GLITZ: The Little Miss Christmas Pageant Musical

By Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg
Directed by David Dallas

Production Dates:
December 21, 2023 at 6 pm
December 22, 2023 at 6 pm
December 23, 2023 at 2 pm

In the true spirit of Christmas, get a behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing mothers and fiercely competitive daughters in the ‘Little Miss Christmas Pageant,’ an annual competition where ten girls (and their outrageous stage moms) compete for the coveted Christmas crown. Sequins, shiny shoes, and a can of hairspray aren’t all it takes to win this battle. These diva daughters and pushy moms are armed with sheer grit and a thirst for victory. However, when the value of truth, honesty, and love is learned, Christmas spirit becomes the true winner in this heartwarming new holiday classic.

Meet the Cast

London Butts (Natalie Nabisco)

Paulette Clay (First Ghost, Second Ghost)

Kat Coxwell (Olivia Westinghouse Winerack III)

Isaac Dallas (Boy)

Jana Dees (Taylor Addison Winerack)

Charles Freeman (Shayde Shams)

Kaylee Michelle Haddon (Rona Chernobyl)

Michael Haddon (Jacob Marley)

Shannon Haddon (Donna Lisa’s Mother / First Nun)

Lydia Jacobs-Stagner (Angelo Aquafresa)

Amber Joiner (Skyblue’s Mother / Second Nun)

Ann Thomas Joiner (Skyblue Mountain Windsong)

Charlie Kimmel (Burnsy, Mister Jerry)

Courtney Kimmel (Cheryl Spangles)

Kimberly and Philip Lawes (Buddy Panache)

Audra Cate Melton (Paula Porcupone)

Richard Owens (Mr. Glunchappen)

Sophie Owens (Barbie Spangles)

Dhara Rathod (Goodness Gracious McCutcheon)

Laney Roach (Hailey Ann Hailey)

Dr. Erin Jacobs Stagner (Helen Hailey)

Samantha Studley (Donna Lisa Derringer)

Rosalyn Washington (Sophia Loren)

Rosetta Washington (Mugsy Loren)

Lisa Webb (Marybeth McCutcheon)

Production Crew

Director: David Dallas

Assistant Director: Roishina Henderson

Stage Managers: Amber Joiner, Renee Ruscoe, Richard Owens

Set Design and Construction: Kat Coxwell, Hal Fiore, Charles Freeman, Michael Haddon, Maggie Jacobs, Randy Stagner, Jason Studley

Choreography: Samantha Studley, Jeanne Gewalt

Costumes: Jeanne Gewalt

Lights: Alicia Dallas, Greg Dees, Michael Haddon, J.T. Hurst, Renee Ruscoe

Sound: Glenn Nail

Poster Artwork: Anne Frances Long

Programs: Alicia Dallas

Publicity: Alicia Dallas, Nichole Buchanan

Photographers: Alicia Dallas, Bob Draper

Hospitality: Elecia Elmore

Box Office Manager: Jon Peede

Website / Social Media: Alicia Dallas

Street Team: Elecia Elmore, Shannon Haddon, Roishina Henderson, Amber Joiner, Erin Jacobs Stagner, Jennifer Studley, Rosetta Washington, Lisa Webb

Meet the Director

David Dallas is taking his second turn as a Director for GLT having last directed the GLT Christmas production Annie in 2019. He has also directed the King and I at the Mid-Delta Arts Association and conducted several performing arts workshops around the Delta, including the Bologna Performing Arts Center where he served as the Executive Director.

Trained as an acting coach by Milton Katsalas and George DiCenzo of The Beverly Hills Playhouse, David has taught acting and scene workshops at the Acting Studio in Philadelphia, PA, and the Cherry Lane Theater in New York.

He has written two One-Man Shows, Barking Dawgs and A Gentleman from Mississippi, which he toured nationally, including performances at the Century Center Theater in NYC and aboard the U.S.S. John C. Stennis. A free audio recording of A Gentleman from Mississippi is available at agentlemanfrommississippi.com.