More past "Carol" kids

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Since we're halfway thru the performances of the 2015 run of "A Christmas Carol", we'll take a break from news on past interns to give updates on some other child actors from past "Carol"s.  (Two - Dan Amboyer & Adam Carpenter - were already mentioned in a previous post about acting interns.)

With 34 years & in most of them 2 alternating casts of 10 each and even with some doing the show for multiple years, there's been hundreds of "Carol" kids.  Some now too old to be in the show again are still students; some are still in school but as teachers.  There's also at least one of each of doctor, farmer, military pilot, policeman, lawyer and many in other businesses.  Here's some that stayed in performance-related jobs -

Katie Hardy now as an adult has appeared in several plays and musicals at MBT.

Katie Mahard is an actress, who after working in other MI theatres as an adult, recently has relocated to Los Angeles.

Steph Hamood is a singer and musician who has put out an album & is often on tour.

Alice Sherman is an actress, often appearing at Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Matt Britten has acted in films and is now the Creative Director at NYMF (New York Musical Theatre Festival).

Amanda Cowper is currently a production coordinator for "Late Night with Seth Meyers".

Jenie Dahlmann Altruda (Jenie Dahlmann when at MBT) is the Vice President for Communications and Engagement at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, MI.

Joe Hawley was one of the founding members of the band "Tally Hall" often writing their songs as well as performing live and in their music videos.

Casey Purcell is Vice President for the Rolfe Company in NYC, a talent agency specializing in theatrical design.

Mike Kopera is a film actor & producer based in CA.

If you know about other past "Carol" kids, you can let us know in the comments.

 

"Carol" kids who were later interns

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Dan Amboyer acted as a child in our annual "A Christmas Carol" and then went for high school at Interlochen Arts Academy.  He came back to MBT as an acting ('01-'02 season) intern appearing in shows including "Carol" again. He then went to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh where he graduated with degrees in acting and musical theatre.  He has performed Off-Broadway, on tour and other regional theatres around the country including the Old Globe, The Shakespeare Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival & Walnut Street Theatre.  He played Prince William in the Hallmark film "William & Catherine: A Royal Romance," as well as guest starring on such TV shows as "Benders", "Inside Amy Schumer," "Person of Interest," "Unforgettable" and "Law & Order".  Films include the current release "Love the Coopers" as well as the upcoming "Batman v Superman."  He is presently shooting in NYC his second season on the TV Land series "Younger" with new episodes airing in January '16.

Adam Carpenter was also a child actor in "Carol" (many seasons including 3 years as Tiny Tim) before going to Hope College and then returning as an acting intern ('07 - '08) for several shows as well as "Carol" as an adult.  He then got his MFA in acting at the Asolo Conservatory/FSU in Sarasota where he also acted in several shows including as one of the "12 Angry Men" directed by Frank Galati.  He's now in NYC where he regularly acts in & writes for the monthly "Our Bar" performances (info on December '15  event at http://nyevents.us/new-york-our-bar-ho/235835), has appeared (sometimes featured) in films & episodic TV and done lighting designs and stage management for theatre groups.

MBT is participating in GivingTuesday!!

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Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global movement for a day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide.

To celebrate local giving and support Meadow Brook Theatre.  MBT invites patrons and community members to help kick-off holiday giving season by supporting Broadway-quality professional theatre. 

Donations to support the theatre can be made online at mbtheatre.com or by calling the box office at 248-377-3300. Through a generous gift from one of the theatre's patrons, funds raised through December 31, 2015 will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Meadow Brook encourages patrons to tweet @mbtheatre or go to facebook.com/meadowbrooktheatre with #GivingTuesday. Printable, customizable signs are available on the theatre's website and will be in the theatre lobby through December 1. Share your photo and reason for giving on the theatre's social media pages.

Patrons who donate and post on social media on December 1 will be entered to win 2 free tickets for the theatre's annual production of A Christmas Carol, now playing at MBT through December 24.

Those who are interested in joining Meadow Brook Theatre’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.mbtheatre.com/GivingTuesday. Meadow Brook Theatre, a 501(c)3 organization, which relies on philanthropy, is located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. For more information please visit www.mbtheatre.com or call 248-377-3300.