![Clark Baxtresser](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1662736596371-YSHF1OLM6R2OBP0344C0/Clark.jpg)
Clark Baxtresser
Clark Baxtresser (Narrator/Piano) is a composer living in Chicago. He has worked on over a dozen StarKid projects as a composer, music director, pianist, and (occasionally) actor. Together with Pierce Siebers, he wrote music for A Very Potter Senior Year (2012), Ani: A Parody (2014), as well the Tin Can Brothers' musical Spies Are Forever (2016). In addition to theatrical work, he composes music for advertising, including spots for M&Ms, PetSmart, ESPN, and Apple.
![Jaime Lyn Beatty](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582191204-26JN1UIGC2YVOCAZWTKZ/JAIME+LYN.jpg)
Jaime Lyn Beatty
Jaime Lyn Beatty (Christmas Past, Della u/s) is always happy to back with Team StarKid-this time, wearing a boatload of hats on stage nβ off! In addition to over a decade of work with Team StarKid, some of her favorite credits include Nickelodeon (icarly/Sonic 2), Netflix (Dadβs Know Best), Google (The Review Review), 2 Super Bowl Commercials, βWrite Out Loudβ Vol 5., The Getty Villa (Cowboy Elektra), the Drama Desk-nominated βStranger Singsβ(Playhouse 42), and the voice of TikTokβs indie darling βProfessor Birthdayβ (created by beloved author Eric Kahn Gale in conjunction with Jade Ingardona & Clark Baxtresser) Find out more at ProfessorBirthday.com. Tell Nori I love her across the Universe and back and that mama will be home soon for cuddles n' Pooptimeβ’οΈ.
![Jamie Burns](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582195542-RZABDVUHJMWWKW1HUH3P/JAMIE.jpg)
Jamie Burns
Jamie K. Burns (Grandma, Christmas Future, Belle u/s) is an actress, singer, and voiceover artist in Chicago. She has studied and performed at iO, The Second City, and The Annoyance. She has done voiceovers for several companies such as Mcdonald's, Jersey Mikes (her favorite sub place), Quaker Oats, and Trunk Club. Originally from Florida, Jamie got started in theatre/improv while attending Southeastern University. She joined Team StarKid in 2016 playing Chorn in Firebringer. Since then she has been apart of VHS Christmas Carol since 2019 as Christmas Future. Jamie is excited to reprise her role as Future and debut as Grandma. Jamie is also usually the first one off book since most of her roles consist of one word or one sound. Jamie is repped by Grossman and Jack Talent. You can follow her on instagram @jamie.burnsy.
![Ali Gordon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582183055-APR20TMX7QF57VC6R2G1/ALI.jpeg)
Ali Gordon
Ali Gordon* (Match Girl, Christmas Past u/s) is an improviser, author, and teacher from New York City, where Ali performs musical improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater. Ali has performed musical theater all over the country, and can be seen as a kooky salesperson in a variety of national commercials. Ali also wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics for the new musical POWER TRIP. Check it out!
![Brian Holden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582188208-MCPZDEATEQ80UG8R2ER0/BRIAN.jpg)
Brian Holden
Brian Holden (Magi, Fred, Tiny Tim, Young Scrooge u/s) is very pleased to have StarKid return to Chicago with Clarkβs wonderful work, VHS Christmas Carols. As a founding member of StarKid Productions, Brian has either written, directed, starred in, or produced nearly every show over the last 14 years. He is also an award-winning audiobook narrator, and improv comedian. You can learn more at hellobrianholden.com. All my love to Meredith and Luna β€οΈ
A.J. Holmes
A.J. Holmes* (Scrooge) Broadway: Elder Cunningham, The Book of Mormon. Buddy, Kimberly Akimbo. Off-Broadway: Yeah, But Not Right Now (Soho Playhouse). National Tour: Young Frankenstein. TV: Fosse/Verdon, South Park. Composer, StarKid Productions (Twisted, A Very Potter Musical). Thanks to BRS/GAGE. Training: University of Michigan. www.aj-holmes.com
![Janaya Mahealani Jones](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582199690-APJIYNU1OBAWF0CK37HV/JANAYA.jpg)
Janaya Mahealani Jones
Janaya Mahealani Jones* (Della, Belle, Christmas Present u/s) is thrilled to be returning as Belle in VHS Christmas Carol and introducing you all to Della in The Gift of the Magi! Credits: Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (The Welk) Linda in The Wedding Singer, Felicia Farrell in Memphis (Craig Noel Award Nomination) Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Moonlight Amphitheatre) Stanley Uris/Henry Bowers in The Rockwell Musical Parody of Stephen King's It (Off Broadway) & Sampson in Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's Invincible the Musical (2021 reading.) At Disney, Janaya is featured in Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band, the Five and Dime Jazz Band and The Disney Junior Dance Party. @esmerelduhhh_
![Lauren Lopez](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582210308-WFQICQXQF5QQV9WGOZ7R/LAUREN.jpg)
Lauren Lopez
Lauren Lopez (Magi, Emily Cratchit, Match Girl u/s) is a founding member of StarKid and is based in LA. When she has to write a bio she suddenly forgets everything about herself. Ummmm she recently played Ruth in SK's newest musical, Nerdy Prudes Must Die!, which she also choreographed. You can also see her in Tin Can Bro's Holiday Spectacular, How the Grunch Cribbed Christmas; on youtube now! She is delighted to be a part of another year of VHSmas with this beautiful team and owes everything to Big Chungus.
![Curt Mega](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582191941-PXAXTIUK25TWMV31XY98/CURT.jpg)
Curt Mega
Curt Mega* (Jim, Young Scrooge, Scrooge u/s) is thrilled to be finally given permission to wear a bandana. He appeared onstage this year with StarKid in Nerdy Prudes Must Die. Previous StarKid credits include The Jangle Ball Tour, Black Friday, and the Nightmare Time series. He was Agent Curt Mega in TCB's hit show Spies are Forever. Recent work includes Pulp Musicals by Matt Dahan and Headless with Shipwrecked Comedy. Television work includes a 4 season recurring role on Foxβs Glee, 911 Lone Star, Side Hustle, Stuck in the Middle, Criminal Minds, Game Shakers, NCIS: LA, Code Black, Switched at Birth, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
![Joey Richter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582204146-J43LLHRN6IWDBB2XHT38/JOEY.jpg)
Joey Richter
Joey Richter (Magi, Bob Cratchit, Jim u/s) is a proud University of Michigan graduate with a minor in Global Media studies. TV: Royalties (Roku), Henry Danger (Nickelodeon), Jessie (Disney), Team Kaylie (Netflix), Glee (Fox), Coop and Cami Ask the World (Disney). Animation: Legend of Korra, Monkey King: Hero is Back, Gkidsβ Ride Your Wave, Mad, Manly, Khumba, Monsters vs. Alien. Digital: School of Thrones, I Ship It (The CW, Sundance Film Festival), Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Dinner Party, Case of the Gilded Lily. StarKid Productions (founding member): Very Potter Musical Trilogy, S.P.A.C.E & Apocalyptour Concert Tours (Live Nation), Starship, Firebringer, Trail to Oregon! (Cherry Lane, NYC), The Guy Who Didnβt Like Musicals, Black Friday, Nerdy Prudes Must Die, Stage: Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Stage 773, Chicago), Spies Are Forever (Noho Arts Center, LA), Solve It Squad (Barrow Group Theatre, NYC). Cofounder/Writer/Producer/Actor in the Los Angeles based comedy group, The Tin Can Brothers. "
![Meredith Stepien](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582212183-M5NDO5S5WBQHFVVWTID8/MEREDITH.jpg)
Meredith Stepien
Meredith Stepien (Jacob Marley, Percussion, Fred u/s, Grandma u/s, Christmas Future u/s) is so excited to reprise her dream role as Jacob Marley for the fourth year in a row, and is thrilled to be playing in the band this year alongside Clark. She's proud of her husband, Brian, for being an incredible producer on this show. She's also proud of all her friends for being incredible performers and artists, and she's so happy to have them here in her city! Thank you all for coming to this magical show! Happy Holidays!
![James Tolbert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582209602-AU6B35W1U0KLU4U5385T/JAMES.jpg)
James Tolbert
James Tolbert* (Christmas Present, Bob Cratchit u/s) is so thrilled that share his love of 80s synth-pop and lots of lights! A native Michigander (Go Blue!) and textbook Leo who enjoys non sequiturs, James has also co-directed the Jangle Ball Tour and Assistant Directed VHS Christmas Carol: LIVE! (β21). He has additionally choreographed Black Friday, The Guy Who Didnβt Like Musicals, Twisted, and A Very Potter Sequel. As a performer, Jamesβ favorite stage credits include Grease (Eugene), Mamma Mia! (Eddie, Sky u/s), Footloose (Jeter, Dance Captain), and Clue! TV Credits: βRicardoβ on Nickelodeonβs Danger Force, βYoung Dadβ on FXβs Better Things. Thank you to Clark for conceiving a brilliant twist these classic tales. And big thank you to the entire cast and crew for your talent, your imagination, and your friendship!
![Clark Baxtresser](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1662736596371-YSHF1OLM6R2OBP0344C0/Clark.jpg)
![Jaime Lyn Beatty](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582191204-26JN1UIGC2YVOCAZWTKZ/JAIME+LYN.jpg)
![Jamie Burns](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582195542-RZABDVUHJMWWKW1HUH3P/JAMIE.jpg)
![Ali Gordon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582183055-APR20TMX7QF57VC6R2G1/ALI.jpeg)
![Brian Holden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582188208-MCPZDEATEQ80UG8R2ER0/BRIAN.jpg)
![Janaya Mahealani Jones](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582199690-APJIYNU1OBAWF0CK37HV/JANAYA.jpg)
![Lauren Lopez](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582210308-WFQICQXQF5QQV9WGOZ7R/LAUREN.jpg)
![Curt Mega](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582191941-PXAXTIUK25TWMV31XY98/CURT.jpg)
![Joey Richter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582204146-J43LLHRN6IWDBB2XHT38/JOEY.jpg)
![Meredith Stepien](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582212183-M5NDO5S5WBQHFVVWTID8/MEREDITH.jpg)
![James Tolbert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5713aa84b654f96a652e8c17/1694582209602-AU6B35W1U0KLU4U5385T/JAMES.jpg)