed in our prayers, yet your will shall allow something further to come of those prayers, something that a community gives back to itself when needs are almost always higher than our means. You are the means for many to achieve such needs, and for this, with our performance; I offer a sincere thank you.

Dan Brown - You may remember Dan Brown as Bill Humphries in 84 Charing Cross Road, and now he’s making his first ever Angel Tree debut. Dan is really excited to switch proverbial gears and try something he’s never done on stage before… sing. “I personally don’t think I’m that much of a tune carrier, but it’s all for charity, so I’ll do it till the cows come home.” Dan hopes he will be around for many more Angel Tree shows in the future. “Man, given the chance to change a person’s life while doing something you love to do, folks, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

Stargate Costuming Group - Bios:

Thomas Rinaldo - I'm a computer science major going to the University of Akron. I'm a big geek when it comes to computers, and many other subjects, including science and military information! I've been into Stargate since the beginning. I ended up starting SG-7 on a whim one-day and I had no idea it would get so big under the wonderful guidance of Rem. I think this video is a wonderful way to show that we care about our troops.

 TJ Davis - I was born in Canton, OH and moved from there to Phoenix, AZ and then back to Ohio again, near my home town. I'm currently engaged and I go to school at ITT Technical Institute out of Youngstown, OH. I currently live in Alliance, OH. I think Charities are a wonderful cause to give to in any way that is possible. I found out about Angel Tree through my friend, Dan Brown, who's also in the Stargate Costuming group all of us are in. I am very pleased to be giving something back to the community in some way.

 Bryan Labaki - I am a student at Zane State College. I have an interest in the theater and acting I have been in one play at the Zanesville Community Theater called “84 Charing Cross Road”. I’ve also done some work on various independent films. I think that the video is a good way to show that everyone really cares for the soldiers that are away, and we hope that they all come home safely.

 Ernie Husted Jr. - Medic for the video -  I participated in 41 combat operations and ran over 50 long-range recon patrols during my one tour and two voluntary extensions in Vietnam as a Recon Marine.  I spent time as a First Sergeant in the Ohio Air National Guard and finished up in the Army Reserve where I was called up to duty for Desert Storm.

I still stay active as a police officer, fire fighter, EMT-Basic and hazardous materials technician while working in rope, confined entry, and trench rescue. I am now very active in the Civilian Emergency Response Team and spent 4 weeks recently in Florida on the Hurricane Tour with FEMA. My ongoing training is with Homeland Security and I teach several of the related classes. I enjoyed taking part in the video because the “kids” I was working with are the same age as the team I served with in Vietnam and that are now serving overseas.

 Remington Phillips - "I enjoyed the opportunity to take part in the filming. It was good to get together with some of the team and help out. This is going to be a powerful video; an important reminder during this busy season of just how easily someone's life can be torn apart at news that doesn't even register with most people."