Christmas Express - August 29 - September 14, 2024
Theater for the New City
Cast Who's Who
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Ally Bouska
as DJ Christmas
Ally Bouska (her) (DJ Christmas) is a New York based singer, actor, strong mover, and redhead. Originally from Iowa, Ally is a country bumpkin turned city star. She graduated from AMDA in the spring of 2023 and has been acting everywhere and anywhere she can- from Athenian tragedies to TV shows, video games and more! As a December baby, Ally is beyond excited to be a part of this Christmas musical and share pre-Thanksgiving holiday cheer.
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Jessi Bushman
as Emma/Ms. Claus
Jessi Bushman (She/Her) (Mrs. Claus) is a NYC-based Meisner-trained actress, as well as a singer, songwriter, and dancer who bakes excellent chocolate chip cookies. Drawing inspiration from generations of formidable Viking/Danish and Irish women, Jessi finds strength and creativity in her rich heritage. Her upbringing in these traditions has instilled in her a deep appreciation for storytelling’s power to captivate, educate, and inspire. She is honored to carry forward the torch of these storied legacies. She is preparing for Broadway and you can follow her journey on her Instagram @Jessibushmanoffical.
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Joe Chacón
as Santa
JOE CHACÓN (Santa Claus) Last seen on stage in Meet Me In St. Louis, Sister Act Musical (Ernie), Young Camelot (Joseph), Heathers: The Musical, Bells Are Ringing (Blake Barton), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A polyglot, drag queen, filmmaker, electronic music producer, and union hair/makeup artist working on Aladdin on Broadway. Inspired by the cast and crew, his Agrabah family, Cheryl Thomas, Julie Herber, mamá y hermanas, and John Cameron Mitchell in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. @feelyoujohanna
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