Clark Baxtresser (Composer, Music Director, Narrator) is a songwriter and composer living in Chicago. He has worked on over a dozen StarKid projects, including VHS Christmas Carol (2020), Ani: A Parody (2014), and A Very Potter Senior Year (2012). In addition to theatrical work, he composes music for advertising, including spots for M&Ms, PetSmart, ESPN, and Apple. Being able to perform VHS Christmas Carols with this group of collaborators for the 5th consecutive year is a dream come true.

Jaime Lyn Beatty (Christmas Past, Props) is a founding member of Team StarKid, and Professor Birthday on TikTok! Favorite credits include, FIVE (Off-Broadway), Stranger Sings (Off-Broadway), Super Bowl commercials, The Write Out Loud Contest, and a guest appearance on iCarly (Nickelodeon). She holds a BFA from the University of Michigan, is a proud dog mom, and the grandchild of a Muppet. Visit JLynBeatty.com for more.

Jamie K. Burns (Grandma, Christmas Future) is a voiceover artist, improviser, singer, and performer in Chicago. She has studied at The Annoyance, iO, and The Second City. She’s super excited to be in VHS Christmas Carol again and thankful to be apart of the StarKid community!

Darilyn Burtley (Della, Belle) A Chicago native, she began her career in a gospel girl group before signing with a Grammy-nominated label at 18. After studying Musical Theatre at Columbia College Chicago, Darilyn quickly made her mark in professional theater, TV, and film. Notable credits include Chicago PD, The Chi, and the U.S. debut of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. She was most recently seen in Writer Theatre’s rendition of Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet. She’d like to thank her agents, her loving partner, and Team StarKid for such an awesome experience.

Ali Gordon* (Match Girl) is a comedian, author, and educator from New York City, now living in sunny Los Angeles. She is very excited to be striking matches again in our favorite holiday tradition. Ali performs musical improv everywhere she can, including recently at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Baby Wants Candy and Shamilton. Ali's debut novel is set to be published this year through Wildling Press. Ali also writes musicals; Gross Prophets with the Tin Can Brothers (upcoming), and check out POWER TRIP @powertripmusical!

Brian Holden (Fred, Tiny Tim, Spektre) is very pleased to have StarKid return to Chicago with Clark’s 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 15 years.  He is also an award-winning audiobook narrator.  You can learn more at hellobrianholden.com.  All my love to Meredith and Luna ❤️

A.J. Holmes* (Scrooge) Broadway/West End/Australia/national tour: Elder Cunningham, The Book of Mormon. Broadway: u/s Buddy, Kimberly Akimbo. Off-Broadway: Yeah, But Not Right Now. National tour/regional: Dr. Frank, Young Frankenstein. TV: “Fosse/Verdon,” “South Park.” Composer: StarKid Productions (Twisted, MAMD, AVPSY, A Very Potter Musical). Musical improviser in Shitzprobe. One half of the legendary musical comedy duo 2/3rds of a Threesome. Repped by BRS/GAGE, schooled by University of Michigan. aj-holmes.com

Curt Mega* (Jim/Young Scrooge) is a multi-faceted artist acting on stage and screen, directing behind the camera, and recording in the voiceover booth. TV credits include this season of The Irrational (NBC) opposite Jesse L. Martin, a four-season recurring role on Glee (Fox), as well as Criminal Minds (CBS), Stuck in the Middle (Disney), 911 Lone Star (Fox), and Side Hustle (Nickelodeon), to name a few. On stage, Curt has starred in Spies Are Forever (Tin Can Brothers) and Starkid's Nerdy Prudes Must Die, Black Friday, Cinderella’s Castle, and 2023's VHS Christmas Carols. Curt is the co-creator of the upcoming Starkid anthology series Space Baby.

Joey Richter (Bob Cratchit, Bred) is an actor, writer, producer, & founding member of Starkid Productions. Film/TV credits: Royalties (Roku), Henry Danger (Nickelodeon), Jessie (Disney), Glee (Fox), The Legend of Korra, Ride Your Wave (GKIDS), I Ship It (The CW), Poe Party, & Headless. Starkid: Very Potter Musical Trilogy, S.P.A.C.E and Apocalyptour Tours (Live Nation), Trail to Oregon! (Off Broadway), Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, Nerdy Prudes Must Die, Firebringer, & Cinderella's Castle. Cofounder of the comedy group, Tin Can Brothers, with credits including: Spies Are Forever (LA), Solve It Squad (Off-Broadway/Edinburgh Fringe), & the series/podcast Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye. Go Blue!

Meredith Stepien (Jacob Marley, Band) is so excited to be reprising her favorite role in her favorite musical of all time for the 5th year in a row! She loves this time of year, and sharing the wonder of VHS with the world! She's gotta give a big shout out to her husband Brian for doing THE MOST to make this show happen! And a thank you to Clark for writing the greatest musical! And James for being an incredibly talented and patient director! And Angela for taking care of literally everyone's needs! And a big kiss to Luna- her dog- for spreading so much Christmas Electricity! Love you all!

James Tolbert* (Director, Choreographer, Christmas Present) is so grateful to return to his favorite show! His previous StarKid credits include "The Prince" in Cinderella's Castle, "Xander Lee" in Black Friday, and other characters in the Hatchetfield Universe like Charles Coven! James also choreographed A Very Potter Sequel, Twisted, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, and Black Friday. Other Theatre Credits: Ain't Misbehavin' ("Andre"/Dance Capt, Laguna Playhouse), Grease ("Eugene," La Mirada), Mamma Mia! ("Eddie," "Sky" u/s, Las Vegas and Royal Caribbean), Footloose ("Jeter," Dance Captain, Kansas City Starlight), and Clue (La Mirada)! TV Credits: “Ricardo” on Nickelodeon’s Danger Force, “Young Dad” on FX’s Better Things. Special thanks to the entire cast and crew for being a wonderful team and a truly priceless family!

Simon Keiser (u/s Jim, Bob Crachit, Bred) is thrilled to be joining team StarKid for the first time with VHS Christmas Carols! Recent Credits include Next to Normal at Paramount Theatre, Assassins at Theo Ubique, Queer Eye: The Musical Parody at The Second City, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Simon received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Love to his family, friends and Brade. @simonh.keiser

Melody Murray (u/s Della/Belle/Gruelle/Emily Cratchit) CHICAGO: Never Better (Theo Ubique), An Educated Guess (Definition Theatre), Sondheim Tribute Revue (Theo Ubique). Graduate of University of West Florida in Theatre with a specialization in musical theater. Beyond the arts, she enjoys cooking and going to the gym. Represented by Gray Talent Group.