Perry Scott Schwarz as Ebeneezer Scrooge

A year ago to date, the 25-year nap was over. I wrestled down monsters and like Scrooge, grapple with the loss of time. Since returning to the only work I love, I’ve played Bill French in Grand Horizons, Doc Baugh in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Dennis Dupre in Rock of Ages, and now, the iconic role of Scrooge. Like Scrooge, I’m witnessing a transformation I didn’t see coming. Like Scrooge, I’ve tasted the bitterness of regret in love and life. And now, with all the flavors changing, just like Scrooge, love of life is beautiful again.

Tom Kelley as Narrator / Tiny Tim

Tom Kelley has always enjoyed acting beginning in his High School days back in Massachusetts. He has been fortunate to have been in many fine shows here at CTC and with the Sunriver Stars since 2014 after a 40 year role staring as a HS Chemistry teacher. Tom is excited to be part of presenting this hilarious, slightly “Fractured Fairytale”, of Scrooge after having been in the cast for the more traditional version eight years ago. This is all made possible by his wonderful wife Ann who puts up with crazy rehearsal schedules and shouting in the other room as he learns lines and songs.

Tracy Miller as Saint Sister / Jennie

Tracy is psyched for this double role: cast member/show costumer. Recent theatre adventures: At CTC, as Nancy French in Grand Horizons and costumer (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof); Ellipse Theatre Community, set dresser (Lifespan of a Fact), costumer (Last Train to Nibroc); Silent Echo Theatre Co., Director (Crimson Eyes); Deschutes Theatre Co., Jo (Women in Jeopardy). Several of MeCho Productions (stagehand). FYI’s: Favorite show costumed: 2nd Street’s Young Frankenstein; most challenging costume TMP’s Steel Tin Man; favorite Pro gig: laundry wench touring production of The Lion King. Thanks Meta, Wayne, Jules and Richard for getting this ball rolling.

Aaron Hinkley as Bob Cratchit

Aaron has lived in the area of Bend now for about 5 years. Hailing from Michigan, he always dreamed of being out west in search of nature adventures and a calmness that goes with it. Since being out, he has found a calling in working with youth at a local non profit. This is the first gig that Aaron has searched out to be a part of. More or less it actually found him walking out of an appointment one day. All things aligned and here he is. It’s not his first time being on a stage though. He has taken some time to find himself in the stand up comedy world as well as some improv comedy. He is excited to try this as this is something he has always wanted to venture towards since his high school days.

Rick Jenkins as Weather Man / Ghost of Christmas Past / Mourner

After a 30-year hiatus, Rick returned to acting several decades ago as Willie Clark in The Sunshine Boys. He recently appeared at CTC as Reverend Tooker in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cheswick in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Selsdon Mowbray in Noises Off!; Other favorite roles include Nat Burton in Garden Politics and Buckingham in Richard III. Favorite CTC roles include Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor, Sir Peter Teazle in School for Scandal, and the Butler in An Ideal Husband.

Ed Mierjeski as Jacob Marley

Ed is back again following his recent appearance at CTC in Neil Simon’s comedy Rumors playing Ernie Cusack, a NYC psychiatrist, alongside his stage wife Cookie, a one-person wonder whether in the kitchen or on the dance floor! He now returns from the dead as the ghost of Jacob Marley to hopefully save his former business partner Ebenezer Scrooge before it’s too late! When not running “middle of the night” errands, Ed enjoys gardening, baking, photography, Pilates & other various fitness classes, as well as spending time with his family. Ed is grateful for all the talented people who came together to allow this holiday story nurture and/or reawaken our best selves for the betterment of our larger community, be that small or large. Thanks for coming, and enjoy the show!

Jaime Speed as Saint Sister

Jaime Speed spends her time teaching 5th-8th graders, being a mom, and showing up on various stages in town. Some of her favorite roles have been ensemble in Les Miserables, Judy in 9 to 5, Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein, Martha in Heathers, the Musical, M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, King Lear in King Lear, and Suzy in Winter Wonderettes. She hopes everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

Deena Kamm as Lucy

Deena Kamm has spent over 35 years performing as a singer, songwriter, producer, and voice artist. She launched her career in Los Angeles, touring nationally with her band Unruly Helga, releasing three albums, and charting in the Alt Rock genre. She also recorded extensively as a session vocalist and voice-over artist for major networks including NBC, CBS, FOX, MTV, and more. Since moving to Bend in 2010, she’s continued performing while running her vocal studio, Sing Bend, and founding Central Oregon’s Public (ROCK) Choir. In Summer 2025, she premiered her original 24-song production VOICELESS: A Musical as co-producer, composer, and lead actor. Learn more at SingBend.com.

David “Owl” Chen as Nephew Fred

David “Owl” Chen is honored to appear in Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Bend Christmas Show!, one of the most fast-paced and joyful productions he’s been part of. A lifelong admirer of live theatre, Owl brings a traveler’s perspective and an artist’s heart to his work, exploring the depth of human experience through every role he portrays. Recent credits include Lucifer and the Father (as Joseph) and the world premiere of Voiceless: A Musical. Also an artist, DJ, musician, and event producer, Owl creates across mediums that celebrate connection, story, and soul.

Shallom Johnson as Ghost of Christmas Present

Shallom Johnson grew up on stage and off-grid in a family of artists. She holds a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University and has worked as a professional creative for most of her adult life. She has performed and presented choreography with multiple dance and theatre companies in North America, while exhibiting artwork and painting large-scale murals in Canada, the USA, South Africa, France, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands. Shallom is currently following a lifelong love of fashion, selling a curated selection of vintage clothing at minorlion.com. She is excited to be back on stage again as The Ghost of Christmas Present.

Rachael Benz as Lavinia

Prior to 2020 Rachael lived in Portland, Oregon. She volunteered for film projects and was a singer in a folk rock duo. This year she volunteered as a stagehand at Cascades Theatrical for the play Grand Horizons, played Cha-Cha DiGregorio/ensemble in Grease, Officer Pudney in Rumors, and was a stage manager for The Haunting of Hill House. She played Joey Primo/ensemble in Rock of Ages for Theater in the Park and is grateful to have been apart of so many talented cast and crews. See you all in 2026.

Blaze Springer as Young Scrooge / Tiny Tom / Boy

Blaze Springer is 12 years old and a 6th grader who loves theater with his whole heart. He recently played Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Jr. (the musical) and appeared in CTC’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and BEAT Productions’ Alice in Wonderland. Before moving back to Bend from Texas last year, Blaze performed in Grease, It Happened on Route 66, and A Christmas Carol. Tonight, he’s thrilled to reprise one of his favorite roles from A Christmas Carol. When he’s not on stage, Blaze enjoys writing and creating short films. He’s so excited to be back on the CTC stage and hopes you enjoy the show!

Gage Ripley as Young Scrooge / Tiny Tom / Boy

Gage is 13 years old and in 7th grade. He has had a passion for theater since he was in 3rd grade performing in his first musical as a singing and dancing Reindeer at school. He has performed in three plays in elementary school including being The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. Gage has performed in four musicals/plays with Beat Children’s Theater to include A Charlie Brown Christmas and Finding Nemo. He is active in Boy Scouts, plays basketball and loves theater, his passion. He also loves his two cats Picachu and Cupcake!

Marilyn Magness – Director

Marilyn Magness is the former Imagineer and Executive Creative Director of Live Show Development for the Walt Disney Company, responsible for all entertainment for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Paris Disneyland. Marilyn has directed spectaculars both on stage and in the sky, multiple international tours, film premiers, Emmy-winning television specials, Broadway’s Peter Pan, “The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular,” Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Presidential Inaugurations, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Pasadena Rose Parade, the Grand Openings of Disney Resorts and Cruise Lines around the world and a myriad of global theme park and corporate musical celebrations On a personal note, Marilyn has been married for 47 years to college sweetheart, Steve Carroll.

Jeremy Hipps – Assistant Director

Jeremy dove into directing this year with Cascades Theatrical Co (Grand Horizons, The Mousetrap, and now Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Bend Christmas Show!). He enjoys directing because of its opportunity to build a team, support creativity, have a laugh and bring a story to life. Two things he is grateful for that happened during this production were the successful launch of his first business, J Pod Bookkeeping, and becoming an expectant father. He is thankful for his wife’s, Elizabeth’s, continued encouragement and support.

Kathryn (Kat) Amstutz – Assistant Director

Kathryn was bit by the theatre bug at an early age, and has been involved ever since. She has worked on multiple productions in the Albuquerque, Sante Fe, and Corrales theatres of New Mexico, as assistant director, and stage manager. She moved to Oregon in 2018, and has worked with Cascades Theatre Company as assistant director/stage manager for Revenge and Sorrow in Thebes, assistant stage manager for Fiddler On the Roof, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and more recently Rumors. In her spare time she enjoys pet sitting, exploring with her dog Stella, and traveling.